December 23, 2020
Adam Silver and Jalen Rose talk social justice, NBA's COVID challenges
You may know Adam Silver as the commissioner of the NBA, but I like to refer to him as a magician, who, after what he pulled off last season, should...
Knicks rookie duo has roller-coaster debut
One hurt his hip. The other hurt his shooting percentage. You can never accuse the Knicks two rookies, Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley, of being shy. Tom Thibodeau has a...
Three Spanish teens accused of brutally beating man on Instagram live
Three teenagers were arrested in Spain after allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man during an hourslong attack that they broadcast live on Instagram, local reports said Wednesday. Investigators believe the...
Knicks tried to stay away from embattled guard in revealing move
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau went into the season-opening contest versus the Pacers with no intentions of playing either point guards, Frank Ntilikina or Dennis Smith Jr. The two 2017 lottery...
One killed, multiple injured in Garden State Parkway crash
A multi-vehicle crash on a New Jersey highway killed one person and left several others injured Wednesday night, state police said. The crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway in...
Tom Thibodeau's tricky mission with Knicks is clear
The tricky part will be culling the good stuff from the first 24 minutes, cultivating the aspects of those first two quarters that had Knicks players floating off the court...
Brooklyn bicyclist fatally struck by MTA bus
A 33-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by an MTA bus in Williamsburg on Wednesday night, police said. The cyclist was hit near the intersection of Graham Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue...
Joe Douglas needs to resolve this Jets issue
It was the story of the Jets offseason last year and it looks like it will be a secondary story in the upcoming offseason. What can Jets general manager Joe...
Steve Cohen's message for Mets fans wanting to sign 'everybody'
Steve Cohen prefers a long-term approach to building a winning team over trying a quick fix through free agency. In a question-and-answer session Wednesday night hosted by Howie Rose on...
Giants must quiet 'generational' star to stay in playoff hunt
Has anyone ever, in the span of a few minutes, been called “a unicorn’’ and “Gumby’’ and the descriptions were meant not only as colorful compliments, but also as a...
Hundreds gather at vigil for teens killed in tragic Yonkers crash
Hundreds gathered in Yonkers Wednesday to pay tribute to four young men who were killed when a reckless driver slammed into their car the night before. Mourners flooded Riverdale Avenue...
Knicks break down in season-opening loss
It started all so swell for Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks. A club that was not touted for its scoring exploded for 66 points in the first half. RJ Barrett started his...
Soldier kills pregnant wife, turns gun on himself
A Fort Bragg soldier fatally shot his pregnant wife -- who was due on Christmas Day -- before turning the gun on himself on Sunday night, according to reports. Staff...
Kyrie Irving is a Nets leader no matter what he says
Before the Nets opened the season against Golden State, all the attention was on Kevin Durant’s Achilles. Now with Kyrie Irving’s Christmas Day return to Boston, the scrutiny will be...
Struggling Yankees star well-aware of his 'disaster'
Gary Sanchez has plenty of company in wanting to get this year over with. “He felt like 2020 was a disaster for him,’’ Yankees hitting coach Marcus Thames said by...
Knicks star rookie exits with injury
Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley saw his NBA debut end early after suffering a hip pointer during Wednesday's loss to the Pacers, the team announced. The point guard appeared to hurt...
Cold temps — and falling iguanas — possible in South Florida on Christmas
Christmas Day in South Florida will likely feature unusually low temperatures -- along with a chance of falling iguanas, forecasters said. “Brrr! Much colder temps expected for Christmas,” the National...
Massive Sam Darnold what-if could drastically alter Jets' future
What if? What if Sam Darnold performs in these final two games the way he did Sunday in Los Angeles? What if the Jets' maligned third-year quarterback is as assured...
Source of Giants star's COVID-19 scare has connection to Jets
James Bradberry is a Pro Bowler for the first time in his five-year NFL career, so naturally, the Giants missed him on the field in Sunday night’s 20-6 loss to...
Teen killed in Yonkers crash was going to meet friend before tragedy
Randy Brisbane was looking forward to hanging out with a friend Tuesday, but tragedy struck when he was later killed in a crash that claimed the lives of four others...
Leslie West, king of Mountain, dead
Leslie West, who kicked out towering jams (with a towering hairdo) in foundational classic-rockers Mountain, has died at 75, his publicist confirmed to The Post.
Louisiana congressman-elect in ICU after testing positive for COVID-19
A newly-elected congressman from Louisiana was transferred to the ICU on Wednesday to be treated for the coronavirus, his spokesman said. Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, 40, was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday....
Trump pardons 26, including Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner
President Trump continued his pre-Christmas forgiveness blitz on Wednesday, pardoning his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, his longtime associate Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared...
Whodini rapper John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher dead at 56
Whodini rapper John “Ecstasy” Fletcher has died at 56 years old.
Ted Cruz proved that GOP won't simply return to Reaganism after Trump
Throughout President Trump’s capture of the GOP, many Republicans have held fast to the hope that after he leaves office, the party can return to the sunny Reaganism of the...
Schools can do remote learning — my charter-school kids benefiting from it
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to reopen in-person schooling for 190,000 students, and the head-spinning series of closings and openings that preceded it, risk eclipsing a striking fact: More than...
Police arrest Connecticut UPS worker suspected in death of coworker
A 19-year-old UPS worker from Connecticut suspected in the deadly assault of his coworker was arrested on Wednesday, police said. Elijah Bertrand was being sought by authorities since the 28-year-old...
Rutgers blows it in agonizing loss to Ohio State
Suddenly, all the shots that had been falling were harmlessly bouncing off the rim. The stingy defense, without its elite rim protector who had fouled out, was being ravaged. Minus...
NYC planning is a nightmare — here comes a plan to make it worse
In 1936, New York City adopted a new city charter, creating the City Planning Commission and charging it with drafting a master plan that would “provide for the improvement of the...
Mom and daughter who worked at same nursery school die of COVID-19
A Florida mother and daughter, teachers at the same nursery school, died within days of each other from coronavirus complications. Marilyn Foshee, 81, and her daughter, Julie Foshee-Knowell, 44, were both...
Mets add another ex-Red Sox executive
The new Mets front office will have a decidedly Red Sox flavor to it. Zack Scott, who spent the past 17 seasons in Boston, was hired Wednesday as a senior...
MTA cuts 'highly likely' even with expected federal aid: Moody's
The MTA is "highly likely" to cut service and take on more debt to close its COVID-19 budget hole -- even if it receives $4 billion from the latest pandemic...
An ugly mess: The scandalous implosion of Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi
Even for hardcore fans of reality TV, Erika and Tom Girardi of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" proved to be quite the odd couple.
Woman busted for sending photos of bloody corpse to Michigan election official
A New Hampshire woman is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening a Michigan election official, including sending her graphic photos of a mutilated, bloody corpse, authorities said Wednesday. Katelyn Jones,...
Pete Alonso has 'helluva' plan to fuel Mets bounce-back
Pete Alonso is doing everything he can to bounce back from an underwhelming season season. That includes working with the Mets' new beefed-up analytics team. Without going into specifics, Alonso...
Colorado governor pardons parents in bizarre 'balloon boy' hoax
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has granted clemency to the parents involved in the 2009 "balloon boy" hoax which sparked national attention. Polis announced Wednesday he's pardoning Richard and Mayumi Heene,...
Knicks make key lineup calls before season-opener
Knicks rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley didn’t start in Wednesday night’s season-opener against the Pacers — but he was a candidate to finish. Quickley, who became a preseason revelation and...
Florida couple allegedly used COVID-19 loan on mansion with British pub: report
A Florida couple allegedly tapped the federal coronavirus relief loans, meant to help keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic, to splurge on flashy cars and a multimillion-dollar mansion -- housing...
Octopuses spite-punch fish, who 'don't like it'
These socktopuses throw a mean — and random -- octopunch.
Rangers open daunting NHL schedule with two games vs. Islanders
In a year unlike any other, the Rangers will see back-to-back games against the Islanders to start the season, endure a four-game stretch against the Devils in mid-April and cap...
NYC gun-permit applications are soaring — but good luck getting one approved
The Big Apple's staggering surge in shootings amid the COVID-19 pandemic has led nearly 9,000 terrified New Yorkers to apply for gun permits -- but the NYPD has signed off...
NBA game already postponed in COVID-19 nightmare
It took one day for the NBA to postpone a game due to coronavirus. Wednesday night's matchup between the Rockets and Thunder in Houston was postponed, the league announced, because...
'How Bad Is Your Spotify?' AI bot hilariously roasts streamers' music taste
A new Spotify AI bot doesn’t give a funk about your feelings.
Video shows NBA champion's girlfriend punching woman in parking lot scuffle
Rajon Rondo and his girlfriend were involved in a parking lot altercation with another woman that culminated with the two-time NBA champion's partner throwing punches, video obtained by TMZ shows....
Hoops star who collapsed has heart condition that could be caused by COVID-19
The on-court collapse of Florida star Keyontae Johnson may be connected to an earlier positive test of COVID-19, according to the Gainesville Sun. Johnson has been diagnosed with acute myocarditis,...
Pat Kiernan doesn't have to disclose salary to anchors suing NY1: judge
NY1 host Pat Kiernan doesn’t have to disclose his salary to five veteran female reporters suing the network for age and gender discrimination, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Earlier this...
Morocco foreign minster urges Biden to keep Trump deal: report
Morocco's foreign minister is urging the incoming Biden administration to preserve a deal by President Trump to establish relations with Israel, according to a report. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita...
Gal Gadot responds to 'whitewashing' backlash after 'Cleopatra' casting
"I want to celebrate the legacy of Cleopatra and honor this amazing historic icon that I admire so much.”
Trump warns Iran against additional attacks on Americans in Iraq
President Trump on Wednesday said the rockets that hit the US Embassy in Baghdad this week came from Iran -- and that there was "chatter" about more attacks against Americans...
House GOP says Pelosi can't get unanimous vote on $2K stimulus checks
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow Republicans on a Wednesday afternoon call that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't succeed in her bid for unanimous consent to pass $2,000 COVID-19...
Trump heads to Florida for Christmas
President Trump on Wednesday departed for his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, to celebrate Christmas. Trump left Washington without speaking with reporters on the White House South Lawn or...
Merry Hissmas! Python hunter bakes holiday cookies using snake eggs
Ssssscrumptious!
Paralympic medalist cheers on toddler's first walk with prosthetic leg
Paralympic star Blake Leeper brought a new meaning to holiday cheer when he was caught encouraging a two-year old trying to walk with a prosthetic leg for the first time...
Florida woman delivers over 100 Christmas trees to families in need
A woman in Florida is spreading holiday cheer by delivering Christmas trees to families in need this year. Kathy Jones, from Brevard County, Florida, noticed that struggling families were posting...
Barr says it was a 'great honor' to serve in farewell note
Bill Barr concluded his final day as attorney general on Wednesday, writing in a farewell note that "it has been a great honor" to serve. "As I told the President...
Ghislaine Maxwell only wanted to divorce hubby to 'protect' him, lawyers claim
Ghislaine Maxwell only discussed divorce with her husband ahead of her July arrest in order to "protect" him from "being associated with her," her lawyers wrote in a motion filed...
Hillsong admits church was aware of disturbing abuse claims against it
“Sadly, we learned that some of the allegations were true,” the church said in a statement to The Post.
Doctor who discovered Ebola warns more viruses will pose ‘threat to humanity’ after COVID-19
The doctor who discovered Ebola has warned more pandemics even deadlier than COVID-19 are coming to threaten humanity. Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum was part of the research team which investigated...
Camp provides 'different kind of healing' to kids with serious illnesses
Since 1988, children with severe and life-threatening illnesses have been offered an emotional escape from their daunting daily routines with the chance to "just be kids" for a while at a camp...
Staggering number of DOE schools closed due to COVID cases
A total of 272 Department of Education buildings are temporarily closed due to coronavirus cases among students and staff, according to DOE figures. Those facilities -- which include regular DOE...
Sextortion case shows how abusers up the ante
A Virginia man who was arrested and charged for cyberstalking a young woman in connection with a sextortion scheme followed a familiar pattern, authorities said. The FBI notes the man used social media to contact the victim,...
Disgraced ex-pol Chris Collins released from prison after Trump pardon
Federal prison officials wasted no time freeing former US Rep. Chris Collins following President Trump's decision to pardon him for an inside-trading scandal that forced him from Congress. The US...
Teen boy fatally shot in the head at Bronx deli
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head at a Bronx deli in broad daylight Wednesday, the NYPD said. The unidentified teenager was at Ali Kings Deli at 1097...
De Blazzz: Mayor's big pandemic takeaway is the value of sleep
New York City's nap-happy chief executive said Wednesday that one of the main lessons he's taken from the pandemic that's killed more than 24,000 residents, shuttered countless mom-and-pop shops and...
Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for NYC mayor
Andrew Yang, the tech entrepreneur who rose to prominence in 2020 as a Democratic presidential candidate, filed paperwork Wednesday to begin raising money for a mayoral campaign in New York...
The most controversial presidential pardons in US history
On Dec. 22, President Trump pardoned or commuted the prison sentences of 20 people in what's expected to be the start of a final spree of presidential clemency. The Constitution...
Nancy Grace's 'Christmas prayers answered' as mom leaves hospital
TV crime queen Nancy Grace hailed a "Christmas miracle" as her 89-year-old mother was discharged from an Atlanta hospital where she'd been seriously ill with COVID-19 after it sickened the...
Wildlife researchers fight off lion by punching, flinging elephant poop
Who’s king of the jungle now? A pair of wildlife researchers fought off a starving lion who attacked one of them in Africa — by punching the predator in the face...
Woman goes viral after making Christmas ornament from late husband’s glasses
A woman in Michigan has warmed hearts with her creative and heartfelt tribute to her late husband. Christy Critchett Hester shared a Christmas craft project she worked on, which involved turning her husband’s...
MTA finally installs life-saving tech on LIRR and Metro-North
The MTA has finally finished installing federally mandated, live-saving technology on the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North, officials said Wednesday. The technology, called Positive Train Control, automatically stops...
NY man sought people online to rape, murder woman who rejected him: feds
A New York man terrorized a Maryland woman who rebuffed his romantic advances online -- and sought others to rape, murder and decapitate her in exchange for bitcoin, federal prosecutors...
President Trump vetoes $740 billion defense bill
President Trump on Wednesday vetoed a $740 billion defense bill over provisions that would halt his drawdown of troops in Afghanistan and force the renaming of 10 military bases that...
Police seize drug trafficker using Maradona portraits to smuggle 5.5 lbs of cocaine
Turkish police seized 2.5 kilograms of cocaine at Istanbul airport nested in portraits of world soccer great Diego Armando Maradona who had struggled with cocaine addiction for years before passing...
German WWI weapon unearthed in Canada – 4,000 miles from the Western Front
A lost German artillery gun from the First World War has been uncovered by stunned Canadian builders, an estimated 4,000 miles from where it was last fired. A construction crew...
Stunning helmet camera footage shows firefighter rescue dog from burning barn
Lucky dog. Dramatic first-person footage shows the moment a firefighter broke down a window to save an adorable pooch from a burning barn in Pennsylvania. In the daring rescue Saturday,...
Perv doc who sexually abused patients won't get a free lawyer: judge
A Manhattan gynecologist accused of sexually abusing dozens of pregnant patients won't get a free lawyer, a federal judge said Wednesday -- pointing out that he made the request after...
Biden education secretary nominee added high school critical theory classes
Miguel Cardona, President-elect Joe Biden's education secretary nominee, recently oversaw the creation of soon-to-be mandated critical race theory courses for high schoolers in Connecticut. Cardona, in his capacity as education...
Bill Belichick never had to worry about this with Tom Brady around
Bill Belichick is evidently missing the days when there wasn’t a question who the Patriots’ starting quarterback was. After having Tom Brady as the de facto starting QB for 20...
Crash victims' kin wants US to yank OK for Boeing 737 MAX to fly again
The families of victims killed in two crashes by Boeing's 737 MAX want US regulators to rescind approval for the planes to fly again, following a Senate report that raised...
Dwayne Haskins pays hefty price for maskless stripper party
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was stripped of his captaincy and fined $40,000 by the team for violating COVID-19 protocol when he partied with strippers without a mask this...
Buttigieg faces conflict with big campaign donors with South Bend contracts
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, may face questions about possible conflicts of interest due to donations to his 2020 presidential campaign, according to a report. Many...
Jet ski Romeo released from jail — but won't see girlfriend on Christmas
Love-sick British Romeo Dale McLaughlin has been released from jail in time for Christmas -- but he won’t be able to spend the holiday with his sweetheart, according to a...
House Democrats push Biden nominee for commitments
A number of House Democrats want President-elect Joe Biden's defense secretary nominee to commit to ensuring civilian control of the military as the retired Army general seeks an exemption to...
Joe Judge takes firm stance on Daniel Jones for 2021
The Giants hope and expect to get Daniel Jones back as their starting quarterback for Sunday’s game in Baltimore and are looking no further than this week’s practice as they...
Pete Alonso talks all things Mets on 'Amazin' But True' podcast
Merry Metsmas! With Christmas a few days away, special guest Pete Alonso, the face of the Mets, joins us for a 40-minute conversation. And with the Mets seemingly interested in...
Bidding has begun for top MLB free agent
The best catcher on the market has an offer. In an offseason moving at a snail's pace, that counts as progress. The Phillies have offered J.T. Realmuto a contract, according...
Delta passengers who slid out of plane with dog get pup back from shelter
The Florida couple that used the emergency slide to bolt from a Delta flight at LaGuardia Airport with their Great Dane puppy in tow were handed the dog back Wednesday...
Organic meat is just as bad for the environment, study says
Study authors also propose a "meat tax" on organic and conventional products.
Accelerant found in car of Queens landlord connected to fatal fire
An FDNY dog found traces of accelerant on three gloves inside the car of a Queens landlord whose apartment house burned down in a suspicious fire that killed three people.
Video game revenues in 2020 set to top sports, movie industries
Move over, NBA and Wonder Woman, there's a new top dog in town. The video game industry is set to exceed the revenue brought in by sports and movies combined,...
Touching photo of widowed penguins embracing wins top prize
We could all use a hug like this in 2020. A touching image of two widowed penguins embracing as they gaze at the night sky in Australia won a coveted...
Growing pain in the ass: Why Kirk Cameron sucks so much
Deck the halls with drops of COVID! He rattled the world Wednesday when it was revealed he hosted a largely mask-less Christmas carol get-together. Here are a few of his...
Dead influencer’s mom had to 'fight' son-in-law to see body
The mother of dead Texas influencer Alexis Sharkey said she finally got to hold a viewing and say goodbye — after a more than two-week "fight" with her daughter's uncooperative...
Cuomo pushing for fans at Bills playoff games in testing experiment
State officials are examining a plan submitted by the Buffalo Bills that would require COVID-19 testing for fans allowed entry into Bills Stadium for playoff games. The program would call...
FDNY launches massive COVID vaccine program for EMTs
The FDNY on Wednesday launched a massive effort to vaccinate city EMS workers against the coronavirus, with the contagion again bearing down.
Church apologizes for killing 400 'witches' centuries ago
The Catholic diocese in Eichstätt is breaking its silence on the executions, which were among about 25,000 killings in Germany between the 15th and 18th centuries
Doctor dies of COVID after saying she was mistreated due to her race
A black doctor who claimed she was mistreated because of her race while suffering from COVID-19 at an Indiana hospital has died, according to her family. Dr. Susan Moore died...
Bride learns her fate after faking cancer to raise $11K for 'dream' wedding
A British bride who faked terminal cancer to raise $11,000 for her dream wedding was sentenced this week to five months in prison. "Every right-thinking member of society would be...
New book celebrates the hidden gem shops that make NYC so special
Here are some of the most magical finds that make up the funky fabric of our fabulous — and resilient — city.
How Broadway's workers are getting through the shutdown together
A snapshot of the New Yorkers who are desperately waiting for Broadway curtains to rise again in the spring or summer of 2021.
Neighbors charged with killing girl, 4, tried to remove 'demon': court docs
A 4-year-old Missouri girl has died after being tortured and beaten by her neighbors — who were trying to rid her of a "demon," authorities said. Ethan Mast, 35, and...
Capitals figuring out what's next for Henrik Lundqvist after heart issue discovered
Henrik Lundqvist’s heart condition is apparently something the veteran goaltender has been managing for most his career. Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said Wednesday the heart issue that will prevent Lundqvist...
Remembering Broadway’s shining stars who died in 2020
Never in its 125 years has Broadway suffered the way it has in 2020.
'Bond King' Bill Gross slapped with restraining order
The verdict is in: Bill Gross attempted to bully his neighbor over a $1 million lawn sculpture. A California judge ordered the billionaire "Bond King" Wednesday to stop tormenting his...
This is ‘bananas’: Kangaroo barges in on camping trip
An Australian family on a camping trip got an unexpected visit from a hungry kangaroo. The large marsupial was found inside their tent eating a banana at 3:30 in the...
Kevin Durant's Nets look too talented to cave on James Harden
The Nets opened the season with a 125-99 rout of Golden State Tuesday at Barclays Center. And while no final proclamations can be made after a single game against a...
Christmas deliveries delayed by 'historic' amount of mail, USPS says
Christmas deliveries sent through the US Postal Service have been backed up for weeks due to a record-setting volume of mail and coronavirus-stricken employees, according to a report Wednesday. Christmas...
NJ veterans' homes barred masks at start of COVID-19 crisis
New Jersey veterans' homes barred employees from wearing face coverings in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic — under a policy from Gov. Phil Murphy's administration, a new report...
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with her loneliness. But this year, the 83-year-old will be alone...
Broadway star Rebecca Luker dead at 59 after battle with ALS
Rebecca Luker, the Tony Award-nominated star of Broadway musicals such as "Show Boat" and "Mary Poppins," died Wednesday at age 59.
COVID-19 board game created by sisters on lockdown sells out
It's a viral new game.
San Francisco mayor blasts Padillo pick for Senate
San Francisco's mayor blasted California Gov. Gavin Newsom for appointing Alex Padillo to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, calling it an affront to African Americans...
Amazon to face US union push in 2021
In 2021, Amazon is poised to face a renewed challenge from groups it has long countered: unions. Energized by protests at Amazon's US warehouses and a more labor-friendly administration assuming office, unions...
Hugh Grant admits he didn't think Renée Zellweger could play Bridget Jones
"A Texan playing a British character? It did seem like a stretch," the actor said.
One dead of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in Queens warehouse
A person died Wednesday of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a Queens warehouse, officials said. The victim, whose sex and age were not immediately known, was found unconscious in the...
Biden formally announces education secretary nominee
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday formally announced Miguel Cardona as his nominee for education secretary.
Rome's Colosseum to get $12M high-tech retractable floor
The original Colosseum stage had trap doors which unleashed beasts on gladiators.
Veteran EMT dies of COVID, becoming FDNY's 12th pandemic fatality
A veteran city EMT has succumbed to the coronavirus, becoming the 12th FDNY hero claimed by the pandemic, officials announced Wednesday. Evelyn Ford, a member of the Emergency Medical Dispatch...
Knicks guard uncertain about role as future gets murkier
Frank Ntilikina was uncertain if he had cracked Tom Thibodeau’s 10-man rotation and whether he would play in Wednesday night’s season opener in Indiana. Ntilikina, the Knicks’ 2017 lottery pick,...
Google reportedly told scientists to take 'positive tone' on AI research
Google this year moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers by launching a “sensitive topics” review, and in at least three cases requested authors refrain from casting its technology...
Top US general warns of risk from Iran for Soleimani killing
A top US general warned that Iran poses a "heightened risk" to America as the one-year anniversary nears of the death of the Republic's leading military commander in a drone...
Quinnen Williams' strong Jets season is over
The season is over for one of the best players on the Jets. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was placed on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday. Williams was injured in Sunday’s win...
Zulily takes up to 65 percent off Prada, MCM and more designer accessories
If you're a fan of designer brands, then we've found the sale for you.Zulily is taking up to 65% off a variety of designer handbags and accessories.You'll find irresistible bargains...
Family creates 2020-themed Christmas tree topper with year's craziest moments
2020 has been plagued by a Ho-Ho-Whole lot of mischief. But one creative family is now turning all of that grief into Christmas comic relief. Doing away with the Yuletide...
Millions fly ahead of Christmas despite COVID surge
More than 3 million people traveled through airports over the pre-Christmas weekend -- the busiest three-day stretch since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Total throughput at US airports on...
COVID patient beat hospital roommate to death with oxygen tank: cops
A coronavirus patient in California allegedly beat his hospital roommate to death with an oxygen tank -- because he was upset the fellow COVID-19 sufferer had begun to pray, police...
Troubled NFL star may be out of chances after latest setback
The sad saga of Josh Gordon's battle against substance abuse has taken another wrong turn. As he was preparing to return to the field for the first time since he...
Hamptons home of legendary photographer Pete Turner sells for $3.2M
The late photographer Pete Turner's East End home is now in contract. It was last asking $3.19 million -- down from its original $3.87 million asking price last October. The home,...
'Throuple' congresswoman sues ex-hubby, media outlets over 'nonconsensual porn'
Former Rep. Katie Hill has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband and the owners of the Daily Mail and Redstate.com, arguing they distributed "nonconsensual porn," according to reports. The 41-page...
Devils lock in goalie with $8 million deal
The Devils officially have their goaltending duo. Restricted free agent goalie Mackenzie Blackwood signed a new three-year contract with a $2.8 million average annual value, the team announced Wednesday. The...
Mystery NYC financier drops $33M on Miami 'pied à terre'
We hear that the buyer of a $33 million Miami penthouse triplex is a New York based financier -- who paid all-cash for the sleek "pied à terre" after touring...
Dodgers scoop up injured Yankees reliever in free agency
Tommy Kahnle is officially an ex-Yankee. The right-hander signed a two-year deal with the Dodgers, a source confirmed Wednesday. Kahnle underwent Tommy John surgery in August and will likely miss...
London Jewelers lights up 2021 with a new jewelry salon
It’s a fresh, new look for the flagship at Americana Manhasset, where all that glitters is silver and gold.
UK detects cases of new 'highly concerning' COVID mutation
Already reeling from a highly infectious new strain of COVID-19, the UK has detected a second new mutation — one that is potentially even more alarming, officials said Wednesday. Health...
'Candid Camera' creator Alan Funt's Westchester estate hits market at $5M
Smile! You're on "Candid Camera." Or, at least, Instagram?
The story behind Donny Hathaway's classic 'This Christmas,' 50 years later
It has long been the African-American community’s own personal holiday anthem.
'Filthy Rich' star Kim Cattrall slashes ask on Hamptons spread
Cattrall bought the gated property for $420K in 1998, the same year that HBO launched "Sex and the City," where she made her name.
101-year-old WWII vet 'elated' by support after losing wife to COVID-19
John Lister was “elated” by the response as he waded through a mountain of cards, including many from fellow military veterans touched by his story.
Joe Namath can't believe Trevor Lawrence is slipping away from Jets
Jets fans weren’t the only ones sulking after the team’s first win of the season bumped the organization out of position for the right to draft Trevor Lawrence in the...
US vaccine rollout's next challenge: Verifying who is 'essential'
As U.S. industries push for their workers to receive early access to COVID-19 vaccines, local health departments and pharmacies face the challenge of verifying the identity of essential workers to...
Trump administration sanctions first lady of Syria, immediate family
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as well as members of her immediate family, it announced. The...
Teacher’s Zoom ‘fart’ sends kids into giggle fit
This teacher's alleged fart on Zoom caused nonstop laughter among her third-grade class in Topeka, Kansas. Hear the "toot sound" for yourself, which educator Emma Ginder later claimed was actually...
Here are the best deals from the Wayfair End-Of-Year Clearance sale
Wayfair's End-Of-Year Clearance event is here and its full of deals you don't want to miss. You'll find discounts of up to 60% off on everything from appliances to wall...
Homeless man set free after slugging woman in random subway attack
A homeless man with 77 prior arrests sucker-punched a 68-year-old woman in a random attack inside a Manhattan subway station — and was only issued a desk appearance ticket before...
'This is amazing': Brooklyn Nets honor essential workers at NBA tip-off
It was a slam-dunk of a "thank you."
Bernie Madoff's Hamptons mansion back on the market — with a massive price chop
If you love cozy modern beach houses and the sounds of crashing waves — and don’t mind a touch of bad juju in your home — check out notorious Ponzi...
Hong Kong media tycoon, pro-democracy activist freed on bail
Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate who was charged with violating the city’s "national security laws" and collusion with foreign forces, was granted bail Wednesday. A...
Glitch-plagued 'Cyberpunk 2077' misses sales forecasts
"Cyberpunk 2077" is starting to look like a cyber flunk. The most anticipated video game of the year — which stars "Matrix" actor Keanu Reeves —missed sales estimates for its...
Global virus rules for Christmas: Tough, mild or none at all
In Peru, you can’t drive your car on Christmas. In Lebanon, you can go to a nightclub, but you can’t dance. In South Africa, roadblocks instead of beach parties will...
This Amazon Dropshipping Master Class is on sale for over 95 percent off
Want to turn a couple of hours a week into a profitable side hustle? Launch your own Amazon shop. It’s actually not as difficult as you may think, and third-party...
GOP senators try to block Biden from re-entering Paris, Iran deals
Sens. Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham are urging President Trump to send the Iran nuclear and Paris climate agreements to the Senate for ratification in a bid to block President-elect...
Body of missing mom found as husband pleads guilty to killing her
A Florida man charged with killing his estranged wife -- whose disappearance he tried to cover up by claiming she had COVID-19 -- has led cops to her body as...
This alternative to the Ember Smart Mug is over 60 percent off
Some people like their coffee hot—other people like it really hot. If you fall into the latter category, then you are likely the type of person who has to microwave...
China wants to take away your 'mukbang' kink rights
Lawmakers want to fine vloggers who gorge on huge quantities of food for an international audience.
Rockets in chaos after James Harden party video leaks
The James Harden drama never ends. Video circulated Tuesday of the Rockets star at a strip club Christmas party without a mask on, and ESPN.com reported Wednesday morning that the...
In France, a pandemic dilemma over holiday rights for elders
PARIS — Not once in the long months since the pandemic struck has 74-year-old Jean-Francois been able to leave his nursing home in eastern France to visit his daughter or...
NBA over/unders best bets
In Tuesday’s Post, VSiN’s analytics expert named his three teams most likely to stay under their 2020-21 win total (Hawks, Nets, Hornets). Here are three of Drew Dinsick’s projected Over-achievers...
Dog still remembers owner after 75-month deployment
After a six-year military deployment, this Canadian soldier was greeted with doggy kisses. The adorable pooch couldn't contain her excitement — despite being a puppy when she last saw her...
'Bachelorette' Tayshia Adams and Zac Clark moving to NYC amid exodus
But Tayshia says she'll be "bicoastal," keeping her place on the West Coast.
Digital currency drops 30 percent after SEC charges creator
Digital currency XRP plunged on Wednesday as the feds sued Ripple, the tech firm that created it. XRP's price sank more than 30 percent to 34 cents as of 10...
Deborah Birx reveals why she took Thanksgiving trip despite travel warnings
Dr. Deborah Birx said she took her Thanksgiving jaunt to Delaware because her parents were so down in the dumps, they "stopped eating and drinking" -- a justification ripped by...
'It's a cult': Ex-Hillsong members claim church demanded 'slave labor'
This House of God is run more like a corporation than a place of worship, critics claim.
Brother accidentally killed sister while showing off new gun: cops
A Houston man accidentally shot and killed his sister this week while showing off his new gun, police said. The 19-year-old victim -- identified Wednesday as Laura Natalya Rodriguez, a...
ESPN veteran says his 'weird' goodbye to network
Longtime ESPN personality Mike Golic walked the halls of the network’s Bristol, Conn., campus for possibly the final time Tuesday and shared a touching reflection of his 25-year tenure on...
Raphael Warnock's ex claims he ran over her foot during a dispute
The ex-wife of Georgia Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock told police he deliberately ran over her foot during a March 2020 domestic dispute, and that her ex-husband is a "great...
NYC health care worker has 'significant allergic reaction' to vaccine
A New York City health care worker suffered a “significant allergic reaction” to a COVID-19 vaccine – the first “serious adverse event” to the jab in the Big Apple --...
Get Christmas started early with this Big East bet
An early Christmas present comes the way of bettors and college basketball fans alike when Xavier puts its undefeated record on the line Wednesday afternoon in Omaha, Neb., against Creighton...
Sins-tagram: Pope appears to like ANOTHER racy social media post
He's scrolling in mysterious ways. Pope Francis’ Instagram account is being accused of liking another racy photo by an X-rated model. "Hey thats me," wrote Margot Foxx Tuesday as she...
Fantasy Football Week 16 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Jalen Hurts, Russell Wilson
Welcome to Week 16 and the fantasy football playoff finals. Whether you're setting lineups for the championship, for third place, or for pride, be sure to check out some good...
KFC launches video game console — with 'red hot' fried chicken grill
Kentucky Fried Chicken fans thought it was a joke when it was first teased over the summer.
Twitter to reset WH account followers to zero when Biden takes office
Twitter will scrub follower counts for all official White House accounts when President Trump leaves office next month, forcing the next administration to start from scratch, a spokesman confirmed to The...
Kevin Durant gave really awkward interview amid Charles Barkley tension
Kevin Durant's impressive return: 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and one extremely awkward interview. After the Nets' 125-99 season-opening victory over the Warriors, Durant did a brief interview with...
Five dead in 'catastrophic' Yonkers crash that left car split in half
Five men were killed in a “catastrophic” crash that split one car completely in half Tuesday night in Yonkers during an attempted traffic stop gone horribly wrong, according to police....
Killer caught on video carrying backpacker's body in suitcase
Surveillance footage has emerged of a New Zealand man rolling the body of his date, British backpacker Grace Millane, out of a motel in a suitcase.
US workers file 803K jobless claims as COVID-19 pressures labor market
American workers filed 803,000 applications for jobless benefits last week, an unexpected decrease as the coronavirus kept the labor market under pressure, the feds said Wednesday. The latest batch of...
Hot mic catches on-duty deputy allegedly having sex at Universal Studios
That's Psycho. An on-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy allegedly had sex with a woman near the Bates Motel section of the Universal Studios lot -- and accidentally left his...
Coronavirus set to make 2020 deadliest year in US history
The coronavirus pandemic is set to make 2020 the deadliest year in US history. While final data will not be available for months, preliminary numbers suggest the US saw more...
Man who killed backpacker Grace Millane had attacked other women
A New Zealand man who was convicted of murdering his Tinder date, British backpacker Grace Millane, also committed violent sex crimes against two other women before her murder, a court...
Scottish politician admits breaking her own COVID-19 mask rules
Scotland's leader on Wednesday admitted breaking her own strict COVID-19 rules after she was photographed in a pub without a mask. "This was a stupid mistake and I’m really sorry,”...
Shopify reportedly infested with suspicious stores
So many scammers and fraudsters have infested Shopify that roughly a fifth of the e-commerce platform’s stores pose a risk to customers, an analysis has found. E-commerce authentication service Fakespot...
Dems back Trump's demand for $2,000 stimulus checks
It could be a Christmas miracle. Democrats rallied around President Trump's call for Congress to amend the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill to increase direct payments to eligible Americans from...
Knicks podcast returns with season preview
The NBA season has begun just in time for the holidays. The New York Knicks get their 2020-21 season underway on Wednesday when they take on the Pacers in Indiana....
NJ company to supply feds with COVID drug under $356M deal
Merck has reached a multimillion-dollar deal to supply the feds with a coronavirus drug it's developing to treat severely ill patients, the company said Wednesday. The government will pay the...
Pharmacist accidentally injected with four doses of COVID-19 vaccine
An Israeli pharmacist is really protected against COVID-19 -- after being accidentally injected with four doses of the Pfizer shot, according to a report. Uday Azizi, a Maccabi Healthcare Services...
Cops surprise selfless kid with video game system
When this 10-year-old boy said he’d forgo his own Christmas present in order to help out his dad, police in Rome, New York, delivered. Not only did the staff at...
EMT who gave CPR to passenger with COVID-19 says he now has symptoms
An off-duty EMT who performed CPR on a United Airline passenger who later died of COVID-19 has revealed that he is now showing symptoms of the deadly virus -- and...
Famous brands close their Big Apple shops in record numbers
The Big Apple saw almost one in seven nationally recognized chain-store branches close their doors as the pandemic sent consumers scurrying for cover, according to a new report. A record...
Three French cops killed responding to domestic violence call
Three French police officers were shot dead and a fourth was injured early Wednesday while trying to help a woman who fled to the roof of a house during a...
Three skiers found dead after pair of Colorado avalanches
Three skiers were found dead and buried in snow this weekend following a series of avalanches in the Colorado backcountry. The deaths happened on Colorado's San Juan mountains and Anthracite...
Man conspired to kill teen girlfriend in 2006 because he thought she was pregnant
A Florida man allegedly conspired with his brothers to kidnap and kill his teen girlfriend, because he mistakenly believed she was pregnant, police said this week, finally announcing arrests in...
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government is close to a deal to acquire tens of millions of additional doses of Pfizer's vaccine in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better...
Man fatally shot inside NYC liquor store
A 24-year-old man was shot in the head inside an East Harlem liquor store and died on Tuesday night, police said. The victim was with a group at R&C Wine...
Two shot during East Village home invasion, third injured
A home invasion in the East Village Tuesday night left two people shot and a third person injured, police said. Three male suspects busted into an apartment at the Wald...
Cops searching for man who pushed, robbed 88-year-old woman in Midtown
Police are searching for a man who pushed and robbed an 88-year-old woman in Manhattan over the weekend. The suspect walked up to the woman on West 57th Street shortly...
Kyrie Irving is done with 'hero basketball'
Kyrie Irving has always been one of the NBA’s most unstoppable isolation players, a one-on-one force, and Tuesday night he was the leading scorer in the Nets’ season-opening rout of...