November 17, 2020
'The Bachelorette' recap: Petty bros fight over Tayshia in week 6
Nothing says romance like guys beating the living s - - t out of each other.
First rapid at-home COVID-19 test approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first rapid at-home COVID-19 test. The FDA granted emergency use authorization to the 30-minute test kit from California-based manufacturer Lucira Health....
MTA budget proposal slashes key service nearly in half
Weekday subway service could be nearly chopped in half and over 9,000 transit workers could lose their jobs under an MTA budget proposal being presented to the agency’s board on...
Glass falls from NYC building that had recent crane accident
Shards of glass rained down this weekend from the 56th floor of a building in Midtown that was the site of a recent crane accident, officials said. The glass fell...
Nets likely will make this pick, if James Harden trade doesn't go down
The 2020 NBA Draft is almost here — 8 p.m. Wednesday — and there’s no guarantee the Nets will even make the 19th-overall selection. The pick has been in play...
NYPD responds to hostage situation following home invasion
A family was held hostage by two armed suspects during a home invasion in Queens Tuesday night, authorities said. Cops encountered a woman with a baby when they responded to...
Why Giants' NFC East title isn't so crazy
If you are such a diehard that Giants blue is always on display, there is no need to heed what Joe Judge has to say. You are hooked and cannot...
Seton Hall star on draft hopes and what it means for his family
Seton Hall prospect Myles Powell, a consensus first-team All-American and the Big East Player of the Year in 2020, takes a break from his draft preparation for some Q&A with...
Man wanted in $35M Ponzi scheme tries to flee FBI on underwater sea scooter
He's more "swim risk" than flight risk. A California man wanted in an alleged $35 million Ponzi scheme tried to flee FBI agents -- by hopping on an underwater "sea...
What Domingo German's future with Yankees hinges on
If Hal Steinbrenner is convinced Domingo German has turned his life around after being suspended for violating MLB’s domestic abuse policy, the Yankees may not need to chase after a...
A different NBA schedule is out and what it means
The 2020-21 NBA schedule will feature a play-in tournament and an NBA Finals that could run all the way until July 22 — keeping some players from competing in the...
Beloved 'ICU grandpa' who cuddled babies loses battle with cancer
David Deutchman, the “ICU grandpa” who was known for cuddling newborn babies in an Atlanta hospital, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday. He was 86. Deutchman spent the...
Obstacle holding up Nets-Rockets James Harden trade
The Nets and Rockets are seemingly playing a game of chicken, with the stakes being three-time scoring champ James Harden. It’s clear that Harden is not only intent on leaving...
Why NBA draft will be wilder than ever
Instead of dressing to the nines and getting ready for a big night out in Brooklyn, this year’s NBA draft class will be at home attending the event of their...
Chiefs expected to sign this ex-Giant
DeAndre Baker, in line for a Super Bowl ring in a few months? It could be happening. The former Giants cornerback will meet Wednesday morning with the Chiefs, a source...
NBA draft buzz has Dayton star shockingly falling to Knicks
As team president Leon Rose gears up for his biggest night since being hired in March, he may not solve the Knicks’ point-guard woes with the No. 8 pick in...
LA County announces new COVID-19 restrictions, including business curfew
Los Angeles County officials on Tuesday announced strict new coronavirus restrictions -- including a 10 p.m. curfew on businesses -- in an effort to combat spiking coronavirus cases. Beginning on...
Suspect fired 24 times in fatal shooting of woman during feud over dog poop
A Denver man accused of gunning down a 21-year-old woman over a feud about dog feces reportedly fired off 24 shots from a semi-automatic rifle in the attack. The revelations...
Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as second blow in two weeks
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hurricane Iota battered Nicaragua with screeching winds and pounding surf Tuesday, chasing tens of thousands of people from their homes along the same stretch of the Caribbean...
McConnell assures there will be 'orderly' transfer of power
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the US will have an "orderly" transfer of power in January amid President Trump's attempts to fight the 2020 election results in...
New Jersey woman arrested after selling sick puppy, illegal medication
A New Jersey woman pretending to be a member of an animal rescue group has been charged with illegally prescribing medication to treat a sick puppy she sold to a...
LaMelo Ball: I was 'born' to be top pick in NBA Draft
LaMelo Ball has never lacked confidence, in his game or how he expresses himself. On the eve of the NBA draft, that hasn’t changed. The youngest of the three Ball...
Newlyweds discuss ‘toll’ of learning wedding was a superspreader event
The Ohio newlyweds whose wedding turned into a coronavirus superspreader event opened up about the ordeal, describing the emotional "toll" of learning about the rise in cases. Of the 83...
Trump fires cyber official for dismissing voter fraud claims
President Trump on Tuesday fired election cybersecurity official Chris Krebs after he openly dismissed Trump's claims of fraud in the Nov. 3 election. Trump announced in a tweet that he...
City sues Brooklyn's 'Bonnie and Clyde' landlords over pandemic eviction attempt
A prominent Brooklyn couple was sued by the city on Tuesday for allegedly trying to kick tenants out of their building in spite of a pause on evictions during the...
Bet SCOTUS squashes Andrew Cuomo's unholy drive against religious services
New York’s dictatorial Gov. Andrew Cuomo may have finally met his match. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, led by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, is asking the US Supreme Court to...
United Federation of Teachers is proving itself the enemy of New York's parents
Since New York City first went into lockdown in March, no single event has had a more direct positive impact on my family than the reopening of in-person schooling. My...
Timing right for this big name in Jets' next coaching search
If the Jets begin another coaching search in a few weeks, as most expect they will, a familiar name is sure to come up. Jim Harbaugh has played a role...
Playgirl relaunched — and its first edition sold out
Playgirl returned to newsstands this month and like the original that debuted in 1973, it quickly sold out. Like the first edition — founded by LA nightclub owner Douglas Lambert...
Israel-bashing at the WHO — in the middle of a pandemic
Last week the World Health Organization devoted four full hours of its annual assembly in Geneva to bashing Israel for supposedly violating the health rights of Palestinians. By a vote...
COVID-19 is no excuse for NYC to ignore graffiti and uncollected trash
Garbage and graffiti may not be the sexiest issues for campaign flyers, but they are a crucial component of New York City’s recovery from COVID-19. Let’s face it: Quality-of-life services...
Light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: Fantastic vaccine news
At last, light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: At least two highly effective vaccines should begin distribution before year’s end. Moderna this week followed Pfizer in announcing plans...
Jack Dorsey is finally starting to admit Twitter's censorship problem
CEO Jack Dorsey admits that Twitter made “a mistake” in censoring The Post’s reporting on Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings. It’s a start. “We recognize it as a mistake that...
El Paso using drones to air-drop COVID-19 tests amid virus spike
The pandemic-plagued city is teaming up with Walmart to deliver the tests via drone as the Texas city searches for ways to contain the deadly virus.
Emerging big man relishing Nets' title expectations
Every year, teams start the season talking about aiming for a title, and almost every year they’re lying. But the Nets not only have championship aspirations but also expectations —...
Leaks and lies as the military tries to undermine President Trump
As commander in chief, the president has a sacred responsibility to the nation’s men and women in military uniform. Their lives and honor depend on him — they are not...
Appoint a special counsel to look into Hunter Biden deals: Goodwin
Tuesday’s hearing starring the Masters of the Universe offered another reminder that Big Tech meddled in the election by blocking The Post’s reporting on Hunter Biden’s business schemes. As Sen....
John Wall involved in Rockets-Wizards Russell Westbrook talks
It appears the Washington Wizards are in on the Russell Westbrook sweepstakes. With Westbrook reportedly wanting out of Houston, the Rockets have discussed a trade with the Wizards involving a...
This country has become an unlikely oasis for NYC residents fleeing the city
With no coronavirus quarantine requirement for Americans, hip Belgrade has been a big draw.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
The 87-year-old chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, who spoke on the Senate floor Monday, said on Tuesday he would self-isolate due to contact with an infected person.
Bizarre injury causes Dodgers star to miss time after all
Cody Bellinger underwent surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder, which he dislocated while celebrating his decisive home run in Game 7 of the NLCS. Bellinger, who finished that game after...
US drops drug trafficking charges against ex-Mexican defense secretary
The U.S. Justice Department is dropping a drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican Secretary of National Defense Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday. The...
Embattled NYC Democrat pulls ahead of QAnon-supporting rival
Embattled Brooklyn Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus has pulled ahead of her Republican rival -- an apparent supporter of the QAnon conspiracy theory -- after mail-in votes were counted in her district,...
De Blasio signs bill requiring carbon refit for some rent-regulated buildings
The new law will require the owners of roughly 1,000 buildings with regulated apartments to comply with the Council’s mandate to cut their carbon emissions by 40 percent emissions reduction...
Indiana gov quarantines after security gets COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb and first lady Janet Holcomb are quarantining after several members of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday. State...
This 'boring' NBA draft is one Leon Rose has to get right
if the Knicks are ever to escape the circle of misery in which they’ve found themselves trapped these last 20 years, it would really help if they could get this...
Hair of the Quahog: Sam Elliott joins 'Family Guy' as new mayor
Welcome to the Wild Wild West.
Cuomo blames drug companies, President Trump for speedy COVID-19 vaccines
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo actually blamed President Trump and drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna for being so fast in coming up with coronavirus vaccines that show signs they may be...
NYC's COVID-19 test and trace program can't pinpoint 80 percent of cases
The Big Apple's heavily touted coronavirus tracing program is having trouble tracking down sources of at least 80 percent of the COVID-19 infections in New York City, Mayor Bill de...
Beware COVID-rule backlash and other commentary
Libertarian: Beware COVID-Rule Backlash Mayors and governors are responding to the COVID surge with new restrictions, observes Reason’s Jacob Sullum. Yet they don’t “seem to have learned much” from the...
Hawley grills Zuckerberg over whistleblower claim of Big Tech censorship coordination
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled Tuesday on Capitol Hill over a newly revealed whistleblower complaint suggesting that the social media company coordinated with fellow web titans Twitter and Google...
Intense NYC road-rage fight caught on video has shocking ending
An enraged motorist plowed into a rival -- and straight through the front window of a Queens bakery -- in a road-rage attack on Monday, video obtained by The Post...
Jets cut corner in early Joe Douglas bust
One of Joe Douglas’ offseason signings was kicked to the curb on Tuesday. The Jets released cornerback Pierre Desir after a disappointing nine-game run with the team. Desir led the...
NHL already wants players to defer more money
The NHL is seeking financial concessions in the form of a 13 percent deferral on 2020-21 pay from players as an opening gambit in Return to Play negotiations for the...
Trevor Lawrence 'back to normal' after COVID-19 absence
Trevor Lawrence lost his status as the Heisman frontrunner after missing two games with COVID-19. Clemson lost its No. 1 ranking in a double-overtime loss to Notre Dame, as Lawrence...
Pfizer completes safety review for COVID-19 vaccine, will apply for FDA approval
Pfizer has completed a safety review of its COVID-19 vaccine and will now be applying for emergency approval from the FDA, the drugmaker’s CEO said Tuesday. “Our safety milestone has...
College class interrupted by butt-sniffing felines
This cat "nose" how to derail a class. A professor at Northern Kentucky University was interrupted mid-sentence when one of his cats walked in front of the shot — and...
MTA boss says path to $12B bailout 'not clear' before Georgia Senate races
Joe Biden may be a massive train nerd -- but that doesn't mean the cash-strapped MTA is banking on his presidency delivering much-needed federal funds to stay on track. MTA...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court reverses ruling in election observers case
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned an order requiring that election observers be allowed within six feet of ballot-counting operations. In its decision, the court said state law only requires...
Lenovo takes 20% off laptops, monitors and accessories for Amazon sale
Amazon never fails when it comes to tech sales. And its newest deal on Lenovo computers and accessories is yet another win for tech bargain hunters. For a limited time,...
BLM leaders talk next steps in lobbying Biden-Harris administration
Leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement plan to push the incoming Biden administration to immediately end cash bail and grant amnesty to any protesters targeted by the National Guard...
The best Thanksgiving takeout and delivery dinners from NYC restaurants
The leftovers will be glorious.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York top 2,000 for first time in months
More than 2,000 New Yorkers are hospitalized as a result of the coronavirus in New York state for the first time since the summer -- and that rate has been...
Lindsey Graham fist-bumps Kamala Harris as GOP senators congratulate VP-elect
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Tuesday fist-bumped Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the Senate floor as he joined Republican colleagues congratulating her despite President Trump's refusal to concede the race. Harris,...
Final NBA Mock Draft: LaMelo goes No. 1, Knicks take wing
If this was a usual NBA Draft held in June, it would've been difficult to forecast. Factor in there was no NCAA Tournament, limited access to prospects because of COVID-19,...
LA duo charged with voter fraud in bid to win mayoral election
Two men were hit with a 41-count criminal complaint for allegedly submitting thousands of fraudulent voter registration applications on behalf of homeless people in a bid to get one of...
Democratic activists in Hong Kong, Taiwan slam China's watch list of critics
The list includes the names of prominent boosters of Taiwanese independence, Beijing-backed newspaper Ta Kung Pao and Bloomberg News reported.
Rudy Giuliani takes first federal case since 1990s to rep Trump in PA election suit
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani walked into court on Tuesday to handle his first federal case in almost three decades as he took over the Trump campaign challenge to Joe Biden's...
States plead for more federal help as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to...
Pat McAfee goes off on NFL commentators: 'F--king suck'
Former All-Pro punter turned sports analyst Pat McAfee isn't thrilled with the state of NFL commentating. The two-time Pro Bowler unleashed a scathing, expletive-laden rant Monday on "The Pat McAfee...
Dog jealous of baby twins cuddling with mom
This dog is over it. Watch the pooch's hilarious reaction to 6-week-old twins as the newborns coo in bed with their mother in Holland, Michigan. Chandler the Doberman-German shepherd mix...
Giant supermarket apologizes for 'plan a super spread' ad
Grocery chain put its foot where its mouth is after publishing an insensitive ad in its own magazine.
Elderly woman on Brooklyn bus struck by bullet meant for gangbanger: sources
The injured lady was left bleeding from her head — with shell casings scattered on the vehicle’s floor, said the MTA worker, who only gave his first name, Jesus.
Walgreens puts up signs reminding people COVID-19 vaccine isn't ready yet
People are so hellbent on getting a COVID-19 vaccine that Walgreens locations across the nation, including in New York, were forced to put up signs saying the booster is not...
Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines
Two COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists caution it’s critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates in the U.S. and around the...
Cuo really?! Gov getting $25K raise in face of $63B deficit
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be getting a $25,000 pay raise in January 2021, as the state faces a massive $63 billion budget deficit owed to revenue losses tied...
Antonio Brown could be suspended again after latest troubling episode
Antonio Brown is back in the NFL. Of course, it wouldn’t take long for him to be back in trouble. The new Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver could potentially face...
French radio station accidentally publishes obits for living public figures
They really "bleu" it. A French radio station mistakenly published online the obituaries of about 100 still very-much-alive public figures -- including Queen Elizabeth II, Clint Eastwood and Jimmy Carter....
Riding dirty: Star SoulCycle instructors accused of racism, client sex and fat shaming
Star instructors at SoulCycle allegedly made racist and homophobic comments on the job, had sex with clients, and fat shamed co-workers, according to a new investigative report. But the popular...
House fire is no match for this heroic cop
Kudos to this cop. Bodycam footage captured the dramatic moment when a police officer in Conway, Arkansas, runs into a burning home to rescue the family inside. Watch as Officer...
Tweet-a-culpa: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admits Post lockout was 'a mistake'
Dorsey made the near mea culpa during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in which he and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were grilled over their companies' outsize influence.
MTA chairman defends hands-off approach to enforce Cuomo's $50 mask fine
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Tuesday defended his agency's light touch in enforcing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $50 mask fine. MTA cops have fined just 10 straphangers in two months for...
Elderly man killed after falling into campfire in 'freak accident'
A 71-year-old man died in Georgia after he fell into a campfire in a "freak accident," officials said. The unidentified man had been staying as a guest on the property...
New Jersey man charged with trying to kill family of 5 by cutting gas line
Ryan Elliott, 30, is accused of sneaking into the home in a Philadelphia suburb around 5 a.m. Thursday and cutting the line near an "incendiary device."
Fired up: Man with a flamethrower jumps on MTA bus in wild video
The wild incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 on Putnam Avenue at the intersection with Franklin Avenue in Bed-Stuy, the MTA confirmed.
US teachers unions demand stop to in-person learning amid COVID-19 spike
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again. Although some state governments have relaxed health restrictions, allowing schools to reopen...
Madeleine McCann suspect suffers broken ribs awaiting court hearing
The prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance was left with two broken ribs as he waited in a cell for his latest court hearing in Germany -- with his lawyer...
Star receiver's agent goes off on Bears: 'Throw 12 the damn ball!'
Bears receiver Allen Robinson's agent went off on Twitter Monday night during the Vikings game, expressing his frustration about the lack of targets his client was receiving. “Throw 12 the...
Tracey Davis, daughter of Sammy Davis Jr., dead at 59
Davis wrote about her experiences as the daughter of one of the greatest entertainers ever in her 1996 book “Sammy Davis Jr.: My Father."
Thai protesters use giant inflatable ducks against cops' water cannons
New images from the unrest in Bangkok shows demonstrators fending off jets of water by ducking behind the bright yellow balloons -- which resemble massive rubber duckie bath toys.
Hearst to cut 59 staffers at Oprah Magazine
The first crack in Hearst Magazines' no-layoff policy during COVID-19 opened up last week when it revealed plans to cut 59 staffers at O, the Oprah Magazine, which is pulling...
Residents from one left-leaning state flock to Georgia to help Democrats
If the Democrats capture both seats, the Senate would have 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting votes to break ties.
Rockets strike near US Embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi officials
At least two Katyusha rockets struck near the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to Iraqi security officials. There was no immediate word on injuries or who was responsible...
Ted Cruz trends on Twitter for 'destroying' tech CEO during hearing
Sen. Ted Cruz really hates Twitter -- but the platform sure loves having him around. When the Texas Republican excoriated Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing...
Man wanted for savagely beating woman he met on dating app: report
A nightmare date in Georgia is wanted for savagely beating a woman he met on an app -- telling her the outing "cost too much," according to a report. Benjamin...
COVID-19 pandemic may have cost Knicks their Chris Paul chance
The Garden is “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” but minus New York’s boisterous basketball-mad fans, it could be just a cold, empty arena in winter. That’s one factor in Chris...
Federal prison left inmates with COVID-19 in housing for a week
WASHINGTON — A federal prison complex in Louisiana that emerged as an early coronavirus hotspot — with hundreds of inmates suffering from the virus — failed to comply with federal...
New study reveals how long immunization against COVID-19 could last
Once a person develops immunity against COVID-19, it could last for years, a new study suggests. The promising research comes on the heels of the news of two vaccines with...
Senate Republicans react to Trump's troop withdrawal
Senate Republicans are offering up mixed, though mostly negative, reactions to President Trump's order to further draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq before leaving office.
Hospitals may limit access to Eli Lilly COVID-19 treatment
American hospitals may have to ration Eli Lilly & Co.'s new COVID-19 treatment as the rapid spread of the virus strains their limited supplies, according to a new report. Hospitals...
Pickup truck-size asteroid came this close to hitting Earth
That was a close one! Setting a record for the closest flyby, a pickup-sized asteroid squeaked by our planet about 250 miles over the Southern Pacific on Friday the 13th...
Bowling Green not worth a bet even with huge spread vs. Buffalo
Have we reached that point where a team is so discounted that it suddenly begins to offer point-spread value? That’s the question to ask regarding Bowling Green, which continues to...
Austin hospitals take El Paso patients as city battles COVID-19 crisis
Hospitals in Austin, Texas, are taking in non-COVID patients from El Paso to ease the burden on the city's overwhelmed medical facilities amid a massive surge in coronavirus hospitalizations. "We...
Defense secretary confirms pre-Biden troop drawdown in Iraq, Afghanistan
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday confirmed that President Trump will draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. Miller said the US...
60-year-old dies after truck crashes into his car in Midtown
A 60-year-old man was killed when a truck smashed into his car in Midtown this week, cops said. A 33-year-old man was driving a Western Star trailer truck east on...
Newborn died from 'excessive force' in forceps delivery, coroner rules
A newborn boy died at a hospital in England from a brain hemorrhage during a botched forceps delivery which used an "excessive degree of force," a coroner ruled. Frederick Joseph...
Jamal Adams reveals depth of Jets hell
A new contract wouldn’t have cured Jamal Adams’ issues with the Jets. Before Adams was shipped to Seattle in July, the 25-year-old sought to be made the league’s highest-paid safety....
Kate Spade takes up to 75 percent off handbags, jewelry and more
Kate Spade is back with another great sale sure to make your holiday shopping even more exciting. This time it's taking up to 50% off a range of items for...
Progressive group rips Biden's White House picks
The influential organization's public rebuke reflects an internal Democratic Party power struggle two months before Biden takes office.
Spike Lee to mount movie musical about the invention of Viagra
Competition for starring roles in his latest joint will probably be stiff.
Mets' hunt for top baseball exec far trickier than superstar search
George Springer, Connecticut native, would surprise no one if he signs with the Mets, and it sure sounds like Trevor Bauer and J.T. Realmuto would make Citi Field their workplace...
Arizona lawmakers push for Space Command headquarters
PHOENIX — Members of Arizona's congressional delegation are advocating for the state to be selected as the location of the permanent headquarters of the US Space Command. The offices of...
Mystery signal coming from inside the Milky Way is repeating itself
The first burst of cosmic radio waves to be detected within our galaxy is repeating, according to scientists, shedding new light on one of the great mysteries of the universe....
College coach gets $7.75 million for resigning after abuse probe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall resigned Tuesday following an investigation into allegations of verbal and physical abuse, ending a tenure that soared to the Final Four...
Lifetime of pain in 24 hours: Inside French ICU amid COVID-19 fight
MARSEILLE, France — Four more calls to go, each with careful words, painful silences. It’s 2 p.m. in the intensive care ward of Marseille’s La Timone hospital, and Dr. Julien...
COVID-19 panic buying is back: Essentials fly off shelves again
With COVID-19 cases surging across the US, panic buying is back in vogue — as evidenced by a sea of empty shelves in supermarkets across the nation.
Amazon Pharmacy announcement sends stocks of drugstore chains tumbling
The announcement sent shares of CVS tumbling 8.8 percent Tuesday afternoon, while Rite Aid plummeted 16 percent and Walgreens Boots Alliance was down 8.4 percent.
Dog owners who walk pooches at higher risk of contracting COVID-19: study
Dog owners who walk their pooches are 78% more likely to come down with COVID-19, a new study claims. Researchers from the University of Granada surveyed 2,086 people about their...
Nine injured, one killed in latest shootings across NYC
The fatal shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday on East 194 Street near Marion Avenue in the Fordham Manor section of the Bronx, authorities said.
NYPD won't stop family gatherings on Thanksgiving, de Blasio says
“When it comes down to individual families, we’re not going to enforce on family gatherings. We will on bigger gatherings,” de Blasio said during a City Hall press conference.
Instagram reportedly weighs sharing ad revenue with publishers
Instagram is reportedly weighing plans to share some of its advertising revenue with publishers who are helping turn the platform into a hub for news content. The plan under consideration...
UK mosque attacker begs for jail time so he can memorize Quran
Daniel Horton, 30, has pleaded guilty to stabbing Raafat Maglad, 70, while he was kneeling at London Central Mosque, with no motive given for his brutal attack.
Woman left wheelchair-bound after contracting COVID-19 after BLM protest: reports
A California woman has been wheelchair-bound for five months after contracting the coronavirus, according to reports. Nataly Najarro, 24, said she suffers from "long COVID" as a result of her...
Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic
PROVIDENCE, RI — As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree....
Clinics drop Marie Stopes name over eugenics support
LONDON — One of Britain’s leading family planning organizations is changing its name to distance itself from the troubling views on eugenics and race of birth control pioneer Marie Stopes....
Mardi Gras parades not allowed in New Orleans due to COVID-19
The good times will not be rolling in New Orleans this year. The Louisiana city will not allow Mardi Gras parades for 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according...
Paige Spiranac has 'mixed' Bryson DeChambeau feelings after Masters fail
Bryson DeChambeau's Masters hangover was a topic of conversation on Paige Spiranac's "Playing a Round" podcast Monday. Speaking with Bachelor Nation fan favorite Wells Adams, Spiranac addressed the polarizing golfer,...
Elon Musk now richer than Mark Zuckerberg as Tesla shares keep surging
Elon Musk vaulted past Mark Zuckerberg to become the world's third-richest person after Tesla snagged a spot in the S&P 500, turbocharging the electric-car maker's stock. Tesla shares on Tuesday...
Dorsey says Twitter isn't a publisher during Senate hearing
Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday blasted Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over his company's censorship of an exposé published by The Post that implicated President-elect Joe Biden in his son Hunter...
Conan O'Brien ending late-night show after 28 years
He has signed on for a new, weekly variety series on HBO Max.
Golden retriever rescued after spending a year lost in woods
Walter's tale is "Homeward Bound" in real life.
Thousands in UK suffering from 'long COVID,' health minister says
LONDON - Many thousands of people in Britain are suffering from “long COVID”, ongoing illness after contracting the coronavirus, health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday. “We’ve already seen the...
Twitter hires famed hacker to overhaul platform security
Twitter is hiring one of the world's best-known hackers to secure its platform from security breaches. The social network this week named Peiter Zatko, better known by his hacker handle...
Theo Epstein leaving Cubs with ‘third chapter’ plan, Mets intrigue
Which curse will Theo Epstein try to end next? Or, rather, when will he next attempt to take another team to a World Series title? The Cubs announced Tuesday that...
US retail sales stagnate amid COVID-19 surge
The recovery in US retail sales slowed last month as consumers confronted a surge in coronavirus infections and a lack of government aid to see them through the pandemic. Retailers'...
Ex-con busted for threatening Andrew Cuomo's top aide
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide turned the tables on a failed-journalist ex-con from Brooklyn who became obsessed and started threatening her, The Post has learned. Melissa DeRosa — the governor’s...
Ariana Grande makes a sex doll of herself in new video
She's getting all dolled up.
France considering ban on publishing police images, alarming rights defenders
PARIS — France’s lower house of parliament is opening debate Tuesday on a security bill that would permit the imprisonment of people who publish images of police officers with intent...
High school coach 'disheartened' after ESPN analyst mocks his QB
Monday Night Countdown’s “C’Mon Man!” segment went a tad too far when it targeted a high school football quarterback who cost his team a game in the Arkansas state playoffs....
James Harden posts cryptic video on Instagram after Rockets trade request
James Harden must enjoy the speculation surrounding him. Following an ESPN report that Harden turned down a two-year extension with Houston — which would’ve made him the first player in...
Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, isolating after exposure to COVID-19
Grassley, 87, is the most senior Republican in the Senate, and thus serves as president pro tempore in the upper chamber of Congress.
Wheely cool: Dad and daughter bond over unique cross-country bike trip
"When people see us going by, number one they smile ... They wave, they yell, they beep their horns, they swerve, they’ll stop their cars in the middle of the...
1,600 cops, three suspects and $2.8B in jewels: Notorious museum heist has wild conclusion
It was bracelets for these jewel thieves. Three members of a crime syndicate were arrested for the museum heist of nearly $2.8 billion in 18th-century jewels following a sweeping raid...
First trans-Atlantic flight offering free COVID-19 tests takes off
Passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 14 that took off Monday from Newark Liberty International Airport for London were the first to receive the airline’s free coronavirus testing.
Mayor 'concerned' about NYPD's sprawling use of questionable subpoenas
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday he was "concerned" about the NYPD's sprawling use of questionable administrative subpoenas after a Post investigation found the department used the little-known tool tens...
Marine Corps reservist charged with murder in beating of college student
A Marine Corps reservist has been charged with murder in the death of an Emerson College student who succumbed to brain damage sustained during a fight in Boston last year,...
Teacher gives lesson from her hospital bed after getting surgery
A Texas teacher wasn't about to let surgery keep her students from falling behind during the pandemic -- so she taught them from her hospital bed. Stephany Hume, a two-time...
Zuckerberg says Facebook won't ban Bannon for urging Fauci, Wray beheadings
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said he won't delete the account of former White House adviser Steve Bannon for suggesting putting the heads of infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony...
Partisan spat over face mask erupts on Senate floor
A debate over following the rules about wearing a mask on the Senate floor during the coronavirus pandemic exploded into an ugly partisan spat Monday. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), speaking...
Rockets 'revolt' linked to team owner's Trump ties
The Houston Rockets are having one of the more tumultuous offseasons in the NBA. Both of their superstars, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, have already requested trades. One NBA insider...
Lindsey Graham denies he pressured Georgia election official to toss ballots
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham is rejecting claims of any wrongdoing after being accused by Georgia's secretary of state of suggesting that he found a way to discard legal...
Matt Harvey checks out Instagram of NBA owner's daughter
A certain NBA heiress appears to have caught Matt Harvey's attention.
Walmart sees promising holiday season as online sales soar
Walmart said Tuesday it was optimistic about its holiday sales prospects in a pandemic-ridden year after the big-box retailer beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly results as Americans increasingly shift...
NYC schools will remain open tomorrow, de Blasio says
The Big Apple public school system will remain open Wednesday since the city’s latest coronavirus indicators have not yet triggered a shutdown, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. “New York...
LGBT activists welcome rainbow light show in Poland, say more action needed
WARSAW - Several cities in Poland illuminated buildings with rainbow colours on Monday in a gesture of solidarity with the LGBT+ community, but activists called for more support in the...
Chinese province threatens to kill dogs if walking ban is violated: report
Chinese residents think officials are barking up the wrong tree with a policy that bans dog walking -- and threatens to confiscate and kill repeat offenders’ pets, according to a...
Bryce Harper is getting weird on Instagram with bathroom photo
When Bryce Harper isn't dictating the Phillies' offseason priorities, he's being weird. The slugging outfielder posted a strange story on Instagram on Monday night, a photo inside a bathroom stall...
Baby Yoda is old news: 'The Mandalorian' has a new fan favorite
He shouldn't have eaten her eggs.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Twitter made itself the New York Post’s editor
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham on Tuesday said Twitter made itself editor of the New York Post when it censored articles that implicated President-elect Joe Biden in his son...
Joe Biden to announce key White House appointments
President-elect Joe Biden will announce three key appointments to his incoming White House staff Tuesday. Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) will leave Congress to take on a senior adviser role in...
Polish and sanitize your jewelry with the Kathy Ireland GemSpa
While there are a few makeshift ways to clean jewelry at home with common household items, the rigorous scrubbing and extended submersion can cause irreversible damage to your favorite pieces....
Russia says COVID-19 mutations appearing in Siberia as deaths hit record daily high
MOSCOW - Mutations in the coronavirus are appearing in Siberia, the head of Russia’s consumer health watchdog said on Tuesday, as the country reported a record daily high of 442...
Universal and Cinemark agree on earlier home release for movies
Universal Pictures has inked a deal with the Cinemark cinema chain to allow its movies in US homes as soon as 17 days after they debut in theaters. The multi-year...
Mouthwash can kill coronavirus in 30 seconds, study reveals
Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds of exposure in a laboratory, a new UK study revealed. The preliminary findings — the result of research conducted at Cardiff University —...
This genius lockbox solves two of the biggest online shopping headaches
We’re living in an age of instant gratification, where one-click shopping means we can get all of our essentials — from groceries to medication to dog treats — all without...
'Kidding me?' Ex-Yankee can't believe he's on the Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Swisher is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. And the first thing the former Yankees outfielder did was take to Twitter to share his...
SpaceX astronauts brought along a stowaway
The force is strong with this team of four NASA astronauts, who arrived at the International Space Station with a tiny stowaway -- a plush Baby Yoda. Dragon commander Mike...
Transgender man loses battle to be recognized as child's legal father
Freddy McConnell has lived as a man for more than ten years, but kept his female reproductive system and gave birth to a baby in 2018, a report says.
Florida man on LSD randomly assaults Disney security guard: deputies
A Florida man hopped up on LSD randomly attacked a security guard from behind at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, authorities said. James Arvid, a 19-year-old from Pompano Beach, is...
Of course Dolly Parton donated $1M to help cure COVID-19 with Moderna
"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiiiiiiiiiiiine," sang one fan.
New coronavirus wedding rules in Ohio ignite backlash
New restrictions on wedding receptions in Ohio are igniting backlash from lawmakers as concerns grow over a potential resurgence of the coronavirus. The Ohio Department of Health is clamping down...
Nearly 300 US businesses that got aid through PPP have reportedly closed
Nearly 300 American businesses have folded despite receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in federal loans meant to keep them afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says. Some...
Mike Tyson's ripped Instagram photo has some worried about Roy Jones
Mike Tyson isn’t messing around ahead of his return to the squared circle. For months we’ve watched on in awe as the 54-year-old has transformed his body back into world-beating...
Mom charged with shooting kids was 'depressed' amid COVID
A Connecticut woman charged with shooting two of her children, one fatally, suffered a psychotic episode during the coronavirus lockdown and tried to kill herself, her husband told police. Naomi...
Big Tech CEOs face another Senate grilling over censorship concerns
The Big Tech titans faced another grilling over accusations of censorship and undue influence during a Senate hearing Tuesday. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook honcho Mark Zuckerberg testified before...
Twitter debuts 'fleets' function for tweets that disappear in 24 hours
Twitter is starting to look a lot more like Instagram.
In poor taste: TikTok star's repulsive COVID-19 food challenge
Russell Donnelly would've killed it on "Fear Factor."
Support for stricter US gun laws at lowest level since 2016
Support for tougher gun laws has dropped to its lowest levels since 2016 as gun sales reached record highs this year amid the coronavirus pandemic and a spike in violent...
Nurse says dying COVID-19 patients still don't think virus is 'real'
A South Dakota nurse says some of her COVID-19 patients still refuse to accept that the virus is "real" -- even in their dying moments. Jodi Doering, an emergency room...
Vikings star honors Alex Trebek with cleats
Adam Thielen paid homage to longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek during pregame warmups of the Vikings-Bears game Monday night. The Vikings receiver wore cleats featuring a drawing of Trebek, who...
Long Island Amazon driver allegedly tried to swipe $5,600 TV and chair
Edward Seyfert, 48, of Deer Park, was supposed to deliver the merchandise, valued at $5,600, from Amazon’s Bethpage warehouse Wednesday, but rerouted the truck to another location.
Fantasy football Week 11 waiver wire pickups: Jameis Winston, Nyheim Hines
Week 11 is upon us and with just three weeks remaining in the fantasy football regular season, it's crucial that managers stay vigilant and make the right moves down the...
Iowa governor signs mask mandate after months of opposition
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a statewide mask mandate amid soaring numbers of coronavirus cases — ending her months of unwavering opposition to what she dismissed as ineffective "feel-good"...
Video shows attackers pummel man in Brooklyn Halloween beating
The 38-year-old victim was on Mother Gaston Boulevard near Sumpter Street at 9:30 p.m. that day when several strangers approached him, cops said.
Paulina Gretzky lured back to Instagram after Dustin Johnson's Masters win
Paulina Gretzky is back on the 'gram.
How Nick Chubb's decision, Cardinals' Hail Mary impacted sportsbooks
It was another wild weekend for NFL bettors, with a Hail Mary and a running back intentionally running out of bounds to preserve a win but cost bettors a cover....
Florida couple lands in jail after alleged sex act in front of motorists
A Florida couple had sex in plain sight of passing motorists along a Florida road – landing them behind bars for public display of penetration.
Biden reportedly doesn't want Trump investigated after he leaves office
President-elect Joe Biden does not want investigations into President Trump after he leaves office to consume and further divide the nation, a new report alleges he privately told advisers. Citing...
College dean who called Joe Biden supporters 'anti-American' resigns
A Virginia college dean who denounced supporters of President-elect Joe Biden as “ignorant, anti-American and anti-Christian” has resigned, university officials said. Virginia Wesleyan University said in a brief statement Monday...
Barbie is volunteering to curate your holiday gift list
"Whether a gift is something silly, something needed, or something thoughtful, I love bringing joy to friends and family during the holiday season," Barbie told The Post.
Holy smokeshow! Pope appears to 'like' model's racy Instagram post
Oh, you devil! A bikini model has claimed that Pope Francis' Instagram account liked a racy photo of her dressed in stockings and suspenders. Natalia Garibotto, 27, said the pontiff's...
Lankford: Media blew 'I will step in' Biden comments out of proportion
Sen. James Lankford says he did, in fact, step in and inquire about President-elect Joe Biden receiving intelligence briefings after pledging to do so last week. Speaking to CNN Monday,...
Pfizer starts delivery trial for COVID-19 vaccine in four states
Pfizer has launched a pilot program in four states to try to work out any potential kinks in delivering its experimental COVID-19 vaccine -- amid questions over distribution hurdles involving...
Coronavirus could change how people shop for gifts, survey reveals
The coronavirus won't shrink Americans' holiday budgets very much — but it could change how people shop for gifts, a new survey says. US consumers expect to spend an average...
Kicker is second Giants player to test positive for COVID-19
As the Giants welcomed back their player who tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Judge last week acknowledged a stark reality: Rising coronavirus outbreaks, the upcoming bye week and then Thanksgiving...
CNN anchor apologizes for comparing Trump presidency to Kristallnacht
CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour has apologized for comparing President Trump’s four years in office to Kristallnacht.
Bucks making huge trade in desperate push to keep Giannis
The Milwaukee Bucks, who are attempting to persuade NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay with them long term, reportedly added an All-Star point guard Monday night. According to...
Former cheerleader found stabbed to death after reporting stalker
A 23-year-old former cheerleader has been found stabbed to death in her Melbourne, Australia, home after going to police about a former co-worker her family says had developed an obsession...
Harry Potter broomstick scooter is a magical ride
This Harry Potter broomstick is flying high. See the motorized vehicle in action in Sao Paolo, Brazil, reaching speeds of 37 mph. The company behind the scooter, Nuvem Vassouras, plans...
The Seahawks hit a new power-rankings low
An exciting pair of young gun quarterbacks have moved their rising teams further up the charts in The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings. Miami and Arizona — led respectively by...
British diplomat saves student from drowning in Chinese river
A British diplomat could be seen on a dramatic TikTok video saving a woman from drowning in a Chinese river on Saturday morning. Stephen Ellison, the consul-general in Chongqing, jumped into...
Education Department investigating anti-Semitism at University of Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — Allegations of anti-Semitism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education, university officials said Monday. Spokesman Robin Kaler said...
Pregnant woman, unborn child killed in LA shooting
A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a Los Angeles shooting on Sunday morning, authorities said. Arlene Rodriguez, 24, who was seven months pregnant, was struck by...
The real fantasy football star of 2020
At this stage, most fantasy football owners are starting to focus their attention on the playoffs. Typically, with trade deadlines upon us, many are following the usual path of consolidating...
Nick Foles suffers awkward injury in Bears' loss to Vikings
CHICAGO — Kirk Cousins threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings overcame a 104-yard kickoff return by Chicago’s Cordarrelle Patterson to beat the Bears 19-13 on...
Police officer saves children from fire at his own house
An on-duty Oklahoma police officer was hospitalized after rescuing his children from a fire at his own house last Friday, a report said. Officer Anthony Louie, with the Seminole Police...
Rockets make big trade amid James Harden buzz
The Houston Rockets seem to be on their way to a rebuild — with or without James Harden. Late Monday, the Rockets were finalizing a deal to send Robert Covington...
Knicks draft target may be exactly what Tom Thibodeau covets
Isaac Okoro, the Auburn small-forward defensive specialist, would seem just what Dr. Thibodeau ordered. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau is trying to change the franchise’s culture to one that emphasizes...
Over 300 people exposed to COVID at superspreader wedding
Health officials in Washington state are asking more than 300 people to quarantine after attending a wedding earlier this month. More than a dozen attendees contracted COVID-19 at the giant...
Jets top rookie 'good to go' after injury scare
The Jets got bad news on the injury front regarding Sam Darnold, but it was more promising for their rookie left tackle. Mekhi Becton, who left last Monday’s loss to...
Astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule reach International Space Station
The team of four NASA astronauts aboard SpaceX’s newly launched capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Monday night. The crew was in flight for 27 hours before reaching...
Stanford distances itself from Dr. Scott Atlas over 'rise up' tweet
Stanford University on Monday tried to distance itself from Dr. Scott Atlas -- a White House coronavirus task force member and research fellow at the school -- after he called...
5-year-old shot in head on Chicago's Far South Side
A 5-year-old boy is clinging to life after being shot in the head while sitting on a couch in a Chicago home on Monday night, according to local reports. The...
What the CDC recommends people do at holiday gatherings
Americans who are hosting gatherings over the holiday season should encourage guests not to sing while inside and should shield their pets from interacting with guests from outside their household,...
The narrative around Dustin Johnson is changing
The way Claude Harmon III sees it, if a scientist was to hunker down in the lab and construct the perfect golfer ... that golfer would be Dustin Johnson. Harmon,...
Yankees slugger responds to ongoing trade chatter
Luke Voit isn’t a big league neophyte. Nor has the Yankees’ first baseman reached veteran’s status. However, the major league home run leader this past season understands why his name...