January 27, 2021
Nurse fatally struck by snowplow at upstate NY hospital
A nurse at an upstate New York hospital was fatally struck by a snowplow behind the medical center she worked at on Tuesday, according to police and a report. Kristen...
St. John's starting to get on a roll
It’s official: St. John’s is on a winning streak. And, like last year’s strong finish, defense is paving the way. Mike Anderson’s pressure-heavy, uptempo style is improving by the game....
Texans' surprising coaching hire faces Deshaun Watson challenge
The Texans reportedly are tapping David Culley to become their next head coach, a surprising hire that comes with the immediate challenge of convincing franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson to stay...
Giants set to hire college coach who was fired in controversy
It looks as if Joe Judge is making an addition to his Giants coaching staff, with the expected hiring of Jeremy Pruitt certainly an interesting development. Pruitt, 46, was fired...
AOC mocks Wall Street outrage over GameStop surge
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocked Wall Street on Wednesday for wanting to crack down on a Reddit message board that helped GameStop's shares soar. "Gotta admit it’s really something to see...
3 teens arrested in Denver house fire that killed five
Three teens have been arrested in connection to a Denver house fire that killed five people -- including two children -- who recently immigrated from Senegal, police said Wednesday. The...
Jurickson Profar gets new three-year deal
SAN DIEGO — Jurickson Profar, who played five positions for San Diego last season, signed a $21 million, three-year contract Wednesday to remain with the Padres. Profar had been a...
Hey, WHO! Do a real Wuhan probe: Devine
Finally, the World Health Organization has sent investigators to Wuhan, China, ground zero for COVID-19, to begin the belated search for the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Today they will...
Nets' Big 3 dominates in OT win
When asked which Nets star faced the biggest threat to his team, Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said he was afraid of all of them. He was right to have feared...
Health workers stuck in snowstorm go car-to-car giving COVID-19 vaccine
These healthcare workers kept it cool. A medical team in Oregon jumped into action after getting stuck in a snowstorm with COVID-19 vaccine doses that were about to expire --...
Mets send Steven Matz to Blue Jays as Trevor Bauer looms
Steven Matz’s mixed Mets tenure came to a close Wednesday night with a trade that sent him north of the border. The left-hander was shipped to the Blue Jays for...
NY Times taps metro editor to oversee unit that returned Peabody
The New York Times promoted its metro editor in a move that puts him in charge of the audio unit that recently returned a Peabody Award after its Caliphate podcast...
NJ hospital let wealthy donors, execs skip COVID-19 vaccine line: report
A New Jersey hospital has been accused of allowing wealthy donors, executives and their relatives to skip the COVID-19 vaccine line, according to a report. The Hunterdon Medical Center allegedly...
Seton Hall blows chance to upset Top 20 team
Seton Hall was up 16 points. Just over 10 minutes remained. The game felt over — at least it should’ve been. But Seton Hall never closed the door, and Crieghton...
Hank Aaron makes one last trip to spot where he hit No. 715
ATLANTA — The Hammer made one last trip to the spot where he hit No. 715. After a nearly three-hour funeral service Wednesday that featured two former presidents, a long-time...
Biden administration pauses US arms sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia
The Biden administration on Wednesday paused US arms sales to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia -- one of several moves to address Trump-era foreign policies. Secretary of State...
Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19: report
Michael Strahan has tested positive for the coronavirus and is under quarantine, according to reports on Wednesday. The "Good Morning America" co-host -- who has been absent from the ABC...
Gov. Cuomo blasted for blaming COVID-19 deaths on 'incompetent government'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was roasted for blaming COVID-19 deaths on “incompetent government” — without mentioning his own administration’s controversial nursing-home policy that’s been accused of leading to more than 8,700...
NY county threatens to forcibly quarantine residents exposed to COVID-19
An upstate New York county is threatening to require residents to quarantine if they may have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient or returned from certain restricted states, a...
Ranking the 15 most fun athletes in sports
With a name like “Super Bowl,” it better be fun. Right? Two of the NFL’s most fun athletes will be on opposite sides Feb. 7 when the Buccaneers and Chiefs...
Rangers already talking about the dreaded 'P' word
Rangers coach David Quinn used the dreaded “P” word — pressing. Defenseman Ryan Lindgren suggested an absence of confidence has permeated the locker room. Fellow blueliner Adam Fox admitted the...
Jets GM's honeymoon is over: Inside look at his tenure so far
On the day after the Jets’ season ended, team CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson let everyone know what he thought of general manager Joe Douglas. “I really think that Joe...
Nets could make run at Cavaliers big man
Belief around the NBA is increasing that Andre Drummond could get bought out in Cleveland. And if he does, he could be the perfect fit for the center-starved Nets. After...
Steeler, former roommate 'will never forgive' ex-Giant for alleged girlfriend assault
"Chad Wheeler is someone completely different than my roommate and brother at SC, and today I had to come to terms with that," Steeler Zach Banner tweeted.
Why Discord banned r/WallStreetBets server
The notorious “WallStreetBets” Reddit forum that helped fuel the GameStop stock surge had its server banned from a messaging platform for "hate speech" on Wednesday. Discord, a communication tool similar to...
I regret the dumb stuff I bought during the pandemic
During the darkest moments of lockdown, people went wild shopping online to spark joy. But now, those same eager purchasers have regrets.
Cuomo finally releases nursing home COVID vaccine data — and it's not great
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday finally released detailed figures of nursing-home coronavirus vaccination rates amid criticism over the lack of information — revealing that less than half of workers at...
GameStop rally continues as officials raise possibility of foul play
The “Reddit rally" continued full steam ahead on Wednesday as officials began to question whether they are dealing with a populist market insurrection or something more sinister. Shares GameStop and...
How Cuomo would undermine his own smart offices-to-housing plan
No one can say for sure, but as few as 12 percent of Manhattan office workers are physically at their desks. There are cities with somewhat higher rates of office...
How Winston Churchill became an accidental beauty influencer
The most unlikely beauty influencer of 2020? That would be Sir Winston Churchill.
Media, politicians got key facts of Jacob Blake shooting wrong — helped cause riots
When Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back last year, the media wasted no time establishing the standard narrative: another unarmed African American shot by racist...
Knicks player's damning words downplayed by coach
Before and after Tuesday’s game in Utah, guard Austin Rivers pointed out the Knicks are “fatigued.’’ And he indicated it wasn’t just physically, but mentally, too. Rivers, the most candid...
Virginia babysitter accused of murdering 2-year-old girl
A Virginia daycare operator has been accused of killing a 2-year-old girl she was babysitting last summer. Jessica Cherry was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the death of little...
US Capitol police 'betrayed' by leadership in siege: Union
US Capitol police officers were "betrayed" by their bosses, who left rank-and-file cops poorly equipped to handle the storming of the Capitol building -- and weren't told the violence was...
Serenity, now: Here's whom comedy legend Jerry Stiller named in his will
Late comedy legend Jerry Stiller divvied up his roughly $5 million estate among his family, including kids Ben and Amy -- and also generously left funds to several New York...
Manhattan's most privileged kids play victim — and their teachers cave
An elite Gotham school has succumbed to the new racial hysteria. Last year, students at the United Nations International School, which educates the children of Turtle Bay diplomats at a...
'The Little Things' review: Denzel Washington cop thriller is a dud
Jared Leto plays a stringy-haired creep with no depth or texture — only weirdness.
Andy Reid has a historic opportunity
A few years before he retired for good from the North Carolina Tar Heels in October 1997, Dean Smith was asked about professional legacies — namely, his own. He had...
What a hoot! Rare snowy owl draws flock of bird watchers to Central Park
It was a free for owl. New Yorkers flocked to Central Park on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of a rare snowy owl that's become the "hoot" new attraction at...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 28, 2021
The Issue: The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump after the Capitol Hill riots. Chief Justice John Roberts has told the Senate that he will not be presiding...
'Game of Thrones' animated spinoff in the works for HBO Max: report
Is the world ready for "Game of 'Toons?"
In the Heights: Vax seekers flock to hard-hit NYC nabe in hope of scoring shot
COVID-19 vaccine seekers flocked from across the city and the state to hard-hit Washington Heights on Wednesday in search of the shot -- including one couple who were whisked away...
Armie Hammer's first movie trailer since 'cannibal' scandal drops
Armie Hammer fans will eat this up.
GameStop rally is warning that market bubbles have gone mad
In the 1630s, it was tulips. In the 1990s, it was Netscape and Pets.com. Later, as we all know, it was housing. Today, the warning sign flashing “danger,” signaling that...
Homeless residents of UWS hotel to host NYC mayoral candidate forum
Residents of one of the most controversial converted hotel shelters on Manhattan's Upper West Side are organizing a forum to quiz the city's leading mayoral candidates over the vexing homelessness...
Giving it a shot: How volunteers are trying to fix NYC's COVID-19 appointment system
The Big Apple’s online appointment system for the COVID-19 vaccine is so bad, a team of volunteers have created their own website to help guide New Yorkers to the coveted...
'I couldn't believe it': Diner leaves $2K tip for restaurant's staff
A South Carolina restaurant's staff was left stunned when a regular left behind a $2,000 tip for them to share. The generous tipper was a diner who had been coming...
Biden assembling commission to study Supreme Court 'reform': report
The Biden administration is assembling a bipartisan commission to consider expanding the US Supreme Court -- an idea that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer this week called "the big one."...
Joe Biden's magic COVID plan turns out to be more of the same
It’s not unusual for promises made in the heat of passion during a presidential campaign to run into the cold reality of actually being president. It just usually takes longer...
Apple posts over $100 billion in quarterly sales for first time ever
Apple finished 2020 with a bang, logging its most profitable quarter ever despite disruptions created by the pandemic. For the three months ending in December, the iPhone maker pulled in...
Longtime Giants killer is retiring — again
Jason Witten, the longtime Giants tormentor and one of the best tight ends in history, is retiring for the second time in four years, he told ESPN. The 38-year-old spent...
Wastin' away in Times Square: Margaritaville Resort set to open in NYC
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Resort empire is coming to Manhattan and plans to open in Times Square late this spring.
The kind of cops NYC depends on
A 31-year-old NYPD officer with the gun suppression unit was shot in the back while chasing a man in The Bronx on Tuesday. It’s a reminder of just how dangerous...
Tech CEO found dismembered in NYC was worth millions
Tech CEO and investor Fahim Saleh — who was murdered and dismembered last year — was worth $6 million when he died, according to court papers. Saleh — who founded...
Trump to meet with Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Florida
Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet on Thursday with Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, sources confirm to The Post. McCarthy (R-Calif.) was a close Trump ally during...
WNBA star's career in jeopardy because of COVID: 'Hit by a bus'
Asia Durr’s WNBA career has been sidetracked by COVID-19, and the New York Liberty guard has no idea when -- or if -- she’ll ever be able to return to...
De Blasio likely to determine fate of middle and high schools next month
Mayor Bill de Blasio will give updated guidance on the near-term future of city middle and high schools next month. While some buildings serving kids in lower grades are at...
Pennsylvania family of four found dead in murder-suicide
A Pennsylvania couple and their two sons died in an apparent murder-suicide -- just two weeks after the husband purchased a gun, according to a report. Deepak Kulkarni, 50, his...
Symptoms of UK COVID-19 strain are different than original virus: study
People with the highly contagious UK strain of COVID-19 are less likely to report sky-high fevers than those with the original illness, according to a study released Wednesday. But patients...
A reckoning for teachers unions and other commentary
Libertarian: A Reckoning for Teachers Unions “Another day, another set of parents who discovered” the reopening of their kids’ schools thwarted by a politically powerful teachers union,” laments Reason’s Matt...
Joe Biden declares war on American jobs with far-left climate plan
Further dashing hopes that he’d govern as any kind of moderate, President Biden on Wednesday announced plans for what amounts to the Green New Deal by another name, at a cost of...
Rosario Dawson sells LA home for $2.3M following move to NJ
She headed east to be with Sen. Cory Booker.
Moscow police arrest opposition leader Alexei Navalny's brother
MOSCOW — Moscow police launched a series of raids Wednesday on apartments and offices of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s family and associates, arresting his brother. The searched locations...
Germany compensates Jewish heirs for composer's manuscripts sold to Nazis
BERLIN — A German classical music foundation says it has found the rightful heirs of a Jewish woman who was forced by the Nazis to sell two scores by composer...
Ex-Giant accused of choking his girlfriend steps away from football
Former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chad Wheeler announced Wednesday he’s stepping away from football after being accused of choking his girlfriend. "Events [that] happened over the weekend that transpired from...
Mets sign reliever after missing out on top target
The Mets’ predominantly right-handed bullpen has shifted a tad to the left. After missing last weekend on the top lefty reliever on the market, Brad Hand, the team reached agreement...
White House hired Trump booster as sign language interpreter: report
The Joe Biden White House hired a new sign language interpreter for its briefings who is reportedly behind a pro-Donald Trump Facebook page that shared videos claiming fraud in the...
MTA is lagging on overtime abuse and fraud reforms, IG says
The MTA has stalled on reforms needed to curb overtime abuse and fraud -- and officials still lack a timeline to fully integrate high-tech time clocks, the agency's inspector general...
Cup-winning GM's abrupt resignation shocks NHL
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, a Hockey Hall of Famer who helped lead the team to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday. The...
Fur-ever home on horizon for stood-up rescue dog with birth defect
Life won’t be ruff for long, buddy. An adorable rescue dog with a birth defect who was stood up for adoption will likely get a new fur-ever home in a...
23 best cheap Valentine's Day gifts of 2021 for romance on a budget
You don't have to break the bank for a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift.
FDA issues alert on hand sanitizer products from Mexico
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an import alert on hand sanitizer products from Mexico amid serious safety concerns. The alert aims to stop the potentially harmful products from crossing U.S. borders...
WFAN Nets fanatic joins 'Fullcourt on Flatbush' podcast
The Nets have a week of the Big 3 under their belts. After dropping two straight to the Cavaliers, Brooklyn (11-8) returned to its winning ways with two victories over...
Wayfair's top-rated desks are under $100 for closeout deals
With working from home having become the norm, we all know that a proper workspace is a huge part of being productive.And now you can transform you own work station...
Racial profiling by French police challenged in class-action lawsuit
PARIS — Three leading rights organizations joined with grassroots groups Wednesday to launch France’s first class-action suit targeting the country’s massive police machine, contending that it lawfully propagates a culture...
Georgia lawmaker ejected from chamber for refusing COVID-19 test
A defiant Georgia lawmaker was escorted by police from the state’s House chamber after refusing to be tested for COVID-19 -- and is reportedly planning to return without getting screened....
Dry ice, containers and overworked doctors: Olympic hurdles for Japan's vaccine roll-out
TOKYO - Japan’s vaccination roll-out faces logistical hurdles that could further delay the slow-moving campaign, experts and officials say, complicating plans to deliver wide-scale coronavirus inoculations in time for the...
Lobster shell patterns make concrete stronger, study finds
SYDNEY — Inspired by the natural, twisting patterns of a lobster shell, Australian researchers say they have found a way, using 3D printing technology, to improve the strength of concrete...
Valentine's cray: Kraft cooks up pink, candy-flavored Mac & Cheese
Looks like yack ’n’ cheese.
John Roberts' refusal to sit for Trump impeachment sparks constitutional concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts' refusal to preside over former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is raising questions about whether he views the first-of-its-kind proceedings as constitutional. The Supreme Court...
What we know about the doctor killed in Austin murder-suicide
Dr. Katherine Lindley Dodson, the doctor killed in a murder-suicide at her Austin clinic, was a Louisiana native who had become a beloved pediatrician in the Texas city in recent...
Enroll out: NYC public schools have lost 43,000 kids this year
The city Department of Education has long hailed its pandemic performance as a "gold standard" -- but an increasing number of parents appear to disagree. The nation's largest school district...
No Mardi Gras parades, so thousands make ‘house floats’
NEW ORLEANS — You just can’t keep a good city down, especially when Mardi Gras is coming. All around New Orleans, thousands of houses are being decorated as floats because...
Man arrested for slayings of couple found at bottom of well in Mexico
A man whose family owned the ranch where a retired California couple was slaughtered in northern Mexico has been busted in their slayings, a report said. The suspect identified only...
LA councilman flubs Pledge of Allegiance, gets roasted online
A Los Angeles city councilman botched a recital of the Pledge of Allegiance during a virtual meeting, cringeworthy video shows. Councilman Kevin de León, a Democrat representing the city’s 14th...
Take the Under in this Big Ten showdown
The Maryland Terrapins seem to be playing some of their best basketball on the road, posting wins at Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota the past 30 days. They will attempt to...
Rate of guns seized at airport checkpoints jumped in 2020
WASHINGTON — Security screeners confiscated guns at airport checkpoints at a record pace last year although the total number of guns dropped along with the steep plunge in travelers because...
Scientists produce embryos in race to save northern white rhino from extinction
Scientists working to save the northern white rhino from extinction have produced two more embryos of the world’s most endangered mammal, increasing the number of viable embryos produced so far...
Biden pitches Green New Deal-like $2 trillion environmental plan
President Biden on Wednesday unveiled his environmental plan, a Green New Deal-like initiative aimed at putting “climate change at the center of our domestic, national security and foreign policy,” which is drawing...
Humans are fatter than elephants, according to science
Calling someone an elephant is now a compliment. In case you thought people weren't chunky enough, a US study found that even elephants in captivity pack less fat than the...
How Whitney Houston set the national anthem standard 30 years ago
Whitney Houston sang what is widely considered the greatest national anthem rendition of all — at the Super Bowl 30 years ago on Jan. 27, 1991.
Top GameStop investors reap billions from dizzying stock surge
The massive surge in GameStop's stock price has made three of its biggest investors billions of dollars richer. The video-game retailer's top individual shareholders racked up a collective gain as...
'Green' with envy? AOC says Biden's $2T climate push sounds pretty familiar
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took credit Wednesday for President Biden's newly unveiled $2 trillion set of environmental policies, which include eliminating coal, oil and natural gas as electricity sources by 2035....
Apple warns to keep iPhones at least 6 inches away from pacemakers
Radio waves emanating from Apple devices may disrupt the workings of implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, the company warns. In a recent update, Apple said iPhones have magnets, components and radios that release electromagnetic fields,...
New study reveals bizarre early warning signs of COVID
Uncomfortable changes to the tongue, hands or feet could be early warning signs of a coronavirus infection, according to a Spanish study. The research, presented Tuesday, revealed that one in...
Google revives Australia news site launch amid fight over payments
Google is reviving plans to launch its own news website in Australia within weeks, according to a local media outlet contracted to provide articles for the venture, as the search...
Chicago schools abandon reopening plan after union's COVID-19 pushback
Like many large districts grappling with COVID-19 concerns, Chicago has been forced into haphazard reopening patterns this academic year.
Manhattan DA candidate wants more cops on subways to combat crime spike
Democratic Manhattan DA candidate Liz Crotty said the city needs to hire 500 more cops to protect straphangers from an uptick in violent crime on the subways. In an op-ed...
How to refresh your surroundings without spending a dime
Many of us are rounding the corner on a full year of home life. All. The. Damn. Time. Work, play, dinner, celebrations and downtime all take place in our residence.
Kerry admits zero emissions in US wouldn't make difference in climate change
WASHINGTON -- President Biden's climate czar, John Kerry, admitted Wednesday that the US reducing its emissions to zero wouldn't make much of a difference in the global climate change fight...
Cuomo reveals how many cases of the UK COVID variant are in NY
A total of 42 cases of the highly contagious UK variant of the coronavirus have been detected in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed Wednesday. The number is up by...
White House monitoring GameStop stock explosion
The feds are keeping an eye on GameStop's exploding stock price, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and other economic officials in the Biden...
'Bridgerton' star Phoebe Dynevor told to 'have an orgasm' during sex scene
It was a real coming-of-age moment.
Rangers on brink of wasteland amid litany of issues
Regarding the Rangers, who are essentially in emergency mode two weeks into the season: 1. It isn’t about the playoffs, right now, and it’s not about the standings, either. It...
Here's how Eli Manning could return to the Giants
Eli Manning at 40? He’s fine with it. “I don’t feel 40,’’ Manning told The Post earlier this week. Manning keeps plenty busy and is still deciding what direction he...
Ace a home office makeover on any budget
So you’ve finally accepted that sitting on the couch with your laptop on a TV tray is hampering your productivity. Or maybe you’ve already been tinkering with your work-from-home setup...
Billionaire 'Crazy Rich Asians' producer sells NYC home for $20M
NINETY-two-year-old billionaire apparel mogul turned producer and philanthropist Sidney Kimmel, and his wife Caroline, have found a buyer for their sprawling 27th-floor unit at the landmarked Ritz-Carlton Residences on Central...
From drab to fab: The top home renovation projects to consider, and what they’ll cost
We’ve all been forced to take a good look around our domiciles this past year, including at outdated kitchen cabinets and worn bathroom tiles that look like they’ve played host...
Show-stopping poet from inauguration added to Super Bowl lineup
Amanda Gorman got the nation’s attention when she read her poem at President Biden’s inauguration earlier this month. She’s about to get another massive stage. The 22-year-old from Los Angeles...
12 essential additions to spruce up your home office
Whether you're looking to make a high-end home office makeover of a spare room or trying to carve out some usable space under the stairs, you still want your home...
Grandmother 'overjoyed' to get COVID vaccine killed in hit-and-run rampage
A Portland grandmother "overjoyed" to get out again after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine was killed in a hit-and-run rampage, her family said. Jean Gerich, 77, died after a driver, Paul Rivas,...
Alt-right Twitter troll 'Ricky Vaughn' busted for voter disinformation
The man behind pro-Trump Twitter troll account "Ricky Vaughn" was busted in Florida on Wednesday for spreading disinformation during the 2016 presidential election in a scheme to limit black turnout,...
Stephen A. Smith realizing his next broadcasting frontier
Jimmy, Jimmy and… Stephen A.? Stephen A. Smith might be looking to add another job to his resume. “My aspiration is to ultimately do late-night one day," Smith told USA...
University of Florida modifies 'tattle button' after pushback from students, faculty
The University of Florida reversed course on a "tattle button" that allowed students to report complaints about professors who altered a class' format from in-person to online, after pushback from students and faculty. ...
Politically motivated extremists threaten months of violence, feds warn
Homegrown, "violent extremists" who believe President Biden wasn't rightfully elected could "mobilize to incite or commit violence" across the United States for months, a new Homeland Security bulletin says. "Information...
Mets fans worried over Steve Cohen's GameStop involvement
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s attempt to bail out a former business protege’s investment firm has some fans worried. Cohen joined forces this week with fellow finance tycoon Ken Griffin to...
Mets name temporary replacement after ex-GM's sexting scandal
In just over a month Zack Scott has gone from runner-up in the Mets’ general manager sweepstakes to the team’s assistant GM and now acting GM. Scott, 43, was named...
Why GameStop is surging and what it means for the stock market
GameStop is among a handful of previously unloved companies whose shares are spiking in recent weeks. They're being fueled by an unruly crowd of rookie investors on chat forums like...
Pope Francis offers warning against extremism on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pope Francis on Wednesday marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp -- by urging people to keep a close watch on...
California hospital investigating possible COVID-19 vaccine scandal
A California hospital is investigating after dozens of school faculty members were given COVID-19 vaccines in defiance of state guidelines. Good Samaritan Hospital is conducting a review following an arrangement...
DC rioter DM'd friend, 'I'd storm the Capitol for you any day' — and it led to his arrest
An alleged Capitol rioter from Long Island bragged to a high school pal on Instagram that he'd "storm the Capitol for you any day" -- leading to his arrest by...
Geophysicist who stormed Capitol claimed to be a 'patriot warrior': feds
The Colorado geophysicist who booked a flight to Switzerland and attempted suicide after participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot claimed he assaulted police officers and tried to storm the...
San Francisco to rename schools honoring 'racist' figures like Washington, Lincoln
The city voted to rename 44 schools honoring the trio and other “racist” historical figures, it was revealed Wednesday.
Two top soccer stars in nasty field fight: 'F--k you and your wife'
Romelu Lukaku reportedly told Zlatan Ibrahimovic "f--k you and your wife" in their explosive Milan derby bust-up. The two strikers — who were teammates at Manchester United — came head...
Serena Williams suspects grand slam trophies stolen during house party
Not all of Serena Williams' 23 Grand Slam trophies are up on one shelf. During an appearance this week on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the 39-year-old tennis ace...
No hope left for Silver — yay!
Disgraced former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has worn out his appeals — Hallelujah! The US Supreme Court on Monday said it won’t hear his final effort to escape his conviction...
GOP lawmakers demand answers over National Guard presence in DC
GOP lawmakers in both chambers of Congress are demanding answers as to why the National Guard is still maintaining a heavy presence in Washington, as normal government business resumes. Sen....
Biden COVID-19 team promises 10M vaccines a week
White House officials pledged Wednesday to surge 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to states every week for the next three weeks -- and said retired health care professionals will...
'Real Housewives' star Teresa Giudice slashes price of NJ mansion
She's ready to leave the past behind: Hoping to entice a buyer, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice has cut the price of her New Jersey mansion...
Sanofi will help rival Pfizer-BioNTech make COVID-19 vaccines
French company Sanofi will help push out more than 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by its rivals Pfizer and BioNTech as new mutations of the deadly virus...
Yankees sign former All-Star to bolster bullpen after Adam Ottavino trade
The Yankees’ remaking of their pitching staff continued Wednesday, when they agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Darren O’Day, a source confirmed. The 38-year-old is due to make $2.5...
Facebook apologizes for flagging landmark 'Hoe' as offensive
"Are you sure you want to post this, it may be deemed offensive to some?"
Nearly 900 Holocaust survivors in Israel died of COVID-19 in 2020, data shows
The bureau reported that about 17 percent of those Nazi-era survivors died of the virus, similar to the percentage of others of the same age.
Buzzfeed could pick up magazine award vacated by The New Yorker
Now that The New Yorker has decided to return its 2019 National Magazine Award, the American Society of Magazine Editors has to decide whether it will present the award to...
Rising star's deleted tweet could spell trouble for Knicks
On Jan. 17, after the Knicks' 105-75 win in Boston, center Mitchell Robinson was asked about expanding his offensive arsenal. He had teased on Instagram he’s ready to break out...
The drama between Barstool and women's hockey league is getting messy
The National Women's Hockey League has fired back at Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini after she called out her critics in a Twitter video that went viral. Nardini has been...
Trump impeachment judge Sen. Leahy returns to work after hospital scare
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is presiding over former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, returned to the Capitol Wednesday following his hospitalization Tuesday. In his role as Senate president pro...
'Wow, you're still alive?' Ex-Giants player thought he killed girlfriend in 'cold' attack: cops
Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler thought his girlfriend was dead after allegedly choking her unconscious — and was shocked she survived, a police report shows.
Thief breaks into Brooklyn mac and cheese restaurant, steals cash
A thief shattered the window of a Brooklyn mac and cheese restaurant and climbed inside during a burglary this week, new video shows. The suspect tossed an unknown object at...
Pediatrician hostage shot dead by terminally ill doctor in hospital horror
A doctor had terminal cancer when he burst into an Austin, Texas, hospital late Tuesday, killing another physician and himself, police said at a briefing Wednesday. Police identified the suspect as Dr. Bharat Narumanchi,...
Here’s how many extra COVID vaccine doses NYC will get under new Biden plan
New York City will receive about 17,000 extra doses of the coveted coronavirus vaccine starting next week under President Biden's new push to get out more shots, Mayor Bill de...
Bill Gates miffed by 'crazy' conspiracy theories about himself
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is “surprised” to learn people believe the conspiracy theory that he wants to use the COVID-19 vaccine to put microchips into Americans, and called such baseless...
Cannes Film Festival 2021 postponed until July due to coronavirus
Cannes: The glamour! The art! The sweat!
High-flying family feud: 20 relatives booted from flight over mask dispute
American Airlines booted a group of passengers from a flight for not complying with its mask policy, the airline said Wednesday.The group was booked on Flight 1214 from Salt Lake...
McConnell urges Biden to keep Trump's tough stance on China, Iran
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday urged President Biden to take a tough approach toward China's authoritarian government and to avoid "racing to rejoin" the Iran nuclear deal. McConnell...
Cambodia's cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie
PHNOM PENH - Presented with a movie, meal, medicines and a $20 cash handout, Cambodia’s cyclo taxi drivers received a rare treat at the weekend and a brief distraction from...
Kate Spade takes up to 70 percent off handbags and accessories for Surprise Sale
There's truly nothing like a Kate Spade sale. And if you missed the brand's last major markdowns, then you have to shop its latest Surprise Sale event. For a limited...
Bear chasing skier down a mountain goes viral
Ski for your life! A bear on a ski slope in Romania was filmed chasing a skier down the mountain. Watch the wild scene, which went viral on Reddit and...
David Bowie's former Central Park spread with Iman finds a buyer
His star-dust soaked home with supermodel Iman is in contract.
'Fifty Shades of Grey' star and 'Coldplay' singer move into Malibu dream house
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have officially moved in together in a luxurious $12.5 million Malibu abode, The Post can exclusively reveal.
Arizona sheriff urges Biden to 'stop this madness' over immigration reform
An Arizona sheriff is warning that America will face "scary" consequences thanks to the "political theater" of President Biden's sweeping executive actions on immigration. Mark Dannels, the sheriff of Cochise...
Criminals in Mexico exploit desperation for oxygen canisters
MEXICO CITY — Mexico continued to post near-record rates of coronavirus deaths Tuesday, and the huge demand for oxygen canisters has led to frauds, robberies and other crimes against families...
Suspect in plot to kidnap Michigan governor will cooperate with authorities
One of six men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty Wednesday and will cooperate with authorities, federal prosecutors said. Ty Garbin, 25, will "fully cooperate" with investigators as part...
ByteDance slashes jobs in India amid ongoing TikTok ban
TikTok parent ByteDance is slimming down its workforce in India, where the video-sharing app might be gone for good. The Beijing-based tech giant announced cuts to its more than 2,000-person...
Senate Democrats introduce Washington, DC, statehood bill
The legislation, which will be met with fierce opposition from Republicans, would make the District of Columbia the 51st state in the Union and give the state two Senators and...
NYPD has already gotten more than 400 guns off city streets this year
The NYPD has gotten more than 400 firearms off the streets so far this year, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Wednesday -- but the city's top cop isn't celebrating this...
Apocalypse soon? Doomsday Clock has bad news for humanity
The symbolic Doomsday Clock — designed by scientists to measure how close humanity is to an apocalypse — remains set dangerously close to disaster at 100 seconds until “midnight,” it was revealed...
Matthew Stafford sweepstakes begin with plea from Patriots great
As Tom Brady gets ready for his 10th Super Bowl — and first without the Patriots — his former team is still searching for his replacement. And according to one of Brady’s...
Cuomo says NYC’s economic reopening may be around the corner
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday teased an economic reopening of New York City, saying he'll have an update on indoor dining by week’s end, and promising that “you’re going to...
Another DC cop commits suicide after Capitol riot
A Washington, DC, police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot committed suicide in the days after the siege, the acting chief of the Metropolitan Police Department told...
NYPD officer shot in the Bronx identified as six-year veteran
Officer Daniel Vargas, 31, was struck in the back near Lafayette Avenue and White Plains Road in Soundview around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, police and sources said.
How Aaron Rodgers 'silenced the douchebags' with podcast
The season may not have ended in an ideal fashion, but Aaron Rodgers is happy he was able to tell his own story. The Packers quarterback reflected on his candid,...
'Anything can be done': Rams GM pours gas on QB controversy
It's been a rough couple years for Jared Goff, the Rams' former No. 1 overall pick-turned-$134 million man. Since signing his massive extension after a Pro Bowl season in 2018,...
Outbreaks in South Korea's Christian schools drive surge in COVID-19 cases
SEOUL - South Korean authorities were scrambling on Wednesday to rein in coronavirus outbreaks centered on Christian schools as the country reported a jump in infections, dampening hopes of a...
Dad charged with killing daughter's boyfriend who snuck into her room: prosecutors
A Washington state father is accused of killing his daughter’s boyfriend after finding the young man in her room, prosecutors said.
#AnxietyMakesMe hashtag goes viral as people share impact on lives
The hashtag trending on Twitter is prompting thousands to open up about a common mental-health struggle.
New details reveal chaotic moments before deadly shooting of Capitol rioter
The chaotic moments inside the US Capitol just before a police officer shot and killed a California woman during the riot earlier this month are detailed in a recently unsealed...
Chief of staff Klain defends teachers unions on schools reopening
White House chief of staff Ron Klain defended teachers unions, whose members refuse to return to the classroom despite a federal government report that schools can reopen safety during the coronavirus...
Case against Proud Boys leader has a twist straight out of 'The Departed'
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio previously worked as a "prolific" undercover informant for local and federal law enforcement -- leading to the prosecution of more than a dozen people, according...
Cyclist claims sultry Playboy shoot cost her a spot on team
"Those were photos I wouldn’t hurt anyone with," Tara Gins says.
Man who allegedly killed mom struck her eye, fired at stranger as he fled
The man who fatally shot his mother in East Harlem this week later fired shots at a stranger as he fled, according to authorities. Musa Camara, 22, shot his mother,...
Russia agrees to extend nuke pact with US for 5 years
Russia has approved extending the last nuclear arms agreement with the US for another five years on Wednesday -- just days before the pact was due to expire. Both Russian...
Ex-Mets GM comes 'full circle' with prominent role under Jay-Z
For his next move, Brodie Van Wagenen has reconnected with a very famous old friend. Van Wagenen, whom the Mets dismissed as their general manager on November 6 (moments after...
These golfers worth a look at Farmers Insurance Open
The PGA Tour heads to Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., for the Farmers Insurance Open. World No. 2 Jon Rahm withdrew from last week’s American Express citing an injury...
Coca-Cola launches coffee in a can in the US
Move over, Red Bull. Coca-Cola launched coffee in a can -- or Coca-Cola with Coffee -- in the US this week after several years of offering it abroad and testing...
Dil-do's and don'ts: Woman goes viral after TV interview featuring sex toy
A UK woman being interviewed from home got a rise from TV viewers — who noticed the prodigious sex toy sitting on a shelf behind her. Yvette Amos was telling...
Shot in the arm: CVS begins in-store COVID-19 vaccinations
CVS has begun offering in-store COVID-19 vaccinations in New York and other states -- as the drugstore chain ramps up plans to administer millions of shots a month. New Yorkers...
This UV-C mask offers ultimate protection and is on sale for 50 percent off
The mask of the future is here today. The UV-C Air Purification Face Mask was crowdfunded on both Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and it is the first active UV-C mask that...
Death Row Records co-founder weeps while thanking Trump for pardon
Michael "Harry-O" Harris, a co-founder of Death Row Records who was serving 25 years to life, broke down in tears thanking former President Donald Trump in his first interview since...
TD Ameritrade puts limits on GameStop, AMC trades amid market mayhem
TD Ameritrade moved to rein in a Reddit-fueled stock-market frenzy on Wednesday by limiting some trades of GameStop and AMC Entertainment. The video-game retailer and the struggling cinema chain have become...
Cold house? Get cozy with one of these modern space heaters on sale
If you’re not a fan of winter simply because of the frigid temperatures, you’re not alone. No one likes tensing up as soon as the cold air hits their skin. Fun fact:...
First look: Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in 'Spencer'
The "Twilight" actress, 30, is the same age as Diana at the time the movie takes place.
AT&T takes $15.5B charge on struggling DirecTV business
AT&T logged a hefty $15.5 billion charge on its flailing DirecTV unit, which has been pummeled by cord-cutting even as the company's new streaming service HBO Max continues to grow....
Lonzo Ball on trade block with uncertain NBA future
Lonzo Ball could be taking the next step toward NBA journeyman soon. The Pelicans have been receiving trade calls on both Ball and sharpshooter JJ Redick and have expressed a...
Biden to announce wide-ranging moratorium on new oil, gas leases
President Biden will announce a wide-ranging moratorium Wednesday on new oil and gas leases on federal land -- despite news that his last "climate action" will lead to the loss...
NASA astronauts conduct first spacewalk of 2021
Astronauts on Wednesday conducted the first spacewalk of 2021 from the International Space Station (ISS). The event on Wednesday is the first in a pair of spacewalks, the second set for Feb. 1. Both walks...
Supreme Court nixes rulings that upheld Texas pandemic abortion ban
In a victory for Planned Parenthood, the US Supreme Court on Monday overturned two lower court rulings that had sided with GOP officials in banning most abortion procedures in Texas in an effort to conserve medical...
Walmart to convert dozens of stores into high-tech warehouses
Walmart said it will convert space at dozens of its stores into high-tech warehouse space as it expects a surge in online orders for pickup and delivery will persist beyond...
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon gets $10M pay cut over 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sachs slashed CEO David Solomon's pay by $10 million as a consequence of the megabank's involvement in the 1MDB corruption case. The Wall Street giant shrank Solomon's cash and...
Getty Oil heir's cause of death revealed
Getty Oil heir John Gilbert Getty, who was found dead in a Texas hotel room, died from complications of an accidental drug overdose, a report said Wednesday. Getty, 52, died...
Mom reportedly slaughters daughter during gruesome psychotic episode
A Brazilian woman allegedly killed her 5-year-old daughter during a gruesome psychotic episode in which she gouged out the girl’s eyes before cutting out her tongue and eating it, according...
Man accidentally shoots himself, woman in Brooklyn apartment
The 31-year-old man was holding a gun inside an apartment on 51st Street near Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park around 10:30 p.m. when he unintentionally fired it — shooting himself...
NYPD gets new shipment of COVID-19 vaccines after shortage
Cops will be able to get the shots at the Police Academy at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to a memo sent out...
Curt Schilling's Hall of Fame demand is already getting messy
The Baseball Hall of Fame will face an unhappy voting body if it accedes to the unorthodox wishes of Curt Schilling. Jack O’Connell, the longtime secretary of the Baseball Writers...
The face of women's boxing is coming for the MMA crown
Few on this planet know what it’s like to be the best in the world. Fewer still reach that point before they’re old enough to vote. Then again, there’s only...
‘Dead on arrival’: GOP rips Dems for going forward with Trump impeachment
Republican senators are blasting Democrats for moving ahead with an impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump, calling the effort "dead on arrival" after 45 GOP senators voted that it was unconstitutional...
Pete Davidson reveals the emotional truth about his mental illness
He bonded with acting legend Glenn Close over struggles with BPD.
Man slashed during argument in Brooklyn subway station: cops
A 31-year-old man was slashed in the face during an argument inside a Brooklyn subway station early Wednesday, cops said. The victim was arguing with another man inside the Brighton...
Walgreens stock spikes after tapping Starbucks exec as new CEO
Walgreens' stock price got a boost Wednesday with Starbucks honcho Roz Brewer poised to take over as the pharmacy chain's new CEO. Shares in the Illinois-based drugstore giant jumped 4.6...
YouTube blocks Rudy Giuliani from profiting off videos
YouTube has blocked Rudy Giuliani from making money off his videos, the platform said. Former President Donald Trump's personal attorney was suspended from YouTube's Partner Program last week for at...
New study reveals troubling aftereffects in recovered COVID-19 patients
One in eight people who have recovered from COVID-19 are diagnosed with their first psychiatric or neurological illness within six months of testing positive for the bug, according to a...
Michigan couple, infant son found dead on remote snowmobile track
A couple and their infant son were found dead outside their pickup truck in the Michigan woods, according to police, who said autopsies scheduled for Wednesday may shed light on...
Tennessee hires coach to clean up college football mess
Josh Heupel is set to become head coach at Tennessee. According to multiple reports, Heupel accepted the position with the Volunteers from new athletic director Danny White, who previously hired Heupel at Central Florida. Heupel had not officially...
Man opens fire in lobby of Holiday Inn
A man opened fire in the lobby of a Lower East Side Holiday Inn early Wednesday, cops said. The suspect and an employee were squabbling about a room inside the...
Trump's ban from YouTube extended indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump's YouTube channel will remain suspended indefinitely, the online video platform said Tuesday. Trump was first banned from the Google-owned company Jan. 12 for at least a...
Singing the blues: New pigment is finally for sale — but it'll cost you
Something like this only happens once in a blue moon. The first new blue pigment to be discovered in the last 200 years is now for sale -- but it'll...
A Musk-have: Elon helps fuel massive GameStop stock surge
GameStop stock exploded once again Wednesday as Elon Musk added more fuel to an unprecedented rally that's forced a beaten-up hedge fund to completely abandon its bet against the retailer....
No COVID test, no flight: Biden admin eyes strict mandate for domestic travel
The Biden administration is "actively looking" into mandating COVID-19 tests for travelers on domestic flights, a senior official said.
And the breast is history: Here's the hardest part about playing Wendy Williams in biopic
Actress Ciera Payton: “Myself and what I have on my body is extremely humble.”
Paying the price: Man reportedly fined $35K for breaking quarantine
Violating quarantine rules is getting expensive for a Taiwanese covidiot, who has reportedly been fined the equivalent of $35,700 after seven violations in only three days. The unnamed businessman, who...
My Pillow guy says Twitter ban won't stop election fraud claims
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell remained defiant after being booted from Twitter, saying it had already locked him out for almost two weeks -- and claiming the company had secretly...
Cool granny takes DJ gig for a ‘spin’
This hip grandma is learning to DJ. Watch as 66-year-old Dong Shuntao — who sells tofu in the morning — drops the beat at a crowded nightclub in Changsha, China....
What Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo thinks about this Super Bowl
Many in the sports world — media and fans alike — are looking forward to the Super Bowl 2021 matchup between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs which takes place on...
NBA star shows former team what they're missing
HOUSTON — On a minutes restriction because of a sore knee, Houston's John Wall had to wait until the seven-minute mark of the fourth quarter to re-enter Tuesday night's game...
We're about to learn a little more about these Knicks
The Knicks have already survived one slippery slope. They lost five in a row not long ago, their record turning upside-down, 5-3 to 5-8, and were looking a little frazzled...
Hostage situation at medical center turns deadly
A pediatrician and an armed doctor died during an hourslong hostage standoff at a medical center in Texas late Tuesday, according to reports. Cops responded to the Children’s Medical Group...
Rangers keep defenseman on No. 1 power play unit
Tony DeAngelo ran the first power-play unit a year ago when the Rangers placed seventh in the NHL with the man-advantage at a 22.9 percent clip. And No. 77 was...