November 26, 2020
A reality check for the Steve Cohen-mania surrounding Mets
According to the legend, this was before the 1934 baseball season. New York City was baseball flush, as always. The Giants had won the 1933 World Series. The Yankees had...
Booze-erker: Woman smashes 500 bottles of alcohol in supermarket
A berserk woman went on a booze-related rampage -- smashing hundreds of bottles of wine and spirits inside a British supermarket Wednesday. The woman entered an Aldi supermarket in Stevenage,...
‘The reindeer got the ’rona’: NYC SantaCon canceled due to COVID
Ho Ho No! The annual SantaCon pub crawl has been canceled this year in the Big Apple due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers announced the news on the event’s website....
Giants rookie drawing strength from those he tragically lost
The T-shirt Cam Brown wore under his 47 jersey for the Giants’ first victory over the Washington Football Team blared Boogie on the back, with a picture of his childhood...
Santa, we have a problem: Why holiday toy supplies are at risk
Santa Claus is facing a suspense show getting toys delivered this holiday season — and the drama is coming out of Los Angeles. Some of the hottest toys this year...
Massive sinkhole swallows vehicle in NYC
An unoccupied orange SUV was found swallowed by a sinkhole in Queens early Thursday morning. The vehicle, a Toyota RAV4, was discovered nose-down in the massive sinkhole at about 6...
Woman dead, driver critical after smashing into Buffalo monument
A speeding minivan that crashed in downtown Buffalo killed a woman and left the driver in critical condition on Thanksgiving Day, authorities said. The vehicle was traveling at an "extreme...
Seton Hall’s season opener comes with a lot of uncertainty
Two days later than planned, Seton Hall will make its season debut on Friday, and it’s anybody’s guess what to expect. After a two-week COVID-19 pause due to positive tests...
NFL star QB has coronavirus
It has been a rough week on the COVID-19 front for the Ravens … and it got worse on Thursday. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson tested positive for the novel coronavirus,...
Austrian village to change name after unwanted tourist attention
The residents of a tiny Austrian village named F--king have voted to change its name after enduring unwanted attention from English-speaking tourists. Come next year, the village of 100 residents...
Trump says 'No thanks!' to NFL players kneeling before Thanksgiving game
President Trump had words for these NFL players who kneeled during the national anthem. "No thanks!" the president wrote on Twitter Wednesday. Trump fired off the two-word response after Detroit...
The Cowboys got embarrassed on Thanksgiving
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alex Smith has Washington at least temporarily in first place in the NFC East after winning on Thanksgiving for the first time, two years after a planned...
Knicks fans still have plenty to be thankful for
Knicks fans are parched for a winner but have shown staggering patience, too. With the new Knicks administration failing to significantly upgrade the roster in free agency despite attempts, there...
Sports world is losing its mind
I see a bad moon arising. I wonder what it was like Saturday to be among the tens of thousands of recently jettisoned workers and 300 freshly laid off ESPN...
Oregon man displaced by wildfire charged with killing man at motel
An Oregon man displaced by one of the state’s devastating wildfires was charged with killing a man at a motel he was temporarily living in, according to a report. Robert...
Trump says he's heading to Georgia to campaign for GOP senators
President Trump said Thursday he will visit Georgia to campaign for incumbent GOP Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue, likely this weekend ahead of their Jan. 5 run-offs. The commander...
Large-scale riot breaks out in Arizona prison: 'It was basically a war zone'
Hundreds of inmates were involved in a riot at an Arizona prison Wednesday -- with guards hitting the group with rubber bullets and tear gas, according to reports. The incident...
This Giant's health is key to a playoff push
It has been a quiet season for Sterling Shepard, but at least he has shaken off his injury issues and managed to stay on the field as the Giants embark...
De Blasio admits he failed to have NYC school-reopening plan — now he needs to open ASAP
They say the first step is admitting you have a problem — so give Mayor de Blasio some credit for his confession Wednesday.
NFL lineman's career may be over
Tampa Bay center A.Q. Shipley likely suffered a career-ending neck injury Monday night, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said late Wednesday. Arians originally said Shipley suffered a stinger and said it...
Trump expresses 'profound thanks' to troops on final presidential Thanksgiving
President Trump offered his appreciation to military members stationed abroad during his annual Thanksgiving salute to the troops via video teleconference Thursday evening. "As president I want to extend my...
$100K raised for namesake of Arlo Guthrie's Thanksgiving classic 'Alice's Restaurant'
Well-wishers have donated more than $100,000 to help Alice Brock -- the artist and former cook immortalized by folk singer Arlo Guthrie in his classic Thanksgiving Day tune "Alice’s Restaurant...
Lonely free agency leads to former All-Star to 76ers
Dwight Howard’s list of NBA free agency suitors was a short one — very short. The former All-Star center said the Philadelphia 76ers were the only team to reach out...
Jets get some good news on injury front
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is on track to start Sunday against the Dolphins after missing the team’s past two games with a shoulder injury. Darnold practiced fully on Thursday after...
Joe Judge on guard for this Giants trap
Of all the phrases Joe Judge rinses and repeats with his team, “supposed to’’ is not one of his favorites. Oh, there is plenty the Giants are supposed to know...
Ex-NYPD employee arrested for wearing cop uniform to hijack bus: police
A former NYPD civilian employee was arrested on Thursday for allegedly trying to hijack an MTA bus while dressed up as a cop, police sources and the department said. Joseph...
'Dollar Store Gator' removed after residents began throwing glass, rocks at it
An alligator dubbed the "Dollar Store Gator" was removed and relocated from a city in Texas after residents started throwing glass and rocks at the reptile. Residents gave the 400-pound...
The City Council's latest idea for screwing up housing
As if the record vacancies and ever-rising property taxes weren’t enough, the City Council is looking to add a pricey sprinkler mandate on all apartment buildings taller than 40 feet....
Sweet deal! Drinking hot chocolate makes you smarter, study shows
In a study of 18 men, researchers at the University of Birmingham found that drinking cocoa improved participants' ability to quickly solve a series of complex mental tests.
The system didn't help accused NYC subway shover — and keeps failing
It’s a heartbreaking story that’s grown all too common in this city: The grandma of the homeless man charged with shoving a straphanger onto Brooklyn subway tracks says she tried...
Trump's leaving Biden a Christmas gift of Middle East peace — will Joe throw it in the trash?
Will Joe Biden and his foreign-policy team accept the extraordinary gift Team Trump is leaving for them under the Christmas tree — or is their hatred for the president so...
How to fight back against legalized theft by cops
Six months after the Drug Enforcement Administration stole $43,000 from Stacy Jones at a North Carolina airport, her lawyer, Dan Alban, received a letter from the aptly named Douglas Kash,...
Good riddance to NYC transportation boss Polly Trottenberg
New York City’s streets are a barely navigable mess. Vehicular and pedestrian fatalities rose over the past two years. People in droves abandoned buses, which moved ever slower despite dedicated...
Diego Maradona's lawyer calls for probe into his death over slow ambulance
A lawyer for Diego Maradona is calling for an investigation into the Argentinian soccer legend's death, claiming it took too long for an ambulance to arrive. Matias Morla said it...
NYC soup kitchen sees shorter lines this Thanksgiving amid COVID-19
Organizers at the Bowery Rescue Mission in the Lower East Side chalked up the lower Turkey Day turnout to people being coronavirus-cautious.
Deshaun Watson, Texans steamroll Lions in Thanksgiving matinee
DETROIT — Deshaun Watson dropped back in a protected pocket at midfield and perfectly lofted one of his four touchdown passes, connecting with Will Fuller in stride just before he...
Obama's former NYC college apartment on sale for nearly $1.5M
The former commander in chief lived in the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 622 West 114th St. while studying political science at Columbia in the 1980s.
St. John's dominates La Salle with full-floor effort
Julian Champagnie wasn’t in uniform, a sprained right ankle costing him a second straight game. Rasheem Dunn was at home resting after suffering a concussion Wednesday night. But it didn’t...
Rep. James Clyburn pushing for Biden to name black Agriculture Secretary
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn -- one of Joe Biden's most important political backers -- is pushing the president-elect to name an African-American to head the Department of Agriculture. "I'm...
Here's how many Americans traveled by plane the day before Thanksgiving
More than a million Americans traveled via plane on the day before Thanksgiving -- the highest number since the COVID-19 pandemic exploded in March, new statistics show. Figures released by...
Danish PM breaks down after visiting mink farmer whose animals were culled
Denmark's prime minister broke down in tears Thursday while visiting a mink farmer whose herd was killed on government orders meant to curb the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Mette...
Data breach impacts patient information at one of the largest US fertility networks
US Fertility, one of the largest networks for fertility clinics in the country, said hackers gained patient information -- including names, addresses and Social Security numbers -- through a malware...
'Is this how it's supposed to look?': NBA star's Thanksgiving disaster
Gordon Hayward's free agency went much better than cooking his turkey on Thanksgiving. The new Hornets star, who landed a four-year, $120 million contract from Charlotte last weekend, might need...
Washington deputies fired 34 rounds in fatal shooting that sparked protests: report
Washington deputies fired 34 rounds in the fatal shooting of an armed suspect that sparked violent protests last month -- so many that they mistakenly thought he was firing back...
Cat burglar: Pet owner says sitter refuses to return feline
The owner of a Manhattan plant store claims a cat-sitter won't return his kitty — the star attraction of his shop — after she offered to take care of it...
Instagram's 'hottest doctor' called out for partying maskless on boat
Mikhail Varshavski — aka Dr. Mike — was photographed rubbing elbows with a group of bikini-clad women in Sunset Harbor during his 31st birthday bash, despite also urging the public...
Jets rookie's standout season only plagued by 'what-if' question
Rookie Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has shown enough in the past four games to have his coach wondering about what might have been. What if Mims had been healthy...
Army-funded study developing tech that could allow 'telepathic' soldiers
The Army is said to be spending millions on neuroscience that could lead to 'telepathic' soldiers. The goal is to build a system that would allow soldiers to communicate via...
MLB postseason star has domestic violence charges dropped in Mexico
Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was released in Mexico on Thursday, ESPN reported, after he was detained following allegations of domestic violence. Arozarena will avoid having legal action taken against him,...
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern set to declare climate emergency
WELLINGTON - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government is to declare a climate emergency in a symbolic step to increase pressure for action to combat global warming. The government...
99th birthday becomes COVID-19 superspreader event after family infected
A 99th birthday celebration in St. Louis turned into a COVID-19 superspreader event when a dozen relatives from across the country came together, according to a new report. The family...
Sitting for turkey? WHO reminds everyone to get more active
GENEVA — As the coronavirus leaves many people housebound and many Americans sit to feast for Thanksgiving, the World Health Organization says people need to get more active, insisting that...
Jaromir Jagr, 48, still chugging along in Czech pro hockey league
The fountain of hockey youth that Jaromir Jagr drinks from hasn’t run dry just yet. The 48-year-old NHL great wants to keep playing in his native Czech Republic for at...
'12 Dates of Christmas' is a reality dating show drunk on holiday cheer
A new holiday-themed reality show from HBO Max called "12 Dates of Christmas" premieres on Thanksgiving and follows three aspiring lovebirds as they search for a perfect match to bring...
No thanks: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade viewers gripe about this year's acts
A slew of spectators watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from home didn't seem to have much to be grateful for this year. Keyboard critics roasted the NBC broadcast, including...
Universal sued for cutting black couple from 'Couples Retreat' publicity posters
Faizon Love said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that he was "aghast" when he saw he and his co-star, Kali Hawk, chopped from publicity posters overseas, according to The Hollywood...
This Lions-Texans game is a beautiful Thanksgiving mess
The Lions and Texans served up a plate of turnovers early on Thanksgiving. The NFL's weakened slate of games Thursday got off to an auspicious start, with the Lions and...
Mastermind behind revenge porn ring sentenced to 40 years in prison
The mastermind behind one of South Korea’s biggest online sex abuse rings has been sentenced to 40 years behind bars, reports said Thursday. Cho Ju-bin, 25, was found guilty of...
How Trump and Biden are celebrating Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is looking a bit different in 2020, even for President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden. The current commander-in-chief spent Thursday morning golfing at his Trump National Golf Club, a...
Man dragged cop with car over suspended license, marijuana: prosecutor
Aaron Okelola, 25, is facing felony charges of attempted murder of a police officer and misdemeanor fleeing and eluding in the late Monday incident in the city’s Princeton Park section.
Paige Spiranac draws line after 'shark' comment gets twisted
Paige Spiranac is used to the internet commentary from her legions of followers, but there are certain remarks she won't stand for. Earlier this week, the "Playing A Round" podcast...
Scottish Deerhound named Claire wins Best in Show at National Dog Show
The tall grey dog is the first over her breed ever to be named best in show at the Thanksgiving day contest, lehighvalleylive.com reported.
Speed dating: Woman advertises ‘free meth’ at romantic rival’s home
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly setting up a dating profile advertising "free meth tonight" that sent suitors to her romantic rival's home looking for sex, police said.
South Africa considers ‘dimming’ the sun to avoid running out of water
It sounds like a plot lifted from a science fiction flick, but scientists have suggested permanently dimming the sun to save South Africa from deadly dry spells. The hairbrained scheme...
Pat Sajak takes heat for 'ungrateful' contestant crack
Pat Sajak would like to buy a vowel — for the word “Sorry.” The perpetually cheery “Wheel of Fortune” host apologized for jokingly calling out a player who questioned the...
In a tough year, NYC's holiday windows are a glittering homage to hope
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Funeral home employee fired for disturbing selfie with Diego Maradona's body
A funeral home worker was fired after taking a picture of himself next to the open coffin of the late Diego Maradona, according to Mirror Sport. Maradona, the Argentinian soccer...
GOP Rep-elect trolls Colorado over Thanksgiving, funeral guidelines
Representative-elect Lauren Boebert is trolling her home state of Colorado's local shutdown orders by finding a way to bypass them this Thanksgiving. In an interview published Wednesday with Fox News,...
Ex-guard charged in 'brazen' $1.7M armored car heist at NJ casino
A former guard and two accomplices stole more than $1.7 million from an armored car outside a New Jersey casino – a bold heist that “harkened back to something out...
Cops name suspect in months-old Bronx murder
Police have identified a suspect in a months-old murder in The Bronx. Jameel Campbell, 42, is being sought by cops in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Ezequiel Rivera...
Donald Trump Jr. says he's 'Rona' free and celebrating Thanksgiving
Donald Trump Jr. declared that he was "Rona" free and preparing to spend Thanksgiving with his family late Wednesday, less than a week after he tested positive for the virus.
Four injured in separate NYC shootings over two-day period
Four people were hurt in separate shootings across the city on Wednesday and Thursday -- the most recent a 28-year-old man wounded as he walked with his teen daughter in...
Michael Jordan donating $2M from 'Last Dance' to Feeding America
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $2 million of the proceeds from ESPN's popular docuseries “The Last Dance” to feed the hungry. The donation of the proceeds from the documentary,...
Netanyahu greets passengers as UAE launches direct flights to Tel Aviv
United Arab Emirates' budget airline flydubai launched direct flights to Israel on Thursday following the normalization of ties between the two countries in a Trump administration-brokered deal. Israeli Prime Minister...
Slow and steady or a big spurt? How to grow a ferocious dinosaur
WASHINGTON - Large meat-eating dinosaurs attained their great size through very different growth strategies, with some taking a slow and steady path and others experiencing an adolescent growth spurt, according...
Why a British actor can't play Prince William in upcoming film
The UK's royal family will no longer be British — at least not in one upcoming major movie. A new film starring US actress Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana cannot...
DOE wrestling coach gave 11-year-old concussion, court papers claim
A Manhattan dad alleges a middle school wrestling instructor gave his 11-year-old son a concussion by slamming the boy onto the ground, court papers show. Saul Lalic says his son...
German Amazon workers to strike for Black Friday
German Amazon workers are being called to strike on Black Friday in an attempt to secure higher wages and better working conditions. Trade union Verdi is telling workers at seven...
Man shot walking in Harlem
A 28-year-old man was shot while walking in Harlem Thursday morning, according to police and a witness. The man was shot just after 11:45 a.m. on E. 106 Street near...
Ex-union boss asks to serve prison term from home amid COVID-19
Ex-union boss Norman Seabrook is asking a judge to let him serve his 58-month prison sentence for bribery from home over COVID-19 concerns — or wait until a vaccine is...
Trump lauds Supreme Court decision on Gov. Cuomo in Thanksgiving message
President Trump praised the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order to cap religious gatherings at houses of worship in a Thanksgiving greeting to his millions of...
Physicists make landmark discovery in how stars get their energy
For the first time in history, scientists have detected the energy cycle that fuels the stars. In an article published Wednesday in the scientific journal Nature, physicists described their discovery...
Egyptian inventor trials robot that can test for COVID-19
TANTA, Egypt - With Egypt facing a second coronavirus wave, an inventor is trialing a remote-control robot which can test for COVID-19, take the temperature of patients and warn them...
US troops get 'grab-and-go' Thanksgiving meals amid COVID-19 concerns
US military troops deployed overseas won't gather around a table on Thanksgiving this year due to the coronavirus, the Pentagon said. Instead, service men and women will chow down on...
Obama calls Rev. Wright a 'gifted preacher' as Warnock faces criticism for connections
Former President Barack Obama defended his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright as Georgia Senate hopeful Rev. Raphael Warnock faces scrutiny for his defense of the controversial religious leader. The 44th...
Starbucks fired NJ barista for refusing to wear 'Pride' shirt, lawsuit claims
A New Jersey woman was fired by Starbucks for refusing to wear a "Pride" T-shirt because of her religious beliefs, a lawsuit alleges. Betsy Fresse, a Christian from Newark, who...
People are damaging their eyes trying to kill COVID-19 with UV lamps
People trying to kill the coronavirus with UV lamps have been damaging their eyes -- with some getting injured by safety measures at work, according to a new study. Florida...
Live spectators at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade wish they'd just stayed home
A small crowd of revelers braved the drizzle and an air-tight ring of NYPD barricades to try to watch the 94th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person Thursday --...
Cuomo: Supreme Court church ruling 'irrelevant' despite legal smackdown
The Supreme Court's order temporarily blocking New York from setting coronavirus capacity limits at houses of worship is "irrelevant" and "moot," Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed Thursday. In the 5-4 decision,...
Disney to lay off 32,000 workers, mostly from theme parks
In September, the company said it would lay off 28,000 people -- but that number jumped by 4,000 on Wednesday.
Couple says NYC hospital lost remains of their stillborn child
A heartbroken Brooklyn couple alleges a city-run hospital wrongfully cremated and then lost the remains of their stillborn son — and now they're suing for $10 million. Tiffany Griffith, 38,...
'So grateful:' Two NYPD officers shot in Queens released from hospital
It's a Thanksgiving to remember. The two NYPD officers who were shot while responding to a domestic dispute in Queens were released from the hospital Thursday -- just in time...
Germany's hotspot district to launch COVID-19 mass tests for children
BERLIN - The state premier of Thuringia on Thursday announced a first mass test for children in the district of Hildburghausen, Germany’s coronavirus hotspot, to find out to what extent...
Justice Barrett gave Supreme Court edge to block Cuomo's cap on religious gatherings
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Trump, played a critical role in shifting the high court's temporary ruling against Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order...
Innocent bystander shot in Staten Island dies of her injuries
The innocent bystander who was struck by a drive-by shooter in Staten Island last week died more than a week after the incident, authorities said Thursday morning. The woman, identified...
Colorado cop arrested for allegedly posting nude photos of ex-girlfriend online
Jacob Carley, a 41-year-old cop in Manitou Springs, was arrested Tuesday after publishing the revealing photos that were meant “only for him” on his Tumblr account.
Four more teens charged over beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty
Four more teenagers have been charged in the beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty — including three students who allegedly pointed out the educator to his killer, a report said...
Johnny Manziel can't forgive himself for lost NFL career
Johnny Manziel is well aware that his NFL days were too much play, not enough work. Looking back on his time as the Cleveland Browns quarterback, the former first-round pick...
Cambodia begins mass trial of opposition activists
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — A Cambodian court on Thursday began hearing the cases of nearly 130 government critics and opponents charged with treason for taking part in nonviolent political activities...
European Space Agency signs $102 million deal to bring space trash home
BERLIN — The European Space Agency says it is signing a 86 million-euro ($102 million) contract with a Swiss start-up company to bring a large piece of orbital trash back...
Knicks' draft debate heats up after college stud's eye-popping debut
When ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla left the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday night after point guard Cade Cunningham’s college debut, he knew he had likely seen a...
Stephen Dorff reveals 'Embattled' secrets of surviving in Hollywood
"Put as much size on me as possible," he said of prepping to play a UFC pro.
AstraZeneca's 'mistake' in COVID-19 vaccine trials could halt approval
Maybe not such a "happy" accident after all. AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine is coming under intense scrutiny after its UK scientists made a major "mistake" during trials — one that could...
Body found in Florida believed to be missing pregnant teen
A body believed to be a missing pregnant Massachusetts teen has been found in Florida more than a month after she vanished, authorities said. The body, discovered Wednesday in a...
Joe, Jill Biden grateful for 'the American spirit' in Thanksgiving op-ed
President-elect Joe Biden and future first lady Jill penned an optimistic op-ed on Thursday, saying how the COVID-19 crisis as "has revealed our collective strength" despite the tough year. As...
Tatcha takes 20 percent off sitewide for Black Friday deals
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National Dog Show 2020: How to watch the Thanksgiving tradition
Turkey day is going to the dogs.
Squalid conditions at NYC dog pound are of 'grave concern': state senator
The squalid and neglectful conditions that endanger dogs at the Brooklyn arm of the New York City Animal Care Center are inexcusable and of “grave concern,” Sen. Monica Martinez told...
Couple cancel wedding, donate $5K deposit to the hungry on Thanksgiving
A Chicago couple made a selfless decision when their big wedding plans were upended by the coronavirus pandemic -- they got married at City Hall instead and donated their $5,000...
Barack Obama to receive PEN America's Voice of Influence award
Former President Barack Obama is set to receive a PEN America award following the release of his best-selling memoir "A Promised Land." The free speech activist group announced Wednesday that...
NYPD sees uptick in COVID-19 cases as second wave hits NYC
The NYPD is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 infections among its ranks amid the second wave of the virus in New York City, according to the city’s top cop. “As...
'Corona cabbies' in driving seat of Stockholm's COVID-19 testing
STOCKHOLM - Taxi driver Lars-Goran Goransson admits to feeling a little anxious each time he slips on a pair of latex gloves and gingerly lifts a COVID-19 test administered just...
Mystery buyer snags NYC townhouse for $28M — in cash
A landmarked five-story Manhattan townhouse has sold for a whopping $28 million in an all-cash deal to a mystery buyer who never even visited the property. The 21-foot-wide, 7,411-square-foot Italianate...
World's deepest diving pool opens in Poland
First divers took a plunge into the world's deepest pool on Saturday, November 21, in the small Polish town of Mszczonow close to Warsaw. With its deepest point at 147...
Trump administration kills plans for Alaskan gold mine
The Trump administration denied a permit to build a massive gold and copper mine in Alaska that could have put the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery at risk. In a...
How Michael Jordan's golf course came to be known as 'Slaughterhouse 23'
Michael Jordan’s competitiveness knows no bounds. After conquering the NBA and even giving minor league baseball a run, it’s no surprise that Jordan goes to great lengths with his golf...
Little evidence herd immunity stopping COVID-19 spread in this country, official says
Herd immunity is not stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus in Sweden, an official in the country said this week. “The issue of herd immunity is difficult,” Anders Tegnell,...
Sweden's royal family hit with COVID-19 outbreak
Coronavirus has struck Sweden’s royal family. Prince Carl Philip and his wife, Princess Sofia, started having flu-like symptoms on Wednesday and later tested positive for the bug, the royal palace...
Heartbreaking scenes as crushed nation mourns Maradona's death
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina's stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of...
'Texas 6' shines riveting light on small-town high school football
For the people of Strawn, Texas — with a population of only 677 — high school football is a religion deserving of feverish devotion.
Coach takes 50 percent off bags and more for Black Friday sale
Coach is adding to its already major Black Friday savings by kicking off its own deals-packed Black Friday event. During the sale, you can continue to enjoy 50 percent off...
Pregnant woman miscarries after iPhone thief kicks her in stomach
A pregnant British woman had a miscarriage after a thief kicked her in the stomach while stealing her smartphone, according to cops. The unidentified victim, who was 9-weeks pregnant and...
Meet the single dad who sews stunning outfits for his daughter
When creative single dad Michael Gardner was let go from his job in March because of COVID-19, he found himself with plenty of time to bond with his daughter, Ava....
Nevada now has one COVID-19 case a minute, one death per two hours
RENO, Nev. — The coronavirus is spreading so fast in Nevada that one person is diagnosed with it every minute and someone is dying from it every two hours, state...
Princess Diana flashes a cheeky grin in rare bikini photos
Unearthed photos shows her aboard a luxury yacht with trusted fashion designer pals.
Bravo's sexy gardeners bare all in 2021 charity calendar
They’re growers and show-ers!
Take Gonzaga in this early top college basketball clash
On a day of ’giving, college basketball gives fans and bettors a marquee match of top-10 teams with No. 1 Gonzaga battling No. 6 Kansas in Fort Myers, Fla. In...
Joe Exotic's reps have spent $10K at Trump's hotels, seeking pardon
Advocates for Joe Exotic -- the ex-Oklahoma zookeeper convicted of trying to hire a hit man to kill rival Carole Baskin -- have spent $10,000 at President Trump's hotel in...
What NFL coaches yelled during heated exchange
Turns out John Harbaugh and Mike Vrabel were not exchanging stuffing recipes. The coaches had a heated confrontation at midfield Sunday before Vrabel’s Titans beat Harbaugh’s Ravens 30-24 in overtime...
Joe Biden transition team briefed on 'Operation Warp Speed'
Trump administration officials began meeting with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team on Wednesday to go over "Operation Warp Speed," the effort to rapidly mobilize the distribution of coronavirus vaccines and...
Brooklyn diocese cheers ruling barring Cuomo's houses of worship limits
The Diocese of Brooklyn on Thursday cheered the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block Gov. Andrew Cuomo's capacity limits at houses of worship in COVID-19 hotspots. "I am gratified by...
Veteran could steal MVP from Patrick Mahomes
Every debate about the NFL’s elite starts with Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs are the league’s top power-rated team and Super Bowl favorites mostly due to Mahomes, who’s this...
Flynn praises Trump for 'Pardon of Innocence,' family says 'tyranny will not topple us'
Michael Flynn, who received a full pardon from President Trump on Wednesday, described it as a "Pardon of Innocence," while the former Army lieutenant general's family praised the commander-in-chief and...
Whispers of Tom Brady-Bruce Arians 'tension' are growing louder
Bruce Arians chastizing Tom Brady has become a pastime in Tampa Bay this season, and it appears tensions could be running deep. During an appearance Wednesday on ESPN's "Get Up,"...
Long Island house party stabbing leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
Two people were killed and three others hurt in a stabbing as they left a house party in Long Island early Thanksgiving morning, cops said. The men were stabbed at...
Matthew Stafford makes Lions the pick in this one
Here are Dave Blezow's Thanksgiving NFL picks. Home team in CAPS. DETROIT LIONS (+2.5) over Houston Texans Trying to not let recency bias get me too down on the Lions....
CDC's concerning estimate of actual COVID-19 infections
The record surge in coronavirus cases across the US is likely far worse, with an estimated eight infections unreported for every one infection counted, according to a government report —...
Fallen tennis star's comeback includes cameo on girlfriend's OnlyFans account
Bernard Tomic has been up and down in his return to the tennis court after effectively nine months away from the game, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The former world...
Person of interest identified in murder of Canadian billionaire, wife
Canadian authorities have identified a person of interest in the murder of billionaire pharmaceutical magnate Barry Sherman and his wife Honey -- nearly three years after the couple was found...
Putin allegedly has a secret lovechild with cleaner now worth $100M
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be the father of a secret teenage lovechild with a cleaner who is now worth more than $100 million, according to a report. An investigation...
Domingo German impresses again in long road back to Yankees
Domingo German took another small step back to the Yankees on Tuesday. The right-hander made his second straight impressive start in the Dominican Winter League for Toros del Este, allowing...
What to watch on TV on Thanksgiving: Parade, football, movies and more
A guide to the movies, TV shows, football games and more, including Charlie Brown and the Macy's parade, that you can watch on Thanksgiving Day.
35 massage guns, vibrating balls and wearables up to 80 percent off for Black Friday
2020 has been anything but relaxing. That’s why this Black Friday, you should invest in an item that will help you feel your best. Below, you will find 35 massage...
Score up to 68 percent off these new and refurbished iPads for Black Friday
In the market for an iPad? Whether you’re looking to upgrade from your current model, pick up an extra or are making your first foray into the world of Apple’s...
Save nearly 60 percent on the Google Home Mini this Black Friday
This Black Friday, the Google Home Mini is on sale for one of the lowest prices we have seen. If you aren’t familiar with the benefits of the gadget, then...
Hedgehog's fashion is far from prickly
Wasabi the pet hedgehog has spicy style. Watch the adorable animal strut its stuff in Hamamatsu, Japan, wearing cute outfits such as a set of knitted mouse ears, a bumblebee...
Supreme Court says Cuomo can't set COVID-19 capacity limits on churches
The Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily blocked Gov. Andrew Cuomo from setting capacity limits at houses of worship in certain state-designated coronavirus hot spots. In a 5-4 decision, the nation’s...
Former NY Sen. Al D’Amato released from hospital after treatment for COVID-19
Former New York Sen. Al D’Amato was released from the hospital Wednesday after being treated for COVID-19. “I’m home and recuperating,” D’Amato told the Post Wednesday night. D’Amato, who lives...