December 4, 2020
San Francisco Bay Area to begin month-long COVID-19 lockdown
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area have ordered lockdown for the region's 8.5 million residents beginning Sunday night and lasting into the first week of 2021. The stay-at-home...
The Giants running game's secret smashmouth weapon
Eight minutes into his first group media interview of the season, Eli Penny had a thought that brought a smile to his face. “Y’all got a lot of questions for...
NBA star has lost a lot of family members to COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother died from coronavirus complications on April 13. Since then, the year has unfortunately gotten even worse for the Timberwolves star. The 25-year-old center told reporters Friday that...
COVID-19 at record levels in Georgia on eve of Trump rally
COVID-19 is at record levels in Georgia on the eve of President Trump's planned visit to the state on Saturday. Officials had hoped that three days of sharp increases in...
Ex-Met gives James McCann 'ultimate' stamp of approval
The Mets won’t regret landing James McCann as their upgrade at catcher instead of J.T. Realmuto, if that’s the direction they choose. That’s according to ex-Met Joe McEwing, who has...
Long Island man accused of being a pedophile foot fetishist, 'sextorting' girls
A Long Island man was both a pedophile and a foot-fetishist, using social media to coerce pornographic selfies and photos of feet from more than a dozen underage girls, Suffolk...
Betsy DeVos extends student loan relief until end of January
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday extended the suspension of student loan payments until the end of January. Borrowers haven't had to make student loan payments since the Trump administration...
Knicks forward isn't worried about position clash with Obi Toppin
Julius Randle isn’t worried about Obi Toppin. The Knicks first-round pick plays the same power-forward position as Randle. There’s concern among NBA cognoscenti whether the two can share the floor. ...
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers oddly reference NJ judge's slain son in bail bid
Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the murder of New Jersey Judge Esther Salas’ son to argue that the British socialite’s renewed motion for bail should remain largely under seal. “Given...
Jets lineman isn't Aaron Donald -- but numbers say he's getting close
Gregg Williams was the defensive coordinator of the St. Louis Rams when they drafted a defensive tackle out of Pittsburgh with the 13th-overall pick of the 2014 draft. That prospect...
Florida judge grants bail to woman accused of killing and burying husband
A Florida judge granted bond to a woman accused of killing her husband five years ago and burying the body under a firepit she built in the backyard, according to...
Teen beauty queen vanishes, says mom wanted to commit her
Mexican authorities issued an Amber Alert for a missing beauty queen who they believed was kidnapped -- but the teen later claimed she had merely run away from her mother....
Liberty nab top WNBA draft pick for second straight year
Sabrina Ionescu is going to have some company. For the second straight year -- and second time in franchise history -- the New York Liberty won the first-overall pick in...
Shane Johnson storms into 'Power Book II' on Starz
Shane Johnson says he's surprised -- and happy -- that he was able to continue playing US Attorney Cooper Saxe in "Power Book II: Ghost," the role he originated on...
District judge orders Trump administration to accept new DACA applications
The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects some young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge ruled Friday, in vacating a...
Pimps, smugglers and AK-47s: 'Trafficked' targets global black markets
National Geographic docuseries takes viewers inside the world’s dark corners and criminal underbellies.
Mike Pence visits Georgia ahead of Trump Senate race rally on Saturday
Vice President Mike Pence visited Georgia on Friday ahead of a get-out-the-vote rally by President Trump on Saturday to boost the two GOP Senate runoff candidates. Pence insisted during a...
Prosecutions for MTA overtime fraud are a sign to watch out for the next big scam
"Overtime king” Thomas Caputo and four other current and former MTA employees face up to 10 years in prison on charges of federal program fraud for collecting overtime pay when...
Senator's 20-year-old aide killed in crash ahead of Pence rally
A 20-year-old campaign staffer for Georgia Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler died Friday morning in a highway crash just before Vice President Mike Pence arrived in the state to stump for...
AG Barr does his job on two key calls: annoying both Democrats and President Trump
Few Trump administration figures have been vilified by the left as much as Attorney General Bill Barr, but he’s a complete professional — as his two latest moves prove. Barr...
Resist Josh Gordon, other fantasy football temptations
Don't do it. We know you’re going to be tempted, but don’t. Just say no. Do not pick up Josh Gordon. The troubled Seahawks receiver was given clearance to return...
LA’s famed Magic Castle hit with allegations of sexual misconduct, racism
L.A.’s legendary Magic Castle — known as the world’s most exclusive clubhouse for magicians — is a hotbed of abuse, racism and sexual harassment, according to a bombshell report published Friday....
Democrats are now reaping the whirlwind of their 2016 election 'Resistance'
"My sense is that if Trump wins, Hillary supporters will be sad,” left-wing writer Sally Kohn tweeted the day of the 2016 election. “If Hillary wins, Trump supporters will be...
Exec close to Sandy Alderson enters Mets GM mix
Billy Owens, a longtime A’s executive who worked with Sandy Alderson the two prior years, is believed to be in the mix for the Mets’ general manager opening. While it’s...
Accused MTA overtime cheat may lose hefty pension
An accused MTA overtime cheat has been collecting a massive pension that the feds say was boosted by pay he didn’t actually earn — but that gravy train could soon...
Benched Jets lineman's status come with new twist
Offensive lineman Alex Lewis will not play for the Jets for at least the next three weeks, with Adam Gase calling it “an organizational decision.” The team placed Lewis, who...
'Broken' city: How New York forgot the ABCs of public virtue
We’re living in an upside-down city: Wrong is right. Cops are villains. Criminals are victims. Virtues are vices. The Greek philosopher Aristotle said virtuous behavior (or “excellence,” as he also...
Jewish law says: If science shows COVID-19 vaccine is helpful, you should take it
Last month, I joined the tens, even hundreds, of thousands of people who volunteered to be part of the COVID-19 vaccine trials. Scientists are especially looking for participants like myself:...
'Elf' scene comes to life as man meets biological dad
Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time for the holidays.
Heroic dog praised for key role in 78-year-old owner's rescue
The dutiful daughter of the missing 78-year-old man whose dog led first responders to him in the New Jersey woods last month is speaking out. Heidi Sarno said she expected...
Gov. Cuomo says federal program will provide COVID vaccine to nursing homes
New York's nursing homes — hard hit by COVID-19 — will be able to score the much-sought coronavirus vaccine through a federal partnership with two national pharmacy chains, Gov. Andrew...
Giants' no-name pass rush about to get huge Russell Wilson test
Good thing the Giants still print names on the backs of uniforms. Otherwise, how would anyone recognize who is rushing the passer? Just as the Giants begin Sunday a late-season...
Stoop in the name of love: Kind stranger hosts couple's pandemic wedding
Latoya Ingram and Donnell Lewis couldn't think of a great venue for a socially distant pandemic wedding, so a stranger offered their NYC stoop up for the nuptials.
Nets' Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era gets intriguing opener
The Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving Show finally has a start date: Dec. 22. That Friday, the Nets will host the Golden State Warriors -- Durant's former team -- marking the first...
Controversial 'U Experience' college bubble slammed for COVID-19 concerns
Three recent Princeton grads plan to salvage the fun and debauchery that co-eds are missing out on this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic by packing students from across the...
NBA star donates $12 million to Greenwich school
After signing a five-year, $195 million rookie extension this offseason, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is sharing the wealth. Mitchell and his family agreed to the largest single pledge of...
Money shot: How the rich could cut the COVID vaccine line
Wealthy clients who shell out big bucks for medical concierge services are pestering their doctors about when they can get the COVID-19 vaccine as industry experts warn about the rich...
Animal advocates hissing mad over plan to remove feral cats from NY park
Cat lovers on Long Island have their backs up over a government plan to eliminate a long-established colony of feral felines from Bethpage State Park. A sign posted last week...
Trump orders withdrawal of US troops from Somalia: Pentagon
The order will see virtually all 700 soldiers stationed in Somalia -- mostly special forces troops charged with pushing back the Islamic State's advance in the Horn of Africa --...
Ex-workers say NY Waterway ferries have been dumping waste in Hudson for years
The New York Waterway ferry service – the nation’s largest privately-owned commuter ferry company – has been dumping loads of human waste into the Hudson River for years, two former...
Carmelo Anthony: Why a Knicks reunion fizzled out
At age 36, Carmelo Anthony didn’t see a fit in New York. Not this season. Anthony, who trained in New York during the brief offseason, said it wound up as...
NYC COVID-19 infection data reveals troubling trend
The Big Apple's surge in coronavirus cases continued unabated Friday as new stats from the Health Department reveal the city is now averaging 2,000 new cases every day. The 2,043...
COVID-19's second wave is here — and it's brutal, warns NYC contact tracer
"When people are irresponsible it makes my job harder," she said.
NYC must downsize its government and other commentary
Budget expert: NYC Must Downsize Its Gov’t With tax revenue down sharply thanks to the pandemic, Yankees president and former labor commissioner Randy Levine, at Empire Report New York, sees...
Details of leaked Pentagon reports mention 'unidentified' UFOs
Details from two allegedly classified intelligence reports from the Pentagon on apparent UFOs have been leaked, including photos of purported “unidentified aerial phenomena.” The Web site TheDeBrief.org published the details...
You can get the popular Sonos One and One SL speakers for 20 percent off
The Sonos Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings are over. But you can still score some exciting deals on the brand at Amazon. For a limited time, Amazon is taking...
College football voice resigns, enters rehab after 'unacceptable' show
Longtime Vanderbilt play-by-play broadcaster Joe Fisher announced Thursday he had resigned and checked himself into a rehab facility following his “unacceptable” behavior on the Commodores coach’s show earlier this week....
Foul play suspected in deaths of two men found at Fort Bragg
Investigators believe foul play is suspected in the deaths of two men found deceased at the embattled Fort Bragg army base where at least 31 staffers have died this year,...
Video shows suspected drunk driver speeding on Brooklyn Heights Promenade
A drunk driver with a water bottle filled with alcohol took a joyride up and down the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — as shocked pedestrians looked on, according to cops. Police...
Nearly half of NYC residents not sold on getting COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds
Twenty percent of Gotham residents said they would not take the vaccine and 27 percent were not sure.
Atlantic Media taps top editor of Conde Nast's Wired as new CEO
In an unusual move in the publishing world, Atlantic Media tapped Nicholas Thompson, the editor in chief of Wired magazine, to be its new CEO after a year-and-a-half-long search. Atlantic...
Thai researchers unearth rare whale skeleton
SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand -- Thai researchers have unearthed a rare partially fossilized skeleton belonging to a Bryde’s whale believed to be around 5,000 years old at an inland site west...
Shut up! Movie theaters are not dead even if Warner Bros. is grim reaper
The movie-business-obituary writers are at it again!
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak launches new company
Tech maven Steve Wozniak launched a new company this week — more than four decades after he started Apple with the late Steve Jobs. Wozniak's latest venture, Efforce, aims to...
Joe Biden says he won't mandate getting COVID-19 vaccine, wearing masks
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said that he won't impose national mandates to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or to wear a mask.
The Steelers are the angriest unbeaten team ever
Sometimes, 11-0 just isn't enough. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave a somber press conference after the team's latest win and implied the team merely got lucky. "To be bluntly...
Top AI ethics researcher says Google fired her
A top Google scientist on ethical artificial intelligence says she was fired after criticizing the company’s diversity efforts, a claim the Alphabet Inc unit disputed on Thursday, in the latest...
Ex-union boss caught maskless despite claims he's scared of COVID-19
Crooked ex-union boss Norman Seabrook claims that going to prison could cause him to catch the coronavirus -- but he's repeatedly gone maskless while partying amid the pandemic, court papers...
Biden, McConnell won't say if they spoke on COVID-19 relief package
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday twice dodged reporters' questions about whether he spoke with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about COVID-19 stimulus legislation. Biden said at a press conference in...
This TikTok hack for cutting a cake with a wine glass is pure genius
This hack is a piece of cake you won't whine about.
Milky Way galaxy map unveiled as astronomers reveal Earth is heading toward a black hole
The most precise 3-D map of our Milky Way galaxy has been revealed by astronomers. The 3-D Milky Way map was created using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space probe...
Take Louisiana-Lafayette in this one
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Friday night's college football matchup between Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State. Home team in CAPS. Louisiana-Lafayette (+2.5) over APPALACHIAN STATE The Cajuns will be particularly...
How the Tom Thibodeau era begins for Knicks
Leon Rose's first full-season campaign with the retooled Knicks will begin on Dec. 23 in Indiana. The Knicks president, who took over the team midway through last season, has begun...
Wild 'thundersnow' storm hits Scotland, frightening residents
There’s snow way to sleep through this! A freak “thundersnow" storm unleashed such a loud boom in Scotland on Friday, residents thought an airplane had crashed nearby, according to a report...
The 16 best luxury wellness gifts for the 2020 holiday season
Give the gift of wellness this holiday season with these luxurious products guaranteed to make anyone feel special. Fine feather A little bird told us that this lavender-filled sleep mask...
Facebook to rank anti-black hate speech over anti-white comments
Facebook has updated its hate speech algorithm, reversing years of neutrality to prioritize anti-black comments while making anti-white slurs the lowest priority. The tech giant's new system for detecting hate...
Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark has decided to end all oil and gas activities in the North Sea by 2050 and has cancelled its latest licensing round, saying the country is...
Team booted from HS football playoffs after vicious ref attack
Emmanuel Duron, the Texas high school football player who crushed a referee after being ejected from a game Thursday night, has now knocked out his own team -- from the...
Restaurant staffers shed pounds under chef-prescribed diet
Chef Maria Loi, known as the Julia Child of Greece, has made it her life’s work to teach the world about the Mediterranean approach to eating and helped staffers at...
Whine & cheese: First-known Christmas card was slammed for depicting boozing kids
Drunk children remain one of history's funniest tropes.
Berlin opens long-awaited 1.4-mile subway extension
BERLIN — A long-awaited subway extension that tunnels under one of Berlin’s best-known boulevards and improves transport links from the German capital’s central railway station opened Friday. The 1.4-mile new...
Mets in mix for Twins righty as starting pitching market heats up
In a slow-moving free agent market, the one item in which there has been some action and traction is with starting pitching. The Mets are active in this arena and...
Bronze eagle statue stolen from Long Island park, cops say
Statues of eagles don’t just fly away -- and New York cops want the public’s help in tracking down whoever is responsible for stealing a Long Island landmark. A 4-foot-tall...
St. John's lands big man after Texas Tech misstep
St. John's will be filling all of its allotted scholarships after all. On Friday, it received a commitment from junior college forward Esahia Nyiwe, who had been enrolled at Texas...
Here are the best Cole Haan gifts to buy this holiday season
It’s the season of giving and Cole Haan is the perfect place to score some great gifting finds. From boots and loafers to mittens and beanies, Cole Haan has a...
Sean Connery’s James Bond pistol from ‘Dr. No’ auctioned for $256K
James Bond's original gun has a new owner.
Battle brewing over COVID-19 testing requirements in NYC schools
City principals are set to clash with parents who haven't submitted COVID-19 testing consent forms but still want their kids in class when schools reopen Monday. The Department of Education...
FBI lawyer who lied to surveil Trump aide asks judge to spare him from prison
Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith's legal team is pleading with a judge not to send him to prison for lying to secure surveillance orders against President Trump's 2016 campaign adviser...
Marquette's 3-point shooting will be difference in this one
The battle for supremacy in America’s Dairyland has a bit of a different feel with the Wisconsin Badgers, a team traditionally built on defense and a slow tempo, scoring more...
'Grey's Anatomy' alum T.R. Knight returns for weepy reunion episode
First it was McDreamy, and now it’s George O’Malley.
CDC calls for 'universal' mask use indoors in new guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued fresh guidance Friday calling for the "universal use" of face masks indoors. The recommendation comes as the country begins to dip into...
15-year-old charged with beating Chicago man with bat, setting body on fire
A 15-year-old boy is facing a first-degree murder charge for beating an elderly Chicago man with a baseball bat and setting his body on fire, police said. The teen, who...
NHL eyeing mid-January return for shortened season
The NHL now has its sights on a mid-January start date with a 52- or 56-game schedule, according to multiple reports Friday. Between the necessary time for training camp –...
Teen learns she has COVID-19 after Starbucks taste test TikTok video
This teen's TikTok taste test was a tell-tale clue.
Buyout firm Thoma Bravo launches $750 million SPAC in search of tech deal
Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is marketing a $750 million "blank check" company -- and pivoting from its usual business model in order to invest in a fast-growing tech startup,...
Skip Bayless claim earns him another foe from Cowboys dynasty
Jimmy Johnson has called out Skip Bayless over a strange claim about a famous Cowboys trade. While discussing the Herschel Walker trade that took place over 31 years ago with...
COVID-19 outbreak at NYC Board of Elections offices could affect Bronx race
The BOE employees work at the agency's warehouse and offices in the borough and fell ill over the last several days, sources said.
First Rohingya refugees arrive at isolated Bangladesh island
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Authorities in Bangladesh on Friday sent the first group of more than 1,500 Rohingya refugees to an isolated island despite calls by human rights groups for a...
MLB's Clemente Award should continue to have its own moment
COVID baseball brought us a runner on second base to start extra innings, seven-inning doubleheaders and the universal designated hitter. The pandemic also imposed many changes off the field, and...
Moderna says its vaccine provides COVID-19 immunity for at least three months
Moderna's vaccine against COVID-19 has been shown to create immunity against the bug for at least three months, the biotech company said. Thirty-four healthy adults who received two doses of...
London Theater opens 'A Christmas Carol' to smaller, distanced audience
LONDON - Opening its doors to a live audience for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March, London’s Dominion Theatre is getting ready to put on...
Thirteen people shot across NYC on Thursday and Friday
Thirteen people were shot across the city Thursday and Friday -- including the two deputy US Marshals and one suspect shot during an exchange of gunfire in the Bronx. The...
Pelosi, now willing to make deal, says COVID-19 aid will be done by Christmas
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday vowed that Congress would not leave for the Christmas holidays without reaching a deal on coronavirus relief following months of gridlock led...
This Big Ten favorite could be in danger this weekend
Let’s dive right into the betting angles for some of my top college football games of the week: Wisconsin (-14.5, 45.5) vs. Indiana: Plenty of intrigue, and it starts with...
Joe Biden adviser warns China could retake Taiwan
Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former US commander in Afghanistan, recently briefed Biden and his transition team, and gave the stark warning about China in an interview with Axios.
Gaming-obsessed dad pleads guilty to shaking infant son to death
A gaming-obsessed Australian dad shook his newborn son to death after the innocent baby's cries disrupted his game, a court heard. Joseph McDonald, 23, pleaded guilty to child homicide in...
House Dems vote to legalize pot as GOP urges COVID-19 relief first
House Democrats on Friday passed marijuana legalization legislation over Republican objections that a COVID-19 stimulus bill should come first. The MORE Act would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act...
SEC fines Cheesecake Factory for hiding COVID-fueled cash burn
The feds served The Cheesecake Factory a $125,000 fine for allegedly hiding how much cash the family dining chain was hemorrhaging early in the coronavirus crisis. The company agreed to...
Game on: the ultimate luxury gifts for sporty pals
Raise your game with the top gear of the year. Ready Player One The perfect gift for your luxury-loving gamer. Xbox x Gucci, $10,000 at Gucci Kick back Keep it...
The 15 best luxury gifts for women, inspired by the Great West
Your wife, daughter, girlfriend, or mother will love these Western-inspired luxury gifts for women that are worth the price tag.
Greece digs cemeteries just for COVID victims as country enters second lockdown
THESSALONIKI, Greece - Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki have dug dozens of graves for the victims of COVID-19 after a sharp increase in the number of deaths....
Cancer in US teens has soared since 1970s, study finds
Obesity, substance abuse, sun exposure and unprotected sex have been cited as contributing factors.
Divers discover WWII Nazi Enigma encryption machine in Baltic Sea
German divers have stumbled on a rare Enigma encryption machine used by the Nazis during World War II -- and believe it was tossed into the Baltic Sea from a...
Rare 'Christmas star' to light up sky for winter solstice
Star of wonder, star of night. As Christmas approaches, sky gazers will be treated to a celestial wonder that hasn't been seen so clearly since 1226 — a "Christmas star."...
It didn't take long for Craig Carton to have new radio feud
Craig Carton has been back on WFAN for just over a month and he already has a new radio feud. The "Carton & Roberts" afternoon drive host, who spent three...
US cannabis sales hit record over Thanksgiving weekend
US cannabis sales hit record levels over the Thanksgiving weekend, prompting industry predictions the combination of COVID-19 anxiety and a trend toward legalization has triggered a permanent uplift in demand. After years...
France to investigate dozens of mosques suspected of 'separatism'
PARIS - France will on Thursday start investigating dozens of mosques suspected of fomenting Islamist ideology to combat the rising threat of religious extremism, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. The...
German couple leaves $7.5M fortune -- to their village
The Weiperfelden district in central Germany is the sole inheritor of Renate and Alfred Wedel's riches, tied up in a stock portfolio and property, CNN reported.
Joe Judge lost a costly Evan Engram bet
Joe Judge showed up for his Friday Zoom session in an Ole Miss bucket hat and hooded sweatshirt. No, the Giants’ coach didn’t suddenly start rooting for the rival of...
Mariah Carey has sing-off with Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson in special
This holy diva trinity goes down as the must-see moment in “Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special,” which started streaming on Apple TV+ on Friday.
Ex-teacher, coach charged with raping teen student at his home
A former Tennessee high school teacher and athletics coach has been charged with raping a 16-year-old student after connecting with the teen on Instagram, police said. Timothy Williams, a 30-year-old...
UK health official says mask wearing in nation may persist for 'many years'
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson openly disagreed Wednesday with the country’s deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van-Tam in a coronavirus news briefing after he said Britons might wear masks “for years.” “I think those kind...
Why the 'Euphoria' holiday special is more melancholy than merry
Spoiler alert: It’s time to get euphoric again. Sort of.
De Blasio picks longtime official Margaret Forgione to take over DOT
Longtime Department of Transportation official Margeret Forgione is taking over for outgoing Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, City Hall said Friday. Forgione, a senior DOT leader since the Giuliani administration, will assume...
False reports claim CIA Director Gina Haspel is dead
False reports posted on social media claim that CIA Director Gina Haspel has died -- or else was injured and arrested during a raid on an agency building overseas. The...
China doing human testing to create enhanced 'super soldiers': US official
China's soldiers are marching off the battlefield — and into the biology lab. Members of China's People's Liberation Army were subjected to science fiction-style human testing to create “biologically enhanced” super...
World War II vet beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama man who spent World War II repairing bomb-damaged trains in France recovered from a fight with COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday on...
MCC officer made inmates perform sex acts on each other, suit says
A former Metropolitan Correctional Center officer who was found guilty of sexually assaulting prisoners earlier this year was hit with a federal suit Friday alleging he abused three more inmates...
Brian Cashman wants '10 more years' of Aaron Boone
There’s no better time to get honesty out of someone, you’d think, than when he or she is dangling on the side of a tall building. Under such duress, Brian...
Meet the nurse tasked with one of the most heartbreaking jobs of the pandemic
Decked out in head-to-toe personal protective gear, Alma Abad arranges visits between families and their sick relatives at Roseland Community Hospital on the city's South Side via iPad.
The best gifts for the stylish gents on your list
From Hermès cuff links to a Bottega Veneta AirPods case, these 16 stylish gifts for men will bring a fashion sense to all dads, boyfriends, and dudes.
'The Hardy Boys' brings mystery, nostalgia to Hulu
The classic sleuthing duo return to television Friday on Hulu.
Madrid customers prepay for drinks to save local tapas from COVID-19
MADRID - Faced with the prospect of closure amid the coronavirus pandemic, a cozy tapas bar in the center of Madrid appealed to its clients in an emotional video in...
UN calls on humanity to end ‘war on nature,’ go carbon-free
As an extreme year for hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves comes to an end, the head of the United Nations challenged world leaders to make 2021 the year that humanity...
Apply math concepts in your day-to-day life with this expert-led training
Let’s face it: You probably need to brush up on your math skills. And, no, we don’t mean the Pythagorean theorem or calculating the volume of a sphere or even...
Windy City spreader? Chicago-area hotel hosts 150-person wedding, may face charges
A Hilton hotel in the Chicago suburbs could face charges after it threw a 150-person, indoor wedding in flagrant violation of COVID-19 restrictions, reports said. The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, about 25...
Ex-head of watchdog Citizens Union attacked man with hammer: cops
The former head of the New York City government watchdog Citizens Union allegedly attacked a man with a hammer the day after Thanksgiving, police said. Ex-executive director Dick Dadey, 62,...
Nespresso, DeLonghi and more espresso makers that are still at Cyber Monday prices
If you need a gift for the coffee lover in your life, then look no further than these espresso makers that are still on sale at Cyber Monday prices. Not...
Jilted woman drove car into ex's home and got stuck, video shows
A scorned New Mexico woman tried to run over her ex-boyfriend and his new flame with her car -- and then plowed into his home when she missed, wild video...
Green with envy: The best luxury jewelry and trinkets to gift this year
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone?
China plants its flag on moon before return trip to Earth
More than a half-century after US astronauts first planted the Stars and Stripes on the moon, China replicated the feat -- though unmanned -- by unfurling its red flag on...
'Gaspipe' mobster's prison release shot down amid COVID-19
Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso will die behind bars. The former underboss to the Luchesse crime family — who is wheelchair-bound and infected with the coronavirus bug — was denied compassion release...
Miami man charged with attempted murder after shooting burglar
A Miami man who allegedly chased an unarmed burglar and shot him several times as he begged for his life is facing an attempted murder charge. Corthoris Jamal Jenkins, 28,...
New York City Ballet brings holiday magic home with 'Nutcracker' film
Joy to the twirl! If the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on your holidays, fear not -- here's a beloved Christmastime tradition you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch....
Haute home: The best luxury decor gifts for 2021
From a Gucci candle to a Hermes teapot, these luxury home decor items are sure to turn heads and elevate your interior ambiance this holiday season.
Theragun gives away free wellness gift with every device purchase
If you enjoyed the Theragun Cyber Monday deals, then you have to check out the brand's latest promotion.We know how much you love the range of Theragun products -- including...
Vandals cover numerous subway cars with graffiti in grim flashback to 1980s
The Big Apple has gone down the rabbit hole — to the bad old days. At least two dozen subway cars across six lines were vandalized with '80s-era graffiti over...
NFL's great Twitter conspiracy theory unravels
Matt Patricia, the rocket scientist-turned-NFL coach, was smart enough to not make a burner account on Twitter. But that didn’t stop a 20-year-old in Utah from convincing people that the...
Delta will be the first US airline to help CDC with COVID-19 contact tracing
Delta Air Lines says it will become the first US carrier to help the feds trace the contacts of international travelers who fly while infected with the coronavirus. Starting Dec....
Obituary for Kansas COVID-19 victim rips anti-maskers
An obituary for a Kansas farmer slammed anti-maskers for contributing to the spread of COVID-19 that left him for dead. Marvin James Farr, 81, was in isolation at a nursing...
Italians told to celebrate Christmas at home to fight COVID-19
MILAN — Italy recorded a pandemic-high daily death toll Thursday, providing a grim backdrop for Premier Giuseppe Conte’s cheerless announcement of restrictions for the Christmas holidays that will make it...
Wikipedia page for Biden’s COVID-19 czar scrubbed of politically damaging material
The Wikipedia page of Jeff Zients, who has been tapped to be the coronavirus “czar” in the Biden administration, was recently scrubbed of politically damaging material to make him appear...
Here, the punishment for violating COVID quarantine rules is death
The November firing squad shooting of a man accused of smuggling with his Chinese business partners was ordered in an effort to scare other citizens into strict compliance with the...
Broadcasting stunner as Cubs voice switches to rival
Score one for the White Sox in the Crosstown Series. Len Kasper, the longtime television voice of the Cubs, is leaving for the South Side of Chicago to become the...
NY Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney to lead Democrats' campaign arm in 2022
New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney has been tapped to lead the Democrats' campaign arm into the 2022 elections -- as the House analyzes why it unexpectedly lost seats in...
Model claims sunbathing vagina daily boosted libido
Sunshine, lollipops and libidos.
France mandating border checks to prevent skiing abroad during COVID-19
France is saying au revoir to ski season with COVID cases rising during the holiday season. France is the latest European country to implement random border checks to stop travelers heading to and from other...
Trump doubles down on veto threat for defense bill over Section 230
President Trump slammed Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe for not adding to the defense bill a repeal of a law that protects social media companies from lawsuits – threatening in a...
Francesca's is the latest COVID casualty
Budget-friendly women's clothier Francesca's has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the latest retail casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. The Houston-based chain — which operates 558 stores nationwide — filed for Chapter...
Crafty driver busted for using flashlights as headlights
The crafty cruiser used duct tape, too.
Things are getting even stranger between James Harden and Rockets
James Harden hasn't arrived at Rockets camp and yet he might still be pulling strings behind the scenes. New Rockets coach Stephen Silas didn't talk a lot about Harden and...
Woman who slit girl's throat cleared of murder charge
A paranoid schizophrenic woman who slit the throat of a 7-year-old girl in a gruesome daytime attack on Mother's Day has been found not guilty of murder due to her...
Wales will give residents ID cards to prove COVID-19 vaccination
Welsh people will be given so-called "immunity passports" proving that they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccination, the country's health minister said Friday. The rollout of the "credit card-sized" cards in Wales...
Digging into early-season college basketball trends
The college basketball season just opened a week ago, but the tipoff was loaded with storylines, including several surprising results. In the first few days, several of the nation’s top...
Philippines police threaten social distancing violators with caning
MANILA - Philippine police on Friday threatened to cane people who violate social distancing protocols as the Southeast Asian nation fights the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season....
What's up, doc? Meet the physician who refuses to wear mask, spreads COVID-19 theories
An Oregon physician has stubbornly refused to wear a mask while treating patients – and dismisses the coronavirus as a “common cold,” according to a report.
Congresswoman's daughter collected $240K from mom's campaign
The daughter of California Rep. Maxine Waters netted around $240,000 this past election cycle — from her mother's own campaign, new records show. The congresswoman's campaigns shelled out payments to...
Soccer player hits ref with kung-fu kick as angry fan mob attacks
A player launched a flying kung-fu kick at a referee as tensions boiled over at the end of a match. Neftchi Fergana and Turon Yaypan were battling it out in...
LA sheriff says he won't enforce California's stay-at-home order
Deputies in Los Angeles County won’t enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new stay-at-home order -- and will instead focus on targeting “superspreader events,” a sheriff says. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said late...
Which NFL train-wreck do you trust with free chance to win $100K?
Picking these six games correctly earns you a free chance at winning the $1 million jackpot. Enter the NFL Sunday Challenge contest on the FOX Super 6 app for free...
25-year-old becomes a billionaire overnight with company he founded at 17
The founder of a startup that helps cars drive themselves just became a billionaire — and he's barely old enough to rent a car on his own. Luminar Technologies CEO...
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Kirk Cousins, Ezekiel Elliott
The final week of the fantasy football regular season is upon us. The Buccaneers and Panthers have the final bye in Week 13. Don’t forget to remove Tom Brady, Chris...
November jobs report shows slower-than-expected numbers
The US economy added 245,000 jobs in November — barely more than half the number economists expected — as the coronavirus’ resurgence hampered the labor market’s recovery from the pandemic....
The doctor is in: Fauci 'absolutely' accepts Biden offer
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he "absolutely" accepts President-elect Joe Biden's offer to serve as the country's chief medical officer. "Oh, absolutely, I said yes right on the spot," the nation's...
Family speaks out after boy shoots himself during Zoom class
Adan Llanos was attending the virtual class at Woodbridge Elementary School with his mic and camera turned off when he shot himself Wednesday.
Delaying Tokyo Olympics will cost up to $2.8 billion
Postponing the Tokyo Olympics to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic will cost organizers and Japanese officials up to $2.8 billion, figures released Friday show. The Tokyo Organizing Committee...
YouTuber arrested after nearly naked, pregnant girlfriend dies in livestream
A Russian YouTuber has been arrested for allegedly livestreaming a horrifying video in which his near-naked, pregnant girlfriend died after his viewers paid to see her abused, according to a...
Grown man flips out over a shot
What a crybaby. A man in Malaysia had an over-the-top reaction to getting a shot. Watch him cringe in anticipation and then yell as the needle enters his arm in...
Two US Marshals shot during Bronx gun battle
Two deputy US Marshals were shot and a man wanted for opening fire on a Massachusetts state trooper was killed during a wild gun battle in The Bronx early Friday....
Wuhan, birthplace of COVID-19 pandemic, launches tourism ad
Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic, is back in the spotlight – as it promotes itself as a tourist destination. The city of some...
Knicks rookie never stressed over NBA mock drafts
Immanuel Quickley was predicted to be a second-round pick — not even an early second-round pick. ESPN’s mock-draft kingpin, Jonathon Givony pegged Quickley at 45. Matt Babcock, former agent now...
House passes 'Tiger King' bill to outlaw private ownership of big cats
A new bill passed by the US House of Representatives would outlaw private ownership of big cats — potentially preventing any new "Tiger King" successors from emerging. The law, which...
Alexis Sharkey hated the term "influencer", sister says
A woman who was found dead on the side of a road in Houston should be remembered as a savvy businesswoman, not an Instagram influencer, her sister said Thursday. “She...
Shocking video shows Texas prep football player attack referee
EDINBURG, Texas — A Texas high school football player, angered after being ejected from a game, charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night. Senior defensive lineman...
Missing elderly man's dog leads off-duty NJ cop to its owner
A grueling nine-hour search for a missing elderly man in New Jersey came to an end last week when his dog led an off-duty police officer to the owner. Fred...
'Just 100 days to mask, not forever': Biden to ask Americans to wear masks
President-elect Joe Biden says he will ask Americans to wear their face masks for 100 days after he takes office in January. Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper on Thursday that...
Close Kevin Durant friend eager to chase title with Nets
Jeff Green hasn’t played a second with the Nets or most of his teammates. But he’s still got a level of familiarity that he hopes will help him in Brooklyn....
Seton Hall has been on rollercoaster this season
For two weeks, Seton Hall couldn’t practice. It was quarantined, the result of several positive COVID-19 tests, which included one for coach Kevin Willard. A week after getting out of...
26 people found in human smuggling operation at Houston home, cops say
Dozens of people were rescued on Thursday night from a Houston home that police said is the site of a human smuggling operation. Police said they were alerted to the...
Arizona police officer adopts child abuse survivor he met on duty
An Arizona police officer and his wife adopted a 4-year-old survivor of child abuse that he comforted while he was on duty. Kingman Police Department Lt. Brian Zach met little Kaila...