January 13, 2021
Famed sexpert Dr. Ruth receives COVID-19 vaccine at Javits Center
She's a longtime believer in using protection. Legendary sexpert Dr. Ruth Westheimer was vaccinated against the coronavirus at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center on Wednesday. "I was a little scared to...
Prosecutors want to modify accused Kenosha gunman's bond agreement after bar outing
Wisconsin prosecutors are seeking to change the terms of Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond agreement after the Kenosha gunman was spotted drinking at a bar and allegedly flashing white power signs earlier...
Two Virginia cops federally charged with storming US Capitol
Two Virginia police officers were arrested on Wednesday for breaking into the US Capitol during last week's violent siege in Washington, D.C., prosecutors said. Rocky Mount police officers Jacob Fracker...
Slugger puts DJ LeMahieu pressure on Yankees
Yankees slugger Luke Voit has a message for owner Hal Steinbrenner and company regarding free agent DJ LeMahieu. “We need him,” Voit told Bruce Beck of NBC on Tuesday, echoing...
Ben Simmons has some feelings about Nets' trade for James Harden
Ben Simmons is staying put. After much speculation that he would wind up in Houston as part of a package netting Philly James Harden, it looks like Simmons will be...
The left's bare-faced hypocrisy: Devine
What a difference a week makes. On Wednesday, we discovered that House Democrats actually support police. They are against mob violence. They believe in law and order. They believe in...
Lakers looking unstoppable
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-99 on Wednesday night for their franchise-record seventh straight road victory...
Kristaps Porzingis finally made his NBA return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The dangerous duo is back in Dallas. Luka Doncic had 34 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and a career-high four blocks, Kristaps Porzingis scored 16 points in...
Nets don't need Harden or Irving to beat Knicks
The Nets have stolen the NBA’s imagination and they even stole Wednesday’s nationally televised game against the Knicks. Imagine when their whole superteam — and not just Kevin Durant —...
Cuomo still refuses to disclose total number of COVID-19 nursing home deaths: watchdog
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration is again refusing to release the total number of nursing home residents who've died from the coronavirus for at least another two months -- until March...
House set to fine lawmakers who flout new security measures
The House of Representatives is preparing to fine lawmakers who flout the chamber’s new security measures after several took issue with a newly installed metal detector. The rule change was...
Nurse in COVID-19 facility hits $1 million jackpot
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID-19 unit at a long-term care facility just hit a $1 million jackpot. Terri Watkins didn't believe she'd actually won the North...
Impeachment the right answer to Trump's wrongs — but won't end his demagoguery
President Trump likes to talk about things “nobody’s ever seen before” in relation to his own supposed achievements. This is a phrase he uses constantly. He spoke often of an...
Dennis Rodman's daughter picked No. 2 in NWSL draft
Trinity Rodman has arrived on the NWSL scene. The Washington Spirit picked the Washington State Cougars freshman and USWNT U-20 star with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021...
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been charged for his role in the Flint water crisis, which caused an outbreak of Legionnaires disease and contaminated residents' homes with lead-based water....
How James Harden trade affected NBA Vegas odds
A blockbuster four-team deal sending James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets has shaken up the NBA futures market. The Nets, already one of the favorites to win the 2020-21 NBA...
James Harden-Kyrie Irving dynamic could go 'up in flames'
Unable to comment specifically about the Nets’ new Big 3 because their trade for James Harden is not official, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said three superstar scorers on the court...
De Blasio hates gifted schooling because it exposes his own failures
As things weren’t tumultuous enough for Gotham’s parents, the Department of Education announced Tuesday night that this year’s test for the city’s coveted Gifted & Talented programs would be the...
NYPD boss to be transferred after relationship with underling
A Bronx precinct commander was caught having a relationship with a female underling and is being transferred out of the borough -- but will not face any other discipline, according...
Impeachment only feeds divisions, elevates Trump in his supporters' eyes
Let’s stipulate that President Trump’s conduct during the mob assault on Capitol Hill was appalling. If his fiery rhetoric didn’t amount to illegal incitement, his inflaming mob passions was deeply irresponsible....
Kyrie Irving may not play with James Harden for awhile
After the Nets pulled off a shocking trade for James Harden, scouts and oddsmakers were looking at them as legitimate contenders to knock off the Lakers and win an NBA...
Behind Rangers' decision not to have a captain
The Rangers are set to enter their third consecutive season without a captain. Head coach David Quinn announced Wednesday that the team has named four alternate captains: Chris Kreider, Mika...
Jack Dorsey justifies Trump ban, but says he did not 'celebrate' it
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Wednesday night said he did not “celebrate or feel pride” in his platform’s ban on President Trump’s account -- but explained the move was necessary...
Arrested Capitol rioter was on bond for selling marijuana, LSD
William Watson, 23, had been out on $103,000 bond in a drug trafficking case since July, but violated the terms when he left Alabama to join the violent mob of...
Huge Nets trade will be epic failure if it ends like this
Well, it’s a pretty simple equation for the Nets now. There is only one end result that can possibly justify what they did Wednesday afternoon. They must win an NBA...
Snapchat latest tech firm to ban Trump's account in wake of Capitol riot
Snapchat is ghosting President Trump. The messaging app banned the president's account on Wednesday, joining other tech firms who have moved to curb Trump's posting since a mob of his...
PAC it up: MLB halts political contributions after Capitol riot
Major League Baseball is pausing all political contributions through its PAC in response to the deadly Capitol riot. The league announced the move, a first among major professional sports leagues...
What young Rangers think about playoff expectations
For a young Rangers team that is on the tail end of a rebuilding process and looking to establish itself as a consistently competitive organization, gauging expectations heading into one...
Andrew Yang jumps into crowded 2021 NYC mayoral race to replace de Blasio
Technology entrepreneur and one-time Democratic Party presidential hopeful Andrew Yang on Thursday will formally join the already crowded field seeking to replace a term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2021,...
NBA COVID issue: 3 games postponed, star ruled out
Contact tracing issues involving the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards forced the NBA to postpone three more games Wednesday, raising the leaguewide total from this week alone to eight. The...
DC cop crushed in doorway during Capitol riot 'recovering and doing well'
The police officer seen on video being crushed in a doorway by pro-Trump rioters inside the US Capitol last week is "recovering and doing well" after the horrifying ordeal, cops...
Tiger King of the North: Big cat 'attacks' snowman in stunning photos
Frosty was no match for the King of the Jungle. Wild photos show the moment a tiger mauled a snowman to nothing but a pathetic pile of powder at a...
Capitol rioter who threatened Pelosi also wanted to 'Burn DC to the FKG ground': feds
A Colorado man who threatened to shoot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week also wanted to shoot DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and "Burn DC to the FKG ground," federal court...
Cancer deaths hit all-time low thanks to decrease in smoking
Thanks to a sharp decrease in smoking, US mortality rates from cancer dropped 2.4 percent in 2018, translating to about 3.2 million lives saved.
Alexis Lafreniere's NHL debut will be unlike any other
This won’t be the Garden party envisioned by Alexis Lafreniere when the lad from Saint-Eustache contemplated his NHL debut once the pingpong ball came up bearing the Rangers’ logo the...
Meet the bitcoin investors who got insanely rich off crypto
Seasoned crypto investors are celebrating their recent windfalls after the record valuation of Bitcoin made millionaires out of those who have stood by the cryptocurrency since the early days.
Campaign cash pours into 2021 NYC mayoral race to replace de Blasio, reports show
Cash poured into the coffers of the major candidates running to replace term-limited Mayor Bill de Blasio in the upcoming June Democratic primary, their campaigns said in statements released Wednesday....
Everyone gets Andrew Yang's reason for fleeing NYC
Most of the city can sympathize with Andrew Yang's reason for skipping town — up to a point. "We live in a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan," he explained. "And so,...
'Irate' forward could be next Rockets player traded
James Harden wasn't the only disgruntled Rocket. The Athletic recently reported that P.J. Tucker was "irate" with the $8 million he is making in the final season of his contract....
Nets' big 3 will be measured against these top NBA trios
Triple threats In a blockbuster trade Wednesday afternoon, the Nets landed eight-time All-Star James Harden, creating the most talented big three in the NBA by pairing Harden with former Thunder...
Alexei Navalny's next heroic act
Outspoken Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny is set to walk back into the lion’s den four months after being airflighted to Germany following a Soviet-style nerve agent assassination attempt. And...
Family of woman who died from new COVID-19 strain: 'This is serious'
The family of a Texas woman who recently died after contracting the new strain of COVID-19 is warning the public to take the highly contagious bug seriously. Felicia Parker, 40,...
De Blasio is trying to kill gifted-and-talented education
After years of hemming and hawing, Mayor de Blasio is pulling the plug on Gifted and Talented testing of 4-year-olds — a program begun under Mayor Michael Bloomberg — as...
All the Republicans who voted to impeach Trump a second time
Ten House Republicans crossed party lines on Wednesday and voted to impeach President Trump -- which is 10 more than the amount to go against him the first time around....
New Jersey opening up COVID-19 vaccine to smokers
New Jersey is now allowing smokers to get the highly-coveted COVID-19 vaccine -- on the grounds that their habit is considered a high-risk health condition, reports said Wednesday.
Scott Stringer wants more COVID stimulus funding to go to NYC businesses
With the US Treasury kicking off a new round of $284 billion in COVID-19 funding for small businesses on Wednesday, City Comptroller Scott Stringer announced a plan to help NYC...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 14, 2021
The Issue: Delays in New York’s distribution of the COVID vaccine that caused doses to be thrown out. Only in New York would bureaucratic red tape hamper the distribution of...
Pelosi signs second impeachment documents over Capitol siege
Pelosi (D-Calif.) gave only a brief statement to reporters and took no questions at the engrossment ceremony following a 232-197 House vote. Ten Republicans voted to impeach.
Nets barely have enough players to face Knicks
The Nets will have a very short bench Wednesday night. Between trading for James Harden and various injuries and absences, the Nets will have just nine players suiting up for...
Socialite plunges to death with baby from penthouse
A Chinese American socialite who once rubbed elbows with Hillary Clinton plunged naked from her penthouse in Hong Kong while holding her 5-month-old daughter in her arms, leaving them both...
Breaking down the Nets' James Harden stunner
What a turn of events. We recorded most of the "Fullcourt on Flatbush" podcast with Robin Lundberg and Kerry Kittles focusing on the Kyrie Irving saga. It quickly took a...
Trump calls for unity, disavows violence in video message after impeachment
WASHINGTON -- In a video message released after he was impeached for the second time, President Trump delivered a rebuke of the violence which rocked the US Capitol and issued...
Rep. Scalise calls for House to hail Capitol Police officers
Rep. Steve Scalise called for a round of applause from the House on Wednesday for the Capitol Police officers who defended the US Capitol exactly one week ago from a...
James Harden breaks promise to Rockets fan: 'Speechless'
James Harden broke an old promise by forcing a trade to the Nets. After the superstar was traded to Brooklyn on Wednesday in a blockbuster deal, an old interaction Harden...
AOC and other progressives have a new goal: Silence the press
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a wellspring of truly terrible ideas for years, but her new one might be her worst on yet: A Ministry of Truth.
Giants rookie gets surgery after season-long issue
The encore to the best game of Andrew Thomas’ rookie season was ankle surgery. The Giants’ left tackle posted a photo Wednesday on Instagram of his left foot wrapped in...
You can rent David Cassidy’s former Fort Lauderdale home for $25K a month
Its new owners are saying, “I think I love you,” to the home.
Meet the new 'Batwoman,' Javicia Leslie
Meet Javicia Leslie, TV's new “Batwoman.”
James Harden trade shakes up NBA Twitter: 'Sheesh!'
Wizards star Bradley Beal tweeted: "WOW." Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell echoed Beal, simply writing "WHOA," with a laughing emoji, and Lakers forward Jared Dudley tweeted: "Sheesh!!!!!!!" The reactions were flying...
Nancy Pelosi wore the same dress for both impeachments
Nancy Pelosi has an impeachment dress.
Trump plans video response to House voting on his second impeachment
President Trump plans to respond to his second impeachment in a video message Wednesday night. The tone and length of the planned response to the 232-197 vote was not immediately...
DC Metro closing 13 subway stations ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
Starting Friday, trains will pass by select stations without stopping "to accommodate the expanded security perimeter that will be in effect for the Inauguration."
NYC man busted with weapon stockpile allegedly threatened Warnock's life
A wannabe Queens Proud Boy busted with a cache of weapons -- including 75 knives --allegedly threatened the life of senator-elect Raphael Warnock hours before the US Capitol riot, prosecutors...
The new impeachment question and other commentary
Conservative: The New Impeachment Question Democrats began impeachment discussions before President Trump even entered office, so it’s not surprising that “they are proposing to remove him from office after he...
Russian cops probe circus act featuring animals wearing Nazi clothing
Russian police are investigating a bizarre circus performance featuring a monkey in a Nazi costume and goats sporting swastikas, according to a report Wednesday. The animals were caught on camera...
Amazon cancels 'The Pack' after PETA condemns treatment of dogs
These dogs may have to find adventure elsewhere.
James Harden trade: Where players are headed in blockbuster deal
The dust has settled and several players are on their way to new teams in the wake of the NBA's four-team James Harden blockbuster. The trade reunites Harden with his...
GOP rep's Capitol siege question stumps House during Trump impeachment vote
GOP Rep. Brian Mast of Florida asked if any of the pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol to dispute the outcome of the presidential election last week had been...
NYC to reboot Gifted and Talented program for schools this fall: officials
City Hall will present its Gifted and Talented program reboot in September after gathering community input, officials said Wednesday. The Department of Education previously announced that it would abolish the...
Valentine's Day gifts are 40 percent off during 1-800-Flowers sale
It's almost Valentine's Day and we know that you're looking for something special for your loved ones.Lucky for you, 1-800-Flowers is here to help with its Valentine's Day sale.During the...
Kelly Clarkson slashes price of Tennessee mansion amid divorce
Kelly Clarkson is slashing the price of the Tennessee home she once shared with ex Brandon Blackstock -- by more than a half-million dollars, The Post can exclusively report. The...
Texas cop under investigation for allegedly attending Capitol riot
A police officer from Texas has been placed on administrative leave after joining the mob of President Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week, authorities said Wednesday. Houston...
This team will win the battle of Texas
The Shaka Smart era has been a roller coaster in Austin, but Texas has seen its most success in several years and will look to continue that on Wednesday against...
Olympic gold medalist charged for role in Capitol riot
Former Olympic swimming gold medalist Klete Keller was hit with federal charges Wednesday for his role in last week's US Capitol riot -- after he was caught on footage wearing...
Pacers All-Star also traded in wild James Harden aftermath
The trades didn't stop after the Nets' blockbuster for James Harden. After it was reported that the Nets were shipping Caris LeVert to the Rockets, Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince...
'Jeopardy! announces new hosts after Alex Trebek's death
"Jeopardy!" has announced the lineup of guest hosts to replace Alex Trebek this season.
McConnell hasn't decided how he will vote on Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told his GOP colleagues on Wednesday that he hasn't decided whether he will vote to impeach or acquit President Trump on charges he...
Movers seen at White House week ahead of Biden arrival
WASHINGTON -- A moving truck loaded with packing boxes was photographed arriving at the White House on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the House vote to impeach President Trump for a...
House impeaches Trump a second time a week after Capitol riots
President Trump was impeached a second time by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday in a largely party-line vote that saw a handful of Republicans join Democrats to blame...
DC airport security finds throwing star in carry-on luggage
Airport security caught a traveler attempting to board a plane at Washington's National Airport last Friday with a switch-blade throwing knife, the TSA said. Agents confiscated the "throwing star," but...
Wild subway brawl between NYPD cops and apparent homeless man caught on video
A pair of NYPD officers brawled with an apparent homeless man inside a Manhattan subway station in a wild scene caught on video. The cops were at the Herald Square...
Britain’s Johnson pledges UK vaccine program will run 24-7
LONDON — Britain’s coronavirus vaccine program will operate around the clock seven days a week “as soon as we can,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Wednesday as the U.K. accelerates...
Nets acquire James Harden in blockbuster trade
The Nets finally landed James Harden, and their own Big 3. They pulled off a blockbuster four-team trade with the Rockets, Cavaliers and Pacers, landing the reigning three-time scoring champion...
Jets' first coaching finalist interviewing with Eagles
Wednesday came and went, and the Jets are still without a head coach. Robert Saleh, the sought-after 49ers defensive coordinator, met with Jets CEO Christopher Johnson and team president Hymie...
Elizabeth Holmes' texts should be left out of Theranos trial: lawyers
Lawyers for Elizabeth Holmes are reportedly working to keep the disgraced Theranos founder's texts and emails out of the courtroom. With a July court date looming for Holmes' upcoming fraud...
'Brutally honest': Teammate will be thrilled with this James Harden trade news
DeMarcus Cousins won't be too upset the Rockets traded James Harden. Cousins criticized the disgruntled All-Star on Wednesday, ripping Harden for how he has tried to force a trade hours...
Javits Center opens mass COVID-19 vaccine site, may be largest in the country
Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center became a mass COVID-19 vaccination hub Wednesday — in what may be the largest inoculation location in the country -- but officials continued to call for...
Why DC National Guard’s role was so limited during Capitol riot
WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, questions are being raised about why the District of Columbia National Guard played such a...
Desecration trial opens over LGBT rainbow put on Polish icon
PLOCK, Poland — Three human rights activists went on trial Wednesday in Poland for alleged desecration and offending religious sentiment by adding the LGBT rights movement’s rainbow symbol to posters...
House begins vote to impeach Trump a second time
The House of Representatives began voting Wednesday afternoon on a Democratic Party push to make President Trump the only commander-in-chief to be impeached twice. The move is expected to easily...
Man convicted of killing classmate sues prison officials over medical care
A Connecticut man convicted of killing a classmate who rejected his prom invitation is suing corrections officials, claiming they’ve turned a deaf ear to complaints about his medical care while...
Endangered Indian rhinoceros baby is born in Polish zoo
WARSAW, Poland — An endangered Indian rhinoceros was born last week in Poland’s Wroclaw Zoo, a hopeful development in efforts to preserve the rare animals. Born Jan. 6, the female...
New video shows Capitol protesters coordinating 'to take this building'
The footage shows more than a dozen protesters inside a ransacked outer office at the Capitol building during last week's siege -- as they coordinate how to get further into...
Stunning photos show the moment armed FBI tank rolls down quiet Queens street
Astonishing photos show the moment an FBI vehicle rolled down a quiet Queens street to take a suspected Proud Boy into custody after he allegedly threatened to send an armed...
Here are the best and worst states to raise a family in 2021
Some states are better for raising a family than others. At least that’s what multiple experts at the personal finance website WalletHub have determined with their Best & Worst States to Raise a...
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's looted lectern returned to US Capitol
Nancy Pelosi's lectern is back. The House speaker's podium -- which was snatched by a Florida man during last week's mayhem at the US Capitol -- was returned to the...
Alexei Navalny returning to Russia despite poisoning, jail threat
Poisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny announced Wednesday that he would soon fly home to Russia -- defying the assassination plot and threats to throw him behind bars. The main opposition...
Shakira on trend as she sells music rights to Hipgnosis
Colombian pop superstar Shakira has become the latest artist to sell the rights to her catalogue of 145 songs to London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the investment firm said on Wednesday,...
NYPD cop ridiculed by supervisor after police dog hit by car, notice says
A Dominican NYPD K-9 cop claims he faced racial discrimination, including being ordered to watch "Jackie Robinson" to understand why a trainer had an issue with him — and was ridiculed...
Paige VanZant: Nude quarantine photoshoots were fun in 'dark time'
When Paige VanZant and husband Austin Vanderford started stripping down in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two never imagined it would become a social media spectacle. "That...
Ahmaud Arbery suspect wants prison release due to high blood pressure
One of the three white Georgia men charged in last year's shooting death of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery wants to be released from prison -- because of his high blood...
Uber appeals $59M California fine over sexual assault data request
Uber on Wednesday appealed a $59 million fine by a California regulator in a dispute over whether the company should share detailed information on sexual assault and harassment claims reported...
Stephen A. Smith: Kyrie Irving should retire from basketball
Stephen A. Smith believes Kyrie Irving should retire from basketball. The ESPN hot-take artist thinks Irving's personal leave of absence is proof his heart isn't into the game and he...
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine production delayed: report
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has hit a production snag — potentially delaying the delivery of millions of life-saving shots by two months, according to a report Wednesday. The pharmaceutical giant, which...
Rep. Boebert blames Dems, AOC for 'normalizing violence,' defends Trump on impeachment
GOP freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert on Wednesday accused Democrats including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of "normalizing violence" ahead of last week's Capitol riot. Boebert (R-Colo.) said during debate on impeaching President...
MTA worker who stormed Capitol to be cut loose on bail
He got a ticket out of the slammer. The Metro-North worker who called out sick from his job to storm the US Capitol with throngs of President Trump supporters last...
GOP leader McCarthy calls for unity during Trump impeachment debate
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the top House Republican, made an impassioned plea for the nation to come together in his testimony at President Trump's impeachment hearing on Wednesday. The...
Kennedy Center to honor Garth Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Joan Baez, more
Actress-choreographer Debbie Allen and violin virtuoso Midori also will be honored.
Bears keeping staff after playoff disaster, bizarre press conference
The Chicago Bears limped into the playoffs, got blown out by the Saints – and appear set on doing it again next year. Chicago head coach Matt Nagy and general...
Gov Ball to return in 2021, festival lineup and location TBA
The announcement that the Governors Ball festival will return in 2021 is music to New Yorkers' ears.
Republicans in Congress warn against politicizing impeachment
Several Republicans in Congress on Wednesday urged Democrats to practice restraint in their pursuit of impeaching President Trump, warning against politicizing the procedure. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) delivered an impassioned...
Yankees, Mets scout Cy Young winner as they seek rotation help
The Yankees’ and Mets’ search for pitching includes scouting Corey Kluber, who had a showcase on Wednesday as he looks to rebound from two-injury-riddled seasons. The Yankees’ interest is not...
Over 11,000 ice-cream containers recalled for having metal shards
Not only is this ice cream add-on not tasty — it's not edible.
Queen Elizabeth's new neighbor is a Russian oil tycoon
The Queen of England has a new neighbor — an anonymous Russian oil tycoon who first viewed the property over Skype in October.
Gov. Cuomo pushes wind, solar expansion amid COVID-19 economic downturn
During his third 2021 State of the State presentation this week, the governor proposed a $26 billion public-private sector green energy program that would dramatically increase solar- and wind-power projects.
Trump calls for 'calm tempers' amid impeachment hearing, protest threats
As House members debated whether to impeach President Trump on Wednesday, and threats of more protests at next week's inauguration loom, the White House released a statement from the president...
Rockets mulling Nets' James Harden offer amid Kyrie Irving drama
James Harden wants out of Houston more than ever, with Brooklyn still very much his preferred destination. And now there are signs that a potential Nets blockbuster move for the...
Solution to Mets' outfield puzzle being held hostage: Sherman
The Mets have steadily addressed their checklist this offseason even while paralysis has overtaken most other clubs. They wanted to fortify the rotation, bullpen and catching while improving depth and...
J.Crew takes extra 50 percent off clearance items for End-Of-Season Sale
If you love a good fashion find, then you have to take a look through J.Crew's End-Of-Season Sale. The popular brand has some major markdowns on its most popular apparel,...
Welcome to Brexit - now hand us your sandwich
AMSTERDAM - Britons arriving in the Netherlands since the start of the year have found that leaving the European Union might have cost them more than they realized, including their...
Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone feels 'betrayed' by Trump over riots
Ken Langone -- the billionaire Home Depot co-founder and Republican megadonor -- said he feels "betrayed" by President Trump after last week's siege on the Capitol. Langone blasted Trump's attempts...
Apple invests millions to back entrepreneurs of color as part of racial justice push
Apple Inc on Wednesday said it was putting $60 million into a fresh round of projects aimed at challenging systemic racism, including its first foray into venture capital funding to...
Ex-mayoral candidate who bragged about breaking into Pelosi's office busted
An ex-mayoral candidate from Texas who broke into the US Capitol building, then bragged about tearing down Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office door has been arrested. Jenny Cudd, of Midland, Texas,...
Amazon India launches online academy to coach future engineers
BENGALURU - Amazon.com Inc has launched an online academy to train students for one of India’s most competitive college entrance tests, the e-commerce giant said on Wednesday, as it taps...
In the feline of fire: Ex-soldier storms animal shelter to get cat back
Not exactly the purr-fect crime.
COVID-19 pandemic cut traffic congestion in most countries in 2020
NEW YORK/LONDON - Coronavirus-induced lockdowns caused annual traffic congestion to fall in most countries for the first time in at least 10 years, disrupting long-held traffic patterns like the dreaded...
Under Armour's semi-annual outlet sale: Up to 40% off shoes, apparel
The annual blowout sale starts Jan. 13.
Australians head to sea cliffs for adrenaline-pumping sport
SYDNEY - Australia’s adventure sport enthusiasts are joining the ranks of those heading to the seaside but for a much more stomach-churning activity - rope jumping. A dozen friends have...
Max Levchin's Affirm surges in Nasdaq debut
Shares of lending startup Affirm Holdings, founded by PayPal's co-founder Max Levchin, soared in their debut on Wednesday, giving the company a market capitalization of over $22 billion. Affirm's shares...
Slaves in China may have made your sneakers, smartphone
From your phone, TV and sneakers to your clothes and COVID-19 masks, anti-slavery campaigners have warned there's a very good chance part of them was made by political prisoners in...
Rep. Clyburn: Trump should never be allowed to hold power again
Rep. Jim Clyburn on Wednesday said the House must impeach President Trump for "inciting" his supporters to storm the US Capitol last week and should never be able to hold...
WeWork CEO says company on track to be profitable by end of year
WeWork Chief Executive Sandeep Mathrani said Wednesday the co-working firm is “completely on track” to reach profitability by the fourth quarter of this year, and its office spaces in China...
NJ man who was next to shot Air Force vet at Capitol riots busted by feds
Thomas Baranyi, a Peace Corps member who appeared in a widely circulated clip showing his bloody hand, was busted Tuesday by FBI agents.
Ashely Tisdale lists Los Feliz home for $5.8M amid growing family
Tisdale is selling her Los Feliz home for $5,795,000 — just a little over a year after moving in.
Impeachment trial to be heard after Trump leaves office, McConnell says
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s impeachment trial won’t be heard in the Senate until after he has already left office and Joe Biden is president, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said after...
Tom Brady favorite posts cryptic tweet about Patriots future
Another beloved veteran could be on his way out of New England. Super Bowl 53 MVP Julian Edelman tweeted a cryptic message on Tuesday that appeared to bid the fan...
US Rep. Eric Swalwell compares Trump to Osama bin Laden
Embattled US Rep. Eric Swalwell likened President Trump to Osama bin Laden during a TV interview ahead of Wednesday's vote on a Democratic plan to impeach the commander-in-chief over last...
Woman reportedly dies while taking selfie near India waterfall
A woman died after she fell into a river while apparently taking selfies near a popular waterfall in India, reports said. Nirupama Prajapati was in the Sundargarh district of Odisha...
Capitol rioter spotted dangling from Senate balcony turns himself in
The rioter seen hanging from the Senate chamber during the US Capitol siege has surrendered to authorities, sheriff officials said. Josiah Colt, 34, of Boise, Idaho, turned himself in to...
Eagles' head coaching search turns up a surprising name
The Eagles coaching search has turned up some expected names. 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles are two of them. But Jerod Mayo? Now that...
Sephora unveils plan to combat racism in its stores
Sephora pledged to stock more black-owned beauty brands and cut back on outside security guards under a new plan to combat racism in its stores. The cosmetics chain rolled out...
Rep. Jordan says House Dems want to 'cancel' Trump at impeachment hearings
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned her fellow lawmakers that President Trump "must go" during a fiery impeachment opening debate that saw GOP Rep. Jim Jordan accuse Democrats of...
Tom Hanks to host inaugural special with Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and more
It's a "star"-spangled special with Justin Timberlake and more.
This 15-piece Umite Chef utensils set is what every kitchen needs
It's always a good time to upgrade your home. And if you've been on the hunt for some new kitchen accessories, Amazon has the deal for you.The popular retailer is...
French wine, vines headed home after year in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The International Space Station bid adieu Tuesday to 12 bottles of French Bordeaux wine and hundreds of snippets of grapevines that spent a year orbiting the...
Dollar General to pay workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dollar General will offer frontline employees four hours worth of pay after they get the COVID-19 vaccine, the discount retailer said Wednesday, making it one of first US companies to incentivize...
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle exiting NYC
"There is no way they can stay in New York. They'd be tortured in the streets," said a source close to the family.
Joint Chiefs of Staff issues rare warning to every member of US military
The Joint Chiefs of Staff issued a rare warning to every member of the US military, damning the Capitol riots as an illegal "assault" on democracy -- and forewarning that...
19th-century beer cave discovered in St. Louis under community garden
A neighborhood in Missouri is coming to the realization that there aren't just sewers under their streets. A cave with an interesting history was recently rediscovered in an area of St. Louis that...
Maggot-like worms safe for humans to eat: food safety agency
A European food safety agency has deemed mealworms safe for consumption — though many already knew that.
AOC: Congress mulling commission to 'rein in' media after Capitol riot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez revealed that Congress is looking into creating an investigative commission to "rein in" the media in the wake of the US Capitol siege.
'Ugly' Crocs make huge quarantine comeback: How to snap up a hot pair
The utility shoe brand is favored by everyone from Justin Bieber to your average home gardener.
Man charged with fatally stabbing wife with 'butcher' knife
An elderly New Jersey man has been charged with hacking his wife to death with a "butcher style" kitchen knife, authorities said. Dieter R. Zimmermann, 73, was arrested Tuesday on...
'Don't understand': Dolphins players start questioning Tua Tagovailoa
General manager Chris Grier is sticking with Tua Tagovailoa, saying last week he would be the Dolphins' starting quarterback next year. His players, however, do not seem sold. Three unnamed...
Google nixes political ads until after Inauguration Day
Google will block all political ads until after President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration next week, the company announced Wednesday. The ban will also apply to any ads about last week's deadly...
Hospital fined $43K after COVID outbreak linked to inflatable Christmas costume
A hospital in California was hit with a $43,000 fine for failing to quickly report a deadly coronavirus outbreak -- which may have been caused by a worker wearing an...
Facebook sees spike in violent rhetoric tied to Biden's inauguration
Since the storming of the US Capitol last week, Facebook has experienced a spike in signals suggesting possible future acts of violence in continued efforts to overturn the presidential election.
Dropbox COO to step down as company announces mass layoffs
Dropbox on Wednesday announced the exit of its operations chief and said it will cut 11 percent of its global workforce, or 315 people, as the file hosting service provider...
Biden names Samantha Power to lead international aid agency
Biden will also elevate the position of administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to a member of the National Security Council in his administration.
Rescuers try to reach 22 trapped after Chinese gold mine blast
Rescue teams were on Tuesday racing to save 22 workers trapped underground for over two days after an explosion at a gold mine under construction in eastern China, as state...
China's COVID vaccine shows disappointing results in latest trials
China’s CoronaVac is showing mere 50.4 percent efficacy in late-stage trials taking place in Brazil -- far lower than earlier projections and barely enough to gain regulatory approval. The new...
Rangers teen ready to make leap after surviving rookie pressure
Rangers 19-year-old winger Kaapo Kakko skates into a Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby ahead of the Rangers' season opener Thursday night against the Islanders. Q: Did you feel pressure...
Intel replacing CEO Bob Swan with tech vet Pat Gelsinger
Bob Swan, who became the company's chief executive in early 2019, will be replaced in mid-February by industry veteran Pat Gelsinger.
How 'miracle' New York baby survived COVID-19 and an organ transplant
"He was already fighting for his life, and then he gets COVID. My heart just dropped."
Scientists discover new COVID-19 variant in this state
Scientists at Ohio State University have discovered a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 -- and also found the evolution of another US strain with three gene mutations...
Parler CEO says calls to silence his app are 'evil'
Parler CEO John Matze blasted efforts to silence his app as "sick" and "evil" as the controversial social network struggled to get back online. Matze slammed the people who called...
Paige Spiranac fires back at body shamers: I'm 'not a Build-A-Bear workshop'
Paige Spiranac is built the way she is -- take it or leave it. On Tuesday, the "Playing A Round" podcast host, 27, hit back at critics for chastising her...
Biggest mafia trial in decades opens in Italy
LAMEZIA TERME, Italy — A trial with more than 320 defendants began Wednesday in southern Italy against the ’ndrangheta crime syndicate, arguably the world’s richest criminal organization that quietly amassed...
Yankees' waiting game could cost them Masahiro Tanaka
It has been nearly a month since Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he was willing to “risk” losing out on other free agents as the team waited out DJ...
Gun-carrying GOP rep clashes with Capitol cops at security checkpoint
A pistol-packing member of Congress set off a suddenly installed metal detector in the US Capitol — and refused to let cops look through her purse. Freshman Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was...
Highly contagious UK COVID-19 mutation has reached NYC
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...
Missing cat found 3 years after California mudslide
A pet cat that was believed to have been killed in a mudslide three years ago was found alive and has been reunited with one of the people from her old life....
Third bank cuts ties with Trump in wake of Capitol riots
A third bank is severing financial ties to President Trump in the wake of the deadly Capitol riot he incited last week. Florida-based Professional Bank "has decided not to engage...
Alleged Capitol rioter in 'Camp Auschwitz' sweatshirt arrested
The US Capitol rioter photographed wearing a sweatshirt bearing the phrase "Camp Auschwitz" was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, according to jail records. Robert Keith Packer, 56, was booked by the...
Man arrested twice for violating COVID quarantine in Hawaii
A Utah man was arrested twice in Hawaii for violating a mandatory 10-day travel quarantine in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said. David Barnes, 50, from the city of...
Knicks may ease rookie back after getting cleared for return
Knicks rookie power forward Obi Toppin has been cleared to play in Wednesday’s match vs. the Nets, though it’s still unclear if he will get minutes. Three days ago, Tom...
Airbnb cancels all DC-area reservations for inauguration week
Airbnb is the latest company responding to last week's Capitol riot, announcing Wednesday that it will be canceling all reservations in Washington, DC, during Inauguration week. The home rental company...
Get your coffee fix at home with $150 off this double espresso maker
You love your espresso drinks but not the giant hole they leave in your bank account—the typical adult in the US spends an average of $1,100 on coffee per year....
UFC great loses broadcasting job after attending Capitol riot
An MMA announcer was fired for choosing to attend the riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6. According to ESPN.com, Pat Miletich, the former UFC welterweight champion, longtime coach...
105-year-old dies of COVID days before she was to get vaccine
Margaret Sowma died three months shy of her 106th birthday — just days before she was scheduled to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jim Jordan slams Dems' 'double standards' at Trump impeachment vote
WASHINGTON -- GOP Rep. Jim Jordan slammed the "double standards" of Democrats on Wednesday morning as the House moves to impeach President Trump for a second time -- noting their...
Man injects 'magic' mushrooms into blood, resulting in organ failure
The fungi started growing inside him. Do not try this at home, folks.
Advocacy group says Biden should revamp US human rights policy
GENEVA — US President-elect Joe Biden should bring “fundamental change” to US policy on human rights and allow criminal investigations of President Donald Trump, the head of Human Rights Watch...
FBI busts firefighter who wore Trump hat at Capitol siege
A Florida firefighter who was photographed inside the US Capitol during last week’s deadly riot has been arrested by the FBI, officials said. Sanford firefighter and paramedic Andrew Williams was...
Here's how your partner is cheating on you during the pandemic
Sex is down — but screwing around is as rampant as ever, experts say.
Army fatigued: Battle-ready National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floors
Weary National Guard troops have taken to sleeping in the halls of the US Capitol as they dig in to defend the seat of American democracy, guarding it against further...
Republicans argue Trump impeachment will divide US, Dems say action needed now
The House of Representatives began its hearing to impeach President Trump on Wednesday with Republicans arguing that taking such an action after the storming of the US Capitol would only...
Hollywood production hit pandemic lows in December
Filming plunged 25 percent last month from November. The production slowdown ramped up toward the end of December, and was linked to voluntary industry efforts to curb the surge in...
Elon Musk causes a stir after tweeting 'legalize comedy'
Elon Musk created a ruckus early Wednesday by cryptically posting the phrase "legalize comedy" on Twitter. Tesla's eccentric billionaire boss -- who last week vaulted past Jeff Bezos to become...
American Cancer Society reports US cancer deaths hit ‘single-year record drop'
Cancer death rates in the United States hit a record 2.4 percent decrease in 2018, marking a record for the second year in a row and contributing to a 31 percent...
'Cyberpunk 2077' developer scrambles to get game back to PlayStation
The company behind "Cyberpunk 2077" is trying to get the glitch-ridden video game back into the PlayStation store — but it's uncertain when it might return. Sony's gaming unit yanked the...
Ex-NFL fullback 'unexpectedly' dies from COVID-19 complications
Tim Lester, an NFL fullback best known for being Jerome Bettis' lead blocker with the Pittsburgh Steelers, died at the age of 52 due to COVID-19 complications. Lester played eight...
This top-rated heart rate monitor is on sale for nearly 50 percent off
You can learn a lot from your heart. That’s why Elite HRV set out to create an easy-to-use device that tracks the fluctuations of the ol’ ticker. Using accurate, non-invasive...
Plastic surgeon reportedly dies of COVID-19 after patient coughs on him
A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who has appeared on “The Doctors” show died of COVID-19 after contracting the illness when a maskless woman coughed on him while he was giving...
Man found floating in East River was murdered, police sources say
The man whose body was found floating in the East River this week was murdered, police sources said. The unidentified man, who appears to be between 40 and 50 years...
Italy extending COVID state of emergency to end of April
ROME - Italy will extend a state of emergency imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus until the end of April as infections currently show no sign of abating,...
Tom Brady to Alex Smith: 'I'm so f--king proud of you'
Tom Brady may have defeated the Washington Football Team in the wild-card round, but he made sure to show his respect to a quarterback on the opposing sideline. Brady was...
App-etite for destruction: Upstate NY man’s online love life heats up after Capitol siege
The upstate New York dope caught smoking marijuana inside a senator's office during the US Capitol riots said his profile on the dating app Bumble has been "blowing up" after...
Potential NBA No. 1 pick gets signature college win
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State's talented young squad is growing up. Cade Cunningham scored 18 points, and the Cowboys held off a late rally to beat No. 6 Kansas 75-70...
Drunk couple’s attempt at ‘Dirty Dancing’ stunt goes horribly wrong
"I'm so lucky ... I could have died," says the now-viral video star.
Target's holiday sales surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
Target said its sales surged during the holidays as hunkered-down shoppers bought more goods online, the latest in a string of solid reports amid the pandemic.
LAPD officer who attended pro-Trump rally ordered to speak with FBI
A Los Angeles police officer who attended the pro-Trump rally just before last week’s deadly US Capitol riot has been directed to speak to the FBI, department officials said. LAPD...
15,000 National Guard troops to help secure DC for Biden inauguration
A total of 15,000 National Guard troops — some of whom will be armed — will help provide security in Washington, DC, in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration,...
Retired Navy SEAL bragged about 'breaching the Capitol': video
A former Navy SEAL from Ohio gloated about “breaching the Capitol” following last week’s deadly riot, new video shows. The footage -- posted on Facebook last Wednesday by 45-year-old Adam...
NYC terminating contracts with Trump Organization after Capitol riot
City Hall will yank the Trump Organization's multimillion-dollar contracts to operate four popular attractions in the Big Apple's public parks, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. Hizzoner accused President Trump...
NYPD officer injured during confrontation with Target shoplifter: cops
The officer responded around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday for a report of someone stealing a coffee maker and air fryer from the Target on West 225th Street in Marble Hill, authorities...
US sets new single-day record for COVID-19 deaths
Three Americans died of COVID-19 every minute on Tuesday, when a record-setting 4,327 deaths were confirmed and 215,805 new cases were recorded, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Since...
Capitol rioter wanted to show off QAnon shirt so Q got 'credit': Feds
One of the first rioters to breach the Capitol wanted the world see his QAnon shirt -- to make sure that "‘Q’ could ‘get the credit,'” according to a federal...
Amazon slams Parler for failing to police death threat posts
Amazon has hit back at Parler's antitrust lawsuit, saying it only severed ties with the conservative social-media startup after it repeatedly ignored requests to remove violent content, including death threats...
Texans greats rip team 'f--kery' as chaos reigns in Houston
There may not be an organization in sports that is a bigger mess than the Houston Texans. Despite landing star QB Deshaun Watson in the 2017 NFL Draft and signing...
Trump impeachment hearings: What to expect and how to watch live today
The House of Representatives is in the process of impeaching President Trump a second time in little more than a year, after Vice President Mike Pence rejected invoking the 25th Amendment to...
Bronx man killed in fire that started while he was smoking
An 84-year-old Bronx man was killed in an apartment fire that broke out while he was smoking in bed, according to authorities and police sources. Juan Melendez died in the...
Boy severely mauled in attack by pack of dogs in Siberia
A 12-year-old Russian boy is fighting for his life after being mauled by a pack of dogs in the same area where a 20-year-old beautician suffered a similar attack last...
Star guard hints at how hard James Harden has made it for Rockets
It didn't take long for one teammate to respond to James Harden's rant about the unfixable Rockets. John Wall, who was acquired for Russell Westbrook this offseason, gave a hint...
Alexa, send help: Bodybuilder says device saved his life
A British bodybuilder says he owes his life to Alexa after he fell down his stairs and crushed his legs when he got up at night to walk his dog,...
Dale Moss only went on 'The Bachelorette' because of Clare Crawley
He turned ABC down three times ... until they decided to go with Clare.
NHL Betting Guide: Stick to your guns in zany shortened season
The author of VSiN’s 86-page 2021 NHL Betting Guide shares his tips to help bettors understand what they’re up against as they handicap what is sure to be a unique...
House Freedom Caucus chief calls on Rep. Cheney to resign for backing impeachment
The head of the House Freedom Caucus is calling for Rep. Liz Cheney to resign her leadership role in the Republican Party after she publicly backed the impeachment of President Trump over...
Pfizer, CDC probing death of doctor who took COVID vaccine
Pfizer says it is investigating the death of a Florida doctor who had received one dose of the company's COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is also...
These pregnant healthcare pros got the COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnant healthcare pros share why they’re getting the COVID vaccine.
Man arrested with explosives, guns had threatening note mentioning congressman
A 70-year-old Alabama man who was arrested with 11 Molotov cocktails, guns and ammo after the US Capitol riot also had "concerning handwritten messages" in his truck — including one...
The Post's hockey experts make their 2021 NHL predictions
Here are The Post's Larry Brooks and Mollie Walker's NHL predictions: Larry Brooks East 1: Philadelphia FlyersEast 2: Boston BruinsEast 3: Washington CapitalsEast 4: New York Rangers Central 1: Tampa...
See a day in the life of a fire station’s resident pooch
Fire Chief Jason Culberson brings a special worker to Rapid City Fire Station each day -- his dog, Dexter. The cute pup showed off his daily routine, which includes running...
NJ rep. says lawmakers held 'reconnaissance' tours before Capitol riot
A New Jersey congresswoman accused some lawmakers of leading groups around the Capitol for “reconnaissance” a day before the riot carried out by a pro-Trump mob. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)...
US executes 'womb raider,' the first woman put to death since 1953
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Kansas woman was executed Tuesday for strangling an expectant mother in Missouri and cutting the baby from her womb, the first time in nearly seven...
Kevin Durant planning on another Nets first
Coming back from a horrific ruptured Achilles, Kevin Durant was supposed to be the star the Nets were coddling. But Kyrie Irving’s indefinite absence for personal reasons is putting even...
James Harden's 'crazy' press conference throws trade pressure at Rockets
James Harden appears to be done with Houston. “I love this city,” Harden told reporters after the Rockets’ 117-100 loss to LeBron James and the Lakers on Tuesday night in...
AOC: 'I thought I was going die' during Capitol riot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday night said a “very close encounter” at the Capitol riot left her thinking she would die. Ocasio-Cortez disclosed the incident in an Instagram live stream,...
Supreme Court authorizes first execution of female inmate in 67 years
The Supreme Court early Wednesday cleared the way for the federal execution of Lisa Montgomery -- the only woman on federal death row in the United States. In a matter...
YouTube suspends President Trump's channel
YouTube announced Tuesday it is suspending President Trump's channel for at least a week. Content from Trump's channel was removed Tuesday for violating YouTube's policies and over concerns it would...
Authorities arrest 182 after busting two underground 'superspreader' events
California authorities busted two underground "superspreader" events and arrested 182 people as part of a large crackdown to curb the surge in coronavirus cases, officials said. The Los Angeles County...