February 3, 2021

Knicks coach has intriguing response to Mitchell Robinson question

Tom Thibodeau returned to Chicago for two games with the Knicks, generating plenty of reminders of the five seasons he spent there coaching the Bulls from 2010-2015. With that in...

Chiefs are depleted in this one key matchup

Two great quarterbacks, two star-studded receiving corps, two ball-hawking secondaries. And one very banged-up offensive line. One of the key matchups in Super Bowl LV will be how the Chiefs’...

81-person French orgy broken up for violating COVID-19 curfew

An 81-person orgy at a French warehouse was broken up by police last Friday for violating a coronavirus curfew, a report said. The sex party in Collegien -- about 20...

Tom Brady may have sparked an NFL revolution: Giants star

Tom Brady changing addresses didn’t just change the outlook of two NFL franchises. It might have changed the future of the league landscape. Giants safety Logan Ryan — co-hosting Wednesday...

St. John's shocking upset builds NCAA tourney case

It may be time to start thinking bigger than the NIT. It may be time for St. John’s and its fans to think about more than just finishing up this...

Sandro Mamukelashvili leads Seton Hall past Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Sandro Mamukelashvili had 20 points as Seton Hall defeated Providence 60-43 on Wednesday night. Myles Cale had 19 points for Seton Hall (10-8, 7-5 Big East Conference)....

Up-and-coming Buccaneers executive has Jets ties

Sometimes in life, you need a little luck to find your way into the profession you want to pursue. Mike Greenberg, who’s in his 11th season with the Buccaneers and...

Wild video shows daytime armed robbery at NYC Chanel store

Video obtained by The Post on Wednesday shows how four men raided a Chanel boutique during a brazen armed robbery in Lower Manhattan. The group of crooks were filmed around...

Knicks' other point guard comes up big in win

The cries have been incessant recently, with fans and media wondering when Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau will alter his starting lineup to insert electrifying rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley in...

Ex-Ohio cop indicted in murder of unarmed black man Andre Hill

A former Ohio police officer was charged with the murder of Andre Maurice Hill, an unarmed black man who was fatally shot in December, the state's attorney general announced Wednesday....

Noxious Nancy's cynical timing: Devine

Nancy Pelosi took hypocrisy to new heights during the memorial for the police officer who died after the Capitol riots — and that’s saying something, for her.  The newfound faux...

Meet the only NYC high school basketball team playing through COVID-19

Everything about it sounded “crazy.” There was a global pandemic. Most high schools in New York City were shut down, limited to virtual learning. High-risk sports were basically banned. But...

Super Bowl receiver shockingly still overlooked

At some point, NFL teams will figure out that Scotty Miller is one of the fastest players in the league. The Buccaneers just hope that doesn’t happen for one more...

House Republicans keep Liz Cheney in leadership position

House Republicans on Wednesday night voted to keep Rep. Liz Cheney as their No. 3 leader. The vote, which Cheney won 145-61, was forced by a faction of conservatives upset about her support...

Chiefs safety won't have to watch Super Bowl this year

Like many of his Kansas City teammates, Juan Thornhill has a distinct Super Bowl memory seared into his soul from a year ago, when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers in...

Here's when Elon Musk says Neuralink could start implanting chips in human brains

Elon Musk says that his neurotechnology company Neuralink could be launching human trials "later this year." Musk shared the news in response to a Twitter user who said he'd be...

Shaq officially has his first pro wrestling match

Shaquille O'Neal is set to have his first pro wrestling match. The 7-foot-1 NBA legend and current “Inside the NBA” analyst will take part in a mixed-tag match with his...

Chinese triggered over Canadian order of Wu-Tang Clan shirts

China is causing a ruckus over a Canadian diplomat's order of T-shirts. The shirts -- reportedly ordered last year by a staffer at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing -- display...

NYPD officer seriously injured in precinct mishap

An NYPD officer was seriously injured when a garage door collapsed onto her leg at a Brooklyn station house, police said. The officer was walking to a police van inside...

Buccaneers star and soon-to-be father seeking elusive title

Soon enough, Ndamukong Suh will be a father for the first time, and he and his wife, Katya, are expecting twins. “So, double the trouble, which will be very interesting,’’...

Owner overcomes early stumbles to make Chiefs elite

He comes from a family of dreamers, the son of a man who had, perhaps, the most vivid imagination in the history of professional sports. So maybe it should have...

NYPD issues new guidance after repeal of ‘Walking While Trans’ law

NYPD officers were advised on Wednesday that they can no longer arrest people who appear to be loitering for the purpose of prostitution, according to an internal memo obtained by...

Deshaun Watson's agent slams Brett Favre over controversial take

Brett Favre was flagged for being a hypocrite after criticizing Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Hall of Fame quarterback took issue with Watson requesting a trade recently due to...

This Chiefs' ultimate weapon likley to be big factor again

Chiefs star Travis Kelce poked fun at the idea there is a rivalry between him and Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski this week while speaking with reporters, but then he...

'Q' answers the call: Meet the MTA's first ever Chief Accessibility Officer

The city's former transportation accessibility czar starts as the MTA's first ever Chief Accessibility Officer on Thursday after a brief stint in the private sector where he landed in hot water...

Controversial NFL star makes most of latest second chance

He will be wearing No. 81 and catching passes from his benefactor, Tom Brady, and if you are one who prefers to hold out hope for a fellow man’s redemption,...

NJ man randomly receives hockey sticks meant for NHL star

Thousands of dollars worth of custom-made hockey sticks meant for Washington Capitals star Zdeno Chara were mistakenly delivered to a random New Jersey man this week. Ariel Ben-Abraham was shocked when...

Actor in 'Stranger Things' drive-in show reportedly suing over unsafe working conditions

An actor, who played a Demogorgon in a live-action rendition of Netflix's "Stranger Things," is suing the streaming service giant and others claiming he faced unsafe working conditions during the...

The issues surrounding Yankees veteran's debatable future

It’s February, and the Yankees have completed their major chores in preparation for the 2021 season. All that’s left to do is a little Gardner-ing. (Sorry. I’ll show myself out.)...

Giants star provides update on rehab from knee surgery

Saquon Barkley says his surgically repaired knee is doing well, though the New York Giants star running back won’t set a target date for his return. Barkley, the 2018 NFL...

Serena Williams resumes Grand Slam chase with fans at Australian Open

Serena Williams’ long bid to tie the Grand Slam record of 24 titles heads Down Under when the Australian Open starts Sunday in Melbourne, with fans aplenty and no fake...

Cuomo needs to stop killing NYC's economy

New York lost 1 million jobs during the pandemic last year, more than half of them in the city. And that doesn't include jobs that are being done out-of-state by...

Parler CEO John Matze fired by company's board

Parler CEO John Matze has been fired as the conservative social media network remains offline since being booted from Amazon servers, according to a report. "On January 29, 2021, the...

Man, 95, accused of fatally shooting assisted living center employee

A 95-year-old man living at an assisted living facility in Colorado was arrested Wednesday after allegedly shooting an employee who owed him money, authorities said. Officers responded to Legacy Assisted...

The origin story for the Bucs' 'Riverboat Gambler'

Bruce Arians called a fake punt in his first game as a head coach. On the first series of the second half. From his team’s own 1-yard line. On third...

Tantalizing Jets receiver eyes improvement with new coaches

As Denzel Mims looks back at his rookie season with the Jets, the wide receiver sees things that he’s proud of, but also realizes what needs to be done. “I...

Lessons inspired by a cop-killer: Another fail by the NYC Department of Education

Did anyone at the city Department of Education think once, let alone twice, about allowing young students to be taught lessons from a curriculum drawn up by Black Lives Matter...

NYPD won't stop subway crime if cops only parade on mezzanines

As a New Yorker who loves the subways, I applaud Manhattan DA candidate Liz Crotty’s pitch for the city to hire 500 more cops to make the system safer. But...

Here's how Tampa strippers are preparing for Super Bowl in a pandemic

Strip clubs across Tampa -- including the Penthouse Club and The Dollhouse -- are preparing to entertain horny Super Bowl fans in a COVID-kosher way.

Biden's team faces the ugly facts on China

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent rebukes of China give hope that the Biden administration recognizes the truth about this vicious regime. On NBC’s “Today,” Blinken called Beijing’s coronavirus coverup...

Watch Robinhood's awkward Super Bowl 2021 ad amid stocks backlash

The 30-second spot, which the company previewed on it website, focuses on the idea that anyone can be an investor.

Biden's smartest play: Go bipartisan and watch GOP destroy itself

We’re only two weeks in, and Joe Biden’s presidency finds itself at a hinge moment. We will learn most of what we need to know about his Oval Office leadership...

Oklahoma woman shot for stealing man's Nazi flag from home is suing him

An Oklahoma woman who was shot several times by an Air Force veteran for swiping a Nazi flag hanging outside his home is now suing him for negligence. Kyndal McVey...

Henrik Lundqvist in good spirits month after open heart surgery

Henrik Lundqvist said he is feeling well a month after undergoing open heart surgery, which forced him to opt out of this NHL season and may mark the end of...

More calls for Cuomo Health chief to resign over COVID nursing home deaths

All 20 of New York's Republican state senators called Wednesday for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's embattled Health Commissioner Howard Zucker to resign in the wake of revelations that he withheld the...

'Never left his side': Loyal rescue dog saves owner's life during stroke

Who’s a heroic girl? A loyal New Jersey rescue dog saved her owner’s life by dragging him to his cellphone after he collapsed during a stroke, according to a heartfelt...

Biden's would-be education secretary pioneered classroom race theory

President Biden’s choice to lead the federal Department of Education, Miguel Cardona, is neither a tenured radical nor a vocal charter-school opponent. But during his tenure as Connecticut education commissioner,...

Bronx man charged with shooting, setting fire in standoff with cops

An armed Bronx man barricaded himself inside his apartment, fired at cops through his front door and set a blaze inside the building during a lengthy standoff with police Wednesday....

Buccaneers' 'Grave Diggers' eager for revenge in Super Bowl

They made a big play and posed for a picture, which is the norm nowadays in the NFL — especially when the highlight is made on defense, affording those who...

Amazon's CEO-in-waiting to inherit big headaches

Andy Jassy is inheriting the top job at Amazon this year along with a tidal wave of threats facing the e-commerce juggernaut. Billionaire Jeff Bezos will be stepping down from...

Woman reveals heartbreaking reason she still has her Christmas lights up

Be careful whom you bah-humbug. A Long Island woman who received an anonymous note bashing her for failing to take down her Christmas lights revealed the tear-jerking reason why she...

Hollywood's culture of abusive men goes on

Hasn’t anyone learned from Harvey? Things were supposed to be different once that particular monster was put away — along with Cosby, et al. — but a younger generation of...

Nets veteran dishes on Big 3 on 'Fullcourt on Flatbush' podcast

This Nets offense might be the best in the history of the NBA. The trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden is unstoppable. Tuesday night's win over the...

Danger of nuclear verdicts and other commentary

Legal beat: Danger of Nuclear Verdicts The last two years have seen New York’s courts “rocked by some of the highest ‘runaway’ verdicts in personal-injury actions in their history,” producing...

Rangers want goalie to 'unwind' after heated altercation

On Saturday, Rangers coach David Quinn laid out his plan to alternate goalies Igor Shesterkin and Alexandar Georgiev every other game. Two games later, Shesterkin is set to start a...

NY state trooper says moms don't get proper breaks, areas for breast pumping

A female state trooper claims the New York State Police has a pattern of not allowing nursing moms in the department sufficient breaks and proper private areas for breast milk...

Wisconsin prosecutors seek arrest, higher bond for accused Kenosha shooter

MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday for a new arrest warrant for an Illinois teen charged with shooting three people, killing two of them, during an anti-police protest...

McCarthy blames Democrats for 'raising temperature' on Marjorie Taylor Greene

WASHINGTON -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed he will not yank Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.) from her committee assignments in a Wednesday afternoon statement where he blamed Democrats for...

Letters to the Editor— Feb. 4, 2021

The Issue: Mayor de Blasio’s decision to cancel the city’s contracts with the Trump Organization. I love the fact that Mayor de Blasio has locked the Trump Organization out of...

COVID barber was this close to destroying Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was among 20 people slated to receive a haircut from the barber who tested positive for COVID on Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday....

Sean Penn rips COVID vaccine site staffers who complained about hours

Sean Penn lashed out at employees of his nonprofit who are helping administer COVID-19 vaccines in Los Angeles after two of them complained about work conditions online. The Oscar-winning actor...

A-Rod 'liked' Madison Lecroy's IG pics but didn't hook up with her, says insider

Alex Rodriguez has "never hooked up with" "Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy, despite 'liking' her Instagram photos, a source tells The Post.

Charges dropped against NYC man accused of groping EMT

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark moved to dismiss the sex abuse case against a man accused of groping an FDNY EMT after surveillance video revealed he had suffered a seizure,...

Man tries to board flight from Florida with 22 pounds of meth

A passenger at Orlando International Airport in Florida was arrested for trying to board his flight with 22 pounds of crystal meth, authorities said. A TSA agent stopped Eli Brown...

Rangers exec rebuffs Penguins advances

The Rangers are keeping a key part of their front office once again after another general manager search elsewhere in the NHL. Assistant GM Chris Drury, who is also GM...

House Rules members debate Marjorie Taylor Greene committee removals

WASHINGTON -- Democrats and Republicans on the House Rules Committee condemned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's conspiracy theories as "absolutely repugnant" and "sick" but disagreed on whether to strip her of...

Capitol ransacking 'QAnon Shaman' to be given organic food in DC lockup

The horned Capitol rioter dubbed the QAnon Shaman will be given organic meals at DC lockup after refusing to eat the standard jail fare for nine days because of his...

Here's how much Cuomo's COVID 'mountain' prop really cost the state

This bill turned out to be more mountain than molehill. The handmade "mountain" prop Gov. Andrew Cuomo trotted out at summer press briefings to illustrate the state's COVID-19 battle cost...

Cardi B cameos in 'Wayne’s World'-themed Uber Eats Super Bowl ad

Here’s an unexpected cultural mashup for you. 

These Golden Globes nominations are more ridiculous than ever

The Golden Globe nominations got it all wrong with "Hamilton."

Young Ranger finally getting another chance as DeAngelo dust settles

For his 23rd birthday, Libor Hajek is getting another shot to prove himself with the Rangers. The defenseman will make his season debut Thursday against the Capitals as part of...

Man impersonating police officer pulled over cop in unmarked car: report

A man who allegedly impersonated a police officer in Las Vegas was arrested after pulling over a real cop in an unmarked vehicle. An on-duty Vegas officer in a plain...

Manhattan DA candidate releases plan to combat human trafficking

Former prosecutor Lucy Lang, who’s hoping to take over her old boss’s seat in a crowded contest for Manhattan District Attorney, wants to bring a renewed focus to human trafficking...

Food fight! Critics blast bill to make pizza Connecticut's official state food

Lawmakers want to make pizza Connecticut's official state food — cheesing off slice lovers in New York and New Jersey, who say the state needs to “sit down.” Rep. Patricia...

Psaki forced to clarify that Space Force has Biden’s ‘full support’

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday was forced to clarify President Biden's stance on maintaining the nation's Space Force, established by his predecessor, after blowing off a similar...

'An absolute disgrace': Families blast Cuomo over nursing home COVID deaths

Grieving relatives blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday over his response to the state's revised COVID-19 death toll for nursing home residents -- as Republican lawmakers called for a legislative...

National Parks Service begins COVID-19 mask mandate on lands, federal buildings

Protective face masks are now a requirement for entry into a national park. The National Park Service announced its new mandate in a press release on Tuesday, which notes that the PPE requirement is in compliance with President...

St. John's star embracing mentorship role amid uncertain future

On paper, Rasheem Dunn isn't having a better season than he did last year. He's scoring and rebounding less. His 3-point shooting percentage has dramatically fallen.  But in the area...

Denzel Washington defends cops amid BLM movement

"If it weren't for them, we would not have the freedom to complain about what they do."

ColourPop's stunning Valentine's Day collection is a makeup must-have

ColourPop is showing us a little love with the launch of its stunning new Valentine's Day collection.The Love Me, Love Me Not collection is full of lovely makeup must-haves, with...

The cats are all right: A look back at this week's top feline moments

Hey, have you taken a cat break today? 

Priest under fire for allegedly holding exorcism day of Capitol riot

A Nebraska priest who said he performed an exorcism in Washington, DC, the day a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol is facing calls that he be expelled...

NY reps ask DOJ to subpoena Cuomo on COVID nursing home deaths

Seven congressmembers from New York are asking the Justice Department to subpoena Gov. Andrew Cuomo for documents on what they are calling his “coverup” of deaths from COVID-19 among nursing home...

How faltering youngster feels about jarring Knicks demotion

Kevin Knox is trying to remain positive and focused following his demotion this week from the Knicks’ 10-man playing rotation. The 2018 lottery pick didn’t play at all in either...

Carjacking victim refuses charges because he 'felt sorry' for assailants

A man in Chicago has refused to press charges against a group of teen assailants who stole his car at gunpoint -- telling authorities that he "felt sorry" for them,...

World’s tallest swing ride opens in Dubai

The world's tallest swing ride has opened in Dubai, reaching heights up to 460 feet. The Bollywood Skyflyer is part of the Bollywood Parks Dubai and opened to the public...

Drum exercise class proves you’re never too old to rock

These grannies drum to their own beat. See how Green Country Village Senior Living in Oklahoma has turned exercise balls and plastic baskets into drum sets for this quirky workout...

Jameis Winston's next starting chance awaits retirement decision

He didn't get the Saints' starting gig when Drew Brees was out with injury, but it's starting to look like Jameis Winston will get the job when Brees heads out...

Step right up! Yankee Stadium to open as COVID vaccination site on Friday

Friday is opening day at Yankee Stadium -- for Bronx residents to get the coronavirus vaccine. After weeks of delays due to vaccine shortages, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov....

California driver lost during snowstorm found safe after a week on the road

A California driver lost in the Sierra Nevada mountains amid a heavy snowstorm was found safe after a week on the road, according to authorities.  Harlan Earl was headed from...

Jared Goff's model girlfriend reacts to Lions trade

Christen Harper is looking forward to her next NFL adventure with boyfriend Jared Goff.

Fed finds minority-owned businesses struggle to access credit during pandemic

The vast majority of US small businesses took a hit to their revenue last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, with minority-owned businesses struggling the most and worrying more about...

Nets know they can't keep slipping up against NBA's bottom-feeders

Minutes after completing another impressive victory over one of the NBA’s best teams, the Nets spoke in their locker room about why they haven’t been able to replicate that success...

Dying 11-year-old boy identifies man who gunned down family: report

A gravely wounded 11-year-old Minnesota boy identified the man who allegedly gunned down his family -- hours before he died of his injuries, according to a new report.  TeKeith Syvone...

This Mississippi city will pay you $6G to move there

Are you ready for a change in scenery? One city in Mississippi is willing to pay you $6,000 to move there. That city, Natchez, is looking for remote workers who will relocate there and...

This dreamy treehouse is Hawaii's most wish-listed Airbnb

Hawaii’s most popular Airbnb listing isn’t a beach retreat or an estate, but a little hideaway above it all.

Woman named Hedges-Stocks had wild ride on social media amid GameStop frenzy

A London writer with the deceptive surname found herself in the social-media spotlight at the height of the GameStop mania last week -- when her Twitter blew up with request...

Ultra-sounds: NYC toddler releasing album recorded in the womb

Move over, Nirvana -- this is the real "In Utero." A Brooklyn toddler is releasing her first album -- recorded while still in the womb. Luca Yupanqui's first release, "Sounds...

Chinese authorities break up fake COVID-19 vaccine ring

Chinese authorities have busted more than 80 associates of a criminal group operating a fake COVID-19 vaccine ring, state media said. Police in Beijing, Jiangsu and Shandong provinces seized more...

Feds working to set up nationwide network of COVID-19 vax sites

The federal government is working to set up community coronavirus vaccination sites across the country, White House coronavirus task force director Jeff Zients said Wednesday, calling the inoculation push "one...

Ex-White House comms director joins NewsNation

Former Fox News executive and White House director of communications Bill Shine has joined NewsNation, according to a new report Wednesday. Shine was hired by NewsNation, a new, 24-hour news...

'Bangle billionaire' Carolyn Rafaelian asks $15M for Tribeca townhouse

Former "bangle billionaire" Carolyn Rafaelian has put her Tribeca townhouse on the market. The six-story mansion at 156 Reade St. is asking $15 million — down from its $16.5 million...

White House doubles down on Biden's 'vast majority' FBI comment

In expressing his condolences to the families of two FBI agents killed while trying to serve a warrant in Florida Tuesday, President Biden used some eyebrow-raising language, noting that the "vast, vast majority" of...

Dramatic video shows dancing man's Times Square gun bust

A dramatic new video shows a Philadelphia man pulling a gun on cops as they approached him while he danced in Times Square. The video, tweeted by the NYPD Wednesday,...

Tennis star's girlfriend posts cryptic 'unfaithful' message on Instagram

Nick Kyrgios’ girlfriend posted a cryptic message about “cheaters” to Instagram on Tuesday night as the tennis star fine tunes his preparation for the upcoming Australian Open. Chiara Passari didn’t...

Ant Group reportedly reaches deal with China regulators on restructuring

Ant Group has agreed on a restructuring plan with Chinese regulators under which the fintech giant will become a financial holding company, a person with direct knowledge of the matter...

Bronx dad accused of stabbing special needs son with screwdriver

A Bronx dad once featured in the New York Times for devoting himself to his special-needs son’s care was accused of stabbing the boy repeatedly with a screwdriver during a...

Take the favorite in this SEC clash

Kentucky has owned Missouri, going 13-1 all time against the Tigers. But the Wildcats never have entered into one of those matchups with a 5-10 record after a pause due...

Navy unveils recommendations from diversity task force

The Navy must capitalize on mentorship, advocacy and accountability to counter inequality and bias in the ranks, according to the initial report of Task Force One Navy, released Feb. 3....

Biden to sit for pre-Super Bowl LV interview on CBS

President Biden will take part in an interview with CBS News to be broadcast just before the Super Bowl Sunday evening, the network announced. The 46th commander-in-chief's interview, which will...

UK tests house-to-house in hunt for new COVID-19 variant

LONDON — England has begun house-by-house COVID-19 testing in some communities as authorities try to snuff out a new variant of the coronavirus before it spreads widely and undermines a...

'Malcolm & Marie' review: A sharp look at Hollywood narcissism

Zendaya and John David Washington's single evening as a couple veers through every conceivable emotion.

Connecticut lawmakers propose making pizza the official state food

Apparently, Connecticut really likes its pizza. Two lawmakers from the state are proposing to make pizza the official state food of Connecticut. While many people may assume that New York is the state...

Why you shouldn't post your COVID vaccination selfie on social media

As more people get vaccinated against the coronavirus, ecstatic shot recipients can't help sharing good news on social media. But posting vaccination cards publicly can make one susceptible to scams.

Marines need to trust their robots like they trust each other, commandant says

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger sees Marines trusting robot partners as vital to how he expects them to fight in the near future. “I believe in Man-Unmanned Teaming, it...

Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity

TORONTO — The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the US Capitol on...

Blue Moon Hotel shelter opening postponed a week: court papers

The city has postponed by a week the move-in date for a new homeless shelter that will be located at the Lower East Side Blue Moon Hotel shelter, new court...

Duck recovers after taking blow dart to face in Idaho lake

She’s no dead duck – despite being hit in the face by a blow dart. The poor waterfowl from Lake Lowell in Idaho is recovering nicely from the foul play...

De Blasio comment may make for awkward Valentine's Day at Gracie Mansion

"The First Lady is in a different category than I’m in," de Blasio euphemistically said in reference to McCray, who at 66 is seven years senior to the 59-year-old mayor...

Paige VanZant ready to cash in on her Instagram fame

Ask and you shall receive, Paige VanZant fans. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter, 26, will be featuring exclusive content on her new site, PaigeFanZant.com, The Post can exclusively reveal....

Cuomo Health Dept. illegally withheld COVID nursing home death toll: judge

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Health Department broke the law by refusing to provide a government watchdog group with the total nursing home death toll from COVID-19, a judge ruled Wednesday. The...

Biden tells Democratic senators that Oval Office is 'their new home'

“This is their new home for a while anyway,” President Joe Biden told reporters during the coronavirus stimulus talks with Democrats.

Women in China's detention camps reportedly subjected to sexual abuse

BEIJING - Women in China’s system of detention camps for ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims in its western region of Xinjiang were subject to rape, sexual abuse and torture, according...

London's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community has one of the world's highest COVID rates

At least three-quarters of the adults in London's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community got COVID-19 last year -- one of the highest known rates of infection in a community ever recorded, according...

Deshaun Watson's Texans outrage appears to be getting worse by the day

The Texans and Deshaun Watson at least have something in common. They both appear dead set on how they see the franchise quarterback's future playing out. New Texans GM Nick...

Knicks, Rangers parent MSG Sports reports steep losses due to COVID

The pandemic continues to take a toll on the New York Knicks and Rangers. On a Wednesday earnings call, Madison Square Garden Sports, the publicly listed parent company that controls...

Manhattan shelter forced to relocate animals due to COVID-19 outbreak

A Manhattan rescue shelter has been forced to relocate its animals after a COVID-19 outbreak caused a staffing shortage. Animal Care Centers of NYC said it temporarily closed its Harlem...

How one man turned his stimulus check into $36,000 thanks to GameStop

Reddit's war on Wall Street helped a California IT worker turn his coronavirus stimulus check into a $36,000 windfall, he told The Post. The modest stock portfolio that Arya Hamzelou...

Fauci warns not to have Super Bowl watch parties

This year, skip the Super Bowl parties. That’s the advice of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who warned of possible COVID-19 superspreader events if people get together for Sunday’s Super Bowl 2021...

What is Clubhouse? Everything to know about the invite-only app

It's part Facebook, part podcast, but super exclusive.

Poll reveals how many Americans say they'll never get the COVID vaccine

One in four Americans said they would never get the coronavirus vaccine, a new national poll reveals. Republicans were the biggest COVID-19 vaccine resisters, with 42 percent saying they will...

NYPD cop banished to Staten Island over TikTok dancing video: sources

This Brooklyn cop busted a move … all the way to Staten Island. An NYPD officer posted a TikTok video of himself dancing in uniform on a convenience store counter...

Mom of tot fatally struck by subway train sues MTA, conductor

The mom of a 2-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a subway train over a year ago is suing the MTA and a train conductor over the incident,...

Russian consulate in NYC hit by balloons filled with pink paint

An unknown person hurled balloons with pink paint at the Russian consulate building in Manhattan, police said. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to cops. It comes...

DOJ drops racial discrimination lawsuit against Yale

The Justice Department on Wednesday dropped a lawsuit against Yale University that was filed by the Trump administration and accused the school of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. The...

Japan's animators in pencil peril over production halt

TOKYO - Japan’s animators are losing one of the tools of their trade after Mitsubishi Pencil said this week it would scale back a long-running line of colored pencils. Mitsubishi...

Video shows man drawing swastika in snow outside NYC temple

A man was captured on camera drawing a swastika in the snow in front of a famed synagogue in Midtown Manhattan, police said Wednesday. The unknown anti-Semite drew the symbol...

Women protesting Alexei Navalny's sentence reportedly forced to strip

Women protesting Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s prison sentence have been forced to undress and have faced sexual humiliation while being detained, according to a report. Chilling videos have captured horrific...

Chilling video shows man attack woman with ax after being rejected

The surveillance video shows the assailant arriving on a scooter in front of the woman’s house in the Meerpet region of Hyderabad on Monday, right after another woman hands her...

Tokyo Olympics president causes stir with sexist complaint

The Tokyo Olympics have run into some more trouble, this time of their own doing. The president of the organizing committee, Yoshiro Mori, reportedly made some questionable remarks during a...

House will vote to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees

House Democrats on Wednesday scheduled a vote for Thursday on removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from the Education and Budget committees. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) met with...

Biden administration to open overflow facility for 700 migrant children

The Biden administration will open an overflow facility able to accommodate up to 700 migrant children within the next two weeks, the Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday....

Suspect identified in Florida shooting that left two FBI agents dead

The suspect in the Florida shooting that left two FBI agents dead and three wounded was identified by sources as a 55-year-old man who lived alone in the Sunrise apartment...

US admiral warns of 'real possibility' of nuclear war with Russia, China

The admiral who heads the US Strategic Command — which is responsible for nuclear deterrence — is calling on the nation’s military and civilian leaders to seek new ways to...

Busted! 'Southern Charm' bombshell says she was FaceTiming with A-Rod, co-star claims

Retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez -- famously engaged to fellow A-lister Jennifer Lopez -- allegedly FaceTimed the "Southern Charm" belle, Madison LeCroy, fellow cast member Danni Baird claims.

Dutch to roll out rapid breath tests for COVID-19

AMSTERDAM - The Netherlands is to introduce rapid COVID-19 breath tests to sites across the country to speed up the testing process and make it less intrusive. Testing facilities in...

Lawmaker indicted for selling fake stem cell treatment for COVID-19

A Missouri state representative has been accused of administering bogus stem cell treatments that she claimed could potentially cure COVID-19 and other ailments, prosecutors said. Patricia Ashton Derges, 63, was...

Hillsong founder denies claims of riding high on church dime

He has taken denials to Twitter and reportedly email. 

LAPD chief warns anti-vaccine protesters of 'swift' arrests

Los Angeles’ top cop is vowing to arrest anti-vaccination protesters if they descend upon Dodger Stadium again -- where jabs were briefly disrupted over the weekend. LAPD Chief Michel Moore...

NYC schools teaching BLM agenda inspired in part by 'most wanted' cop killer

Big Apple students are this week being taught a Black Lives Matter agenda inspired in part by a cop-killer who is one of the FBI's most wanted suspects. City schools...

68-year-old man gunned down in Brooklyn apartment: cops

A 68-year-old man was gunned down inside his Brooklyn apartment this week, cops said.  A neighbor called police to report that Garry Henricksen was unconscious inside his Crown Heights apartment...

Germany says it beat 2020 goal to cut greenhouse emissions

BERLIN — Germany’s economy minister says the country beat its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent last year compared to 1990 levels. Peter Altmaier said figures show...

US extends nuclear arms treaty with Russia for five years

The US approved a five-year extension of the New START nuclear arms control treaty just days before it was to expire, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. The Strategic Arms Reduction...

George Floyd cop Derek Chauvin used similar tactics against other suspects: report

The ex-Minneapolis cop charged in the police-custody death of George Floyd used similar strong-arm tactics against six other suspects since 2015, according to a new report. Derek Chauvin, 44, who...

Gov. Murphy loosens indoor dining restrictions in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday that he would relax COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants and bars, increasing capacity and lifting a curfew for indoor dining. Murphy issued an executive...

Missing customers, Belgian restaurateur serves mannequins

RIXENSART, Belgium - A Belgian restaurant owner near Brussels says she misses her customers so much since her restaurant was forced to close last October under coronavirus laws, she has...

Weathering the storm: Kerry defends private jet-set to accept climate award

President Biden's new climate czar John Kerry took a gas-guzzling private jet to collect a climate change leadership award in Iceland in 2019, defending his mode of transport as "the...

MLB star opted out of bubble due to depression, suicidal thoughts

Andrelton Simmons, who spent last season as the Angels shortstop, said he opted out of the final week of the regular season because of depression and thoughts of suicide. Simmons,...

This Crystal Impressions customizable photo frame is the perfect Valentine's gift

If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's gift, then we've found just what you need.This beautiful Crystal Impressions photo frame just may leave your loved one speechless.The luxurious piece is...

Holly Sonders is taking her steamy next chapter online

Holly Sonders is ready for a reinvention. "[I] spent 10 years, [ages] 21 to 31, on national TV," Sonders told The Post. "It was a great experience, but at some...

Man who felt 'betrayed' by his ex accused of killing her fiancé

A California man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend's new fiancé, a beloved high school teacher, after complaining that he felt "betrayed" by their breakup. Jesse Alvarez, 30, was...

Rookie QB finally speaks about awkward spot in Aaron Rodgers drama

Less than a year removed from the controversial draft that brought Jordan Love to the Packers, the 2020 first-rounder is speaking out about where he stands within the organization. "The...

Biden open to tighter income limits on $1,400 stimulus checks in $1.9T plan

President Biden said Wednesday he’s open to new income limits on $1,400 stimulus checks in a bid to get his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief legislation through Congress. Biden said he...

See where Bethenny Frankel just scooped up a $2.1M colonial

Former "RHONY" star listed fifth-floor condo at 195 Hudson St., for $7.49M

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: 'A kind and humble man'

Congressional lawmakers and US Capitol Police officers paid their final respects to Brian Sicknick on Wednesday — as the slain officer lay in honor inside the very building he was...

De Blasio names longtime backer to lead NYC DOT

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced Henry "Hank" Gutman will take the reins at the city's Department of Transportation for the final 11 months of his mayoralty.

NYC restaurant workers, taxi drivers are now eligible to receive COVID vaccine

Restaurant workers and taxi drivers are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. The announcement came one day after Gov....

Sony warns of potential PS5 shortage

Gamers hunting for a PlayStation 5 may have to wait a bit longer to find one. Sony warned Wednesday that it's struggling to meet demand for the hot-selling game console...

Jared Goff sounds pretty excited to be off the Rams

The Rams wanted to get rid of Jared Goff, and in the end, that was fine with the former No. 1 overall pick. "As the quarterback, as the guy that's...

House OKs fines for lawmakers evading metal detectors in the Capitol

The House approved new rules that would levy fines of up to $10,000 on lawmakers who evade metal detectors and security screening put in place after the Jan. 6 Capitol...

How Spotify is thriving due to a podcasts push

Spotify added more users than expected at the end of last year as people stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic tuned in to streaming music and podcasts like...

Man randomly pushes straphanger onto NYC subway tracks in latest attack

The 26-year-old victim was standing on the northbound platform at the Fulton Street/Broadway–Nassau station around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday when the attacker suddenly shoved him, propelling him onto the tracks, cops...

Health workers in Myanmar stop working amid COVID-19 outbreak to protest coup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Medical workers across Myanmar began a civil disobedience protest against Monday’s coup, wearing red ribbons and declaring they won’t work for the new military government. The army...

Chiefs star's girlfriend relives playoff memories before Super Bowl

Kayla Nicole wants a Super Bowl repeat for boyfriend Travis Kelce. On Tuesday, the girlfriend of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared a collection of photos leading up to...

Here are the biggest Golden Globes snubs and surprises

Who said Zoom awards-show season has to be boring? It's already off to a gloriously bitchy start.

NYC comptroller calls for more NYPD reforms amid mayoral run

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, who is running for mayor this year, released a plan that calls for a series of NYPD reforms -- including removing the police commissioner's...

Chinese plan to boost 'masculinity' with PE classes sparks debate

BEIJING - A plan in China to get boys to do more sports as a way of making them more manly has reopened a debate between those who urge more...

James Harden helping Nets beat Knicks in TV ratings war

James Harden hasn’t faced the Knicks in his new Brooklyn uniform but he’s already beating them. Harden was obtained in a blockbuster trade on Jan. 13, hours before the Nets...

Hoax on you: Hospitals get last laugh with COVID conspiracy theorist

A COVID-19 conspiracy theorist has been banned from visiting UK hospitals — unless for emergencies and appointments — after filming empty hospital corridors to falsely claim the government was lying...

How Biden’s COVID relief bill could bail out NYC's ailing eateries

WASHINGTON -- A $25 billion grant program for struggling restaurants will be included in President Biden's whopping $1.9 trillion coronavirus package -- with a large chunk of that going to...

Accused Capitol rioter Jenny Louise Cudd awaiting ruling on Mexico trip

A Texas flower shop owner charged in the US Capitol riot is still awaiting a judge’s ruling on whether her proposed “bonding retreat” to Mexico will be approved. Jenny Louise...

Senate reaches 50-50 power sharing deal between Schumer, McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday said he and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reached a power-sharing agreement for the evenly split Senate.

NYC health commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing "mild" symptoms from the potentially deadly disease, his department revealed Wednesday. “In New...

Study finds pandemic’s cleaner air added heat to warming planet

Earth spiked a bit of a fever in 2020, partly because of cleaner air from the pandemic lockdown, a new study found. For a short time, temperatures in some places...

Think spring with gardening gifts on sale for Valentine’s Day

If you or someone close to you has a green thumb, then these gardening items will be a lovely treat for Valentine’s Day. Gardening is a relaxing hobby whose benefits...

Get an extra 15 percent off these rose-covered bears for Valentine’s Day

After a year like 2020, which was stressful by most people’s standards, Valentine’s Day is an especially perfect opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. If you’ve...

Kat Dennings recalls hilarious audition moment with Nicolas Cage

Guess he didn't want to make her feel caged in. Nicolas Cage might be loony, but he definitely isn't handsy. Actress Kat Dennings recalled an audition where she had to...

Here's what Jill Biden gifted Michelle Obama from the White House

The former first lady shared an Instagram photo of the hearty bounty of vegetables, including kale and broccoli, along with a sweet message of thanks.

MAC Cosmetics' 'Ruby Woo' lipstick is the latest Twitter obsession

MAC Cosmetics bestselling bright red shade of lipstick called "Ruby Woo" is trending on Twitter as a must-have shade, with the purple shade "Heroine" getting a well-deserved honorable mention.

Netflix ripped for age-old casting problem with Carey Mulligan in new film

The “Promising Young Woman” star is only 35.

How MMA league is fighting back from unique decision to postpone season

Postponing a season is no easy decision for any sports league. Case in point: Just about everyone from the NFL and MLB on down the list to more obscure sports...

Google parent Alphabet's stock spikes thanks to record ad revenue

Alphabet's stock price surged Wednesday after the Google parent said it ended 2020 with a bang. Shares in the Silicon Valley titan rose as much as 8.7 percent to $2,086.99...

Man slashed across the face at Manhattan subway station

A man was slashed across the face inside a Manhattan subway station Wednesday morning, cops said.  The victim was attacked around 8:30 a.m. on the L train platform at the...

Another big name could be moved in offseason QB carousel

Add Derek Carr to the already crowded list of big-name players who could change teams this offseason. Carr is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, finishing...

The Poseidon adventure: Humongous wave bears face of Greek sea god

Thought people doing the wave was impressive? Well, this wave does the people. A photographer in France was awestruck after witnessing a massive wave that appeared to display the visage...

Boyfriend of missing hiker claims she was likely taken 'against her will'

The boyfriend of a missing British hiker claims she was likely taken "against her will" when she vanished on a hike in the Pyrenees in Spain. Dan Colegate, 38, said he...

Take a shot on these players at the Phoenix Open

Farmers Insurance Open winner Patrick Reed, along with several other top American players, will be making the trip over to Saudi Arabia to play in the European Tour event this...

How much Pfizer expects to make in COVID-19 vaccine sales in 2021

The staggering stat was revealed Tuesday in a financial forecast from the Manhattan-based drugmaker, which said its revenue for the year would range between $59 billion and $61 billion.

He’s a new man! Disfigured NJ car wreck victim’s remarkable results after historic transplant

“There’s always light at the end of the tunnel," Joe told The Post.

'Monster' gunned down brother, three of his own children in massacre

An Oklahoma "monster" gunned down his brother and three of his own children in the shooting rampage that killed six people, police and relatives said. Jarron Deajon Pridgeon, 25, lived...

National Guard chopper crashes during training mission, killing 3

Three Idaho National Guard pilots were killed in a helicopter crash late Tuesday, officials said. The victims were flying in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter when it went down during...

Don’t drink and fly: Drunk maskhole attacks flight attendant over face-covering rule

A sloshed traveler who downed three-quarters of a bottle of vodka before boarding a Ryanair flight headbutted a flight attendant after being told to wear a face mask, according to...

Anchor has enough, walks out of live interview with My Pillow guy

Lindell was supposed to be discussing his recent suspensions from Twitter with the conservative news station -- but the interview quickly devolved into a shouting match.

Brett Favre's bizarre NFL Draft take would be a Jets dream

In a Jets dream world, Brett Favre is a key Jaguars executive. The Packers legend opined to TMZ recently that he thinks Jacksonville should pass on Trevor Lawrence with the...

Man twice bailed out by Kamala Harris-backed fund — gets arrested again

A Minnesota man twice bailed out by a Vice President Kamala Harris-backed nonprofit group has been busted a third time on felony drug charges, authorities said. Thomas Moseley's latest collar...

GOP, Dems at war over removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ilhan Omar

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy met privately with fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to discuss her litany of controversial political stances — as Democrats ramp up pressure to have...

Biden says no family members will be involved in foreign policy

President Biden is pledging that his administration will follow tough ethics regulations and that no family members will be involved in government or foreign policy decisions. In his first interview...

Two injured in possible sledding incident at Riverside Park

Two people were hurt in a possible sledding incident in Riverside Park late Tuesday — following a massive snowstorm in the city, authorities said. First responders arrived at West 91st...

Man with one leg pummeled during Bronx bus beatdown

A one-legged man was pummeled by two passengers on a Bronx bus, new video released by police shows.  The 50-year-old victim was sitting at the front of a Bx30 bus...

The Weeknd selling his LA house for $22M: See inside the mansion

The Weeknd, who will perform at Super Bowl 2021 this Sunday, can’t seem to offload his 12,547-square-foot home.

Reddit trader behind GameStop rally says he lost $13M in one day

"DeepF---ingValue" went deep in the red. The Reddit user who helped spark the explosive rally in GameStop's stock price said he lost more than $13 million in a single day...

5-year-old orphaned after parents killed in tragic cliff accident

The shocking tragedy occurred Sunday in Carmonica Valley in the northern region of Lomabrdy, where the family from Milan was walking along with two friends, Newsflash reported.

Yankees sign veteran reliever to minor-league deal

The Yankees signed right-hander reliever Kyle Barraclough to a minor league contract, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old was last with the Padres organization. He pitched in the majors most recently...

GameStop stock tries to rebound as feds eye Reddit market revolt

GameStop shares tried to bounce back Wednesday from a massive losing streak that's taken some steam out of the retailer's Reddit-fueled rally. The video-game chain’s stock price climbed as much...

Plant-based drug may be the best defense against COVID: study

A plant-derived antiviral medication may be “highly effective” in treating the coronavirus -- and could also help fight future pandemics, according to new research in the UK. Researchers at the...

Golden Globe nominations 2021: See the full list of nominees

Get ready to kick off another Zoom awards season. 

Andrew Yang: 'I've been trying to escape New York for a while'

All he needs is an eyepatch, a silenced MAC-10 — and a buff physique. Democratic mayoral wannabe Andrew Yang claims he only abandoned the Big Apple to ride out the...

WHO scientists visit Chinese lab where COVID may have originated

A fact-finding team of World Health Organization scientists on Wednesday visited the Chinese lab that US officials have suggested could be the source of the coronavirus pandemic. The WHO'S team...

Adults in this age group are the biggest COVID spreaders in US: study

Adults age 20 to 49 are the biggest spreaders of COVID-19 in the US, according to British researchers who say targeting this age group for vaccination could hasten school reopenings....

Bathrobe sleeve is this dog’s favorite snuggle spot

This chilly dog burrowed inside his owner's bathrobe sleeve — while she was still wearing it. Watch the "head"-warming moment filmed in the Netherlands here. Subscribe to out YouTube!

Myanmar police file charges against Aung San Suu Kyi after coup

Myanmar police have filed charges against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for illegally importing communications equipment and she will be detained until Feb. 15 for investigations, according to a police document. Myanmar's army seized...

Single dose of AstraZeneca vaccine drastically cuts COVID-19 transmission: study

Britain’s health chief says a new study showing that a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca provides a high level of protection for 12...

Florida lawyer disbarred for making pornographic film with inmate

A Florida attorney has been disbarred for filming his own sexual encounter with at least one female inmate for the production of a pornographic video. Before his Jan. 21 disbarment,...

Texas giving Vince Young another chance

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has re-hired former Longhorns quarterback Vince Young as a special assistant in the athletic department, bringing the College Football Hall of Famer back to the program...

Bucs' Super Bowl home-field edge stops at this point

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the first team in NFL history to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium, but there is one perk they won't get to enjoy....

Janet Yellen calls meeting with financial regulators over GameStop frenzy

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with top financial regulators to discuss the recent stock market frenzy propelled by a mass movement of retail investors on Reddit targeting GameStop and...

James Harden does it all in return from thigh injury

Despite Houston’s hot streak since trading James Harden — with some pundits opining the Rockets are better off without him — the Nets couldn’t have been happier to get him...

Man dies after contracting highly contagious UK COVID-19 variant

An Alabama father of two who contracted the UK COVID-19 variant has lost his battle with the highly contagious virus, his wife says. Alfonzia Jackson Jr. started to get sick...