January 14, 2021
Rangers should be ashamed of this start
This was a performance that wasn’t worth even a 24-hour wait, let alone the 313 days between appearances at the Garden by the Rangers. But then, this wouldn’t even count...
Robert Saleh already a hit with Jets
Two of the Jets’ biggest and youngest stars are ecstatic about the team’s new head coach. Shortly after it was announced that 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had been hired...
'QAnon Shaman' Capitol rioter wants pardon from President Trump
The attorney representing the so-called “QAnon Shaman” who stormed the US Capitol in a bizarre getup says President Trump should pardon his client before he leaves office next week. Attorney...
Left-wing activist charged after claiming he was in DC to 'document' riot
An anti-Trump activist from Utah — who claimed he traveled to Washington, DC, to document the violent siege on Capitol Hill — was arrested Thursday. John Sullivan was taken into...
Lindy Ruff's Devils debut wasn't a winning one
Brad Marchand had a goal and an assist, then scored the only goal in the shootout as the Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 3-2 on Thursday night to spoil Lindy...
Jets got their Joe Judge
There is too much to like about Robert Saleh to obsess over the fact he has never been a head coach in the NFL. What the Jets needed, more than...
Wife of Queens Proud Boy arrested in Capitol plot wants a divorce
She sure isn't proud of him! The wife of the Queens wannabe Proud Boy busted with a cache of weapons this week after allegedly making online threats tied to the US...
Feds investigating NYC sanitation worker caught on video at Capitol Hill riot
Federal investigators are looking into a city Department of Sanitation employee after he was caught on video at the Capitol Hill riot last week when thousands of President Trump supporters...
Robert Saleh becomes Jets' new head coach
The Jets found their new coach. The team reached an agreement in principle with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Thursday night to become the 18th full-time head coach in...
Man shoved onto Times Square subway tracks
A man pushed onto the subway tracks of a Manhattan station on Thursday night managed to climb to safety before a train arrived, police said. The victim, 32, was shoved...
Rangers completely outclassed by Islanders
The Rangers began the sprint of the 2020-21 season Thursday night against the Islanders — and they already appear to have shin splints. You know, that shooting pain along the...
Prosecutor: Air Force vet carrying zip ties in Capitol riot intended to take hostages
A retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel photographed carrying zip-tie handcuffs inside the Capitol during last week’s riot planned to take hostages, a federal prosecutor said Thursday. In wielding the...
Cuomo needs to give Israel's COVID-19 vaccination method a shot
After Gov. Cuomo’s outrageous bungling, New York government is belatedly opening up more vaccination sites and trying to fix its overelaborate, confusing registration systems. But the gov still needs to...
NY Catholic Church 'worried' Child Victims Act would pass: report
The Archdiocese of New York may have been motivated to start its own compensation program for victims of child sex abuse as a way to keep lawmakers from passing the...
Answering the lingering Nets questions after James Harden blockbuster
The Nets’ blockbuster move to get James Harden has stunned the NBA and made them the betting favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. Everybody from scouts to Las...
Tua Tagovailoa gets key Dolphins endorsement amid 'overblown' rift
Brian Flores believes he has his franchise quarterback even if some of the Miami Dolphins players aren’t sure. The Dolphins coach reaffirmed the franchise’s commitment to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on...
Tom Thibodeau has task for skidding Knicks
The Knicks opened the season playing surprisingly good defense. Team legend and MSG analyst Clyde Frazier constantly praised them on the network for playing “tenacious D.” Tom Thibodeau’s team has...
Peter Mark Richman, actor in 'Three’s Company,' dead at 93
Peter Mark Richman, star of numerous Broadway shows, films and TV shows including "Three’s Company" and "Dynasty," died Thursday of natural causes, Deadline reports. He was 93.
Long overdue: NYC tenants owe over $1.1 billion in unpaid rent, survey says
New York City’s rent-regulated tenants owe more than $1.1 billion in back rent, with nearly 20 percent of them more than two months behind on their payments, according to a...
Massive five-alarm fire breaks out in Brooklyn building
A massive fire ripped through a Brooklyn building Thursday evening, authorities said. The five-alarm blaze broke out at 244 Montrose Avenue in Bushwick just after 6 p.m., the FDNY said....
What Nets' Big 3 must do to become championship team
Sean Marks rebuilt the Nets from the ashes of the prior regime’s ill-fated megadeal only to go all-in with an audacious bid of his own. While the GM won’t call...
Upstate man kills teen daughter, mother-in-law in double murder-suicide
An upstate New York man shot and killed his 14-year-old daughter and his mother-in-law before turning the gun on himself Wednesday, according to police and news reports. Bhupinder Singh, 57,...
Nine charged in Flint water fiasco, ex-Gov. Snyder pleads not guilty
The defendants -- including former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who was first charged the day before -- were released on bail after pleading not guilty at their arraignments Thursday morning,...
MLB broadcaster brings discrimination charge against Turner, WarnerMedia
MLB broadcaster Casey Stern claims he was sidelined at work as he dealt with saving his kids from alleged abuse and because he asked for accommodations during the pandemic, a...
Oops! Star and In Touch run advertorials as news
Star magazine, which has gotten into trouble before for blurring the lines between advertising and journalism, has done it again. The latest issues of Star and sister publication In Touch...
Shooting, homicide surge came after 'reforms' NY's leaders said would cut crime
In March 2019, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alongside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, took a victory lap after the Empire State passed its “red-flag” gun law, meant to facilitate the confiscation of...
De Blasio: COVID-19 means long-term budget nightmare for NYC
De Blasio made the remarks as he rolled out a $92.3 billion spending proposal for city government in 2022, which is $5 billion less than the initially projected $97.4 spending...
Letting Andrew Cuomo run online sports gambling is a very bad bet
It was probably inevitable that legal sports betting would come to New York state. But the manner in which Gov. Cuomo is proposing to adopt it hurts consumers by limiting...
Cuomo's vast public-construction plans come at a huge price for NY
"These are not ordinary times,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo intoned Thursday as he began a State of the State follow-up speech devoted to New York’s infrastructure needs — without accounting for...
Mets reliever's final offseason wish: 'Cherry on top'
Reliever Trevor May, as the Mets’ first new arrival this offseason, has gotten to enjoy a full overview of the transformation of the team’s roster. And he’s hoping new owner...
Where Jets' coaching search stands right now
The Jets are nearly two weeks into their search for a new head coach. When they will find one is anyone’s guess. On Thursday, the Jets completed a second interview...
Florida waitress saves boy from abuse after couple denied him food
A quick-thinking waitress saved a boy from being abused after a couple denied him food at a Florida restaurant, authorities said. Flaviane Carvalho, who works at Mrs. Potato Restaurant in...
Bill to expand vendor permits pits food carts against restaurants
New York is about to erupt in a food war. A group of mom-and-pop restaurateurs, bodegas and grocers are launching a campaign against a City Council move to nearly double...
UFC makes major drug policy change
The UFC will no longer punish fighters for using marijuana in most cases, making a major change to its anti-doping policy. The world's largest mixed martial arts promotion confirmed Thursday...
Urban Meyer is officially an NFL coach
Urban Meyer is officially off the market. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the college-coach-turned-Fox-Sports-analyst their official head coach on Thursday night. "I'm ready to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars," Meyer said in...
De Blasio would rather no one notice his latest so-called budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio dropped his preliminary budget for his last year as mayor on Thursday — with no notice, on the eve of a holiday weekend and with the...
Navy SEAL pleads guilty in strangulation death of Green Beret
A US Navy SEAL on Thursday pleaded guilty to the 2017 strangulation death of an Army Green Beret staff sergeant, according to a report. Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Tony...
The hottest winter TV of 2021
It’s going to be a harsh pandemic winter, but at least there’s plenty of new TV to keep you entertained.
White man gets life in prison in murder of black Army Lt.
A white Maryland man was sentenced to life prison on Thursday in the brutal 2017 slaying of a black Army lieutenant -- a case prosecutors said was motivated by racism,...
Sports can't help but expose its troublesome insanity
Insanity is no longer a side dish. It’s the main course, the epidemic within the pandemic. Insanity is so thoroughly expected that reader Tim Shea of Martinsburg, W.Va., watched that...
Knicks can't let Nets' splash lead them astray
Wait, what happened to the buzz? What happened to the fun? What happened ... what happened to the Knicks? The answer, of course, is this: nothing. The Knicks are still...
AG Tish James' suit against the NYPD is an outrage
On Thursday, state Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the NYPD for supposedly excessive force and false arrests during the Black Lives Matter protests/riots this summer. The suit...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 15, 2021
The Issue: Twitter’s removal of Team Trump’s accounts from its platform after the Capitol Hill attack. Like him or not, to censor the president of the United States is akin...
Octopus of Big Tech is strangling America
Two days after the 2020 election, a defiant Kathy Griffin retweeted the notorious picture of her holding a prop that looked like the bloody head of a decapitated Donald Trump....
Mysteries of how 'WandaVision's plot folds into the Marvel Universe
"WandaVision" focuses on the domestic married life of heroes Wanda Maximoff, a k a Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and Vision (Paul Bettany).
Rumors of spare COVID-19 vaccines on social media spark frenzy in NYC
Images and messages shared on Twitter and Facebook purported that the Sunset Park vaccination site had "410+ doses" that were available to "anyone in community age 18+."
Biden announces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic package
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled a whopping $1.9 trillion economic recovery plan for digging out of the coronavirus-fueled economic downturn that he'll pitch to Congress as one of his...
Fashion 'bible' WWD loses two top editors amid COVID pandemic woes
Fashion "bible" Women's Wear Daily continues to slim down even as its owner, Penske Media, beefs up via a $225 million merger with the publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. Two...
FBI tracking 'concerning' online buzz related to Inauguration Day
FBI investigators are tracking a significant volume of "concerning" internet buzz surrounding the Jan. 20 inauguration of Joe Biden, the agency's director said Thursday. The troubling statement, made during a...
Two members of WHO team can't enter China over positive antibody tests
An international team of scientists arrived Thursday in Wuhan, China, the original epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, to investigate the origins of the virus -- but two members of the...
Jets' slim Trevor Lawrence hopes crushed by Urban Meyer-Jaguars union
Sorry, Jets fans. Urban Meyer, hired on Thursday as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is probably not the miracle needed to allow generational quarterback prospect Trevor Lawrence to slip...
Border Patrol agent allegedly sprays urine on supervisor's desk before retiring
An ex-Border Patrol agent has been accused of some really gross misconduct. Eduardo Flores, Jr., soaked his boss' cubicle in urine as a sick parting gift before retiring last summer,...
'The Dig' unearths an intimate true story
“The Dig” is an intimate film that moves at the deliberate, careful pace of an excavation and, in so doing, uncovers a few gems along the way.
How mice can 'catch' pain — and pain relief — from each other
"I feel your pain."
Airline unveils new security measures on flights to, from DC
Alaska Airlines will require travelers to stay seated for an hour before landing and after taking off in the Washington, DC, region, the carrier said Thursday. The "temporary" policy for...
'Disappointed' Nets GM evades key Kyrie Irving question
With Kyrie Irving’s personal leave now stretching past a week, Nets GM Sean Marks offered no explanation for his absence or timetable for his return. Despite missing five straight games...
Elderly cancer patient says she's hit 'brick wall' trying to get COVID vaccine in NY
An 83-year-old Long Island woman with cancer says she's run into a "brick wall" trying to get the coronavirus vaccine this week amid the state's troubled rollout. “The people in...
Knicks rookie's next appearance should be longer than 57 seconds
Obi Toppin’s return to the Knicks’ lineup Wednesday night lasted less than one minute, but the 2020 lottery pick hadn’t even worked out with the team since suffering a calf...
How 24kGoldn's 'Mood' became the first smash hit of 2021
Emo rapper-singer 24kGoldn is ready to shine.
Joanne Rogers, widow of TV icon Mister Rogers, dead at 92
Joanne Rogers, the widow of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" host Fred Rogers, died Thursday at age 92.
Colorado man who allegedly plotted to kill Nancy Pelosi held without bail
Cleveland Meredith will remain behind bars until his trial on charges of transmitting a threat, possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, a Politico reporter tweeted.
Big risks as Trump exits and other commentary
Economist: Big Risks as Trump Exits At National Review, former White House economist Kevin A. Hassett warns that “the end of Trump’s presidency” may well resemble “the end of the...
Low-carb diet linked to remission of Type 2 diabetes
Researchers say the diet could help balance lifestyle and medication use among diabetics.
Not getting any bites? Armie Hammer home price drops amid 'cannibal' scandal
The house Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers shared while married has been slashed by a colossal $800,000 since it was first listed, The Post can exclusively report.
Rockets relieved to see James Harden traded: 'Didn't want to be here'
James Harden isn’t the only one happy he’s out of Houston. Harden’s former Rockets teammate, Eric Gordon, said Thursday it was clear Harden “didn’t want to be here” before his...
Uzbek national sentenced to over 12 years for helping aspiring ISIS fighter
An Uzbek national was sentenced Thursday in Brooklyn federal court to 12 1/2 years in prison for supporting a wannabe ISIS fighter. Azizjon Rakhmatov, 33, of New Haven, Connecticut, previously...
Trump impeachment could dominate Biden's early tenure, or be put on ice
The Senate trial of President Trump is threatening to overshadow the first month of President-elect Joe Biden's administration — if it's not, as some have suggested, tabled until later.
NYPD enhances presence at high-profile spots in wake of Capitol riot
The NYPD is stepping up its presence around City Hall, Trump Tower, federal buildings and other high-profile locations following an FBI warning of more possible attacks like the deadly US...
Bet against the No. 1 college basketball team in this spot
While Gonzaga is the unanimous No. 1 team in college basketball, that distinction has not helped it cover spreads in conference play, and on Thursday, the Bulldogs will be facing...
Cuomo pushes pricey West Side Manhattan projects as 2021 priorities
Gov. Andrew Cuomo talked up big-ticket projects for Manhattan's West Side in the final of four State of the State speeches that on Thursday focused on infrastructure -- including the...
Singer who once performed at Carnegie Hall caught taunting cops at Capitol riot
An internationally renowned vocalist from Florida who once crooned at Carnegie Hall was caught on camera screaming swear words at cops as she stormed the US Capitol, according to a...
Tony Romo returning to CBS booth for divisional round
Tony Romo is returning to the booth. After calling the Saints-Bears wild-card game remotely in Dallas because of COVID-19 protocols, Romo will be on-site in Kansas City on Sunday for...
Mets sign lefty-crushing infielder to split contract
The Mets’ search for low-risk, potential high-upside depth brought them to completing a deal with Jose Martinez on Thursday. Martinez, a veteran 1B/OF who spent last season with the Cubs...
Cops, firefighter rescue woman who jumped into frigid Hudson River: video
A pair of New York cops and a firefighter braved the icy cold Hudson River to rescue a woman who jumped into the wintry water, video shows. Police in Tarrytown...
US gas mileage down, emissions up for first time in 5 years
DETROIT — A new government report says gas mileage for new vehicles dropped and pollution increased in model year 2019 for the first time in five years. The mileage decrease...
Diane von Furstenberg takes up to 30 percent off wrap dresses, outerwear and more
If your closet is in need of some trendy new pieces, then Diane von Furstenberg is the place to go.For its latest winter sale, the fashion powerhouse is taking up...
Air Force vet fatally shot at Capitol was in a 'throuple': reports
The Air Force veteran fatally shot by police during last week's US Capitol riot had been in a "throuple" with her husband and their live-in girlfriend, according to reports. Ashli...
Chris Evans reportedly in talks to reprise Captain America role
Evans formally hung up his star-spangled superhero costume following 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."
Venice launches tourist tracking system to follow your every move
Next time you head to Venice on holiday, you'll be watched the whole time thanks to a new system which can track where you are from and even how fast...
Newly identified strain of COVID in US may be most contagious yet
The homegrown mutation, dubbed 20C-US, is believed to be responsible for up to 50 percent of all US cases — hitting the Midwest the hardest, researchers said in a press...
Mint condition Batman comic book sells for $2.2M, breaking record
It's the crown jewel of Batman comics.
Hong Kong internet firm blocked website over security law
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong internet service provider on Thursday said it had blocked access to a pro-democracy website to comply with the city’s national security law. In a...
GOP Rep. Cheney draws praise from Democrats
Rep. Liz Cheney is getting lavished with praise by Democrats after she became one of 10 House Republicans who bucked their party and voted to impeach President Trump. Cheney, daughter...
Feds bust Ohio school employee seen near Pence's chair during Capitol riot
The former Cleveland school employee who was pictured near Vice President Mike Pence's chair on the Senate floor during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol was arrested by federal...
Michael Phelps' wife Nicole opens up about his depression struggles
Nicole Phelps knows she's "married to the most incredible human being," Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, but their love story hasn't been without hardships. In the wake of Kobe Bryant's tragic...
Husband of top aide to Speaker Carl Heastie will get jail time for cocaine smuggling
The husband of a top aide to state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is going to prison for at least five years for a cocaine smuggling conspiracy, officials said Thursday. Orlando...
Pharmacist accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccines has license suspended
The Wisconsin pharmacist and “admitted conspiracy theorist” who allegedly ruined more than 500 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine had his license suspended by the state examining board this week. Steven...
Pregnant influencer's cause of death revealed
A medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Emily Mitchell, a lifestyle influencer who tragically died, along with her unborn child, just days before Christmas.
Ex-firefighter arrested for allegedly tossing fire extinguisher at Capitol cops
The fire extinguisher had actually struck three officers in the head, including one who was not wearing a helmet, authorities said.
Parler urges federal judge to order Amazon to restore its platform
Parler on Thursday urged a US judge to order Amazon to restore the company's account, saying Amazon had no evidence the social media platform was used to incite last week's storming...
Troy Aikman: Carson Wentz dispute got Doug Pederson fired
The Eagles' $128 million Carson Wentz dilemma may have cost Doug Pederson his job. Retired Cowboys signal-caller Troy Aikman spoke to the ousted coach, who apparently butted heads with owner...
What to expect in Biden's sweeping economic rescue package
President-elect Joe Biden will outline his sweeping economic rescue package in a prime-time speech in Wilmington, Del., on Thursday evening. The package, which will be at the top of Biden's...
Nude model reportedly wants Pope Francis to bless her Playboy shoot
A nude model hopes Pope Francis will light a candle for her red-hot pics. Brazilian OnlyFans model Lunna Leblanc has asked the pontiff to give a formal blessing to a...
NASA helps cement plan to return to the moon
Though NASA may have trouble returning to the moon by 2024, the US space agency is doing what it can to eventually explore the lunar surface, announcing a formal partnership with Japan for the lunar...
'Walkable chair' makes standing on the job a lot easier
If you or your employees have a job that requires standing for long periods of time, Japanese startup Archelis may have the device for you. The ‘archelisFX’ - whose name...
Petco valued at over $5B after Nasdaq debut
Shares of Petco rose in their market debut on Thursday, giving the pet retailer a market capitalization of $5.69 billion. The company's shares opened at $26, 44.4 percent above its initial...
Pizza is the world’s most popular takeaway dish, report finds
When it comes to convenience of takeout, pizza is king. Globally, the Italian dish was found to be the most popular Google search among online users who looked up takeout options in 2020, according to a...
UK pedophile who wanted to abolish age of consent dies of COVID-19: reports
A UK pedophile who wanted to abolish the age of consent died of COVID-19 earlier this month, according to new reports. Steven Freeman, 66, the leader of the now-disbanded Pedophile...
MoMA curator William Rubin's 'masterpiece' home asks $4.8M
A gallery-style modernist home in Pound Ridge, NY, once home to late MoMA curator William Rubin and his wife, curator/art historian Phyllis Hattis, is back on the market for $4.85...
Carnival Corp. says it's booked more cruises for 2022 than 2019
Anchors aweigh! Powerhouse cruise operator Carnival Corp. says it’s already booked more cruises for the first half of 2022 than it did in 2019, possibly signaling a brighter horizon for the industry. CFO David...
Rangers superstar thinks he can get even better
The seven-year, $81.5 million contract Artemi Panarin signed with the Rangers as a free agent in July 2019 looked like a bargain-bin steal after his first season on Broadway. Not...
Didi Gregorius creates stir with 'throwback' Yankees photo
The Yankees are still looking for an infielder and Didi Gregorius is still a free agent. So speculation began when Gregorius posted a picture of himself Thursday in a Yankees...
NASA Curiosity rover has spent 3,000 days on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover just celebrated its 3,000th day on Mars by taking a remarkable picture of the Red Planet. The rover, which landed on the Martian surface on Aug. 6, 2012, took the...
Mom accused of child abuse for letting her kid decide own gender
Zoomer announced: “I love he/him” around his fourth birthday in March, declaring his preferred designation.
Parents outraged after teacher accidentally sends class a poem about incest
A British teacher ticked off parents when she accidentally emailed her class a doctored video reading of a children's poem -- which made the once-harmless prose about incest. The unnamed...
Gaza man with disabilities conquers karate
GAZA - Youssef Abu Amira, a Palestinian law school graduate, never let disabilities hold him back. Born without legs and with only partially developed arms, he has taken up a...
Hunky Swedish model Alex Lundqvist is the face behind a hot new condo
Former top male model Alex Lundqvist is now a Douglas Elliman broker leading sales at Maverick, a "health- and wellness-focused" new construction residential building in Chelsea, with fellow Swede Fredrik...
Security guard who punched MAGA mom in viral video claims self-defense
Ashanti Smith, 28, opened up about last Wednesday's fracas, when MAGA enthusiasts descended on the nation's capital, saying she punched Therese Duke in the face out of self-defense.
Search for LA Times top editor continues without apparent front-runner
The team searching for a new top editor for the Los Angeles Times is still wading through a long list of potential candidates but expects to announce a permanent executive...
Buy two floor plants for $200 during Plants.com limited-time sale
Plants are an exciting way to freshen up your space, reduce stress and add a splash of style to any room in your home. And now you can enjoy a...
NYC graduation rates tick up again, alarming critics
City high school graduation rates continued to climb last year, hiking 1.5 percent to 78.3 percent -- but critics cited shifting standards in questioning the surge.
This neighborhood just smashed Brooklyn's sales record for the 4th time
The fuhgeddaboudit borough broke another record this week. Billionaires Vincent and Theresa Viola have sold their 11,580-square-foot townhouse at 8 Montague Terrace in Brooklyn Heights for $25.5 million, or $2,002...
Scientists discover new bat species in Africa with bright orange body
Scientists on Wednesday announced the discovery of a new bat species in Africa that has a striking mix of fiery orange and black colors, according to reports. The new Halloween-hued bat, Myotis nimbaensis, was found...
‘Suffocated’ NYC buyers are doubling down during the pandemic
It's double or nothing for Nikki Acton. While many New Yorker couples struggled with an excess of intimacy with their partners during the pandemic lockdown, Acton — a 36-year-old who...
Poshmark more than doubles its value in blockbuster Nasdaq debut
Shares of Poshmark soared more than 130 percent in their stock market debut on Thursday, valuing the online fashion marketplace at $7.15 billion, highlighting investor optimism for online shopping that has...
Inside Floyd’s love affair with ‘brainwashed’ stripper
Floyd Mayweather is dating the "lead" dancer at his strip club and wants to have a baby with her, a source has claimed. The boxer has been seeing Brit-American Anna...
Biden reportedly to make moves at DNC, Defense Department
President-elect Joe Biden will select Jaime Harrison, the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, to head up the Democratic National Committee, and name President Trump appointee David Norquist, the...
10 rising film and TV stars poised to soar in 2021
When the red carpet comes back, you can bet your bottom dollar these folks will be on it for years to come.
Mick Fleetwood goes same way as others with music catalog deal
Mick Fleetwood has become the latest in a series of rock musicians to cash in on their work by agreeing on Thursday to sell his back catalog to music major...
Feds hit MS-13 'Board of Directors' with terror charges
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have hit MS-13’s “board of directors” with terror charges — accusing the leaders of the notorious gang of ordering up scores of murders. The US Attorney’s...
CBP bans cotton and tomato products from region in China
The US banned all cotton and tomato products made in the area of China where the government is detaining more than a million Muslim Uighurs in horrendous prison-like conditions where...
Andrew Yang launches NYC mayoral bid with promise to tackle poverty
Tech entrepreneur and one-time Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on Thursday made his first public appearance as a candidate to replace Bill de Blasio as the next mayor of New...
Kyle Rittenhouse flashes white-power sign at bar while out on bond
Photos show teen gunman Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly flashing white-power symbols while downing beers with members of the Proud Boys -- images prosecutors are using to stiffen his bond conditions. The...
What is the WHO team in Wuhan looking for
WUHAN, China — The WHO team of international researchers that arrived in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Thursday hopes to find clues to the origin of the COVID-19...
At ease! National Guard says thanks for donations, but troops just napping
The troops are just fine, thank you. The National Guard is saying thanks, but no thanks, to the generous donations that have been pouring in after photos emerged Wednesday of...
Brussels BLM protesters pelt Belgian king's car with rocks
Black Lives Matter demonstrations turned violent in downtown Brussels, with protesters setting fires, vandalizing a police vehicle and at one point reportedly throwing rocks at the car of the Belgian...
'Pissed off' WFAN star has complete meltdown over Nets' James Harden trade
In the wake of the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Brooklyn -- and an endless array of draft picks and a pair of young players to Houston --...
Hotels want to roll out COVID-19 vaccines
Hotels want in on the nationwide vaccine rollout. The American Hotel & Lodging Association, the industry's largest trade group representing 3.2 million rooms, sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Transition...
UK researchers urge focus on mental health of ICU staff
A new study found that 40 percent of about 700 medical workers in the UK, caring for the most dire coronavirus patients, hit the threshold for developing post-traumatic stress disorder, among other...
Rangers star good to go for opener after recovering from COVID-19
After missing a bulk of training camp due to a positive COVID-19 test, Mika Zibanejad was in the Rangers’ opening night lineup Thursday against the Islanders. Head coach David Quinn...
Confederate flag-waving Capitol rioter and son arrested by feds
The suspect, Kevin Seefried, surrendered to US Marshals in Wilmington with his son Hunter, an FBI spokesperson said.
USPS worker learns his fate after stealing PlayStations from mail
A sticky-fingered US Postal Service worker has been sentenced for stealing video-game consoles from the mail. Between February and April of last year, Zoheb Deura stole "numerous packages" from the...
Phoenix cops fatally shoot man during intense standoff, video shows
Police in Phoenix fatally shot a man who said he had a gun -- then simulated pulling the weapon -- during an intense standoff outside his ex-girlfriend’s apartment, harrowing bodycam...
Curt Schilling says AIG canceled insurance over his social media posts
Former star baseball pitcher-turned-conservative firebrand Curt Schilling has accused insurance giant AIG of canceling his insurance policy because of his "Social Media Profile."
Widow of Louisiana congressman-elect announces run for his vacant seat
Julia Letlow, the widow of Louisiana GOP Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who tragically died from COVID-19 complications in December before he could take office, is running for his seat, she announced...
Granny argues with Alexa over dance music
"Alexa! That's a jumping song, honey. I want a beautiful dancing song." A woman named Stephanie in Orlando, Florida, filmed her grandmother bickering with Amazon's Alexa. "Stop! That's not the...
Biden team commits to policy that will give NY $2B for COVID expenses: Schumer
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team has committed to a policy change that will give New York about $2 billion to reimburse state and city governments for COVID-19 expenses, Sen. Chuck...
NY Rep. diagnosed with COVID after getting vaccine
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for COVID-19 — after completing his vaccination against the virus last week. The congressman, who represents New York's 13th Congressional district, announced...
Florida college to fire professor accused of 'racist' tweets
A Florida college is seeking to fire a professor whose controversial tweets -- including one claiming “black privilege is real” – led to widespread calls for his termination as protests...
Park Service may open National Mall during Biden's inauguration
The National Park Service says it's still deciding whether to allow the public onto the National Mall during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration amid threats of violence akin to the Capitol...
It seems clear whom Urban Meyer wants as the Jaguars' quarterback
With Urban Meyer seemingly closing in to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to multiple reports, there figures to be little doubt whom the former Florida and...
Biden camp restores deleted donor list after conservative backlash
The Biden campaign quickly restored a list of six-figure donors it had deleted from its website, following backlash from conservative groups as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to announce his ambassador...
Can the Rangers' youth match the hype?
It's mid-January and the hockey season has begun. While it feels strange, it's real. The Rangers' season begins Thursday when they take on the rival Islanders for the first of...
TikTok's going overboard with sea shanties — here's how it all started
It's the viral music trend no one saw coming.
CNN host blasted for challenging disabled veteran rep's patriotism
CNN anchor Jake Tapper has sparked intense fury for challenging the patriotism and loyalty of a Purple Heart Republican congressman who had his legs blown off while fighting for the...
Ahead of allergy season, save over 25% on this highly reviewed air purifier
Ever wondered why your allergies tend to act up, even when you’re indoors and far away from pollen? Allergens lurk both indoors and outdoors, and many fibers and surfaces around...
Delta bans firearms from DC-bound flights ahead of Biden inauguration
Delta Air Lines will prohibit Washington, DC-bound flyers from checking firearms ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, the company said Thursday. The ban will be in effect from...
American Olympic hero charged with 'tampering' with doping results
American Olympic 100 meters hurdles gold medalist Brianna McNeal has been charged and provisionally suspended for violating World Athletics' Anti-Doping rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday. The AIU said the...
Biden to stay at Blair House the night before inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden has accepted an invitation from the White House to stay at Blair House, known as the President's Guest House, the night before his inauguration next Wednesday, according...
Meet the total strangers who will get 'Married at First Sight'
Five couples in Atlanta, Georgia have taken the leap of faith for Season 12.
10 at-home fitness apps on sale right now
A new year normally means new gym memberships. But in light of the coronavirus, anyone with a health or fitness resolution has moved online to make their goals come true....
Fowl play: Racing pigeon that flew to Australia may be killed amid quarantine fears
A racing pigeon from Alabama survived an 8,000-mile odyssey to Australia -- but authorities there plan to kill the bird because it's a quarantine risk. Melbourne resident Kevin Celli-Bird said...
Capitol riot could stoke more violence in US, feds warn
The US should brace for more civil unrest this year in wake of the deadly riots at the US Capitol, according to a new warning from federal officials.
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Rohingya refugee camps
A huge fire swept through the Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh in the early hours of Thursday, the United Nations said, destroying homes belonging to thousands of people. The...
White House releases Trump administration's plan to combat China
The White House on Wednesday released a 10-page document outlining the Trump administration's strategy as of 2018 for countering China — stressing the role of India as a new ally...
Investing legend steps down as chairman of Renaissance Technologies
Legendary investor James Simons has stepped down as chairman at his secretive hedge fund Renaissance Technologies. The 82-year-old Simons — a former math professor who became one of the most...
US traffic deaths up despite COVID-19 lockdowns
DETROIT — The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6 percent in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the...
Instagram influencers are a vaccine priority in one COVID-wary country
JAKARTA - Among the first in the queue for coronavirus vaccines in Indonesia has been one conspicuous group - social media influencers. Alongside President Joko Widodo as the world’s fourth...
Mets star Michael Conforto engaged to girlfriend Cabernet Burns
Michael Conforto's favorite fan got a ring this offseason. On Wednesday, Cabernet Burns announced her engagement to the 27-year-old Mets star, revealing Conforto had popped the question earlier this week....
Man yells, spits on woman riding subway in Manhattan
A man who was “acting erratically” on a Manhattan subway spit on a fellow straphanger as he got off the train, according to police, who released video of the vile...
You can get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro for $30 off at Verizon
It's hard to deny the greatness of a pair of Apple AirPods Pro earbuds. They are lightweight, easy to set up and host top-of-the-line features — making them the earbuds...
Cute piggy drawn 45,500 years ago may be first animal doodle
This little piggy went wee, wee, wee into prehistory.
Steelers coach gives curious response to questions about Big Ben's future
Big Ben isn't exactly getting a vote of confidence for 2021 from his head coach. Four days removed from Ben Roethlisberger's teary-eyed defeat in the wild-card round, Steelers head coach...
New Orleans woman charged with murdering fiancé during drunken attack
A New Orleans woman who claims her fiancé tried to kill her as they were drinking alcohol has been charged with murder after evidence didn’t back up her story, police said. Laura...
Inside Hall of Famer's plan to develop baseball talent in Puerto Rico
Roberto Alomar owns two World Series rings and participated in seven postseasons, so the Hall of Famer certainly understands the value and joy of winning. Yet his most recent baseball...
Tennis prodigy with 8 fingers qualifies for Australian Open
Fran Jones wants her Australian Open "X Factor" story to be an inspiration for anyone dealing with health adversity. When she was 8 years old, the British ace was told...
Muggers fracture man's jaw in a brazen broad-daylight attack in NYC
Several muggers pummeled a 29-year-old man -- fracturing his jaw -- and then swiped his cell phone during a broad-daylight attack in the East Village this week, video released by...
Trump wanted to join Parler under pseudonym, CEO claims
President Trump considered joining Parler under a pseudonym in the months before the controversial social network went dark, its chief executive claimed in court papers. Trump had thought about moving...
Panic buttons in 'Squad' member's office were ‘torn out’ before Capitol riot
When rioters stormed the US Capitol last week, Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s staffers discovered that panic buttons in the Massachusetts Democrat’s office had been torn out before the mob overran the...
Alabama picked as provisional site for Space Command HQ, sparking outrage
Alabama was chosen as a provisional site to host Space Command headquarters, sparking immediate blowback from lawmakers in Colorado who claimed choosing the deep south state was a political move....
The Mick's millions: Mantle card crushes record after selling for whopping sum
Mickey Mantle is back in the record books. A 1952 Mantle baseball card became the highest-priced sports card ever, selling for $5.2 million, PWCC Marketplace announced Thursday. The Topps card,...
Ex-Texas mayoral candidate all smiles after Capitol riot court appearance
The one-time Texas mayoral candidate who bragged about tearing down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office door during last week’s storming of the US Capitol was all smiles following her court...
'Worst year in company history': Delta Air Lines laments 2020 loss
Delta Air Lines reported its first annual loss in more than a decade, with CEO Ed Bastian calling 2020 "the worst year in company history." But shares were up nearly...
Trump gives Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs awards after impeachment vote
WASHINGTON -- President Trump awarded the National Medal of Arts to country music singers Toby Keith and Ricky Skaggs minutes after he was impeached for the second time on Wednesday...
Take a shot on these players at Sony Open in Hawaii
Harris English had been knocking at the door of his first PGA Tour title since November 2013 for the better part of 16 months, and he finally got it with...
Items from Capitol riot will end up in the Smithsonian
A number of items from last week’s deadly Capitol riots will end up at the Smithsonian, according to officials. Images of pro-Trump rioters storming the Capitol Building sent shockwaves around the world....
GameStop shares soar on strong holiday sales, new board members
GameStop's stock is on a multi-day winning streak. After surging 58 percent to close at $31.45 on Wednesday, shares of the video-game retailer are up by more than 8 percent...
Pfizer COVID vaccine reduces risk of infection by 50 percent after 14 days: data
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine cuts the risk of COVID-19 infection by about 50 percent 14 days after the first of two doses is administered, according to a report citing preliminary data...
Viewers say Netflix went too far in graphic series
"I love True Crime docs but even I’m finding this one extremely dark & twisted."
Teen charged with grisly killing of newborn
A 16-year-old Wisconsin boy has been charged with killing an hours-old newborn he didn't want to keep -- shooting her twice in the head after burying her under snow, according...
NASA mission suggests we might be all alone in the universe
A mission from NASA has discovered there may be a lot fewer galaxies than initially believed, opening up the possibility humanity is alone in the universe. The New Horizons mission, which yielded the first close-up photos...
BlackRock easily beats estimates, now manages $8.7 trillion
If you’re looking for evidence of how the COVID pandemic ravaged the global economy in 2020, don’t look at BlackRock. The world’s largest asset manager demolished expectations for the final...
Sen. Cotton: Impeachment trial after Trump leaves office is unconstitutional
President Trump's impeachment trial can't be held once he's out of office -- because it's unconstitutional, according to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton. The Republican lawmaker issued a statement Wednesday shortly...
The first hiring of NFL coaching carousel is a huge one
The Jacksonville Jaguars are finalizing a deal to make Urban Meyer their next head coach, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported on Thursday morning that the two...
Graham, Gaetz lash out at GOP colleagues over impeachment vote
Sen. Lindsay Graham and Rep. Matt Gaetz are criticizing some of their fellow Republicans over the impeachment vote against President Trump in the House. Even before the House voted to...
Connecticut AG probing Amazon's e-book business
Amazon's lucrative e-books business is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement. Connecticut is investigating the e-tail giant for potential anti-competitive behavior in its Kindle business, the state's attorney general William Tong...
Universal Studios Japan delays Nintendo theme park opening amid COVID-19 spike
The video game-themed attraction was supposed to welcome its first public guests on Feb. 4, but Universal announced the delay after officials issued a state of emergency for the prefecture...
LeBron doesn't sound overly concerned with blockbuster Nets trade
The Lakers' Big Two don't sound overly worried about the Nets' Big Three. LeBron James and Anthony Davis briefly weighed in on the Nets' acquisition of James Harden, which pairs...
Pope Francis, former Pope Benedict both get COVID-19 vaccine
VATICAN CITY - Both Pope Francis and ex Pope Benedict have received the first dose of a vaccine against coronavirus, the Vatican said on Thursday. The 84-year-old pope and the...
NFL star’s downfall continues in alleged Christmas attack on wife
A judge has granted the estranged wife of seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas a restraining order following an alleged drunken attack one day after Christmas, according to a report....
Jacob Blake opens up about police shooting that left him partially paralyzed
Jacob Blake, the black Wisconsin father shot seven times by a white police officer, said he immediately thought of his children as the gunshots rang out, believing he was about...
AG to file lawsuit calling for federal oversight of NYPD over protest response
The NYPD's top brass failed to stop its "inadequately trained officers" from repeatedly violating the civil rights of New Yorkers during the George Floyd protests, according to a new lawsuit...
Siegfried Fischbacher, half of famed magic act Siegfried and Roy, dead at 81
Illusionist was reportedly terminally ill with pancreatic cancer and recently underwent an operation to remove a tumor.
'The Sopranos' movie gets new opening date
The "Saints" aren't marching in just yet.
China reports first COVID-19 death in eight months
China on Thursday reported its first COVID-19 death in eight months. The death late Wednesday during a surge in cases in Shijiazhuang City was the first reported by Beijing officials...
Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine generates immune response
Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine generated a lasting immune response to the deadly bug in an early-stage clinical trial, the pharmaceutical giant said.
Steelers villain denies wanting move to bigger market to 'build his brand'
It was a turbulent year for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who started out 11-0 before limping into the playoffs and flaming out in their wild-card matchup against the Browns. But it...
UFC star puts scoring heartbreak behind him for featherweight clash
When Max Holloway steps into the octagon to tangle with Calvin Kattar in the UFC’s first-ever headliner aired on ABC, neither man can walk away with a shiny, oversized belt....
Workers file 965K new jobless claims as COVID-19 ravages market
American workers filed 965,000 applications for unemployment benefits last week — an unexpected surge as the coronavirus kept the labor market under pressure, the feds said Thursday. The latest batch...
One dead, three found unconscious in bizarre Queens crime scene
A Queens father accused his son of being possessed by the devil and wound up paying for it with his life Thursday -- as the man allegedly buried a knife...
DC rioters reportedly used walkie-talkie app to coordinate Capitol siege
Some of the rioters who stormed the US Capitol last week communicated with each other through walkie-talkie social media app Zello, which has become popular among militias, according to a...
Feds request Tesla to recall 158,000 cars over display failure concerns
The feds have asked Tesla to recall about 158,000 cars over concerns that their touch-screen displays could fail after a few years.
Man threatens to shoot eatery worker for not giving him free food
A man threatened to shoot a Brooklyn eatery employee and hurled a cash register to the ground when the worker wouldn’t give him any food for free, new video released...
'Survivor' star dead at 40
Despite loads of colorful tattoos, Jakusz's fellow castaways gave her the nickname in 2005.
Lady Gaga to sing National Anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration
Lady Gaga has been picked to sing the national anthem at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to a report Thursday.
Biden speaks out after Trump impeachment
Hours after President Trump was impeached for the second time, his successor, Joe Biden, said after the vote that he hoped the Senate will be able to juggle its role...
Sharpshooter frees bucks locked by the antlers
A sharpshooting game warden in Jackson County, Kansas, stepped in when two bucks became intertwined. "I got a good shot at the beam right now," he says in the body-worn...
Parler CEO says social media app may not return
Parler CEO John Matze said his controversial social media platform may never get back online after major service providers accused it of failing to police violent content and booted it...
Jets season wasn't totally miserable for Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold wants Jets fans to know he found some positives in his third year with the organization, despite Gang Green’s ugly 2-14 record last season. “Year 3… So much...
Two men arrested after returning rental car with drugs inside
Two men were arrested when they returned to their rental car at an upstate New York airport to allegedly fetch forgotten drugs, a report said. Aasim Hilts, 26, and Shariff...
Ex-NFL coach to be named Alabama offensive coordinator
It looks like Bill O’Brien will have a new job. The Alabama Crimson Tide are finalizing a deal to make O’Brien, who was fired as the Texans coach and general...
What Nets had to say about James Harden trade
The Nets’ blockbuster deal for James Harden isn’t official yet. But it’s very real, and it has Brooklyn’s players excited for his arrival, even as they tried to dodge questions...
Mayo Clinic study validates one of few known COVID-19 treatments
Blood plasma transfusions with high concentrations of COVID-19 antibodies reduced deaths among some virus patients, according to a new study conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers, lending credibility to one of...
Knicks rookie returns from injury with 57-second cameo
Knicks rookie power forward Obi Toppin made his return from a three-week absence — and it lasted 57 seconds. Coach Tom Thibodeau said he’d be cautious with Toppin, after he...
Video shows NYPD cop being stabbed by woman in Brooklyn
An NYPD officer was stabbed in the neck by a suspect inside her Brooklyn home on Wednesday, sources said. The cop was attacked after responding to a Sunset Park address...
Man accused of killing wife with fireplace poker in jealous rage
A Pennsylvania man allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death with a fireplace poker because she was "spending time" with another man, authorities said. Daniel Barrett has been charged with criminal...
Kevin Durant passes key test with flying colors
For the first time since picking Brooklyn over Manhattan and the Nets over the Knicks a year-and-a-half ago, Kevin Durant played the team he spurned. And he reminded them what...
The piece of advice from Michael Ealy that stuck with Jalen Rose
The talented actor Michael Ealy is a thoughtful and eloquent speaker on a range of different subjects. When we spoke for this week’s episode of “The Renaissance Man,” we covered...