December 18, 2020
QB's return changes the landscape of fantasy football
At some point, everyone needs a knight in shining armor to come to their rescue. Guinevere had Lancelot. Vivian had Edward Lewis. Bran Stark had Hodor. We are all in...
Rutgers wastes four turnovers is loss to Nebraska
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and mistake-prone Nebraska rolled up 620 total yards in wearing down Rutgers 28-21 on Friday night in...
'Flawed' COVID-19 vaccine rollout leads to protests outside Stanford hospital
Dozens of medical residents and fellows at Stanford University's affiliate hospital held a protest Friday after they were shunted to the back of the COVID-19 vaccination line -- leaving red-faced...
The most likely solution to Giants' James Bradberry void
The one true genius Patrick Graham knows of is Albert Einstein. But the Nobel Prize-winning physicist never had to scheme up a way to replace a football team’s best player...
Teen fatally stabbed while defending mother from domestic attack
A teenage boy stepped in to save his mother from an attack by her husband, only to end up being fatally stabbed by the man, authorities said.
Kyrie Irving looks sensational after odd pregame ritual in Boston return
First Kyrie Irving cleansed the energy on the TD Garden court. Then he and the Nets wiped the floor with the Celtics. Irving’s departure from Boston had been heavily scrutinized...
Google to provide free, weekly at-home COVID-19 tests for workers in US
Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Friday it is offering free and weekly at-home COVID-19 testing for all its U.S. employees and plans to expand the benefit globally during the next...
Two arrested in fatal shooting of retired Chicago fire lieutenant
Two teens have been arrested in the fatal shooting of a retired fire lieutenant in Chicago earlier this month -- a major break in the case, authorities said, though the...
Rookie puts on show again as Knicks thump Cavaliers
The Knicks’ two first-round picks received important validations ahead of and during Friday’s preseason finale. Rookie forward Obi Toppin was ranked third in polling for the league’s 2020-21 Rookie of...
Hacked networks will need to be burned ‘down to the ground’
It’s going to take months to kick elite hackers widely believed to be Russian out of the U.S. government networks they have been quietly rifling through since as far back...
NBA great eviscerates Kyrie Irving: ‘Shut the hell up’
Charles Barkley wants Kyrie Irving to “shut the hell up” and talk basketball. Irving, the Nets’ star point guard, recently threatened to boycott talking to the media, instead releasing statements...
New Jersey's COVID vaccine delivery gets slashed
New Jersey will get 20 percent fewer doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines through the end of the year, health officials said Friday. The Garden State had been promised...
AOC has a point on aging House leadership
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is right about one thing: It’s time for the House’s Democratic leadership to upgrade to a newer model. In a podcast published Wednesday by The Intercept, AOC...
De Blasio's rancid school bus deal moves ahead
Will any elected city official push back against Mayor de Blasio’s latest nonprofit boondoggle, the purchase of a campaign donor’s failing school bus company? Monday evening, eight members of the...
The clear best pitching option for Mets after Trevor Bauer
Trevor Bauer is the splashiest name among starting pitchers available in the free-agent market, but Mets president Sandy Alderson might have dropped a subtle hint recently that his focus is...
NHL, union reach tentative deal for 2021 season
There is the critical outstanding issue of whether Canadian health authorities will permit the NHL’s seven teams north of the border to play out of their home cities, but the...
Stephen Colbert's Joe Biden interview a real joke
'Late Show" host Stephen Colbert actually managed to set a new record for wet media kisses delivered to Joe Biden in his long sit-down with the prez-elect: He didn't just...
Mask and makeup combos perfect for NYE, outdoor parties
Holiday celebrations look different this year, but if you're going to gather outside, you might as well jazz up your look from the neck up.
Max Rose might be the centrist mayoral candidate NYC desperately needs
There was a time when someone like Max Rose would have been considered an ideal candidate for mayor. The question is whether even the catastrophic consequences of allowing the left...
The fantasy football running back again causing headaches
Few things have worked out as planned for anyone in 2020. Why should the fantasy production from the Buccaneers’ backfield be any different? In a flurry of high-profile offseason acquisitions...
FDA approves Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine was granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday night -- yet another glimmer of hope as infections continue to ravage the country. The vaccine...
College hoops star speaks in touching video after scary collapse
Keyontae Johnson is speaking and thankful. The Florida Gators star, who collapsed on the court during a game on Dec. 12 and was hospitalized, posted a video message to Twitter...
No, Edward Snowden doesn't remotely deserve a pardon from President Trump
No one will ever accuse President Trump of being overly careful in his exercise of his pardon power. So it makes sense that advocates of Edward Snowden, the man responsible...
A top Biden aide's gaffe exposes the truth about any real chance for future bipartisan deals
The latest Beltway kerfuffle involves Jen O’Malley Dillon, Joe Biden’s campaign manager and incoming deputy chief of staff, calling Republicans “f - - - - ers” and Senate Republican chief Mitch McConnell “terrible.” Republicans who...
The tantalizingYankees scenario that doesn't include DJ LeMahieu
Every now and then, a caller to sports talk radio makes you think. Of course, the likelihood of that phenomenon increases when the caller is Didi Gregorius. The popular former...
Virginia man arrested for killing beloved nurse mom and her husband
A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother, a beloved nurse in her community, and her husband after the couple went missing, authorities said. Officers responded to...
Trump signs 2-day extension to mull COVID-19 relief
President Trump signed a stopgap, two-day spending bill Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, a measure that will buy time for ongoing negotiations over a $900 billion COVID-19...
Jets' ironman lineman rips tanking supporters
The Jets overhauled their offensive line last offseason in the hope a unit that was a source of constant change in 2019 would be stabilized. Instead, the only constant has...
Mask mandate instrumental in preventing COVID outbreaks in Japan
TOKYO — The COVID-19 pandemic came by ship to Japan in February — a foreboding harbinger for a world that had not yet come to grips with the disaster to...
Nike's free workout apps gather consumer data for selling expensive items
CHICAGO - With consumers under lockdown logging into Nike’s workout apps and digital store, the Beaverton, Oregon-based company has been able to gather additional data on purchasing habits, personal information...
The worst TV renderings of the pandemic
In 2020, shows grappled with the question of whether it’s better to depict our current reality of social distancing and mask-wearing — or to gloss over it for the sake...
Here's what Space Force members will be called
Queue the Star Lord and Rocket Raccoon jokes.
Trump and Melania wear matching tuxedos in official Christmas portrait
Who wore it better?
2020 sets another grim record as fatal drug ODs skyrocket
Drug overdose deaths have substantially increased in the U.S., and set a new record for fatalities in the year ending in May, the CDC announced.
Rep. McCarthy says Swalwell should be off Intel committee over China spy link
WASHINGTON -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called for Rep. Eric Swalwell to be yanked from the House Intelligence Committee after receiving an FBI briefing Friday on the California congressman's...
Hunter Doohan got close with Bryan Cranston on set of 'Your Honor'
Hunter Doohan co-stars opposite Bryan Cranston in "Your Honor," the 10-episode Showtime drama executive-produced by Peter Moffat ("The Night Of").
Giant traded for Odell Beckham recalls shock: 'Oh s--t'
Jabrill Peppers said he is happy with how his NFL career panned out after a slow start with the Browns. But with his former team coming to town Sunday, the...
'Sylvie's Love' review: An old-Hollywood throwback with a modern twist
It'll make excellent holiday viewing, especially if you've tired of this year's deluge of movies with Christmas in the title.
Support NYC restaurants and shops with these local food gifts
There are certainly plenty of delicious options to choose from at local NYC restaurants, markets and other struggling small businesses.
De Blasio degrades school standards
It’s not every day that mayors write their own epitaph, so hats off to Hizzoner for his candidness Friday: “I like to say very bluntly: Our mission is to redistribute...
Ex-Goldman Sachs exec warns of wealth gap 'revolution'
One Wall Street power player is urging his fellow one-percenters to help close the growing wealth gap -- or risk staring down pitchforks and guillotines. Ex-Goldman Sachs chief financial officer...
Visit by COVID-infected official closes Washington Monument
The Trump administration abruptly closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a recent visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive this week for the coronavirus. Interior spokesman...
'Move out of the way, Tiger': Son is making tournament unlike any other
Tigers Woods won't own this golf tournament, says Padraig Harrington. No, he's not talking trash. He's simply offering insight into what everyone at the PNC Championship in Orlando, Fla. is...
Obama reveals daughter Malia's boyfriend quarantined with the family
Former President Barack Obama revealed that daughter Malia's British boyfriend quarantined with the family in the early days of the pandemic -- and their grocery bill shot up 30 percent....
Ghislaine Maxwell was trying to divorce her secret husband
Court papers recently revealed that Jeffrey Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell secretly tied the knot in 2016 — but it turns out she was about to split from her husband when...
How Nancy Pelosi kowtows to lawyers and other commentary
Conservative: How Pelosi Kowtows to Lawyers At The Washington Post, Marc A. Thiessen knows why Democrats have held up a COVID-19 relief bill: “to protect the ability of personal injury...
Feds warn of COVID-19 vaccine scammers using fake websites
Coronavirus vaccine scammers are running wild on the internet — with some setting up fake drug company websites to cash in on the desperate demand for shots, federal authorities said...
Thieves pose as delivery men, tie up residents in home invasion: cops
A pair of armed bandits conned their way into a Jamaica Estates home as flower delivery men and tied the residents up, police said. The heist happened early Friday afternoon...
Cuomo says COVID shutdown 'avoidable' as de Blasio warns of post-Christmas closure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried to put forth a positive spin despite the state's rising-again COVID-19 Friday, saying another New York shutdown is "avoidable" -- a day after Mayor de Blasio...
'Rot in hell': Transit workers jeer at deadly subway arson suspect
The career criminal charged with murder in a subway fire that killed an MTA motorman was perp-walked past furious transit union leaders Friday on his way to court. "Rot in...
Crazy pol spends government money to stalk Magic Johnson
A South Carolina councilwoman allegedly made a fast break with her government credit card -- blowing $27,000 on a personal spending spree that included a bizarre trip to Newark to...
Dwayne Haskins' chance at redemption can save Giants
Dwayne Haskins is getting a chance at his own comeback story after the king of such tales, Alex Smith, was ruled out of Sunday's game with a strained right calf....
Biden family mark 48 years since first wife and baby daughter's tragic deaths
President-elect Joe Biden, wife Jill Biden and their daughter Ashley marked the 48th anniversary of the death of his first wife and baby daughter on Friday. The family attended a...
Schools waive requirements for teachers to fill pandemic-induced shortage
2020: When the student becomes the teacher. With COVID-19 sidelining large numbers of educators around the country, some districts are waiving certification requirements and offering bonuses to recruit college students...
Student wears hazmat suit to take final exams amid pandemic
He gets an A for effort. A Texas high school student took his final exams in a hazmat suit -- after officials wouldn't let him sit for the tests from...
'Promising Young Woman' review: A howl of rage at sexual predators
If ever there was a movie worth venturing back to the theater for, it's this blistering horror-comedy.
Apple products reduced to Black Friday prices for B&H sale
B&H has been dropping amazing tech deals all year.So it's no surprise it's rolling out some new Apple savings as shoppers enjoy the last few weeks of the holiday shopping...
New York, New Jersey now represent bulk of visitors to Lady Liberty
It used to be impossible to find a New Yorker who'd visited the Statue of Liberty since grade school. But thanks to the pandemic, residents from the Empire State and...
Diamonds are not his best friend: Gem dealer busted in alleged $1.4M fraud
A gem dealer from a prominent family was busted Friday for allegedly stealing $1.4 million in diamonds from a New York wholesaler. “While diamonds may be forever, this flawed scheme...
Italian nurse couple brings family love to ICU torn by COVID-19
ROME — The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for families around the world managing work and home life. For the Di Giacobbe family, the juggling is even trickier since mom...
AOC passed over by Dems for spot on key House committee
WASHINGTON -- Democrats on Friday shot down Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign for a prized seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee -- instead appointing fellow New York Rep. Kathleen...
USC has dicey title game matchup versus replacement foe
Sophomore quarterback Kedon Slovis has worked a few miracles for USC this season, the latest coming Saturday in a 43-38 victory over UCLA. Slovis’ 8-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds...
Life-size cardboard cutouts of relatives are here to save Christmas
As the pandemic continues to force people to celebrate the holidays apart, a growing number of Americans are exchanging similar cardboard cutout “stand-ins” in an effort to spread joy and...
Louisiana man killed wife in murder-suicide days after divorce filing: cops
A Louisiana man fatally shot his wife before taking his own life just days after being served divorce papers, authorities said. The bodies of Kevin Fenerty, 59, and his wife,...
New York Sports Clubs owner to resolve billing woes in bankruptcy plan
The owner of New York Sports Clubs will work to resolve complaints about its controversial billing practices under a court order approving the company's bankruptcy plan. The plan paves the...
It's not looking good for Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones’ two leg injuries likely will require a step backward. It looks like the Giants will turn to backup quarterback Colt McCoy to start Sunday against the Browns for...
Chick-fil-A’s Polynesian sauce spontaneously explodes, customers claim
Things are getting explosive for Chick-fil-A fans. Chick-fil-A customers are claiming the Polynesian sauces are opening up randomly of their own volition. In a recent Reddit post, a customer with the user name...
Alien-hunting scientists investigate mysterious radio 'signal' from star
It’s another not-so-close encounter. A team of alien-hunting scientists is investigating a radio “signal” from Earth’s closest neighboring star — drawing comparisons to the mysterious “Wow!” signal of 1977, according to...
Notre Dame threatens boycott 'sham' football playoffs
Brian Kelly is threatening to decline an invite to the College Football Playoff if parents of his players aren't allowed to attend the game. During a Zoom call with reporters previewing Saturday...
Wheely bad news: People sue over alleged injuries caused by electric Citi Bikes
Six people claim they were injured after being thrown off of electric pedal-assist Citi Bikes with faulty brakes, new court papers show. Sabin Ciocan, Phillip Rosehill, Parke Messier, Felipe Ventura,...
Stud running back makes Buffalo the pick vs. Ball State
Let’s take a look at the MAC title game, which pits the Buffalo Bulls (-13.5, 67.5) against the Ball State Cardinals at Ford Field in Detroit. Buffalo is 5-0 straight...
Keith Richards gets cockroach named after him for 77th birthday
You can't always get what you want, but the gift hopefully won't bug him.
Panda bare: Care-free man rollerblades on highway nude in bizarre animal getup
His commute was total panda-monium. A man was caught on camera rollerblading naked down an eight-lane Ohio highway — wearing only a giant plush panda head. The roller-streaker was seen zipping...
Majority of Americans admit to weight gain during pandemic
Turns out, sitting inside all day has an effect on one’s weight. According to a recent survey, the majority of Americans reported gaining weight during the pandemic. Similarly, a smaller...
Indian shepherd combats water scarcity by building ponds
DASANADODDI, India — Kalmane Kamegowda, a 72-year-old shepherd who lives in a nondescript village in southern India, has become something of a celebrity, winning national recognition from no less than...
$100 million Jon Gruden experiment failing in familiar fashion
One hundred million dollars doesn't go as far as it used to. For the Raiders, it hasn't even bought a playoff spot. They gave Jon Gruden a ridiculous 10-year, $100...
NYC moves ahead with trash collection overhaul
New York City is finally moving ahead with plans to overhaul the deadly commercial waste collection industry after months of delays due to COVID-19, officials said Friday. The revamp approved...
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée wants Biden to release CIA report to uncover 'truth'
The fiancée of former Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling on President-elect Joe Biden to make good on a campaign promise to get accountability in the Saudi dissident’s 2018...
Lightning bolt strikes volcanic ash cloud in spectacular photo
It was an epic clash.
NY nursing homes to get COVID-19 vaccines on Monday: Cuomo official
Residents and staffers at nursing homes across New York will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, according to state officials.
Defying gravity: Rock climber becomes first woman to conquer fearsome Austrian route
Climbing legend takes on unknown rock face near her Austrian home. Angy Eiter has become a legend in the climbing world, the Austrian following up her 9b ascent in the back end...
Jeremy Lin takes first step towards NBA redemption
It looks like Jeremy Lin's career will be coming back full circle. He's close to returning to the franchise that gave him his start. Lin is expected to be rejoining...
Cuomo open to Bills Stadium hosting some fans if Buffalo makes playoffs
Gov. Andrew Cuomo floated the idea of opening up Buffalo's Bills Stadium to a limited number of fans -- if the upstate New York team makes it to the NFL...
French president blames his COVID-19 on negligence, bad luck
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday blamed his COVID-19 on a combination of negligence and bad luck, urging his compatriots to stay safe as critics called out slip-ups...
McConnell: COVID-19 relief deal 'very close,' Congress won't leave till its done
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Friday that another wave of urgently needed coronavirus aid was "very close" -- and vowed that lawmakers wouldn't leave Washington until they...
China-based exec charged with sabotaging Zoom conferences
A China-based ex-executive at Zoom has been charged with sabotaging virtual commemorations of the Tiananmen Square massacre -- and breaching the security of US-based users, Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced Friday....
Freddie Kitchens admits one thing about this Browns revenge game
Freddie Kitchens calling plays for the first time since he was fired against the team that gave him his first opportunity as an offensive coordinator and then gave him the...
ICU nurse's home burns down while she was at work treating COVID-19 patients
An Oklahoma ICU nurse has been left homeless for the holidays after her house burned down while she was at work treating COVID-19 patients. Tina Irwin was working a 12-hour...
SCOTUS hands Trump a win in bid to exclude non-citizens from 2020 Census
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to President Trump's bid to exclude millions of undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census, handing the administration a win.
Pentagon officials order 'holiday pause' on Biden transition meetings
Pentagon officials have been ordered to halt cooperation with President-elect Joe Biden's transition team, reports said Friday, as the Defense Department said it was being overwhelmed by the volume of...
Here's when Joe and Jill Biden will receive their COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Joe Biden and wife Jill Biden will publicly receive their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday after Vice President Mike Pence became the first White...
Bumble dating app reportedly planning for February IPO
Bumble is reportedly aiming to go public just in time for Valentine's Day. The female-focused dating app — which grew in popularity in the Tinder era by only allowing women...
Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell both receive COVID-19 vaccine
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell both got their first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Friday. The congressional leaders are among the highest-ranking government officials to receive the...
You can get $25 off a Fire HD 8 tablet for limited-time deal
Amazon is rolling out some new markdowns on its popular Fire HD 8 tablet. And with its amazing features and long battery life, this Fire tablet deal is certainly one...
Mysterious ‘angelic figure’ spotted on Mars by spacecraft
An 'angelic figure' on the surface of Mars has been spotted by the European Space Agency. Scientists were using the Mars Express spacecraft to observe around the south pole of...
Massive traffic jam traps 1,000 drivers overnight in Japan
More than 1,000 drivers in Japan were forced to spend the night stuck in a hellish 9 mile-long traffic jam caused by a snow storm, according to a report Friday....
Game over: How COVID ruined this skirt-chasing NYC playboy's good times
It's game over for NYC players.
TikTok star and her family actually getting their own reality show after chef uproar
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and her family are heading to Hulu. The controversial teen dancing sensation, 16, who has more than 100 million followers on TikTok will join her family...
North Korea executed fishing captain for listening to banned US radio
The owner of a North Korean fishing fleet was publicly executed for listening to a banned US-funded radio station while at sea, according to a report. The captain -- a...
Crook in creepy clown mask waves knife while robbing store: video
Paging Pennywise. A knife-waving thief wearing a creepy clown mask robbed a store in Colorado in a scene fit for the horror flick “It,” stunning footage shows. The costumed crook...
Hot Wheels delays release of Tesla Cybertruck toys
Even the toy versions of Tesla's cars have trouble getting out on time. Hot Wheels has pushed back the release of its remote-controlled Tesla Cybertrucks thanks to manufacturing problems. Toy...
Ex-con busted in connection to fatal Staten Island shooting
Cops busted an ex-con this week, three months after he allegedly shot and killed another man in Staten Island, according to police. Tyler Carmon, 25, was picked up at a...
Trump thanks UPS, FedEX workers for swift COVID vaccine delivery
President Trump on Friday tweeted his thanks to the "great men and women" at FedEx and UPS for delivering millions of doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine across the country...
These wealthy Californians think they can buy their way to a quick COVID vaccine
Well-heeled Californians are offering doctors tens of thousands of dollars for a coronavirus vaccine -- and it's still not enough to get them on the list. Other tactics from the...
Hospital accused of leaving woman with severe brain injury after botched birth
A New Jersey hospital is being accused of botching a Caesarean delivery and leaving a 28-year-old first-time mom with a severe brain injury this summer, according to the victim’s family....
COVID-19 by the numbers: A horrifying pandemic atlas
Month after dismal month, Americans have been inundated by an ever-rising tide of devastating numbers. Hundreds of thousands of deaths. Tens of million unemployed. By mid-December, five in every 100...
One Knicks decision is being celebrated by rival GMs
The Knicks’ two first-round picks received important validations ahead of Friday’s preseason finale. Rookie forward Obi Toppin was ranked third in polling for the league’s 2020-21 Rookie of the Year...
Winter Storm Gail leaves NYC restaurants out in the cold: The Post's week in photos
New Yorkers face Winter Storm Gail, surging COVID-19 cases and more lockdown measures in The Post's week in photos.
Papa perv: Man who showed off huge Smurfs collection for kids exposed as child rapist
A British man dubbed “Papa Smurf” who visited schools and nurseries to show off his vast collection of the blue dolls has been exposed as a child rapist -- and...
Cops investigating after 12-year-old girl killed, boy wounded in upstate shooting
A 12-year-old girl was shot dead and a 9-year-old boy was wounded in a Thursday night shooting in the upstate city of Kingston. The violence took place around 8 p.m....
Man allegedly admitted beheading body of Chicago woman with handsaw
An ex-con with a long rap sheet admitted decapitating the body of a Chicago woman in her apartment with a handsaw -- but denied killing her, prosecutors said. Eric Bryant,...
De Blasio vague in apology for NYPD tactics during Floyd protests
Mayor de Blasio issued an apology over the NYPD's "excessive force" tactics during the George Floyd protests -- but he refused to say exactly what he was sorry for.
This obituary perfectly sums up pathetic Jets season
The Jets are even the butt of jokes in obits. Winless and possibly headed to the franchise's first season without a victory, the Jets are getting mocked everywhere. In an...
Sauvignon blech! Illegal winery discovered at Alabama sewage plant
This wine is aged to infection. Authorities in Alabama have busted an illegal winery that was operating at a municipal sewage plant. Sheriffs in DeKalb County discovered what they described...
Wisconsin dentist accused of breaking teeth in fraud scheme
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin dentist is accused of damaging his patients' teeth so that he could bill insurance companies for crown procedures. Scott Charmoli, 60, of Grafton, was charged Tuesday...
USC vs. Oregon prediction, analysis: Ducks will make most of Pac 12 chance
Howie Kussoy picks his winners for Friday night’s college football games, which includes three conference championship matchups. Conference USA, the MAC and Pac-12 will all be decided on Friday night...
Cops hunt Queens attackers who beat, choked pair into unconsciousness
Cops are hunting four attackers who they say pummeled and choked a man and woman during a squabble in Queens, causing both to pass out. The suspects were arguing with...
Fight the frizz and save 45 percent on this wireless charging hair dryer
If you’ve been searching for a way to get your hair looking and feeling fabulous without the need for a trip to the salon (if you can even get an...
Unilever drops Facebook ad boycott after six months
Unilever is ending its boycott of Facebook ads. The consumer-products giant in June had suspended all of its spending on the social networking giant due to "the polarized atmosphere in...
Nine holiday gift ideas that don’t require shipping
Yes, you can stay safe this holiday season and do all of your gift shopping from home—even this late in the game. We’ve rounded up nine gift ideas that you...
Poshmark files to go public after turning profits this year
Fashion resale platform Poshmark is plotting an initial public offering after raking in its first profits this year. The nine-year-old startup said it's benefitted from the coronavirus-fueled boom in online...
Tencent doubles stake in Universal Music, home to Ariana Grande, Drake
Chinese internet giant Tencent is doubling its stake to 20 percent in Universal Music Group, the home of entertainers like Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Drake and the Beatles....
Last-minute Christmas gift idea: a subscription to Disney+ or ESPN+
The best gift of all is time spent with loved ones, sitting around a fire and watching movies and television that bring the whole gang together. Now, it's never been...
Ex-Rochester police chief says mayor pressured him to lie about Daniel Prude's death
Former Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary has accused the mayor of pressuring him to lie about the events that followed the fatal arrest of Daniel Prude.
Alleged arsonist now charged in murder of MTA subway operator
A disturbed career criminal was charged with murder Friday for allegedly setting the March 27 subway fire that killed an MTA motorman and injured more than a dozen others, police...
Scouting report on 'crafty' Japanese ace who is Trevor Bauer consolation prize
Trevor Bauer is MLB's top pitching free-agent prize this offseason. But Tomoyuki Sugano may not be a bad consolation prize for whichever team wins the bidding on the Japanese star....
Mariah Carey does not approve of this demented-looking Christmas ornament
All I Want for Christmas is ... Ewwwww! Mariah Carey doesn’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing she needs: her “not approved” ornament to be excluded...
'The Mandalorian' finale has fans wondering if Season 3 will happen
After an action-packed second season, “The Mandalorian” is over ... for now.
The crap crusader: George Clooney says it 'physically hurts' to watch his Batman film
"We all whiffed on that one."
Man recorded clips of himself savagely beating wife: deputies
An Arizona man recorded videos of himself brutally beating his wife in front of their special-needs son, who pleaded for him to stop, authorities said. Richard Ellsworth, 51, of Cordes...
To pee or not to pee: Cuomo causes panic with new rules on restaurant bathrooms
Big Apple eatery owners — already struggling to cope with a second shutdown of indoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic — were thrown into a panic Thursday night when the...
'My hero': Girlfriend asks for jet ski Romeo's release after his ill-advised trip to see her
The girlfriend of the British Romeo who was jailed for breaking lockdown rules by riding a jet ski across the Irish Sea to visit her called the lovesick man her...
Pharmacist pleads guilty to paying hitman to kill drug case witness
The former owner of a Baltimore pharmacy pleaded guilty to paying a hitman $5,000 to kill a witness in a drug distribution case against him. David Robinson, a licensed pharmacist...
Hunter Biden cohorts wanted 'Joe involved’ in China deal 'family business'
Former business associates of Hunter Biden discussed getting "Joe involved” in their venture with Chinese energy company CEFC in order to make it appear as a “truly family business,” according...
'Polar bear' joins drum circle as snow hits NYC
A man dressed in a polar bear costume rocked out with a group of street performers drumming on Henry Street during New York City's snowstorm. Subscribe to our YouTube!
NBA investigating Clippers in bizarre $2.5 million Kawhi Leonard lawsuit
The Los Angeles Clippers are denying wrongdoing alleged in a lawsuit by a man who said the team owes him $2.5 million for helping to recruit star forward Kawhi Leonard...
Shut down by coronavirus, Berlin restaurant opens for homeless
BERLIN — The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t made life on the streets of Berlin any easier for Kaspars Breidaks. For three months, the 43-year-old Latvian has faced homeless shelters operating at...
These IT Cosmetics sets are the perfect last-minute gift
Christmas is next week. But there's no need to worry if you're still searching for some last-minute gifts.IT Cosmetics still has a great selection of gift sets at Ulta that'll...
Elderly couple murdered in Australia 'terrorism incident'
An elderly couple in Australia was killed in a "terrorism incident" carried out by a knife-wielding man who was later shot dead by police, officials said Friday. The bodies of...
Here's what most US workers think of COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A majority of American workers say their colleagues should be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before they return to their offices, a new survey shows. Some 57 percent of...
Lana reacts to speculation WWE was punishing her for husband's AEW debut
Lana said she is "grateful" for the opportunity WWE provided her with in her most recent storyline, even amid speculation her breakthrough -- with its string of painful table bumps...
Parents of boy who suffocated in car can sue cops, 911 dispatchers
The parents of a 16-year-old Cincinnati boy who died after getting trapped in a minivan despite making several desperate calls to 911 will be allowed to continue their wrongful death...
Zoom has good tidings for those resorting to holiday video calls with family
Zoom is getting into the holiday spirit. The popular video chat platform has announced that it will be temporarily suspending the 40-minute limit on call length for free subscribers during...
New York Times admits 'Caliphate' podcast based on botched reporting
The New York Times' Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast about ISIS was an "institutional failure" that included shoddy reporting based off interviews with a "con artist," executive editor Dean Baquet said Friday....
iPhone records 2,000-foot fall from plane and survives
In what could be the ultimate iPhone impact survival test, a device plunged 2,000 feet from a plane – recording its free fall and showing only a few scratches, according...
How to bet College Footbal field
Amid upsets, cancellations and chaos, the show will go on. The College Football Playoff will indeed deliver its four teams Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after all major conference...
Sony pulls 'Cyberpunk 2077' from PlayStation store after complaints
Sony has pulled "Cyberpunk 2077" from its PlayStation store following widespread complaints about glitches in the futuristic video game.
How Mets great is fighting to save a 'dying community'
Cleon Jones’ vehicle for helping others is named The Last Out Community Foundation. “I wonder why it’s called that?” Jones mused, very jokingly. No, at 78, the man who caught...
Rep. Dan Crenshaw called out for following escort on Twitter
A Texas congressman is blaming a security breach for following a $1,500-an-hour New York City escort on Twitter — telling critics to “grow up” after being called out for the...
Moderna vaccine will be approved 'later' Friday, Pence says
Approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration is expected "later today," Vice President Mike Pence said Friday.
Viewers of new Netflix series call sex scenes 'soft porn' after outcry
"Why is Netflix so obsessed with sexualizing minors and pushing student-teacher affairs,” tweeted one viewer.
NYC ends academic screens for middle schools — but keeps them for high schools
NYC's Department of Education said Friday that it will scrap academics-based admissions for middle schools next year while maintaining them for high schools.
Capacity at Southern California ICUs falls to 0% amid COVID-19 surge
Capacity at Southern California’s intensive care units has plummeted to zero percent this week -- a grim sign that the recent surge of COVID-19 cases could overburden the local health...
Another sad turn in trade drama: 'Who needs James Harden?'
Even the Rockets announcers are sick of the James Harden drama. Longtime play-by-play man Bill Worrell exclaimed, "Who needs James Harden?" after an impressive finish by newly signed Christian Wood...
Human Rights Campaign urges Elon Musk to apologize for pronoun tweet
A leading gay-rights group that has praised Tesla's treatment of its LGBTQ employees wants Elon Musk to apologize for mocking people who display their gender pronouns in their online bios....
The most wonderful Tom of the year: Cruise COVID rant dubbed into 'Rudolph' clip
Santa needs to get his mouth washed out with soap. It was almost mission impossible, but a Twitter user managed to make Saint Nick spew Tom Cruise’s F-word-laced rant by...
Enter FOX Bet’s Week 15 Sunday contest for a free chance to win $100,000
Let's take another crack at $100,000 in this Sunday's FOX Bet contest. There are six matchups to get correct, picking the final margin for either team — 1-3, 4-6, 7-9,...
Even Logan Paul thinks brother is 'f--king dumb' for vile Conor McGregor rant
Logan Paul admitted his brother Jake's decision to call out Conor McGregor in an X-rated rant was "f--king dumb." Jake hit the headlines after he branded McGregor an "'Irish c--t"'...
NYPD tactics during George Floyd protests 'heightened tensions': report
The NYPD’s “inconsistent” enforcement during the George Floyd protests earlier this year “heightened tensions” between cops and protesters and suppressed First Amendment rights.
'I didn't feel a thing': VP Pence receives COVID vaccine
Vice President Mike Pence will get the COVID-19 vaccine during a televised event Friday morning.
Nurse faints while talking to press about getting COVID-19 vaccine
Nurse manager Tiffany Dover received the Pfizer-BioNTech jab at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga and was giving a press briefing when she began to trail off.
Durbin: Alleged Russian hack 'virtually a declaration of war'
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois called the alleged Russian-backed hack of government agencies and corporations “virtually a declaration of war."
Hanukkah house decorations light up town
Who says holiday lights are only for Christmas? Check out this home's festive Hanukkah display in Winters, Texas, including giant menorahs, dreidels and an inflatable bear. “My goal in all...
Iran begins new construction at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the U.S. over its atomic program, satellite photos...
Man shoots two paramedics, then dies after one returns fire
A man who reportedly shot two Arkansas paramedics early Thursday morning was killed when one of the victims returned fire. Kevin Curl Jr., 22, was shot dead after feuding with...
Star college wrestler dead after tragic boating accident in Mexico
A star NCAA wrestler died Thursday following a tragic boating accident during a family vacation in Mexico, according to a report. Bradlee LaMontagne, 21, was on his uncle's yacht near...
Utah fugitive arrested after being found hiding in a clothes dryer
A Utah fugitive who led police on a wild chase was later found by authorities hiding in a clothes dryer, a report said. Damien Mestas, 26, was wanted for a...
72-year-old NYPD traffic agent shoved to ground by illegally parked driver
A 72-year-old NYPD traffic agent was shoved to the ground in Brooklyn last month by an illegally parked driver, authorities said. The victim was attempting to write the man a...
Florida woman stabs sister with 'pointy' holiday decoration
A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her sister with a pointy Christmas ornament early Wednesday, authorities said. Shirley Rogers, 55, was arguing with her boyfriend in her...
Herbert, Chargers deliver blow to Raiders' playoff hopes: 'Pretty crazy'
LAS VEGAS — Justin Herbert’s brilliant rookie season keeps rolling along. Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas...
Man fatally stabs stepdad after being told to stop playing video games
A Michigan man allegedly stabbed his mother and stepfather after being told to stop playing video games last Friday — and the stepfather died four days later, authorities said. Christopher...
Late 3-pointer gives Seton Hall road win over Marquette
MILWAUKEE — Shavar Reynolds hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 42 seconds left and added four free throws in the final 11 seconds as Seton Hall defeated Marquette 70-63 on Thursday...