December 7, 2020
Judge denies release of convicted mobster who planned hit on John Gotti
A federal judge denied the prison release of a 91-year-old reputed mob boss who was convicted of planning a hit on John Gotti, a new report said. Louis Manna, who...
Jets know they'll have their 'hands full' with old teammate
Next up for the 0-12 Jets? A date with the star safety who forced his way out of town last offseason after contract extension negotiations stalled. Jamal Adams will be...
Trump administration to begin accepting new DACA applications
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday said it will begin accepting new applications for the "Dreamers" program that shields from deportation certain immigrants who were brought to the US illegally...
Revenge games make these QBs prime fantasy football options
One of the longest-running jokes in fantasy football is the revenge-game narrative. When a player faces a former team, there is always some analyst who opines how a player will...
Knicks forward hoping to revive career close to home
Defensive specialist Michael Kidd-Gilchrist figured what better place to revive his career than being back near where it all started. Kidd-Gilchrist, a 6-foot-7 small forward who grew up in Camden...
Legendary airman Chuck Yeager dead at 97
Legendary airman Chuck Yeager — the first pilot in history confirmed to break the sound barrier — died Monday, his wife announced. He was 97. “It is w/ profound sorrow,...
Gilgo beach murders: Officials release photos of belt tied to suspect
Suffolk County police on Monday released two more photos of a belt found last year as part of the Gilgo Beach murders investigation. One photo shows the letters “HM” or “WH”...
Where prospect of Daniel Jones starting this week stands
This could be the week Colt goes back in the stable and the lead horse returns. Quarterback Daniel Jones was a limited participant in last Friday’s practice and will pick...
Defiant NYC bar owner returns to pub following arrest, says he's thankful for support
The Staten Island bar owner who allegedly drove into a sheriff returned to his watering hole Monday night for another Fox News interview -- and said he’s happy for the...
Woman kicked off flight for refusing to wear face mask
A woman was kicked off a Frontier Airlines flight last week after cursing at a staffer and refusing to wear a facemask. The incident unfolded on a Dec. 3 flight...
What the cluck! Chick-fil-A sues chicken suppliers over alleged price-fixing
Chick-fil-A is ruffling some feathers. The fast-food chain alleged in a new lawsuit that top chicken suppliers conspired to inflate prices on billions of dollars worth of its poultry purchases....
James Harden is becoming the 'elephant' at Nets practice
The Rockets have no idea where AWOL James Harden is. But he has made it pretty clear where he wants to be, and that’s Brooklyn, not Houston. With rumors swirling...
Steelers' run at perfection is over in shocking loss
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent three months shaking off whatever 2020 threw at them. Schedule changes. Injuries to a handful of impact players. The ever-present threat of COVID-19. Through...
Range Rover back home in one piece after Queens boy's joyride
This thing's been on quite an adventure. The white Range Rover taken for an interstate joyride by a 12-year-old boy was back in one piece near the family’s Queens home...
HHS chief says US has option to buy 500M more vaccines from Pfizer
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Monday said the US government has the ability to purchase an additional 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from drugmaker Pfizer. The delivery of...
Fate of DH complicating Mets' offseason plan
Not every piece is falling into place for the Mets this winter. As a team that benefited from the universal DH’s implementation last season, a less than ideal scenario is...
Black vultures terrorizing Pennsylvania town
Scores of pesky black vultures are ruling the roost in one unlucky Pennsylvania town -- harassing residents, wrecking homes and coating entire trees with their droppings. The birds, with wing...
Cops raid home of scientist who said she was fired for not doctoring COVID-19 data
Florida police on Monday raided the home of a former state data scientist who claimed she was fired from the Department of Health for refusing to doctor coronavirus figures. Rebekah...
Jets' rock bottom moment could come with silver lining
If we are being fair, what happened at the Meadowlands on the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 19, 1978 didn’t quite rise to the level of “calamitous” or “catastrophic,” not when...
Ghislaine Maxwell losing her hair from 'onerous' imprisonment: lawyers
Conditions in jail are so tough for Ghislaine Maxwell the accused pedophile procurer is losing her hair and is wasting away to skin and bone, her lawyers complained in a...
Salvatore Ferragamo's son Massimo sells NYC penthouse for $11M
The son of late Salvatore Ferragamo, renowned Italian fashion designer, sold his Manhattan penthouse for $11 million.
Apartment towers on Flushing waterfront now look set for Council OK
The City Council appears set to approve a plan that will bring more than a dozen towers and an estimated 1,700 apartments to the Flushing waterfront after nearly a month...
Crime is killing USA's cities — if we just move away, it will follow us
It doesn’t have to be this way. American cities are on the brink. Violent crime is spiking up astronomically, and every day brings grim new statistics. Last week, New York...
Metropolitan Opera wants workers to take 30 percent pay cut
The Metropolitan Opera said Monday that it needs to slash its workers’ long-term contracts by 30 percent to survive -- a proposal rejected by the union representing its employees, a...
Biden reportedly taps retired general Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary, according to a new report, a choice that seemed a long shot as...
NYC COVID-19 cases linked to Burning Man-style festival
A Burning Man-style festival in Mexico turned into a coronavirus superspreader event -- with several attendees bringing COVID-19 back with them to New York City, according to a report on...
By bending to teachers union, de Blasio repeatedly fails NY schoolchildren
Mayor de Blasio’s decision to reopen the schools to preschool and elementary kids this week is a welcome first step on the road to normalcy. But it follows a series...
COVID-19 hit the working class hardest — just when it was finally doing better
Just when it seemed some of the most disheartening trends in the US economy were finally beginning to reverse, COVID arrived to entrench them. The pandemic has been a neutron...
Matthew McConaughey: A Hollywood star who actually thinks for himself
It’s nice to see that some Hollywood A-listers refuse to be mindless mouthpieces for whackadoodle leftism. Last week on Russell Brand’s podcast “Under the Skin,” Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey called...
NY's job-killers trying to 'preserve' industrial wasteland in Flushing
Heedless of the dire economic perils the city faces in the wake of the pandemic, New York’s anti-development zealots are now looking to kill the rezoning of the barren Flushing...
House to pass defense bill without Big Tech proviso despite Trump veto threat
The House of Representatives is poised to pass a $740 billion defense bill on Tuesday despite President Trump's veto threat, but it's unclear if enough Republicans will break with the...
Democrats are undermining faith in the life-saving vaccine
"They’re called the Bravest, not the Smartest,” cracked one FDNY member, referring to firefighters who say they will refuse the COVID vaccine. Whatever the reason, that’s the city’s sworn protectors...
Final NY House race still not called as COVID outbreak further complicates matters
This New York congressional race just wont end. Court proceedings in the still uncalled race for upstate's 22nd district -- pitting Republican Claudia Tenney against Democratic incumbent Rep. Anthony Brindisi...
Biggest lesson Jets can learn from Gregg Williams fallout
This was 23 months ago in Mobile, Ala. It was Senior Bowl week in January 2019, and the buzz around the bars, hotel lobbies and in the bleachers of the...
Restaurants spend big on outdoor space as indoor dining ban looms
With coronavirus cases on the rise, restaurants are betting big that New Yorkers will continue to eat outdoors this winter, giving eateries with alfresco dining a leg up again. Gov....
Lockup housing Ghislaine Maxwell facing rash of COVID cases
Conditions have been deteriorating at a Brooklyn federal lockup as coronavirus cases have been on the rise, lawyers for inmates have said in court papers. One seventh-floor unit at the...
Opposition grows to planned removal of feral cats from NY state park
Support surged Monday for a colony of cats living at a Long Island state park following a Post exposé of plans to remove the feral felines from their longstanding habitat....
NJ election worker dies of COVID-19 after office outbreak
A New Jersey election worker died of COVID-19 after an outbreak at a county office, according to a report. The unidentified employee worked at the Salem County board of elections...
NYC steakhouse seared over outdoor dining setup
A New York City steakhouse got seared on social media Monday over its outdoor dining setup, which nearly blocked the sidewalk. But the Midtown Manhattan restaurant maintained it believed it...
Sneaker site StockX seeking a $2.5 billion valuation
StockX — a fast-growing Web destination for traders of hard-to-find sneakers — is looking for a whopping $2.5 billion valuation as it prepares for a fresh round of private funding,...
Giants get good news on defensive star's injury
Don’t let the unusual state of the Giants’ linebackers and one late defensive stand fool you into thinking Blake Martinez is replaceable. Just because the Giants are succeeding with late-round...
GOP lawmaker calls for special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON -- A Republican congressman has urged Attorney General William Barr to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings and a damaging laptop hard drive that...
Jingle bawls: PC Santa tells kid he won't get him Nerf gun, makes him cry
A mall Santa dropped the hammer on a little boy who asked him for a Nerf gun for Christmas — telling the bawling kid he wouldn’t bring him the toy....
Rams star showing signs of Derrick Henry-like fantasy football payoff
It is hard to imagine a time when Derrick Henry wasn’t the focus of the Titans offense. Seriously, how foolish does one have to be to avoid using him as...
LI congressman will shame any New Yorker who opposes SALT cap repeal
A Long Island congressman says he plans to start outing New Yorkers who financial support a Trump-era tax overhaul that has Wall Street fleeing to the Sunshine State. Rep. Tom...
Raw Story: QB regrets sushi incident with naked model
For many guys, this would be a dream come true. For UNLV quarterback Max Gilliam, it was a mistake. Eating sushi off a nude model on reality television was not...
Liberal CUNY profs plotted to exclude Jew from meeting: probe
In a petty feud more reminiscent of grade school, a group of liberal faculty members at CUNY's Kingsborough Community College allegedly plotted to exclude a more conservative orthodox Jewish professor...
Fort Hood brass expected to face disciplinary action following soldier's death
A slew of military personnel at the embattled Fort Hood army base are expected to face disciplinary action following the results of a major independent investigation that was sparked after...
Gregg Williams ripped by Rex Ryan for 'dumbest call ever'
Even before Gregg Williams was fired Monday by the New Yok Jets, former coach Rex Ryan was calling the defensive coordinator’s fateful all-out blitz on the Las Vegas Raiders’ game-winning...
Biden to announce AG, defense secretary picks this week
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to announce two more key cabinet appointments this week. Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Del. that he would announce his attorney general nominee sometime this...
Joe Biden names Eric Garcetti to inaugural committee despite BLM opposition
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday tapped the mayor of Los Angeles to help plan his upcoming inauguration -- amid continuing protests aimed at keeping Eric Garcetti from any role in...
Mitch McConnell says he expects another week's delay in COVID-19 relief bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday said he expects there to be a stop-gap one-week government funding bill that passes before Friday — pushing off for at least another...
'Pennyworth' star Jack Bannon on Season 2 of the Batman prequel
It’s the “Batman” world like it’s never been seen before.
Extremist epidemiologists and other commentary
Libertarian: Extremist Epidemiologists A New York Times survey of 700 epidemiologists reveals that several believe it will never “be safe for normal life to resume,” Robby Soave notes at Reason....
Trump to order that Americans get US-paid-for COVID-19 vaccines first
President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order stipulating that US-purchased COVID-19 vaccine doses go to Americans first. Vaccine distribution is expected to begin as early as this week...
'Living in La-La-land': Eatery owner blasts dining 'double standard'
A Los Angeles restaurant owner who went viral with her passionate complaint about the hypocrisy of COVID-19 restrictions on her outdoor dining while an NBC comedy was allowed to have a...
Gregg Williams' Jets blunder joins list of all-time coaching brain farts
On Monday, Gregg Williams was fired as the Jets' defensive coordinator. It was the direct result of his boneheaded play-call for an all-out blitz in a Hail Mary situation against...
Ex-NYPD lawyer Larry Byrne, brother of slain hero cop Eddie, dead at 61
Former top NYPD lawyer Larry Byrne — who joined the Police Department in part to honor his slain cop brother Eddie Byrne — has died, officials said Monday. Larry, 61,...
Adam Gase wishes he would have overruled Gregg Williams' final Jets call
Gregg Williams sent an ill-advised blitz Sunday, but in the end, he was the only one who got sacked. The Jets fired Williams on Monday, a day after the defensive...
This fairy-tale castle can be yours — for a price
Feeling Royal?
Lawyer says sheriff allegedly rammed by NYC bar owner's SUV is lying about broken legs
A lawyer for the Staten Island bar owner who allegedly rammed a sheriff with his Jeep says the department is lying about the injured law man's legs being broken. Danny...
Rashida Jones to be named MSNBC president, first black TV news head
MSNBC is set to name Rashida Jones as its next president, making her the first black executive of a major TV news network, a report said Monday. Jones, currently serving...
Uber sells its self-driving car business for $4 billion
Uber is out of the self-driving vehicle game. The ride-hail giant on Monday announced that it sold its Advanced Technologies Group to self-driving car startup Aurora for $4 billion, ridding...
The Giants are riding high
Travel to Seattle, go up against the first place Seahawks, being led by your backup quarterback that has not won a game as a starter since 2014 ... no problem....
Nurse in Pfizer's vaccine trial said she feared she had COVID-19
A California nurse says she suffered such grueling side effects as a participant in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trial that she worried she might have contracted the virus. Kristen Choi, an...
Stunning ‘river of fog’ ripples through mountains
Let the river run. Thick fog flowed like a river near Badger Mountain, Washington, creating a beautiful sight for those on higher ground. Watch the timelapse video here. Subscribe to...
Inside Marc Anthony's $27M Miami mansion
In this South Florida home, you'll have plenty of room to dance along to Marc Anthony's salsa hits. A full 20,546 square feet, in fact — but it won't cost...
NYC synagogue foiled over giant wedding succeeds in holding jam-packed funeral
A Brooklyn synagogue that was stopped by the state before it could host a massive wedding in October finally succeeded on Monday in pulling off another potential super-spreader event — a...
NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China
The European Union needs the United States in order to adequately protect itself from China, NATO's secretary-general warned Monday. In an interview with Politico, Jens Stoltenberg argued that in order...
Radiologist says NYC forced him out over work-from-home request amid COVID
A radiologist says he was unfairly forced out of a city hospital after he asked to work from home during the pandemic because of an autoimmune disease that makes him...
WWE power couple announces birth of first child
The Man is officially a mom. WWE superstar Becky Lynch announced the birth of her first child with fellow WWE wrestler Seth Rollins on her Instagram on Monday. “Welcome to...
Rangers president's message for players as they prepare for the 'unknown'
A handful of prospects are playing in Europe. But most of the players who will report to training camp have not played at all since early August, if not the...
Mario Lopez serves up finger-lickin' good Colonel Sanders in 'horny' movie
Yes, Lifetime's "Recipe for Seduction" is actually going there.
Watch: Pro-cop protester gets into cursing match with NYPD cop
A loudmouth with a gigantic pro-police flag cursed out an NYPD cop in Rockefeller Center when the officer stepped in to settle a social-distancing dispute, according to cops and video....
New York sends mask squad to enforce COVID-19 rules in lax counties
The state Health Department has put out an urgent appeal for staffers to go to Rockland and Orange counties to perform COVID-19 community outreach and enforce mask and social distancing...
Hawaii offers free round trips to remote workers for temporary stays
Hawaii is using free airfare to lure remote workers to move temporarily to the tropical oasis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Aloha State launched the residency program called "Movers and...
Wisconsin woman gets double lung transplant due to COVID-19
A Wisconsin woman recently became the first person in the state to undergo a double lung transplant due to COVID-19. Carmen Lerma's lungs were so battered by the coronavirus that...
James Harden's mom defends MIA son amid desire for Nets trade
The final authority on James Harden – his mom – said the three-time scoring champion just wants a chance at an NBA title. It remains to be seen if the...
Man fined $3,500 for breaking quarantine for eight seconds
The seconds-long breach was captured on surveillance cameras by hotel staff, which alerted the Department of Health about the rule breaker and led to the hefty fine, the outlet reported.
Bronx man charged for hiding accused US Marshall shooter
A Bronx man has been hit with federal charges for harboring a fugitive who opened fire on a pair of Deputy US Marshals and wounding them during a wild gun...
Pete Davidson blasted by Staten Island activist for ripping his home borough
The "King of Staten Island" should get out of his ivory tower, a local activist said Monday, trashing comedian Pete Davidson for looking down on his home borough and small...
Rising young Knick fired LeBron's agent over 'personal stuff'
Mitchell Robinson vows his sixth agent might be the charm. In raising eyebrows by firing superagent Rich Paul to join the powerful Los Angeles-based Wasserman Group over the weekend, the...
Nuclear scientist killed in Iran by machine gun with 'artificial intelligence'
A satellite-controlled machine gun equipped with “artificial intelligence” was used to assassinate Iran’s chief nuclear scientist, according to officials in the country. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who founded Iran’s nuclear program in...
US Army getting closer to reading soldiers' minds: report
The US Army Research Office has reportedly made an important breakthrough in an effort to develop machine-assisted battlefield telepathy. Researchers have isolated brain signals involving physical motion from signals that...
Farmer finds life-changing 14.98 carat diamond
The father plans to put money away so his kids can be educated.
Famous Russian felines inherit part of French fortune
An anonymous French philanthropist has bequeathed a sum of money to a clowder of cats that live in the basement of a famous Russian museum, according to CNN. About 50...
Breakdancing added to 2024 Olympic games in Paris
Time to bust out the cardboard, boomboxes and fly Adidas -- break dancing is popping into the Olympic games. The urban street dance form created in the Bronx will become a...
Wild video shows moment SI bar owner rammed sheriff with car
Surveillance video exclusively obtained by The Post opens with Danny Presti, co-owner of Mac's Public House, running into frame and behind the wheel of the blue Jeep around midnight Sunday,...
Gabriel Chavarria on playing Selena's brother in Netflix show
Gabriel Chavarria plays the late Tejano singer’s brother A.B. Quintanilla, who played guitar in his sister’s band, in “Selena: The Series" on Netflix.
The secrets behind 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth's longevity
A new book explores the secrets to 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth II's enduring longevity, including her workout regimen, diet and beauty routine.
'Fauci effect' leading to huge jump in medical school applications
Applications to medical schools have jumped by 18 percent this year -- a trend some admissions officers are calling the "Fauci effect," according to an NPR report. Inspired by Dr....
Russian airliner searched for possible bomb after landing at JFK
A Russian airliner was evacuated and searched at John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday following reports of a possible bomb threat, authorities said.
Trump gives Medal of Freedom to wrestling legend Dan Gable
President Trump, during a White House ceremony Monday to award the Medal of Freedom to college wrestling legend Dan Gable, jokingly challenged the Olympic gold medalist to a match, asking,...
Biden AG pick will face tension over Barr's special counsel appointment
Another partisan sticking point is emerging as President-elect Biden fills out his incoming cabinet: Special Counsel John Durham. Less than one week after Attorney General William Barr confirmed that he...
Trump says Giuliani 'doing well' despite COVID-19 hospitalization
President Trump says he spoke with his lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Monday morning and that the former New York City mayor is doing well after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Giuliani,...
Natalie Desselle Reid, star of 1997 film 'B.A.P.S.,' dead at 53
No cause of death was immediately available.
Amanda Knox slams early prison release of roommate's 'forgotten killer'
Amanda Knox ripped the man convicted of fatally stabbing her British roommate in Italy some 13 years ago following his release from prison, saying he’s the “forgotten killer.” Knox, 33,...
You can get $600 off top-rated Breville espresso machines for Amazon sale
If you've been looking to bring the quality of your favorite coffee shop into your own home, then you'll love Amazon's latest sale. For a limited time, you can enjoy...
Boomer Esiason hints at Bill Cowher Jets interest: 'Really attractive'
Does Boomer Esiason know something everyone else doesn't? Could Bill Cowher, the retired longtime Steelers coach be interested in the Jets job when it opens? During his morning show on...
Hollywood blockbuster boss Jerry Bruckheimer lists penthouse for $16.5M
The producer is looking to cash in big again — but not at the box office — on Miami Beach.
FedEx driver shot in back in Brooklyn, NYPD says
The 44-year-old driver was at 395 Livonia Ave. in the Van Dyke Houses when he was struck by a bullet around 11:15 a.m.
Why Yankees should push for trade to bring back this starter: Sherman
Chris Young was named Rangers general manager late last week, and the Yankees should put him on speed dial to keep inquiring on Lance Lynn. Lynn and another ex-Yankees right-hander,...
Hong Kong commuters get free COVID-19 test kits via vending machines
Hong Kong commuters can now get free COVID-19 tests from vending machines at subway stations. The semi-autonomous Chinese territory said it will supply around 10,000 testing kits each day for...
Queens boy steals family car, drives away with cousin to NJ
A runaway 12-year-old took his little sister on a joyride in the family's stolen Range Rover on Monday, motoring all the way from Queens to New Jersey, police said Monday.
NYU student loses bid to finish semester over boat party
Freshman Nicole Rosenberg sued the university last week claiming that it unfairly suspended her for the remainder of the fall semester for attending a boat party that she didn't know...
Ninja Foodi pressure cooker discounted 24 percent off for Amazon sale
If you've been looking to mix up your cooking game a bit, then the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker is a must-have addition to your appliances collection.And you'll be excited to...
Brother of Ariana Grande concert bomber admits 'full part' in attack
The brother of the suicide bomber who killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert has finally admitted helping plan the 2017 terror attack, officials revealed Monday. Hashem Abedi, 22,...
49ers could be making their move
The Bills head west to play in a venue in which they played three weeks ago — State Farm Stadium. The first trip to Glendale, Ariz., did not go so...
Elon Musk's net worth surpasses $150B
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, already the world's second-richest man, reached the milestone Monday after Tesla shares surged more than 5 percent to a new, all-time high.
'Home Alone' house re-created in gingerbread for film’s 30th anniversary
“Guys, I’m eating junk and watching rubbish! You better come out and stop me!”
Juicy Couture tracksuits make star-studded comeback for 25th anniversary
Brand pays homage to the Kardashians, Britney, Paris — and Madonna's little girl, all grown up.
Cuomo warns NYC indoor dining could shut down soon if COVID-19 rates keep rising
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Monday that indoor dining in New York City could be shut down again as soon as next week if COVID-19 hospitalization rates keep rising.
Ex-deputy accused of sexually assaulting teen gets 6 months in jail
A former Michigan deputy charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy he was assigned to mentor has been sentenced to six months in jail, prosecutors said. Brian William Helfert was...
Mom of 5-year-old who died of meth poisoning pleads guilty to murder
A Colorado mom whose 5-year-old daughter died of acute meth poisoning has pleaded guilty to murder -- in a plea deal that could still see her get more than 50...
Breaking down the play that got Gregg Williams fired
Not even a strong desire for the Jets to get Trevor Lawrence could explain Gregg Williams' Cover 0 blitz play-call that would hand the Raiders a victory on a silver...
These no-name Giants are thriving under big-time pressure
They could not figure out who and how they were following them. In the past, they always could escape their pursuers. But not this time. This left Butch Cassidy and...
John Lennon's swan song: Behind the last single of his lifetime
“(Just Like) Starting Over,” the last single John Lennon put out before he was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in 1980, was supposed to be a fresh start.
Cuomo rips 'autonomous zone' bar owner accused of ramming cop
"No, it’s repugnant to the values of any New Yorker," he said. "You never assault any police officer."
Zappos founder's dad, brother named estate administrators after fatal fire
Tony Hsieh’s dad and brother have been appointed administrators of the Zappos founder’s estate after he died in a house fire and may have left no will. A judge in...
Man walks 280 miles after fight with wife, gets fined over COVID-19 rules
He was just trying to cool off after heated blowout with his wife.
The Patriots are not going away quietly
Reports of the New England Patriots’ imminent demise may have been premature. Bill Belichick and the Tom Brady-less Pats have stormed back from their 2-5 start with four wins in...
MTA chairman defends OT spending amid allegations of fraud
MTA Chairman Pat Foye on Monday defended his agency's response to charges of widespread overtime abuse -- days after the feds arrested five workers for allegedly being paid thousands of...
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day goes virtual due to COVID-19
The Japanese sneak attack on Dec. 7, 1941 -- which then-President Franklin Roosevelt immortally dubbed "a date which will live in infamy" -- killed 2,403 service members and civilians.
Gov. Cuomo calls Fauci, himself the Pacino and De Niro of COVID-19 era
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made Dr. Anthony Fauci an offer he couldn’t refuse Monday — anointing them the Al Pacino and Robert De Niro of the COVID-19 era. Cuomo compared himself...
2020 is so awful, even the aliens are staying hidden
The truth may be out there — but nowhere near as out there as this tale. Space aliens have reached an agreement with the US government to stay mum on...
11 shot, 1 killed in NYC Sunday as gun violence surge continues
In the fatal shooting, a 32-year-old man, whose name was not released, was shot in the head in Harlem just before 3:30 p.m., according to police.
Cuomo aides wear masks, sit behind dividers after Post presses issue
Looks like Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff finally got the message. A week after The Post pointed out that the governor’s panel of aides sat mask-less during his indoor...
Teen who beheaded French teacher reportedly given hero's funeral
An 18-year-old man who was killed by police after beheading a teacher in Paris has received a hero’s funeral attended by hundreds of people in his native Chechnya, according to...
Despite promise, few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure apps
RALEIGH, NC — Six months ago, Apple and Google introduced a new smartphone tool designed to notify people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, without disclosing any personal information. But...
Wild wallaroo chase ends in Illinois River for first responders
Police, firefighters and residents joined in on the marsupial manhunt on Wednesday, when a kangaroo-like mammal named Wally got away from his owner in LaSalle County.
Surfer walks for help after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries from shark
A surfer in Australia was attacked by a great white shark -- then managed to paddle back to shore and walk for help despite suffering "catastrophic" injuries. The 29-year-old man...
JCPenney exits bankruptcy with sale to biggest landlords
JCPenney exited bankruptcy just in time for the holiday shopping crunch -- in an unusual deal that leaves a downsized department-store chain privately owned by its biggest landlords. The 118-year-old...
AstraZeneca's vaccine partner in China has scandalous history
The company AstraZeneca has tapped to produce its coronavirus vaccine in China has a long history of scandals involving bribery, legal battles and the deaths of more than a dozen...
MTA's new fare function will be at all subway stations by Jan. 1
The MTA's new contactless fare payment system will be available at every subway station in the city by the end of December.
Family pleads for answers after Nashville nurse fatally shot on way to work
The heartbroken family of a Nashville nurse who was fatally shot on her way to work says they're struggling to comprehend how "somebody out there that could do this to...
Influencer was reportedly 'mentor' at a possible pyramid scheme before death
Instagram star Alexis Sharkey, who was found dead near her Houston home, worked for a company that sold shoddy hair products and was labeled by some as a “pyramid scheme,”...
Patrick Mahomes' fiancée enjoys glamorous baby shower before Chiefs win
Pregnant Brittany Matthews was feeling the love at her pink-themed baby shower over the weekend.
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu worries about invasion by China
The revelation came from Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu in an interview with The Guardian, in which the nation's top diplomat urged international unity to prevent Beijing from "expand[ing] its...
Save up to 70 percent on these tech gifts that are perfect for everyone on your list
The countdown is on! Are you already behind on your holiday shopping? Get it all done, right now. We rounded up 30 tech-related gifts for everyone on your list, from...
Columbia reportedly failed to disclose Chinese funding
Columbia University accepted $1 million to underwrite an educational program that the State Department has since branded part of China’s “global influence and propaganda apparatus.” The “Confucius Institute” at Columbia...
Adam Gase dynamic paved road toward Jets' Gregg Williams calamity
The Jets suffered a heartbreaking 31-28 loss on a last-second touchdown by the Raiders on Sunday. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game. 1. Everyone can agree that...
Connecticut cop made 'dead pool' to bet on first 2021 murder
The detective, part of the Hartford police department's Major Crimes Unit, was immediately reassigned for allegedly proposing the sick stunt to his colleagues and court officials in a text message.
Intel shares slip as Apple reportedly doubles down on new M1 chip
Intel shares slipped 4 percent Monday morning on reports that Apple is gearing up to leave its computer chips behind for good. The iPhone maker, which recently released its first-ever...
Celebs meme themselves with hilarious Elf on the Shelf riff
Celebrities went and elfed themselves.
Federal Bureau of Prisons defends Ghislaine Maxwell's jail conditions
The federal Bureau of Prisons defended Ghislaine Maxwell's jail conditions on Monday, noting that she gets three meals a day and is in "good health" at a healthy weight of 134...
Oregon surfer bitten by shark in rare attack at 'The Cove'
The victim was bitten in his lower leg and is expected to survive.
De Blasio calls actions of defiant bar owner 'extraordinarily disturbing'
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said allegations that the co-owner of Staten Island’s defiant “autonomous zone” bar rammed a sheriff with his car were “extraordinarily disturbing.” “I think his...
Georgia secretary of state blasts Trump, Abrams for sowing election doubt
Georgia's GOP Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Monday criticized both President Trump and Democratic darling Stacey Abrams for casting doubt on the election process as the Peach State moved...
Paris sees second weekend of protests, violence over controversial security law
Violence broke out in Paris for the second consecutive weekend as protesters clashed with police during demonstrations over a proposed security law, according to reports. Hundreds of rallies were planned across the nation Saturday...
IKEA to stop publishing iconic catalog after 70-year run
Budget furniture giant IKEA said it has taken the emotional decision to end a seven-decade tradition and discontinue its catalog, one of the world’s biggest annual publications, as shoppers move...
World War I trench fever disease detected in Canada's homeless population
A disease that afflicted soldiers mired in trench warfare during World War I has been detected among some homeless people in Canada, according to reports. A study published Monday in...
25 stocking stuffers under $25
Funny enough, shopping for large gifts is oftentimes the easy part—it’s the smaller presents that tend to fall through the cracks. To help you find the perfect stocking stuffers for...
Students accused of causing $6K in damages to Christmas display
What a pair of Grinches! Two Rowan University students were arrested after allegedly causing nearly $6,000 in damages to the local Christmas display, police said Monday. One of the New...
Enter FOX Bet's free $25K contest: Weak Cowboys defense is key to one question
This week's free Super 6 NFL Contest from FOX Bet gives players a chance to win $25,000 by correctly answering six questions on the outcome of Tuesday's Cowboys-Ravens game. As...
Patients die as hospital runs out of oxygen for hundreds
Seven hospital workers have been suspended in Pakistan after hundreds of patients were left without oxygen for hours -- killing at least six, according to officials.
Jets fire defensive coordinator after shocking game-costing call
Gregg Williams cost the Jets a shot at their first win Sunday and it cost him his job Monday. The Jets fired the defensive coordinator the day after he called...
Chicago Teachers Union deletes tweet claiming school reopening push 'rooted' in sexism, racism
The Chicago Teachers Union is facing swift criticism on social media Sunday after claiming in a now deleted tweet that the push to reopen schools is "rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny." One user replied to...
COVID-19 outbreak at mink farm in Canada infects eight people
The cluster was detected at the farm in Fraser Valley, which is east of Vancouver, Canadian outlet CBC reported.
Veteran Wofford will hang tough with Richmond
After more than a full week off for each team, Richmond and Wofford will take records of 2-0 onto the court when they meet Monday afternoon in Richmond. Wofford’s offense...
FBI urges second COVID test for clients of South Jersey lab
Anyone recently tested for the coronavirus at a New Jersey lab that was raided by the feds last week should be rescreened, FBI officials said. The FBI’s Newark office released...
Mystery illness leaves hundreds sick, at least one dead
At least one person has died and more than 200 others have been hospitalized due to a mystery illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, according to reports....
Brooklyn woman hit by stray bullet from upstairs apartment
A 30-year-old woman was struck by a stray bullet that came flying through the ceiling of her Brooklyn apartment, cops said Monday. The bullet was fired from upstairs apartment 2B...
Underwater roundabout set to open beneath Atlantic Ocean
An incredible underwater roundabout is set to open in the remote Faroe Islands. The Eysturoyar tunnel network is almost 7 miles long and runs beneath Skálafjørður fjord, connecting the islands...
Bezos says his space exploration company will make history
The billionaire Amazon tycoon says his space-exploration company Blue Origin will carry the first woman to the moon as the firm vies for a NASA contract to participate in the...
Evander Holyfield says fight with Mike Tyson is 'gonna happen'
Nearly a quarter of a century after infamously getting his ear chomped, Evander Holyfield wants to get back in the ring with Mike Tyson. The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion says...
LA mayor calls COVID-19 'greatest threat to life' in city's history
The mayor of Los Angeles called the coronavirus crisis the "greatest threat to life" the city has ever faced -- as the City of Angels grapples with a surge in...
Coffee snobs are faking their love of fancy java, study says
If loving coffee is wrong, we don't want to be right.
Rapper mocked for giving kids $20 to split while sitting in his Rolls-Royce
This rapper is meek with his mills.
Airbnb hikes IPO price range for possible $42 billion valuation
Airbnb plans to raise the target price range for its initial public offering this week to potentially give itself a nearly $42 billion valuation, according to reports.
LA County surpasses 10,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time
Los Angeles County on Sunday reported more than 10,000 daily coronavirus cases, on the same day that a new stay-at-home order was set to go into effect across the state. At least 10,528...
First lady announces completion of tennis pavilion at the White House
First lady Melania Trump has announced the completion of a tennis pavilion on the White House grounds. “Thank you to all of the talented craftsmen who made this project possible...
Google mulls penalizing Barry Diller's IAC for 'deceptive' marketing
IAC has had a number of its browser extensions taken down by the search giant due to "policy violations," with Google reportedly reviewing "enforcement options" against it.
Back to school, again: NYC elementary students return after COVID shutdown
It was back to school -- again -- Monday for students in New York City’s public elementary schools. Roughly 190,000 kids in grades K-5 returned to the classrooms in 850...
Japan’s capsule with asteroid samples retrieved in Australia
TOKYO — A Japanese capsule carrying the world’s first asteroid subsurface samples shot across the night atmosphere early Sunday before landing in the remote Australian Outback, completing a mission to...
Homeless man reportedly breaks into Tom Brady's mansion
A homeless man was arrested after police received a call about 6 a.m. about a break-in at 112 Woodland Road in Brookline.
Eagles coach mum on QB decision after Carson Wentz benching
Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson finally made the quarterback switch fans were clamoring for, benching slumping starter Carson Wentz in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts in the third quarter of...
Dems, GOP have spent $329 million on ads in Georgia Senate runoff
At least $329 million has been spent since Election Day on advertising ahead of the two Georgia Senate runoffs next month. The staggering number, reported by ad tracking firm Kantar/CMAG,...
Video shows moment bridge snaps plunging beauty queens into pond
These posing pageant queens are all wet after getting dunked into a dirty pond. New viral video footage captures the dramatic — or hilarious, depending on your perspective — moment...
Cleveland Browns QB's wife jabs Stephen A. Smith after massive game
Emily Mayfield 1, Stephen A. Smith 0. On Sunday, the Browns captured their ninth win of the season, topping the Titans, 41-35. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 334 yards and...
Chinese media suggests COVID-19 may have arrived from other countries
The coronavirus pandemic is widely believed to have originated almost a year ago in a wet market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, but a state media outlet suggests...
Democratic Senate candidate dodges Marxism question
The Democratic candidate for Senate in Georgia, during a debate Sunday night, sidestepped questions about his comments on Marxism and his willingness to pursue "court packing." Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler...
Gov. Cuomo's office was 'most toxic' work environment, former aide says
A former adviser to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and candidate for Manhattan borough president said working for the governor’s office was the “most toxic team environment” she’d ever experienced. Lindsey Boylan,...
Chadwick Boseman was the 'Hero of the Ages' at MTV Movie Awards
Chadwick Boseman was commemorated at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday with the Hero Of The Ages honor. The "Black Panther" star was described as “special” and “heroic”...
Husband fatally stabs mom in front of horrified kids, cops say
A North Carolina mother was fatally stabbed by her husband in front of her horrified children -- who fled to a neighbor’s house for help, authorities said. Alexander Dayton Dzikowski,...
Zalando co-CEO quits to prioritize wife's career
A leader at one of Europe's biggest online fashion retailers is stepping down to help his wife pursue her own career. Rubin Ritter, one of three co-CEOs at e-commerce giant...
Kodak stock skyrockets after probe clears federal loan deal
Kodak's stock price nearly doubled in early trading Monday after a government watchdog reportedly cleared the company's deal for a federal loan to make drug ingredients. Shares in the one-time...
Fantasy football injury update Week 13: Brandin Cooks, Frank Gore
Sunday of NFL Week 13 was (thankfully) a quieter day on the injury front. Running back Frank Gore suffered a concussion and receivers Brandin Cooks and Tyler Lockett were examined...
Netflix's 'The Crown' rejects calls to add 'fiction' disclaimer
“We have always presented 'The Crown' as a drama."
Group co-owned by Ilhan Omar's husband got $635K in COVID relief
Tim Mynett's E Street Group LLC was given $134,800 this year as part of the Paycheck Protection Program; he was also given $500,000 in Economic Injury Disaster loans.
Bob Dylan sells rights to all his songs in blockbuster deal
The rights they are a-changin'. Bob Dylan has sold his entire six-decade catalog of songs to Universal Music Group in a deal thought to be the biggest of its kind....
Sex-assault advocate's mom takes own life months after daughter’s suicide
The despondent mother of sex assault advocate Daisy Coleman has taken her own life -- four months after her 23-year-old daughter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on a...
Desperate people turn to Christmas decorations to make 2020 suck less
For the first time, Grinches are looking for holiday cheer during a chaotic year.
The most notable quotes from 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci's plea to “wear a mask” has topped a list of most notable quotes from 2020. The recurring request by the nation’s top infectious disease expert was one...
Mom cleared after having sex with boy, 14, reportedly plans to cash in on X-rated site
A mom of three who was cleared of knowingly having sex with a boy who was only 14 now plans to capitalize on her notoriety by peddling images and videos...
Teen boy cries 'happy tears' at Christmas puppy surprise
This New York teenager broke down in tears when his parents surprised the family with a puppy for Christmas. Watch the heartwarming moment when Ryan Collazo, 15, can't help but...
Barr reportedly considering resigning before Trump leaves office
Attorney General William Barr is considering resigning before President Trump leaves office next month, according to multiple reports citing sources familiar with his thinking. The two men had a "contentious,"...
Running back's rise with Giants isn't slowing down
To put Wayne Gallman’s career rushing day in proper perspective, look back at his statistics from last season — or the season before. Gallman ran for 135 yards Sunday —...
Leaning on running game helped Giants grind out win
The Giants did not quit on their running game. That made all the difference and showed the growing confidence head coach Joe Judge and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett have in...
Adorable pygmy possum, feared decimated by bushfires, found on Australian island
Conservationists have made a very tiny, but highly heartening discovery on a South Australian island that was ravaged by bushfires last summer -- a lone, surviving pygmy possum. The miniature...
US preparing new sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
WASHINGTON - The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on at least a dozen Chinese officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s disqualification of elected opposition legislators in Hong...
UK's Johnson ready to pull out of Brexit talks if EU does not budge: report
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ready to pull out of Brexit talks unless the European Union agrees to budge on its demands, The Sun newspaper reported on...
Mastercard, Visa investigate Pornhub business relationship following report
Credit card giants Visa and Mastercard said Sunday that they are investigating their business relationship with Pornhub after a prominent newspaper columnist alleged that the pornographic website shows videos of...
Driver crashes into garden center, points gun at workers while fleeing
The firs were flying in Harlem Sunday night when a driver slammed his car into the Christmas tree display at a well-known garden center -- and then pulled a gun...
Angry Jamal Adams awaits Jets after loss to Giants
Jamal Adams bullied his way into the backfield, ripped the ball out of the hands of the Giants quarterback and raced in the other direction for a game-changing touchdown. That...
6 workers at Whole Foods warehouse test positive for COVID-19: ex-labor sec
Social distancing is "discouraged" at a Brooklyn Whole Foods warehouse where six workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since October, according to former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. “I hear...
Rookie Jets corner accepts blame in ugly loss to Raiders
Gregg Williams’ decision to send the house and leave Lamar Jackson on an island against Henry Ruggs III will be dissected for days to come. But Jackson, the Jets undrafted...
Bronx burglar busts into home to steal a single light bulb
He’s not very bright! A suspected Bronx burglar busted into a home last month and made off with only a light bulb. The man broke through the basement window of...
Pete Carroll was stunned by Giants defense's dominance
After his 236th game as an NFL head coach, Pete Carroll sounded baffled. Legitimately confused. At a loss for answers. Like he was a dazed cartoon character hit with a...
Steve Nash is changing Nets' approach to defense
On their very first day of team practices in camp, the Nets started installing a different defensive look than most of their fans are used to seeing. Heck, it’s even...
Jets had no answer for 'special' Raiders tight end
The Jets knew Darren Waller could be a dangerous weapon for the Raiders on Sunday. Knowing didn’t help them stop him, though, as the Raiders tight end had a field...
Colt McCoy embodies what makes these Giants different
Colt McCoy has been around long enough to know that it wasn’t his job to play the hero. It wasn’t his job to go out and try to beat the...
Jets backups revive running game
The Jets may have found a running game during their heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the Raiders. The combination of backup running backs Ty Johnson and Josh Adams proved to be...
Mets target should get 'mulligan' for lost 2020
Jake Odorizzi bet on himself last offseason and accepted the Twins’ qualifying offer. Even after a disappointing 2020 season, he stands to cash in among the top starting pitchers available...
Ga. governor again rejects special session to overturn election results
ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor is again telling lawmakers that he won’t call a special session to overturn Georgia’s election results and appoint 16 presidential electors who would support Republican President...
Nets working to stay healthy on two fronts
On the Nets’ first day of full team practice at camp, the single biggest key is health: Both staying free from injuries, and staying clear of COVID-19. “First and foremost,...