November 10, 2020
High-ranking Air Force officer charged with sexually assaulting civilian woman
A two-star officer in the Air Force was charged by the military branch with sexually assaulting a civilian woman, a new report said. Maj. Gen. William Cooley, who’s accused of...
November at the Masters: How Augusta National will play
AUGUSTA, Ga. — We won’t really know until the Masters begins with Thursday’s opening round, but there’s a lot curiosity about how much differently Augusta National will play and look...
Yankees treat 'people like crap,' dumped minor league owner fumes
Joe Plumeri knows there’s no chance of his Trenton Thunder being affiliated with the Yankees after the Yankees announced over the weekend they were moving their Double-A team to Somerset,...
MSNBC splits with two more contributors going to work for Biden
MSNBC has split with two more on-air contributors who will work with Joe Biden's White House transition team, a report said Tuesday. Barbara McQuade, a legal analyst for the cable...
How much fight do Jets have left?
Former Jets coach Todd Bowles used to liken a football game to a prize fight. Each game was a round and you had to take the body blows and keep...
Indiana mom sentenced to prison for smuggling $30K to support ISIS
An Indiana mom was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for helping her husband and brother-in-law join ISIS by providing $30,000 in gold and cash to the terrorist organization....
Giants embodying this Joe Judge quality — win or lose
Twice. In nine weeks. That is the frequency the Giants this season reported for work the day after winning a game. So, they can be excused for not feeling entirely...
'The Bachelorette' recap: Tayshia Adams is nobody's sloppy seconds
New Bachelorette, who dis?
Red Sox quietly bring back another cheater
The Red Sox quietly welcomed another cheater back into their organization this week. Former video replay coordinator J.T. Watkins, who was suspended last season after MLB said he illegally utilized...
Alex Cora seems diminished in return to Red Sox
Quite a couple of hours Tuesday afternoon for the Yankees, who saw the Mets introduce their optimal owner and the Red Sox reintroduce their optimal manager in back-to-back Zoom news...
Newborns not likely to contract COVID-19 in the hospital, study says
Newborns are very unlikely to contract the coronavirus while hospitalized, according to a new study. Researchers in the United Kingdom found just 66 cases of COVID-19 in newborns among 10,000...
Critics find nude statue honoring feminist icon un-bare-able
They can't bare it. A monument honoring "mother of feminism" Mary Wollstonecraft was unveiled in London Tuesday -- and immediately sparked backlash for containing a statue of a nude, toned...
Here's how the CDC suggests Americans have Thanksgiving this year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested Americans who are hosting Thanksgiving dinners have their meals outside to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The public health agency...
Bryson DeChambeau's powerful Masters warning: '20 years ahead of everybody'
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau may come off as someone who’s figured out all the answers in golf, but he knows he hasn’t. He, too, has surprised himself on how...
TikTok parent company asks appeals court to block sell-off requirement
The Chinese company that owns social media giant TikTok has asked a federal appeals court to block the US government from ordering them to sell the platform or face a...
Knicks shut down facility after employees contract COVID-19
The Knicks closed their Tarrytown training facility Tuesday after three employees tested positive for COVID-19. The news came just hours after Mayor Bill de Blasio and others warned New York...
Fauci says he will take Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if it's approved by FDA
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that he will take Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine if it’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The infectious disease expert made the declaration when asked...
Mom allegedly faked cancer to swindle $60K via GoFundMe
A British mom allegedly faked ovarian cancer to collect around $60,000 on GoFundMe -- which she then blew on lavish vacations, pricey meals and "heavy gambling," a court heard on...
Golden Tate gets frosty Giants welcome after Washington benching
The last time Golden Tate was on the field with the Giants, he was shouting, “Throw me the damn ball!’’ That outburst prompted Tate to be kept off the field...
Who got 'Bachelorette' Tayshia Adams' first rose? Meet Spencer Robertson
The 30-year-old is starting to make love connections on the ABC reality show after taking over as the leading lady from Clare Crawley, who dramatically left the show early after...
Giants' rookie emerging as x-factor on offensive line
The rotation is a bit strange and certainly not the norm. It comes down to several factors working in unison along the Giants’ offensive line. Mostly, though, it comes down...
LI man who fatally shot wife in front of their kids was 'mentally and emotionally abusive'
The Long Island man who fatally shot his wife in front of their children was “mentally and emotionally abusive” towards the mother-of-two, who started standing up to her husband after...
Bill Belichick somehow makes infamous Jets resignation sting worse
Bill Belichick doesn't regret his awkward Jets exit. In fact, the six-time Super Bowl champ looks back fondly at the moment he quit being the team's head coach. Speaking on...
Thousands of New York voters can now fix faulty mail-in ballots
The city Board of Elections preliminary report released Tuesday found that 96 percent of the record 713,536 absentee absentee ballots received in the mail during the coronavirus pandemic -- or...
Mets aren't hiding their interest in star free agent
If it’s up to Sandy Alderson — and Steve Cohen’s checkbook — the Mets could have three straight NL Cy Young Award winners in their rotation next season. Hours after...
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high as illness peaks in three states
COVID-19 hospitalization rates hit an all-time high in the US on Tuesday, as the illness peaked in at least three states. A record 61,964 people were hospitalized with the virus...
Cuomo signs law making it harder for rich and powerful to file lawsuits to stifle free speech
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law Tuesday making it harder for the rich and powerful to file nuisance lawsuits to stifle free speech and intimidate critics. The...
Yankees eyeing free agent as risky shortstop solution
The Yankees entered the offseason unsettled at shortstop, with Gleyber Torres not assured of staying at the position next year. Shortly after they were knocked out of the playoffs, general...
NBA has date for start of season
It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22. The NBA's board of governors unanimously approved Tuesday the financial terms and other parameters that were negotiated between the league and...
First US murder hornet nest contained 500 live specimens
The murder hornet nest destroyed by scientists in Washington state last month contained about 500 live specimens in various stages of development -- including nearly 200 queens, officials said Tuesday....
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea touts internal disciplinary record
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea touted his record on improving the department's internal disciplinary system in a lengthy statement released Tuesday. The statement says the department has made changes to its...
PGA Tour star gets another crack at career grand slam
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There is such a thing as wanting something too much — wanting it so badly that desire foils execution. We’ve all experienced it — whether it’s that...
Celebrity pastor Carl Lentz's alleged lover tells all: 'I was a drug to him'
"He was like a drug to me. I was a drug to him," said his "secret girlfriend," an NYC-based fashion designer whom he called his “Middle Eastern unicorn woman” that...
Steve Cohen is clearly perfect for long-suffering Mets fans
Fans can be brutal to one another. They are always on guard for frauds, on the lookout for posers, wary of those who don’t display proper credentials. They seek fellow...
De Blasio joins crowds celebrating Biden's win — yet slams the Orthodox for outdoor activities
"We need to do everything in our power to stop the coronavirus from reasserting in New York City. We have to stop a second wave from happening here, it is...
NYC lawmaker playing guinea pig in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial
“I’ve always been a pro-vaccine policymaker, so I thought it’s time to 'put your money where your mouth is,'" Democratic state Sen. Brad Hoylman tells The Post.
The left lost big-time when it came to ballot measures, too
The big story in each of the last two presidential elections is how wide of the mark many pollsters’ forecasts turned out to be. Despite having four years to adjust...
Trump's bid to shift the election may be hopeless, but Dems have done it since 2016
When all the recounts and lawsuits are done, Joe Biden almost certainly will be the next president. Yet Donald Trump has every right to challenge that — and Democrats have...
Sam Darnold has rest of season to answer this question
Sam Darnold knows the deal. He has heard plenty about this Trevor Lawrence fellow. And so this is now a seven-game referendum on his Jets future. Or less, depending on...
NYC's cop-hating leaders are the clear cause of soaring NYPD retirements
NYPD retirements are surging, the city Independent Budget Office reports. And cops’ statements to The Post leave no doubt about why: Morale is through the floor. In all, the department...
St. John's adds 'junkyard dog' to gritty squad
O’mar Stanley likes to think of himself as a “junkyard dog” on the court. The NBA player he emulates is physical Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell. It’s no wonder St. John’s...
Roots of stolen-election claims and other commentary
From the right: Roots of Stolen-Election Claims Wherever would President Trump’s supporters get the idea that Joe Biden “hasn’t been legitimately elected?” The Wall Street Journal’s William McGurn asks sarcastically....
There's no evidence to justify NYC's restaurant-killing indoor dining limits
New-infection rates in New York have risen since summer’s end. So what’s the solution? Cracking down against huge, rules-violating, virus-spreading gatherings, where cowed cops turn a blind eye — while...
About a dozen US mink farms in quarantine as officials probe COVID-19 outbreaks
About a dozen US mink farms are being kept under quarantine as authorities investigate coronavirus outbreaks that have killed more than 15,000 of the furry creatures since August. The Department...
LA Times, Tribune to pay $3M to settle pay discrimination suit
The Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing have jointly agreed to pay $3 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by multi-ethnic group of journalists who claimed that they...
Steve Cohen wows Mets rival in anti-Wilpon performance: Sherman
Perhaps nothing defined the Wilpons’ failed Mets ownership like their obsession to win the press conference — and their incredible losing record nevertheless. They could never see beyond tomorrow, beyond...
Landing strip: Woman in her undies forces flight to divert
A boozed-up woman stripped off her pants on a flight to Texas and took a swing at a flight attendant -- forcing the plane to be diverted to Alabama, reports...
De Blasio whistles while NYC burns: Goodwin
During the Vietnam War, American military officials put such an outlandishly positive spin on events that the press corps took to calling the afternoon briefings the “5 o’clock follies.” To...
Giants' rush attack has been surprisingly effective without Saquon Barkley
Without Saquon Barkley, this was not thought to be possible: The Giants have put up four consecutive games rushing for more than 100 yards. The past two games, this was...
Mural celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life goes up in the East Village
Here's a "Really Big Gesture" for RBG. A three-story tall mural celebrating the life of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is going up in the East Village. The...
House Democrats say PA postal worker retracts claim of ballot tampering
A postal worker in Pennsylvania has recanted claims that a supervisor tampered with mail-in ballots for last week's election, Congressional Democrats said Tuesday.
DOE demands that parents who choose classroom learning send kids to class
The Department of Education put out a message to parents -- get your kids to class. School leaders made the demand Tuesday to families whose children are enrolled in blended...
New HBO drama 'Industry' takes on cutthroat finance world
The HBO workplace drama “Industry” follows several millennials entering the cutthroat world of finance.
'For God’s sake stop gathering', California mayor pleas amid COVID-19 spike
Strict new coronavirus restrictions were announced on Tuesday for swaths of California, including Sacramento -- where the mayor begged residents: "for God’s sake stop gathering." Health officials in the Golden...
Grinches begone! Christmas decor is now going up in early November
It's beginning to look a lot like ... Christmas?
New Zealand dad dies in 'freak accident' on way to jury duty
A New Zealand dad has died in a "freak accident" on his way to report for jury duty. Raymond Luo's family believes he tripped, fell and hit his head on...
Jews, Hindus and Buddhists host event to discuss the meaning of the swastika
A major New York Jewish organization co-hosted an event in New York this week to debate a subject that most in the city assume has long been settled -- whether...
Sore-loser sex offender wanted to kill all Democrats in 'Jew York': Feds
A gun-toting, Staten Island sex-offender peeved over the election results threatened to bomb protesters and kill Democrats — including a Jewish senator from “Jew York,” federal prosecutors have announced. Brian...
Date set for trial pitting Stormy Daniels against ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti
Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti is scheduled to go to trial April 26 for allegedly stealing $300,000 from former client Stormy Daniels and forging her signature. The date for the approximately...
Rangers line combinations that would make them stacked
I doubt that any team has ever been as stacked on the left side as the dynastic Islanders, who would throw out Clark Gillies, John Tonelli and Bob Bourne one...
Financial website Quartz may have been sold for $1, sources say
When Quartz co-founder and CEO Zach Seward announced on Sunday that had he purchased his struggling news site from its corporate owners, the terms of the deal weren't disclosed. But...
Salt Life co-founder was having 'play' gun fight when he killed girlfriend: cops
A co-founder of a popular Florida clothing brand who fatally shot his teen girlfriend was apparently "play" gunfighting with her when bullets rang out, authorities said. Michael Hutto, 54, who...
11-year-old boy fatally shot after helping set up Christmas tree
Tyrell Sims was walking with the pal after putting up a Christmas tree in East Point when gunshots rang out from a black car on Friday evening, news station WSB-TV...
Texas teacher fatally shot teenage son while driving to school: report
The teacher, 39-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Hunt, allegedly shot her 17-year-old son outside of the small town of Riesel, near Waco, on Monday morning, local television station KWTX reported.
Bryson DeChambeau outlines his Masters approach hole-by-hole
Here is a look, in Bryson DeChambeau’s words, at the approach clubs he’s hitting to certain holes at Augusta National after bombing his driver off the tee: No. 1 (445-yard...
COVID-19 wreaks havoc on SEC schedule
This week’s SEC schedule is in shambles. The matchup between No. 1 Alabama and LSU, and a game between No. 5 Texas A&M and Tennessee, were postponed Tuesday due to...
Alex Trebek's 1970s mustache and perm landed him the 'Jeopardy!' gig
A new book by Ringer journalist Claire McNear lays out how the Canadian “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek became an American icon.
Florida Gov. makes head-scratching hire to handle COVID-19 research
Kyle Lamb, who also moonlights as an Uber driver, will be doing data analysis on a number of subjects, including COVID-19 research, in his new gig for the country's third...
Tony La Russa's desperate attempt to avoid DUI arrest
Tony La Russa is a Hall of Fame manager with three World Series rings. That wasn’t going to get him out of his second arrest for driving under the influence....
Lamborghini almost submerged by Tropical Storm Eta floodwaters in Florida
A Florida driver is going viral for cruising through Tropical Storm Eta floodwaters in a Lamborghini worth more than $200,000 -- at one point getting almost completely submerged. Seemingly testing...
New study reveals the locations at highest risk of spreading COVID-19
Most COVID-19 cases in large US cities stem from visits to just a few types of places, a new study suggests. Restaurants, gyms, hotels and houses of worship are among...
Podcast: Happy or sad the Jets lost?
The tank for Trevor Lawrence is alive and well in Jets land. Monday night's game against the Patriots put Jets fans in a precarious situation -- get a meaningless win...
Biden vows to push ahead with transition as Trump challenges result
Joe Biden took questions from reporters for the first time since the presidential race was called in his favor, telling reporters in Wilmington on Tuesday that nothing would stop his...
Human guinea pigs wanted for cruise ship test runs
Wanted: human guinea pigs on the high seas.
Joe Biden, a proud Catholic, also has a very Jewish family
Biden, 77, who regularly attends church near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, has been vocal about his Catholic upbringing, but all of his children grew up to marry Jewish spouses,...
Minneapolis reportedly running low on cops amid a surge in crime
The city of Minneapolis is looking to bring in additional cops to help the city’s police force battle a violent crime wave just months after the city trimmed the department's...
Newark imposes mandatory curfew on residents of COVID-19 hot spots
Parts of Newark will be placed under a mandatory curfew due to a significant spike in coronavirus cases, the New Jersey city's mayor announced Tuesday. The approximately 135,000 people who...
How ‘SNL’ recreated Kamala Harris’ white suit in under 90 minutes
Kamala Harris made history when she took the stage in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday to address the nation as its new vice president-elect. She made fashion history as well that...
China wildlife crime prosecutions up sharply after COVID-19 outbreak
SHANGHAI - China prosecuted more than 15,000 people for wildlife-related crimes in the first nine months of the year, up 66% from 2019, state prosecutors said, as authorities moved to...
WarnerMedia begins 'painful' but 'critical' wave of layoffs
HBO owner WarnerMedia has kicked off a significant round of layoffs as the company battles steep financial losses related to the pandemic. WarnerMedia chief executive Jason Kilar emailed staffers Tuesday...
Chili pepper consumption could help people live longer: study
Chili peppers might just be the spice of life, according to a new study. The American Heart Association released a statement teasing its findings on Monday, which are set to...
Legendary Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tommy Heinsohn dead at 86
Hall of Fame Celtics player, coach and broadcaster Tom Heinsohn has died at the age of 86, the Boston Globe reported Tuesday. Heinsohn won eight championships as an All-Star forward...
Boost your protection this winter with a new face mask and high-quality nanofilters
With the cold-weather (read: indoor) season upon us and COVID cases on the rise, it’s time you upgrade your mask for better protection along with improved comfort. First things first:...
Cyclist punches traffic agent in Manhattan road rage incident: NYPD
A bicyclist punched an NYPD traffic agent after the cop opened his car door directly in the biker's path, authorities said Tuesday. The rider slammed into the driver's side door...
Need entertainment this winter? Grab this bundle that includes Tidal music streaming
Stay at home orders weren’t so bad during the summer months. With extended daylight hours and warm temperatures, people were able to use the great outdoors as a way to...
Thom Tillis wins re-election in North Carolina leaving Senate at 49-48 for GOP
Thom Tillis, the GOP senator from North Carolina, has won re-election after a nail-biting, days-long count, handing the Republican Party a major victory as it looks to hold onto control...
Trump planning to form PAC, play Republican kingmaker for years to come
Whether or not President Trump's time in the Oval Office is winding down, it looks like he won't be leaving the political arena anytime soon. Trump plans to form a...
Walmart partners with GM's Cruise to test self-driving car deliveries
Walmart is adding Cruise, a majority-owned affiliate of General Motors, to its roster of self-driving startup partners, in a pilot delivery program early next year in Scottsdale, Ariz., the retailer...
Game Show Network to honor 'Jeopardy!' icon Alex Trebek with 6-hour marathon
What better place to pay tribute to the "Jeopardy!" host?
Why Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will be a nightmare to distribute
Pfizer's promising new COVID-19 vaccine could become a logistical nightmare to distribute to Americans -- all because of the ultra-cold temperatures in which it must be stored, experts said. The...
How 2020's election challenges compare to the 2000 Bush-Gore recount
President Trump's challenge of Saturday's election call for Joe Biden has many Americans flashing back to the bitter battle for the White House that was decided 20 years ago by...
Skiers urged to take caution as season begins amid COVID-19
As America continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, skiers seeking to avoid the crowds need to use great caution, warns an expert in avalanche preparedness. “As limits on resort skiing...
California couple allegedly forced man to work without pay, sleep in closet
A California couple has been charged with human trafficking after an Indian man was found living in a storage room in their liquor store -- where he worked 105-hour weeks...
Watch this incredible water-skipping Masters hole-in-one
He should save some for the real thing. Golfer Jon Rahm hit an absurd shot during Tuesday's practice for The Masters, hitting the ball along the surface of the water...
All-Star pitcher has no shortage of free-agency suitors
The race for Charlie Morton is on. Trevor Bauer may be the big pitching prize of the offseason, but Morton, the dependable soon-to-be 37-year-old right-hander, has already drawn interest from...
Woman killed, 7 others hurt amid gun violence across NYC
A man fatally shot a 45-year-old woman in Brooklyn -- one of eight gun victims incidents across the five boroughs Monday and Tuesday, cops said. The victim, whose name has...
Alex Cora hopes Carlos Beltran gets second chance after Mets ouster
Alex Cora is back to exactly where he was before he got sniffed out as a baseball cheater. He wishes the same forgiveness for his 2017 Astros partner in crime....
Reporter shot dead before broadcasting discovery of human remains
MEXICO CITY -- A Mexican reporter who wrote about violent crime in the central state of Guanajuato died of gunshot wounds Monday, local authorities confirmed, in the second murder of...
Mayor de Blasio, first lady tout pilot project with no plan or even a name
It’s a new pilot project without a plan — or even a name — being overseen by New York City first lady Chirlane McCray’s embattled billion-dollar ThriveNYC program. Mayor Bill...
Remote Canadian town programs radar to spot approaching polar bears
Churchill, Canada - Along the frosty coast of Hudson Bay, hundreds of polar bears have been wandering for weeks, waiting for the wintertime sea ice to form so they can...
Queens men busted selling fraudulent COVID-19 'shut out cards'
With these cards, you could be playing a real dead man’s hand. A group scammers tried to make big bucks by selling useless cards that they falsely claimed would ward...
Black dentist says NYPD accused him of breaking into his own office
A black Manhattan dentist says cops racially profiled him when they accused him of breaking into his own office while he was taking out the trash one night in March,...
UFC star counts down octagon return in a tiny bikini
Rachael Ostovich is ready for her next fight night. Over the weekend, the 29-year-old UFC star -- who is slated to battle Gina Mazany later this month at UFC Fight...
Tony La Russa DUI backlash begins with Mets free agent
You can cross one team off of Marcus Stroman's possible landing spots if he declines the Mets' qualifying offer. The right-hander is one of the top arms on the free-agent...
Biden gets congratulatory calls from Boris Johnson, other world leaders
Biden spoke by phone first with Trudeau Monday evening, the Biden transition team said, during which he congratulated the former vice president on the race being called in his favor.
Dictatorships scold US over human rights during UN panel
US envoys endured a lashing over issues of domestic equality and fairness from the United Nations Human Rights Council — getting scolded by the likes of Russia, China, Saudi Arabia...
Meeting Alex Trebek left Aaron Rodgers 'starstruck'
Who is someone who made Aaron Rodgers starstruck? Following the passing of longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the former Super Bowl MVP reflected to The Athletic on the importance of...
NYPD retirements surge past 2019 levels, new report shows
More than 2,400 police officers have filed paperwork to take their pensions through the first week of October, the IBO found.
Bet this MAC football favorite
Bowling Green has been the premier money-burner in the MAC the past four seasons, and from the looks of things heading into Tuesday’s home game against heavily favored Kent State,...
Gun stocks tumble after optimistic COVID-19 vaccine news
Gunmakers were left out of the massive stock market rally sparked by a potential breakthrough on a coronavirus vaccine. Firearms giants Smith & Wesson, Sturm Rurger and Vista Outdoor saw...
Coach Outlet Black Friday 2020 deals take 70 percent off sitewide
The Black Friday deals are rolling out at Coach Outlet, with the brand kicking off some exciting holiday savings. For a limited time, you can find discounts of 70% off...
Joy Reid is the wrongest person on television
If Joy Reid were your architect, the bedroom ceiling would fall on your head the first time the wind blew.
Pompeo predicts ‘smooth transition’ — to second Trump administration
During a briefing at the State Department's headquarters, Pompeo was asked by a reporter whether officials there were "preparing to engage" with Joe Biden's transition team.
Where Tom Brady fits in heated NFL MVP race
With the NFL season officially halfway over, it's a good time to take a look at the MVP race in the betting market. With at least eight games in hand...
'Hillbilly Elegy' review: Hollywood bungles an important American story
The new movie “Hillbilly Elegy” is a series of rotten choices — occasionally by the characters, but mostly by Hollywood.
How do the leading COVID-19 vaccines differ? Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and more
he world has finally taken a major step in ending the COVID-19 pandemic -- a vaccine has been approved and there are at least two more that appear to be...
The fast-falling New York Times has gone mad
We are in a whipsaw-fast news cycle, events breaking and churning faster than ever — but over at the New York Times, self-regarding reporters, columnists and editors have spent this...
Polish police carry away abortion rights protesters
WARSAW, Poland — Police carried off protesters blocking a street in Poland’s capital Monday, the 19th straight day of nationwide anti-government protests that were triggered by the tightening of the...
Millions of women don't know where their own vagina is located
Only one in 10 women passed the anatomy quiz.
Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?
Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection? It’s an intriguing idea, but there haven’t been enough rigorous independent studies to establish whether antiviral masks are better at protecting wearers...
Steve Cohen jabs A-Rod, J.Lo after winning Mets bidding war
Steve Cohen, when discussing his championship aspirations for the Mets, said nobody remembers if you came in second or third place. Then the new Mets owner jokingly offered proof, when...
JCPenney set to emerge from bankruptcy after court approval
J.C. Penney is on course to emerge from bankruptcy by Thanksgiving, after a US bankruptcy court approved the sale of the ailing 118-year-old retailer to its two largest landlords and...
ISIS-linked terrorists behead more than 50 people in Mozambique
Terrorists linked to ISIS turned a soccer pitch in Mozambique into a three-day "execution ground" — beheading and chopping up more than 50 people, according to local officials. The execution...
Armenians storm government building to protest ceasefire with Azerbajian
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia and Azerbaijan announced an agreement early Tuesday to halt fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan under a pact signed with Russia that calls for the...
Apple unveils new Mac computers designed with homemade chips
Apple’s breakup from Intel is finally happening. The iPhone maker on Tuesday unveiled a trio of Macs built around its homemade chip, dubbed the M1. Apple said the long-awaited switch...
Brazil halts COVID-19 vaccine trial after volunteer has 'severe adverse event'
Brazil has halted trials of a Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccine after a volunteer experienced a “severe adverse event," according to a report. The suspension of the Chinese drugmaker Sinovac Biotech’s CoronaVac...
Music from Bill Gross' house reportedly drowned out highway traffic
Billionaire "bond king" Bill Gross reportedly blasted music at his nemesis neighbor so loudly that it covered up the sound of nearby highway traffic. Cops who visited the retired investing...
What a mouthful! Tiktok star talks about the feature that made her famous
This is quite the lip shtick.
LIRR lawyer allegedly used racial slur in retaliation against bias lawsuit
Lisa Martinez, a LIRR human resources staffer since 2007, has faced "constant retaliation" since she first sued three years ago, according to documents filed in Brooklyn Federal Court on Friday.
Rapper Lil Loaded charged in shooting death of 18-year-old man
Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has been charged with murder for allegedly gunning down an 18-year-old man, authorities said. The rapper, whose real name is Dashawn Robertson, remained held Tuesday on...
Expert warns coronavirus in Arizona could reach ‘crisis point’ after Thanksgiving
As coronavirus cases grow in Arizona, the state could reach a “crisis point” after Thanksgiving, one expert recently warned. “I don’t see us reaching any particular crisis point before Thanksgiving,”...
Go nuts: Men who munch this food can 'significantly' improve sperm quality
A new study on male fertility has revealed that health nuts could try nuts for their nuts.
At least 26 lawsuits filed in NY legislative races amid mail-in ballot count
The tight presidential contest isn't the only race potentially being brought to court.
US could soon hit 200,000 COVID-19 daily new cases, expert says
The US is on track to surge to 200,000 daily new COVID-19 cases in the next few weeks, according to a newly appointed advisor to President-elect Joe Biden.
LI man fatally shoots his wife, attempts suicide in front of children
A Long Island man fatally shot his wife in front of their two children -- then turned the weapon on himself in a suicide attempt Monday night, according to police...
Mike Tyson reveals what he once did with baby urine
Mike Tyson's sobriety was a phallacy — he's just a whiz wizard.
China gears up for world’s largest online shopping festival
HONG KONG — Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year’s Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the...
UK faces bacon shortage amid COVID-19 outbreak in Denmark
God save the bacon. The UK is facing an impending bacon shortage after the British government restricted travel from Denmark, which supplies 25 percent of all pork products sold in...
Steve Cohen sets high bar for Mets' World Series timeline
Steve Cohen’s got his billions and almost all that can be bought, but the lifelong Mets fan is unfulfilled in at least one sense. As new Mets owner, the 64-year-old...
UN envoy lays out strategy for financing climate battle
LONDON — The U.N.’s special envoy for climate change on Monday laid out a strategy for financing efforts to cut carbon emissions, calling on companies to be more transparent about...
Trump demands GOP senators press ex-FBI deputy director about Russia probe
President Trump urged Republicans not to let former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe get away with "totally criminal activity" as he began testifying in the Senate about the origins of...
Grisly new details emerge in discovery of dead twins in The Bronx
Police sources said the baby boys were less than 24-hours-old when they were found Monday afternoon roughly 20 feet apart around the six-story College Avenue building in Claremont.
Ex-top NYPD chief settles discrimination lawsuit with city for $330K
A former top NYPD chief who said she was ousted from the department for being older, white and female has settled her lawsuit against the city for $330,000, according to...
Scientists watch as China remote glaciers melt at 'shocking' pace
QILIAN MOUNTAINS, China - Glaciers in China’s bleak Qilian mountains are disappearing at a shocking rate as global warming brings unpredictable change and raises the prospect of crippling, long-term water...
Ulta Beauty is bringing mini shops to hundreds of Target stores in 2021
Shopping at Target is going to get a lot more glamorous in 2021.
Nikola discloses subpoenas from DOJ, SEC and New York DA
Electric truck maker Nikola revealed late Monday that it was hit with a grand jury subpoena from the Justice Department in September amid accusations that the company has lied about...
Sandy Alderson ends drama around Mets manager's future
Luis Rojas received an endorsement Tuesday from the new Mets president, who suggested it’s likely the manager will return for 2021. Sandy Alderson said he’s already spoken twice to Rojas...
Andrew McCabe admits he wouldn't have signed off on Carter Page warrant
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was grilled by lawmakers on Tuesday who leveled charges that he and other feds had “gone rogue” in starting the ultimately failed effort to...
Journalist accidentally curses in hilarious on-air blooper
Anchor Craig Melvin introduced a segment on how President Trump's White House is handling the transition to the team of President-elect Biden.
Beyond Meat falls 20 percent amid surprise loss, McDonald's confusion
Beyond Meat's shares tanked more than 20 percent on Tuesday after the plant-based patty maker reported a surprise quarterly loss amid weakening sales, even as confusion persisted about its relationship...
Man faces felony charges for buying rifle for accused Kenosha killer
A Wisconsin man has been charged with giving Kenosha gunman Kyle Rittenhouse the rifle he used to kill two protesters during rioting in the aftermath of the police-involved shooting of...
Two Supreme Court justices may not be ready to strike down ObamaCare
The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaling that they...
School board president resigns over wife's racist tweets about Kamala Harris
A California school board president has resigned amid outrage over racist and sexist slurs his wife posted about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Former Google executive Jon Venverloh resigned from the...
Man builds mini Matterhorn rollercoaster in backyard during pandemic
The best part about backyards is that they never need to close down due to pandemics. A California resident decided that if he couldn’t get to Disneyland this summer, then...
NYC's latest COVID-19 figures are 'a warning sign': de Blasio
New York City’s latest COVID-19 figures are “very worrisome" and “a warning sign if ever I’ve seen one," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci honored in Brooklyn as a 'COVID Hero'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Brooklyn-born member of the White House coronavirus task force, was honored Tuesday as a borough “COVID Hero” for his role in providing steady guidance during the...
Trump administration 'blacklist' pushed by ex-Obama spokesman is panned
A former spokesman for Barack Obama's presidential campaign has been touting an apparent attempt to blacklist allies and staffers of President Trump and his administration, drawing criticism as President-elect Joe...
Mike Tyson: 'If I fail, I'm going to die'
Mike Tyson no longer needs Don King to promote his fights. As Tyson's exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. approaches, the former heavyweight champion continues to do his...
Tennis prodigy reveals 'avalanche' of hate over topless photo
Sofya Zhuk is used to racking up the "likes" with her stunning Instagram snaps, but not every photo has appeased the masses. Speaking recently to the publication RT, Zhuk --...
B&H takes up to 45 percent off MacBooks, iPads and more for holiday deals
We all love a great Apple deal and B&H is the latest retailer to roll out some unbeatable savings on the brand. The electronics store is taking up to 45%...
Who is Miss USA 2020 Asya Branch? Meet the winner from Mississippi
Meet the 22-year-old stunner who snatched the crown Monday night.
Moscow to close restaurants, clubs overnight for two months
MOSCOW - Restaurants and nightclubs in Moscow will be forbidden from serving customers between 11 pm and 6 am for two months, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday, in an...
Elon Musk's Boring Company is expanding to Austin
Elon Musk's Boring Company might be digging its next tunnel in Texas. The infrastructure firm says it's looking to set up shop in Austin while it works to build underground...
FDA authorizes device to relieve PTSD-related nightmares
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized a therapeutic using the Apple Watch to help relieve nightmares associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for a better night's rest....
The Patriots’ quarterback future is bleak
The quarterback problem in New England is far from resolved. As the Patriots try to pick up the pieces and rebuild in the new Tom Brady-less era in Foxborough, it...
Addiction increases risk of COVID-19 infection, death: study
People who struggle with addiction are more likely to become infected with COVID-19 — and also to be hospitalized or die from the disease, a study says. While substance abuse...
Woman who lost fiancé in UK attack falls for Paris massacre hero: report
A woman whose fiancé was murdered in the 2017 terror attack in London has found love again -- after a virtual meeting with a hero who survived the ISIS massacre...
One person hurt in Lower East Side apartment fire
One person was hurt when a blaze broke out in a Lower East Side apartment early Tuesday, fire officials said. The blaze broke out at 1:35 a.m. in a fourth-floor...
From Russia with smug: Commie superspy stole from WH, CIA for 3 decades, regime claims
The Kremlin claims it had a superspy who posed as an artist and stole secrets from the White House, FBI, CIA and NATO during a 32-year career that earned him...
Adam Sandler's 'Hubie Halloween' is most popular Netflix film of 2020
Adam Sandler is the "big daddy" of Netflix these days.
Boeing stock jumps as feds near end of 737 MAX review
Boeing's stock price soared Tuesday as the nation's top aviation regulator indicated the company's troubled 737 MAX plane could soon return to the skies. Shares in the Chicago-based planemaker jumped...
Giants broadcaster picks up NBC boxing gig
Giants radio play-by-player Bob Papa is getting back in the ring as part of NBC Sports Network’s new boxing series. Papa will be the blow-by-blow announcer for NBCSN’s new series...
LaMelo Ball draft race intensifying as teams mull trading up
Nearly a week away from NBA Draft 2020, the wheel continues to spin on where LaMelo Ball will actually end up. Though most team executives are assuming the 6-foot-7 point...
Disneyland to furlough more staff and execs as COVID-19 cases surge
Disney said Tuesday it will impose another round of furloughs at Disneyland as there is no sign that the Anaheim, Calif.-based theme park will be permitted to reopen anytime soon....
NYC stores dismantle safety boards put up over election fears
New York s stores were spotted Tuesday dismantling the sea of protective plywood that had been erected over fears of a violent post-election backlash.
Woman snuck onto flight without ticket to see Jay-Z: prosecutors
A Chicago woman skirted several layers of security and somehow boarded a plane at O’Hare International Airport without a ticket, hoping to fly to Los Angeles to see rapper Jay-Z,...
Struggling AMC chain launches private theater rentals program
AMC, the world's largest movie theater chain, is making its cinemas available for private screenings in a bid to shore up attendance amid the pandemic. A new package deal will...
Biden campaign dismisses Barr probe into election
Joe Biden's campaign dismissed Attorney General Bill Barr's probe authorizing prosecutors to investigate allegations of “voting irregularities.”
Mitch McConnell unanimously re-elected GOP leader, but for how long?
WASHINGTON -- Mitch McConnell was unanimously re-elected Senate Republican leader on Tuesday, continuing his reign as one of the most powerful figures in Washington. The Republican conference bestowed the honor...
Model claims she's 'too hot' so Tinder banned her for catfishing
Too hot to have a handle? Luna Benna says she was banned after her pics were used as catfish bait.
EU accuses Amazon of using merchants' data to boost its own business
European Union officials charged Amazon with antitrust violations Tuesday for allegedly harvesting data from outside merchants to boost its own retail business. The European Commission said it has also opened...
Florida man charged with killing girlfriend, injuring roommate in shooting
Christopher Michael Pequeen, 33, was arrested Sunday on first-degree murder and related charges in the shooting death of his girlfriend during a domestic dispute at an apartment.
DOJ reportedly approves Uber's $2.7B acquisition of Postmates
The Justice Department reportedly has approved Uber's acquisition of food-delivery app Postmates following months of scrutiny over antitrust concerns. The deal has been on hold since it was announced in...
The other Jets rookies showed this draft class isn't all one player
The Jets lost a heartbreaking 30-27 game to the Patriots on "Monday Night Football." Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. This was a gut punch. I...
ObamaCare's last stand: High court opens arguments on ACA
Oral arguments got underway Tuesday morning in the case dubbed California v. Texas, with the health care of millions of Americans potentially hanging in the balance.
HHS Secretary says COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed by spring
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday a coronavirus vaccine could be ready to distribute widely to the public by spring. Azar told NBC's "Today" show that Pfizer, which...
Tony Romo, CBS' $180 million NFL star, is getting a bye week
A tradition unlike any other is giving CBS’ $180 million man the week off in the heart of football season. Tony Romo will not be offering his commentary during an...
Pope and change: Ex-pontiff promoted archbishop despite abuse claims, Vatican says
Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II were aware of sexual misconduct allegations against American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, but they did little to thwart his rise, according to an explosive...
Woman, 91, reportedly survives fall at home by eating plant soil over two days
A 91-year-old in the UK was stranded for two days on her bedroom floor after taking a spill – and survived by eating soil from her potted plant, according to...
Meet the first woman to free-climb El Capitan in one day
She's climbing through glass ceilings.
'The Grinch' musical coming to NBC with Matthew Morrison
You're a gleeful one, Mr. Grinch.
Biden team considering legal action to force transition of power
Joe Biden's team is considering legal action over the ongoing refusal to grant the president-elect a formal transition into the White House, according to reports. Amid President Trump's declining to...
Cam Newton is just 'tired of sucking'
The Patriots are trending upward following Monday's 30-27 victory over the winless Jets, with quarterback Cam Newton completing a turnover-free game. For Newton, who threw for 274 yards and made...
Two teens busted in fatal stabbing of woman in Bronx building
Two teens were busted in the revenge-fueled beating and stabbing death of a 20-year-old woman — who showed up severely wounded and bloody at her dad’s apartment door in the...
Fantasy football Week 10 waiver wire pickups: Duke Johnson, Curtis Samuel
It will be another busy week for waivers as managers seek replacements likely for Christian McCaffrey, David Johnson, David Montgomery and any players on the Jets, Chiefs, Cowboys and Falcons,...
Houston police officer fatally shot responding to call on his way to work
A Houston police officer was fatally shot while responding to a call for help on his way to work, department officials said. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Sgt. Sean...
Oscar-winning filmmaker says pervert is impersonating him to trick actresses
An Oscar-winning filmmaker claims a pervert is pretending to be him to phone US actresses, including some in New York -- even tricking a handful into exposing themselves during video...
Beyoncé gets in 'Formation' with Peloton for huge partnership
Time to get in "Formation" on your Peloton bike. Shares of Peloton popped on Tuesday after trendy fitness startup announced that it's teamed up with Beyoncé to create a series...
Democratic senator vows to oppose 'crazy stuff' like court packing
Sen. Joe Manchin is pledging to block major progressive legislative goals if Democrats retake the Senate.
Family sues legendary college basketball coach for fatal car crash
SYRACUSE — Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim is being sued over a fatal accident he was involved in nearly two years ago. According to Syracuse.com, the family of Jorge Jimenez,...
US slams terms for WHO-led inquiry into coronavirus origins
The US said Tuesday that the terms under which a team of experts from the World Health Organization will investigate the origins of the coronavirus “were not negotiated in a...
Know who's winning the Super Bowl? Don't bet on it!
LAS VEGAS — In the midst of a perfect half-season, the Steelers survived two scares Sunday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger limped to the locker room with a banged-up knee. The...
Woman blinded after taking a job as a cop
An Afghan woman’s father was so opposed to her landing a job with the police that he tipped off a group of savages who shot her and stabbed her in...
White House reportedly removes official in charge of climate change report
The Trump administration has removed the official responsible for writing the federal government's definitive report on climate change, according to a report. Michael Kuperberg, a scientist who served as the...
Kate Mara on the reality of 'A Teacher' predator having sex with a student
"Playing someone who is an abuser — who uses her position and her power to manipulate someone — is not something that I would say is an easy thing to...
Man sentenced to 20 months for beating Portland truck driver at protest
A 26-year-old Black Lives Matter protester has been sentenced to 20 months behind bars for knocking a motorist unconscious in Portland, according to a report. Marquise Love turned himself in...
Mom with nose ring caught in playpen net
Ouch! Somehow mom Madeline Brown got her nose ring caught in her kid's playpen netting. In this funny video, her husband lets her squirm a bit — face pressed against...
Sean Connery’s widow could face jail time over alleged tax fraud
Sean Connery’s widow, 91-year-old Micheline Roquebrune, faces allegations of tax fraud in Spain that could land her in the slammer, according to a report. Roquebrune, who married the James Bond...
Rookie quarterback shakes up NFL Power Rankings
Multiple statement wins on Sunday shook up much of the Top 10 in The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings. Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the rising Miami Dolphins move into...
The Jonas Brothers have a surprise cameo on Netflix rom-com 'Dash & Lily'
The Jonas Brothers are suddenly everywhere.
Couple behind promising COVID-19 vaccine remain modest, despite explosion of wealth
A promising coronavirus vaccine that on Monday was revealed to be more than 90 percent effective is the work of a modest, married German couple who have become multi-billionaires with...
Joe Flacco tried to make sense of his brutal interception
Backup quarterback Joe Flacco nearly led the Jets to their first victory of the season but came up short in the fourth quarter. Flacco, starting his third game of the...
This Jets receiver finally delivered
It took nine games and multiple injuries, but the Breshad Perriman the Jets were counting on finally showed up. For one night, he was a game-breaker, beating the Patriots deep...
NBA sets start date for frenetic free agency period
It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they’ve struck a deal on rules for this coming...
Jets report card: So much good wasted
Grading the Jets after their 30-27 loss to the Patriots on Monday night. Offense The offense looked like it belonged in the NFL on Monday night. It scored three touchdowns...
'Lockdown' named word the year by Collins Dictionary
The coronavirus pandemic has officially defined 2020. UK-based Collins Dictionary has announced “lockdown” as its word of the year, with other pandemic related words close behind. Defined as “the imposition...
Trump claims Dems, FDA delayed coronavirus vaccine news
President Trump on Monday suggested that the Food and Drug Administration and the Democratic Party conspired to delay the release of a coronavirus vaccine until after the 2020 presidential election....
Jets are making this hard for Trevor Lawrence-obsessed fans
Are you really so committed to the cause, so tied to the tank, that this didn’t bother you? Have you really shut off all your feelings, all your emotions, all...