December 9, 2020
Justice Department sues Alabama over prison conditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Alabama over conditions in the state prisons, saying the state is failing to protect male inmates from...
New Yorker cartoonist arrested on child porn charges: cops
A cartoonist famous for his work in The New Yorker was arrested Wednesday on child pornography charges, state police said. Rhinebeck resident Danny Shanahan, 64, was charged with possession of...
Knicks star expecting 'weird' NBA season
Considering that Friday’s preseason opener will come exactly nine months since the Knicks last played a game, it figures to be just a taste of what’s on tap for an...
NBA legend reveals past health issues in essay
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned an essay for WebMD published Wednesday, and shared -- seemingly for the first time -- that he he's fought prostate cancer, leukemia, and had heart...
The Biden family put national security at risk: Devine
It’s more than strange that Hunter Biden released a statement today in the form of an official press release from his father’s “Biden-Harris transition” operation, for the purpose of confirming...
Texas judge dies of COVID-19 days before runoff election
A Texas woman who'd been a frontrunner for a municipal court judgeship has reportedly died Monday of coronavirus -- five days before the runoff election that would have determined the...
'Like a bomb went off': House explodes in upstate New York
A house in upstate New York blew up on Wednesday, igniting at least two other homes, authorities said. Videos posted on social media showed a massive fireball lighting the sky...
Arizona neo-Nazi gets prison in plot to terrorize black, Jewish reporters
A 21-year-old Arizona neo-Nazi was sentenced to 16 months in prison on Wednesday for his part in a plot to terrorize black and Jewish journalists, federal prosecutors said. Johnny Roman...
Knicks rookie bringing one needed trait to roster
The jump from college basketball to the NBA may appear bigger than ever for this year’s class of rookies. But Knicks combo guard Immanuel Quickley has a not-so-secret weapon to...
Northern lights may be seen in New York this week
New Yorkers may get a rare glimpse of the northern lights this week. The National Weather Service said Wednesday a solar storm could make the northern lights, also known as...
NJ cops free toddler who got stuck in doll stroller
New Jersey cops saved the day after an unusual 911 call Tuesday from a frantic mom whose toddler had got tangled in her doll's stroller. Paramus police officers Robert Sobocinski...
Giant playing 'best ball of his career' at just the right time
There was Jabrill Peppers dancing in the snow at practice on Wednesday, no other place he’d rather be, a Jersey kid playing the game he loves more than most in...
US sets single-day COVID-19 death toll record
The US reportedly hit a record of single-day COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday -- topping 3,000 for the first time. The grim milestone, reported by the Washington Post, comes as cases...
NY Dems mull legalizing weed, taxing the rich amid COVID crunch
New York State Assembly Democrats are mulling an array of new and higher taxes on the rich as well as legalization of mobile sports betting and marijuana to address a...
15 amazing IT Cosmetics gifts you can buy at Ulta
If you're searching for a gift for the beauty lover in your life, then Ulta's selection of IT Cosmetics goodies is a great place to start.With the brand offering everything...
Popular travel destination Lake Tahoe closing to tourists amid COVID-19 surge
A popular vacation destination is shutting down to travelers through Christmas amid rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. Lake Tahoe vacation travel will be banned starting Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The ban will be in place for...
Steve Nash really doesn't want this Net to be in any Harden trade
Amid trade speculation, Spencer Dinwiddie received a glowing endorsement from his new Nets coach Steve Nash. Though rumors of Rockets star James Harden wanting out of Houston — and having...
Why James Harden can't practice with Rockets yet
James Harden, who is considered to be looking to force his way out of Houston and onto the Brooklyn Nets, can’t start practicing until next week at the earliest. The...
Jets now have a real leader at safety
They came in together, one in the first round and the other in the second. They figured to be the foundation of the Jets defense for a decade, hopefully the...
Anne Frank memorial vandalized with swastika stickers
Idaho police are investigating an Anne Frank memorial that was vandalized with swastika stickers on Tuesday. The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in Boise posted photos to Facebook saying the...
When James McCann would be better for Mets than J.T. Realmuto: Sherman
When the Astros gave Charlie Morton a two-year, $14 million free agent pact following the 2016 season there was industry surprise. He had just turned 33 and was 46-71 with...
SCOTUS proves that all the left's 'Trump pawns' noise was utter bull
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Team Trump’s effort to dispute the outcome of the election in Pennsylvania with a single dry sentence: “The application for injunctive relief presented to...
'No bail' just part of it: LA's new DA totally eviscerating basic law
Los Angeles’ newly elected district attorney, George Gascon, has a plan for ensuring compliance with the county’s draconian stay-at-home orders: make the city so dangerous that Angelenos will be terrified...
Feds probing fatal police shooting of black man in Ohio
A black man carrying sandwiches was shot and killed on his grandmother's doorstep last week by a sheriff's deputy, and now his death is being investigated by federal authorities as...
Great vaccine news (unless you're Russian)
With the first COVID-19 vaccinations in the West finally given to an elderly man and woman in the United Kingdom, you can at last see a small break in the...
Did Cuomo kill in-person pressers for fear of virus — or of reporters?
On Monday, after getting called out in The Post, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his team belated started masking up for their in-person press conferences. But by Wednesday, the gov had...
Why the cultural elite truly despises Hanukkah
Our cultural elites’ least favorite Jewish holiday has arrived: Hanukkah, of course. Why did Hanukkah irk everyone from the late Christopher Hitchens, who memorably derided it as a “celebration of...
Kevin Durant will be 'ready for anything' in Nets' preseason debut
With the first preseason game of the 2020-21 season looming this weekend, the Nets are focused on gauging Kevin Durant’s physical capabilities following his Achilles tendon rehab — as well...
Eric Swalwell, a Chinese 'honeytrap' and FBI double standards
Rep. Eric Swalwell cut off contact with a young woman allegedly spying for China as soon as the FBI gave him a defensive briefing alerting him to the situation. Why...
Giannis dances around $228 million question hanging over entire NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo did nothing Wednesday to quell speculation that he could alter the entire landscape of the NBA next year. Antetokounmpo, 26, has until Dec. 21 to sign a supermax...
Giants know they can't trust Daniel Jones on one matter
Sure, the Giants love a great deal about Daniel Jones, but, quite frankly, they don’t care much what he says this week, because they know he cannot be trusted. And...
This wasn't just another ordinary Jets loss
NFL players and coaches are conditioned to put losses behind them quickly, but that has not been easy for the Jets this week. Sunday’s last-second 31-28 loss to the Raiders...
TikTok's 'Ratatouille' musical is brewing as one-night streaming event
A Broadway production company is turning this TikTok dream into a reality.
Twitter star Dionne Warwick says today's pop is for 'younger ears'
Dionne Warwick has become a diva on Twitter and, ahead of her 80th birthday, she spoke to The Post about her exchanges with Chance the Rapper and The Weeknd and...
Joe Biden taps Hill staffer Katherine Tai as US trade representative
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden has named another key appointment to his cabinet, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Katherine Tai, the chief trade lawyer for the House Ways and Means...
Woman sues boyfriend for not proposing after 8 years
Not putting a ring on it put this man in court.
'The Christmas Setup' and other LGBTQ stories light up the holidays
This is a big deal in the world of holiday TV movies.
Nicolas Cage to star in 'proudly profane' series on the history of swear words
Get ready to wash your mouth out with soap.
Jason Slater, original Third Eye Blind bassist, dead at 49
Jason Slater, the original bassist for 90s rock band Third Blind Eye, has died. He was 49.
Giants hopeful of quick return for star LB
Invaluable inside linebacker Blake Martinez was forced out in the fourth quarter in Seattle with a lower back injury. The estimation by the Giants was he would not have practiced...
NYPD detective's ride carjacked
An NYPD detective reported that a carjacker stole his SUV Wednesday after he left it running with a female inside in Manhattan, police sources said. Det. Andre Parker told cops...
Morgan Stanley pledges $2 million for struggling street food vendors
James Gorman is playing Santa Claus to New York City’s struggling street food scene, which has been devastated by the pandemic. The CEO of Morgan Stanley said the bank has...
Bungalows, bubbles, glass cabins: Tell The Post who has NYC’s most creative outdoor dining setup
Fur-lined seats, beautifully lit glass cabins, miniature electric fireplaces... The Big Apple's outdoor dining scene will be a winter wonderland this year, thanks to creative restaurant owners who have been...
How to stand up to China and other commentary
Foreign desk: How To Stand Up to China Beijing’s neighbors took grim note last month when China issued 14 trade demands to Australia, writes Robert A. Manning at The National...
Waitress serves up lawsuit, claims owner said she was too old to handle rowdy NYC crowd
A middle-aged Queens woman was hired at a Forest Hills restaurant, then promptly fired before taking her first drink order -- when the owner told her she “couldn’t handle” the...
Clint Frazier desperately wants Yankees to keep DJ LeMahieu
If Clint Frazier is back in The Bronx next season, he wants DJ LeMahieu to be there with him -- and not just because LeMahieu has been among the Yankees’...
House OKs one-week funding bill to extend COVID-19 relief talks
The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a one-week government funding bill to allow COVID-19 relief talks to continue until Dec. 18. All Democrats and most Republicans supported the...
These last-minute Nordstrom Rack gifts are perfect for everyone on your list
If you’re still looking to secure a last-minute gift for someone special on your list, a quick browse through Nordstrom Rack’s gifting options will certainly help you lock down the...
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen sell NYC pad for $40M
Power couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are selling their Tribeca home for just under $40 million, The Post has learned. "They are in contract to sell and the deal...
Seventeen states, Trump join Texas SCOTUS suit to toss Biden electors
WASHINGTON -- Seventeen states on Wednesday filed a brief with the Supreme Court siding with a Texas lawsuit against four battleground states Joe Biden won -- charging that they acted...
Desperate NYC workers using LIRR, cars as quiet and cheap office spaces
Muriel Soenens calls the Long Island Rail Road her "WeWork on wheels."
It's really weird for Manny Ramirez in new baseball country: 'Are you serious'
Swing and a miss! Manny Ramirez's season as a player-coach with the Australian Baseball League's Sydney Blue Sox is getting started, though it seems Manny being Manny isn't something that...
Braggy billionaire's firm fined $170M for deceiving investors
The hedge fund tied to a billionaire who last year got caught on a viral video bragging to a New York City cabby about his wealth just got slammed with...
Canada authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canada’s health regulator on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it the third country to authorize the use of the shot – as the green-lighting of the vaccine in the...
Legendary coach worried about college hoops 'plowing through' COVID-19
Coach K isn't sure about this. On the heels of his Duke squad's second loss in three games (83-68 to Illinois) -- and the other half of the ACC-Big Ten...
Killer mom to be released on bail after conviction tossed
A federal judge ordered the release of millionaire pharmaceutical executive Gigi Jordan to home confinement Wednesday after tossing her conviction for killing her 8-year-old autistic son with a fatal dose...
Quarantine dream: Private Canadian island on market for $80K
A quarantine dream.
Hawaiian Airlines flight makes emergency landing over engine malfunction
A Hawaiian Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing on Monday morning, the airline confirmed to Fox News. The flight departed from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, at 9:44 a.m. on...
Ex-Met resurfaces in MLB after success in Korean league
Chris Flexen, the former Mets draft pick who spent the 2020 season in Korea, will return to the major leagues on a two-year, $4.75-million deal with the Mariners, The Post...
Let the Ohio State conspiracy theories begin
This decision will fuel conspiracy theories that the Big Ten put 14 teams through a football season previously considered too risky for players’ health just to get Ohio State into...
Vilsack, Biden pick for ag secretary won big in Powerball
Any way you cut it, Joe Biden looks to have picked a real winner for agriculture secretary. Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, whose name has been reported as Biden's likely...
Hunter Biden under federal investigation for possible tax fraud
President-elect Joe Biden's son revealed Wednesday that he's under federal investigation for possible tax fraud, with a report saying the Justice Department is examining his overseas business dealings. The probe...
Joe Biden rolls out Pentagon nominee amid concern over waiver
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday repeated his calls for Congress to swiftly confirm retired four-star Gen. Lloyd Austin as his Pentagon chief, appealing to his own party as much as...
Vets living abroad left to navigate pandemic problems without VA help
When Navy veteran Jesse Rivera moved to Mexico two years ago, he was confident he could receive the same or better medical care from doctors in Puerto Vallarta that he had back...
Soccer ref quitting after Champions League racism accusation
Race row Romanian ref Sebastian Coltescu looks set to dodge a 10-game ban -- by quitting football. Disgraced Coltescu and the rest of his colleagues were replaced by officials from...
10-year-old chess prodigy can help you beat ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Beth Harmon
He's the Preteen Gambit.
Woman shoved to ground as disturbing fan fight video emerges from boxing match
Ugly video has emerged of a crowd fight during Errol Spence’s world title defense victory over Danny Garcia in Dallas on Saturday night. A video captured by a fan inside...
Why Mets bet big that minor league journeyman can become a star
This wasn’t the type of bidding war the Steve Cohen-led Mets were expected to win. While Mets fans eagerly await the first splashy free-agent signing under the new deep-pocketed ownership,...
Glum 'why' questions are among most the Googled terms of 2020
The world is baffled by 2020 — no question! Pandemic-wary folks around the world Googled more “why” questions this year than ever before, according to the search engine giant. Tortured...
Gigi Hadid gives nursery tour: Where to find her baby must-haves
This is one stylish babe.
You can buy this entire Wild West town for $1.6M
You can now be the sheriff of your own Western town in Datil, New Mexico
Russian cops pound bar patrons with clubs for flouting COVID-19 rules
Russia isn't playing around with bars that flout COVID-19 rules. A team of Russian police beat partiers at one St. Petersburg watering hole with clubs Wednesday for failing to close...
Plan for free national park access for wounded vets approved
BAR HARBOR, Maine — A proposal from New England senators to ensure free lifetime entry to national parks for all disabled U.S. veterans has been signed into law. Democratic Sen....
This 'posture trainer' will zap you if you slouch
If working from home has got you and your posture in a slump, you're not alone.
NYC lawmakers sue to delay new voting system
Six city lawmakers are suing to block the Big Apple's embattled Board of Elections from rolling out a new ranked-choice voting system next year, claiming officials have failed to prepare...
Indians ready to listen 'aggressively' on blockbuster trade
The long-awaited Francisco Lindor trade is getting closer to reality. ESPN.com's Buster Olney reported that the Indians "are prepared to listen, aggressively" to offers for their star shortstop. Lindor, 27,...
Owner of Trump's childhood home encourages supporters to buy it for $3M
The owner of President Trump's childhood home is asking his supporters to pitch in $3 million to buy the Queens Tudor as a parting gift for him when he leaves...
New York leads blockbuster antitrust lawsuits against Facebook
The lawsuit alleges Facebook pursued two of its biggest acquisitions — a $1 billion purchase of Instagram in 2012 and a $19 billion tie-up with WhatsApp in 2014 — in...
DoorDash shares nearly double in stock market debut
DoorDash's stock price nearly doubled in its first day of trading Wednesday as the food-delivery giant cashed in on a red-hot market for tech offerings. The San Francisco-based startup's shares...
Olympic champion responds to Jake Paul's Twitter challenge
Claressa Shields heard Jake Paul's message, loud and clear. On Tuesday, the 23-year-old YouTube sensation – who knocked out Nate Robinson within minutes last month – fired off a series...
'The Real' host lists Calabasas mansion less than a year after buying
Is Adrienne Houghton the new flip-flopper?
Google to lift post-election political advertisement ban
Alphabet's Google will lift its temporary ban on election-related advertisements on Thursday, it said Wednesday. Google's pause of election ads, which came into effect after polls closed in the US presidential election Nov....
Out of this world: Billionaires find tax loopholes to help fund space race
Space-exploration companies helmed by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson all have key facilities in opportunity zones, low-income areas where the feds offer tax incentives to attract economic development...
Don't replace coronavirus face masks with scarves, experts warn
As Americans across the country brace themselves for wintry weather in the coming weeks, health officials warn that ditching a face mask in favor of bundling up with a winter scarf won’t...
Why Ray Perkins will forever be the man who 'made Bill Parcells possible'
Ray Perkins was especially thirsty this day, a suffocating afternoon in northeastern Arkansas. He gulped down an iced tea, ordered another, told the waitress at the Jonesboro Holiday Inn: “Keep...
Teen admits to grisly killing of mom after fight over bad grade
A 17-year-old Florida boy pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his mother following a fight over a bad grade, according to reports.
UK army hero killed in tragic 'game of slaps' after horseplay with son
A decorated war hero in the UK died after a “game of slaps” with his 19-year-old son went horribly wrong, according to a report. Malcolm Callender, who became the bursar...
Siberians fight the pandemic by giving weary doctors a lift
IRKUTSK, Russia — As coronavirus resurged across Russia this fall, one of the most common complaints from people with symptoms who were self-isolating at home was that they had to...
Paige VanZant 'heats things up' with Instagram bikini shot
Paige VanZant is hoping to set social media ablaze -- again. Last week, the former UFC fighter shared another sizzling bikini snap on Instagram, as she rocked a pink two-piece...
Libraries across Japan installing machines that sterilize books with UV light
TOKYO - Libraries in Japan are hoping a machine that sterilizes books using ultraviolet light is giving visitors reassurance to take-out publications during the coronavirus pandemic. Libraries across the country...
The drastic 2021 change MLB teams should make to combat COVID-19
2020 has been so eventful, so mostly awful, that you don’t want to shortchange it by characterizing it as “The Year of (something).” Man oh man, though, it’s hard to...
Eagles coach begins damage control for ‘exceptional’ Carson Wentz
The Eagles have a massive mess on their hands with the benching of franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, whose $128 million contract extension doesn't kick in until next year. But Doug...
COVID-19 can trigger recurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome
Researchers at Rutgers University have reported the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare and potentially deadly disorder in which the body's immune system attacks...
High tide floods Venice as dike-on-demand wasn't activated
High tides flooded St. Mark’s Square in Venice on Tuesday, propelled by winds that were stronger than predicted and an experimental system of inflatable barriers wasn’t activated to prevent water...
Giants flexed into prime time over miserable Cowboys
Time was when the Cowboys were scheduled to play a prime-time game, they always played at that time. Flexing out the ratings-gold Cowboys to an earlier television slot? No way....
Elizabeth Warren is third Democrat to oppose waiver for Biden defense secretary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now the third Democrat in the Senate to oppose granting a waiver to President-elect Joe Biden's defense secretary pick: retired Gen. Lloyd Austin. "I have great...
Pantone's 'color of the year' is a double dose of hope, reality for 2021
Pantone has released the 2021 Color of the Year, with two hues chosen for the upcoming year
Watch the heroic moment a dog trapped in toxic molten rubber is rescued
The pooch is alive and well thanks to the efforts of a man who unwittingly found himself on paw patrol.
Crooked ex-union boss has to serve sentence in prison
Crooked ex-union boss Norman Seabrook won’t be serving his 58-month prison term for bribery at home, a Manhattan federal judge ruled on Wednesday. Seabrook’s lawyer had made the request in...
Will ‘RuPaul's Drag Race’ Season 13 queens sashay in wigs, heels — and masks?
“Competing safely and fiercely, our 13 queens proved that it takes more than a global pandemic to keep a good queen down,” said host RuPaul.
California Dem defiant when asked about alleged sex tryst with Chinese spy
The 40-year-old congressman was among a group of Bay Area Democrats targeted by the fetching woman -- also known as Christine Fang -- who entered the US as a college...
Watch this bird swallow a baby alligator whole
Florida, you've done it again.
Cole Haan discounts boots to under $100 for limited-time sale
Cole Haan boots always make a statement. And with the brand’s latest boots sale, you'll be able to stock up on some of its most popular styles. You'll find a...
Jets rookie may miss game because of family emergency
The Jets may be missing one of their top weapons on Sunday at Seattle. Rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims had to return to his home in Texas to deal with...
Giants coach who ushered in Super Bowl era dead at 79
Former Giants head coach Ray Perkins, who was at the helm for the drafting of Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor, died Wednesday morning at his home in Alabama at the...
For Thai artist, protests bring political awakening
BANGKOK - Art portraying French revolutionaries replaced with cartoon cats and birds might not be controversial in many countries, but it is a potentially touchy subject for Thailand’s monarchy. For...
Fantasy Football Week 14 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Myles Gaskin, Miles Sanders
Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs and congratulations to all teams who have made it this far. The hardest weeks are yet to come, which means your start-sit decisions are...
Woman's dyed hair sends Chinese soccer game into chaos
A Chinese university women's soccer team was forced to forfeit a match after a player's hair was deemed to be "not black enough," local media reported on Tuesday. Several players from the...
Huawei reportedly tested 'Uighur alarms' to help China track Muslims
Chinese tech titan Huawei tested a facial-recognition tool that could spot oppressed Uighur Muslims and alert authorities to their presence, surveillance researchers say. Huawei worked with Megvii — one of...
Relax, Nigella Lawson says she was joking with odd 'microwave' pronunciation
She was just joking about her foodie phonetics.
Rockin’ around the PPE: Docs decorate with medical supplies amid COVID crisis
US medical professionals have devised an inventive way to celebrate Christmas in the time of the coronavirus: by decorating trees with hand sanitizer, face masks and other personal protective equipment...
Internet unites to help 92-year-old man find his lost letterman jacket
"I know there’s good people in the world, but this made me more aware of it."
Republicans to Trump: Appoint special counsel for 2020 election probe
More than two dozen House Republicans have signed onto a letter sent Wednesday urging that President Trump direct Attorney General William Barr to appoint a special counsel to probe 2020...
Health care worker describes harrowing nine-month battle with COVID
A Florida health care technician who spent nine months in the hospital with COVID-19 has been released from the facility where she worked during an emotional sendoff. Rosa Felipe, a...
10 affordable gifts for wine lovers
Chances are, you have at least one family member or friend on your holiday list who’s wine fridge is always fully stocked, who obsessively tracks down their favorite varietals and...
18 gift ideas for the gamer in your life
Got a gamer in your life? Then we have you covered. Below, we rounded up 18 best-selling deals for their XBOX, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and more. With savings of up...
Billie Eilish's mom wins PETA award for her vegan-inspired nonprofit
Actress and screenwriter Maggie Baird has won an award from a prominent animal-rights group for her vegan-inspired nonprofit, The Post has learned. The mother of Grammy Award-winning songstress Billie Eilish...
Japan reportedly plans to build missiles that could strike North Korea
Japan is planning to build its own missiles that could strike North Korea, as it ramps up its defense systems to prepare for any anticipated threats. The ruling Liberal Democratic...
Troy Aikman disgusted by sad state of his former team
It rings loudest when the criticism is from close to home. Troy Aikman sounded disgusted with the Dallas Cowboys as it became clear Tuesday night that they were headed to...
Surfer attacked by great white shark is lucky to be alive: expert
An Oregon surfer who was attacked by a shark was likely bitten by a great white drawn to his motion in the water -- and is lucky to be alive,...
West Virginia area told to shelter-in-place after explosion at chemical plant
Residents in a section of Belle, W. Va., were told to shelter in place late Tuesday after a “chemical incident” at a local chemical plant, Reuters reported. The Chemours Company said...
The fake Bob Costas Twitter account didn't have a chance
Bob Costas hasn't joined Twitter — and there is a chance he's not even the president of the "Bob Costas Fan Club" as the faux account's bio claims. The legendary broadcaster...
California sends text alert asking millions to stay home
LOS ANGELES - California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking...
YouTube bans videos claiming 2020 presidential election fraud
YouTube says it will no longer allow users to upload videos claiming that President Trump lost the 2020 presidential election due to fraud. The video streaming giant made the announcement...
Seven-year-old raises nearly $20,000 for hospital's pandemic gear by selling bracelets
CHICAGO — Hayley Orlinsky has made so many bracelets, looping colorful rubber bands over her thumb and index finger again and again, that she no longer must watch her hands....
Brazilian airline restarts commercial flights with Boeing 737 MAX
A Brazilian airline has become the first in the world to resume commercial flights with Boeing's troubled 737 MAX jet. GOL, Brazil's biggest domestic carrier, started using the plane on...
GameStop shares plunge 17 percent on disappointing earnings report
GameStop shares took a beating on Wednesday following an earnings report that saw revenue plummet 30 percent. The video game retailer was down 17 percent in early morning trading as...
California considering stricter requirements for cops to join force
Democratic Los Angeles assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer introduced the proposal Monday -- citing studies that show older or more educated officers are less likely to use excessive force.
Controversial golfer worth a bet in big Euro Tour tourney
The 2020 European Tour comes to a conclusion this week with the DP World Tour Championship as the final event on the tour’s Race to Dubai. The field takes a...
Sanders surrogate weighing run for House seat in Ohio
Nina Turner, a top surrogate to Sen. Bernie Sanders, is reportedly eyeing the House seat in Ohio currently held by Rep. Marcia Fudge, whom President-elect Joe Biden is believed to...
Disgraced former judge sentenced for stealing nearly $73K
A disgraced former Alabama judge who admitted to stealing nearly $73,000 from a juvenile court fund and former legal clients has been sentenced to four years in prison. Douglas Lee...
Michael Jordan's golf course has a beer delivery drone
When you are the GOAT, you are expected to carry that reputation throughout every facet of your life. It appears Michael Jordan took that seriously when it comes to his...
Driver's racing future in peril after posting 'abhorrent' groping video to Instagram
Haas F1 team has condemned the behavior of incoming Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin over his actions in a video posted to Instagram. The team announced Mazepin, a current Formula...
Twitter CEO gives $15M to help cities provide guaranteed income
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has donated $15 million to help US cities send their residents regular checks as they navigate the coronavirus pandemic. It's the tech tycoon's second gift to...
And a crappy new year: Lit-up 'Jingle Johns' choir celebrates 2020's end
It's a total s--tshow, courtesy of the "Jingle Johns."
Fort Drum troops return home after nearly 10-month deployment
The 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum was able to see their family members for the first time in more than nine months after a tour in Afghanistan. The...
McConnell, McCarthy support $600 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told the Trump administration they would support $600 stimulus checks as part of the next coronavirus relief package. Speaking...
Iran reportedly makes arrests tied to assassination of nuclear scientist
Some of the people involved in the assassination of Iran’s chief nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh have been arrested, according to reports. "The perpetrators of this assassination, some of whom have...
'Wine ... business': Dez Bryant went off the rails on Twitter after COVID mess
It's hard to argue that anyone in the sports world had a more eventful night than Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant. The 32-year-old was pulled from warmups hours before the...
Inside troubled ex-Zappos CEO’s drug-fueled final days before house-fire death
Party-loving Zappos founder Tony Hsieh went on a $50 million property buying spree in Utah before his death — using a company he named "Pickled Investments," according to reports. The...
DoorDash prices IPO at $102 a share ahead of market debut
DoorDash said it has sold stock for $102 a share in its initial public offering, doubling the food-delivery giant's valuation ahead of its Wednesday market debut. The San Francisco-based startup...
Fauci touts vaccine but warns that US must overcome COVID-19 denial
Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus vaccines could be as successful against the deadly bug as polio jabs were against the paralyzing disease in the 1950s -- but urged people who...
Pornhub cracks down on illegal content following exposé
Pornhub has pledged to crack down on illegal content after an exposé raised concerns about the platform being infested with videos of rape and child sex abuse. The popular porn...
Benjamin Netanyahu will be first in Israel to get COVID-19 vaccine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first person in his country to be given Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. Netanyahu made the announcement Wednesday in front of a just-landed aircraft...
Kim Jong Un's sister threatens diplomat over COVID remarks
Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister Kim Yo Jong on Wednesday slammed South Korea’s foreign minister for his “reckless remarks” about Pyongyang’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic -- warning the top...
'The Bachelorette' recap: Nothing says love like a lie detector test
Tayshia needs to make a decision.
How new agent helped Trevor Bauer become MLB's most intriguing free agent
Rachel Luba, MLB’s youngest certified female agent, is in the middle of the most interesting free agency in the sport. With her first client, free agent Trevor Bauer, Luba won...
Parrot replaces scissors in this house
Grab the "parr" of scissors. Maui, a pet parrot in Idaho, went viral after its owner, Kerri Cosma, showed how she uses the bird's beak as scissors when opening a...
FDA issues warning about masks with metal parts
A patient wearing a face mask with a metal part was burned while undergoing an MRI exam – prompting the Food and Drug Administration to issue a warning about the...
Warning issued about COVID-19 vaccine after patients suffer reaction
Two people who were jabbed with Pfizer's recently approved coronavirus vaccine in the UK had to be treated for serious adverse reactions -- leading to warnings that those with “significant”...
Papa John’s founder's use of N-word not racist, his lawyers commissioned claims
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter's use of the N-word in a 2018 conference call -- which led to him stepping down as chairman -- was not racist and the episode...
White House proposes $600 COVID-19 checks, elimination of $300 jobless benefit
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct...
Myles Powell using Spurs veteran as career inspiration
Seton Hall great Myles Powell is a long shot to make the Knicks roster and probably will spend the year in a shortened G-League bubble season in Atlanta, representing Westchester....
Truck driver who killed 2-year-old daughter to be executed Friday
A Louisiana truck driver convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter is scheduled to be federally executed on Friday. Alfred Bourgeois, who killed his daughter in July 2002 during a work...
No drinking alcohol for two months after COVID-19 vaccine, Russia tells citizens
Russian officials are warning citizens to avoid alcohol for two months after receiving the country's COVID-19 vaccine — tough-to-swallow news for one of the world's heaviest-drinking countries. The warning came...
Cruise cut short as passenger tests positive for COVID-19
A passenger onboard a Royal Caribbean “cruise to nowhere” has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, prompting the vessel to return early to Singapore on Wednesday. Royal Carribbean said in a...
Woman who survived volcano fall says she was 'terrified' of dying
An Oregon woman skiing on Mt. Hood last week fell into a volcano vent that was covered in snow and managed to survive the terrifying plunge, authorities said. Caroline Sundbaum,...
Lamar Jackson returns from COVID in style
BALTIMORE — Back in action after a 15-day layoff, Lamar Jackson directed a relentless rushing attack that the Baltimore Ravens hope will be the first big step in a run...
Rutgers passes first big test
Fans or no fans, the RAC is still a nightmare for visitors. Just ask Syracuse, which saw its momentum disintegrate into a one-sided loss in the quiet arena Tuesday night....