March 4, 2021

Rangers' rookie registers milestone performance

Alexis Lafreniere registered the first two-point game of his NHL career in the Rangers’ 6-1 victory over the Devils on Thursday night at Prudential Center. With a goal and an...

Creighton punishes coach for 'plantation' comments

Creighton men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott has been suspended from all team activities indefinitely for his “plantation” comments last week, the school athletic director Bruce Rasmussen announced Thursday night. “After...

Tales of Cuomo's toxic work environment go back to AG days

Gov. Cuomo created a toxic work environment that dates back at least to his time as state attorney general — and includes rages that can last for days, former aides...

Team Cuomo pressed DOH to omit some nursing home COVID deaths: report

Top advisers to Gov. Andrew Cuomo successfully pushed state health officials to omit from a public report the number of nursing home residents who died in hospitals from COVID-19, it...

California cops find crocodile during drug bust at waterfront home

Cops were greeted by a four-foot live crocodile while conducting a drug bust at a waterfront home in California Tuesday, authorities said. Officers found the crocodile just before 6:30 p.m....

Upstate GOP pol mulling gov run likens Cuomo scandal to Anthony Weiner's

A House Republican who has mulled challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo in next year's gubernatorial race "for months" compared him to disgraced lawmaker Anthony Weiner while discussing the newfound urgency of...

Rangers' victory over Devils comes with costly injury

Chris Kreider paved the way for a feel-good Rangers victory, but when No. 1 goaltender Igor Shesterkin was carried off the ice midway through the third period, there were no...

Forward's rare offensive outburst helps Islanders cruise

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Matt Martin scored twice and the Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the opener of a three-game series. Noah Dobson, Anthony Beauvillier and...

Knicks an over-.500 team heading into All-Star break

Tom Thibodeau soared into the All-Star break smiling and owning a winning record. The Knicks whipped the Pistons, 114-104, Thursday to enter the All-Star break on an 8-3 spree, a...

State Senate's top Dem says one more accuser and Cuomo's done

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Thursday that another woman would have to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment by Gov. Andrew Cuomo before she would call for...

College football coach was banned from being alone with female students

An investigation commissioned by LSU said Les Miles, the school’s head football coach from 2005-16, took part in inappropriate behavior with female students, but didn’t find he had a sexual...

'Coming 2 America' released on Amazon Prime a day early

"Coming 2 America," the highly anticipated sequel to 1988's "Coming to America" starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, has dropped a day early on Amazon Prime. The film was originally...

Body believed to be missing Kentucky man found in Grand Canyon

The National Park Service recovered a body in the Grand Canyon believed to be that of a missing Kentucky man. Along with the body, park personnel found a motorcycle on...

Who Kevin Durant picked for his NBA All-Star team

The Nets will have three NBA All-Stars for the first time in their history. And despite the quirks of the format, they’ll end up together on Team Durant. The top...

Woman shot while dining outside famed Beverly Hills restaurant

A woman was shot during an armed robbery outside a popular Beverly Hills Italian restaurant on Thursday afternoon, according to reports. The victim was dining outside celebrity hot spot Il...

Utah mom arrested for driving with her two kids while on video call

A Utah mother was arrested Wednesday for allegedly making a video call while driving with her two young daughters in the backseat, authorities said. Gabriella Ann McKenzie, 19, was stopped...

Celeb chef Eric Ripert serves up NYC spread for $3.5M

Three-star Michelin Chef Éric Ripert and his wife Sandra are dishing their Upper East Side home for $3.49 million.

Mets outfielder puts on offensive show

Observations from the Mets’ spring training game Thursday: Fast blast Brandon Nimmo finished 2-for-2 with a homer leading off the game for the Mets in their 8-4 exhibition victory over...

Victim's brother rips into Long Island's 'Dr. Death': 'Rot in jail'

“Just because he wore a white coat didn’t mean he was above the law.”

A top Yankees prospect gives glimpse of what hype's about

Observations from the Yankees’ spring training game on Wednesday. Prospect watch Yoendrys Gomez came on to pitch the last inning of the Yankees’ 15-0 eight-inning loss to the Phillies in...

Why Pamela Anderson is selling her $14.9M Malibu home, moving to Canada

Pamela Anderson is selling her Malibu home and moving to Canada, telling The Post she will leave behind her two sons and revealed the reason for the big move out...

Knicks will be without point guard for second game in row

Knicks point guard Derrick Rose missed his second straight game Thursday because of COVID-19 issues despite being with his teammates on their four-hour flight home from San Antonio. The Knicks...

Connecticut restaurants will soon reopen at 100% capacity

Connecticut will lift all coronavirus-related capacity limits on restaurants and other businesses in two weeks, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday. The Nutmeg State is joining several others that have recently...

Five issues face Nets as they look for second-half title push

The Nets enter the All-Star break 24-13, just a half-game from first place in the Eastern Conference, and with the third-best mark in their history. But after completing a successful...

Meghan and Harry should quit whining instead of complaining to Oprah

Judging from the trailers CBS has released of the two-hour Oprah special — set to a movie-like soundtrack of soaring violins — the clap-trap uttered by the Duke and Duchess...

Empty apologies only add to confusing sports madness

Two earworms have crept in, one entered L, the other through R. They’re The Temptations singing “Ball of Confusion.” You see, we sports fans have been immersed in confusion, the...

America's elites are waging class war on workers and small biz

In America, class warfare is often disguised as culture war, and culture war is often cloaked by talk of race. But underneath it all, the class warfare is still there. Whether...

Robinhood exec wants users to stop worrying about its business model

Beleaguered no-fee trading app Robinhood is now turning to its chief operating officer to help quell backlash over its response to the "Reddit rally" in January. In a Thursday blog...

Left-hander makes early case for Mets rotation spot

PORT ST. LUCIE — David Peterson should be considered the favorite for the fifth spot in the Mets’ rotation based on his solid rookie season, but every spring camp needs...

Pharma Bro hit with class action suit for creating drug 'monopoly'

Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli was slapped with a class action lawsuit Thursday from health insurers who claim he engaged in a scheme to create a pharmaceutical monopoly that allowed him...

YouTube will lift ban on Trump channel when risk of violence decreases: CEO

Alphabet’s YouTube will lift its suspension on former President Donald Trump’s channel when it determines the risk of real-world violence has decreased, the company’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki, said on Thursday....

New York Times drops suit over Time magazine's 'Time 100 Talks'

The New York Times has walked away from efforts to stop Time magazine from using the "Time 100 Talks" name for the series of discussions it hosts with influential people,...

Rangers young star 'certainly close' to returning to lineup

Winger Kaapo Kakko skated with the Rangers on Thursday for the first time since going on the COVID-19 protocol list Feb. 20. “He’s still day-to-day, so he’s certainly close,” head...

The new border chaos: a crisis of Biden's own making

A crisis is a terrible thing to create. This, nonetheless, is what President Biden has done at the southern border. His rhetoric during the campaign suggesting an open-handed approach to...

Booksellers were unprepared for Dr. Seuss ban as sales skyrocket

Booksellers say they were completely caught off guard when Dr. Seuss's publisher yanked six books for racially offensive imagery this week in a move that's only served to send sales...

Queens City Councilman calls for reinstatement of Gifted and Talented test

A Queens City Councilman is calling for the reinstatement of the Gifted and Talented entrance exam in the wake of schools Chancellor Richard Carranza's abrupt resignation last week. In a...

Anti-Cuomo Johnny-come-latelies and other commentary

Conservative: Anti-Cuomo Johnny-Come-Latelies New York’s liberal political class, including Mayor de Blasio, are turning against Gov. Cuomo and calling for his emergency powers to be revoked — “but why now?”...

How Disney decides which content gets 'offensive' disclaimer

The meetings are held virtually and are “very raw” according to one attendee. 

Letters to the Editor — March 5, 2021

The Issue: Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision to stop publishing six of his books for offensive imagery. Instead of cherry-picking through a series of books with the whole objective of finding...

NYC's new schools chancellor seems stuck on bad old priorities

While educator Meisha Ross Porter will make history as the city’s first African American female schools chancellor, she’s already showing signs she'll follow in the ill-fated footsteps of nearly gone...

Edie Falco cast as Hillary Clinton in 'Impeachment: American Crime Story'

“Sopranos” star Edie Falco is stepping up to play yet another embattled spouse — this time a very real, high-profile one.

Why do Biden's handlers have him back in the basement?

It's sure looking like President Biden's handlers are protecting him from the press. Wednesday, he joined a virtual House Democratic Caucus event with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, delivered some 10...

Queens man indicted in highway hit-and-run that killed good Samaritan

A Queens man was indicted for fatally striking a good Samaritan who had stopped to help another driver on the Nassau Expressway — and then fleeing the scene, officials said...

Nordic crime thriller 'Cold Courage' reflects global politics

It takes some time to hit its stride but, once it does, "Cold Courage" presents an intriguing story of two Finnish women fighting for a common cause.

Neera Tanden's gift to America's parents

America’s parents owe a huge debt of gratitude to Neera Tanden, no longer President Biden’s nominee to run the Office of Management and Budget, for providing the perfect example of...

Biden tells NASA engineer Indian Americans are 'taking over the country'

Joltin' Joe is back. President Biden on Thursday made one of his most head-turning comments since being sworn in when he told an Indian American aerospace engineer that immigrants from...

Marco Rubio says Biden has 'unconscious bias' after 'Neanderthal' smear

Sen. Marco Rubio is urging President Biden to seek "training on unconscious bias" after using the term "Neanderthal" to criticize Republican governors who ended COVID-19 mask mandates. The Florida Republican...

The bigger Mets problem after passing on Jackie Bradley Jr.

PORT ST. LUCIE — In early February, the Mets held a Zoom meeting with free-agent center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., as a contingent which included team president Sandy Alderson, acting...

'Cuomo did it': Majority believe Gov. sexually harassed aides after 'apology'

No Emmy Award here. Embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo's partial "apology" over sexual harassment claims leveled against him by three women bombed. A majority of New York voters -- 54 percent...

Convicted serial killer dubbed 'I-5 Strangler' choked to death in prison

The convicted serial killer known as the "I-5 Strangler" — who murdered at least seven women in the 1970s and '80s — was choked to death in prison, according to...

This was a different kind of Bryson DeChambeau show

ORLANDO, Fla. — “He’s going for it.’’ Those were the words Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie, Tim Tucker, playfully uttered to three reporters standing inside the ropes at the sixth tee during...

'Zero confidence': Police union seeks to intervene in federal suit against NYPD

New York City's largest police union is seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the NYPD over the department's response to George Floyd protests last summer — claiming in...

All quiet at the US Capitol despite ‘possible plot’ to breach building

It was all quiet at the US Capitol on Thursday, despite warnings about a possible plot by a militia group to storm the building. No disturbances were reported near the...

Capitol rioter yells about jail being 'not fair' at court hearing

The Capitol rioter who was pictured smirking with his boot on top of Nancy Pelosi's desk during the Jan. 6 siege, screamed about it being "not fair" that he's being...

Cuomo office ignored rules to reroute sex-harass complaint: report

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's aides ignored his own executive order requiring formal investigations of sexual harassment complaints against state employees, when it came to a complaint against their boss, according to...

Yankees youngster shows flashes of Pedro Martinez comparison in spring debut

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Deivi Garcia was just 16 years old when he first heard the comparisons to Pedro Martinez. He was young, right-handed and short in stature, and Garcia said...

NYC's new voting system may vault the far left into power

As Minneapolis hunkers down in fear in advance of the verdict in the trial of the police officer accused in the death of George Floyd, it’s worth keeping in mind...

Brett Favre knows he screwed up with Deshaun Watson take

Brett Favre claims that he spoke too soon about Deshaun Watson. The Hall of Fame quarterback had criticized Watson last month for requesting a trade from the Houston Texans after...

Cuomo approval plummets as 4 out of 5 say harass claims 'serious'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's approval rating has plummeted 30 percentage points as he is rocked by scandals over alleged harassment of young women -- some of them staffers -- and his...

Teenager shot in Arkansas school shooting has died

A 15-year-old student who was shot inside an Arkansas middle school this week has died from his injuries, according to his family and news reports. Daylon Burnett, a student at...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo accuser: 'I just want the abuse to stop'

The former aide who sparked the sexual harassment scandal now engulfing Gov. Andrew Cuomo says in a new interview, "I just want the abuse to stop" -- and that reading...

Cuomo accuser says she believes gov was 'propositioning' her for 'sex'

A former aide says Gov. Andrew Cuomo was “trying to sleep with me” during a one-on-one meeting in his Albany office last year -- with the 25-year-old adding that “he...

Scientists want WHO-led team to scrap report on origins of COVID-19

An international group of scientists is calling for a new investigation into the origins of the virus that causes COVID-19 — arguing that the current probe led by the World...

CDC offers 'zombie preparedness' tips in case Nostradamus was right

Fear not! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has your back.

The shady ways Myers-Briggs and AI are used in corporate hiring

Say you're a job-seeker who's got a pretty good idea of what employers want to hear. Like many companies these days, your potential new workplace will give you a personality...

Points will be at a premium in this Big Ten clash

Iowa is known for its offense, but each of the Hawkeyes’ last seven games has stayed under the total heading into their clash on Thursday with Nebraska. In this seven-game...

Craig Carton-Michael Kay radio war moves to TV with SNY deal

The afternoon sports radio war is headed to TV. WFAN’s “Carton & Roberts” have signed a simulcast deal to air its radio program on SNY weekdays from 4-6 p.m. beginning...

At least 3 earthquakes hit New Zealand, prompting tsunami warning

At least three massive earthquakes struck New Zealand on Friday, sparking evacuation orders for thousands of people and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific. The most recent was a...

'Freedom lies in being bold': Women around the world voice their hopes for 2021

Monday marks 110 years since a designated annual International Women’s Day was first commemorated. Started as a way to call attention to the need for equal rights and promote women’s...

First responder answers call to her home, son burned in fire

A North Dakota first responder was called to her own home where her 2-year-old son suffered severe burns in a fire. Shelby Jankowski was volunteering as an emergency medical responder...

White House continues to deny Trump's 'Warp Speed' got COVID vaccines done

​White House press secretary Jen Psaki rejected a claim that the Biden administration is following "99 percent" of former President Donald Trump's "Operation Warp Speed" plan for the coronavirus vaccine...

Asteroid as big as Golden Gate Bridge to pass Earth ahead of spring

An asteroid as big as the Golden Gate Bridge is expected to pass Earth ahead of the first day of spring. The asteroid, classified by NASA as 231937 (2001 FO32),...

e.l.f. Cosmetics and Chipotle launch spicy new collection and bowl

If your only reason to put on makeup and leave the house is to go get food, this collaboration is for you.

Learn social media, digital marketing and SEO skills for under $50

So much of life is lived online these days — be it our personal or professional sides — it’s impossible to ignore the use of social media as a means...

These air fryers will make cooking super easy, and they’re all on sale now

If you’ve found yourself in the market for a few kitchen upgrades, these air fryers may be just the ticket. Not only do they make it easy to prepare a...

California coronavirus vaccination site gives thousands wrong vaccine dosage

An estimated 4,300 individuals in California received a smaller coronavirus vaccine than they should have due to an issue with syringes. According to KTVU, the Oakland Coliseum site received orange-capped syringes that left a third...

Coach's new Sephora collection is just what you need for spring

Coach is known for its classic fashion pieces and trendy collabs — like its new Champion collection. And Sephora is a beauty powerhouse full of everything a beauty lover could...

Australian teenager dies from jellyfish sting

A 17-year-old boy has died nearly a week after being stung by a jellyfish while swimming at a beach in Australia, officials said. The boy, whose identity hasn't been released,...

The Giants players most at risk with hectic NFL cuts coming

Get ready for impact. There are those around the NFL bracing for what could be an avalanche of player movement in the coming weeks, as teams maneuver to get under...

Rangers star seems to be ahead of schedule with return nearing

Jacob Trouba participated in the Rangers’ morning skate ahead of their Thursday night game against the Devils at Prudential Center, indicating the defenseman is close to returning to the lineup...

Giraffe dies at L.A. Zoo after delivery of stillborn calf

LOS ANGELES — A giraffe has died at the Los Angeles Zoo after undergoing a procedure to deliver her stillborn calf, the zoo announced Tuesday. Hasina, a 12-year-old Masai giraffe,...

'I want NY to be fixed': Catsimatidis mulls gov run amid Cuomo scandal

John Catsimatidis has been gearing up to run again for Big Apple mayor — but with Andrew Cuomo’s woes in Albany, the billionaire businessman exclusively tells Page Six he’s now considering a run...

Javits Center vaccines should be reserved for Manhattan residents: lawmakers

State lawmakers are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to set aside 30 percent of COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the Jacob Javits Center for Manhattan residents — after learning that scores of non-city...

How China is using 'emotion recognition technology' to aid law enforcement

China has been ramping up surveillance known as "emotion recognition technology" in order to monitor human feelings -- and help them with law enforcement, according to reports. Emotion recognition technology...

Oldest known mummification how-to guide reveals gruesome embalming details

An ancient Egyptian papyrus version of "Mummification for Dummies" has been revealed by a Danish Egyptologist as the oldest how-to guide yet found. The detailed instructions on the circa 3,500-year-old item adds details to the...

Things haven't gone according to plan for Rangers, Devils

So Jack Hughes, who started the season with a bang, has recorded one point (an assist) over his last five games, five points (1-4) over his last 13, and I...

Masks still needed on airplanes, FAA says in updated recommendations

The Federal Aviation Administration wants airline crew and passengers to continue wearing masks on flights, even as Texas ended its mask mandate Wednesday. The FAA updated its coronavirus Safety Alert for Operators Wednesday to...

Scream your heart out inside this COVID-19 test booth

This scream-based COVID-19 test is a total riot. See how Dutch inventor Peter van Wees is testing a potentially faster — and more fun — way to screen for coronavirus...

Psaki defends attack on 'Neanderthal' governors, denies immigration 'importing' COVID

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday defended President Biden's attack on the "Neanderthal thinking" of governors ending COVID-19 mask mandates — and denied Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's counter-claim...

Kamala Harris breaks 50-50 tie to begin Senate debate on $1.9T stimulus

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday broke a 50-50 Senate tie to begin debate on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Debate on the bill, which would grant $1,400...

Do the shuffle: Dead spaces are coming to life in NYC's luxury buildings

No matter how swish the building, thanks to the pandemic, amenities just aren't what they used to be -- so unused spaces are being repurposed. 

Marv Albert – and New York – finally see a reason to believe in the Knicks

Once Pat Riley took his talents to South Beach and Jeff Van Gundy took his talents out of the Garden, it was as if The World’s Most Famous Arena had...

Woke parents agree: Dr. Seuss is canceled

Dr. Seuss has got their goose.

Michigan woman died protecting twin sons in rear-end crash, mom says

A Michigan mom gave her life to save her twin sons when a speeding driver on a suspended license plowed into their car -- using her body as a shield...

Music video spurs outrage with porn star's sexy cameo on Iranian app

The video has racked up more than 13 million views.

48 years ago: Wife-swapping Yankees captivate the city

On March 4, 1973, this baseball "trade" made New York Post history. Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich, of the New York Yankees, swapped spouses in this swingin' story that enthralled...

Lenders mull plan to take Hertz public post-bankruptcy

There's a battle brewing over Hertz that could determine whether the car rental company -- and original "meme stock" -- remains a publicly traded company, The Post has learned. Hertz...

Singapore urges citizens to leave Myanmar due to escalating violence

SINGAPORE - Singapore’s foreign ministry said on Thursday its nationals in Myanmar should consider leaving the country as soon as they can due to escalating violence between protesters and security...

Canadian police accused of laughing, posing near dead body

Two Canadian police officers have been caught on video laughing and posing for photos in front of a dead man. Videographer Zachary Ratcliffe captured the incident last week at a beach...

Fake charity telefunding scheme shut down, AG says

An alleged telefunding charity scam -- that made over 72 million calls in New York alone -- has been shut down, officials announced Thursday. Associated Community Services and related companies...

Rory McIlroy channeled Tiger Woods for 'my best round this year'

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rory McIlroy ripped a page from Tiger Woods’ playbook for Bay Hill on Thursday as he stormed to the early lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. McIlroy,...

Pushed out by pandemic, women struggle to regain footing in US job market

Katy McAvoy hoped she would have more time for her job search after her 5-year-old daughter started in-person kindergarten in mid-November after months of virtual learning due to the pandemic....

Fresh NYC townhouse rented by Will Smith lists at $1M loss

Get jiggy with this $12.5 West Village townhouse. 

'Top Chef' producer Zoe Jackson nabs $6.4M Tribeca condo

Stakes on a lane! Samuel L. Jackson's chip off the ol' block Zoe Jackson bought on Leonard Street.

'Coming 2 America' review: Funny, but no match for the original

"Coming 2 America" drops on Amazon Prime Video on Friday.

Adam Levine laments there's no bands anymore' — despite Maroon 5

It's a puzzling statement to come from the frontman who apparently forgot bands such as HAIM. 

'Raya and the Last Dragon' review: An action-packed princess quest

"Raya and the Last Dragon," which comes out March 5 on Disney+, features the first Southeast Asian Disney princess.

How 'The Real World: New York' found its Season 1 cast — and its success

The group changed the landscape of television forever.

'I will shoot whoever I see': Myanmar soldiers use TikTok to threaten protesters

SINGAPORE - Armed Myanmar soldiers and police are using TikTok to deliver death threats to protesters against last month’s coup, researchers said, leading the Chinese video-sharing app to announce it...

Jimmy Fallon lists colorful NYC home for $15M

Comedian and television host Jimmy Fallon combined four different apartments on three floors to create this NYC home, which he is now selling.

Why 'RHONJ's' Teresa Giudice needed to sell NJ house built with Joe

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is opening up about her decision to sell her longtime Montville, NJ home.

Psaki defends Biden's weekend Delaware trips, says he 'lives in Wilmington'

A reporter pressed Psaki at her daily press briefing on whether Biden was setting a poor example about "personal travel during the pandemic" when the Centers for Disease Control and...

Eddie Huang on directing his new movie ‘Boogie’ and casting Pop Smoke

"People will complain about actors, but I love actors. They’re crazy. I’m crazy.”

EU wants employers to report pay levels to fix gender gap

BRUSSELS — The European Union executive wants to force employers to be much more open about how much their staff earn to make it easier for women to challenge wage...

Pittsburgh Penguins under fire for photoshopping masks onto fans

The Pittsburgh Penguins sparked online backlash Wednesday after a social media staffer photoshopped face masks onto fans in a photo taken during the team’s first home game in front of...

Hundreds mourn Myanmar's 'Everything will be OK' protester

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Myanmar on Thursday for the funeral of a 19-year-old protester shot and killed at a demonstration against military rule. Angel, also known as Kyal Sin,...

Myanmar police break up protests again after bloodiest day since coup

Police broke up demonstrations with tear gas and gunfire in several cities across Myanmar on Thursday, as protesters returned to the streets undeterred by the bloodiest day yet in a...

Julius Randle’s desire to stay puts massive decision on Knicks

Julius Randle cracked a smile when asked about his long-term future with the franchise. Does he want to be a Knick for life? “It’s always a thought,” the 26-year-old Randle said. “When...

'No promises' for Domingo German after awkward Yankees return

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Brian Cashman understands why some Yankees teammates have expressed discomfort with Domingo German’s return to the team following his suspension for domestic violence, but the general manager...

Inside the 'supersonic' jet that could fly from NYC to London in 90 minutes

The makers of a new supersonic jet that could someday fly between New York and London in 90 minutes have revealed the plane's luxe interior. Spike Aerospace's S-512 Supersonic Jet...

US-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts

WASHINGTON — The world’s hopes for curbing climate change hinge on action by two giant nations whose relations are deteriorating: China and the United States. The two countries both say...

Amazon opens first UK checkout-free grocery store in London

LONDON — Amazon has opened a cashier-free supermarket in London, its first bricks and mortar expansion outside the US as the company bets on strong demand for its contactless shops....

Shomrim founder arrested by feds for alleged rape of 15-year-old girl

The founder of the Borough Park Shomrim has been indicted in Brooklyn federal court for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl in two states, authorities announced Thursday. Jacob “Yanky”...

Longtime Tesla investor Ron Baron dumps nearly 2 million shares

Billionaire Tesla bull Ron Baron recently sold about a quarter of his company's stake in the electric-car maker — but not, he claims, because he thinks the stock is too pricey....

NY Times slammed for tone-deaf job posting

The New York Times is catching heat over a new job posting that seeks an opinion editor with a "spine of steel" -- fresh on the heels of the paper...

Texas gov fires back at Biden: Releasing migrants with COVID is 'Neanderthal thinking'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott fired back at President Biden on Thursday for accusing him and other red-state leaders of "Neanderthal thinking" for lifting COVID-19 mask mandates — insisting it is...

Toddler critically wounded in Houston police shooting: cops

A 1-year-old boy was critically wounded in a police shooting in Houston late Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened when a robbery suspect being chased by cops tried to carjack...

What's standing between Petr Yan and UFC stardom

The UFC doesn’t often pack as many as three championship fights into a single night. But when it does, it prefers to prominently feature Petr Yan. The UFC bantamweight champion,...

Mark Cuban says he will sell Dallas Mavericks tickets for Dogecoin

Mark Cuban is wagging the Dogecoin. After saying last month that the joke cryptocurrency “has no intrinsic value,” the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks said Thursday he has decided...

Skip Bayless spurns ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reunion attempt for $32M

ESPN made a full-court press to reunite Skip Bayless with Stephen A. Smith, The Post has learned. The duo would have done a daily ESPN+ show together, while being splashed...

Uighur exile who hasn't heard from family in years speaks out against China

It’s been years since Tahir Imin heard from his family. Yet the Uighur activist and academic still remembers the last conversation he had with his young daughter in February 2018....

Russell Wilson's Seahawks predicament could be even 'worse' than thought

The Seattle Seahawks have not been happy that star quarterback Russell Wilson publicly has aired his frustrations with the organization in recent weeks. But has it gotten to the point...

More than 300 minor migrants reportedly arrive each day under Biden

The number of unaccompanied child illegal immigrants crossing the southern border has exploded in the first few months of the year, with more than 300 minors arriving every day on...

'Queen of Guns' opens up about rape ordeal as she urges women to pack heat

A 26-year-old Israeli dubbed “The Queen of Guns” is urging women to pack heat for their safety -- as she opened up about her harrowing experience of being raped twice...

Trump blames McConnell, Gov. Kemp for losing GOP Senate seats in Georgia

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, blaming them Thursday for the loss of two Republican Senate seats to Democrats. Trump,...

Every which way but Seuss: eBay scraps 'canceled' book auctions

Dr. Seuss’ "canceled" books are becoming rarer by the minute. EBay is barring users from reselling the six Dr. Seuss books that will no longer be printed due to their...

NYC publishes trove of NYPD disciplinary data involving cops

New York City on Thursday published a trove of NYPD disciplinary records including all misconduct complaints brought before the Civilian Complaint Review Board against active department personnel. The digital database...

Gov. Cuomo reportedly 'groomed' ex-aide for sex, 'derailed' her career

One of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's accusers believes he "groomed her" for sex — and her lawyer says he "derailed" the young woman's career, according to reports Thursday. Charlotte Bennett, 25,...

Alex Ovechkin barely punished for low blow on opponent

Alex Ovechkin is getting a slap on the wrist for giving another player a shot to the groin. The NHL fined the Washington Capitals star $5,000 on Thursday for spearing...

De Blasio hits back at Cuomo, doesn't rule out possible election challenge

The years-long feud between Andrew Cuomo and Bill de Blasio escalated further Thursday as the mayor accused the governor of portraying New York City as a hellscape to distract from...

Andrew Cuomo's insulting 'bumbling man' defense

After eight days in his hidey-hole, three women having credibly accused him of sexual harassment, Gov. Andrew Cuomo emerged wide-eyed and teary, hand splayed against heart, offering this line of...

The discount Ben Roethlisberger took to end Steelers drama

After a few turbulent weeks, it's official – Ben Roethlisberger will be back with the Steelers in 2021. The team announced that they have signed the 39-year-old to a new...

Long Island’s ‘Dr. Death’ charged with killing patients

A Long Island doctor became the first ever in New York to be charged with depraved indifference murder for prescribing “massive quantities” of painkillers to five patients already in the...

San Diego police shoot knife-wielding homeless man

"Do not grab that knife!" A police officer in San Diego, California, shot and injured a 69-year-old man, who appeared to be homeless, after he allegedly pulled a large kitchen...

NYC launching door-to-door vaccination effort for seniors

New York City on Thursday will begin a door-to-door effort to vaccinate home-bound seniors against COVID-19 with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

Danessa Myricks launches namesake beauty brand at Sephora

Danessa Myricks is the definition of a beauty visionary.Known for working with celebrities like Britney Spears, Madonna and Ciara, she's truly an expert at her craft.And six years after launching...

Rep. Smith wants a probe into DC Guard members' possibly 'tainted' food

​R​e​p. Chris Smith sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to investigate how a group of New Jersey National Guard members got sick after eating possibly "tainted"...

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for Biden impeachment with Dr. Seuss-style rhyme

Lightning-rod Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted a rhyme in the style of Dr. Seuss on Thursday, calling for the impeachment of President Biden.

Ex-gymnastics coach accused of sex abuse killed himself just before plan to surrender

Former Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert killed himself at a Michigan rest area minutes before he was scheduled to surrender to authorities on charges of sexually assaulting and physically abusing...

Inside Tom Brady's unbelievable connection to former Super Bowl winning QB

Tom Brady and Terry Bradshaw appear to have more in common than just being star NFL quarterbacks who have led their teams to multiple Super Bowl titles. Quirky Research tweeted a photo of...

Doctors warn about delayed side effect of Moderna's COVID vaccine

An itchy rash may be a side effect of receiving the Moderna vaccine, doctors said. About 12 recipients in a 30,000-person trial have seen their arms turn red, sore, itchy...

NFL insiders aren't buying 49ers' support of Jimmy Garoppolo

The 49ers continue to show unwavering support for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo – but certain insiders aren't buying it. San Francisco is 24-9 in Garoppolo's starts with the team, having been...

Amazon pulls Justice Clarence Thomas doc as censorship of conservative content continues

Amazon continues to generate headlines for canceling content that doesn’t coincide with its liberal politics and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears to be the latest victim. The documentary film about Thomas, "Created Equal:...

Former police chief charged with targeting rivals in 12 arson attacks

A former Maryland police chief targeted his foes by setting fires at homes and vehicles in a string of arsons over a nine-year span, authorities said.

Mom fighting for LA schools to reopen claims teachers union racially profiled her

The racially charged fight over Los Angeles school closings took an ugly turn when an outspoken pro-opening mom said she got an email from the teachers union asking what her...

Russian ‘Popeye’ now extremely sorry for injecting arms with petroleum jelly

A Russian MMA fighter dubbed “Popeye” because of his massive biceps is lamenting his “stupidity” for injecting petroleum jelly into his arms – and the coronavirus pandemic has delayed surgery...

Where Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin appear to be house hunting

Scott Disick and Amelia Hamlin have only been dating for four months but the pair already seem to be getting pretty serious.

Capitol Police request National Guard remain in place for two months

Capitol Police have requested that National Guard troops remain at the US Capitol for another two months. The request is being reviewed by the Pentagon, as the 5,000 Guard members...

LI woman who ran over anti-gang activist gets nine months

A Long Island woman who ran over and killed an anti-gang activist -- the mother of an MS-13 murder victim -- was sentenced to 9 months behind bars Thursday. Ann...

Legendary coach mocks reporter over playing time criticism

If Syracuse comes up short in its bid to reach the NCAA Tournament this month, coach Jim Boeheim will know who to blame. The longtime Orange coach mocked a reporter’s...

Florida man learns his fate after cutting off penis of wife’s lover

Alex Bonilla, 51, was ordered to spend 20 years in prison for the July 2019 attack at a home in Bell, news station WKMG reported Wednesday.

'Moxie' review: Amy Poehler's latest try at directing doesn't land

Amy Poehler's sophomore film "Moxie" is an unfunny, frustratingly bland young-adult feminist comedy.

MLB reveals annual Lou Gehrig Day in honor of Yankees legend

Major League Baseball will celebrate Lou Gehrig with an annual day in his honor beginning June 2 of this season, the 80th anniversary of the legendary Yankees first baseman’s death...

Would you pay $1,500 for this ‘mystery flight’ to an unknown location?

An airline is launching a “mystery flight weekend adventures” program for flyers who want to be surprised by their destination.

Satellite images suggest North Korea may be trying to extract plutonium

North Korea may be trying to extract plutonium for nuclear weapons at its main atomic complex, according to an analysis of recent satellite images from the rogue state. The US...

James Sands makes NYCFC history with first homegrown extension

James Sands placed the ball on the penalty spot, took eight steps back and waited for the whistle. “One of the hallmarks of James’ development over the last years," NYCFC...

Disturbing video shows cop slamming dog into SUV during training

A North Carolina police officer swung his K-9 partner over his shoulder by a leash and slammed the dog into a vehicle, disturbing video shows. The clip shows an unnamed...

Not even snowstorms could slow down NYC's shooting surge, NYPD says

Neither sleet nor snow can slow the surge in New York City shootings. The Big Apple saw a continued spike in gun violence in February as crime overall dropped off...

Disgusted mom finds 'bird brain' in bucket of KFC

That’s fowl. A repulsed UK mom says she found a deep-fried “chicken brain” in her KFC family bucket meal that made her swear off the fast-food joint forever, according to a...

Biden reportedly called off second Syrian strike after children were seen nearby

The 46th commander-in-chief, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, had directed The Pentagon to scrap the second of two targets after an aide urgently warned him of the presence of...

AEW deathmatch will have wrestlers 'blowing each other up'

All Elite Wrestling champion Kenny Omega is set to defend his championship against Jon Moxley in an exploding barbed wire deathmatch at the "Revolution" pay-per-view Sunday (B/R Live, 8 p.m.)....

'Billie Holiday' tops AARP Movies for Grownups Awards

“Minari,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “One Night in Miami” also made the ranks.

Chinese astronauts training for space station crewed flights

BEIJING — China said Thursday a cohort of astronauts is training for four crewed missions this year as the country works to complete its first permanent orbiting space station. The...

TV news reporter robbed of camera at gunpoint while reporting on thefts

A TV news reporter was robbed of his camera at gunpoint while conducting interviews about car break-ins in San Francisco, authorities said. KPIX reporter Don Ford said he was preparing...

Alabama, Mississippi lawmakers pass legislation on transgender rights

Lawmakers in Alabama and Mississippi this week passed ​a pair of bills that would ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports and prohibit transgender youth under the age of 19...

Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp

Volunteers for a California nonprofit that helps veterans and their families have finished building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled Coast Guard veteran who hadn't left his home in two years. Chuck Wood, 83, served in the Coast...

NYC to publish massive trove of NYPD misconduct complaints

The digital database is expected to include all misconduct complaints from the Civilian Complaint Review Board against all current officers and their dispositions.

Donald Trump lists oceanfront Palm Beach mansion for $49 million

A company registered to Donald Trump and his family is selling their Palm Beach oceanfront abode for a whopping $49 million.  The estate sits next door to Trump's Mar-a-Lago club,...

Key Mets pitcher 'on track' in rehab from surgery

PORT ST. LUCIE – Seth Lugo said Thursday morning that his rehabilitation from right elbow surgery has gone smoothly so far, although the right-hander declined to place a timetable on...

Fauci slams 'inexplicable' decision by Texas, Mississippi to lift mask mandates

Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Texas and Mississippi residents to keep wearing face coverings after their Republican governors lifted COVID-19 mask mandates in the states -- slamming the decision as...

Jeep boss says he's willing to ditch 'Cherokee' name

The boss of Jeep's parent company says he's willing to stop slapping the Cherokee Nation's name on the automaker's SUVs. Carlos Tavares, the CEO of newly formed auto conglomerate Stellantis,...

Attacker whacks straphanger with cane on Brooklyn train: cops

A man whacked a fellow straphanger in the head with a cane on a Brooklyn train, authorities said. The 30-year-old victim was sitting on a northbound A train approaching the...

Woman sentenced for recording herself sexually abusing boyfriend as he died

A Virginia woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for recording herself laughing and sexually abusing her boyfriend — as he died from a drug overdose. Megan Anne...

House Dems reportedly delay Biden immigration bill

House Democrats postponed plans for a vote on President Biden's immigration reform bill after a whip count revealed it might not pass, according to a report. The Biden bill would...

Sex assault survivor designs consent-themed lingerie, 'Assk first'

"Ask the cutie before touching the booty."

Aaron Boone called for Yankees update hours after surgery

TAMPA — Carlos Mendoza was driving home from the Yankees’ win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night when Aaron Boone called. The Yankees manager, who was hours removed from...

Seven-year-old sells lemonade to fund her own brain surgery

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Liza Scott, 7, started a lemonade stand at her mom’s bakery last summer so she could buy some frills like toys and sequined high-heel shoes. The bouncy...

Pelosi holding weekly presser despite House Dems cancelling session over QAnon chatter

Online chatter from QAnon conspiracy theorists about a far-fetched scheme to storm the Capitol complex Thursday prompted House Democrats to cancel work and Capitol Police to ramp up security.

Pulse-pounding video shows man open fire on deputy during wellness check

An Ohio man opened fire at close range on an unsuspecting deputy during a wellness check — missing her by a hair, dramatic video shows. The footage, released Tuesday by...

Amazon in talks to carry exclusive NFL games on Prime Video

The National Football League is reportedly nearing signing new broadcasting rights deals with media partners that could see Amazon carry many games exclusively and TV networks pay as much as...

Debating whether Rangers should trade for Jack Eichel

It has truly been a rollercoaster season for the Rangers, both on and off the ice. They win a game, then lose a game. They win two, then lose two....

Square buys majority stake in Tidal for $297M, adds Jay-Z to board

Square has reached a deal with Jay-Z to take control of Tidal in an attempt to rejuvenate the struggling music streamer. The Jack Dorsey-led financial services firm will pay $297...

CDC warns to avoid indoor gatherings this St. Patrick’s Day

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising against close, indoor gatherings with non-household members ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, in an effort to prevent further coronavirus spread. "Attending gatherings to...

Ape named Karen likely got a COVID vaccine before you did

As people go ape trying to find COVID-19 vaccines, a group of primates at the San Diego Zoo became the first non-humans to be administered the jab — including an...

Disturbing trend that could dismantle Knicks' season

For the first time in a long while, some good energy is emanating from the arena above Penn Station. The Knicks had a fantastic February, in which they went 9-5...

Baker Mayfield and wife 'so confused' after alleged UFO sighting

Baker Mayfield's offseason is out of this world. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns quarterback claimed he and wife Emily Wilkinson witnessed a real-life UFO while driving home from dinner. "Almost...

Taylor Swift pal accused of ‘slut-shaming’ on her behalf

In the process of calling out slut-shaming, he appears to have slut-shamed a few himself.  

Israeli PM Netanyahu slams 'SNL' joke about COVID-19 vaccine efforts

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed a "Saturday Night Live" skit that claimed that Israel only vaccinated "the Jewish half" of its population. "This is just outrageous," Netanyahu said during...

'Positive' vibes: 'QAnon Shaman' opens up about storming the Capitol

Jacob Chansley -- the bare-chested Arizona man who wore a furry headdress, horns, and elaborate face paint during the Jan. 6 riot -- told “60 Minutes” in his first comments...

Mike Pence breaks silence, slams Dems in op-ed

Pence made his feelings known in an op-ed published Wednesday by The Daily Signal, a blog run by the conservative Heritage Foundation, where the former VP is a fellow.

Australia extends international travel ban for 3 more months

If you were hoping to visit Australia any time soon, you’re going to have to wait a little longer.  On Tuesday, Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that the country has extended its international travel ban...

Sen. Johnson to force 600-page COVID-19 bill to be read out loud

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will force the Senate to read the more than 600-page coronavirus relief bill, delaying a vote on the stimulus package and President Biden's first address to...

Dramatic voicemail from Britt Reid crash captures family's instant panic

Dramatic audio released this week captured a woman desperately trying to wake up the 5-year-old girl injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid. Tom...

Suspect in unprovoked assault on Asian man spotted on video

New surveillance video shows the suspect who allegedly pummeled an Asian man outside a Lower East Side subway station this week.  The 56-year-old victim was entering the F train station...

Justin Bieber teases fans with mysterious phone number on Twitter

They Beliebed it was real. Pop icon Justin Bieber had fans in a furor after he posted what appeared to be his phone number on Twitter Wednesday. "Call if you...

UK cops won't probe BBC's bombshell interview with Lady Di

The BBC has previously admitted its journalists used fake bank statements as it was accused of a barrage of “fantastical stories" to win Lady Di's trust before the Panorama special...

Tiger Woods told police responding to crash he couldn't recall driving

Tiger Woods told police who responded to the accident that left him with a shattered leg that he couldn’t even remember driving, according to a report. Woods, 45, was initially...

Top free agent outfielder signs big deal with Brewers after Mets flirtation

Despite interest from the Mets, Jackie Bradley Jr. is taking his talents to Milwaukee. The former Red Sox outfielder is signing a two-year, $24 million deal with the Brewers, according...

NBA star loses it after ejection: 'F--king ridiculous'

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was extremely unhappy with the officiating after his team’s 131-123 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Mitchell, an MVP candidate this season, scored 33 points,...

Man stabbed during argument in Brooklyn train station: cops

An Asian man was stabbed during a squabble with a stranger at a Brooklyn subway station early Thursday — the latest in a surge in both transit violence and attacks...

Workers file 745,000 jobless claims as winter storm batters economy

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly last week as February's massive winter storm roiled the coronavirus-battered labor market, the feds said Thursday. The 745,000 initial jobless claims...

Retired cop killed in one-punch attack on Las Vegas Strip

Thomas Driscoll, a 22-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police, died early Sunday from head and neck injuries after being attacked by a stranger on the Las Vegas Strip, police...

UK launches antitrust probe into Apple's App Store

The investigation will examine whether Apple has a "dominant position" in the UK's app market and, if so, whether it imposes "unfair or anti-competitive terms on developers," officials said.

Biden live feed cuts out after he says he'll take questions

The incident occurred at the end of the 46th president's appearance at a House Democratic Caucus event, where he was joined virtually by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her members.

Pol who railed against drunk driving busted for — you guessed it — DUI

A Hawaii lawmaker who implemented tough drunk-driving penalties in her state has been arrested -- for allegedly driving under the influence. Democratic state Rep. Sharon Har, 52, started pushing for...

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly blackouts during storm

The president and CEO of the Texas power grid has been fired after mounting calls for his ouster following the deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and...

To the res-cute! Hero sailor saves four kittens from burning ship

This is the incredible moment a heroic sailor carried a terrified kitten on his back – one of four he rescued from a burning boat off the coast of Thailand....

Nearly 12 million Americans could lose stimulus checks under Biden's new cap

Democrats' proposal to lower the income cap for the third round of stimulus checks could prevent nearly 12 million adults from receiving them, a new analysis shows. President Biden has...

Got your back: Cats trapped on sinking boat rescued

Four cats escaped a watery grave thanks to the Royal Thai Navy. The officers braved strong currents off the coast of Thailand, carrying the kitties from a sinking boat on...

Cops get search warrant for key evidence in Tiger Woods car wreck

Police obtained a search warrant to retrieve the “black box” from the luxury SUV in which Tiger Woods crashed — because a judge reportedly believed there was probable cause to...

Prince Philip receives heart surgery

Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is recovering from a "successful" heart operation, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. "The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure...

Yankees first baseman looks for bounce-back season

TAMPA — Mike Ford is aware of the players the Yankees brought into camp on minor league deals, including established veterans such as Jay Bruce and Derek Dietrich — both...

College coach apologizes again for 'awful mistake'

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Creighton coach Greg McDermott said he made an “awful mistake” for using language that caused pain for the players “that look to me as a mentor and...

Bryson DeChambeau's par-5 experiment didn't go so well

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Everybody wants to see this,” Bryson DeChambeau said as he teed his ball up on the 555-yard sixth hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill...

Nets guard's breakout continues: 'Outstanding'

Either Nic Claxton is enjoying Texas, or he’s having a breakthrough. After putting up a career-high 17 points in Monday’s win at San Antonio, Claxton had a 16-point encore Wednesday...

Man charged with gun possession after threatening to 'shoot up' Bronx hospital

A man allegedly threatened to “shoot up” a Bronx hospital on Wednesday and was arrested on gun possession charges, police said. Christopher Mills, 18, of Mount Vernon, is accused of...

House passes sweeping voting rights bill over GOP opposition

The bill would require states to offer mail-in ballots, same-day voter registration and a minimum of 15 days of early voting.

Scary thought for East: Nets only going to get better

OK, look: I get it. You aren’t supposed to celebrate a team for being able to turn it on and off whenever they please. That’s the kind of thing that’s...

Amanda Seales chats with Jalen Rose about fame, 'Insecure' role

If Amanda Seales had a business card, it would need to be the size of a sandwich board because there's so much to fit on it. Seales, who is my...