January 22, 2021
Not a myth: This state is mulling a Bigfoot hunting season
A Midwestern lawmaker is hoping Sasquatch can bring in some fast cash. Oklahoma Rep. Justin Humphrey has introduced a bill that would create a Bigfoot hunting season in the state....
Pfizer to ship fewer vials of COVID vaccine to US after extra doses discovered
Pfizer will be shipping fewer COVID-19 vaccine vials to the US after it was discovered that each vial actually contained an unplanned-for extra dose, according to the pharmaceutical company. Pharmacists...
Nets' defense a problem again in latest loss
The Nets’ defense has collapsed since they traded Jarrett Allen, and for the second straight game, their former center came back to haunt them — and own their paint. The...
54 NYC zip codes have COVID positivity rate over 10 percent
COVID-19 is soaring across every New York City borough, far exceeding parameters that the governor's office promised would result in neighborhood lockdowns as recently as October. City data shows that...
Rangers let this one get away
Pierre-Luc Dubois, the upper-echelon young center who was the apple of the Rangers’ eye, appears to be headed elsewhere as the Blue Jackets are in the midst of engineering a...
Teamsters reach tentative strike-ending pact at Hunts Point Produce Market
The Teamsters announced a tentative agreement with Hunts Point Produce Market management in the Bronx on Friday night -- potentially ending a nearly week-long strike there. Teamsters Local 202 "will...
Tour bus on trip to Grand Canyon rolls over, leaving one dead, two injured
PHOENIX — A Las Vegas-based tour bus heading to the Grand Canyon rolled over in northwestern Arizona on Friday, killing one person and critically injuring two others, authorities said. The...
NYC ‘autonomous zone’ bar owner indicted, escapes assault charge
The co-owner of a Staten Island bar that declared itself an "autonomous zone" exempt from state and city COVID-19 rules has been indicted for operating without a license -- but...
Twins' JA Happ dances around his Yankees exit
J.A. Happ declined to take any shots at the Yankees on his way out the door. The left-hander signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Twins and during his...
New York Post mourns loss of longtime colleague Isidore 'Izzy' Cabioc
Isidore “Izzy” Cabioc, who worked for The New York Post for 46 years, succumbed to cancer at his Brooklyn home on Wednesday. He was 69. Cabioc was a Sales Support...
Ex-Mets manager Davey Johnson recovering after COVID-19 hospital treatment
Former Mets manager Davey Johnson revealed to The Post on Friday that he is battling COVID-19. Johnson, who led the 1986 Mets to the World Series title, was asked for...
Biden's trans order undoes decades of feminist progress
The Biden presidency, we’re told, is a historic win for women. With Kamala Harris as his Madam Vice President and a record number of women in his Cabinet, the new...
Knicks' early success being built upon road mentality
The Knicks continued to build their reputation as road Warriors on Thursday night against Golden State. With their latest defensively responsible victory, a 119-104 win over Stephen Curry and the...
Hank Aaron was a total package of baseball greatness
You know the sports expression “Great player, better person”? No one turns down that description. It can, however, carry the unintended consequence of underplaying an elite performer’s excellence at his...
The battle to save NYC's monuments from woke mobs is far from over
Six months ago, a throng of New Yorkers, yours truly included, gathered outside of the Museum of Natural History to protest the planned removal of the statue of Theodore Roosevelt...
Here are the odious factions that will likely choose NYC's next mayor
’Wise up! We’re trying to run a city, not a damned democracy,” barks Deputy Mayor Warren LaSalle in one of the best Big Apple movies ever made, 1974’s “The Taking...
Biden gets set to kill a Team Trump good-government reform
Just days in office and President Biden is already moving to end-run good government by ordering the Justice Department to start restoring an Obama-era practice that funds liberal groups instead...
Being 'fat but fit' isn't really possible, study says
"Exercise does not seem to compensate for the negative effects of excess weight," says the author of a new study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
How GG Townson shooped in as Salt in Lifetime's 'Salt-N-Pepa' biopic
When you’re playing one of “the first ladies of hip-hop,” you better be able to rap.
15 street ski items to keep you warm while turning heads this winter
Pairing your Prada with Patagonia has never been more in vogue. Outside-the-box collaborations between fashion and high-performance outdoor labels are suddenly plentiful: Think North Face's line with Supreme, the Arc'teryx...
Phil Collins sells $40M Miami house he shared with ex Orianne Cevey
Phil Collins has evicted his ex-wife and found a buyer, so he’s kissing his fraught $40 million Miami Beach house goodbye.
How the NYPD nearly caught NYC 'serial killer' after the second victim
Investigators came close to arresting accused "handyman serial killer" Kevin Gavin two years ago -- when they found his DNA on the strangled, battered corpse of the murder spree's second...
Jill Biden visits National Guard troops, thanks them with cookies
First Lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit to National Guard troops in Washington, DC Friday to thank them for protecting her family during her husband's inauguration. "I just wanted...
Letters to the editor —Jan. 23, 2021
The Issue: President Biden’s call for national unity during his inauguration address on Wednesday. I didn’t vote for President Biden. In fact, I’m sorry that President Donald Trump was denied...
De Blasio pleads with Biden for quick action on COVID vaccine shortage
Mayor Bill de Blasio beseeched President Biden in a letter Friday to quickly address the national coronavirus vaccine shortage that is crippling the Big Apple's inoculation efforts, telling the newly-minted...
Twitter's policing problem
After permanently banning then-President Donald Trump from its platform, Twitter took only seconds to delete a defiant tweet from his official government account. Yet it’s not nearly so fleet-footed about...
'Zip-tie guy' at Capitol Riot had arsenal of weapons, including sniper rifle: feds
The Capitol rioter dubbed the "zip-tie guy" who was captured in a viral photo holding a wad of plastic handcuffs during the Jan. 6 riot had an arsenal of 15...
Schumer pushes Trump impeach trial to Feb. 8 as Biden preferred
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday announced that former President Trump's impeachment trial will begin the week of Feb. 8 — after President Biden indicated he wanted a two-week...
Hank Aaron still holds the real home run record
Hank Aaron, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, died Friday at age 86. The Hall of Famer holds a host of records, from the most runs batted...
These COVID-safe date spots will make you love NYC's outdoor dining again
Nothing like eating under a heat lamp to keep the spark alive.
Former Marine once featured on 'Ellen' charged with attacking officer at Capitol riot
A former Marine who once went viral for his role in rescuing dogs from rising floodwaters has been charged with attacking a federal officer and inciting violence during the Jan....
Alan Tudyk's 'Resident Alien' crash-lands onto Syfy
Welcome to the world of "Resident Alien," Syfy's new dramedy series with Alan Tudyk in the titular role.
'I gave up': NYC seniors desperate to get COVID vax rip registration system
Eligible New York City seniors desperate to get the COVID-19 vaccine said Friday that they haven’t found any available slots and are fed up with the Big Apple’s convoluted online...
Parent leaders question City Hall's scrapping of Gifted and Talented admissions
Parent leaders from three of the city's top middle schools ripped City Hall's decision to abolish Gifted and Talented entry exams. In a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, PTA...
Mike Rowe's new show 'Six Degrees' is a love letter to his dad
"Dirty Jobs" guy Mike Rowe is back with the new discovery+ series "Six Degrees with Mike Rowe."
GameStop short seller says he's being threatened by its investors
This is one sick game. Investors piled into shares of GameStop on Friday, sending the video game retailer up 51 percent in an apparent effort to squeeze out a short...
Biden's 1M shots-a-day COVID-19 'goal' was already reached — by Trump
President Biden's "wartime effort" goal to vaccinate 100 million people against COVID-19 in 100 days relies on a daily average that was repeatedly bested under former President Donald Trump. Biden's...
David Quinn reinserts Tony DeAngelo into Rangers lineup
Tony DeAngelo was reinserted into the lineup for Friday’s match in Pittsburgh after an enforced two-game leave of absence that followed poor on-ice behavior in the season opener. “He’s in...
Gamers threaten to defect to PlayStation after Xbox Live price hikes
Microsoft said Friday it will jack up the price for its Xbox Live Gold memberships -- provoking threats from some gamers to jump ship to rival Playstation. A one-month membership...
Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton show included 3-D skyline coats
Virgil Abloh unveiled his sixth menswear collection for Louis Vuitton.
NBC Sports is disappearing in seismic industry move
NBC Universal plans to shutter its sports channel NBCSN by the end of the year, resulting in the NHL having to move its broadcasts to USA Network, the company announced...
Texas sues to block Biden's deportation freeze
The state of Texas filed suit Friday seeking to block President Joe Biden's 100-day freeze on deportations, claiming it violated an agreement the state signed with the Trump administration earlier...
Breonna Taylor jurors file a petition to impeach Kentucky AG
Three grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case filed a petition with the Kentucky state government calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Daniel Cameron for mischaracterizing their findings, it...
Yankees outfielder growing golf profile alongside Tiger Woods' niece
Aaron Hicks has not spent his offseason worrying about what moves the Yankees have or haven’t made. He wasn’t sitting at home stressing out about why they were slow-playing DJ...
Skipping dinner could cause weight gain, study suggests
Avoiding your nighttime meal could potentially mean extra pounds in the long run, a new study published in the peer-reviewed Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute suggests. Multiple researchers at Osaka University...
Critical COVID patients rush to wed: 'This might be your only chance'
They had to wait for their first kiss as the groom was rushed into intensive care.
Philly dad charged after 9-year-old daughter accidentally shot by 5-year-old boy
A Philadelphia father has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after his 9-year-old daughter was accidentally shot dead by a 5-year-old boy inside the home this week, according to new reports....
Popular YouTuber's DIY torture device slammed by women
"Useless Edison" YouTuber Geng Shuai is under fire for recreating the "wooden donkey," historically used to punish, humiliate and injure women.
Nearly 200 National Guardsmen sent to DC contract COVID-19
Scores of National Guardsmen sent to Washington, DC, to protect the nation’s capital during the presidential inauguration have tested positive for COVID-19, it was revealed Friday. Nearly 200 soldiers have contracted...
Corey Johnson asks Biden DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to OK NYC congestion tolls
The road to a fiscally sound MTA runs through soon-to-be Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's desk, according to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Johnson on Friday implored Buttigieg to...
Biden says he'd be OK with delay in Trump impeachment trial
President Biden on Friday indicated that he's OK with a delay in the Senate impeachment trial for former President Trump. Biden pleaded ignorance on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's proposed...
Church deacon busted for trying to have sex with teen he met on Grindr: officials
A church deacon was busted this week for trying to have sex with a 14-year-old boy he met on the gay hook-up site Grindr, officials said. It turns out that...
Biden warns of 600,000 COVID deaths as he signs wage hike, food aid orders
President Biden on Friday signed executive orders to raise pay for low-wage federal workers and increase food assistance for needy families as he warned of dark days ahead and a...
How media monetized polarization and other commentary
Media beat: How Media Monetized Polarization How did our public square become so intensely polarized? By sucking up advertising dollars, the Internet devastated traditional newspapers that treated opinion “like a...
Find out the jobs behind these expensive clothes
"What do you do for a living?" Viral star Jon Akanmu isn't afraid to ask well-dressed strangers — sporting Balenciaga, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and more — what they do for...
Documents show how China-based firm scored a $1B N95 mask contract with CA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom held back details from the public and lawmakers about a $990 million state N95 mask contract with a China-based firm scrutinized by Congress. But now, a...
Meet the NYC designer behind Jill Biden's elegant inauguration gloves
The eye-catching leather gloves that First Lady Jill Biden wore for the inauguration were made by Wing & Weft, the last remaining custom glovemaker in Manhattan's Garment District.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes cleared from NFL concussion protocol
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes announced Friday that he is out of concussion protocol and expects to play in the AFC championship game Sunday against the Bills. “I just got out...
How Nets are addressing their biggest roster need
The Nets filled one of their three open roster spots Friday by preparing to sign free-agent big man Norvel Pelle. The deal – which will be completed pending clearance of...
Back on the Pharm: Christie Smythe says she's figuring things out with Martin Shkreli
The lovesick former Bloomberg reporter who upended her "perfect" life for "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli said they are trying to patch things up -- after things went sour when she...
Ex-staffer being sued by Tesla denies he stole massive cache of code days after starting work
Tesla on Friday accused now-fired software engineer Alex Khatilov of stealing a massive cache of code within days of starting his job — but the ex-staffer tells The Post the...
Two cases of highly-contagious COVID-19 variant reported in New Jersey
Two cases of the COVID-19 UK variant have been reported in New Jersey, marking the first known Garden State appearance for the highly-contagious strain. A Jersey Shore man in his...
ISIS suspects carry executed man in wheelchair
A security camera captured the Daesh/ISIS suspects while they were carrying a member of the terror group, who was executed, in a wheelchair in order not to attract attention. Recently, the...
Disgraced pathologist accused in three deaths gets 20 years in prison
A former chief pathologist at an Arkansas veterans hospital accused of causing the deaths of three patients was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday, federal prosecutors said. Robert Morris...
Media spent Joe Biden's first days slobbering over him
And you thought the media went gaga for Barack. Wednesday wasn’t just Inauguration Day. As depicted by most major news networks and outlets, it was The Greatest Day in History...
UN warns sexual violence likely surging in embattled Ethiopia region
NAIROBI, Kenya — The U.N. special representative on sexual violence in conflict says “serious allegations of sexual violence” have emerged in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region, while women and girls face...
'Bridgerton' inspires sexy 'royalty core' TikTok trend
Stans are serving looks — Period!
Washington Post caught scrubbing Kamala Harris 'prisoner' story
The Washington Post scrubbed an unflattering anecdote of Vice President Kamala Harris crassly laughing at the thought of a prisoner begging for a drink of water -- then backtracked Friday...
Wall Street bigs press for speedier COVID vaccine rollout in NY
New York City’s business leaders are concerned about the state’s troubled COVID vaccine rollout -- and they're offering to mobilize their clout and resources to help speed it up. Reps...
NYC garbage man charged in Capitol riot sprung on a $250K bond
A city Department of Sanitation worker — who was arrested for participating in the Capitol riot after a Post story identified him— was ordered released Friday on a $250,000 bond....
Terrified mom finds a stranger living in her roof for weeks after spotting objects mysteriously moving
A terrified mom found a stranger had been living in her roof for three weeks after spotting objects mysteriously moving in her house. Monica Green, from Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia,...
Inauguration sensation Amanda Gorman lands job offer
She's poetry in motion. Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman's electrifying performance has already drawn a job offer. Morgan State University President David Wilson was so moved by Gorman's acclaimed address that...
Shocking new video shows undercover NJ cop fatally shoot unarmed black man
Disturbing new surveillance footage shows an undercover New Jersey cop opening fire on an unarmed black man in Newark on New Year's Day, killing him. The nearly two-minute clip captures...
NY Times ousts editor who said she had 'chills' watching Biden plane land
A New York Times editor's contract has been canceled after she tweeted she had "chills" watching Joe Biden's plane ahead of his inauguration. "Biden's plane landing at Joint Field Andrews....
Cuomo says 'Biden should wear a mask' on inaugural night
President Biden should have worn a mask during his inauguration night visit to the Lincoln Memorial, when he opted against wearing a mask just hours after signing an executive order...
Ticket brokers settle for $35M over charges of cheating customers
Three ticket brokers based on Long Island have agreed to settle civil charges that they cheated consumers by illegally purchasing tens of thousands of tickets for concerts, theater, sports and...
New York lost 1 million jobs in 2020 due to COVID-19
Here's why New Yorkers need to get a whole lot more coronavirus vaccine: The economy is in the tank. New York state shed 1 million jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Trump says 'we'll do something' but 'not just yet' in first post-presidential remark
Former President Donald Trump said Friday in his first public remark since leaving office that he will make a comeback in some form — but he's not saying how. "We’ll...
Where to buy Bernie Sanders' mittens from viral inauguration memes
Bernie Sanders' 2021 inauguration mittens, made famous in the viral memes, aren't for sale, but here's where you can buy near-exact dupes.
About 150 people defy UK lockdown, gather for wedding at London school
About 150 people packed into a London school for a wedding this week in defiance of a strict national lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new reports. Officers broke...
Shot out of luck: As NY runs out of vaccine, White House says it'll 'look into' it
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that New York’s COVID-19 vaccine stockpile was so low it “may already be exhausted” and Mayor Bill de Blasio pleaded with President Biden for more shots — but the...
Entire college hoops team quits over 'horrific' abuse allegations
One college basketball team is canceling their season — and it has nothing to do with COVID-19. The players on the NCAA Division I Detroit Mercy women’s basketball team canceled...
Naked man 'wrapped in guts' goes on rampage with dad’s severed head: report
A naked maniac covered with intestines went on a rampage in Ukraine -- hitting parked cars with his father’s severed head in front of horrified passers-by, according to a report....
Hank Aaron was scarred by hatred-laced home run record chase
The moment became an iconic one, with the indelible image of Hank Aaron rounding the bases, being joined by two fans between second and third, and then mobbed by his...
Chargers great still baffled by Eli Manning's draft diss
The retirement announcement of one Chargers legend has reopened old wounds for another. Retired tight end Antonio Gates is throwing shade at the blockbuster transaction orchestrated by the Manning family...
This state just moved smokers to the top of the COVID vaccine line
The state is bumping smokers to the front of the vaccine line because the habit makes you more vulnerable to the illness, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said Friday.
Olay launches sitewide sale in honor of Mercury in retrograde
If you're starting to feel misaligned this month, blame Mercury, as the reason may soon be written in the stars. Mercury officially goes into retrograde on January 30. To combat...
CDC reports rare reaction after Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Severe allergic reactions to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are rare -- with about 1 in 400,000 recipients suffering anaphylaxis after receiving the jab, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Stubborn alpacas pull hilarious faces when they don't get their way
Some sprung for a Peloton, or a new puppy — but for these friends, it was a trio of alpacas. As far as pandemic purchases, Melanie Hinze and Melanie Ramos'...
Capitol rioter allegedly dragged cop down stairs, attempted suicide
A geophysicist from Colorado allegedly dragged a police officer down a set of stairs during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot — and then bought a plane ticket to Switzerland and...
TikTok sea shanty star Nathan Evans releases new song 'Wellerman'
A folk music expert tells The Post she's not surprised sea shanties have become popular on TikTok and weighs in on a new song from #ShantyTok.
Kamala Harris moves next door to Joe Biden — see inside her new home
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are officially neighbors.
First Big Gay Ice Cream store closes in East Village
Big Gay Ice Cream is having to chill out a bit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Take the underdog in this Big Ten college basketball clash
Purdue and Michigan are examples of a dwindling sum of teams whose top scorer is a true low-post player. The Boilermakers’ Trevion Williams and Wolverines’ Hunter Dickinson will clash in...
Fauci says US will drop anti-abortion rule for foreign aid
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Biden administration will abandon former President Trump's policy of banning US foreign aid from going to international organizations that promote or perform abortions. The infectious...
Broadcast legend Tom Brokaw retiring from NBC News after 55 years
Veteran anchor Tom Brokaw is formally retiring after 55 years with NBC News, he announced Friday.
21 best long-distance relationship gifts of 2021 for far-away Valentines
We rounded up some of the best long-distance relationship gifts for your far-away Valentines.
UN reports 12 murdered at Kurdish-run displacement camp in Syria
GENEVA - The United Nations says it has received reports of 12 Syrian and Iraqi nationals being murdered in the first half of January at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp in...
China says 10 workers trapped in gold mine are searching for others
QIXIA, China Jan 22 - The ten known survivors trapped since a deadly Jan. 10 gold mine explosion in northern China have been using laser pointers and loudspeakers to try to find their missing colleagues, state...
Alleged Brooklyn serial killer used steak knife in one slaying: court papers
New details emerged Friday about a Brooklyn handyman's alleged murderous rampage — including stomping on one victim's neck and using a steak knife to fatally stab another. Kevin Gavin, 66,...
Spa sues for $2M in damages over Harlem 'Motherless Brooklyn' fire
A spa next door to where a deadly fire broke out on the film set of Edward Norton's "Motherless Brooklyn" claims in a new $2 million lawsuit that it had...
Yosemite National Park to remain closed after wind damage
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Yosemite National Park will remain closed through the weekend after high winds that battered much of California knocked down two giant sequoias and caused millions...
Dan Levy, Regina King and John Krasinski set to host 'SNL'
Live from New York, it's Jim Halpert!
Barry Bonds remembers Hank Aaron as 'icon' after complicated history
The man who supplanted Hank Aaron as MLB's home run king, albeit in a tainted fashion, hasn't forgotten what Aaron did for him and the game. After news broke Friday...
Watchdog calls on China to probe death of Tibetan monk in detention
China should answer for the death of a 19-year-old Tibetan monk who was brutally beaten while in police custody, a humanitarian watchdog group claims. The New York-based Human Rights Watch...
American Airlines launches 'at-home wine experience' with unused booze
Airlines and pandemics do not pair well, but booze and quarantine do.
'A welcoming soul': Family mourns victim of alleged serial killer
The 83-year-old woman allegedly murdered by the Brooklyn handyman serial killer two years ago was a grandmother and great-grandmother -- considered “the giant tree of her family,” her grandson said...
Beauty and the beast: Meet the pageant queen obsessed with Ted Bundy
This 'Honeytrap' thinks she's got what it takes to snatch the title of world's sexiest serial killer.
German scientists make paralyzed mice walk again
German researchers have enabled mice paralyzed after spinal cord injuries to walk again, re-establishing a neural link hitherto considered irreparable in mammals by using a designer protein injected into the brain. Spinal...
Biden's economic chief sounds alarm on 'very serious economic hole'
WASHINGTON -- President Biden's top economic adviser sounded the alarm over the US economy on Friday, warning: "Without decisive action, we risk falling into a very serious economic hole." White...
Trudeau says Pfizer CEO promises more COVID vaccine coming — but challenges remain
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that Pfizer Inc’s Chief Executive Albert Bourla has reassured him it would supply Canada with 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine...
Intel probes reported hack of quarterly earnings report
Intel launched an investigation after a hacker reportedly stole part of its quarterly earnings report, forcing the computer-chip maker to publish its results early. Chief financial officer George Davis told...
Cat's out of the bag: 15 catch COVID after attending feline's birthday party
This party wasn't the cat's meow. Fifteen people contracted COVID-19 in a small Chilean town -- after reportedly attending a birthday party for a cat. It was unclear when exactly...
Hank Aaron's death the latest in spate of Hall of Fame passings
Hammerin' Hank Aaron's death on Friday at the age of 86 made him the latest Baseball Hall of Famer to join the Big Game in the Sky. In the past...
Mom wrote she wasn't strong enough to defeat 'demons' before killing 5 kids, self
A West Virginia mother gunned down her five young children before burning down her house and turning the gun on herself in December, officials said this week. Oreanna Myers, 25...
Retiring QB is the wild card in ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' plan
ESPN will talk with recently retired quarterback Philip Rivers about joining the network as an NFL analyst, according to sources, and if Peyton Manning suddenly decided he wanted to be...
Pecking order: Don't feed the chickens in Key West
There's a fowl situation in Florida. Officials in Key West are cracking down on people who feed a group of feral chickens famous for wandering the island — saying the...
Hank Aaron navigated baseball's nasty home run chases with grace: Sherman
How would you have handled it? How would you have reacted to not a hundred or two hundred, but hundreds of thousands of racist letters deriding you, threatening your very...
Proof of afterlife could net essay writers $1 million in prizes
Is there life after death? A Las Vegas real estate mogul and space exploration CEO is offering nearly $1 million in earthy riches for an answer to the age-old existential...
Brooklyn rapper allegedly busted with loaded gun during traffic stop
A Brooklyn rapper was allegedly busted with a loaded .45-caliber handgun after being stopped for an illegal u-turn, The Post has learned.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Friday lottery draw
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot could be the third-largest lottery bounty in American history, officials said -- clocking in at $1 billion. Lottery officials are set to draw six numbers at...
You can get Coach Outlet's surprise Valentine's Day collection for up to 65 percent off
Coach Outlet is showing some serious love to its shoppers with the launch of its new Valentine’s Day collection. And you can currently enjoy 60% off the trendy line, which...
Bernie Sanders mittens meme 'visits' Brooklyn College in hilarious digital images
Bernie Sanders and his viral mittens fit like a glove on the Brooklyn College campus!
Portland and Seattle residents slam 'weak' response to Antifa riots
Residents in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, say they're fed up with local officials' "weak" response to the Antifa riots that swept through the cities Wednesday. In Seattle, city council...
Video of girl removing Putin portrait from classroom goes viral
Video of a Russian student removing a portrait of President Vladimir Putin from her classroom wall has gone viral -- a day before planned protests against the jailing of poisoned...
Good girl! Adorable pooch spends days outside Turkish hospital waiting for owner
A faithful dog waited outside a hospital in Turkey for almost a week until her owner was released after being treated for a brain condition.
Girl, 10, declared brain-dead after TikTok 'blackout challenge'
A 10-year-old girl in Italy was declared brain-dead after she attempted the so-called "Blackout Challenge" on TikTok, according to local reports. The dangerous game — also known as the “passout...
Man charged in Capitol riot was 'following the schedule Alex Jones' promoted
An Alabama man charged in the US Capitol riot told an FBI agent he went to the insurrection while following a schedule promoted by Infowars founder Alex Jones, court documents...
These travelers faked negative COVID tests to get out of town — and got away with it
This potentially dangerous end-around shows a huge loophole in coronavirus travel restrictions.
Cubs star is unhappy with trade rumors and ESPN
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant admitted that hearing his name among trade rumors has taken some of the fun out of baseball for him, but seeing his name among headlines...
Two films offer two tales ahead of Wuhan lockdown anniversary
WUHAN, China — Two new films about Wuhan were released Friday, the eve of the anniversary of the start of a 76-day lockdown in the central Chinese city where the...
Ford finally forced to recall 3 million cars over air bag concerns
Ford just lost a lengthy battle with the feds over orders to recall about 3 million cars — and it won't be cheap. The affected vehicles from model years 2006...
Killing with kindness: Resident can't believe friendly handyman is serial killer suspect
A resident of the building where a handyman was accused of murdering three elderly women said she never saw any “bad qualities” in him — and called the allegations against...
See inside the $11M NYC apartment where Jennifer Aniston grew up in these exclusive photos
"My favorite memories are of the West Village at 526 Hudson St.,” Aniston said.
Cuomo: NY's COVID vaccine supply 'may already be exhausted'
New York state will run out of coronavirus vaccines on Friday -- if it hasn't already, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "We run out of allocation today. The Week 1 to...
'Go buy a lottery ticket': Lucky few hit COVID vaccine jackpot for rare extra doses
Fortune struck one man in the bakery aisle at the supermarket. Two others were working the night shift at a Subway sandwich shop. Yet another was plucked from a list...
Harris stepdaughter's inauguration eyebrow dance is getting her even more attention
The 21-year-old stepdaughter of VP Kamala Harris was captured sitting behind former President Barack Obama at the swearing-in ceremony, putting on a dazzling eyebrow dance. A video of her duet...
Hank Aaron didn’t want to be remembered for his home runs
Henry "Hank" Aaron passed away Friday at the age of 86, and from all precincts of America came remembrances and odes to the legacy of the sports and civil rights...
Eagle Creek takes 30 percent off top-rated luggage and travel gear for Winter Sale
If you've been looking for some new luggage, we've found the perfect sale for you. For a limited time, Eagle Creek is taking 30 percent off its best-selling travel gear...
'Phlegm Fatale' appears in court for spitting on NYPD cop
The loogie-launching leftist who spat in the face of an NYPD cop during a November protest was arraigned on a desk appearance ticket Friday. NYU graduate Devina Singh, who once...
Associate of Brooklyn rapper Casanova bragged about Miami shooting
A suspected Florida gun trafficker who was charged along with Brooklyn rapper Casanova in the federal takedown of the Gorilla Stone Bloods bragged about shooting two people outside of a...
Calls for Michigan official to resign after he flashes rifle at virtual meeting
A Michigan county commissioner whipped out a rifle at a virtual public meeting while a woman was criticizing the Proud Boys — prompting calls for his resignation, according to a...
The astounding numbers behind Hank Aaron's Hall of Fame career
Hank Aaron's legendary career went far beyond numbers. But those numbers were incredible. Aaron, who passed away Friday at the age of 86, was one of the most feared hitters...
Instacart axes 1,900 employees, including its only unionized workers
Instacart will lay off its only unionized workers as part of a plan to ax nearly 1,900 employees stationed in supermarkets across the country. The grocery delivery firm employs several...
Sandra Bullock sells Georgia beachfront estate for $4.2M
The "Birdbox" star initially listed the home for $6.5 million.
De Blasio calls for release of 65K 'second-dose' COVID-19 vaccines
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday said he wants to free up 65,000 "second-dose" coronavirus vaccines so they can be administered to people who haven't yet been inoculated. De Blasio...
Dozens of young girls secretly recorded undressing in Tennessee gym
A creep set up a hidden camera inside a Tennessee gym and recorded dozens of young cheerleaders, gymnasts and dancers undressing. The Go-Pro camera was found inside the girls' bathroom...
Check out these wireless charging stations that are all on sale
You have quite a few gadgets, and one of them is always needing a quick charge. If you’re looking for charging pads or docks that save space, boast an innovative...
Hoax device meant to look like a bomb removed from Home Depot: cops
A hoax device set up to look like a bomb was discovered inside a Brooklyn Home Depot early Friday, authorities said. An employee called police after spotting the device in...
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris take office: The Post's week in photos
This week President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office.
NFL increases number of fans who can attend Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2021 will include 22,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., and 7,500 vaccinated health care workers are among the total approved by state health officials. The NFL expressed an...
Biden has 'bigger issues to worry about' than mask mandate: press secretary
President Biden's top spokeswoman deflected a question about the commander-in-chief's maskless appearance despite his own mandate Wednesday night — telling reporters he was "celebrating an evening of a historic day"...
Soccer moms apparently love this trendy, plant-based drug
“A third of our clientele are looking for a caffeine-free alternative to get them through their day,” said a licensed business owner.
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as Biden's defense secretary
WASHINGTON -- Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin has been confirmed as President Biden's Pentagon chief, becoming the first African American defense secretary and overcoming strong confirmation headwinds from both parties. The...
Baseball world reacts to Hank Aaron’s death: 'Legend, hero'
The MLB world was crushed by the passing of Hank Aaron at the age of 86 on Friday. The legendary slugger, who passed Babe Ruth as MLB's home run king,...
Biden to order stopgap help as talks start on $1.9T aid plan
The orders Biden is expected to sign would increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for federal workers and contractors to get a $15 hourly...
Start cooking better meals at home with this $30 master class
If you’ve been supporting local restaurants during the shutdown with ample amounts of takeout, your wallet could probably use a break. But if the prospect of making meals at home...
Baby seeing koala for the first time is un-bear-ably cute
This baby wiggled with excitement seeing her first koala. Watch the adorable video, filmed in Blackwood, Australia, as baby Summer's mom lifts the 8-month-old to see the koala sitting in...
Mitch McConnell slams 'wrong direction' of Biden's executive actions
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell blasted President Biden for taking the "wrong direction" on his first day in office — including stripping Americans of thousands of jobs by killing the...
National Guard IDs pilots killed in upstate NY helicopter crash
The three National Guard members killed in a helicopter crash in upstate New York this week were identified Friday as Afghanistan war veterans. The New York Army National Guard UH-60...
Chuck says Senate to decide if Trump incited Capitol 'erection'
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer got a rise out of lawmakers on the Senate floor Friday when he fumbled his words and said that they will have to decide if former...
Ex-detective indicted in Alabama 'love triangle' park slaying
A former Alabama police detective accused of killing a woman in a “love triangle gone wrong” has been indicted on a capital murder charge, according to a report. Alfreda Fluker,...
Schumer: Trump impeachment article going to Senate on Monday
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send a single article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, clearing the way for his trial to start next...
23-year-old killed in BQE crash involving possible drunk driver
A front-seat passenger was killed early Friday when a motorist -- suspected of drunk driving -- crashed on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, cops said. The unidentified 23-year-old man was inside a...
Legendary slugger Hank Aaron dead at 86
Hank Aaron, who endured racist death threats while chasing down and breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, and still considered by many to be baseball’s legitimate long ball king,...
Realtor who took jet to Capitol riot begged for legal fee donations on PayPal
The Texas Realtor who flew on a private jet to take part in the US Capitol riot shamelessly begged for donations on PayPal for her legal fees and business losses --...
Saks Fifth Avenue plotting a possible spinoff of Saks.com
Saks Fifth Avenue is looking to spin off its dot-com business in a potential initial public offering within a year. The luxury retailer owned by Toronto-based Hudson’s Bay Co. left...
Elon Musk says he'll award $100M to the best carbon capture technology
Elon Musk has $100 million burning a hole in his pocket. The Tesla CEO, who earlier this month became the world's richest person, said he will award a massive prize...
NHL star's wife mocks NHL over COVID 'hotel' policies
The NHL made an example of the Washington Capitals this week when they fined the organization $100,000 and placed four players, including captain Alex Ovechkin, on the COVID-19 protocol list....
Armed robbers ransack Bronx apartment with child inside
Three armed robbers barged into a Bronx apartment — demanding that a 7-year-old boy, along with his mom and stepdad, cover his face as they ransacked the place, cops said....
Sabrina Carpenter drops new song 'Skin' after 'Drivers License' drama
Imagine going this hard over a boy named Joshua.
Trends to turn to for Sunday's NFL Championship games
For as different as this NFL season has been due to the impact of COVID-19, the first two weeks of the playoffs have generally followed the trends of recent years....
Alphabet scraps 'moonshot' Loon internet balloon project
Google parent Alphabet has announced that it is letting the air out of its internet-beaming balloon project — the latest of the tech giant's "moonshot" programs to get scrapped. Loon,...
Twitter waits 17 hours before doing something about post threatening Trump
It took Twitter 17 hours to suspend an account bearing the name of Iran leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for posting a death threat to former President Trump. The hateful tweet...
Ex-Bellator champ arrives at UFC looking to crush a snobby myth
For many fans, the UFC is to mixed martial arts what the NFL is to pro football. In reality, it’s somewhere between the NFL and the boxing landscape, with one...
House progressives urge restraint in responding to Capitol riot
Progressives in Congress are calling for restraint in responding to the deadly riots at the US Capitol, according to a report. "We already have laws on the books. Sorry, but...
Shaq's awkward interview with NBA star couldn't have gone as planned
Shaquille O'Neal's TNT interview with Donovan Mitchell quickly turned cringe-worthy on Thursday night. O'Neal seemingly tried to take credit for Mitchell's 36-point effort in the Jazz's 129-118 victory over the...
24-year-old ‘Brooke Shields of Kuwait’ accused of beating ex-husband
A 24-year-old model and social influencer dubbed the “Brooke Shields of Kuwait” will face trial for allegedly attacking her ex-husband in London last year, according to a report. Rawan Bin...
Johnson & Johnson eyes 100M COVID-19 vaccines for US by April
Johnson & Johnson hopes to have enough COVID-19 vaccines for 100 million Americans by April as the feds ramp up nationwide inoculation efforts, a company official says.
Lawyer once listed among People's 'most eligible bachelors' facing multiple rape charges
A Boston defense attorney once named as one of People magazine’s most eligible bachelors has been charged with raping two women, prosecutors said.
Thieves punch bodega worker, steal $10 and vape products
A trio of thieves attacked a bodega worker during a caught-on-video robbery in the Bronx, cops said. Two male suspects and a 14-year-old girl walked into the bodega on East...
Twitter suspends 'Antifa' accounts with more than 71K followers
Twitter has suspended several popular accounts with alleged ties to Antifa -- which have more than 71,000 followers combined -- following the Inauguration Day riots. At least four accounts tied...
One-shot COVID vaccine may give this company an edge in vaccine rollout
Less may be more when it comes to rolling out a coronavirus vaccine. Johnson & Johnson's one-dose vaccine could have an edge over Pfizer and Moderna’s shots -- even though...
Google threatens to shut down search engine in Australia over news law
Google threatened to shut down its search engine in Australia if officials there approve a law requiring it to pay news publishers for their content. In a dramatic escalation of...
Nat'l Guardsmen allowed back in Capitol after they were 'banished' to garage
The National Guard troops who were “banished” to a cramped parking garage amid outrage after protecting Washington, DC, in the aftermath of the deadly riots have been allowed back into...
COVID strikes ex-leper colony, has now infected every single US county
The coronavirus has now infiltrated every county in the US, including the smallest one — a remote Hawaiian island with fewer than 100 residents that was home to a leper...
Elderly joy-rider takes toy car home from work
She's on the move. A 76-year-old woman — who works at a toy car rental company at a park in Suzhou, China — was spotted taking one of the animal-shaped...
Knicks set to face emerging rookie they passed on in draft
As the Knicks roll through California amid a pandemic, their next battle is Friday night in Sacramento against the sliding Kings, who have lost four straight. The Kings’ lone bright...
Yankees star says season will start on time
Spring training camps are scheduled to open in less than a month, and despite COVID surges around the country, Major League Baseball currently has no plans to delay the start...
Knicks star continuing to make All-Star push
There might not be an NBA All-Star Game this season because of COVID-19 restrictions. Whether or not it’s played, Knicks forward Julius Randle hopes to be named to the squad...
Jennifer King to make history in new role with Washington
Jennifer King will become the first full-time Black female coach in the NFL's history when the Washington Football Team promotes her to offensive assistant, according to multiple reports Thursday night....
‘Ghost Ship’ rave leaseholder to plead guilty in fiery deaths of 36 partygoers
The leaseholder of a cluttered Oakland warehouse where 36 people died during a 2016 rave is reportedly scheduled to plead guilty on Friday. In exchange for a nine-year sentence, Derick...
Christopher Johnson legacy could be shaped by this hire
Woody Johnson’s plane from England to New Jersey was somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean while his brother, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson, was officially introducing Robert Saleh, the head coach he...
Beating Stephen Curry latest positive sign for Knicks
Something special is happening here. There have not been many shining moments for the Knicks against Stephen Curry since the Warriors drafted him in 2009. But this became one of...
New Jersey 'dating strategist' busted by FBI after posting videos of Capitol riot
A New Jersey man who calls himself a "dating and relationship strategist" was charged for his alleged role in the Capitol riot. Patrick Stedman, 32, who writes a newsletter on...
Nearly 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines spoiled after Boston VA cleaner accidentally unplugs freezer
Nearly 2,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine were spoiled at a Boston-area VA facility after a cleaning contractor accidentally loosened a plug for a freezer, according to a report. The...
Knicks whack Warriors to reach .500
Steve Kerr praised Tom Thibodeau’s Knicks as “a typical Thibs team” on Thursday, gushing they’ve been “defending like crazy” while “building a foundation” toward finally re-emerging as a winning ballclub....
Tokyo Olympics will be this summer, despite report: IOC
TOKYO — IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled. Now set to open July 23, the Tokyo...
Home security tech pleads guilty to spying on over 200 couples having sex
A former ADT Security Services technician in Texas pleaded guilty Thursday to hacking home security footage so he could watch naked women and couples having sex, prosecutors said. Telesforo Aviles,...