March 16, 2021
Rangers youngster talks boyhood idol, COVID-19 and team's playoff chances
Filip Chytil, the 21-year-old Rangers center who missed 14 games earlier this season with a hand injury — and contracted COVID-19 while he was out — takes a shot at...
Yankees outfielder blasts bullet home run in big day
LAKELAND, Fla. — Clint Frazier had just four hits and one homer entering Tuesday’s game, but head a big game on Tuesday. Frazier hit a rocket to lead off the...
Behind the Jets' intriguing free-agency bets
Here’s when you’ll know how these early free-agent deals are good: in two years. That’s when you’ll see whether the teams are cutting the players they signed this year to...
Mets outfielders put on defensive show
Observations for the Mets’ spring training game win over the Astros on Tuesday. Dom bomb Dominic Smith hit his second homer of the spring, a three-run blast in the third...
Iona assistant loving his 21st and final coaching stop
Tom Abatemarco has countless stories you’d like to hear. He’ll share them, but you’ll need to reach through the phone and twist his arm. You’re in your late 30s, looking...
Knicks no match for All-Star snub, fade late in loss
PHILADELPHIA — Long Island’s Tobias Harris quietly fumed when he was not selected to the NBA All-Star Game after helping the Sixers to the best record in the Eastern Conference....
Four people on terror watchlist arrested at southern US border since October
Four people on the FBI’s terror watchlist have been arrested at the southern border since October, a report said. Three of the people are from Yemen, and the other is...
Devils' ugly home skid finally ends
Miles Wood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play early in the third period and the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Tuesday night at the Prudential...
How Gary Sanchez can avoid another ugly Yankees mess
The ceiling remains intact. If you’ve watched Gary Sanchez perform this spring, surely you can see that. So what can he and the Yankees do to avoid hitting the ugly...
Why Georgetown should thank Michael Jordan
Nearly four decades later, Georgetown fans have a reason to forgive Michael Jordan. Without the legend who beat them in the 1982 national championship game, Patrick Ewing might not be...
Young Ranger's new role bringing ups and downs
In the second period of Monday’s overtime loss to the Flyers, Julien Gauthier gave the Rangers a 3-2 lead with a nifty backhander following a forceful drive to the net....
Cuomo helped draft letter disparaging his first sexual harassment accuser: report
Soon after the first woman accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment last December, the governor and his close associates worked to draft a letter attacking the former aide's credibility,...
Francisco Lindor talking baseball makes us crave Opening Day even more
We are reminded, again, how malleable spring training is. Pete Alonso hit another home run Tuesday afternoon in Port St. Lucie, Fla., his third of the exhibition season. His OPS...
It took Alex Ovechkin's historic night to end Islanders' streak
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin took sole possession of sixth place on the NHL’s career goal list in the most Alex Ovechkin way possible: ripping a one-timer past Islanders goaltender Semyon...
Nets set for emotional reunion with former player
Wednesday night won’t be a typical game for several Nets. It will be emotional — the first time they face former teammate Caris LeVert since he was traded to Indiana...
Assembly speaker wants Gov. Cuomo's accusers interviewed 'under oath'
The leader of New York's Assembly privately cast doubt on the spiraling allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- and said his accusers will have to be interviewed "under oath," according...
Jets sign special team ace
The Jets made a low-key pickup that could provide a big payoff on special teams on Tuesday. The team agreed to a three-year deal with former Saints core special teams...
Ex-NFL star rips Giants GM over free agency
One of Dave Gettleman’s biggest critics chastised the Giants general manager Tuesday for not acquiring a top wide receiver in free agency. The Giants "don’t want an alpha,” former Panthers...
'Grateful' Tiger Woods back home weeks after scary crash
Tiger Woods is back home. The golfer left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was transferred on Feb. 26, three days after injuring his legs in a single-car...
How Doc Rivers views son Austin's Knicks displeasure
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks could have used Austin Rivers Tuesday night. Doc Rivers is probably glad the Knicks didn’t have his son available as his Sixers squeaked out the 99-96...
Why Trump wants Meghan Markle to run for president
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he is "not a fan" of Meghan Markle but that he hopes she launches her rumored 2024 presidential run. Trump was asked...
'Serial stowaway' escapes facility, busted again at Chicago airport
The Chicago woman who has managed to sneak past airport security and board dozens of flights without a ticket allegedly escaped from an electronic monitoring residential facility before returning to...
Biden refuses to say Cuomo should resign immediately amid sex harass scandal
President Biden refused to say in a new interview that Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign immediately despite multiple sexual harassment allegations -- even as a growing number of prominent Democrats...
Bears settle for Andy Dalton after push for NFL star falls short
Free agency just provided more proof that Russell Wilson won’t get traded but Deshaun Watson just might. The Bears added Andy Dalton on a one-year, $10 million contract as a...
Trump urges supporters to get 'great' COVID-19 vaccines
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he wants his supporters to take the "great" COVID-19 vaccines that were developed during his administration. Trump said in a Fox News...
Biden's blunt message to migrants at border: 'Don't come'
President Biden on Tuesday issued a blunt message to migrants thinking about crossing the border: "Don't come." The president spoke about the crisis at the US-Mexico border in an interview with...
CDC urges St. Patrick's Day revelers to stay home this year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that St. Patrick’s Day revelers should avoid parties and other gatherings and consider holding virtual celebrations because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Attending...
Needle-free COVID vaccines could be here by later this year, WHO says
COVID-19 vaccines that don't require a needle may be available later this year or next year, a top scientist said. Six to eight new immunizations may be ready for regulatory...
Pivotal day upcoming at Derek Chauvin's murder trial
The murder trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death will hit a pivotal point Wednesday -- with a Minneapolis judge to quiz jurors on a $27 million settlement...
Jacob deGrom making this big number the new norm
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom slapped his glove in appreciation to acknowledge his Mets teammate for saving runs Tuesday afternoon. It was the fourth inning of a Grapefruit League...
Dating scam artist fugitive captured in New Jersey
A man who defrauded women he met on dating services was captured, again, in New Jersey after slipping out of federal custody. Patrick Giblin, 56, escaped from authorities in July...
UK man breaks 'stupid' record for fastest time to drink a Capri Sun
It was a very brief taste of fun. A British man has broken a Guinness World Record that even he admits is "stupid" -- the fastest time to drink a...
Washington Post correction tells a sordid tale of agenda-driven 'journalism'
"Democracy dies in darkness” has been The Washington Post’s oh-so-sanctimonious slogan these last four years, but what does promoting anonymous lies do for the republic? The paper just had to...
8 dead, suspect in custody after shootings at Georgia massage parlors
A suspect was busted Tuesday evening for the slayings of eight people in shootings at three massage parlors staffed primarily by Asian women in Atlanta and a suburb, police said....
Uber to give UK drivers workers' rights after court defeat
Uber will give workers’ rights, including the minimum wage, from Wednesday to all of its more than 70,000 British drivers after the ride-hailing app lost a UK Supreme Court case...
Bubble Biden clearly not up for tough questions — or the job: Goodwin
It’s early, but not too early to give Politico the scoop-of-the-year award for this: “The president so far has surprised some of his former colleagues and allies with a largely...
Man who filmed Eric Garner's death wants permission to walk his Pitbull puppies
Lawyers for the man who filmed Eric Garner's fatal confrontation with cops want his bail terms eased -- so he can take his two homebound Pitbull puppies for walks, new...
Post expert makes his NCAA Tournament picks
Gonzaga isn’t just the best team in the country. It’s one of the best teams of the past decade. But the NCAA Tournament triggers chaos. It is the most exciting...
Unexpected white knight emerges for Tribune Publishing
The plot thickens around the future of Tribune Publishing owner of Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News and others papers. In the latest twist, biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong,...
Why more New Yorkers are flying private with their pets
Flying commercial with Fido has gotten so ruff, well-heeled New Yorkers are now booking private planes that welcome pawed passengers.
Rick Pitino refutes coaching speculation
Rick Pitino reiterated Tuesday that he has no plans to lead a sixth school to the NCAA Tournament. After guiding Iona to the MAAC Tournament title in his first season...
Man 'fled' to Turkey following NYC assault conviction: suit
A man known for dating a top Ukrainian model was convicted of brutally beating another woman he met at a Manhattan bar three years ago -- but then fled the US...
This former exec paid $51M for Jeffrey Epstein's NYC mansion
This place is gonna need a really good cleaning. The mystery buyer who snapped up Jeffrey Epstein's posh Upper East Side mansion for a bargain $51 million is a former...
Letters to the Editor — March 17, 2021
The Issue: Politicians’ call for Gov. Cuomo to step down due to harassment, but not nursing-home deaths. Steve Cuozzo absolutely nailed it when he pointed out how misplaced New York...
Fitness instructors dance to demand NYC reopen indoor classes
This rally had a little boogie. Protesters from a Manhattan dance studio cut a rug in City Hall Park on Tuesday -- as nearly two dozen women also representing yoga,...
Mayor de Blasio, once again, sticks it to charter school students
Mayor Bill de Blasio's vendetta against charter schools has 250 Success Academy students in southeast Queens without a place to learn this fall. For all his talk of "equity," this...
More reason to think Beijing's to blame for the pandemic
Here’s an item that made a lot fewer headlines than it should have: David Asher, the former lead investigator on the State Department task force investigating the origin of the...
Yankees pitcher continues his strong spring
Observations from the Yankees' 7-4 win over the Tigers Tuesday at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. Jonny on the spot Jonathan Loaisiga continued his strong spring with another 2...
8 illegal immigrants killed in high-speed crash near Mexican border
Eight illegal immigrants believed to be involved in a human smuggling operation were killed when their pickup truck crashed head-on into another vehicle while fleeing police in a Mexican border...
Mets running out of time with star's contract talks 'nothing serious'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Francisco Lindor acknowledged Tuesday that contract extension talks with the Mets have begun, but provided no indication a resolution was imminent. “They started, but nothing serious,”...
Pornsnub: This Utah law would automatically block smut on phones
Conservative lawmakers in Utah have advanced a proposal that would automatically block pornography on phones and tablets sold in the state -- a move that critics have blasted as unconstitutional....
The US press turns Soviet and other commentary
From the left: The US Press Turns Soviet At his TK News site, Matt Taibbi recalls the cartoonish, everyone’s-a-hero-or-villain nature of Soviet newspapers — and worries: Some US headlines “lately...
Stewart-Cousins defends $8 billion tax hike for NY state budget
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Tuesday that raising taxes by $8 billion will help New York recover from the "cataclysmic" impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) defended...
Why this digital house you can't live in costs thousands of dollars
Welcome home.jpeg. "Mars House," a futuristic-looking pad designed by Toronto-based digital artist Krista Kim, features sweeping views, plus modern, see-through furniture and even an infinity pool. “I see it as...
Biden launches 'Help is Here' tour with 3-minute Pa. stop and almost no talk of stimulus bill
President Biden on Tuesday kicked off his "Help is Here" tour of the nation, intended to promote his just-signed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill, but he hardly mentioned the bill...
Deshaun Watson trade intrigue grows as Texans sign QB
Perhaps the Texans aren't as opposed to trading Deshaun Watson as they have been indicating. Houston on Tuesday agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent quarterback Tyrod Taylor worth up...
De Blasio refuses to get serious about NYC's soaring violent crime
The 2021 homicide rate is running about even with last year’s tally, but not for lack of trying on the part of aspiring murderers with bad aim: Shooting incidents and...
Two killed in massive California blast sparked by fireworks
Two people were killed when a stash of fireworks sparked a massive blast in California Tuesday, according to reports and authorities. Footage of the explosion showed an enormous plume of...
Is MoviePass coming back? Countdown clock is ticking on its website
Is MoviePass being resurrected from the dead? The bankrupt subscription movie ticket trailblazer appears to be teasing a potential comeback as movie theaters reopen after a year of COVID-19. On...
Connecticut's zoning laws scrutinized amid hot debate to 'desegregate'
After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a discussion of how local zoning worsens the state’s racial inequities....
US schools — and students — will pay a price for Biden's open borders for minors
The Biden administration is scrambling to shelter thousands of unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border from Central America. Which means the crisis at the border will also be heading to your...
Here's when Joe Biden will finally have his first WH press conference
President Biden will hold his first White House press conference on March 25, his press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. Biden broke a more than century-old record without a press...
A politicized US military should horrify all Americans
During the last administration it was hard to go a week or even a day without someone decrying a supposedly appalling “attack” on members of the press by President Donald...
Navy won't remove ‘anti-American’ books from reading list
Several Republican members of Congress voiced concerns about some of the books included on the Navy's 2021 reading list, but Adm. Michael Gilday said he is not making any changes....
Podcast: What the Knicks really need
Julius Randle lost a chance to tie the game for the Knicks on Monday. With that said, the Knicks had their chances to beat the Nets. They missed open shots...
Scandal-scarred pol seeks comeback in race for Staten Island borough president
Disgraced ex-Congressman Vito Fossella emerged from political exile on Tuesday to say he's seeking the Republican nomination for Staten Island borough president -- more than a dozen years after a...
Will the US approve the AstraZeneca vaccine amid Europe suspensions?
AstraZeneca plans to file for US emergency use authorization next month for its COVID-19 vaccine -- but the process could be under intense scrutiny with several European countries pausing its...
Meet 'The Blended Bunch': Widower couple has 11 kids combined
Erica and Spencer Shemwell, who have 11 children ranging in age from 3 to 12 between them in their blended family, star in TLC's latest reality show “The Blended Bunch."
Zoom Escaper tool gets you out of annoying work-related video calls
A Brooklyn developer and artist has created a digital tool called Zoom Escaper that lets users get out of boring work-related video calls.
US astronaut launching next month may spend year in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA may soon chalk up another one-year space mission thanks to an out-of-this-world Russian movie-making deal. Astronaut Mark Vande Hei learned just last week that he’ll...
Anxiety, confusion, terror, relief: Giving birth in pandemic
NEW YORK — Pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn in the middle of a pandemic has brought on high anxiety, ever-shifting hospital protocols and intense isolation for many of...
Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause
John Abraham’s colonoscopy was postponed for several months because of the pandemic. When he finally got it, doctors found a growth too big to be removed safely during the scope...
Transit unions want contract work halted after worker is electrocuted
Long Island Rail Road labor leaders want the MTA to halt all construction work by outside contractors -- after one of its hired hands was electrocuted over the weekend. In...
Woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend to death in their Brooklyn apartment
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed five times with a kitchen knife in a Brooklyn apartment, police...
Michigan man charged with making death threats against Biden, Whitmer and Pelosi
A Michigan man has been charged with threatening to kill President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Tuesday. Joshua Docter, 21, of Holland, was...
Giants giving speedy receiver chance to remove draft bust label
Draft picks can be booms or they can be busts or fall anywhere in between. It is readily apparent what John Ross was for the Bengals and what the Giants...
OnlyFans bans public sex content on site
OnlyFans has updated its terms of use to add sexually explicit videos filmed in public to its long list of banned content. Specifically, the subscription service will no longer allow...
LeBron turns back on Yankees to own part of Red Sox
Noted Yankees fan LeBron James now owns a piece of the Red Sox. The Lakers star has become a partner with Fenway Sports Group -- the Red Sox's parent company...
Two hurt, one killed in overnight shootings in NYC
Two men were hurt -- and one killed -- in separate overnight shootings across the city, cops said. A 55-year-old man was blasted in the torso on Grand Concourse near...
More than 750 police complaints came from BLM protests in NYC last year
The Civilian Complaint Review Board police watchdog received more than 750 officer misconduct complaints stemming from the weeks of Black Lives Matter protests across the Big Apple last year --...
Judge tosses $5M suit brought by ex-city official against de Blasio
A Manhattan judge tossed a $5 million lawsuit against Mayor Bill de Blasio brought by a former top city official who said he was illegally fired for blowing the whistle...
Tensions run high as mourners gather at funeral for 10-year-old boy bludgeoned to death
Mourners bid an emotional farewell to little Ayden Wolfe at a funeral Tuesday for the 10-year-old Harlem boy who was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his mother’s boyfriend. Family and...
Paige Spiranac 'got so much joy' from Bryson DeChambeau's shanks
Paige Spiranac is pleased to see that Bryson DeChambeau is human after all. Taking to Twitter, Spiranac weighed in on DeChambeau's brutal drive at the Players Championship over the weekend,...
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn to lead border tour amid crisis, call on Biden to act
Texas Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn will lead another delegation of lawmakers to the US-Mexico border, ratcheting up the pressure for President Biden to address the ongoing crisis...
Rep. Hoyer says House will pass immigration reform
The majority leader in the House said Democrats will approve comprehensive immigration reform in the "coming months" as the Biden administration struggles with a surge of illegal border crossings, according...
Ex-Eagles coach speaks out on 'misnomer' about Carson Wentz relationship
The Eagles fired Doug Pederson and traded Carson Wentz, but the dissection of the end of their era in Philadelphia is far from over. Pederson, 53, is now having his...
Raiders make head-scratching cut to continue odd offseason
Either Jon Gruden has some master plan, or the Raiders are taking a tremendous risk. Las Vegas released star center Rodney Hudson on Tuesday, meaning four-fifths of their starting offensive...
Jesuit order pledges $100 million in reparations to descendants of slaves
An order of Catholic priests has pledged $100 million in reparations to the descendants of people whom they owned as slaves during the early decades of the American republic. The...
Fatigue won't be factor for this NHL favorite
Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start for Tampa Bay against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, and with him in the nets, I estimate the Lightning would win the game more...
Derek Jeter slashes price on upstate castle to $12.7M
The retired Yankee slugger slashed the price of his massive castle in upstate New York. It’s now back on the market for $12.75 million — down from $14.75 million.
Rob Gronkowski flirted with contender before Buccaneers decision
Rob Gronkowski thought about going back to the land of Gronkowskis. Before the star tight end re-signed with the Buccaneers, Gronkowski considered a "similar offer" from his hometown Bills, NFL...
Man raises $27K for former teacher after learning he became homeless during pandemic
Teachers can change their students’ lives forever for the better, but sometimes it works the other way around. A young man in California raised nearly $30,000 for his former substitute teacher after learning the 77-year-old...
JetBlue weighs moving NYC jobs to Florida
Even "New York's hometown airline" can't escape the allure of sunny Florida. JetBlue, currently headquartered in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, is exploring its office options in the...
Giants agree to monster deal with star defensive lineman
It had to happen. And it did happen. For the Giants to get out of the salary cap confinement they were in they needed to come to a multiyear contract...
NY Hasidic men held for over 10 hours at German airport: rights group
As many as 16 Hasidic men, including a group from New York traveling to Vienna, were detained at a German airport for more than 10 hours without charges, according to...
Washington Post correction points to larger issue with agenda-driven anonymous sources
The Washington Post made a massive correction Monday to a January report about a phone call between then-President Donald Trump and a Georgia elections investigator, as the liberal paper admitted multiple quotes attributed to Trump...
Warren Buffett's $1 million March Madness bracket challenge is back
March Madness bracket pools are a rite of passage among friends and co-workers. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is once again taking it to the next level. The 90-year-old billionaire...
Giants interested in free agent Pro Bowler Joe Judge loves
There is some interest by the Giants in Cordarrelle Patterson, one of the NFL’s best kickoff returners. He happens to be one of head coach Joe Judge’s favorite players, as...
Biden says he has no plans to visit US-Mexico border amid migrant crisis
President Biden on Tuesday said he has no plans to visit the US-Mexico border to see firsthand the scale of a mounting migrant crisis. "Not at the moment," Biden told...
Woman gets tattoo remotely from robotic arm in 'world first'
It's the perfect way to get inked during a pandemic.
Letters to the Editor — March 16, 2021
The Issue: Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s remark blaming on Donald Trump for the spike in border crossings. When is Rep. Nancy Pelosi going to get off her “Let’s blame Donald Trump...
Biden books presser, but still no Capitol address
The president has gone longer than his 15 most recent predecessors — going back 100 years — without taking questions from the press in the more official forum.
Horse milk: Yea or ‘neigh’?
This horse farm is a cash cow. Englishman Frank Shellard is selling mare's milk from a rare French breed at $144 a gallon. His farm outside Bath, UK, is the...
Cops search for BMW connected to fatal Harlem shooting
Video captured portions of a fatal Harlem shooting that sent police on a 60 block chase to Midtown late Monday night and shows the victim trying to get back into...
Missing mom found dead in trunk of her car: authorities
The body of a missing Ohio mother has been found in the trunk of her car after she vanished more than two weeks ago, authorities said. Melinda Kay Davis, a...
COVID-19 test accuracy may vary by time of day: study
The accuracy of COVID-19 tests may depend on the time of day, a new study says. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee published a pre-print paper Saturday in...
US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit
Across the United States, air travel is recovering more quickly from the depths of the pandemic, and it is showing up in longer airport security lines and busier traffic on...
Julius Randle's antics overshadowed a significant Knicks moment
Knicks lottery pick Obi Toppin may have made the biggest contribution of his rookie season, spending more energy in holding back a raging Julius Randle than he did during the...
Ranking the 10 best March Madness teams in NCAA basketball history
Yet another edition of March Madness is about to begin, with teams chasing the glory that comes with being an NCAA Tournament champion. Top-seeded Gonzaga leads the way this year,...
Texas man donates 120 gallons of platelets over 37 years
Marcos Perez has helped thousands of lives by donating his platelets every two weeks for the past 37 years. This tremendous act of kindness was inspired by the very transfusion that saved his life when...
Man, 23, charged in connection to deaths of 39 migrants found in UK truck
A 23-year-old has been charged in connection to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants, whose lifeless bodies were discovered in the back of a truck in the UK in 2019,...
Ruff competition: Here are the top dog breeds of 2020
See who had the No. 1 spot — and who was a close second.
Yang laps field in fundraising, half of donations coming from NYC: filings
Andrew Yang hauled in $2.1 million in just two months in his outsider bid for Gracie Mansion — and half of it came from donors who live in New York...
Soleil Moon Frye would be 'thrilled' to be called 'Punky Brewster' at 80
It’s a double dose of ’90s nostalgia for Soleil Moon Frye.
Joe Rogan sells longtime LA home for $3.45M following move to Texas
He didn't have to drink donkey juice, sleep in a coffin full of snakes, or walk on a tightrope 10,000 feet above the air to seal the deal.
How this superfan got paid to 'be a maniac' and pump up sports crowds
His famous fans include Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Miguel Cabrera: It's 'bulls--t' that new manager is tainted from cheating scandal
In the wake of the illegal sign-stealing program that helped them win the World Series, the Astros drew the ire of many in MLB and its fans. Except for one...
Best colognes for men 2021: 13 amazing smelling fragrances
Never be caught without a good cologne, especially when there are so many great options.
New Delhi is world's most polluted capital for third straight year
NEW DELHI - New Delhi was the world’s most polluted capital for the third straight year in 2020, according to IQAir, a Swiss group that measures air quality levels based...
‘I don’t need the vaccine’: GOP worries threaten virus fight
FRONT ROYAL, Va. — In this rural swath of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, former President Donald Trump remains deeply admired, with lawn signs and campaign flags still dotting the landscape. The...
Google to cut app store fees for developers after Apple move
Alphabet’s Google will cut the service fee that it charges developers on its app store by half for the first $1 million in revenue they earn every year, it said...
Two women, including godmother, charged in beating death of toddler
A 2-year-old Philadelphia girl was fatally beaten by her godmother, who, along with another woman who lived in the house, was arrested in connection to the tot's "horrific" death authorities...
Columbia University hosting 6 separate graduation ceremonies on race, ethnicities
Columbia University is planning to hold six additional graduation ceremonies for students according to their race and other aspects of how they identify. The New York City school's website details graduation ceremonies for Native, Asian, "Latinx"...
Family of UK cop charged in Sarah Everard murder getting online hate: mother-in-law
The mother-in-law of British cop Wayne Couzens griped about the "horror" directed at her family since the officer was charged with kidnapping and murdering Sarah Everard. Nina Sukhoreba told the Mirror...
Smugglers better at messaging than US amid migrant crisis: border czar
"Agile" smugglers are doing a better job of encouraging Central American migrants to rush the US-Mexico border than the White House is doing of deterring the dangerous and illegal treks,...
Fox weather woman: 'The View' won't book me over Cuomo criticisms
Fox News meteorologist Janice Dean said Tuesday that she's been blackballed from appearing on "The View" -- and suggested it was due to her outspoken criticism of embattled Gov. Andrew...
Tina Turner says goodbye to fans with doc amid PTSD, stroke, cancer
Tina Turner bids a final farewell to her fans in a touching new film that shows how she has overcome her painful past and finally found happiness.
Most NYC office workers won't return to workplace full-time, study finds
Fuggedaboutit! Most New Yorkers won’t be returning to a full-time in-office work schedule anytime soon. Less than half of Manhattan’s 1 million office employees will resume the hustle and bustle...
Biden admin misses its own deadline on workplace mask standard
The Biden administration missed its self-imposed deadline to issue temporary mask standards for workplaces as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration tries to determine whether an emergency order is needed...
Myanmar families hold funerals for loved ones as activists defy security crackdown
The families of dozens of people killed in demonstrations against military rule in Myanmar attended their funerals on Tuesday as more protesters defied the security forces and at least one...
Yankees' injury problems keep getting worse
LAKELAND, Fla. — Kyle Higashioka was scratched from Tuesday’s game against the Tigers with what Aaron Boone called soreness in his side. Higashioka reported the soreness Monday and will be...
Iran reveals Revolutionary Guard 'missile city' military base
Iran’s state TV has released footage of what it described as a new Revolutionary Guard “missile city” -- a military base brimming with cruise and ballistic weapons, according to reports....
Fortune workers stage walkout over claims of unfair labor practices
Fortune's unionized staffers staged a 24-hour work stoppage on Tuesday over alleged unfair pay practices and other concerns.. Roughly 35 writers, copy editors and other members of the NewsGuild stopped working at...
Icelanders losing weeks of sleep awaiting potential volcanic eruption
COPENHAGEN - Icelanders are yearning for some undisturbed shut-eye after tremors from tens of thousands of earthquakes have rattled their sleep for weeks in what scientists call an unprecedented seismic...
De Blasio 'appealing' to Biden for COVID-19 vaccine control
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he has “appealed” to the Biden administration to arrange shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine directly to New York City -- in order to...
Google's new Nest Hub will track your sleep
Google’s next Internet-connected home device will test whether consumers trust the company enough to let it snoop on their sleep. New sleep-sensing technology will be a key feature on Google’s...
Judge dismisses hundreds of prostitution cases at Queens DA's request
A Queens judge on Tuesday dismissed hundreds of cases against defendants charged with prostitution and related offenses — including the since-repealed "Walking While Trans" crime — at the request of...
McConnell vows '100-car pileup' in Senate if Dems kill filibuster
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday warned Democrats that if they scrap the 60-vote requirement for most legislation, he will cause a "100-car pileup" for bills in Congress. The...
Disorder causes woman to forget girlfriend like '50 First Dates'
Life is in some ways comparable to the 2004 Drew Barrymore film for UK-based TikTok influencer Megan Jackson, whose Functional Neurological Disorder causes a variety of symptoms including memory loss.
Asian victims targeted in two separate Manhattan attacks: cops
Three Asian victims were targeted in two separate bias crimes across the city this week, according to cops. In the most recent incident, a 41-year-old victim was bending over to...
Sackler family boosts Purdue opioid settlement offer to $4.3 billion
Purdue Pharma filed a bankruptcy plan on Monday that would resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits by restructuring the OxyContin maker into an entity that would steer profits to plaintiffs and...
Morphe Cosmetics takes 35 percent off top palettes for spring sale
With its variety of cool makeup palettes and accessories, Morphe Cosmetics will effortlessly change the way you do beauty. And you'll be able to enjoy savings on some of its...
State Senate's top Dem hasn't spoken with Cuomo as budget deadline looms
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has yet to meet with Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid his dueling scandals and her calls for his resignation -- despite the deadline for the...
Texas among numerous states tightening election laws: reports
Like legislators in numerous states, Texas Republicans are introducing a barrage of bills intended to tighten election laws in the Lone Star State following the 2020 presidential election, according to...
Mike Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Arkansas governor's race
In the statement, released Monday by Sanders' campaign as well as on Pence's Twitter account, the former vice president praised his ex-colleague for her conservative, Christian background.
The team that will crush Gonzaga's undefeated March Madness dream
Pete Gillen, who coached Providence to the Elite 8 and took Xavier and Virginia to the NCAA Tournament, is a college basketball analyst on CBS Sports Network. Throughout the tournament,...
Yankees experiment with infielder for if they're 'in a pinch'
LAKELAND, Fla. — Gio Urshela had set up in the shortstop spot occasionally over the past two seasons when the Yankees used the shift. But what happened Tuesday was different,...
GoFundMe to pay off Meghan and Harry's mortgage fails spectacularly
A GoFundMe page set up to pay off the mortgage on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s $14.6 million California estate has gone bust — after raising a measly $110, a...
Much ado about something! Shakespeare in the Park to return this summer
Parting was such sweet sorrow — but now Shakespeare in the Park is back! The Big Apple institution is planning to reopen post-pandemic on July 6, kicking off the season...
Hockey player dead at 19 after taking a puck to the head
A Russian hockey player has died after being hit in the head with a puck during a game, team and league officials said Tuesday. Timur Faizutdinov, a 19-year-old defenseman for...
Iraqi truffle hunters unearth desert harvest
SAMAWA DESERT, Iraq - “Here it is, the truffle, a blessing from God!” Zahra Buheir carefully digs out a desert truffle from the sandy earth and shows it off between...
Richard Pitino lands new job hours after being axed
That didn't take long. Less than a day after Richard Pitino was fired by Minnesota as head basketball coach, he agreed to take the same job for the New Mexico...
Florida man raped spring breaker by posing as Uber driver, cops say
A Florida man has been accused of raping a teen on spring break by posing as her Uber driver, authorities said. Shapsly Silencieux, 37, picked up the 18-year-old woman after...
George Floyd murder trial judge mulling delay over $27M settlement
The judge presiding over the murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd said Tuesday he is considering a delay in the trial after a...
GameStop stock crashes again as latest Reddit rally fades
GameStop shares plummeted for a second straight day Tuesday as Reddit's favorite stock continued to ride a massive wave of volatility. The Texas-based retailer's stock price sank nearly 22 percent...
Trevor Lawrence enjoys Las Vegas bachelor party ahead of NFL Draft
Nothing like a quick trip to SIn City before two massive life changes. Over the weekend, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was spotted in Las Vegas enjoying a low-key bachelor party,...
Feds investigating 'violent' Tesla-trailer crash in Detroit
The US government’s highway safety agency is sending a team to Detroit to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Manila orders anyone below 18 to stay indoors as COVID-19 cases surge
MANILA - The Philippine capital Manila will widen a ban on minors leaving their residences to include youths of up to 18 years old for two weeks starting on Wednesday,...
Pfizer sees 'opportunity' to jack up the price for COVID vax, CFO says
Pfizer is looking to turn its lucrative coronavirus vaccine into an even bigger cash cow. The drugmaker sees a "significant opportunity" to charge more for the groundbreaking shot once it...
Ex-college student gets prison time for racist swatting group
A former Virginia college student who teamed up with white supremacists in a series of swatting attacks targeting his university, journalists and the Homeland Security secretary has been sentenced to...
Farty B? 'WAP' rapper makes a stink about Grammys performance
Seth Rogen might like to think so.
How Jets' free-agency priorities are shifting after solid first day
The Jets got on the board Monday night with a few free-agency agreements. Here are some thoughts on the Jets moves and what lies ahead: 1. I am not a...
We all scream: Ice cream maker faces $237K fine after workers lose fingers in machine
A New Jersey ice cream manufacturer faces more than $237,000 in fines after two of its workers lost a total of three fingers while repairing the same machine, according to...
China asks Alibaba to sell off media assets: report
China's government has asked Jack Ma's Alibaba Group to shed its media assets as officials there grow increasingly concerned about the tech giant's impact on public opinion in the country,...
Soleil Moon Frye reveals how shocking Hulu doc 'Kid 90' got so personal
'Punky' star tackles everything: Virginity, drugs, suicide, breast surgery.
Five men dressed as NYPD cops break into house, steal $30K in jewelry
A gang of thieves dressed like NYPD cops pulled off a home invasion in Queens early Tuesday, making off with a Rolex watch and $30,000 in jewelry.
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, new virus-ridden mosquito emerges
A new invasive species of mosquito known to carry viruses, including yellow fever, has been discovered in Florida, scientists have warned. The Aedes scapularis mosquitoes have been confirmed in two...
Migrant surge at US-Mexico border is worst in 20 years, DHS boss says
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday disclosed that the migration surge at the US-Mexico border is likely the worst the situation has been in 20 years. Mayorkas, who has...
No. 2 Senate Dem comes out in favor of filibuster reform
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has come out in favor of reforming the filibuster, calling it a "weapon of mass obstruction," as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reveals that "everything...
How NFL star and wife celebrated his record-setting deal
Kyle Juszczyk's record-setting deal with the San Francisco 49ers is something to bark about.
Japan calls for caution as daytime karaoke sessions spread coronavirus
TOKYO - A rash of Japanese coronavirus clusters linked to daytime karaoke sessions by the elderly, including several linked to 93 cases in one prefecture, prompted a stern warning on...
Cole Haan takes up to 75 percent off its most popular sale styles
Get ready take your shoe game to new levels.
Ramen shop vandalized after owner blasts decision to end Texas mask mandate
A San Antonio restaurant was vandalized with racist graffiti just days after its Asian American owner denounced the state’s move to end its mask mandate. Mike Nguyen found the hateful...
Giants have to start making some noise in free agency
It is not as if the Giants had to re-sign Dalvin Tomlinson, although it would have been nice. It is not as if the Giants had to land a starting...
Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
JERUSALEM — Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of dozens of Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text found in a desert cave and believed hidden during a...
Tiger Woods makes a big career move
Tiger Woods is back in the game — digitally, at least. Woods has signed a long-term partnership with the company behind the “PGA Tour 2K” video game series, returning the...
One killed, two others hurt in NYC apartment blaze
A 94-year-old woman was killed and two others were hurt — including an infant — during an early Tuesday blaze at an Upper East Side apartment building, officials said. The...
Boy, 11, arrested for allegedly firing at cops in Texas
An 11-year-old boy was busted for allegedly opening fire at officers in a Houston neighborhood, prompting a SWAT team response, according to new reports. Police responded early Friday to a report...
UK funds street lights, CCTV amid anger over woman’s killing
LONDON — Britain’s government plans to increase funding for street lighting and closed-circuit TV as part of a package of measures to help protect women and girls. The plans follow...
Moderna begins testing COVID vaccine on children
Moderna has given the first doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to children under the age of 12 -- including babies as young as 6 months, the pharmaceutical company announced Tuesday.
UK cop appears in court accused of kidnap, murder of Sarah Everard
British police officer Wayne Couzens was remanded in custody Tuesday and told he will be tried later this year on charges of kidnapping and murdering Sarah Everard as she walked...
ISIS bride Shamima Begum ditches Islamic attire for Western garb
ISIS bride Shamima Begum has she ditched her traditional Islamic garb for Western duds at her Syrian refugee camp.
Bill Belichick's spending spree is officially out of control
The Patriots are in drunken sailor territory. Bill Belichick had plenty of salary cap space entering NFL free agency, and he appears to be on a mission to use it...
Yaphet Kotto, Bond villain and 'Alien' star, dead at 81
Social media salutes and tributes are being made to the late “Live and Let Die” star whose death was first announced by his wife Tessie Sinahon Monday night.
Billy Eichner defends Will Forte's controversial suicide show
The show is being labeled as a possible "suicide contagion."
Six March Madness refs sent home in pre-tourney mess
COVID-19 already has its first March Madness losers. Six referees have been sent home before the NCAA Tournament even begins due to a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent contact tracing,...
Senator suggests FBI background check of Brett Kavanaugh was 'fake'
A Democratic senator suggested that the FBI background check on sexual assault claims against Brett Kavanaugh, then a nominee to the Supreme Court, in 2018 may have been "fake" and...
Arizona mayor: Biden left city 'completely in the dark' about migrants' health status
An Arizona mayor facing the incoming migrant surge in his border city is slamming the Biden administration, alleging that the federal government has not responded to his requests for documentation...
France finds new COVID-19 variant that escapes detection
France has discovered a new COVID-19 variant that appears to be able to escape detection by standard tests for the virus. The French Health Ministry said Monday evening that a...
Two big names pick teams as NFL quarterback picture comes into focus
The first quarterback dominoes in what is expected to be a wild offseason have started to fall. On Monday night, Jameis Winston agreed to a one-year deal to return to...
The real story behind the infamous Amityville Horror house
It's been more than 45 years since George and Kathy Lutz fled their house in Amityville, Long Island, claiming it was haunted by evil spirits. The couple's terrifying tale of...
Dick's Sporting Goods is launching a Lululemon rival for men
Dick’s Sporting Goods is launching a new men’s apparel brand — and it will have more in common with Lululemon than Nike or Under Armour. The new "athleisure" label, VRST,...
Nokia cutting up to 10,000 jobs under restructuring plan
Nokia on Tuesday said it plans to slash up to 10,000 jobs over the next two years as it forges ahead with a corporate restructuring. The layoffs are part of...
Stimulus check argument sparked grisly quadruple murder, family says
An argument over a stimulus check led a 25-year-old man to shoot the mother of his child and kill four of her relatives at an Indianapolis home, according to reports.
Video shows plane crashing into car on residential street, leaving 3 dead — Warning: Graphic content
Horrifying new video captured the moment a single-engine plane with two people aboard slammed into an SUV on a residential block in Florida -- killing three people, including a 4-year-old...
Sen. Ron Johnson says there was nothing 'racial' about his BLM protesters comment
Sen. Ron Johnson insisted this week there was nothing "racial" about his comments on Black Lives Matter protesters and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and in an op-ed published Tuesday,...
Elon Musk joins NFT craze with techno song about them
They don't call him the "Technoking" for nothing. Elon Musk has released a techno song about non-fungible tokens — the red-hot digital assets known as NFTs — in an attempt to...
Fauci says having larger gatherings by July Fourth 'entirely conceivable'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that it's possible that Americans may be able to gather in larger groups on the Fourth of July – if the nation doesn’t pull back...
How you can rule your March Madness bracket pool
In addition to the numerous betting opportunities involved with the 67 games of the NCAA Tournament beginning Thursday, you’re probably also entering a bracket contest or two (or several dozen...
The big names left after wild start to NFL free agency
Believe it or not, NFL free agency is just getting started. Contracts can’t even officially be signed until Wednesday, but the first day of negotiations lived up to the frenzied...
COVID vaccine didn't cause legendary boxing champion's death, wife says
"Marvelous" Marvin Hagler's sudden death over the weekend had nothing to do with the COVID-19 vaccine, the wife of the late boxing legend clarified. Kay Hagler slapped down speculation that...
10 NCAA stars that could lead unheralded teams to March Madness glory
We’ve seen it before. A non-favorite comes out of nowhere to win it all, led by a superstar player who carries his team on his shoulders. Danny Manning did it...
Manslaughter case opened after teacher dies within hours of getting COVID vax
Sandro Tognatti, 57, got jabbed in his hometown Biella on Saturday afternoon and went to bed that night with a high fever, his wife, Simona Riussi, told Italian media.
Two more countries pull AstraZeneca vaccine as EU probes blood clot risk
Sweden and Latvia joined the growing list of nations that suspended AstraZeneca's jab after a handful of people who received it developed blood clots, some of which were linked to...
Prominent Dem Joe Manchin calls border situation a 'crisis'
Sen. Joe Manchin called the rapidly spiraling situation at the US border a "crisis" — the first prominent Democrat to label it as such.
Prince Philip leaves hospital following month-long stay
Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, left a London hospital early Tuesday after heart surgery and 28 days' treatment — his longest-ever stay. Philip — who...
Little girl has spring fever: 'It's awesome!'
"Spring is coming! It's awesome! Look at all that grass!" The first signs of spring in Edmonton, Canada, made this 3-year-old kid's day. "I can't believe it! Woo!" I love...
25-year-old man stabbed to death in NYC apartment
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death inside a Brooklyn apartment on Monday night, police said. The victim was found at about 10:10 p.m. with stab wounds to his chest...
Why Nets aren't rushing star into the lineup
Just because Blake Griffin is medically able to play doesn’t mean his Nets debut is imminent. Chances are that’s still a ways away. Signed by the Nets on March 8...
Knicks rookie gets Kyrie Irving lesson in first start
Nets point guard Kyrie Irving taught the kid a lesson in the second quarter, putting a series of fakes and spin moves on Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley. Irving finally twirled...
Don't be fooled by how close Knicks came to beating Nets
The chasm between the teams isn’t always measured simply by the size of the gulf between the numbers on either side of the hyphen. You don’t need a 35-point blowout...
Kim Jong Un’s sister offers 'word of advice' to US as Biden officials start Asia trip
The sister of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un warned the Biden administration on Monday that military actions near the country's border could make Americans “lose sleep,” state media reported...
Jets GM avoided Bill Belichick craziness in free agency boon
It is a rite of NFL March Madness, exasperated fan bases pulling their hair out because their team sits on its hands while a competitor goes hog wild with a...
Trio of former Christ the King stars in thick of March Madness
Joe Arbitello felt like a kid again. He was living and dying with every possession. Ecstatic over every made shot, inconsolable over every miss. And, no, the Christ the King...
Veteran using his glove to show he 'fits' with Yankees
Observations for the Yankees' 4-2 spring training game win over the Phillies on Monday. Quick Exit Giancarlo Stanton had the three hardest-hit balls in the Yankees’ 4-2 win over the...
NYC slaying leads to wild police car chase through Manhattan
A fatal shooting in Upper Manhattan on Monday night sparked a wild police car chase through the borough that ended with one suspect in handcuffs, police and sources said. The...
Young Ranger steps up with star on COVID-19 list
So it was three men out and another up and in for the Rangers in Monday’s 5-4 Garden overtime defeat to the Flyers. Adam Fox, Pavel Buchnevich and Phil Di...