December 15, 2020
New Mets GM could have had an NHL career
Jared Porter was a two-sport captain in high school and college and had stronger family bloodlines in hockey than baseball. But while the Mets are the newest benefactors of him...
Murder suspect escapes prison transport van that stopped at McDonald's
An Indiana murder suspect escaped from a prison transport van that made a pit stop at a McDonald’s on Monday, authorities said. Leon Taylor, 22, was being extradited from Texas...
2 baby elephants at 'heartbroken' NY zoo die from lethal herpes strain
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse said it lost Batu, a 5-year-old Asian elephant, on Friday, three days after the death of his younger brother, Ajay, who would have turned...
Florida governor to keep restaurants open amid pandemic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that restaurants will remain fully open despite COVID-19 ravaging the state during the pandemic. DeSantis told cooks, servers and other restaurant employees during a...
The Jets are incredibly bad at being opportunistic
We don't have enough time to list everything that is wrong with these 0-13 Jets. That list would be longer than any Jets drive this season. Let’s focus on one...
How a great AG could set Barr higher -- protect Hunter Biden probe : Goodwin
President Trump could not have chosen a better Attorney General than Bill Barr. Had Trump picked Barr at the start of his presidency instead of the hapless Jeff Sessions, the...
Nets have a DeAndre Jordan conundrum on their hands
Jarrett’s Allen’s third season in the NBA was another step in the right direction. He averaged career-highs in points, rebounds and assists while remaining an elite rim protector. And he...
Knicks' top pick, Brooklyn native is stoked for MSG debut
The kid from Brooklyn finally gets to see his star shine on Broadway. With Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a super-max deal with the Bucks on Tuesday — which rules him out...
'The Bachelorette' recap: Ben couldn't find the right words in Week 11
The famous hometown dates.
Former Houston cop arrested for attacking repairman over bizarre voter fraud claims
A former Houston Police Department captain was arrested Tuesday for allegedly pointing a gun at an air conditioner repairman he thought was orchestrating a massive voter fraud scheme, prosecutors said....
Married teachers die of COVID-19 while holding hands
A married couple who were both teachers in Texas died of COVID-19 complications while holding hands. Paul Blackwell, 61, and Rose Mary Blackwell, 65, died on Sunday at Harris Methodist...
'Pervy' Jeffrey Toobin once left me dirty voicemail, journalist claims
A magazine journalist claims Jeffrey Toobin once left her a voicemail describing a sex act he planned to perform on her -- before calling back later to say he'd reconciled...
Jewish man run over during possible anti-Semitic attack at Hanukkah celebration
A Jewish man in Kentucky was run over during a Hanukkah celebration in an apparent anti-Semitic attack on Saturday, authorities said. The 36-year-old victim was standing on a curb outside...
Former Gawker editor withdraws defamation lawsuit against ex-employee
An editor who got tapped to lead an ill-fated effort to revive Gawker last year has withdrawn a defamation suit against an ex-employee — but claims she’s being intimidated by...
Daniel Jones debacle has offensive line coach feeling 'terrible'
The last thing Dave DeGuglielmo wanted to talk about was the eight sacks allowed by the Giants in their 26-7 loss to the Cardinals. They happened, though. “Good teams can...
Super-agent is fan of Steve Cohen's 'big apples'
Scott Boras is done taking shots at the Mets — for now. The agent praised new owner Steve Cohen, new general manager Jared Porter, as well as their new catcher,...
NJ firehouse shut down after COVID-19 exposures at party
A New Jersey fire department shut down one of its stations after several firefighters were exposed to COVID-19 during an unauthorized holiday gathering. Operations at Verona Fire Department's Station No. 2 in Essex...
NYC church shooter left note saying he planned to take hostages
The man who opened fire outside The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine left a note saying he planned to take hostages but did not intend to harm them,...
Boko Haram claims abduction of students in northern Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria — Rebels from the Boko Haram extremist group claimed responsibility Tuesday for abducting hundreds of boys from a school in Nigeria’s northern Katsina State last week in one...
There is some good news coming the Jets' way
You can see rock bottom now if you are the Jets. It is in sight. It is coming in three more weeks when they are likely to complete this 0-16...
California distributes 5,000 body bags to areas devastated by COVID-19
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in...
Supreme Court sides with NJ religious leaders over COVID restrictions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sided with two New Jersey religious leaders who accused Gov. Phil Murphy of violating their religious freedoms during the pandemic. Rev. Kevin Robinson, of St....
Nets' bubble star ready for 'challenge' of this possible role
In the NBA bubble, Caris LeVert found himself as the Nets’ focal point. Their leading scorer and top playmaker, the guy everyone looked to when a big play was needed....
Cuomo signs bill banning sale of Confederate flags
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law aimed at banning the sale of "hate symbols" such as the Confederate flag or the swastika on state property --...
Cops respond after text autocorrects 'swabbed' to 'stabbed'
A Wisconsin woman's text sparked a full-blown police response after it autocorrected to say she was being "stabbed" -- instead of "swabbed" for COVID-19.
Five alleged home invaders indicted for tri-state area robbery spree
Five alleged tri-state area home invaders -- including two accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Queens break-in -- were indicted in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday. The defendants...
Why Andrew Cuomo would be a horrible pick for US attorney general
Gov. Cuomo is reported to be on Joe Biden’s short list for attorney general, though Cuomo says he isn’t interested: Savvy, considering he might not be the final choice, and...
Minnesota man serving life for child’s 2002 death freed by pardons board
Minnesota's pardon board on Tuesday freed a black man sentenced to life in prison as a teenager for the 2002 killing of an 11-year-old girl -- bringing an end to...
Yankees bring back pitcher for another go-around
Adam Warren is back for another stop with the Yankees after signing a minor league deal, a source confirmed Tuesday. Warren, 33, missed all of last year while coming back...
COVID-19 prompts Alaska National Guard to scale back Christmas tradition
On a tiny speck of a frozen runway on the north bank of the Yukon River, nearly a hundred miles northwest of Fairbanks, Christmas was delivered in a most unusual...
Forgotten tales of debauchery from NYC's iconic '21' Club
The ‘21’ Club has spent the last 90 years as a magnet for the rich, louche, beautiful and powerful in NYC, but COVID-19 could close it. Regulars and former employees...
Obama 2.0? CNN reporter accidentally calls Biden 'President-elect Joebama'
Freudian slip or does the Joe Biden era already feel a little old?
Mets' interest in top reliever hinges on bigger free agency idea
The catching situation is set, but the Mets still could use additional arms to throw pitches into James McCann’s mitt. But those arms don’t necessarily have to be limited to...
Portland lets Antifa win big — again
Last week, Portland law enforcers raided a house that had for months been illegally occupied by trespassers affiliated with Black Lives Matter and Antifa. At the barricaded property, officers made...
Trump's peace deals mean the anti-Israel boycott movement is dead
Last week, Morocco became the fourth Arab state — after the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan — to strike a peace deal with Israel. The US-brokered Abraham Accords will...
This may be Knicks' best chance in endless star search
The irony is that it was another iconic Milwaukee Buck who started what, to date, has been an unending 45-year quest for the greener grass of someone else’s backyard. Kareem...
The NYPD's 'exodus' crisis
As Police Commissioner Dermot Shea was reassuring New Yorkers Monday that the NYPD would soon add 900 sorely needed cops, dozens of his rank and file were heading for the...
Anti-Amazon fee a bane for small businesses
State Assemblyman Robert Carroll is pushing a $3 tax on package deliveries as a jab at Amazon’s power. Yet it would mean big trouble for lots of other businesses, too....
Biden taps former Michigan gov as energy chief: reports
President-elect Joe Biden has selected former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm to run his Energy Department, according to reports Tuesday. Granholm's legacy as governor of the Wolverine State is closely aligned...
A-Rod involved in $650M gamble after Mets failure
After failing to purchase the Mets, Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at another flailing entity — the hotel business. A-Rod is set to invest in a $650 million fund...
Minnesota boy mauled to death by German Shepherd at family's home
A Minnesota boy was mauled to death by a German Shepherd at his family's home Thursday, authorities said. Officers found 14-year-old Deon Bush dead in the yard of his family's...
Woman shoved into metal pillar in NYC subway station
A creep randomly shoved a woman into a metal pillar inside a Manhattan subway station -- the latest in a rash of attacks on the Big Apple transit system, police...
Trump will veto the veto-proof defense spending bill: White House
WASHINGTON -- President Trump still intends to veto the veto-proof $740 billion annual defense spending bill passed by Congress last week, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Tuesday. Trump...
Jets cut kicker after brutal showing
The Jets released kicker Sergio Castillo on Tuesday after he missed three field-goal attempts in Sunday’s 40-3 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. The writing was on the wall for...
Biden heads to Atlanta to campaign in crucial Georgia Senate races
Joe Biden stumped in Georgia on Tuesday ahead of two crucial Senate runoff elections which will decide if he governs with control of both houses of Congress or will have...
Ghislaine Maxwell assigned to keep an eye on suicidal inmates
"She has been made a suicide watch inmate, which is the highest and most trusted responsibility that an inmate can have," her lawyers said.
Man who broke model wife's neck gets early jail release
A Russian photographer who broke his model wife's neck and torched her body has been granted early release from prison. Dmitry Loshagin will be freed three years before the end...
NY Republicans want to check Andrew Cuomo's emergency COVID-19 powers
ALBANY -- Republican lawmakers are seeking to strip Gov. Andrew Cuomo of his emergency COVID-19 powers. Cuomo’s emergency powers were granted last spring by the state Legislature, allowing him to...
NYC restaurant apocalypse and other commentary
Libertarian: NYC Restaurant Apocalypse On a stroll in the West Village last week, reports Nancy Rommelmann at Reason, “dining tables at the curb, set with white linen and electric candles”...
Census estimates 336 million people living in US
The Census Bureau estimates the United States' population is topping at least 336 million ahead of the official numbers release, new data shows. The bureau's Demographic Analysis released the estimates...
St. John the Divine officials forgive gunman who opened fire at church
Officials at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine said they forgive the disturbed gunman who opened fire at a Christmas carol performance on the church steps, saying they feel...
Jake Paul drags Conor McGregor's wife into disgusting $50 million ploy
YouTuber Jake Paul has unloaded on Conor McGregor in an Instagram video after offering the UFC icon $50 million to fight him in the boxing ring. Paul boasts more than...
US Army in need of recruits in Alaska and train them for Arctic warfare
U.S. Army Alaska has struggled to be the service’s proponent for cold weather warfare amid two decades of missions that push its units out to far different environments, namely the...
Giants would trade Odell Beckham again in a heartbeat
Who has never wondered this, at one time or another? If you could do it all over again, would you? For the Giants, regarding the franchise-shaking decision to trade away...
City Council bills slammed as 'sucker punch' to COVID-hit NYC restaurants
Two City Council bills that seek stiff regulations to how fast food restaurants can fire employees were blasted by the business community Tuesday as a “sucker punch” to the COVID-19...
Woman falls down elevator shaft to her death at Manhattan supermarket
An employee was crushed by a freight elevator at a Midtown Manhattan supermarket on Tuesday afternoon, authorities and police sources said. The woman, 39, was found around 4:10 p.m. at...
Mayoral candidates Adams, Stringer get $7.6M in matching funds
The two City Hall wannabes are the first in a large field of candidates eligible for taxpayer matched funds distributed by the Campaign Finance Board for the 2021 mayoral race.
Worker crushed to death by plane equipment at Chicago airport
Worker crushed to death by airport plane equipment in Chicago Jijo George, 35, an Envoy Air maintenance mechanic, was found unresponsive beneath an "aircraft drivable pushback apparatus" vehicle at around...
Mayor to NYC ahead of Winter Storm Gail: 'Take this seriously'
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city leaders laid out a battle plan Tuesday for surviving the first snowstorm of the COVID-19 era. "This is a serious storm," said de...
Twitter is shutting down its live video streaming app Periscope
Twitter said Tuesday that it plans to shut down Periscope, its pioneering live video-streaming app, by March 2021. Twitter bought the startup behind Periscope in January 2015 in a deal...
Neiman Marcus CEO may cut pricey perk for top execs: report
Neiman Marcus may ax a controversial health insurance plan for its chief executive and his top officers -- just days after the lavish perk was exposed in an exclusive report...
Inside the 72-acre farm rumored to be Pippa Middleton’s new home
A newly pregnant Pippa Middleton may be planning to buy a popular deer park and glamping site — yes, “glam camping” — in Berkshire, England.
She got COVID-19 — and it may have saved her life
COVID-19 may have saved her life. A young woman from Minnesota learned she had a rare form of cancer — thanks to being diagnosed with the coronavirus. Makenna Studer, who...
Bloomingdale's is taking $25 off every $100 spent for major holiday sale
With its wide selection of top designer clothing, jewelry and decor, Bloomingdale's is a go-to for all your luxury shopping needs. So you'll be more than excited to get the...
More details emerge in Jeffrey Toobin Zoom masturbation scandal
More details emerged Tuesday in Jeffrey Toobin's caught-on-Zoom masturbation saga -- as Malcolm Gladwell and others rushed to the disgraced journalist's defense. New Yorker staff writer Masha Gessen described in...
Hunger study predicts 168,000 pandemic-linked child deaths
PARIS — Economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has set back decades of progress against the most severe forms of malnutrition and is likely to kill 168,000 children before any...
Knicks coach makes plea for superstar after Giannis mega-deal
Unless Giannis Antetokounmpo demands a trade to New York down the road, it appears “The Greek Freak” will never play for the Knicks. And now the 2021 free-agent class doesn’t...
Home straight out of an '80s fever dream hits the market for $949K
“We wanted something modern," the owner said. "It’s a little unusual in the middle of Dayton, but we survived.”
Sundance Film Festival 2021 reveals trim virtual lineup
The coronavirus-limited festival is slimming down — for now.
'I cry in the car': Pandemic takes emotional toll on ICU nurse manager
Martha Navarro started her career in nursing 29 years ago. She says the day she decided to become a nurse, she was caring for her ill father and felt it was...
College basketball star improving after court collapse
Keyontae Johnson, the Florida basketball star who collapsed on the court Saturday and was reportedly in a medically induced coma, is now in stable condition, breathing on his own and...
'Angry' giraffe charges at truck of tourists on safari
Would you laugh at a charging giraffe? A group of tourists didn’t seem to be too terrified of a giraffe that ran at their truck during a recent safari in Kenya, incredible video shows. Last...
Andrew Cuomo callously tells restaurants to be grateful
Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t say of struggling bar and restaurant workers and owners, “Let them eat cake.” He went even lower, telling them to be grateful for the crumbs he’s...
Car slams into outdoor dining structure in the Bronx
An out-of-control car plowed into a Bronx restaurant’s outdoor dining structure, completely destroying it, online surveillance video of the wreck shows. The gray vehicle barreled into the outdoor dining structure...
Gun found stashed in Queens precinct interrogation room
A handgun was found stashed under an interrogation room table inside an NYPD stationhouse in Queens -- where at least eight people were interviewed, police sources told The Post on...
LIRR let projects run $70M over budget, years behind schedule: comptroller
Recent Long Island Rail Road capital projects have run almost $70 million over budget and years behind schedule because officials failed to enforce their own construction rules, State Comptroller Tom...
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's $1.3M mansion has over 5 bathrooms
It seems that Jackson prefers to do his No. 2’s in one of the five and two half-bathrooms at his $1.3 million mansion in Owings Mills, Md.
Bills star reveals why he wanted divorce from Vikings
Stefon Diggs' highly publicized breakup with the Minnesota Vikings boiled down to one thing: his role on offense. As documented on this week's "Sunday NFL Countdown," the 27-year-old wide receiver...
Warren Buffett and Goldman Sachs boss call for small business relief
Warren Buffett is warning Congress that it needs to stop dithering on economic stimulus or risk the future of American small business. The Oracle of Omaha teamed up with Goldman...
'Noisy' frogs to be evicted from 'historic' pond, French judge rules
Hop along, say the French courts to the frogs.
Marriott axes more than 800 workers at Times Square hotel
Marriott plans to permanently lay off more than 800 workers at its Times Square hotel as the coronavirus crisis keeps New York City's hospitality industry in a chokehold. The 852...
New York company to start human trials of nasal drop COVID-19 vaccine
A New York drug maker has been given the nod to start human trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine given through simple nose drops. Long Island-based Codagenix announced Monday that...
Nets coach Steve Nash dunks $5M into Brooklyn townhouse
NBA legend Steve Nash, the current coach of the Brooklyn Nets, has just closed on a Cobble Hill townhouse. Nash, who is also a filmmaker and heads the Steve Nash...
Spanx offers free express shipping today only in time for Christmas
Spanx knows that many of us put off holiday shopping until the last minute, and so for today only, the brand is offering free express shipping with no minimum order.
French schoolkids can skip classes to self-isolate before Christmas
PARIS - French schoolchildren will be allowed to skip classes and stay at home on Thursday and Friday if their families wish to self-isolate ahead of Christmas, Prime Minister Jean...
Jerry Jones lashes out at 'ridiculous' speculation about Cowboys coach
Jerry Jones offered Mike McCarthy another dreaded vote of confidence in a way only the Cowboys owner and general manager could. “Not one time have I been in any discussion, had...
Aaron Boone calls DJ LeMahieu Yankees' 'No. 1 priority' amid contract gap
It’s mid-December and DJ LeMahieu remains a free agent – but the Yankees hope he doesn't stay one for long. “It’s no secret he is probably our No. 1 priority...
Do hydrocolloid bandages heal acne? Doctor weighs in on TikTok hack
This $4 acne treatment hack is TikTok's "best-kept secret."
Would-be Florida burglar dies after window slams down on him
A thief’s burglary attempt backfired when the window of the Florida home he was trying to climb through abruptly crashed down on his neck, killing him, police said. The freak...
Rockets' asking price for James Harden only starts with star guard
James Harden may have the 76ers on his list of preferred trade destinations, but they'll reportedly have to give up the farm to land him. The Rockets have asked the 76ers for...
Aaron Boone 'hopeful' disgraced Yankees pitcher could return
With Masahiro Tanaka, James Paxton and J.A. Happ all free agents who could leave The Bronx and no guarantee the Yankees will replace them, Domingo German’s role becomes even more...
Ghislaine Maxwell's security fears she may suffer same fate as Princess Diana
The security consultant, whose name is redacted, said that Maxwell, 58, has been the target of aggressive reporters and photographers desperate for a scoop.
Maxwell wrapped phone in tinfoil to thwart media, not cops
Making another pitch to get out of jail while awaiting trial, the accused sex-trafficker denied federal prosecutors’ previous claims that the cell phone they’d found in her New Hampshire hideout...
Ghislaine Maxwell's pals insist she's great with their kids
Supporters of Ghislaine Maxwell say in letters of support for the accused child abuser that they have no problem with her being around their underage youngsters. “As far as allowing...
Ex-Sanders aide who slammed Biden now running for House seat
A former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign co-chair who vividly described her distaste for President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday announced her candidacy for a US House seat in Ohio being vacated...
Billie Eilish opens up in 'The World's a Little Blurry' trailer
Will we finally see Billie Eilish bat an eyelash?
Kayleigh McEnany calls out media for hypocritical Hunter Biden coverage
WASHINGTON -- White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday criticized most mainstream media for its hypocritical coverage of the Hunter Biden scandal by insisting it was "Russian disinformation" until...
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
NEW DELHI — With Americans, Britons and Canadians rolling up their sleeves to receive coronavirus vaccines, the route out of the pandemic now seems clear to many in the West,...
Utah college votes to nix Confederate-tied 'Dixie' from name
SALT LAKE CITY — A university in Utah voted Monday to drop “Dixie” from its name — an example of the nation’s reexamination of the remnants of Confederacy and slavery....
Delivery worker struck by stray bullets during UWS shooting: cops
A 25-year-old man was shot on his way to make a food delivery in Manhattan -- and it appeared he was an innocent bystander caught in the middle of a...
The one part of Paige Spiranac’s life you’ll never know about
Not every topic is on the table for Paige Spiranac. During Monday's episode of her "Playing A Round" podcast, the 27-year-old golfer explained why she chooses to stay mum about...
73 NYC health care workers have received COVID-19 vaccine: de Blasio
Seventy-three New York City health care workers received their first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on the initial day of its rollout at five hospitals, Mayor Bill de Blasio said...
Udemy discounts popular courses to only $11.99 for flash sale
We know how much you loved Udemy's Black Friday event. That's why we're so excited to share its latest sale — which has been launched in celebration of its 10th...
Prince Andrew reportedly delayed family vacation to party with Jeffrey Epstein
Prince Andrew once delayed a family vacation to party with Jeffrey Epstein on his notorious private island -- at the same time as his then-teenage accuser was there, according to...
Colts have long-term plans for Philip Rivers
At 39 years young, Philip Rivers isn't done yet. On the heels of the quarterback's sour ending to a 16-year marriage with the Chargers, Colts head coach Frank Reich says...
Biden taps Buttigieg for transportation secretary: reports
If confirmed by the Senate, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would replace Sec. Elaine Chao, who has held the job since 2017.
Anna Wintour named chief content officer at Condé Nast
Anna Wintour -- whose tenure at Condé Nast has gotten bumpy in the past year over the magazine empire's mishandling of race relations -- just got a promotion to chief...
Restaurant owners protest in Times Square to reopen indoor dining
New York’s world-famous restaurant industry is facing death by a thousand bureaucratic cuts -- but they're not going down without a fight. Hundreds of restaurant owners, workers and industry leaders...
The interview and decisions behind new Mets GM's MLB rise: Sherman
The intern candidate was 23. Then-Red Sox farm director Ben Cherington was talking to him about work in Fort Myers at the Red Sox’s minor league camp. A basic interview...
Vatican 'Darth Vader' nativity scene gets earthly thumbs down
VATICAN CITY - St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican has hosted a few unorthodox nativity scenes over the years, but this season’s entry looks like it came from outer space....
Billionaire's beef with neighbor takes another unexpected turn
Billionaire investor Bill Gross finally took the witness stand in an epic legal battle with his neighbor in southern California -- and reportedly denied blasting the theme song to "Gilligan's...
Trevor Lawrence has huge effect on line in Notre Dame rematch
LAS VEGAS — While it was arguably the best game of the college football season to date, the first Clemson-Notre Dame duel in early November was missing something. What it...
Brass is greener: Dozens of fed-up NYPD cops bolt for Long Island
Dozens of fed-up NYPD officers have fled the department to go work for Long Island's Nassau County Police Department, The Post has learned — with insiders citing an increasingly anti-cop...
Virginia county spends nearly half a million on race programs for schools
A public school system in Virginia is spending at least half-a-million dollars on programs designed to counter systemic bias and oppression, the latest of many controversial initiatives connected to critical race theory. West Nova...
Pandemic boosts business for Christmas tree farms across US
LANSDALE, Pa. – The pandemic has been forcing people to stay inside to stay safe from the coronavirus. But with cabin fever setting in, some outdoor industries are seeing a boom in business. The pandemic...
TikTok users claim to find 'cure' for loss of taste, smell due to COVID-19
Some enterprising Wisconsin TikTok users have apparently devised a unique way to help sufferers regain their senses post-infection.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ends free-agency drama for $228 million
Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks long-term. The two-time NBA MVP will sign a max five-year contract extension with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo announced on Twitter. It will be...
'High School Musical' star: It was 'dope' filming at 'Bachelor' house
Actor Joshua Bassett also wrote a song for the holiday special.
What pandemic? Small town defies state orders, holds massive rally
A tiny Washington state city says the coronavirus is a lot of bunk -- and even passed a law saying so.
FDA OKs first over-the-counter COVID-19 test that delivers near-instant results
The FDA on Tuesday approved the first over-the-counter COVID-19 test involving a nasal swab — and near-instant results. “By authorizing a test for over-the-counter use, the FDA allows it to...
Wannabe Instagram star allegedly ripped mom's heart out in shocking murder
A young medical student and Instagram star wannabe allegedly ripped out her mother’s heart, lungs and intestines – then calmly washed the blood off in the shower and met up...
Girl admits to Santa she's naughty, still demands AirPods and live panda
She put herself on the naughty list.
Man appears to have sliced own neck with hacksaw in Central Park: cops
A man appeared to have fatally sliced his own neck with a hacksaw under Central Park’s Glade Arch walkway, cops said Tuesday. A runner discovered the body of the 41-year-old...
MTA will not vote on layoffs or slashing service this year, sources claim
The cash-strapped transit agency has proposed slashing subway service could nearly chopped in half and axing over 9,000 workers if Congress doesn't come through with billions in aid.
Facebook, Twitter execs donated big bucks to Biden while blocking Hunter news
The revelation comes amid accusations from President Trump and other Republicans that Silicon Valley is censoring conservative voices, sparking a push for the companies to lose their liability protections.
Alexandra Breckenridge got hit on by 3 actors after sexy 'AHS' role
Alexandra Breckenridge says after her seductive role in “American Horror Story,” she got hit on by some very well-known actors.
China's Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah amid Communist crackdown
This Hanukkah, China's tiny Jewish population is celebrating in secret for fear of a renewed crackdown by the Communist government against non-approved religions. “Every time we celebrate, we are scared,”...
Texas football player banned from HS sports after attacking ref
The Texas high school football player who bull-rushed a referee after being ejected from a game has been suspended from all future athletic activities. Texas' University Interscholastic League voted unanimously on...
Rangers return to ice with NHL's COVID-19 plan in focus
The annual rite of late-summer passage has shifted to the winter holiday season. The boys are back in town, or they are on their way, and they are skating in...
Nygard nabbed: Fashion mogul busted across the border on sexual assault allegations
Flamboyant fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been busted on charges of sexually assaulting dozens of teenage girls and women for decades, Manhattan federal prosecutors said on Tuesday. The 79-year-old Finnish-born...
The staggering amount NYC's mass COVID-19 exodus has cost in lost income
About 3.57 million people fled New York City between Jan. 1 and Dec. 7 this year -- and they were replaced by some 3.5 million people earning lower average incomes,...
France’s Macron wants to add climate goals in constitution
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced a referendum to add the fight against climate change and the need to preserve the environment into the French Constitution. Speaking on Monday...
Why former Yankees slugger is leaving ESPN early
Mark Teixeira is hanging up the microphone. The former Yankees slugger announced Tuesday that he is leaving ESPN to pursue other opportunities after spending four years at the network as...
Tech giants face tougher rules, big fines under EU plan
Big tech companies face hefty fines in Britain and the European Union if they treat rivals unfairly or fail to protect users on their platforms, in proposed regulations unveiled Tuesday...
Huge kangaroo flexes six-pack at barking dog
A kangaroo and a dog had a showdown in Melbourne, Australia. Watch the 7-foot-tall kangaroo, named Big Jake by the family, flex his six-pack at George, a small but mighty...
Scrooge you! NRA gifts boy Nerf guns after mall Santa refuses
The NRA just one-upped Santa — lock, stock and barrel. The gun rights group delivered Nerf guns to a 4-year-old Illinois boy who burst into tears when a politically correct...
'Fantasy Island' is getting a reboot on Fox for summer 2021
The 1977 to 1984 series starred Ricardo Montalbán and Hervé Villechaize
Who's smiling now? Gronk, Mayweather endorsed bogus product, suit alleges
The $5 million class-action suit, bought by Long Island man and consumer, Burton Kraus, was filed Monday in Brooklyn Federal Court against Snow Teeth Whitening LLC, its founder and the...
Biden committee asks supporters to stay home during DC inauguration
Biden, 78, will give a traditional speech when he takes office Jan. 20, but key details remain unclear, including public access to the National Mall and whether there will be...
Pinterest to pay $22.5M to settle ex-executive's discrimination suit
Pinterest said it will pay $22.5 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by former chief operating officer Françoise Brougher. The social-media firm announced the deal Monday, about four...
2020 will likely end up being the hottest year on record
Just how warm Earth stays this December will determine if 2020 goes down as the hottest year on record. And it’s looking a lot like it will. The National Oceanic...
Doctor used his sperm to father hundreds of babies with patients over four decades
A revered family doctor may have fathered hundreds of children using his own sperm - sometimes without the parents' knowledge - over four decades, The Sun can reveal. Dr. Philip...
Wild NFL ending was a horrendous beat for gamblers
The "Monday Night Football" showdown between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens was arguably the game of the year, a 47-42 shootout that featured all kinds of drama until the...
Man pleads guilty to faking COVID-19 diagnosis that cost employer $100K
A Georgia man who faked a COVID-19 diagnosis to get out of work has pleaded guilty to the scheme that cost his employer tens of thousands of dollars, prosecutors said....
Flake news! Forecasters issue grim warning for NYC as huge snowstorm looms
The blockbuster storm headed for the Big Apple is still set to dump up to a foot of snow in the city -- as forecasters warned of power outages and...
Lockdown love story: Man jet skied across Irish Sea to girlfriend – it didn’t end well
A love-struck British Romeo has been jailed for breaking strict lockdown rules -- by riding a Jet Ski for four-and-a-half hours across the Irish Sea to visit his new girlfriend,...
Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say
TOKYO - Samples of dust collected by a Japanese space probe from an asteroid some 186 million miles from Earth were better than hoped for, with one researcher saying he...
20 gifts for the home chef that are still on sale
If there’s one thing anyone’s accomplished this year, it’s spending more time in the kitchen. Whether you fancy yourself a pro-level home chef by now or your skills could still...
Disney to reportedly catch up with Netflix in streaming wars by 2022
Move over Netflix -- Disney will catch up with you by 2022. That's according to a new report from eMarketer, which said Tuesday that Disney's year-old streaming service, Disney+, is...
20 smart home deals on sale for an extra 20 percent off
We’ve rounded up a variety of smart home products that can make life a lot more relaxing, from monitoring the security outside your home to controlling your garage door and...
Sarah Fuller's football career appears to be over
Sarah Fuller will likely end her college football kicking career in perfect standing. After becoming the first woman to play and score in a Power Five conference football game, Fuller...
Riots at Apple supplier's plant cause up to $7 million in damage
Enraged workers reportedly caused millions of dollars in damage at an Apple supplier's factory in India where they protested poor labor conditions over the weekend. Thousands of contract workers showed...
Sheriff fights order to cut jail population in half amid COVID-19
A California sheriff is fighting back against a judge’s order to reduce Orange County’s jail population by 50 percent in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus among...
Joel Osteen's megachurch clears millions from COVID relief collection plate
Multimillionaire televangelist Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Texas netted $4.4 million in bailouts through the federal COVID-19 relief program, records show. The Houston megachurch, the largest in the nation with...
Convicted murderer released from prison despite ICE detainer
An undocumented immigrant and convicted child murderer was released from a California prison despite a request that he be turned over to federal immigration agents, officials said. Carlos Morales-Ramirez, a...
New video shows suspects after fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
New bodycam footage shows police responding to the shooting of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery -- as they interview the three men later charged in his death.
These top-rated Avarelle acne patches are currently 30 percent off
Are you tired of those surprise pimples? Well, Amazon has just the deal you've been looking for.For a limited time, you can stock up on Avarelle acne patches for more...
Walmart expands driverless delivery pilot to Louisiana
Walmart said Tuesday it has added a second route for a pilot program that uses self-driving trucks for deliveries, expanding the tests beyond its home state of Arkansas into Louisiana. ...
China reportedly using mobile networks to monitor US users
China is suspected of tapping into Americans' cellphones through Caribbean mobile phone networks as part of its espionage efforts in the US, according to a report Tuesday. The Communist Party-run...
Take the under in this college hoops matchup
Wisconsin and Loyola Chicago have come out of the gates strong on offense this season. But at their core these are two defense-oriented teams that will be hooking up on...
Inside Howard Stern's massive mansions and penthouses
Stern was well poised to begin building his real estate empire in 1998 — around the time he signed a deal with CBS for "The Howard Stern Radio Show." Over...
McConnell congratulates Biden, Harris on election win from Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his victory following the Electoral College's vote Monday. "The Electoral College has spoken. So today I want to...
Crazy Monday night finish was a Patriots playoff crusher
Lamar Jackson returned, and the Ravens’ playoff hopes stayed afloat with it. After dealing with cramps, Jackson emerged from the locker room just in time to take over for injured...
Uber fined $59 million in dispute over sexual assault data
California regulators fined Uber $59 million and threatened to suspend its operating license in the state after it refused to fork over details about sexual assaults that occurred on its...
Yankees take a flier on reliever who just had Tommy John surgery
The Yankees made an addition to their bullpen — for 2022. Matt Bowman, a right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in September, signed a two-year minor league contract with the Yankees,...
Report reveals record number of journalists imprisoned in 2020
A record number of journalists were imprisoned during 2020, as governments cracked down on coverage of the coronavirus pandemic or tried to suppress reporting of civil unrest, the Committee to...
Ho, ho, hold your horses: Santa’s sleigh actually pulled over by cops
Santa called local police "Grinch"-like.
COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for NYPD members: Shea
The COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for NYPD members, Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday -- as he announced that the department is expected to receive its first shipment in...
Juvenile who allegedly slaughtered family left behind grisly crime scene, cops say
The four family members allegedly slaughtered by a juvenile in West Virginia have been identified -- with the parents shot in bed and at least one child found in a...
Netherlands to go into tough, five-week lockdown over Christmas
AMSTERDAM - The Netherlands will go into a tough second lockdown, with the closure of all schools and shops for at least five weeks, in a government-led push to fight...
300 Santas go fishing to benefit Toys for Tots, set world record
It might be getting close to Christmas, but Santa still has plenty of time to get some fishing in. While things can get crazy this time of year, it’s also important to...
Zion Williamson has a 'different feeling' in tantalizing start to preseason
The first glimpse of Zion Williamson's sophomore season revealed how potentially dominant he could be. Williamson played over 33 minutes in the Pelicans' 114-92 preseason-opening win over the Heat on...
TikTok is losing it over this coffee table that also has a mini fridge
Staying cool this quarantine has never been easier. A simple-looking white coffee table recently blew up on TikTok, the best place for finding hacks to make your life easier with...
Scientists plan mission to iceberg drifting toward island
A team of scientists is being sent to study the world’s biggest iceberg, which is potentially on a collision course with an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, according to reports....
New Netflix drama slammed for ‘obscenely unnecessary sex’
Netflix's "Tiny Pretty Things" has been slammed for its "obscenely unnecessary sex scenes" by viewers. The new young adult drama follows Neveah, an elite ballerina who is offered a coveted...
Helicopter tax service to go public in merger with blank-check company
Blade -- the Uber-like, short-distance aviation company known for its helicopter flights to the Hamptons -- is set to go public by merging with a blank-check company. The deal values...
Experts warn airlines about bringing back unused pandemic planes
Regulators, insurers and experts cite a variety of possible problems -- ranging from pilot rustiness, maintenance errors and even insects blocking vital sensors – that could pose a challenge to...
Biden to rally for Democratic Senate candidates in Georgia
President-elect Joe Biden will travel to Georgia on Tuesday to support the two Democratic candidates in a heavily contested Senate runoff election -- a day after the Electoral College affirmed...
Fantasy football Week 15 waiver wire pickups: Jalen Hurts, Chad Hansen
It's Week 15 and the first week of the fantasy football playoffs is in the rearview mirror. Congratulations to those who made it through Week 14 (or had a first-round...
NYCHA listed among city’s ‘worst landlords’ — again
For the third year in a row, the New York City Housing Authority has the dubious distinction of being named one of the Big Apple's worst landlords.
Nightmare before Christmas: This gingerbread house surprise is pure holiday horror
It was the nightmare before Christmas.
Survey says: Most Americans are changing their tune about taking a COVID-19 vaccine
Seven out of 10 Americans say they will "definitely or probably" get a COVID-19 vaccine, a new survey has found. The new statistic -- 71 percent -- is a considerable...
Fauci says Biden, Harris and Trump should get COVID vaccine ASAP
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris should get the new COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday. "For security reasons I really feel...
The star college QB charging up NFL Draft boards
While Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence is a lock to be the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, there is some uncertainty growing on who will follow. Ohio State’s Justin...
North Korean defector vows to defy South Korea's propaganda leaflet ban
A North Korean defector and activist said he would not give up his 15-year campaign to send messages to his homeland after South Korea banned the launching of propaganda leaflets...
Twitter fined $547K for EU privacy breach, first for a US tech firm
Ireland's Data Protection Commission said Twitter took too long to notify regulators about a bug in its Android app that made some users' private tweets publicly visible. The problem affected...
Thief douses deli employee with pepper spray, steals entire register
Police are hunting for a thief who doused a Staten Island deli employee with pepper spray before taking off with an entire cash register, cops said. The suspect walked into...
New mutation of COVID-19 behind one country's rapid spread
A new mutation of COVID-19 has turned up in more than 1,000 infected patients in the UK -- and is being blamed for a more rapid spread of the contagion....
Biden blames a cold for persistent cough through Monday night speech
President-elect Joe Biden blamed his raspy voice and bouts of coughing during his post-electoral vote speech on a "bit of a cold" -- after it sparked concern among viewers. The...
Late field goals led to some wild NFL gambling swings
It was another wild Sunday of NFL betting, and a mixed day for sportsbooks and public bettors. Favorites ending up going 8-7 against the spread, but many Unders came through...
‘Twitter Killer’ gets death sentence for dismembering nine people
A Japanese sicko dubbed the “Twitter Killer” was sentenced to death Tuesday by a Tokyo district court for killing and hacking up nine people before being discovered to be living...
'Race against time': Roger Federer's tennis future in doubt after shocking speech
Roger Federer’s speech at the Switzerland Sport Awards is sending shockwaves across the tennis world after an alarming admission that his body may deny him a return in 2021. Federer...
FDA: Moderna vaccine is safe, 94% effective
The feds are reportedly slated to release detailed data about Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday ahead of a key vote to clear a second shot for emergency use.
Cute critter is the first wild animal in US to test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 is running wild in America. A mink in Utah has tested positive for the contagion -- the first-ever known case in a wild animal, according to officials. While the...
Putin congratulates Biden on election victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on winning the US presidential election -- after weeks of holding out until the vote was officially confirmed. “For my part, I...
White House security official reportedly loses leg in fight against COVID-19
A top White House security employee who contracted the coronavirus has lost his right foot and lower leg in his three-month battle against the deadly bug, according to a report....
Sea foam buries beachgoers in otherworldly sight
"That is so good. Where is he?" A beach bum seemed to disappear under a blanket of thick sea foam caused by high winds on Froggy Beach in Gold Coast,...
Young baggage handler convicted of killing air hostess in 'fit of rage'
A baggage handler has been found guilty of murdering his lover, a British Airways hostess 24 years his senior, in a “fit of rage” as he tried to steal her...
Shakeup in Week 15 NFL Power Rankings
Losses by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints altered the No. 1 playoff seeding positions in both conferences, and they dramatically shook up spots 2-through-5 in The Post’s...
Popeyes security guard injured after suspect fires into restaurant
A security guard at a Popeyes in Baltimore was injured after a customer he was arguing with shot into the restaurant on Sunday night, a report said. The victim, 35,...
Major cable networks quiet on sexual harassment claims against Cuomo
Several major cable networks failed to report on sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the wake of the Sunday accusations, according to a media watchdog group. CBS, NBC...
City approves controversial $890 million school bus deal
The city's Panel for Education Policy has waved through a controversial $890 million contract for school bus services to be run by a city-owned nonprofit that bailed out a politically-connected operator...
NFL star denies pooping during 'Monday Night Football'
The Ravens won 47-42 on Monday night, and despite much speculation, Lamar Jackson says he did not take the Browns to the Super Bowl in the process. During the fourth...
At least 5 federal agencies have now been hit by Russian hackers
LONDON/WASHINGTON — The US Department of Homeland Security and thousands of businesses scrambled Monday to investigate and respond to a sweeping hacking campaign that officials suspect was directed by the Russian...
Texas teen brothers killed in suspected drive-by shooting
Two teenage brothers were killed in a suspected drive-by shooting outside a Texas home on Saturday, a report said. Devin Massey, 15, and 17-year-old Jonathan Massey were in a vehicle...
Ghislaine Maxwell's hubby calls her 'wonderful and loving' in letter to judge
Ghislaine Maxwell’s husband called her a “wonderful and loving person” in a letter asking a federal judge to sign off on a $28.5 million bail package, according to newly released...