February 19, 2021
Trevor Bauer didn't appreciate Mets star's dig: ‘See you at the bottom’
A friendly jab thrown by Noah Syndergaard at Trevor Bauer for how he picked the Dodgers over the Mets in free agency turned into a full on social media spat...
NYC tax agency subpoenaed in Trump criminal probe
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed a New York City property tax agency as part of a criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s company, the agency confirmed on Friday, suggesting...
Two protesters arrested at NYC Amazon warehouse demonstration
A local civil rights activist and a second protester were issued trespassing tickets during a demonstration at the newly opened Amazon warehouse in Brooklyn's East New York Friday evening, a...
Judge rules DOE must provide charter schools with COVID-19 tests
The Department of Education must begin administering COVID-19 tests in charter schools, a court ruled Friday. New York County Supreme Court Justice Frank Nervo determined that the DOE "shall provide...
The top trends from New York Fashion Week's digital February shows
This month's New York Fashion Week was primarily a virtual affair, with designers opting to release their collections via video or photo slideshows, but there was no shortage of buzz...
GOP eyes Rep. Zeldin run for governor amid Cuomo nursing home scandal
Republicans are trying to recruit Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin to run against three-term Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo next year, as the governor grapples with a growing pandemic-fueled nursing home...
Major health care workers union backs Maya Wiley for NYC mayor
New York's largest union representing health care workers endorsed Maya Wiley for mayor. The announcement of support Friday from 1199 of the Service Employees International Union provides a boost to...
Ted Cruz's family seen soaking up the Cancun sun while Texas shivers
Here's what Ted Cruz is missing out on in Cancun.
2 killed in Alabama military plane crash
A military plane crashed in Alabama on Friday evening, killing two people on board. The crash happened in a wooded area adjacent to Montgomery Regional Airport, according to Marshall Taggart,...
'Goodbye, Connie!' TikTok goes wild for accidental farewell videos
Goodbye, Connie, we didn't know you were leaving, but we sure do now.
Alt-right social media network Gab goes dark
Gab, a social network favored by the alt-right that exploded in popularity after the riots at the US Capitol, was offline Friday evening, and its Twitter account also went dark....
'Superman & Lois' star Tyler Hoechlin on how he's like the Man of Steel
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Tyler Hoechlin! The “Teen Wolf” star dons the famous red cape to play the latest incarnation of Clark Kent/Superman in the new CW...
Jordan Spieth is back — kind of
LOS ANGELES — Jordan Spieth is back. Kind of. He’s not winning golf tournaments again. Not yet, at least. But he appears to have emerged from the wilderness in which...
When it comes to nursing homes, Andrew Cuomo is no Nelson Rockefeller
Just a few months ago, New York’s Emmy award-winning governor, Andrew Cuomo, appeared to be riding high. His audaciously titled “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” was released to...
Biden 'fact-checkers' are really more like Biden excuse-makers
Appearing at a friendly CNN town hall event this week, President Joe Biden dropped a string of untruths on issues both large and small. One of the president’s most egregious...
Oliver Stark says this '911' scene was the most 'chaotic'
Oliver Stark stars as the scene-stealing firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley on Fox’s “9-1-1.”
An ode to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's bizarre $60M Hidden Hills home
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are divorcing. Here's a look at their Hidden Hills home, which took nearly six years to renovate and is now worth an estimated $60 million.
'We have to make the changes': Cuomo proposes his own nursing-home reform package
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday proposed a package of measures to boost accountability in the state's nursing homes -- while facing a firestorm of criticism over his own handling of...
Rise of the Machines: Klubot can become Yankees' next DJ LeMahieu
TAMPA — For those concerned that nerds already have too much say on the Yankees, it surely won’t hearten you to know that the team’s ultra-popular Machine has been joined...
San Francisco's heartless teachers' union
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera this week expanded his suit against the city’s school district and Board of Education for dillydallying in reopening schools, which apparently don’t care about...
Why Harry Styles' relationship with Olivia Wilde is not so uncommon in 2021
Once seen as desperate women on the prowl, cougars are having a cultural moment, joining COVID-19 pandemic-era dating trends.
Jacob deGrom addresses his Mets future in Trevor Bauer aftermath
Jacob deGrom switched agents this offseason, suggesting he is getting an early jump on another possible contract negotiation. The star right-hander was drafted and developed by the Mets and has...
The secret of Rush Limbaugh's success: He was real
When conservative radio giant Rush Limbaugh died, it took only seconds for the vultures of the left to swoop down and begin picking at the public corpse. Not all on...
Janice Min withdraws from LA Times editor search amid sale talk
A report that Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is exploring a sale of the Los Angeles Times less than three years after he bought it is complicating the paper's search for a...
Nearly 15M Texans still without safe water after historic winter storm: officials
Nearly 15 million Texans were on a water-boil advisory and 140,600 remained without power Friday after a historic winter storm claimed dozens of lives — including that of an 11-year-old...
US begins admitting migrants as Biden phases out Trump's ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
The Biden Administration started taking a hammer to a cornerstone of former President Trump's immigration policy, as on Friday it allowed the first asylum-seekers into the country. President Biden's new...
Letters to the Editor— Feb. 20, 2021
The Issue: Literature sent to parents by an East Village school asking them to “reflect on their whiteness.” The dissemination of racist propaganda at East Side Community HS is beyond...
Biden rewards Iran's bad behavior by begging it to make a deal
President Biden has officially offered to restart nuclear talks with Iran, holding out yet another olive branch to Tehran despite the evil regime’s continued, deadly behavior. Team Biden told European...
What could soon get Knicks star over All-Star hump
Now that the starters for the NBA All-Star Game have been announced, Knicks forward Julius Randle will have to wait a few more days to find out if he will...
Cuomo's scandal rocks world and other commentary
From the left: Cuomo’s Scandal Rocks World Gov. Cuomo didn’t just “wildly mismanage” his state’s COVID response, “while netting himself a lucrative book deal and an Emmy. He did something...
Warmer temperatures expected in NYC after string of snow storms
New York City is going from the big chill to the mega melt.
Son of Brink's robbery victim 'disappointed' in DA's push to free lawman's own killer dad
The son of a Nyack cop slain during the 1981 infamous Brink’s armored-car robbery says he is upset that San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin is lobbying Gov. Andrew Cuomo to...
Yankees bring back long-tenured outfielder
TAMPA -- After all that, Brett Gardner is still a Yankee. Gardner and the Yankees agreed to a deal, according to a source, that will bring the left fielder back...
Elderly man mugged on Bay Ridge subway platform
A 68-year-old man was mugged on a Bay Ridge subway platform, cops said Friday. The victim was walking on the platform for the southbound R train at Fourth and Bay...
Demand for Hermes bags is booming despite the pandemic
The pandemic may have shut down galas, fancy restaurants and Caribbean vacation spots -- but it hasn't come between shoppers and their Birkin bags. French handbag maker Hermes said Friday...
UN nuclear watchdog finds troubling uranium traces at Iranian sites
VIENNA & PARIS - The U.N. nuclear watchdog found uranium particles at two Iranian sites it inspected after months of stonewalling, diplomats say, and it is preparing to rebuke Tehran...
Top NYS legislators push back against Gov. Cuomo over nursing home data
New York's top state legislators turned up the heat on Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday for stonewalling lawmakers over the total tally of nursing home residents killed by COVID-19. In...
Potential clubhouse issue has Yankees' attention
TAMPA — On just the second day of camp, Yankees manager Aaron Boone already has been forced to deal with a potential issue in the Yankees clubhouse because of the...
Manchin opposes Biden OMB pick Neera Tanden's confirmation over nasty tweets
Sen. Joe Manchin on Friday said he opposes Neera Tanden's nomination as President Biden's budget director due to her insult-laden tweets, but Biden says won't pull her nomination. Biden told...
Homeowners hit with electric bills as high as $17K amid Texas winter storm
Texans say energy companies are on a power trip. Electric bills in the Lone Star State skyrocketed to as high as $17,000 per month after a historic storm and power...
This piano training app is 50 percent off
if learning (or mastering!) the piano was on your wish-based to-do list, we have just the thing for you.
This rolling digital ruler will make measuring everything easier
The Rollova 2.0 Digital Ruler (Designer Edition) will change the way you measure everything. No more rulers, yardsticks, or tape measures that prematurely retract before you can finish measuring something....
Feds' probe of Cuomo's nursing-home scandal needs to be interference-free
Gov. Cuomo is trying to rage his way through the horrific nursing-home scandal, vowing to "take on the lies and the unscrupulous actors" even as he repeats his own lies...
UFC fighter sets record with weigh-in miss
Rafael Alves wasn't even close. He didn't just miss weight -- he didn't come anywhere near the needed number. The UFC fighter weighed in at 157.5 pounds -- 11.5 pounds...
Biden: Life may not return to normal in 2021 due to COVID mutations, slow vax production
President Biden on Friday said life may not return to normal in 2021 due to COVID-19 mutations and possible interruptions in US vaccine production. Biden said at a Pfizer vaccine...
Jim Boeheim: Duke 'much better' after top prospect's opt-out
Jim Boeheim thinks Jalen Johnson did Duke a favor. The Syracuse coach was critical of the freshman's decision to step away from the team a few weeks before the season...
NASA's Perseverance reveals first full-color images of Mars
NASA's Perseverance Rover has released its first full-color look at Mars a day after its successful landing -- and scientists are fascinated by the rocks it captured on the Red...
Terry Francona had bone removed from toe in staph infection surgery
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona is recovering from another health scare. After missing most of last season with medical issues, Francona recently underwent surgery to remove a staph infection...
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine doesn't need to be stored at ultra-freezing temps anymore
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine no longer needs to be kept at ultra-freezing temperatures and can be safely stored inside normal medical freezers — making distribution easier, the firm said in a...
In feud with de Blasio, Cuomo lectures mayoral hopefuls on city issues
Gov. Andrew Cuomo lectured the Big Apple's mayoral hopefuls Friday over the slew of crises confronting City Hall amid the coronavirus pandemic, all as Mayor Bill de Blasio again demanded...
Inside Ted Cruz's $2M Houston house where he stranded family poodle
Here is a look inside the home where Snowflake was left alone in frigid temperatures.
Ken Griffin blasts 'insane conspiracy theory' that he helped tank 'Reddit Rally'
Ken Griffin brushed off accusations that his massive hedge fund Citadel Investments had a hand in spoiling the "Reddit Rally," calling it an "insane conspiracy theory." Fresh off his Thursday...
Columbia professor: I do heroin regularly for 'work-life balance'
“There aren’t many things in life that I enjoy more than a few lines by the fireplace at the end of the day."
Staten Island mom sues baby-food brands over toxic heavy metals
A Staten Island mom is suing five baby-food brands after a recent congressional report found toxic levels of heavy metals in some of their products, new court papers show. Michelle...
South Carolina abortion law suspended 1 day after passage
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect. Judge Mary Geiger Lewis put a 14-day...
Biden says he plans to visit Texas amid power crisis
WASHINGTON -- President Biden plans to visit Texas next week as the Lone Star State deals with a crisis-level storm that has left millions without power or drinking water. "It...
Nursing home families furious over Gov. Cuomo's COVID-19 rant
New Yorkers whose kin were killed by COVID-19 they contracted in nursing homes reacted with outrage to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's claim Friday that his critics were "causing pain to families...
How to help people affected by the Texas winter storm, power outage
With ongoing water shortages, hundreds of thousands still lacking power and a $50 billion economic impact now being estimated statewide, storm-ravaged Texas still needs our help -- even if all...
Cuomo takes gaslighting to shocking extremes
Somebody needs to tell Gov. Andrew Cuomo that when you are in a hole, it's time to stop digging. Once again at his Emmy Award-winning press conference on Friday, Cuomo...
Sick family affair: Mexican pimp, brothers ran US sex ring: feds
A Mexican pimp and his brothers ran a yearslong sex ring that forced women into prostitution across the US and used intimidation and violence to keep them in line, Brooklyn...
These soldiers may have been the first black troops to wear Union blue in combat
A retired Army colonel and his former West Point roommate believe they have discovered a nearly forgotten — and possibly first — black unit in the Civil War and are...
Michelle Pfeiffer's whip stunt in 'Batman Returns' gives Twitter whiplash
This sexy kitty looks like she could give Indiana Jones whiplash.
Female teen attacked on A train at Columbus Circle
A 19-year-old female straphanger was hit in the face by a man on an A train at Columbus Circle on Friday afternoon, cops said. The attack is the latest in...
Samara Weaving cast as ex-Playboy Bunny Holly Madison in dark biopic
This Bunny's ready to bare all.
Guru stole more than $1M from college fund of NBA star's ex-wife: feds
A serial scammer who touts herself as a luxury lifestyle guru embezzled more than $1 million from former NBA star Jason Kidd’s ex-wife, who was setting aside cash to send...
11 rapid COVID-19 testing sites opening in New York City: Gov. Cuomo
New York state is opening up 11 rapid coronavirus testing sites in the Big Apple as a way to ramp up the reopening of the economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said...
Trooper who responded to Sandy Hook massacre busted for second DUI
A veteran Connecticut state trooper who responded to the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre has been charged with his second DUI in less than three years, police said. Trooper Kenneth Dillon,...
'Impending catastrophe': House Republicans slam Biden immigration bill
House Republicans on Friday asked Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take a tougher approach on the US-Mexico border to "prevent the impending catastrophe" they say is coming due to...
Massage therapist mom left young sons home alone, cops say
An Illinois mom who works as a massage therapist left her two young sons home alone while she gave an out-of-state client a rubdown, police said. Adriana Oray, 27, of...
Big sale at Zappos: Family of ex-CEO Tony Hsieh unloading 90 of his Vegas properties
The family of Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh has taken the first step toward offloading more than 90 of the tragic multimillionaire's Las Vegas properties -- less than three months after...
Remains of missing Virginia teen discovered after more than 7 years
The remains of a Virginia teen who vanished in 2013 have been discovered, local authorities confirmed. Alexis Tiara Murphy, 17, of Nelson County, went missing on Aug. 3, 2013, after...
Etihad Airways transforms old plane parts into artwork
Instead of throwing away old plane parts, Etihad Airways is turning them into something beautiful. The Abu Dhabi-based airline partnered with local artists to transform a variety of old interior plane parts into artwork that is...
Billionaire fashion magnate lists Plaza suite for a loss
The home has hosted various prominent figures including President John F. Kennedy and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
A mattress got tennis star though quarantine – and into the Aussie Open finals
A mattress prepped Jennifer Brady for the run of her life. The 25-year-old rising American tennis star is slated to take on No. 3 Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open...
Tanzania’s COVID-denying leader urges prayer as cases climb
NAIROBI, Kenya — Tanzania’s COVID-denying president is calling on citizens for three days of prayer to defeat unnamed “respiratory diseases” amid warnings that the country is seeing a deadly resurgence...
Mets continue betting on upside – and taking on risk: Sherman
The Mets are gambling with the upside play. They did it to some degree with Trevor May, to a larger one with James McCann and ticked it up even a...
Facebook exec 'sorry' for blocking emergency pages in sweeping news ban
A top Facebook executive issued an apology Friday following its vindictive news ban in Australia for accidentally scrubbing some government and emergency services pages in the process. “This is a...
John Travolta lists Maine house for $5M after wife Kelly Preston's death
With chintzy flower-patterned wallpaper and eclectic plush sofas, the 22-bedroom mansion looks more like what you’d expect from your great-aunt than from the great John Travolta — but the whimsical,...
'Just arrest me, bro': Corrections officer allegedly admits killing women
A New Jersey corrections officer gunned down his older girlfriend and her female buddy -- saying he killed them because he was mad his gal pal wasn’t returning his calls,...
Senegal's savannah jockey dreams of international glory
NIAGA, Senegal - A head shorter than his peers, Fallou Diop quickly vanishes into the crowd of jockeys preparing for early morning drills in the western Senegalese village of Niaga. When...
Nicaragua creates Ministry of Extraterrestrial Space Affairs
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua has created a new National Ministry for Extraterrestrial Space Affairs, The Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, which is drawing amused reactions on social media in a...
NYC eateries can serve indoors at 35 percent capacity starting next week
New York City restaurants can boost their indoor dining capacity to 35 percent next Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. The COVID-19 positivity and hospitalization rates across the Empire State have...
Lithuania's locked-down ballet and opera take to TikTok
VILNIUS - Lithuania’s national opera and ballet theater has turned to TikTok to reach audiences during lockdown, attracting millions of views to a performance of a sea shanty by its...
States remain politically divided over allowing guns in capitol buildings
US statehouses remain starkly divided along party lines on whether firearms should be allowed in capitol buildings -- even after a year that has seen armed insurrectionists breaching the US...
Israel issues warning against US push to rejoin nuclear deal with Iran
Israel warned that the Biden administration’s willingness to restart negotiations with Iran about rejoining the 2015 nuclear accord "will pave Iran’s path to a nuclear arsenal," according to a report.
Pandemic restaurant closures produce glut of used equipment
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — The pandemic’s heavy toll on the restaurant industry can be seen in Jose Bonilla Jr.’s cavernous warehouse, which is packed with industrial ovens, grills, mixers, refrigerators,...
Rattled Cuomo rants about nursing home 'lies,' refuses — again — to take responsibility
A defensive Gov. Andrew Cuomo went on a 15-minute rant Friday in which he vowed to counter what he claimed were “lies” and “misinformation” about his handling of nursing homes...
AOC calls for 'full investigation' into Cuomo nursing home scandal
WASHINGTON — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling for an investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mounting nursing home crisis. “I support our state’s return to co-equal governance and stand with our...
Jeffrey Katzenberg's Quibi takes shot at billionaire's personal life
Quibi, the defunct streaming service founded by Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg, wants to know whether Elliott Management's financing of a patent lawsuit against it was motivated by a personal relationship...
Rangers' shootout win was no 'Picasso' – but it was progress
The Rangers’ 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers on Thursday night was no “Picasso,” as head coach David Quinn put it, but it ended a four-game losing skid and served...
Biden says he was 'professor' — touting $1 million gig with few visits
President Biden on Friday told a virtual summit of world leaders that he was a "professor" as of two years ago — touting a role that previously drew controversy because...
There will be fans in the seats during March Madness
March Madness will include fans for the NCAA Tournament, which begins in a month, and the Big East Tournament, which starts in less than three weeks. On Friday, the NCAA...
This nation is the new 'Silicon Valley for YouTubers'
A tiny, isolated nation in the mountains of Europe is the hottest new destination for social media stars, it was revealed on Friday.
Sounds of Silence: Earth had its quietest year in decades amid COVID-19
It was crickets on planet Earth last year as COVID-19 reached a fever pitch, according to a new study. Coronavirus lockdowns reduced noise across the globe by up to 50...
Lindsey Vonn, ex-fiancé P.K. Subban ditch their mansion after breakup
Lindsey Vonn and ex-fiancé P.K. Subban are saying goodbye to their love nest. The former pair have listed their Beverly Hills mansion for $7,175,000. Vonn, 36, and Subban, 31, purchased the home...
Merrick Garland to be grilled on Cuomo nursing home scandal at AG hearing
Senate Republicans plan to grill President Biden's nominee for attorney general, Judge Merrick Garland, on whether he'll probe Gov. Andrew Cuomo's alleged cover-up of New York nursing home deaths during...
France sets rules for summer festivals amid pandemic uncertainty
PARIS - Summer festivals will be able to go ahead in France this year despite the enduring COVID-19 crisis, but attendance will be capped at 5,000 people and the public...
Steelers GM is 'excited' about a QB – and it's not Ben Roethlisberger
The Steelers are keeping their quarterback options wide open. With veteran signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger's future in Pittsburgh up in the air, the Steelers front office is "excited" to evaluate first-round...
11-year-old boy freezes to death during Texas power crisis
An 11-year-old boy died of suspected hypothermia when his mobile home lost power during the historic cold snap that's washed over Texas. Cristian Pavon Peneda was found dead in his...
UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life,...
Ford asks dealers to lend F-150s with generators amid Texas power outage
Ford wants its Texas dealerships to help locals keep their lights on by loaning out F-150 trucks equipped with power generators. The automaker sent a letter Thursday asking dealers to...
California bill would decriminalize psychedelic drugs like acid and magic mushrooms
A bill was introduced in California Thursday that would decriminalize the personal use of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline and ibogaine for all Californians over the age of 21. It...
Did 'The Simpsons' predict Ted Cruz's Cancun debacle back in 1993?
" 'The Simpsons' have done it again," fans say.
Alone in locked down London, fleeing Hong Kongers seek new life
LONDON - London was never on Hong Konger Aragorn’s wish list of places to visit, but now the 36-year-old is trying to build a new life in the British capital...
Vax enough outta you! WH working with social media giants to stifle anti-vaxxers
The White House is asking social media companies to clamp down on chatter that deviates from officially distributed COVID-19 information as part of President Biden's "wartime effort" to vanquish the...
Take the Over in this Midwest basketball showdown
Defense has not been the strong suit for UW Milwaukee and Oakland this season, and the teams figure to get involved in a classic Midwest shootout on Friday in Milwaukee....
Pregnant women at higher risk for COVID-19 infection, study says
Pregnant women appear to be at higher risk of infection by COVID-19, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study shows that...
ABC Carpet & Home takes up to 30 percent off top furniture and decor for winter sale
Adding some new furniture to your home is a great way to spruce up your space.And ABC Carpet & Home is making that home goods hunt easy with its latest...
Bitcoin's market value tops $1 trillion as rally continues
Bitcoin's market value surged past the $1 trillion mark Friday as the world's largest cryptocurrency continued its staggering rally. The milestone came as the price of a single bitcoin rose...
Biden announces end of Trump's 'America first' agenda in G-7 speech
WASHINGTON — President Biden made his international debut Friday with a speech at the G-7 summit declaring the end of former President Donald Trump's "America first" era. Administration officials previewed...
Chinese lab probed in COVID-19 outbreak to receive US funds until 2024: report
Prior to the outbreak, researchers at the lab had been studying bat-based coronaviruses in a project partially supported by $600,000 in US government funding.
Video shows home's ceiling collapse from burst pipe
Video shows the moment a kitchen ceiling collapsed in an Arkansas home thanks to a burst pipe, according to a report. The footage, shared by a local meteorologist at KATV,...
Johns Hopkins expert backs school reopening: 'More kids die when schools are closed'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "overly burdensome" guidelines on returning to school are "dismissive" of science, which shows "more kids die when schools are closed," according to a...
Houston police chief calls Ted Cruz's Cancun trip 'a little tone-deaf'
Houston's police chief criticized Ted Cruz's Caribbean jaunt, after the senator requested a police escort at the airport as he returned to storm-ravaged Texas in the face of criticism for...
‘Alone’: How Italian town with first known virus death fared
VO, Italy — Italy delivered the first shocking confirmation of locally transmitted coronavirus infections outside of Asia a year ago Sunday, with back-to-back revelations of cases more than nearly 100...
Video shows firefighter jumping from burning building to escape blaze
A Chicago firefighter trapped on top of a burning building while battling a blaze Friday saved himself by leaping to an adjacent rooftop, dramatic video shows. The footage, captured by...
Queens man, 86, found dead near apartment space heater with burn marks
Cops were conducting a wellness check at James Murphy’s apartment on 194th Street near 50th Avenue in Flushing around 3:10 p.m. Thursday, and needed the FDNY’s help to take down...
Living Dead Museum rises again to salute classic horror film
MONROEVILLE, Pennsylvania — It’s no surprise that a museum dedicated to zombies couldn’t stay in its grave for long. The Living Dead Museum, an institution dedicated to honoring the seminal...
Huge bat hangs off dog in creepy video
This "sucks." When an Australian man discovered a large black bat hanging off his dog, Buddy, he kept calm and eventually the pooch shook free of the bloodsucker. "The bat...
Not like his feathren: 'Never-before-seen' yellow bird stands out from his peers
It's not all black and white for this penguin. A “never-before-seen” yellow penguin was captured on camera by a Belgian wildlife photographer, making nature lovers squawk with joy. Yves Adams was...
WhatsApp tries to reassure users that Facebook can't access their chats
WhatsApp is pressing ahead with a privacy policy update that sparked a backlash last month — but it promised to give people plenty of time to review the changes. The messaging...
Lawmakers want news outlets to team up against Facebook, Google
Lawmakers in Congress are drafting a bill that would let news publishers team up against Facebook and Google. The House Judiciary Committee plans to roll out legislation in the coming...
New look at first black hole detected shows it is bigger than expected
WASHINGTON - A fresh examination has revealed new details about the first black hole ever detected - which was spotted in 1964 and became the subject of a friendly wager...
Saquon Barkley: Torn ACL was 'weakest moment of my life'
Saquon Barkley has put on a brave face publicly about his torn ACL. He's committed to returning in 2021 like the player everyone remembers. But at the time of the...
Woman attacked by bear while sitting on outhouse toilet
It was a bare-bottomed blitz.
Valentino owes $207M for breaking Fifth Avenue lease, damaging space: suit
Fashion brand Valentino owes its former landlords more than $207 million for breaking its Fifth Avenue lease nearly a decade early and leaving the place in shambles on its way...
Why your swipes on Hinge and OKCupid might be racist
The authors of a new book are arguing for race-blind dating apps -- and the removal of filters for race and ethnicity. Finding love, they say, isn't so black-and-white. In...
Former Yankee blew over three times the legal limit in Florida DUI arrest
Johnny Damon found himself behind bars in Florida on Friday after he was arrested for driving under the influence, but his wife was in even bigger trouble. The former Yankees...
Man slipping on ice is a painfully funny fail
Everything's bigger in Texas — even the falls. Watch as this clueless guy slips on his icy back patio as shockingly cold temperatures hit the South. "We do not get...
Meet the UFC's hilarious, hard-hitting heavyweight
In the UFC, Derrick Lewis is best known for two things: knocking fellow heavyweights unconscious, and making people laugh. And, as hard as he hits and as thrilling as his...
Japan finds new COVID-19 strain, immigration center reports infections
TOKYO -- Japan confirmed a new variant of COVID-19, and an infection cluster emerged at a Tokyo immigration facility, presenting new challenges as the country tries to overcome a third...
Pitcher was 'really, really sad' after being traded to San Diego
Blake Snell will be hurling from a mound in San Diego this year, but he'll still be pining for Tampa. The 28-year-old lefty was traded to the Padres after a...
Creep molests 9-year-old girl in East Harlem: cops
A creep molested a 9-year-old girl whom he targeted as she threw out the trash in an East Harlem NYCHA complex, cops said. The girl was bringing the garbage to...
US officially rejoins Paris Climate Accord
The US officially rejoined the Paris Climate Accord on Friday — almost a month after President Biden declared that the US again accepted the agreement's terms. Former President Donald Trump...
'Please kill me!' Video captures fatal shooting of knife-wielding man by Seattle cops
A Port of Seattle cop alerted the Seattle Police Department late Tuesday that a “suicidal subject” had a knife to his neck near the city’s waterfront, according to audio of...
Storms ravaging Texas could come with $50 billion price tag
The total economic impact from the winter storms ravaging Texas and other states from coast to coast could be as high as $50 billion, according to the founder and CEO...
MMA fighter thinks actual UFC star has no shot against YouTuber Jake Paul
Ben Askren has no chance of being victorious in his showdown with Jake Paul, according to Titan FC lightweight Raush Manfio. The former UFC welterweight is set to throw down...
Cadbury under fire for same-sex kiss in new Creme Egg commercial
Who wants chocolate?
David Schoen 'canceled' for representing Trump in impeachment trial
David Schoen said representing former President Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial turned him into the latest victim of cancel culture. The veteran Alabama attorney claimed an offer to...
The 7 best Gymshark dupes you'll be glad you found
Whether you're at the gym or at the mall, be a shark and get the best of the best. Gymshark athletic clothing blew up over the past year or so,...
Indoor dining returns: Post's week in photos
New York City resumed indoor dining at 25 percent as many restaurants continue to struggle through the pandemic.
'Stubborn' WWE star counts on earning title push the hard way
Cesaro, who has long been a fan favorite to finally get a world championship match, will get his chance at one inside the Elimination Chamber where he takes on Jey...
Gorilla Glue sales skyrocket after woman's hair ordeal
Tessica Brown's sticky saga has been a branding bonanza for Gorilla Glue — whose sales have reportedly skyrocketed. The industrial-strength adhesive’s Amazon search volume jumped by a whopping 4,378 percent...
Driver who plunged off bridge ID'd as missing dad: cops
The driver whose SUV plunged off a bridge between Oregon and Washington has been identified as a Portland father of three, police said — while relatives described him as the...
Son of Brink’s truck robbers lobbies Cuomo to commute dad's sentence
The San Francisco district attorney -- whose father helped kill two cops and a guard in the infamous Brink’s armored car robbery in Nyack, New York, in 1981 -- is...
US needs to brace itself for more deadly storms, experts say
WASHINGTON — Deadly weather will be hitting the US more often and America needs to get better at dealing with it, experts said as Texas and other states battled winter...
Note to bettors: College football isn't over
College football junkies, take heart! The season really didn’t end when Alabama ripped Ohio State in the FBS title game back on Jan. 11. The lower divisions are ready to...
CDC director worries over ‘pandemic fatigue’ come spring
Despite encouraging national trends in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and cases, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) worries that "pandemic fatigue" come spring could significantly hamper the country’s trajectory toward vaccination-induced herd...
Texas man 'freezes to death' in recliner amid frigid temperatures
A Texas man reportedly "froze to death" in his recliner amid the freezing temperatures sweeping through the region. The 60-year-old victim, who was not identified, was found dead in his...
Sons of COVID victim rip Gov. Cuomo — and demand interview with Chris Cuomo
"He's consistently lied and gaslighted us and called us names from the beginning," Daniel Arbeeny told Fox & Friends earlier this week, adding that the governor's brother should step up...
A look inside the glitzy Ritz-Carlton where Ted Cruz stayed in Cancun
When Tex Sen. Ted Cruz ditched his freezing state for the warm climes of Mexico, he picked the glitzy Ritz-Carlton in Cancun — the only Forbes five-star resort in the...
Uber stock slides after UK Supreme Court rules drivers are 'workers'
Uber's stock price tumbled Friday after Britain's top court said its drivers should be treated as "workers" rather than independent contractors. Shares in the ride-hailing giant slid 1.6 percent in...
Mets add another pitcher to boost starting rotation
The Mets’ offseason rotation overhaul appeared complete Friday with the addition of another veteran arm. Taijuan Walker, one of the few proven options remaining on the free-agent market, reached agreement...
11 glorious homes you can now buy with bitcoin
Here are 11 incredible homes across the US that are accepting cryptocurrency as payment.
Disney+ outages reported as millions tune in to 'WandaVision'
That's one kind of cliffhanger. "WandaVision" Episode 7 was put on pause early Friday morning as some Disney+ users experienced outages in the US, Canada and UK. Fans who stayed...
Woman shot in the head at Myanmar coup protest has died: family
A female protester who was shot in the head during a demonstration against the military coup in Myanmar has died, relatives said. The Feb. 9 shooting of Mya Thwet Thwet...
Pompeo slams White House over desire to restart Iran nuclear talks
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the Biden administration's willingness to restart nuclear talks with Iran, fearing they could lead to sanctions relief and concessions.
Elon Musk calls bitcoin 'less dumb' than holding cash
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high early Friday after Tesla chief Elon Musk called the cryptocurrency "less dumb" than cash. The price of the world's biggest digital coin climbed to...
Blue Jays can't begin their season in Canada
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will play their first two homestands of the regular season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during...
Brooklyn mom charged after admitting she left newborn in dumpster: cops
Jahmika Small, 27, was charged around 6:30 p.m. Thursday with reckless endangerment and acting in a manner injurious to a child, authorities said.
Texas energy grid restored, but 280,000 remain without power: Gov. Abbott
The restoration came as officials with the entity that operates the grid said it was “seconds and minutes” away from a catastrophic failure that could have left residents in the...
Apple reportedly developing magnetic battery pack to charge iPhones
Apple is reportedly developing a magnetic battery pack that would let people charge their iPhones on the go. The battery would stick onto the back of the new iPhone 12...
How bettors can best prepare for college basketball tourneys now
It’s not too early to begin handicapping the conference tournaments in college basketball. Most of the top leagues will hold their playoffs in the second week of March, and there’s...
What's up, doc? Disease expert denies he was Cuomo's COVID 'chief adviser'
An infectious diseases expert is denying claims from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration that he's served as a "chief adviser" who spoke with the governor on a "regular basis" — saying...
Red-hot Russian looking unstoppable ahead of Aussie Open final against Djokovic
MELBOURNE, Australia — Daniil Medvedev simply does not lose right now. Not to Top 10 opponents. Not to anyone, really. Certainly not to a drained Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian...
Critics slam Cruz after he reportedly left dog home alone while in Cancun
The Republican lawmaker has claimed in the wake of public outage that he was merely escorting his teenage daughters on their trip with friends -- noting like millions of his...
Gnarly dog runs off with skateboarder's phone
See ya later, skater! A dastardly dog swiped this skateboarding kid's phone in Independence, Kansas, just as he set up the device to film a trick. Watch the funny heist...
Leaked texts show Cruz's wife invited pals to Cancun amid 'FREEZING' temps
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s wife reportedly boasted about the couple’s upcoming trip to sunny Cancun, Mexico, amid the “FREEZING” weather ravaging the Lone Star State -- and invited several neighbors...
Craig Carton's radio curveball is surprisingly good
Late in his life, W.C. Fields, bibulous gambler, was spotted reading, of all things, the Bible. An astonished friend asked why. Without looking up, Fields muttered, “Looking for loopholes.” That...
Ex-Yankee: Rushing back after injury put arm in 'dangerous position'
Former Yankees pitcher James Paxton said Thursday that his struggles in 2020 were because he rushed back from a back injury he had last February. Paxton, who last week signed...
Missing San Francisco programmer found dead in crawl space
A missing San Francisco computer programmer was found dead in a crawl space of his home last week, police said. Cops responded to Christopher Woitel's apartment in the Mission District...
Former Mets pitcher's career isn't over quite yet
CLEVELAND — Oliver Pérez's long baseball odyssey spins on. The reliable and crafty reliever agreed Thursday to a minor league deal with the Indians, who invited the left-hander to big...
Fishy business: Wisconsin's 'Sturgeon General' charged with running illegal caviar ring
Something fishy is going on in Wisconsin. One of the state's top marine biologists, known locally as the "Sturgeon General," was arrested last week for a massive scheme to sell...
Nets make a statement in blowout of Lakers
If Thursday really was a potential NBA Finals preview, the Nets sure hope the real thing goes the same exact way. Brooklyn cruised to a 109-98 win over LeBron James...
Florida Walmart wanker tells cops he was 'lonely'
A man who was arrested for masturbating in the parking lot of a Florida Walmart told police he took matters into his own hands because he missed his girlfriend. The...