January 19, 2021
Woman shoved against moving train on NYC subway platform
A 33-year-old woman was shoved against a moving train in a Manhattan subway station on Tuesday night, police said. The victim was pushed by another woman, 31, into a 6...
Seton Hall falls just short of season-defining win
The game should have been right there in Sandro Mamukelashvili’s capable hands. A full-court pass was delivered perfectly by Takal Molson. Patrick Mahomes couldn’t have placed it any better. But...
Frisky couple cuffed after filming themselves having sex on Ferris wheel
A couple from South Carolina allegedly had sex on a Ferris wheel and were arrested after police found a recording of the wild ride on a porn site. Eric and...
Dynamic Devils teenager is flipping the script
It wasn't so much hype as a sense of anticipation. A year ago, for the first time ever, the first two overall selections in the NHL draft were going to...
Mets miss out on star free agent
Not every player the Mets want will be coming to Queens this season. George Springer, whom the Mets had targeted for most of the winter as a center-field upgrade and...
NJ teacher arrested after allegedly sexting 14-year-old boy
A New Jersey middle school teacher was arrested on Tuesday for having sexual conversations with a boy he thought was 14-years-old, a report said. Jesse Rosenbaum, 65 — who teaches...
Florida deputy arrested after threatening to kill 'the feds'
A Florida deputy who allegedly told a colleague he wanted to kill federal officials on the same day of the US Capitol riot was arrested Tuesday. Peter Heneen, a deputy...
Texas man accused of stabbing four family members, including 9-year-old girl
A man is accused of stabbing four family members, including a 9-year-old girl, inside a Texas home on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Nathan Carlin, fled...
Australian Open's COVID-19 outbreak is getting worse
MELBOURNE, Australia — Three more people linked to the Australian Open have tested positive for COVID-19 in Melbourne, increasing to 10 those associated with the Grand Slam tennis tournament which...
TV reporter harassed while filming segment
Police in Canada are investigating after a TV reporter was harassed by a man who hurled a vulgar comment at her as she filmed a segment. Krista Sharpe, a reporter...
Suit: MTA attorney alleges she was attacked by supervisor, agency did nothing
A black MTA staff attorney alleges she was physically assaulted by her white male supervisor -- but the agency allowed him to keep working and has inflicted "constant retaliation" against...
Mitch McConnell's betrayal hurts the nation: Goodwin
Et tu, Mitch McConnell? Just when Washington has a chance to turn the page, fresh signs emerged Tuesday that the past is not yet past. It is almost certain now...
MLB legend memorialized at stadium service
LOS ANGELES — Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda was memorialized during a private service at Dodger Stadium before his burial on Tuesday. Lasorda died Jan. 7 after a heart...
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy is a pub saver amid COVID-19
The web provocateur has spent the last month leveraging his star power to raise tens of millions for mom-and-pop shops struggling to survive the pandemic.
Rangers have no answers for Devils' young star in loss
The Rangers’ power play seemed to be the most competitive component of their offense Tuesday night. But when they were handed two late man-advantage opportunities in the third period of...
Digital media survivors' urge to merge
Digital media companies that survived the pandemic are now rushing to join forces as they scramble to battle the tech giants for ad dollars. The most recent example is a...
Biden's top priority needs to be the COVID-19 vaccine supply
Without question, Joe Biden needs to dedicate his first days as president to getting out as much vaccine as possible. The slowdown in the federal pipeline — just when states...
NYPD cop to face hearing in fatal 2016 off-duty road-rage incident
A veteran NYPD cop was hit with charges by the city's Civilian Complaint Review Board on Tuesday over a fatal 2016 road-rage incident. Wayne Isaacs, who was cleared of second-degree...
One question about Jared Porter exposed a big problem
The question came forth simply enough to Sandy Alderson: When the Mets considered Jared Porter for their general manager opening last month — reaching out to “a variety of organizations,...
DOJ insider trading probe into NC senator ends with no charges
A Justice Department insider trading probe into Sen. Richard Burr -- who sold up to $1.7 million in stocks early in the COVID-19 pandemic -- has ended without charges. “Tonight,...
Another PGA Tour player tests positive for COVID-19
D.J. Trahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from The American Express, the PGA Tour announced Tuesday. Trahan, 40, will undergo a self-isolation period under CDC guidelines. Trahan...
California cops pull over driver with AR-15, 'It' clown mask
Authorities in California arrested a man during a traffic stop after finding a loaded AR-15 rifle accompanied with a clown mask from the horror movie "It." Cops pulled over the...
Where the Mets' front office goes from here
Sandy Alderson’s plan upon returning to the Mets was to oversee the entire organization, with a president of baseball operations and general manager beneath him. Then it became Alderson and...
US cities take part in COVID-19 memorial on eve of Biden's inauguration
Cities across the country participated in a memorial honoring the nation’s coronavirus victims by illuminating iconic buildings in amber lighting and ringing church bells. The national moment of unity, spearheaded...
This state leads the nation in COVID-19 vaccine rollout
KENOVA, W.Va. — Griffith & Feil Drug has been in business since 1892, a family-owned, small-town pharmacy. This isn’t its first pandemic. More than a century after helping West Virginians...
Kamala Harris' style is ushering in a new generation of power dressing
Kamala Harris will become the first woman vice president of the United States. But her fans can't help but wonder: What will she wear for this historic moment?
Honduran immigrant caravan broken up by Guatemalan military
A massive caravan of US-bound Honduran immigrants largely dissipated on Tuesday, with most migrants forced to return home after a days-long standoff with Guatemalan military. While small groups of immigrants...
Ex-Net talks for first time since shocking diagnosis
INDIANAPOLIS — Caris LeVert arrived in Indianapolis last week feeling perfectly fine. He was eager to meet his new teammates, join the starting lineup and make his Pacers debut. Then...
Why this massive NYC wedding was apparently legal
A massive wedding for the son of a Hasidic grand rabbi took place in Brooklyn on Monday night amid the coronavirus pandemic -- but law enforcement authorities said the festivities...
Blinken commits to keeping the US embassy in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration will keep the US Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken said during his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The Senate...
Michelin awards first star to a vegan restaurant in France
Michelin no longer has beef with France's vegan restaurants.
'Losing Alice' star Ayelet Zurer set to 'disappear inside' wild role
"She’s very complex in a way that feels new," she says.
Biden's plan to kill Keystone XL pipeline to appease loony left will kill jobs, insult top US ally
Poor Justin Trudeau. The Canadian prime minister must have been relieved to be done with President Trump, only to learn that Joe Biden plans to tell Canada to pound sand...
'I love what they did': Snoop Dogg on Trump granting clemency to pal
Rapper Snoop Dogg has a message for President Trump and his aides: "I love what they did," he said, in granting clemency to Death Row Records co-founder Michael "Harry O"...
Kyrie Irving can't wait to complete Nets' Big 3
Steve Nash, Kevin Durant and James Harden have imagined the possibilities for the Nets, how lethal they can be when Kyrie Irving returns from his personal leave. Wednesday in Cleveland,...
GOP activist arrested in Capitol Hill attack
A Republican activist from California who stormed the US Capitol with other President Trump supporters was arrested by federal law enforcement Tuesday. Jorge Riley was charged in Washington, DC after...
Sifting through the fallout of Mets' Jared Porter disaster
The Mets fired general manager Jared Porter on Tuesday morning, just hours after an ESPN report revealed Porter had sent unsolicited, explicit text messages to a female reporter in 2016...
This proud United Federation of Teachers member says it's time to reopen all schools full-time
At first, it looked to be an interesting footnote to a long career as a New York City public-school teacher. Due to a shortage of teachers created by health accommodations,...
A sad end to Red Sox legend's career
Red Sox great Dustin Pedroia is ready to call it quits, four years after a vicious slide left the former American League MVP with knee issues and ended any chance...
Capitalists in space
America's private-sector "conquest" of space continues. The latest: On Sunday, Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit successfully deployed 10 mini satellites into orbit using a two-stage rocket fired from a converted jumbo...
Why Tom Thibodeau won't bench Elfrid Payton
Like a cat’s nine lives, Elfrid Payton has survived all point-guard comers to hold onto the starting job for a second straight season — even turning back surging rookie Immanuel...
The mob comes for Parler
It wasn’t enough for tech companies to unite — collude? — to push conservative-friendly social-media app Parler and its 12 million users off the Internet. Enemies of the app have now doxed...
Ex-Army captain now part of Proud Boys charged in Capitol riot
A former Army captain and Republican political candidate now part of the far-right Proud Boys militia mocked police officers as "traitors" while storming the US Capitol earlier this month, according...
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris visit DC COVID-19 memorial on inauguration eve
WASHINGTON -- Joe Biden and Kamala Harris paid tribute to the nation's 400,000 COVID-19 victims at a memorial in Washington, DC, marking the grim milestone before being sworn into office...
Cuomo's 'budget' rant was the opposite of 'leadership'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was supposed to lay out his budget for the coming fiscal year Tuesday, but instead he just ranted about Washington, demanded it hand over $15 billion and...
Smooshy-faced cats can't show emotion thanks to inbreeding
Humans like the permanent pout because it reminds us of babies, researchers suggest.
YouTube extends Trump's channel suspension for another week
YouTube announced Tuesday it is suspending President Trump's channel for at least another week. The Google-owned company extended the suspension citing the potential to trigger violence, a YouTube spokeswoman said...
How catty 'Sex and the City' cast fights led to Kim Cattrall's exile
Sarah Jessica Parker even recently talked about Samantha's character in the past tense.
Irving Berlin's kin, ex-NYC teacher among those busted in MLK Day protest
Irving Berlin's great-grandson, an ex-New York City teacher, and a man suing the NYPD in federal court were among the more than two dozen protesters busted during a Martin Luther...
College Board scraps SAT optional essay and subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday that it is nixing the SAT's subject tests and optional essay due to COVID-19 concerns and an overall need to "streamline" the test. "The pandemic...
Tiger Woods had yet another surgery
Tiger Woods has undergone yet another surgery on his troublesome back. Woods announced Tuesday he recently underwent a microdiscectomy "to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching his nerve,"...
Cuomo trashes a Trump pardon of crooked ex-Assembly boss Sheldon Silver
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday attacked President Trump over a potential pardon of Sheldon Silver, the corrupt former speaker of the New York Assembly -- and suggested it could be...
How Knicks got back to their winning ways
It's been a roller-coaster first 15 games for the Knicks this season. From 0-2 to 2-3 to 5-3 to 5-8 to now 7-8. They won games on back-to-back days Sunday...
Hall of Fame pitcher dead from cancer at 75
LOS ANGELES — Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who was a stalwart of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation spanning an era from Sandy Koufax to Fernando Valenzuela, died...
Tennessee rep in self-quarantine after testing negative for COVID-19
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Rep. David Kustoff is under self-quarantine after the Tennessee Republican came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Tuesday. Kustoff...
This mall-size mansion dubbed 'The One' costs $350 million
If sold, this five-acre Bel Air campus asking $350 million would be the most expensive residential sale in US history.
Netflix tops 200 million subscribers at end of 2020
Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time as its expanding lineup of TV series and movies continues to captivate people stuck at home during...
Kaapo Kakko-Jack Hughes rivalry will be different this time
It wasn’t so much hype as a sense of anticipation. A year ago, for the first time, the first two overall selections in the draft were going to teams based...
Trump commutes sentence of Snoop Dogg pal Michael 'Harry O' Harris
President Trump on Tuesday commuted the prison sentence of Death Row Records' co-founder Michael "Harry O" Harris for attempted murder and cocaine trafficking, a friend who advocated for his release...
Wall Street ready for Janet Yellen's return to economic power
Despite some tough talk from Janet Yellen during her first confirmation hearing to take over the Treasury Department, Wall Street appears eager to have her back. During more than three...
Sex star Mia Malkova buys mansion for $4M: 'It's a porn castle now'
Porn star Mia Malkova, 28, has a new home film studio — a $4 million castle in Oregon.
Josh Duhamel may replace Armie Hammer in 'Shotgun Wedding' with J.Lo
After Armie Hammer's DM scandal, allegedly texting that he's "100 per cent a cannibal," has come back to bite him, Josh Duhamel is swooping in to offer a helping hand.
Anna Wintour giving in to the Twitter mob means we're in for a long four years
Anna Wintour no longer edits Vogue. Twitter does. After the wokerati had a collective grand mal seizure upon seeing Vogue’s Kamala Harris cover last week, Vogue announced on Tuesday it...
Amber Alert issued for two missing foster kids in upstate New York
An Amber Alert has been issued for two children who were abducted in upstate New York Monday night. Shekeria Cash, 3, and Dimitri Cash Jr., 5, were kidnapped from a...
Lockdowns don’t work and other commentary
Libertarian: Lockdowns Don’t Work “Would a national lockdown have saved the US from COVID-19?” asks Reason’s Jacob Sullum. The New York Times thinks so, blaming America’s high per-capita death rate...
Tony Blinken says 'Trump was right in taking a tougher approach to China'
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of state Tony Blinken said Tuesday that President Trump "was right" to take a "tougher approach to China." Blinken, who was deputy secretary of...
Who is 'The Bachelor's' 'Queen' Victoria Larson?
Bow down, "Bach"-es! Crowned the breakout bad girl of "The Bachelor" Season 25 and a self-named “queen,” Victoria Larson is throwing poison-apple shade in the battle royale for “king” Matt...
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard's lawyers call jailing him a 'death sentence'
Lawyers for thread baron and alleged child abuser Peter Nygard called his continued imprisonment a "death sentence" at a bail hearing in Canada on Tuesday. “Before you this morning is...
President Trump's farewell: Read his full speech
My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its...
Office Depot rejects Staples takeover offer, sends counterproposal
Office Depot rejected a takeover offer from its archrival Staples on Tuesday, instead offering a counterproposal that it said would invite less scrutiny from antitrust regulators. The office supply chain...
Paul Singer looking to cash in on demand for tattoo removals
Paul Singer is betting that when people finally emerge from lockdown they'll be looking to erase a lot of bad decisions -- from their arms, chests, backs and ankles, for...
27 percent of New Yorkers say they won't get COVID vaccine: poll
More than a quarter of New Yorkers who haven't received the COVID-19 vaccine say they have no plans to get it, according to a new survey released Tuesday. Seven percent...
I got an extra COVID-19 vaccine by asking nicely at my mom’s appointment
A healthy 35-year-old who does not fall into any of Florida’s current vaccine priority groups was able to score a Moderna shot after driving her mother to get vaccinated and...
Meet VP Kamala Harris' stepchildren
To the rest of world, Kamala Harris will soon be known as "madam vice president." But to Cole and Ella Emhoff, she's "Momala." The 20-something siblings gave Harris the nickname...
Gaining power hasn't made the left any less insane
Many years ago, the columnist Megan McArdle postulated a law of politics: “The devotees of the party in power are smug and arrogant. The devotees of the party out of...
Female official will make Super Bowl history
Sarah Thomas is making history. The fifth-year referee has been named to the officiating crew for Super Bowl 2021, making her the first woman to officiate football's grandest stage. Thomas...
Doctors locked out of Texas hospital, forced to treat patients in parking lot
Doctors were locked out of a Texas hospital this week and forced to treat patients in the parking lot after the owners failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars...
All the superstars performing at Joe Biden’s inauguration
The swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will still bring star-studded spectacles on Jan. 20.
Andrew Yang in quarantine after NYC mayoral-bid staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Yang's high-flying mayoral campaign was forced back to the sidelines Tuesday after a staffer tested positive for COVID-19, putting the candidate into quarantine for at least a week, his...
US soldier hoped to team up with ISIS to attack 9/11 Memorial: feds
A US soldier hoped to team up with ISIS to launch a terror attack on the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan, calling the sacred site “a key target,’’ according to explosive...
How a Houston cop was caught 'lying' about being at Capitol riot
A Houston police officer lied to investigators about taking part in the deadly US Capitol riot — only to be done in by photos showing him inside the Rotunda that...
Woman missing after going on hike last week in Yosemite
A 41-year-old woman is missing after going on a hike last week at Yosemite National Park in California, officials said. Yu Xie, who also goes by Alice, is believed to have...
Rep. Stefanik calls for Times Union to retract blog post calling her 'childless'
Upstate GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik demanded the Albany Times Union retract what she called a "heinous and wildly inappropriate" blog post that mocked her for being "childless." The blog post,...
NYC DOE throws parents into tailspin after posting wrong exam information
The Department of Education threw some parents into a tailspin this weekend when it posted erroneous registration deadlines for the city's specialized high school exam. "The deadline for SHSAT registration...
Don't rule Patrick Mahomes out just yet
There appears to be “hope and optimism” that Patrick Mahomes is making progress. The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback has cleared “some big steps” within the NFL’s concussion protocol, but it’s...
LSU will grind out win in this college hoops matchup
Alabama and LSU is a great rivalry on the gridiron, but also must be given respect on the hardwood as both are the two hottest teams in the SEC heading...
Widow of slain naked gunman files wrongful death suit against city, NYPD
The wife of a Harlem man who was fatally shot by cops in 2019 while naked and wielding a gun has filed a wrongful death suit against the city and...
All about the Florida home Trump will live in after the White House
The longtime New Yorker will now make Palm Beach his permanent home as his presidency comes to an end.
Missing mom texts that she's 'alright' after baby found abandoned
A missing Texas mom whose son was found abandoned in her car contacted family to let them know that she is "alright" -- prompting authorities to call off the search...
It's on Sandy Alderson to lead Mets from Jared Porter disaster: Sherman
No interim titles. No quick searches. No bandages. Sandy Alderson now has to take over the day-to-day running of the Mets’ baseball operations until next offseason. He needs to bring...
GameStop investor Ryan Cohen nets $300M profit as shares surge
The GameStop investor pushing for changes at the video-game retailer has netted himself a more than $300 million gain in less than six months. Chewy.com founder Ryan Cohen has snapped...
Watch: Trump delivers farewell speech celebrating legacy
WASHINGTON — President Trump released a 19-minute farewell message to the nation via video on Tuesday afternoon celebrating his administration’s achievements and vowing that the populist movement he started is “only...
Sur La Table offers 40 percent off best-selling cookware and accessories
Your search for the perfect cookware will be over once you shop Sur La Table's latest sale.
Kyra Sedgwick on her new show and marriage to Kevin Bacon
Kyra Sedgwick spoke to The Post about her new sitcom "Call Your Mother," her marriage to actor Kevin Bacon and her complicated lineage, which includes slave owners.
SI man busted for role in Capitol riot sprung on $250K bail
A former Fashion Institute of Technology student who allegedly livestreamed the Capitol siege and took a selfie outside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office was ordered released Tuesday on a $250,000...
FBI agent speaks out on shooting of NJ Judge Esther Salas’ son
The lead FBI agent in the fatal shooting of a federal judge's New Jersey family said the woman's slain son and wounded husband "put up a strong enough defense" that...
Brendan Smith seizing Rangers opportunity after opening night scratch
Brendan Smith was a healthy scratch for the Rangers’ season-opener last Thursday, but found himself in the lineup two nights later after defenseman Tony DeAngelo was benched. So the 31-year-old...
Survey finds 3 out of 4 riders say MTA cleaning for COVID makes them feel safer
Three out of four straphangers believe the MTA's costly cleaning and disinfecting regimen makes them safer on transit, according to an agency survey obtained by The Post -- despite scientific evidence...
US reaches grim COVID-19 death toll
That figure amounts to nearly 20 percent of the world’s total death count from the virus, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Deshaun Watson 'trying to have some patience' amid trade speculation
Deshaun Watson quoted Future on his Twitter account Tuesday, perhaps shedding some light on his future with the Houston Texans. The unhappy star quarterback has been the subject of trade...
Prince Andrew's sex accuser quits Twitter over 'too much hatred'
Prince Andrew's sex accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre has quit Twitter over "too much hatred" -- blaming trolls and the UK royal's "team." "I think I’m going to take a break...
DC launches online comic book catalog, DC Universe Infinite
"The ultimate DC fan destination" will be the largest collection of DC comics in the world, with a whopping 25,000 comic books and graphic novels.
Connecticut city employee fined for hosting maskless birthday bash
A Connecticut city worker has been fined $500 for hosting a blowout birthday bash jam-packed with mask-free merrymakers, police said. Daniel Pizarro, who works in Bridgeport’s housing code office, was...
Jeff Van Gundy can't stop raving about promising Knicks guard
Jeff Van Gundy loves everything his protégé Tom Thibodeau has done for the Knicks at the 15-game mark. But the former Knicks head coach saved his strongest praise for the...
Pompeo calls China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday declared that China committed genocide over its treatment of the Muslim minority Uighurs, calling the Communist Party government's policies toward the group and...
Paulina Gretzky reveals truth about 'stupid' marriage whispers
Paulina Gretzky is opening up about her seven-year romance with fiancé Dustin Johnson. During a recent appearance on "The Netchicks" podcast with sister-in-law Sara Gretzky and Natalie Buck, the 32-year-old...
Pizza Hut reportedly planning drone deliveries in Israel
Pizza Hut reportedly wants flying robots to help with deliveries — but don't expect one to drop a stuffed-crust pie on your stoop. The chain plans to dispatch drones to...
Man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant
A 78-year-old legally blind Israeli man has reportedly regained his sight following an artificial cornea transplant -- the first time such a procedure has ever been successful. Jamal Furani of...
Ousted Congressman Max Rose tapped for Pentagon adviser role
WASHINGTON — Staten Island's recently departed Congressman Max Rose is heading back to Washington, DC. The one-term Democratic lawmaker, who only just pulled the plug on his short-lived 2021 mayoral bid, will...
Greek President praises Olympic medalist for breaking abuse silence
ATHENS - Greece’s president praised Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou for dissolving “a conspiracy of silence” by reporting a historic allegation of sexual assault by a sports official. Bekatorou, who...
Kyrie Irving lets mystery linger as he makes Nets return
He was at times vague and short, but also humble and expansive. He opened up, then shut down. In his first public comments since taking a personal leave of absence,...
Even Rudy Giuliani is more popular with NYers than de Blasio: poll
Even Rudy Giuliani is more popular with New Yorkers at the moment than Bill de Blasio, a new Siena College poll shows. The Republican former New York City mayor and...
Social media influencer Alexis Sharkey's cause of death revealed
Social media influencer Alexis Robinault Sharkey, whose naked body was found along a Texas roadway after she went missing over the Thanksgiving holiday, was strangled to death.
Tearful Biden says late son Beau should be president during Delaware farewell
Joe Biden became teary-eyed Tuesday afternoon as he delivered a speech thanking his staff and honoring his late son, Beau Biden, saying it should have been Beau who was about to be sworn...
Police dog TikTok star walks out of hospital after near-fatal shooting
K-9 Officer Arlo was afforded a howling hero’s welcome as he walked out of the hospital Monday after a near-fatal shooting.
Hawley stalls vote on DHS nominee Mayorkas over immigration
Sen. Josh Hawley said he will stall a confirmation vote on Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, over his stance on immigration and the border wall. Mayorkas said at his confirmation...
Previous COVID-19 infection may offer less protection from new variant
JOHANNESBURG - Previous infection with the coronavirus may offer less protection against the new variant first identified in South Africa, scientists said on Monday, although they hope that vaccines will...
Reputed Oath Keepers 'commander' busted in deadly US Capitol riot
A reputed "commander" within the far-right Oath Keepers collective was busted Tuesday for his alleged role in the deadly US Capitol riot, including an online boast that he was "such...
MLB will investigate fired Mets GM's lewd texts
The sordid Jared Porter story won’t end with the Mets’ expeditious dismissal of him as general manager. An industry source told The Post that Porter’s wrongdoings while with the Cubs,...
Fight court: Cuomo already threatening to sue Joe Biden
Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to sue soon-to-be President Joe Biden if the federal government fails to deliver $15 billion in coronavirus pandemic aid to help New York state balance its...
Snow problem: Missing teen built a cave until rescuers arrived
A Canadian teen who got lost while snowmobiling managed to survive in an incredible way by constructing a snow cave and staying in it until he was discovered.
Israel's Fauci says Pfizer vaccine's first dose less effective than indicated
A single dose of Pfizer's vaccine may be less effective than the drugmaker had indicated, Israel's COVID-19 czar has warned. Nachman Ash -- Israel's equivalent of Dr. Anthony Fauci -- said the protection...
These were Robert Saleh's first official words as Jets head coach
The Jets made it official Tuesday afternoon, announcing the hiring of Robert Saleh as their new head coach. The team agreed to a deal in principle with Saleh last Thursday...
Unhinged man pummels mom, son on Brooklyn subway: cops
An unhinged man pummeled a mother and son in an unprovoked attack on a Brooklyn train last week, cops said. The 55-year-old woman was on a 2 train with her...
Non appetit! Feds seize half a ton of duck parts, blood clams at JFK
Federal authorities seized more than 1,000 pounds of duck tongues and intestines and blood clams from a JFK Airport shipment, officials said Tuesday. The discovery was made by US Customs...
Microsoft, GM's Cruise team up on driverless cars technology
Self-driving car maker Cruise and majority shareholder General Motors said Tuesday they would partner with Microsoft to commercialize driverless autonomous vehicles. Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda Motor and institutional...
Huge 'super puff' exoplanet could change how we explore the universe
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a massive "super-puff" exoplanet, one that is as large as Jupiter but 10 times lighter and could change how humanity explores the universe. The planet, known...
Down to earth: Washington state officially begins human composting
People in Washington state can now literally push up daisies after their death -- as the first human composting efforts in the country recently began there, according to a new...
FBI says finding bomb maker is 'top priority' ahead of inauguration
The FBI has made it a "top priority" to track down the person who left homemade pipe bombs near the US Capitol during the riots — as authorities have yet...
Singing her praises: Viral sensation nurse will perform before Biden’s inauguration
A Michigan nurse who went viral for her rendition of “Amazing Grace” will perform the song at a memorial for COVID-19 victims ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to...
Over 100 dogs at risk of being sold in Chinese meat trade rescued
More than 100 dogs rescued from potentially becoming part of China’s canine meat trade will soon land in New York and be on their way to forever homes. A plane-load...
'Tiger King' star Jeff Lowe must turn over cubs due to alleged abuse
A federal judge has ordered Jeffrey Lowe and his wife -- who took over the zoo featured in the hit Netflix series "Tiger King" -- to relinquish their cubs due...
Delta CEO says airline will ban passengers 'who refuse to display basic civility'
Bad behavior doesn’t fly at Delta. The CEO of Delta Air Lines has announced that the carrier will permanently ban passengers who disrespect fellow customers or crew. CEO Ed Bastian laid down the law...
Dolly Parton's 75th birthday: 9 ways the country queen saved 2020
There's plenty to celebrate.
Health care workers admitted China lied about COVID-19, documentary claims
Chinese health care workers admitted in secret tapes that they knew how dangerous COVID-19 was when it first emerged in Wuhan — but were pressured into lying about it, a...
Jared Porter sexting mess ended Steve Cohen's Mets honeymoon
The first thing is this: Steve Cohen got this 100-percent right. Cohen had been enjoying this extended honeymoon as much as anyone possibly could. He was officially approved as the...
Chinese cities further tighten epidemic control measures amid COVID-19 resurgence
Chinese authorities are further tightening epidemic prevention measures and building a new isolation center in the hardest-hit city to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The Chinese mainland on...
Mitch McConnell says Capitol rioters 'were provoked by the president'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said President Trump's supporters who stormed the Capitol were "violent criminals" who were “provoked” by Trump “and other powerful people." McConnell's rebuke of...
Steve Cohen responds to 'cancel culture' tweet after firing Mets GM
Mets owner Steve Cohen didn’t stop at his Twitter statement announcing the firing of GM Jared Porter for reportedly sending a stream of inappropriate texts to a female reporter in...
Josh McDaniels emerges as favorite for Eagles' head coaching gig
Multiple reports have identified New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as a prime candidate for the coaching vacancy in Philadelphia, but the Eagles also have expressed interest in a...
Michigan father gets prison time for autistic son's drowning
A Michigan father will spend up to 15 years in prison in the drowning of his autistic 16-year-old son -- whom he referred to as a "freak" in a text...
Former Pro Bowler among Robert Saleh's latest Jets hires
New Jets coach Robert Saleh has reportedly added two more coaches to his staff. The NFL Network reported Saleh will hire Taylor Embree as his running backs coach and Miles...
Alabama's COVID-19 vaccination efforts ranked last in US: CDC
Alabama has fallen behind the rest of the country in vaccination efforts, averaging just 2,051 shots per every 100,000 residents. The state, which as of Monday opened up appointments for residents 75 and...
Biden DNI nominee Avril Haines sidesteps calling China an 'adversary'
The incoming Biden administration's nominee for director of national intelligence, Avril Haines, told a Senate panel during her confirmation hearing Tuesday that she sees the Chinese Communist Party as a...
23-year-old topples king with gender-neutral card deck
OEGSTGEEST, Netherlands - Indy Mellink, a Dutch card fan, was explaining a game to her cousins last summer when she asked herself: why should a king be worth more than...
Senate begins confirmation hearings on Biden nominees
The Senate will begin confirmation hearings on Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's nominees to serve in top administration posts, including those selected to lead the State, Defense and Homeland Security...
Apple may bring back an old iPhone staple next year
Apple is reportedly mulling bringing Touch ID back to iPhones. The Silicon Valley giant signed the death warrant for the fingerprint sensor in 2017 as it began phasing out the...
'Massive' police search for Jennifer Dulos at house tied to ex-husband
Connecticut detectives looking for murdered mom of five Jennifer Dulos returned to a house owned by her late husband in a renewed search effort Tuesday, police confirmed to The Post....
NYC man threatened AOC, Schumer and Pelosi in unhinged online rants
A Queens man arrested by the FBI this morning for threatening politicians posted unhinged and anti-Semitic rants on social media -- and threatened to kill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Chuck...
Blizzard conditions lead to 134-car pileup
A massive 134-car pileup during a blizzard left one man dead and 17 injured in northern Japan on Tuesday, authorities said. The accident — which took eight hours to clear...
Egyptian woman arrested for baking pornographic pastries
She was accused of disseminating food porn. An Egyptian woman was briefly detained for allegedly baking sexually suggestive cakes that were eaten at a Cairo birthday party. Before her arrest,...
My Pillow reportedly dropped by big retailers over Mike Lindell's Trump visit
My Pillow is reportedly getting dropped by retailers including Kohl's and Bed Bath & Beyond after its founder, Mike Lindell, showed up at the White House last week to discuss...
McConnell, Pelosi, Schumer will join Biden at church before his inauguration
Maybe bipartisanship on the Hill has a prayer. President-elect Joe Biden invited Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to attend church with him before the soon-to-be commander-in-chief’s inauguration Wednesday —...
Janet Yellen urges mass spending on COVID-19 recovery at confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden’s Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen urged Congress to “go big” and pass Biden’s massive $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package in opening her Senate confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill...
NYPD arrives in DC to help with inauguration security
Dozens of NYPD officers were dispatched to Washington, DC, to help provide security for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden following the deadly siege at the US Capitol. A video...
NYC will run out COVID-19 vaccines by Friday, de Blasio warns
New York City is set to run out of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the week — which would force it to start closing its injection sites and cancel...
Wild video shows passengers attacking airline agents in airport melee
Wild video captured three passengers attacking two Spirit Airlines employees who asked them to make sure their carry-on bags were the right size before boarding their flight from Detroit to...
Browns' Odell Beckham 'excitement' doesn't match reality
What happened after Odell Beckham Jr. got injured won't help silence the constant trade rumors around the star receiver. The Browns' emergence and playoff run happened without star wide receiver...
Honduran migrant traveling to US says Biden is ‘going to help all of us’
A Honduran migrant traveling with a caravan to the United States says that President-elect Biden is giving them "100 days to get" to the country.
Party's over: 18 family members get COVID-19 after holiday gathering
Eighteen members of the same family have been infected with COVID-19 after they gathered in Pennsylvania to celebrate the holidays. Darlene Reynolds, of Milmont Park, said the virus swept through...
Goldman Sachs rides frothy stock market to massive quarterly profit
The US economy is still a mess -- and Goldman Sachs is still cleaning up. As consumer banks continue to grapple with the wreckage that the pandemic has wrought on...
Boeing stock jumps as 737 MAX set to return in Canada, EU
Boeing's stock price climbed Tuesday as its beleaguered 737 MAX plane prepared to start flying again in Canada and the European Union. Shares in the Chicago-based planemaker jumped nearly 2.8...
These are the top candidates to replace Jared Porter as Mets GM
Jared Porter’s firing Tuesday for sending lewd text messages to a reporter in 2016 left the Mets searching for a second general manager this offseason. Team president Sandy Alderson’s options...
National Guard members reportedly removed from inauguration duty over alleged militia ties
Twelve National Guard members were pulled from inauguration duties for reasons that included alarming social-media posts, it was revealed a day before the most heavily guarded swearing-in the United States...
Lockdowns may not slow COVID more than other voluntary measures: study
A study of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic found that mandatory lockdowns may not offer significantly more benefits to slowing the deadly bug’s spread than social distancing and...
Top-rated AquaSonic Black Series electric toothbrush is $100 off on Amazon
You can take your oral health to the next level with Amazon's latest deal on the AquaSonic Black Series electric toothbrush. For a limited time, you can save more than...
Reporter at center of Brett Favre sexting scandal speaks on Jared Porter
More than a decade after Brett Favre was accused of sending inappropriate texts to a female game-day host with the Jets, the Mets fired GM Jared Porter on Tuesday morning...
Bernie Sanders mural is defaced in 'suspected' hate crime
A mural of Sen. Bernie Sanders in Washington, DC, was vandalized with a likeness of Pepe the Frog in a suspected hate crime, police said. The colorful “Bern the System”...
Starbucks to help Washington state ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations
Starbucks wants to make getting a coronavirus vaccine as easy as grabbing a pumpkin spice latte. Washington State officials tapped the coffee giant to help them ramp up the state's...
Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king
BANGKOK — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law...
Counterintelligence official warns of threat posed by China
A national counterintelligence official warned President-elect Joe Biden that China poses a "more severe" threat to the country than any other American foe and that it will represent one of...
Bike it or not: Biden’s Peloton workouts could be a national security risk
Joe Biden may be taking his last ride. The president-elect may be banned from bringing his Peloton to the White House — because the high-tech exercise bike poses a threat...
A-Rod signs ESPN extension to remain on 'Sunday Night Baseball'
Alex Rodriguez will return to "Sunday Night Baseball" this season. Rodriguez signed a one-year extension, according to sources, allowing ESPN and him to figure out their long-term plans after the...
Naomi Osaka photo fueling 'revolt' in Australian Open quarantine
From bitter social media posts to workouts using mattresses as hitting partners, dozens of the world’s best tennis players confined to Australian hotels for two weeks are dealing with their...
Mr. President, don't pardon Sheldon Silver
Rumor has it that President Trump is considering pardoning Sheldon Silver, former speaker of the Assembly and criminal. We hope it is just that: rumors. Silver had a nice racket...
Pro-Trump Queens man busted after online threats to pols
Brandon Hunt, 37, who works at the NY Office of Court Administration, will be charged with making online terroristic threats after authorities raided his home early Tuesday and took him...
Japan's suicides jump 16 percent in COVID-19 second wave
TOKYO - Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave when...
Burglars raid Balenciaga flagship store in Manhattan
A crew of burglars raided the Balenciaga flagship store on the Upper East Side early Tuesday -- less than a month after thieves took off with $60,000 worth of bags from the luxury shop's...
Clinton, Pelosi call for "9/11-style commission" into Capitol riot, Trump-Putin involvement
There is "strong support in the Congress" for establishing a "9/11-style commission" to investigate President Trump's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's involvement in the Capitol riot, House...
Notorious Trump hater Snoop Dogg now wants a favor
Outspoken President Trump hater Snoop Dogg has been secretly lobbying the commander-in-chief to free the co-founder of Death Row Records from his attempted murder conviction, according to a report. The...
Make it through 2021 with one of these top-rated meditation apps
Since we could all use a little help relaxing right now, we rounded up five of our favorite meditation apps that are on sale right now for up to 80%...
US asks Australia to ditch plan to make Facebook, Google share ad revenue
The US government is asking Australia to abandon a proposed law that would force Facebook and Google to pay local media firms a cut of the advertising revenue they rake...
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of murder at New Jersey reservation
A manhunt in New Jersey is underway for a suspect accused of killing a hunter on a reservation, authorities said.
COVID-19 surge increases strain on funeral homes
As refrigerated trucks arrive at states across the country, funeral homes say they are turning families away. As of mid-January, Los Angeles County had nearly 1 million cases of COVID-19 and of those, more...
Understanding James Harden deal doesn't make it easier for traded Nets
Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince were both headed to the Garden to try to lead Brooklyn past the Knicks when they got the news. Suddenly they were ex-Nets. But considering...
Dog imitates owner's limp in heartwarming show of 'sympathy'
It was quite a limp-ression. An empathetic UK pooch melted hearts online after imitating his injured owner's limp in an apparent show of solidarity. "Nothing wrong, just sympathy," wrote Russell...
This highly rated learn-to-read app will help you and your child get through 2021
If your child is between ages 2-8, Homer, the #1 Learn to Read App for Kids, is here to help. This 12-month subscription is packed with over 1000 lessons and...
Shea slams NYC protesters as 'antithesis' of MLK
Twenty-nine people were arrested at the Monday night demonstration — all of whom were released with summonses or desk appearance tickets, according to cops.
Ex-NYC firefighter surrenders in connection to Capitol riot
Retired New York City firefighter Thomas Fee, who was sought by the feds in connection with the riots at the US Capitol, turned himself in Tuesday morning, officials said. Fee,...
Goat and dog elected mayors of Vermont playground
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. — A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground. The oddball idea of pet mayor...
US deports convicted child sex predator back to El Salvador
A convicted child sexual predator in Washington state has been sent back to his native El Salvador, US immigration officials said. Daniel Alfonso-Lemus, 43, was sentenced to 41 months to...
Jared Porter just the latest Met to have scandals surface after being hired
Jared Porter is the latest Met to have alleged impropriety surface shortly after being hired. Here are some previous examples — all of which resulted in the person’s Mets tenure...
How fired Mets GM's disturbing sexts stayed hidden as he rose to power
Jared Porter sent a female reporter unsolicited, sexually explicit texts back in 2016 -- years before being hired as the Mets GM -- and the texts stayed secret for years...
How 'The Crown' inspired a sexy 'Bridge and Tunnel' flashback
Ed Burns reveals unlikely inspo for new series about hot college grads in '80s Long Island.
Pfizer dashes Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine hopes
Pfizer says it would need federal approval to sell its coronavirus vaccine to New York, dashing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's hopes of buying the shots directly.
FBI releases photos of men who allegedly attacked cop during Capitol riot
The FBI has released new photos of seven men who are wanted in connection with the beating of DC Metropolitan police officer Michael Fanone during the riots at the US...
Patrick Mahomes mystery has major betting implications
LAS VEGAS — It’s generally easy for oddsmakers to post lines on most NFL games. A quarterback injury adds a degree of difficulty. An injury to Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes,...
French man sent far-right groups $500K in bitcoin before his suicide
A French computer programmer sent about $522,000 in bitcoin to far-right American activists before he died by suicide last month, according to reports. Laurent Bachelier — a Paris-based developer who...
Ankle bracelet outs man who attended Capitol riot
Betancur, who was arrested Sunday, faces three charges, including unlawful entry to a restricted area. He is the third person from Maryland to face federal charges in connection with the...
Biden's assistant health secretary pick would be first transgender fed official confirmed by Senate
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine as his nominee for assistant secretary of health.
Mets fire GM over sexting scandal
Jared Porter’s tenure as Mets general manager unceremoniously ended Tuesday morning when he was fired by the team, following a report he sent lewd text messages to a female journalist...
Sportsbooks still came out on top despite NFL playoff rout
An exciting weekend of NFL football with four more games finished as a winning week for most sportsbooks, despite the public cleaning up on the Green Bay Packers’ win on...
Joe Exotic's team so confident of pardon that limo is waiting near prison
Joe Exotic's legal team is so confident the "Tiger King" star will get a pardon from President Trump on Tuesday that they have a limo parked near his prison —...
'The Bachelor' Week 3 recap: The ladies stage a coup against Sarah
Your rock hard muscles won't help you now, Matt James.
Adorable chihuahua's hair stands straight up
Fur real?! Watch the hilarious moment a pet owner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rubs a blanket on her dog's hair for a "paw"some scientific experiment.
At least 4 wounded during string of 'connected' shootings in the Poconos
At least four people were wounded in a series of shootings that are believed to be connected in an area north of Mount Pocono on Monday night, Pennsylvania police said....
24-year-old cop fatally shot during hours-long standoff with armed suspect
A Toledo police officer was fatally shot on Monday during a standoff with an armed suspect wanted for vandalizing a cathedral, authorities said. Officer Brandon Stalker, 24, who was performing...
Mets must fire Jared Porter amid sexting scandal: Sherman
If Carlos Beltran had to go for sign stealing last offseason, then Jared Porter has to go now if the facts in ESPN’s story are true and the new Mets...
Deshaun Watson ramps up Jets trade buzz with Post 'like'
Deshaun Watson may have given the first indication he’s interested in coming to the Jets. The Texans star’s official Instagram account liked a picture of The Post’s back page from...
Nets got sweet glimpse of a new James Harden
This was the sequence that defines James Harden, the good and the bad, the beautiful and the brazen and everything in between. Here, in the space of five seconds, maybe...