December 14, 2020

Mets must make fans' wildest free-agent dreams come true

The Mets are stocking up on simple proteins, no small thing for an organization that too often, for too long, led the major leagues in baloney. Admit it, though, Mets...

Wisconsin health officials warn against traditional raw meat 'cannibal sandwiches'

There's a beef brewing over this traditional Wisconsin delicacy. State health officials have urged locals to cut "cannibal sandwiches" from their holiday menus this year. The dish -- also known...

Frontman of Brooklyn band Love as Laughter Sam Jayne is missing

Friends of a Brooklyn musician are reaching out to the public in hopes to find their friend who went missing earlier in December. Sam Jayne of the indie rock band...

GOP Rep. calls for probe into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

ALBANY -- Upstate Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is calling for an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo by one of his former aides, Lindsey...

Jets rookie expected to make his return

The Jets could be getting some reinforcements before they return to the West Coast. Wide receiver Denzel Mims is back with the team and in COVID-19 testing protocols, putting him...

The Giants' unit making troubling errors

The last thing expected from a Joe Judge-coached team is happening to the Giants at the worst possible time. Special teams — albeit three different units — have made critical...

Treasure hunter stuck in jail for refusing to reveal location of loot

A former Ohio treasure hunter is about to mark half a decade behind bars -- for refusing to reveal the location of 500 gold coins missing from a historic shipwreck....

Greenwich Village's Carbone getting creative with outdoor dining

Carbone is getting serious about outdoor dining this winter -- shelling out for a fancy space that resembles the posh Italian-American eatery’s look inside.  Gov. Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining...

'The Bachelorette' Week 10 recap: Tayshia breaks some hearts

Happy Monday, Bachelor Nation. Back on the show's usual night, Tayshia was nothing but decisive. At the start of the episode, eight guys were in Tayshia's orbit. By the end,...

The four contenders to be Joe Biden's SEC chair

President-elect Joe Biden has drawn up a diverse list of candidates to be Wall Street’s next sheriff, some of them with tough enforcement records — but insiders say his pick...

CC Sabathia says he was 'too drunk to do my job' during dark times with Yankees

The final scene of CC Sabathia’s career was the left-hander walking off the mound at Yankee Stadium with trainer Steve Donohue, having re-injured his shoulder that helped send him into...

Ghislaine Maxwell and her husband offer $28.5 million bail package

Jeffrey Epstein’s accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell has proposed a $28.5 million bail package — that represents all of her and her husband’s assets — in a desperate bid to spring her from...

'Snow alert' to suspend outdoor dining in NYC starting Wednesday

Outdoor dining will be suspended in the Big Apple beginning 2 p.m. Wednesday, as the Department of Sanitation issued a “snow alert” ahead of an impending winter storm that may...

2-year-old boy abandoned at Mississippi Goodwill drop-off

A 2-year-old boy was abandoned at a Mississippi Goodwill drop-off location with a bag of clothes and a note on Monday, police said. Officers with the Southaven Police Department found...

This silence should terrify Jets

Perhaps the most stunning part of Sunday’s 40-3 Jets loss to the Seahawks was just how little it stunned anyone. Losses like this have become expected and accepted for the...

Nets' Caris LeVert worry has gone away

Nets fans worried that Caris LeVert has suffered another injury can exhale. After the young wing was held out of the preseason opening win over Washington with a patella contusion,...

Mets' pursuit of star free agent was derailed by time

J.T. Realmuto won’t be a Met, although team president Sandy Alderson said they had “great conversations” with his representatives — but the failure to land the top free-agent catcher wasn’t...

Biden says 'Democracy prevailed' hours after Electoral College vote

Joe Biden told Americans that "Democracy prevailed" in a prime-time speech on Monday, as he criticized President Trump's attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 race. The president-elect --...

RJ Barrett's promising Knicks glimpse comes with caveat

After missing his first six shots of the preseason, RJ Barrett put up dynamic scoring numbers in Detroit — 15 in the opener Friday, 25 on Sunday. The 20-year-old is...

Ann Reinking, Tony winner and star of Broadway’s 'Chicago,' dead at 71

Ann Reinking, a Tony Award-winning actress and star of Broadway's "Chicago," died Saturday night. She was 71.

Woman reportedly killed picking up friend's daughter from boyfriend

A mother of two young children was fatally stabbed Friday night by a 17-year-old male in Syracuse, a report said. Franchelli Almonte, 36, was attempting to pick up her friend's...

Biden can't ignore Hong Kong and other commentary

Foreign desk: Joe Can’t Ignore Hong Kong Team Trump was quick to speak up for the “brave freedom fighters” in Hong Kong, and as China continues to punish and arrest...

US intel veterans lied about ‘Russian plot’ — and the media bought it hook, line and sinker

If there is one thing that the Hunter Biden laptop episode has proved, it is that former directors of the CIA aren’t as adept at evaluating evidence as advertised. Five...

As vaccines roll out, doubters rush to take credit

"We’re looking to get it by the end of the year if we can, maybe before,” President Trump said at a May 15 Rose Garden event. He added on Twitter:...

NYC's suffering from delusion that you can maintain order without coercion

New York is about nothing if not over-the-top drama, and that especially includes the city’s pathologies. Exhibit A: The Amsterdam ­Avenue steps of the Cathedral of St. John the Devine...

MeToo double standard: Evidence required when accused is a Democrat

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is lucky he’s a Democrat — otherwise Lindsey Boylan’s charge that he “sexually harassed” her might lead to political challenges and media shame. “Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed...

New Mets GM embracing Steve Cohen's bold World Series timeline

Jared Porter was part of a Red Sox front office that snapped an 86-year championship drought in his first season in the front office. And the Cubs ended more than...

Fantasy football: Steelers' shocking collapse in value

How can a team go from an 11-0 Super Bowl favorite to a fantasy pariah? How can the offensive collapse seem to affect the entire team? How can it not...

Portland's rage-addicted radicals don't care about facts, just excuse to riot

The family whose imminent eviction inspired Portland protesters to create a new armed “autonomous zone” turns out to be living in another home they own nearby. Could there be a...

Steve Bannon's co-defendant in fraud case can't move trial: judge

A businessman charged alongside former White House advisor Steve Bannon in a federal fraud case won’t have his trial moved to Colorado, a judge ruled Monday. Timothy Shea made the...

Loeffler, Perdue warn against potential Atlanta Braves renaming

Georgia GOP senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue released a forceful statement on Monday declaring their opposition to any potential renaming of the Atlanta Braves. The statement follows news Sunday...

Mexican drug cartel chops off hands of three 'thieves'

A Mexican drug cartel dumped three accused thieves — and their severed hands stuffed in a black bag — on a road over the weekend. The badly wounded pair of...

10 best-selling online classes on sale for an extra 70 percent off

Most people think that the best online shopping is done over the long weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but savvy internet shoppers know that Green Monday is where...

Yankees great has unique take on DJ LeMahieu's tricky situation

CC Sabathia landed what was then the richest contract for a pitcher in major league history when he signed a seven-year, $161 million deal with the Yankees before the 2009...

NYC council bill would bar officers from dealing with street homeless

The NYPD would be prohibited from conducting any outreach to New York’s homeless under a new bill before the City Council, handcuffing cops from protecting municipal workers on the frontlines...

James Marsden: There was a 'strange feeling' on the set of 'The Stand'

James Marsden stars in the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Stand” as Stu, an everyman who's caught in an apocalyptic pandemic.

Joe Judge's logic on Daniel Jones is flawed and risky

So, let us get this straight?It was determined that Daniel Jones could protect himself in the pocket, could move around well enough to avoid getting crushed and starting him against...

Sam Darnold sends strong message with Jets career crumbling

The waters are rising around him, but Sam Darnold is trying to keep his head above it all with three weeks left in the season — and, potentially, his Jets...

NYPD to add another 900 cops over the next two months

The NYPD will add another 900 cops over the next two months to reach the headcount reduced by this year's budget cuts, the city's top cop said Monday. “The establishment...

Fantasy football waiver wire prizes to save your title run

Ask any fantasy football player or analyst and they’ll tell you that the playoffs can be one of the worst times to find talent on the waiver wire. Most have...

NY Jewish school's website hacked with Nazi images, slurs

Anti-Semitic images, slurs and songs were posted on the website of a Jewish school in Long Island on Monday in an apparent hack, video shows. The North Shore Hebrew Academy...

Cowboys have already decided Mike McCarthy's fate

Mike McCarthy already has clinched a losing record in his first season coaching the Dallas Cowboys, but his job is not in jeopardy, according to the front office. Team vice...

Princeton student: Ivy League made me a 'social-climbing weasel'

Scott Newman lambasts the cynical resume padding and butt-kissing application process that got him to the top. He tells The Post all the ways in which privileged kids like himself...

Kyrie Irving breaks his silence with 'pawns' explanation

After weeks of boycotting the media and calling them pawns — getting fined in the process — Kyrie Irving finally spoke to the press on Monday. And in a wide-ranging...

NFL player accused of having ‘hidden girlfriend’ in savage TikTok

An unnamed Steelers player is getting roasted on social media for allegedly cheating on his girlfriend. It all began with a video of Los Angeles-based Pilates instructor Jennifer Woodward that...

Trump announces that Attorney General William Barr is resigning

WASHINGTON -- Attorney General William Barr is resigning, confirming speculation that he would leave his top cabinet post amid mounting criticism of his performance from President Trump. Trump announced the...

NYC school teachers, parents sue to stop COVID-19 testing over DNA fears

A group of New York City public school parents and teachers are asking a judge to suspend mandatory coronavirus testing -- until the city can guarantee that the tests won't...

Santa, Mrs. Claus possibly exposed 50 kids to COVID in Georgia

A Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for COVID-19 days after a Christmas parade in Georgia -- possibly exposing dozens of children to the virus, local officials said Monday. Long...

LaVar Ball trashes Pistons after team released son

LaVar Ball called the Pistons organization “raggedy as hell” after they waived his son, LiAngelo Ball on Monday morning. Detroit signed the younger Ball to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract earlier...

9 fun holiday drinks to get delivered for Christmas and New Year's

Even though the bars are closed, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to toast to the New Year or have a Christmas cocktail from the comfort of your own...

Electoral College votes Joe Biden winner of 2020 presidential election

​The Electoral College on Monday designated Joe Biden the winner of the Nov. 3 election, with California casting its 55 votes to put the former vice president over the 270...

College basketball star in medically induced coma after court collapse

After collapsing during a game over the weekend, Florida men’s basketball player Keyontae Johnson is in a medically induced coma, his grandfather told USA Today on Monday. Johnson received initial...

Federal prison workers to start getting vaccinated Wednesday

Some federal prison workers are expected to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday, officials said. "A few" US prisons will receive doses by then, and immunizations will be offered to...

Japan picks the kanji character for 'dense' to define coronavirus year

TOKYO -- Japan on Monday selected a kanji character used to encourage social distancing as its defining symbol for 2020, highlighting a catchphrase used extensively during the coronavirus pandemic that...

Cole Haan takes 70 percent off sale items for end-of-season event

Cole Haan is back with another great holiday sale after recently launching some major boot markdowns.During the end-of-season event, you can save up to 70% off its most popular sale...

There is some good news on Daniel Jones

If all things are equal, Daniel Jones will be the Giants’ starting quarterback this week. Limited by a right hamstring strain that caused him to miss six quarters, Jones was...

In a heartbeat, ParaDocs switched from event staffers to front-line warriors

During normal times, ParaDocs Worldwide, a global community of doctors, nurses, first responders (paramedics and EMTs) and other medical personnel, work at private and public events (like Electric Zoo and Governors Ball — remember those?)....

Why is 'The Bachelorette' on Monday and Tuesday this week?

"Bachelor" Mondays are back.

US sanctions Turkey for purchase of Russia missile system

WASHINGTON -- State Department officials on Monday announced the Trump administration is sanctioning Turkey for its "unacceptable" purchase of a $2.5 billion missile defense system from Russia. The sanctions come...

'Awful' Knicks guard is blowing team's trade wish

Dennis Smith Jr. was given a clean slate to start the 2020-21 season, but it’s already been muddied after two preseason games in Motown. Though the Knicks tried to trade...

This legally blind essential worker continues to give back

What did you do to help the world today?Cornell Williams may have been born blind, in part due to his albinism, but he’s not one to fret over the lot...

Estonians plunge into icy water to ward off coronavirus blues

TALLINN - Over 500 swimmers swam in the near-freezing waters of Tallinn port in Estonia on Friday, taking part in a giant winter swimming relay in a country where the...

Despite battling a rare cancer, this nurse puts her patients first

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Cassidy Toben, nurse manager at Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s emergency department, has never lost sight of her call of duty to patients and colleagues. What...

WWE star opens up about mental health battle

Lana, whose real name is CJ Perry, wants nothing more than to be a champion in WWE. She will get a chance Sunday at the Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view...

UK set to launch first-ever Comet Chaser in bid to unlock mysteries of the universe

Britain is to launch a spacecraft next year in ­a mission to ambush a comet and unlock mysteries of the universe. UK scientists and engineers will design and build the...

Baker who warmed 'fresh' bread on radiator jailed for defrauding investors

She needed the dough -- but didn't knead the dough. A British baker who reheated store-bought bread on a radiator and passed it off as freshly baked, was sentenced to...

British teen stabbed mom 118 times, asked police to 'bring a body bag'

A deranged teenage killer stabbed his mom 118 times after first strangling her in their UK home -- and then calmly told police to “bring a body bag," according to...

Rockets' big trade changed nothing for James Harden

James Harden participated in the Houston Rockets' practice Monday and is scheduled to play in their next preseason game Tuesday, but the eight-time NBA All-Star reportedly remains undeterred in his...

Woman rescues dog lost in sea foam

A sea of brown foam created by torrential downpours that slammed Australia’s east coast swallowed up a dog Monday until its owner miraculously found it.  The pup’s owner was caught...

Top NY pol racing to tax rich before Christmas, Cuomo says 'wait for DC' to act

ALBANY -- A leader of the New York Legislature is in a rush to pass a tax-the-rich measure before Christmas in a bid to raise revenue -- while letting potential...

Thai protesters to pause for now and return next year

BANGKOK - Thai protesters will take a break and return stronger next year, one protest leader said on Monday after months of demonstrations to remove the government and to demand...

Total solar eclipse cuts path across South America

Skywatchers in parts of South America experienced a rare total solar eclipse on Monday. The total solar eclipse, which lasted just over two minutes, was visible from the northern Patagonia region of...

Billionaire Mario Gabelli makes record donation to Fordham University

Billionaire investor Mario Gabelli has made a record-setting donation to Fordham University to support his namesake business school, The Post has learned. Gabelli's $35 million gift is the largest Fordham...

As a hospital chaplain during COVID-19, offering solace is a calling and challenge

For Rocky Walker, chaplain at Mount Sinai Heart at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, prayer and hope are his weapons of choice in the fight against COVID-19....

Make a difference for essential workers, all from the comfort of your couch

Empower Work If you’ve got a computer, a secure internet connection and a desire to help those in moments of workplace despair, consider joining forces with Empower Work. This national...

Some states to begin vaccinations at nursing homes this week

Some states will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to nursing home residents this week, US officials said Monday. US Gen. Gustave Perna said at a press conference alongside Health and Human...

Pepperdine the pick against UNLV in Sin City showdown

Pepperdine and UNLV are both looking to take the next step forward in being among the best teams on the West Coast and will have a battle in Sin City...

Prince Andrew stayed at Epstein's NYC mansion on 2001 trip despite denial: report

Despite his public denials, Prince Andrew did stay at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion in the period when a teenage accuser said they had sex -- and had a three-hour...

Stop Bill de Blasio's rancid bus deal

Members of the city Panel for Educational Policy have a clear duty to vote down City Hall’s rancid deal to buy out the bus company Reliant Transportation at Monday evening’s...

UFC announcer dumps random man's girlfriend in viral video

UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer can add dumping a random man’s girlfriend to his long list of legendary calls. A Cameo video has gone viral of Buffer using his signature...

US passes 300,000 deaths from COVID-19

The US on Monday reached more than 300,000 deaths from COVID-19, data shows. The figure amounts to nearly one-fifth of the world’s total death count from the virus, according to...

UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers’ finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the US Attorney’s office....

Australian state says work from home is over, but employees still shun office

SYDNEY - A work from home order to combat coronavirus in Australia’s most populous state ended on Monday, a milestone for a country with very low COVID-19 numbers, but many...

Snow fun at all: What outdoor restaurants can expect ahead of Wednesday's storm

Big Apple restaurants with outdoor dining setups will be forced to shut down when more than an inch of snow is expected, according to new guidance issued by the Department...

Monarch butterfly may be added to endangered species list

An estimated 20,000 will arrive in California this winter, down from millions in the 1980s.

Gov. Cuomo denies ex-aide's sexual harassment allegations: 'It's just not true'

In his first public remarks since the claim was made, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday flatly denied a former aide's allegations that he "sexually harassed" her for years over her...

New Jersey cops searching for suspect who shot teen in Newark

McKayla Perri, 18, of Lyndhurst was shot on Broad Street near 3rd Avenue late on Friday and died just a few hours later at University Hospital, according to cops.

NASA has visualized what supernovae and colliding galaxies 'sound' like

If you've ever wondered what space sounds like, NASA has you covered. The space agency has posted several videos of what two supernovae and a colliding cluster of galaxies "sound" like, thanks...

'Phlegm fatale' who spit in cop's face has a prior bust for jumping on captain

The cop-hating demonstrator who spat in an NYPD sergeant’s face last month allegedly leaped onto the back of a police captain as he tried to make an arrest during an...

Gingerbread record holder bakes huge village despite COVID challenges

COVID couldn’t crumble this cookie. 

Three killed in PA horse and buggy accident

Three people were killed and four others injured when a horse and buggy collided with a dump truck in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, according to state troopers. The crash happened outside...

Listen to Episode 56 of 'Gang's All Here': Jets Embarrassed by Jamal Adams, Seahawks

The Jets looked to the Seahawks sideline on Sunday and saw plenty of old friends. Most of them were probably laughing at Adam Gase's team. Either that or they felt...

These selfless medical workers pulled New Yorkers through horrors of COVID-19

This year more than ever, health professionals stepped up, literally putting their lives on the line to get us through the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some of their inspiring stories....

Aaron Rodgers' ticking clock makes latest Packers division title 'extra special'

Aaron Rodgers clinched his seventh NFC North title Sunday since he became the Packers' starting quarterback in 2008, but the 37-year-old says this year feels different. “I’m enjoying it maybe...

Artists, activists rush to save Black Lives Matter murals

INDIANAPOLIS — Neither woman could bring themselves to watch the video of George Floyd’s final moments, his neck pinned under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee. But as their city grieved,...

FTC investigating privacy and data collection at top tech giants

The Federal Trade Commission said Monday it is launching a sweeping inquiry into the privacy and data collection practices of top tech firms such as Amazon, Twitter, Facebook and Google’s...

Coach discounts sale items an extra 15 percent off for holiday deal

The holidays are in full swing and Coach is celebrating in a major way.It is currently taking an extra 15% off sale items, which means you can get major markdowns...

LI bodega owner shot inside store dies of his injuries

The Long Island bodega owner who was struck when a gunman opened fire in the store over the weekend has died of his injuries -- and cops busted the alleged...

Families marry off daughters to ease finances amid COVID-19

KOIDU, Sierra Leone — The man first caught a glimpse of Marie Kamara as she ran with her friends past his house near the village primary school. Soon after, he...

De Blasio attends live COVID-19 vaccination at private hospital

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday attended his first COVID-19 vaccination -- which was administered at a private as opposed to city-run hospital. The mayor witnessed the inoculation of an...

Fauci says US could achieve 'herd immunity' in second quarter of 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the US could achieve "herd immunity" by late spring or early summer, now that a COVID-19 vaccine is finally rolling out. "The real bottom line is...

Russia tried to kill Alexei Navalny with a poisoned Negroni, probe finds

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny -- who fell gravely ill on a domestic flight in Russia -- was likely poisoned by a tainted Negroni in an assassination attempt by the country's...

Cleveland Indians name change won't happen for a while

The Cleveland Indians’ name change won’t take effect in time for the 2021 season. Team owner Paul Dolan -- the cousin of Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan -- told...

McEnany backs Trump, blasts Barr over Hunter Biden

​White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany defended President Trump on Monday over his criticism of Attorney General William Barr for failing to inform Congress that Hunter Biden had been under investigation...

Here's how the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in NYC

The largest vaccination effort in American history is underway after the initial shipments of the first federally approved COVID-19 vaccine arrived across the US on Monday, including in New York...

Mystery buyer scoops up Elvis Presley's honeymoon house

Elvis Presley couldn’t help falling in love with this saucer-shaped home in Palm Springs, California.

You can get HBO Max for 20 percent off during limited-time deal

If you're in need of some new entertainment options, then your search ends today. HBO Max is taking 20% off its six-month subscriptions for a limited-time deal. That means you...

13 eco-friendly gifts to get your sustainable friends for Earth Day 2021

You can feel good about these thoughtful presents that come with a bonus: They're all doing their part to help the planet.

Why some bettors aren't giving Browns any respect

The Baltimore Ravens (7-5 SU; 6-5-1 ATS) snapped a three-game skid last Tuesday night with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys to remain one game out of the AFC...

NYC church shooter ID'd, had attempted murder charge

Luis Vasquez, 52, was arrested on the Upper West Side for attempted murder in 1990, and on an assault charge there a year earlier, sources said Monday.

SUV-loving de Blasio will take subway to prove it’s safe despite pandemic

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday agreed to set an example and eschew his SUV and driver to ride the subway in a bid to encourage more New Yorkers to...

Researchers stranded in Arctic at start of pandemic head back for second winter

Two women, whose homecoming from a winter expedition in the Arctic last year was delayed by months due to coronavirus, have set out again – this time with new gear and experience....

Bipartisan group pitches two COVID-19 relief votes — neither with stimulus checks

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan legislative group on Monday renewed a push for their $908 billion COVID-19 relief package and urged the House and Senate to break a months-long impasse by considering...

Inside Sahar Tabar's wild transformation into 'zombie Angelina Jolie'

It was a wild metamorphosis. Iranian social media star Sahar Tabar was sentenced to a decade in prison Saturday over various social media activities, the most famous of which saw...

The Bills are our only hope

It might be a New York team that poses a threat to the reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs after all – except they’re 370 miles northwest of MetLife Stadium. The...

Yankees’ significant DJ LeMahieu chasm could have major implications: Sherman

When the Mets were for sale, I was told repeatedly that many potential buyers were not considering a purchase attempt. Why try when Steve Cohen was lurking? The fear was...

More US churches are committing to racism-linked reparations

NEW YORK — The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859 was a slaveholder. An Episcopal church in New York City erects a plaque noting the...

Michael Cohen wants Trump to testify in his suit against Trump Organization

Michael Cohen wants to call President Trump to testify in his case against the Trump Organization -- once the commander-in-chief is out of office, new court papers show. Cohen —...

NYC braces for blockbuster storm that could bring foot of snow

A blockbuster snowstorm is expected to transform New York City into a winter wonderland on Wednesday -- with as much as 30 inches expected in some areas, according to forecasts....

Reddit buys TikTok rival Dubsmash in video push

Reddit said it has acquired video-sharing platform Dubsmash, making it the latest social-media giant to mount a challenge to TikTok. Seven-year-old Dubsmash lets users create and share videos of themselves...

Police pups and friends featured in annual NYPD calendar

The bomb-sniffing dog named after the slain NYPD cop Eddie Byrne will lead off the New York City Police Foundation's annual calendar.

Hardcore travel junkies are already planning excessive 'revenge' vacations

Hell hath no fury like a wanderluster imprisoned by shelter-in-place orders for well-nigh a year.

Forget Aspen, NYC boasts top ski destinations in driving distance

You don’t have to jump on a plane to Vail, Aspen, Jackson Hole or Park City to ski this winter.

Portland 'autonomous zone' dismantled after mayor apologizes

The fenced-off, booby-trapped "autonomous zone" in Oregon has finally been dismantled after Portland's mayor brokered a deal with protesters -- and apologized to them. The Twitter handle for those leading...

Sticky situation: Zappos founder's Post-It notes are an estate nightmare

Zappos founder Tony Hsieh left a "mess" of an estate worth hundreds of millions of dollars -- including deals scrawled on thousands of Post-It notes left covering his walls, according...

How the World Series of Poker is being played amid COVID-19

Poker's biggest annual event will have a 2020 winner -- COVID-19 be damned. Usually held over the summer, the 2020 World Series of Poker main event began Sunday with online...

Iconic films by women and POC immortalized by Library of Congress

Many of the films can be freely streamed on the National Screening Room website.

'The Sopranos' cast reuniting for NYC firefighters fund-raiser

Don’t stop believing. Thirteen years after the fade-to-black series finale talked about around the world, “The Sopranos” is back.

Pornhub removes most of its videos in effort to purge illegal content

Pornhub appears to have removed most of the smutty videos from its site, apparently taking down more than 10 million of them as part of its recent crackdown on illegal...

Knicks indefinitely banning media from MSG with notable exception

The Knicks are banning media from the Garden for their two preseason games Wednesday and Friday – both against the Cavaliers. The club could reconsider for the regular season but...

Table used to stop accused Monsey Hanukkah slasher turned into menorah stand

A coffee table that a heroic Orthodox man threw at the knife-wielding man who stabbed five people during a Hanukkah celebration in Rockland County last year has been turned into...

10 apps you’ll want this winter that are on sale for Green Monday

Add 40 percent off to already amazing savings for each of the following items by using coupon code GREEN40 at checkout. Koofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (100GB), on sale for...

Sam Darnold is not the answer for the Jets

The Seahawks pounded the Jets 40-3 on Sunday in Seattle to drop the Jets to 0-13. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game:  1. For the last two...

Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

Bats are a diverse group, with more than 1,400 species flitting across every continent except Antarctica.

ESPN landing MLB rights to playoff round that doesn't yet exist

ESPN and Major League Baseball are closing in on a TV deal that would provide the network exclusive rights to the first round of the playoffs, The Post has learned....

Disney shares fall after analyst downgrades stock over pandemic concerns

Disney shares dipped more than 2 percent Monday after a Wall Street analyst cautioned that the company has a lot of work to do before it rebounds from the pandemic...

London moves into toughest tier of COVID-19 restrictions as infections surge

LONDON - London will move into England’s highest tier of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said on Monday, citing an exponential rise in infection rates as one of the world’s richest...

Zappos' 'Treat Yourself' sale is on: Our 12 picks for the best 2020 deals

For a limited time, Zappos is discounting tons of different items for its Treat Yourself sale.

Father dies of cancer after begging for MRI amid COVID-19 crisis

A 27-year-old father of two from the UK died of cancer -- months after he had to beg for an MRI scan amid a slowdown during the coronavirus crisis.  Sherwin...

Real-life 'Angry Bird' captured in stunning photograph

Life is a video game.

Airbnb stock tumbles after more than doubling last week

Wall Street is having second thoughts about Airbnb’s frothy market debut last week. The home-sharing giant’s stock -- which more than doubled last week in the company's initial public offering...

'Cyberpunk 2077' developer offers refunds amid gamer outrage

The developer behind "Cyberpunk 2077" is offering refunds for the blockbuster video game amid outrage over its glitchy performance on older consoles.

Mom loses husband to COVID-19, gives birth to their baby in 48 hours

A US Army combat veteran from Kentucky lost his life to the coronavirus two days after his son was born prematurely at the same hospital, according to a report. Jeffery...

New Zealand agrees on 'travel bubble' with Australia in early 2021

WELLINGTON - New Zealand agreed on Monday to allow quarantine-free travel with Australia in the first quarter of 2021, nearly a year after it locked down its borders to protect...

Child charged with murder after four family members found dead in home

A juvenile in West Virginia has been charged in the slayings of two boys and their parents inside their home, authorities said. The unidentified man, woman and their two sons,...

Bird flu spreads to 10th Japanese prefecture

TOKYO - Japan’s worst bird flu outbreak on record spread to new farms and now affects more than 20 percent of the country’s 47 prefectures, with officials ordering cullings after...

Fauci says he could get vaccine 'within a week'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that he could get his own COVID-19 vaccination in the next few days. “I think it could be within a week,’’ the nation’s top infectious...

Here are the best Coach gifts that will arrive on time

Are you still struggling to find the perfect gift? Well, you certainly can't go wrong with a stylish goodie from Coach. And lucky for you, the beloved fashion brand has...

Tiger shark chomps on turtle in deep-sea battle

Zones A tiger shark eating a turtle had its plan thwarted by two fishermen in the Bahamas. Watch as Kai Survance and his fishing pal rescue the sea turtle in...

Joe Judge at first Giants crossroads after shambolic Daniel Jones risk

It is over the top to call it a crisis, but not unfair to characterize the time and place of the Giants right now as the first crossroads for Joe...

Domino's giving hourly workers $1,200 holiday bonus

The largest pizza slinger in the US earmarked $9.6 million for its frontline workers at its corporate-owned stores and supply chain facilities, and some could receive as much as $1,200...

Video shows dog actually eating kid's homework

It's the oldest excuse in the book for a reason.

Ex-Giant may have bullet left in lung after being shot in Florida

Former Giants defensive lineman Louis Nix III says the bullet lodged in his lung from a Florida shooting incident last week may be too risky to be surgically removed. The...

Cuomo, as usual, makes vaccine all about himself

There was Gov. Cuomo, preening for the media as Queens critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay became the first person in the US to get the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine. As usual,...

Ben Roethlisberger: 'I need to hang it up' if I can't play better

Big Ben’s time might be up if he doesn’t start playing better. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger pinned his team’s second straight loss following an 11-0 start on himself –...

8-foot python bursts through ceiling while man is in bathroom

This would scare the crap out of almost anyone. A Thai man's bathroom break turned into a nightmare after he discovered an 8-foot python dangling from the lavatory ceiling. Shop...

Stocks jump as COVID vaccine rollout starts, stimulus talks continue

US stocks jumped Monday as investors cheered the nationwide rollout of the US' first COVID-19 vaccine. The Dow Jones industrial average rose as much as 249.95 points, or about 0.8...

De Blasio warns NYC could face another 'full shutdown'

As vaccines began being put into arms in New York City and indoor dining was shut down again Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that additional restrictions could...

US sanctions Iran over FBI agent's disappearance

The US government on Monday accused two Iranian intelligence officials of being behind the mysterious 2007 disappearance and probable death of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

'Coral IVF' trial at Great Barrier Reef shows promise

An "IVF" treatment aimed at saving damaged parts of the Great Barrier Reef has shown signs of success rehabilitating coral populations, researchers said. Peter Harrison, director of Southern Cross University's...

Pfizer CEO reveals why he hasn't taken the COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Monday he hasn't taken the COVID-19 vaccine yet -- but only because he doesn't want to be seen as jumping the line.

NFL star trolls fantasy football players before kickoff: 'Not playing'

Josh Jacobs doesn't care about your fantasy teams. The mischievous Raiders running back sent fantasy football managers into a tailspin after posting an Instagram story saying he would not play...

Suspect busted in fatal stabbing of teen who stumbled into barbershop

Cops recently busted a suspect in the February fatal stabbing of a Brooklyn teen who stumbled into a barber shop after the attack, authorities said early Monday.  Mamadou Barry, 31,...

Chinese capsule with moon rocks begins return to Earth

BEIJING — A Chinese space capsule bringing back the first moon rocks in more than four decades started its three-day return to Earth on Sunday. The Chang’e 5 lunar probe,...

Watched everything on Netflix? Try out this all-in-one entertainment bundle instead

After months of watching the same Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+ shows, you’ve developed a love/hate relationship with your streaming services. There’s only so many times you can re-watch old...

Pfizer in talks to supply US with another 100 million vaccine doses

Pfizer is in talks to supply the US government with another 100 million doses of the company's coronavirus vaccine, CEO Albert Bourla said Monday. That would add to the 100...

DHS issues directive after hack of federal agencies

​Federal agencies were ordered to disconnect servers that may have been compromised during the months-long suspected Russian hack of the Treasury and Commerce departments and scan their networks for "malicious...

Shop local this holiday season from these beloved NYC fashion brands

Gift-giving season is upon us, and never before has it been more necessary to shop mindfully for your loved ones. Fashion brands across the board have been devastated by COVID-19,...

HHS boss begs people to get COVID-19 vaccine

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar heralded Monday's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the US as the "light at the end of the tunnel" -- and begged people...

Disney World to stop Photoshopping masks onto visitors after outcry

They're ending the mask-uerade. Disney World will stop doctoring on-ride photos to make maskless guests appear masked after getting busted by sharp-eyed parkgoers. "We are no longer doing this and...

Gregg Williams has company as another team dumps its defensive coordinator

Gregg Williams has some company. After the Jets fired their defensive coordinator for a game-costing blitz decision, the Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther on Sunday following a 44-27 loss...

Trump decries Cleveland nickname change as 'cancel culture'

President Trump called the decision by Cleveland's baseball team to drop the "Indians" ballclub name it has used for 105 years an example of "cancel culture." "Oh no! What is...

NYC nurse becomes first American to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was vaccinated on-camera at the Queens hospital as Gov. Andrew Cuomo looked on via livestream.

De Blasio says he is 'proud' first US COVID-19 vaccine delivered in NYC

The first vaccinations against the deadly coronavirus in the US were delivered to New York City's front-line workers Monday at the Big Apple's major public and private hospital systems. Health...

Judge Judy rips a man for not wearing a mask at her salon

The verdict, delivered in September 1996, was swift and decisive: "Judge Judy" was a winner.

Giants say goodbye to first place

It was fun while it lasted for the Giants. First place has gone by the wayside. The four-game winning streak is over. This could be the beginning of the end...

Two people shot at NYC bars, restaurants on last night of indoor dining

Two people were shot at Big Apple restaurants and bars on the city's last night of indoor dining Sunday, cops said.

First coronavirus vaccine rolled out to all 50 states

The beginning of the end of the coronavirus pandemic is finally here. The first federally approved COVID-19 vaccine was expected to arrive at 145 locations across all 50 states in...

Eagles coach refuses to name Jalen Hurts starter after season-saving upset

Jalen Hurts provided the boost the Philadelphia Eagles needed Sunday, but head coach Doug Pederson stopped short of naming the rookie quarterback his starter for the remainder of the season...

Russian COVID-19 vaccine may offer two-year protection

The Russian scientist behind the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine claims the shot is likely to offer two years of protection against the illness, according to reports. Alexander Gintsburg, head of...

Tesla workers may not be paid for part of factory shutdown

Tesla factory workers could reportedly be forced to take up to three days of unpaid leave while the company idles some production lines at its California plant. The electric-car maker...

GOP senator: Congress should have been told about Hunter Biden probes

​Congress should have been made aware of the investigations into the "tax affairs" of Hunter Biden as they considered the articles of impeachment against President Trump in 2019, Sen. Ron...

NJ gym fined over $1.2M for defying COVID lockdown orders

The owners of a New Jersey gym who famously defied orders to close the fitness center during the coronavirus pandemic have now been hit with more than $1.2 million in...

Woman plunges to death in front of family at 'perfect selfie' spot

An Australian woman plunged about 260 feet to her death in front of her horrified husband and two sons after climbing over a safety barrier at a “perfect selfie” spot...

Fantasy football injury update Week 14: Matthew Stafford, Alex Smith

Sunday of NFL Week 14 brought a flurry of news on the injury front. Quarterbacks Matthew Stafford, Alex Smith and Brandon Allen all sustained potentially serious injuries which may carry...

75 infected with COVID-19 after Santa visits nursing home

Santa Claus spread more than good cheer at a nursing home in Belgium -- with his visit leaving at least 75 people infected with COVID-19, according to local TV. The...

Gmail, YouTube, other Google services hit with massive outage

Gmail, YouTube and other Google productivity services suffered a massive outage Monday morning.

What to know about the Electoral College vote today

Americans went to the polls in the 2020 presidential election on Nov. 3, but on Monday the Electoral College will meet to cast its votes -- one of the last...

Evicted Texas tenant had a Bud Light decorating touch

Bud Light bottles are piled high in this Texas apartment. The evicted tenant left behind hundreds of empties and dozens of blue cardboard boxes — the signature carrying case of...

Officials warn of outbreak of highly contagious rabbit disease

Rabbits in Utah are being ravaged by a highly contagious hemorrhagic disease that is spreading across the state, as well as other parts of the US, including New York, according...

US Embassy says Sudan no longer on list of terror sponsors

CAIRO — The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum said Monday that President Donald Trump's administration has removed Sudan from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could...

Missed practice doesn't keep Giants linebacker from playing

Blake Martinez did not practice at all on Friday, which did not seem to be a good sign for his availability two days later manning the middle of the Giants’...

Two escaped inmates from Tennessee prison captured in Florida

Two men who were considered armed and dangerous after escaping a Tennessee prison were apprehended in Southern Florida on Sunday, authorities said. Robert Lee Brown and Christopher Osteen were captured...

Sam Darnold isn't giving Jets much reason to keep him

If this is indeed a tryout for Jets quarterback Sam Darnold to convince the team to stick with him in 2021, it is not going well. Darnold played another blah...

'Threats of violence' prompt closure of Michigan legislative offices

Michigan state legislative offices will be closed Monday due to safety concerns as presidential electors are expected to cast their vote in the state Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden, a...

The Nets stalwart who could be their Manu Ginobili

Steve Nash concedes Caris LeVert is definitely a starting player, but he won’t commit to whether LeVert will be starting for the Nets when he comes back. LeVert sat out...

Dominating Giants brought Cardinals linebacker to tears

Haason Reddick grew up in the part of New Jersey reserved for hating the Giants — and he played like it on Sunday. Reddick tortured the Giants and their hobbled...

Jamal Adams' record night includes surprise Adam Gase hug

Jamal Adams forced his way off the Jets, but he may think of them fondly now that they helped him make history Sunday. The Seahawks safety entered the NFL record...

Knicks' draft pick will be getting a lot of chances

After getting a DNP in the preseason opener Friday, Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley was getting anxious. After all, it had been a long time since he played. In the second...

Man living at infamous UWS homeless shelter beaten by another resident

A man living at a notorious Upper West Side homeless shelter took a beating from another resident outside a nearby restaurant on Sunday night, police and sources said. The 42-year-old...

Why Giants playmakers were nowhere to be found

These numbers can’t be right. Except they are. Until the middle of the fourth quarter, when it already was clear the Giants were headed for a 26-7 loss to the...

College Football Playoff selection chaos unlikely

By this time next week, the College Football Playoff will be set. Next Sunday, the pairings will be announced. Clemson will determine if there is any drama. If the Tigers...

Jets report card: Very bad

Grading the Jets after their 40-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Offense The Seahawks entered the game as the No. 31 defense in the NFL. The Jets made them...

Trump wants to nix plan for White House staffers to get vaccine first

President Trump on Sunday night said that he wants to cancel a reported plan that would offer White House staffers Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine before most American frontline workers. Trump said...

Tim Cook killed an Apple TV show about Gawker: report

Tim Cook reportedly put the kibosh on an Apple TV production based on the notoriously snarky gossip website Gawker. The Apple CEO — who, along with his company, had been...