February 18, 2021
Olympic coach allegedly bit figure skater, threw hot liquids at others
A prominent Olympic figure skating coach has been accused of physically abusing skaters -- including biting a female student during a training session eight years ago, according to a report....
Kevin Durant didn't get shot to face LeBron James this time
Brooklyn’s Big 3 was two-thirds of the way back. Newly minted All-Star starter Kyrie Irving returned to the Nets’ lineup Thursday to face LeBron James and the Lakers after missing...
Rutgers misses chance to upset Top 5 team
For nearly seven minutes, Michigan failed to score from the field. It managed just a single free throw in that span. The team ranked seventh in the country in offensive...
'Great advice for your brother': Twitter rips Chris Cuomo after he calls for Texas mayor to resign
CNN host Chris Cuomo was mocked on Twitter for lambasting a Texas politician while his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, faces calls to resign and impeachment inquiries after an exclusive Post...
Two Florida women dressed up as 'grannies' to get COVID vaccine: officials
This "gran" scheme didn't get very far... Two Florida women dressed up as "grannies" in an attempt to get vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials said Thursday. Their wacky getup included...
Aaron Boone gives update on Luis Severino's surgery rehab
TAMPA — Luis Severino’s rehab from Tommy John surgery is going as planned, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who said the right-hander is throwing at 120 feet and should...
Massive fire breaks out in San Antonio apartment building
A massive fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Antonio Thursday afternoon, officials said. The blaze began around 1 p.m. at the complex in Bexar County, KSTAT reported....
USWNT's long win streaks continue, but it wasn't easy
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rose Lavelle scored in the 79th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday night. The U.S. extended...
Rangers stars come up big in slump-busting shootout win
It don’t come easy, as Mr. Richard Starkey once observed about hockey teams that are enduring goal-scoring famines, and he was sure right about that. But there is no column...
Devils win second straight in return since COVID-19 hiatus
BOSTON — Kyle Palmieri scored his first two goals of the season, one of them short-handed, to lead the Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday...
Zack Britton doubles down on Domingo German critique
Zack Britton said Thursday he wasn’t happy Domingo German is still a Yankee, and he later took to Twitter to double down on that point. The 33-year-old veteran, who is...
Islanders' win streak snapped by Penguins
Tristan Jarry's shaky start appears to be behind him. Mike Matheson's, too. The Pittsburgh Penguins as a whole appear to be following suit. Jarry stopped 31 shots, Matheson set up...
Six Capitol Police officers suspended for actions during riot
Thirty-five Capitol Police officers are under investigation -- including six who have been suspended with pay -- for their actions in the deadly January siege, according to the department. Acting...
Mexico trip was 'obviously a mistake,' Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz now claims it was "obviously a mistake" to escape Texas for Cancun as his home state reels from catastrophic power outages and deadly winter weather. Amid blistering criticism,...
Eagle gave 24-year-old momentum to grab Genesis lead
LOS ANGELES — It seemed like Sam Burns shot himself out of a cannon off the famous elevated first tee at Riviera in Thursday’s Genesis Invitational first round, carding eagle...
WWE brain damage case being appealed to Supreme Court
Several former pro wrestlers who claimed in lawsuits that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. A...
Ex-NFLer 's death may have been days before body was found
A preliminary death report says ex-NFLer Vincent Jackson likely died on or before Feb. 13, two days before law enforcement discovered his body in a Florida hotel. Staff at the...
Australians flock to parody sites on Facebook after news ban
What a joke! Facebook users in Australia flocked to parody news content on Thursday after the social media giant blocked legit news from its platform. The 10 top-performing posts by...
Ford recalls more than 150K vehicles after losing track of faulty air bags
Ford is recalling more than 150,000 vehicles in North America, after losing track of faulty air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel. The recalls are part of a massive...
'Righty assassin' is realizing his Yankees dream
TAMPA — If you’re hardcore enough to remember the 2012 Yankees’ grueling AL Division Series victory over the Orioles, your top memory probably will be Raul Ibanez, pinch hitting for...
US ready to talk about rejoining Iran nuclear deal
The United States is prepared to restart negotiations with Iran about both nations returning to the 2015 nuclear deal, officials said Thursday. The State Department said Washington would accept an...
NBA All-Star Game captains are set
The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again. So, he is. And Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant will be...
First clone of US endangered species, a ferret, announced
"She's holding her own," an official said of Elizabeth Ann, the cloned ferret that was born Dec. 10.
Nets accomplish something they haven't done since the '90s
For the first time in over a generation, the Nets are going to have two starters in the NBA All-Star Game: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Forget whether the NBA...
Rangers scratch youngster after 'real tough night'
Well, Julien Gauthier’s renaissance didn’t last all that long, did it? After the 23-year-old strung together three pretty good performances last week, and scored his first NHL goal against the...
Cuomo policy may have led to over 1,000 nursing home deaths, watchdog says
The Cuomo administration’s controversial directive for nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients amid the pandemic likely did lead to a spike in resident deaths, an analysis of its own data...
Robinhood and Citadel come under fire during Reddit Rally hearing
The Reddit Rally saga made its way to Capitol Hill on Thursday with key players like billionaire Ken Griffin getting reamed out by lawmakers probing whether small investors are given...
Andrew Yang says he doesn't support prioritizing secular education over faith-based
Gracie Mansion hopeful Andrew Yang on Thursday mounted an extraordinary defense of the Big Apple's embattled yeshiva schools, telling a Jewish mayoral forum that the city has little business “prescribing”...
Amy Brenneman says the characters in 'Tell Me Your Secrets' are enigmatic
Amy Brenneman plays a mother searching for her missing daughter in the Amazon thriller series "Tell Me Your Secrets," premiering Friday.
Media's censorious gatekeepers are mad — because they're losing power
With Donald Trump out of office and de-platformed, you’d think mainstream media gatekeepers would be happy. You’d think wrong. Though the media-Big Tech regime is doing its best to silence...
AG Letitia James abandons threat to sue NYC over taxi medallion debt
New York Attorney General Letitia James has abandoned her threat to sue New York City into providing financial relief to taxi drivers burdened by debt from medallions purchased at inflated...
Golfer raises $2 million to give 5-month-old cousin chance at life
LOS ANGELES — Three months ago, Joaquin Niemann was forced to deal with a cruel blow of bad luck that would have rocked the world of most golfers. Poised to...
Connecticut mom drove into river to kill herself, special-needs son: police
A Connecticut woman intentionally drove into a river with her special-needs son, causing them both to drown, police said this week. Investigators determined that the July crash that killed Connie...
Taylor Swift's re-recorded albums eligible for Grammys, prompting 'greed' criticism
Taylor Swift's re-recorded albums will be eligible for future Grammy Awards, according to a Recording Academy spokesperson. Swifties were hyped to learn earlier this month that the "Evermore" singer officially...
Vatican officials reverse threat to fire unvaccinated workers after social media outcry
The Vatican issued a decree saying employees who do not get the COVID-19 vaccine would lose their jobs, before walking back the statement amid widespread criticism. The Feb. 8 edict...
Craig Carton in talks for MLB Network morning show
WFAN host Craig Carton is in talks with MLB Network to host a daily morning TV show, The Post has learned. Whether or not a deal goes through, Carton, who...
New York Times wildly exaggerates Gotham's COVID rates to prolong lockdowns
Picking on The New York Times these days is almost too easy, as the Gray Lady routinely renounces or corrects false articles and podcasts and fires staffers who aren’t woke...
City Council debates giving NYC DOE control over school safety
The City Council held a heated hearing Thursday over the future of school safety agents -- with one councilman calling the proposed removal of NYPD safety agents "absurd." Council member...
Gerrit Cole's added Yankees motivation
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole came to the Yankees hoping to make October memories — or at least different postseason memories than the ones he already has. “I can remember how...
City eateries that can't pay rent won't survive under Cuomo's 25 percent rule
New data from the NYC Hospitality Alliance show that nine out of 10 city restaurants couldn’t pay their rent in December, yet Gov. Cuomo still insists on capping indoor dining...
Vandal spray-paints swastika, anti-black message on NYU building
A vandal spray-painted a swastika and a racist message on an NYU building earlier this month, cops said. The suspect targeted the university's Tisch Hall on 40 West 4th St....
Media created Cuomo myth and other commentary
Media watch: Media Created Cuomo Myth Gov. Cuomo ordered COVID-positive patients into elderly-care facilities and relented only after news of deaths trickled out, fumes The Federalist’s Christopher Bedford. He never...
Sen. Ted Cruz arrives back in Texas with armed police escort
Sen. Ted Cruz touched down in Texas on Thursday afternoon with an armed police escort amid outrage over his 24-hour trip to Mexico during a catastrophic storm in the Lone Star...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 19, 2021
The Issue: Reports that the Cuomo administration concealed the true number of COVID deaths in homes. The man who would be king, Gov. Cuomo, has blamed everyone except himself and...
How China became a notorious executioner with injections and firing squads
China has been branded the world's worst executioner as the state kills thousands of people every year using firing squads, lethal injections and mobile death vans. The true numbers of...
Dumpster divers face off with cops over discarded food at Portland grocery store
Angry dumpster divers prevailed in a tense standoff with cops this week outside a Portland supermarket -- where the garbage bins were piled high with discarded food amid widespread power...
Opener life appeals to new Mets pitcher: 'Drink a few brews'
If the Mets want to employ an opener this season, Aaron Loup is willing to volunteer for duty. The veteran left-hander, who arrived this offseason on a one-year deal worth...
Australia took a stand against Facebook — and got silenced
On Wednesday, Facebook launched a capital strike against the country of Australia. Rather than continue negotiations with Australia regarding paying for the news content circulating on its platform, Facebook decided...
Yankees should be nearing their breaking point with troubled pitcher
TAMPA — Imagine you’re Aaron Boone, or Brian Cashman, or Hal Steinbrenner. It’s Wednesday night and you’re getting ready for the annual holiday that is the first pitchers and catchers...
NYC's first e-scooter share coming to the east Bronx this spring
Battery-powered kick scooter rentals are finally coming to New York City, the Department of Transportation said Thursday -- as part of an 18-square-mile test-run of a Citi Bike-esque share program...
Cuomo and Trump are political twins — but only one gets media heat
So it turns out Gov. Cuomo is more like former President Donald Trump than even . . . Trump. Remember how media routinely portrayed the then-prez as a bully? Last...
Facebook plays hardball rather than play fair with news organizations
Facebook’s scorched-earth campaign to pressure Australia’s Parliament to back off a bill that would force tech companies to pay for content has backfired: “Delete Facebook” is trending on other social-media...
Marc Benioff's Time magazine gets cease-and-desist
Print magazines may be a struggling business, but a recent cease-and-desist aimed at Time magazine suggests the business of churning out high-priced special issues, or "bookazines," is still hot. Meredith...
Former Olympic athlete Hashimoto chosen as head of Tokyo 2020 organizers
TOKYO — Japanese athlete-turned-politician Seiko Hashimoto has been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing committee, replacing a man who resigned after setting off a furor with sexist remarks....
Increased screen time linked to suicidal thoughts in teens, study finds
A new study has linked prolonged screen time to suicidal ideation in teens. Published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, the research revealed that adolescent girls who spent a...
President Biden takes another snow day — get your milk cartons ready
On the campaign trail, Joe Biden repeatedly called for so many early a.m. "lids" that The Post ran a “Where’s Joe” front page, wondering when the “hidin’” Biden would come...
Two Knicks games sell out in half-hour with MSG set to reopen
The Knicks put individual tickets on sale Thursday for the three Garden games that will host fans — with prices ranging from $50 to $360 — and many were gobbled...
Man badly beaten with bat in Brooklyn
New video obtained by the Post shows a savage, baseball bat beating on a Brooklyn street that only ended when a bystander stepped in, cops said Thursday. Ashanti Robinson, 46,...
Pelosi predicts vote on Biden $1.9T rescue plan next week
WASHINGTON -- A vote on President Biden's big-spending $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package could happen by the end of the next week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. With former...
Winter conditions force blood drive closures across 30 states, Red Cross says
The American Red Cross on Wednesday urged those in the few areas spared by serious wintry conditions to donate blood amid sweeping cancellations. "Record-breaking cold and severe winter weather across most of the U.S. has...
Elizabeth Warren says GameStop retail investors were engaged in market 'manipulation'
Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Thursday that US financial regulators must "get up off their rear ends" and devise new restrictions in response to the GameStop stock-buying struggle, claiming...
Video shows NYPD cops pummeling police assault suspect
A new video shows NYPD cops pummel a suspect accused of spitting on and head-butting police officers at a Lower Manhattan subway station. The video from the South Ferry subway...
Video shows man climbing to second floor of Bronx home before group robs couple
A crook was caught on video climbing up to the second-floor awning of a Bronx home to open a window before he and four others ransacked a couple's bedroom at...
'Tool Time' returns in new series with Tim Allen and Richard Karn
Fasten your tool belts.
April toll hike coming to MTA bridges, tunnels in NYC
Tolls on the MTA's seven bridges and two tunnels are set to go up April 1, with the agency's board unanimously approving an increase on Thursday. Current toll rates will...
South Dakota's AG charged with fatally hitting a pedestrian with car
South Dakota's Republican attorney general -- who thought he had hit a deer when he fatally struck a pedestrian on the highway last year -- was hit with misdemeanor charges,...
Pelosi demands subpoena power for Capitol riot commission
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanded Thursday that the 9/11-style commission being established to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have subpoena power, amid concerns on the right that the probe...
More than 10,000 VA patients have died from COVID
More than 10,000 Veterans Affairs patients have died from complications related to coronavirus in less than 11 months, another grim milestone in the ongoing global pandemic. As of Wednesday morning, VA officials had reported...
Yankees teammate doesn't seem thrilled about Domingo German's return
TAMPA — Domingo German is still a Yankee after serving a Major League Baseball-mandated suspension for violating the league’s domestic violence protocols, but that doesn’t mean his teammates have to...
Gas explosion rocks Bronx building
An apparent gas explosion rocked a three-story Bronx apartment building Thursday afternoon, injuring six adults and three young children — including a critically injured 3-year-old. The other two injured children...
Rogue coyote attacks four people in California
A rogue coyote has been responsible for a series of rare attacks in northern California, wildlife officials said. The most recent attack occurred Tuesday when the beast bit a 3-year-old girl...
Pilot rescued after small plane crashes into Swiss lake
BERLIN — A small plane crashed into Lake Constance on its approach to an airfield in northern Switzerland on Thursday, police said. The pilot was rescued. The aircraft heading for...
Alarming rise in alcohol abuse during COVID pandemic, study finds
"Hazardous" drinking rose by nearly 20%, a new study shows.
NY GOP eyes commission to impeach Cuomo over nursing home scandal
The Assembly Republican Conference will next week introduce a bill to create a bipartisan panel tasked with “examining the state’s method of administration and conduct in all matters relating to...
Big Ten powerhouse will cover as favorite in this one
Ohio State is in the hunt for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament thanks to a six-game winning streak, and the Buckeyes will look to keep the good...
Subway assaults on cops are on the rise: NYPD Transit chief
Big Apple straphangers aren't the only ones getting bruised during the recent uptick in violence in the New York City subway system. Felony assaults on cops in the subways are...
The Post's shortlist for Oscars 2021 Best Picture nominations
Welcome to the weirdest Oscars season ever. Every aspect of the 2021 race is unprecedented: Many of the contenders have barely played a brick-and-mortar theater, the glamorous ceremony will almost...
Carbon monoxide poisons dozens at movie theater
Dozens of moviegoers became sick from carbon monoxide at a theater in eastern China, local media reported Thursday. At least 63 people were exposed to excessive levels of odorless gas...
NASA’s Perseverance successfully lands on Mars
Perseverance, NASA’s most cutting-edge robotic explorer to date, successfully landed on Mars Thursday — following a harrowing self-guided descent dubbed the “seven minutes of terror.” Mission control at NASA’s Jet...
'Nomadland' review: Frances McDormand showboats in moving drama
Halfway through the drama “Nomadland,” Frances McDormand takes a dump in a bucket. She doesn't scream, “GIMME OSCAR NOW!,” but you can see the words burning in her eyes.
New video shows California cops fatally shoot black man after jaywalking stop
A new video shows the fatal shooting of a black man after homeless outreach deputies stopped him for jaywalking in California last year. The 12-minute clip -- a combination of...
White Wisconsin schools candidate faces backlash for racially 'insensitive' tweet
A white woman vying to become Wisconsin’s schools superintendent shut down her Twitter account amid backlash over her sharing a story of being called the N-word -- with critics calling...
Psaki dismisses slow school reopen having an impact on Democrats with voters
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday dismissed the possibility that tepid Democratic support for reopening schools will hurt the party with voters. A reporter asked Psaki at a...
Family of 'A-Train Ripper' victim launches GoFundMe to cover funeral costs
The grieving family of the homeless woman killed by the “A-Train Ripper” launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for her funeral. Claudine Roberts’ sister Denise Deen set up a...
'Sugar daddy' dating site founder arrested twice amid prostitution, rape probes
The founder of a "sugar daddy" dating service was arrested in Malaysia for alleged prostitution -- then rearrested hours later after a "sugar baby" claimed she'd been raped on a...
Jets could have a Deshaun Watson problem as impatience grows
The Jets may be facing a conundrum in a potential pursuit of Deshaun Watson. While at least one report has tabbed the Jets as Watson's preferred destination in a trade,...
'I Care a Lot' review: Rosamund Pike bilks grannies in so-so thriller
“I Care a Lot” takes the anti-capitalist screed genre to a new extreme: ruthlessly robbing grannies. Rosamund Pike plays Marla, a woman who works as a court-appointed guardian to elderly...
'Blithe Spirit' review: Unfunny movie destroys a brilliant play
Fifteen minutes into the awful new movie “Blithe Spirit,” something changes: The actors finally start speaking a few lines that were actually written by Noël Coward. Unfortunately, not many more arrive...
Facebook to start directing climate news readers to visit its 'Information Center'
Facebook will start weighing in on climate-related news posts by directing readers to visit its own "Climate Science Information Center," the media giant announced Thursday. Labels directing climate-story readers to...
Thaw-ful: Disturbing video reveals just how cold it is in Texas
That's brutally cold on a whole new "scale." It was cold enough to freeze a fish tank in some electricity-starved Texas homes, one mom revealed in a jaw-dropping video. “Yo...
Disgraced ex-pol's former staffer settles with NYC over alleged offensive comments
An ex-staffer who sued disgraced former City Councilman Andy King -- for allegedly mishandling and mocking her health problems -- has settled her claims with the city, new court papers...
Plow dare they! Arkansas leaves Texas side of shared road covered in snow
There’s no fine line between safe and snowy driving conditions on the border of Texas and Arkansas. The Lone Star State is struggling to keep its roadways clear amid a...
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines offer weaker protection against this COVID strain
COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna appear to offer significantly less antibody protection against the highly-contagious variant that emerged in South Africa, new studies show.
Mets' fundamental problem never seems to change: Sherman
A five-day quarantine was required before stepping foot into this spring training. Face masks and tracking devices must be worn by personnel at all times at the club facility. Exhibition...
Village of tiny homes combats homelessness in Los Angeles area
There’s a new "village" in Los Angeles -- and it’s filled with tiny homes. Earlier this month, nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission opened its first "Tiny Home Village," to help combat homelessness. ...
Biden immigration reform unveiled in Congress
Democrats unveiled President Biden's immigration reform legislation in Congress Thursday — paving a “pathway to citizenship” for the over 11 million illegal immigrants currently in America if passed. Speaking at...
Knicks have nothing to lose by trading for All-Star center
Last winter, Knicks brass internally discussed trading for Detroit center Andre Drummond, who had an opt-out clause to become a free agent. The Knicks weren’t too worried about retaining Drummond...
California lawmakers propose ban on fracking by 2027
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New legislation would ban all fracking in California by 2027, taking aim at the powerful oil and gas industry in the state already planning to ban the sale of...
Transit union blasts MTA plan to cut station jobs amid crime spike
The MTA's plan to cut station booth positions is the "opposite" of "common sense" amid a spike in subway crime, the head of the agency's largest union said Thursday. "Nobody...
A slap in the Facebook: Aussie PM rips 'arrogant' social network over news ban
Australia's prime minister on Thursday slammed Facebook's "arrogant," retaliatory move to yank news content from its site — as he and other leaders refused to bow to pressure from Silicon...
Finland COVID-19 variant reportedly may not show up in tests
Scientists fear that a new COVID-19 variant in Finland — different from the UK and South African strains — may be fueling the spread of the disease by not showing...
NY Assembly Democrats stand behind Ron Kim in Gov. Cuomo feud
A dozen state Assembly Democrats showed an outpouring of support for Ron Kim, the Queens assemblyman who says Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to "destroy" him over the nursing home death...
Driver who allegedly fatally struck boy outside NYC yeshiva is arrested
Cops busted the van driver who allegedly fatally struck a 4-year-old boy -- and gravely wounded a 6-year-old -- moments after he dropped them off in front of their Brooklyn...
Two men posed as feds to avoid wearing masks at Florida resort
Two men in Florida — wielding bogus Tribal Nation badges and face mask exemption cards — threatened Florida resort workers with arrest and fines if they tried to force them...
Mets pitcher laughs off 'stigma' ahead of return
Marcus Stroman hasn’t thrown a pitch in a major league game in almost 17 months, but to him the notion he needs to build up to any level is heresy....
Some COVID-19 patients left with nodules on eyeballs, study finds
New evidence released Tuesday documented so-called nodules in the eyes of patients battling severe COVID-19, with scientists hypothesizing causes like virus-related inflammation and positioning patients face down to improve oxygenation. A team of...
COVID-19 vaccine honchos sold $496 million in stocks last year: report
Pharma honchos cashed out nearly half a billion dollars in stock as their companies raced to develop life-saving coronavirus vaccines, a new report says. Executives and directors at 13 firms...
'Make it a double': NYC issues new guidance on masks
New York City’s Health Department is now recommending that Big Apple residents wear two face masks instead of one to fight back against the spread of COVID-19. “We know that...
Facebook faces boycott campaign after banning news in Australia
Facebook is facing a boycott campaign over its controversial move to ban users' access to news in Australia amid a pay dispute with publishers. Early Thursday, "Delete Facebook," "Boycott Zuckerberg"...
82-year-old Vietnam vet kills home intruder who attacked his wife
An elderly veteran bludgeoned an armed home intruder to death in South Carolina after the assailant attacked his wife with a knife, authorities said. Herbert Parrish, 82, was inside with...
UCLA student charged over Capitol riot after sitting in Mike Pence's chair
A white-nationalist Californian student filmed sitting in the Senate chair that then-Vice President Mike Pence had just fled during the Capitol riot has been charged, according to an FBI affidavit....
UK coronavirus variant widespread at Michigan prison, 90 cases reported
A more transmissible and possibly deadly coronavirus variant first detected in the UK has been identified in 90 prisoners and staff at a Michigan correctional facility, authorities say. "Results from the daily testing of...
BTS record label is searching for the next K-pop sensation
Don't let the notorious #BTSArmy hear about this: Music industry giants plan a reality television battle to find the next BTS.
McDonald's sets new diversity goals amid discrimination allegations
Slapped with a series of scathing racial discrimination lawsuits, McDonald’s said it is setting new diversity goals aimed at bringing more women and minorities into management roles. The world's biggest...
Ted on arrival: Cruz returning from Cancun amid Texas power crisis
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Cruz flew home from Mexico Thursday, amid outrage over his trip during a crisis-level storm in Texas -- explaining he was only chaperoning his daughters and...
It's electric! Louisiana power lines explode in shocking video
The footage, shot Wednesday in Baton Rouge and posted Thursday on the video-sharing site newsflare.com, shows the power lines first start to flare up, followed by a large blast of...
Is David Quinn on Rangers hot seat?
The Rangers are reeling. Tuesday's loss to a Devils team that had not played in weeks was awful. They are six points out of a playoff spot. There are still...
Two Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest
KYIV, Ukraine — Two journalists in Belarus were convicted Thursday of violating public order and sentenced to two years in prison after they covered a protest against authoritarian President Alexander...
Former radio personality pleads guilty to child porn charges
A former radio broadcaster in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges, according to reports. Harry Hamm, a longtime broadcaster and entertainment editor at KMOX Radio, pleaded...
Tennis star's girlfriend references 'struggles' in belated Valentine's post
Nick Kyrgios’ girlfriend has issued a sweet — albeit belated — Valentine’s Day message to the Ausralian tennis star. Chiara Passari, who jetted in to Melbourne for lockdown after Kyrgios’ Australian...
UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes won't apologize for anything
Curtis Blaydes wants to clear up a misconception about him. Yes, the UFC heavyweight has a speech impediment. No, it’s not related to his career as a fighter. “I’ve had...
Ford to go all electric in Europe by 2030
FRANKFURT, Germany — Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes...
Iranian skier makes appeal for women’s rights in her country
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Iranian skier Forough Abbasi accomplished one goal Thursday merely by completing her giant slalom run at the skiing world championships. It made no difference to her...
University of California staff celebrates Rush Limbaugh’s death as media pitch
WASHINGTON -- University of California faculty expressed delight at the death of conservative radio legend Rush Limbaugh hours after his passing Wednesday, calling him a "one-man hate industry" in an...
Museum president resigns after job listing citing 'white art audience'
The president of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields has resigned after the institution posted a job listing seeking a new head who would maintain the museum’s “traditional, core,...
Ron Kim says NY lawmakers are siding with him against Gov. Cuomo
Assemblyman Ron Kim said Wednesday he's received overwhelming support from his colleagues amid his clash with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the nursing home death toll from COVID-19. During an appearance...
Eye of the beer-holder: Doc explains why booze makes you look sexier
“It can strip oil stains off a garage floor, but it can also change your human perception of reality,” the Australian scholar said.
Study reveals effectiveness of single dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Single doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are more than 92 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 illness after two weeks, Canadian researchers are saying. The FDA's own data show...
Cam Newton spent an egregious amount of money on clothing
Like many with New Years resolutions, Cam Newton plans to cut back his spending this year. The Patriots quarterback, whose iconic, sartorial eccentricity has become a permanent fixture over the...
Prince Philip spent second night in hospital after 'feeling unwell'
Britain's 99-year-old Prince Philip spent a second night in a London hospital after feeling ill at Windsor Castle, palace reps said Thursday. The husband of Queen Elizabeth is hospitalized as...
Mars rover landing: Watch NASA's Perseverance touch down live
Everything you need to know before "seven minutes of terror."
So much for Eagles getting 'aggressive offers' for Carson Wentz
So much for two first-round picks. The Eagles agreed to trade disgruntled quarterback Carson Wentz to the Colts on Thursday, fetching a modest return: a 2021 third-round pick and a...
Texas ranches fighting to protect livestock in frigid winter conditions
Ranchers said they are forced to spend long, cold hours breaking up ice in water tanks and on frozen ponds in order to give the animals something to drink.
NYPD cop-killer convicted in 1980 murder to be paroled
A convicted cop killer who gunned down an off-duty NYPD cop trying to stop a trio of car thieves in 1980 has been granted parole, the city police union said...
Avast ye, mansion! Dale Earnhardt Jr. unloads pirate-themed Key West home
Retired NASCAR star has just finished his latest race: selling his roughly 3,300-square-foot Florida home.
Rangers faced with salary-cap puzzle after star's injury
If you take a snapshot of the Rangers’ cap status on an off-day, you will see thy might have just under $8 million of available space. But that qualifies as...
This highly rated 16-piece makeup brush set is only $9 for Amazon sale
If you've been wanting to take your beauty routine to the next level, then Amazon has the deal for you. For a limited time, you can take 19% off the...
NYC's COVID vaccine shipment delayed again
New York City's much-needed COVID-19 vaccine supply for this week has been delayed yet again, thanks to the winter storms slamming much of the US, Mayor Bill de Blasio said...
Dad faces prison time for drunkenly refusing to wear mask on Ryanair flight
A 30-year-old man faces two years in the slammer for getting drunk on a Ryanair flight, refusing to wear a mask and telling a flight attendant to “f--- off." Adrian...
Deputy finds abducted Florida infant in stolen SUV: video
A 1-year-old Florida girl was found unharmed inside an SUV hours after the running, unlocked vehicle was stolen, authorities said. Bodycam video released Wednesday by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office...
Creep allegedly took nude photos of girl, 13, after plying her with drugs
Lawrence Winslow, 27, allegedly held the girl at the La Quinta Inn on Queens Boulevard in Long Island City from around 7 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to...
SBA says NYC 'unlikely to adequately' defend cops in AG lawsuit
The Sergeants Benevolent Association says it may have to defend the NYPD from the New York attorney general’s lawsuit over the police response to the George Floyd protests because NYC is “unlikely...
Johnson & Johnson vaccine could be two doses: White House adviser
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could end up being a two-dose regimen if it proves to offer more protection than one, a White House adviser said Thursday. "Johnson & Johnson...
Ivanka Trump rules out Senate run against Rubio
Former first daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump has ruled out a 2022 Senate run against Sen. Marco Rubio. Trump, 39, recently told Rubio (R-Fla.), 49, that she won't...
Elevator kills mechanic in the Bronx
An elevator fell on a recently married mechanic in a Bronx building Thursday morning — killing him, police said. The 25-year-old was working on the lift in an apartment building...
NJ man tied to crash that killed SI woman is arrested
Prince Nesbitt-Hall, 18, was driving a stolen 2020 Honda when he rammed into the victims’ 2009 Mercedes Benz at Lamberts Lane and Elbert Street around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, police said.
Follow the money: Reddit enthusiasts think they know the $2B dogecoin whale
Reddit may have unmasked the top doge. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts on the site think Robinhood — the investing app at the center of last month's GameStop stock frenzy — is the...
12 primates die at Texas sanctuary in winter storm power outage
Twelve primates — including a beloved 58-year-old chimpanzee — died at a Texas animal sanctuary amid a crippling statewide power-outage and historically cold temperatures, the wildlife center said.
Thousands of service members saying no to COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON — By the thousands, US service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch...
Elderly woman killed in Manhattan apartment fire
The 72-year-old victim was found dead around 8 p.m. in her bed on the third floor of the Frederick Douglass Houses building on Columbus Avenue near West 102nd Street, police...
Minnesota ramps up security for murder trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin
Minnesota authorities said a heavy security presence will be in place for the upcoming murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death. Minneapolis police, Hennepin County sheriff's...
Carson Wentz gets his NFL trade wish
The quarterback carousel just took a big spin. The Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Colts on Thursday for a 2021 third-round pick (No. 85) and a conditional 2022 second-round...
Get certified in merchandising and retail management with this $25 training
Suppose you’ve wanted to get into the retail business for a while, and your lack of experience is holding you back. This Visual Merchandising & Retail Management Diploma Bundle can change that. At...
Learn to make your favorite cocktails at home with this $30 mixology training
If you’ve been spending way too many hours at home throughout the pandemic, you’ve probably already spent some time looking up how to make your favorite cocktails at home. That...
Saks Off 5th takes up to 75 percent off top luxury brands for Cold-Weather event
Saks Off 5th is maxing out on the end-of-season savings now that it has launched its Cold-Weather Clearance event.The sale is packed with discounts of up to 75% off some...
Cash-strapped MTA won't make service cuts through the end of 2022: officials
The MTA won’t make threatened service cuts and layoffs at least through 2022 — thanks to an influx of federal cash, transit officials said Thursday. Public transit agencies across the...
Hair today, star tomorrow? How 'Gorilla Glue girl' hopes to make it big in Hollywood
Tessica Brown is headed back to Hollywood for another hair treatment and has plans to sit down with her A-list celebrity management team to hash out how she’ll turn her...
Key players in GameStop frenzy to testify before Congress
Key players in last month's stock-trading frenzy involving GameStop and other companies will testify before Congress Thursday, including billionaire Citadel founder Ken Griffin and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. Other names...
Mets miss out on top remaining reliever
Trevor Rosenthal won't be reporting to Port St. Lucie for spring training. The top reliever left on the free-agent market, who had been connected to the Mets, will instead be...
Disturbing video shows deputy fatally shoot knife-wielding mom in front of kids
A California deputy fatally shot a woman in front of her two young children as she charged at another cop with a knife, graphic video shows.
Chiefs star, girlfriend get over Super Bowl loss with 'best last minute decision'
No post-Super Bowl blues here!
Teammate thinks we're far from done with Tom Brady
Tom Brady said he's coming back next year, but how about five more years? LeSean McCoy believes it's possible after spending the season watching the quarterback up close on the...
Ex-Texas mayor says wife was fired after he called residents 'lazy' amid storm
The ex-Texas mayor who slammed his constituents as lazy following the epic winter storm earlier this week -- which knocked out power and heat to many residents -- claims his...
'Evil' Florida man burglarized homes during funerals: sheriff
An “evil” Florida man burglarized 10 homes -- purposely targeting his grieving victims and striking when he knew they were attending funerals, authorities said. Ronald Lee Rose, 42, of Lake...
Biden skips Michigan trip over snow, calls early 'lid' at White House
President Biden took a snow day Thursday as varying forecasts call for DC to receive between 1 and 4 inches of snow.
GoFundMe releases money raised for 'Gorilla Glue girl'
GoFundMe is no longer investigating Tessica Brown’s fundraiser and has released the funds to her account, the website told The Post Thursday morning. “The GoFundMe Trust & Safety team has...
Girl injured in crash involving NFL coach awake but 'unresponsive'
Ariel Young woke up Monday after spending 11 days in a coma, according to an update her aunt Tiffany Verhulst posted to a GoFundMe page.
Cruz reportedly on his way home after Cancun trip amid Texas power crisis
Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico, with his family this week as Texas dealt with a winter storm that as of Thursday still has left 500,000 without power, Fox News has confirmed. Photographs of Cruz (R-Texas)...
Walmart to raise workers' average pay to $15 an hour
Walmart said it will raise workers' average pay to $15 an hour, even as the world's largest retailer warned that its pandemic-fueled growth is poised to slow this year, sending...
Naomi Osaka's sister harassing her with 'weird images' in group chat
Naomi Osaka wanted one thing after routing Serena Williams in the Australian Open semifinals on Wednesday night. “Mari stop sending weird images in the groupchat!” That was what the world's...
Joe Buck unhappy with 'clickbait' response to Troy Aikman drinking story
Joe Buck noticed the attention he got from a sound byte that made the rounds on the internet. In an interview on "The Colin Cowherd Podcast," Buck mentioned that in...
Brooklyn mom admits to dumping newborn baby in a dumpster
A newborn baby was found dead in a Brooklyn dumpster this week after the mom admitted to dumping the child there, cops said. The 27-year-old woman, who lives in NYCHA’s...
Cops arrest Queens attacker after Olivia Munn calls for justice
Cops busted a suspect wanted in an attack on an Asian woman in Queens — with an assist from actress Olivia Munn. Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison said Thursday detectives...
Gun-waving robber holds up TV reporter, crew while filming
Soccer reporter Diego Ordinola shared video of the brazen gun-waving crook pouncing Friday afternoon as the DirecTV Sports crew filmed outside the Estadio Monumental stadium in Tarqui, Guayaquil.
Bill Gates weighs in on Trump's social media ban
Bill Gates thinks Facebook and other social media firms should let Donald Trump back on their platforms in spite of the ex-president's "corrosive" election fraud claims. "I think at some...
Ex-senator Bob Dole reveals grim health diagnosis
Bob Dole, the 97-year-old former Republican senator and 1996 presidential candidate, announced Thursday that he is battling lung cancer. “Recently, I was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. My first...
Snow-covered camels take their lumps in rare blizzard
These camels are taking their lumps in Saudi Arabia, which was hit by a blizzard Thursday, according to a report.
Country music superstar sorry for Confederate flag use
"I am trying to learn. I am trying to get better," the country music superstar said.
De Blasio slams governor's threats to assemblyman as 'classic' Cuomo bullying
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "bullying" of Assemblyman Ron Kim is par for the course, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
North Korean defector in diving gear swims to South Korea, military says
A North Korean man in diving gear swam to South Korea on Tuesday in an apparent bid to defect from Kim Jong Un's Hermit Kingdom, the South Korean military said Wednesday. The man, who is reported...
'Black Widow' pool legend in fight for her life
Jeanette Lee, the famous billiards player who earned the nickname "The Black Widow," is in a fight for her life. Lee, 49, has been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer,...
Man wins custody of daughter who was adopted without his permission
Christopher Emanuel said that his girlfriend put his newborn daughter, Skyler, up for adoption without notifying him of her plans, news station WACH reported.
Ex-SEC chairman joins Apollo board amid Jeffrey Epstein reckoning
Apollo Global is getting a big name to fix its big problem. The private equity giant on Thursday named former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton as its lead...
Worst dad ever runs off with girlfriend's mom day after birth of his son
"You expect a new grandmother to fall in love with the baby — not the father."
Keeping schools closed hurts minority, low-income children the most
A study of San Francisco students found that students of color and low-income students have suffered the most as the school district has stuck to virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Assessments of the...
Bettors get gift from books on underestimated Nets
The betting market made it clear that a downward adjustment had been made on the Brooklyn Nets’ power rating last week when they closed as underdogs at home against the...
Trump reflects on decision to award Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh
Former President Donald Trump recounted in a TV interview that his decision to award Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom was based on suggestions from “a lot of great...
Pair charged with shooting woman who shushed them in movie theater
Two suspects sought in the shooting of a movie-goer who shushed them in an Atlanta theater have been arrested, police said.
Aloha, you’re under arrest: Tourists accused of airport bribe to skip quarantine
Two tourists are accused of trying to slip a Hawaii airport screener $3,000 in order to bypass the state's quarantine rules, authorities said.
Fascinating 'anti-Nazi jam' thread goes viral on Twitter: Is it true?
Bonne Maman could be more than a popular French preserve.
Everything is coming up Clint Frazier right now
Clint Frazier is officially the Yankees' starting left fielder – and things seem to be going pretty well in his personal life, too. In the days leading up to the...
Snow way out: Weather-weary NYC set to be buried by lingering storm
The snowstorm that rolled into the Big Apple Thursday morning is set to dump at least 6 inches on the city — and will stick around through much of the...
Ex-Facebook boss urges users to 'delete the app' over Aussie news ban
The former chief executive of Facebook's Australian business urged users to delete the social network's app in response to Mark Zuckerberg's "sad" decision to block news from the platform in...
Malia Obama joins Donald Glover for buzzy new Amazon series
"Hive" revolves around a Beyoncé-like character.
Activist suggests paying criminals not to kill to cut down crime rate
A convicted murderer-turned-community activist in Baltimore has a radical approach to combating the city's stunning murder rate: Pay criminals not to kill. The controversial idea comes from Tyree Moorehead, who...
Rush Limbaugh took jab at Biden in final Facebook post before his death
“Biden canceled ‘a major foreign policy speech," folks, over two inches of snow. I kid you not,” Limbaugh wrote late on Feb. 2.
Ex-cult leader gets life for murder, manslaughter of two kids
A former Florida cult leader was sentenced to 30 years in prison in the deaths of two children, including a boy who was deprived of food and water. Anna Elizabeth...
Australia moves ahead with law to make tech giants pay for news despite Facebook blackout
"Facebook's actions to unfriend Australia today, cutting off essential information services on health and emergency services, were as arrogant as they were disappointing," Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Trump touts New York's COVID-19 aid, says Cuomo could have 'saved lives'
Former President Donald Trump said Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nursing home scandal is "surprising" — given all the help his administration offered during the pandemic — assistance that "would've saved a...
Former head coach has the wildest Trevor Lawrence NFL Draft take
It's pretty much a universal given that Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence is a generational talent at the position, and is all but a lock to go first overall to the...
The amazing Australian Open run no one is talking about
MELBOURNE, Australia — Jennifer Brady won the other semifinal. Naomi Osaka's victory over Serena Williams got the majority of the attention at the Australian Open on Wednesday night. As Williams...
Jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week amid COVID pandemic
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell further than expected last week but remained at historic highs as the coronavirus crisis continued. Last week’s 730,000 initial jobless claims brought...
Diplomat’s wife accused of killing UK teen open to 'mediation' with family
Anne Sacoolas, 43, has admitted that she was driving on the wrong side of the road as she left a US airbase in central England in August 2019 when her...
US life expectancy fell by a year in first half of 2020 amid COVID-19
Life expectancy in the US declined by a year during the first half of 2020 -- to the lowest level in 15 years -- due in large part to the...
Melvin Capital boss says he was target of anti-Semitism on Reddit
Melvin Capital founder Gabe Plotkin made the disturbing claim in prepared testimony he plans to deliver at Thursday's House Financial Services Committee hearing on the recent populist revolution in the...
Texas power outages fall below 1 million as winter storm blamed for over 30 deaths
Power outages in Texas dropped below 1 million on Thursday morning for the first time in four days, but millions were still without safe water after a historic storm now...
Trump rips 'mentally gone' Biden over vaccines, won't rule out 2024 run
Former President Donald Trump blasted President Biden for claiming that he left the White House with "no vaccine" — suggesting his successor is "mentally gone" late Wednesday as he refused...
Intricate doorways are the cat's pajamas
What an entrance. A creative cat owner has built elaborate kitty doors in his house outside Toronto, Canada, complete with architraves and Persian rug-inspired mats. Subscribe to our YouTube!
12 animals die at Texas primate sanctuary after power failure
Twelve animals at a sprawling Texas sanctuary died this week amid historically frigid temperatures that led to massive statewide power outages. Monkeys, lemurs and the sanctuary’s oldest chimpanzee were among...
Texas hospitals forced to clear toilets with trash bags amid water failure
At least two hospitals in Austin, Texas were left without water and heat on Tuesday night — forcing patients and staff to transport human waste in trash bags and refrain...
Former news anchor dies one day after receiving COVID vaccine
A former Detroit news anchor who worked at the country’s first black-owned television station died last Tuesday -- a day after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, a report said. Karen Hudson-Samuels,...
Newly minted Texan Elon Musk slams state's power grid operator
Tesla CEO Elon Musk slammed the Texas electrical grid operator on Wednesday for being unreliable after millions of residents were left without power during a historic winter storm that brought...
Senior comes up big to lead Seton Hall to fourth win in row
Sandro Mamukelashvili had 25 points and 11 rebounds as Seton Hall topped DePaul 60-52 on Wednesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark. Jared Rhoden had 17 points for Seton...
Moderate Bronx Dem won't seek re-election amid NYC's leftward lurch
A moderate Bronx Democratic lawmaker announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election this fall, partly due to the city's hard-left politics. "The current political climate is not favorable to a centrist...
Here’s where to find American manufactured N95 masks
N95 masks are still considered the gold standard. While Protective Health Gear (PHG) prioritizes frontline healthcare workers and first responders, they are also making a limited supply of N95 masks...
Master P talks to Jalen Rose about 'putting in the time' — and possibly buying Reebok
This week, I finally had my first former NBA player as a guest on "Renaissance Man." Although you may know Percy Miller, aka Master P, more for his bars than...