November 20, 2020
Twitter says it's handing @POTUS account over to Joe Biden on Inauguration Day
Twitter announced it will hand the @POTUS account over to President-elect Biden on Inauguration Day -- even if President Trump refuses to concede. "Twitter is actively preparing to support the...
Why the Jets are feeling good ahead of Chargers game
The Jets went West Friday evening, boarded their chartered flight for Los Angeles for what we can’t help but assume will be their 10th loss in 10 games this season...
Steve Cohen signs his first Mets free agent
The first free agent signing of the Steve Cohen era won’t exactly break the bank, but it provides some clues into how the Mets might operate with new ownership. The...
Violence erupts in Brazil after black man beaten to death in grocery store
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - More than 1,000 demonstrators attacked a Carrefour Brasil supermarket in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre on Friday after security guards beat to death a...
Lakers get richer in free agency, deliver blow to Clippers
The rich just got richer when NBA free agency kicked off Friday night. A month after taking home the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy from the NBA’s playoff bubble, the Lakers...
Knicks sign veteran swingman
With a league-high $35 million in cap space, the Knicks signed ... Alec Burks. Indeed, the Knicks’ free-agent foray got off to a slow start, but they made one signing...
Gordon Ramsay reportedly donated $50K to treat Ben Watkins' cancer
The 14-year-old former "MasterChef Junior" contestant died Monday.
Convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard is free after completing parole
Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard, a former US Navy analyst who sold government secrets to Israel, has completed parole and is now free to return to the Jewish state, according to reports....
Americans expect to gain this much weight over the holidays, survey says
Americans are going to use the holidays to binge more than usual this year. In Herbalife Nutrition’s third-annual “Writing off the End of the Year” survey, U.S. respondents admitted they’re...
Nets bringing back top shooter
Nets general manager Sean Marks had called re-signing Joe Harris offseason priority No. 1. Mission accomplished. In the opening hours of free agency, Harris agreed to a four-year, $75 million...
What had Giants coaches feuding for weeks
Tension between Giants coach Joe Judge and fired offensive line coach Marc Colombo began over strategy and boiled over more than once before the ugly separation earlier this week, multiple...
LaVar Ball may never get his Michael Jordan shot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Now that LaMelo Ball is a member of the Charlotte Hornets, some basketball fans are hoping that the 1-on-1 game between his outspoken father LaVar and six-time...
Good shillelagh-acking: Man fends off burglars with antique walking stick
The man grabbed his grandad's shillelagh — a traditional Irish wooden walking stick to chase the burglars out of the house.
'Peanuts' will be broadcast for the holidays after all — thanks, Apple!
Kudos to the folks at Apple TV+ for sharing the Peanuts joy: Though they’d bought exclusive rights to all the iconic Charlie Brown holiday specials, they’ve now agreed to let...
Robinson Cano should've stayed a Yankee
Should this week’s Robinson Cano news, jaw dropping if not shocking, validate the Yankees’ decision to let him leave for Seattle nearly seven years ago? I contend the opposite. That...
Bill de Blasio thinks he's 'saving' by putting bills on the credit card
Even for Mayor de Blasio, it’s an outrageous scam: He keeps proudly announcing “savings” that are nothing more than putting this year’s bills on the credit card — at the...
Joe Biden can calm Iran war talk by backing off vow to bring back Obama's nuke deal
Joe Biden’s victory has touched off new fears of war with Iran, yet there’s a way for him to tamp down tensions: Let the regime know, in no uncertain terms,...
Cancel student-loan debt? That's making the working class subsidize the elite!
One good rule of thumb is to judge parties and politicians by their priorities. Look at which things they actually work to achieve or spend political capital on. This will...
Our hypocritical leaders refuse to obey their own COVID-19 rules
Wearing a mask is important. For you and those around you. For elected officials? Not so much. Actually, all the COVID rules are for us, not them. COVID-19, and the...
Please, Gov. Cuomo — don’t take away the Mass again
I go to Mass every day. Yes, that’s a thing. And yes, you, too, can go to Mass every day! You can go to Confession, too. I do weekly —...
Top options as running backs grow scarce in fantasy football
As we enter the holiday season, it is quite clear The Grinch has seized control of our world. The list of “who’s” that keep being taken off fantasy wish lists...
Outdoor Voices takes 50 percent off select styles for early Black Friday deals
Loved for its comfort and effortless style, Outdoor Voices is truly a brand to watch. And if you've been eyeing some of its trendy activewear, then we've got the perfect...
Lyft passenger apologizes for racist rant over wearing mask, says he was drunk
"I had too much to drink and lost control of my tongue and I said horrible things that I truly regret."
Huge Home Depot skeleton repurposed for Thanksgiving, Christmas displays
Season's creepings!
'What happened?': NYC subway shove victim doesn't remember attack
The Brooklyn woman who was pushed in front of a train in Union Square said she has no memory of the horrifying attack. Liliana Sagbaicela, 40, was shoved in front...
Vox co-founder Ezra Klein and the site's top editor are leaving
Vox Media co-founder Ezra Klein and the Vox.com editor in chief Lauren Williams are both leaving the company, the latest digital news pioneers to jump ship as their startups struggle...
Democrats on cusp of securing veto-proof majority in New York state Senate
Democrats are on the cusp of securing a veto-proof majority in the state Senate, declaring a close-race win in the Hudson Valley for their 41st seat. Michelle Hinchey appears to have...
Danny Meyer halts indoor dining at all NYC restaurants due to COVID-19 uptick
Danny Meyer's hospitality group will pre-emptively close its restaurants for indoor dining and become takeout only because of rising COVID-19 cases in the city. Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe and...
NJ firm that offers up mansions to TikTok influencers goes public
A New Jersey-based firm that provides TikTok influencers with posh pads featured in viral videos went public this week, according to a report Friday. West of Hudson Group — whose...
Homeless man who shoved woman onto NYC subway tracks held without bail
The deranged homeless man accused of shoving an innocent straphanger onto Manhattan subway tracks as a train pulled into the station was ordered held without bail at his arraignment Friday....
The Gordon Hayward sweepstakes has a new front-runner
The Knicks may not be battling Boston for the chance to turn the World’s Most Famous Arena into Madison Square Gordon. The chance for the Pacers to bring former Celtics...
COVID-19 positivity rates rise in 40 NYC ZIP codes
Here's one "Top 40" list no one wants to be on.
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19
President Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 this week amid a national surge in infections. Trump Jr., 42, was diagnosed earlier in the week — as...
Mexico becomes fourth country to top 100,000 COVID-19 deaths
MEXICO CITY — Mexico passed the 100,000 mark in confirmed COVID-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country to do so amid concerns about the lingering physical and psychological scars on...
Congo declares end to 11th Ebola outbreak
Congo has announced the end to its 11th Ebola outbreak, this case in the western Equateur Province. The declaration, which occurred more than 42 days after two tests came back...
Wynn Resorts loses bid to partner with Sinclair's sports TV networks: sources
Wynn Resorts just lost a bid to secure a toehold in the burgeoning TV sports gambling sector -- and some insiders fear it may have been the casino empire's biggest...
Forever young: Scientists reverse aging process in breakthrough study
Scientists say they’ve successfully reversed the aging process of elderly people through “oxygen therapy” in a first-of-its-kind study.
Georgia certifies Joe Biden's win by 12,587 votes after hand recount
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Friday finally certified President-elect Joe Biden's win in the state — after a bit of back and forth earlier in the day over...
Trump: Pfizer played 'corrupt games' with COVID-19 vaccine announcement
President Trump on Friday accused drugmaker Pfizer of playing "corrupt games" with the timing of COVID-19 vaccine data in order to sink both his re-election and his drug price reforms,...
Roku streaming devices up to 40% off for Black Friday deals
Roku devices like the Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, Roku Streambar and Roku Premiere are marked down for Black Friday.
Heavily armed shooting suspect caught in the Bronx after parking in bus lane
A Bronx cop who stopped a man in a Mercedes for parking in a bus lane found five guns on the driver, who is the suspected shooter in a separate...
Vitamin D supplements may significantly lower cancer risk, study claims
Taking vitamin D supplements could cut the risk of cancer by more than a third, according to a new study. The research, published in JAMA Network Open medical journal, found...
Several wounded in shooting at Wisconsin mall
Eight people were shot during a fight inside a Macy’s at a shopping mall outside Milwaukee on Friday afternoon -- and the suspect remains at large, authorities said Friday night....
Biden to Schumer and Pelosi: 'In my Oval Office, mi casa, you casa'
President-elect Joe Biden told House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that they would have plenty of sway in his White House — butchering the Spanish phrase...
COVID-19 exemptions for teachers, principals extended through school year
The Department of Education has extended staff COVID-19 medical exemptions for the rest of the school year. The accommodation was granted Thursday to about 35,000 DOE employees, allowing them to...
Accused Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse released on $2M bond
The teen is accused of fatally shooting two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisc.
Princess ex of Dubai ruler paid $6.4M to keep affair with bodyguard secret: report
Princess Haya's cheating was exposed in a child-custody fact-finding ruling in London's High Court, the Daily Mail reported.
Midwest health system CEO says he had COVID-19, won't wear mask
The head of one of the largest regional health systems in the Midwest has told his employees that he has recovered from COVID-19 and is back in the office —...
Feds seek death penalty for MS-13 member charged in 7 murders
The Justice Department has authorized federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against an MS-13 gang leader charged in connection to seven gruesome murders -- including the baseball bludgeoning of...
Ann Taylor to ditch alpaca wool after PETA probe
Ann Taylor is packing up the alpaca. Ascena Retail Group, the clothing conglomerate that owns the Ann Taylor, LOFT and Lou & Grey plans to stop using wool from the...
'Wipeout' contestant dead after completing obstacle course
"We are devastated to have learned of his passing and our deepest sympathy goes out to the family," a TBS spokesperson told The Post in a statement.
Pfizer applies for emergency FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine
The Manhattan-based drug company is now the first to seek the green light for an experimental jab from the Food and Drug Administration, which must decide whether to allow high-risk...
Parents of special-needs kids fear long-term consequences of remote learning in NYC
Parents described the heart-wrenching difficulty of trying to get children who receive special education services to sit in front of a computer for school and therapy.
'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' review: Chadwick Boseman soars in final film
The late actor will surely be nominated for an Oscar.
Colorado mom dies saving children from arson fire in apartment complex
A Colorado mom died valiantly saving her children from an apartment complex fire that has been ruled an arson, according to officials and a new report. Lilian Esperanza Castro died...
It took a long time for Heat star to forgive LeBron for text breakup
LeBron James shook the NBA when he announced he was leaving the Heat back in 2014, but there was at least one teammate who felt slighted by how he left...
Alleged Sarah Lawrence sex-cult leader seeking victims' psychiatric records
Ray is charged with creating a a Nxivm-like sex cult to prey on his daughter’s classmates at Sarah Lawrence.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will receive Emmy for COVID-19 TV briefings
And the Emmy for Best Acting as a Sitting Governor goes to ... Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- who's been blamed for letting the deadly coronavirus run rampant in New York's...
Kirby Morrow, ‘Dragon Ball Z’ and ‘Ninjago’ voice actor, dead at 47
He also was known for portraying Captain Dave Kleinman in “Stargate Atlantis.”
Here are the six locations that could host the new US Space Command
WASHINGTON — Six locations have survived the first round of cuts and are still in under consideration to become the new headquarters for U.S. Space Command, the Air Force announced...
IBM apologizes 52 years after firing transgender computing pioneer
It's taken half a century -- but IBM has apologized for its 1968 firing of a young computing pioneer who had shocked the company by revealing herself to be a...
Former New York Sen. Al D'Amato hospitalized with COVID-19
"I'm weak but I feel good," D'Amato, 83, told The Post in a phone interview while being treated at St. Francis Hospital.
MLB star will be traded to the Dodgers 'by Christmas': former GM
Are the Colorado Rockies about to break one of the cardinal rules of trading superstars? Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden declared Friday that the Rockies will soon trade slugging...
Only 117K NYC students have submitted COVID-19 test consent forms
Only 117,000 of the 335,000 city kids enrolled in the city's suspended blended learning program have provided COVID-19 testing consent forms, the Post has learned. Despite lobbying from City Hall...
‘Enormously insulting’: Sanders warns Biden not to shut out progressives
"It seems to me pretty clear that progressive views need to be expressed within a Biden administration," Sanders told The Associated Press.
High school football coach finishes 53-0 loss, despite halftime heart attack
Most high school football coaches would like to forget a 53-0 loss, but to Daryl Hayes, it became a game he’ll always remember. According to the Frederick-News Post, at halftime...
Florida man convicted in fatal shooting of 11-year-old girl and mom sent to death row
A Florida man convicted of gunning down a mother and her 11-year-old daughter, who he shot five times, was sent to death row this week, making him the first person...
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: When will they be distributed and how?
With the dark winter months looming, there's one glimmer of hope in the fight against the COVID-19 crisis. Two, to be exact. Vaccine candidates from Pfizer and its German partner...
Mom of cam-girl wife testifies on behalf of accused killer husband
The mother of an Alabama cam-girl allegedly bludgeoned to death with an absinthe bottle by her husband testified in defense of the accused killer Friday, saying her daughter was a...
Sun sets on Alaskan city as it descends into 66-day 'polar night'
The sun set for the last time this year in the remote Alaskan city of Utqiaġvik on Wednesday, marking the start of a 66-day period of “polar night.” “At 1:30pm...
Struggling Louisville will cover the big number
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Friday night matchups between Louisville and Syracuse (7 p.m., ESPN). Home teams in CAPS. LOUISVILLE (-18) over Syracuse It looks, and feels, absurd...
Anthony Davis is going to make Lakers sweat a little bit in free agency
Anthony Davis reportedly plans on taking his time before officially committing to the Lakers. Although the All-NBA forward is fully expected to agree on a new deal with the team...
NYC unveils design plans for $8.9M revamp of Grand Army Plaza
The city on Friday unveiled design plans for a nearly $9 million makeover of Brooklyn’s famed Grand Army Plaza. The restoration project — which the city has partnered on with...
2020's back at it! Sightings of ravenous 4-foot lizards surge in southeastern US
A species of large ravenous reptiles are popping up in large numbers in the southeastern US, after escaping or being released from captivity.
NYCFC star's uncommon decision is paying dividends
Like so many young American soccer players, Keaton Parks left the country to pursue a pro career. Within four years, he was back. The current landscape of American soccer makes...
Some 140K NYC students had no contact with their schools Thursday
Roughly 140,000 New York City kids had no contact with their schools on the first day of systemwide remote learning Thursday, according to Department of Education statistics. The DOE said...
New owl spotted in NYC may be Central Park bird's missing mate
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The 5 best audiobooks to get you through a long road trip
Fire up these audiobooks and your journey will be over before anyone can ask, "Are we there yet?"
Police union boss: MTA riders on their own amid violence uptick
The head of the NYPD's largest union issued a stark warning to subway riders Friday amid an alarming rash of underground attacks — you're on your own.
Malaysia group teaches refugee women how to read and write
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — In a bare room, students seated on the floor recite the alphabet. But these are not children. The students are refugee women in Malaysia, some in...
Two men shot dead while driving with a toddler near JFK Airport
Two men were fatally gunned down inside a moving car near Kennedy Airport on Friday — but a 4-year-old boy and a woman in the vehicle escaped unharmed, police said....
Jets have a positive update on Sam Darnold's return timeline
Sam Darnold will miss his second straight game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but it’s looking like a matchup against Miami rookie Tua Tagovailoa the following week is a...
NY company makes window stickers of Cuomo watching over your Thanksgiving
One upstate company wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be the biggest turkey at your Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Hate expectations: Anti-maskers reportedly give Nazi salute at gov't meeting
A group of anti-mask zealots gave the Nazi salute and shouted "Sieg heil" at a local government meeting in California in a bizarre protest of coronavirus restrictions, a report said...
Accused Kenosha killer told pal he expected to spend life in prison for shootings
Teen killer Kyle Rittenhouse was convinced he would spend the rest of his life in prison for the deadly shootings at riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, according to the close friend...
Two fatally struck by trains across NYC: 'This virus is affecting everybody'
Most recently, a witness reported to cops that a woman jumped in front of an oncoming northbound 1 train at 34th Street–Penn Station around 9:20 a.m., cops said.
Nets GM sends subtle James Harden message to Rockets
Nets GM Sean Marks was speaking with the media, but he was talking to the Rockets. With the NBA having finally approved Brooklyn’s NBA Draft-night trades late Thursday, Marks held...
Coronavirus is 'out of control' in this state as holidays approach
The novel coronavirus is “out of control” in Alabama, warned a state health official this week. Alabama has reported some 225,910 cases of COVID-19 to date, according to data from...
Meteor illuminates Texas night sky in stunning video
Southern Texas was treated with a stunning cosmic show Thursday night when a meteor illuminated the sky, video shows.
Bitcoin climbs to three-year peak, nears all-time high
Bitcoin rose to a nearly three-year high Friday, as investors continued to scoop the virtual currency on expectations it could well exceed its all-time peak of just under $20,000. Bitcoin...
Former baseball coach charged with sexually assaulting Georgia student
A former baseball coach and teacher at a Georgia high school has been charged with sexually assaulting a student – and additional charges are expected, authorities said. David Lamberth, a...
McEnany: Voter fraud claims 'deserve to be pursued'
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, peppered with a slew of questions on the transfer of power in her first press briefing since the election.
21-year-old man shot during attempted robbery in Brooklyn
Three men approached the victim on Loring Avenue near Bishop Clarence V. Keaton Boulevard, on the grounds of East New York's Louis Heaton Pink Houses, around 1:45 p.m. and tried...
Pack of hyenas drag sleeping elderly man from hut and maul him to death
A pack of wild hyenas pulled a sleeping elderly man from his bed and mauled him to death in Africa. The victim, 87-year-old Tendai Maseka, was attacked as he slept...
Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy and aide to Trump, has COVID-19
Andrew Giuliani announced Friday that he has contracted the coronavirus. "This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19," Andrew, son of Rudy Giuliani and an aide to President Trump, tweeted Friday...
Singapore activist faces fine over one-man smiley face sign protest
SINGAPORE - Singapore is set to charge an activist with staging a one-man protest without a permit over an incident in which he held up a sign bearing a crudely...
Buckle up for some serious TikTok drama amid star's backlash
Paytas called Charles "predatory;" Charles called Paytas a Nazi sympathizer. Buckle up!
Georgia secretary of state says he'll certify Biden win
Raffensperger, a Republican, certified that Biden won Georgia by 12,587, following a statewide hand recount that slightly narrowed Biden's lead.
Study says COVID-19 reinfection unlikely for at least six months
Of the 11,052 medical workers without antibodies, 89 developed an infection with symptoms and 79 developed an asymptomatic infection.
WWE star Zelina Vega fired over OnlyFans contract controversy
A WWE star has been let go over her unauthorized OnlyFans account. Zelina Vega, whose real name is Thea Megan Trinidad, was shockingly dumped by WWE for breach of contract...
Will social distancing weaken my immune system?
In short, no. Some worry a lack of contact with others will weaken their immune system by reducing its active contact with germs. But even when we’re staying 6 feet...
Joe Biden names powerful White House personnel, legislative chiefs
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday announced his picks for powerful White House positions including personnel director and director of legislative affairs.
Johnson & Johnson's damages award cut to $120 million in baby powder case
Justice Gerald Lebovits of the state Supreme Court in Manhattan reduced the payout from the $325 million a jury awarded Donna Olson, 67, and Robert Olson, 65, in May 2019...
Andy Dalton's Cowboys year just keeps getting worse
Andy Dalton’s sight, hearing and touch are intact, so he is going to play quarterback Sunday for the Dallas Cowboys. It is Dalton’s other two senses – taste and smell...
Universal strikes another 'exclusivity' deal with major theater chain
Another major movie theater chain has struck a deal with Universal Pictures to allow for shorter exclusive theatrical windows. Canada’s Cineplex has agreed on a multiyear “dynamic window” agreement, the...
New Dorothy Parker-branded tower hopes to lure literary crowd
Legendary New York City writer Dorothy Parker once predicted that she was never going to accomplish anything, writing: “my name will never be writ large on the roster of Those...
Thai police to charge high school students over protest
BANGKOK - Two Thai high school student leaders will be charged for joining a banned protest last month, police said on Friday, a day after embattled Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha...
NYPD union mocks proposal to pay New Yorkers for ratting out parking violators
The NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association is taking jabs at a proposal to pay New Yorkers for reporting drivers, including cops, who park illegally. "Imagine if every cop wrote a summons...
Airlines see bookings drop as COVID-19 cases surge
Big US airlines say they're seeing bookings drop amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus infections that's made holiday travel particularly risky. American, United and Southwest have reported decreased demand for...
NJ man facing prison time after fourth DUI turned fatal
A New Jersey man with three previous DUI convictions is facing five years in prison in a drunken crash that killed an elderly driver, prosecutors said.
Here's how Jeezy's real estate investments really stack up
Hip-hop legend's Verzuz battle with Gucci Mane has fans asking, "Does he really own half of Atlanta?"
Two NYPD cops busted in the Bronx for domestic assault, drunk driving
Two NYPD officers were arrested in the Bronx this week -- one for an assault on his live-in girlfriend, and the other for driving while intoxicated after she showed up...
Warnock's ties to Obama ex-pastor emerges as campaign issue
Georgia US Senate candidate Raphael Warnock's support of Barack Obama's ex-pastor -- Rev. Jeremiah Wright -- has emerged as a campaign issue in Warnock's run-off election. Warnock, also a preacher,...
Saints' QB obsession clear after Jameis Winston shocker
Here’s the definitive proof that the Saints are not bluffing about Taysom Hill’s bright future at quarterback. Hill, not Jameis Winston, is expected to start Sunday for the Saints against...
'Whites only' graduation party sparks mass protests
Police and activists clashed in South Africa Friday during a protest against a graduation party allegedly organized for "whites only." Nearly 2,000 members of the Economic Freedom Fighters, a radical...
The North Face Black Friday deals take 30 percent off outerwear and more
The North Face's Black Friday deals are live, with the go-to outdoor brand marking down some of its most popular items. During its Black Friday sale, The North Face is...
UK man recovering from COVID-19 paralyzed by cobra bite in India
A British charity worker recovering from a feared second bout of COVID-19 in India was bitten by a highly venomous black king cobra — leaving him paralyzed and blinded in...
Plan to raise China's retirement age sparks anger
BEIJING - A decision by the Communist Party of China to raise the retirement age under a long-term economic and development plan has sparked anger on social media in fast-greying...
Famed Puerto Rico telescope to close in blow to science, search for extraterrestrial life.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The National Science Foundation announced Thursday that it will close the huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico in a blow to...
Pentagon leader contracts coronavirus after just days in new role
Senior Defense Department official Anthony Tata tested positive for COVID-19 this week after an infected foreign official toured the Pentagon — hobnobbing with the upper echelons of the US military,...
Dying man calls cops to confess to 1995 homicide
Johnny Dwight Whited, 53, told a Decatur police detective Wednesday that he was responsible for the 1995 slaying of Christopher Alvin Dailey.
AOC and progressive Democrats vow to push Joe Biden to a Green New Deal
Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her fellow progressive Democratic lawmakers openly declared at a Thursday rally they would fight to push President-elect Joe Biden to the left — and vowed...
Florida sheriff's office keeps secret list of students it believes will 'fall into life of crime'
A Florida sheriff's agency has a secret list of students it believes could "fall into a life of crime" based on their grades and discipline histories, according to media reports....
US environmental chief to visit Taiwan as China cracks down in Hong Kong
The New York Times reported Friday that Environmental Protection Administrator Andrew Wheeler plans to visit the island, and Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang confirmed a visit was in the works.
Toddler blowing out candles turns into hilarious moment
This hilarious video shows 18-month-old Theo Rinehart trying to blow out candles while his family celebrates his older brother Bodhi's third birthday. The family caught the adorable moment on camera...
China is blaming a whole other country for being the birthplace of coronavirus
China is using a new study about the early, hidden spread of coronavirus in Italy to cast doubt on the firmly held assumption that the Asian nation was the birthplace...
Huge NFL star put on COVID-19 list
The Browns announced Friday that star defensive end Myles Garrett was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list. "This morning the Cleveland Browns were informed that a player has tested positive for...
Lying pizza joint employee forced 1.7 million people into COVID-19 lockdown
The planned six-day lockdown will end early on Saturday.
Can't touch Kris: Santa 'immune' to COVID, says Fauci
Santa will be spreading lots of joy -- not COVID-19 -- when he visits millions of homes this Christmas. That's because Kris Kringle is immune to coronavirus, according to the...
Suspect in Bryant Park subway shove was busted in previous NYC attack
The suspected panhandler nabbed for allegedly shoving a man onto Manhattan train tracks when he refused to hand over money was busted earlier this year for a brutal, unprovoked attack...
Think twice before feeding a pet these Thanksgiving staples — it may be deadly
The most toxic foods to avoid feeding pets as they up the ante on their treat-begging for the holidays.
Heisman Trophy hopeful channeling Joe Burrow
First, some numbers. If you’re going to launch into a discussion about the Heisman Trophy, it has to start there. On his way to a historic, Heisman-winning season, Joe Burrow’s...
Motorist dies in crash with suspected drunk driver in Queens: cops
A 52-year-old man was killed when a suspected drunk driver struck his car in Queens early Friday, cops said. The victim was driving his gray Toyota Camry at Union Turnpike...
Survivor Series preview: Roman Reigns-Drew McIntyre have to carry worrisome PPV
Survivor Series continues to be WWE’s version of an All-Star game, and this year’s feels a little less special. NXT will not be represented this time and WWE is also...
Makers of grow-your-own human steaks say meal kit is not 'technically' cannibalism
The saying “You are what you eat” may soon become a lot more literal. A “DIY meal kit” for growing steaks made from human cells was recently nominated for “design...
Disney may release 'Pinocchio,' 'Peter Pan,' 'Cruella' straight to Disney+
Disney is considering bypassing movie theaters and sending its upcoming films "Pinocchio," "Peter Pan" and "Cruella" directly to its Disney+ home streaming service, according to a new report. Citing anonymous...
Florida senator is latest pol to test positive for coronavirus
Florida Sen. Rick Scott has tested positive for COVID-19, he said Friday, as he advised Americans to "wear a mask."
Stay safe this holiday season with 10 discounted PPE products
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that it is better to be safe than sorry. In the case of protecting yourself from potentially harmful bacteria and germs, that means going...
Enjoy early Black Friday savings on these everyday essentials from KeySmart
Every year, Black Friday sales start earlier and earlier (hey, we’re not complaining). And this year appears to be no different, with several innovative retailers currently offering up their bestselling...
Elephant lifted to safety after falling down 50-foot well
The rescue effort lasted 16 hours because he weighs 4 tons.
'Star Wars' author says Disney is stiffing him on royalties
Sci-fi writer Alan Dean Foster says Disney has been behaving like the evil empire from his "Star Wars" novels by stiffing him on royalties for some of his popular books....
Giants officially have a COVID outbreak
Canceling practice and shifting to virtual meetings earlier this week didn’t stop a COVID-19 outbreak from hitting the Giants. Three more team members — offensive lineman Matt Peart, tight end...
NYC duo has given 10,000 filled backpacks to homeless during COVID-19
They contain more than 180 gallons of sanitizer, over 16,000 masks and upward of 2,000 meals for the most in-need New Yorkers.
Wizards' 3-point machine is high on Knicks' wish list
The Knicks struck out making the last Latvian forward happy in New York, but they may try out another one. Washington’s sweet-shooting combo forward, Davis Bertans, is on their wish...
Drug trafficker executed for kidnapping and raping teen, burying her alive
Orlando Cordia Hall, 49, was put to death via lethal injection late Thursday at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute.
Biden adviser wanted to sink Amy Coney Barrett's nomination over Catholic faith
A member of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team wanted Democrats to grill Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith.
NBA investigating if Bucks went too far in appeasing Giannis
The Milwaukee Bucks might be facing a penalty for getting too aggressive in their chase to build a winner around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA is investigating the Bucks...
Not a sorry Charli: TikTok's biggest star isn't backing down
Fans dismissed her as rude and entitled — but she vows to "never change."
Rachel Maddow details partner's near-deadly COVID battle
Rachel Maddow revealed her longtime partner Susan Mikula got so sick with COVID-19, they thought "it might kill her."
Megan Thee Stallion's 'Good News' is very bad for Tory Lanez
She takes aim at her ex on the brutal diss track "Shots Fired."
Damning evidence found in death of mom leading double life as cam girl
Prints of the left thumb and left ring finger of William Jeffrey West, 47, were discovered on a bottle of Lucid absinthe that prosecutors say was used to kill his...
Do you trust new Saints QB with your free chance to win $1 million?
This week’s Sunday NFL Super 6 contest run by FOX Bet is highlighted by a duel between Aaron Rodgers and a quarterback likely to join him in Canton, as well...
Biden turns 78 today, set to be oldest US president
Joe Biden's birthday is Friday, and at 78 years old, he is set to become the oldest president in the nation's history when he's sworn in this January. President Trump...
Seahawks-Cardinals fantasy football takeaways: Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray
The Seahawks bested the Cardinals in a crucial NFC West battle during Week 11's iteration of Thursday Night Football. The matchup also carried implications for the NFL MVP race between...
Mnuchin defends move to end Treasury's COVID-19 loan programs
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended his decision to wind down five emergency loan programs, even as the Federal Reserve and other critics warned it could remove an important support beam...
Warriors making costly trade to ease Klay Thompson pain
On the day the Warriors learned five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson would miss his second straight season due to an injury, Golden State agreed to a deal to acquire forward...
BTS aims to prove 'Life Goes On' despite COVID-19 with new music
The new music video has racked up more than 30 million views since midnight.
Pfizer to request emergency FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech said they will ask the feds for emergency approval of their experimental coronavirus vaccine on Friday.
Lab owner learns fate for faking drug tests that cost parents custody of kids
Some of the parents who lost custody of their children because of the bogus results from Murrah's A&J Lab Collections in Ozark told the court of the pain Murrah's lies...
'Frog dad' is hopping mad about hats
A frog with a cowboy hat? Giddy up! See how TikTok user Jamie Cruttenden in Surrey, UK, dresses up his adorable frogs — often matching the hat on his own...
Ranking NBA's top 30 free agents in 2020
Barring a major surprise with Anthony Davis or Brandon Ingram, there will be no stars switching teams. NBA free agency, like the 2020 NBA Draft, is about adding depth and...
These three NBA free agents could be on Knicks' radar
As NBA free agency opens, here are three names to keep an eye on for the Knicks: Gordon Hayward He was on pace to be a perennial All-Star before he...
Three players Nets could make run at as NBA free agency opens
As NBA free agency opens, here are three names to keep an eye on for the Nets: Joe Harris GM Sean Marks calls re-signing the unrestricted free agent “Priority No....
NFL Super Bowl MVP dies at 75
MIAMI — Jake Scott, the star safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach...
Yankees, Aroldis Chapman get some good news
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman's suspension for throwing near the head of Tampa Bay's Mike Brosseau was reduced from three games to two after he appealed the decision. Major League Baseball...
This bonkers college football win had everything
TULSA, Okla. — Falling behind early is becoming a regular occurrence for Tulsa. So are late-game heroics. Zaven Collins returned an interception 96 yards for a touchdown in the second...
Bacon bad: Woman allegedly slugs cop trying to impound her pet pot belly pig
A Texas woman was arrested Monday for allegedly punching a police officer who was trying to impound her pot belly pig, a report said. Arianna Swenson, 34, was charged with...
Florida woman charged with abandoning her sick baby on stranger's doorstep
A Florida woman allegedly abandoned her sick 3-month-old son on the doorstep of a stranger's home over the weekend, authorities said. Melissa Kelley, 33, is accused of dropping off her...
Man awaiting trial in murder of teen girlfriend killed in prison beating
A man awaiting trial in Australia for allegedly murdering his teenage girlfriend was killed in a prison beating, local reports said Thursday. Zlatko Sikorsky, 37, was taken to a Brisbane...
Knicks top NBA draft pick opens up in wide-ranging Post interview
Still reveling in landing on the Knicks, who selected him with the No. 8 pick in the draft, Brooklyn native Obi Toppin played a little one-on-one with Post columnist Steve...
Veteran's return pushes Seahawks by Cardinals into NFC West lead
SEATTLE — It was a flashback performance for the Seattle Seahawks, and coach Pete Carroll enjoyed the show. A bruising running game. Russell Wilson making plays without being asked to...
Would-be robber caught on video holding elderly woman at knifepoint in NYC
Dramatic video footage shows a would-be robber holding a 64-year-old woman at knifepoint in Queens last Saturday. The man tried to mug the elderly victim as she was walking on...