November 19, 2020
Boy’s plant business helps family move from shed to apartment during COVID-19
In the midst of hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, one 8-year-old boy has been able to dramatically change his family’s life -- all because of his business. Aaron Moreno, from...
WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Gilead’s drug remdesivir is not recommended for patients hospitalized with COVID-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence it improves survival or reduces the need for...
Nets starting to believe Kevin Durant 'is back again'
Even if the Nets don’t get James Harden, it sounds like they might be getting the best of their own superstar. All the glowing reports about Kevin Durant say that...
UK driver watched a 'wee bit of Netflix' while 39 migrants were loaded into truck
The British truck driver who ferried a container where 39 migrants died said in court Thursday that he didn't see the refugees being loaded into the truck because he was...
Joe Flacco getting another audition chance
Joe Flacco didn’t have to do this. He surely doesn’t need the money. He already has won a Super Bowl and was named its MVP. He has won a lot...
12-year-old New Orleans girl accused of killing her infant brother
A 12-year-old New Orleans girl was reportedly charged with murder over the death of her 6-month-old brother, officials announced on Thursday. The juvenile was charged after the infant was found...
Steve Cohen's plan to save Mets from most humiliating day of year
The possible changes keep coming. Hands-on Mets owner Steve Cohen has used his Twitter account to respond to a bevy of ideas, including bringing back “Old-Timers’ Day” and putting the...
What Nets are looking for from their new acquisition
Landry Shamet’s trade from the Clippers to the Nets still hasn’t been cleared by the NBA, but within minutes of learning he was coming to Brooklyn, he celebrated on social...
Cops handcuff woman who went on maskless rant in California Costco
A woman was removed in handcuffs from a Costco in Northern California after she caused a scene while refusing to wear a mask, authorities said. Viral video of the Tuesday...
Man arrested mid-interview — for a job with state police
A Washington man applying for a job with the state's police force got arrested mid-interview. The 31-year-old admitted something that set off alarms as he was going through the background...
Mets’ options to spend Cano savings go way beyond DJ LeMahieu
A week after getting a new billionaire owner, the Mets also find themselves with an additional $20 million-plus to spend thanks to Robinson Cano’s 162-game suspension for testing positive for...
Protester pleads guilty to helping set fire to Minneapolis police precinct
A man pleaded guilty on Thursday to helping set ablaze a Minneapolis police precinct during a George Floyd protest in May, a report said. Bryce Williams, 26, of Minnesota, copped...
Alleging sex abuse, 4 sue Vatican over handling of McCarrick
Four accusers of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick have filed a lawsuit against the Vatican, arguing it should be held liable for allowing the now-disgraced cleric to serve in multiple positions...
Three suitors still in for Simon & Schuster
Bids for Simon & Schuster are due next week, and there are reportedly three suitors still in the race: News Corp, Bertelsmann and Vivendi. Meanwhile, News Corp CEO Robert Thomson...
Adorable photo proves Obi Toppin's Knicks fandom
The hometown kid was a fan of his hometown and now his current team growing up. Obi Toppin let out tears of joy after the Knicks selected the Brooklyn native...
California placed on overnight curfew amid soaring COVID-19 cases
Nearly all of California's 40 million residents were placed on an overnight curfew Thursday as the state tries to fend off an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases. Gov. Gavin Newsom...
Craig Carton offers truth that doesn't fit WFAN's gambling narrative
Legend has it that upon the surrender of the British at Yorktown in 1781, Lt. Gen. Cornwallis had his fife and drum corps salute the Americans with a 1640s English...
Animal rights group urges court to recognize Bronx Zoo elephant as a person
Happy the elephant was the center of attention in court Thursday when five state appellate judges debated whether the beloved Bronx Zoo mammal should be recognized as a person. Steven...
Legendary coach diagnosed with coronavirus
Lou Holtz, the former Notre Dame and South Carolina football coach, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a report Thursday by ABC Columbia. Holtz, 83, told the ABC affiliate...
The haunting issue Knicks still need to fix
There was one thing separating Obi Toppin from enjoying unanimous approval from his brand-new constituency, Knicks fans who have labored for years — for decades, actually — looking for a...
B'way actor hospitalized after being sucker-punched in subway station
A Broadway actor was sucker-punched by a lunatic in a Manhattan subway station on Tuesday, suffering a fractured eye socket and a torn retina. Alex Weisman, 33 — a member...
Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa take a bloody bus ride in 'Prisoner' video
Looks like a bloody freeing trip to us.
Georgia finishes recount, affirms Joe Biden won the state
Georgia on Thursday wrapped up a recount of ballots cast in the presidential race -- and the results confirm Joe Biden won the state, state election officials said. A hand...
Suspect known as ‘Psycho’ arrested in connection to Colorado human remains
A suspect nicknamed “Psycho” was arrested in New Mexico on Thursday for his alleged connection to human remains found in Colorado, authorities said. Adre Baroz, 26, who was considered armed...
Smithsonian to shut museums, National Zoo amid COVID-19 spike
The Smithsonian Institute said Thursday it will shutter its eight museums in the Washington, D.C., area as well as the National Zoo as COVID-19 cases spike across the country. The...
'Sugar daddy' lawyer charged with coercing teen girls into sex
A Virginia lawyer was charged with sex-trafficking after allegedly luring several underage high school girls into sleeping with him by becoming their "sugar daddy," according to court documents unsealed Thursday....
Barack Obama praises his 'badass' wife and kids in new interview
"They all have multiple badass qualities," the former president tells InStyle.
You're not my dad, Gov. Cuomo — and please stop pretending
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a parenting problem. Not with his own children, but with the 8 million incorrigible residents of Gotham, who refuse to bend to his will. He has...
Transgender beauty queen allegedly stabbed to death by husband in Miami condo
A transgender beauty queen who was well known in Miami's LGBTQ community was stabbed to death by her husband in a fit of jealous rage, authorities said. Ygor Arrudasouza, 27,...
DOJ sues 'Tiger King' star for violating Endangered Species Act
The feds' civil complaint alleges that Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe violated the Endangered Species Act and the Animal Welfare Act while operating the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.
A look inside a bizarre and controversial 'orgasmic meditation' program for women
A controversial wellness company promoted "orgasmic meditation" for women -- but ex-staffers say the program, which featured group pleasuring sessions, ultimately made them feel awful, according to a new podcast....
Susan Kelechi Watson 'over the moon' about 'Between the World and Me'
The star-studded production is based on the 2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Trump’s post-election antics serve his needs — at the nation’s expense
No one expected President Trump to handle a defeat in the 2020 election well. It was predictable he would deny that he really lost and allege the vote was rigged,...
Heat's on in one Harlem building — but why did it take a Post story to get done?
Thanks to The Post’s reporting, tenants of a six-story apartment building in Harlem can add hot water to their list of things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Three days...
Nets' free agency priority is clear
While the Nets’ melodrama with the Rockets and James Harden drags on — and it could drag on for weeks — free agency tips off at 6 p.m. Friday. For...
Why the SpaceX 'ferry' just truly launched a new Space Age
This week, while Americans on the ground saw the embarrassment of lost counts and found ballots, a part of America that works was making history: SpaceX and NASA launched four...
De Blasio won’t act against dangerous mental illness — so NYC's voters will have to
Whenever anyone gets shoved onto the subway tracks, someone with severe mental illness usually did the pushing — and it happens all too often, because Mayor Bill de Blasio refuses...
How longest-tenured Jet is coping with all the losing
Jordan Jenkins is the longest-tenured player on the Jets, which means he has dealt with plenty of losing, even ahead of this year’s 0-9 start. The fifth-year linebacker has been...
California's Gavin Newsom just proved himself a hypocrite and a liar
We weren’t going to comment on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appalling hypocrisy in attending a large, raucous and maskless dinner party even has he’s ordering Golden Staters to cancel large...
DJ LeMahieu soon could face a New York choice
Did the Yankees do too good a job of selling DJ LeMahieu not only on them, but also on New York City? Could Steve Cohen pull the same, “Thanks for...
‘Planet of the Apes’-like experiment makes monkey brains bigger, smarter
What could go wrong?
Pfizer to seek emergency vaccine OK Friday, doses could ship in 24 hours: Azar
Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and partner BioNTech will seek emergency government approval for their coronavirus vaccine on Friday, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said, paving the way for millions...
Hunter Biden associate got $6M from Chinese firm, say Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans issued a supplement Thursday to their recent report on Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings -- and said $6 million in wire transfers further ties the son of President-elect...
These sexy rappers had hot-girl moves before Megan Thee Stallion
She has a risqué roll, but other female MCs paved the way.
50M Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving despite COVID-19 surge
The travel plans come despite warnings from the CDC, which on Thursday urged Americans to stay home in order to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Knicks trade for veteran, boost important draft capital
The 2023 draft strikes again. The Knicks stockpiled two more 2023 second-round picks by trading for Utah Jazz big man Ed Davis and agreeing to pay the $5 million left...
Joe Judge, Daniel Jones are ahead of schedule for Giants
Once upon a time there was a New York Giants team that went 3-12-1 with a rookie head coach. And that team had an injury-prone young quarterback who drew the...
Teenage YouTube star crashes dad's rare $3.4 million sports car
He is sooo grounded. A teenage YouTube star from Texas was showing off his rich dad's $3.4 million car when he crashed the ultra-rare ride into a tree, according to...
Shocking video shows unhinged homeless man shove woman onto NYC subway tracks
A shocking new video shows the moment an unhinged homeless man shoves an unsuspecting straphanger to the tracks just before the subway pulls into the station. Surveillance footage posted to...
NY apparel exec fired after raising alarms over PPE price gouging: suit
The boss of a New York apparel company that's backed by several current and former NFL players axed an executive after she raised alarms over his plans to sell PPE...
Army vet's murder conviction overturned after serving 25 years in prison
A Queens judge Thursday overturned the murder conviction of an Army veteran and USPS mailman who spent 25 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. ”I'm very, very...
Cops arrest suspected panhandler who shoved man on NYC subway tracks
Justin Pena was picked up by the NYPD Thursday afternoon and charged with attempted murder, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted.
Anthony Fauci insists COVID-19 vaccines are safe, not rushed
WASHINGTON -- Dr. Anthony Fauci assured the public on Thursday that a coronavirus vaccine would be safe and effective and called for an end to suggestions that the development was...
DOJ in antitrust probe of Penske Media's deal to buy The Hollywood Reporter
The Department of Justice is investigating antitrust concerns surrounding Penske Media's deal to buy The Hollywood Reporter, The Post has learned. Sources close to the situation said the DOJ has...
Knicks interested in All-Star free agent after clearing out $40 million
Could the Knicks turn the World’s Most Famous Arena into Madison Square Gordon? In a surprising development, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the $34 million player option in...
Man caught on video hurling racist comments at Lyft driver fired from job
The man who was caught on video hurling racist comments at a Lyft driver in Washington state has been fired from his job, his ex-employer said. Video of the Tuesday...
Watch the throne: This high-tech, self-cleaning toilet will blow your mind
This smart throne is evo-loo-tion at work.
New Yorkers ask: Is today the day someone attacks me on subway?
Anyone who rides the subway these days has these dreadful thoughts: Will today be the day I’m attacked? Will this be the day I’m shoved off the platform into an...
Elizabeth Berkley: 'Saved by the Bell' reboot rocks 'fresh, new vibe'
"We were really protective of how we were going to bring it back," she said.
New bill would pay New Yorkers to rat out illegal parkers, including placard holders
Snitches get riches!
MTA records show rise in subway shovings — but the city disputes that
Twice as many people have been shoved onto New York City subway tracks this year compared to last, according to records obtained by The Post — but the NYPD claims...
'Womb raider' execution halted because her lawyers got COVID-19
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the execution of a notorious killer dubbed the "womb raider" -- who killed a pregnant woman and cut out her baby -- after...
South Australian COVID-19 lockdown is so strict, people can't walk their dogs
An Australian state has banned dog walking, funerals, and outdoor exercise in a strict lockdowns to combat a COVID-19 outbreak.
Drew McIntyre sees chance for something 'special' with Roman Reigns
Drew McIntyre will begin his second reign as WWE champion with a match against the other current pillar of the company when he takes on Universal champion Roman Reigns at...
America's most prolific serial killer admits to murder that sent innocent man to prison
America’s most prolific serial killer — who has credibly confessed to more than 90 murders — admitted to killing a woman whose death sent an innocent man to prison, according...
Trump's Middle East gift to Joe Biden and other commentary
Foreign desk: Don’s Mideast Gift to Joe The foreign-policy establishment gripes about President Trump nonstop, notes Ray Takeyh at Foreign Policy, but “overlooked is the fact that the Trump administration...
NFL star's wife tired of living in COVID-19 'dictatorship'
Kelly Stafford is fed up. Amid the worsening state of COVID-19 in Michigan, the wife of the Lions' quarterback took to Instagram to rant about the new restrictions put in...
Steve Cohen is swatting away Mets rumors on Twitter: 'Wrong again'
Steve Cohen is on Twitter to connect with the fans – and to refute team rumors. The new Mets owner responded to a report Thursday that Indians general manager Mike...
NFL Pro Bowler caught neighbor stealing his DoorDash order
Pro Bowler Patrick Ricard had to make a defensive recovery on Wednesday night. The Ravens' fullback had his meal delivery from Outback Steakhouse "straight up" stolen by a hungry neighbor....
Bronx DA sex crimes unit has culture of sexual harassment, lawsuit alleges
The Bronx District Attorney's sex crimes unit is rife with sexual harassment, according to a female prosecutor who says in a new lawsuit that her supervisor showed her photos of...
Reputed leader of $10M burglary ring pleads guilty to racketeering
Damir "Damian" Pejcinovic is the fourth member of the ring busted for carrying out a 12-year crime spree that hit more than a half-dozen jewelry stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
This tease makes Cardinals vs. Seahawks a worthwhile wager
We have another Thursday night NFL game between legitimate playoff contenders, but hopefully, this one ends up being more competitive than the Colts-Titans game last week. Of course, Bet Smart...
Conor McGregor is back
Conor McGregor is officially coming back to the Octagon. After another supposed retirement, McGregor has signed on to fight Dustin Poirier as the headliner of UFC 257 on Jan. 23,...
Hedge funder says gallery tricked him into bad deal over George Washington painting
A former hedge-funder says a Manhattan art gallery duped him out of millions of dollars when it tricked him into signing a bad deal where they secretly kept a commission...
All signs point to Tulane
One team’s winning streak will come to a halt Thursday night, when 25th-ranked Tulsa plays host to Tulane. Tulsa has won four games in a row, including two against ranked...
Men's Journal will share top editor with Star amid furloughs, sources say
Layoffs continue to plague the media empire behind the National Enquirer, where the head of Men’s Journal will be furloughed on Friday and the guy replacing him will hold two...
Facebook estimates hate speech seen in 1 out of 1,000 views on its platform
Facebook for the first time on Thursday disclosed numbers on the prevalence of hate speech on its platform, saying that out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter,...
Bill Ackman 'bullish' on 2021 but sees volatility in coming months
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman said Thursday that he expects to see market gains next year but warned there could be volatility in the months ahead as the coronavirus...
Tyson suspends plant managers over claims of COVID-19 betting pool
The company’s president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at the Waterloo, Iowa plant -- adding that a law firm had been...
Whoopi, Ben Stiller, Rosie Perez to headline Cuomo re-election fundraiser
Bet he won't yell at Ben Stiller. Recently hot-headed Gov. Andrew Cuomo will have a few like-minded celebrities wishing him a happy birthday -- Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez and Ben...
Oklahoma megachurch to host Thanksgiving, asks congregants to 'bring a neighbor'
An Oklahoma church has invited its huge congregation to Thanksgiving meals -- despite health experts' advice to refrain from getting together for the celebration during a rise in COVID-19 cases....
Nets decline $5 million option on respected veteran
The Nets declined Garrett Temple's option for this upcoming season, making the veteran guard a free agent. The move had been long expected, even before Brooklyn traded for Detroit’s defensive-minded...
Protesters flock to City Hall over NYC school closures
Adults and youngsters alike chanted “Kids back in school!” and “Schools are safe!” outside of City Hall, a day after Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered the shutdown of in-person learning.
George Soros claims he regrets investing in Palantir as stock surges
George Soros claims he has buyer's remorse about his investment in Palantir — even though he's kept his lucrative stake through some of the secretive Silicon Valley firm's biggest controversies....
Ride with the favorite in this AAC clash
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Thursday night matchup between Tulsa and Tulane (7:30 p.m., ESPN.) Home team in CAPS. TULSA (-6.5) over Tulane The Green Wave aren’t going...
Port Authority losing billions with air travel still down 77 percent
New York's airport traffic is still down 77 percent compared to this time last year due to COVID-19 -- and it's costing the Port Authority dearly. The authority expects to...
Giuliani alleges 'national conspiracy' by Democrats to steal 2020 election
Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani claimed Thursday that Joe Biden's projected victory over President Trump was the result of a "national conspiracy" involving election officials in key swing states. "This was...
James Charles defends TikTok star Charli D'Amelio after chef video backlash
Beauty YouTuber thinks the internet was too trigger-happy in canceling the 16-year-old.
Louisiana pastor charged with COVID-19 violation seeks emergency relief
The Louisiana pastor under fire for allegedly holding church services in violation of state coronavirus restrictions filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court this week, seeking relief from criminal...
Hamptons estate of 'Jeeves' author P. G. Wodehouse asks $2.5M
By Jove! British author P. G. Wodehouse was best known for creating Jeeves, the world's most famous valet — not butler! — whose name is synonymous with his profession. Now...
St. Louis mother fatally shoots son before killing herself, police say
The 25-year-old woman, who was not immediately identified, was “acting irrationally” when responding officers got to her south St. Louis home early Wednesday.
COVID-19 second wave slams one of NY's first hot spots
The Westchester town of New Rochelle was among the first places in the US the coronavirus hit hard. And now it's back. Gov. Andrew Cuomo added the New York City...
Pharma king sets Brooklyn townhouse record in pursuit of mega-mansion
Pandemic-friendly townhouses are setting new records across the city.
Nate Silver slams NYC school closure amid COVID spike
The data don said he was especially perplexed by Mayor de Blasio's reliance on a 3 percent infection rate trigger for shuttering the nation's largest school system.
Netflix's 2020 Christmas movies are the craziest they've ever been
They've gotten truly nutty.
Broadway producers behind 'Chicago' ask $13.2M for Westchester estate
Tony Award-winning Broadway producers Fran Weissler, 92, and Barry Weissler, 81 — who helped bring "Chicago," "Waitress," "Pippin" and "Finding Neverland" to the stage — are selling their $13.2 million...
Port Authority faces in-house COVID-19 surge ahead of holiday season
New York's port agency is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases right before the holiday travel season, officials said Thursday. Sixty-eight Port Authority employees have tested positive for the virus...
'Vanguard' review: Jackie Chan's latest action flick is a bust
It is not his worst movie — just one of the blandest.
Senators launch effort to block Trump from last-minute arms sale to UAE
A bipartisan group of senators is launching an effort to block the Trump administration from going through with a $23 billion arms sale to the United Arab Emirates. Senate Foreign...
National Book Award wins for 'Interior Chinatown,' Malcolm X bio
Diversity was very much the dominant theme of the first-ever virtual National Book Awards Wednesday night with Walter Mosley being granted the lifetime achievement award and the individual book wins...
Florida mom allegedly had toddler vape so he would eat, sleep
Kiarra Clarisse, 22, of Meritt Island, was arrested Tuesday on a child neglect charge after her ex-girlfriend alerted the child's father about the alleged vaping.
Owl get you for this: Bird trapped in Rockefeller tree nearly suffered cruel fate
The bird, nicknamed Rockefeller for its unwanted, temporary new home, endured blaring car horns and other foreign racket reverberating through the branches during the drive, a known stressor for owls.
It might be time for Sam Darnold to ‘move on’ from Jets: Mark Sanchez
No one understands what Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is going through quite like Mark Sanchez. While speaking on the latest episode of The Post’s "Gang’s All Here" podcast, the former...
Inside LaMelo and LaVar Ball's lavish NBA Draft night party
LaVar Ball wasn't going to let a pandemic get in the way of a luxurious NBA Draft party. LaMelo Ball didn't get the typical draft experience at Barclays Center, but...
Trump-funded Wisconsin recount starts Friday in two Democratic counties
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has approved a recount of presidential votes starting Friday in two large Democrat-dominated counties as President Trump's campaign seeks to reverse President-elect Joe Biden's narrow win....
Furniture shortage boosts sales of furnished homes in NYC
Josh and Nicole Slavitt are model homeowners — and not only because they got their Long Branch, NJ, beach home up and running some 12 hours after they bought it....
NYC officials rip Mayor de Blasio amid school closure 'chaos'
Arguing that City Hall and the Department of Education were unprepared for the consequences of the shuttering, both men said they've lost confidence in Hizzoner's management of city schools.
Highway-side eatery in UAE feeds hungry one meal at a time
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — At a highway-side restaurant in the industrial outskirts of Dubai, workers methodically assemble packaged takeout meals of biryani rice, dal and brightly colored chicken curry...
Hot dog: Meet the rescue pup with a $10K wardrobe
She's gone from wags to riches.
South Carolina couple finds $25K worth of coins in new home
This couple has a heart of gold. New homeowners James and Clarrisa Munford stumbled upon $25,000 of antique gold and silver coins after moving into their South Carolina abode --...
Men with small penises have this advantage over well-hung guys
This brings new meaning to job compensation — just in time for #InternationalMensDay.
McCarthy says Pelosi is sole 'roadblock' causing COVID-19 relief inaction
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ripped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the months-long COVID-19 aid stalemate, saying she was the only person stopping relief from reaching tens of...
Knicks dump slew of players to set up $40M free agency spree
D-Day came Thursday and only swingman Reggie Bullock survived, according to sources. Among others, the Knicks waived big men Taj Gibson and Bobby Portis, declining to exercise their team options....
Warriors star tears Achilles in devastating blow
SAN FRANCISCO — Bob Myers called Stephen Curry to break the devastating news that Klay Thompson had torn his Achilles tendon and would miss another season. There was silence on...
Mother-of-five steers new course as Gaza's first woman taxi driver
GAZA - For Naela Abu Jibba, a mother of five who lives and works in the Gaza Strip, taking the road less traveled has become a way of life. The...
Man accused in 1980s sex assaults found living in Tennessee under fake name
Richard A. Ziegler, 70, is accused of engaging in multiple sex acts with two victims who were living with him in Roxbury between December 1981 and May 1987.
BuzzFeed to acquire HuffPost from Verizon Media in stock deal
Verizon Media, a unit of Verizon Communications, said Thursday it would sell its news website HuffPost to BuzzFeed.
CDC issues strongest COVID warning yet about Thanksgiving travel
The public health agency released new holiday guidelines warning people to stay home for Thanksgiving festivities — and to mask up at the dinner table — due to sky-high national...
Australian special forces unlawfully killed 39 Afghans, report finds
Defense Force Chief Gen. Angus Campbell on Thursday said the alleged atrocities included cases in which new members would shoot a prisoner in order to record their first kill.
Man injured in Brooklyn drive-by shooting
A man was wounded in the Big Apple's only shooting Wednesday — a drive-by in Brooklyn — with no additional gun violence so far Thursday, according to preliminary information released...
UN climate chief: pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopes
BERLIN — The UN’s climate chief says deadlines set by some of the world’s top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions, along with US President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to take...
Yankees facing hard decisions as roster deadline looms
When the Yankees added Jonathan Loaisiga to their 40-man roster following the 2017 season, there was a belief in the organization that the then-23-year-old right-hander’s impressive performance in the Instructional...
Sweden mink industry workers test positive for COVID-19 amid mutant outbreak
Scientists are now studying if there's a link between the employees who fell ill and the furry critters.
De Blasio admits having no reopening plan for closed NYC schools
Plan? Who needs a plan? That’s essentially what Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted Thursday when he confessed that there was no reopening plan in place for the city’s public schools,...
Chief prosecutor in Nuremberg trials shares important message for younger generations
Seventy-five years on from the Nuremberg Trials, the last surviving prosecutor of the Nazi war criminals behind some of history's worst crimes is 100 years old and still spreading a...
Cornerback out for season as Jets secondary shrinks
The already suspect depth at cornerback that has plagued the Jets has continued to thin out as this week has progressed. Having already released veteran Pierre Desir on Tuesday, coach...
Pfizer ready to ship COVID-19 vaccine within 'hours' of approval
Pfizer says it is prepared to roll out its COVID-19 vaccine within "hours" of being approved. CEO Albert Bourla said Thursday the drug company plans to start the process to...
Thai prime minister threatens to use all laws against protesters
BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha threatened on Thursday to use all laws possible against protesters, as demonstrations escalate for his removal and for reforms to curb the powers...
MTA head pleads with de Blasio to address subway mental-health crisis
NYC Transit Interim President Sarah Feinberg's plea came on the heels of the 8:30 a.m. subway pushing attack -- the second in as many days.
Texas brewery owner busted for murdering client, staging his suicide: cops
A Texas brewery owner and financial adviser was busted for allegedly murdering a client — and staging it as a suicide — in an attempt to gain control of his...
Knicks signing undrafted Seton Hall star
Myles Powell may have gone undrafted, but the All-American from Seton Hall will be getting a shot in the league anyway — not far from where he played college ball....
Israeli forward could turn into draft steal: 'Jesus around here'
NBA fans look back now on past drafts and wonder how Luka Doncic fell to the No. 3 pick in 2018 or how Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped to No. 15 in...
Urban Outfitters takes an extra 40 percent off sale items
UO Ringo Brushed Cardigan Sale price: $11.99 Original price: $49.00 Sale price: $17.99 Original price: $69.00 Sale price: $23.99 Original price: $79.00 Sale price: $23.99 Original price: $69.00 Sale price:...
What is the Pompeo Doctrine? Behind the new term coined on Israel trip
The State Department on Thursday appeared to describe the Trump administration's Israel policies as part of the "Pompeo Doctrine" as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited a Jewish settlement on...
African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases
NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa has surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as the continent’s top public health official warned Thursday that “we are inevitably edging toward a second wave” of...
TikTok star loses 1M followers after video backlash
The 16-year-old -- who boasts the highest follower count on the popular social media platform -- is the latest celebrity to be canceled.
Lyft passenger erupts into racist rant when asked to put on mask
In a statement to The Post, Lyft confirmed the unidentified passenger has been permanently banned.
Big beatings come in small packages, as cellphone thief learns the hard way
A 4-foot-11 woman who knows a thing or two about MMA taught an alleged cellphone thief that she won’t get kicked around. Brisa, 20, of Mar del Plata, Argentina, gave...
Listen to Episode 50 of 'Gang's All Here': Jim Harbaugh as Jets Coach? feat. Mark Sanchez
After a peaceful week without having to watch the Jets lose a game, it's back to the grind. The 0-9 Jets look to keep the tank for Trevor Lawrence alive...
Senator has COVID antibodies after participating in Pfizer vaccine trial
Sen. Steve Daines and his wife participated in Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine trial and tested positive for antibodies, he announced. Daines (R-Mont.) made the revelation in a statement released Wednesday in...
Senate GOP racing to confirm Trump nominees in lame-duck session
Much to the dismay of Democrats, the Senate confirmations overseen by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could frustrate the agenda of President-elect Joe Biden.
Little-known rapper released after flamethrower stunt
Christopher Dupree, who goes by Dupree G.O.D., appeared in Brooklyn criminal court Thursday morning on charges of reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon.
Vatican asks Instagram to probe infamous 'like' on model's racy photo
Someone needs to go to confession. The Vatican has some questions for Instagram as part of their probe into a devilish “like” from the official account of Pope Francis on...
CDC report says COVID-19 symptom screening at airports is ‘ineffective'
Efforts to screen travelers arriving in the US for COVID-19 were more trouble than they were worth, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. The CDC,...
Wendy's wants to buy nearly 400 of its restaurants out of bankruptcy
Wendy's disclosed Thursday it has submitted a bid to buy nearly 400 restaurants under its own name and operated by bankrupt franchisee NPC Quality Burgers. NPC filed for bankruptcy protection...
Actress found dead on Miami Beach shoreline
A famous Cuban actress was found dead this week along the shoreline in Miami Beach, Florida, authorities said. Broselianda Hernández Boudet, 56, was discovered unresponsive by someone walking on the...
105-year-old breaks Guinness record as oldest tandem paraglider
Yu Te-Hsin, 105, took to the sky around Humtou Mountain in Puli, China, despite undergoing back surgery recently, according to Newsflare.
'Silly' grandma strips for calendar while fighting cancer on lockdown
"I'd never ever done anything like this before in my life," said the newly crowned cheesecake queen.
Not just COVID: Nursing home neglect deaths surge in shadows
When COVID-19 tore through Donald Wallace’s nursing home, he was one of the lucky few to avoid infection. He died a horrible death anyway. Hale and happy before the pandemic,...
Tiger Woods' son is getting his big golf reveal alongside dad
Tiger Woods still has one tournament left this year that might feel as big as any to him. The PNC Championship announced Thursday that Woods will play with 11-year-old son...
COVID-19 will keep Pennsylvania crowds away on Groundhog Day
Fans of Punxsutawney Phil won't get an in-person view of the prognosticating Pennsylvania rodent on Groundhog Day because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced this week. The annual tradition on...
LeBron James is in the tequila business
LeBron James has moved on from tacos to tequila. The four-time NBA champion recently invested in a new tequila and mezcal brand called Lobos 1707, which launched Wednesday. James made...
'Saved by the Bell' stars: Where are they now?
Welcome back to Bayside. “Saved by the Bell” returns with a revival series on NBC streamer Peacock, premiering Wednesday, Nov. 25.
One person dies from COVID-19 every 17 seconds in Europe, WHO warns
"Europe accounts for 28 percent of global cases, and 26 percent of deaths cumulatively in the region," Hans Kluge, WHO's European regional director, said Thursday, The Telegraph reported.
No time to read? This app summarizes bestselling books in minutes
Sure, Warren Buffet may have a spare five hours every day to read. But the rest of us? We’re a bit too preoccupied with work, our social lives, and a...
Russian hacking: Speculation swirls after Putin's coughing fit at COVID meeting
Radio Mayak, which had aired an original stream, reported that “Putin’s vocal cords gave in as he was setting his government to fight COVID-19.”
No pipe dream: Legal marijuana in NJ one step closer to becoming reality
Legal weed is one step closer to becoming a reality in New Jersey after an agreement reached between Gov. Phil Murphy's office and a key legislator.
Macy's sales plunge 20% as COVID-19 threatens holiday season
Macy's comparable sales plummeted more than 20 percent in the last three months amid a surge in coronavirus cases that could hamstring the holiday season, the retailer said Thursday. The...
Woman found dead after disappearing during night out with friends
Sheena West, a 36-year-old mom, took off without a word while out Saturday night on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach, though left behind her phone and wallet, the Virginia Pilot...
Bath & Body Works sales surge, boosting shares of parent L Brands
L Brands shares skyrocketed Thursday as a coronavirus-fueled sales surge at Bath & Body Works helped the retailer post a blowout quarterly profit. The Ohio-based conglomerate's stock price climbed nearly...
SEC boss Jay Clayton to take a deeper look at the blank-check company boom
Wall Street’s top regulator wants to take a closer look at blank-check companies on his way out the door. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton said Thursday that his...
Gonorrhea infections increasing in Michigan
Gonorrhea infections are increasing in Michigan, according to state health officials. By the end of October, cases of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease (STD), had surpassed those reported in 2019,...
Shop award-winning wines for as little as $6 a bottle and up to 71 percent off
Two Buck Chuck may seem like a steal, but if you’re ready to level up your wine drinking and continue to save money, the best way is with a wine...
Michael J. Fox enters 'second retirement' due to declining health
"Putting in a 12-hour workday, and memorizing seven pages of dialogue, is best behind me."
Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld eyes UK theater closures and rescue deal
Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld, the world's second-largest movie theater operator, is considering a rescue deal that could spur permanent UK cinema closures. The deal, dubbed "Company Voluntary Arrangement," would help...
Deputy fired over 'disgusting' Kamala Harris depiction
A Michigan sheriff’s deputy has been fired for posting a "disgusting" photo of a carved watermelon intended to depict Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, department officials said.
Suspect in shooting of 70-year-old woman seen on surveillance video
Cops released footage of the man -- joined by a female companion -- who is suspected of shooting a 70-year-old woman sitting on an MTA bus with a bullet meant...
Kyler Murray: 'Never say never' on becoming two-sport star
Bo Jackson. Deion Sanders. Kyler Murray?
BBC Radio 1 to play edited version of 'Fairytale Of New York'
The edited version of the 1987 song by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl will nix the word "slut" and a homophobic slur, Guardian reported.
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise with one vulnerable group
Britain’s Oxford University and AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has produced a strong immune response among older people – and researchers expect to release late-stage trial results by Christmas, according to a...
College coach does NBA Draft interview from grocery store parking lot
Auburn’s Isaac Okoro rounded out the top five of the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday, but it was his former coach who had everybody talking. When longtime college coach Bruce...
Kentucky draft pick shows Knicks all-in on gospel of John Calipari
Kentucky coach John Calipari could not contain his glee that Knicks president Leon Rose and senior VP William Wesley, a couple of his buddies, drafted one of his Wildcats –...
Pompeo visits West Bank settlement in first for US Secretary of State
A State Department official confirmed Pompeo's visit to the Psagot winery near Jerusalem to reporters who were traveling with him but were not allowed to join during that part of...
Republicans call for House 'integrity' probe of 2020 presidential election
Top House Republicans are calling for a congressional probe of the "integrity" of the 2020 presidential elections after alleging "errors and misconduct" in the processing and counting of ballots. The...
COVID-19 has killed 1 in every 1,000 residents in one state: data
COVID-19 has killed more than one in every 1,000 residents in North Dakota, data shows. With a population of 762,000, the Peace Garden State has recorded at least 791 virus-related...
GOP lawmakers call for probe into anti-Trump violence at 'Million MAGA March'
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are calling for an investigation into violence against supporters of President Trump after the mayhem at the "Million MAGA March" in the...
NFL pop quiz: 6 questions that could win you $25K in FOX’s free contest
My first foray into the FOX Bet $25,000 Super 6 Thursday contest was a partial success. I was correct on two of the questions in last week's Colts-Titans game —...
How accused Kenosha killer reportedly bought his AR-15
Kenosha killer Kyle Rittenhouse used his government stimulus check to buy the AR-15 he allegedly used to fatally shoot two men this summer, according to a new report. At 17,...
Swiss ski school hiring a 'ski slope tester'
Applicants to this dream job must love snow. A Swiss ski school is calling on winter sports enthusiasts to test and critique their slopes. Altitude Ski School in the scenic...
'Halloween' superfan dies after Jamie Lee Curtis officiates wedding
He got his dying wish from Hollywood's "Scream Queen."
Megyn Kelly opens up about notorious feud with Trump
Megyn Kelly on Wednesday revisited her infamous feud with President Trump, discussing whether she'd change anything about how she handled the situation that led to months of attacks from the...
Woman struck by train after she was pushed onto subway tracks
The attack happened on the northbound 4/5/6 platform at 14th Street-Union Square just before 8:30 a.m., police said.
NYC on the verge of indoor dining shutdown amid COVID spike
That average ticked up to 2.5 percent on Wednesday as the five boroughs battle an ongoing surge of new COVID-19 cases — and officials fear that if nothing changes, Gotham...
De Blasio hopes schools will re-open in 'next few weeks'
De Blasio defended his decision to close the schools and switch to 100-percent remote learning when the COVID-19 infection rate in the city hit 3 percent.
Warriors injury cloud hangs over NBA Draft excitement
Despite the excitement of the NBA Draft Wednesday, news that Klay Thompson suffered a major lower leg injury put a damper on things. The Golden State Warriors guard hurt his...
Dutch grocery conglomerate buying FreshDirect
Dutch supermarket conglomerate Ahold Delhaize is buying a majority stake in the FreshDirect grocery delivery service as the coronavirus pandemic spurs a shift to online food shopping. The companies announced...
Girlfriend rescued Yankees outfielder from life as 'Scranton bad boy'
It was a different Clint Frazier this season for the Yankees — and he knows who deserves the credit. Frazier wished girlfriend Kaylee Gambadoro, whom he has been linked to...
Why Joe Biden could be banned from 'Animal Crossing'
President-elect's island appears to violate new rule about "bringing politics into the game."
Vaccine distribution won't be slowed by presidential transition: official
Top federal health official Adm. Brett Giroir said the distribution of coronavirus vaccines will not be slowed by the delay in the presidential transition process -- calling it an “incredibly...
'NorCal rapist' found guilty in attacks on nine women over 15 years
A California monster who raped nine women in their homes over a 15-year span was found guilty this week.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ recap: Burnham and Booker, just do it!
Warning: This story contains spoilers from Season 3 Episode 6, titled “Scavengers,” of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access.
Antonio Brown has been 'model citizen' for Buccaneers: Bruce Arians
Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown seems to be at the center of a never-ending stream of trouble, but if you ask his head coach, the team doesn't appear to regret...
Barack Obama's memoir off to record-setting start in sales
Former President Obama's new memoir has a slight edge on former First Lady Michelle Obama when it comes to first-day book sales.
Hawaii oh-no: CA officials catch heat for 'urgent' trip to luxury resort as COVID rages
At least four GOP lawmakers -- Jordan Cunningham, Heath Flora and Frank Bigelow and state Sen. Andreas Borgeas -- defended their jaunt to the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui.
NYPD releases photos of suspect in Bryant Park subway shove
Cops released photos of the panhandler who they believe shoved a man onto Manhattan subway tracks when he refused to fork over money. The 36-year-old victim was waiting for a...
Workers file 742,000 jobless claims as COVID surge worsens
Some 742,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as a surge in coronavirus infections threatened to shut down businesses again, the feds said Thursday. The latest batch of initial jobless claims...
One NFL team can't escape COVID chaos
The Las Vegas Raiders have placed seven more players on the COVID-19 list as “high risk” close contacts with teammate Clelin Ferrell after he tested positive for the coronavirus. Ferrell,...
Trump reached out to Michigan GOP election official amid Wayne County dispute
Monica Palmer and William Hartmann, the two Republicans on the four-member board of canvassers, originally offered no explanation for why they changed course, but abruptly did Tuesday evening hours after...
Harvard graduate students start petition to ban Trump officials from school
A group of Harvard students circulated a petition aimed at keeping Trump officials from teaching, attending or speaking at the Ivy League school.
Firefighters, tenants injured in UWS building fire
A fire broke out inside a 16-story Upper West Side apartment building early Thursday, injuring seven tenants and five firefighters, the FDNY said. The blaze began around 5:50 a.m. on...
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reunion: Aunt Viv says to expect 'many surprises'
"It was great to see the family," she says.
Suspect arrested in beating of woman he met on dating app Hinge
A nightmare date who was accused by an Atlanta woman of brutally beating her -- telling her the outing “cost too much” -- has been collared in upstate New York,...
100-pound Great Dane is scared of a bunny
This dog is a total fraidy-cat. See how a 2-year-old Great Dane in Lancaster, New Hampshire — already weighing a whopping 100 pounds — cowers on the couch as a...
NBA draft grades: Breaking down every team's picks
At long last, the 2020 NBA Draft is complete. Five months late and and following an unusual pre-draft process because of the COVID-19 pandemic, NBA teams have finally injected their...
NBA star will play for father-in-law after draft-night trade
How would you like it if your father-in-law was your boss? Well, Seth Curry is about to find out. The 30-year-old Curry was traded from the Mavericks to the 76ers...
Royal Caribbean attracts 100,000 volunteers for cruise ship test runs
The president of cruise giant Royal Caribbean announced Sunday that 100,000 people have already volunteered to sail free-of-charge on their government-mandated test voyages. “And just like that...100,000 people have volunteered....
UNC star thrilled to join Magic after rough 2020: 'Tears of joy'
The waiting. The criticism. The uncertainty. And then the joy. It all came to a head Wednesday night for Cole Anthony. He couldn’t help it. He was on national television,...
Student in Siberian village forced to climb birch tree to access online classes
A Russian university student living in a remote Siberian village has been climbing atop a birch tree in order to obtain internet access for online learning. Alexei Dudoladov, 21, a...
Prospect falls in NBA draft but still makes Israeli history
Deni Avdija wasn’t supposed to last past the top five picks of Wednesday night’s NBA draft. But he didn’t seem to mind having to wait a little longer to make...
The NBA Draft was full of chaos
Hours before the 2020 NBA Draft, there was a trade. Forty minutes before the first pick Wednesday night, there was another deal. It was a preview of the wild night...
Kate del Castillo said Sean Penn used her as 'bait' for El Chapo interview
Mexican TV star Kate del Castillo slammed actor Sean Penn for using her as "bait" to get to drug cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and said he exaggerated his...
Yankees coach leaving organization
Yankees minor league infield coordinator and former big league infielder Miguel Cairo is headed to the White Sox’s dugout to be Tony La Russa’s bench coach, a person close to...
12-year-old boy arrested for prank 911 call that led to SWAT team response
A 12-year-old boy in California was arrested Tuesday for an alleged prank phone call to police about a fake shooting that led to a SWAT response, a report said. The...
Knicks' new regime nailed the NBA Draft
The Knicks did well for themselves Wednesday night. They got better. And though that may sound like a simple goal for an NBA team on a night like this, if...
Nets take forward after NBA Draft trade
The Nets didn't take a Scrubb after all. With their final pick (No. 55 overall) in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday, Brooklyn selected shooting guard Jay Scrubb, who is...
LaMelo Ball pick recalls Michael Jordan's feud with LaVar
Michael Jordan apparently is over his feud with LaVar Ball as the NBA legend and current Charlotte Hornets owner picked LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 pick in the 2020...
Jeezy tells Jalen Rose the advice he would give young rappers
I've been friends with my next podcast guest for about 20 years. And I've seen his evolution from Young Jeezy to Jeezy the Snowman to Jeezy the engaged man (he's...