February 13, 2020
Myles Garrett doubles down on Mason Rudolph racial slur claim
Myles Garrett isn’t backing down from his claim Mason Rudolph used a racial slur before a brawl that included Garrett hitting the Steelers quarterback over the head with his own...
Kobe Bryant's death adds gravitas to Koepka tribute
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Brooks Koepka never met Kobe Bryant. But he hatched an idea last fall — one he had no clue would lead to anything with meaning this...
Ruth E. Carter’s debut H&M collection is the fashion truth
Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter is sharing her style truth with the release of her new Ruth Carter x H&M collection. After creating phenomenal designs for iconic films like...
Philippines florist sells coronavirus-prevention bouquets for Valentine's Day
The “anti-nCoV bouquet” comes with flowers, sanitizer, soap, toothpaste, a mask and gloves in place of chocolates and candies.
Rangers' elusive third straight win comes in thrilling fashion
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Whether it’s a game or a playoff race, the Rangers never believe they’re out of it. The latter is still to be determined, but the former...
Islanders completely destroyed in a night to forget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This was a night to forget for the New York Islanders, who had their modest two-game win streak snapped. Craig Smith scored three times, Juuse Saros made...
UFC's celebrity investors have a chokehold on $300M dividend
Ultimate Fighting Championship is draining its cash reserves to fund big payouts to celebrity investors — even as its fighters gripe that they are vastly underpaid, The Post has learned....
Queens killer who stabbed wife in nail salon sentenced to 25 years
The Queens man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife at the nail salon she worked at was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday. William Rivas, 39, pleaded guilty...
Nets don't want repeat of their last post-break disaster
The Nets have some momentum going into the All-Star break. Now they’d better hope it goes better for them than Christmas break did. “[Coach Kenny Atkinson] is wary of another...
GOP assemblyman won't seek reelection after DWI disgrace
ALBANY — The former leader of the state Assembly Republicans, Brian Kolb, will not be seeking reelection next year in the aftermath of a New Year’s Eve drunk driving incident...
Wayne Simmonds, big third period propel Devils
One good period and a few well-chosen words from interim coach Alain Nasreddine were all the New Jersey Devils needed to get past the struggling Detroit Red Wings. Wayne Simmonds...
Creep accused of following woman into Brooklyn building, masturbating on her
A creep followed and robbed a woman into her apartment building in Sunset Park — and then masturbated on her, cops said Thursday. The disgusting encounter happened just before 11:45...
Indian man hangs himself after mistakenly believing he had coronavirus
A 50-year-old man in India who mistakenly thought he had contracted the coronavirus hung himself to protect his family, a news report said. K. Bala Krishna was treated by doctors...
Why the 2020 presidential campaign polls are misleading
One of the biggest mistakes that political analysts, especially those who spend a lot of time on Twitter, often make is they assume voters are as engaged in the process...
Former Yankee ready to bet on himself
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Didi Gregorius is healthy again and ready to bet on himself. The former Yankees shortstop has traded midnight blue pinstripes for red, but he is confident that...
Scared stripless: Dancer who plunged from pole may never twerk again
She's never going to twerk again. The Dallas stripper who broke her jaw in a 15-foot drop from a pole will likely never grace the stage again, sources close to...
Tiger Woods' eagle has eerie link to Kobe Bryant
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — In an eerie coincidence, Tiger Woods carded an eagle on his first hole of the round, the par-5 first, when he sank a putt that was...
Protesters chant 'Drop out Joe' as Biden leaves Manhattan fundraiser
"We're here to mark the death of Joe Biden's campaign," Alice Nascimento of Communities for Change said.
Record-setting Mets usher dead at 95
Luke Gasparre, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient who served in the Battle of the Bulge, died Thursday morning at 95. He was also the longest-tenured usher in Mets...
'I'm on fire': Woman says grill at hibachi restaurant 'exploded' in her face
Her birthday celebration went up in smoke. An Arkansas woman says the grill at a hibachi restaurant where she was hosting her birthday party "exploded" in her face, leaving her...
Cuomo, Trump butt heads over New York Global Entry ban
President Trump hosted Gov. Cuomo at the White House Thursday to hash out their differences over the administration’s ban on New Yorkers from the Trusted Traveler Program, which makes it...
Disgraced pol Hiram Monserrate hit with $26K fine for campaign finance violations
The city's Campaign Finance Board hit disgraced Queens politician Hiram Monserrate with more than $26,000 in fines Thursday for repeatedly violating regulations, including violating spending limits and blowing reporting deadlines....
Marv Albert on Knicks' direction, coaching candidates
This will be Marv Albert’s 25th NBA All-Star Game, and if it’s up to him, it will not be his last. The 78-year-old is in the second to last year...
Funeral home let 11-year-old girl’s remains rot for weeks, family says
A Florida funeral home let an 11-year-old girl's remains rot for weeks, leaving her unrecognizable right before her planned memorial, her family claims. Relatives of Re’Asia Washington say Shawn Johnson...
Trump-backer running for Queens borough president against bail reform, new jail complex
A veteran prosecutor who backs President Donald Trump's reelection bid believes his opposition over bail reform and the planned closing of Rikers Island's jail complex could put him over the...
Tiger Woods in hunt but trails top golfer seeking redemption
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — A clear mind for a golfer is like having a 15th club in the bag. A mind cluttered with distractions can be disastrous. A year removed...
Gambino wiseguy tries to have murder conviction overturned with help from 'Sammy the Bull'
An 86-year-old reputed Gambino wiseguy doing time for a murder he insists he didn’t commit is trying to get his conviction tossed -- with a little help from Mafia turncoat...
Brooklyn fugitive being screened for coronavirus at Buffalo detention center
A fugitive from Brooklyn who recently visited China is being screened for the coronavirus at a Buffalo detention facility, a report said. Kevin Qiu, 42, who’s wanted on a warrant...
Marcus Stroman believes has can be 'unstoppable'
PORT ST. LUCIE — If the Mets were to affix a “C” to Marcus Stroman’s jersey it wouldn’t be as the team captain, but to denote perhaps the most confident...
The gross and uncomfortable way doctors test for the coronavirus
It's enough to make you gag. Getting tested for the coronavirus is far more difficult and uncomfortable than swabbing for the common flu, doctors and medical experts told The Post....
AOC admits Bernie Sanders may have to scrap Medicare for All plan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez admitted this week that Sen. Bernie Sanders may have to compromise and nix his ambitious Medicare for All plan if he is elected president. The New York...
Great news for NYCHA — and its tenants
Great news: The New York City Housing Authority just struck a deal to put nearly 6,000 units under private management — while yielding more than $1.5 billion for repairs across...
DOE pulls bid to relocate Chinatown parent meeting with Carranza after Post story
The Department of Education has nixed a bid to move a community meeting with schools boss Richard Carranza from Chinatown to Chelsea after a Post story on the move. Claiming...
Assemblyman Michael Blake is caught abusing an affordable-housing unit
Assemblyman Michael Blake just got caught playing the taxpayers for chumps — again. Records uncovered by Will Bredderman of Crain’s New York show that Blake is abusing a government-subsidized condo...
Attorney General William Barr calls out President Trump
If ever a tweet served President Trump badly, it was his Monday night complaint about prosecutors’ sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone. And kudos to Attorney General William Barr for publicly...
Here's the trick to previewing Pearl Jam's new single
You Vedder have a smartphone if you want to hear a preview of Pearl Jam's new song. Pearl Jam is allowing fans to preview its new single "Superblood Wolfmoon" off...
Billie Eilish releases new James Bond theme 'No Time to Die'
Breakout star Billie Eilish is now officially a Bond girl — sort of. The 18-year-old released the official theme song for the upcoming blockbuster “No Time to Die” on Thursday, the...
The push for 'universal rent control' will devastate New York's housing stock
New York City’s affordable-housing stock is drying up. Last year’s ill-conceived Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Act dealt a huge blow, forcing owners to keep thousands of units vacant for...
Bloomberg's blunders back in the spotlight
As he rises in the polls and emerges as a serious presidential candidate, billionaire Mike Bloomberg is facing aggressive scrutiny from the national media and rival campaigns. And it won’t...
Nassau DA 'walloped' by discovery reform, officials say at Long Island event
The Nassau County District Attorney's office is getting "walloped" by the state's new discovery reform, officials said at a public forum Thursday. The event was the first endeavor by the...
Why MLB’s greed-driven playoff plan is doomed to fail
It’s clear MLB remains under the spell of the Greek goddess Preposterous. The seductive twin sister of Ponzious, she controls the destiny of mortals blinded by greed, those who seek...
Fancy seafood brasseries are having a moment in NYC
It's been swimming under the media radar — but a great seafood-brasserie wave is swamping NYC. Opened late last year, Oceans, a beautiful, David Rockwell-designed restaurant at 233 Park Ave....
This law tells NY crime witnesses who see something to say ... nothing
"If you see something, say something." In post-9/11 New York, commuters, tourists and schoolchildren daily read and heard this motto. Other cities, states and nations picked it up, to encourage...
Man dies after attempting handstand by a sinkhole
A 20-year-old Australian man fell 98 feet to his death just before midnight last weekend, after allegedly attempting a handstand at a popular tourist location on the Limestone Coast of...
A Bernie Sanders win spells the end of America's center-left, which is already a global trend
The Democratic Party could soon be taken over by a leftist who has never formally been a member (even if he signed a pledge to govern as a Democrat should...
'Buffaloed' movie review: Zoey Deutch is a comedy powerhouse
The new comedy “Buffaloed” joins the hallowed list of films shot in Buffalo, NY: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “The First Purge” and “Sharknado 2.” Unlike those, however, this one is...
'Mighty Ducks' is getting a reboot — will Jussie Smollett have a part?
Nineties sports movie fans rejoice: "The Mighty Ducks" is getting a makeover. The nostalgic hockey classic is being resurrected as a 10-episode TV spin-off on Disney+ starring Emilio Estevez, according...
Man claiming to be pals with prison guards gets 23 years for killing CO
At least he will be among friends. A Queens judge on Thursday sentenced a former MTA maintenance worker to 23 years behind bars for killing a correction officer during a...
Women starting to catch on to Tinder's most notorious 'Lothario'
It seems every straight woman in New York who has ever used Tinder knows Alex Hammerli. The 27-year-old, who lives in Jersey City, is something of an urban legend, in...
Nets are in no rush to get Kyrie Irving back
With Kyrie Irving’s long injury history — and he’s already sat far more than he’s played in his debut season in Brooklyn — the Nets aren’t taking any chances with...
Astronaut Christina Koch posts heartwarming video of reunion with dog
This dog is over the moon for its owner. NASA astronaut Christina Koch posted a heartwarming video of her reunion with beloved pooch LBD -- which stands for Little Brown...
'Modern Family' star talks hosting 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Jesse Tyler Ferguson says he never imagined he would segue from "Modern Family" to hosting the revival of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." "I had been approached about doing other reality-type...
Bizarre Kobe Bryant mural removed after social media mockery
A bizarre Kobe Bryant mural was removed in Indiana after fans ridiculed its rendering of the NBA legend, according to a report. The crude rendering of the Lakers legend appeared...
NYPD tried to subpoena NY Post reporter's Twitter account citing anti-terror law
Legal experts called the NYPD's subpoena of a journalist's Twitter data an "abuse of authority" and "George Orwell-level shocking."
Yankees are saving Gerrit Cole from baseball hell
TAMPA — Here on the calm side of the Sunshine State, Gerrit Cole shrugged uncomfortably at the five-alarm dumpster fire engulfing his most recent employers. The rest of the Yankees...
Robert Pattinson's 'Batman' suit revealed, hints at dark reboot
Matt Reeves revealed the first look at Robert Pattinson as Batman in his upcoming film “The Batman” on Thursday. Set to an ominous score, Pattinson steps into a dark frame...
Joe Girardi has unconventional Astros cheating take
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The man who got fired only days after losing to the Astros in the 2017 ALCS said Thursday he is not angry about their illegal sign-stealing program....
Cop accused of killing son whines he can't afford attorney
Valva, 40, made the declaration during a hearing at Suffolk County Family Court, where he and his fiancée, Angela Pollina, 42, are charged with severely abusing their six shared children.
Antônio Carlos Jobim's music finally coming to Broadway
As far as I can tell, the one and only time an Antônio Carlos Jobim song was heard on Broadway was in Twyla Tharp's "Come Fly Away." The song was...
Accused LI bank robber flashed cash, drank Champagne on Facebook
An accused Long Island bank robber flashed wads of cash and went on rants on Facebook -- even while police said he was allegedly knocking over banks on Long Island....
NYPD warns of another potential cop-shooter on loose in Bronx
The accused cop-shooter who allegedly opened fire on a police cruiser before being arrested for blasting up a Bronx police station may not have committed the first attack, The Post...
Astros’ Carlos Correa paints different Carlos Beltran picture: ‘Bulls---‘
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros shortstop Carlos Correa came to the defense of Carlos Beltran on Thursday, after Beltran was painted as a “steamrolling’’ leader in the Astros’ 2017...
Subway, franchisees at odds over sandwich promotion
Subway is clashing with its franchisees over the fast-food chain’s plans for an aggressive “Buy a footlong and get a footlong” sandwich promotion, The Post has learned. The upcoming deal...
Barr says Trump's tweets about Roger Stone case make it 'impossible to do my job'
In a rare rebuke of the commander-in-chief, Attorney General Bill Barr said Thursday that President Trump should knock off tweeting about the Roger Stone case because the posts “make it...
CNN chief Jeff Zucker selling $17.5M NYC apartment amid divorce
As he splits from wife Caryn Nathanson, Jeff Zucker is looking for a buyer for his Upper East Side apartment -- a five-bedroom unit asking $17.5 million.
Jewish teen ping pong ace can't go to Olympic trials on sabbath
She could be bounced from her shot at the Olympics. An Orthodox Jewish teen from Long Island made it all the way to the Olympic trials for ping pong —...
Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Foundation gets a Gianna update
Gianna Bryant's legacy will live on with her legendary father's. Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, said her late husband's charity — the Mamba Sports Foundation — will be renamed the Mamba...
Capitals have value as underdog in big-time matchup
The Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night in a battle of teams that have heavy Stanley Cup aspirations. Alex Ovechkin is two goals away from 700, but...
Bear cub rescued by dog will be raised by 'foster mom'
BRISTOL, Va. — An orphaned black bear cub has been placed with a substitute mother this week after being saved by a dog and brought to safety. The rescue effort...
State AG Letitia James busts massive Bronx gun, drug ring
"This takedown is the latest example of our shared commitment in cracking down on illegal gun trafficking, taking these dangerous weapons off of our streets," James said a press conference...
LeBron James 'has the worst f--king diet ever'
Keto, paleo, vegan, low-carb, no-carb. Dietary fads have come and gone, but it sounds like LeBron James' palate hasn't changed since childhood. According to former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Tristan Thompson,...
Feds seize nearly $3M worth of drugs in undercover operation
Federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency seized 35 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl and meth worth nearly $3 million during a successful undercover sting, Manhattan federal court prosecutors said Thursday....
Mayor de Blasio struggles with chopsticks during Flushing visit
He doesn't have the chops! In yet another food-based bungle, Mayor Bill de Blasio struggled with a pair of chopsticks when he went for Chinese food in Queens Thursday --...
Huey Lewis on hearing loss and giving his music 'a good send-off'
“I’m kind of indomitable," he says. "I probably should be more miserable than I am.”
Buckle up for bumpy Democratic convention and other commentary
2020 watch: Buckle Up for Bumpy Convention “Bernie Sanders’ unexpectedly narrow victory in New Hampshire underscored the splintering of the Democratic presidential field,” notes The Atlantic’s Ronald Brownstein. Joe Biden’s...
Oklahoma Attorney general says state will resume executions
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma plans to resume executing death-row inmates, five years after lethal injections were put on hold following a series of death-chamber mishaps, state officials announced Thursday. Gov....
Accused Long Island bank robber ordered held on $1M bail
The suspected Long Island bank robber who went on the lam after removing a court-ordered ankle bracelet was ordered held on $1 million in Nassau County court Thursday. Romell Nellis,...
Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign turns to bizarre Instagram memes
Michael Bloomberg is channeling some of his $61.8 billion net worth into a new campaign strategy: memes. The Democratic 2020 hopeful unleashed a flood of posts onto Instagram Wednesday night,...
Judge freezes Microsoft's $10B cloud contract with Pentagon
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Pentagon to temporarily halt a $10 billion cloud-computing contract with Microsoft after Amazon claimed President Trump caused it to lose out on the...
Men kill Afghan woman's dog as possible retaliation for teaching girls sports
Sahba Barakzai, along with her family, was walking 7-month-old pup Aseman in the mountains last Friday -- when a man “looking like a shepherd” approached and shot the dog.
Gerrit Cole loving everything about his $324 million Yankees life
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole brings to the Yankees a resume that includes a league-best 326 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA from a year ago, but the 29-year-old is still seeking...
Cursing collar can help your dog express their inner rage
Who’s a vulgar boy? A new gadget helps pet pooches express their inner junkyard dog by spewing swear words from a speaker on their collar while they bark. The battery-powered...
Fashion exec Peter Nygard accused of raping more than 10 young women, suit claims
Millionaire fashion executive Peter Nygard is accused of luring a slew of young disadvantaged teens to his Bahamian mansion under the promise of fame and fortune — and then raped,...
NASA says distant 'space snowman' has few craters, no water
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s space snowman is revealing fresh secrets from its home far beyond Pluto. More than a year after its close encounter with the snowman-shaped object, the...
Barneys New York to close all stores for good Feb. 23
Barneys New York will close up shop on Feb. 23 — and this time it’s for good. In the bankrupt luxury icon’s hometown, 719 employees will lose their jobs as...
George Kittle and wife Claire get over Super Bowl loss with a vacation
Nothing a little sunshine can't fix.
Vandal sprays 'Help Us' on NYPD car, sparking union outrage
Video tweeted by three of the city's police unions Thursday afternoon shows a vandal spray painting "Help Us" on the side of an NYPD patrol car one day earlier. The...
Zack Wheeler heard 'crickets' from Mets before joining rival
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Zack Wheeler gave the Mets a chance. Their answer -- or lack thereof -- will play out in NL East battles for years to come. The new...
Astros' pathetic apology won't absolve their baseball sins
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jim Crane should have arrived at the Astros’ Thursday press conference wearing a suit jacket covered with dollar signs and opened it to reveal a...
Scientists begin testing new coronavirus vaccine on mice
Scientists in the United Kingdom have developed a new coronavirus vaccine that they've started testing on mice, according to a report. Researchers at Imperial College London said they believe they're...
Yankees' rage will be fueled by cheating Astros clinging to World Series
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Suck it up, Yankees. That was the word from the cheatin’ Astros and their owner Jim Crane, regarding their win over the Yankees in the...
First 'throuple' appears on HGTV's 'House Hunters'
Three is perfectly good company on the latest episode of HGTV's "House Hunters."
Leave the hat and gloves at home — if you’re going to Antarctica
It's hot times for the Earth coldest continent, as Antarctica registered its highest temperature ever this month when it reached a balmy 68 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a report Thursday....
Cuomo says street homelessness under de Blasio 'bad as I have ever seen'
“I’m sure the MTA is working with the businesses, but this homeless issue is not just in one location -- it’s all across the city,” the governor said. “The problem...
CDC releases concerning report about the spread of coronavirus
Coronavirus can be spread through people who aren't exhibiting symptoms of the illness, the director of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention said Thursday. Dr. Robert Redfield confirmed...
Trump may pick up some of Andrew Yang's supporters: poll
President Trump could be the unlikely benefactor of Andrew Yang ending his White House bid -- a new poll finding he is the second-most popular alternative among the Yang Gang....
Adorable 'cat burglar' named Culprit nabbed by police, was just 'kitten around'
This little cutie was taken in for probable paws.
Earth could lose third of all animal and plant species in our lifetimes, scientists warn
Millions of Earth's creatures are at risk of extinction by 2070 due to climate change, scientists have warned. A study found that a third of animal and plant species could...
The wild apartment disco party that paved the way for Studio 54
Romantic love gets all the hearts on Valentine's Day. But for David Mancuso, it was all about love of music, dancing and community when he held a party with the...
Watch the incredible moment a man's Parkinson's is 'cured'
An incredible video captures the precise moment a man stops shaking as his Parkinson's is cured. In what doctors are calling a "medical milestone," the video shows Filipino patient Jose...
Connecticut girls sue to ban transgender athletes from high school sports
Three female high school runners in Connecticut have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by the conservative nonprofit...
'Baby giant planet' discovered just 330 light-years from Earth
It might not be the same as finding Baby Yoda or "Baby Shark," but scientists have discovered a "baby giant planet" just 330 light-years from Earth. Known as 2MASS 1155-7919...
The torch has officially been passed to Igor Shesterkin
ST. PAUL, Minn. — There was no backtracking, no coach-speak, no walking around an answer. Instead, David Quinn doubled down on his earlier statement that “keeping people sharp is no...
Texas confirms first coronavirus patient, bringing total cases in US to 15
An evacuee from China has tested positive for the coronavirus in Texas -- marking the 15th US case of the deadly illness, officials announced Thursday. The patient, who was under...
6-year-old girl who vanished after getting off school bus found dead
A 6-year-old South Carolina girl who disappeared after getting off a school bus this week has been found dead, according to reports. The body of Faye Marie Swetlik, who had...
'The Photograph' review: Issa Rae's romance drama is a snooze
For a movie about big, sweeping emotions across generations, there isn’t much emoting going on here.
Trump trolls Cuomo with 'Fredo' tweet ahead of White House meeting
Leading up to his meeting with Gov. Andrew Cuomo Thursday afternoon, President Trump urged him to end the lawsuits against his administration and added a dig at the end about...
Why you shouldn't sleep on the benefits of napping
The key to being a productive person may just be taking a quick snooze – according to new research. A new study of 2,000 Americans examined their napping preferences and...
Senate passes Iran War Powers resolution in bipartisan vote
The Senate on Thursday voted to pass a resolution limiting President Trump’s power to order military strikes against Iran without the approval of Congress.
Joe and Jill Biden defend son Hunter as 'good' guy on 'The View'
Joe Biden came to his son Hunter's defense on "The View" Thursday, saying he's a "good" guy and calling Republican attacks on him "hurtful." "Nobody has said he’s done anything...
Teen hoopster's career may be over after concussion suffered in hair-pulling melee
A vicious hair-pulling incident at an Ohio high school girls basketball game could have serious repercussions. The father of the Norwalk girl whose hair was pulled during the viral fight...
How Blumhouse rebooted 'Fantasy Island' as a horror movie
The campy TV show "Fantasy Island" rebooted as a horror flick? Director Jeff Wadlow ("Blumhouse's Truth or Dare") says it isn't as much of a stretch as you might think....
NYPD releases harrowing video of cops shooting man pointing fake gun
A 911 caller told cops a man had aimed a firearm at him and a woman while they were walking along East 167th Street near Grant Avenue in Morris Heights...
'The Neighborhood' star Max Greenfield dishes on his character's 'Daveness'
"I needed some real help," Greenfield said about learning the choreography.
Bloomberg campaign office vandalized in Ohio
An Ohio field office for Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign was defaced with signs calling him an "OLIGARCH" and mocking his anti-crime efforts while mayor of New York City, according to...
These great-grandparents have more Instagram followers than you
They're 'Gram-parents.
ESPN shows their real Jessica Mendoza feelings with one decision
In ESPN’s reshaping of its "Sunday Night Baseball" game broadcast, its first decision was to remove Jessica Mendoza from the three-person booth. Though ESPN presented the demotion as some sort...
Health officials expect results from two trials of coronavirus drugs
A co-chair of a World Health Organization meeting said the combination of two antiviral drugs, ritonavir and lopinavir, has been used on a number of coronavirus patients.
Biden expected to rake in $1M from Wall Street donors at upcoming event
A guest list obtained by CNBC includes luminaries such as former Morgan Stanley CEO John Mack, Centerview Partners’ Alan Hartman, Citigroup exec Ray McGuire, Blackstone operating chief Jonathan Gray, Snap...
DOE wants to move Carranza town hall meeting from Chinatown to Chelsea
The Department of Education wants to move a March parent meeting with schools Chancellor Richard Carranza from Chinatown to Chelsea amid tensions with the city's Asian community, The Post has...
Man reportedly executed for breaking coronavirus quarantine
A North Korean official who returned from China has reportedly been executed for going to a public bath in violation of his quarantine – while experts express doubts about Pyongyang’s...
Voters claim they want a leader who'll actually do something about climate change
A candidate’s stance on climate change will be a deciding factor for 77 percent of respondents when determining who they vote for in 2020, according to a new survey of...
The dumb, dangerous 'challenges' TikTok has spawned so far this year
“Stupid is as TikTok does.”
Widow of Chicago police commander sues gun website
The widow of a Chicago police commander has sued an online gun marketplace for enabling the sale of a firearm allegedly used in his 2018 shooting death, according to reports....
Pshaw! My lizard could paint that
This pet lizard's artwork is nothing to stick your tongue at! An Argentine tegu named Winston is the surprising painter behind this reptilian art in Wexford County, Michigan. With a...
Ex-prosecutor accused of offering help with case for sex
A former Florida prosecutor has been busted for pressuring a woman into having sex with him to get her charges dropped, according to authorities. Miami lawyer Juan Mercado, 29, was...
Brazen couple films porn video on Buddhist grounds -- and locals are not happy
The pair of 23-year-old horndogs are shown peeling off their clothes and getting busy next to an ancient pagoda at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city of Bagan.
Mom charged with hanging kids with dog leash shows no emotion in court
A Pennsylvania mom accused of hanging her two kids with a dog leash showed no emotion as she appeared in court this week -- while a cop who found the...
Child homelessness highest in more than decade, feds say
The number of homeless children in the United States is at its highest in more than a decade, according to a recent study by the National Center for Homeless Education....
De Blasio taps another city official for MTA board
Mayor Bill de Blasio has tapped another city official for his open seats on the MTA board — Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez, who currently serves as commissioner of the city's Department of...
Cole Haan shoes are an extra 40% off during winter sale
Revamping your shoe closet will be a breeze after you take a look at Cole Haan’s latest sale. The brand is offering an extra 40% off clearance shoes. And all you...
10 aphrodisiacs to help you end Valentine's Day with a bang
Who needs Viagra when you can celebrate Valentine's Day with sexy dishes from around the world? With V-Day fast approaching, lovers around the world are devising delicious ways to boost...
China launches hundreds of mental health hotlines amid coronavirus outbreak
SHENZHEN, China - Hundreds of 24-hour mental health support telephone hotlines have sprung up in China in recent weeks as millions of people fret about catching the coronavirus - and...
Video shows alleged bank robber casually removing his ankle monitor
An accused Long Island bank robber who went on the lam last month after cutting off his court-ordered ankle monitor pulled the exact same stunt in a federal case last...
NASA astronaut Christina Koch recalls record-breaking 328-day space mission
NASA astronaut Christina Koch says that boredom was never a problem during her record-breaking 328-day stint on the International Space Station (ISS). “I wish I had enough time on there...
Ex-cop watchdog to pay $5K fine for having NYPD brass fix ticket
Who watches the watchmen? The City Council’s former top police watchdog, Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, agreed to pay a $5,000 fine Thursday for getting a local police precinct’s commander to get...
Air pollution is killing New Yorkers — but it's not coming from here
Feeling wheezy in New York City? Blame Wyoming, North Dakota and Virginia.
Duo with 'missing teeth' throw six dogs from moving car, killing five
Witnesses told police Tuesday that the doomed dogs were thrown from the passenger-side window of a silver Honda Odyssey minivan in Wayland Township around 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29.
How angry fans are changing big Hollywood movies
Hollywood movies aren’t just being made by committee these days — they’re being made by their audience. Recently, instantaneous social-media backlash against innocent movie trailers has led production teams to...
Colin Kaepernick inks Audible deal for protest memoir
Quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick will collaborate with Audible on the audiobook of his forthcoming memoir and other projects, the company announced Thursday. The deal will let Audible exclusively release the audio...
Coronavirus is ruining the wedding industry: bridal boutique owner
Coronavirus is infecting businesses. The contagious illness, now a global health emergency, has spread to 60,000 people worldwide and killed more than 1,300, mostly in mainland China. But the virus...
Rangers podcast: Legendary Blueshirts goalie on Igor Shesterkin's brilliance
It's a brand-new episode of the "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with former Rangers great Ron Duguay. This episode has a ton of discussion about Igor Shesterkin and just...
Strikes in the US are up 257% even as labor union membership is down
The number of work strikes and the number of union members are going in opposite directions and that divergence is highlighting an important fact about today’s job market, experts say....
Pelosi: Democrats are 'cool, calm and collected' despite Iowa chaos
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday insisted that Democrats remained “cool, calm and collected” despite the chaotic Iowa caucus, stunning rise of Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden’s bruising losses in...
Why Knicks veteran appreciates Tom Thibodeau now more than ever
Knicks starting center Taj Gibson has always adored Tom Thibodeau, who groomed him in Chicago then brought him to Minnesota. And despite Thibodeau’s surprising firing last season as Timberwolves coach/president,...
Trump blasts John Kelly for being 'over his head' as chief of staff
President Trump on Thursday blasted former White House chief of staff John Kelly, who was publicly critical of Trump's firing of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, claiming the retired Marine Corps...
Attorney who oversaw Roger Stone case resigns after Trump pulls nomination
News that Trump withdrew her nomination came just hours after four federal prosecutors quit when the Justice Department overruled their sentencing recommendation for the longtime Trump confidant Stone.
Tour of doody: Doctors battling coronavirus in Wuhan wearing diapers
Medical workers on the front lines have been wearing adult diapers to relieve themselves during long, grueling shifts.
Former Louisiana Trooper of the Year charged with making child porn
A cop once honored as Louisiana's Trooper of the Year has been busted by his own colleagues for producing child porn, the department said. Louisiana State Police trooper Jason Boyet,...
Eight Republican senators set to vote against Trump on war powers resolution
The Republican-held Senate is set to pass a bipartisan resolution Thursday that would curb President Trump’s ability to declare war on Iran without congressional approval -- despite the measure being...
Boeing fires boss of pilots who slammed 737 MAX jet
Boeing has reportedly ousted the boss of the pilots who lambasted the troubled 737 MAX jet in internal messages including one saying the plane was "designed by clowns."
Star QB's wife fans flames of trade rumors with 'Cali' hint
Social media remains a key component of the NFL's free-agency carousel. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Kelly Stafford -- wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford -- weighed in on recent...
The Patriots are on the clock for a Tom Brady decision
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick will want a decision on Tom Brady to happen sooner rather than later. The beloved New England quarterback is set to...
It goes 'Downhill' fast in new Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell comedy
Sometimes combining a ton of things we love makes for something even better (see: the InstantPot and puggles). Other times, mixing all our favorite stuff causes a regrettable mess (see:...
Get a top-rated VPN to keep private data in your hands
You’re not paranoid; there really are people watching what you do. Just not in the way you think. Whether you’re a digital nomad constantly connected to public WiFi networks, a...
200-year-old Valentine's Day card rediscovered
The letter, in which a man professes his feelings to his lover, was originally written in 1818.
Great bald of China: Nurses fighting coronavirus shave their heads
Four nurses made the difficult decision to sacrifice their locks to improve their efficiency on the job at a hospital in Wuhan.
Coronavirus patient took Uber to London hospital
A Chinese woman took an Uber to a London hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, prompting fears about whether she spread the virus.
Astros MVP's buzzer denial focuses on 'fake Twitter' outrage
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Here’s the buzz. The Astros are proven and admitted cheaters. But no buzzers were utilized. That was the word from the mea culpa Astros on...
AOC to guest-judge on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
She's got a queen new deal.
Air passenger shakes woman's reclined seat, so who's the bigger jerk?
An airline passenger has sparked a conversation online about the etiquette involved in reclining one’s seat -- after posting video of a man punching and pushing the back of hers...
UN chief says there's 250 million children living in conflict-affected nations
UNITED NATIONS — Some 250 million children live in countries affected by conflict, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. And he said 2018 saw more than...
'The Masked Singer' fans are convinced the White Tiger is Rob Gronkowski
Whoever the furry beast is, he sure can't sing or dance.
Body found in lake identified as ex-college football star
A body found floating in a Mississippi lake has been identified as a former Mississippi State football player, according to reports. Philemon Depaul Jones, a defensive lineman for the Bulldogs...
Mars took way longer to form than astronomers realized
Mars may have taken as long as 20 million years to form, scientists now claim. The new timescale rewrites Martian history – as it was previously thought Mars formed in...
South Sudan buries reports on oil pollution, birth defects
PALOCH, South Sudan — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and...
Michael Avenatti's extortion trial held up for juror's job interview
A decision in Michael Avenatti's extortion trial was unexpectedly held up Thursday morning -- so a juror could go on a job interview in the middle of deliberations. "I'm really...
Stud Yankees pitcher explains costly surgery delay
TAMPA — It took the Yankees until last month to figure out exactly what was wrong with James Paxton’s back, which is why the left-hander didn’t have surgery until just...
Video shows college football player bodyslamming cop during arrest
A college football player is facing felony assault charges after video showed him bodyslamming a police officer while being arrested. Michael Harris, a redshirt sophomore at Eastern Kentucky who transferred...
Model claims she was banned from Tinder for being too hot
What a Valentine's Day gift.
How Astros whistleblower is trying to move past scandal he exposed
MESA, Ariz. — In the ocean off the Florida coast, Mike Fiers found a way to get his mind off everything this winter for a couple of hours at a...
Bernie Kerik slams 'psychopath' best man charged in Sarah Lawrence sex cult
Former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik on Thursday insisted he is as big a victim as anyone of his "psychopath" best man, now accused of running a Nxivm-like cult. "Our entire...
Mobile World Congress companies likely won't get their money back
Companies that shelled out money for the canceled Mobile World Congress shouldn't expect to get it back anytime soon, the conference's organizers said Thursday. The GSMA, the industry body that...
A new Hope: Hicks to return to White House in new role
Hope Hicks, a longtime aide to President Trump and former White House communications director, is returning to the West Wing as a staffer for Jared Kushner, according to a report...
Sub teacher accused of trying to film teen in high school bathroom stall
A substitute teacher in New York tried to take video and photos of a teenage student inside a school bathroom, police said. Jeffrey Wellman, 42, of Albany, was arrested Tuesday...
'The Goonies' is getting the TV treatment — with a meta twist
While there’s no word on casting for the show, it’s unlikely most of the original stars would be able to make a cameo.
Astros deflect 'impact' of cheating scheme during brutal press conference
The Astros will give you contrition. They will not give you their championship. Addressing the public for the first time since the revelation of their sport-rattling sign-stealing system, Astros owner...
Russian women in coronavirus quarantine escape hospitals
Two women held at Russian hospitals over coronavirus fears were so appalled by the poor conditions there that they escaped -- one by jumping out a window. Both women were...
Animal rescue searching for home to help obese cat lose weight
That’s one fat cat. Weighing in at a whopping 28 pounds, Wilford is officially a morbidly obese cat. Fortunately, he’s currently being fostered by a family that’s dedicated to getting...
Coronavirus incubation period may be much longer than once thought
The incubation period for COVID-19 could be as long as 24 days -- 10 days more than previously understood, a new study says. China's National Health Commission released new research...
One question hangs over Dodgers' overwhelming Mookie Betts joy
Mookie Betts could be the final piece needed for the Dodgers to finally claim their first World Series title since 1988. The Dodgers just hope they get more than one...
US Army soldier killed in non-combat incident at Afghanistan base
A US Army soldier died during a non-combat-related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Thursday. Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball, 21, of Central Point, Oregon, died Wednesday during an...
Google Maps captures epic marriage proposal in Germany
BERLIN — A German man’s marriage proposal got a bigger audience than he had planned after it showed up on an aerial picture used by Google Maps. The German news...
Tesla discloses $2 billion stock sale amid fresh SEC scrutiny
Tesla said Thursday it plans to sell about $2 billion in additional stock, even as the electric car maker revealed it’s getting fresh scrutiny from securities regulators. Tesla announced common...
Bettors should ignore these NCAA Tournament rankings
The first NCAA Tournament committee rankings were released last weekend as we move quickly toward Selection Sunday. Fans and experts alike anticipate that moment each year, but bettors generally should...
Trump, Bloomberg trade jabs in escalating Twitter war
President Trump and Mike Bloomberg escalated their war of words on Thursday, trading vicious insults on Twitter that included personal put-downs and mocking memes. Among the invective was Trump calling...
The big problem with 'To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You'
The protagonist is a two-timing jerk.
Biden tries to assure supporters Democratic primary is still 'wide open'
A defensive Joe Biden insisted in a phone call with supporters that his current standing in the Democratic primary remained strong -- despite his disappointing showings in the first-in-the-nation contests...
Aroldis Chapman 'suspicious' of Jose Altuve's odd ALCS celebration
TAMPA — Add Aroldis Chapman to the list of officially aggrieved — and suspicious — pinstriped parties. The Yankees’ closer, speaking publicly for the first time since the night he...
Even cats are wearing face masks in China
It’s mass hiss-teria. Cat owners in China have shared photos in social media of their felines sporting makeshift masks to ward off the deadly coronavirus. The World Health Organization has...
UFC legend under investigation for possible DUI after car crash
UFC legend BJ Penn is being investigated for possible drunk driving after flipping his car at high speed in Hawaii, according to police. The troubled Hall of Famer was driving...
Bannon defends Trump, says he's 'mad' about constant probes
"Now he understands how to use the full powers of the presidency," Bannon added. "The pearl-clutchers better get used to it."
Jameis Winston's eye surgery is all about free agency
Jameis Winston wants to see his future as clearly as possible. The 26-year-old Buccaneers quarterback underwent LASIK surgery to repair his vision ahead of free agency, with spokesperson Denise White...
Pediatrician's suicide note hints he may have faked vaccinations
Dr. Van Koinis advocated for homeopathic remedies, say cops, and "it was well known that people opposed to vaccination could go to him.”
Insulin pump recalled after 2,175 injuries, 1 confirmed death
A defect in the device can cause dosing errors and lead to seizures or even death.
Gerber launches national search for its next 'spokesbaby'
Oh, baby! Does your child have what it takes to be the cherubic face of Gerber? For the 10th year in a row, the childhood nutrition giant is searching for...
Three decades apart couldn't stop this family's love
This emotional reunion is sure to bring a tear to the driest of eyes. Lourdes moved to America 30 years ago and due to her immigration status, hasn't been able...
101-year-old man told to get parents to fill out paperwork
As a result of an apparent computer glitch, officials thought centenarian Giovanni Palmiero was a 1-year-old toddler.
Man slashed teen girl in unprovoked Bronx subway attack: cops
A man slashed a 19-year-old girl in the head during an unprovoked attack on a Bronx subway car, cops said. The teen was on a northbound 6 train at 138th...
American CEO of Barclays bank investigated over Jeffrey Epstein ties
The American boss of one of Britain's biggest banks is being investigated over his ties to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it emerged Thursday. Barclays chief executive Jes Staley, 64, insists...
AOC blasts Bloomberg over his 'stop-and-frisk' apology
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg's response to leaked audio from a 2015 speech where he unapologetically defended his controversial "stop-and-frisk" policy, which targeted young men of...
Dozens of new coronavirus cases reported on quarantined cruise ship
Coronavirus is spreading rapidly on the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan — with 44 more people diagnosed with the infectious disease, authorities confirmed Thursday. A...
Coronavirus could shrink oil demand for first time in a decade
China accounted for more than three-quarters of last year's growth in global oil demand and, before the deadly outbreak, was expected to drive over a third of this year's expansion.
Newspaper giant McClatchy files for bankruptcy
The company plans to reemerge as a privately held entity.
CDC warns about flaws in some coronavirus test kits
Some of the coronavirus testing kits distributed to state labs around the US do not work properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Demon' fire performer extinguishes 6,300-degree blaze — with his tongue
This guy is playing with fire — literally. Doug "Demon" Thompson spends his days burning up his body in the "Circus of Hell" — a family fire performance troupe that's...
Even Mike Francesa is turning on James Dolan for latest debacle
Mike Francesa ripped the Knicks for their latest debacle regarding Steve Stoute, the team's new branding consultant who got himself and the team in trouble for saying they would be...
Islanders veteran center will be out 3-4 weeks
Casey Cizikas will miss the next three to four weeks after suffering a laceration on his left leg, the Islanders announced Wednesday. The veteran center sustained the injury in the...
Yankees happy with how Andujar is viewing potential new role
TAMPA — Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been impressed with Miguel Andujar’s attitude about possibly being used as a utility player — playing first base and left field, in addition...
Couples date without seeing each other in wild new show 'Love Is Blind'
Imagine getting engaged to someone without seeing their face. That's the premise behind Netflix's wild new reality series, "Love Is Blind." Out Thursday, the show follows singles as they spend...
Mets reliever on comeback trail from Tommy John surgery
PORT ST. LUCIE — Drew Smith was projected last year around this time to be part of the Mets’ bullpen, but a torn elbow ligament changed that plan. Now, 11...
What Yankees are doing to make Gary Sanchez a better defender
TAMPA — Aaron Boone said he believes Gary Sanchez’s defense behind the plate has gotten better, but there continues to be work to be done. “There’s still a lot of...
Luis Rojas already impressed about early signs from this Met
PORT ST. LUCIE — Dominic Smith, who reported early to camp, is showing positive signs in left field, according to new Mets manager Luis Rojas. Last season, Rojas served as...
Men appear to be more vulnerable to coronavirus: report
Scientists believe that males could be more vulnerable to the coronavirus because they may have a weaker immune response to the disease, according to a column by The Financial Times....
China ousts top officials of province where coronavirus outbreak originated
BEIJING — China on Thursday replaced its top officials in the central province of Hubei and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of a viral coronavirus outbreak that has infected more...
Lakers' dynamic duo pulls off tough road win before break
DENVER — LeBron James wasn't about to coast into the All-Star break, and neither was Anthony Davis. "I could tell they were locked in pregame. LeBron had his jersey with...
Doncic, Porzingis finally show how dangerous they can be
DALLAS — Before heading to the All-Star game to play with his basketball idol, Luka Doncic returned from injury to test a pairing that's a lot more important to the...
Bloomberg once blamed end of 'redlining' for 2008 economic collapse
WASHINGTON — At the height of the 2008 economic collapse, then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the elimination of a discriminatory housing practice known as “redlining” was responsible for instigating...
Pulled Pork: Feds nab traveler with 'prohibited pork' stashed in noodle cups
Agents from US Customs and Border Protection confiscated more than two pounds of prohibited pork products that an airline passenger from Vietnam had hidden in cups of noodles at a...
Nets use smaller big man as closer in win over Raptors
For the third straight game, Jarrett Allen didn’t play a single second in the fourth quarter. But this time it wasn’t DeAndre Jordan going the whole way in crunch time:...
'Sonic the Hedgehog' movie review: Jim Carrey is back in peak form
The last time we saw Jim Carrey on the big screen was in 2016's "Dark Crimes," a disgusting drama that was partly set in a fetishistic Polish brothel where prostitutes...
High school basketball game ends in racist chant, riling opposing principal
"I honestly think they were unaware they said a racist thing. They did not intend for it to be racist.”
Deranged cyberstalker harassed Bronx student for nearly six years, cops say
A deranged cyber-stalker who harassed a Bronx high school student he met on a gaming platform has been arrested, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. The suspect hacked into the girl's online...