December 8, 2020
Former ‘throuple’ pol wins restraining order against ex-hubby
Former “throuple” pol Katie Hill on Tuesday won a restraining order against her ex-husband, whom she accused of choking and threatening her during years of abuse. A Los Angeles Superior Court...
Soho, Noho locals oppose de Blasio's rezoning plan at public hearing
Downtown residents disputed the city-led rezoning plan for Soho and Noho during Manhattan Community Board 2’s Land Use Committee virtual public hearing on Tuesday evening. Locals criticized Mayor Bill de...
Nurse stops practicing after mocking COVID-19 rules on TikTok
An Oregon nurse has agreed to stop practicing after posting a TikTok video where she boasted about flouting basic COVID-19 restrictions. Ashley Grames no longer works for Salem Health and...
Cops arrest 158 people during 'superspreader' house party
California authorities have arrested 158 people after they attended a massive house party they called a "superspreader event" amid the pandemic. Law enforcement raided the underground party in Palmdale on...
Latest CFP rankings unveiled
For the third straight week, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. The selection committee's second-from-last rankings...
Giants veteran details opt-out call and where his life is now
Snacks are on the table, friends are on the couch and Nate Solder is shouting at the television screen. The Solder family’s Sunday routine includes church in the morning for...
Tom Thibodeau has work to do after President Obama turns against Knicks
Blood is thicker than “Thibs.” Former President Barack Obama, a noted fan of Tom Thibodeau when he coached Obama’s hometown Bulls, made the Knicks into a punch line this week....
Joe Exotic asks Kim Kardashian to help get him presidential pardon
Joe Exotic — the ex-zookeeper convicted of trying to hire a hit man to kill rival Carole Baskin — is hoping Kim Kardashian can get him out of jail, a report...
Connecticut mall Santa accused of sexually assaulting co-worker
A Connecticut mall Santa was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile co-worker, police said. Prince Carter, 45, is accused of grabbing the victim and then exposing himself while...
Where is the great leader that will take NYC to new heights?: Goodwin
Another day, another candidate for New York City mayor. If only quantity could substitute for quality. We’re approaching a dozen already and it’s worrisome that there’s little evidence the candidates have...
Devil worshipper charged in 2016 Texas slaying accused of killing again
A self-proclaimed devil worshipper charged in a 2016 Texas slaying was accused of killing again after being released on bond. Edward O’Neal, 23, was locked up for four years while...
Seton Hall wins in laugher
Jared Rhoden had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Ike Obiagu added 20 points with eight blocks as Seton Hall routed Wagner 78-45 Tuesday night in Newark. It was Rhoden’s...
Personal trainer charged with decapitating his kids
A California personal trainer accused of decapitating his two children has now been charged in their grisly murders, authorities said. Police charged Maurice Taylor Sr. with two counts of murder...
St. John's narrowly avoids huge upset
The best aspect about this St. John’s performance is it’s over. It can be forgotten. It didn’t result in an ugly loss. The Red Storm can turn the page and...
Where ex-star think his Nets tenure went wrong
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving aren’t the first stars to join the Nets’ organization, and it’s not even guaranteed that star acquisitions will lead Brooklyn to a championship or long...
Yankees star paying it forward after COVID scare
The plan called for Gio Urshela to fly from his native Colombia to New York on Oct. 29 and have a bone chip surgically removed from his right elbow three...
Raccoon rescued from ledge of NYC building
At least he had the courtesy to wear a mask. A giant raccoon caused a stir in downtown Manhattan Monday when it scaled a building and was rescued by a...
NFL star quits, then un-quits after COVID-19 diagnosis
Dez Bryant's comeback tour is back on. Not long after saying he "quit" the 2020 season following a positive COVID-19 test minutes before Tuesday's kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys, the...
Video shows raging Los Angeles fire ripping through building
Dozens of firefighters are battling to put out a massive fire that broke out at a commercial building in California Tuesday. The blazed ripped through the empty one story building...
Giants make it official with defensive revelation
This one had to happen. The Giants on Tuesday signed defensive end Niko Lalos to the active roster. After Lalos, an undrafted rookie out of Dartmouth, embarked on his NFL...
Giants coordinator getting head-coaching buzz
There is plenty going on with the Giants, embroiled in a tight race to maintain first place in the suddenly ferocious (hyperbole alert) NFC East. Here are a few items...
Test flight of SpaceX's Starship aborted at last second
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The first high-altitude test flight of SpaceX’s futuristic Starship was aborted at the last second in Texas on Tuesday. SpaceX came close to launching a prototype...
Dunkin Donuts employee stabbed over doughnut order
A Dunkin Donuts employee in Georgia was stabbed after an argument with customer over a doughnut, police said. The incident began when the customer entered a Dunkin Donuts in Union...
Man charged with shoving NYPD traffic agent in Manhattan
A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shoving a 63-year-old female NYPD traffic agent to the ground in Manhattan last week, police said. Efrain Burgos, 18, was charged with assault...
Less than 20% of NYC hospital beds empty amid second COVID-19 surge
The number of available hospital beds are dwindling as a second surge of the coronavirus grips the New York City region, new state data reveals. The percentage of beds available...
Pummel horse: Pair trampled by steed during wild Times Square melee
They weren't horsing around! A mounted police horse trampled over two men grappling on the ground in Times Square during a wild brawl last week, video shows. Footage posted on...
UConn dealing with COVID uncertainty
The unpredictability of a sports season during a pandemic has hit home for the Connecticut men’s basketball team. Last Friday night, UConn was preparing for a game against North Carolina...
NYC correction officers charged with using forged disability placards
Four city correction officers were among five defendants indicted Tuesday for alleged using forged disability parking placards, prosecutors announced. One of the correction officers, Nakia Gales, 44, of Manhattan, is...
Why won't New York's leaders share the data on restaurants and COVID-19?
If you’ve dined indoors at a New York City restaurant over the past few months, you know the routine: You must fill in contact information on a form. That way,...
New York's Electoral College delegation to cast votes in person in Albany
ALBANY -- Some things cannot be done remotely, even in the age of COVID-19. New York’s 29-member electoral delegation will likely be casting their votes in person next week to...
Tom Thibodeau already making big Knicks change
The Knicks’ 2020-21 roster isn’t all that different from the 2019-20 roster after team president Leon Rose’s quiet first foray into free agency. However, that doesn’t mean this will be...
Another restaurant shutdown will kill a lot of dreams — including for ‘second chancers’
In October, the Museum of Food and Drink in Brooklyn hosted a free Zoom conference entitled “COVID and Restaurants: Where do we go from here?” Most such productions are organized...
C is for confusing: Man pays for bizarre Cookie Monster mural on building he doesn't own
An Illinois artist was left baffled after a man paid him to paint a mural of "Sesame Street’s" Cookie Monster on the side of a building -- that he didn't actually own.
Trading app Robinhood hires Goldman Sachs to lead IPO
Stock trading app Robinhood Markets has picked Goldman Sachs to lead preparations for an initial public offering which could come next year and value it at more than $20 billion,...
Yes, Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock is a real radical
Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat vying for one of Georgia’s two contested Senate seats, claims his Republican opponent, incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler, is running “smear ads.” She is “taking things...
House votes 335-78 for defense bill despite Trump veto threat
The House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming 335-78 margin on Tuesday to pass a $740 billion defense bill despite President Trump's veto threat. Only 40 Republicans voted against the...
AOC's unlikely 'employee of the month' win for Goya Foods
Succeeding as only she can, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won an honorary “employee of the month” award from Goya Foods — by calling for a boycott. At a White House event...
Cops bust COVID-flouting underground 'stripper party'
These ladies were spreading more than coronavirus! Authorities busted an underground Brooklyn strip club for offering hot-and-heavy lap dances in violation of pandemic restrictions. Law enforcement responded to Paper Rain...
Joe Biden chooses Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to be HUD secretary
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development -- the second African American nominated to Biden's cabinet...
America lost one of its true greats with the passing of Chuck Yeager
America just lost one of its greats: On Monday, Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager, one of the fiercest test pilots to have ever graced the skies, died at 97. His wife,...
NYC staggering from soaring gun crimes — that pols have been asking for
"We have made staggering numbers of gun arrests, taking guns off the streets from felons,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday, “but when you look, three days later, four days...
YES Network putting Nets front and center this season
Ian Eagle has spent nearly three decades calling Nets games, but the YES Network play-by-play man said this promises to be the most auspicious campaign in team history. Arguably, it’s...
New Jersey town rocked by mysterious booms
A small New Jersey town is being rocked by mysterious booms — prompting a slew of shaken residents to call 911 to report the unsettling sounds. “It just sounds like...
BBC hit 'A Suitable Boy' makes its US premiere
There's a lot going on in "A Suitable Boy" -- but the British import takes its time to unravel. And it's worth the wait.
NYC Chipotle besieged by rats feasting on avocados, biting employees
The besieged fast-casual Mexican joint on Broadway near West 169th Street in Washington Heights closed to customers indefinitely late last month, but only after rats chewed through the wiring of...
NYCHA boss warns Albany to OK changes or risk 'collapse' of deteriorating buildings
And here we thought the Big Apple's public housing stock couldn't get any worse. The chairman of the New York City Housing Authority warned Albany legislators Tuesday that the low-income...
Blockbuster Dylan catalog sale blowin' new wind in music industry
When rock icons such as Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks begin selling off their catalogs, something must be blowin’ in the wind in the music industry.
David Thielebeule named EIC for Grazia mag's 2021 US launch
Dylan Howard, a key figure in the National Enquirer's infamous catch-and-kill scandal, has caught himself an editor-in-chief in his new role as the publisher and CEO of the US edition...
Judge orders partial recount in last undecided NY congressional race
A state Supreme Court judge ruled Tuesday that election officials in several upstate counties must revisit at least 2,000 disputed votes in an effort to finally settle New York's last...
The Jets don't miss Jamal Adams
No one around the Jets could have ever imagined on April 27, 2017, that it would have come to this. That was the night the Jets selected Jamal Adams with...
Paragard IUDs break apart and cause infection, infertility: suit
There are currently 55 cases pending nationwide against the Paragard IUD manufacturers.
Cuomo plans to nix all in-person press conferences amid COVID uptick
The move comes nearly ten months into the pandemic, after Cuomo conducted mainly in-person press conferences between March and June from the state Capitol Building in Albany.
Slur-uttering announcer gets job in Puerto Rico baseball league
Thom Brennaman will have to travel to put his headset on again. The disgraced ex-Reds broadcaster, who resigned in September after cameras caught him uttering an anti-gay slur on live...
Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to overturn Biden's Pennsylvania win
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to overturn the results of the presidential election in Pennsylvania. The suit brought by GOP Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) argued...
Deadly foot-dragging at the FDA and other commentary
Doctor: Deadly Foot-Dragging at the FDA “FDA regulators are wasting precious time in greenlighting a COVID vaccine,” Dr. Marty Makary argues at The Dispatch, “as more than 2,000 Americans are...
CPAC to be held in person at Florida hotel in February
The 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference will be held in person and mostly indoors in February, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report Tuesday. The annual gathering of conservatives is...
Can I mask you out? Pandemic-themed pickup lines a popular Tinder trend
"Let's be like the coronavirus and catch each other."
'Lord of the Rings'-style Hobbit home can be all yours for $220K
Like a scene out of "The Lord of the Rings" or "The Hobbit," this earthly home in the middle of Vermont has made quite an impression.
Nigella Lawson's odd pronunciation of 'microwave' drives internet wild
"Eternally grateful to Nigella Lawson for letting us know we've all been mispronouncing microwave for the last 50 (or so) years."
Warden won't testify about Ghislaine Maxwell's jail conditions: judge
The warden of the Manhattan Detention Complex will not be testifying about Ghislaine Maxwell’s “onerous” prison conditions, a judge ruled Tuesday. Defense lawyers for the British socialite have repeatedly asked...
Fit for an oligarch: Europe's highest apartment wants $35M
A sprawling penthouse inside Moscow's Federation Tower that's the highest-positioned home in Europe has hit the market.
Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's son sounds just like his dad in wild Jets rant
It runs in the family. After the Jets' horrific last-second loss to the Raiders and the team's subsequent firing of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's son called...
Top US cybersecurity firm FireEye falls victim to foreign hackers
Hackers turned the tables on one of the country's biggest cybersecurity firms on Tuesday, making off with a suite of powerful hacking tools. FireEye said that its security system was...
Chance the Rapper and Jeremih to drop Christmas album
Chance the Rapper and Jeremih, who recently recovered from COVID-19, will drop a holiday album called "Merry Christmas Lil Mama: The Gift that Keeps on Giving."
'Soul' review: Pixar's excellent jazz movie goes deeper than ever
Did Pixar go on a psychedelic retreat? Their lovable latest, “Soul," tackles our personalities and you gotta be evil not to like these characters.
Hawaii's newest eco-resort serves up spiritual energy with luxury recreation
Living like Hawaiian royalty doesn’t just mean pristine beaches, awe-inspiring sunsets and the best ho’okipa (hospitality) the island has to offer. At Auberge Resorts' Mauna Lani, on the Big Island,...
Shocking video shows gunman open fire on FedEx driver in Brooklyn
A shocking new video shows a FedEx driver walking out of a Brownsville apartment building as a triggerman pulls a gun and opens fire. The 44-year-old driver was delivering packages...
Rudy Giuliani says he's 'doing fine' after COVID diagnosis
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday said he's "pretty much" symptom-free following his COVID-19 diagnosis -- and could be getting out of the hospital as soon as tomorrow....
Aggrieved NY1 anchorwomen want to see Pat Kiernan's contract, earnings
They want to know what's in the papers. The five veteran NY1 anchorwomen, who sued the network last year claiming age and gender bias, want to see Pat Kiernan's contract...
Joe Biden announces retired general Lloyd Austin as Pentagon nominee
President-elect Joe Biden has officially unveiled retired four-star general Lloyd Austin as his defense secretary nominee -- selecting a long-shot candidate who will face strong confirmation headwinds from within even...
Celebrate the holidays with a Mickey and Minnie collab from BaubleBar
Stocking stuffer alert!
Odell Beckham rips Pat Shurmur for sabotaging Giants career: 'Felt betrayed'
Odell Beckham Jr. has been gone from New York for nearly two seasons, but he’s still talking about his days with the Giants. The injured Browns receiver believed he would...
Schumer urges Biden to cancel millions in student loan debt
Sen. Chuck Schumer urged President-elect Joe Biden to use an executive order to bypass Congress and cancel millions of dollars in federal student loan debt on his first day in...
'You are racist': Top soccer teams walk off field after ref's alleged abuse
PARIS — The Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Basaksehir has been interrupted after players walked off the field on Tuesday after alleging a fourth official used a racial...
The Trump brand is hurting, except when it comes to TV, survey says
The latest indication that President Trump could jump to TV after leaving the White House came in the form of a new survey released this week that shows the real...
‘Bad Sex in Fiction’ award canceled because 2020 has ruined everything
Fictional bad sex is just too much for folks to handle in the hellish coronavirus pandemic-stricken year of 2020. That’s according to the organizers of Britain’s Bad Sex in Fiction...
Sarah Lawrence sex-cult suspect says he needed Adderall for questioning
“I was taking Adderall four times a day, for many years, and had grown completely dependent on it,” accused sex abuser Larry Ray said in the Manhattan federal-court document.
Two Democratic senators oppose waiver for Biden Pentagon pick
Two Senate Democrats have come out against granting retired Gen. Lloyd Austin a waiver to serve as secretary of defense in the Biden administration, according to a report. A defense...
This shagged-up '70s time capsule is a 'Boogie Nights' dream
Eye-popping shag carpet, anyone?
Elon Musk has left California and moved to Texas
Silicon Valley ain’t booming like it used to be — and Elon Musk has gone to Texas. The eccentric tech tycoon, who in recent months has squabbled with California officials...
Stringer weak, Yang could be 2021 NYC mayoral contender, poll shows
Tech entrepreneur and one-time Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang could shake up the crowded 2021 field to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio if he opts to jump in the race,...
Longtime MLB ump busted in hotel sex sting
A veteran Major League Baseball umpire was busted in a human trafficking sting in Ohio, authorities said. Brian O’Nora -- a married ump who joined the league in 1999 --...
Shaun Donovan snubs ex-boss Mike Bloomberg in NYC mayoral bid rollout
Shaun Donovan, who served as the city's housing chief under former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, snubbed his former boss Tuesday during his own campaign launch for mayor.
Eagles stuck with benched Carson Wentz's massive contract
The Philadelphia Eagles officially benched QB Carson Wentz on Tuesday, with head coach Doug Pederson announcing the team will turn to 2020 second-round draft pick Jalen Hurts. The move was...
Man who bragged about beating gun possession cases hit with new firearm charge
A Bronx man who publicly bragged about getting a pair of gun cases dropped -- after one arresting officer died from friendly fire and the other was charged with child...
Most expensive home in US up for auction at $160M — is it worth it?
Hey bidder, bidder, bidder, bidder! Villa Firenze in Beverly Hills is a 20-bedroom, 23-bathroom mansion.
Hakeem Jeffries confident Pelosi will remain House speaker
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries put to rest any doubt that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would retain her top post in the party Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at a...
Why James Harden is worth the risk for Nets as Rockets plot thickens
James Harden is angling to force his way out of Houston — preferably to Brooklyn — which raises a key question: Are the Nets better off with their two stars...
Man who died from COVID pledged to wear mask if he survived, family says
A Kentucky man vowed in a final text message from his deathbed that he would start wearing a mask if he survived his battle with COVID-19, his family said. Robert...
Biden touts 100-day COVID-19 masking mandate as linchpin of pandemic plan
President-elect Joe Biden announced a broad but vague plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic during his first 100 days in office, including a national mask rule, distributing 100 million COVID-19...
Accused Monsey Hanukkah slasher permanently unfit for trial, lawyer claims
Accused Monsey Hanukkah slasher Grafton Thomas will never be mentally fit to stand trial, his lawyers argue in new court papers. The 37-year-old unhinged upstate man was found unfit to...
I planned my vacation to look like my favorite Hallmark movies
For Kate Black, her dream vacation isn’t lounging on a tropical beach or exploring a chic European capital. It’s more like ... a Hallmark holiday movie. “I’m obsessed with Hallmark...
Trump signs 'America First' COVID-19 vaccine executive order
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that he said gives Americans "first priority" for coronavirus vaccines produced in the US -- and said he'd invoke the Defense Production...
Going belly-up: Why dead fish are washing up along the Hudson River
Dead fish have been washing up along a 60-mile stretch of the Hudson River, reaching as far north as Putnam County -- and advocates fear they are suffocating to death...
Biden's pick for HHS helped get a pardon for convicted drug trafficker
Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, played a key role in helping secure a pardon for a convicted drug trafficker
Missouri family desperate to find mom missing since Mother's Day
Echo Lloyd, 47, was reported missing after her daughter, Kelsey Smith, went to deliver a Mother's Day card and flowers May 10 and didn't find her at her home.
Ex-federal guard gets over 3 years for sexually abusing female inmates
A former federal correctional officer who admitted to sexually abusing seven female inmates under his charge was sentenced Tuesday to 40 months in prison. Colin Akparanta, 43, preyed on women...
NYPD releases video of fatal police shooting in the Bronx
The video shows Kawaski Trawick, 32, arguing with cops while he was holding a stick and a knife on April 14, 2019, after they tried but failed to subdue him...
These popular Beats Solo3 headphones are 40 percent off
You can finally grab some Beats of your own now that Amazon is taking 40% off the Beats Solo3 headphones. The wireless on-ear headphones are perfect for anyone who wants...
Paige Spiranac reveals why she seems unapproachable
Paige Spiranac is getting playful with her followers on TikTok, too. Last week, the "Playing A Round" podcast host, 27, shared a cheeky video as to why fans may be...
Swiss nightclub, shuttered by COVID-19, reborn as blood donation center
LAUSANNE -A Swiss nightclub shuttered by COVID-19 restrictions has been converted into a temporary blood donation center, bringing new life to an empty multi-floor warehouse that previously heaved with revelers....
AOC's Democratic socialists call NYC voters to back tax hikes on rich
The Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) championed group is calling voters to pressure Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to approve up to $50 billion in tax hikes on the wealthy.
Widowed otters move in together after meeting on dating app
This couple is otterly adorable.
Man on trial for killing schoolboy who threatened to reveal 'intimate' relationship
Matthew Mason, an apprentice mechanic, allegedly lured Alex Rodda to a remote wooded area under the guise of meeting up for sex last December and then struck him at least...
Judge dismisses 'moot' Mike Flynn case following pardon
US District Judge Emmet Sullivan on Tuesday dismissed the criminal case against former White House national security adviser Mike Flynn after President Trump pardoned him.
Scientists spray saliva-like droplets in stadium to study how fans spread aerosols
AMSTERDAM - Scientists are using the Netherlands’ largest football stadium to model how a cheering football crowd might spread aerosols through the air by spraying fine droplets, made to resemble...
Hedge funds are setting records at the end of historically volatile 2020
One of the most turbulent years in modern history is coming to an end -- and hedge funds are racking up their best returns in a generation. Hedge Fund Research’s...
Human remains stolen from Florida graves in suspected 'ritualistic activity'
Human remains were dug up and stolen from a Florida cemetery -- and investigators fear it may be linked to "some form of ritualistic activity," according to reports. Deputies were...
Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for first time
The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then...
Facebook's crypto boss wants 'benefit of the doubt' from regulators
Facebook's top crypto executive says the social network's digital currency deserves the "benefit of the doubt" from regulators. David Marcus, the head of Facebook Financial, or F2, said Tuesday at...
Billionaire's beef with neighbor has no end in sight
The 76-year-old PIMCO founder proposed he and neighbor Mark Towfiq donate the money they would spend on the lawyers conducting the court fight to charity.
2020 has been hard— you deserve some golden gifts
From wallets and jewels to metal straws and candles, these decadent delights will bring joy and light to winter quarantine.
Ben Stiller joins team producing biopic on Knicks legend
Bernard King is getting an assist from Knicks superfan Ben Stiller. The Post has learned the 55-year-old Stiller has joined the production team that's making the Bernard King biopic. The...
Man who found famed treasure accused of hacking rival
A medical student has outed himself as the mystery man who found a multi-million-dollar hidden treasure -- coming forward to deny a lawsuit accusing him of hacking another hunter.
Century-old college rivalry game canceled because of COVID-19
For the first time in more than a century, the college football rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State will be paused. Michigan canceled Saturday’s game against the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes...
Eagles give up on Carson Wentz
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts will start for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday against the Saints, sending Carson Wentz to the bench. Eagles coach Doug Pederson made the announcement Tuesday on...
David Geffen hits pay dirt with $34M empty lot in Beverly Hills
The entertainment billionaire makes bank with barren Billionaire’s Row property.
Sports Illustrated publisher facing shareholder revolt
The thinly traded public company that publishes Sports Illustrated and owns theStreet.com is facing a shareholder revolt as its stock continues to trade under $1 despite its recent push into...
Fort Hood fallout: Over a dozen Army leaders face termination, punishment
More than a dozen Army leaders will face termination or punishment over widespread leadership failures at the scandal-plagued Fort Hood base following an independent probe, reports said Tuesday. The disciplinary...
Vast wildfires in Siberia linked to warming Arctic
WASHINGTON — This year’s vast wildfires in far northeastern Russia were linked to broader changes in a warming Arctic, according to a report Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Wildfires are a...
Bill Nye has had it with anti-maskers
Billy Nye, the mask compliance guy.
'The Good Wife' actress buys the good life: a $2.2M NYC duplex
Tony and Emmy-award-winning actress Christine Baranski, best known for her role as progressive lawyer Diane Lockhart in “The Good Wife” — and now its spin-off, “The Good Fight” — has...
Meet the no-name Giants who have aided their surprising playoff surge
It seems everything and everyone the Giants coaching staff and front office touches these days turns into gold. Here is a closer look at nine unexpected contributors to the four-game...
White Sox keep busy offseason going by signing outfielder
One day after acquiring All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn, the Chicago White Sox continued making moves to add to their 2019 American League playoff squad. The White Sox are bringing back...
Inside spectacular staycation suites available at NYC's top hotels this holiday season
It's no secret the holidays are going to look different this year. Big get-togethers and long getaways will likely be on hold and many traditional attractions are canceled. But some...
Home where JFK met Jackie sold for $4.2 million
As an up-and-coming politician, he would meet his future wife, Jackie Bouvier, during his final year at the Washington, DC, residence.
Cher's old Miami Beach mansion sells for whopping sum
The stunning mid-century mansion once owned by beloved music icon.
Amazon driver busted creepily breathing on window and writing message
He's delivering a case of the creeps. A UK Amazon driver disturbed the internet after he was filmed breathing on a customer's window and writing a message in the water...
NYC probing massive funeral that drew thousands amid pandemic
New York City officials are investigating the synagogue that held a massive funeral in an apparent flagrant violation of COVID-19 restrictions — with the mayor threatening Tuesday to shut the...
Hospital forced to treat COVID patients in parking garage as pandemic rages
A Nevada hospital has resorted to treating coronavirus patients in its parking garage -- as hospitalizations soar in the state. Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno converted two floors of...
Yankees announcer has Masahiro Tanaka free-agency warning
While the Yankees wait for the market for DJ LeMahieu to unfold, the potential return of the American League batting champion could be an either/or proposition with that of fellow...
Michael Rapaport rips California pols over COVID-19 rules
"I have no problem with all these people making their money and making a living, but how the f--k is this OK, but right across the street all the cafes,...
Teacher suspended over rant at anti-lockdown protesters
The educator suffered her “f--k you’’-filled meltdown Sunday while at a light in downtown Bend across the street from a rally pushing for a state reopening amid COVID-19.
Stitch Fix stock surges to record high after surprise profit
Shares of Stitch Fix surged on Tuesday after the personal styling service posted a surprise, pandemic-fueled quarterly profit while projecting a financial growth spurt. The San Francisco-based firm's stock price...
St. John's gets rival in Big East opener after COVID chaos
St. John's will open Big East play with a rival – but not the one that it was scheduled to play. After its league opener against UConn on Friday night...
Maine teen dies by suicide after struggling with isolation amid pandemic
Spencer Smith, who was a sophomore at Brunswick High School, had found his mostly-online class schedule to be challenging since it meant that he was away from his friends, news station...
Texas asks SCOTUS to toss Biden electors, Ted Cruz offers to present case
The state of Texas is suing four swing states that certified wins for Joe Biden in a bid to have the Supreme Court keep President Trump in office — as...
Bernie Sanders: Dems stalled COVID relief by turning down Trump's offer
Sen. Bernie Sanders admitted that fellow Democrats, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, were responsible for delaying urgently-needed coronavirus relief.
Supreme Court hears cases involving property taken during the Nazi era
The US Supreme Court heard two cases from Holocaust victims and their survivors who seek to sue Germany and Hungary in American courts to recover millions of dollars in property...
Sur La Table takes up to 55 percent off luxury cookware
If you’ve been searching for some quality cookware this holiday season, then Sur La Table has just what you need.The kitchen essentials store is taking up to 55% off top...
As COVID-19 spreads, Kansas hospital runs out of staff
The radiology technician slept in an RV in the parking lot of his rural Kansas hospital for more than a week because his co-workers were out sick with COVID-19 and...
Trump lawyer reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis has contracted COVID-19, just one day after the president confirmed that Rudy Giuliani was also infected with the disease, a new report says....
NHL start date in sight as league accepts CBA reality
The interregnum having ended, the NHL having agreed to put its collective hand back in its pocket and accept the CBA that was ratified five months ago, the league and...
Four lions at Spanish zoo test positive for COVID-19
Four lions have been infected with COVID-19 at the Barcelona Zoo in Spain, veterinary authorities said Tuesday -- marking the second-known outbreak among big cats. Three female lions named Zala,...
Pam Anderson uses bikini pic to lobby Trump to free Julian Assange
Pamela Anderson is trying to free rumored ex Julian Assange by getting President Trump's attention -- with a bikini pic. The 53-year-old former "Baywatch" star tweeted out two black-and-white glamour...
The spy who shagged 'em: Suspected Chinese agent reportedly slept with, courted pols
She was a Chinese Mata Hari — who allegedly slept with at least two Midwestern mayors while cozying up to a slew of pols across the country in a bid...
'Scalper bots' are snatching PlayStations, Xboxes from online shoppers
So-called “scalper bot” software has hoovered up many of the new gaming consoles released this fall, creating shortages that shut out eager consumers looking to score a new Sony PlayStation...
Trump doubles down on defense bill veto threat amid rebuke from Congress
President Trump doubled down on his threat to veto the defense authorization bill Tuesday morning as the House and Senate appear poised to move forward with or without him. In...
Samsung reportedly scrapping free charging bricks with new phones
Apple isn't the only one getting rid of the freebies that come along with its $1,000 phones — Samsung is cutting back as well. The South Korean tech giant won't...
You're eating a horrifying amount of plastic and didn't even know it
Scientists estimate that we eat a credit card's worth of plastic in one week.
AT&T CEO defends plan to release new movies on HBO Max
AT&T's chief executive on Tuesday defended the company’s recent move to make its 2021 movie slate available on its streaming service at the same time as theaters, which he described...
Golfer, girlfriend spoof 'Bachelor' show with sexy vacation shots
Paging Chris Harrison. While enjoying their sun-soaked getaway, Brooks Koepka and girlfriend Jena Sims channeled their inner-Bachelor Nation favorites by spoofing the franchise's beloved spinoff, "Bachelor in Paradise." Set to...
At 86, Sophia Loren still feels 20, shares six key life lessons
"Sometimes when I say I'm 86, I don't believe it. I feel 20,” said the Hollywood icon.
The sad end to Minshew Mania: 'Begged' to play
The Jaguars are sticking with Mike Glennon for now, which could signify an unofficial end to Minshew Mania in Jacksonville. Mustachioed signal-caller Gardner Minshew II -- who gained immediate hype...
John Lennon fans crowd NYC's Strawberry Fields to memorialize his death
A makeshift memorial was fashioned for the legendary singer-songwriter, who was murdered by Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 1980.
Three men found tied up, shot in the head at abandoned home
Three men -- including the owner of a south Florida trucking company -- were bound, beaten, shot and left for dead in the backyard of an abandoned home, police said....
The poor Knicks get dragged into NBA star's ugly standoff
The Knicks have had a quiet offseason, which has mostly been celebrated as they at least avoided the type of overspending that could later cripple their salary cap. So, they...
UN makes December 27 ‘Epidemic Preparedness’ day
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution proclaiming Dec. 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness to keep a global spotlight on the need...
LeBron James couldn't believe Kyrie Irving's clutch dig: 'F--king kidding me'
LeBron James admits he was “hurt” by Kyrie Irving’s October comments suggesting fellow Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is the first teammate he’d “trust” as much as himself to take...
Researchers reveal when COVID-19 cases could peak in the US
The daily number of COVID-19 cases in the US could peak at 1 million on Inauguration Day -- even after vaccines begin to roll out, according to researchers. The worst-case...
Sleeping snakes disrupt Tesla's German factory plans
Construction on Tesla's new factory in Germany slithered to a halt Tuesday over concerns about the project disturbing a bunch of hibernating snakes. A German court ordered Elon Musk's electric-car...
Alex Smith's sneaky move fooled refs into blown call
The Washington Football Team pulled off one of the upsets of the year on Monday by shocking the previously undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers in their own building, 23-17. But three of...
Grinding to a halt: 'Highest-earning sex worker’ sues over lost wages
"The governor’s decision to keep brothels closed is just blatant discrimination against Nevada’s legal sex workers.”
Wisconsin parents sue city of Racine for shutting down schools
A group of parents and a Wisconsin school choice advocacy group are suing one city after it reportedly closed its public and private schools in defiance of a state Supreme Court ruling...
Soccer legend's daughter calls his lawyer a 'chicken' in funeral feud
Diego Maradona’s eldest daughter Dalma branded his lawyer “chicken” after he claimed he was banned from the footie icon’s funeral and wake. In a leaked WhatsApp message, Matias Morla said...
Tar Heels possess talent to foil Iowa star Luka Garza
The ACC-Big Ten Challenge tips off on Tuesday, and the North Carolina Tar Heels got the draw of trying to slow down Luka Garza and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Garza leads...
Taming of the Flu: William Shakespeare gets COVID-19 vaccine
It's one for the books. The first man to get the new coronavirus vaccine in the UK is named William Shakespeare -- inspiring a veritable flurry of Bard-worthy puns. The...
Improve your oral hygiene with this award-winning electric toothbrush that’s over 60% off
To state the obvious, good oral hygiene is vital. Did you know that poor oral health may result in heart disease? Let’s try to prevent that by ditching our manual...
Masks and humidity are no match for this lens defogger
If you’re sick of dealing with fogged up glasses or face shields, you’ll want to check out these special microfiber cloths. The CrystalView Xtreme Nano Anti-Fog Microfiber Cloths easily banish...
Natalie Portman opens up about being 'sexualized as a child' early in career
She "cultivated" the image of a "prude" to feel safe from "sexual terrorism."
Humpback whale spotted in Hudson River near Midtown
A humpback whale was caught on video cavorting Monday in the Hudson River near Midtown Manhattan. The massive mammal was spotted around 4:15 p.m. around Pier 84 near the Intrepid...
E-Bike rider ran red light in fatal Midtown crash: cops
A 28-year-old on an E-Bike was killed in a Midtown crash after blowing a red light, police said Tuesday. The fatal accident unfolded just before 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 28...
Putin's ex-son-in-law reportedly acquired $380M in stock for $100
Vladimir Putin's former son-in-law netted $380 million worth of shares in Russia's biggest petrochemicals company for just $100, according to a new investigative report. Kirill Shamalov bought a 3.8 percent...
Apple unveils new AirPods priced at $549 a pair
Apple's long-awaited premium headphones have finally arrived. The iPhone maker on Tuesday made a surprise announcement revealing the new AirPods Max, a sleek headset aimed at customers with high-end audio...
'Rona-palooza: Hundreds of maskless Trey Songz fans pack club
An Ohio club was cited for “egregious violations” of health orders after hundreds of maskless fans desperate to see R&B singer Trey Songz packed the indoor venue. Undercover agents observed...
The Mike Tyson pay-per-view numbers are insane
Mike Tyson is still a bankable draw in the boxing world. The former heavyweight champion’s exhibition draw against Roy Jones Jr. on Nov. 28 generated over $80 million via more...
Howard Stern inks new five-year deal with Sirius XM
Howard Stern will host his radio show on Sirius XM for another five years under a new contract deal the broadcaster announced Tuesday. The agreement — announced just weeks before...
NYC shootings on pace to hit a 14-year high
The surging gun violence in New York City is on pace to hit a 14-year high, the city’s top cop said Tuesday. “I wish I had better news on gun...
Daisy Coleman's mom wrote troubling post weeks before her suicide
The heartbroken mom of sex assault advocate Daisy Coleman posted about feeling defeated -- weeks before committing suicide following her daughter's death. "Albany wins. I'm dead," Melinda Coleman wrote on...
Dr. Fauci turns 80 on Christmas Eve: Here's how he'll celebrate
He's practicing what he preaches when he's visited by Father Time and Santa on Christmas Eve.
Japan plans to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate
Japan plans to fund artificial intelligence matchmaking services in order to help single people find love -- and boost the nation's plummeting birth rate. The country, which has one of...
'Extraordinary acceleration': US marks deadliest week since start of pandemic
Data from Johns Hopkins University shows that 15,658 Americans died over the last seven days -- in what the university says is a new record surpassing even the initial peak...
COVID-19 exposure leads hundreds of Detroit health care workers to quarantine
Hundreds of health care workers in part of a hospital system in Detroit, Mich., are currently not working after they either contracted the novel coronavirus or were exposed to it, according to...
Zoom doom: Teacher robbed during video call with student
An Ohio teacher was robbed at knifepoint by a convicted felon -- who had only been out of prison for 36 days -- during a Zoom meeting with a student....
VP Pence, Mike Pompeo will go to Georgia ahead of Senate runoff elections
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will head to Georgia this week ahead of the two Senate runoffs that will decide which party controls the body....
Neil Young quietly drops 'Rockin' lawsuit against President Trump
Neither party has confirmed why the musician had his suit dismissed, nor whether they settled out of court.
Newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maine reach single-day record high
Maine on Monday recorded a single-day record of newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. The state reported 427 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the highest number since the novel virus...
Goya named AOC its 'employee of the month' after her call to boycott company
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was named "employee of the month" at Goya Foods after sales spiked following her calls to boycott the company's products, its CEO said Monday. "When she...
Top prof boasts Chinese spies have infiltrated 'people at the top' in US government
A recently recorded lecture showing a Chinese Communist Party expert explaining how Beijing had "people at the top of America's core inner circle" has found its way onto the internet...
Scottie Pippen let Michael Jordan know he 'wasn't too pleased' with 'The Last Dance'
ESPN's docuseries "The Last Dance" was the talk of the sports world when it aired in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing fans with a fascinating look behind...
NFL QB's legend grows with bloody leg
Washington quarterback Alex Smith had fans glued to their televisions Monday night in his game against the Pittsburgh Steelers but probably for not the reasons he had hoped. Smith began...
Jets-Raiders 'conspiracy' theories make no sense
LAS VEGAS — It looked like a miracle from above. Derek Carr lofted a pass that dropped from the sky and landed in the hands of Henry Ruggs for the...
Ex-senator's chilling last words before COVID-19 death
A former longtime Alabama senator had a chilling final message before he died of COVID-19 last week: "We messed up." Larry Dixon, 78, contracted the bug during an outdoors hangout...
Nursing home nightmare: Stray bullet wakes up elderly man in care facility mystery
An elderly man was struck by a stray bullet while sleeping in his Queens nursing home, police said Tuesday. The near-fatal incident unfolded in Corona around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday...
Enter FOX Bet's special Tuesday contest for a free chance to win $25,000
There's nowhere to go but up. This is my fourth weekly entry in the FOX Bet Super 6 contest, typically held during FOX's Thursday night games but this week pegged...
Suspect in Brady’s mansion break-in has history of run-ins with Patriots organization
The homeless man accused of breaking into Tom Brady's Massachusetts mansion -- allegedly laying on a couch in the basement -- was previously busted for stealing a $10,000 jersey signed...
Tesla to sell up to $5B in stock amid massive rally
Tesla announced plans Tuesday to sell up to $5 billion worth of stock in the electric-car maker's latest bid to capitalize on a dizzying rally in its share price. In...
These underdogs made plenty of bettors miserable on Sunday
Week 13 in the NFL provided another wild week of betting, and another in which underdogs were barking. ’Dogs were 7-5 on Sunday, with four outright wins. Unders also cashed...
FDA releases details on effectiveness, risks of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
Pfizer's experimental coronavirus vaccine is highly effective and poses no safety risks that would prevent it from being cleared for emergency use, Food and Drug Administration scientists said Tuesday. FDA...
Mount Everest is now officially nearly 30 feet taller
The highest point on Earth got a bit higher Tuesday -- with a new agreed measurement for Mount Everest making the summit almost 30 feet higher than when it was...
Mark David Chapman and the assassination of John Lennon
On the 40th anniversary of the iconic rock star's death, a new book reveals “The Last Days of John Lennon.”
39 years ago today: 'Darth Vader' threatens Washington Monument blowup
On Dec. 8, 1982, a man wearing a blue jumpsuit — and a Darth Vader-esque bubble helmet — held Washington, DC, hostage in this wild story from the New York...
NFL Power Rankings for Week 14
Not even a crazy last-second loss by the league’s only winless team, nor a shocking defeat by the league’s lone unbeaten squad could drastically alter The Post’s weekly NFL Power...
Fantasy football Week 14 waiver wire pickups: Ty Johnson, Keke Coutee
It's Week 14. Bye weeks are over and the fantasy football playoffs are here. Congratulations to all teams who have made it this far. Don't forget about waivers this week,...
Huge invasive lizards are threatening wildlife in Georgia
Georgia wildlife officials are trying to eradicate an invasive lizard that consumes the unhatched eggs of a number of local animals. The Argentine black and white tegus, which can grow...
UK rolls out first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Doses of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the UK were administered on Tuesday after British regulators gave an emergency authorization to the drug produced by Pfizer and BioNTech. The first...
9-pound goldfish found in South Carolina lake
There’s something fishy about this catch. A 9-pound goldfish was found in a South Carolina lake, county park officials announced Monday. The fish was discovered at Oak Grove Lake by...
Yankees are playing risky rotation game right now: Sherman
Lance Lynn fit what the Yankees needed ideally. It is not just that he has been among the majors’ best pitchers since he left New York two years ago. He...
22-year-old man fatally shot on Queens street
A 22-year-old man was fatally gunned down on a Queens street Monday night, police said. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Liberty Avenue near...
Early schedule gives Knicks cause for COVID-19 concern
With COVID-19 raging and travel considered a great risk during the holidays, the Knicks received a lump of coal from the league when the schedule was released last week. With...
Nets not tipping hand on plan to rest players
Considering the Nets were already conservative about resting players even in the best of times, expect them to treat Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and others with kid gloves coming back...
Josh Allen moves Bills closer to AFC East title: 'Baller'
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The passes zipped through the air one by one, almost always finding their intended target right on the hands and in stride. By the time Josh Allen...
Meet the man taking over for Gregg Williams
The reins on the Jets defense have been handed over to Frank Bush. After Gregg Williams was fired Monday, the Jets named Bush the interim defensive coordinator for the final...