October 23, 2020
Illinois police officer who fatally shot 19-year-old black man fired
An Illinois police officer who fatally shot a black teenager during a traffic stop this week has been fired, a new report said. The unidentified officer was axed for “multiple...
Dodgers completely dominate Rays in statement win
Fearsome lineup, check. Multiple quality bullpen pieces, check. Stud starting pitcher who is close to untouchable, double check. The Dodgers have the ingredients usually associated with winning the World Series,...
Profitable mistake: Man wins $2M after buying extra lotto ticket by accident
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. — In what most people would consider a lucrative mistake, a Detroit-area man who accidentally bought an extra lottery ticket has won two $1 million jackpots. Samir...
Jared and Ivanka threaten to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square ads
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are threatening to sue over a pair of giant, side-by-side, pro-Joe Biden campaign billboards in Times Square that blast the couple's response to the coronavirus...
Andrew Thomas may have hit rock bottom as bust whispers grow
A benching wasn’t rock bottom for Andrew Thomas. So, what will be? And when? The rookie offensive tackle returned to the Giants’ starting lineup Thursday against the Eagles and quickly...
Dave Roberts was made to handle this Dodgers pressure
ARLINGTON, Texas — How do you help someone coping with the first signs of hair loss? You put a bald person on the job. Consider Dave Roberts the perfect bald...
Hunter Biden venture eyed Cuomo, Schumer for deals: documents
A failed Hunter Biden business venture — which an ex-partner said involved Joe Biden — targeted “key domestic contacts” including Gov. Cuomo for potential projects across the country, documents reveal....
Mama mia! Pasta flies in battle to control Il Mulino chain after bankruptcy
The glamorous Il Mulino Italian restaurant empire might soon be fegato tritato — or chopped liver, as New Yorkers say. Il Mulino owner Jerry Katzoff sued his lenders on Friday...
Derek Jeter's raid of Yankees coaches continues
When Gary Denbo left the Yankees to join Derek Jeter and the Marlins as the director of player development and scouting, it was easy to expect Denbo eventually would bring...
Trump adviser Stephen Miller wants more countries to field asylum claims
SAN DIEGO — One of President Donald Trump’s top priorities on immigration if he wins a second term would be to use agreements with Central American governments as models to...
Trump says he now identifies as a non-denominational Christian
President Trump, who has long identified as a Presbyterian, now considers himself a non-denominational Christian, a new report said. The president shared his change in religious identity in a written...
Two dead after Navy plane crashes in Alabama neighborhood
Two pilots on board a U.S. Navy plane were killed when it crashed into a residential neighborhood in Alabama on Friday night, authorities said. The Naval aircraft -- a T-6B...
Denzel Mims' long-awaited Jets debut could finally be here
Wide receiver Denzel Mims has only had six days of team practice heading into his potential NFL debut Sunday, but the 2020 second-round draft pick isn’t at all worried about...
Chris Cuomo's deadly COVID-19 hypocrisy
CNN’s Chris Cuomo is proving himself king of the “do as I say, not as I do.”
Antonio Brown has new NFL team
Antonio Brown and Tom Brady are together again. The free agent receiver and the Buccaneers agreed to a one-year contract, ESPN reported Friday night. The details still need to be...
Andrew Cuomo's outrageous COVID-19 vaccine games
Getting nearly everyone vaccinated for the coronavirus is vital to finally getting America back to normal. So it’s beyond outrageous that Gov. Cuomo has been feeding “anti-vax” fears, just to...
Sometimes it looks like neither Biden nor Trump is trying to win
Are both presidential candidates trying to lose? Or at least pursuing campaign strategies that put them at grave risk of defeat? In nearly four years, Donald Trump has made little...
Ambushed victim bites off ear of one of his attackers in NYC
A man was allegedly jumped by a family of three in the Bronx on Friday -- and he defended himself by biting off one of his attackers' ears, police sources...
Giants could be in store for a massive fire sale
It’s back to reality for the Giants. Trading pass-rusher Markus Golden to the Cardinals on Friday is a signal the fourth-quarter collapse against the Eagles ended delusions of playoff contention...
Greg Schiano's second Rutgers tour is about to begin
It started with a will-he-or-won’t-he saga, a soap opera of a coaching search that culminated with Greg Schiano returning to Rutgers after a lengthy and dramatic back-and-forth entanglement. Three months...
Fantasy football: Have backup plans set for Raiders-Buccaneers
It’s one thing to come up with contingency plans for a banged up fantasy stud who might not play, or one whose viability relies on a key offensive lineman being...
Fiend accused of shoving woman onto Times Square subway tracks busted
The man suspected of shoving a woman onto the tracks at the Times Square subway station in the Manhattan was in custody Friday evening, police sources said. The suspect was...
Trump's right: Americans deserve nice public buildings — even if elites sneer
Government architecture is not a subject that typically gets much public attention. That changed in February with the leaking of a draft presidential executive order that would re-orient federal architecture...
Questions voters should demand Joe Biden answer about Hunter's deals
First, Joe Biden’s Praetorian Guard in the media argued that The New York Post’s Hunter Biden scoop was “Russian disinformation.” The DOJ, FBI and DNI each publicly disagreed. No one...
Trump, Mnuchin say ball is in Pelosi's court in COVID-19 stimulus negotiations
WASHINGTON -- President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Friday accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of hijacking COVID-19 economic relief by spurning their offers of urgently-needed stimulus. Speaking in...
Asteroid samples escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is stuffed with so much asteroid rubble from this week’s grab that it’s jammed open and precious particles are drifting away in...
Trump cleaned Biden's clock and other commentary
Conservative: Trump Cleaned Biden’s Clock Thursday’s debate may have seemed like a draw, but a closer look, argues Marc Thiessen at The Washington Post, shows that President Trump “cleaned [Joe]...
John Daly: Donald Trump is 'like me and Jesus'
John Daly expects to be happy on Nov. 3. He expects his friend, President Trump, to win a second term. The inimitable golfer was joined by Kid Rock in the...
Boogaloo Bois member busted for opening fire on police precinct during protest
The Department of Justice charged a member of the extremist Boogaloo Bois with opening fire on a Minnesota police precinct at a George Floyd protest in Minneapolis. The feds said...
New details emerge in home invasion of OnlyFans star
The armed intruders who broke into the Miami home of an OnlyFans star made off with over $100,000 in property, reports said Friday. An incident report detailing the Oct. 4...
Trump floats selling Mar-a-Lago, moving to The Villages in Florida as rally joke
President Trump on Friday joked that he may sell his luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach and move across Florida to The Villages, a sprawling nearly 80,000-person retirement community. "I...
Tensions boil over at rally to keep competitive admissions in NYC schools
A angry scuffle broke out at a rally backing competitive school admissions Friday after an opposing group interrupted the event. Roughly 80 supporters of screened schools -- many of them...
NYPD adding 900 recruits, still 1,800 cops short of last year due to 'defund' push
The NYPD will enroll 900 new recruits for a November Police Academy class, the city’s top cop announced Friday, but will still be about 1,800 officers short of where the...
Details emerge in killing of South Carolina sheriff's deputy during traffic stop
South Carolina police have released new information in the line-of-duty death of a sheriff’s deputy who was killed during a traffic stop earlier this week. Two people have been arrested...
Free agent relievers may pay big for Rays' success
Early in this postseason a veteran agent, anticipating that most teams are going to cut payroll this winter, noted that in a year when so much has gone wrong, he...
New York has highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in months
ALBANY -- For the first time in four months, over 1,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized for the coronavirus, according to new state data released on Friday. The state recorded 1,023...
Teen chased down by NYC mosque members after botched carjacking
The wild ordeal unfolded around noon when two teens approached the car at 77th Street and Glenmore Avenue in Ozone Park, Queens, cops said.
Trump slams Biden's oil transition remarks as 'worst mistake in debate history'
"One of the most stunning moments last night was when Joe Biden admitted that he wants to abolish the oil industry," Trump said after their final face-to-face clash in Tennessee.
As early voting begins in NY, bail reform emerges as key issue in state races
The controversial bail reform law approved by Democrats in the last legislative session will loom large in a slate of contested state Senate races as New Yorkers begin casting their...
When the NBA wants to start a shortened 2020-21 season
Christmas may be coming early for the NBA. According to multiple reports, the league is looking at beginning the 2020-21 season a few days before the holiday. The campaign will...
Cult of Scorpio season: Astrologer on why it's the powerful sign that stings
"The scorpion would rather die than lose the pleasure of stinging."
Richard Linklater on why he made a docuseries about animal rescue
Richard Linklater is pivoting from suburban ennui to man’s four-legged friends in “That Animal Rescue Show.”
'Great friends': Gregg: Williams denies Adam Gase rift
After taking a veiled shot at the Jets’ offense last week while speaking with reporters, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams dismissed the notion that his comments caused a stir between himself...
Mother and son indicted for slaying of Queens father over $350
A mother and her son were indicted on murder charges for the fatal shooting of a Queens man, purportedly over $350 in auto work. Avita Campbell, 38, and her son...
Prosecutors will again seek death penalty against Scott Peterson
California prosecutors will once again seek the death penalty for Scott Peterson in the murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son. Peterson, 47, who remains on death row...
Ex-Knicks star joining Steve Nash's Nets staff
Amar'e Stoudemire and Steve Nash are back together again. This time, they hope to win it all -- only as coaches instead of players. Stoudemire, the former Knicks forward, has...
Giants trade linebacker to Cardinals as deadline nears
It never seemed like a good fit the moment this new Giants coaching staff got Markus Golden on the roster. As it turned out, it was not a good fit,...
KitchenAid cooking tools 40% off for Amazon flash sale
Your hunt for new kitchen tools is finally over now that KitchenAid is marking down some of its most popular products on Amazon. For the sale, you can save 40%...
Anti-Semitic man ordered to take Holocaust classes in prison
An anti-Semitic Alaskan man was required to learn about the Holocaust as part of a prison sentence for illegally owning a machine gun and silencers. Michael Graves, 21, of Anchorage...
Illinois restaurants, bars remain open to defy governor's closure orders
Some restaurants and bars in Illinois are promising to stay open despite threats from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders. “It...
Save big on these 9 vacuums and cleaning devices right now
Keeping your home tidy seems like a never-ending task — one that is only made more time-consuming by sub-par vacuum cleaners and mops that leave behind dirt, debris, and stains...
This stings! First murder hornet nest in US found in Washington
The Asian giant hornet home was found in a tree near a house in Whatcom County, Washington, the state’s agriculture department announced Friday.
De Blasio deploying poll monitors claiming Trump can 'intimidate voters'
Mayor de Blasio is sending hundreds of volunteers to poll sites in poor and immigrant neighborhoods on Election Day claiming he needs to protect against a push to "intimidate voters"...
COVID-19 'cluster' linked to live music event at Virginia restaurant
A live music event at a restaurant in Henrico, Va., is linked to a “cluster” of cases of the novel coronavirus, local health officials said this week when encouraging residents...
In hard-hit Peru, worry mounts over both COVID-19 and dengue
PUCALLPA, Peru — Two of Lidia Choque’s close family members had already gotten sick with the new coronavirus when the mosquitos arrived. The 53-year-old woman lives in a wooden house...
Mayor de Blasio disses Manhattan: Midtown is 'not center of universe'
It may contain the "Crossroads of the World," but Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday that Manhattan is “not the center of our universe.” De Blasio made the seemingly out-of-touch...
Put your best foot forward on Zoom with this Logitech professional webcam
Nowadays, your most important moments are taking place over video calls, from family reunions and game nights to meetings with clients and job interviews. But do you have the tools...
What's wrong with Evan Engram this season?
Thursday night was as heartbreaking of a defeat as it gets for the Giants, somehow losing 22-21 to the Eagles. It is now seven years without a win in Philadelphia....
Nearly 130K lives could be saved if everyone wears masks: study
Universal mask-wearing could save almost 130,000 American lives from the COVID-19 pandemic through February 2021, according to scientists. A study, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine, models a series...
Game 3 of World Series will be low scoring: Take it to the bank
The World Series is tied 1-1 and on Friday, that deadlock will be broken by a pair of pitchers who have not gone very deep into starts, but have been...
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trials can resume in US
Federal health regulators have greenlit the resumption of US studies of AstraZeneca’s clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after it was put on hold for over a month, according to...
Hawaii sees rise in syphilis cases among newborns, women
The state of Hawaii has seen an increase in the rate of syphilis cases discovered in newborns and women over the last four years. According to the state’s health department,...
Carranza rips into parents for criticizing DOE transparency
Responding to criticism from a Queens Community Board about school closure communications, Carranza said the DOE was not withholding updates.
Preacher says daughter was booted from class for 'Homosexuality is a sin' T-shirt
A Tennessee street preacher is suing a school district for allegedly kicking his 15-year-old daughter out of class for wearing a shirt that read “Homosexuality is a sin,” claiming it...
Real-life 'Iron Man' flies using a jetpack
Robert Downey Jr. had better watch out. The "Iron Man" movie star has real-life competition in British inventor Richard Browning, 41. Watch him take the impressive Daedalus Mark jet suit...
As early voting begins in NY, Trump factor looms over congressional races
Early voting runs from Saturday through Nov. 1 at 88 New York City polling sites ahead of the Nov. 3 Election Day [check vote.nyc for your polling site].
Mitch McConnell's weird purple hands may have an easy explanation
What's wrong with Mitch McConnell's hands? Probably nothing more than the thinning skin -- and easy bruising -- that comes with old age. Dermatologists say the 78-year-old Senate majority leader's...
Tectonic plate 'lost' for 60M years found hiding under Pacific Ocean
A tectonic plate "lost" for 60 million years under the Pacific Ocean has been reconstructed by scientists at the University of Houston. Known as Resurrection, the plate has been a...
Reptilian romance: Teen's dream of going on a date with Godzilla comes true
Her bridezilla dreams have been realized at last.
Wisconsin will avenge last year's flukey loss
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Friday night matchup between Wisconsin and Illinois (8 p.m., Big Ten Network.) Home team in CAPS. WISCONSIN (-19.5) over Illinois Last year’s last-second...
Joe Judge on Daniel Jones' viral trip: 'Internet is undefeated'
The turf-monster tackle on Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is the newest viral meme on social media. “Internally, that’s something eventually we will be able to laugh about,” Giants coach Joe...
Japanese entrepreneur starts volunteer online message counseling
TOKYO — Suicides are on the rise among Japanese teens and that worries 21-year-old Koki Ozora, who grew up depressed and lonely. His nonprofit “Anata no Ibasho,” or “A Place...
Coach gives away free card case for orders over $250
If you're a fan of Coach, then you'll love its latest stylish deal. Known for its classic handbags and accessories, Coach is the perfect place to find the must-have statement...
Thailand’s playboy king secretly rushed to hospital after bodyguard's positive COVID test
Thailand's playboy king has been secretly rushed to hospital at 2am for a coronavirus test after one of his bodyguards tested positive for the virus. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 68, was...
Police union rips de Blasio over closed businesses, surge in violence
Shootings and murders have surged over the last few months as the pandemic and protests have led to unrest in the city.
Saquon Barkley's ACL surgery delayed by World Series bubble
Saquon Barkley’s knee is ready for surgery. The Giants running back, however, must wait for the Dodgers or Rays to win the World Series. Barkley was tentatively scheduled to undergo...
Buehler? Buehler? Bettors can count on Dodgers' young gun
Muting our critics and the field once again last week, our NFL record against the spread is now 55-33. You’re welcome. So the World Series is knotted at one. Both...
'Eating rats': Myanmar's second lockdown drives hunger in city slums
YANGON - After the first wave of coronavirus hit Myanmar in March, 36-year-old Ma Suu closed her salad stall and pawned her jewelry and gold to buy food to eat....
Strand Book Store says it 'cannot survive' without more business
NYC's legendary bookseller is on the cusp of closure as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Far-right extremists behind majority of US domestic terror attacks in 2020
In total, white supremacists “and other like-minded extremists” were responsible for 67 percent of terrorist plots and attacks against the US between January and August 31, 2020, the report states.
Whopper of a flight: Wacko wearing Burger King crown yells N-word on JetBlue flight
A man in a paper Burger King crown hurled racist slurs at a fellow passenger on a New York-bound JetBlue flight, after accusing her of taking his seat and kneeing...
Legal Aid Society wants separate hotel rooms for homeless during COVID-19
The Legal Aid Society says homeless people can't socially distance in shelters or in shared hotel rooms, so the group is demanding the city provide separate hotel rooms for each...
Veteran knew Jets were trading him before playing against Dolphins
Steve McLendon says he knew his time with the Jets was up — and he still suited up for winless Gang Green anyway. The team's former defensive tackle told Buccaneers...
Protesters want feds to probe Illinois police shooting that killed black man
A group of protesters descended upon an Illinois city to demand answers in the death of a 19-year-old man who was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop,...
Chicago businesses face curfew as new coronavirus cases rise
CHICAGO – Some Chicago businesses will have to close by 10 pm and residents are asked to limit gatherings to six people as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases...
Next season will be 'personal' for Gary Sanchez: Didi Gregorius
Didi Gregorius is betting on Gary Sanchez bouncing back. He expects his former teammate to be extra motivated by his playoff benching and to thrive -- whether it is with...
Saks Off 5th takes up to 60 percent off outerwear, accessories and more
Saks Off 5th is offering up to 60% off a variety of cold-weather essentials — which means you can score major savings on fashionable winter outerwear and accessories. The limited-time...
Caesars Entertainment is resuming live entertainment on Las Vegas Strip
Caesars Entertainment is bringing live entertainment back to its Las Vegas Strip casinos, with the first resuming today. It’s another step toward normalcy for the industry that has been battered...
Russell Wilson is all-in on Seahawks signing Antonio Brown: 'Nobody's perfect'
Russell Wilson believes Antonio Brown has changed. That he deserves another shot to play in the NFL and he hopes it is with him in Seattle. "I think Antonio definitely...
Expensify CEO urges millions of users to vote for Biden in email blast
Expensify's boss urged the company's millions of clients to support Joe Biden in November's presidential election in a mass email that said voting for President Trump would be "a vote...
UK police recover stolen Ming dynasty vase worth $3 million
LONDON — British police say they have recovered a 15th-century Chinese vase valued at $3.3 million that was stolen in Switzerland last year. The Metropolitan Police said Friday they have...
Born without arms, 32-year-old Pakistani man masters snooker
SAMUNDRI, Pakistan - Muhammad Ikram, 32, takes aim, flexes his neck and strikes with his chin, sending the cue ball across the table and sinking his shot in a corner...
Chris Wallace is 'jealous' of Kristen Welker's debate performance
Chris Wallace admitted he's "jealous" over Kristen Welker's steadfast performance moderating the final presidential debate Thursday night. The NBC News host was cheered for her ability to keep both President...
Somebody actually bought this NYC house despite revolting listing photos
"Home Is Not In Livable Condition," the listing hyped.
AIG gives up $400 million in tax credits to settle federal lawsuit
American International Group agreed to give up claims to more than $400 million of foreign tax credits and to accept a 10 percent tax penalty to settle accusations it used...
New Yorkers going all out for Halloween scares: The Post's week in photos
Elaborate Halloween decorations pop up throughout New York City.
Rapper Saweetie says real men should buy their women Birkins
Hey ladies, does your man buy you Birkins? If not, kick him to the curb. That's the gospel of rapper Saweetie.
Prince Andrew, Ghislaine Maxwell chatted about Epstein accuser
Email correspondence from Jan. 3, 2015 between the British socialite and Andrew emerged in a deposition made public Thursday.
Ethiopia jailing people for up to 2 years for not wearing masks in public
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia can jail people for up to two years if they deliberately violate restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, the attorney general’s office said, amid...
It looks like Sam Darnold will be back for Jets
After working through a shoulder injury, Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to take the field Sunday, against the Bills at MetLife Stadium, for the first time since Week 4....
Treasure hunter busted digging for jewels in Yellowstone Park
He’s no gem. A treasure hunter was busted for digging up parts of Yellowstone National Park while searching for a chest of jewels hidden by an art collector, authorities said....
Fatal stadium shooting was last straw for troubled football league
A youth football league in Kansas already reeling from ongoing fights and arguments has canceled its season following a fatal shooting, saying it’s “clearly too dangerous” to continue playing this...
Convicted NYPD cop killer says targets 'could have been any officers' at hearing
Weeks before his controversial release from prison, a Black Revolutionary Army member who gunned down two NYPD cops nearly 50 years ago admitted "it could have been any officers.
Walmart sues feds to settle pharmacies' role in opioid crisis
Walmart has filed a lawsuit against the feds in an effort to get ahead of allegations that its pharmacies helped fuel the American opioid crisis. The nation's biggest retailer said...
Wells Fargo reportedly exploring sale of asset management business
Wells Fargo is exploring a sale of its asset management business, in what would be the bank's biggest shake-up since former Bank of New York Mellon chief executive Charles Scharf...
The unsettling reality behind Joe Judge's coded Giants evaluation
We are not good enough. Joe Judge said it. Without saying it. There are code words and phrases and paragraphs that imply what will not be put out there for...
Long Island man busted in alleged rape of two 13-year-old girls
A Long Island man was busted this week for allegedly raping two 13-year-old girls whom he met on Snapchat. Brendan Sullivan, 20, is accused of having sexual contact with the...
Tom Brady's bewildering explanation for snubbing rival
Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears beat Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the Week 5 edition of "Thursday Night Football," and the six-time Super Bowl champion caused a bit...
Holy war brewing as Catholic leaders condemn pope's backing of same-sex unions
Pope Francis' support for same-sex unions is being openly criticized by several Roman Catholic leaders in America -- who say his recently revealed pro-gay remarks cause "confusion and error" and...
"Don't land in quarantine-o-ween"
Here are experts' top tips for a crafty, socially distanced Halloween.
'If Biden wins, we all lose': Trailer park threatens to double rent after election
A Colorado trailer park landlord is warning tenants of huge rent increases if Joe Biden is elected president, telling them that “everything you do and have to pay for will...
12 shot, 2 killed as NYC gun violence continues to surge
A dozen people were shot — two fatally — in 11 separate incidents across the city Thursday and Friday, police said. In the latest gunplay, a 25-year-old man was blasted...
Unexploded WWII bomb washes ashore in total blast from the past
A 100-pound unexploded bomb from the World War II era has washed up in North Carolina, prompting authorities to establish a perimeter, a report says.
A-plus teacher caught dancing during remote learning
Engaging students is more challenging than ever. See how one sixth-grade teacher gets "the blood pumping" by dancing during a remote class. "Life is music. Boring is easy. Quit being...
Sudan and Israel normalize ties in third deal brokered by Trump administration
WASHINGTON — Sudan will become the third Arab state to normalize ties with Israel in another historic peace deal brokered by the United States, President Trump announced Friday as he...
Everything we know about Remdesivir, the FDA-approved COVID-19 treatment drug
Remdesivir offered a glimmer of hope in the fight against the coronavirus on April 29, 2020, when results of a promising clinical trial were released. After the trial revealed it...
Idaho refusing mask rules despite hospitals reaching full capacity
BOISE, Idaho — Moments after hearing an Idaho hospital was overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and looking at sending people as far away as Seattle for care, members of a regional...
Here is the ratings report from last night's Trump-Biden debate
Americans tuned out Thursday's final presidential debate between Joe Biden and President Trump in Nashville, Tenn. -- perhaps fearing a repeat of the shambolic shouting match between the two septuagenarians...
Europe's daily coronavirus cases more than double in 10 days
Europe’s reported coronavirus cases more than doubled in 10 days, crossing 200,000 daily infections for the first time on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, with many Southern European countries...
Didi Gregorius sees one problem with Yankees wanting him back
Didi Gregorius does not expect to see himself back in pinstripes. The former Yankee, a free agent after spending one season in Philadelphia, doesn't think it will happen. "I don’t...
Smack-o'-lantern: Out-of-his-gourd drunk attacks girlfriend with pumpkin: cops
A drunken Florida man squashed his girlfriend with a pumpkin – then flung its pulpy innards at her after she asked him to leave their home, according to a report....
FTC reportedly nearing the end of its Facebook antitrust probe
Step aside, Google -- it may soon be Facebook's turn to take the antitrust spotlight. Federal regulators are reportedly in the final innings of their probe of the giant social...
Rare half-male, half-female songbird has scientists 'so excited'
This one can warble both the male and the female parts.
Group battling Apple's App Store rules sees its membership skyrocket
The chorus of voices calling for Apple to change its App Store practices is growing. Less than a month after music streamer Spotify and Tinder parent Match Group joined The...
‘Enormous impact’ of COVID-19 translates to 2.5 million years of potential life lost
Coronavirus has led to a staggering loss of life in a brief amount of time, killing over 220,000 people in the US this year. However, a new study suggests the...
Holocaust survivor and Nazi sympathizer's son forge friendship in Belgium
BRUSSELS - More than seven decades ago, their families were divided by war and hatred - Koenraad Tinel, the son of a Nazi sympathiser, and Simon Gronowski, a Holocaust survivor...
Eagles trade rumors are flying around injured playmakers
The Eagles sound seriously motivated to shake things up ahead of the Nov. 3 NFL trade deadline. Amid numerous injuries that have decimated their offense, the Philadelphia front office is...
Rampaging elephant won't tolerate dumbo car drivers
That'll teach them to mind the speed limit.
AOC feels 'disrespected' over Trump's use of her nickname
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lashed out against President Trump for repeatedly referring to her as "AOC" during Thursday night's presidential debate, saying the nickname — which she has promoted since launching...
Woman, 28, shoved onto subway tracks in unprovoked attack
An unhinged man shoved a woman onto the subway tracks at the Times Square-42nd Street station Friday morning in an apparent random attack, cops said. The victim, a 28-year-old woman...
This website shows every broken McDonald's ice cream machine
Countless diners have been let down by McDonald's famously unreliable ice cream machines — but a new website aims to help them avoid the crushing disappointment. The "McBroken" app uses...
Hunter Biden partner speaking to FBI today after accusing Joe Biden
The former Hunter Biden business partner who on Thursday accused Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of lying about involvement in his son’s overseas business deals will speak Friday with the...
Ex-flight attendant gets ridiculously light sentence after sex with 15-year-old
A former flight attendant had sex with a 15-year-old boy at an Australian school where she worked — but spent just a week behind bars because she is considered at...
NFL survivor pool pick should be easy this week
Last week, the Colts erased a 21-point deficit and held off the Bengals to avoid a major upset that likely would have shrunk your survivor pool by a considerable margin....
Man thinks of 'the scariest thing' for his Halloween 2020 decor
"I'm kind of known for cheesy dad jokes so I figured why not put one literally on my lawn."
Holly Sonders dating advice: 'Be f--king honest'
Holly Sonders isn't mincing words when it comes to those skirting the truth in the dating world. "Just be f--king honest," the former Fox Sports reporter said Thursday during an...
Barbie sales are surging amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Barbie is getting a big boost from the coronavirus pandemic. Sales of the iconic, 62-year-old doll surged 29 percent in the most recent quarter, notching their best performance in at...
Swiss couple names daughter after internet provider to score free Wi-Fi
One Swiss dad thinks there are worse names than Twifia for his baby girl. A couple in Switzerland has chosen to name their daughter after their internet service provider after...
School district, photo studio sued over snapshot of student's exposed breasts
A former Illinois high school student is suing a photography studio and a school district for allowing a photo showing her exposed breasts at a homecoming dance to be posted...
Cam Newton expects so much more from himself
Cam Newton pointed the finger at himself after his performance in Sunday's 18-12 loss to the Broncos wasn't up his standards. The 31-year-old has shown flashes of his MVP from,...
US sets record with over 77,000 COVID cases in one day
More than 77,000 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the US on Thursday alone -- setting a new record for daily infections, statistics show. Thursday's numbers -- 77,640 new...
What's wrong with Mitch? McConnell mum on mangled face and hands
Asked whether he had any health issues, McConnell answered, "of course not," and then didn't respond when asked if he was being treated by a doctor.
Appeals court rules against Uber, Lyft in California driver fight
A California appeals court said Uber and Lyft must treat their drivers there as employees, handing the ride-hailing giants another defeat in a legal battle that could upend their business....
Mike Tyson fights shark, Godzilla in weird music video hyping boxing return
Mike Tyson will walk out to his own song in his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr on November 28. The 54-year-old, who hasn't fought since losing against Kevin McBride...
Vladimir Putin says a Russia-China military alliance can't be ruled out
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there is no need for a Russia-China military alliance now, but noted it could be forged in the future. Putin's statement signaled...
Utah teacher admits trying to meet 13-year-old for sex: cops
A Utah high school teacher has been arrested for trying to meet up with a 13-year-old child to have sex, police said. Brady Glenn Allen, 30, who teaches digital media...
This coronavirus vaccine is showing promise in latest analysis
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine accurately follows genetic instructions programmed into it by its developers at Oxford University -- successfully provoking a powerful immune response.
De Blasio: 'Observers' will protect NYC voters on Election Day
The city will deploy a team of "observers" to low-income and immigrant communities to thwart voter intimidation on Election Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. "Clearly President Trump has...
Man fatally stabbed outside Bronx pizzeria: cops
A man was stabbed to death outside a Bronx pizzeria Thursday evening, authorities said. Kevin Smith, 62, was knifed in the lower back just before 7 p.m. in front of...
Ariana Grande flaunts 'Positions' in sexy White House video
Ladies and gentlemen, meet your new Commandress in Chief.
Giants-Eagles fantasy football takeaways: Daniel Jones, Carson Wentz
Giants vs. Eagles wasn't the Thursday Night Football matchup we asked for, but it is the one we got. The NFC East showdown was a turnover-laden slopfest between two teams...
Eric Andre says ‘James Corden is f - - ked’ if being mean gets you canceled
The talk show host is just as "not nice" as Ellen DeGeneres, Andre claims.
Vice President Mike Pence cast his early vote in Indiana
Pence was accompanied by second lady Karen Pence at the City-County Building in downtown Indianapolis, where they voted just after 8:15 a.m.
College admits it 'failed' murdered track star in $13.5 million settlement
SALT LAKE CITY — The parents of a University of Utah track athlete who was killed by her ex-boyfriend on campus two years ago reached a $13.5 million settlement Thursday...
US and Russia are 'very, very close' to nuclear deal, Trump's envoy says
President Trump is "very, very close" to securing a nuclear deal with Russia involving a freeze on warheads for a year, according to Trump's arms control envoy. The US and...
Tinder match from hell charged with kidnapping, assaulting woman
A Massachusetts man is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman he met on Tinder, threatening to kill her and her child if she went to the cops, authorities said....
Coca-Cola plans to pour out about 200 brands
Tab isn't the only beverage Coca-Cola is pouring down the drain. The soft-drink giant plans to get rid of about 200 brands — or roughly half of its portfolio —...
China's President Xi takes jabs at US in Korean War commemoration
President Xi Jinping on Friday marked the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the Korean War to fight against US troops by taking a jab at Washington as he condemned...
Homeowner hoses down woman in Black Lives Matter dispute
A Texas man sprayed a woman with a hose in a now-viral video after she allegedly yelled, “White lives matter!” and berated a neighbor over a Black Lives Matter flag...
Rory McIlroy has club-snapping meltdown on brutal hole
You don't see this often from Rory McIlroy. The former world No. 1 snapped an iron in half on the 18th hole of the first round of the Zozo Championship...
Tesla recalling 30,000 cars in China over suspension problems
Tesla is recalling roughly 30,000 imported cars in China that have problems with their suspensions, regulators said Friday. The electric-car maker has identified two different suspension defects in some imported...
Teen equestrian kills self near stable after mom tells her to ride slower
A promising 16-year-old equestrian from Wales who had the “world at her feet” hanged herself near her stable after a minor spat with her mother about riding too fast on...
Whose wine is it anyway? Couple served $2K Bordeaux in error after ordering the cheap stuff
Money can’t buy taste. A young couple who ordered an $18 bottle of wine at a popular Soho brasserie instead got served a $2,000 bottle meant for a table of...
Puppy gets jack-o'-lantern stuck on its head
This pooch is "pumped" for Halloween. Luke, a 4-month-old Australian shepherd, got his head stuck inside a carved pumpkin after chewing through the decorative lights inside. Watch as the dopey...
Manhattan rents hit record lows, report finds
Rents for sky-high buildings have fallen to decade lows.
Giants' brutal futility in Philadelphia hits new low
PHILADELPHIA — Two one-win teams battled Thursday for a chance at first place in their division, so let’s accept the premise nothing in the NFC East makes sense in 2020....
Giants veteran makes impact in return despite limited workload
The Giants got back one of their top offensive playmakers Thursday night, as wide receiver Sterling Shepard made his return after missing the previous four games dealing with a turf...
Giants' meltdown is on Joe Judge, too
Grading the Giants following their 22-21 loss to the Eagles on Thursday night. Offense Daniel Jones (20 of 30, 187 yards) did enough to win. He threw two touchdown passes,...
AOC blasts GOP lawmakers for calling female colleagues by nicknames
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted Republican lawmakers for calling female legislators by nicknames after President Trump twice referred to her as “AOC” in Thursday night’s debate. “I wonder if Republicans understand...
Giants let so much more than a win slip through their fingers
Everything the Giants worked for, everything they’d bled for, and now an entire football game was distilled to the most basic element: a ball in the air. Catch the ball,...
Evan Engram is the face of this Giants failure
PHILADELPHIA — A potentially season-changing win slipped through the Giants’ fingers. More precisely, through Evan Engram’s fingers. The tight end blessed with great physical talent that he can’t seem to...
How first-time voters felt about final presidential debate
A trio of first-time presidential voters said the final debate before Election Day was largely underwhelming -- and the candidates didn't pull any of them across party lines. "I feel...
Bronx suspect arrested after exchanging fire with NYPD
NYPD cops exchanged fire with a man in the Bronx on Thursday night, the second time in less than three hours police shot at armed suspects in the borough, police...
World Series ratings remain at record lows
ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Series drew a record-low audience of television viewers for the second straight night. Tampa Bay’s 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2...
This is the President Trump we should have seen weeks ago: Goodwin
The best Trump ever. That’s what America saw in Thursday’s debate as the president finally found his stride. He was substantive, measured and relatively calm — a combination that enabled...
Daniel Jones' crazy game ends with familiar Giants thud
One play. One drive. One touchdown. That’s all Joe Judge asked of Daniel Jones. And then Jones faked the handoff to Wayne Gallman and was off to the races, ahead...
Giants defense broke when it mattered most
PHILADELPHIA — The Giants defense ran out of gas, and it made for a long drive back up the New Jersey Turnpike. For three quarters Thursday night, defensive coordinator Patrick...
Media goes to bat for Joe Biden after final debate
So on the night Joe Biden lied about saying he had never supported banning fracking, scoffed at the gargantuan cost of the Green New Deal he basically supports and then...
Trump has debate of his life — but is it too late?
With his back against the wall, Donald Trump pulled himself together and had the debate of his life. For the most part, he was focused, contained and determined to get...
Who won the final debate? Experts grade Trump and Biden
President Trump posted a sharper and calmer performance during his final debate against former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday night, but it was unclear if his better showing was...
NFL stars join in as social media explodes over Daniel Jones trip
Of course, Daniel Jones' meeting with the Turf Monster wasn't going to go unmentioned on Twitter. The Giants' second-year quarterback looked like he was on his way to a long...