November 12, 2020
British government OKs plan to build traffic tunnel near Stonehenge
The British government on Thursday approved a controversial plan to build a traffic tunnel near the ancient Stonehenge monument, enraging critics who blasted the plan as "shameful." The plan was...
Philip Rivers propels Colts past Titans in key AFC South clash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coaches and quarterbacks change for the Indianapolis Colts. What remains the same is they keep beating Tennessee in its own building. Philip Rivers threw for 308 yards...
Chiropractor faces backlash over sign calling COVID-19 'the Chinese Virus'
"This is blatant racism," one patient said on Facebook.
Horses feel just as much pain as humans when whipped, study finds
Horses, they're just like us. There's no significant difference in the way horses and humans can feel pain when whipped, according to a study published Thursday. The new research used...
Where Raptors are considering for 'home' if Toronto's ruled out
The Toronto Raptors are considering Tampa, Fla., as a possibility to be their "home" for the 2020-21 NBA season, according to multiple reports. The Raptors are still hoping to play...
AOC defends 'defund the police' mantra after Dem losses
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her support for "defund the police" Thursday night after a number of Democrats credited the slogan, among other far-left policies she has championed, for their loss...
Arkansas police officer probing past shooting gunned down outside motel
An Arkansas police officer was fatally shot Thursday night in the parking lot of a motel, according to reports. Officers with the Helena-West Helena Police Department were investigating a tip...
Reliving a whale-y bad idea: Newsman recalls infamous explosion
It's a whale of a tale. On the 50th anniversary of the "Florence whale explosion" Thursday, a former Oregon TV newsman recalled what it was like to cover the infamous...
Weather mucks up Masters schedule
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The weather delay of nearly three hours that interrupted Thursday’s Masters opening round has set the tournament schedule back because of the lack of daylight at this...
Matthew Perry says 'Friends' reunion delayed to March 2021
Matthew Perry has "Friends" fans very excited. The actor, 51, announced Thursday on Twitter that the highly-anticipated "Friends" reunion special will be debuting in March 2021 on HBO Max. Castmates...
Watch: Bridge collapses during live TV shot as reporter stands just feet away
Shocking local television footage shows the moment part of a bridge collapsed as a reporter stood just a few feet away amid heavy rains in North Carolina on Thursday. During the...
The scenario the NHL is trying to avoid next season
All of the options being considered by the NHL remain on the table following Thursday afternoon’s Board of Governors virtual meeting, in which teams were updated on differing potential scenarios...
Ex-Minnesota middle school teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting teen
A former Minnesota middle school teacher was reportedly sentenced on Monday for sexually assaulting a one-time student that she mentored at home. Madeleine Schmaltz, 30, who taught at Hermantown Middle...
Two NYC officials to volunteer for Joe Biden's White House transition team
The Joe Biden White House transition team has tapped two New York city officials to advise the upcoming administration, according to the president-elect's website. Polly Trottenberg, the commissioner of the...
DJ LeMahieu falls short of major MLB award
After another stellar season in The Bronx, DJ LeMahieu finished third in the AL MVP voting. LeMahieu led the majors with a .364 average, but Jose Abreu of the White...
Alleged rapist missing after judge frees him for $500 due to COVID-19 in Chicago
A Chicago man accused of sexual assault and robbery was released on $500 bail after a judge ruled that he was at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 due to...
Mets' president candidate led Marlins back to prominence
Michael Hill’s reward for helping build a Marlins team that surpassed expectations and reached the postseason this year was to get squeezed out in a South Florida power struggle. Now...
Injured NFL star gave address to unhappy fantasy football owner
[/credit] Chris Carson may be injured, but he’ll still put up a fight. The Seattle Seahawks running back, in danger of missing a third straight week with a foot injury,...
Teacher found dead just days after testing positive for COVID-19
An Iowa teacher was found dead at his home on Sunday -- three days after testing positive for coronavirus, a report said. Jason Englert, 38, who taught in the talented...
Nets can't hide interest in Maryland star
Maryland sophomore Jalen Smith won’t say what teams have worked him out in person, but he doesn’t have to. The Nets’ interest is genuine and obvious. Brooklyn was one of...
Fans will be sorely missed in this traditional rivalry battle
There haven’t been a lot of chances to miss the crowds — to really, really miss the crowds — since the crowds vanished from our sporting events eight months and...
Major college conference cancels winter sports season
The Ivy League has canceled its winter sports for the 2020-21 season because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced Thursday. There also is no guarantee spring sports will...
YES broadcaster's undeserved ouster shows sad state of TV sports
Simply put, no sports TV exec can claim to know borscht about basketball and dump Jim Spanarkel as his or her primary basketball analyst, not short of his conviction for...
No one saw this Tiger Woods coming
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Guilty as charged. I gave Tiger Woods little chance to defend his Masters title this week at Augusta National. It never crossed my mind that Woods had...
71-year-old man struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in the Bronx: cops
A 71-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx Thursday afternoon, police said. The unidentified driver struck the victim near the intersection of East 138th...
California becomes second state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases
California on Thursday became the second state after Texas to surpass 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The Golden State has recorded at least...
Mississippi gov. says state would not follow any potential national lockdowns
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday his state would not cooperate with any potential national economic lockdowns to curb the spread of coronavirus, a new report said. Reeves was responding...
Mopey Christmas: Pathetic holiday tree is ultimate symbol of 2020
A massive Macy’s holiday tree set up in Ohio appeared mangled with missing branches in a photo that went viral this week — sparking quips that it’s the ultimate symbol...
NYC restaurants may not survive another indoor dining ban
Big Apple restaurateurs are attempting to take in stride Gov. Cuomo’s 10 p.m. indoor-dining curfew -- but they’re scared to death of a possible indoor shutdown, which they fear is...
Steve Cohen's money doesn't solve this Sandy Alderson mistake: Sherman
One reason Brodie Van Wagenen is now the ex-general manager of the New York Mets is how poorly he did in free agency. Jed Lowrie, Wilson Ramos, Dellin Betances, Rick...
Biden-Harris aim to cripple cops nationwide in name of Black Lives Matter
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are unambiguous: They believe racism pervades policing and all other aspects of the criminal-justice system. Just a day before the networks declared Biden the president-elect,...
The anti-cop hypocrisy of Portland's pols
This week brought news that Portland City Commissioner (as councilmembers are known) Jo Ann Hardesty called the cops over an argument with a Lyft driver days before the city council...
Former Jet overwhelmed by 'crazy' response to viral exit pic
PITTSBURGH — The image of Avery Williamson trying to hitchhike in the rain is legitimate. Yes, that really was the veteran linebacker in full New York Jets gear with an...
New York voters gave us reason to hope a moderate can win 2021 NYC mayoral race
If this month’s election is any guide, state and local politics bode ill for progressive Dems. New York Democrats overreached, and their miscalculations are instructive for how future campaigns, especially...
Beijing's boot crushes deeper in Hong Kong's face
Beijing’s boot is crushing the last facades of Hong Kong’s freedoms, purging the island’s Legislative Council of supporters of the democracy that the Chinese Communist Party had promised would remain...
Logan Ryan wants lofty label after shedding football stigma
Only one label interests Logan Ryan at this point in his career. It’s not “safety.” It’s definitely not “slot cornerback.” He wants to be known as “the best.” And not...
Knicks went to unlikely place for guard's draft workout
Knicks president Leon Rose is praying he hits a home run with the No. 8 pick in Wednesday’s draft. So he dispatched Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, senior vice president William...
Andrew Cuomo's arrogance looks primed to kill even more New Yorkers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insists Team Trump’s COVID-19 vaccine plan is so “flawed” that he won’t it let “go forward” in New York. Yet he clearly made that decision months ago...
PGA Tour veteran leads Masters after first-round redemption
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The last time Paul Casey played in the Masters, 19 months ago, he opened the tournament with a 9-over 81 en route to missing the cut. On...
Refugee risks everything on NYC's garment industry — one $350 sweatshirt at a time
An Eritrean refugee is again risking everything for a new future -- launching a casual street wear line with a “Made in New York” guarantee. “Hopefully this galvanizes people and...
'Doctor Mike' calls for probe of scrubs maker Figs
A celebrity doctor says he has been flooded with alarming social-media messages about medical scrubs startup Figs — and now he’s calling on the authorities to intervene, The Post has...
Joe Biden's coronavirus advisers are worse than the disease
Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board looks pretty . . . sick. One of his top guys wants a six-week national lockdown, with mass borrowing to pay all the sidelined workers....
Ship out of luck: First cruise to resume sailing Caribbean has COVID-19 outbreak
Five people on the SeaDream 1 cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus, the ship's captain has told passengers, CNN reported Thursday night.
Trump campaign enjoys minor victory in Pennsylvania lawsuit over voter ID
WASHINGTON -- President Trump's re-election campaign was handed a minor legal victory on Thursday when a Pennsylvania judge ruled that a small number of ballots be tossed, from people who...
Jeffrey Toobin's firing raises question: What took so long?
Jeffrey Toobin’s firing from The New Yorker this week over his now-infamous masturbation incident has only served to raise new questions over why the process took so darned long. The...
For military porpoises: North Korea may be training dolphins for war
Is the hermit kingdom using dolphins for military porpoises?
DOE set to quietly ink $900M bus contract
The city's controversial school bus bailout has a nearly billion-dollar price tag. City Department of Education officials have quietly disclosed plans to spend $890 million on school bus services run...
Nets could be potential James Harden landing spot
Stories of the Nets trying to build a “Big Three” just won’t go away. And the latest is adding the biggest scorer in the game: James Harden. GM Sean Marks...
'B Positive' creator's kidney transplant inspired new CBS sitcom
"B Positive," a new CBS sitcom starring Annaleigh Ashford and Thomas Middleditch, was created by series vet Marco Pennette — who based its premise on his 2013 kidney transplant.
Ahmaud Arbery's killer used racial slurs in texts, social media posts
The Georgia man who gunned down Ahmaud Arbery was apparently a bigger fan of racial slurs than previously reported -- not only using hate speech to describe his victim but...
How long can Trump keep contesting 2020 election results with lawsuits?
President Trump faces a pair of looming deadlines to wrap up his challenges as the nation prepares for Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.
UN: 870K measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years
LONDON — The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to new data published by the World Health Organization and the US...
Potential COVID-19 vaccine works against mutant mink strain in early trials
COVID-19 outbreaks have ravaged Danish mink farms, one of the world’s largest producers of mink fur, since the summer.
Gary Sanchez's days as a Yankee need to end
If Gary Sanchez gets dumped by the Yankees and rediscovers his 2016-17 mojo elsewhere next season, the team that discovered and developed him must conduct an internal audit to discover...
Paris Jackson and other kids of famous musicians
Paris Jackson isn’t the first pop-superstar scion to get into the family business, following in the footsteps of her dad, Michael Jackson.
More Americans are tabling their Thanksgiving travel plans amid COVID-19
The overall number of Thanksgiving pilgrims hitting the highways will drop by about 4.3 percent compared to last year.
Disney swings to a $710M loss as pandemic crushes parks business
Disney's swung to a $710 million loss in the fourth quarter as its theme parks and movie business continued to get crushed by the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic....
CBS's worst-case Masters scenario
The Masters will be treated like a second-class citizen by CBS if the final round goes long or a playoff is needed. Sports Business Daily is reporting that CBS would...
It was a humbling Masters start for Bryson DeChambeau
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Bryson DeChambeau attacked Augusta National in Thursday’s opening round of the Masters — as everyone knew he would — and Augusta National attacked back. The bulked-up, Paul...
Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses up to 50% off for Amazon flash sale
If you've been longing to land a great deal on a pair of Ray-Ban or Oakley sunglasses, then now's your chance. Amazon is taking up to 50% off both Ray-Ban...
US coronavirus death toll hits level not seen in months
The number of US coronavirus deaths recorded each day is reaching levels unseen in nearly six months, data shows. The daily COVID-19 death toll spiked to 1,893 on Wednesday, reflecting...
Man tried to rape teen, woman in separate Queens assaults
A creep tried to rape a 15-year-old girl and a 24-year-old woman in two separate Queens assaults, police said Thursday. The first encounter occurred near 118th Street and 84th Avenue...
Mike Francesa's cold words on Craig Carton taking his WFAN slot
Even in retirement, Mike Francesa's ego has not shrunk. The longtime WFAN sports radio talk-show host refused to offer his thoughts on the station's new go-to guy in the afternoon,...
Police stumped by theft of rare tree in Wisconsin capital
MADISON, Wis. — Police are stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. The 25-foot Algonquin Pillar Swiss Mountain pine was sawed down...
UN migration agency: 74 drown after boat capsizes near Libya
CAIRO — At least 74 migrants drowned after their Europe-bound ship capsized off the coast of Libya on Thursday, the UN's migration agency said, in the latest in a series...
During COVID-19 pandemic, Ozarks will pay you $10,000 to move there
Get paid to live and work in the Ozarks. The Northwest Arkansas Council is shelling out more than $1 million in the next six months to attract top talent to...
America’s oldest congressman tests positive for COVID-19
"I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am feeling strong, following proper protocols, working from home in Alaska, and ask for privacy at this time. May God Bless Alaska," Young,...
Bigfoot statue stolen from California museum, police warn 'keep your eyes peeled'
Someone in California has made off with a replica of the celebrated sasquatch. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office shared Wednesday on Facebook that someone stole the Bigfoot statue from...
Massive tooth found on South Carolina beach sparks questions over what creature it belongs to
A massive tooth found by a woman at a beach in South Carolina last month has sparked questions over what creature it belongs to. Missy Tracewell posted a photo of...
Trial set for for Ivy League gynecologist accused of sexually abusing patients
The gynecologist accused of sexually abusing dozens of patients is headed for trial July 6, a federal judge said Thursday. Ex-Columbia University doctor Robert Hadden, 62, was charged in September...
Inside Joe Biden’s family tree: Meet his wife, grandchildren, and more
Here's a closer look at the Biden family tree -- tragedies, scandals and all.
Did these 'Assassins' actually kill Kim Jong Un's brother?
The movie uses shocking security footage and illuminating interviews.
De Blasio updates NYC school status amid COVID uptick
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned on Thursday that the nation's largest schools system might shutter once again if the city 's coronavirus surge continues. Hizzoner had previously stated that he...
Pope Francis: Pray that robots don't turn against us
Deliver us from evil robots! Pope Francis urged Catholics to pray that artificial intelligence and robots “always serve mankind” instead of stripping humanity of its “dignity," according to a report....
Why Boise State is a bet-against
Coming into Thursday night’s Mountain West Conference matchup with Colorado State, it was widely expected we’d have a much different outlook on the Boise State Broncos. That would have required,...
Virginia man with autism serving 10 years for serious crash gets conditional pardon
A Virginia man with autism who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a crash that left a New York man permanently disabled has been granted a conditional pardon,...
Dem fatale: AOC claps back at Manchin over ‘crazy socialist agenda’ tweet
WASHINGTON -- NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez clapped back at fellow Democratic lawmaker Rep. Joe Manchin of West Virginia after he said he did not support defunding the police --...
The new GOP coalition and other commentary
Election journal: The New GOP Coalition America’s increasing diversity and minorities’ changing attitudes toward Democratic policies could mean a bigger tent and more victories for Republicans, predicts Hugo Gurdon at...
Ankle-breaking 310-pound high school QB: 'I just feel like Lamar Jackson'
He's 6-foot-2 and 310 pounds and has committed to play defensive tackle for Iowa State. But Howard Brown isn't your typical defensive lineman recruit. He's also a star quarterback, a...
Flip out! Doctors remove live fish from man's throat in Egypt
He's off the hook. Doctors in Egypt managed to surgically remove a live fish from a man's throat -- after he accidentally swallowed the slippery sucker while trying to hold...
Golden Tate's nightmare Giants stretch gets worse
Golden Tate missed one game for putting his foot in his mouth and might miss more because of a knee injury. Tate was hurt late in Thursday’s practice, according to...
Feds strike deal to make COVID-19 vaccine free at major pharmacies
COVID-19 vaccinations will eventually be available free at neighborhood pharmacy chains -- just as flu shots are now -- thanks to an agreement announced by federal health officials on Thursday....
America’s longest serving nonviolent cannabis prisoner to be released
A man described as America’s longest serving inmate for nonviolent marijuana crimes will be sprung "early" from a Florida prison next month after serving 32 years behind bars, a nonprofit...
Mourners remember victims of American Airlines Flight 587 crash
Dozens of mourners gathered on Thursday to remember the 265 lives lost when American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in a Queens neighborhood 19 years ago -- an incident that briefly...
Thief sneaks into Staten Island deli through the wall
A cunning thief made off with a $10,000-haul when he broke through a bodega's wall from a neighboring business in Staten Island, a new video shows. The dramatic video from...
Senate Republicans, Lindsey Graham say Joe Biden needs presidential daily briefs
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham on Thursday joined a growing number of Senate Republicans calling for President-elect Joe Biden to be given classified presidential daily briefs, or PDBs.
Chicago mayor issues stay-at-home advisory amid surge in COVID-19 cases
"Chicago has reached a critical point in the second surge of COVID-19, demanding that we undertake this multi-faceted and comprehensive effort to stop the virus in its tracks," Mayor Lori...
You can rent the 'Bachelor' mansion on Airbnb — but it'll cost you
Bring Your Own Roses.
This COVID-19 vaccine doesn't have to be stored at ultra-frigid temperatures
German biotechnology firm CureVac boasted Thursday that its potential COVID-19 vaccine can be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures -- unlike rival Pfizer's, which needs to be kept in ultra-frigid storage....
Mets interviewed Tony La Russa last year for manager job
Before they hired and fired Carlos Beltran during the 2019-20 offseason, the Mets interviewed Tony La Russa for their managerial vacancy last October. During an interview Thursday on WFAN’s “Moose...
Goldman Sachs names its smallest partner class in decades
Goldman Sachs just revealed its smallest partner class in decades as Chief Executive David Solomon further shrinks the megabank’s elite inner circle. The $2 trillion financial services giant said Tuesday...
The Giants' big NFC East chance is here
The Giants go into Sunday's game sitting at 2-7 and in the cellar of the NFC East...yet still alive for a playoff spot. 2020 continues to not make much sense...
Small plane crashes on Los Angeles residential street
A plane crashed into multiple parked vehicles along a residential street in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on Thursday, according to reports. Video from KCAL9 News showed the scene in...
Moped rider in NYC struck and killed by Bud Light delivery truck
Videos posted on Citizen app shows the red motor scooter partially trapped by one the tractor-trailer's wheels in Crescent Street, as firefighters examine the scene.
COVID-19 hospitalizations soar in country that decided against lockdowns
“We consider the situation extremely serious,” Björn Eriksson, the director of healthcare for the Stockholm region, told state media.
Take the heavy favorite in Mountain West clash
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Thursday night matchup between Colorado State and Boise State (8 p.m., FS1.) Home team in CAPS. Colorado State (+14) over BOISE STATE Only...
The expert secrets behind Princess Diana's look on 'The Crown'
Preparing to dress the new character of Princess Diana for the upcoming fourth season of “The Crown” on Netflix, costume designer Amy Roberts pored over film footage along with newspaper...
Max Rose concedes congressional race to Nicole Malliotakis
First-term Democratic Staten Island Rep. Max Rose conceded Thursday that he lost his re-election bid to Republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis following a hard-fought, bitter campaign. Rose, in a statement, acknowledged...
Amazon driver somehow gets stuck inside golf cart tunnel
A Michigan Amazon driver who got stuck in a golf cart tunnel blamed his faulty GPS for leading him astray. The bizarre incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, when the...
Deutsche Bank proposes tax on people working from home
White-collar staff reaping the financial benefits of working from home should be taxed to help other workers who aren't getting the same advantages, experts at Deutsche Bank said in a...
The Biden transition team has hired at least 40 lobbyists: report
At least 40 people working for President-elect Joe Biden's transition team are or were registered lobbyists, a new analysis found. The report, published Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal, was...
'Mank' review: David Fincher's latest is the best movie of the year
Every scene oozes intellect, but stops short of pretension.
Trump campaign's libel lawsuit against CNN dismissed
President Trump's re-election campaign lost its libel case against CNN for an opinion piece accusing the campaign of seeking help from Russia in the 2020 election. The campaign filed suit...
Stepdad killed 2-year-old who interrupted him watching porn
A vile UK man beat his 2-year-old stepson to death after he interrupted him watching porn — then called his dealer as the toddler lay dying, a UK judge said...
NYS Thruway moving to cashless tolls starting Saturday, Gov. Cuomo says
The Thruway Authority’s three-year-long, $355-million project was first announced in 2018 during Cuomo’s state of the state address held in January.
Ice queen: Progressives slam Pelosi's flashy freezer stunt
Progressive groups conducting a postmortem on the 2020 race slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week, saying her "showing off" of her flashy freezer full of ice cream was an...
Georgia secretary of state quarantines for COVID-19 amid hand recount
Raffensperger, 65, frustrated fellow Republicans this week by dismissing claims that fraud may have given Democrat Joe Biden a narrow lead over President Trump.
MTA conductor indicted for gun trafficking said a child's death made job harder: DA
An MTA subway conductor who was busted for smuggling firearms into Brooklyn — as gun violence surged across the city this year — callously griped that the shooting death of...
Brazilian artist paints the world's most lifelike face masks
Brazilian artist Jorge Roriz has a new canvas amid the coronavirus pandemic, painting on face masks for those wanting to make an impression while still remaining covered. Roriz, 65, is...
Typhoon-ravaged northeast Philippines pummeled by new storm
MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon swelled rivers and flooded low-lying areas as it passed over the storm-battered northeastern Philippines, leaving at least 13 people dead and 15 others missing, officials...
Start your NFL Week 10 betting slate with this teaser
Injuries to the 49ers deprived us of a great “Thursday Night Football” matchup last week, but we get one tonight with the Titans (6-2 and leading the AFC South) hosting...
New GE app lets travelers check how often airports are cleaned
Ever been in an airport bathroom and wondered when it was last disinfected? Now there's an app for that. General Electric has a new app that lets travelers keep tabs...
Bow-wow! Turkmenistan unveils 19-foot monument of golden dog
The gilded statue, which towers over the streets below from atop a grand pedestal in Ashgabat, honors the Central Asian shepherd dog known locally as Alabai.
Yankees open to Gary Sanchez trade as they mull other options
This time the Yankees are at least contemplating a trade of Gary Sanchez. Sanchez endured a terrible 2020 season, getting replaced as the starting catcher in the playoffs by Kyle...
Princess Diana's 'Black Sheep' sweater is back for the first time since 1994
The iconic “Black Sheep” sweater was made famous by Princess Diana in the early '80s and available for preorder for the first time since 1994.
Here's how to win a $5K Christmas tree made of whiskey bottles
Consider it the "giving tree" for booze hounds who'll be forgiven for drinking their way through the 2020 holiday season.
Mutual of Omaha unveils new logo, replacing Indian chief with African lion
Mutual of Omaha on Thursday unveiled a new corporate logo depicting an African lion, replacing the Indian chief head that had been the symbol of the insurance and financial services...
Cop on leave after video shows officers pinning, repeatedly hitting man
A Michigan police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he and several other cops were caught on video pinning a man to a sidewalk and repeatedly hitting him....
81-year-old mountaineer trains for Himalayas in tribute to victims of COVID-19
MORALZARZAL, Spain - At 81 years old Spanish mountaineer Carlos Soria is training to tackle one of the world’s highest peaks, a challenge he will dedicate to elderly victims of...
Cops search for teen boy in connection with fatal Bronx stabbing
Cops are searching for a third person in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old woman in the Bronx last week, police said Thursday. Nyla Bond was stabbed in...
Beep, Beep, Joe: Oddo, Borelli in Staten Island Thanksgiving family feud
Staten Island Borough President Jimmy Oddo lambasted Councilman Joe Borelli for mocking restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Iona basketball shuts down after positive COVID-19 test
A day after Seton Hall announced it had paused preseason practices due to positive COVID-19 tests, Iona and Rick Pitino had to do the same, the school announced. A source...
Vince Vaughn's 'Freaky' puts creepy spin on the body-swap movie genre
"13 Going on 30," but for murdering.
'Borat 2' star: Rudy Giuliani 'scared' me — but I 'escaped'
"Sacha jumped into the room quickly. But he came just in time."
Coronavirus roars back in NJ as positive test rate surges
Gov. Phil Murphy also reported on Twitter that hospitalizations in the Garden State have reached levels not seen since the first wave of the pandemic began to recede in June.
Rookie QB was scared of the 'Harry Potter' movies as a kid
Joe Burrow prefers Mickey Mouse to the Boy Who Lived. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback opened up about his childhood, revealing scary movies -- along...
Man, 67, found stabbed to death in Bronx apartment
A 67-year-old man was found stabbed to death in a pool of blood inside his Bronx apartment earlier this month, police said Thursday. The building superintendent’s son made the horrifying...
Harvard University wins latest round in ongoing discrimination lawsuit
Harvard University won the latest round in an ongoing 2014 anti-affirmative action lawsuit against the school's use of race in admissions.
Tense video shows scramble to rescue newborn from shallow grave
Heartbreaking footage has emerged of an abandoned baby being rescued in India after a farm worker discovered the newborn buried alive in a shallow grave, according to a report. The...
Why Bucs coach wants to see less of Antonio Brown
Bruce Arians hopes Antonio Brown isn’t on the field as much as he was in his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Tom Brady and the Bucs basically abandoning...
Noah Syndergaard is throwing — and Steve Cohen is hyped
Noah Syndergaard is throwing off the mound, and he wants Steve Cohen to know he's all in just like the team's new owner. When asked by a fan on Twitter...
British man stabs friend in brawl over heated chess match
Ian Lewis, 56, was playing his friend, Louise Bailey, when he became so agitated he flipped the board over — and then plunged a knife into her thigh at his...
Monster alligator seen strolling golf course during Tropical Storm Eta
Oh snap! Jaws dropped when a massive dinosaur-like alligator was caught prowling the lawn of a Florida golf club during Tropical Storm Eta. The mammoth emerald beast, with legs longer...
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election victory
Pope Francis congratulated Joe Biden Thursday, making the head of the Catholic Church the ninth world leader to speak personally with the former veep since he was named president-elect. Biden...
Manhattan apartment vacancies hit highest number in over a decade
New Yorkers are still fleeing the city during the COVID-19 crisis -- with a record 16,000 apartments sitting empty despite some of the lowest rent prices in years, a new...
Wisconsin creates new emergency category amid massive COVID-19 spike
Wisconsin has been hit so hard by a spike in coronavirus cases, health officials had to create a whole new category to measure the outbreak. The new category, "Critically High,"...
Businessman vanishes after trip to the gym, $15,000 reward offered
A Dallas businessman has been missing for three weeks since he was last seen pumping gas after a gym session, police said. Alan White, an executive at accounting firm KPMG,...
Florida man electrocuted wading through flooded home during Eta
Bradenton Beach Police Sgt. Lenard Diaz said the unidentified man was wading through water flooding his home around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, apparently unaware that there was an appliance running.
A Mets fan's dream come true
Steve Cohen's press conference Tuesday had Mets fans ready to run through a brick wall. Everything the new owner said was a breath of fresh air. It was essentially the...
AC/DC reboots for 'pure rock' comeback album, 'Power Up'
“It hasn’t gotten a hidden agenda — it’s pure rock and roll.”
EU executive launches action to protect, support LGBTIQ people
BRUSSELS - The European Commission launched on Thursday a strategy for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, bisexual, transgender, intersex or questioning (LGBTIQ) people in the 27-nation European Union as...
Dead people voted in 2020 election, Tucker Carlson says
Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Wednesday identified dozens of dead people who cast ballots in this year's presidential election, pointing to a push in some states to mass-mail ballots...
Pregnant woman, baby survive after shooting at home
A nine-months-pregnant Philadelphia woman was shot in the stomach as she stood in front of her home -- and doctors managed to save the lives of both her and her...
Teens beat man with stroller, rod in NYC mugging, video shows
The attack happened around 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 near Henry and Pike streets in the Lower East Side Manhattan.
Uniqlo launches long-anticipated collaboration with Jil Sander
Uniqlo has finally dropped its highly-anticipated collaboration with Jil Sander — and it is truly a fall fashion must-have. The renowned fashion designer is lauded for her minimal luxury designs. And...
Driver enraged over lockdown fine crashes into London police station
Scotland Yard, the headquarters of London's Metropolitan Police, initially sent counter-terrorism officers to Edmonton police station in north London after the man crashed his sedan into the outside wall late...
Top Trump adviser tests positive for COVID-19
Lewandowski has been in Pennsylvania on behalf of the Trump campaign in recent days alongside President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Apophis asteroid, nicknamed 'God of Chaos,' is speeding up
An asteroid that has been nicknamed after the Egyptian God of Chaos is speeding up, scientists recently revealed. Scientifically known as 99942 Apophis, the massive, 1,120-foot-wide space rock will fly...
Tiger Woods has near hole-in-one during hot Masters start
Tiger Woods' hot start at the 2020 Masters nearly included a hole-in-one. Woods' tee shot at the par-3 16th came very close to the cup, but he had to settle...
McConnell rips Cuomo for 'opposing' Trump on coronavirus vaccine
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday scolded Gov. Andrew Cuomo for "undermining public confidence" in COVID-19 vaccines and "performatively opposing" President Trump. McConnell (R-Ky.) slammed Cuomo's Monday remark that...
Grammy-winning singer to perform at Super Bowl 2021 halftime show
Call it Super Bowl Weeknd.
Dutch students build electric car from recycled material
EINDHOVEN - Dutch students have created a fully functioning electric car made entirely out of waste, including plastics fished out of the sea, recycled PET bottles and household garbage. The...
Woman who smashed Target mask display blames QAnon
The wealthy Arizona PR exec who went viral for smashing a display of face masks at a Target is penning a book about her infamy -- blaming her "jaw-dropping" mental...
Progressives are betting on Biden leaning into their agenda
A growing chorus of high-level progressive lawmakers believes that once in office, President-elect Joe Biden will offer a warmer embrace to the Democratic Party's left flank. Speaking to CNN on...
Futuristic audio technology will beam music directly to your head
Noveto Systems is launching its new desktop device -- the SoundBeamer 1.0 -- on Friday, promising customers the chance to listen to music, watch TV and play computer games with...
Nearly 550 people banned from Delta flights for not wearing masks
Delta Air Lines has banned nearly 550 people from its flights for refusing to wear face masks on board, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said Thursday. The number of passengers placed...
Bronx teen grazed by bullet was not intended target: sources
The 13-year-old girl grazed by a bullet in the Bronx Wednesday afternoon was waiting for her boyfriend when she was struck by a stray bullet, according to police sources. She...
Lured by luxury deals, here's where diehard New Yorkers are moving
“Being here has been the most fabulous and relaxing experience."
North Korea calls nuclear watchdog a 'marionette' of the hostile West
North Korea rebuked the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency as "a marionette dancing to the tune" of the West, signaling Pyonyang's continued hostility toward international monitoring. North Korean Ambassador Kim Song's...
Temple where Jesus reportedly healed bleeding woman found in Israel
It’s a site for sore eyes.
'Wolverine Watchmen' reportedly planned to televise executions of officials
Militia members allegedly planned to televise the executions of Michigan officials after storming the state Capitol -- or else kill them by locking the building's doors and setting it on...
NBA star's message for Knicks: 'Can I come play with y'all?'
This was more than a rumor. Apparently, Victor Oladipo was campaigning to join other teams. According to the Indianapolis Star, three times Oladipo told opposing teams during games he wanted...
COVID-driven divide emerges on Wall Street as bonus season looms
The US banking industry has weathered eight months of COVID-19, and bonus season is shaping up to be "A Tale of Two Wall Streets." Banker bonuses overall are on track...
Bitcoin's value tops $16,000 for first time in nearly three years
Just a week after topping the $15,000 mark for the first time in three years, bitcoin has zoomed past $16,000. The cryptocurrency's rally has brought it back to a valuation...
Shooter with submachine gun kills one, injures two in Queens
A nut with a submachine gun killed one man and injured two others when he opened fire on their car in Queens early Thursday, cops said. The gunman walked up...
Fever, symptom screening still misses many coronavirus cases
Temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks like the ones used at schools and doctor’s offices have again proved inadequate for spotting coronavirus infections and preventing outbreaks. A study of Marine recruits...
Kickstart your 2021 fitness and budget goals with this Amazon’s Choice smart scale
If you need help tracking your progress and staying motivated, the Picooc Mini Pro Smart Scale can help. This Amazon’s Choice–labeled device is rated 4.3/5 stars and goes above and...
9 accessories for your AirPods on sale ahead of Black Friday
You probably haven’t even nailed down your Thanksgiving menu yet, but the Black Friday deals are already rolling in. Below, you will find awesome, affordable accessories for your Apple AirPods....
Biden reportedly plans sweeping change of Trump's immigration agenda
Joe Biden is planning a major overhaul of President Trump's immigration agenda, reversing his Muslim travel ban and freezing deportations for 100 days, according to a new report. The incoming...
More than 300 arrested after far-right clashes in Warsaw
WARSAW - Police detained more than 300 people after clashes with far-right supporters marching through Warsaw in defiance of pandemic restrictions, the force said on Thursday. Officers in riot gear...
In blow to health care, hundreds of disillusioned doctors are leaving Lebanon
BEIRUT - Fouad Boulos returned to Beirut in 2007 from the United States having trained there in pathology and laboratory medicine. He was so confident that Lebanon was the right...
Firefighter makes tragic discovery battling blaze at own home
A South Florida firefighter responded to a blaze at his own home but was unable to save his wife, who died in the raging inferno. Miami-Dade firefighter Corey Logan raced...
Tua Tagovailoa admits he may never be his 'old self'
The Dolphins are fawning over Tua Tagovailoa after his second NFL start, but the rookie has made a sobering and honest revelation about his health. Approximately one year removed from a...
When a COVID-19 vaccine could impact global oil demand
A coronavirus vaccine is "unlikely to ride to the rescue" of the global oil market until sometime next year, the International Energy Agency says. The intergovernmental body reduced its forecast...
Hillsong pastor who fired Carl Lentz puts NYC branch under investigation
This scandalized church is doing some serious soul-searching.
Passenger made 'alarming statements' on American Airlines flight: officials
An American Airlines passenger was briefly taken into custody in Philadelphia early Thursday for making “alarming statements” on a flight, police and airline officials said. Police initially said the man,...
Sarah Jessica Parker's former townhouse sells for $15.8M
The home, shared with husband Matthew Broderick, is down from its most recent asking price of $18.25M.
Study finds hurricanes stay stronger longer after landfall than in past
Hurricanes are keeping their staying power longer once they make landfall, spreading more inland destruction, according to a new study. Warmer ocean waters from climate change are likely making hurricanes...
'Blue's Clues' star Steve Burns lists hipster mansion for $3.3M
It's located in Williamsburg, of course.
Stagehand falls to his death from scaffolding inside Broadway theater
A stagehand fell from scaffolding inside a Broadway theatre and died Thursday morning, authorities said. The 54-year-old man fell 50 feet while working around 9:40 a.m. at the Winter Garden...
Carriage house on 'The Night Before Christmas' author's estate asks $13.8M
This historic carriage house was built on a farm once owned by American poet (and real estate mogul) Clement Clarke Moore.
Man with Down syndrome gifts triathlon medal from historic race to his mom
A Florida man who made history by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon is honoring the woman who helped him cross the finish line...
J.J. Watt isn't happy Texans fired woman over 'cultural fit'
The Houston Texans’ public relations disaster from firing their P.R. director caused even their top defensive player to publicly come to her defense. J.J. Watt echoed the support of many...
Nurse dies after she was stranded on hiking trail for two days
She spent two nights in the harsh conditions before she was located by rescue teams and brought to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
Opportunity cost: Millennial Manhattanites are finally able to ditch roommates
Good things come to those who wait.
'Gonna smash you': Undertaker's side of notorious Shawn Michaels story
The Undertaker was ready to “smash” Shawn Michaels had he not dropped the then WWF championship to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin at WrestleMania 14 -- confirming one of the most...
Golfer's girlfriend wins the 'wet vest competition' at Masters
Helen Storey may not be teeing off at the 2020 Masters, but she's the self-proclaimed winner of another Augusta competition. On Wednesday, the girlfriend of British golfer Lee Westwood joked...
Soros ex-wife quietly sells West Village townhouse for $31.5M
Melissa Schiff, ex-wife of Robert Soros — who once ran his billionaire dad George's $28B investment management firm — has quietly sold her West Village townhouse for an eye-popping $31.5M.
Enter this NFL picks contest for a chance to win $25,000 tonight
Only a select few get to play in the NFL and take the field for “Thursday Night Football.” The rest of us get to play along, though, in the form...
Food Network celebrity chef sorry for Holocaust tweet
Food Network celebrity chef Alton Brown has apologized after being roasted for making “flippant” remarks about the Holocaust on Twitter.
'Incredibly rare' pink diamond sells for record $26 million
An "incredibly rare" purple-pink Russian diamond was auctioned this week for more than $26 million, a record for a gem of its kind. Sotheby's said it sold the massive 14.8-carat...
Pharrell is getting ready to school you on racism and social justice
His new MasterClass is a partnership with the Uninterrupted site.
Revlon confirms it has reached a deal to avoid bankruptcy
Revlon said Thursday it has closed a debt-exchange with creditors including billionaire Carl Icahn that will save the company from bankruptcy. Confirming an exclusive Wednesday report by The Post, the...
Why Russell Westbrook is so desperate to get away from Rockets
The Rockets went all-in with Russell Westbrook and now he wants out. Westbrook appeared to acclimate well to the Rockets as his season in Houston went on, averaging over 30...
Lamar Jackson has alarming theory for unexpected dropoff
Lamar Jackson’s offensive numbers aren’t nearly as eye-popping as they were in 2019, and the reigning NFL MVP believes he’s knows why. The Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback thinks the team’s...
Louisiana pediatrician charged in racially motivated attack on student
Louisiana children's doctor Shane McKinney was arrested on a charge of simple battery in what authorities believe was a racially motivated attack.
Disturbing video shows gunman open fire on busy Bronx street
The shooter -- wearing all black and a black-and-white patterned mask -- fired his weapon several times on West 170th Street near Edward L. Grant in Mount Eden just after...
Google rivals ask EU regulators to stop shady search practices
The backlash against Google is growing on both sides of the Atlantic. A group of 165 companies and industry bodies are calling on the European Union's antitrust enforcers to crack...
Why Fauci thinks COVID-19 won't be a pandemic 'for a lot longer'
The coronavirus pandemic's days are numbered -- thanks to upcoming vaccines proven effective so far against the bug, Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Thursday. "Certainly it’s not going to be a...
Walmart to sell pet insurance as Americans adopt more animals
The largest retailer in the world said Thursday it has partnered with insurance provider Petplan, which offers a 10-percent discount on veterinary bills and is underwritten by Stamford, Connecticut-based XL...
Bubbly for Biden? How the election bailed out a fizzling industry
Bubbles for Biden!
As thirsty as it Gaetz: GOP pol shoots his shot with Trump's daughter on Twitter
Rep. Matt Gaetz reacted with a flirty series of emojis — in the order of fire, heart, heart eyes and thumbs up — to a photo posted by Tiffany Trump.
Internet celebrates 'Vern,' the man who said a woman could be president in 1963
He's going viral for defying sexist norms decades before it was popular.
Former 'teacher of the year' accused of kissing teen gets off with probation
A onetime “teacher of the year” at a New Orleans charter school accused of repeatedly kissing a 14-year-old girl in his classroom has pleaded guilty to reduced charges, according to...
Busted Utah man said he was speeding to kill Claire McCaskill
George William Stahl, 36, was busted early Wednesday morning in Summit County, where a Utah Highway Patrol trooper clocked him doing 115 mph on I-80.
Original 'Bachelorette' Trista Sutter exposes show's manufactured storylines
Gasp! In a shocking twist, reality TV may not entirely be real.
Feds meet Jeffrey Epstein accusers over failed 2000s probe
The feds told a room full of Jeffrey Epstein accusers Thursday that a probe into the billionaire pedophile's 2008 sweetheart plea deal violated no laws -- leaving the women "emotional"...
World Series MVP's fiancée models swimsuit with his face on it
Madisyn Van Ham found a cute way to honor fiancé Corey Seager on Wednesday.
Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant's townhouse in 'The Undoing' is on sale for $30M
The asking price might have been its undoing. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant's 19th-century Manhattan townhouse on HBO's hit show "The Undoing" is on sale for $30 million — a...
Six Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
Eight people were killed, including six Americans, on Thursday when a helicopter belonging to a multinational peacekeeping force that monitors the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement crashed in the Sinai Peninsula...
Moderna stock jumps after key step toward COVID-19 vaccine results
Moderna's stock price jumped early Thursday as the biotech firm drew one step closer to revealing how well its experimental coronavirus vaccine works.
US sees 709K jobless claims amid coronavirus wave
Another 709,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continued a slow recovery threatened by a dangerous new wave of coronavirus infections, the feds said Thursday. The...
Mom charged after toddler found with missing fingernails, toenails
A North Carolina mom is facing criminal charges after hospital staffers found her 20-month-old child with multiple missing toenails and fingernails, authorities said. Nikki Manning, 30, of Greenville, was arrested...
Man found fatally stabbed inside minivan in Staten Island
NYPD cops were responding to a 911 call for a wellness check around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday when they found Michael Ryner slumped over with stab wounds on Staten Island.
Tropical Storm Eta makes landfall in Florida again
Tropical Storm Eta has made landfall in Florida for the second time – this time near Cedar Key early Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was packing...
BLM co-founder requests meeting with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, has requested a meeting with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to discuss the "expectations" she has for...
The Masters is off to an unfortunate start
The 2020 Masters had barely teed off before it was brought to a halt. Roughly half an hour into the first round of the Masters -- postponed to November because...
Bookies list 30 possible contenders to take over as 'Jeopardy!' host
Let's meet today's contestants ... Bookmakers are offering bets on who will be Alex Trebek's replacement as the host of "Jeopardy!" -- including long-shot candidates such as President Trump. The...
Microsoft can't believe it has to warn gamers not to do this with their new Xboxes
Microsoft responded to videos purporting to show brand-new Xbox Series X consoles spouting clouds of smoke, some of which may have been faked by vaping internet hucksters.
Biden's sign language name irks deaf community over gang likeness
The deaf community is voicing opposition to a possible American Sign Language shorthand gesture for President-elect Joe Biden — because it looks like a Crips gang sign, according to a...
Hospital horror: Nurse charged in murder of eight babies
A British nurse was charged in the murder of eight babies and attempted murder of 10 others after being arrested for the third time in connection with the horrific crimes...
Monkey thief nearly steals man's birth certificate
This thief wasn't monkeying around. Watch as a fearless macaque ambushes a British family on a pre-wedding hike atop the Rock of Gibraltar. Wild video shows the monkey rummaging through...
How the CMA Awards stood out in a pandemic year
The big winner at the CMAs on Wednesday night was … the CMAs. Despite rising coronavirus cases across the country — including the increasing threat of a second wave in...
How MTA cops saved teen who posted suicide plans on social media
MTA cops staged a heroic rescue Tuesday night after a coworker's teenage son posted on Snapchat about his imminent plans to jump off the RFK Bridge. Lt. John Trabulsky, 41,...
Radio journalist killed in bomb blast in Afghanistan
A bomb attached to the vehicle of a radio journalist in southern Afghanistan exploded early Thursday, killing him, a provincial official said. Omer Zwak, spokesman for the provincial governor in...
Romantic dispute to blame as Florida teens run over mother of rival: Cops
A group of Florida teens allegedly ran over the mother of one of their rivals with a van on Tuesday due to an ongoing romantic dispute, police said. The initial...
Snowplow driver uncovers bodies of two homicide victims
A California snowplow driver uncovered the bodies of two murder victims while clearing a remote stretch in the Sierra Nevada early Monday, authorities said. The bodies of a man and...
Amish teen killed in upstate New York horse and buggy crash
An Amish teen was killed in a horse and buggy crash in upstate New York on Tuesday night, police said. Rudy Hershberger, 17, was operating the buggy on a highway...
Fake spike play completes crazy college football comeback
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Kaleb Eleby accounted for five touchdowns, including two in the final 45 seconds, and Western Michigan rallied from a 10-point deficit with less than 3 minutes remaining...
Jalen Rose goes inside the wisdom and witticism of rapper and activist Killer Mike
Rapper and activist Killer Mike went mainstream this year when he appeared next to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the wake of the horrific George Floyd killing. As cities...