February 15, 2021

Yankees adding catcher Gerrit Cole dominated with

Gerrit Cole might have a familiar target at his disposal this season. Robinson Chirinos, who finished last season with the Mets, agreed to terms Monday with the Yankees on a...

Nets don't have a timetable for Kevin Durant's return

Steve Nash wouldn’t give a timeline on Kevin Durant’s left hamstring strain that sidelined him Monday in Sacramento and is expected to keep him out Tuesday in Phoenix. But Nash...

Couple fatally stabbed by their tenant in unprovoked attack: cops

A man renting a room from a Maine couple allegedly killed them in an unprovoked attack early Friday, according to a report. Patrick Maher, 24, was charged with killing Troy...

Sia film 'Music' criticized for 'irresponsible' depiction of autism

Sia's directorial debut "Music" is being panned by the autism community for what it says are inaccurate and dangerous depictions of the condition. The Australian singer -- whose debut film...

Mets flirting with former All-Star reliever

The Mets were searching for relievers even before Seth Lugo’s elbow became an issue, but the right-hander’s imminent surgery has only underscored the need for reinforcements. With Lugo scheduled to...

Julius Randle goes off for 44 points in massive Knicks statement

Julius Randle hurt the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night and is paving his way to that city on March 7, the scheduled date of the All-Star Game. Randle posted his...

Two men shown sneaking into Fenway Park: 'This is crazy'

Strike two for Fenway Park security. Boston police are investigating two men who filmed themselves sneaking into a snowy, lit-up Fenway park this month, according to WCVB, marking the second...

Islanders cruise past depleted foe

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Islanders coach Barry Trotz wasn’t happy with how his team opened against a COVID-19-depleted Buffalo Sabres squad that hadn’t played in two weeks. He was more pleased...

Gov. Cuomo's ‘heartless’ distortions can’t hide truth: Goodwin

A second Emmy would not be good enough for that performance. Only an Oscar will do. After all, it takes an uncommon actor to pretend to be telling the truth...

Arrest made after Alabama infant beaten to death

An Alabama man is charged with murder and sexual abuse after allegedly beating an infant to death. The 8-month-old victim was taken off life support Monday after being in critical...

Mets pick up free agent outfielder

After beginning the offseason with two true major league outfielders, the Mets have doubled their inventory. Kevin Pillar brings the latest depth, after reaching agreement Monday night on a one-year...

NYPD union head refuses to apologize for calling lawmaker 'first class whore'

The head of the NYPD's sergeants union — who is facing up to a two-month discipline over social media posts that include calling the Big Apple’s former health commissioner a...

2 restaurant workers found dead in supply closet

Two restaurant workers in Connecticut were found dead in the building's supply closet, a report said. A third worker was hospitalized at about noon Monday after all three suffered apparent...

Firefighters hailed as heroes for saving cats with oxygen masks

A group of British firefighters are being hailed as heroes for rescuing two cats from a blaze -- and placing specially designed pet oxygen masks on their faces, according to...

Florida 7-year-old survives sanitation truck dump after hiding in garbage can

A 7-year-old Florida boy who was hiding inside a garbage can, is lucky to be alive after he was scooped up and dumped into a sanitation truck next to a...

NFL underdog pursuing second pro sports career

Chris Hogan isn’t going to start measuring himself against Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson. Like those legends, though, Hogan is adding a second professional sport to his résumé: He joined...

Democrats are radicalizing against the US Constitution 

Republicans are “radicalizing against democracy,” because they rely on our constitutional process when governing. This is the ­essence of MSNBC host Chris Hayes’ recent Atlantic magazine essay contending that the...

Nets may already have sights on an Iman Shumpert replacement

The Nets didn’t just have cursory interest in Andre Roberson before they settled on Iman Shumpert, they actually worked out the defensive-minded wing, a source told The Post. Roberson’s return...

Who is Heather Martin, the 'Bachelor' alum who came back for Matt James?

She's a blast from the past.

Dems slam 'lying' Cuomo over COVID-19 nursing home death 'cover-up'

Fellow Democratic legislators in New York weren't buying Gov. Andrew Cuomo's explanation Monday as to why he refused for months to release a true accounting of nursing home residents who...

Contractor killed, service member wounded in rocket strike near US base in Iraq

A rocket attack near a base housing American forces in northern Iraq killed a US-led coalition contractor and wounded at least eight other people on Monday night. A US service...

David Perdue files for 2022 run against Raphael Warnock

Former Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue on Monday filed to run for election in 2022 against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock. Warnock defeated appointed Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a Jan....

NY Times vet who resigned over 'N-word' use once said 'racism is over'

The veteran New York Times reporter who tendered his resignation after allegations he used the N-word during a 2019 trip with high-schoolers also argued that "racism is over" and that...

St. John's stud finally getting the star treatment

It didn’t happen in high school. It didn’t happen on the AAU circuit. It didn’t happen his freshman year of college. Julian Champagnie, in fact, can’t remember ever being an...

Lincoln Project’s disgrace and other commentary

Scammer alert: Lincoln Project’s Disgrace Last summer, donations to the Lincoln Project rolled in “by the tens of millions,” as “the group tried to claim a higher moral ground in...

Veteran wants to be Tom Brady of running backs

Tom Brady isn’t the only NFL star looking to play into his 40s and win championships. Running back Adrian Peterson, who turns 36 next month, told TMZ Sports that he...

The vaccines will end the pandemic — whether Dr. Fauci likes it or not

Repeat after me: Vaccines will end the pandemic. This bears repeating, as some elites seem bent on prolonging restrictions for a long time, perhaps indefinitely. If they have their way, we...

Yankees pitcher issues awkward disclaimer after Justin Wilson signing

The Yankees are leading baseball in relievers named Justin Wilson. Following news Monday that the team had reached an agreement with free-agent reliever Justin Wilson, another Yankees pitcher with the...

Adoring media served as protective cloak for Cuomo’s COVID lies

News that Gov. Cuomo’s office had radically understated the number of COVID-19 deaths in New York nursing homes last year deflated his media image as a straight-talking teller of home...

Trump greeted by hundreds of cheering fans on Presidents' Day

Former President Donald Trump on Monday waved to hundreds of cheering fans who rallied to support him on Presidents' Day. The show of support followed the Senate vote Saturday to...

Guessing game: Here's when big office tower projects will break ground

They’re the stuff of dreams — jumbo, mostly commercial Manhattan skyscrapers waiting for the pandemic’s end to recharge the moribund office market. Their would-be developers shrug at today’s record-low leasing...

Ex-Patriot knows how Tom Brady turned Buccaneers into champs

There is “The Patriots Way” and there is The Tom Brady Effect. Chris Hogan played with the Jets in 2020, but he knows what happened in the Super Bowl champion...

Woman dead after being hit by car wash employee in Jeep

An allegedly drunk Queens car wash worker was charged with fatally striking a customer with an SUV outside the business’s exit on Monday, police said. Edwin Vargas, 43, was driving...

'Gorilla Glue girl' gets new hairstyle after sticky saga

"Gorilla Glue girl" Tessica Brown finally had a normal hair day. The Louisiana woman who went viral after slathering her hair with the heavy-duty adhesive got her first new hairstyle...

McConnell says Trump could play 'constructive' role for GOP

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that former President Donald Trump could play a "constructive" role for Republicans after his acquittal for allegedly inciting the Capitol riot. “I don’t...

Yankees signing reliever away from Mets

Justin Wilson has become a New York kind of guy in recent seasons. The free-agent reliever, who had previously pitched for the Yankees and Mets, was drawing interest from both...

Start apologizing, Gov. Cuomo — and stop the lies

Start with this, governor: Apologize. Say sorry to the thousands of New York families that lost a loved one in a nursing home in the wake of your deadly March...

Bill Belichick can't let this happen again

Your move, Bill. Even if we all know you’re no social media influencer and have zero interest in what you once called Snapface, you know the score: Tom 1, Bill...

Cuomo's COVID cover-up hid nearly 1,900 NYC nursing home deaths

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's cover-up of nursing home deaths from COVID-19 hid nearly 1,900 fatalities in New York City alone -- with new figures sending the tally at one Queens facility...

Inside China's propaganda efforts to pin COVID-19 on the US

China has been waging a sprawling COVID-19 disinformation campaign through news and social media aimed at advancing a conspiracy theory that the US created and released the contagion as a...

Rangers looking forward to 'unique' Devils challenge

The Rangers got a rare day off this weekend due to the Flyers’ COVID-19 situation, allowing them some more practice time to try to cure what has recently ailed them...

Republicans hammer Biden on lack of clear push for school reopening

Republicans on Monday continued to press President Biden to use his influence to help reopen schools, pointing out that government scientists say virtually all schools can reopen safety — even...

COVID-19 study revives heavily disputed vitamin D theory

Vitamin "D" for "debatable."

Families of nursing home victims demand probe of 'killer' Cuomo

New Yorkers who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in nursing homes blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attempts to cover up the real death toll -- saying he needs to be investigated...

Outrage after NJ school official shames parent for sledding without masks

A New Jersey school district official shamed a parent with pictures of her family sledding without masks after she complained about the continuation of remote learning, according to reports. The...

Lincoln Project reportedly spent $10M+ on failed bid to oust GOP senators

WASHINGTON -- The embattled Lincoln Project spent more than $10 million on their unsuccessful bid to unseat Republicans up for re-election in the Senate last year, according to a new...

Former NFL star found dead at 38

Former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was found dead Monday in a hotel room in Brandon, Fla., according to police. He was 38. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it...

This photo of 'A-Train Ripper' knife shows specks of blood

The NYPD has tweeted out a photo of the murder weapon allegedly used by the “A-Train Ripper’’ — a large kitchen knife with specks of blood still on it. “The...

Pelosi announces 9/11-style commission into Capitol siege

WASHINGTON -- An independent, 9/11-style commission will be established to review the deadly security failures at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday. In a letter...

Symptomatic cases drop 94% with Pfizer vaccine, study shows

Symptomatic cases of COVID-19 dropped by 94 percent after two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, according to a new study. Israel’s largest healthcare provider, Clalit, looked at data from more than 600,000...

Prospect shocked Mets traded him so quickly: 'What is going on?'

Josh Winckowski was a member of the Mets for less than two weeks before he was traded for the second time this winter. The right-handed pitcher, who was acquired by...

NYC's real homeless problem is its mad political pieties

Will the murder spree of the homeless, allegedly by another mentally ill homeless man, finally bring the city to its senses, and move it to start protecting the public and...

Florida deputy busted in child predator sting

A Florida deputy was busted after allegedly trying to get nude photos from an undercover officer who he thought was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Charlotte County Deputy Marty Allen,...

Did Faith Hill and Tim McGraw list a private island in the Bahamas?

A private island named L’île d’Anges, which appears to belong to country stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, has hit the market for $35 million. 

Derrick Rose is playing his Knicks role to perfection

You never really know how these things are going to go. You can have a good feeling about them: Tom Thibodeau surely did. From the start, from the moment it...

Teen saved after falling through ice in Central Park

A teen was saved from the freezing waters in Central Park by two good Samaritans after falling through the ice at the park's pond, video shows. The dramatic incident happened...

Cara and Poppy Delevingne list colorful LA sister home for $3.75M

Cara and Poppy Delevingne are letting go of their vibrant Los Angeles "dream sister house," and putting it on the market.

Icy blast of winter weather to hit New York metro area

The Greater New York metro area is due to get hit with a blast of icy winter weather late Monday, with rain turning into ice north and west of the...

'A-Train Ripper' couldn't meet with social worker due to COVID-19, brother claims

The mentally unstable “A-Train Ripper’’ suspect had a social worker assigned to help him last spring — but the pair could only talk by phone because of COVID-19, leaving him...

'Everything is political': Cuomo skirts stunning cover-up admission on nursing home deaths

An unapologetic Gov. Cuomo doubled down on a litany of past excuses Monday as he blamed “politics” for the spiraling scandal that’s engulfed his administration since The Post revealed his...

Fauci wins $1 million award for 'defending science'

Dr. Anthony Fauci has won a top international prize for his leadership in the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, who has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...

Life of Larry Flynt to be celebrated by pole dancers at his strip club

Porn publisher Larry Flynt will be sent off with a bang. Larry Flynt's Las Vegas Hustler Club will honor its founder with a sexy "Celebration of Life" party complete with...

Gov. Cuomo exposed my late mom to COVID-19 — and then tried to cover it up

The first two weeks of February 2021 haven’t been favorable to Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last year, despite fighting a pandemic, he wrote a book touting his impeccable leadership skills. He...

It is no longer illegal to eat lunch at your desk in France

French office workers can now experience the treasured American pastime of quickly scarfing down a lackluster salad at their desks... without breaking the law Until now, French labor laws forbade...

Driver escapes speeding ticket only to be fined over middle finger celebration

A defiant driver in the UK celebrated beating a speed camera by flipping the bird -- only to get ticketed for the obscene gesture instead. Ben Baron, 44, told The...

Some NYC restaurants using cheap rents to expand during the pandemic

The pandemic has been a bloodbath for most New York City restaurants, but some are expanding amid the carnage — and they can thank their hungry landlords. Think discounts on...

Can glass made from wood save energy? Scientists think so

Scientists with the Forest Products Laboratory have developed a wood-based material as thin and transparent as glass, yet lighter, more durable and energy-efficient -- with the "potential to outperform glass...

House GOP demands Pelosi address Capitol riot security failures

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans are demanding answers from Speaker Nancy Pelosi on security decisions made in the lead-up to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and what involvement her office had,...

'Starting from scratch': Harris contradicts Fauci on White House COVID vaccine plan

​Vice President Kamala Harris ​is claiming in a new interview that the Biden administration is "starting from scratch" to develop a ​national ​vaccine distribution plan because former President Donald Trump​ left...

'Fake heiress' Anna Sorokin claims she was a celebrity in prison

“Fake heiress” Anna Sorokin claims her prison guards treated her like a celebrity — and that she hustled the right corrections officers to help her land a cushy gym job...

South African COVID-19 variant detected in NYC hospital patient

The South African variant of the coronavirus has been detected in a person hospitalized in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

Artemi Panarin isn't the only key Rangers player battling injury

Artemi Panarin’s status for Tuesday’s game was already in question, but now the Rangers have a second key piece up in the air for their matchup against the Devils. Defenseman...

Nightly NYC subway closures reduced from four hours to two

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the MTA are bringing back two hours of nighttime subway service that were eliminated during the COVID-19 crisis -- as they teased a future return of...

Kin of ‘A-Train Ripper’ once bailed him out of jail — and now wish they hadn’t

The dad of the accused “A-Train Ripper” once bailed his son out of jail even after the lousy kid allegedly beat him and threatened to kill him with a knife...

MTA resumes police hiring spree put on pause by COVID fiscal crisis

Transit officials have revived their efforts to add 500 cops to the MTA’s in-house police force. Agency officials began accepting applications earlier this month after halting the controversial move over the summer...

Blake Griffin won't play until he's on a new team

The NBA trend of benching former All-Star players while seeking to trade them continues. Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed that he will not be in the lineup...

Yankees have failed with Jameson Taillon before

Pitchers and catchers officially check in this week in Florida and Arizona, and the Yankees will be greeting a pitcher who resembles an archetype with which they have not had...

ABC reportedly suspends reporter Matt Gutman over COVID violation

Gutman, who has worked for the network since 2008, had gone into a hospital to report a story without first getting permission from management, a source told Deadline.

Two states, two radically different COVID-19 approaches – but both see similar results

Florida and California have taken dramatically different approaches to tackle the spread of coronavirus -- but both states have seen key metrics improve in recent weeks. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has...

Inside the dangerous mission to rescue infants after the Vietnam War

During the Vietnam War’s shambolic end, a World Airways jet was on a mission to rescue those who sought escape.

Teen uses her 'noodle' to show how cold it is outside

It's im-pasta-bly cold in North Dakota. When teenager Isis Sio tried to eat a bowl of ramen outside her home in freezing-cold temperatures, the noodles — and chopsticks — appeared...

Rogue cow goes on rampage through hospital in crazy video

"Bull in a china shop" has got nothing on "cow in a Colombian clinic."

NY pols should cancel break, strip Cuomo of emergency powers: GOP leader

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay urged the Legislature to cancel its winter break this week and hold a special session to address Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus nursing home deaths "cover...

Deshaun Watson takes 'misinformation' to next level with photo

A photo emerged over the weekend of Deshaun Watson with his former and possibly future teammate. The Texans quarterback was out Thursday night in Miami with Dolphins players Raekwon Davis...

George Floyd protester lost testicle after he was shot with rubber bullet: suit

A George Floyd protester lost a testicle — leaving him permanently disfigured — after he was shot with a rubber bullet by Los Angeles police, he claims in a new...

David Boreanaz speaks out amid Joss Whedon abuse claims on 'Buffy' set

More costars are showing support for "Buffy" actor Charisma Carpenter. 

Fearful NYC transit workers open up about spike in subway violence

Big Apple transit workers say they are starting to feel like sitting ducks. The recent spike in violence in city subways and bus routes -- including this weekend's bloody A...

Shaq's pro wrestling match 'willed itself into existence'

All Elite Wrestling star Cody Rhodes, one of the company’s four executive vice presidents, will be in a mixed tag match with partner Red Velvet against NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal...

LeBron James: 'I would have made' NFL if I tried out

LeBron James nearly took his talents to Dallas or Seattle. The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar previously has acknowledged his opportunities to try out for NFL teams during the league’s 2011...

Politicians want answers about National Guard's lengthy DC deployment

WASHINGTON -- More Republicans are demanding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brief lawmakers on why thousands of National Guard troops are being kept in Washington, DC, until the middle of March....

Did you just get Fauci'd? What you need to know about the new COVID dating trend

If you get dumped in the next few months, you may need to ask yourself: Did I just get Fauci'd? A new dating trend called "Fauci-ing," or declining to date...

Hillsong founder Brian Houston distancing from church amid sex scandal

Brian Houston, the founder of scandal-plagued megachurch Hillsong, has announced he’s transitioning away from his current role as global senior pastor of the church.

Biden executive order reopens ACA health exchanges for 3-month period

The signup window began Monday and will continue through May 15, making health care coverage available to the millions who don't have coverage through work or who have lost their...

NYC's comeback: Manhattan, Brooklyn leases rebound since 2008 market crash

The first signs the city is making a comeback have appeared, with Manhattan and Brooklyn lease signings seeing the highest surge since the 2008 market crash, according to the latest...

Florida State's offense will be enough in ACC clash of styles

The ACC’s top two teams will go at it in Tallahassee on Monday when Florida State plays host to the Virginia Cavaliers, who are looking to pick up their 12th...

Indianapolis museum apologizes for ‘white art’ job listing

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields has apologized for a job listing seeking a new director who would maintain the museum’s “traditional, core, white art audience.” The...

Man carjacks teen just 20 minutes after being released from prison

The teen called Spokane police at 10:28 p.m. Saturday to report that she was accosted in the Browne’s Addition neighborhood by a man who demanded her car and said he...

NASA rover faces 'seven minutes of terror' before landing on Mars

LOS ANGELES - When NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance, a robotic astrobiology lab packed inside a space capsule, hits the final stretch of its seven-month journey from Earth this week, it...

Man cut aboard train in yet another NYC subway slashing

There's been another subway slashing. Four suspects are now being sought after at least one of them cut a male straphanger on the right hand aboard a train on the...

Crash! Amusement park accident injures 16

Sixteen people were sent to the hospital after a swing ride fell to the ground at an amusement park in Shaoyang, China. Watch the terrifying moment caught on camera by...

Winter weather wallops most of US with snow, dangerous conditions

A massive dose of winter weather is burying much of the US in snow and ice, with millions of Americans from the Midwest to the Mexican border getting slammed with...

Knicks rookie's 'special' potential is getting unlocked — with one scary exception

New Knicks point guard Derrick Rose paid Obi Toppin a beautiful compliment Monday in saying the rookie power forward is “always in the right spot on the right time.’’ Indeed,...

Troubling findings emerge on seven new COVID variants found across the US

Seven new coronavirus variants have popped up in the US since last summer, according to a new study — and scientists worry they may be more contagious. The new variants...

Cavaliers benching All-Star as they try to trade him

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to move Andre Drummond ahead of the March 25 trade deadline, and the two-time All-Star center will not play until he is dealt. Cavs GM...

93-year-old woman injured, robbed in Bronx: cops

The senior was walking on Bruckner Boulevard near Havemeyer Avenue in Unionport around 6:45 p.m. Saturday when a stranger suddenly pushed her and swiped the handbag, according to police. 

'Gorilla Glue girl' to Hollywood? Tessica Brown hires a celebrity management team

Tessica Brown, 40, has teamed up with the professional fame experts in addition to recently unveiling her merchandise line, days after returning home from her hair-saving surgery in Beverly Hills.

Activist arrested for creating protest 'toolkit' shared by Greta Thunberg

Disha Ravi, 22, could face up to life in prison following her arrest Sunday in connection to the online document, which calls for organized support for India's deadly farmers' protests.

Hundreds of mourners honor legendary actress Cicely Tyson at Harlem wake

Cicely Tyson fans lined up to pay their respects to the late barrier-breaking actress Monday, as the performer lies in repose in a Harlem church.

Jaguar vehicles to go fully electric in 2025

Luxury automaker Jaguar's lineup will consist only of electric cars starting in 2025 as parent company Jaguar Land Rover pushes into the global market for emission-free vehicles. The British firm...

Human remains found inside crocodile amid search for missing fisherman

Human remains have been found inside a crocodile in Australia — as authorities hunt for a missing fisherman they fear was eaten by one of the reptiles. Andrew Heard, 69,...

COVID nursing home victim’s kin blast Cuomo, want criminal probe

Three children who lost their mother in a New York nursing home at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year want “justice” for their loved one and say Gov....

Sex offender charged after 'deep-fried' body parts discovered

A Philadelphia man has been busted after body parts were found in a U-Haul and dumpster — including deep-fried hands and feet, according to a report. Taray Herring, 47,  was...

Lincoln Project's fundraising page shut down as scandals mount

The donation page on the Lincoln Project website has listed as inactive since Saturday after a number of its founders resigned amid reports of sexual misconduct and misappropriation of funds.

UFC star's Miley Cyrus flirtation ends with tattoo ultimatum

A huge victory at UFC 258 wasn't the only highlight of Julian Marquez's weekend. "I've been waiting 31 months to get on this damn mic and call these people out,"...

Toddler drowned in pool as mom and boyfriend dozed: cops

A Florida couple was asleep as a toddler apparently wandered into a swimming pool and drowned, police said. The child’s mother, Amanda Paige Davis, and her live-in boyfriend, Charner Leon...

Eugenie Bouchard and Steelers QB are Instagram official

If you don't post about your relationship on Instagram, are you really even dating? After months of romance rumors, tennis star Eugenie Bouchard and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph confirmed...

Guinea declares new Ebola epidemic

Guinea, the West Africa country, announced Sunday that the Ebola virus has become an epidemic after the deaths of three people and hospitalizations of four others, a report said. Reuters reported that the country’s...

I got my second COVID-19 vaccine dose — what can I really do now?

Is it safe to have some damn fun now that I’m fully vaccinated?

Alleged ‘A-Train Ripper’ held without bail amid grisly stabbings, slayings

The accused “A-Train Ripper’’ was ordered held without bail Monday — as a Manhattan prosecutor recalled the horrific details of the suspect’s alleged deadly crime spree. Homeless double-slay slash suspect...

2 killed in Colorado avalanches -- survivor found buried in snow

Two men died in separate avalanches over Valentine's Day weekend in Colorado — while a third survived despite his head being buried in snow, authorities said. David Heide, 57, was...

Congress talking Puerto Rico statehood next month, gov says

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi expects the US House of Representatives to introduce legislation on statehood by mid-March, saying he has spoken to members of Congress about their plans.

Why '80s pop is the best music for reducing stress

The '80s playlist included gems from Pet Shop Boys, Joy Division and Blondie.

Parler returns online following month-long hiatus after Capitol riot

Parler came back online Monday, more than a month after Amazon forced the controversial social network into a lengthy hiatus. The Twitter-like platform also named conservative activist Mark Meckler as...

North Carolina GOP to vote on censuring Sen . Burr for impeachment vote

​The North Carolina Republican Party is saying it will vote later Monday on whether to censure GOP Sen. Richard Burr for voting to convict former President Donald Trump at his...

Singles Awareness Day: How to treat yourself on the trending holiday

Roses are red, violets are blue, yesterday was about them — but #SinglesAwarenessDay is all about you!

French hospitals to move into crisis mode from Thursday, report says

PARIS - France’s Health Ministry has asked regional health agencies and hospitals to enter “crisis organization” to prepare for a possible surge in coronavirus cases as a result of highly...

TikTok's parent company scraps deal to sell app to Oracle

TikTok's Chinese parent company has scrapped its plans to sell the video-sharing app's US operations, according to a new report. Beijing-based tech giant ByteDance has shelved its proposed deal with...

Ex-NFL star is once again in trouble with the law

Troubled former NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested once again early Monday — accused of knocking a nightclub bouncer unconscious, according to reports. The 37-year-old retired Cincinnati Bengals cornerback...

Nadal didn't know what to do after accidentally revealing Australian Open secret

Rafael Nadal gave journalists an unexpected scoop when he accidentally broke an Australian Open story before organizers had the chance to go public with the shock development on Sunday night....

Diplo stops posting thirst traps long enough to list $2.7M home

DJ and record producer Diplo has moved to Malibu -- and is looking to part ways with this home in the Hollywood Hills.

UK’s chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl

LONDON — Larry the cat, a four-legged inhabitant of London’s 10 Downing St., is marking a decade as Britain’s mouse-catcher in chief on Monday. The tabby cat was recruited by...

Bucs nearly cut running back before Super Bowl heroics

A few weeks before a redemptive star turn in Super Bowl 2021, Tampa Bay running back Leonard Fournette nearly was released by the Buccaneers. Bucs coach Bruce Arians said he...

Shy-li-E coyote: Elusive Central Park critter spotted in the snow

Images taken Friday by Benjamin Shyman caught the furry critter lounging around in between naps nearby the lake, close to East 74th Street.

Love bug: Man facing prison time for breaking quarantine to see fiancée

Nigel Skea faces up to six years in prison for breaking Singapore's quarantine rules to meet up with then-fiancée in the same Marina Bay hotel.

Perez Hilton knows he made Britney Spears' life a living hell

Notorious gossip columnist expresses regret following the release of the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary.

Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style commission into Capitol riot

In appearances on multiple Sunday shows over the weekend, Democratic and GOP lawmakers urged that there was still work to be done to understand the events that culminated in the...

Thief socked 12-year-old, stole bike in subway station: cops

The victim was on the mezzanine level of the 67th Avenue M and R station around 5:20 p.m. Thursday when a stranger punched him all over his body and threw...

Average new COVID-19 cases in US dip to the lowest point in months

The seven-day rolling average fell below 100,000 on Friday for the first time since Nov. 4, according to Johns Hopkins University data, and stayed below 100,000 through Saturday.

Apple, Nissan reportedly discussed deal to make electric cars

Apple approached Nissan in recent months about working together to develop an autonomous electric car, a new report says.

David Ortiz can't believe Yankees traded 'nasty' reliever to Red Sox

David Ortiz believes the Boston Red Sox have added a “nasty” boy to their bullpen. Big Papi was surprised the Yankees traded Adam Ottavino to their longtime AL East rivals...

22-year-old was told she had a hangover – but her actual diagnosis was much worse

Nia Phillips, a psychology student from Ammanford, sought medical advice when she felt a headache coming one day in autumn 2019, Wales Online reported.

Dana White puts UFC, ESPN in middle of Gina Carano controversy

UFC president Dana White ensnared his own company in the Gina Carano cancel controversy. White was asked about Carano, the MMA fighter-turned-actress, on Saturday night after UFC 258. "Leave her alone. We...

Study finds zinc, vitamin C have no impact on COVID-19 symptoms

Zinc and Vitamin C fell short in a clinical trial after researchers found they made no significant difference in easing the duration of coronavirus symptoms. Findings from the Cleveland Clinic were published in JAMA Network...

Ex-teacher charged with sexually assaulting 10-year-old student

A former New Jersey elementary school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and repeatedly showing her pornography, prosecutors said. Gustavo Barrientos, 53, of Tinton Falls, is...

Biden to address G7 summit virtually this week

​It will be the first meeting of the G7 nations since last April, and the first Biden has taken part in as president. ​

Robinhood CEO admits failure in GameStop saga

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said the investing app could have more clearly explained why it had to block trades of GameStop and other stocks during last month's Reddit-fueled market frenzy....

Icy, wintry blast could make evening commute slippery hell in NYC

An icy blast making its way into the Big Apple on Monday could make the city’s roads extra slippery, forecasters predict.  The city is set to see some freezing rain...

Man vowed to kill Biden, 'chop' heads off at White House: feds

David Kyle Reeves, 27, appeared in federal court Thursday on a charge of threatening the president in phone calls to the White House switchboard between late January and Feb. 1.

Meow or never: Zoom call cat lawyer trying to cash in on fame

He's hoping to make some scratch. The Texas lawyer who went viral after a Zoom filter left him looking like a cat during a virtual court hearing is hoping to...

When to bet the Over in NHL games

Hockey bettors naturally have gravitated toward betting over the total in games featuring Canadian teams due to the fact that the average number of goals scored has been much higher...

McConnell sets sights on retaking Senate control with focus on electability

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is turning his focus to retaking the majority in 2022, saying he would back Republican primary candidates based on their electability.

Study reveals how much deadlier UK COVID variant found in US could be

The COVID-19 variant that originated in the UK and is now spreading in the US may be up to 70 percent deadlier than previous versions of the bug, according to...

Relieve sore muscles and save an extra 15 percent with this massager sale

We all deserve relief from tired, achy, and sore muscles. Whether you’ve had a tough workout, slept funny, or are tight from sitting at your not-desk all day, you’ll need...

Does your pet hate lockdown? How dogs are doing during COVID-19

"When Will They Leave?" is told from the perspective of Norman, a 15-year-old cockapoo who can't fathom the 24/7 presence of his family stuck at home due to the COVID-19...

Seagulls, beetles ambush tennis stars in horror scene

Only in Australia. Away from the bright lights of the Australian Open, Melbourne Park was hosting another tournament on its outside courts — although observers may have mistaken it for...

Presidents Day sale: Score refurbished MacBooks for up to 64 percent off

The Presidents Day Sales are here! To help you navigate all the awesome savings, we rounded up 21 refurbished MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Air computers that you are sure...

Why Jack Osbourne's new show 'Fright Club' made him believe in Bigfoot

The supernatural takes center stage in “Fright Club" on discovery+.

How the wealthy are still buying jewelry during the pandemic

"For people who have money, [buying jewelry is] like buying coffee. It's like buying a toy."

Elon Musk wants major cryptocurrency holders to sell

Elon Musk wants dogecoin moguls to share their wealth. The billionaire Tesla CEO urged dogecoin's largest owners to sell most of their holdings as he expressed concern about a small...

Father and his 6-year-old son killed in NYC fire

A 65-year-old father and his 6-year-old son were killed in a Queens fire early Monday, officials said. The blaze broke out around 1:10 a.m. on the first floor of a...

Monkeys reportedly snatch newborn twins, killing one

A pack of wild monkeys broke into a home in India and snatched newborn twins — killing one of the 8-day-old girls, according to reports. The mother — identified as...

Triplets see 'ghost' in creepy baby-monitor video

t's either a ghost ... or the collective imagination of toddlers. See how these 2-year-old triplets — Presley, Millie and Hays — interact with what appears to be an invisible...

American tourist was not kidnapped in Jamaica: cops

Jamaican authorities on Sunday said a Jet Blue flight attendant vacationing on the island was not kidnapped despite a social media campaign to save her. The Jamaica Constabulary Force said...

Rare winter storm slams Texas with snow, ice and bitterly cold temps

A rare winter storm in Texas is battering the state with heavy snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures. Every county in the Lone Star State is under a state of...

Lakers star hobbles off court as winning streak ends

DENVER — Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles 122-105 on Sunday night in a game where Lakers forward Anthony Davis...

MTA worker fired after using sick time for Atlantic City getaways

His luck ran out. An MTA worker was fired after abusing paid sick leave over several years to spend extended weekends gambling at a casino in Atlantic City, according to...

Tax dollars hard at work: MTA worker caught having sex at railyard — while collecting OT

The taxpayers weren't the only ones getting screwed. A Metro-North worker resigned last month after the MTA's watchdog caught him having sex with a woman at a railyard — while...

Daytona 500 has stunning winner after last-lap wreck

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Michael McDowell stormed through a crash scene to win the Daytona 500, snapping an 0-for-357 streak with a fiery pileup in his rearview mirror. McDowell led...