March 5, 2021
NFL hires Maia Chaka as league's first black female game official
The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first black female official in league history. She will work games during the 2021 season. “I am honored to be selected as...
Remains of Kansas priest who died in Korean War identified
WICHITA, Kan. — The remains of a Kansas priest who is being considered for sainthood by the Roman Catholic Church for his ministry during the Korean War have been identified,...
NYPD cops shoot at aggressive dog during Brooklyn domestic dispute call
Two NYPD officers opened fire on an aggressive dog while responding to a domestic assault that left one person stabbed in Brooklyn Friday night, sources said. Police were called to...
American Airlines flight safely lands in Newark after engine shut down
Disaster was averted at Newark Liberty Airport Friday, when an American Airlines flight landed safely after an engine had to be shut down due to a possible mechanical issue. Flight...
Rangers' young gun set to return
Kaapo Kakko is set to return to the Rangers’ lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Devils after missing the past six games nuidue to a bout with COVID-19. The 20-year-old...
NASA's Perseverance rover takes first drive on Mars
NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover took its first test drive on Mars Thursday, covering about 21 feet of the extraterrestrial landscape, the space agency said. The mobility test is one...
Senate continues voting on $1.9T stimulus after Dem Manchin stall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece...
Meghan McCain calls out Kirsten Gillibrand over 'hypocrisy' on Cuomo sex harass scandal
"The View" co-host Meghan McCain sounded off Thursday on the sexual misconduct scandal surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. To date, three women have accused the three-term Democrat of sexual harassment or making inappropriate advances....
All-Star in play as Knicks weigh possible trade deadline moves
Blake Griffin isn’t the Knicks’ cup of tea at the moment. As he gets bought out by the Pistons, The Post has learned the Knicks will pass on the former...
Kansas takes action against Les Miles
Kansas placed coach Les Miles on administrative leave Friday night, hours after a report released by LSU revealed school officials there considered firing him in 2013 because of his behavior...
Tony Hendra, British humorist who shrunk 'Spinal Tap's' Stonehenge, dead at 79
Tony Hendra -- the British humorist best known as the "This is Spinal Tap" manager who blunderingly shrunk Stonehenge -- died Thursday of Lou Gehrig's disease in Yonkers, NY. He...
MLB team loses eight pitchers to COVID-19 protcols
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros are minus eight pitchers because of COVID-19 protocols, but general manager James Click said there were no plans to pause activity at...
Cuomo accuser says gov had someone else take sex harass training for him
Gov. Andrew Cuomo had someone else take his mandatory workplace sex harassment training course for him -- then signed off on it as if he'd taken it himself, accuser Charlotte...
Unheralded golfer tops star-studded Arnold Palmer leaderboard
ORLANDO, Fla. — Other than having Tiger Woods out of the hospital and healthy enough to play again, there’s not a lot more you can ask for from the Arnold...
Massachusetts empowers schools commissioner to force school reopening
The Massachusetts school board voted Friday to allow its schools commissioner to force a wide return to in-person learning -- despite union objections, according to reports. State Commissioner of Education...
Man who fatally beat 'Law & Order' actress' dog gets probation, no jail time
A "Law & Order'' actress is outraged the man who beat her Maltese pooches so savagely that one of them died won't spend a single day in jail for his...
Hot mamas learn to make cold cash on OnlyFans
Nita Marie, a 45-year-old mother of two from Colorado, went from relying on food stamps to earning $1 million per year thanks to her following of generous horndogs.
This $900K home for sale features a bathroom without walls — and Instagram is horrified
If you've always dreamed of an open-concept toilet, this house is for you.
Knicks have plenty of positives ahead of tough second half
The Knicks face a fierce schedule after the All-Star break with a four-game road trip starting Thursday: Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. It’s a 1-3 trip waiting to happen....
MSNBC's Joy Reid: Conservatives would trade tax cuts to 'openly say the n-word'
Far-left MSNBC host Joy Reid's outrageous week continued Wednesday when she tweeted that conservatives would all love to "openly say the n-word" and felt oppressed because they couldn't be "openly racist." "I'll say...
NYC district attorneys' bogus gesture on subway safety
The city’s district attorneys say they’ll prosecute spitting on transit workers, but not smoking weed or urinating in the subway — which shows how clueless the prosecutors are about what...
What convinced Mets they had to have this promising reliever
PORT ST. LUCIE — Sam McWilliams’ fastball was popping at new levels and his slider had developed into a plus-pitch. The Mets were taking notes during spring training last year,...
Eddie Murphy reunites Sexual Chocolate for 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack
Warning: This story contains spoilers from “Coming 2 America.” Of all the must-see musical moments in the long-awaited sequel “Coming 2 America,” which arrives Friday on Amazon Prime Video, perhaps...
Liberals are pushing us fast back to the bad, old days
When public policies have produced disastrous results, and when alternative policies have resulted in immediate, seemingly miraculous improvement, why would anyone want to go back to the earlier policies? The...
Passengers banned over mask mandate claim Spirit is bluffing
Spirit Airlines banned a family for violating its mask policy weeks after the plane touched down -- but the travelers claim they were masked up, and had no complaints from...
Capitol rioter who allegedly assaulted police with fire extinguisher ID'd
A US Capitol rioter who allegedly assaulted police with a fire extinguisher says President Biden wants to “vilify the patriots” who breached the building, according to a report that revealed...
Mystery man was first to find an unconscious Tiger Woods after rollover crash
A man who lives near the Tiger Woods accident site -- and who heard the crash -- was first on the scene and found the golfer unconscious in his mangled...
Ex-LSU AD wanted Les Miles fired over sexual harassment allegations
LSU's former athletic director recommended in 2013 that Les Miles be fired as Tigers football coach because of his behavior with female student workers, according to a law firm's 148-page...
California to reopen Disneyland, MLB ballparks and live events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to Disneyland and watch live performances in limited capacities starting...
Letters to the Editor — March 6, 2021
The Issue: Gov. Cuomo’s acknowledgment of sexual-harassment claims against him from three women. In his press conference where he addressed the sexual-harassment allegations, Gov. Cuomo seems to have adopted former...
Biden isn't 'following the science' so much as leading it
In our increasingly secular age, being on the side of science is similar to being on the side of God — a way to settle an argument by not actually...
Merrick Garland's non-answers on Big Tech are grounds to think twice about confirming him
On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to confirm President Biden’s attorney general nominee, Merrick Garland. The full Senate should think twice before doing the same. Throughout his two-day confirmation...
Tech rebound pulls stocks out of a slump and to weekly gain
Wall Street ended sharply higher after a volatile session Friday, with the Nasdaq rebounding at the end of a week that saw it extend losses to about 10 percent from...
Cuomo's lies are finally catching up with him
I made Gov. Cuomo angry last summer, and I now understand that I acted in a way that made him feel uncomfortable. But I want the governor to understand that...
New offbeat true-crime series 'For Heaven's Sake' probes old mystery
An 85-year-old cold case involving a missing man is the subject of the new Paramount+ docuseries “For Heaven’s Sake.”
Man crushed to death by elevator in Brooklyn apartment building
A man was crushed by an elevator in a Brooklyn apartment building Friday afternoon, cops said. The fatal accident happened just after 1:15 p.m. in a Prospect Park building on...
Teacher pays just $1,300 a month for unreal 'Monica Geller' apartment in NYC
Fictional TV character Monica Geller of "Friends" and real-life Harlem teacher Hattie Kolp are two of about 1 million New Yorkers with a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment.
Conde Nast taps Axios reporter tied to axed Biden aide for Teen Vogue EIC
The Axios political reporter whose relationship with a Biden aide made headlines after he threatened a reporter looking to expose the affair has been tapped to be the next editor-in-chief...
Troubled 'Miracle on Ice' team star dead at 63
Mark Pavelich, a member of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey team who spent the bulk of his seven-year NHL career with the Rangers, was found dead at...
Cuomo official Malatras appears to throw cohorts under bus in nursing home denial
A member of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 task force on Friday denied any role in changing a Department of Health report to cover up the state's true nursing home death...
Why the wait for fried chicken at NYC's Pecking House is 8 weeks
NYC's Pecking House, launched in September by Eleven Madison Park alum Eric Huang, now has a 5,000-person wait list.
Psaki: Biden too busy with 'historic crises' to hold a press conference
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said that President Biden hasn't held a single solo press conference during his first 45 days in office because he's busy with...
The 'disgusting' bullying won't stop Megan Anderson's UFC rise
While preparing for the biggest fight of her life, UFC title contender Megan Anderson earlier this year found herself the center of attention she didn't ask for, the focus of...
Lawmakers call for probe of Cuomo nursing home COVID death cover-up
A Queens lawmaker is calling on state Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office alleged cover-up of the accurate count of nursing home residents killed by the...
Hillsong leader apologizes 'unreservedly' after scandal
The leader of megachurch Hillsong has apologized -- but will congregants forgive him? Five months since the firing of adulterous NYC superstar pastor Carl Lentz -- which exposed rifts across...
Senate vote on $1.9T stimulus stalled by swing Democrat Manchin on unemployment
The Senate on Friday unexpectedly paused consideration of President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WVa.) wielded his outsized influence in a debate over unemployment insurance....
Allegedly impaired dad drove 11-year-old son onto railroad tracks, got stuck: cops
A New Jersey dad, allegedly high on drugs and with a stash of $110,000 cash, got behind the wheel of a car with his 11-year-old son inside and drove the pair onto...
Why isn’t Biden a Nazi, too and other commentary
Iconoclast: Why Isn’t Biden a Nazi, Too? The left acted like President Trump “was always either embodying the evils of the Second World War or propelling humanity into a third,”...
Appeals court reverses decision tossing Derek Chauvin’s third-degree murder charge
A decision to toss out the third-degree murder charge against ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the police-custody death of George Floyd was reversed by an appeals court Friday, according to...
Virgin Galactic shares plummet after chairman dumps $213M stake
Virgin Galactic's stock took a nosedive Friday after chairman Chamath Palihapitiya cashed out his personal stake for about $213 million. Shares in Richard Branson's space-exploration firm tumbled 21 percent to...
NY AG: Monahan encouraged cops' 'unlawful behavior' during George Floyd protests
Outgoing Chief of Department Terence Monahan "actively encouraged and participated in [NYPD's] unlawful behavior" during the George Floyd protests over the summer, the state attorney general charges in a scathing...
Baseball is back!: Post's week in photos
Baseball players and fans return to the field during the start of Spring Training games in Florida.
How 'A Million Little Things' will play out this season
"A Million Little Things" returns this Thursday (March 11 at 10 p.m.) for an unprecedented 14-episode run -- after only four episodes aired last fall due to primetime's juggling act...
Condos along Chicago's Gold Coast area targeted by gunfire: cops
Chicago police are warning residents in the city’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood to be on the lookout for an alleged gunman targeting condo buildings. Four condo units along the 1100...
Monster fish from Amazon River spotted in Florida
Slither over, Burmese pythons -- Florida's next invasive carnivore could be a 10-foot monster fish that can leap out of the water and eat small mammals. "I can't imagine it's...
Golfing legend's cheap shot was really meant to help Rickie Fowler
Nick Faldo wants a mulligan for the Masters shot he directed earlier this week at one of the game’s most visible stars, Rickie Fowler. The CBS Sports golf analyst released...
Nine kids, three staff sent to hospital after roof collapse at Florida middle school
The roof of a middle school in a suburb of Fort Lauderdale partially collapsed Friday morning. No one was injured, but twelve people were so rattled -- including nine kids...
Domingo German shows top form in promising Yankees return
TAMPA — Domingo German made his long-awaited return to the mound and was greeted by a fairly typical reception from the crowd at Steinbrenner Field on Friday afternoon. In fact,...
Judge rules men locked up for 1996 double murder were wrongfully convicted
Three men who spent the past 24 years behind bars for the double slaying of an off-duty NYPD cop and Queens businessman were ordered freed from prison Friday -- after...
That'll make it hard to score: Soccer-obsessed model says she was booted off Tinder
A soccer-obsessed Scottish glamour model who vowed to throw an X-rated celebration if her beloved team wins the premiership has been banned from Tinder, according to a report. Lana Wolf,...
Albatross named Wisdom becomes oldest wild bird to lay chick at 75
She may be no spring chicken at 75 years old — and may be even older, conservationists believe — but this Laysan albatross is the world's oldest known bird to...
NYC teen arrested for on-campus rape at upstate college
A Brooklyn teen is accused of sexually assaulting a victim on a Hudson Valley college campus -- and detectives suspect he could be linked to other attacks. Newburgh police arrested...
Rangers exhale after Igor Shesterkin's injury classified as 'mild'
The Rangers likely let out a collective sigh of relief Friday at the news that rookie goaltender Igor Shesterkin had suffered what the team described as a “mild groin strain”...
How Zamunda in 'Coming to America' instilled African pride in black Americans
Before Wakanda, there was Zamunda. Let me say that again for the people in the back: Before Wakanda, there was Zamunda. (No shade to “Black Panther.”) So it’s no wonder...
How 'Coming 2 America' revives the best parts of the original
Here is how "Coming 2 America" brings back some of the greatest hits.
Girls HS hoops team booted from playoffs after fan punches opposing coach
A women's high school basketball team in Tennessee was forced to forfeit its spot in the state playoffs after an opposing coach was attacked and punched repeatedly, according to reports....
Suit company gets a tongue lashing over 'inappropriate' ads
Super sexy models swapping spit in a lusty menswear ad are making social media do a spit take with its tongue-in-cheek ad.
One Billboard Outside Albany Capitol: How activist plans to shame top Cuomo aide
A rape survivor-turned-activist plans to publicly shame the woman who serves as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top aide with a billboard spotlighting his spiraling sexual harassment scandal. "Melissa DeRosa -- Are...
Ex-reliever's Mets mission after heartbreaking end to unique career
PORT ST. LUCIE — It’s a heck of a thing to be your own defining narrative. “He had one of the most unique deliveries that we’ve ever seen in the...
Capitol security task force reportedly recommends police reforms
A security review ordered by Congress in the wake of the riot at the US Capitol recommends a "quick reaction force" of federal law enforcement officers or members of the...
Texas school under fire for 'chivalry day' that had girls obey boys
A Texas school is under fire after it organized a "Rules of Chivalry Day" and encouraged female students to "obey" any "reasonable" demands made of them by male classmates. According...
Nearly 55 percent of US seniors have gotten at least first COVID-19 shot
Nearly 55 percent of Americans age 65 or older have gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, the White House said Friday. “Six weeks ago, only 8 percent of seniors...
Meet the sisters who are suddenly dominating women's golf
It's been all in the family for the LPGA Tour so far in 2021. The first two events of the season were captured by the Korda sisters — with Jessica Korda...
Harris will not condemn Cuomo amid sexual harassment scandal
Vice President Kamala Harris will not condemn Andrew Cuomo amid his sexual harassment scandal until an investigation into the claims are complete — despite urging former Sen. Al Franken to...
Sinking ship: More Cuomo staffers bail as nursing home, sex harass scandals spiral
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's staff was hit with more resignations Friday as the embattled three-term executive struggles to hang onto his powerful post amid growing calls for his ouster over allegations...
White House: All kids allowed into US if they reach border without parents
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday said all children who report to the US-Mexico border will be allowed into the country, despite a mounting migration crisis. The Biden...
Dr. Fauci warns of COVID-19 spike in coming weeks
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Friday that the US may soon be hit with a spike in COVID-19 cases — even though the country has administered more vaccine shots than any...
COVID-19 relief no-go for go-go joints
COVID-19 relief loans are a no-go for go-go joints, a New York federal appeals court has ruled. The decision upheld the move by a bank to deny a Buffalo-area strip...
10 unique Easter basket ideas for 2021, and every stuffer you need to fill it
Easter: egg decorating, chocolate, Easter egg hunts, spending time with friends and family (whether it's on Zoom or socially distant!) and of course — Easter baskets filled with all of...
Mystery patient with Brazilian COVID variant found after 5-day manhunt
Britain's "mystery patient" infected with the highly contagious Brazilian variant of the coronavirus has finally been found after a five-day nationwide manhunt. Two officials confirmed Friday that the patient, who...
Cast of 'Assassins,' a musical about presidential murder attempts, set to reunite
The original cast of "Assassins" is reuniting virtually Monday night at 8 p.m. as part of the free online “Studio Tenn Talks: Conversations With Patrick Cassidy” series.
Inside Birdman's eerie New Orleans mansion he abandoned after Katrina
Rapper Bryan Williams, better known by his stage name, Birdman, abandoned his massive Louisiana mansion shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. And it appears he hasn't returned since. The...
German director arrested in Harvey Weinstein-like attack on actress
A famed German director has been arrested after a series of casting-couch attacks that could have been ripped straight from the Harvey Weinstein playbook — including one where he allegedly...
Dr. Fauci rebukes Detroit mayor for reportedly rejecting Johnson & Johnson vaccines
The mayor of Detroit reportedly rejected Johnson & Johnson vaccines for his city, telling the feds the shots just aren't as good as Moderna's and Pfizer's versions -- prompting a...
New York lawmakers strip Gov. Cuomo of emergency powers
New York state lawmakers moved Friday to rescind the emergency powers they granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to handle the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are the front-runners for the 2021 Best Actress Oscar
The Post’s analysis of the battle for Academy Awards glory, we look at possible Best Actress front-runners.
Yankees' plan for hyped prospect who has yet to play a game
TAMPA — Jasson Dominguez is widely considered the Yankees’ top prospect. Now he just has to play a game. “He hasn’t played a minor league game yet,’’ general manager Brian...
Bite and wrong: EMT attacked by crazed patient she was trying to help
The violent episode unfolded just before 1:45 a.m. during a call for a medical emergency in Sheepshead Bay, sources said.
Eating out in NYC? Your old 20 percent tip may not cut it
Affluent customers are tipping up to 50% more than they did pre-pandemic, nearly two-dozen owners, managers, waitstaff and customers told The Post.
Trump slams Biden for migrant 'tsunami' at Mexican border
Trump fired off a 428-word emailed attack pinning responsibility on Biden for the border surge that's already required the opening of two overflow facilities for unaccompanied minors.
Here are the ways tipping etiquette has changed due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has reached a real tipping point — in the service industry.
Man robbed of $500K watch in Beverly Hills recalls terrifying ordeal
The target of a brazen daylight robbery outside a Beverly Hills eatery that netted a $500,000 watch -- and left an innocent bystander shot -- recounted the terrifying ambush to...
All signs point to favorite in this MAC tournament battle
The battle for the No. 2 seed in the MAC tournament will be decided on Friday when Kent State goes to upstate New York to face a Buffalo team that...
Success Academy claims NYC reneged on promise to provide students space
Success Academy officials claim the city is leaving 250 Queens students in the lurch once again. The city's largest charter operator said Friday that officials promised to provide the kids...
Shots fired! Trump press secretary takes a swipe at her successor
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany took a swipe at her successor Jen Psaki over her penchant for saying she’d “circle back” to answer reporters’ questions. Reacting to a...
Florida couple charged with neglecting 3 children, killing 1
Ashley Marie Ferguson, 33, and Matthew Aaron Ferguson, 34, were arrested Thursday, months after deputies responded to their Clearwater home and found an unresponsive child on July 12.
Goldman Sachs reportedly set to make $200M off Texas winter storm
Traders at Goldman Sachs may reap huge profits from the winter storm last month that left many across Texas and other Southern states without electricity, clean water and heat, Bloomberg News reported...
Prominent New Jersey lawmaker charged with DWI
State Sen. Sandra Cunningham, who serves as deputy majority leader for NJ Dems, sideswiped two cars on Culver Avenue in Jersey City around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, a police report says.
Coalition blasts union chief Greg Floyd in ongoing feud with Jumaane Williams
A group backing the removal of safety agents from city schools jumped to Pubic Advocate Jumaane Williams' defense this week in his ongoing feud with union chief Greg Floyd. "We...
Japan supercomputer shows doubling masks offers little help preventing viral spread
TOKYO - Japanese supercomputer simulations showed that wearing two masks gave limited benefit in blocking viral spread compared with one properly fitted mask. The findings in part contradict recent recommendations...
Twitter explores 'undo send' feature for paying users
Twitter is testing an "undo send" function that would give users a short time to withdraw a tweet before it is posted, the company confirmed Friday. App researcher Jane Manchun...
Jen Psaki says Biden wants to replace war authorization laws
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that President Biden wants to replace the decades-old war authorization laws with "a narrow and specific framework" that allows for "ending the...
Watch the talking heads eat up Cuomo's lies before he was exposed as a fraud
Gov. Andrew Cuomo now stands exposed as a liar and a fraud: For months, he claimed that New York was doing far better against the virus than other states when...
Lower East Side residents appeal over Blue Moon Hotel homeless shelter
A group of Lower East Side residents and businesses who sued the city to try to stop a homeless shelter from opening in their neighborhood have appealed the ruling dismissing...
De Blasio likens Cuomo to a dead man walking with 'evidence mounting'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio likened his longtime rival Gov. Andrew Cuomo to a dead man walking on Friday, saying it's hard to see how the powerful three-term...
Shocking video shows van nearly hitting pedestrian as it crashes into dining area
This is the heart-stopping moment a pedestrian is nearly wiped out in a two-car crash in Manhattan Friday morning that sent debris flying everywhere and left seven people injured. Dramatic...
Blake Griffin released by Pistons and there's a favorite to sign him
Blake Griffin will be free to sign with the Nets or another interested NBA team after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Pistons. The Nets are “believed to be...
Carson Wentz puts NJ house up for sale at $1.7 million after Eagles trade
His former coach, Doug Pederson, listed his own home last month after he was fired.
Bulls star called cops on 'obsessed' fan who showed up at his home
Zach LaVine had an unwanted visitor. The Chicago Bulls star had to call the police after an "allegedly obsessed" woman showed up to his Chicago home and refused to leave...
Antivirus-software mogul charged with $13M crypto 'schemes'
Eccentric antivirus software mogul John McAfee ran an illegal "pump and dump" cryptocurrency scheme that raked in millions of dollars for him and his staffers, Manhattan federal prosecutors said Friday....
De Blasio to make announcement on high school reopenings next week
Hizzoner vowed a reopening timetable was imminent while speaking on WNYC, in response to a caller who said her child was becoming increasingly withdrawn as a result of extended remote...
Aaron Boone returning to Yankees with pacemaker after health scare
TAMPA — After getting a pacemaker inserted in his chest, what��s a few swabs up the nose? Aaron Boone and his pacemaker are ready to get back in the Yankees’...
Saks Fifth Avenue owner to spin off Saks.com into separate business
HBC, the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue said Friday it will split the luxury department store’s website into a separate business from its stores after it raised $500 million. The...
Protesters shut down traffic on two NYC bridges
Hundreds of protesters pushing tax hikes on the rich and monetary support for illegal immigrants shut down traffic on the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges on Friday morning. Photos showed marchers...
Stolen Italian Renaissance armor returned to the Louvre after 40 years
A military antiques expert notified police after becoming suspicious when he was called in to give advice to a family regarding an inheritance in Bordeaux in January, according to Agence...
Accused killer of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay hit with two new charges
The accused killer of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has been hit with two new charges, Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced Friday. Karl Jordan Jr., 36, has been indicted on one count...
Senate crushes Bernie Sanders push for $15 minimum wage
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday forced a vote on increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 through President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill, but it failed, with strong opposition...
Tom Cruise deepfake creator reveals how he made viral TikTok video
He's sorry for faking us out.
Fake heiress Anna Sorokin reveals time at Rikers was 'therapeutic'
Wannabe socialite and convicted thief Anna Sorokin describes her time in a Rikers Island jail cell as "therapeutic."
Broncos send a pretty strong warning to Drew Lock
Drew Lock is no lock to remain the Denver Broncos’ starting quarterback in 2021. General manager George Paton and coach Vic Fangio both said Thursday that the team expects to...
Dallas police officer allegedly hired hitmen to kill two people
A Dallas police officer is facing two counts of capital murder for ordering the slayings of a man and a woman in 2017, authorities said. Officer Bryan Riser, 36, was...
Parler sues Amazon again over decision to cut off servers
Parler filed a new lawsuit against Amazon over the tech titan's decision to boot the social network from its servers following January's Capitol riots. The controversial startup filed the complaint...
Tim Tebow's marriage to Miss Universe has been unique
Tim Tebow's first year of marriage to former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been unique to say the least. "We don't really know what it's like to be married outside...
'This is criminal': Pols, relatives slam Cuomo cover-up of nursing home deaths
A New York lawmaker labeled "criminal" the actions of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office in deciding to scrub the higher, more accurate tally of nursing home residents killed by the coronavirus...
90% of COVID deaths reported from countries with this in common
Nearly 90 percent of coronavirus fatalities have occurred in countries with high obesity levels, according to researchers — who now want overweight people to be prioritized for vaccinations. Death rates were...
Viral TikTok about secret room behind bathroom mirror parallels grisly '87 murder
Details of the spooky saga bear resemblances to the 1992 horror flick "Candyman."
Former Celtics star shares legendary Michael Jordan gambling story
The legend of Michael Jordan as a degenerate gambler continues. Months after ESPN's docuseries "The Last Dance" shed some light on how the six-time NBA champion's extreme competitive drive extended...
A look at the $500,000 watch stolen in brazen Beverly Hills shooting
Richard Mille — the luxury watch brand targeted in an armed robbery outside Beverly Hills hot spot Il Pastaio — is a favorite of celebrities like tennis ace Rafael Nadal, Brazilian soccer...
LeBron James explains why no one wanted Jazz stars in All-Star draft
The Utah Jazz own the best record in the NBA at the All-Star break, but their two participants were selected last when sides were divvied up for the league’s midseason...
Uighur exile calls on US to boycott Beijing Olympics over 'genocide'
A Uighur exile and activist is calling on the US to boycott the 2022 Beijing Olympics over the Chinese Communist Party’s atrocities against the group -- which he says is “on...
Songs and swords greet Pope Francis on Iraq arrival
Pope Francis landed in Baghdad on Friday, March 5 for his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012, saying he felt duty-bound to make the "emblematic" visit because...
A minor league baseball revolution is coming
PORT ST. LUCIE — The novel coronavirus has dramatically impacted all spectator events, generally. Major League Baseball’s takeover of the minor leagues has dramatically impacted the owners of those minor-league...
Guatemalan woman died in mom's arms in California SUV crash
A young Guatemalan woman in search of a better life was among the 13 migrants killed in Tuesday’s horrific Southern California crash near the US-Mexico border -- dying in her...
Drake's 'Scary Hours 2' has fans wondering about Kim Kardashian rumors
Is Drake being ‘Scary’ honest? The singer dropped three new songs Friday morning as part of his latest release, “Scary Hours 2.” But fans of the 34-year-old Canadian crooner are...
15 auto accessories that are essential for road trips and everyday drivers
If you have a car, then keep reading. We rounded up 15 must-have items for your car, whether you are a road trip connoisseur or just a daily commuter. Below,...
Myanmar cracked down brutally on protests, it may get worse
TOKYO — Myanmar’s security forces have killed scores of demonstrators protesting a coup. The new junta has jailed journalists — and anyone else capable of exposing the violence. It has done...
This milk frother is the top-seller on Amazon and it’s on sale now
If your morning coffee run has been breaking the bank, it may be time to start figuring out how to make your very own fancy lattes right at home. Don’t...
Cryptocurrency trading exploded last month after Tesla's bitcoin buy
Cryptocurrency trading surged to record levels in February as the price of bitcoin swung wildly following Tesla's $1.5 billion investment, new data show. Crypto trading volumes soared 17 percent to...
Quake-ravaged part of Croatia sees gaping sinkholes emerge
MECENCANI, Croatia — After the deadly earthquake came the sinkholes. A central Croatian region about 25 miles southwest of the capital, Zagreb, is pocked with round holes of all sizes,...
'It was kind of crazy': Man recalls watching heist at Beverly Hills hot spot
The boyfriend of a woman shot during an armed robbery of a man’s high-end watch at an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant initially thought he was caught in the middle of...
Inside NYC's dueling Van Gogh exhibits: Here's which one's the original
The Better Business Bureau is warning New Yorkers that one of them is not like the other.
Early MLB betting tips as season approaches
LAS VEGAS — Similar to the other sports, baseball has had an interesting offseason coming off a condensed 2020 regular season. In fact, it’s amazing that the NFL has been...
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Trump, Giuliani and others for Capitol riot
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suing former President Donald Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Rep. Mo Brooks, claiming they incited the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and...
Delta-8-THC is legal—but is it safe? What to know about 'weed lite'
There's an increasingly popular, possibly legal, solution for nervous Nellies who’d like to get high on THC but can’t handle the paranoia. A hemp derivative known as Delta-8 is gaining...
Is Sacha Baron Cohen dealing COVID-19 vaccines to his A-list pals?
"Jimmy, [I'll] put it this way: None of the Hollywood Foreign Press is getting COVID-19 anytime soon."
LaMelo Ball is starting to look like Michael Jordan's savior
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rookie LaMelo Ball has seized the attention of the NBA this season with his highlight reel passes and a surprising ability to score, including Charlotte Hornets owner...
Supreme Court drops Trump's 'sanctuary city' cases after Biden request
The high court acted shortly after the Biden administration, as well as state and city governments in New York and California, jointly asked it to dismiss the appeals, Fox News...
Cuomo blamed The Post — but HE was the liar and a fraud
On July 24, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was asked about criticism of his handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes. His response: “I believe it is a political issue. I think...
Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to stop 'whining' after record COVID-19 deaths
BRASILIA - After two straight days of record COVID-19 deaths in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday told Brazilians to stop “whining” and move on, in his latest remarks attacking...
Former State Department aide arrested in connection to Capitol riot
A former State Department aide has been arrested by the FBI in connection with the deadly riots at the US Capitol, according to a report. The feds took Federico Klein,...
Ex-Rangers bad boy smashes man's car mirror in creepy video
Controversial former NHL player Sean Avery channeled his inner American Psycho in a bizarre caught-on-camera confrontation that ended with a man's broken car mirror in Los Angeles. In video obtained...
NY lawmakers voting to strip Cuomo's COVID powers amid nursing home, sex harass scandals
The Democratic-led New York state Legislature is expected to pass a measure today that will neuter Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers granted last year to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo accuser calls out 'bystanders' who 'validate' sex abusers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan is calling out the "bystanders" who witness sexual abuse but remain silent, urging them to "do better." "I went to bed & woke up...
We hired a surrogate — and then we got pregnant
Her surrogate got pregnant — and so did she. When Lara Beth Levy took a pregnancy test in July, she was bowled over by the results. "I’ve taken quite a...
Where you can find potential NCAA Tournament sleepers
As we prepare to fill out our brackets in a little more than a week, which teams could make you look really smart? Let’s look at some of the conference...
YouTube removes 5 channels run by Burma military for violating community standards
YANGON, Myanmar — YouTube removed five channels run by Myanmar’s military for violating its guidelines, it announced Friday, as demonstrators defied growing violence by security forces and staged more anti-coup...
7 injured — including kids — as vehicle plows into outdoor dining area in NYC
The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of E. 50th Street and Second Avenue, authorities said.
Tennis star starts Rita Ora flirtation after messy breakup
Nick Kyrgios has reportedly attempted his most audacious passing shot yet, sliding into the DMs of British pop star Rita Ora after she landed in Sydney to begin filming the...
CDC reports flu kills 1 child this season amid steep decline in cases
Thousands of American lives have been lost to the novel coronavirus this past year, but one historically lethal illness has taken a backseat this season: the flu, which, according to federal health estimates, has...
TikTok collector reunites families with lost photos and videos
He's the Sherlock of TikTok. Social media manager-turned-online lost and found curator David Gutenmacher is reuniting families with their long lost keepsakes. After finding the misplaced items at thrift stores,...
Dolphins might not release $51 million linebacker anymore
Kyle Van Noy might not be getting released after all. After the surprising news that the Dolphins were planning to release the veteran linebacker, ESPN.com reports that the team is...
Straphanger dies after jumping in front of Midtown subway train
A straphanger committed suicide Friday morning by jumping in front of a Midtown subway train, cops say. The incident happened around 8:20 a.m. at the Port Authority Bus Terminal subway...
Married teacher gets more than six years in prison for sex with student
A married UK teacher convicted of having sex with her 15-year-old student has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. Kandice Barber, 35, of Wendover, Buckinghamshire, was sentenced...
Gap CEO says Kanye West 'very, very focused' on new clothing line
Gap’s chief executive says the apparel chain’s partnership with Kanye West is still going strong despite the rapper weathering a very public divorce with Kim Kardashian and complaining about not being on the company's board....
US economy adds 379,000 jobs as rebound from COVID surge accelerates
The US economy added 379,000 jobs in February, far outpacing expectations amid a sharp drop in coronavirus infections that helped loosen the pandemic's grip on the labor market.
Senate completes reading 628-page COVID-19 bill
Who needs Amazon’s Audible when you can tune in to the Senate floor? Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., made good on his promise Thursday when he forced Senate clerks to read all 628 pages...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rips Biden for ‘Neanderthal thinking’ comment
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed President Biden as a “hypocrite” for saying the Lone Star State’s lifting of its COVID-19 mask mandate was “Neanderthal thinking,” according to a report....
Cuomo accuser claims gov asked her for help finding a 'girlfriend'
Gov. Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett said he tasked her with "finding" him a girlfriend, according to a newly teased clip of her bombshell interview.
How to get your full COVID stimulus check during tax season
With Congress tightening eligibility for the third coronavirus stimulus checks, some Americans might want to strategically time their next tax return to get the full $1,400. The Senate is poised...
Starlings fly into the shape of giant bird in the sky
"That's a bird!" Colin Hogg, a photographer in Mullingar, Ireland, was stunned to see a flock of starlings form into the shape of a giant bird over Lough Ennell. “Literally...
'Gorilla Glue girl' gets some good news after breast cancer scare
The lumps discovered in "Gorilla Glue girl" Tessica Brown's breasts are reportedly not cancerous. Brown, the TikToker who went viral as the “Gorilla Glue girl” for slathering her locks with...
Pete Alonso hits 'birthday bomb' for his Mom
PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso blasted a fifth-inning grand slam in the Mets' 8-4 win over the Nationals on Thursday, dubbing it a “birthday bomb” for his mother, who...
Yankees infielder passes key test in return from elbow surgery
TAMPA — Gio Urshela finally got into a game Thursday to see how his elbow would fare in his first live action since having surgery on it exactly three months...
Florida snorkeler finds $1.5 million worth of cocaine
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys found 25 bricks of cocaine on Wednesday, authorities said. The drugs were contained inside a floating bale and were valued at over $1.5 million,...
Tom Brady's rookie card sells for record seven-figure mark
Tom Brady keeps setting records, and this time, he didn’t even play. A rookie card for the 43-year-old Brady sold for a record $1.32 million on Thursday on PWCC Marketplace,...
Video shows crooks steal dog painting affixed to Bronx bar's facade
Two crooks were caught on surveillance video lifting a dog painting attached to the facade of a Bronx bar, according to police. The still-at-large suspects used a ladder to swipe...
Texas power grid operator overcharged companies $16B during winter freeze
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a massive error that resulted in $16 billion in overcharges last month when millions of residents were left without power after a historic...
Wayne Gretzky's father dies at age 82
TORONTO — Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82. Wayne Gretzky said in a social media post Thursday night that his father battled...
Pair of veteran Mets relievers get off to rocky start
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Two veteran Mets relievers endured rocky first spring training outings Thursday. Dellin Betances wasn’t helped by an inning that got extended on a misplay in...
Shocking benching may echo with Rangers
We’d say the last time something like this happened was when John Tortorella benched Marian Gaborik in the third period of Game 5 of the Rangers’ 2012 conference finals against...
The Knicks are finally a team to be proud of
Everyone who lives and dies with the Knicks can recall Amar’e Stoudemire smiling his new $100 million smile and proclaiming: “The Knicks are back.” The Knicks were not back then,...