January 11, 2021
Candidate for Staten Island borough president in hot water for 'Heil Hitler' remark
Leticia Remauro — a Staten Island candidate for borough president who served as a campaign aide to Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis — shouted "Heil Hitler" during a Facebook live video...
Alabama wins national championship in total domination
A rare down year in Tuscaloosa only made it worse for the rest of college football. Alabama missing the College Football Playoff helped create one of Nick Saban’s most dominant...
NYC couple forged positive COVID-19 results to delay husband's trial, prosecutors say
A Manhattan couple is accused of forging positive COVID-19 results to delay the husband’s Long Island criminal trial -- hitting up out-of-state hotels and casinos during the court-mandated pause, prosecutors...
This couldn't have been worse for the Knicks
This one felt worse than the others. The Knicks became a losing team again on an all-bad-news Monday night in Charlotte. Their third straight loss featured the Hornets’ Gordon Hayward,...
'The Bachelor' Week 2 recap: Matt gives Victoria the attention she craves
Here's a guide for watching "The Bachelor," or basically any form of reality TV: If someone says they are "real" and "authentic," they definitely aren't.
Death of Georgia man charged in Capitol riot 'under investigation'
A Georgia man charged in connection with last week's violent US Capitol riot has since died, according to a local report. Christopher Stanton Georgia, 53, died at his home in...
Unstoppable Alabama star has Giants great, LeBron drooling
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith exploded for three touchdowns and 215 yards in the first half of Monday night's national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State. The Crimson Tide...
New York eateries struggle with outdoor dining COVID-19 anxieties
New Yorkers exhausted from nine months of wearing face masks and avoiding friends now have something new to worry about: Winterized outdoor dining structures that look like potential hotbeds of...
Twitter suspends over 70k accounts for sharing QAnon content
Twitter said on Monday night it has permanently suspended over 70,000 accounts that were mainly in operation to share QAnon content. The social media giant said enforcement of the accounts...
With educators getting COVID-19 vaccine, it’s time to open schools
Vaccinations for teachers, which began on Monday, mean there’s no argument left for closing down schools. Many elementary classrooms reopened full time in December, and they should stay that way....
Knicks star's woes continue in another rough loss
The wins have dried up as surely as the shots have stopped falling for the Knicks. Three consecutive misfiring losses have canceled out whatever early buzz was generated by the...
Sara Tirschwell announces run for mayor of NYC
Financier Sara Tirschwell is filing papers to declare her candidacy for mayor. Tirschwell, 55, has spent 30 years on Wall Street as a loan trader and hedge fund manager who...
Here's how long Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine immunity lasts
Immunity from Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine should last at least a year, the company said Monday at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference. The drugmaker said it was confident that the...
NHL star files for bankruptcy
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane filed for bankruptcy, according to multiple reports, two years after signing a seven-year, $49 million contract. Per The Athletic, the 29-year-old’s Chapter 7 filing...
Trio of elite programs will continue to dominate college football
College football’s big problem isn’t going away. The “P” word — parity — is about as foreign to the sport as a free-market system is to the NCAA. Unless something...
Twitter brought out the worst in Trump — and not just Trump
Donald Trump was the president of the Twitter. What radio was to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and TV to Ronald Reagan, communicating 280 characters at a time on a social-media platform...
Trump approves emergency declaration for DC ahead of Biden inauguration
President Trump on Monday issued an emergency declaration for Washington, DC, to boost security ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20. The order, which is in effect from...
FL teacher charged with spraying students for not wearing masks properly
A Florida high school teacher was arrested after allegedly spraying her students with disinfectant because they wouldn't wear their masks properly. Christina Reszetar, 51, was hauled out of Largo High School...
Bill Belichick not accepting Medal of Freedom over Capitol riot
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Monday that he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom due to the deadly US Capitol riot. “Recently, I was offered the...
Ex-Mets manager raves about Carlos Carrasco: 'A No. 1'
Carlos Carrasco’s reputation as a quality person and teammate will only get him so far if he doesn’t produce for the Mets. But a former pitching coach of Carrasco’s with...
Man arrested for choking 7-year-old boy in Manhattan
A man was arrested on Monday for choking a 7-year-old boy in an unprovoked attack in Manhattan, cops said.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he spoke to Joe Biden about unity
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday said he spoke with President-elect Joe Biden about uniting the country -- a day after the Hollywood star’s viral video message about the deadly Capitol riot....
Amazing admission from lawyer of rioter accused of toting Pelosi lectern
You know you’re in trouble when your lawyer appears in front of the cameras — and seems to admit authorities have you dead to rights. A lawyer for the Trump...
Joe Biden will do America right by following Trump, not Obama, on Iran
We already knew that President-elect Joe Biden is resolved to re-enter the lousy nuclear deal his former boss, President Barack Obama, struck with Iran. But by choosing someone who has...
The Jets should hire Doug Pederson
The man who should be hired as the next head coach of the Jets was fired by the Eagles on Monday. If he hasn’t done so already, Jets general manager...
Rioter in horned helmet is refusing to eat non-organic food in jail
The bare-chested, face-painted man who stormed the US Capitol wearing a furry horned hat and wielding a 6-foot long spear is refusing to eat in federal custody -- unless he...
Don't squat in Moynihan Station
From the out-of-touch world of progressives: Advocates are upset that the new Moynihan train hall is off-putting to the homeless, The City reports. After the taxpayers spent $1.6 billion on the...
NASCAR phenom in hot water after using slur
NASCAR said it is requiring driver Hailie Deegan undergo sensitivity training after calling an opponent a “retard” during a virtual race over the weekend. The 19-year-old used the word Sunday...
Andrew Cuomo's sad State of the State speech
Entering the back half of his third term amid a pandemic he's badly mishandled, Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered a truly sad State of the State Address on Monday, full of...
Teacher vaccinations mean all schools should reopen full-time ASAP
Good news: New York City began vaccinating teachers against COVID-19 on Monday. That leaves the teachers' union no excuse for continuing to oppose in-person learning: Classrooms at all grade levels...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 11, 2021
Last Wednesday’s assault on the US Capitol as Congress was ratifying the election results. Let’s not pretend the outrage expressed over the attack on the US Capitol is anything other...
Black lawyer says he was racially profiled for courtroom attire
A black attorney says he was kicked out of a California courtroom after being racially profiled by law enforcement for not wearing a suit -- and got tased, arrested and...
Steve Nash: Nets' glaring errors a matter of 'pride'
Steve Nash is willing to adjust the Nets’ defensive system if warranted, but when he rewatched Sunday’s 129-116 loss to the Thunder, he didn’t believe that was necessarily the problem....
'Jeopardy!' guest host Ken Jennings chokes up during Alex Trebek tribute
"Like all 'Jeopardy!' fans, I miss Alex. Very much," said Ken Jennings, fighting back tears during Monday's "Jeopardy!" episode, the first recorded since Alex Trebek's death.
Bobby Moynihan on how Tina Fey helped him land 'Mr. Mayor' role
When Tina Fey comes calling, Bobby Moynihan answers. That’s how the former "Saturday Night Live" star got his gig on NBC's new sitcom “Mr. Mayor.”
Cuomo: Turn empty hotels, office buildings into apartments amid pandemic
Owners of largely empty hotels and office buildings in Manhattan's central business district amid the coronavirus pandemic could convert their properties into apartments under a proposal announced Monday by Gov....
Facebook to remove all posts using 'stop the steal'
Facebook announced Monday that it would remove all content that includes the phrase "stop the steal" leading up at least to the presidential inauguration. The social media giant said it...
Portugal’s president tests positive for coronavirus
LISBON - Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who is seeking a second term in an election on Jan. 24, has tested positive for the coronavirus but has so far...
Kevin McCarthy: Some House Republicans favor censure of Trump over Capitol riot
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday that some Republicans want to censure rather than impeach President Trump over the handling of Wednesday's Capitol riot. McCarthy (R-Calif.) wrote in a...
In-person NYC teachers outraged remote staff offered vaccine at the same time
Big Apple public school educators who are teaching in-person classes are furious their remote counterparts were offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as them -- and the city...
Rookie defenseman is dazzling the Rangers
K’Andre Miller hasn’t played in a real hockey game since March 7, 2020, when he was in his sophomore season at Wisconsin competing in the first round of the Big...
Death does its part: Divorced mom takes up tombstone cleaning for therapy
For this divorcee, the tomb — not time — heals all wounds.
One-time priest, chess grandmaster accused of sexual abuse by former altar boys
One-time priest and chess grandmaster Father Bill Lombardy — who was portrayed by actor Peter Sarsgaard in a movie about famed chess player Bobby Fischer — has been accused of...
Facebook censors libertarian Ron Paul
Former Texas congressman Ron Paul says he's been blocked from using his Facebook page for unspecified violations of "community standards" as Big Tech purges users following last week's Capitol riot....
Two Capitol cops suspended in riot probe, congressman says
Two US Capitol Police officers have been suspended for alleged misconduct during the deadly riots, a congressman reportedly said Monday. One of the Capitol Police officers was sidelined for taking...
One of WWE's champions has coronavirus
The WWE champion has COVID-19. Drew McIntyre, 35, tested positive for coronavirus and has been put into quarantine, WWE announced on Monday. The two-time WWE champion made his first comments...
Clown- and game-filled 'Carnival' house seeks second act
It's a real fun house. On England's southern coast, a three-bedroom home, replete with classic carnival staples, has hit the market — and with an asking price of $1.69 million,...
Revel with a cause: Riders allege they were injured by sketchy scooters
Five people in New York allege they were injured while riding on shoddy scooters from embattled moped-sharing service Revel, according to a series of new lawsuits. In the latest from...
High-ranking NYPD cop retires amid probe into racist, online postings
A high-ranking cop who formerly oversaw workplace-discrimination complaints for the NYPD filed for retirement Monday amid allegations he secretly spewed hundreds of bigoted remarks online, The Post has learned. The...
Please stop the 'Sex and the City' reboot
As part of HBO Max's egomaniacal campaign for streaming dominance, the service just announced that the comedy series, which ran from 1998 to 2004, will return for 10 new episodes...
Stop comparing riots and other commentary
From the right: Stop Comparing Riots The fact that “a lot of people seem very keen on litigating whether the attack on the Capitol was worse than last summer’s rioting”...
The perilous side-effects of banning evictions mean it can't go on forever
As progressive legislation goes, the state Legislature’s recent extension of the moratorium on evictions in New York is far from the worst. The new law shows some awareness that small...
Overblown theory surrounds Jets and fired Eagles coach
The Jets’ search for a new head coach got an interesting wrinkle Monday. The Eagles fired coach Doug Pederson, which led to immediate speculation by fans and media the Jets...
Chad Wolf tells staff he is stepping down as DHS boss
WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security acting Secretary Chad Wolf is resigning in the wake of the deadly US Capitol siege, The Post has learned. Wolf sent a letter to his colleagues at...
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in talks for Lucille Ball biopic
The long-awaited Lucille Ball biopic might have a new Lucy and Desi Arnaz.
Kim Jong Un names himself general secretary of ruling party
Kim Jong Un changed his title from chairman to general secretary of the ruling Workers’ Party, a rank previously held by his late father and grandfather – and removed his...
Biden says he'll take oath outdoors as National Guard floods DC for inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday declared he was unafraid to take the oath of office outside as the National Guard announced it would deploy 10,000 troops to Washington, D.C. for...
Two gorillas test positive for COVID-19 at San Diego Zoo
Two gorillas at a California zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, in what is believed to be the first known cases of the virus among great apes, officials said Monday....
Bill 33, a retired Naval Academy goat mascot, has died
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The United States Naval Academy has announced that goat mascot Bill 33 has died. The Capital Gazette reports that the announcement was made Thursday. The fuzzy Angora goat...
Staples discloses third attempt to buy rival Office Depot
Staples just made its latest takeover bid for Office Depot -- and it's hoping the third time's a charm. The owner of the office-supplies giant said Monday it has offered...
Adele reacts to sixth-tier soccer club belting out her song
Rumor has it a UK soccer club has a new victory song. Members of Chorley FC, which competes in the sixth-tier National League North, performed Adele's "Someone Like You" in...
Jewish family says they were harassed by anti-Semite on Upper West Side
A Jewish man says he and his family were harassed by a raging anti-Semite who told them to "go to Israel" and yelled "heil Hitler" at them on a Manhattan...
Nickelodeon's amazing NFL broadcast isn't the future
The Nickelodeon NFL playoff broadcast was amazingly well-done and entertaining. It was pulled off to near perfection. It is not, however, the future of broadcasting. While alternative game presentation styles...
K9 sniffs out 88 lbs illegal sausage at Newark airport
A very good K9 sniffed out 88 pounds of illegal sausage at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials announced Monday. The expert beagle, named Kody, was examining luggage coming in from...
Science must determine company climate targets, say executives
LONDON - Companies must listen to scientists and align their plans to reach net zero targets with a global pact to fight climate change, executives told a Reuters Next conference...
Capitol Police officer remembered as 'dedicated public servant' after suicide
The Capitol Police officer who died of suicide after responding to the riots that killed five people was a "dedicated public servant," his family said Monday. The lawyer for Officer Howard...
NASA is extending Mars and Jupiter missions, citing notable success
Citing discoveries that have "produced exceptional science," NASA has decided to add several years to two of its planetary science missions: the Jupiter Juno mission and the Mars InSight lander. After a lengthy review process, which can be found here,...
Was I really the right person to get the coveted COVID-19 vaccine?
‘You saved the dose’ — how I randomly got the vaccine before the elderly and front-line workers.
Florida man arrested for kidnapping, sexually assaulting hospital worker
A Florida man is suspected of kidnapping a hospital employee as she went to work and sexually assaulting the woman in her car, authorities said. Joel Cossio, 31, was arrested...
US re-designates Cuba a sponsor of state terrorism
The US State Department on Monday imposed new sanctions on Cuba by re-designating the island nation a "sponsor of state terrorism." The state department accuses the socialist country of failing...
Kyrie Irving's Nets absence continues
The Nets have issues to fix after back-to-back losses, but one is out of their control: Kyrie Irving’s availability. The star point guard will miss a fourth straight game for...
Rangers star missed start of camp with COVID-19
Rangers top-line center Mika Zibanejad revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 prior to training camp and that’s why he was unable to participate in the first handful of days....
Everything you need to know about getting the COVID vaccine in NY
New York on Monday dramatically expanded the pool of people eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a breakdown of who can get it, how to sign up, where...
Michigan bans open carry of guns in the state Capitol
A Michigan state panel on Monday banned the open carry of weapons in the state Capitol in the wake of the siege of the US Capitol and threats to storm...
Cops nab teen who kicked officer on subway platform
A woman was busted for allegedly kicking an officer while brawling on a Brooklyn subway platform, police said Monday. Argelis Villalba was arrested Friday on charges of assault and harassment...
Wall Street clamps down on political donations following Capitol riot
Wall Street’s largest banks are shutting off the spigot of money to DC in the aftermath of last week's deadly invasion of the US Capitol. Megabanks like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman...
Snowboarder shreds super skinny mountain edge
Ain't no mountain high enough ... for this snowboarder. Watch as pro Thomas Hallam, 28, easily cruises down the narrow ridge of a mountain in Andermatt, Switzerland. Subscribe to our...
Wyoming vs. Boise State line, prediction: Expect plenty of points
The Wyoming Cowboys are famous for playing their home games at elevation and are hoping the word “elevated” can also be used to describe their offense. The hiring of coach...
Star receiver sounds done with Bears in potential Giants, Jets intrigue
Now that the Bears’ season is over, wide receiver Allen Robinson seems to be on his way out of Chicago -- and that could be good news for the Jets...
Florida men arrested for stealing remains of veterans for 'ritual'
Authorities have arrested two Florida men for stealing the remains of veterans from a local cemetery for ritualistic purposes, according to reports. Brian Montalvo Tolentino, 43, of Davenport and Juan Burgos Lopez, 39, of Lake Wales were...
Big Tech stocks plunge as backlash against Silicon Valley grows
Big Tech stocks tumbled Monday amid a growing backlash against Silicon Valley’s crackdown on President Trump and his supporters. Twitter shares plunged as much as 12 percent to $45.17 in...
Trump awards Rep. Jim Jordan the Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Monday awarded Rep. Jim Jordan the Medal of Freedom at a private ceremony amid fallout from last week's Capitol riot. The White House released an afternoon statement...
Madrid rushes to dig out from record snowstorm as temperatures plummet
Officials in Madrid are frantically racing to dig out from the weekend's massive snowstorm in the Spanish capital, in a race against plummeting temperatures. Four people died on Friday and...
Our Place takes 20 percent off Always Pan and more for New Year's sale
If you been looking to upgrade your kitchenware, then Our Place is the place to go.For a limited time, the popular home goods brand is taking 20% off sitewide during...
10 TikTok-approved makeup products and hacks for beauty lovers
These TikTok-approved makeup products and beauty hacks understandably went viral, including smudge-proof lipstick and lash-lengthening mascara
Manatee found with 'TRUMP' scrawled on its back in Florida
A manatee was found with the word “TRUMP” scrawled on its back in a Florida swimming hole, prompting an investigation from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, reports said...
Most Japanese citizens think Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed
TOKYO — More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be canceled or postponed, or...
Big Tech alums flow into Biden administration amid crackdown on Trump allies
Senior employees of tech giants such as Facebook, Google and Twitter are preparing to join President-elect Joe Biden's administration amid a digital crackdown on President Trump's supporters.
NJ rep tests positive for COVID after Capitol riots
A New Jersey congresswoman has tested positive for COVID-19 five days after taking shelter with lawmakers who refused to wear masks as the Capitol was stormed by rioters, she announced...
Facebook, Microsoft halt political spending following Capitol riots
Facebook and Microsoft are pausing all political contributions from their respective PACs in response to the violent attack against the US Capitol, the tech companies said. “Following last week’s awful...
How to watch the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Alabama
A college football season that was very much in doubt over the summer has reached its culmination. Alabama (12-0) and Ohio State (7-0) will clash in the national championship game...
Biden receives second jab of COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 vaccine jab on Monday and said he was confident he'd deliver on his sweeping mandate to vaccinate 50 million Americans in his first...
'You are asking for literally a lawsuit': Video emerges of 'Soho Karen' DUI bust
Video has emerged of Miya Ponsetto fighting with cops during a DUI bust in California -- weeks before she falsely accused a black teen of stealing her iPhone in a...
Sweat-soaked scientists hack through the Amazon to count carbon
ITAPUÃ DO OESTE, Brazil - The machete-wielding scientists ventured into the Amazon, hacking through dense jungle as the mid-morning temperature soared past 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C). Soaked in sweat,...
Doug Pederson didn't want to listen to Eagles anymore
Doug Pederson is done giving orders for the Eagles, and he’s done taking them, too. The now ex-Philadelphia head coach, fired Monday following a 4-11-1 season, was “sick of people...
FBI warns of armed protests by Trump supporters in all 50 states
Armed protests are expected at all 50 state capitols plus the US Capitol, from this week through Inauguration Day, a new FBI memo reportedly warns. The ominous internal bulletin was...
China passed new rules to push back against Trump order
China passed new rules over the weekend to push back at President Trump's sanctions after he signed an executive order to delist three Chinese communications companies from the New York...
Snakes develop new tree-climbing technique
A species of snakes has developed a never-before-seen climbing technique -- looping themselves into lassos to slither up trees and poles, according to new research.
9-year-old heroically rescues sister from armed carjacking
A 9-year-old boy heroically saved his younger sister during an armed carjacking at a gas station in Alabama, according to reports. The terrifying ordeal occurred while Ethan Walker was in...
Fort Bliss private charged with sexually assaulting fellow soldier who later died
A Fort Bliss private is being court-martialed for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old fellow soldier who was later found dead in their Texas base, the Army said. The unidentified private first...
The team to bet on in national championship game
LAS VEGAS — Ten days after throwing a near-perfect game, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields needs a repeat performance in Monday’s national championship game against No. 1 Alabama. The odds...
Francisco Lindor's contract isn't a problem in Mets' new reality: Sherman
The business of baseball invades. How can it not? Francisco Lindor is a Met because the Indians decided they could not pay him into the future while continuing to afford...
Family of Keyon Harrold calls for boycott of 'Soho Karen' hotel
The family of the black teenager accosted by "Soho Karen" is calling for a boycott of the Manhattan hotel where the incident took place. The parents of 14-year-old Keyon Harrold...
Philadelphia cop probed for allegedly attending rally before Capitol riot
A Philadelphia police detective is being investigated for allegedly attending the “Stop the Steal” rally ahead of Wednesday’s deadly US Capitol riot, department officials said. Detective Jennifer Gugger, who was...
Joe us the money! Cuomo ramps up pressure for Biden to deliver on billions in NY aid
With Democrats soon to control the White House and Congress, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ratcheted up pressure Monday on President-elect Joe Biden to deliver billions in aid that would help New...
Supermassive black hole at center of distant galaxy has gone missing
Experts have been left astonished after a supermassive black hole which was thought to be in the middle of a distant galaxy has gone missing. The bright cluster galaxy A2261-BCG...
Oregon Zoo says goodbye to Inji, 61, the 'world's oldest' orangutan
She lived two decades longer than the average wild orangutan.
Biden announces 'America United' as inauguration theme
President-elect Biden's theme for his inauguration will be "America United," his transition team announced Monday.
FBI wants help finding rioter who waved Confederate flag while storming Capitol
The FBI wants help from the public to identify one of the Confederate flag-carrying rioters who stormed into the US Capitol last week.
China denies coercive birth control measures in Xinjiang
BEIJING — A Chinese official on Monday denied Beijing has imposed coercive birth control measures among Muslim minority women, following an outcry over a tweet by the Chinese Embassy in...
Parler sues Amazon after being forced offline
The 18-page complaint filed in Seattle federal court claims Amazon Web Services' decision to stop hosting Parler was a politically motivated scheme to protect Twitter — another Amazon client —...
DOE wants in-class NYC teachers to get vaccinated first
The Department of Education wants teachers who work in classrooms to get vaccinated first. In a tweet, chancellor Richard Carranza advised city educators who received medical accommodations to work from...
Uganda accuses Facebook of ‘interfering’ in tense election
KAMPALA, Uganda— A Ugandan official accused Facebook of meddling in the East African country’s election after several accounts linked to President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign were removed for alleged inauthentic behavior....
Tesla will soon reportedly design cars that appeal to Chinese tastes
Tesla is on the lookout for "bi-cultural" designers as it looks to open a design studio in China. The electric automaker has reportedly begun the interview process with candidates who...
Eagles fire coach in NFL stunner
Tanking against Washington will be Doug Pederson’s final act as Eagles’ head coach. Pederson was fired by Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie on Monday, the team confirmed, following an ugly season...
US to designate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis as terrorists
The United States will designate Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels as a terrorist organization, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced. In a statement released Sunday, the nation's top diplomat said, "These designations will...
This month’s Paris Fashion Week goes totally digital
PARIS — Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion’s regulatory body has said that this month’s Paris men’s and haute couture shows will be strictly...
3 members of family who wore masks, didn't gather die of COVID-19
Three members of a Southern California family died of COVID-19 in as many weeks, according to a new report. Fabian Levario, 53, who went by the nickname Chino, never revealed...
Dr. Martens is planning to file for IPO
Chunky boot maker Dr. Martens is looking to take itself public. The UK-based footwear brand, popular with celebrities like Uma Thurman, Kristen Stewart and Gigi Hadid, wants to float about...
China finally allowing WHO scientists in to research COVID-19 origins
China finally agreed Monday to let a team of World Health Organization scientists visit the country to investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic -- after more than a year...
More than half of COVID-19 cases spread by asymptomatic carriers, CDC model shows
A new model from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that those who are infected with but show no signs of COVID-19 account for more than half of all coronavirus...
Baker Mayfield's wife trolls Steelers star after playoff win
Emily Wilkinson heard JuJu Smith-Schuster's pre-game comments loud and clear. As the Browns destroyed the Steelers in primetime on Sunday, Baker Mayfield's wife trolled the Pittsburgh receiver, who spoke critically...
NYC mom in suicide plunge that killed daughter was weaning off medication
Oksana Patchin, 39, was prescribed three different types of drugs following a bitter split from her husband over the summer, her distraught mother told The Post through tears.
New star willing to forgo free agency for Mets contract
Francisco Lindor’s “day by day” approach to life keeps him tethered to the present, but he admits his mind has drifted this offseason to his potential free agency. But the...
Film festival sending someone to remote Swedish island to watch 60 movies in one week
Many film festivals are going to look different this year because of the pandemic, but one festival in Sweden is taking its COVID-19 precautions to another level. The Göteborg Film Festival will be sending one...
Next round of PPP begins amid COVID-19 surge
The feds opened the third round of a massive COVID-19 relief program for small businesses Monday amid a surge in infections that's killing thousands of Americans a day.
Sex offender skirts ban, continued to run cheerleading gym
A registered sex offender involved in competitive cheerleading continued coaching young athletes -- by registering her gym in her son's name, according to a report. Mishelle Robinson, 44, was barred...
COVID-19 deaths in California exceed 30,000
California has recorded more than 30,000 COVID-19 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic -- hitting the grim milestone after a record-setting weekend for fatalities. A third of the total...
Washington Monument closed through inauguration due to 'credible threats'
The Washington Monument will be closed through Inauguration Day Jan. 20 because of "credible threats to visitors and park resources," the National Park Service said Monday. "Groups involved in the...
Manny Ramirez's Australian baseball run over before it started
SYDNEY — Manny Ramirez has been released by the Sydney Blue Sox because of uncertainty over the Australian Baseball League season during the COVID-19 pandemic and a medical issue that...
Paige Spiranac: Golfer 'should not be cancelled' over homophobic slur
Paige Spiranac spoke out Sunday in response to Justin Thomas' use of a homophobic slur, tweeting, "There are certain words that should not be said or tolerated." Thomas, who finished...
Hillsong church leader's shocking sex book reignites claims of slurs, homophobia
“Kingdom Women Love Sex” is under fresh scrutiny amid claims of sexism and homophobia.
LaMelo Ball's agent: Point guard on Knicks would've been 'phenomenal'
Charlotte rookie point guard LaMelo Ball is looking as electric as Knicks president Leon Rose envisioned. The 6-foot-7 Ball was the No. 1 point guard on the Knicks’ draft board...
Another suicide rocks the Hudson Yards Vessel
A 21-year-old man died after jumping from the Vessel in Hudson Yards Monday morning, police said — marking the third suicide at New York City's newest landmark. Authorities received multiple...
This copper-infused face mask that kills bacteria is on sale for $20
We all know by now that wearing face masks is significant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are several styles of masks out there, and you’re probably wondering which...
Hundreds of Antifa protesters march through Manhattan
Hundreds of Antifa protesters, some carrying shields, marched through Midtown Manhattan over the weekend — chanting "Burn it down" as they passed an NYPD substation, according to law enforcement sources....
Jump your way to fitness resolution success with the SmartRope
Jumping rope isn’t just for kids—it’s an enjoyable yet challenging way for adults to get a full-body cardio workout. In fact, a study conducted in 2013 found that college men...
Rioters tried to resuscitate man amid Capitol siege, video shows
Pro-Trump protesters attempted to resuscitate a man outside the US Capitol building during the violent unrest that left five dead in Washington, DC, video shows. Footage showed two people performing...
Shocking video captures Long Island plane crash
Dramatic security-camera video captured the moment a small plane crashed near a Long Island landfill over the weekend, injuring the pilot. The clip, posted to Facebook by Old Bethpage Town...
New York State Bar Association may remove Giuliani after Capitol riots
The president of the New York State Bar Association announced Monday it has opened a probe into whether to remove President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani as a member over incendiary...
Secret Service investigating death threats against Pence
The US Secret Service is investigating death threats against Vice President Mike Pence made by pro-Trump lawyer Lin Wood, Fox News has learned. Wood, who was banned from Twitter last week, is suspected of...
NYC COVID-19 vaccine sign-up available but tough to navigate
COVID-19 vaccines finally became available to teachers, cops and the elderly in New York on Monday -- but only if they can navigate the city's baffling registration system. Would-be vaccine...
Israeli company outfits buses with COVID-19-fighting system
An Israeli startup whose technology purifies air tainted by the coronavirus has outfitted 400 tourist buses with its system to carry front-line workers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, according...
Wuhan trying to restore normalcy one year after first COVID-19 death
The Chinese city of Wuhan announced the first death of the novel coronavirus exactly a year ago – and nearly two million deaths later around the world, the metropolis is...
Dramatic video shows rioter hit Capitol cop with a fire extinguisher
New video shows the moment a US Capitol rioter hit Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the head with a fire extinguisher during Wednesday’s chaotic siege.
The non-money factor ‘outcast’ ace wants in lingering free agency
Like the other major free agents this offseason, Trevor Bauer remains unsigned. Unlike DJ LeMahieu, George Springer and JT Realmuto, however, Bauer hasn’t been quiet about his free agency. The...
Angela Merkel calls Trump Twitter ban 'problematic'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers it "problematic" that Twitter would toss President Trump off its social media platform, saying through a spokesman Monday that the president's ability to express his...
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' meaning: Viral song's drama explained
Fans have sniffed out drama between these Disney co-stars.
South Africa struggles with post-holiday spike in COVID-19
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is struggling to cope with a spike in COVID-19 cases that has already overwhelmed some hospitals, as people returning from widespread holiday travel along the coast...
What will decide Alabama-Ohio State shootout
Here’s a look inside Monday night’s national championship game matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Ohio State at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla: When Alabama has...
House Dems introduce article of impeachment against Trump
WASHINGTON -- An article of impeachment charging President Trump with "incitement of insurrection" was introduced by House Democrats on Monday after last week's violent US Capitol siege -- describing him as "a...
Zip-tie carrying vet arrested for Capitol riots was turned in by ex-wife: Feds
Larry Rendell Brock's ex-wife of 18 years called the FBI on Friday to say she recognized the 53-year-old Texas veteran from photos of rioters on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Cuomo to hit on COVID, marijuana in State of the State address
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his 11th annual State of the State address Monday that will largely focus on taming the coronavirus, its devastating economic impact and two key ways New...
DC mayor wants to bulk up security ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has called for a "pre-disaster declaration" for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in order to increase security following the deadly US Capitol riots. “We believe strongly that...
Marriott suspends donations to lawmakers who voted against Biden certification
Marriott International said it will suspend its political donations to lawmakers who voted not to certify the presidential election. The world's biggest hotel company joins several other large companies, including...
China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 5 months
SHANGHAI/BEIJING - Mainland China saw its biggest daily increase in COVID-19 cases in over five months, the country’s health authority said on Monday, as new infections in Hebei province surrounding...
FBI raids home of school employee suspected of rioting at Capitol
The FBI raided the home of a former Cleveland school employee accused of participating in the deadly riots at the US Capitol building.
NHL analyst out at NBC after sexist comment
Nearly five months after drawing criticism for making a sexist comment while broadcasting a game, Mike Milbury is out at NBC Sports, the network confirmed. “We are grateful to Mike...
Dip-coin: Watchdog warns traders could ‘lose all their money’ after Bitcoin plummet
Britain's financial watchdog issued a dire warning to cryptocurrency traders Monday as Bitcoin took investors on another wild ride.
Pelosi rejects criticism from AOC during '60 Minutes' interview
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is rejecting criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that she is not receptive to younger members and does not groom them for future leadership roles. Speaking to...
Rex Ryan gets personal with Bears attack over QB treatment
Matt Nagy must not have Mitch Trubisky's jersey tattooed on his arm. Former Jets coach Rex Ryan eviscerated Nagy on ESPN's "Get Up!" on Monday morning after the Bears' 21-9...
NYC's iconic Halloween shop to close permanently after nearly 40 years
No costume is nearly as scary as the notion of a Gotham without its Adventure.
Pennsylvania professor used Nazi phrase, salute during virtual conference
A University of Pennsylvania professor is under fire for using a Nazi salute and hand gesture during a virtual archaeology conference -- telling a colleague “Sieg heil to you,” startling...
Tiger Woods' agent rips 'salacious' new documentary
Tiger Woods’ agent isn’t pleased about HBO’s documentary, “Tiger,” calling the look into his client’s life “unauthorized and salacious.” Mark Steinberg, Woods’ agent, released a statement Sunday to Golf Digest...
Golf star: Homophobic slur aftermath a 'distraction' in final round
A pall hung over Justin Thomas as he played the final round of the PGA Tour's Tournament of Champions Sunday in Kapalua, Hawaii, one day after he uttered a homophobic...
'Wonder Woman 1984' stays atop US box office as ticket sales slip
Warner Bros. blockbuster "Wonder Woman 1984" topped the domestic box office for the third weekend in a row, but ticket sales fell off dramatically amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area 'stay-at-home' order extended indefinitely
The Bay Area has indefinitely extended its coronavirus stay-at-home order as ICU capacity remains extremely low amid surging new cases. Gov. Gavin Newsom had indicated earlier in the week that he expected regional orders to remain in...
NYPD probing at least one cop who may have attended Capitol siege
The NYPD is probing at least one officer who may have attended the deadly riot at the US Capitol last week, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Monday. "I can tell...
FBI agents reportedly visited extremists ahead of Capitol riots in DC
The FBI visited a number of known extremists before last week's deadly Capitol riots to warn them against traveling to Washington, DC, according to reports. Agents made the series of...
Apparis faux fur coats, puffer jackets and more marked down for Winter Sale
If you have been searching for the perfect cold-weather fashions, then Apparis has you covered with its Winter Sale.Whether you’re looking for a fabulous faux fur coat, chic cardigan, or...
Sarah Jessica Parker shares first glimpse of 'Sex and the City' without Kim Cattrall
But "SATC without Kim is like watching porn without Sex," one fan griped.
Payment processor Stripe drops Trump campaign site after Capitol riots
Payments processor Stripe has booted President Trump's campaign website from its service, blaming Wednesday's assault on the Capitol for the move.
Man slashes Queens hotel worker in lobby scuffle: video
A man loitering in a Queens hotel lobby charged at a worker who asked him to leave and repeatedly slashed him, disturbing new video shows. The suspect was standing in...
Capitol rioter who lounged in Pelosi's office claims he was 'pushed' in
The rioter who was slapped with federal charges after sitting at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the siege of the US Capitol claimed on video that...
These football coaches could be on to bigger things in Texas
Five observations on college football as the season comes to a close on Monday night with Alabama vs. Ohio State in Miami. I think Steve Sarkisian could succeed at Texas....
Special ed teacher turns top OnlyFans sex star: 'I’m changing lives'
“I make four times the annual income I would make as a teacher."
Rachel Uchitel's life has been a 'living hell' since Tiger Woods affair
Rachel Uchitel, one of the many women whom Tiger Woods had an affair with while married to his ex-wife Elin Nordegren, said her life has been a "living hell" for...
How COVID caused Olympian to nearly be killed by fire in her home
Rhythmic gymnast Daria Shkurikhina, 30, who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, said she had been “very stupid” to light a candle and leave it unattended.
'Soho Karen' says she can't be racist because she's a 'woman of color'
The California woman dubbed “Soho Karen” for falsely accusing a black teen of stealing her iPhone and allegedly attacking him at a Big Apple hotel says she can’t be racist...
Woman arrested in Capitol siege claims she didn't know she was on building's grounds
A Connecticut woman charged in the US Capitol riot didn’t even know she was on the iconic building’s grounds at the time, her attorney claims. Victoria Bergeson, 40, of Groton,...
Ben Roethlisberger in tears with expensive Steelers decision to come
Is this how it ends for Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers? The Pittsburgh quarterback was in tears with longtime teammate Maurkice Pouncey at the end of the team's 48-37 wild-card...
53-year-old man fatally stabbed in Bronx, NYPD says
Eric Chambers was stabbed in the chest and left arm just before 1 a.m. inside his home on Longwood Avenue near Prospect Avenue in Melrose, cops said.
'Soho Karen' arrives in LA, still claims black teen took her phone
"Soho Karen" Miya Ponsetto arrived back home in California with a drink in hand -- and still blaming a black teen for stealing her misplaced iPhone. The 22-year-old with a...
Twitter stock tumbles after Trump ban
Twitter’s stock price tumbled Monday as investors appeared to balk at the social network’s decision to ban President Trump from posting. Shares in the San Francisco-based company tumbled as much...
Downed airliner's pilots did not declare emergency
National Transportation Safety Committee investigator Nurcahyo Utomo said recordings of conversations between the crew of the Sriwijaya Air flight bound for Pontianak and air traffic control were routine.
Melania Trump condemns violence at Capitol riots
First lady Melania Trump condemned the violence from last week's riot at the US Capitol and offered her condolences for the lives lost in the mayhem, including the Capitol Police...
Mother in PBS doc series ‘American Family’ dead at 94
She made pop culture history when the series premiered in 1973.
17-year-old fatally shot inside NYCHA complex: cops
A 17-year-old boy was gunned down inside a Brooklyn housing development late Sunday, cops said. Raymond Matthews was shot multiple times in the chest around 7:45 p.m., while in the...
Parler app pulled offline as CEO warns of 'longer than expected' outage
Parler went offline early Monday after Amazon booted the controversial social network from its servers — and it might not be back soon. Parler's official website was inaccessible Monday morning...
Mom posted heartbreaking message before plane crashed
A young mother aboard the doomed Indonesian airliner that plunged into the sea off Jakarta with 62 people aboard posted a heartbreaking message before the tragedy, according to reports. Ratih...
Army probing psychological warfare officer who led group to DC riots
An Army psychological warfare officer is being investigated for busing people more than 300 miles to attend the Trump rally that turned into deadly riots at the Capitol, Army officials...
Biden to nominate veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director
Veteran diplomat William Burns, who played a critical role in brokering the Iran nuclear deal with world powers during the Obama administration, was nominated to head the CIA by President-elect...
Teen licks pole, gets stuck during 3°F temperatures
This kid's tongue became "thtuck" after licking a steel pole in freezing-cold weather. Watch the stupid stunt — made famous in "A Christmas Story" — in this surveillance video taken...
Cop charged with kidnapping, murdering man while on-duty
A Memphis police officer was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and killing a man while on-duty last week, the department announced Saturday. Patric Ferguson, 29, an officer with the Memphis Police...
NYC lineman getting chance to propel Ohio State to title
The easy decision would’ve been to look elsewhere. Move on. Pick a program that would give him an immediate chance. But that didn’t appeal to Matthew Jones, Ohio State’s offensive...
Nurse allegedly used $420K in COVID aid on personal expenses
A South Florida nurse is charged with using over $400,000 in illegally obtained coronavirus relief funds for his own personal expenses, federal prosecutors said. Giraldo Caraballo, 55, of Miami, received...
The Browns undid years of frustration in one blissful night
If ever there came a time when an entire city felt like rising as one and celebrating Baker Mayfield planting a Browns flag on the Steelers logo, it was Sunday...
Young Knick may not be able to handle this heavy workload
RJ Barrett and Julius Randle lead the NBA as a 1-2 punch in one category. It’s not in scoring but minutes per game. RJ Barrett, after playing 44 in the...
NJ man arrested at Capitol called the siege 'stupid'
A New Jersey man who was among the dozens arrested at the Capitol last Wednesday said the violent turn of events was “stupid,” a report said. Leonard Guthrie Jr., a...
Rangers testing out intriguing new lineup combination
K’Andre Miller missed Saturday’s practice for “procedural reasons,” but was back on the ice for Sunday’s scrimmage and did so as part of an intriguing defensive pair. The rookie defenseman...
Browns win first playoff game in 26 years with takedown of Steelers
The Browns scored more than one first-quarter point for every year spent as the NFL’s punch line. How does 25 years of irrelevance manifest itself? In a first-play defensive touchdown....