December 21, 2020
Steelers' free fall continues in 'Monday Night Football' embarrassment
Giovani Bernard had a touchdown reception and ran for another score Monday as the host Cincinnati Bengals upset the reeling Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17. Cincinnati (3-10-1) snapped a five-game losing streak....
Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill
The Senate on Monday night approved a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and sent it to President Trump for his signature. The legislation, which passed in the House, authorizes $600...
Woman fatally shoots herself inside police car after being involved in crash: cops
A 32-year-old woman involved in a car crash in Indiana on Saturday morning fatally shot herself as she waited inside a police cruiser, authorities said. Amanda Elbert, 32, was a...
Vatican: OK to get virus vaccines using abortion cell lines
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Monday declared that it is “morally acceptable” for Roman Catholics to receive COVID-19 vaccines based on research that used cells derived from aborted fetuses,...
Nets and young big man can't agree to contract extension
Center Jarrett Allen won’t just be playing for a championship. He’ll be playing for a contract, too, after he and the Nets didn’t agree on an extension before Monday’s deadline....
This NBA season will look different
Just more than two months after it crowned the Lakers as champions, the NBA is back for a season that will be unlike any before. After its 2019-2020 season was...
The Giants' biggest weakness is painfully obvious
As the Giants move into the final stages of their season, they must know they have a fatal flaw that surfaces week after week. “Every game is close,’’ tight end...
Man could face prison after confessing to fatally shooting elephant seal
A man could face up to a year in prison after admitting on Monday to gunning down a protected elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said. Jordan Gerbich,...
Alabama nursing student fatally shot while trying to sell AirPods
A 20-year-old nursing student was fatally shot in the parking lot of an Alabama university last Thursday night, according to police and reports. Destiny Washington was with her boyfriend trying...
'The Bachelorette' recap: Tayshia ices Ivan out in Part 1 of finale
Color Zac impressed.
Jets players snubbed by Pro Bowl
The Jets have two big building blocks in the trenches, but Mekhi Becton and Quinnen Williams still have some work left to do to earn the respect of the NFL....
Delta passengers take dog, slip out of plane on emergency slide
A man, woman and their service dog used the emergency slide to slip out of an airplane that was preparing to take off from LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning. The...
Knicks' rookie sensation may not start right away
One day, Immanuel Quickley isn’t getting off the bench. A week later, he’s a fan favorite, the supposed answer to the Knicks’ point guard problems. It’s happened fast for the...
Over 70 West Point cadets accused of cheating on math test
More than 70 West Point cadets are accused of cheating on an online math test last May, school officials announced Monday. The alleged cheating scandal -- the Military Academy's largest...
Why the Jets aren't doomed
If only Fox could have had a camera on Joe Douglas during the final minutes of Sunday’s Jets-Rams game. The Jets general manager probably turned greener than a Jets jersey...
House approves $600 stimulus checks in COVID-19 bill
The House of Representatives voted Monday to approve a $2.3 trillion package that includes $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks for most Americans. The nearly 5,593-page bill was published on Monday and now goes...
Brazilian man dies after slipping from waterfall while taking selfie
A Brazilian man died over the weekend after slipping off a waterfall while taking a selfie, according to reports. Guilherme Chiapetti, 22, plunged 32 feet while taking the photo on...
Man allegedly punched cop, tried to grab his gun at ABC Studios
A man was arrested early Monday after he tried to grab a cop's gun -- and then punched the officer -- at ABC Studios in Midtown, police sources said. The...
The Giants never fully embraced idea of playoff run
Imagine waking up Christmas morning to the surprise of a big box under the tree, getting all excited about the gift you really wanted but felt foolish asking for —...
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey unfollows Trump, Biden
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has reportedly unfollowed the accounts of President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden on his social media platform. Dorsey also stopped following Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and...
Running back injuries causing fantasy football championship havoc
When a player goes down in Week 15, it is never a good thing — for the player, his NFL team or the fantasy teams that have that player on...
Mets still have chance to make major statement
In a glacially slow offseason, the Mets are among the pace setters. They have signed a catcher (James McCann) and reliever (Trevor May) to fill two prominent needs, as marquee...
Maddening Giants player makes Pro Bowl
The Giants are sending their best player and their most enigmatic to the Pro Bowl. Cornerback James Bradberry and tight end Evan Engram both are first-time selections, leaving linebacker Blake...
Bro out: Shkreli gal pal open to seeing other guys
Martin Shkreli gal pal Christie Smythe told The Post on Monday that she’s open to dating other guys — now that the “Pharma Bro’’ fraudster unceremoniously gave her the boot...
Family of 4 found dead hours after husband said wife 'betrayed' him
A father, his wife and two children were found dead inside their Kentucky home Sunday morning just hours after the dad vented on Facebook that his spouse betrayed him. Kyle...
Knicks season preview: Can Tom Thibodeau pull this off?
The Knicks have the worst NBA record this century at 693-997 (.410). It has always been about the cap space of the future — never about the ugly present. The...
Joe Biden's climate agenda is all about creating a crisis — not actually fixing one
Former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel’s famous axiom is that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste. It’s an even a worse thing to manufacture. Although Joe Biden...
Holiday fear: NYC's uber-rich are dragging nannies to COVID hot spots for Christmas vacation
“They feel like they are above it all,” one nanny says of her vacation-bound bosses.
NY's plastic-bag ban one more thing pushing COVID-slammed bodegas over cliff
Bodegas across the five boroughs have been a lifeline for New Yorkers throughout the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns. But the economic and health effects of the crisis have taken a...
David Quinn is short on time to make crucial Rangers decisions
Regarding the Rangers, who are preparing to reassemble on the ice in 13 — for Alexis Lafreniere, of course — days. 1. The abbreviated training camp of 10 days without...
$4.2 billion only keeps the MTA on life support
Congress finally reached a relief-bill deal that will send a much-needed $4.2 billion to the MTA. Kudos to Sen. Chuck Schumer for getting it done — and for warning that...
Russia's SolarWinds attack calls for a new 'reset'
President-elect Joe Biden's first big test is already clear, a month before he takes office: what to do about to a vast cyberattack almost surely waged by Russia. This was...
Anti-lockdown protestors kick in door at Oregon statehouse
Wild video shows a group of anti-lockdown protestors in Oregon kicking in the door of the State Capitol building amid violent clashes with police and reporters. It was part of...
New tool tells you when you may be able to get COVID-19 vaccine
A new online tool shows Americans when they may be able to get the coronavirus vaccine. While the COVID-19 shot began being administered to health care workers across the country...
Jets' Trevor Lawrence nightmare may not be all that miserable
I know, I get it, I understand. You want to be mad. You are a Jets fan; you have earned the right to be angry. It is a just fury,...
COVID cases: Winery offering free tests to customers who make big buys
City Winery, a popular and sprawling Manhattan wine and music venue, is offering free COVID-19 tests to customers who buy a case of wine. Depending on results, consumers can then...
How face masks can disrupt facial recognition — and daily life
The pandemic is turning friends into strangers.
Nets season preview: Kevin Durant changes everything
Great expectations are finally here for the Nets. They tip off their most highly anticipated season ever on Tuesday, and it’s because of the return of one man. He’s Kevin...
Why Greg Williams Jr. is St. John's most important player
It's not a coincidence anymore. When Greg Williams Jr. is aggressive, when he attacks and looks for his shot, St. John's usually plays well, as it did Sunday night in securing...
COVID-19 relief bill affirms US stance on successor to Dalai Lama
The communist Chinese government should have no role in choosing the next Dalai Lama, US lawmakers are expected to affirm Monday — in, of all places, the 5,593-page coronavirus relief...
Nuke deal won’t bring stability and other commentary
Foreign desk: Nuke Deal Won’t Bring Stability Joe Biden claims the best way to achieve Mideast “stability” is by rejoining the nuclear deal with Iran — yet stable, counters Matthew...
Discovery+ joins streaming war: What it costs, what to watch
Check out some highlights among the shows at launch.
Dreaming of a wet Christmas? Winter storm set to soak NYC
No one dreams of a wet Christmas ... but it may be what's in the cards for New York. A big winter storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy...
Hail these NJ teens' sled-crash rescue
Let’s hear it for the boys: Five New Jersey high-school lads did the Lord’s work Thursday, forming a human chain to reach a pair of kids whose sled crashed into...
Man stuck living with both mother and ex-wife shares hilariously chaotic photos
“This became self-therapy for the three of us,” said Kramer, who captures both mundane and memorable moments in the two-bedroom apartment.
NBA star pleads guilty to threats of violence amid Larsa Pippen drama
Malik Beasley, the NBA star in the middle of a dating controversy with Larsa Pippen, has pleaded guilty to threats of violence stemming from a September incident at the Timberwolves...
Ilhan Omar slams lawmakers like AOC for 'shameful' COVID vaccination
WASHINGTON -- Progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sunday called it "shameful" that young, healthy lawmakers -- such as fellow "Squad" member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- are receiving the coronavirus vaccine...
NFL legend dead at 58
Kevin Greene, one of the most terrorizing pass-rushers of all time, died Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. The former Steelers star linebacker was 58. The cause of...
'News of the World' review: Tom Hanks wins the West
Director Paul Greengrass offers a more intimate, less macho take on the Western genre.
James Harden drama will carry into NBA season: 'Next question'
If James Harden feels better about his situation in Houston since reporting to training camp earlier this month, he wasn’t saying so on Monday. "Next question,” Harden said tersely during...
De Blasio announces ThriveNYC expansion at DOE, offers few details
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray rolled out a plan Monday for boosting counseling services for young people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic -- but included few...
Joe Benigno has unique reaction to Jets' Trevor Lawrence mess
Bro, that wasn’t a particularly historic rant. Retired and mellowed former WFAN host Joe Benigno wasn’t angered at all that the previously winless Jets beat the Rams on Sunday, possibly...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine begins hitting New York arms
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine began hitting New York arms on Monday. One of the first Empire State healthcare workers to get the shot was a nurse in Long Island who survived...
Doctors put us under ‘do not resuscitate’ orders without our permission during pandemic
Jon Marsh was helping his elderly mother recover from a bout of ill health when he found the document that made his stomach turn. Hospital records showed that pensioner Diana...
The best songs of 2020 that helped get us through a soul-crushing year
Here are 10 tunes we had on repeat when we needed sonic salvation.
NYPD seeks suspect in alleged hate crime on NYC bus
The NYPD has released surveillance video of a suspect who allegedly attacked a teenager on a Manhattan bus after telling him "I hate gay people," police sources say. It happened...
While US debates COVID relief, other nations maintain beefed up efforts
As the US prepares for the second round of stimulus checks for the year -- this time at $600 -- developed countries around the world have been maintaining beefed up...
Dow recovers as investors await new stimulus bill from Congress
US stocks plunged and then recovered Monday as fears about a new coronavirus strain in the UK damped optimism about Congress passing a new stimulus bill. The Dow Jones industrial...
Fauci to get Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday
Dr. Anthony Fauci will be receiving Moderna's coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced. Fauci, the NIAID's director, will be inoculated around 10 a.m....
Times Square is ready to (virtually) party like it's 2021
2020 does have a silver lining: you won't need to stock up on adult diapers to bid it adieu from Times Square. The numbers 2021 were wheeled into the Crossroads...
COVID-19 spikes follow in prisons after inmate transfers
DETROIT — Families of men incarcerated at Michigan’s Kinross Correctional Facility believed its remote location would spare it from a deadly COVID-19 outbreak. For a while, they seemed to be...
Pope promises Vatican workers they won't lose jobs because of coronavirus
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis promised Vatican employees on Monday that none of them will lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has severely damaged Vatican finances. “You...
Apple sets 2024 deadline to build a self-driving electric car
Watch out, Detroit— tech giant Apple is putting its plans for a self-driving electric car into high gear. The maker of the iPhone has set a goal of 2024 to...
Elon Musk calls Bitcoin 'bs,' sends rival Dogecoin up 20 percent
Elon Musk called Bitcoin "bs" in a series of bizarre weekend tweets that also sent the price of a rival cryptocurrency soaring. The world's second-richest man appeared to question the...
K.T. Oslin, country singer of '80's Ladies' fame, dead at 78
Oslin was the first woman songwriter to win the Country Music Association's top honor for Song of the Year in 1987.
Disney names new film chairman amid focus on streaming
Twenty-four year Disney executive Alan Bergman has been named sole chairman of Walt Disney Studios as the company restructures its media and entertainment divisions to focus more heavily on video streaming....
At least you didn't fall in love with Martin Shkreli in 2020
In the Manhattan of yore — which in COVID times equates to roughly five years ago — there was no greater supervillain than Martin Shkreli. He was something out of...
Santa uses Zoom to deliver virtual messages to children
Santa Claus is coming to town to visit droves of children before the big day, and not even COVID-19 will stop him. This year, however, he's taking a more unconventional route. Santa Bob Jordan...
'Mad Dog' Russo has plenty of Giants concerns
The Giants went from first place to third pretty quickly. Their hopes of winning the NFC East are slowly fading away. Their offense was inept led by Colt McCoy against...
Christie Smythe, reporter who fell for Martin Shkreli, defends herself on Twitter
Martin Shkreli’s love scribe has unleashed a firestorm on Twitter since going public with their romance Sunday -- defending herself while hailing him as a COVID-19 hero. Former Bloomberg court...
Shocking video shows cuffed man open fire on PA cops
A shocking video shows a cuffed, 22-year-old man open fire on a Pennsylvania police officer, hitting the cop three times when trying to walk him into a police station. The...
The worst TV shows of 2020
Escapism and entertainment were more crucial than ever, but some shows missed the mark.
Flouting lockdown rules just one way officials think they're royals
If there is one certainty in our pandemic hell, it's that politicians will continue to flout the draconian rules that they impose on the rest of us. Elitist disconnect, certainly, but the ultimate reason it happens...
Family of MTA worker killed in arson calls arrest 'Christmas gift'
The family of an MTA worker killed in an arson fire at a Harlem subway station said they've gotten an early Christmas present -- the arrest of the man charged...
Babies living among vermin, mold in 'shameful' NYC homeless shelters
Homeless families with babies were forced to live in "shameful" conditions at city shelters, including vermin infestations, exposed electrical outlets, and mold and mildew, according to a scathing audit released...
The Jets' fading Trevor Lawrence dream
Why can't we have nice things? Why can't we get some consolation prize for being the worst team in the NFL? Why did the Jets have to ruin Christmas? After...
NY to receive $54 billion in COVID relief but it's 'not enough': Schumer
WASHINGTON -- New York is expected to receive $54 billion in emergency coronavirus relief to help its staggering economy once Congress passes a long-awaited $900 billion aid package later Monday,...
China reportedly used troll army to distract from top COVID-19 doctor's death
Following the news of the death of top Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, who tried to issue the first warnings about coronavirus, the Chinese Communist Party reportedly used their armies of paid internet trolls...
MTA sues accused vandal for nearly $35K in damages
Cops arrested Calvin Williams, 55, on Nov. 25 — two days after cameras allegedly caught him smashing two electronic displays in the Herald Square station and eleven days after cameras...
Everything we know about the UK’s new COVID-19 strain so far
It's the most 2020 thing imaginable -- a mutant attack in the run-up to Christmas. Just as long-awaited coronavirus vaccines arrived, bringing hope for the end of the global pandemic,...
Ex-CIA boss: 'Arrogant' to believe there is no life beyond Earth
The former head of the Central Intelligence Agency said recently it's "presumptuous and arrogant" to believe that there are no other forms of life than the ones on Earth. "I...
New strain of COVID-19 is driving South Africa’s resurgence
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has announced that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus is driving the country’s current resurgence of the disease, which is seeing higher numbers of confirmed...
'Wonder Woman 1984' flops in China box office debut
Wonder Woman's powers appear to be waning -- at the box office. "Wonder Woman 1984" -- Warner Bros.'s much-anticipated sequel to its superhero franchise starring Gal Gadot -- suffered a...
Steelers vs. Bengals betting analysis: Tough line to take Pittsburgh
Two weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2 SU; 8-5 ATS) were the lone unbeaten team in the NFL, but now have lost two games in a row and currently find...
Congress releases 5,593-page COVID-19 stimulus bill
Congressional leaders on Monday released the text of a 5,593-page COVID-19 stimulus package hours before a midnight government funding deadline. The massive legislation is one of the longest bills ever...
Joe Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine, offers praise for Trump
President-elect Joe Biden received his first COVID-19 vaccine dose Monday and offered rare praise for President Trump before giving an awkward fist-bump to his nurse practitioner. Biden applauded the Trump administration's Operation Warp...
War forces thousands of Ethiopians into Sudan
They took with them donkeys and beds and motorcycles and colorful cloths that they now drape over pipes to create shelters. Others left their shoes behind as they crossed a...
Tiger Woods' ex-wife and current girlfriend check out golf tournament with son
Tiger Woods and his 11-year-old son Charlie had a special cheering section at the PNC Championship over the weekend.
Trump signs executive order to beautify federal buildings
Ever the real estate developer, President Trump signed an executive order on Monday designed to beautify federal buildings, designating the use of classical architecture as the preferred style in Washington,...
Martin Shkreli's gal pal 'thought he was a bad guy' months after his arrest
The reporter who fell in love with “Pharma Bro’’ Martin Shkreli suggested that she “thought he was a bad guy’’ months after his arrest for securities fraud, an ex-Columbia University...
Over 550K COVID-19 vaccines have been given out, with 40K in New York
More than 550,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered nationwide -- with almost 40,000 in New York state. As of Sunday afternoon, 556,208 shots have been given across...
The secret ways your social network can predict your future success
“It’s not so much who you know,” according to author Marissa King. “It’s where you go.”
Craig Carton's treatment of new partner is hurting him in ratings war
One of the best things about Craig Carton as a talk show host is he is opinionated. While it is an essential trait for the job, not everyone in front...
Jeff Bezos' Washington Post on a hiring spree
The Jeff Bezos era has been very good to the Washington Post. The money-losing newspaper that the Amazon founder bought for $250 million in 2013 has since turned a profit...
Brooklyn man allegedly spent COVID-19 relief funds on luxury cars
A Brooklyn man was busted Monday for obtaining nearly $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds -- then allegedly blowing hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new Bentley and a...
Clemson coach shows what he thinks of Ohio State with low poll ranking
As if Ohio State needed more motivation for their College Football Playoff rematch with Clemson, Tigers coach Dabo Swinney may have provided some. Swinney, whose team defeated the Buckeyes in...
Jared and Ivanka's children leave lasting mark at White House
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's three children have left their handprints in the White House garden as their grandfather President Trump prepares to leave office in a few weeks.
Virus-weary Americans less festive this year, poll finds
WASHINGTON — Maureen Brennan will spend Christmas with her daughter at their Nashua, New Hampshire, home after declining invitations from other relatives to celebrate with them. Michael Smith will mark...
Southern Illinois worth a wager against Butler
The Butler Bulldogs have gone through a lot of adversity in this young 2020-21 season and will have another tough task Monday against a 5-0 Southern Illinois squad that is...
What needs to change on this lame Giants offense
It’s the scoring, stupid. You can love, hate or feel ambivalent about Joe Judge all but saying, “Field goals? We don’t need your stinkin’ field goals’’ (check out “The Treasure of...
Social media manipulation affects even US senators, researchers say
BRUSSELS — The conversation taking place around two U.S. senators’ verified social media accounts remained vulnerable to manipulation through artificially inflated shares and likes from fake users, even amid heightened...
Mnuchin said relief payments to arrive early next week
Millions of Americans who qualify for coronavirus relief funds could see payments as soon as next week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday.
Airlines get $15B in stimulus aid to bring back 32,000 workers
The stimulus bill making its way through Congress will give US airlines $15 billion in payroll aid to help them bring back more than 32,000 workers sidelined by the pandemic,...
Bill Belichick talks in circles over quarterback mess
Bill Belichick previously had maintained plans to continue starting Cam Newton at quarterback, but the longtime New England coach didn’t rule out switching to Jarrett Stidham now that the Patriots...
Sex-crazed 'roaring '20s' awaits post-pandemic: Yale prof
Sex, sacrilege and spending await society on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sephora takes extra 20 percent off sale products for holiday event
Packed with top-quality makeup, skincare and beauty accessories, Sephora is the store that every beauty fan loves. And if you've been waiting to stock up on some of your favorite...
Sacklers transferred $10B, citing fear of OxyContin lawsuits: documents
Members of the wealthy Sackler family, owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, have long denied that the $10 billion they transferred from their company over the course of a decade...
Thousands flock to Rio's famed beaches even as COVID-19 cases rise in Brazil
Thousands flocked to Rio de Janeiro's famed beaches on Sunday, December 20, at the start of summer in the southern hemisphere, worrying authorities as coronavirus infections continue to rise in...
Lights! Models! Garbage! Taiwan designer turns waste into fashion
TAIPEI - Inspiration for high fashion can come from strange places. For one Taiwanese designer, it’s upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry. Wang Li-ling, 36, scours dumps,...
Biden backs COVID deal, says it's 'just the beginning'
President-elect Biden applauded lawmakers for coming together and pushing forward with a compromise Covid relief package, but warned that it was "just the beginning."
Tesla stock slides on first day in S&P 500
Tesla's stock price lost some charge in its S&P 500 debut — but Elon Musk's electric-car colossus is nowhere near out of juice, analysts say. Shares in the trailblazing automaker...
Chilean president fined for posing for picture without mask
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera was fined $3,500 after he fessed up to posing maskless for a selfie on the beach with someone who recognized him -- violating his country’s regulations. ...
Barnes & Noble Education shares spike on investment from Fanatics, Lids
Barnes & Noble Education, which operates 775 bookstores at college campuses nationwide, scored a $15 million investment to improve its e-commerce operations as the pandemic drives more students and alumni...
Denmark introduces ban on mink farming over new COVID strain
Denmark passed a law Monday banning mink breeding for a year, following the country’s controversial cull of all the animals over a mutated strain of the coronavirus, according to reports....
Freshly launches ready-made healthy 'Fit' meals developed by nutritionists
FreshlyFit is a new take on prepared healthy eats combined with the brand's signature pre-made meal subscription plans.
Airline to test JFK-bound passengers for COVID-19 at Cuomo's request
At the request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, British Airways has agreed to test passengers for a new coronavirus mutation before they board a flight to Kennedy airport.
Ex-WWE star talks COVID-19 'gut punch,' his release, huge life change
What was supposed to be EC3’s “coming out party” delivered another cruel twist to his roller-coaster 2020. The former WWE performer, who was released in April as part of cuts...
You can get the Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher system for 24 percent off
You can get a head start on your health goals for the new year now that Amazon is taking 24% off the popular Ninja Foodi Power Pitcher system.The sale is...
WWE should use burning The Fiend at TLC as impetus for change
Well, that’s one way to end a pay-per-view. The image we were left with as WWE's "Tables, Ladders and Chairs" went off the air Sunday night was Randy Orton posing...
Off-duty hero performs CPR on baby elephant hit by motorcycle
Now this is what we call a rescue of jumbo proportions.
Millions of Americans fly over the weekend despite COVID-19 surge, travel warnings
Travel warnings are falling on millions of deaf ears in the U.S. as domestic fliers took to the skies in large numbers over the weekend, despite an alarming surge in...
Ho ho no! Parachuting Santa gets stuck in power lines
He should've stuck with his reindeer. Santa Claus tried to parachute his sleigh into California for a practice run this weekend -- just to get stuck in power lines. The...
Gabbard rips young Congress members for taking COVID vaccine before elderly
The Hawaii congresswoman made the remarks in a Monday morning tweet as members of Congress receive the Pfizer drug as part of a "continuity of governance" plan, vaulting them to...
'Til death do us part: Reporter in love with Shkreli pre-wrote his obit
She loves him to death. Former Bloomberg News reporter Christie Smythe says she may have been falling for despised “Pharma Bro’’ Martin Shkreli while covering his case, but that didn’t...
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at NY nursing homes
A 78-year-old grandfather in The Bronx on Monday became one of the first nursing-home residents in the state to get the COVID-19 vaccine — and said he’s counting on it...
AG Barr announces charges against suspect in 1988 airline bombing
Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced criminal charges against a third Libyan suspect in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Alleged bombmaker Abu Agila...
World's oldest panda dead of organ failure at 38
Only one other panda in captivity -- Jia Jia, who died in 2016 -- has lived nearly as long as Xin Xing.
Suspect in death of Russian COVID-19 scientist released
A suspect in the death of a prominent Russian scientist who was working on a COVID-19 vaccine is being released from police custody Monday pending a lie detector test. Police...
Jets' big decision with Trevor Lawrence dream nearly dead
The Jets stunned the Rams 23-20 on Sunday in Los Angeles to notch their first victory of the season. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. Jets...
'Pharma Bro' lawyer: I warned against romance with journalist
Martin Skhreli’s lawyer tried to talk the infamous “Pharma Bro’’ out of getting involved with former Bloomberg journalist Christie Smythe.
Kremlin critic reportedly tricked Russian spy into admitting poisoning
Poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny duped a Russian spy into confessing to the botched assassination attempt -- revealing that nerve agent had been smeared on his underpants, according to a...
Queens building evacuated over carbon monoxide fears
A Queens residential building was evacuated early Monday over high carbon monoxide readings, according to FDNY officials. Units responded to the building on 32nd Avenue near 104th Street in North...
Republican senator says Biden nominees will face tough confirmations
“So it's not going to be a garden party if the Republicans are in the majority. These nominees are going to have to run the gauntlet," Sen. John Barrasso of...
German extremist gets life for deadly synagogue attack on Yom Kippur
A German right-wing extremist was sentenced Monday to life in prison for killing two people during a shooting rampage near a synagogue on Yom Kippur last year – recording the...
From tourism to COVID-19-era deliveries, Barcelona women reinvent bike business
BARCELONA - When the coronavirus slammed Spain in March, Ariadna Serra realised that 2020 and beyond looked dreadful for the cycling tours for foreign students company she co-founded ten years...
Star receiver does damage control after 'f—k Kirk' Cousins rant goes viral
Justin Jefferson would like to set the record straight about his feisty, hot mic comments he made during Sunday's Vikings-Bears game. The rookie receiver was caught by a field microphone...
AG Barr says there's no reason to appoint special counsel for Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General William Barr said Monday there's no reason for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. Barr said at a...
How to watch Jupiter and Saturn form a 'Christmas Star' tonight
Mother nature is celebrating the winter solstice with a rare meeting of the Milky Way's two biggest planets.
Woman wrongly arrested while naked wins $2.4M lawsuit
A Colorado county paid $2.4 million to a woman who was unlawfully arrested while naked inside her apartment during a welfare check, according to reports. Fremont County doled out the...
This tracking case will alert you every time you leave your AirPods behind
AirPods are a magical thing. They are lightweight, comfortable to wear, and allow us to listen to music, podcasts, and talk on the phone without any annoying cords. If you’re...
Woman allegedly identified ex-boyfriend as driver who gravely injured her
A Chicago man is accused of running over his ex-girlfriend who identified him as her attacker while gravely injured in a street -- telling her brother by phone that “London...
Innovative and affordable 4-in-1 cookware system on sale for under $60
Late-night infomercials will tell you that the single greatest piece of kitchen equipment is an onion chopper that can slice and dice for you or a panini press that can...
Virologist downplays fears about new mutation of COVID-19
A leading German virologist on Monday downplayed fears about the new mutation of the coronavirus spreading through the UK -- and questioned Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s claim that the strain...
Yankees rival's brazen DJ LeMahieu push: 'No. 1 player I’d want to play with'
The Blue Jays have emerged as a serious threat to the Yankees’ wishes to retain free agent DJ LeMahieu, and one of Toronto’s young stars is making it known he’d...
New COVID-19 relief bill designates $15B for movie theaters, live event venues
The bill, if passed and signed by President Trump, will also expand the eligibility of the Paycheck Protection Program to include local TV, radio broadcasters and newspapers.
More nations ban UK visitors over highly contagious COVID-19 mutation
India, Poland, Switzerland, Russia and Hong Kong barred visitors from the UK Monday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that a mutated variant of the virus, up to 70 percent...
Robert E. Lee statue removed from US Capitol
A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed overnight from its perch in the US Capitol where it has stood next to George Washington for 111 years and...
Mega-church pastor has COVID-19 days after White House Christmas party
At least 100 Free Chapel congregants were without masks when they learned the news on Sunday.
NFL firing season starts early
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers fired general manager Marty Hurney on Monday after the team lost eight of its last nine games and failed to make the playoffs for...
Couple hosts 10,000 guests at their drive-thru wedding
Tengku Muhammed Hafiz -- son of an influential politician -- and his bride, Oceane Alagia, sat outside a government building Sunday in Putrajaya.
FDNY discovers accelerant at scene of fire that killed three
Accelerant has been discovered at the crowded multifamily Queens home where an inferno broke out over the weekend, killing three people, law enforcement sources said Monday morning. The accelerant was...
How Tom Brady reacted to the Patriots' demise
As Tom Brady was engineering an impressive Buccaneers comeback victory, his former team saw their postseason hopes end. The Patriots' 22-12 loss to the Dolphins, in which Cam Newton completed...
World powers ready to welcome US back into Iran deal
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Monday said the Obama administration-era deal remains the "best instrument" to resolve any disputes about Iran's nuclear program.
UK couple arranges wedding in 2 hours to avoid COVID-19 lockdown
A UK couple hastily re-arranged their wedding in just two hours to avoid their special day getting scrapped by London's last-minute lockdown.
Ex-cybersecurity chief takes blames for massive government hack
The former head of cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security accepted the blame for the hack that infiltrated the computer systems of a number of federal agencies, including the...
Ed Sheeran ends hiatus with moody new song 'Afterglow'
The British singer-songwriter, 29, broke his almost 18-month hiatus on Monday.
Fantasy football injury update Week 15: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, James Robinson
A wild Sunday of NFL Week 15 dealt a number of injuries to key players across the league. Running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire, James Robinson and Raheem Mostert all suffered ankle...
John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' returns with The Rock, George Clooney
They also announced a $5M donation to Toys for Tots.
Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing lava and causing massive earthquake
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted Sunday night – spewing a steaming torrent of lava followed by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake, according to reports. The eruption was reported...
Trump signs one-day measure to avoid government shutdown
The move grants the divided House and Senate an extra day to push through their hotly contested COVID-19 relief measure alongside a $1.4 trillion government funding bill.
Ariana Grande's 'Excuse Me, I Love You' engages Netflix masses
It's an early Christmas gift for Ari fans.
When will the second stimulus checks arrive? What we know
After nearly nine months and seemingly endless negotiations in Washington, millions of Americans could soon get a second stimulus check. Congressional leaders unveiled a roughly $900 billion stimulus deal on...
COVID-19 patient caught after escaping from hospital
A coronavirus patient escaped from a Hong Kong hospital and spent two days on the lam before being captured.
Jets' stunning upset was good for somebody besides the Jaguars
The Jets pulled off a stunning win on Sunday, beating the Rams 23-20 as 17-point underdogs. The Jets cashed in first-quarter and first-half spread and moneyline bets and were covering...
London is a ghost town after city goes into strict COVID-19 lockdown
Eerie photos show London looking like a ghost town after the UK capital was forced into strict lockdown over the alarming spread of a new, highly contagious mutation of COVID-19.
Nets podcast debuts with two franchise icons
While it looks like doom and gloom for the football scene in New York with the Jets and Giants, at least the NBA season begins on Tuesday. For Brooklyn Nets...
Stocks tumble as new COVID-19 strain overshadows stimulus deal
US stocks plunged Monday as fears about a new coronavirus strain emerging in the UK outweighed optimism about Congress passing a new stimulus bill. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled...
NJ nursing homes face vaccine delay after officials miss deadline
New Jersey nursing home residents won't be getting vaccinated Monday -- because state officials missed the deadline.
One killed, another wounded in Brooklyn shooting: cops
One man was killed and another wounded in a Brooklyn shooting early Monday, police said. A 32-year-old man was blasted in the chest and a 37-year-old man in the buttocks...
Army scientists study more contagious COVID-19 strain
Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research are studying the contagious new mutation of the coronavirus in the United Kingdom to see if it might be resistant to...
Chinese students learn English through toilet paper
Students at a Chinese business school are brushing up on their English — while doing their business. The college in Kunming, China, has placed toilet paper printed with English vocabulary...
Girlfriend says she'd marry jailed lover after he crossed sea for her on jet ski
She’s ready to take the plunge with him. Jessica Radcliffe now says she’d marry the wacky British Romeo who has been jailed for breaking lockdown rules by riding a jet...
Gavin Newsom in quarantine after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will quarantine for 10 days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Sunday night. The staffer came into contact with Newsom and...
Six injured as FDNY engine crashes into building en route to Brooklyn fire
Six people were injured when an FDNY fire engine collided with a car, then crashed through a Brooklyn storefront Sunday night, authorities said. The accident occured as the truck was...
Joe Judge defends his costly fourth down decisions
Not once. Twice. That’s how many times in the first half Sunday that the Giants came away scoreless inside the 10-yard line, failures that erased at least six points in...
The 'simple' decision Giants don't regret
Joe Judge said the decision not to play Daniel Jones in Sunday night’s 20-6 loss to the Browns was an easy one, a decision based on how Jones looked this...
Joe Judge's bold Giants calls tells us all we need to know
At another time, in another year, there will be no need to take such risks. That’s the goal. That’s the objective. In another time, in another year, the Giants will...
US Embassy in Baghdad targeted by Iran-backed rocket attack, Pompeo says
The US Embassy in Baghdad was targeted with eight Katyusha rockets on Sunday, causing some damage to buildings inside the city’s heavily fortified Green Zone, officials said. Secretary of State...
Giants report card: This is getting ridiculous
Grading the Giants after their 20-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday night. Offense This is getting ridiculous. This team cannot score. How about a touchdown, guys? Colt McCoy (19...
Cornerback's absence proved he's invaluable to Giants
Save the highlight clips of interceptions, forced fumbles and blanket pass coverage. The game film that should get Giants cornerback James Bradberry selected to his first Pro Bowl took place...
Giants on the brink after big gamble comes up short
The sweet, innocent climb to relevance and respectability that earned the Giants this unexpected meaningful December game is now in grave danger of concluding as little more than a fleeting...
The Jets defense put on a show
The Jets defense was hopeless in Seattle last week. But the unit came back with a big statement Sunday against the Rams. Safety Marcus Maye put the finishing touches on...
Two people injured after small plane skids off runway at LI airport
Two people aboard a small airplane suffered minor injuries when their aircraft slid off the runway of a Long Island airport Sunday night, police said. The plane, a Hawker 800...
Army gets hosed with bowl game canceled
Nine wins and nowhere to play. That’s the unfortunate spot Army finds itself in after the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., was canceled on Sunday. The Black Knights of the...