March 2, 2021
'Light at the end of the tunnel': Poll shows 50% drop in fear of dying from COVID
Americans are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. The national Harris Poll conducted over the...
'Voice of reason' Tom Brady ignored before launching Lombardi Trophy
What was going through Tom Brady's mind when he nearly threw the Lombardi Trophy into the river? Nothing. "I was not thinking at that moment," a smiling Brady said Tuesday...
Short-handed Knicks come back down to earth
The Knicks were without Derrick Rose — and a pulse. This pandemic season finally crushed the Knicks on Tuesday, with Rose’s COVID-19-related absence demonstrating how a player can go from...
Yankees' power bat serves notice in roster competition
Observations from the Yankees’ spring training game on Tuesday. Ford tough The Yankees brought in plenty of competition to provide some left-handed power off the bench, from Jay Bruce to...
One pro baseball season is being delayed
Major League Baseball will delay the start of the Triple-A season by at least a month, The Post’s Ken Davidoff confirmed. As expected, MLB will operate alternate sites similar to...
New Yorkers would have to flash COVID-19 passport to enter venues under new program
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the rollout of a new pilot program in which New Yorkers would have to flash a sort of COVID-19 passport in order to enter sports...
Islanders ruin Devils' fans return to arena
The Devils welcomed fans to their arena for the first time in almost a year. Their recent problem scoring goals continued, which wasn’t surprising against Semyon Varlamov and the Islanders....
Popular Met embracing his spring training challenge
PORT ST. LUCIE — Brandon Nimmo will embrace every opportunity he receives to start against left-handers this spring. His first crack came Tuesday, when Nimmo went hitless in one at-bat...
Rangers take two points from reeling Sabres
Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 22 shots and the Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. Chris Kreider and...
NYPD commanding officer to be transferred after community complaints
The commander officer of Brooklyn’s 75 Precinct is set to be transferred from his post by the end of March, sources said. Deputy Inspector John Mastronardi is expected to be...
How low can you Cuo: Gov's popularity plunges amid multiple scandals
Embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo's popularity is sinking amid sexual harassment and nursing home scandals, a new survey released Tuesday reveals. The three-term Democrat has only a 38 percent approval rating...
Clint Frazier confident former weakness becoming a strength
TAMPA — If it looked like Clint Frazier was moving around better in the outfield last season, consider the weight he was no longer carrying with him as he chased...
Jets cut disappointing lineman
The Jets began trimming their roster on Tuesday, when they released defensive lineman Henry Anderson. The move cleared $8.2 million in salary-cap space for the Jets, bringing their estimated total...
Ohio grandmother killed by stray bullet while planning son's funeral
An Ohio grandmother was struck by a stray bullet and killed while planning her son's funeral over the weekend, a report said. Ruth Lewis, 89, gathered with relatives at a...
Nets pair collects NBA's February awards
James Harden and Steve Nash were named the Eastern Conference Player and Coach of the Month respectively for February. It marked only the fourth time the Nets had ever swept...
NFL veteran released
The Minnesota Vikings released two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Rudolph spent 10 seasons with the Vikings since being a second-round pick in the 2011...
Powerful hotel workers union backs Eric Adams for NYC mayor
New York’s potent 31,000-member hotel workers union endorsed Eric Adams for mayor on Tuesday. The announcement of support from the Hotel Trades Council comes at time many of its workers...
'Fiscally conservative' war hawks are trying to defraud GOP voters — again
With the Republican loss in the 2020 election, there is a great deal of debate on where the party and the wider conservative movement are headed. According to betting markets,...
NBA reveals All-Star skills, 3-point, dunk participants
Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have been 3-point champions at All-Star weekend before, and they’ll try to win that trophy again Sunday. The NBA revealed the 15...
Geoffrey Scott, 'Dynasty' and 'Dark Shadows' actor, dead at 79
Geoffrey Scott, a soap opera star popular for roles in TV juggernauts like "Dynasty" and "Dark Shadows," has died. He was 79.
Key Knick could be out awhile
Tom Thibodeau was asked who he would start when point guard Elfrid Payton returns from his hamstring injury. That’s now the least of his problems. After his media availability before...
James Harden could be in for hostile return to Houston
When the Nets close out the first half of their season against the Rockets on Wednesday, the sports world will be watching James Harden’s return to Houston. Harden said he’s...
Cops arrest mom of girl found alone on Bronx street corner
Police have arrested the mother of a young girl who was found alone on a street corner in the Bronx over the weekend, The Post has learned. Sadeekah Abdul Salaam,...
Live homemade bomb found in front of California elementary school
A live homemade bomb was dropped off in front of an elementary school in California on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Officials responded to Ethel I. Baker Elementary School in Sacramento...
Goldman Sachs executive exodus gains steam as top lawyer exits
The exit door at Goldman Sachs is getting quite a workout. The megabank’s head lawyer, Karen Seymour, is reportedly on her way out — marking the third high-profile departure this...
‘How is Cuomo going to f—k us this time?’ Book says Biden camp fumed over DNC speech
Joe Biden’s aides were furious that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made a self-serving video for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and asked his camp to redo it — but...
One sign that fans haven't forgotten Astros cheating
Observations from the Mets’ spring training game Tuesday afternoon: Fifty-fifty ball James McCann was 1 of 2 throwing out runners attempting to steal against him and Jordan Yamamoto. The Mets...
New York parents are desperate for more school choice: Lift the charter cap!
Parents fed up with the city Department of Education’s disastrous performance this last year are desperate for better choices. Better-off families can pay for alternatives such as private and parochial...
Hours-long wait times reported at Javits Center COVID vaccine site in NYC
Hours-long wait times were reported at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center vaccination hub on Tuesday -- with a massive line at one point extending outside and around the block. Liza O’Brien,...
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall forced to put white actor in 'Coming to America'
Louie Anderson did not appear in 1988’s “Coming to America” because stars Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall were dying to share the screen with him
Seton Hall getting its fans back: 'extra adrenaline shot'
The timing couldn’t be better. Seton Hall enters Wednesday night badly in need of a victory, welcoming NCAA Tournament contender UConn to Prudential Center, and there will be fans in...
Alzheimer's took my mom, but her dignity and love shone to the end
There are a hundred things I could tell you about my late mother that are more important than the disease that caught her in its grip the last few years...
College basketball coach under fire after 'plantation' comment
Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDermott told his players, several of whom are black, he needed them to "stay on the plantation" after Saturday's loss to Xavier. “Guys, we got...
TRAIN WRECKED: $140 million 'Pelosi subway' axed from Senate COVID bill
Guess she'll have to take the bus. Funding for a rail project near House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's California district that Republicans denounced as wasteful was removed Tuesday from President Biden's...
NJ gym owner who defied lockdown banned from airline after mask-less trip
A New Jersey gym owner infamous for defying the state's COVID-19 lockdown has been banned from American Airlines after refusing to mask up on his trip back from the Conservative...
Portland's people have finally had enough of the rolling lefty riots
Portland citizens are finally fed up with the lefty goons engaged in a rolling riot across the city for most of the last year. Will the city's leaders who’ve enabled...
'Deep Nostalgia' tool animates photos with unintended creepy results
Surprise: It's become a disturbing meme.
Masked intruder tries to break into Sandra Lee's home
A masked man was caught on surveillance video trying to break into the Malibu home of Food Network star Sandra Lee, a report said. The footage shows the would-be thief...
St. John's in for crucial week that could tell us a lot
This purpose of this year was progress. Seeing that the plan was working. Proving this program, after two decades of inconsistency and wayward leadership, was finally on the right path....
Letters to the Editor — March 3, 2021
The Issue: The three women who have come forward accusing Gov. Cuomo of sexual harassment. The dominoes are falling, and Gov. Cuomo’s “I was joking” excuse is a lame, last-ditch...
Giants may target linebacker after shocking decision
At this time last year, it seemed the Giants and linebacker Kyle Van Noy might be a match. It did not happen. Now, the Giants have another shot at him...
NYC dodges a bullet that could've killed development — and stalled recovery
Sanity has prevailed in a case that could’ve brought Gotham development to a dead halt, just as the city tries to claw its way back from its economic slump. On...
White House pulls Neera Tanden nomination to lead OMB after storm over tweets
President Biden on Tuesday said he was withdrawing Neera Tanden’s nomination to be White House budget director. Biden presented the white flag as Tanden’s idea and the White House released a...
Yankees infielder looks to find a role: 'Gotta be ready to play'
TAMPA — The Yankees added some versatile experience this offseason at left field and third base, the two positions that figured to be Miguel Andujar’s path to the lineup. But...
Biden won White House with 'put your dumb uncle in the basement' strategy, new book says
President Biden won the White House because the coronavirus let him stay hidden in his basement, protecting his campaign from its biggest liability -- the candidate himself, a new book says....
How Cuomo plans to buck calls to resign: Goodwin
In baseball, it’s three strikes and you’re out. In New York politics, you get at least three strikes and maybe four or even five. As growing numbers of Gov. Andrew...
Arizona State settles with student who was fired for Jacob Blake tweet
Arizona State University has reached a settlement with a student who sued the school after she was fired from a radio job over a fallout from a tweet she posted....
Everything we know about coronavirus variants in NYC
The South African coronavirus variant has now been identified in New York City, health officials said Tuesday -- as they gave an update on the various mutations now spreading through...
Inside Matthew McConaughey's new Hawaiian oasis
The abode is overflowing with "barefoot elegance."
Yankees pitcher getting pep talks from two pinstripe greats
SARASOTA, Fla. — Jordan Montgomery said he gets “random” texts from Andy Pettitte and CC Sabathia, a pair of former Yankee left-handers who led rotations in The Bronx for years....
Yoenis Cespedes showcase leaves teams as tempted as ever
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — If seven ballplayers, all wearing identical, bright red jerseys with the same name and number on the back, stand on a field together … If the...
Jonathan Tucker says new sci-fi show 'Debris' explores 'meaningful' issues
Jonathan Tucker said his stint on HBO’s “Westworld” ignited his interest in diving deeper into a new genre. “I like sci-fi, and I haven’t really done it in a meaningful...
Biden's outrageous giveaway to federal bureaucrats should enrage you
If you were to design a legislative provision outrageous enough to inspire another Tea Party-style political uprising, you would be hard-pressed to do better than Section 5111 of the American Rescue...
NY state to start administering Johnson & Johnson COVID vax this week
New York will start administering Johnson & Johnson's single-dose coronavirus shot this week at three of the state's mass vaccination sites, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. The pilot program will...
Late ESPN star's son pays touching tribute after unexpected death
Rio Gomez might have given up baseball had it not been for his father, Pedro, the beloved ESPN baseball reporter who died last month. “There [were] times I didn’t even...
The best children's books of all time: 11 old and new classics for kids
Experts from the New York Public Library gave recommendations on the best books you should be reading your children to give them more of a diverse outlook on life.
Dolly Parton gets first vaccine dose, calls anti-vaxxers 'cowards'
The Queen of Country has been vaccinated.
Choreographer celebrates COVID-19 vaccine with joyful dance moves
Happy feet are apparently the best side effect of the shot.
Mets pitcher unveils new weapon: 'My stuff is nasty'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Marcus Stroman had the low-stress route available Tuesday to ease into spring training but decided he wanted the larger challenge. With the one-year anniversary approaching of...
US nursing homes see dramatic decline in COVID-19 cases
Nursing homes in the United States have seen a huge drop in new COVID-19 cases this year -- suggesting that coronavirus vaccines are working, a report released Tuesday said. There...
The GOP is still Trump's and other commentary
Conservative: The GOP Is Still Trump’s Former President Donald Trump’s appearance at last weekend’s Conservative Political Action Conference showed that “this is still Trump’s party,” notes The Federalist’s David Marcus....
Horse so overbred, rescuers thought she was a cow
It's udderly horrifying. A horse in the United Kingdom was left with such a huge hernia on her belly as a result of overbreeding that rescuers initially thought they were...
Senate GOP vows to fight Biden's 'wasteful' $1.9T COVID aid bill, Pelosi 'tunnel of love'
Senate Republican leaders on Tuesday vowed to fight President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, calling it "wasteful" and pointing specifically to a $140 million rail project near House Speaker...
Mitch McConnell laughs off Trump taking credit for his reelection
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday laughed off former President Donald Trump's claim of credit for his 2020 re-election. The Kentucky Republican chuckled to reporters in Washington Tuesday and...
How far JJ Watt went to hide his free-agency decision
There were a lot of eyes on JJ Watt's foray into NFL free agency. Pundits and fans everywhere suggested potential landing spots for the star pass rusher, and Watt played...
LI Rep. Zeldin exploring run for governor amid Cuomo scandals
Republican Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin may challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the state's top office in 2022, he announced Tuesday amid the multiple scandals engulfing the three-term Democratic incumbent....
This is when all US adults can get the COVID vaccine, according to Biden
President Biden on Tuesday said that the US will now have enough COVID-19 vaccines for every adult "by the end of May" — and that the feds will start a...
Study suggests benefits of microdosing LSD are purely placebo
The positive impacts of microdosing hallucinogens may be no more than a hallucination, researchers have found.
Wisconsin girl starts charity to tackle child homelessness
Eight-year-old Peyton isn't your average third-grade student. When she's not in school, she's fighting a battle much bigger than herself: child homelessness. It was all inspired by her great-uncle who...
Correction officer files suit over mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
A New Mexico correction officer is suing his supervisors and top county official for forcing him to get the COVID-19 vaccine or lose his job— the first reported lawsuit brought...
Cuomo to be stripped of pandemic powers amid sex harass, nursing home scandals
Top Democrats in the state legislature agreed Tuesday to strip Gov. Cuomo of the emergency powers granted him during the pandemic — possibly by week’s end — as calls mounted...
Missouri dad, young sons killed in murder-suicide: cops
A Missouri dad and his two young sons died in a murder-suicide, authorities confirmed after discovering the bodies of the missing trio in an abandoned shack this week. The bodies...
NYC couple picked up hitchhiking Ohio teens for sex: Cops
A New York City couple picked up a pair of hitchhiking teenagers in Ohio and drove them all the way to a Manhattan hotel for sex -- with one of...
Ralph Lauren launches a clothing rental service
Ralph Lauren has introduced a new lease on lifestyle. America's most iconic designer unveiled today a subscription apparel rental program with his most accessible women's brand, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Like...
First Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot administered
An 86-year-old Ohio woman became the first person in the US to receive the single-dose coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, according to a report. Barbara Schmalenberger got...
Number of migrant children crossing the border on pace to shatter all-time record
Members of the Domestic Policy Council were set to tell President Biden Tuesday that the number of migrant children who cross the southern border this year is on pace to...
JPMorgan looks to sublet office space at two NYC towers: report
JPMorgan Chase is looking to sublet big blocks of office space in Manhattan, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The bank is looking to...
US efforts to force Google, Facebook to pay for news gain steam
Australia's bold move to force tech giants to start paying for the news appears to be reigniting US efforts to hold Google and Facebook to account for the gloomy state...
Grindr founder buys Gramercy Park penthouse asking $30M
There will be plenty of room for the dating app's founder to entertain guests at his new penthouse, which graces the top of The Tower.
Biden, Harris remain silent on Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment scandal
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris remained silent Tuesday as a third woman accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- a fellow Democrat and administration ally -- of sexual...
Charles Oakley talks Knicks' surprising run on 'Big Apple Buckets'
After the Knicks play the Spurs on Tuesday, they will be exactly halfway through the shortened 72-game season. If anyone told you that this team would be hovering around.500 at...
Dutch bar owners, sex workers protest against virus lockdown
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — In a scene reminiscent of carefree cafe life before coronavirus lockdown, Peter Bender reached across one of the outdoor tables at De Ooievaar bar and placed a...
Three female media workers killed on way home from work in eastern Afghanistan
JALALABAD, Afghanistan — Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading...
10 percent of American families at risk of foreclosure, eviction during pandemic
Millions of Americans are facing a housing crisis. More than 11 million families are behind on rent and mortgage payments due to financial hardships stemming from the pandemic, a new report from the Consumer Financial...
This state is lifting its COVID-19 mask mandate
Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. “It’s time to reopen Texas 100 percent," Abbott told reporters at a restaurant in Lubbock. North Dakota, Montana and...
Flight grounded after grumpy cat attacks pilot
Put this feline on the no-fly list.
It's a doozy — buyer disguised as 'Ned Ryerson' scoops up Brooklyn townhouse
The buyer of the Brooklyn Heights home is the annoying insurance salesman in “Groundhog Day” — or is he?
De Blasio wants trash collectors, lifeguards to get COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday called for the state to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility yet again to include city workers like sanitation workers, lifeguards and courtroom employees -- as...
Georgia House passes GOP bill designed to bring 'confidence' to our voters
ATLANTA — Republican lawmakers in Georgia muscled legislation through the state House on Monday that would roll back voting access, over the objection of Democrats and civil rights groups gathered...
Fans flood Russell Wilson family post with pleas about his NFL future
Some Seahawks fans are sleepless over Russell Wilson's future in Seattle. On Tuesday, the 32-year-old quarterback posted a precious black-and-white photo to Instagram as he enjoyed a sweet moment with...
Jack Ma loses title as China's richest man after coming under scrutiny
Alibaba and Ant Group founder Jack Ma has lost the title of China’s richest man, a list published on Tuesday showed, as his peers prospered while his empire was put...
‘School of Rock’ child star says role resulted in addiction, bullying
Reyes became “a raging addict,” using food, drugs, sex, alcohol and self-harm to cope.
Andrew Cuomo was quick to tell others to resign over sex harass claims
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been quick to call for the resignations of powerful Albany lawmakers accused of sexually harassing aides -- including known harassers Vito Lopez, Micah Kellner...
The home team favorite in this Big Ten clash
The Purdue defense has been one of the best in the nation this calendar year, allowing 72 points of fewer in all 13 of the games the team has played...
RJ Barrett is finally putting it all together
On Saturday at the Garden, RJ Barrett was on the free-throw line with 14.9 seconds left and the Knicks leading the Pacers by two points. He missed both attempts, but...
How is Chris Cuomo still on the air at CNN?
Is there a bigger joke in broadcast news than Chris Cuomo? Now, he says, he cannot cover his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, because it’s a conflict of interest. You don’t...
'I'll f--king kill you': Video shows enraged cop threatening motorist
A Texas motorcycle cop is under investigation for threatening a motorist at gunpoint, telling the stunned driver, "I'll f----ng kill you," according to frightening footage of the incident. George Dickerson...
Energy-related emissions up in December despite pandemic
PARIS — Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose slightly in December compared with the same month of 2019, indicating the sharp drop seen due to the pandemic was short-lived. Figures...
Twitter wonders whether Andrew Yang knows how to get to the Bronx
Mayoral contender Andrew Yang got dragged by the Twitter mob yet again on Monday after he tweeted that he was "On the A train Bronx bound." "I love going express...
Homosexuality can be called a mental disorder, rules Chinese court
The plaintiff called the ruling "random and baseless."
CDC launches COVID-19 vaccine location tool to help Americans find shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new tool to help Americans find COVID-19 vaccines as counterfeits and tight supplies continue to plague the distribution process. The CDC recently issued guidance that...
Rick Ross opens Georgia megamansion to film 'Coming 2 America' sequel
Rick Ross opened the doors of his massive 235-acre Georgia estate to the cast of the "Coming 2 America," the movie sequel starring Eddie Murphy. In a 2019 interview on...
Psaki punts question about Dr. Seuss to DOE
White House press secretary Jen Psaki punted a question about why President Biden removed mention of Dr. Seuss in a Read Across America Day proclamation to the Department of Education. ...
Inside the multimillion-dollar homes of NYC's top mayoral candidates
There are no shortage of candidates vying for New York City’s most thankless job and a Gracie Mansion mailing address. In fact, there are currently 10 political hopefuls duking it...
Zlatan doubles down: LeBron James, athletes shouldn't 'do politics'
Less than a week after Zlatan Ibrahimovic said LeBron James should “do what you’re good at” and stay out of politics, the Swedish soccer player doubled down on his criticism Tuesday...
Merck to help Johnson & Johnson produce COVID vaccine
Merck will help rival drugmaker Johnson & Johnson produce its single-dose coronavirus vaccine, the White House said Tuesday. The two pharmaceutical giants have reached a "historic manufacturing partnership" to ramp...
Dolphins already giving up on ex-Patriot in $51 million stunner
The NFL has yet another surprise before the new league year officially begins. The Miami Dolphins are planning on cutting linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to ESPN, in a salary...
Twitch gamer Sodapoppin quits fake GTA jobs because they're too hard
Sometimes being a fake fast-food restaurant manager in role-play gaming can be as taxing as being a real one.
Conde Nast taps Gideon Lichfield to head Wired magazine
Conde Nast has tapped a British born editor who speaks five languages as the global editor-in-chief of Wired. Gideon Lichfield, who will be supervising four worldwide editions of the popular...
Volvo plans to make only electric vehicles by 2030
Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online. The Swedish automaker said Tuesday that it is phasing...
Dr. Seuss decision followed lengthy study of racist themes in his books
The decision to yank six Dr. Seuss books from publication Tuesday followed years of concerns over racist imagery -- including an academic study that examined the characters in all of...
Wray pleads ignorance on domestic surveillance used by FBI after Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday he wasn't aware of whether his subordinates are pursuing controversial domestic surveillance steps to track down participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wray...
China's Inner Mongolia to end cryptocurrency mining projects
China’s Inner Mongolia will end all cryptocurrency mining projects and stop reviewing new projects in industries which consume large amounts of energy, such as steel, coke and methanol production, as...
COVID chic? Creepy clothes kick off Paris Fashion Week
Can COVID-19 be chic? That's the question behind this Parisian fashion student's bold line, "Toxique, c'est chic." The three-dimensional garments, resembling shells and mollusks, kicked off Paris Fashion Week as...
Roof partially collapses at Queens Best Buy storage unit
Part of a roof at a Best Buy storage unit in Queens collapsed Monday night, knocking out a gas line, officials said. The collapse happened around 7 p.m. inside the...
Virginia school district denies banning kids from reading Dr. Seuss books
A Virginia school district has denied rumors that it has banned students from reading Dr. Seuss books — insisting it was merely no longer promoting them because of apparent "strong...
Ted Cruz has birthday message for embattled Dr. Seuss
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted a tribute to embattled late children’s author Dr. Seuss on Tuesday — the same day it was announced that six of the writer’s books were...
Three shot at illegal party on Long Island
Three people were seriously injured in a shooting early Tuesday at a party in an illegally rented home on Long Island, police said. “There were several 911 calls about shots fired at...
Donald Trump Jr. to testify in Michael Cohen’s suit against Trump Organization
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to testify in Michael Cohen’s lawsuit seeking over $750,000 in legal fees from the Trump Organization, according to Cohen's attorney. Cohen — a former lawyer...
Son accuses Indians manager of 'covering up' for Mickey Callaway as drama spirals
Amid a detailed report from The Athletic outlining how Indians management must’ve known about the sexual harassment allegations the website brought to light against their former pitching coach Mickey Callaway,...
'They said they'll shoot': Nigerian schoolgirls recount kidnap ordeal
GUSAU, Nigeria - Gunmen who kidnapped nearly 300 schoolgirls from a boarding school in northwest Nigeria last week beat them and threatened to shoot them during a forced march into...
Dr. Seuss estate unlikely to be affected by scrapped books
Dr. Seuss' publisher's decision to stop selling some of his beloved books appears unlikely to put a dent in his estate's bottom line. The beloved children's author born Theodor Seuss...
Emmys Awards 2021 to air Sept. 19, move to CBS
No host has been named yet.
AOC's Democratic Socialists call on Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment claims
Calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over the sexual harassment allegations lodged against him continued to mount Tuesday, including from the Democratic Socialists of America — whose most famous...
Dr. Oz helps revive man who collapsed at Newark Airport
Dr. Oz played the hero at Newark Airport Monday night, helping to revive an ailing man who suffered a heart attack and collapsed, the Port Authority said. Mehmet Oz, host...
'The Cat in the Hat' says don't cancel that!
On the second day of MarchI got out of my bedAnd what did I seeThat mixed up my head? Thing One and Thing TwoWere locked up in chains.My good pals,...
A Bartesian cocktail machine will take your home bar to new levels
It's hard to resist a great cocktail. And if you've been craving a refreshing drink, then we've found what you've been looking for. Enter the Bartesian cocktail machine. The top-notch...
SEC nominee Gary Gensler says he would probe Robinhood over 'Reddit rally'
The next Sheriff of Wall Street has just fired a shot across the bow of popular free trading app Robinhood. Speaking at a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing Tuesday, Gary...
'It's the right choice': De Blasio to get Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he plans on getting Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine -- in order to show New Yorkers who may be wary about its...
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, Bob Marley's former bandmate, dead at 73
He was the last surviving original member of the Wailers — Marley died in 1981 and Peter Tosh was murdered in 1987.
FBI Director Christopher Wray didn't read memo warning of attack before Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday he didn't read an FBI report that cited the threat of an attack on Congress until "days" after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wray...
COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally
Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a...
Rangers youngster set for return after lengthy absence
Filip Chytil will return to the lineup for Tuesday’s Garden match against the Sabres, after missing 14 games since suffering a broken hand in Pittsburgh on Jan. 24. “Adding a...
Biden, 41 days into his term, has yet to speak to reporters alone
It's 41 days and counting since President Biden entered the White House, but he has yet to hold a solo news conference. Biden has talked to reporters briefly before boarding...
Global COVID-19 infections up for first time in seven weeks, WHO says
ZURICH - The number of new coronavirus infections globally rose last week for the first time in seven weeks, the World Health Organization said on Monday. “We need to have...
Myanmar journalist livestreams as security forces fire near apartment
A Myanmar journalist live-streamed police firing near his apartment on Monday night, March 1, before his arrest in the coastal city of Myeik. "Help! Help! They are shooting at me,"...
Mother of five gunned down by boyfriend in shocking murder-suicide
Five children are mourning the loss of their mother, a 45-year-old nurse who was killed by her boyfriend in a shocking murder-suicide. Kristen Slack, of Universal City near San Antonio,...
Boy Scouts reportedly offer abuse victims $6K each in bankruptcy plan
The Boy Scouts of America has put forward a plan in its bankruptcy case that would only pay each victim of sexual abuse an average of $6,000, according to the...
Popular flea collar reportedly linked to 1,700 pet deaths
A popular flea and tick collar is reportedly making thousands of pets sick and even killing some of them — and critics are blaming the Environmental Protection Agency for turning...
Paige VanZant teases fight news after sharing sexy photo
Paige VanZant is ready for her next round. On Sunday, the 26-year-old fighter posed for a seductive shot on Instagram, one day before teasing her next Bare Knuckle FC fight....
Dr. Seuss' stepdaughter: 'There wasn't a racist bone in that man's body'
One of Dr. Seuss’ stepdaughters insisted to The Post on Tuesday that the world-famous children’s author was no racist — and that she hopes his six controversial kiddie books yanked...
Rangers will be at front of line when this star becomes available
One thing Jack Eichel knew regarding Tuesday’s match at the Garden against the Rangers is that he would not be serenaded by 18,000 fans chanting “We Don’t Want You!” as...
Jockey apologizes for climbing on top of dead horse in sick video
An Irish amateur jockey has apologized after a video emerged of him horsing around on a dead horse, according to reports. Rob James, who rode trainer Gordon Elliott’s Milan Native...
Eating this ratio of fruit and veggies could help you live longer, study suggests
How many servings of fruits and veggies should you be getting each day to live a longer life? A new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association, aims to provide...
Man who fractured skull in East Village attack dies, suspect charged
The man who fractured his skull when a rival punched him to the ground in the East Village last month has died of his injuries -- and his attacker has...
28-year-old 'iCarly' star opens up about quitting acting: 'I'm so ashamed'
"My experience with acting is, I'm so ashamed of the parts I've done in the past," said the 28-year-old actor.
Teens sue exclusive Catholic high school over 'blackface' allegations
Two teens who were booted from an exclusive California Catholic school over a "blackface" photo are suing the school for $20 million -- claiming they were actually wearing acne treatment...
This smart wine decanter will aerate your wine in seconds
As a true wine enthusiast, you always want to have the best-tasting wine on hand. If you’re going to improve your wine’s flavor, texture, and aroma, you need a quality...
These wireless over-ear headphones are a steal compared to the AirPods Max
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'You make that gown look good': Cuomo's creepy COVID test comments resurface
Gov. Andrew Cuomo — now being called on to resign over allegations of sexual harassment — apparently couldn't help himself during a live press briefing last spring, commenting on the...
Naked and unafraid: Nudist couple posts sexy pics at tourist hot spots
"Whenever we found a waterfall, we would get naked and go for a swim."
Accused handyman serial killer indicted for three murders
A Brooklyn handyman accused of the serial slayings of three elderly women who lived in his building has been indicted for the brutal slayings, authorities announced. Kevin Gavin, 66, was...
Newly developed vaccine could prevent Lyme disease
A newly developed vaccine could prevent Lyme disease in humans. The inoculation against the tick-borne disease, being developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, received federal approval last year...
Johnny Manziel has a new sports goal and is giving himself 12 years to make it
From Browns failure to a green jacket? Johnny Manziel hopes to make the leap from the field to the green as a professional golfer, which he discussed on a recent...
Japanese theatre offering new viewing experience
TOKYO - The lights dim, as at the start of any theatre performance and the audience leans forward to look through a letter-box slot or peephole in the door in...
Maybe he’s born with it: How Zoom has sparked a makeup boom — for men
When realtor Ben Dixon caught sight of his face during an early morning Zoom call with a client in January, he was distracted by what he perceived were bags and...
Mom's heartbreak after baby swallows battery, dies: 'It didn't have to happen'
Texas mother Trista Hamsmith lost her 17-month-old daughter, Reese, in December due to complications from swallowing a battery -- and she's doing her part to ensure the toddler did not...
Skydiver pops the question amid 13,000-foot jump
This skydiving couple took the plunge. Watch the thrilling moment when Rahim Hajir proposed to his girlfriend, Kaitlyn Roule, as they leapt from a plane 13,000 feet above Idaho. Hajir...
At least 15 killed in California highway crash involving semi-truck
Fifteen suspected illegal Mexican immigrants died in a horrific crash just north of the border in California when their SUV packed with 28 people collided with a big rig hauling...
Impossible mission accomplished: Tom Cruise 'deepfake' wows millions
Tom Cruise has become a real phony -- and he's going viral for it. A series of "deepfake" videos of the "Mission: Impossible" star has been seen more than 11...
WWE star in heated Twitter beef with rapper who called wrestling fake
In professional wrestling, fake is a four-letter word. So when rapper Soulja Boy recently wrote on Twitter "Rap game faker than WWE," he started a firestorm that led to an...
Yankees among teams scouting Yoenis Cespedes' showcase
FORT PIERCE, Florida -- Eleven teams, including the Yankees, had scouts on hand for Yoenis Cespedes' workout as the slugging outfielder aims for another MLB chance. Cespedes, 35, was out...
Only 20 families in the world can afford this LA house, a Beyoncé fave
John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy also spent their honeymoon there in 1953.
Controversial Upper West Side tower isn't too tall, appeals court says
The controversial, 52-story apartment tower at 200 Amsterdam Ave. won’t have to take a 20-story haircut after all – because it isn’t really too tall, a four-judge state panel unanimously...
Hertz to exit bankruptcy in $4.2 billion deal
Two investment firms will buy a majority stake in Hertz Global Holdings Inc for $4.2 billion under a restructuring plan expected to help it out of bankruptcy by early- to...
The telling phone call Tom Brady made hours after Super Bowl win
Tom Brady made NFL history when he captured his seventh Super Bowl title with the Buccaneers last month, the most championships for any player in league history and just the...
AI panel urges US to boost tech skills amid China's rise
An artificial intelligence commission led by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is urging the US to boost its AI skills to counter China, including by pursuing “AI-enabled” weapons – something...
FBI director refuses to share Capitol officer's cause of death with senators
FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday refused to tell senators the cause of death for Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, whose death heavily influenced coverage of the Capitol riot. Reports...
Disney CEO says there's no 'going back' to old way of movie watching
Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek said the pandemic has likely permanently narrowed the window for movies to play only in theaters. Pre-pandemic, cinemas depended on an exclusive 90-day window to...
Scorned husband tried exposing 'D--k Pic Mick' after lewd photo
A former Mets employee told The Athletic that several people in the organization referred to Mickey Callaway, then the team’s manager, as “D--k Pic Mick” over disturbing accusations that he...
Professor slams university's policies for being racist against white men
A Michigan professor has sparked a firestorm after demanding an apology for his university senate’s new anti-racism resolution — insisting that he has been ���systematically discriminated against for 40 years”...
40-year-old man found dead outside Citi Field: cops
A 40-year-old man was found dead in a puddle outside Citi Field this week, cops said Tuesday. Jywan Stovall, of Elmsford, Westchester County, was discovered lying on the ground just...
NJ judge calls return to bench 'bittersweet' after son's murder
The New Jersey federal judge whose son was killed and husband wounded by a crazed gunman last July returned to the bench Tuesday — but was torn about going back...
Here’s how much scrapped Dr. Seuss books are going for online
These books are going away — but not if you're willing to pay. The prices of six Dr. Seuss titles exploded on eBay after the beloved author's publisher said it...
Not so Golden: Globes rating plummet for the virtual ceremony
The show had just 6.9 million total viewers.
Woman says her soda addiction caused her to lose all her top teeth
A Michigan woman says she lost all of her top teeth -- thanks in part to her decade-long soda addiction. Victoria Irene Nowakowski has warned others to maintain their dental...
Two straphangers slashed during dispute on NYC subway: cops
These guys really delivered! A pair of UPS workers who got slashed during a squabble on a Manhattan subway train Tuesday were still able to grab their attacker and hold...
Man accused of raping girl, 13, in government-run quarantine hotel
A 21-year-old Israeli man allegedly raped and beat a 13-year-old girl while they were housed in a quarantine hotel operated by the state’s welfare system, according to reports. “This is...
Kevin Hart invests in sports energy biz Nutrabolt
Comedian Kevin Hart took an equity stake in sports supplement maker Nutrabolt and will become its brand ambassador, the company said on Tuesday. The 19 year-old company, based in Austin,...
Osama bin Laden’s son is an avid painter of Americana
"I like old Western films," he said. "I respect cowboys. I love cowboy dignity."
MS patient sues Austria over health impact of climate change
BERLIN — A man in Austria with a temperature-dependent form of multiple sclerosis is taking his government to court in an effort to force it to do more against climate...
Disgraced pitcher set to take first step in battle for Yankees rotation
TAMPA — As the battle for the back end of the Yankees starting rotation gets underway, Domingo German is set to get his first opportunity as he returns from his...
NYC comedy club sues Gov. Cuomo to lift COVID-19 shutdown order
New York City may be coming back from the dead — but its comedy scene is still six feet under. An Upper West Side comedy club — whose co-owner declared...
Wild brawl breaks out at judo event in Khabib Nurmagomedov's homeland
A junior judo event was ruined after an outrageous brawl broke out, with fans and even competitors exchanging blows. The incredible carnage unfolded during a kids tournament in Dagestan –...
Chris Cuomo blasted by journalists for refusing to cover brother's scandals
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo is being slammed by fellow members of the media for refusing to cover Gov. Andrew Cuomo's growing list of scandals, following a number of softball interviews...
Headless body pulled from New York Bay
A headless body was pulled from the New York Bay, police said Tuesday. Cops say the unknown man's body was spotted floating in the water by a jogger running near...
Tiger Woods talks 'inner demons' in new documentary
Tiger Woods, who is recovering from a devastating car accident that left him with a shattered leg, describes in an upcoming documentary how he has had to overcome his “inner demons...
WHO warns it's 'unrealistic' COVID-19 pandemic will end this year
The World Health Organization has warned that it's "unrealistic" to expect the COVID-19 pandemic to end this year. Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO's emergencies program, said the focus should...
White House imposes sanctions on Russia for poisoning of Kremlin critic
The Biden administration slapped sanctions on Russian officials and businesses on Tuesday, after the US intelligence community concluded that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was nearly killed by a nerve-agent poisoning attack carried...
Heartbreaking prognosis for young girl after crash involving NFL coach
The 5-year-old girl who was in a Missouri car crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid likely suffered permanent brain damage, her family's attorney said. Tom Porto, who...
This March Madness prop bet goes outside the box
LAS VEGAS — As a college basketball star in the early 1990s, Juwan Howard helped Michigan reach two NCAA championship games. The Wolverines lost both times, a trend that has...
TikTok's color personality test: What is it and how do I find my color?
Fifty shades of cray. Internet users can now pinpoint what exact color their vibe is with a test that assigns people a pigment based on their personality. Videos of the...
Vernon Jordan, activist, former Clinton advisor, has died
ATLANTA — Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider and corporate influencer,...
Football star says he was threatened by alumni over Texas song controversy
As the controversy over the University of Texas' school song rages, one player said he was threatened by university alumni over his refusal to participate. "The Eyes of Texas," which...
McEnany says Trump 'changed Republican Party forever' in first post-White House interview
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says Republicans who want to abolish former President Donald Trump from the party need to look inward and see how his movement "changed...
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan 'increasingly embarrassed' to be a white man
Former CIA Director John Brennan says he is "increasingly embarrassed" to be a white man. The comment was made on MSNBC Monday, during a conversation about the weekend's Conservative Political...
Teacher caught on video making slant-eyed gesture during Zoom class
A California high school teacher is under fire for making a "shocking" anti-Asian gesture during a Zoom class last week. Nichole Burkett, a Spanish teacher and adviser for the class...
YouTube suspends Rudy Giuliani again for two weeks over election fraud claims
YouTube has suspended Rudy Giuliani — former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney — for the second time in two months for falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen. The former...
Mustache you a question: Why Amazon tweaked its new app icon
Amazon has changed its new smartphone app logo after critics said the earlier incarnation was a dead ringer for Adolf Hitler. The e-commerce giant introduced the new icon in January...
March Madness favorites don't want to face these teams
With Selection Sunday less than two weeks away, Michigan has joined Gonzaga and Baylor as locks to be No. 1 seeds. There’s no value to betting any of those teams...
Potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick has lived up to all the college hype
STILLWATER, Okla. — As freshman star Cade Cunningham soaked in the cheers following Oklahoma State's win over Oklahoma on Monday night, the home fans at Gallagher-Iba Arena chanted, "One more...
Kicks to the curb: Top Nike exec out over ties to son's sneaker biz
A top Nike executive has stepped down after she was linked to her son's lucrative sneaker-flipping business. Ann Hebert, the sportswear giant's vice president and general manager for North America,...
Padres star feared for career after strip club stabbing
SAN DIEGO — Tommy Pham knows how lucky he was to be in the starting lineup for the San Diego Padres in their spring opener Sunday, 4 1/2 months after...
Teens charged in the apparent unprovoked fatal shooting of mom
Pamela Cabriales was sitting in her Land Rover on West Colfax and I-25 about 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 20 when a person standing next to a Honda sedan fired a...
FBI Director Christopher Wray to testify for first time since Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray, one of the most high-profile Trump-era officials to be asked to stay under President Biden, will appear before the Senate on Tuesday for his first public...
Delivery driver hailed as hero for catching girl who fell from balcony
This is the heart-stopping moment a 2-year-old Vietnamese girl plunged off a 12th-floor balcony – right into the hands of a delivery driver who is being hailed as a hero...
'The Bachelor' recap: 'Women Tell All' was a huge waste of time
I got paid to watch "The Women Tell All." And that's the only reason I made it through.
Inauguration poet's Dutch translator pulls out amid uproar she's not black
An award-winning author has pulled out of translating inauguration poet Amanda Gorman’s work into Dutch — because of a furious uproar that a black writer was not chosen instead. Gorman,...
Professor quits COVID research amid hostility over his findings
A Swedish professor of epidemiology has quit researching COVID-19 after facing fierce backlash over his findings that the illness poses a low threat to children -- undermining the political argument...
The doctor is out! Six Seuss titles yanked amid racism uproar
Dr. Seuss became the latest target of “cancel culture” Tuesday when six of his children’s books were yanked from publication because of their alleged racism. The company that oversees the...
WWII bomb explosion leaves behind bus-size hole
The University of Exeter bomb — discovered on campus decades after World War II — has been detonated by the UK's Ministry of Defence. Watch the drone footage of the...
Japan asks China to stop anal swab tests for COVID-19 on their citizens
Tokyo has asked Beijing to stop giving anal swab tests to Japanese citizens when they enter China -- because the exam for COVID-19 causes mental anguish. “Some Japanese reported to...
Biden removes mention of Dr. Seuss from Read Across America Day
President Biden removed mentions of Dr. Seuss from Read Across America Day amid accusations of "racial undertones" in the classic, whimsical tales for children. Read Across America Day, started by...
Nets' James Harden is on fire as he returns 'home' to Houston
Nets star James Harden gave an MVP-level performance Monday in San Antonio. That was just the warm-up, with the former MVP making his highly anticipated return to Houston on Wednesday....
U.S. sanctions against Russia for Navalny poisoning may come on Tuesday
WASHINGTON - The United States is expected to impose sanctions to punish Russia for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny as early as Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter said....
NFL reporter sparks fierce Twitter debate after posting unpaid internship
A reporter for the NFL Network sparked a fierce Twitter debate on Monday after simply sharing an opening for an internship. Jane Slater was met with online backlash shortly after...
Strip club sues Baltimore mayor, city council over COVID-19 ban
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore strip club has filed a lawsuit against the mayor and city council, saying a ban enacted on adult entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic infringes on the...
James Harden is a man on a mission
There was this one possession early in the second quarter Monday night when James Harden found himself double-teamed on the right side by a pair of Spurs, and nonchalantly delivered...