November 24, 2020
Two men tried to sell non-existent N95 masks to foreign government: feds
Two Texas men have been charged with trying to sell 50 million non-existent N95 face masks to a foreign government, prosecutors said Tuesday. Arael Doolittle, 55, and Paschal Ngozi Eleanya,...
GOP senator invites AOC to Georgia to campaign for his Dem rival
Republican Sen. David Perdue on Tuesday invited New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to come down to Georgia and campaign for his Democratic opponent. The incumbent senator -- who is facing...
Hootiful ending: Owl found in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree set free
Rockefeller the owl is free again. The tiny brown-and-white speckled Saw-whet that inadvertently traveled from Oneonta to Manhattan aboard this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree was released back into its natural...
The Post's local college basketball predictions are here
A new college basketball season is upon us. The NYC Metro area has produced plenty of NCAA talent that will be on display in the 2020-21 season, and there will...
'The Bachelorette' recap: Tayshia gets real about Black Lives Matter
For once, the show didn't take place in a bubble.
Man arrested for allegedly spitting at two women hikers, saying 'I have COVID'
Massachusetts police on Tuesday arrested a man accused of spitting at two women hikers who weren't wearing face masks -- and telling them he had COVID-19. Hale Powell, 71, was...
Book publishers worry that Barnes & Noble hack will spur holiday snafus
Barnes & Noble has concluded that a cyberattack against its computer systems last month didn’t compromise customer data — even as publishers worry the aftereffects could muck up book distribution...
Joe Biden is reviving all of his past failures — and it won't stop: Goodwin
Psst, an occasionally reliable source tells me Joe Biden has settled on a motto for his administration. It’s going to be “The Way We Were.” Just before he announced the...
Amar'e Stoudemire already having impact on one Net
By almost any objective measure, last season was a big step forward and a career year for Jarrett Allen, yet he still lost his starting spot to DeAndre Jordan and...
What the buck? Czech police seeking hunter's gun stolen by deer
This hunter was no match for an angry deer. Czech police are hoping to find a hunter's gun after the mammal snatched it away with its antlers. The deer was...
Widow 'horrified' as Netflix's 'The Crown' features husband's death
"I suppose members of the royal family have to grin and bear it, but for me it’s a very private tragedy," Sarah Horsley said.
ESPN football analyst returning after video sparks concern
ESPN football analyst Todd McShay is expected to return to the sideline Saturday after appearing sluggish during coverage of last week’s Wisconsin-Northwestern game, the network said Tuesday. McShay, who stumbled...
Man killed, woman wounded in Bronx stabbing attack
A 38-year-old man was killed and a woman was wounded during a stabbing attack in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The two victims were found on East 149th...
Jets' tantalizing rookie out for awhile
Jets fans clamoring to see more of rookie running back La’Mical Perine are going to have to wait a while. The Jets placed Perine on injured reserve Tuesday after he...
A familiar team atop College Football Playoff rankings
Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. Texas A&M was fifth and Florida...
Three arrested in murder of girl killed in her sleep by stray bullet
Three men have been charged in the murder of a 10-year-old Tennessee girl who was killed by a stray bullet in her sleep. Lillyhanna Davis was laying on a couch...
Grandparents send family cutouts of themselves for holiday gatherings
A pair of Texas grandparents found a creative way to appear with their loved ones during the holidays -- by sending cardboard cutouts of themselves. Missy and Barry Buchanan told “Good...
Joe Harris: Nets were always my 'No. 1 priority'
In Joe Harris’ case, familiarity didn’t breed contempt; it bred comfort. It was in Brooklyn that Harris basically grew up from waiver fodder to an NBA standout. And after signing...
NHL season in danger of not starting on time
There has been a lull in the talking since the NHL hit the NHLPA with its request last week for additional salary deferrals and an increase in the escrow cap...
What we'll learn about Giants during surprising playoff race
There is a line of demarcation that cannot be looked up in any reference book (ask your parents) or found by any Google search. We know it is there by...
Is fame going to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's head?
Is it fame going to Gov. Cuomo’s head? We’re not even sure he realizes how many New Yorkers rolled their eyes at news that he’d won an Emmy for, in...
The Weeknd lashes out at the Grammys after nomination snub
The Weeknd felt the snub coming.
Parents of slain DNC staffer settle lawsuit against Fox News
The parents of a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer have settled a lawsuit against Fox News over a retracted report that suggested he was assassinated after leaking emails to Wikileaks,...
Yankees would vanish Rays gap with blockbuster trade
Even the most obnoxious Yankees supporter would have to admit the Rays have replaced the Red Sox as the Yankees’ biggest hurdle getting back to the top of the AL...
Mike Anderson's second season brings new St. John's expectations
Entering his first season in Queens, Mike Anderson didn’t know what to expect. He was at a new school, in a new conference, in a different part of the country....
New York just went deeper blue — and we'll all pay the price
Awful news: What seemed like a strong Republican showing in state Senate races has washed away in a sea of mail-in ballots. Democrats have won a veto-proof “supermajority” in the...
Christine Quinn preparing another run for NYC mayor
Former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is preparing another run to become mayor of New York City, sources said Tuesday. "Chris has talked to people about running for mayor. She's...
Zoo of former 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic vandalized with graffiti, rotting meat
The zoo formerly-owned by Tiger King star Joe Exotic -- and now controlled by his nemesis Carole Baskin -- was reportedly vandalized with graffiti and trashed with rotting meat and...
Neck-and-neck upstate NY race further delayed by judge's ruling
ALBANY -- The waiting game just got longer. The fight over who will next represent New York’s 22nd Congressional district still isn’t over, as a state Supreme Court Judge granted...
David Dinkins' passing is a loss for the entire city
The honorable David Dinkins, who served as the 106th mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993, died Monday night. We certainly had our differences with the mayor, but...
Biden talks immigration, climate and the Senate in 1st interview since election
Joe Biden said Tuesday that he will focus on undoing President Trump's policies on immigration and climate change during his first 100 days in office. In his first interview since...
Why Asian Americans could embrace the GOP
In 2020, President Trump proved that demography isn’t political destiny by increasing his share of black and Latino voters over his 2016 tally. He did so in part by taking...
America's still failing to protect Christians across the Middle East
The full meaning of the recent war in the Caucasus was captured in a sad video of Armenians gathered outside an old mountain church to sing one last hymn before...
Pliny the Younger will go virtual next year — with a catch
Just like many other events in the time of the coronavirus, the biggest beer event in the US will go virtual next year.
You can ignore pseudoscientific rules and celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly
Politicians and bureaucrats are trying to control and even eliminate holiday gatherings. As a physician, however, I urge you to make your own responsible choices. Not long ago, Americans wouldn’t...
Progressives may block Biden's planned Secretary of Defense nomination
Sources said Biden is planning to pick Flournoy, Fox News said, while also citing a Sunday tweet from US Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive...
Jets' GM-coach structure maddening — but not uncommon
When a team is as bad as the Jets are, and have been, every aspect of the team gets the microscope treatment. The way it call plays, the placement of...
NYC correction officer with warrant out for his arrest busted after Harlem fight
An off-duty city correction officer was busted on Tuesday after a fight at a Harlem apartment building -- and arresting officers learned he had a warrant out for his arrest,...
'This boy is innocent': Ricky Schroder defends helping bail out Kenosha gunman
Ricky Schroder said during an exclusive telephone interview with The Post that he's putting up "hundreds of thousands" of dollars for the bond and the 17-year-old's legal defense.
Ghislaine Maxwell is woken up every 15 minutes to prevent jail suicide: lawyers
Accused child abuser Ghislaine Maxwell is roused by a flashlight every 15 minutes in her cell to make sure she hasn't killed herself like Jeffrey Epstein -- and subjected to...
Teen who was crushed by forklift opens up about amputation
This teen is living his best life, despite the odds.
Jets fans will have consolation prize come playoff-time
The Jets are out of the playoffs for the 10th straight season. That means another January filled with watching other teams for Jets fans. Here’s the thing, though — you...
Dodgers legend's condition improves after entering intensive care
Tommy Lasorda is doing better nine days after the Dodgers announced he was in intensive care in a Southern California hospital. The 93-year-old Hall of Fame manager's condition has improved...
Staten Island emergency field hospital 'up and running,' accepts first patient
Staten Island opened its emergency field hospital Tuesday and accepted its first patient amid a troubling surge of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the borough. "We're up and running,"...
Wife of Queens cop-shooter called mom as bullets flew into home occupied by kids
The wife of the man who shot two Queens cops Tuesday frantically called her mom from the basement as the bullets flew in the home -- where the couple’s two...
Election observers given poop emoji wristbands during vote recount in Wisconsin
They're trying to find the winner -- but were shown No. 2. Election observers in Wisconsin were given wristbands featuring smiling poop emojis to watch ballot recounts on Tuesday. Observers...
Joe Biden says he'd meet with President Trump 'if he asked'
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday expressed interest in meeting with President Trump after he formally unveiled Cabinet picks and taped his first TV interview since the election "Of course I...
Mets suddenly facing more pressure to make big splash
The past couple of days have injected a helpful dash of reality into what has been a pie-eyed dream ride for the Mets for all of November. From the moment...
Cole Haan takes up to 70 percent off sitewide for Cyber Monday deals
The wait for Cole Haan's Cyber Monday deals is over now that the brand has kicked off its latest sale for the shopping holiday. This year's sale doesn't disappoint, with...
Hulk Hoagie: Man loses pants, boxers in wild Wawa brawl
This fight was anything but briefs. A droopy-drawered pugilist didn't let losing his pants stop him from wrestling his adversary in a minutes-long caught-on-camera gas-station brawl. Video shot in a...
Gucci footwear discounted 20 percent at DSW ahead of Black Friday
You can add some Gucci kicks to your holiday shopping cart thanks to DSW’s latest sale on Gucci footwear. Through November 25, DSW is taking 20% off Gucci footwear. There is...
The NFC East will come down to this
Who you got? The NFC East may come down to which team gets the best play from its quarterback. Figuring out which team this favors is, well, complicated. Based on...
Justin Bieber insists 'Changes' is R&B despite 'strange' Grammys snub
He can’t Beliebe it!
Aaron Boone defends Yankees star who may be on way out
Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Monday strongly defended Gary Sanchez, who may not be his catcher for much longer. “I think he’s been unfairly criticized a lot,” Boone told the...
NYC subway-slugging victim says it's 'a miracle I'm alive'
An Elmhurst man sucker-punched by a stranger on the Queens Plaza subway platform said it's a miracle he's alive -- and said his attacker "must take boxing classes or something"...
Fur-ever friend: Faithful 8,400-year-old dog found buried with his master
The remains of a Stone Age-era dog and his master were found buried together at an excavation site in Sweden, with clear photos now showing the ancient canine bones, reports...
Owl Be Home for Christmas: Adorable bird found in Rockefeller tree set to be released
The tiny owl rescued from the Rockefeller Christmas tree after surviving a harrowing, 200-mile journey from Oneonta to Manhattan was set to be released back into the wild Tuesday evening.
NY Senate Democrats secure supermajority, Martucci bests Dem Metzger
ALBANY -- State Senate Democrats officially clinched supermajority status in the Legislature’s upper chamber Tuesday, potentially gifting them additional negotiating power when it comes to cutting deals with Gov. Andrew...
Ravens-Steelers on for Thanksgiving despite positive coronavirus tests
A COVID-19 outbreak isn't going to take away the primetime game on Thanksgiving. The Baltimore Ravens had five players and four staffers test positive this week for the novel coronavirus,...
CDC may shorten recommended COVID-19 quarantine period
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon shorten the recommended quarantine period for possible exposure to COVID-19 -- in the hopes that more people will follow the...
Ex-NYPD cop held on bail for alleged sex assault of 11-year-old
Shaun Frazier, 40, faces three criminal cases stemming from the allegations of four underage victims, court records show.
Man's family sues city over fatal police shooting that also killed NYPD cop
The family of a gun-toting man killed by police along with NYPD officer Brian Mulkeen has filed suit against the city — alleging the since-disbanded anti-crime unit's aggressive tactics caused...
The biggest Grammy snubs and surprises of the 2021 nominee list
Major pop stars were surprisingly shut out of the Big 4 categories.
Seton Hall game canceled after Baylor coach tests positive for COVID-19
Seton Hall is still planning to make its trip to Louisville after getting out of quarantine on Monday, but it won't be facing second-ranked Baylor on Sunday now because of...
Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree speaks her mind on 'Hollywood Exes: Reunited'
“I want my legacy to be just changing women," Zampino said. "To know how worthy they are and how valuable they are. Not to look for something else to complete...
Peloton customers are canceling their orders after months-long waits
A growing number of customers are putting the brakes on their Peloton orders as the company struggles to make timely deliveries. Fans of the $2,000 exercise bikes have had been...
Trump approves Biden to receive presidential intelligence briefs
President Trump has approved President-elect Joe Biden to receive classified presidential daily briefs, or PDBs, a White House official tells The Post. Trump approved the sharing of intelligence with Biden...
Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to criminal charges in opioid case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma formally admitted to its role in the nationwide opioid epidemic on Tuesday by pleading guilty to three criminal charges. Company chairman Steve Miller entered the plea...
Researchers find evidence of 'lost planet' in the solar system
Though researchers continue to hunt for the mysterious Planet 9, experts have discovered evidence that another planet, residing between Uranus and Saturn, "escaped" billions of years ago. The research, published...
Scott Peterson, Calif. death row inmates got COVID-19 benefits in massive scam: report
California prosecutors say they've uncovered a massive scam that allowed convicted killer Scott Peterson and other death row inmates to receive coronavirus unemployment benefits administered by the state, a report...
MLB playoff star detained after domestic dispute caught on tape
MEXICO CITY — Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has been arrested in Mexico’s Yucatan state for a situation involving an apparent custody dispute, two weeks after he won the...
US temporarily agrees to stop deporting women who alleged abuse by Georgia doctor
HOUSTON — The U.S. government has agreed temporarily not to deport detained immigrant women who have alleged being abused by a rural Georgia gynecologist, according to court papers filed Tuesday....
Mysterious shipwreck that may date back to 1800s emerges on Florida beach
A mysterious shipwreck that may date back to the 1800s has emerged from the sands of a northern Florida beach. Dune erosion caused by a recent tropical storm revealed the...
China planning new policies to take on aging population
SHANGHAI - China is planning to include new measures to encourage more births and address its rapidly aging population as part of its new 2021-2025 “five-year plan”, state media reported...
Woman at illegal rave mauled by police dog as she had ‘one last dance’
A woman at an illegal rave was left with “life-changing” injuries after she was mauled by a police dog when she had “one last dance”. Jessica Mae Andrew, 28, claims...
Get the viral 'Amazon coat' for free with this Cyber Monday deal from Olay
Did you miss out on the viral "Amazon coat" last season? If so, would you like one for free? We're serious, and so is Olay in its new Cyber Monday...
Bengals are unraveling under head coach: 'We see right through it'
The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a major setback when their sensational rookie quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a season-ending knee injury on Sunday. According to a new report, it's far...
'Vatileaks' butler who betrayed Pope Benedict dead at 54
Gabriele worked as Benedict's private butler for several years before he stole confidential letters and other documents from the pontiff's desk and leaked them to an Italian journalist in 2012.
Exclusive women's social network sold to Ann Shoket's New Power Media
TheLi.st -- an oddly named, 10-year-old social network that has been linking successful women with up and comers -- has been sold to New Power Media, headed by Ann Shoket,...
CDC chief says when COVID-19 vaccine will likely be rolled out
A federally-approved COVID-19 vaccine will likely be rolled out in mid-December, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. "The vaccine is going to probably be...
International travelers should get COVID-19 test at three different times, CDC says
Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at...
13-year-old Idaho boy run over by tractor in fatal farming accident
A 13-year-old Idaho boy was killed in a freak farming accident when he was run over by a tractor he had been driving, sheriff officials said. The boy, identified by...
Watch cops' dramatic rescue of woman trapped in submerged minivan
Dramatic video captures the moment four Ohio cops saved a woman who was trapped in her minivan that became half-submerged in the Mahoning River over the weekend. The 24-year-old victim,...
Winning Big East would be just the start for Villanova
Despite the loss of the Big East player of the year, Saddiq Bey, Villanova is primed to make another run at a national championship.
Anti-drug and avant-garde, Frank Zappa was an unlikely rock star
“Basically, my career has been, year after year, waiting to be disposed of,” says the late legend in the new documentary “Zappa,” which arrives on demand Friday.
How Mike Tyson is preparing for Roy Jones Jr. fight
Mike Tyson is looking downright shredded after making some unorthodox changes to his routine. The 54-year-old boxing legend is going to extraordinary lengths to get back into fighting shape and...
Flight risk: Map shows staggering amount of air travel ahead of Thanksgiving
A flight map shows the staggering number of flights over the United States two days ahead of Thanksgiving. FlightRadar24, which tracks flight paths in real-time, reported 6,972 flights in the...
Head of NYC teachers union wants mayoral control of schools ended
The head of the powerful city teachers union will oppose extending mayoral control of the public schools as currently enacted past its 2022 expiration date. “We need a change. Parents...
Secretary of state pick Antony Blinken met with Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden sought a meeting with his president-elect dad’s pick for secretary of state shortly after joining the board of a controversial Ukrainian energy company in 2015, according to a...
NYC subway shoving suspect suffered from mental illness, family says
The homeless man charged with shoving a straphanger off a Brooklyn subway platform struggled with mental illness for years, his grandmother told The Post on Tuesday. Michael Medlock, 33 --...
YouTube reportedly suspends OANN over COVID-19 'cure' video
YouTube temporarily suspended the One America News Network for posting a video that promoted a fake cure for COVID-19, according to a report Tuesday.
NYC DOE failing to provide education to disabled kids amid COVID-19, lawsuit alleges
Parents for eight children with disabilities including autism, hearing impairment and other physical and behavioral issues say the Department of Education has failed to meet their kids' Individualized Education Programs.
11-year-old boy accused of starting several fires at neighbor's home
An 11-year-old boy in Tennessee has been busted for starting several fires at a neighbor's home while people were inside, authorities said. The boy allegedly tried to set the home...
Trump pardons turkey named Corn, takes swipe at Mattis over 'America First'
President Trump on Tuesday granted a traditional pre-Thanksgiving “pardon” to a turkey named Corn and in the process took a veiled swipe at his former defense secretary, telling attendees of...
These New Yorkers are fine with eating Thanksgiving dinner alone
They're staying home, alone, for Thanksgiving this year — and it's not just good, it's gravy.
Joe Biden campaign staffers reportedly 'pissed' as Obama alumni get WH gigs
As President-elect Joe Biden begins revealing cabinet nominees and administration staffing picks, some loyalists from the campaign have reportedly begun to worry that they are being left out. "People are...
Confidence in backup QBs looms big in FOX Bet's free $50,000 contest
On Thursday, FOX Bet is offering a free chance to win $50,000 in their Super 6 NFL contest for the Cowboys-Washington Thanksgiving Day showdown. Bettors must correctly answer six questions...
Paige Spiranac dubs Greg Norman 'hammerhead shark' after bulging beach photo
Much like the rest of the internet Monday, Paige Spiranac was also exposed to golfer Greg Norman's bulging beach shot.
'Buddy Games' review: Only complete idiots will like this 'comedy'
Picking the worst part of “Buddy Games” is like choosing meat at a Brazilian steakhouse. There are so many options, and they just keep on coming.
Colorado veteran suicide rate reportedly higher than national average
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Suicide among U.S. military veterans reached record numbers in Colorado last year, with more than one former service member dying by suicide every week, a new...
88 Chinese puppies rescued from dog meat trade coming to New York
Dozens of Chinese dogs destined for the dinner plate will be getting a new leash on life this week when they touch down in New York and meet their new...
Country singer Hal Ketchum dead at 67 after battle with dementia
The singer, who found fame in the '90s with critically acclaimed album Past The Point of Rescue, passed away at home.
This Illinois WWII veteran survived POW camps and a forced march
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — This was no “milk run” trip on the B-24 Liberator bomber. The 10-man U.S. Army air crew, which included Bob Teichgraeber of Collinsville, was on a mission...
Ex-Giants, Jets coach hospitalized after 'medical emergency'
Dallas Cowboys strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul experienced a "medical emergency" early Tuesday morning, was treated by team personnel and taken by ambulance to a hospital, according to the...
Photojournalist detained at Poland’s latest abortion protest
WARSAW, Poland — Police detained several people and charged a female photojournalist with assaulting a police officer as women-led protests over abortion rights flared up again on Monday in Poland....
Doctor mimics final moments of death from COVID-19 in desperate plea
A St. Louis doctor acted out a sobering first-person view of what it looks like to die from COVID-19, saying he hopes the footage compels more people to wear masks....
Listen to Episode 53 of 'Blue Rush': Giants Fighting for First Place feat. Dalvin Tomlinson
Stuff your face with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn bread this Thanksgiving, Giants fans. You very well could be starting the month of December sitting atop the NFC East....
Driver films unmasked man spitting all over MTA bus in Queens
A New York City bus driver posted video to social media showing an unmasked man spitting on her vehicle's windows -- before smearing food all over the screen. Viral video...
Bizarre 'super planet' discovered for first time with radio observations
Researchers have discovered a bizarre "super-planet" for the first time using radio observations, according to a new study. Known as BDR J1750+3809 or Elegast, the "super-planet" is actually a brown...
Girl dies after sticking head out of car window, striking utility pole
A 13-year-old girl has died in Indiana after sticking her head out the window of a moving car and striking a utility pole, police said. Kelly Hume leaned out the...
Gov. Cuomo talks turkey, shows off festive mask for Thanksgiving
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled his new Thanksgiving attire -- a turkey face mask that, the governor quipped, actually made him look better.
Pedophile targeted 5,000 kids by pretending to be teen girl on Facebook
A serial British pedophile has admitted almost 100 offenses against children as young as 4 — after posing as a teenage girl on Facebook to target more than 5,000 youngsters...
NYC goes 24 hours without a shooting for first time in months
The relative peace came amid a drastic spike in gunplay this year, and on the heels of 13 people being shot on Sunday.
Mets pitcher flirts with Francisco Lindor in trade push
Marcus Stroman is firmly in the trade-for-Francisco Lindor corner. The Mets right-hander expressed his hope that the Indians star shortstop, expected to be traded this offseason, will be a Met....
Knicks hire coach once fired for secret recordings
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau is bringing another familiar face to the Garden, finalizing a deal to add Darren Erman as an assistant. The move was first reported by ESPN, and...
Black Friday deal drops early on this self-sealing and changing trash can
With both adults and kids spending more time at home than many prefer to, things are getting messier than ever before. Your kitchen sink is likely filled with dirty dishes,...
How to navigate a college basketball gambling 'clusterf--k'
LAS VEGAS — In case you missed it, Rick Pitino has returned to college basketball. In exile since a forced exit from Louisville in October 2017, Pitino is coaching the...
Netflix show faces backlash from lawmakers in India over interfaith kiss
The controversial scene has been reported to police by local lawmakers who claim the interfaith relationship depicted in the show stokes religious tensions, CNN reported.
Biden unveils cabinet, other top picks as team that will 'work with its allies'
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday formally unveiled his picks for diplomatic and security positions — all of the officials previously senior members of the Obama administration. Biden's picks include Antony...
Elonezer Scrooge: Musk close to world's richest — but may be world's cheapest
Elon Musk may only be the world's second-richest man, but he arguably holds the title for world's cheapest. The Tesla chief has given away a paltry portion of his $128...
NYC psychiatrist busted for illegally prescribing drugs for cash
A Manhattan psychiatrist and medical assistant were busted Monday for illegally prescribing highly addictive drugs to undercover agents for no legitimate medical purpose in exchange for cash, authorities said. After...
Heartbreak as COVID cases flood rural hospitals, small-town America
Tammy Benewiat (pronounced BEN-VEE-AT) was getting ready to leave Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in rural Kansas when she thought she saw her husband Daniel wink at her through the window....
Disastrous college football trick play goes viral after ESPN segment
Who calls a double pass in the end zone with a 36-point lead? Nobody. At least not intentionally. Virginia led Abilene Christian, 49-13, with 1:25 remaining in the fourth quarter...
Florida woman charged in machete attack wanted to be with man's wife: deputies
Alana J. Gibson, 27, of Venice, is facing charges of attempted murder, armed burglary, battery and fleeing to elude after Sarasota County deputies responded to the couple’s home.
DJ LeMahieu's list of MLB free agency suitors may be growing
The list of suitors for DJ LeMahieu could be growing. The Yankees are already known to have competition for the reigning AL batting champion from the Mets and Blue Jays,...
Little Apple: Teen's incredible Lego replica of Manhattan
"He is an amazing, gifted, compassionate child who just wants to be an architect, build Lego and live happily in NYC."
How Britain failed to stop the second wave of COVID-19
HALIFAX, England, Nov 24 - On the doorstep of a terraced house in northern England, virus hunter Colin Hutchinson came face-to-face with the new wave of COVID-19 and the obstacles...
De Blasio's ridiculous reason for failing to stop massive Hasidic wedding
Clueless Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday dismissed the fact that the city incredibly failed to pick up on a Hasidic wedding attended by thousands amid COVID-19 this month —...
Mother shot dead in front of her two children in Colombia
Shocking video footage shows a mom being shot to death in Colombia in front of her two young children. The clip shared by the Sun shows a gunman in a...
Swiss doctors asking patients over 60 to sign DNRs to free up ICU beds
Swiss doctors have asked all over 60s and heart patients to sign ‘do not resuscitate’ forms to free up intensive care beds. The call comes as the country is facing...
Twitter will now warn users if they try to like a 'misleading' tweet
Twitter is doubling down on stopping the spread of misinformation following the US Presidential election, adding even more hurdles to stop misleading tweets from going viral. The social network said...
Trump lauds Dow Jones passing 30,000 in short White House briefing
President Trump convened a sudden news conference that lasted less than a minute on Tuesday to laud the Dow Jones crossing the 30,000 mark for the first time in history....
Two NYPD officers shot in Queens
At least one NYPD officer was shot in Queens Tuesday afternoon, police sources said.
Oregon governor urges people to call cops on COVID-19 rule breakers
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is urging residents to rat out their neighbors who break COVID-19 restrictions by having too many guests over on Thanksgiving. Brown recently limited the number of...
Putin won't take Russia's COVID-19 vaccine
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will not be taking the country's newly developed coronavirus vaccine, the Kremlin announced Tuesday — even though health officials declared the shot was more than 90...
Retired nurse dies of COVID-19 after becoming health educator amid pandemic
Iris Meda decided she needed to do her part in the pandemic and began teaching high-school students eying healthcare careers in September, according to kin and pals.
Another large-scale Hasidic wedding held in NY despite cease-and-desist
Another large-scale Hasidic wedding was held in New York Monday night -- flouting a cease-and-desist order from the state banning gatherings of more than 50 people, The Post has confirmed....
NYPD dismisses dozens of e-bike tickets after legalization
The city has now reversed or refunded all e-bike tickets adjudicated since ending its years-long crackdown on the devices in March, City Hall said Tuesday. Police have "withdrawn" or refunded...
One country to make tampons and pads free to end 'period poverty'
Scotland is looking out for their lasses.
Durbin to run for top Judiciary Democrat spot, would replace Feinstein
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin intends to seek the top Democratic spot on the Senate Judiciary Committee, he announced Tuesday.
JPMorgan fined $250 million over risk management failings
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $250 million for risk management and other control failings in its asset and wealth management business, a US regulator said Tuesday, in the second...
NYC gets Verizon to expand Fios broadband to 500K more households
The city has reached a settlement with Verizon, ensuring that the communications giant expands its broadband Fios service to 500,000 additional Big Apple households, including at NYCHA buildings, Mayor Bill...
High school opens grocery for students, accepts good deeds as payment
At a grocery store inside of Linda Tutt High School in Sanger, Texas, you don’t pay with money but good deeds, such as cleaning around the school building. “It’s not...
Bronx mugger shoves 85-year-old man to the ground, steals $7
A mugger shoved an 85-year-old man to the ground -- robbing him of a mere $7 -- in a disturbing weekend attack, authorities said. The octogenarian was walking on East...
Professor put on leave for calling COVID-19 a 'leftist stunt'
"I just have to speak out, to try to speak my conscience. I can't be silent and watch this happen," Ferris State University physical science professor Thomas Brennan told news...
New Yorkers pay tribute to David Dinkins, city's only black mayor
Tributes poured in Tuesday to mourn the death of David Dinkins, who made history when he was elected New York City's first black mayor in 1989. Mayor Bill de Blasio,...
Thieves will do hard time for snatching rare, 'erotic' watch
Two bandits will spend a total of 17 years behind bars for swiping a rare "erotic" watch worth nearly $1 million from the wrist of its well-heeled owner. Mehdi Didda,...
Rockets add All-Star amid Harden, Westbrook drama
So far the Rockets are not shedding All-Stars. In fact, they have added one. Despite rumors of discontent from Russell Westbrook and James Harden, the duo is still in Houston...
DC Comics 'investigating' Proud Boys over illegal use of logo for DC rally
DC Comics is weighing whether to sue the Proud Boys after the far-right group used the publisher's logo in ads for an upcoming rally in Washington, DC, according to a...
Udemy courses marked down to $9.99 for Black Friday sale
It's never too late to learn a new skill and Udemy is here to help with its Black Friday sale. From now through November 27, you can enjoy the learning...
Malaysian lawmaker calls for hate speech law after Reuters' Rohingya report
KUALA LUMPUR - An opposition lawmaker called on Tuesday for Malaysia to outlaw online hate speech, accusing authorities of downplaying the gravity of an issue highlighted by a Reuters investigation...
Grammys 2021: Here is the complete list of nominees
Trevor Noah will be hosting the awards this year.
Sonos Black Friday 2020 deals take $100 off Move, Beam and Sub systems
You can update your home theater system with some new Sonos goodies now that the brand has launched its major Black Friday deals. During the Black Friday sale, the retailer...
How the Colts' OT win over the Packers impacted sportsbooks
One of the biggest wins for sportsbooks on Sunday of Week 11 was the Indianapolis Colts (-1.5) beating the Green Bay Packers, 34-31. At multiple books, more than 80 percent...
Record 788K people request ballots ahead of Georgia runoff elections
A record 788,535 people have requested ballots ahead of the two run-off elections on Jan. 5 that will decide control of the US Senate, Georgia's secretary of state's office tells...
Dow crosses 30,000 mark for the first time in history
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 30,000 mark for the first time ever Tuesday as Wall Street cheered good news on coronavirus vaccines and a key step toward...
Here's how many NYers will say fuhgeddaboudit to a COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly one in four New Yorkers say they probably wouldn’t take a COVID-19 vaccine — which could be bad news for achieving crucial herd immunity amid the pandemic. More than...
Tiffany beats profit forecasts as China, online sales soar
Tiffany & Co., which is being bought by French luxury giant LVMH, beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly profit on Tuesday as the US jeweler benefited from an over 70...
AOC and Ted Cruz clash over stalled COVID-19 relief bill
Progressive lightning rod Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and GOP Sen. Ted Cruz clashed on social media over which party is to blame for a stalled coronavirus stimulus package after Congress left...
Former Netflix exec joins board of blank-check company
Cindy Holland, whose surprise departure from a top role at Netflix this summer shocked Hollywood, has resurfaced as a board member at a blank-check company that's focused on the media...
Man, 56, punched on Queens subway platform in unprovoked attack
A random attacker socked a 56-year-old man in the face on a Queens subway platform this week, cops said. The victim was on the R platform at Queens Plaza in...
Man drops whopping tip for one beer at restaurant closing due to COVID-19
Extreme generosity never goes out of style – especially during a pandemic. A good Samaritan left a lofty $3,000 tip on a single $7 pint of beer at a Cleveland...
Vegas slots Knicks as the worst team in the NBA
With NBA free agency nearing a close and most rosters set, the Westgate Sportsbook in Las Vegas has the Knicks and Nets at opposite ends of the spectrum. In the...
Gold medal-winning cyclist rescues lost dog using headphones
Call it a "sub-woofer."
Trump likely to win GOP presidential nomination in 2024, poll shows
President Trump is likely to win the Republican presidential nomination for the third time in a row in 2024 if he tries to retake the White House, according to a...
PhD grad develops mask that kills COVID droplets
A recent Ph.D. graduate won an award Tuesday for creating a reusable face mask that appears to kill infectious pathogens like the coronavirus -- using a simple coating of salt....
Publix slapped with wrongful death suit after employee dies of COVID-19
He asked to be able to wear a face mask at work. Publix allegedly refused.
Pennsylvania, Nevada certify Biden as winner of presidential election
Pennsylvania election officials certified Joe Biden as the winner of the commonwealth's 2020 presidential tally, Gov. Tom Wolf said on Tuesday. "Today @PAStateDept certified the results of the November 3...
Man who threatened neighbor with chainsaw for being 'black' arrested
A Nebraska man chased a neighbor with a chainsaw and yelled racial slurs at her — accusing her of being responsible for recent thefts "because she was black," authorities said....
Tom Brady is no longer getting a pass for his 'bush league' antics
Tom Brady, six-time Super Bowl champion and sore loser extraordinaire. For the second time after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss this season, Brady walked off the field Monday night without...
All-Star pitcher gets $15 million from Mets rival
There's one fewer pitching option for the Mets, and he's going to one of their rivals. Veteran All-Star Charlie Morton has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Atlanta...
Hong Kong to shut bars, nightclubs for third time as new COVID-19 cases jump
HONG KONG - Hong Kong will close bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues for the third time this year, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Tuesday as authorities scramble to...
Google may be hit with second antitrust suit as soon as next month
Less than a month after being sued by the Department of Justice over maintaining “unlawful monopolies” in its search and advertising businesses, Google is staring down the barrel of a...
Enjoy an early Black Friday doorbuster deal on this bestselling hair dryer
We’ve previously waxed poetic about the Adagio Accelerator 2000 Blow Dryer, a bestselling hair dryer that boasts all the benefits of a premium hot tool, without the premium price tag....
Dick's Sporting Goods CEO who took stance on guns to step down
Stack, 65, who is also the company’s largest shareholder, will be succeeded as CEO on Feb. 1 by Lauren Hobart, who has been president of the retailer since 2017 as...
20 bestselling e-learning deals are an extra 70 percent off ahead of Black Friday
People are already going to be spending a lot of time at home this holiday season and all through winter, so you might as well learn a new skill. Below,...
China says it will respond to US admiral visit to Taiwan
BEIJING/MANILA - China will respond to the reported visit of a US Navy admiral to Taiwan and firmly opposes any military relations between Taipei and Washington, the Chinese Foreign Ministry...
Early Black Friday price drop on smart robot vacuum Amazon reviewers love
There are tools that help you clean, and then there are tools that clean for you. We’ve talked about the Cybovac E30 Robot Vacuum Cleaner before, but with this early...
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine surpass 100 for the first time
Coronavirus hospitalizations in Maine have surpassed 100 for the first time, according to state health data. As of Monday, at least 103 people in the state were hospitalized due to...
'The Croods: A New Age' review: Overstuffed sequel has heart
It's a B-side for DreamWorks in terms of creativity, however its heart is definitely not made of stone.
Rays could trade ace after controversial World Series ending
Swearing in disgust might be the final image of Blake Snell in a Tampa Bay Rays uniform. The Rays have told teams they are open to trading Snell, according to...
Fired San Francisco rookie cop charged in 2017 fatal shooting
A former San Francisco police officer is facing charges in the homicide of an unarmed carjacking suspect he gunned down just days after he was hired, prosecutors said. Christopher Samayoa,...
Fantasy football Week 12 waiver wire pickups: Gus Edwards, Jordan Reed
With the Thanksgiving holiday and the penultimate week of the fantasy football regular season upon us, it's important to give thanks that we have made it this far through this...
Man tried to rape teen girl in hallway of Brooklyn medical office
A perv tried to rape a 14-year-old girl in the hallway of a Brooklyn medical office, disturbing new video shows. The teen victim, who was riding a scooter, arrived for...
76ers star's sister sparks speculation with cryptic trade tweet
Ben Simmons' sister is finding out how quickly NBA rumor season can spiral. "Can’t wait for trade news on Tuesday......." Olivia Simmons tweeted out on Monday. That's all it took...
Trump administration to reportedly dispose of Open Skies treaty planes
The Trump administration is preparing to get rid of Air Force planes used for surveillance after exiting the Open Skies treaty with Russia, complicating President-elect Joe Biden's options if he...
Hong Kong activist faces three to five years in jail
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been taken into custody after pleading guilty to charges related to last year's anti-government protests.
Jupiter and Saturn entering rare 'double planet' alignment
For the first time in 800 years, earthlings will be able to see the Milky Way's two biggest planets so close together it'll look like they're touching.
Dallas police upgrade search for 'endangered' missing executive
A Dallas businessman who vanished after a trip to the gym has been reclassified as “endangered,” police said. The search for Alan White, a 55-year-old accounting executive missing since late...
Democrat candidate reportedly said racism is America's 'preexisting condition'
The Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Georgia, said in 2017 that the nation's "pre-existing condition" is "racism," according to a report.
Pope Francis backs George Floyd protests, slams COVID skeptics
Pope Francis defended protests against police brutality after George Floyd's death and blasted demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions in a book.
NYC crime surge thanks to riots, police reform: ex-NYPD detective
New York City has deteriorated into a lawless state of crime thanks to recent "riots," budget cuts and police reform, a retired NYPD detective said -- challenging Mayor Bill de...
Tom Brady randomly drops 'red panties' audible
The Buccaneers lost Monday's game to the Rams, but as far as Twitter is concerned, Tom Brady's interesting audible won. At the line of scrimmage, the 43-year-old Tampa Bay quarterback...
Child's clay: Mom dragged for using Play-Doh to explain C-section
This is no mere child's clay. The viral video boasts 3.8 million views on Twitter.
Veteran Amazon staffers upset with 'turkey vouchers'
Amazon has upset some of its veteran workers by giving them vouchers to buy Thanksgiving turkey while cutting $3,000 bonus checks for some new hires, a new report says.
US diplomat's wife had immunity when she fled UK after fatal crash: court
The parents of a UK teen motorcyclist killed by an American diplomat's wife in a wrong-way crash in England last year lost a court battle Tuesday against the UK government...
Tom Brady had an eventful, 'inefficient' night in loss to Rams
Tom Brady had a bit of an interesting night as his Buccaneers took on the Los Angeles Rams on "Monday Night Football," which culminated in a 27-24 loss for Tampa...
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine may come with a caveat
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine may not get life back to normal right away because it hasn't yet been proven to prevent the deadly bug from spreading, the company's top doctor says....
Rand Paul says US attorney won't probe protesters who attacked him
Sen. Rand Paul revealed that Washington prosecutors declined his request for a probe of who funded the protesters who gathered outside the White House and attacked him, his wife and...
NC gov goes after gym rats with latest COVID measure
Starting this week, gym rats will be required to wear masks while working out in North Carolina, as part of tightened COVID-19 restrictions rolled out by Gov. Roy Cooper.
Coast Guard searches for 4 fishermen whose boat sank off Massachusetts
The Coast Guard was searching early Tuesday for four fishermen whose boat sank off the coast of Massachusetts, authorities said. The hunt for signs of the fishermen from the Emmy...
Pete Davidson to lead all-star version of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Can the "SNL" star fill Jimmy Stewart's shoes in the holiday classic?
Ex-beauty queen ignites firestorm with K-pop, plastic surgery remarks
A former beauty queen from the Philippines blasted K-pop stars for promoting "insecurity" and plastic surgery, attacked Filipino fans of the music for "losing their identity" -- and was then...
Homeless man arrested in connection to Brooklyn subway shove
The homeless man suspected of shoving an unsuspecting stranger onto Brooklyn subway tracks over the weekend was arrested early Tuesday, cops said. Michael Medlock, 33, was picked up outside his...
AstraZeneca's vaccine success followed major scientific mistake
AstraZeneca's UK scientists made a major mistake during trials of its coronavirus vaccine — one that led to its most important breakthrough, the team's lead researcher said. The team working...
Turkeys expected to be first in slew of final Trump pardons
People close to the White House believe President Trump may pardon humans in addition to turkeys this holiday season — with one advocate saying they expect Trump to close out...
Mattis urges Biden: End Trump's 'America first' policy
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is urging Joe Biden to dump President Trump's "America First" foreign policy for a more "cooperative" approach with the country's allies around the globe.
Musk rockets past Gates to become world's second-richest
Tesla boss Elon Musk surpassed Bill Gates to become the world's second-richest person as the electric-car maker continued its staggering stock-market surge. A 6.5 percent jump in Tesla's share price...
Alleged cartel boss arrested over slaughter of Mormon family in Mexico
The alleged boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been busted in connection to the slaughter of three Mormon mothers and their six children last year, according to reports. Roberto...
Neighbor vandalizes car parked in his trash can spot
This man trashed his neighbor's car — all over a trash can. See how Alena Camilla Helzer's vehicle was allegedly vandalized in Draper, Utah, with a marker and a sign...
NFL Power Rankings for Week 12: Finally some movement
The first three teams in The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings posted impressive wins in Week 11, but losses by half of the teams in the Top 10 caused significant...
Apple security chief accused of trying to bribe sheriff's office
Apple’s head of global security was indicted on Monday for allegedly trying to bribe a California sheriff’s office with the promise of 200 iPads in exchange for concealed-weapon permits for...
Florida rapper accused of fatally shooting two men inside recording studio
A well-known Florida rapper was charged on Saturday with murdering two men inside a recording studio after he finished making music, police said. Billy Bennett Adams III, 23, known as...
NYPD cop resigns after he is charged with sexually abusing 11-year-old girl
An NYPD cop accused of masturbating in front of a 10-year-old girl resigned on Monday after another arrest -- this one for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, police and...
New data shows 28% rise in child COVID-19 cases in last two weeks
New data shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases among children as health experts warn the public not to travel for the holidays. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported Monday there's...
The deciding factor in Sam Darnold's bid to return
Sam Darnold’s shoulder is feeling better, and now the question is how it will hold up when the Jets quarterback takes a hit or gets driven into the ground. The...