November 5, 2020
One Jet is smiling and thriving in a season to forget
We all should go through life appearing to be as joyful as Quinnen Williams does. Go ahead and try to wipe the smile off the 22-year-old Jets defensive tackle’s face....
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: Clare and Dale get engaged, Tayshia takes over
Clare tried the “it’s not you, it’s me” line on a room full of annoyed suitors.
Man tries to strangle NYPD cop during protests in Lower Manhattan
A man shoved an NYPD cop to the ground and tried to strangle the officer with a chain during Manhattan protests Thursday night, according to police. The alleged attack occurred...
NFL team getting hit with harshest COVID-19 punishment yet
The NFL is levying a heavy punishment on the Las Vegas Raiders for again violating the league’s coronavirus protocols. The Raiders were docked $500,000 and a sixth-round draft pick and...
Logan Ryan, family thankful Giants trainer helped make life-saving call
If not for Giants trainer Justin Maher, Logan Ryan’s wife Ashley may have lost her life. Without his sound advice, and the Giants safety convincing her not to take an...
Razor thin: Trump leads Biden by just 463 votes in Georgia
Joe Biden is in a virtual tie with President Trump in Georgia after he shaved the president's lead to just under 463 votes, new returns showed Thursday. Biden and Trump...
Why nothing is guaranteed with Gary Sanchez
In less than a month the Yankees have to decide whether or not to offer Gary Sanchez a contract. Dec. 2, which is Sanchez’s 28th birthday, is the day clubs...
Australian native could be Knicks' 'diamond in the rough'
He comes from The Land Down Under but has made his mark in the Valley of the Sun. With all the media focus on the Knicks’ lottery pick at No....
Trump will lose this Twitter privilege if Biden wins election
If President Trump loses the election, he will also have to say goodbye to a Twitter privilege that lets world leaders keep up tweets with certain offensive or misleading content,...
Jets rookie's emerging dominance shown in one play
Mekhi Becton has already captured the attention of the NFL in just his first six games with the Jets. From the dominance he has shown over his matchup opponents each...
US sets another COVID-19 case record
The US set a record for the number of new coronavirus cases in a single day, recording more than 100,000 cases of the deadly virus on Thursday. The US recorded...
Putin plans to step down next year, report claims
Vladimir Putin is planning to step down next year as speculation swirls in Russia that the longtime president may have Parkinson’s disease, a report said Thursday. Moscow political scientist Valery...
Mets pitcher likely to reject qualifying offer
Marcus Stroman’s return would fill a need in the Mets rotation, but at this point it appears more likely the right-hander will test free agency than accept the team’s one-year...
18-year-old arrested in fatal Texas shooting of actor Eddie Hassell
Grand Prairie police arrested 18-year-old D'jon Antone on a capital murder charge Wednesday in Dallas.
Judge nixes Trump's bid to stop Philadelphia vote count
A federal judge on Thursday nixed a bid from President Trump's campaign to stop the vote count in Philadelphia over allegations that his supporters weren’t being allowed to monitor the...
What a brutal week in sports broadcasting
Get well wishes to Chris Carlin, whose hysterical shrieking throughout his WOR Radio call of Rutgers’ second TD vs. Indiana, Saturday, indicated that he’d suffered a nervous breakdown or gone...
Michigan AG asks residents to stop telling staff to shove Sharpies up their butts
The Michigan attorney general pleaded with residents of the state on Thursday to stop telling her staff to shove Sharpies up their butts. Attorney General Dana Nessel made the plea...
Former Giant not relying on his fame with NJ juice bar venture
Where is the autographed photo of The Helmet Catch? The framed No. 85 blue and white jersey? A Giants helmet? Menus for smoothies, acai bowls and fresh cold-pressed juices hang...
Ex-minor leaguer convicted of triple murder with baseball bat
A once-promising baseball player used a bat engraved with his name to kill his father, uncle and a bystander at the family's Southern California home in 2015, a jury found...
Colorado cop placed on leave after threatening Democrats in Facebook post
A Colorado police officer was reportedly placed on administrative leave after threatening Democrats in a ranting Wednesday Facebook post -- suggesting he wanted to “beat the hell” out of members...
Falcons lineman fined for trade tweets: 'With a pout'
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly levied an undisclosed fine on Thursday against defensive end Takk McKinley after he criticized the team over social media earlier in the week for not following...
'Last Dance'-like documentary on WWE legend coming new year
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin appears to be getting the "Last Dance" treatment. Former WWE ring announcer and current “Chasing Glory” podcast host Lilian Garcia said during an interview on “The...
Jets star held out of practice
The Jets are continuing to be cautious with Sam Darnold’s nagging shoulder injury. Darnold didn’t participate in Thursday’s practice after getting an MRI exam and a second opinion on his...
Yes, the election was all about Trump
At a rally before the election, President Trump was talking about the choice between him and Joe Biden. He started to say, “This isn’t about ...” and then stopped himself...
Counties with surges in COVID-19 cases overwhelmingly voted Trump: report
The AP looked at 376 counties with the highest number of new COVID-19 infections per capita -- and found that 93 percent went for Trump.
Busta Rhymes gets back in the rap ring after weight loss
Busta Rhymes has been a hip-hop heavyweight since the '90s, but these days he's feeling light on his feet.
The left is again showing that it can't stand anyone who disagrees
This year’s presidential election hasn’t provided the catharsis that many on the left were awaiting. Instead of the hoped-for “Blue Wave,” we have a still-too-close-to-call presidential election, while Republicans picked...
Win or lose, Trump is here to stay
Pending the outcome in a few key states, Donald Trump may be leaving the White House, but he’s not exiting the room. The fiercest Never Trump critics hoped for —...
Ballot propositions nix progressive ideas — but OK drug use
Voters even in strongly Democratic states just rejected progressive ideas in a host of ballot proposals. Perhaps most notably, Californians slapped down several initiatives, including a bid to expand rent...
New York voters said no to the local progressive agenda
New York voted strongly for Joe Biden this election — yet rejected a lot of other Democrats. In legislative and congressional races, Republicans look set to make significant gains. Final...
Revolving-door justice for 'phlegm fatale' shows contempt for cops
Devina Singh stands charged with obstruction of governmental administration, violation of local law and harassment after spitting in an NYPD officer’s face during a demonstration Wednesday night. Huh? The “phlegm...
NYC restaurant owner recounts fatal East River plane crash
The Queens restaurant owner who was piloting a plane that crashed in the East River last month was finally released from the hospital this week -- and spoke for the...
California mom charged with murder in 2-year-old's fentanyl-overdose death
A California mom has been charged with murdering her 2-year-old son after he overdosed on fentanyl, prosecutors said. Genesis Barrera-Galdamez, 22, of Brentwood appeared in court Wednesday on a murder...
High-ranking 'anti-harassment' NYPD cop a virulent racist: City Council probe
The report, obtained by The Post, says that Deputy Inspector James Francis Kobel used the handle "Clouseau" to post "racist, misogynistic, anti-Semitic, and homophobic sentiments" on the The Rant forums.
Founding publisher of JFK Jr.'s magazine caught in bitter goat feud
People with work-from-home horror stories ain’t got nothing on Elinore Carmody, the founding publisher of George magazine, who keeps an air horn by her desk to fend off the marauding...
Kylie Minogue's new album seals the deal: Disco dance pop is back
There haven't really been parties during the pandemic, but disco-diva fever has been all the rave in 2020.
Steve Bannon crony wants fraud trial moved from New York
Timothy Shea and his co-defendants former White House adviser Bannon, Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato raised more than $25 million in donations for the non-profit "We Build...
Giants receiver appears to still be in Joe Judge's doghouse
It wasn’t quite “business as usual,” as Joe Judge suggested it would be. Yes, Golden Tate was back at practice after his day in purgatory, but in the 30-minute portion...
MLB star could ignite Steve Cohen's first battle with Yankees
Now the filet mignon gets served. Now we’ve reached the fireworks factory. We’re all fixing for a Yankees-Mets Hot Stove battle, thanks to the footing being even or downright flipping?...
Ex-Mexican defense minister arraigned on drug trafficking charges
A former Mexican military leader pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court to drug trafficking and money laundering charges alleging he took bribes to help drug cartels avoid prosecution....
Missouri poll worker with COVID-19 still worked shift, died after election
A Missouri poll supervisor worked on Election Day despite knowing they were infected with the coronavirus -- and has since died, local officials said Thursday The election judge supervisor in...
Greta Thunberg trolls Trump with throwback to his 'anger management' tweet
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg mocked President Trump's calls to stop the 2020 election vote count on Thursday -- by mimicking a statement he made about her last year on...
Airbnb reportedly to make IPO filing public next week despite COVID-19
Airbnb plans to make its IPO registration public next week, putting it on course for a New York stock market debut in December even as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, two...
'Breakfast Club' host Angela Yee makes big move into television
"The Breakfast Club" co-host Angela Yee is dipping her toe into television.
'Family Ties' original cast to reunite for benefit special
Get ready for another star-studded blast from the past.
St. John's will open basketball season without fans
St. John’s is set to tip off its men’s basketball season on Nov. 25 at Carnesecca Arena, though the Red Storm haven’t found an opponent yet for the opening game...
Joe Judge will rise above this Giants mess
We aren't supposed to trust our gut anymore. We aren’t supposed to rely on our instincts. That’s true if your best pitcher is throwing a two-hit shutout in a World...
Fox News is most-watched network overall for 2020 election coverage
Fox News aired the most-watched coverage of the 2020 presidential election overall so far, with a record-setting 13.7 million viewers tuning in on Tuesday night, according to reports. But CNN...
Downcast Trump makes baseless election fraud claims in White House address
With the former veep leading the Electoral College and swing states coming down to the wire, Trump has deployed surrogates to key states to claim the election is being stolen...
Marijuana stocks surge as investors bet on a more weed-friendly US
Cannabis stocks are rising to new heights as the smoke begins to clear around the 2020 election. Shares in big weed companies soared on Thursday as investors began to price...
Phil Mickelson hopes this change will help at Masters
Bryson DeChambeau has changed golf dramatically since he bulked up and added more length to his game. The brash DeChambeua is also planning on using a 48-inch driver during the...
This is where it stands in 4 swing states that will decide the 2020 election
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is on the goal line of 270 electoral votes and a White House win, but the counting of votes in the handful of remaining undecided...
Panic-stricken Trump Jr. calls for 'total war' in clueless tweet
Donald Trump Jr. on Thursday fired off a tweet calling for his dad to wage "total war over the election" -- while parroting the same allegations of voter fraud that...
Chiefs star lands on NFL reserve/COVID-19 list
The heart of the Chiefs' defense is headed to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Defensive tackle Chris Jones was added to the list Thursday through contract tracing, not because of a positive...
Trump campaign sues claiming lack of access to vote-counting in Philadelphia
President Trump's campaign filed an emergency lawsuit against the Philadelphia Board of Elections on Thursday over allegations that his supporters weren't being allowed to monitor the counting of mail-in and...
City moves to combat new COVID-19 clusters on Staten Island
The city's Health Department has spotted two new coronavirus clusters on Staten Island, officials said Thursday as they again warned that cooler weather could lead to another deadly outbreak. However,...
Trump saved the GOP and other commentary
Election 2020: Trump Saved the GOP Even if Donald Trump winds up a one-term president, Eddie Scarry argues at the Washington Examiner, “the Republican Party is better off today than...
Casetify launches Stranger Things collection of phone cases and more
Things are getting a little strange at Casetify now that its launching its latest collaboration. On November 6, the tech accessories brand is debuting its Stranger Things collection. And if...
Biden has 'no doubt' he will beat Trump as counts continue
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden repeated his appeals for calm and patience on Thursday during a very brief speech in Delaware where he again said he "no doubt" he would...
Georgia 'more than likely' headed for election recount: state official
Georgia is "more than likely" headed for a recount of its presidential votes, a state election official said Thursday, as President Trump clung to a lead in one of the...
Teens who participate in extracurricular activities have better mental health, study finds
Teenagers who spend less time in front of screens and more time in extracurricular activities such as sports and art fare better in terms of mental health, according to the...
Swing state GOP sowed current chaos by refusing early vote processing
The nation remains gripped in the throes of a political crisis as a handful of swing states continue the painstaking process of counting mail-in ballots to determine who has won...
Cuomo blames de Blasio for Democratic losses on Election Day
Not my fault! Gov. Cuomo blamed Mayor Bill de Blasio for the state Democratic Party’s down-ballot woes on Thursday, arguing Hizzoner’s job performance provided Republicans with ammo in key Long...
Watch ballots being counted live in Philadelphia and other key swing counties
It's the 2020 version of the panda cam. When zoo livestreams of cuddly animals just won't do, Americans anxious over the nail-biter presidential election can turn to feeds of the...
Trump camp's election-rigging conspiracies causing social media mayhem
A barrage of vote-rigging conspiracy theories being circulated online by an increasingly panicked President Trump and his campaign has social media companies scrambling to keep up. Twitter added labels and...
Facebook bans popular 'Stop the Steal' conspiracy group amid 2020 election
The conspiracy theory-fueled "Stop the Steal” group had gained more than 360,000 members in its two-day existence.
City employee arrested during NYC post-election protests
A city employee was busted with fireworks and a hammer during a post-Election Day protest in Manhattan Wednesday after he grabbed a police officer from behind in Manhattan, cops said. Serjay...
Florida mountain biker plummets to death off California cliff
A mountain biker plunged to his death while riding along a cliff in Northern California, authorities said. Alejandro Lugo of Florida had been biking on Butcher Trail when he fell...
NYPD cop arrested for endangering the welfare of a child
An NYPD cop accused of masturbating while asking a 10-year-old girl to lick her underwear has been arrested again -- for endangering the welfare of a child, police said Thursday....
Defense secretary reportedly ready to resign after clashes with Trump
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has prepared a resignation letter in anticipation of being ousted by President Trump after the election, according to a report. Esper has a rocky relationship with...
Un-bear-livable! Cub caught trying to cross US-Canada border without paws-port
Photos from the Canada Border Services Agency on Wednesday showed the small female bear clawing at the window of border control at the crossing from British Columbia to Hyder, Alaska.
Fired Hillsong Church pastor Carl Lentz: I cheated on my wife
God may be forgiving, but Hillsong Church may be less so.
Pelosi downplays Democratic losses amid push to replace her
During a private conference call with House Democrats, Pelosi (D-California) downplayed the fact that Republicans ate into their majority by flipping a net five seats, CNN said.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ phone discounted 27 percent for Amazon sale
Have you been tempted to make the jump to a Samsung phone? Then Amazon may give you the final push with its recent sale on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+....
More than 600 arrested in post-election protest in Minneapolis
More than 600 demonstrators were arrested in Minnesota Wednesday night during post-election protests, authorities said. Minnesota State Patrol said the massive bust came as demonstrators blocked traffic on city streets...
British woman arrested trying to take elderly mother out of nursing home before lockdown
A retired British nurse was arrested for taking her dementia-stricken 97-year-old mother out of a nursing home ahead of the country's second national lockdown amid surging coronavirus cases, according to...
Mutant COVID-19 strain in Denmark's mink could cause 'new pandemic': scientist
The coronavirus mutation discovered in Denmark's mink could spark a new wave of the illness in the country, scientists warn. Authorities in Denmark -- the world's largest producer of mink...
Huge asteroid 'following' Mars could be long-lost twin of Earth’s moon
A huge asteroid that's following Mars's orbit could be our moon's 'long-lost twin'. This is according to scientists who say the space rock has an identical composition to some parts...
Disabled hold rally in Belarus to demand president step down
KYIV, Ukraine — More than 200 disabled people rallied in Belarus’ capital Thursday, continuing a nearly three-month wave of protests triggered by the disputed reelection of the country’s authoritarian leader....
Bitcoin rallies past $15,000 for first time since January 2018
Bitcoin's month long rally is showing no sign of letting up, with the price of the digital token topping $15,000 for the first time since January 2018. The cryptocurrency saw...
Seattle protester hospitalized after suffering medical episode during arrest
A Seattle protester has been hospitalized after suffering a medical episode while under arrest, according to reports. The 30-year-old was being arrested just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on suspicion of...
Facing the music: NYPD releases mugshots of busted protesters
The NYPD released the mugshots of a handful of protesters arrested for minor crimes during overnight demonstrations — a rare move following a state law severely limiting the release of...
49ers will cover against the Packers
The San Francisco 49ers shut down their practice facility on Wednesday after WR Kendrick Bourne tested positive for COVID-19, but it looks as if they’re moving forward with their game...
Man killed in broad daylight shooting, 6 others injured as NYC gunplay surges
A 20-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight as he sat in his car in The Bronx — one of seven victims of gun violence Wednesday and Thursday amid...
NYC coddles the privileged, pain-in-ass anarchists who spit on cops
The first thing to notice about the young, ahh, lady arrested in Manhattan Wednesday for spitting in a cop’s face is that she was back on the street before they...
Sophia Loren's life of drama, sex symbol status and scandal
The 86-year-old Oscar-winner is back on-screen after a 10-year hiatus in “The Life Ahead.”
TikTok owner reportedly eyes fundraising valuing it at $180B
TikTok-owner ByteDance is in early talks to raise a new round of financing that will value it at $180 billion after the investment, according to two people familiar with the...
Listen to Episode 48 of 'Gang's All Here': Pressure Mounts on Joe Douglas feat. Marvin Jones
Jets GM Joe Douglas spoke to the media following the trade deadline on Tuesday. Defending Adam Gase obviously made headlines, but it's impossible for a GM to throw his coach...
Colorado couple lured, fed bears in 'selfish and unethical' act, officials say
A couple in Colorado was slapped with a citation after luring and feeding bears, according to officials who are now using the incident as a reminder of the dangers of...
Ruff shot: Dog 'shoots' man in Texas
A Texas dog owner was "shot" by his pooch when the animal's paw mistakenly got jammed in the trigger of a firearm, cops said.
How 2017 Dodgers, Rays trades could inform unusual MLB offseason
The Dodgers and Rays completed trades within four days of each other in December 2017 designed to clean up their payrolls. Lines can be drawn from those decisions to Los...
Rapper and social media influencer Braxton 'Brax' Baker dead at 21
Rapper Braxton "Brax" Baker has passed away. She was 21. The Richmond, Virginia-born artist and social media influencer is known for her 2017 mixtape "VERSE(atility)." Her mother, Letricia Loftin Russell,...
Dogs can detect COVID-19 quicker and more accurately than nasal swabs, study finds
Dogs can detect COVID-19 in humans quicker and more accurately than the gold-standard nasal swab, according to a new study. A Finnish scientist, who’s been testing the disease-detecting pups at...
'The Dark and the Wicked' review: So many scares that nothing is scary
“The Dark and the Wicked” would benefit from some light and some normal.
DOJ sues to block Visa's $5.3B purchase of fintech firm Plaid
The Department of Justice sued payment processing giant Visa on Thursday to block the company's purchase of financial technology startup Plaid, calling it a monopolistic takeover of a potential competitor...
TSA sees spike in positive coronavirus cases among airport workers
COVID-19 infection rates are surging among Transportation Security Administration workers as more Americans take flight during the pandemic. The TSA has had 2,493 federal employees test positive for the coronavirus...
Did 'Selling Sunset' star get a tiger for security after death threats?
She's taking threats furry seriously.
Men accused in Carlos Ghosn escape plot face skeptical US judge
A federal judge in Boston said on Thursday she would likely reject a last-ditch effort by two men to avoid being extradited to Japan to face charges that they helped...
Asymptomatic coronavirus patient shed virus for 70 days
A 71-year-old cancer patient who tested positive for the novel coronavirus but never showed symptoms remained infectious for 70 days, according to a case study. It started when she went...
Both Senate races in Georgia are likely to result in runoff elections
Both of Georgia's US Senate races appeared headed to runoff elections when Republican Sen. David Perdue's lead slipped below 50 percent Thursday. The development could leave control of the Senate...
Trump pollster accuses media of voter suppression through bad polling
A pollster for the Trump campaign accused the media of voter suppression for conducting pre-election surveys wrongly showing Joe Biden way ahead of the incumbent. Pollster John McLaughlin said he...
Dad lands job by putting résumé on a truck
Out of work? Think big. When theme parks closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this UK project manager, James Pemblington, was out of a job for months. That's...
Woman accused of ditching baby in dumpster pleads not guilty
A Connecticut woman who allegedly abandoned an 8-month-old girl in a dumpster after stabbing the tot's mom has pleaded not guilty, according to reports. Andiana Velez, 24, pleaded not guilty...
US supply of N95 masks dwindles amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The rise in coronavirus cases across the US is again threatening the supply of masks for health care workers, according to a report. After an initial shortage at the start...
Hospital on alert for 'election stress disorder' influx
With no clear winner in 2020’s presidential race and potential lawsuits over ballot counting only threatening to further delay officials from declaring a winner, at least one hospital in California...
What happens if Trump refuses to concede the 2020 election?
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is knocking on the door of the White House, sitting just shy of the 270 electoral votes needed to win — but what happens if...
Tennis star's ex says she tried to commit suicide after abuse
The 2019 US Open was not the only time tennis star Alexander Zverev allegedly abused his then-girlfriend, according to a new account of their relationship history. Olya Sharypova, who first...
Dissecting the Giants' Golden Tate saga
It's showtime! Not for Golden Tate, but for the "Blue Rush" podcast with Lawrence Tynes and Paul Schwartz. There was lots to get into, including Tate and Mrs. Showtime Tate...
Take Nevada in the college football matchup
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Thursday night matchup between Nevada and Utah State (7 p.m., FS1.) Home team in CAPS. NEVADA (-16.5) over Utah State Carson Strong has...
Teen charged with attempted murder accidentally released in court mix-up
A teen who was supposed to be headed to jail on attempted murder charges in Brooklyn was accidentally released from custody early Thursday — after he was mixed up with...
The 'faithless electors' scenario that could keep Trump in office
Remember "faithless electors" -- those almost mythical rogues that Hillary Clinton fans once desperately hoped could save them from a victorious Donald Trump four years ago?
COVID-19 hospitalizations in US hit three-month high
Coronavirus hospitalizations in the US have reached the highest level in three months — threatening to overwhelm the nation’s health care system amid a surge in new infections. At least...
Fear and voting in Las Vegas: Final tally in key Nevada county will take days
Joe Gloria, the registrar of voters for Clark County, Nev., said in an afternoon briefing that election officials are in receipt of some 63,262 uncounted ballots.
Trump campaign suffers legal defeats in Michigan, Georgia over vote counts
President Trump's re-election campaign suffered two legal defeats in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday as they try to challenge vote counts in the must-win swing states with the White House...
Queens man who denied pointing a gun at cop caught by own cameras
A Queens man was arraigned Thursday on weapons and drug charges after pointing an assault rifle at a detective — as authorities released stills of the incident, which undermined his...
Remains of female hunter suggest ancient humans valued gender equality
A recent discovery from an ancient Peruvian burial ground suggests that prehistoric women were no strangers to hunting.
Feds probe California university's attempted Zoom meeting with hijacker
The feds are probing a California university for inviting a Palestinian airplane hijacker to give a virtual talk that Zoom refused to host, The Post has learned. The US Department...
Steelers surprised Pennsylvania election workers with catered dinner
As the entire country watches Pennsylvania count votes as a crucial state to decide the 2020 presidential election, solace can be taken in the fact that those counting the votes...
Trump closing the gap on Biden in one pivotal state
The commander-in-chief saw his numbers in the battleground state improve substantially from Wednesday to Thursday, cutting their gap in half from a five point difference to a mere 2.4 point...
'Disgrace' and a 'mess': Africans taken aback by US election turmoil
ABIDJAN/CONAKRY- For some Africans, President Donald Trump’s actions in the aftermath of the US election have been a cause for dark humor, while others reacted with dismay or disbelief. In...
Hedge-fund investor gets approval to run Bally's casino
New Jersey gambling regulators gave approval Thursday to hedge-fund investor Soo Kim's gaming company, Twin River Worldwide Holdings, to operate Bally's casino and quickly invest in renovations and repairs to...
Man thinks he hears intruder, fatally shoots pregnant wife: cops
A Florida man shot and killed his wife whom he claims he mistook for an intruder inside their home, authorities said. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when the...
High stakes! Gov. Cuomo now says 2021 is 'ripe' for legalizing pot in NY
It’s high time New York legalize weed — and 2021 could be the year to do it, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
Mexico demands explanation from Isabel Marant over indigenous designs
MEXICO CITY - Mexico’s culture ministry on Wednesday questioned French fashion designer Isabel Marant’s use of patterns from indigenous Mexican communities, marking the government’s latest complaint over high-fashion brands appropriating...
Betting markets have a heavy favorite to win the presidency
Democratic hopeful Joe Biden continued as the odds-on favorite to win the election Thursday -- with some foreign bookmakers putting President Trump's odds of re-election as low as 10 percent....
This crate of oranges sold for a whopping $9,600 in Japan
Most would pucker at such a price tag.
Woman plunges to her death from Midtown building, cops say
She was found outside 260 W. 54th Street just before 10:30 a.m., according to cops.
NYC offering free pet care from embattled dog-walking app Wag amid COVID-19
Wag has been accused of losing or killing at least 15 dogs across the U.S. since 2015, quietly announced the partnership with the New York City Test and Trace Corps...
Charred remains of missing firefighter found in Mexico
Mexcian authorities said Francisco Aguilar, 48, was killed by a man and woman before he was brought to a highway in Tijuana -- where they burned his body.
'Let Him Go' review: Diane Lane plays savage grandma with a gun
You never know what Diane Lane you’re gonna get.
Magic mushrooms could help treat depressions, study finds
This treatment could work like magic.
Facebook group pushing false claim of stolen election rapidly gains 325,000 members
A public Facebook group pushing false claims about voter fraud and Democrats trying to “steal” the US election rapidly swelled to more than 325,000 members on Thursday, a day after...
Biden campaign says they will win these 3 critical states
"Our data shows that Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States," campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon said as the former veep leads President Trump in the...
Mets, Yankees potential options for All-Star as Indians seek trade
It looks like Francisco Lindor will be on the move soon. Cleveland had been expected to make the All-Star shortstop available, since Lindor is heading into his walk year in...
Trump campaign lawsuit alleges illegal voting in Nevada
The suit wants the state to take measures to ensure that every "legal" vote is tallied, the Reno Gazette Journal reported.
Teen who killed cancer survivor gets 8 years in juvenile facility
Jeremiah Terrel Hannon, 17, pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder in the December 2018 slaying of Ian Olson, a lymphoma survivor who was found shot in the back of his...
Watch Trump pastor's bonkers prayer for a 2020 election win
President Trump’s spiritual adviser is calling for divine intervention in the razor-thin race for the White House, denouncing “demonic confederacies” against him.
DSW boots are buy one, get one 50 percent off
DSW is rolling out yet another great sale this week after launching its deals on athletic shoes. For a limited time, you can buy one, get one 50% off a...
Hong Kong police launch national crime hotline to snitch on violators
Hong Kong police have launched a hotline for residents to report violations of the new national security law imposed by China -- prompting concerns that the measure will create a...
Cinemark posts huge loss as COVID-19 pummels movie theaters
Cinemark posted a 96 percent decline in revenue in third quarter, swinging to a massive loss as its movie theaters continued to get pummeled by the pandemic. The nation's third-largest...
Goldman Sachs CEO tells bankers to 'look up' amid election unrest
Goldman Sachs chief David Solomon is trying to calm his troops while the tumult of the 2020 election continues to unfold. In an audio message to Goldman staff on Wednesday...
19-year-old killed, man wounded in Queens stabbing
Two men were stabbed in Queens Wednesday evening -- one of them fatally -- and a teen was busted in connection to the deadly attack, according to police. A 19-year-old...
New York officials cancel January Regents exam due to COVID-19
The state education department has canceled the January Regents exams due to the coronavirus, officials said Thursday. “We determined the January Regents Exams could not be safely, equitably and fairly...
Trump vows legal challenges in all recently won states by Joe Biden
President Trump said his re-election campaign will challenge the vote in all states that were recently declared wins for former Vice President Joe Biden, as ballots continue to be tallied...
New species of invasive crop-destroying bug found in Florida
A strange new species of bug has been discovered in Florida -- and they could wreak havoc on the state's crops. The plant-munching pest was discovered chowing down on sea...
Biden says US will rejoin Paris Climate Accord on first day in office if he's elected
In a tweet posted Wednesday night, the former vice president vowed that a Biden administration would undo the Trump administration's action to withdraw from the agreement.
PETA slams Denmark's planned COVID mink massacre
“Cramming animals together in filth caused the pandemic and as this latest incident proves, it also causes mutations,” PETA wrote on Twitter.
Browns still dancing around Baker Mayfield question
The true tell will come once Baker Mayfield is eligible for an extension, but for now, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry is dancing around the question of whether Mayfield...
Judge says George Floyd trial will stay in Minneapolis, be broadcast live
A Minnesota judge on Thursday denied a request to move the murder trial of four ex-cops charged in the death of George Floyd out of Minneapolis -- and said all...
Russia weighs Putin proposal granting lifetime immunity for ex-presidents
Russian lawmakers are considering legislation that would grant ex-presidents lifetime immunity from criminal prosecution — a bill proposed under President Vladimir Putin's constitutional reforms. The proposed legislation would expand existing...
Kelly Stafford reacts to husband Matthew Stafford going on COVID list
Kelly Stafford isn't pleased about history repeating. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford -- who was recently put on the reserve/COVID-19 list --...
Philadelphia vote counting back on amid legal tug-of-war
Vote-counting efforts in Philadelphia were temporarily suspended Thursday following a court order that granted President Trump’s campaign closer access to oversee the operation, according to reports. The count resumed shortly...
Ruff reunion: Woman's missing dog found after 6 years
After losing hope of ever seeing the adorable pooch again, Vazquez got an out-of-the-blue voicemail from the Broward County Humane Society in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 25.
Train your new pup with help from a top-rated dog behavior expert
The lockdown has been tough on everyone—that’s why more and more people are turning to pet adoptions as a way to relieve stress and make good use of their time...
It doesn't sound like JJ Watt wants to finish career with Texans
Just as it seemed things couldn’t get any worse for the Houston Texans, it now looks like JJ Watt wants to leave the beaten-down franchise. With the team at 1-6...
Save up to 68% on these like-new Sony headphones
When we think of headphones, Sony almost always comes to mind. Over the past few decades, the brand has perfected its technology, gracing us audiophiles with designs that feature unparalleled...
Overnight subway derailment snarls Thursday morning commutes
An overnight derailment created massive subway delays and cancellations Thursday morning, the MTA said. Transit officials said "a few" wheels on the second car of an eight-car N train came...
New study finds neighborhood poverty linked to decreased brain volume, function
While early poverty in the household is already associated with impaired brain development among kids, a new study takes it further, linking impoverished neighborhoods to kids' smaller brain volumes and...
Waiting pain: When will we get election results from key states?
As the country approaches two days without an official winner of the presidential race, the number of states left playing a role in deciding the winner has dwindled to six....
Can Trump run again in 2024?
If Donald Trump loses the 2020 presidential election, nothing stops him from running again in four years.
Election staff in one crucial county take 'day off' with 35K ballots to count
Election staff in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County, one of Pennsylvania’s most populous areas, are taking a day off from counting ballots Thursday, despite the fate of the presidential election hanging in...
Nintendo profits explode as Switch sales boom continues
Nintendo's profits more than tripled in recent months as its Switch console flew off the shelves amid a coronavirus-fueled gaming boom. The Japanese giant behind the iconic "Super Mario" franchise...
Socialists chant 'F--k Trump, f--k Biden too' during Chicago rally
These socialists are equal-opportunity haters. The Democratic Socialists of America marched through Chicago Wednesday night chanting a crude attack — on both presidential candidates. “F--k Trump, f--k Biden too, they...
Rangers center's $9 million deal removes major uncertainty
Substitute Alexis Lafreniere for Jesper Fast up front and Jack Johnson for Marc Staal on the back end, and the Rangers you’ll see out of the gate — whenever the...
Discovery stock up 4 percent as ad revenue rebounds
Investors sent shares of Discovery up 4 percent on Thursday after the company revealed that its ad sales — dragged down by the pandemic earlier this year — have been...
Cops probe vandalism of NY Assembylwoman Rebecca Seawright's office
Police are investigating vandalism of Upper East Side Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright's district office. A constituent walking her dog Thursday morning saw black paint splattered on the storefront window of the...
COVID-19 prompts mistrial for woman accused of killing stepdaughter
The court case of an Indiana woman accused of killing her 10-year-old stepdaughter was declared a mistrial this week because four people connected to the proceedings contracted COVID-19, according to...
Giants star's wife shares traumatic details after team trainer saved her life
Ashley Bragg Ryan, the wife of Giants safety Logan Ryan, has shared more details about the traumatic medical emergency she had this week and how a team trainer may have...
Twitter continues to mask Trump's posts about ballot counting
Twitter continued to slap warnings on President Trump's posts about counting ballots as Democratic challenger Joe Biden closes in on amassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the...
Man stabs ex-girlfriend's new beau inside Brooklyn apartment
An enraged ex-boyfriend stabbed his former flame’s current beau during a scuffle in a Brooklyn apartment early Thursday, cops said. The 29-year-old woman and her 26-year-old boyfriend were inside the...
Connecticut election worker tests positive for coronavirus
An election employee in New Haven, Conn., has tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to a dozen other workers being quarantined, city officials said Wednesday. Maritza Bond, the city's public...
COVID-19 pandemic fuels huge growth at Papa John's
Americans are chowing down on pizza during the pandemic — and Papa John’s is raking in the dough. The pizza chain said its third-quarter pizza sales jumped 17 percent from...
MTA conductor hit in the eyes with blue laser in Brooklyn: cops
An MTA conductor was hit in the eyes with a blue laser while pulling out of a subway stop in Brooklyn, cops said Thursday. The incident happened around 4 a.m....
Trump campaign scores legal win in Pennsylvania vote count
An appellate judge has handed President Trump's re-election campaign a minor victory, allowing them to observe the counting of ballots in Pennsylvania.
Democratic candidates blew $315 million on failed Senate challenges
Democratic candidates running to unseat the Republican majority in the Senate blew hundreds of millions of dollars on the races and still fell short in six high-profile elections, according to...
OkiOki is making serious waves in the affordable mattress market
Sleep is a quintessential part of wellness. While no one can argue the benefits of a great night’s sleep (including improved cognition and mood), it’s amazing how long you’ll endure...
Crowded mountains can make silverback gorillas more violent
WASHINGTON — Gorillas are highly sociable animals – up to a point. A crowded mountain can make silverbacks more violent, scientists say. Mountain gorillas spend most of their time sleeping,...
How quarantine-crazed New Yorkers are splurging to stay sane
Starved for space, people are dropping big bucks.
Emmy-winning producer Susan Lacy asks $5.3M for CPW townhouse
Emmy award-winning producer Susan Lacy is listing her Central Park West townhouse for $5.39 million. The 18½-foot-wide townhouse, at 38 W. 95th St., is 4,100 square feet and features six...
Hollywood producer's El Dorado penthouse slashes ask to $11.9M
Martin "Marty" Bregman entertained many a celebrity in this penthouse
$45M West Village parking lot to become 5-story mansion
Parking in Manhattan is expensive but this is ridiculous.
Dismembered bodies of Mexican boys discovered in man's delivery cart
A traffic agent in Mexico City made a gruesome discovery while helping a man pushing a delivery cart -- the dismembered remains of two boys -- when a bag ripped...
Nelson Rockefeller's 5th Ave. home trades for first time since 1963
Former VP's home at 812 Fifth Ave. is in contract after just 43 days on the market.
We've never seen anything like Sandy Alderson's Mets return
Among the last words Sandy Alderson spoke as a Mets executive, on June 26, 2018 at Citi Field, were these: “(I)f I were to look at it on the merits,...
'Phlegm fatale' accuses NYPD of 'attacking people' before confrontation
Reached by phone, Devina Singh, 24, said she'd just been released from court following her arrest during a tumultuous night of anti-cop demonstrations.
Joe Pesci look-alike Mario Occhicone sells Sutton Place spread
Impersonator sold his Sutton Place penthouse for $1.2M — slightly less than its $1.25M asking price.
Third-grader forced to remove 'Jesus Loves Me' mask: lawsuit
A third-grade pupil in Mississippi was robbed of her First Amendment rights when her school forced her to take off a mask that said "Jesus Loves Me," a new lawsuit...
The '2020 Scent' candle will take you on a journey through the year's strangest moments
Get a whiff of this. Flaming Crap, a novelty candle company based in England, has launched a new “2020 Scent” candle which is advertised as having four “quintessential aromas” inspired...
Justin Bieber's pastor BFF fired for 'moral failures'
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away from the "hypepriest."
5-year-old boy has 123 magnetic beads removed from stomach
A 5-year-old Chinese boy was so attracted to magnets that he swallowed 123 of them in the form of beads -- which had to be removed from his stomach during...
North Korea seeks to prohibit smoking in some public spaces
Smoking in public spaces is now prohibited in North Korea — unless you’re Kim Jong Un. The country’s Supreme People’s Assembly introduced smoking bans Wednesday in some public spaces —...
Toddler released from hospital after drinking toilet cleaner dies
A 2-year-old British girl was rushed to a hospital when she began vomiting a “bright pink” fluid after swallowing toilet cleaner -- but was declared well enough to be discharged...
Indoor concerts are safe from COVID-19 — with a catch, study says
Breakthrough scientific research might be music to live-show lovers' ears.
Red Sox talk reunion with fired manager after sign-stealing purgatory
A.J. Hinch is managing again. Could Alex Cora soon follow? Cora, ousted as Red Sox manager nearly a year ago because of his role in the Astros sign-stealing scandal as...
Jeff Bezos sells another $3 billion in Amazon stock
Jeff Bezos sold another $3 billion worth of Amazon stock this week as his e-commerce empire's share price continued to soar. The tech tycoon dumped 1 million Amazon shares over...
Ain't no countin' high enough: Trump tweets to stop vote tallying despite Biden lead
President Trump declared "STOP THE COUNT!" as a number of states continue to tally ballots on Thursday -- two days after the election -- and his re-election campaign has filed...
New York Times says digital-only subscriptions are now its biggest business
The New York Times reported surprisingly strong profits despite declining ad sales on Thursday, and said revenue from online-only subscriptions surpassed its print revenue for the first time ever. The...
Snarky J. Cole name game is going viral on Twitter
This punny viral challenge is J. droll.
Meet the 12-year-old Egyptian girl who's become a ping-pong sensation
An Egyptian table tennis player has been making waves after ranking number 1 in the International Table Tennis Federation's Cadet Under 15 girls', the first African player to have done...
Twitter suspends four accounts pretending to be Associated Press
Twitter said it has suspended several fake accounts pretending to be the Associated Press as it enters its third day of battling election-related misinformation. Four accounts were taken down after...
Kayleigh McEnany outlines Trump's path to Electoral College win
“We believe if we go to the Supreme Court on this, we don’t even think this will be necessary, let me start there by saying we’re going to win outright,"...
Terrifying arsenal of weapons seized during US protests
In New York, the NYPD said officers who arrested dozens during violent anti-cop protests in the West Village also recovered a Taser, two knives and M80 firecrackers.
Michigan GOP Senate candidate alleges election interference
The campaign of a Republican Senate candidate in Michigan is alleging election interference, voter suppression and impropriety by state officials as mail-in ballots were tallied, according to a report.
Starbucks' holidays cups are back in 2020 along with new menu items
It's the most wonderful time of the year — for caffeine lovers. In the wake of a still-to-be-decided election and the coronavirus pandemic, Starbucks is releasing their annual holiday cups...
Why Mets, Yankees may appeal to outspoken star free agent
Trevor Bauer has used his pitching prowess and his social-media savvy to become one of the most recognizable players in the game while pitching nearly his entire career in Cleveland...
Fort Hood soldier charged in hotel room murder a year later
A Fort Hood solider has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found in a Texas hotel last summer, police said.
Brooklyn woman charged for punching NYPD chief in face at protest
A Brooklyn woman is facing felony assault charges for allegedly pummeling a two-star NYPD chief during a night of violent protests in Manhattan.
Driver whips out handgun when asked about size of his penis
A Key West man was so insecure about his manhood that he whipped out a gun when a motorist mocked his penis after asking why he revved his Jeep’s engine,...
Portland protesters smashed windows of church that helps homeless
Rioters in Portland smashed up a local church that helps the homeless and mentally ill -- as well as a feminist and LGBTQ-friendly fashion store. "Saint Andre Bessette Church is...
Man banned from Yellowstone for trying to fry chickens in hot spring
It's not mother nature's deep fryer.
Minneapolis protesters start dance party while waiting to be arrested
Hundreds of protesters started a dance party before they were arrested in Minnesota as two marches converged to shut down a Minneapolis highway.
'The Life Ahead' review: At 86, Sophia Loren is better than ever
Is "The Life Ahead" the start of a new Lorennaissance?
US workers file 751,000 jobless claims as COVID crisis total tops 66 million
Some 751,000 American workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, continuing a recent decline amid a nationwide spike in COVID-19 infections.
A look at the lawsuits, legal action team Trump has taken during the Election
President Trump is turning to courts across the country in a bid to monitor vote-counting efforts and disallow ballots he claims were cast illegally for Democrat Joe Biden. "All of...
ESPN laying off hundreds in massive pandemic-related cuts
ESPN informed employees early Thursday that it would lay off 300 people across its business, while also not filling 200 currently open positions as the pandemic continues to harshly impact...
Pelosi faces Democratic backlash, ouster over lackluster 2020 results
Nancy Pelosi is facing a Democratic reckoning as voters and politicians alike conduct a postmortem on what caused Democrats to shrink their House of Representatives majority.
Phlegm fatale: Woman charged with spitting in cop's face during protest
Singh and her comrades were among the mob of left-wing, anti-cop protesters who clashed with police in the West Village, lit garbage on fire and screamed at diners outdoors, cops...
AstraZeneca expects COVID-19 vaccine results by year's end
The prediction was the latest suggestion from a major drugmaker that the race to produce a vaccine for the deadly COVID-19 bug could reach a significant milestone in the coming...
Dow erases last week's losses as election rally gains steam
US stocks rallied for a fourth consecutive day Thursday as Wall Street welcomed the likelihood of a gridlocked government with the presidential race still in flux. The Dow Jones industrial...
Priest removed amid allegations of sex, drugs, guns
A Catholic priest in California landed in purgatory for allegedly forgetting that thou shalt not get involved with gangs, drugs and guns -- as well as a physically abusive sexual...
Giants hope waiver claim can provide needed boost
The Giants added a former high draft pick in the hope of boosting their receivers and returners. No, not Corey Coleman, who fits the description, but remains stuck on the...
Kangaroos, zebras, weed and more found by Canadian police during drug raid
Three kangaroos and two zebras were found by Canadian police at a grow operation that is suspected of peddling illegal weed, authorities said. Members of the York Regional Police found...
This state just voted to officially change its name
Rhode Island is no longer the "smallest state with the longest name." Voters in the Ocean State, formerly known as "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations," approved a ballot measure to...
Voters save Missouri man's life after he collapses at polling station
An off-duty officer and his wife saved the life of a Missouri voter Tuesday after he collapsed while in line at a polling place in St. Louis, according to a...
Jalen Rose on his admiration for journalist Van Lathan
Waking up the morning after Election Day was totally anti-climactic since a candidate hasn't officially been declared the victor. It's just like watching a championship game. When the ref blows...