January 4, 2021
Angry Eagles players had to be restrained from confronting coach
Eagles players were furious with Doug Pederson for waving the white flag in Sunday night’s regular-season finale. Two Philadelphia defenders had to be held back from confronting Pederson after he...
NYPD cop opens fire on armed suspect in Brooklyn
An NYPD officer opened fire on a man who lunged at police with a knife in Brooklyn on Monday night, sources said. Nobody was struck by the gunfire in the...
'The Bachelor' recap week 1: Matt James welcomes you to the horniest season yet
We're coming in hot. Walking thirst trap Matt James has taken the reins as the sexiest man in America for the next few months with the start of Season 25...
Newly-named Queens official steps down after tweets critical of Israel resurface
A recently appointed top staffer to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards suddenly withdrew from the position Monday -- reportedly after facing scrutiny over old tweets critical of Israeli policies and...
Trump sends grim warning to Georgia as voters head to the polls
President Trump on Monday implored Georgia voters to turn out in two crucial Senate runoff races on Tuesday to stop Democrats from gaining unchecked control of Washington, warning of a...
The Knicks are now a winning team
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett carried the night and the load as each played 40-plus minutes and combined for 54 points. But the rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley, in his...
Fine whine: De Blasio slams Cuomo's 'arrogance' amid vaccine criticism
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to fine hospitals as a means of speeding up the state's highly criticized slow vaccine rollout. “That’s just arrogance,"...
The cold reality of outdoor dining and takeout during a COVID-19 winter
Nobody is happier to say goodbye to 2020 than the Big Apple’s restaurant industry. But 2021 will bring its own set of challenges, including indoor dining areas that remain off...
Meet Abigail Heringer, the contestant who got 'Bachelor' Matt's first rose
Will she be "the one" for Matt James?
Jason Garrett is getting interest to be a head coach again
Jason Garrett is back on the NFL coaching carousel. The Chargers, who fired coach Anthony Lynn on Monday, have requested an interview with the Giants offensive coordinator for their vacancy,...
Giants make major Dave Gettleman decision
The Giants are moving forward with Dave Gettleman as their general manager, as ownership believes the team is headed in the right direction and Gettleman is the right man to...
How Jets' decision making will go when Woody Johnson returns
One big question that is looming over the Jets and their new head coach is: When is owner Woody Johnson returning from England and does he have a role in...
Disjointed Nets have 'plenty to clean up'
The Rockets were willing to get uncomfortable in holding onto James Harden. Looks like the Nets are going to have to learn to deal with another kind of discomfort: That...
Retired CT state trooper who responded to Sandy Hook dead from COVID-19
A retired Connecticut state trooper who responded to the Sandy Hook massacre died of coronavirus on Saturday, authorities said. Patrick Dragon, who left the force in 2018, died from the...
'Bachelor' contestant Kit Keenan: What to know about the 'Princess'
Hint: She has a famous mom.
Sorry, Pelosi: Eliminating official use of 'mother' isn't inclusive — it's waging war on women
One of the first acts of our new House of Representatives might be to cancel Mom. On Sunday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Democratic majority proposed to eliminate “father, mother, son, daughter,...
Islanders want more after haunting playoff defeat
The Islanders can still feel the sting three months later from their Game 6 overtime loss to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Lightning, in the conference final last season....
Loeffler will object to Biden's Electoral College win
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler said Monday that she will object to President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College. The presidential election count-standoff is set for Wednesday — one day...
The Alexis Lafreniere era is officially underway
Alexis Lafreniere, who popped out of a pingpong-ball machine into the Rangers’ lives, is the shiniest new toy to hit these parts in, oh, I don’t know … forever? So...
Proud Boys leader arrested for burning BLM banner stolen from black church
One of the leaders of the far-right Proud Boys was arrested in Washington, D.C. on Monday for allegedly burning a Black Lives Matter banner stolen from a historically black church...
NYT discovers crime wave but goes silent on Black Lives Matter's role
The New York Times this past weekend decorated a chunk of its Web site with an emotive snapshot of social disruption on Cleveland’s east side. But the yarn had a...
How the feds tracked down Ghislaine Maxwell
Newly unsealed court papers detail how FBI agents used cellphone data to track Jeffrey Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell to her New Hampshire hideout one day before her arrest. The disclosure...
'Conspiracy theorist' pharmacist who allegedly ruined vaccine thought it would mutate DNA
A Wisconsin pharmacist who was arrested for destroying more than 500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is an “admitted conspiracy theorist” who thought the shots would mutate human DNA, police...
The call to Georgia's secretary of state was Trump at his absolute worst
President Trump has turned a narrow electoral defeat into a bid for infamy. His goal in the post-election interlude has been more and more explicitly to overturn the results; indeed,...
'A-woman': Oy vey!
We pray that Rep. Emanuel Cleaver was just making a bad joke Sunday when he closed his prayer marking the 117th Congress with “amen and awoman,” but he definitely managed...
Joe Douglas' Jets legacy hinges on pivotal coaching hire
Joe Douglas, grab your bat and helmet. You’re up. Time for you to step to the plate. Time for you to make a difference. If it seems like the Jets...
No sign that NYC's surging violence will wane in 2021
Just minutes after New Year’s, a stray bullet struck a 33-year-old Brooklyn woman in her bed — showing all too clearly that while 2020 has finally ended, violence is still...
Alex Trebek sends powerful message in one of last 'Jeopardy!' episodes
Alex Trebek delivered a powerful message on Monday night's "Jeopardy!," one of the last episodes the beloved host recorded before he died on November 8 following a battle with stage...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 5, 2021
The Issue: New York’s slow and mishandled distribution of the coronavirus vaccine. I have been a practicing pharmacist, licensed in four states, since 1974 (“Throwing away our shot,” Jan. 2)....
Nanny charged with assaulting tot told cops 'I rocked and shooked the baby'
A nanny accused of shaking a 3-month-old so hard the tot was left with bleeding in his brain was released without bail Monday, as cops revealed she confessed to the...
Joe Judge blasts Eagles over 'disrespect' in intense takedown
Joe Judge aimed a blowtorch at the Eagles and stopped just short of denouncing his Philadelphia roots. In a message sure to win him more support with Giants fans and...
Nets superstar to miss time because of COVID-19 quarantine
Nets star Kevin Durant is expected to need a full week of quarantine due to contact tracing/exposure to COVID-19. A league source confirmed that Durant had not tested positive for...
Jets eyeing Giants assistant in search for head coach
The Jets’ coaching search is taking them into their own backyard. Gang Green has requested to interview Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, according to NFL Network, after firing coach Adam...
National Guard deployed to Kenosha on eve of Jacob Blake decision
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is deploying 500 National Guard troops to Kenosha in anticipation of unrest as prosecutors announce whether there will be charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake....
Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire to shut down health-care venture Haven
A health care venture conceived by Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan to attack soaring costs is dissolving. Haven, which was formed in 2018 by the three US corporate giants, will...
Pro Bowler could be among Giants' salary cap casualties
Welcome to an NFL offseason like no other. Because revenues were down due to COVID-19, the NFL salary cap is projected to drop by as much as 11 percent in...
UFT boss calls for NYC school closure if city hits this infection rate
The teachers' union on Monday said that all schools should close if the city hits a 9 percent coronavirus infection rate per state calculations. That demand could be complicated, however,...
ESPN tricked into publishing fake story
ESPN issued a correction Monday afternoon after it was seemingly tricked into publishing a story that falsely said Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey had been fired. The story, which...
Stop politicizing the pandemic and other commentary
Libertarian: Stop Politicizing the Pandemic “There is an all-too-familiar gracelessness in politicized conversations about the coronavirus,” sighs Reason’s Matt Welch. Anti-lockdowners and dour mask fanatics alike “feel surrounded by murderers...
Craig Ferguson returns to TV for new ABC series 'The Hustler'
Craig Ferguson returns to broadcast television with ABC's "The Hustler," a trivia game show in which one of five contestants is a ringer trying to fool his/her competitors in a...
Jets next coach will be very 'different' from Adam Gase
Jets CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson laid out his vision Monday for what the team is seeking in a new head coach. Johnson wants a coach who will be a...
Georgia official urges voters not to 'self-suppress' in Senate race
Georgia election official Gabe Sterling on Monday implored voters to participate in a pair of runoff races that will determine control of the US Senate. Sterling, a Republican functionary who...
When and how to watch Alex Trebek's last 'Jeopardy!' episodes
Trebek died Nov. 8 at age 80 following a battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Saudi Arabia to end feud with Qatar in Jared Kushner-brokered deal
Saudi Arabia and its allies are expected to sign a deal Tuesday officially ending their feud with Qatar in an agreement negotiated by White House senior advisor Jared Kushner, a...
You have to exercise an hour to lose weight —here's how to make the most of it
Lockdown love handles, Thanksgiving tummies and Christmas pie thighs — these are just a few of the things you may hope to leave behind in 2021. But tacking on a...
Nicolas Cage Netflix show uncovers 'History of Swear Words'
It’s about damn time. Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 5, and hosted by Nicolas Cage, the new Netflix series “History of Swear Words” takes a deep dive into the roots of taboo...
NYC nut used Christmas tree branch during crazy attack spree
The crazed man who went on a bloody rampage in Manhattan over the weekend used a Christmas tree branch to launch his attack, police said Monday. Bryan Thompson wielded what...
Daniel Jones has Giants' fate in his hands
Joe Judge has hitched his wagon to Daniel Jones. The organization loves the kid, is convinced he is the right successor to Eli Manning. The 2020 Giants, undoubtedly on cue...
Parent letter rips City Hall silence on Gifted and Talented programs
Roughly 1,600 parents signed a letter blasting City Hall's silence on the fate of Gifted and Talented program admissions for next year. While Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed middle and...
These are the best products you can buy at Sephora right now
We all know that a visit to Sephora can be quite overwhelming for both beauty novices and experts.And with the added bonus of being able to score over 50% off...
Herbalife stock soars as Carl Icahn sells, says 'role as activist not needed’
Carl Icahn has always been good to Herbalife, even on his way out the door. Shares of the nutritional supplement seller soared as much as 6 percent on Monday after...
All of March Madness will happen in one place
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is giving Indiana an exclusive ticket to showcase March Madness and the basketball-crazed state can't wait to take center stage this spring. The NCAA announced Monday...
Lava spatters, flows inside crater of Hawaii volcano
HONOLULU — Lava spattered and flowed over the weekend inside the crater of a Hawaii volcano that began erupting in December. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the lava is confined...
Subway assault victim 'stunned' and 'scared' after assailant's release
One of at least five victims of a string of attacks at a Brooklyn subway stop ripped the NYPD Monday for what she believes is a failure to keep women...
Former Miss Virginia declared dead from COVID-19 reportedly comes 'back to life'
A former Miss Virginia who was declared dead from COVID-19 came back to life, reports say. Barbara Guthrie Lay, who was Miss Virginia 1958, had been taken to a hospital...
'Borat's Maria Bakalova and baby sitter Jeanise Jones have kept in touch
"I will probably always think of her as my godmother."
Jets GM must prove owner right with coaching hire
This really should be an unsaid part of the owner-fan compact but: Of course owners want to win every bit as much as fans do. Why in the world would...
Raiders star arrested for DUI after airport crash
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Monday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired following a single-car accident near McCarran Airport, FOX-5 affiliate KVVU reported. The crash...
Missouri prosecutor dies of COVID-19 just four days after giving birth
A Missouri prosecutor lost her battle with COVID-19 just four days after giving birth, according to reporter. JoEllen Engelbart, a 32-year-old assistant prosecutor for Jackson County, had been fighting the...
Highly contagious UK variant of COVID-19 found in NY for first time
The highly contagious UK variant of the coronavirus has been detected in two New York City residents — one of whom recently traveled to the United Kingdom, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed...
Resurfaced Eagles video makes things more awkward for Doug Pederson
Well, this is awkward. Eagles coach Doug Pederson has caught plenty of flak for his head-scratching coaching decisions in the team’s season finale Sunday night. He could have avoided it...
Dissecting the painful end to Giants' season
Every Giants fan on the planet hates Doug Pederson right now...and rightfully so. What a pathetic series of events by the Eagles head coach. After claiming he did not want...
'Bean Dad' sparks outrage after forcing daughter to open her own can of beans
He wanted to open a can of beans -- but opened a can of worms. A Seattle dad sparked a Twitter storm after posting that he made his hungry 9-year-old...
Trump told Pentagon chief to keep USS Nimitz in Persian Gulf amid threats: report
President Trump overruled his Pentagon chief on Sunday and ordered the US warship Nimitz be kept in the Persian Gulf after the aircraft carrier was told to return home to...
More Hillsong pastors resign amid megachurch's ongoing scandal
Yet another set of high-profile pastors are leaving the scandalized megachurch under unclear circumstances.
'Soho Karen' was 'belligerent' during California DUI bust
The 22-year-old woman dubbed "Soho Karen" over her confrontation with a black teenager at a Manhattan hotel was "downright belligerent" when cops in California busted her for DUI, according to...
Sen. Cruz considers Google 'most dangerous' tech firm
Sen. Ted Cruz said he considers the big tech behemoths the largest threats to "free and fair elections" in the country because of their oversized influence, but Google tops the...
Take this college basketball underdog
West Virginia entered the college basketball season with one of the best low-post duos in the country, but that combo has been split up and Oklahoma State will look to...
England goes back into national lockdown amid another COVID-19 surge
England is going back to a full national lockdown in an effort to stem a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by a contagious new mutation, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday....
Georgia's duty: Stop the far left from dominating Congress
It's impossible to overstate the stakes in Georgia's runoff election, where voting finishes up Tuesday: Republicans need to win at least one race to keep control of the Senate, and...
Former Yankees stud gives up MLB comeback dream
Former Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes has officially announced his retirement from baseball, more than two years after throwing his final pitch in the majors. A valued reliever on the Yankees’...
Judge upholds conviction for subway bomber Akayed Ullah
A federal judge upheld a Manhattan jury's conviction of a Bangladeshi immigrant for blowing up a pipe bomb in a crowded subway tunnel in Times Square, according to a decision...
Dave Gettleman's Giants fate appears to be decided
That the Giants did not know exactly and nearly to the minute when their season would end was a step forward for a franchise that for nearly the past decade...
Justin Bieber denies studying to be pastor, disowns Hillsong Church
"IM NOT STUDYING TO BE A MINISTER OR ANYTHING EVEN CLOSE TO THAT," he wrote on social media.
Locals sue NYC for trying to move 70 homeless men into LES hotel
The group argues the 22-room converted former tenement building would force at least three of these unrelated homeless men to live together in each room, "thus creating a dangerous situation...
Remorseful man returns statue’s stolen sword after 40 years
WESTFIELD, Mass. — A veteran returned a sword he stole from a statue of a Revolutionary War general 40 years ago, telling the head of the Massachusetts town’s historical commission...
Nets star's surgery ends any hope of return
Brooklyn guard Spencer Dinwiddie had reconstruction surgery on his partially torn anterior cruciate ligament Monday morning. The Nets announced the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at...
Greece names first openly gay minister
ATHENS, Greece — The center-right government in Greece named the country’s first openly gay minister in a Cabinet reshuffle Monday. Nicholas Yatromanolakis, 44, was named as the new deputy minister...
Stocks slide from record peaks on Georgia elections, virus surge
The first trading day of 2021 started off with a bang before falling back to earth as traders grappled with hangover effects of 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...
New life pumped into theory COVID-19 is result of China experimental lab leak
An American novelist is breathing new life into the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic was the result of a lab leak in China -- a notion that several scientists agree...
Boy with cerebral palsy surprised by military sister
This teen with cerebral palsy got a big surprise. Watch the touching moment when Sharbel, 15, reunites with his big sis, Yariliz, who had been away in the US Navy....
Brooklyn Democratic honcho resigns over anti-Asian post
A Brooklyn Democratic Party vice chair resigned her post in the face of a firestorm of criticism for writing "I can't even look at Chinese food" during an anti-China social...
CIA’s new recruitment website aims to diversify spy agency
WASHINGTON — WANTED: Spies from all backgrounds and walks of life. Striving to further diversify its ranks, the CIA launched a new website Monday to find top-tier candidates who will bring a...
The North Face takes 30 percent off outerwear and more for major Winter Sale
The temperatures are continuing to drop, which means you're likely in need of some new winter staples. That's why you'll be excited to take a look through The North Face's...
Rookie's sudden emergence gives Knicks a good problem
He’s only played 27 minutes and 1 ½ games. But rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley has become the Knicks most popular first-round pick of the 2020 draft so far. While...
California college offering students COVID-19 tests inside vending machines
Students at a California college can now get a COVID-19 test as easily as buying a bag of chips from a vending machine. The University of California at San Diego...
DC grocery shoppers get surprise COVID vaccinations
WASHINGTON -- Two Washington, DC, grocery shoppers picked up an incredibly rare impulse item at checkout this week: a coronavirus vaccination. Law student David MacMillan and a friend were at...
Five teens arrested in murder of 13-year-old in England
Five teenagers have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 13-year-old in Reading, Thames Valley Police said. Four boys and a girl, aged between 13 and 14, were detained...
In Somalia, COVID-19 vaccines are distant as virus spreads
MOGADISHU, Somalia — As richer countries race to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Somalia remains the rare place where much of the population hasn’t taken the coronavirus seriously. Some fear that’s proven...
Queens mall evacuated after bomb scare
A report of a bomb inside a car at a Queens mall triggered an evacuation — but the device turned out to be a hoax and an abandoned pup was...
Gym owner used hidden cam to spy on woman in tanning booth, lawsuit alleges
The owner of a gym in Minnesota used a hidden camera to spy on a woman as she disrobed in a tanning booth, a new lawsuit claims. The civil suit,...
EMS worker proposes to nurse during COVID-19 vaccination
South Dakota nurse Eric Vander Lee got a surprise marriage proposal while administering the COVID-19 vaccine to his boyfriend. "So it’s been kind of a crazy year," Robby Vargas-Cortes, an...
Dad drowns trying to save his kids at California beach
A father drowned trying to save his two small children, who got swept up by the rip current at a California beach over the weekend and are still missing, according...
Trump awards Devin Nunes, Jim Jordan the Medal of Freedom
President Trump awarded Rep. Devin Nunes the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday.
South Koreans scramble to arrange cosmetic surgery before mask-wearing ends
SEOUL (Reuters) - When Ryu Han-na, a 20-year-old university student, got cosmetic surgery on her nose in mid-December, she had a simple reason: it might be the last chance to...
Debating who replaces Adam Gase
We have been writing it and saying it for what seems like months now, but now it has officially happened. Adam Gase has been fired by the Jets and they...
McDonald's looks to capitalize on chicken craze with new sandwiches
McDonald’s is hoping 2021 is the year it cracks the crispy chicken sandwich by rolling out three different versions in the United States, as it takes on chains such as...
Alarming video shows skier dangling from chairlift at NY ski resort
A skier dangling by her jacket from a chairlift was saved in a dramatic rescue at an upstate New York ski resort, hair-raising new video shows. “I was about to...
Steve Cohen gets feisty as Mets pass on Japanese ace
The Mets are looking to make a free-agent splash under new owner Steve Cohen, but it appears they no longer are in contention for Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. “The Mets...
Florida beach and bar parties rage on amid alarming surge in COVID-19 cases
Maskless revelers partied on over New Year's weekend despite record-breaking coronavirus rates.
Paige VanZant kicks off the new year in a cheeky swimsuit
Paige VanZant welcomed the new year in cheeky fashion on Saturday. Taking to Instagram, the 26-year-old athlete -- who joined the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship over the summer -- posted...
Experts reveal sobering news about COVID vaccine
Drinking alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to UK experts.
Troy Aikman drops Cowboys bombshell during broadcast
Troy Aikman dropped a huge piece of news about rising coaching star Kellen Moore. The longtime Dallas quarterback told Joe Buck during Fox's broadcast of the Cowboys-Giants game that Moore...
Cuomo blames de Blasio, hospitals for slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday pinned the slow coronavirus vaccine rollout on local leaders including Mayor Bill de Blasio — threatening that entities that don't quickly use their allotted shots...
Nearly 100K people sign petition to arrest 'Soho Karen'
More than 98,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the arrest of "Soho Karen" Miya Ponsetto after her viral rant falsely accusing a black teenager of stealing her...
South Korea expands ban on social gatherings nationwide
SEOUL - South Korea expanded a ban on private gatherings larger than four people to the whole country, and extended unprecedented social distancing rules in greater Seoul as the number...
8-year-old girl shot by brother in Michigan home, police say
An 8-year-old girl was shot in the head by her 20-year-old brother at an apartment complex in Michigan, police said. The girl -- who was not publicly identified -- was...
David Perdue backs GOP effort to object to Electoral College certification
Sen. David Perdue is encouraging his fellow GOP lawmakers to object during the Electoral College certification process Wednesday, pledging he would do the same if he could. Perdue (R-Ga.), who...
Norway imposes new restrictions to halt third COVID-19 wave
OSLO - Norway will impose fresh restrictions to prevent a resurgence in the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Erna Solberg said on Sunday, including a nationwide ban on serving...
China calls Biden administration ‘a new window of hope’ for US relations
Chinese officials believe that President-elect Joe Biden will "restore normalcy" in US-China relations -- claiming that "a new window of hope" is opening with the exit of the uncompromising Trump...
Nigerian scientist studies country's COVID-19 variant
LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian scientist has spent the holiday season in his laboratory doing genetic sequencing to learn more about the country’s COVID-19 variant, as cases increase in the...
Accused Texas church shooter was 'known to law enforcement'
A 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a pastor while hiding out from cops at a Texas church was "known to law enforcement," a local sheriff said. Mytrez Deunte Woolen...
Nanny arrested for allegedly shaking 3-month-old baby in Brooklyn
A live-in nanny was busted for shaking a 3-month-old boy in Brooklyn, leaving him with bleeding in his brain, according to officials and police sources. The infant's parents told investigators...
Father allegedly beat his three sons to death as 'revenge'
A man was arrested in northern Mexico for allegedly beating to death his three sons as "revenge" against their mother, prosecutors said Sunday. The prosecutors' office in the northern state...
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen sell NYC apartment for $37M, move to Miami
"It was a really quick sale," said a source close to the deal.
Brave fools banned from hotel after parachuting off roof on New Year's Day
"We vehemently condemn this kind of reckless behavior," the hotel added in the statement.
Eagles dance around their $128 million quarterback question
Carson Wentz’s future with the Philadelphia Eagles remains murky after he didn’t even dress for Sunday night’s season-ending debacle of a loss to the Washington Football Team. Regardless of the...
Jets' first coaching candidates emerge with interviews requested
The Jets have begun submitting requests for head coaching interviews after firing Adam Gase. We’ll keep an updated list here on who the Jets are seeking to speak with. Check...
Manhattan rampage suspect asks for mommy after arraignment
The accused Manhattan madman who launched a violent weekend rampage asked if he could speak to his mommy after being ordered held without bail Monday. “Am I able to contact...
Thou shall not comply: Church tells priests to defy COVID lockdown orders
The Jan. 3-10 lockdown comes after Greece closed schools and largely suspended economic activity in November due to soaring infections that nearly filled hospitals to capacity.
AOC plans to push Joe Biden 'hard' to cancel student loans
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Sunday that she will push President-elect Joe Biden "hard" to cancel student loans after he has balked at doing so.
Barbara Shelley, Hammer Horror and 'Doctor Who' cult icon, dead at 88
Barbara Shelley, the actress hailed as the “Queen of Hammer,” has died at the age of 88.
De Blasio pushes to close hotel at center of 2021's first homicide
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday he’s moving to shut down the notorious Queens hotel that was the scene of the city’s first homicide of 2021. “I do want that...
Suspected deer poachers accused of assaulting Florida wildlife officer
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer -- who was not identified by Polk County officials -- was looking into the reports late Saturday at the private River Ranch...
One child killed, another critically injured in Brooklyn crash
A 4-year-old child was killed and a 5-year-old was was left critically injured after being struck by the same van that dropped them off in front of their Brooklyn yeshiva...
This sanitizer uses UV-C light to kill 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria
Do you have any idea how many surfaces your hands touch each time you leave the house? Rails, doorknobs, elevator buttons, and even your own steering wheel are hotspots for...
Chargers fire coach and create incredibly attractive opening
Four straight wins to end the season wasn't enough to save Anthony Lynn's job. The Los Angeles Chargers fired Lynn Monday morning after missing the NFL playoffs for a second...
Grad student raises $30,000 for charity by dropping pizzas out his window
Watch for falling pizzas. Over the past year, many restaurants have developed unique ways of providing food to customers while also practicing social distancing. For most places, this involves installing plastic barriers, moving...
Slacking off: Chat service rings in new year with outage
Slack is slacking. The workplace chat service suffered a massive outage on Monday — prompting both frustration and celebration among workers who rely on it. The outage stopped users from...
Fiat Chrysler, PSA shareholders clear $52 billion merger deal
The companies said more than 99 percent of their shareholders voted Monday to approve their massive $52 billion deal to combine into a new company called Stellantis.
ViacomCBS inks distribution deal with Disney's Hulu
ViacomCBS said Monday that it inked a distribution deal with Disney's Hulu, to add Showtime and other popular channels to the live-TV streaming service. Financial terms of the multi-year transaction...
Julian Assange offered political asylum to avoid extradition to US
Mexico on Monday offered political asylum to Julian Assange to further protect him from extradition to the US.
Rookie trolls Skip Bayless after first big Giants moment
Xavier McKinney may forgive, but he doesn't forget. Following the Giants' nail-biting season finale Sunday -- in which the rookie safety had a game-altering interception in New York's 23-19 win...
Announcer makes awkward 'sperm' compliment after boxing knockout
There were two wins and one hilariously awkward question for the Garcia family. Boxer Ryan Garcia made a startling comeback to defeat British rival Luke Campbell and claim the interim...
AOC won't rule out primary challenge against Schumer
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not ruling out a primary challenge against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, she revealed Monday. Speaking to Punchbowl News in an interview to mark the launch...
Adam Gase being considered for high-profile reunion
Adam Gase may go back to school to get his coaching career on track. After being fired by the Jets Sunday night, the 42-year-old Gase is among the options Alabama...
'Queen's Gambit' sparks Rubik's Cube movie, game show in the works
Move over, Beth Harmon — a new old game is trending.
Queens nurse who was first to get COVID vaccine gets second dose
The Queens critical care nurse who hoped to set an example for her staff by becoming the first in the nation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine got her booster shot...
Apple working on foldable iPhone, report says
The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has reportedly asked manufacturer Foxconn to create two prototype shells to test out potential future iPhone designs.
Pamela Anderson posts tribute to 'dear friend' Julian Assange after his court win
Pamela Anderson posted a tribute to her "dear friend" Julian Assange early Monday to celebrate his pivotal court victory against extradition to the US. "A special sunrise for my dear...
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
BEIRUT — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures against the coronavirus following the holiday season, which saw a large...
DC media group buys NY publication City & State, plans expansion
A DC-based news agency for politicians and bureaucrats has acquired City & State, a media business covering New York state and local politics for elected officials and government workers. Terms...
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton won't contest Electoral College vote
Sen. Tom Cotton, a longtime backer of President Trump, broke with some of his GOP colleagues in the House and Senate, saying he will not contest the Electoral College results.
Australia's most populous state reports zero COVID cases, urges more testing
SYDNEY - Australia’s most populous state New South Wales (NSW) on Monday reported zero local coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly three weeks, as Sydney battled multiple outbreaks...
Iran hijacks South Korean ship, boosts uranium a year after Soleimani killing
Iran on Monday seized a South Korean oil tanker and announced it would boost uranium refinement, moving the country closer to nuclear weapons. The developments occurred on the first anniversary...
Coroner reveals cause of death of teen whose naked body was found in forest
A British teen whose naked body was discovered in a dense Malaysian forest likely died after she got lost, a Malaysian coroner ruled Monday. Coroner Maimoonah Aid determined that 15-year-old Nora...
Cheap hair lice drug may cut risk of COVID-19 death by 80 percent: study
Earlier studies have found similarly promising results.
Lamar Odom denies drug relapse after posting video of 'alter ego'
Lamar Odom was just having fun. The former NBA star said his strange Instagram video — in which he appears as "Black Jesus" — was just meant to promote his Twitch account....
Giants' draft position finalized after playoff heartbreak
The Giants are not in the playoffs and not drafting in the top 10. A six-win season improved the Giants to NFL middle ground and the reward is the No....
Kumail Nanjiani's new buff body sparks steroid, racism accusations
White actors have "done the same super-soldier program and never got any flack for it."
Sam Darnold wants to be a 'Jet for life' amid uncertain future
The Jets made one big decision about their future on Sunday night when they fired Adam Gase. Another major decision this offseason is what to do at quarterback. Sam Darnold,...
Suspect accused of hitting cop with truck escapes holding cell
David Dahlen, 24, was arrested Saturday in the attempted murder of Portland police Officer Jennifer Pierce on Dec. 24, police said in a statement.
FEMA calculates riskiest, safest places in US
Spending her life in Los Angeles, Morgan Andersen knows natural disasters all too well. In college, an earthquake shook her home hard. Her grandfather was affected by recent wildfires in...
House Republicans met to discuss objecting to Electoral College
House Republicans huddled Saturday night to discuss their intent to contest the Electoral College results this week and flip the election to President Trump, said GOP Rep. Mo Brooks. The...
Google workers form a union
More than 200 Google workers have formed a union that aims to press the tech titan to live up to its former motto: "Don't be evil." The Alphabet Workers Union,...
The Giants' 2021 opponents
Time to turn the page to the 2021 Giants. Washington beat the Eagles to clinch the NFC East title and playoff berth that the Giants were hoping to steal away...
Man critically injured after jumping in front of Manhattan train
A man is clinging to life after he jumped in front of a train in Manhattan Monday morning, according to authorities and police sources. The unidentified man was hit by...
Teen charged with beating mom to death after attack caught on video
A 15-year-old Texas boy was busted after home surveillance video showed him beating his mother to death over the weekend, local authorities said. Police responded to a home on Donelson...
UK man is first to get AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine
Brian Pinker, a dialysis patient who was born and bred in Oxford, got the jab at 7:30 a.m. as the UK rolled out the latest vaccine by AstraZeneca and Oxford...
Scotland to enter another national lockdown
Scotland will on Monday enter another effective national lockdown, likely to last until spring, The Times newspaper reported. Scottish government leader Nicola Sturgeon said earlier her cabinet would meet on...
Jaguars fire head coach as Urban Meyer looms
Doug Marrone won’t get to work with Trevor Lawrence. The Jacksonville Jaguars fired their head coach of four-plus years on Monday, one day after they completed a 1-15 season that...
Hospital worker dead after COVID outbreak possibly tied to inflatable costume
An employee who works at a California hospital experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak potentially linked to an inflatable Christmas tree costume has died from complications of the virus, according to a...
'I hate Doug Pederson more than I've ever hated anyone'
The NBC announcers weren't happy. The Giants players weren't happy. NFL pundits weren't happy. But no one was likely as vocal as Giants fans after Eagles coach Doug Pederson benched...
Man allegedly confessed to shooting girlfriend while driving truck
An Illinois man confessed to fatally shooting his girlfriend while driving his truck on New Year's Day -- telling police "I killed the woman I loved," prosecutors said.
Roku reportedly in talks to buy Quibi's short-form shows
The 10-minute shows Quibi made for your smartphone could come back to life on your TV. Roku is reportedly negotiating a deal to take over the library of short-form streaming...
House Democrat closes Congress' opening prayer with 'amen and awoman'
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), an ordained minister, altered the traditional "amen" to say "amen and awoman."
Biden inauguration will feature 'virtual parade'
Adhering to crowd limit restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will feature a "virtual parade across America" and a socially distanced presidential escort to the White House...
NBC announcers were frustrated over Eagles coach's controversial decision
Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth didn't hold back their frustration at Eagles coach Doug Pederson's decision to bench Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld. The quarterback move by Pederson harpooned any...
Rep. Stefanik will object to certifying Electoral College results
Rep. Elise Stefanik will object during the Electoral College certification process Wednesday, she revealed exclusively to The Post Monday. In a statement, Stefanik (R-NY) said she would oppose certifying "contested...
Local hockey teams' playoff chances far from a sure thing
VSiN’s analytics-based hockey analyst calculates the chances of the metropolitan area teams to make the playoffs in the ultracompetitive East Divison. Rangers After getting swept by Carolina three games into...
Octopus 'holds hands' with diver in magical encounter
I wanna hold your ... tentacle? A touchy-feely octopus appeared to squeeze a diver's hand in Mandelieu-La Napoule, France. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Defensive star knows his Jets future isn't entirely in his hands
The Jets have some big offseason decisions to make now, including whether to re-sign free agent safety Marcus Maye. The 2017 second-round pick had a strong season and should be...
Bronx car thief seriously injured after crashing stolen vehicle
A Bronx car thief was seriously injured when he slammed the stolen ride into another car less than half a mile away early Monday, authorities said.
Chinese billionaire hasn't been seen in over two months
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has not been seen for more than two months after publicly attacking Beijing finance officials -- even skipping his own reality show, according to reports.
Bitcoin price plunges after reaching all-time high
The price of Bitcoin plummeted Monday as a dizzying rally in the world's biggest cryptocurrency hit a speed bump. Bitcoin tumbled about 17 percent to $28,154.11 in early-morning trading just...
US considering giving half-doses of Moderna vaccine to speed up rollout
The US government is considering giving just half-doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to help accelerate the unexpectedly slow rollout, the program's chief science adviser revealed. Despite a concerted effort...
South African COVID variant poses greater risk than UK strain, health sec warns
The new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa poses an even greater risk than the highly infectious strain that turned up in UK patients, the British health secretary said Monday. ...
Tesla stock climbs toward new record after delivery 'milestone'
Tesla's stock price jumped toward a new record early Monday after the company nearly reached its goal of delivering half a million vehicles in 2020. Shares in the electric-car maker...
Complete NFL playoffs schedule under new expanded format
Everything has been different during this 2020 NFL season and that won't change in the playoffs. As part of a new collective bargaining agreement agreed to with the NFLPA in...
1,002-block Jenga tower stacked on one piece
A Jenga enthusiast known as the Menga Man balanced more than a thousand blocks atop a single vertical piece. See the incredible feat — and satisfying crash — filmed in...
Julian Assange wins case to avoid extradition to US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won his legal battle against being extradited from the UK to face espionage charges -- after a British judge decided he would likely commit...
COVID-19 vaccine's effect on South African strain still unknown, scientist says
An Oxford University scientist said Sunday there is still uncertainty over the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines on the South African variant of the virus. Sir John Bell told Times Radio...
Leonard Williams deserves Giants payday after heartbreak
You have to feel for every Giants fan, every Giant, maybe none more so than Leonard Williams today. You never want to join the list of players who have never...
Man killed, teen injured in shooting at Bronx housing complex
One man was killed and another wounded during a shooting at a Bronx housing complex on Sunday night, police said. Terrell Liebert, 26, and an unidentified 18-year-old man were found...
Kyrie Irving scoffs at idea of 'disconnect' amid Nets drama
Steve Nash has often eschewed calling timeouts, saying he wants his Brooklyn Nets to play through things themselves and problem solve on the floor. On Sunday, Kyrie Irving took matters...
Daniel Jones may have been stretching the truth
So, was Daniel Jones trying to deceive the Dallas Cowboys when he said at midweek that he was not healthy enough to run and had to play from the pocket...
Doug Pederson found cruel way to crush Giants
So this is how the wretched tale of the 2020 NFC East ends: The Giants take it to one of their two fiercest rivals, eking out a 23-19 win over...
Steph Curry puts up insane new career-high
SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry twirled an arm in the air to acknowledge a small cheering section of family members in a near-empty arena, then gleefully disappeared down a tunnel...