November 23, 2020
Kentucky teen who beat cancer last year dies of COVID-19
A 15-year-old Kentucky girl with special needs who beat Leukemia last year has died after a battle with the coronavirus, local officials said. Alexa Rose Veit died Sunday, about three...
Digging deep for fantasy running back value
It doesn’t matter if you have already locked in a playoff spot or if you are fighting to get your fantasy football team into the big dance, you can never...
The Jets haven't totally given up
Last year, the Jets showed a fight in the second half of their season, and it translated to wins. This year, the search for wins has only included those of...
David Dinkins, NYC’s first black mayor, dead at 93
David Dinkins, who was elected New York City’s first black mayor in 1989 and famously referred to the nation’s largest metropolis as a “gorgeous mosaic,” died Monday night, sources told...
FSU coach hits back at Dabo Swinney claim of ducking Clemson
After Clemson coach Dabo Swinney insinuated that Florida State ducked Saturday’s game by using a Clemson player’s positive COVID-19 test as an excuse, FSU coach Mike Norvell vehemently refuted the...
The biggest question facing St. John's hoops
The givens are gone. At this time last year, Mike Anderson’s task was finding a supporting cast for LJ Figueroa and Mustapha Heron. Now the job is finding players to...
Ex-Texas teacher gets 20 years for sexually assaulting teen couple
A former Texas teacher was sentenced to 20 years in the slammer after admitting to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy and his 13-year-old girlfriend. Leticia Lowery, 40, pleaded guilty last...
What controversial Giants firing says about Joe Judge
Niceties are, well, nice, but nothing about what has gone down with the Giants the past few years is in any way nice. And you know what they say about...
Washington boy allegedly stabbed to death in broad daylight by older brother
A Washington state boy was allegedly stabbed to death in broad daylight by his older brother, authorities said. Bobby Hak, 22, chased his 11-year-old brother Murphy Hak outside their Renton...
NYPD plans to start scaling back Trump Tower presence after Inauguration Day
The NYPD plans to coordinate with the Secret Service to scale back their presence around Trump Tower the day after President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated, sources said. While President Trump...
Joe Harris 'couldn't imagine' leaving Nets in free agency
The Nets officially re-signed Joe Harris on Monday, leaving him tied with Caris LeVert as the longest-tenured player on the roster. Listening to both Harris and general manager Sean Marks,...
Mets disclose Luis Rojas' managerial fate
Luis Rojas is officially returning as Mets manager. After previously stating he expected Rojas would be back, team president Sandy Alderson on Monday announced the manager’s return, even as the...
How NYC restaurants are getting creative to stay afloat during holidays
New York City restaurateurs are concocting novel ways to drum up business during the holidays, even as a looming COVID-19 lockdown threatens to shutter their venues citywide for the second...
Long lines at new Colorado In-N-Out spark wild pantless fight
These customers can't wait for their double-doubles. The enthusiasm at one of Colorado’s new In-N-Out burger locations sparked a pantless fight amid a 14-hour wait for the popular grub. The wild...
Quarterback's fantasy value falls off without 'cheat code'
Life wouldn’t be as interesting without some curveballs every once in a while. Saints coach Sean Payton threw one such curve to the NFL community last week when he tapped...
All-black officiating crew works NFL game for first time
TAMPA, Fla. — An all-black officiating crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday...
High-ranking NYPD cop probed for racist remarks transferred to transit
An NYPD officer who was relieved of his high-ranking post after a City Council probe found he'd posted a stream of racist remarks on an online message board has since...
Joe Douglas has to nail the tricky part of Jets' rebuild
You have to wonder what opposing coaches are thinking when they start scouting the Jets before they face them. Usually, coaches would go through a team’s strengths, what they need...
Speaker Corey Johnson's cat 'Mousse' has been found
It was the purr-fect ending for Corey Johnson. Johnson's cat "Mousse" was back in his arms Monday night after the feline went missing in Brooklyn earlier in the day. "WE...
Joe Judge finally addresses heated firing of assistant
The Giants spent five long years trying to improve their offensive line — then fired the position coach just as it started to happen. Weeks of feuding over strategy and...
Nets no longer focused on James Harden trade pursuit
The free-agency flurry has died down, as has the constant talk about James Harden. With the Nets content to wait for Harden to force his way out of Houston, and...
NYC sees six-hour lines for COVID-19 testing ahead of Thanksgiving
Lines for COVID-19 tests in Manhattan stretched for more than six hours Monday, as New Yorkers rushed to get checked ahead of Thanksgiving. Outside a CityMD clinic on East 86th...
NYC synagogue fined $15K for hosting massive, maskless wedding
That "mazel cough" will cost a lot! City Hall will levy a $15,000 fine against the Brooklyn synagogue that broke social distancing regulations by hosting thousands at a clandestine wedding...
Get ready for major backlash to the next wave of lockdowns
The backlash is coming. It already seems clear that the first major political and cultural eruption of the Biden years will be a roiling populist backlash against the next round...
Despite revenue surge, NYC 2022 budget crunch still near $4 billion
City Hall remains in desperate fiscal straights as it stares down a $3.8 billion deficit next year, even as an unexpected surge in tax revenues helped alleviate some pain, according...
Biden gives first post-election TV interview to NBC
President-elect Joe Biden will give his first post-election TV interview to Lester Holt of NBC News, the network announced Monday. The interview will air Tuesday at 6:30 pm on "NBC...
How Trump can expose biggest lie in Middle East: Palestinian 'refugee' myth
The Trump administration may be on its way out, but it can still advance American interests between now and January. This is particularly true in the Middle East, where White...
Vaccine plans are professional and good to go — unless Team Biden screws everything up
Joe Biden is fearmongering that “more people may die,” because Team Trump hasn’t begun shifting oversight over COVID-19 vaccines to Team Biden: “There was a plan for 300 million doses...
NYC is still passing laws as if the pandemic didn't change everything
In yet another sign the city’s elected leaders are in deep denial about the pandemic’s long-term impact, Mayor de Blasio last week signed into law another “green” mandate that the...
Ballots cast by the dead emerge in extremely tight upstate NY race
The discovery of mail-in ballots cast by dead voters has emerged as an issue in the neck-and-neck race between first-term upstate Democratic Rep. Anthony Brindisi and rival Republican Claudia Tenney....
Biden climate envoy John Kerry is a lifelong joke
What was Joe Biden thinking for his choice of climate-change ambassador extraordinaire? John Kerry is one of the biggest gasbags in American politics, singlehandedly responsible for massive amounts of terrible...
NYC's school closing makes zero sense
Zero point two percent: That’s the rate at which people in the city’s public-school system have tested positive for the coronavirus. That’s two in every thousand tests — and it...
Ghislaine Maxwell in quarantine after COVID-19 scare in jail
Accused child abuser and Jeffrey Epstein enabler Ghislaine Maxwell had a COVID-19 scare in federal lockup and is now in quarantine, according to Manhattan prosecutors. A Metropolitan Detention Center staffer...
Knicks' chances at landing NBA star are evaporating
Unless the Knicks engage the Pacers in a trade for scoring guard Victor Oladipo, this could be all she wrote. Embrace the rebuild. Indications are the Knicks have cooled on...
Beat the Black Friday rush and save nearly 30% on this cooling mattress
Black Friday is a great time to buy gifts for the holidays. It also provides the ideal opportunity to score all the big-ticket items you’ve been putting off purchasing throughout...
Buildings Dept. blew deadlines, failed to recheck 'hazardous' violations: probe
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Buildings Department blew deadlines or failed to reinspect structures with dangerous conditions that threatened public safety more than 5,400 times, according to a blistering new audit...
Scandal-scarred Rick Pitino brings renewed purpose to Iona
Rick Pitino talks about the downfall, the allegations, the shocking and unceremonious firing from one of college basketball’s best jobs. He talks about his move to Greece, his still-growing passion...
Police searching Staten Island park for missing doctor
A Staten Island doctor disappeared while on a morning walk in a park with her mother five days ago, police said. Tamara Saukin, 44, regularly went on walks with family...
John Gilbert Getty, heir to the Getty oil fortune, dead at 52
John Gilbert Getty -- an heir to the Getty oil fortune -- reportedly died in Texas on Friday. He was 52. Getty had been found unresponsive in a San Antonio...
NYPD offers $20,000 reward for 1-year-old Davell Gardner's killer
The NYPD is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the July shooting death of 1-year-old Davell Gardner, police said Monday. The tot was shot in...
Mama mia! Cuomo says he might host his elderly mom for Thanksgiving
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said he may host his 89-year-old mother, Matilda, for Thanksgiving -- after spending the last two weeks lecturing New Yorkers about staying home for the...
How this NYC guitarist turned her fire escape into a wild music venue
Just call it the stairway to heaven.
Mets curveball gives Sandy Alderson one final chance
Back when this was all fresh and new — what was that, two whole weeks ago? — Sandy Alderson described his newfound place in the Mets’ baseball hierarchy as team...
Feinstein drops out of Democratic leadership in Senate
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California on Monday announced that she is dropping out of the Senate Democratic leadership after facing a left-wing furor for her praise of Supreme Court...
15 early Black Friday deals on bestselling productivity apps
We rounded up 15 bestselling productivity apps that are on sale ahead of Black Friday and will help you make the most of your time at home. Not only are...
NYPD sending cops back into subways after rash of pushing attacks
The cops pulled from city subways to police summertime protests will be sent back underground to deal with the growing rash of recent subway pushing incidents, authorities said. Chief of...
How millionaire CrossFit co-founder fell in love with an accused murderer
CrossFit co-founder Lauren Jenai's stranger-than-fiction romance with accused murderer Ty Tucker has fascinated onlookers.
'Christmas Chronicles 2' review: Kurt Russell's Santa sequel is a jumble
"Christmas Chronicles 2" stars Kurt Russell as a slick and more physically fit Santa Claus in a crackpot sequel.
GSA notifies Joe Biden that Trump administration is ready to start transition process
The federal General Services Administration notified President-elect Joe Biden on Monday that the Trump administration is ready to start the transition of power. A letter from GSA Administrator Emily Murphy...
'Haves and Have Nots' star breaks down its final season
Angela Robinson has played devious Veronica Harrington on "The Haves and Have Nots" for eight seasons -- and says there's more to her alter-ego than meets the eye.
No Thanks! Parents tell college-aged kids to stay away this year
Parents of college students have gotten mixed messages as the Thanksgiving break approaches and many are asking their children not to come home at all.
Regeneron COVID-19 treatment used by Trump to be shipped out starting Tuesday
Regeneron’s just-approved COVID-19 treatment — which President Trump took to combat the virus — will be distributed to states starting Tuesday, US officials said. The first shipments will involve a...
Mets didn't want Tim Tebow's baseball dream to end like this
Sandy Alderson says it's still Tebow Time for the Mets. The Mets president said Monday he encouraged Tim Tebow to return in 2021 and the former NFL quarterback agreed. “So...
Cowboys coach smashed watermelons with sledgehammer in absurd meeting
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy really smashed home his expectations ahead of Sunday’s win in Minnesota. NFL Network reported Monday that McCarthy pulled out a sledgehammer during Saturday night’s team meeting,...
Amazon takes 38% off Audible Plus subscription for Black Friday deal
There’s no better time than now to lock in an Audible subscription — with the service offering some major deals for its Black Friday sale. For the Black Friday markdowns, new...
Steve Cohen shades Jennifer Lopez again: 'I'll give you a hint'
Steve Cohen won’t let J-Rod live down their failed bid to purchase the Mets. During Jennifer Lopez’s performance at Sunday’s American Music Awards, Entertainment Weekly tweeted, “Is there anything @Jlo...
'Jeopardy!' reveals initial hosting plans in wake of Alex Trebek's death
No one knows the show better.
Dems claim veto-proof majority in NY state Senate
Democratic leaders of the state Senate claimed a major victory Monday saying their party's candidates have secured a veto-proof majority -- potentially giving them more leverage with fellow Democrat Gov....
Pandemic fails to put a crimp in holiday shopping outlook
The pandemic hasn't derailed holiday shopping this year -- at least not yet. Retail sales are on track to grow by as much as 5.2 percent to $767 billion during...
Mystifying monolith found amid Utah rocks
2020: Another Oddity. Wildlife officials in Utah were in a remote area counting sheep from a helicopter when they discovered a shiny metal monolith that looks straight out of a...
Joe Biden says he will stick with Nancy Pelosi in COVID-19 talks
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday quickly quashed a report that he might break with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and agree to a compromise short of $2.4 trillion on a COVID-19...
British pianist plays tunes to soothe Thailand's hungry monkeys
They were hungry for more than an encore. British pianist Paul Barton was thronged by wild monkeys as he performed classical music to hundreds of them in Lopburi, Thailand to...
Closed aquarium sends penguins on Chicago Bears' stadium field trip
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is now closed, but the penguins got to take an unprecedented trip to the city's Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears and Chicago Fire teams.
NJ Gov. Murphy, Cuomo butt heads on Hudson River tunnel proposal
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday batted away a proposal to rehab Amtrak's deteriorating Hudson River tunnels before two new tubes are built -- a day after New York...
New York to reopen emergency COVID-19 field hospital on Staten Island
With the coronavirus spiking on Staten Island, the state will reopen an emergency COVID-19 field hospital to help overburdened medical facilities there as the southern part of the borough was...
Progressives’ elitist college-debt plan and other commentary
Economist: Left’s Elitist College-Debt Plan “Progressive calls for President-elect Joe Biden to forgive student debt in his first 100 days of office should be ignored in lieu of a more...
COVID-19 spread on plane despite passenger's negative test, study says
COVID-19 spread to several travelers on a long-haul flight to New Zealand -- likely from an infected passenger who had tested negative prior to departure, a new study says. The...
Miley Cyrus' musical influences are a who's who of rock
Miley Cyrus has been soaking up sounds since she was a kid.
Worth the wait: These people are cashing in thanks to long COVID-19 testing lines
Wealthy New Yorkers are shelling out big bucks to professional line-waiters so they won't have to sit in hours-long COVID-19 testing queues ahead of Thanksgiving. Cash-strapped locals who offer their...
Mets make surprising front-office decision
Just when Sandy Alderson thought he was out, they pull him back in. The Mets president, hired by new owner Steve Cohen to direct all facets of the organization, will...
Met Opera asks judge to block disgraced singer’s case fighting ouster
The Metropolitan Opera wants a judge to block disgraced singer David Daniels' bid to get paid after he was ousted over sexual assault allegations, court papers show. The world-famous countertenor...
Michigan board certifies Biden win of state in presidential election
The Michigan Board of Canvassers on Monday voted to certify the state’s election after one of the Republicans on the panel joined Democrats in supporting the measure, dealing a blow...
Pennsylvania governor halts alcohol sales day before Thanksgiving
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday new COVID-19 safety measures that include halting alcohol sales the day before Thanksgiving. Wolf said bars and restaurants should stop selling alcohol starting 5...
Violent Rikers inmate took physician hostage for 3 hours: lawsuit
A violent Rikers Island inmate awaiting trial for murder kidnapped and held hostage a physician's assistant for three hours, threatening to "chew his face off," according to a new Manhattan...
Cam Newton dodges question on murky Patriots future
There are just six games left on Cam Newton’s one-year deal with the Patriots, and it’s unclear if the veteran quarterback hopes to stay in New England. During an appearance...
Fauci predicts more than 300,000 COVID-19 deaths by end of year
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Monday that US COVID-19 fatalities could climb to more than 300,000 by the end of the year if the pandemic continues on the same track. The...
Hispanic ex-DA employee says he was fired for complaining about being called ‘monkey’: suit
A Hispanic employee working in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says he was discriminated against — including allegedly being called a “monkey” by his boss — and was eventually fired...
'Tony Meatballs' among 15 mobsters busted in Philadelphia
A reputed wiseguy nicknamed “Tony Meatballs” is among more than a dirty dozen alleged South Philly mobsters charged in a sweeping federal indictment unsealed Monday. The suspects are accused of...
Meet Corn and Cob, turkeys vying for Trump's presidential pardon
Only one of these turkeys will be a real lucky duck. Corn and Cob, the pair of bulbous butterballs duking it out for a Thanksgiving pardon from President Trump, made...
7 tips for a drama-free family road trip with your kids
Here are seven tips for enjoying a road trip with kids, from parents who have survived to tell the tale.
Joe Biden to nominate Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary
President-Elect Joe Biden plans to nominate former Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen to become the next Treasury Secretary, sources told The Post. If confirmed, the 74-year-old Yellen will be the...
Ex-NYCFC intern details alleged harassment by David Villa, training staff
Following the completion of an internal investigation that corroborated an ex-NYCFC employee’s sexual harassment allegations against former star player David Villa, Skyler Badillo detailed her disturbing experience as an intern...
Japan committed 'abuse' by keeping Carlos Ghosn in jail, UN panel says
A United Nations human rights panel says Japan committed an "extrajudicial abuse of process" by arresting ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn multiple times to keep him in jail for months. The...
Hybrid cars emit way more pollution than advertised
Some plug-in hybrid cars emitted two to four times what brands claimed.
House Democratic Campaign chair hopeful looks to AOC on social media strategy
One of the two House Democrats vying to run the party’s campaign arm would turn to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for help on reaching voters through social media, he admitted in...
Employers start sending workers shopping for health coverage
Instead of offering one or more options, some companies are turning health insurance shopping over to employees. A federal rule change last year stoked this new approach. It allows employers...
Toy safety group releases annual list of top 10 'worst' toys
BOSTON — Cute plastic animals with tiny accessories that pose a choking hazard, Black Panther-inspired claws with the potential to cause facial or eye injuries, and green slime that could...
This Colorado congresswoman-elect wants to carry her Glock at the Capitol
A Colorado congresswoman-elect, and pro-second amendment activist who straps a Glock to her hip, is looking to bring her weapon on Capitol grounds when she takes office in January. Lauren...
New York AG sues Buffalo diocese for 'covering up' sex abuse
The Catholic Church in Buffalo covered up sex abuse claims, New York Attorney General Letitia James alleged in a new lawsuit that comes on the heels of a two-year probe....
John Calipari makes himself sound like part of Knicks: 'Everyone will be pleased'
Kentucky coach John Calipari doesn’t run the Knicks. It just seems that way. In a Zoom call to discuss Kentucky’s season-opening tournament, Calipari was asked about the references to the...
Deer with bucket on its head rescued from Long Island Sound
Doe! An animal rescuer saved a deer that had a bucket stuck on its head as it swam in the Long Island Sound near Port Jefferson, dramatic video shows. The...
The best Black Friday kitchen appliance deals
We've got some Black Friday deals cooking up, and you can smell the savings from a whole week away. Now is the best time to spruce up your kitchen set-up,...
'Black Narcissus' stars Gemma Arterton and Aisling Franciosi on nun thriller
FX’s psychological thriller “Black Narcissus” follows nuns on a remote mountain top in the Himalayas — and the journey was literal for the cast members.
Jets' sad playoff drought continues
An 0-10 record would have you alive for a playoff spot at this point of the season in the NFC East in 2020. Unfortunately for the Jets, 0-10 in any...
Facebook reportedly plans COVID-19 vaccine push to win over Biden
Facebook is planning to encourage users to get vaccinated for coronavirus in an effort to win over Joe Biden's incoming administration, a new report says. The social network is considering...
Shots fired: Fauci calls on New York to accept FDA approval of vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday called on New York and other states to accept a COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The director of the...
13 people shot across NYC during bloody Sunday
Thirteen people were shot during a bloody Sunday in New York City -- including seven struck at a Brooklyn Sweet 16, authorities said. Gunfire broke out around 11:15 p.m. at a...
'Black Beauty' review: Disney's remake is a heavy-handed tear-jerker
The "Black Beauty: Disney adaptation is beautiful but frequently treacly. In 2020, the story feels substantially more exotic.e
Where you’ll be able to buy a coveted PS5 on Black Friday
All hope is not lost.
Tom Brady looks to break Tampa Bay's national TV jinx
The Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are both in the thick of the NFC playoff chase and are attempting to track down their respective division leaders as they...
Feds reveal Elizabeth Holmes texts showing Theranos bosses panicking
Panicked text messages between the two top executives at Theranos showed they knew how much trouble the blood-testing startup was in before it collapsed, prosecutors say. In a trove of...
Texas superintendent flouts statewide school mask mandate
A Texas superintendent who believes in "love" and "prayer" to tackle the COVID-19 crisis has allegedly made face coverings optional in his schools -- despite a statewide mask mandate that's...
Joe Burrow's injury is even more awful than first thought
The diagnosis on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is even worse than initially feared. An MRI exam revealed “more damage than anticipated,” as the rookie suffered a torn ACL, a...
Brooklyn subway shoving victim had 'post-police' hot dogs
The 29-year-old man shoved onto Brooklyn subway tracks on Sunday relieved the stress by taking in a "post-police interview" hot dog. The unlucky straphanger, identified by sources as Ryan Schoenherr...
Chandler Parsons engaged to girlfriend Haylee Harrison
The couple announced their engagement over the weekend.
AOC defends Harry Styles' Vogue dress-wearing: 'It looks wonderful'
Haters be damned, says of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of Harry Styles' Vogue cover, in which the singer wears a dress.
More than 1K workers at world's top surgical glove maker get COVID-19
The world's largest maker of surgical gloves is temporarily closing more than half its factories despite record demand -- because more than 1,000 employees tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities...
Joe Biden speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II and NATO secretary-general
Biden, a former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has been speaking with US allies and other global leaders in the wake of the Nov. 3 election.
'Happiest Season' review: Star-studded cast comes 'out' for the holidays
This is the year TV finally made the Yuletide gay.
COVID-19 threatens NFL's best Thanksgiving game
The most appetizing of the three NFL games on the menu for Thanksgiving could be imperiled by COVID-19. The Baltimore Ravens, who are slated to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on...
Amazon reportedly hired infamous private firm to spy on unionization efforts
Amazon has a network of spies monitoring its global workforce and keeping tabs on threats to its business, according to a new report. The e-commerce juggernaut relies on third party...
Suspect in custody after stabbing spree at San Jose, California church
Police had taken one man in custody in connection to Sunday's fatal stabbing spree at a San Jose, California, church, according to police. A man and a woman were killed,...
Viral video shows huge meteor fireball streaking across sky
Incredible footage of a fiery meteor streaking across the night sky last week has gone viral online. Captured from a research boat off the coast of Tasmania, the video shows...
Julian Edelman and model continue Instagram flirtations
The social media force is strong with Julian Edelman and model Daiane Sodré. Last week, the New England Patriots receiver -- who had knee surgery in late October -- dropped...
Packers star says he received 'sick' death threats after OT fumble
Green Bay Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling says he’s received death threats following his key overtime fumble in Sunday’s 34-31 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. “Death threats over a football game?...
Giants' surprising strength set for youth infusion
After 13 films in the multibillion-dollar franchise, the Giants are on the verge of unleashing their own “X-Men.” Safety Xavier McKinney and outside linebacker Oshane Ximines were designated to return...
Horrific ultrasound shows parasites wriggling in man's stomach
He was pregnant with parasites.
Boy forced to threaten Trump in ISIS video returns to US
The Indiana boy who was brought to Syria and forced to threaten President Trump in an ISIS propaganda video two years ago has returned to the United States, where he says...
There is a dating app just for bald people now
Hair lost, love found.
Biden's potential NSA pick spread rumor about Trump-Russia ties
President-elect Joe Biden's expected pick for national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, acknowledged to a House committee that he told reporters in 2016 that the Trump campaign may have had ties...
Here's when Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2020 bundles will be restocked
Don't slip on any banana peels on the way to this deal.
Cuomo nets Emmy just for doing his job
Gov. Andrew Cuomo netted a special Emmy on Monday for just doing his job holding daily COVID-19 briefings — and despite being behind the state’s deadly nursing-home debacle. In his...
Jets building around Trevor Lawrence is as vital as drafting him
The Jets fell to 0-10 Sunday with their 34-28 loss to the Chargers in Los Angeles. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. The Jets have been...
Dancing Skip Bayless is why the Cowboys should never win again
The Cowboys ended a four-game losing streak with a big win over the Vikings Sunday, and noted Dallas fan Skip Bayless couldn’t contain his excitement. A few hours after the...
Chaos erupts at airport after mass coronavirus testing ordered
One of Shanghai's international airports descended into chaos after officials ordered mass COVID-19 testing for workers in response to a small cluster of cases detected among cargo handlers. Footage showed...
Man busted for drunk driving on his birthday after killing pedestrian
A Brooklyn man whose license has been suspended five times was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and killing a woman on his birthday as she crossed the street steps from...
Blond Melania Trump celebrates arrival of White House Christmas tree
A newly blond first lady Melania Trump on Monday celebrated the arrival of the annual White House Christmas tree. The first lady emerged alone from the North Portico of the...
Biden announces historic picks for top administration posts
Alejandro Mayorkas will run the Homeland Security Department and Avril Haines will serve as Director of National Intelligence, while John Kerry has been tapped as climate czar.
FBI reportedly investigating threats against Georgia election officials
The FBI is investigating threats being made against Georgia's top election officials amid allegations of voter fraud, according to reports. In a joint operation with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Kentucky guard 'screenshotted' his way into Knicks draft hope
New Knicks combo guard Immanuel Quickley was projected as a second-round pick in most mock drafts after measuring at just 6-foot-2 at the virtual draft combine. He also had a...
G20 leaders pledge to fairly distribute COVID-19 vaccine globally
G20 leaders vowed to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines would be fairly distributed worldwide, while declining to explain how they would do so amid funding shortfalls from the world's poorest nations....
De Blasio vows 'visible' NYPD boost in subway stations amid crime spike
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday he’s “real concerned” about the alarming recent uptick of subway push attacks -- and that the NYPD is beefing up its presence to address...
COVID-19 school closings leave nation's rural students isolated
CUBA, N.M. — The midday arrival of a school bus at Cyliss Castillo's home on the remote edge of a mesa breaks up the long days of boredom and isolation...
Judge Esther Salas pushes for protection laws after son was killed in her home
A federal judge whose son was shot dead by a crazed lawyer told NBC Monday that she hopes a new law protecting the personal information of public officials will be...
Man fatally stomped on girlfriend's 3-year-old son: cops
A California man was busted for murdering his girlfriend’s 3-year-son -- after confessing to stomping on the toddler’s head, authorities said. Santos Rodriguez, 24, of Desert Hot Springs allegedly told...
GM recalls 5.9 million vehicles to replace Takata air bags
General Motors will recall 5.9 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators after a US safety agency said Monday it had rejected the Detroit automaker’s petition to avoid...
Oxford English Dictionary couldn't pick just one ‘word of the year’ for 2020
They call this year's report "Words of an Unprecedented Year."
Regal's owner Cineworld gets $750M lifeline to avoid bankruptcy
Regal Entertainment's UK-based owner Cineworld said Monday that it secured a financial lifeline to help it avoid a bankruptcy filing. Lenders will provide the movie-theater owner with a $450 million...
What stores are open for Black Friday 2020 and when?
Don your masks, prepare your lists and ready your wallets — Black Friday is almost upon us.
Wealthy New Yorkers save famous barbershop from closing
That was a close shave. A group of deep-pocketed New York customers has stepped in to save the iconic Astor Place Hair Stylists barbershop from going out of business after...
Surgeon suffers fatal heart attack while operating on patient
A surgeon feeling under the weather ignored the symptoms and suffered a fatal heart attack while performing surgery in a hospital operating room in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. Mahdi...
Dolphins' next step after Tua Tagovailoa benched in debacle
The Dolphins' five-game win streak was quelled on Sunday as Tua Tagovailoa floundered against the Broncos and was benched for Ryan Fitzpatrick. The 2020 first-rounder, who had been dealing with...
COVID-19 surge, small gatherings cut into Thanksgiving turkey demand
The decline is welcome news for the nearly 24 million households facing empty cupboards due to COVID-19-related job losses. Food insecurity has nearly tripled since the pandemic began.
NBA star's wife refutes notion she was unhappy in Boston
After Gordon Hayward agreed to a four-year deal with the Hornets in free agency Saturday, his wife, Robyn, took to Instagram to reflect on her time in Boston, making a...
Twitter can't believe the athlete Vanessa Hudgens is linked to now
It seems Vanessa Hudgens has caught the eye of another MLB-er.
COVID-19 pandemic paints a picture of testing inequality as cases surge
The day after Amanda Serulneck found out she might have been exposed to COVID-19, she visited a rapid testing center in New Jersey but was turned away because they ran...
Charli D'Amelio makes history with 100M TikTok followers despite backlash
She just smashed the record for the most followers on the platform, even after a temporary dip in her fan count.
Officials warn salty drivers: 'Do not let moose lick your car'
Moose crave salt —but moose and automobiles do not pair well, Canadian road signs warn.
The best bet to win the Atlantic 10
The 2019-20 season was shaping up to be historic for the Atlantic 10. Dayton was primed to become just the second A-10 team to reach the Final Four, joining UMass...
Theragun devices marked down up to $150 for Cyber Monday
The season to enjoy some amazing Theragun savings continues now that the brand has extended its Black Friday sales through Cyber Monday. For a limited time, Therabody is taking up...
Polly-gone: NYC transportation commissioner resigns
New York City's longtime Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg is hitting the road, City Hall said Monday. Trottenberg, city Department of Transportation chief since 2014, will leave the administration in early...
Netflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' causes chess set sales to spike
Sales of chess sets reportedly have exploded thanks to the hit Netflix show "The Queen's Gambit," a series that depicts the rise of a young female prodigy in the 1950s....
Golf legend's innocent dog photo has an X-rated twist
Greg Norman has delighted fans with a revealing pic on Instagram. The 65-year-old golfing legend posted three photos of himself with his pooch on the beach captioning it, “A man...
Sony CEO gives update on PlayStation 5 stock
Sony's PlayStation 5 supply issues don't look like they'll be letting up anytime soon. Speaking to Russian news outlet TASS, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said the next-generation console...
French ex-President stands trial for corruption
PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial Monday on charges of corruption and influence peddling in a phone-tapping scandal, a first for the 65-year-old politician who has...
Hecklers call Gov. Murphy a 'd—k' while he's out dining with his family
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was called "a d--k" by foul-mouthed maskless hecklers who interrupted him having dinner with his family, according to a viral video. "Oh my God, Murphy,...
Cowboys star doesn't think team will lose again
Fresh of their first win in six weeks, the Dallas Cowboys now are talking about running the table. With Andy Dalton back at quarterback on Sunday, the Cowboys pulled out...
Saudi Arabia's UN ambassador: Biden won't rejoin Iran nuclear deal
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United Nations believes President-elect Joe Biden won't re-enter the Iran nuclear deal, saying nobody would be "naive enough" to rejoin an accord that has proven...
Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre delivered at WWE Survivor Series
The lack of stakes around anything at Survivor Series already had the pay-per-view playing from behind. The show did enough to be very entertaining, but WWE whiffing on one of...
Lululemon launches Black Friday 2020 deals on leggings, bras and more
Lululemon has graced us with some early Black Friday deals to kick off the week. Comfortable clothes and athleisure have been on the rise for years now. But the apparel...
More Americans turn to online shopping rather than in-person on Black Friday
For the first time on Black Friday, more shoppers will be buying their gifts online than in stores, according to a survey. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to...
China prepping for mission to bring back material from moon
WENCHANG, China — Chinese technicians were making final preparations Monday for a mission to bring back material from the moon’s surface for the first time in more than four decades...
'Fit and healthy' wrestler, 19, dies soon after testing for COVID-19
A "fit and healthy" teenage wrestler in England has died within hours of being hospitalized with COVID-19. Cameron Wellington, a 19-year-old professional wrestler from Walsall, tested positive for the virus...
Best Black Friday laptop deals to shop in 2020
Your laptops have been through a lot this year. It's time to treat yourself to a new one and at a fraction of the price.
Snapchat offers $1M a day to creators on TikTok copycat
For once, it’s Snapchat copying another app’s features. The disappearing-photos app on Monday unveiled a new feature that mimicks TiktTok’s short-form video feed that lets users post content with the...
Jason Momoa surprises 'beautiful' 7-year-old cancer patient with visit
"Hi, beautiful boy!," bellowed Momoa to his superfan, who gushes that he is "so excited" to be talking to his hero.
Gavin Newsom pressured to pick 'woman of color' to fill Senate seat
Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a mounting pressure campaign to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' vacated Senate seat with a "woman of color" -- as a Hispanic male front-runner emerges....
Florida deputies search for husband, missing Hyundai in wife’s death
Robbie Dinkins, 52, is a person of interest in the death of his wife, Lynn Dinkins, who was found lifeless inside the couple’s home in Oldsmar Sunday when deputies were...
12-year-old boy fatally shot while answering front door
A 12-year-old Philadelphia boy was fatally shot when he went to answer the front door of his home and a bullet came through it, authorities said. Sadeek Clark-Harrison approached the...
Why Eagles are resisting the calls for Carson Wentz benching
The Philadelphia Eagles still are clinging to first place in the lowly NFC East and Doug Pederson doesn’t want to signal a last-place mentality to his team by making a...
Theranos founder's luxe lifestyle irrelevant to fraud trial, lawyers argue
Loopy Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes wants to stop prosecutors from detailing the luxe lifestyle she lived while leading the blood-testing startup during her upcoming fraud trial. The disgraced Silicon Valley...
Kim Jong Un's nephew reportedly goes missing after meeting with CIA
Kim Jong Un's nephew was taken into protective custody by the CIA just days after his dad was murdered with a nerve agent, according to a report. Kim Han-sol, 25,...
Holidays worth COVID-19 risk to one-third of parents, August poll shows
More than one-third of parents believe celebrating Thanksgiving in person is worth the risk of potentially infecting loved ones with COVID-19, a new poll found. The survey, conducted in August,...
Meet the Smithsonian National Zoo's 'little miracle'
The name, a Mandarin Chinese translation, was chosen following a contest.
Saks lights up Fifth Avenue with intimate holiday show
For the 11th year running, Saks Fifth Avenue is adding sparkle to the holiday season. Virtually watch the annual unveiling of their magical holiday windows and 10-story-tall theatrical light show...
Undertaker's WWE goodbye was confusing
This appears to finally be it for The Undertaker — and he deserved a better farewell. After weeks of hype and anticipation, WWE closed Survivor Series on Sunday night by...
NBA players have unprecedented meeting with Pope Francis
NBA players have recently avoided the White House. The Vatican is a different story. Five players and representatives from the league had an unprecedented private audience with Pope Francis on...
Airline to require COVID-19 vaccine for international flights
No shot, no service. Australian airline Qantas will require travelers on international flights to be jabbed with a coronavirus vaccine once an inoculation is ready, CEO Alan Joyce said. "Whether...
Fantasy football injury update Week 11: Joe Burrow, JuJu Smith-Schuster
Sunday of NFL Week 11 brought a couple of very serious injuries, as well as some that are hopefully more minor. Headlining the injury report is Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow,...
Biden to name longtime diplomat as UN ambassador
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to tap Linda Thomas-Greenfield, as ambassador to the United Nations, according to a report.
Pompeo took part in secret summit between longtime Middle East foes
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took part in a secret meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman -- the first known summit between...
Record number of coronavirus cases reported across US this month
A record 3 million new coronavirus cases have already been reported across the US during November -- but millions of Americans still defied health warnings against air travel to catch...
'Fargo' star Salvatore Esposito dishes on Gaetano's 'poetic' reckoning
Warning: This story contains spoilers from the Sunday, Nov. 22, episode of “Fargo.”
Love at frost sight! Every day is Christmas in this New Jersey home
Is this North Jersey — or the North Pole?
The best and worst moments from this year's AMAs
The Justin Bieber show opened the 2020 American Music Awards on Sunday night. In a big comeback year that started with his “Changes” album released in February, Biebs — making...
Vegans are 43 percent more likely to suffer bone fractures, study shows
Vegans may be significantly more likely to develop bone fractures than meat-eaters, a new study revealed. The large, longitudinal study published Sunday in the journal BMC Medicine, revealed that there...
Forme Life, a new smart exercise mirror, launches US stores
Ready to reflect on all your hard work this year? Forme Life, the new home exercise smart mirror, is rolling out in 11 retail locations around the country this winter,...
Biden's chief of staff: Inauguration will be 'scaled down'
President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in January will be a "scaled-down" ceremony compared to previous years as the nation continues to struggle with the coronavirus.
Stocks jump as investors cheer AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine
US stocks jumped Monday as investors cheered a third promising coronavirus vaccine that could help the global economy return to normal. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as much as...
Two dead in stabbing spree at California church
Two people were killed and multiple others injured in a stabbing spree at a California church being used as a homeless shelter, according to police.
NBC ditching NFL Thanksgiving tradition in broadcast reshuffle
Kathryn Tappen will make her NFL debut on the sideline Sunday night with NBC shuffling its broadcast teams with two games this week. Tappen, who grew up in Morristown, N.J....
Charming kid dances to get crush's attention
This kid has moves! Connecticut dad Joe Guadet filmed the adorable moment his 6-year-old son, William, stood in front of their house and danced his heart out. “My son has...
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective
Britain’s AstraZeneca and Oxford University said Monday that its coronavirus vaccine has proven to be up to 90 percent effective -- and can be easily distributed because it does not...
One dead after seven people shot in ‘targeted’ Brooklyn attack
One person was killed when seven people were shot at a Brooklyn apartment building Sunday night in what appeared to be a targeted attack, police and sources said.
Adam Gase clears the air on bizarre Jets setup
It appeared on the broadcast as if Jets coach Adam Gase took back play-calling duties at halftime, but he said that was not the case. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has...
Jets' secondary was doomed from the start
Well, what did you expect? The Jets, who are not very good with a fully healthy roster, had five cornerbacks on the active roster — and three are rookies —...
Rutgers destined to break March Madness drought
Steve Pikiell never had more cachet. Coming off Stony Brook’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2016, the 11th-year coach knew it was time to leave. When a Big Ten program...
Johnny Rotten gets flea bites on groin after keeping squirrels in home
Iconic punk singer Johnny Rotten was shrieking a different tune after discovering flea bites on his penis and inner thigh after letting squirrels inside his Los Angeles home, a report...
Joe Flacco is blowing his big Jets chance
Joe Flacco, for all he’s accomplished in his decorated NFL career, is watching his chances to again become a regular starter in the league slowly and agonizingly vanish with each...
Patrick Mahomes pulls off thrilling comeback
LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last...
Seton Hall hoops' quarantine nearly over
Seton Hall is expecting to come out of quarantine on Monday and begin workouts with the hope of kicking off its season Friday at Louisville, a source told The Post....
Nets were stunned to land this NBA Draft pick
All too often in the NBA, second-round picks are seen as disposable. But the Nets are clearly expecting Reggie Perry to not only make the team, but contribute. With about...
How the little guy could force way into College Football Playoff
The potential finally exists. In the seventh year of the College Football Playoff, the little guy could force his way through the door. He just needs an assist from a...
NBA star's gamble pays off with $72 million offer sheet
Bogdan Bogdanovic signed a four-year offer sheet worth $72 million from the Hawks, according to multiple reports Sunday. The deal includes a player option in the fourth year and a...
Cops release video of man being shoved onto subway tracks in Brooklyn
Police on Sunday night released surveillance footage of an unsuspecting victim being shoved onto the subway tracks in Brooklyn on Sunday. The disturbing images show a man in a dark...