December 10, 2020
Man threatens to kill New Jersey restaurant staff after refusing to wear mask
An apparently hangry man with a knife threatened to kill every employee inside a New Jersey restaurant on Wednesday after being refused service because he wasn't wearing a mask, authorities...
Kyrie Irving still doesn't get it
The shock-and-awe news came thundering out of Brooklyn like a rocket hitched to a meteor. It broke the sound barrier on the Gowanus and stopped traffic on the Belt. Those...
Seahawks star not impressed with Giants after shocking loss
They learned the hard way. After the Giants’ shocking win over the Seahawks last weekend, Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin was asked Thursday about what went wrong for his team. “I...
Horror movie fan who decapitated mom found not guilty
An Australian horror movie fan who hacked her mother's head off after stabbing her more than 100 times in a fit of rage was found not guilty of her murder...
Veteran outfielder's elbow is still a Yankees issue
It has been more than a year since Aaron Hicks underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, and the outfielder said even now, he’s not back to his old...
Star freshman aims to be tide-turner in SJU-Seton Hall rivalry
It’s fitting, almost poetic, that Posh Alexander’s Big East opener is against Seton Hall — the program some thought would land him, the school that has done so well with...
Yankees GM takes dig at star shortstop with infield decision looming
Brian Cashman has an explanation for Gleyber Torres’ poor 2020 season. “I think ultimately he struggled at the beginning of the pandemic [impacted] 60-game season because after spring training No....
Judge blocks Brooklyn Dems' illegal power play
A judge ripped leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party for illegally filling 2,400 vacant party positions without input from other members of the organization's county committee. Brooklyn state Justice Edgar...
Five cyclists on 'retirement ride' killed by truck on Nevada highway
Five bicyclists reportedly were killed and four others injured when they were struck by a truck on a Nevada highway Thursday morning. The victims were among a group of roughly...
Brandon Bernard executed by federal government despite objections
The federal government on Thursday night executed convicted murderer Brandon Bernard, ignoring calls for clemency from many -- including Kim Kardashian and some of the jurors in his trial. Bernard,...
Yankee from infamous incident dead at 81
Phil Linz, part of the Yankees’ 1962 World Series championship team, but known more for his role in the infamous “Harmonica Incident” two years later, died Wednesday at 81. Former...
Disney reveals its plans for 'Black Panther 2' after Chadwick Boseman's death
"His portrayal of T’Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel’s past," studio boss Kevin Feige said.
There's so much more to Giants' coordinator
You’re likely going to get to know Patrick Graham a little better as the Giants’ season progresses into what they hope will become the most unlikely NFC East title in...
Florida authorities release body cam footage of Rebekah Jones' home raid
Florida authorities on Thursday released body camera video from Monday's controversial home raid of former state data analyst, claiming it shows officers acted with patience and professionalism. But while the...
New Hampshire House speaker dies of COVID-19 a week after swearing in
The speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives succumbed to the coronavirus -- just a week after being sworn in, officials said Thursday. The state's chief medical examiner ruled...
NY salon owners busted for defrauding $13M from COVID relief program
Nailed! Federal authorities busted the owners of a chain of New York nail salons Thursday for allegedly defrauding the government of $13 million of COVID-19 relief loans and smuggling immigrants...
Disgraced Jerry Falwell Jr. drops defamation lawsuit against Liberty University
Jerry Falwell Jr. has dropped a lawsuit against his former employer Liberty University that alleged the Christian school defamed him after he resigned as president amid a salacious sex scandal. A judge in...
Ponzi payout: Madoff victims to get another $488M, DOJ says
Bernie Madoff victims will get another $488 million in recovered funds, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. The cash will go to nearly 37,000 victims across the globe, according to...
The new Jets tanking factor coming into play
The pressure builds each week when the Jets, the 0-12 Jets, are on your schedule. Ask the Packers about the pressure they felt to avoid defeat at the hands of...
Former de Blasio aide Kathryn Garcia makes her case for NYC mayor
Kathryn Garcia said she's the best prepared candidate to run all of New York City government as the next mayor, because, well, she's already managed half of it. During her...
New York COVID-19 hospitalizations at highest numbers since May
ALBANY -- Over 5,000 New Yorkers are now hospitalized for COVID-19 -- the most since May -- as the pandemic rages in a second wave resurgence, according to new data...
College rivalry game offers a constant in year of turmoil
HIGHLAND FALLS, N.Y. — Days like Thursday force you to remember something Bob Sutton said once, years ago, when he was the head coach of the Army football team. “It’s...
Harrison Ford to reprise Indiana Jones role for fifth and final movie
Harrison Ford is donning his hat and whip once again, reprising his role as Indiana Jones for the fifth and final movie directed by James Mangold. The latest installment, slated...
NYC council gives final OK to Flushing waterfront redo
The City Council easily signed off on a dramatic overhaul of the Flushing waterfront in Queens on Thursday, okaying plans that will bring more than a dozen high-rises to land...
Steve Cohen's Mets mission just got a lot harder
On the day the Winter Meetings would have ended, baseball enjoyed its first free-agent bombshell. Who had one of Steve Cohen’s direct rivals delivering the haymaker via hiring a front-office...
5-year-old girl fatally shot by friend while playing with gun
A young Georgia girl was accidentally shot and killed by her friend as the two 5-year-olds played with a loaded gun last week, authorities said. Jada Willingham and her friend...
Knicks guard taking 'aggressive' approach after woeful season
On and off the court, Dennis Smith Jr. had a season to forget last year. But the Knicks point guard spent the extended offseason putting in the work he hopes...
By tapping Susan Rice, Biden embraced worst corruption of Obama years
In his latest effort to refill the swamp with Obama administration lackeys, President-elect Joe Biden has tapped former National Security Adviser Susan Rice to lead his White House Domestic Policy...
US media badly overplays COVID-19 threat, undermining effort to beat virus
Last month, researchers in Texas estimated that nearly 5 million of the state’s residents had been infected by the novel coronavirus — more than four times as many as the...
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli just put the NY pension fund on the road to ruin
Tom DiNapoli, a Nassau County boy who went to Albany and made good, has been New York’s chief fiscal officer since 2007. It’s a job he has done well and...
Chicago story exposes the rank selfishness of US teachers unions
It was an appalling argument for an even more disgraceful cause: The Chicago Teachers Union tweeted out that the push to reopen schools is “rooted in sexism, racism and misogyny.”...
Surprised by Hunter Biden criminal probe? Blame media collusion
"Collusion” was perhaps the media’s favorite word these past four years, even when it wasn’t true. But you know what real collusion looks like? It’s when left-leaning media, that is...
Kyrie Irving fined $25K for not speaking to reporters
Kyrie Irving likely won’t be avoiding the media for much longer. Irving and the Brooklyn Nets were fined $25,000 each for violating the NBA’s media access rules, the league announced...
The loud Nets voice becoming team's 'glue'
According to head coach Steve Nash, the Nets are a pretty quiet team. And then there’s DeAndre Jordan. Jordan has been a key piece in the Nets’ rotation since he...
This is the Andrew Thomas the Giants thought they were drafting
This is the Andrew Thomas the Giants thought they were drafting. Who was the NFL’s best rookie last week? Who was the best left tackle? Thomas is the answer to...
How to watch jailbird Lori Loughlin's Hallmark Christmas movies
This Christmas, Lori Loughlin will be singing a different carol: “Silver Bars!”
Jay Penske's WWD cuts jobs as DOJ clears his Hollywood Reporter merger
Fashion publication Women's Wear Daily handed out pink slips on Wednesday -- just two months after its long-time owner, Penske Media, agreed to shell out $225 million to merge with...
'Cat scratch' fever may cause human madness, study says
"You know you got it when you're going insane." The lyrics from Ted Nugent's 1977 song "Cat Scratch Fever" are not medically inaccurate, a new study says.
Lighting of world's largest menorah marks start of Hanukkah in NYC
Annual menorah lighting ceremonies were held in Brooklyn and Manhattan Thursday night with new COVID-19 safety protocols to mark the first night of Hanukkah. The ceremony to light the world’s...
Villanova has clear threat to its Big East supremacy
Big East play opens Friday, three weeks earlier than usual. It kicks off with Villanova playing host to Georgetown and St. John’s visiting Seton Hall in the far more intriguing...
Disney to launch new 'Star Wars' series with Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader
Marvel and "Star Wars" fans are about to get more content than they hoped for.
'Roses' singer SAINt JHN on working with Kanye, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy
With his Grammy-nominated hit “Roses (Imanbek Remix),” singer-rapper SAINt JHN’s career has been in full bloom in 2020.
NYPD van 'firebug' ordered free without bail, held in alleged second case
Not so fast! The Brooklyn man accused of torching a marked NYPD van during anti-police protests earlier this year was granted release without bail Thursday — but briefly held anyway...
How the media covered up the Hunter Biden story — until after the election
It’s now clear that the Hunter Biden story was real, with Hunter himself acknowledging a federal probe into his taxes — one that reportedly began in 2018. Really, it was...
How Giants avoided past mistakes in 2020 free agency
A Giants general manager on the hot seat and his first-year head coach turned to free agency to rebuild a floundering defense. Is that the prelude to the 2016 season...
Facebook workers not required to get COVID vaccine before office return
Facebook's tens of thousands of employees will not be required to take the coronavirus vaccine before heading back to work in the social-media titan's offices, a report said Thursday. CEO...
Mystery of booming sound in New Jersey apparently solved
OK, boomer. The mysterious booming sound that’s been rocking a New Jersey town is apparently the result of a homemade “hail cannon” designed by a vineyard owner to protect his...
Media disgraceful in trying to suppress Post's Hunter Biden reporting
In high-school journalism classes, teenaged would-be reporters are taught to value curiosity and independent thinking above all. Question powerful people, they’re told, and don’t trust anything anyone says, even if...
Jets fan Rich Eisen would love to woo Trevor Lawrence with wedding gift
Maybe it could net him another ring. If joining the currently winless Jets next season as the projected No. 1 overall pick wasn't tempting enough for Trevor Lawrence, radio host...
COVID-19 restrictions fueled NYC's nation-leading drop in car crashes
The New York region saw 38 percent fewer car crashes during pandemic-plagued 2020 compared to 2019, new data shows -- a bigger drop than any other major metro area. The...
Knicks finally returning to action nine months after NBA pause
Exactly nine months since they walked off the court at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the Knicks will be back in action Friday night. It’s only the preseason opener, but...
Islamic State claims responsibility for killing Afghan journalist
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a female Afghan reporter and activist Thursday morning -- marking the latest attack on journalists in the country. Malalai...
Jets reporter out at Daily News amid bizarre 'stalking' scandal
The New York Daily News sports writer who reportedly had his New York Jets press credentials yanked for ‘stalking’ the general manager's son has been cut from the team, The...
How Jets defense will look without Gregg Williams
This week has been a “whirlwind” for Frank Bush, the longtime NFL assistant coach who was promoted to interim defensive coordinator after the Jets fired Gregg Williams on Monday. Bush...
Outgoing SI Rep. Max Rose files paperwork to explore 2021 mayoral bid
Staten Island’s soon-to-depart congressman, Max Rose, is already eyeing his second act in New York City politics — becoming Gotham’s mayor. The one-term Democratic lawmaker filed paperwork with the city’s Campaign Finance Board...
Cartoonist hit with child porn charges has New Yorker contract suspended
The New Yorker on Thursday said it had suspended the contract of famed freelance cartoonist Danny Shanahan, following his arrest on child pornography charges. The 64-year-old Rhinebeck resident -- who...
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout could start in days after key vote
Pandemic-weary Americans are about to get a shot in the arm. A government advisory panel on Thursday backed the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for the Food...
Gary Cohn snubs Goldman Sachs on clawback, gives $10M to charity instead
Gary Cohn would rather give millions to charity than let Goldman Sachs claw it back from his famously large hands. The beefy Wall Street big, who spent nearly a decade...
Joe Biden's pentagon nominee criticized for steel industry work
President-elect Joe Biden's beleaguered defense secretary pick Lloyd Austin is facing new scrutiny for his role on the board of steel company Nucor due to potential conflicts of interest with...
Craig Carton to host 'responsible gambling show' on WFAN
Craig Carton, the WFAN star who is recovering from a gambling addiction, will be hosting a gambling show on WFAN on Saturday, he announced on Thursday. The radio station is...
Europe unloads stimulus cash in response to lockdowns wrecking businesses
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank unleashed another half-trillion euro ($600 billion) wave of stimulus as a winter surge in COVID-19 infections shuts down large parts of the economy...
Portland protesters warn people not to film red house 'autonomous zone'
Portland protesters drew a line in the sand warning onlookers and press not to shoot footage in an “autonomous zone” — set up to reclaim a house where a black...
Why media love Brennan's lies and other commentary
From the right: Why Media Love Brennan’s Lies John Brennan “has proved to be a uniquely deceptive character,” so why, asks Ben Weingarten at The Federalist, do the media keep...
Liberal media ‘snuffed out' Hunter Biden coverage until after election to help defeat Trump: critics
The liberal mainstream media largely ignored the ongoing Hunter Biden scandal until after his father won the presidential election — and media watchdogs feel it was a strategic move to help Joe Biden defeat...
'What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?’ house for sale in LA
Fortunately, a new owner won't find a former child star terrorizing her sister upstairs.
Couple transforms school bus into dream home for under $30K
They're taking their home on the road. An Australian couple has purchased an old school bus and turned it into their very own dream home on wheels. Harry Shaw and...
Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller US cities
MISSION, Kan. — Arguments over mask requirements and other restrictions have turned ugly in recent days as the deadly coronavirus surge across the U.S. engulfs small and medium-size cities that...
Isaac Newton’s burnt ‘Great Pyramid’ notes reveal secret quest to predict apocalypse
He's one of history’s greatest thinkers, but while Sir Isaac Newton changed our understanding of the universe, he had some pretty bonkers ideas in his time, too. Unpublished notes penned...
De Blasio pal Gaspard in running for Labor secretary
Patrick Gaspard, a longtime pal of Mayor Bill de Blasio who served as a top aide to former President Obama, is in the running to become the next US Labor...
Shamrock Capital-owned Adweek promotes two top editors
Adweek, owned by an investment firm tied to the late Roy Disney, has promoted Lisa Granatstein to chief content officer and Stephanie Paterik to editor-in-chief and EVP. Paterik will oversee...
Former Hillsong members accuse megachurch of exploitation, homophobia
On the heels of its star pastor Carl Lentz’s fall from grace, celebrity church Hillsong is now facing fresh accusations of behavior by former members.
Kamala Harris's husband will teach at Georgetown Law school
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff will join the staff of Georgetown University's law school next month. Emhoff, 56, will be the first non-female and first Jewish spouse of...
Ho ho ho-rrible: How Hallmark ruined Christmas movies
It’s been 20 long, arduous years since Hallmark released its first original Christmas movie: “The Christmas Secret,” starring Beau Bridges and Richard Thomas. That forgotten piece of tinsel was about...
Silver Spike Acquisition shares get high off WeedMaps merger
Shares of blank-check company Silver Spike Acquisition Corp. took off Thursday after it announced plans to merge with cannabis review platform WeedMaps. Investors sent the stock up as much as...
USA's longest-serving nonviolent marijuana prisoner set free after 31 years
A Florida prisoner who served the longest sentence ever for a non-violent marijuana crime was set free on Tuesday — and then celebrated with a crab lunch. Richard DeLisi, 71,...
Rangers will benefit from perilous path toward playoffs
Yes, it will be significantly more difficult for the Rangers to make the playoffs under 2020-21 realignment and the anticipated playoff format under which the top four teams in each...
Argentina abortion bill heads to Congress vote as protests build
BUENOS AIRES - A bill to legalize abortion in Argentina, which is being pushed by center-left President Alberto Fernandez, is set to be debated in the lower house of Congress...
Hackers steal Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine info from EU drug agency
Pfizer and BioNTech say hackers stole information about their coronavirus vaccine from the European Union's drug regulator. The European Medicines Agency confirmed Wednesday that it was hit with a cyberattack...
Alabama coach calls out Coach K's COVID-19 concerns
Other coaches were undoubtedly thinking it and Nate Oats had the guts to say it. He called out Mike Krzyzewski. “Let me ask you a question," the Alabama coach told reporters...
FTC faces shoestring budget in antitrust case against Facebook
Facebook is amassing big legal guns in a looming battle with the US government over antitrust allegations -- but the feds are working on a shoestring budget. Mark Zuckerberg’s giant...
NYC school closes just one day after reopening due to COVID-19 cases
Grand opening, grand closing. A Queens elementary school was forced to close just one day after resuming in-person classes this week due to several COVID-19 cases, sources told The Post....
Greenwald: Don't forget media, Big Tech 'suppressed' The Post's Hunter Biden exposé
Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Glenn Greenwald said Thursday that potential wrongdoing by President Joe Biden's son, exposed by The Post, was "suppressed prior to the election" by most other media and...
Bride-to-be dies from coronavirus days after she was set to wed
A bride-to-be in Texas has died from COVID-19 -- just five days after she was supposed to walk down the aisle, her family said. Stephanie Lynn Smith, 29, had been...
NYCHA lead fixes endangered tenants, blistering report finds
They did the job... all wrong. Gotham's embattled Housing Authority failed to properly supervise thousands of lead fixes in public housing apartments -- and to properly protect tenants from the...
'Power' star Shane Johnson just wants love for his character already
He's still looking for love.
Meet Saul & Ruby: 2 Holocaust survivors with a klezmer band
Saul Dreier, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor, decided to start a klezmer band with Ruby Sosnowicz, a fellow Polish-born survivor and accomplished professional musician
e.l.f. Cosmetics to 'sleigh this holiday' with festive makeup, playlist
e.l.f. Cosmetics wants to help you "sleigh this holiday" with the release of a brand new holiday playlist featuring up-and-coming artists and stunning makeup looks to go with.
Men are 3 times more likely to need ICU treatment from COVID-19: study
Men are three times more likely to need intensive care treatment from a coronavirus infection than women -- and also have a greater risk of death, according to a new...
Michelle Buteau talks infertility, racism and past sexcapades
Comedian Michelle Buteau discusses her new memoir, "Survival of the Thickest," and comedy special, “Welcome to Buteaupia,” on Netflix.
Mastercard of their domain: Credit card company breaks up with Pornhub
Mastercard and Visa have dumped Pornhub following an exposé that revealed the site was infested with videos of rape and child sex abuse. Mastercard confirmed “the presence of illegal material”...
Dez Bryant 'not excited' about testing negative for COVID-19
Dez Bryant may have lost out on his revenge game due to a false positive COVID-19 test. The Ravens' wide receiver tweeted that he has tested negative twice since he...
Not Just Hunter: Feds also probing Joe Biden's brother
Federal investigators probing Hunter Biden's taxes have also been asking questions about Joe Biden's brother and his involvement in a bankrupt hospital business, amid calls that a special counsel be...
Biden said 'Defund the police' hurt Dem candidates in election
President-elect Joe Biden told civil rights leaders in a meeting this week that Democrats' embrace of the "Defund the police" movement during the election "beat the hell out of us."...
British mom killed herself after breakup, job loss: relatives
A British mom of four killed herself after getting laid off from her retail job and was discovered by her “hysterical” son, grieving relatives and coroner officials said. The body...
Albany pols push 'tax-the-rich' path to plug state budget hole
ALBANY -- Who needs revenue generating vices like pot and gambling when you can just sock it to the well-off? That appeared to be the tactic left-leaning state lawmakers...
'Wild Mountain Thyme' review: Irish rom-com won't leave you 'Moonstruck'
John Patrick Shanley, the writer of "Moonstruck," made one fatal error with his new romantic comedy, "Wild Mountain Thyme": He directed it. It's a mistake the man has made before,...
Staten Island DA rips Cuomo, de Blasio for harsh words on 'autonomous zone' bar owner
Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon on Thursday slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo as "irresponsible" for speaking out against the borough bar owner accused of using...
Headhunter hired to replace Lisa Lucas of the National Book Awards
The National Book Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind the National Book Awards, has tapped Koya Partners to handle the search to replace its executive director, Lisa Lucas. The search process...
Airbnb stock price more than doubles in blockbuster IPO
Airbnb's stock price more than doubled Thursday in a blockbuster market debut that capped the vacation-rental giant's comeback from the coronavirus crisis. Airbnb's shares started trading on the Nasdaq at...
Daniel Jones takes huge step toward Giants return
Daniel Jones was up first. Jones carried a full workload Thursday in the portion of Giants practice open to the media for the first time since straining his right hamstring...
Principals union chief: City Hall oversold return to full-time learning
The president of the city principals union said City Hall oversold the ability of schools to reopen full-time in an interview this week -- and revealed that 60 percent of...
Ex-ESPNers respond to outrage over 'racist' Jake Paul question
Former ESPN anchors Jemele Hill and Cari Champion responded to internet backlash Wednesday after asking Jake Paul in a recent interview if his knockout win over Nate Robinson was racist....
Top LA County health officer breaks down while reporting COVID-19 death toll
Los Angeles County health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer broke down this week as she reported that more than 8,000 people had died of the coronavirus county-wide since the start of...
‘Golden Girls’ star Estelle Getty's LA home hits market for $6.9M
The estate has an extensive wine cellar and COVID-era priorities, including a home office and exercise area.
Queens DA wants convictions overturned due to prosecutor's racist notes
A Queens judge on Thursday tossed the decades-old convictions of two men — including for the attempted murder of a cop that landed on The Post’s front page — because...
Pfizer studying COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in asymptomatic cases
Pfizer is studying whether its vaccine is effective in asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, the head of its vaccine research said Thursday. Kathrin Jansen, senior vice president, said results could be completed...
Man wearing bulletproof vest shot twice in Bronx drug deal gone wrong
A guy was shot twice in a Bronx drug deal gone wrong — despite rolling up with a bulletproof vest, police said. The shooting unfolded just before 6 p.m. on...
Google, Amazon fined $163 million by French privacy watchdog
France’s data privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined Google 100 millions euros ($121 million) and Amazon 35 million euros ($42 million) for breaching the country’s rules on advertising cookies....
Rand Paul blocks defense bill that would delay Trump's Afghanistan drawdown
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul on Thursday blocked swift passage of a $740 billion defense bill over language intended to stop President Trump's drawdown of troops in Afghanistan.
Meet China's 'iron crotch' martial artists
He has balls of steel. China's Wang Liutai is one of the few remaining trustees of a reportedly 300-year-old discipline in which the practitioner uses their scrotum as a shield,...
Phillies landing big name to run franchise in stunning about-face
As the Mets search for a general manager, a rival is on the verge of landing a big-name executive. The Phillies are set to name Dave Dombrowski their team president,...
These are the 4 finalists for Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
The field for Time magazine's "Person of the Year" was culled Thursday to four candidates, with a winner set to be named later in the evening. The final four nominees...
Giant iceberg on course to collide with south Atlantic penguin colony island
An enormous iceberg is heading toward South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic, where scientists say a collision could devastate wildlife by threatening the food chain. Scientists have long been...
Jarring video shows driver shoot at another vehicle in the Bronx
A caught-on-camera road rage incident shows the moment an angry driver fires a bullet into another vehicle in the Bronx last month, cops said Thursday. The two drivers were on...
NYC creatives live in hotels like the icons of yesteryear thanks to cheap rates
Writer Stan Parish has always been inspired by hotels. The germ of the idea for this summer’s heist thriller, "Love and Theft," was sparked by a stay at the Wynn...
Ariana Grande Netflix documentary trailer titled 'excuse me, i love you' drops
We wanted it, we got it.
Suspected serial killer now linked to deaths of 24 seniors in care homes
A suspected serial killer in Texas has now been linked to the murders of 24 elderly women in their care homes -- after investigators re-opened case files on at least...
Clippers dole out max extension to playoff no-show
Paul George's first year in Los Angeles didn't end well. The Clippers were a playoff flop and he pulled off an invisibility act. But that didn't stop the team from...
AOC knocks Joe Biden's agenda as 'a little hazy'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez knocked the incoming Biden administration, arguing the team lacked a "cohesive vision" that made their agenda look "a little hazy." Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) made the remarks while speaking...
Virtual school can't compete with these educational family road trips
If the virtual classroom just isn’t cutting it for your kids, it’s time to hit the road. New York is just a few hours from historic, educational — and even...
Yankees were hit hard in the Rule 5 draft
The Yankees lost three prospects in Thursday’s Rule 5 draft, with right-hander Garrett Whitlock selected by the Red Sox, shortstop Kyle Holder going to the Phillies and another right-hander, Trevor...
Expert explains your actual chances of dying from COVID-19
Americans have a 1 in 1,000 chance of dying of COVID-19 in the next six months, a Stanford University health expert said Thursday at a Federal Drug Administration hearing.
Alleged overtime cheat resigns from MTA amid federal charges
The high-earning subway worker arrested for overtime fraud last week resigned from the MTA on Wednesday, sources confirmed. Michael Gundersen, 42, of Manalapan Township, New Jersey, was on the clock...
Delta's list of banned maskholes grows
Refusing to wear a face covering on a plane will get you grounded -- literally. Delta Air Lines has added 700 passengers to its "no fly" list for refusing to...
Fired UFC star rips 'weirdos' trying to push her onto OnlyFans
Paige VanZant isn't the only fighter being pressed to give OnlyFans a try. Taking to Twitter, Rachael Ostovich – who was recently released by UFC amid three consecutive losses –...
Dianne Feinstein 'seriously struggling' with cognitive decline: report
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of the Senate at age 87 and the most senior Democrat on its powerful Judiciary Committee, is "seriously struggling" with cognitive decline,...
Fewer Black kids getting flu shots, worrying CDC officials
NEW YORK — More Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic, public health officials...
Man who cut ‘cruise to nowhere’ short didn’t actually have COVID-19
The man who caused a coronavirus scare on a "cruise to nowhere" in Singapore didn't have the bug after all, officials said Thursday. Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas cruise...
Mets make trade during hectic Rule 5 draft
The Mets used their Rule 5 draft to wheel and deal Thursday, selecting right-hander Luis Oviedo from the Indians for the purpose of trading him to the Pirates for cash...
These Saks Fifth Avenue coats are must-haves for your winter wardrobe
A chic coat is a must-have for any winter look. And if you’ve been searching for a new one to add to your collection, then Saks Fifth Avenue should be...
The part of Jamal Adams trade drama that 'surprised' Adam Gase
Adam Gase believed he had a good relationship with Jamal Adams before the unhappy All-Pro safety was traded to Seattle in July. Thus, the Jets’ head coach admits he was...
This 1970s NYC bachelor pad is now on the market for $1.2M
There are mirrors everywhere -- including the ceiling, of course.
Instagram boss calls TikTok its 'most formidable competitor'
TikTok is giving Instagram the toughest competition it has ever seen, CEO Adam Mosseri said Thursday. In an interview with CNBC, Mosseri described his photo sharing app as "playing catch-up...
US strategic bombers fly to Middle East in warning to Iran
Two B-52H bombers took off from Louisiana for a show-of-strength flight over the Middle East on Thursday, sending what US officials said was a clear message of deterrence aimed at...
Colin Kaepernick gets Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor
Colin Kaepernick isn't returning to the NFL, but he's still getting endorsements, and using the proceeds for a good cause. The blackballed and long-time vegan quarterback is teaming up with...
NYC officials vow to address students' 'learning loss' due to COVID-19
“It’s time to really reckon with a challenge that we’re seeing very, very clearly, which is the way that COVID has stood in the way of our kids’ education,” Mayor...
Why former Jets coach wasn't surprised by disastrous Gregg Williams play call
Jets fans are happy Gregg Williams made the atrocious play call he did Sunday, because it gets the team closer to drafting Trevor Lawrence. The Jets players, coaches and the...
Feds probing Hunter Biden diamond that Post revealed was referenced in emails on laptop
A diamond given to Hunter Biden by a since-vanished Chinese energy tycoon is part of the ongoing tax fraud probe and a potentially broader probe into President-elect Joe Biden's son,...
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert appears to lose tooth mid-briefing
Well, this bites. Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert appeared to lose a tooth in the middle of a Washington, DC, press conference this week, but carried on with minimal interruption. The...
African health official blasts ‘terrible’ vaccine inequality
NAIROBI, Kenya — “It will be extremely terrible to see” rich countries receiving COVID-19 vaccines while African countries go without, especially as a new surge in cases begins on the...
Sen. Tom Cotton calls for special counsel probe of Hunter Biden
Calls for a special counsel to investigate President-elect Joe Biden's son gained steam Thursday as a leading Republican senator said suspected tax fraud was likely the "least damaging" allegation against...
You can get a Rocketbook smart notebook for 25% off during its Amazon sale
Are you looking for a cool new way to take notes or sketch out your latest creation?Then you have to check out Amazon's sale on the popular Rocketbook smart reusable...
Listen to Episode 57 of 'Blue Rush': Will Daniel Jones Play Sunday? feat. Niko Lalos
How fun is this Giants team right now? It's hard to not root for this Joe Judge-led squad in the midst of a thrilling playoff race in the NFC East....
Bernie Sanders ally Nina Turner files paperwork to launch House bid
Top Bernie Sanders surrogate Nina Turner has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission amid mounting speculation she will launch a bid for outgoing Rep. Marcia Fudge's House seat. The...
Take SDSU in this desert duel
Ranked teams San Diego State and Arizona State will duel in the desert on Thursday for West Coast superiority, with both looking to impose their style on the other. Arizona...
Australian scientists develop method to trace COVID-19 cases within four hours
SYDNEY - Australian scientists said on Thursday they had developed a rapid genome sequencing method that would cut to within four hours the time taken to trace the source of...
Albanian protesters set fire to Christmas tree over police killing
They wish you a fiery Christmas. Protesters outraged by a police killing in Albania set fire to a Christmas tree and toppled decorative reindeer in a wild riot Wednesday night,...
Connecticut man charged with fatally shooting neighbor's dog
A Connecticut hunter is facing charges for gunning down his neighbor’s dog -- which he said he mistook for a coyote, police said. Peter Martinelli, 53, told Vernon police he...
Swalwell's brother, father unfriend Chinese honeytrap on Facebook
The father and brother of Rep. Eric Swalwell unfriended the suspected Chinese spy who got close to the California Democrat and other elected officials in a bid to infiltrate the...
Pelosi has 'no concerns' over Swalwell's Chinese honeytrap involvement
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday claimed she had "no concerns" despite serious allegations that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, a member of the Intelligence Committee, was targeted by...
Elon Musk says 'too many MBAs' are running American companies
To Elon Musk, MBA might as well stand for "misguided bum academic." The billionaire Tesla chief thinks too many American companies are run by business-school graduates who care more about...
Jets rookie will miss game against Seahawks due to family emergency
Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims will miss Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks after leaving the team to attend to a family emergency. Mims returned to his home in...
Biden pick for HUD once vouched for man who later killed his wife
Rep. Marcia Fudge, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development, wrote a letter in 2015 in defense of a former Ohio judge who had...
NBA star got assist from 7-year-old daughter while foiling burglary
San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has been credited with foiling a burglary and confronting an intruder in his gated community in the Los Angeles area. But what has been...
Cops in lose-lose situation beg suspect to put hands up before they're forced to shoot, video shows
For four minutes, Florida deputies begged and pleaded with a suspect at gunpoint to just put his hands up before they were forced to use deadly force, video shows —...
Trump: Morocco recognizes Israel, US to back kingdom in land dispute
President Trump on Thursday announced that Morocco will be the fourth Arab country this year to recognize Israel as part of his administration's diplomatic efforts. In exchange for Morocco recognizing...
Pompeo blasts MIT for refusing to host him due to Chinese interests
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unloaded on officials at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Wednesday, accusing them of refusing to host him because they didn't want to upset their...
Michigan pol stripped of committee seats for threatening Trump supporters
A Michigan Democratic lawmaker has been stripped of her committee seats after issuing a "warning" to supporters of President Trump and others in response to receiving death threats. Rep. Cynthia...
Top dog: Puppy rescued from alligator is now a 'detective'
The puppy who was saved from a hungry alligator by his cigar-chomping, Florida Man owner is now top dog at the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Gunner, the 4-month-old Cavalier King...
Patriots the right pick in Thursday Night tilt
This week’s “Thursday Night Football” game (8:20 p.m., Fox) gives us two playoff contenders with the Patriots visiting the Rams. A month ago, this matchup didn’t look as appealing —...
North Korea claims to find no COVID-19 cases among 9K people
North Korea insists that COVID-19 has yet to infiltrate the secretive regime -- despite a massive testing campaign that included thousands of people experiencing fever. The Hermit Kingdom reported there...
Peek inside the colorful $4M home of Bloomingdale's holiday window artist
Mosaic artist Allison Eden is known for her colorful work that decorates Bloomingdale's holiday windows, as well as her giant sculptures inside the shopping shrine. Now her own cheery Upper...
Penis-shaped detour gets cocky airline official canned
Denis Petrikov was given the boot after he reportedly violated safety measures by changed the route of a Moscow-Yekaterinburg flight on Nov. 11.
Ex-Giant's scary ambulance video after getting shot in botched gas station robbery
Former New York Giants defensive lineman Louis Nix was shot at a Florida gas station during an attempted robbery, authorities said. Nix, 29, was wounded late Tuesday while putting air...
Jets' nominee for prestigious award isn't even on the team
As if 2020 could not be more awkward for the winless Jets, their nomination for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is a player they released...
Killer mom Gigi Jordan arrives at court for electronic ankle monitor
Millionaire pharmaceutical executive Gigi Jordan arrived in Manhattan federal court Thursday to be fitted with an electronic ankle monitor after a judge overturned her conviction for force-feeding a lethal dose...
Knicks' Obi Toppin hosts NBA Draft watch party at Hudson Yards
Brooklyn native Obi Toppin — the New York Knicks No. 1 draft pick — had his socially distanced draft watch party at 15 Hudson Yards with his family. The 917-foot...
Robert A.M. Stern-designed triplex penthouse sells for $27.8M
A triplex penthouse at 1228 Madison Ave. is in contract for close to its last asking price of $27.85 million. The unit is in Robert A.M. Stern's latest boutique brick-and-limestone...
Death of 9-month-old Bronx baby ruled homicide after fentanyl found in body
The death of a 9-month-old baby in the Bronx on Valentine’s Day was ruled a homicide this week after fentanyl was discovered in the tot’s system, police said Thursday. Dante...
Rams seek Patriots vengeance to put Super Bowl 53 sting behind them
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Less than two years ago, Sean McVay became the youngest head coach to lead his team to the Super Bowl. The big game was played in his...
COVID infection rate much higher than reported figures, CDC warns
The US topped 15 million cases of COVID-19 this week, but that number is likely exponentially higher -- by as much as seven times, a top Centers for Disease Control...
Susan Rice to return to White House on Joe Biden council
Susan Rice has been tapped for a return to the White House as director of President-elect Joe Biden's Domestic Policy Council. Rice, 56, was passed over by Biden this year...
Enter FOX Bet's free $25K Thursday contest
FOX Bet's latest free Thursday night contest, which gives players a chance to win $25,000, will run for the Rams vs. Patriots game. It will be touted as a Super...
Avoid this Georgia Tech-Pitt trap
Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between Georgia Tech and Pitt. Home team in CAPS. GEORGIA TECH (+6.5) over Pittsburgh: The Panthers are 5-0 against...
FBI rocked by allegations of sexual harassment involving top officials
The FBI has investigated at least six internal sexual misconduct allegations involving top brass over the last five years — but none of the accused officials ever faced discipline, even...
JK Rowling criticizes 'climate of fear' surrounding trans debate
The "Harry Potter" author came under fire last summer over tweets that many social-media users deemed transphobic.
Joe Biden taps Obama chief of staff as Veterans Affairs boss
Joe Biden continued his Obama 2.0 cabinet and staff rollout Thursday. The president-elect is set to nominate former President Barack Obama's chief of staff Denis McDonough to lead his Veterans...
The last days to order and mail gifts for a Christmas 2020 delivery
Santa may be able to finish all his deliveries by Christmas, but the rest of us aren't as quite as magical. Figuring out when to send holiday gifts to ensure...
The moment James Harden knew he was done with the Rockets
The relationship between James Harden and the Rockets doesn't appear to have anything to do with the Russell Westbrook trade or any player moves. "The Beard" hated the hire of...
Cowboys have 'issues' in Dak Prescott negotiations
Even after they utterly collapsed without him on the field, it appears the Dallas Cowboys are still having the same issues when it comes to signing QB Dak Prescott to...
Zappos founder was hospitalized over troubling behavior months before fatal fire
Worried friends of Zappos founder Tony Hsieh called 911 at least twice after he tried to hurt himself in the months before his death — leading to him being hospitalized...
Huge 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan coast
A magnitude-6.7 earthquake rattled the northern part of Taiwan on Thursday, shaking businesses and briefly stopping railway service, officials said. The strong quake struck around 9:20 p.m. at a depth...
New study shows startling dangers of indoor dining during COVID times
A South Korean high school student was infected with COVID-19 within five minutes and from a person 20 feet away while dining indoors, according to a new study. The case...
Minneapolis slashes police department budget as crime surges
The Minneapolis Police Department's $179 million budget was slashed by $8 million in a unanimous vote by the city council early Thursday. The funds will be funneled to other city...
Woman in 'abhorrent' Formula 1 groping video speaks out
The woman who was groped in a video that caused a storm in the Formula 1 world has spoken out in defense of driver Nikita Mazepin. “Hi guys, I just...
New migrant caravan en route to US from Honduras
Hundreds of Honduran nationals have formed a caravan heading toward the United States, following a pair of natural disasters that tore through the region. The caravan was organized on social...
Home Chef’s holiday meal kits are all you need for the perfect family dinner
If you’d love to whip up a tasty holiday meal this year without the hassle of grocery shopping and hunting down a lengthy list of ingredients, then Home Chef is...
Small earthquakes shake border of Maine, Canada
ROBBINSTON, Maine — A pair of small earthquakes surprised residents near the border of Maine and Canada on Wednesday morning. The earthquakes reached a magnitude of 2.4 and 3.0 and...
You're a mean one, Mr. Twitter: Critics rip Grinch stage show
You're a mean one, Twitter. During Wednesday night's "live" performance of "The Grinch" musical on NBC, viewers took to social media to express their displeasure with the show's star, Matthew...
Learn how you can effectively invest in Cryptocurrency with this expert-led training
If you thought cryptocurrency was just a fleeting finance trend, think again. This year, Bitcoin reached an all-time high value of $19,864.15, growing more than 170% this year. And, with...
Johns Hopkins University reckons with history, reveals founder owned multiple slaves
Johns Hopkins University heralded its founder's abolitionism for nearly a century, but a reexamination of the school's history recently revealed that Johns Hopkins actually owned several slaves. "The fact that Mr. Hopkins...
At-home COVID-19 testing is now available for under $125
Things are trending in a troubling direction when it comes to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic concerns across America, so it’s a crucial time to keep you and your loved ones safe....
Giuliani released from hospital after bout with COVID
Rudy Giuliani has left the hospital after a four-day stay as he underwent treatment for coronavirus. President Trump's personal attorney tweeted about his condition Thursday morning after being discharged from...
Soiled solution: Why these flight attendants are told to wear diapers on flights
Flight attendants in China are being advised to wear diapers in order to ward off COVID-19 infections — by helping them avoid the plane bathroom, according to new airline guidelines....
Unexpected pick-me-up: Viagra-like meds mistakenly mixed with wrong pills
It won't just lift your spirits. Tennessee pharmaceutical purveyor AvKare has issued a voluntary recall after erectile dysfunction pills were accidentally packaged with antidepressants due to "a product mixup." The...
NYPD busts suspect in torching of cop cruiser
They got a hot tip. Cops this week busted one of three men they say lit a cop car on fire in Brooklyn during George Floyd protests more than six...
24-year-old woman dead after dropping iPhone into bathwater
Olesya Semenova’s lifeless body was found by her roommate in their apartment in Arkhangelsk.
Ga. Senate candidate likened Netanyahu to segregationist George Wallace
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock in a 2016 sermon likened the Israeli prime minister to segregationist George Wallace, according to a report. The clip surfaced as Warnock is...
Biden to campaign for Democratic Senate candidates
President-elect Joe Biden will travel to Georgia next week to stump for the Democratic candidates trying to unseat two Republican incumbents in the Senate, his campaign said Thursday. The former...
Airbnb stock priced at $68 in one of year's biggest IPOs
Airbnb sold its stock for $68 a share in one of the US' biggest initial public offerings this year, raising about $3.5 billion ahead of its Thursday market debut.
Botched date allegedly sparked double murder: 'He looked like a pumpkin head'
A convicted felon killed a Louisiana woman and her father following a botched date — during which she texted a friend that her suitor had a “pumpkin head,” investigators said....
FDA committee meeting to review Pfizer vaccine, emergency authorization
The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is on the table Thursday at a US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee hearing. The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products...
FDA chief warns Americans not to shun COVID-19 vaccine
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn admitted Thursday that he is alarmed by how many people plan to shun the new coronavirus vaccine — warning that it would delay...
Chinese citizen journalist detained over COVID-19 reporting, 'fed by tube'
Former lawyer Zhang Zhan, 37, has been on a hunger strike at a detention facility near Shanghai after being arrested in May for allegedly “picking quarrels and stirring up trouble”...
US workers file 853K jobless claims as COVID-19 slams labor market
The latest batch of initial jobless claims brought the total reported during the COVID-19 pandemic to roughly 70.5 million — a number larger than the combined populations of California and...
US customs officers seize hundreds of unauthorized COVID-19 test kits
Customs officers seized a shipment of 251 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits at San Diego International Airport, officials announced this week. The shipment, listed as “plastic card,” arrived in two parcels...
FDA likely to weigh allergic reactions of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The feds are expected to scrutinize recent allergic reactions to Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine before clearing it for emergency use, officials said. Two people who received the groundbreaking COVID-19 shot in...
Mets' biggest competition for James McCann emerges
Despite the belief that the New York Mets are the favorites to sign James McCann, the former White Sox catcher has other suitors. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on...
Trouble afoot: Vaccine trial participant is being used to spread misinformation
A Texas woman who took part in a coronavirus vaccine trial was targeted by anti-vaxxers who used graphic images of a skin condition on her feet to spread fear and...
Andy Reid has a problem with star WR's new TD celebration
Andy Reid isn’t exactly head-over-heels when it comes to Tyreek Hill’s newest touchdown celebration. In recent weeks, Hill, the star Kansas City Chiefs receiver, has made headlines for stopping on...
Surfer dies of injuries after shark bite during competition
The surfer bitten by a shark in Hawaii this week, forcing a major competition to be scrapped, has died of his injuries, according to reports.
Paige Spiranac reveals Logan Paul horror story
Instagram golf star Paige Spiranac has slammed the Floyd Mayweather-vs.-Logan Paul fight as a "money grab." And Spiranac has revealed she "hates" Paul ever since she received "death threats" from...
Fantasy football mailbag: Who can you trust in the playoffs?
The Post is fielding fantasy football questions from readers heading into the playoffs to address your lineup dilemmas and more. Who are your top playoff defenses? I’ve been riding Miami...
Weird backdoor is hidden under a kitchen counter
This apartment comes with a "magical" staircase. When actor James Wilkes, who appears in HBO's "His Dark Materials," was hunting for a new place in London, UK, he discovered a...
3 firefighters hurt as massive NYC blaze rips through multiple buildings
Three FDNY firefighters were injured as a massive six-alarm fire tore through several buildings in Richmond Hills, Queens, early Thursday. The fire, which occurred in a mixed residential and commercial...
Suspected California DUI crash kills two parents, 3 kids critically injured
A 22-year-old California driver with a prior impaired-driving arrest was being held Tuesday night following a suspected DUI crash in Newport Beach that left a young couple dead and their...
CNN host called out for belatedly covering Hunter Biden story
Jake Tapper was the first anchor on CNN to address the statement released by President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden revealing that his "tax affairs" were being investigated by the Delaware...
'iCarly' revival to air on Paramount streaming service with original cast
The hit Nickelodeon show "iCarly" is getting a reboot, parent company ViacomCBS announced Wednesday. The revival will feature original cast members — including star Miranda Cosgrove — and will air on...
Minnesota town votes to allow white supremacist church
The city council of a small Minnesota town voted Wednesday to allow a white supremacist congregation to take over an abandoned Lutheran church, according to a report. Members of the...
Portland protesters fighting gentrification take over streets, set booby traps
Another Portland protest movement has taken over a portion of the city -- this time demonstrating against gentrification by barricading several streets and setting booby traps for the police. The...
Driver fleeing Brooklyn crash fatally strikes pedestrian
A man was arrested for fatally striking a woman with his car as he was fleeing a separate collision in Brooklyn tonight, police said. Michael Rajpaul, 22, is accused of...
A surprisingly low number of Americans want COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
WASHINGTON — As states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic, a new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up...
Corrections officer fatally shoots elderly woman in jail lobby
A 70-year-old homeless woman was fatally shot by a corrections officer in the lobby of a Washington state jail last week after she allegedly brandished a knife, officials said. Nancy...
2020 strikes again: There may be a cookie shortage over the holidays
There may be a shortage of cookies on the shelves this holiday season, one of the biggest commercial producers of confections is warning. Campbell's Soup Company, which makes cookies under...
Rudy Giuliani leaves hospital after treatment for COVID-19
President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani left the hospital Wednesday night after a four-day stay for coronavirus treatment. Giuliani was spotted by reporters leaving Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington...
Dad accused of decapitating kids had siblings watch their bodies: cops
The California personal trainer charged with decapitating his two children also allegedly forced his two surviving kids to live alongside their older siblings' bodies for five days, prosecutors said. Maurice...
Second annual All-MLB Team revealed
Mookie Betts of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and three-time American League MVP Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels headlined a group of 16 players named to...
Tony Dungy talks to Jalen Rose about overcoming injustices, breaking down barriers
When Tony Dungy, my guest for this week's podcast, was coaching the Indianapolis Colts, I was playing for the Pacers. Personally, I had always admired him. He's a fellow Michigander,...