March 17, 2021
Miami Beach adding extra police as city 'under siege' by spring breakers, mayor says
Miami Beach police are cracking down on rowdy spring breakers after days of out-of-control parties in the seaside city that have included violence and drunken debauchery. Mayor Dan Gelber said...
What to expect with Knicks starter's injury: specialist
Though Tom Thibodeau said Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will be cleared to do some practice drills, the coach gave no estimation as to when his shot-blocker will return. One leading...
Yankees outfielder no fan of Blue Jays' temporary stadium
DUNEDIN, Fla. — During a normal season, most players won’t see the spring training ballpark again once heading north, since most serve as Single-A stadiums. But because of Canada’s COVID-19...
March Madness teams without top players due to COVID-19
The NCAA passed the cutoff date without needing a replacement team for its 68-team tournament, but COVID-19 remains a factor for March Madness even before the ball has been tipped....
Chili Davis beginning to work his magic with this new Met
Albert Almora Jr. came to the Mets with a reputation as a strong defensive outfielder, and has certainly backed that up early in spring training. But the former Cub was...
Columbia transfer relishing first taste of March Madness
It was a formality. Michigan was going to be a No. 1 seed. The Wolverines’ NCAA Tournament hopes were not hanging in the balance. They weren’t on the bubble. It...
Cop who said Atlanta spa shooter had 'bad day' blamed China for COVID on Facebook: report
A Georgia sheriff’s captain who delivered press briefings on a gunman's murder spree at Atlanta-area spas reportedly made a Facebook post blaming the coronavirus pandemic on China. Capt. Jay Baker...
Kobe widow names deputies accused of sharing graphic pics of his body after crash
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, filed an amended lawsuit Wednesday that reveals the names of the Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared graphic images of the helicopter crash site...
Rangers score 9 goals in crazy win without coaches
The Rangers have faced their fair share of curveballs throughout the hectic 2020-21 NHL season, but Wednesday brought a four-seam fastball. And the Rangers bashed that 99-mph heater out of...
James Harden's monster night saves Nets from themselves
With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out, James Harden turned in an MVP performance to lift the Nets to victory. He also carried them to the top of the Eastern...
Giants sign defensive end to fortify pass rush
The Giants on Wednesday made a move to bolster their pass rush, signing Ifeadi Odenigbo to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million. Odenigbo, 26, is a 6-foot-3, 258-pound defensive end...
Atlanta mayor says hate crime charges may be 'appropriate' for spa shooter
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Wednesday said hate crime charges may be appropriate for the man who went on a shooting rampage at three local spas, killing eight people,...
Samurai sword-swinging man wrestles with cop on Upper East Side
A samurai sword-wielding man was arrested last weekend after he punched an NYPD officer on the Upper East Side, authorities said Wednesday. The melee kicked off when police responded to...
Yankees catcher has come back down to earth
Observations from the Yankees’ 1-0 win over the Tigers Wednesday at at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Fla. Gleyber of love Gleyber Torres has looked pretty good at shortstop this spring...
Rutgers not letting bubble life ruin March Madness experience
Rutgers is enjoying a moment three decades in the making. The Scarlet Knights have proven they belong in the best conference in the country, the Big Ten. They have ignited...
Mets really impressed with starter's exotic pitch
JUPITER, Fla. — As Joey Lucchesi discussed his attack plan for Wednesday’s exhibition start for the Mets, his catcher became confused. Tomas Nido heard the left-hander mention his “churve” and...
Gov's office conducting own review of aide's groping accusation against Cuomo
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office is conducting its own review of a female aide’s allegations that she was groped by the governor inside the Executive Mansion last year, a new report...
Nets' wait for Kevin Durant keeps getting longer
Nets coach Steve Nash confirmed reports that Kevin Durant’s return to the court could be measured in weeks, not days. Nash said a third scan on Durant’s strained left hamstring...
Timeshare mogul sues Instagram model ex over racy OnlyFans photos
A Las Vegas timeshare mogul is waging an all-out legal war against his Instagram model ex-girlfriend after their five-month relationship went south. Diamond Resorts founder Stephen Cloobeck, 59, has filed...
Second Deshaun Watson sexual assault accuser emerges with graphic complaint
For the second straight day, a massage therapist has accused Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault, according to a civil suit filed Wednesday in Harris County, Texas -- and...
Former Yankee making case for spot in Mets bullpen
JUPITER, Fla. — Stephen Tarpley allowed a walk and single in the eighth inning, but struck out two batters to preserve the Mets’ lead in their eventual 3-2 loss to...
Man who allegedly attacked cops with fire extinguisher during Capitol riot arrested
A Florida man who allegedly assaulted police with a fire extinguisher during the deadly Capitol riot was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said. Robert Scott Palmer, 53, appeared in a federal court...
Giants to meet with top free-agent receiver
The interest is there, always has been. The need is there, too. The Giants are bringing Kenny Golladay, the best available wide receiver on the open market, in for a...
California shout down: No screaming on roller coasters under state's COVID-19 plan
Southern California theme parks are set to open as early as next month, but thrill seekers may be forced to bite their tongues while riding their favorite rollercoasters. The California...
After March Madness, former college athletes are making bank on old uniforms
For many sports fans, March Madness is the most exciting event of the year. But not for the trio behind the Players Trunk: They're pumped for what comes immediately afterward....
Spectrum eliminates news assistant news jobs at NY1
The cable giant that controls the NY1 news station abruptly laid off all of its news assistants on Wednesday. The extent of the cutbacks couldn't be immediately assessed and one...
Cuomo's office hires outside counsel amid harassment probe
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office has hired outside lawyers to represent Executive Chamber staffers amid an investigation into workplace sexual harassment allegations against the governor, a report said Wednesday. Seven women...
Democrats never cared about border security — and now they're proving it
Are Democrats still doing that thing where they pretend to believe in “border security” — or have they completely given that lie up? It’s hard to tell anymore, with the...
Dow closes above 33,000 for 1st time after Fed's upbeat projections
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs on Wednesday after the Fed predicted a fast economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and said it would...
Yankees well aware of this huge AL East challenge
DUNEDIN, Fla.- The Red Sox are a team seemingly in transition and the defending division champion Rays took a hit when they traded Blake Snell to San Diego. With the...
Jets still must address this glaring free-agency need
Jets general manager Joe Douglas may soon feel like he is trapped in a corner … or more like trapped without one. Douglas addressed two major areas of need in...
Letters to the Editor — March 18, 2021
The Issue: A 37-year-old woman who was killed by a stray bullet in front of her home in Queens. How many more innocent people, and specifically mothers, is Mayor de...
MTA supervisor allegedly built personal Tesla charger at work on company dime
A subway supervisor has been accused of directing his subordinates to install a Tesla charging hub for his own vehicle at work -- and using an MTA credit card to...
Improve your resume and interview skills with this master class that’s just $40
It’s always a bummer when you apply for a job you want but never end up hearing back from the recruiter or employer. It makes you question your skills and...
Heal winter-damaged and over-sanitized hands with this protective moisturizer
The dry air, cold temperatures, and gusty days of winter can wreak havoc on your skin – especially the skin on your hands, which is one of the most commonly...
Kanye West could now be worth more than $6 billion
Kanye West's family life may be a disaster, but his finances are looking up.
Start impeachment hearings against Gov. Cuomo now
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie last week authorized an impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo — but sure looks like part of a larger stall. There’s zero reason to delay impeachment hearings...
Derek Chauvin jury back to 9 after two more panelists seated
The jury for the upcoming murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin — who is charged in the death of George Floyd — is back up to nine members after...
The state Board of Regents is working to make every New York diploma worthless
In its latest move to destroy all Empire State education standards, the Board of Regents is using the pandemic as an excuse to eviscerate a gold-standard learning assessment: the Regents...
Mets star showing what he's capable of
Observations from the Mets' 3-2 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. More smiles A day after hitting his first homer of this spring on Tuesday, Francisco Lindor went 2-for-3 in...
Australia got Facebook to pay for content — now it's our turn
Australia has proven it’s possible to get tech titans to pay for the content that drives users to their sites: Facebook just reached deals with two top Aussie media companies....
Brees addition means end is near for current 'Sunday Night Football' booth
The Drew Brees signing by NBC may one day prove to be brilliant, a mistake or somewhere in between. It definitely already is intriguing — especially regarding what it means...
Is this Barbie's mansion? Colorful Florida home with Chanel trees lists for $13M
Come on, Barbie, let's go party!
The border mess is only going to get worse
The rush of illegal immigrants at the border looks worse than rush-hour traffic on the RFK Triborough Bridge — pre-COVID. It will only get worse. It might be unfixable. How...
Emma Booth's belief in ghosts led to crime drama 'The Gloaming'
Aussie actress Emma Booth talks about her new supernatural crime drama, "The Gloaming," and her personal belief in ghosts.
First crass! Climate czar John Kerry caught going maskless on flight
President Biden’s climate czar, John Kerry, sparked outrage Wednesday when he was spotted going maskless on an American Airlines flight to Washington D.C. The Tennessee Star published a photo of a bare-faced...
How the next mayor and chancellor can fix NYC's broken schools
New York City’s schools are in a state of urgent decline. Struggling to hold students accountable for basic attendance, let alone evaluate schoolwork and grades, leaders blame COVID-19. The reality?...
Facebook cracks down on content glorifying Atlanta spa shootings
Facebook is cracking down content posted by sadistic users that glorifies the massage parlor shooting massacre, which killed 8 people in and around Atlanta Tuesday. On Wednesday, the social network...
Thank your kids for your COVID handout — they'll be paying the price for years
The “recovery rebates” that Americans began receiving this week supposedly have something to do with the economic damage caused by COVID-19 and the control measures it inspired. But like most...
What if Cuomo just won’t go? and other commentary
Eye on Albany: What If Cuomo Just Won’t Go? At New York magazine, David Freedlander wonders what happens if Gov. Cuomo refuses to step down. Could he “hold on until...
First Cuomo accuser won't cooperate with 'sham' impeachment probe
The woman whose allegations sparked Gov. Andrew Cuomo's unfolding sexual harassment scandal on Wednesday called the impeachment investigation against him a "sham" -- and vowed not to cooperate. Meanwhile, another...
Get creative and start painting with this highly rated watercolor paint set under $20
We’ve all been stuck at home a lot in the past year. Whether you’ve been feeling unproductive, unmotivated, or unhappy, you should consider taking up a new hobby. Painting is...
Texas man busted with long gun, high-capacity mags outside VP mansion
A Texas man in possession of a long gun and high-capacity ammunition magazines was arrested outside the vice president's mansion in Washington, DC, Wednesday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Cops in Texas...
Federal Reserve expects to keep its key rate near zero through 2023
The Federal Reserve foresees the economy accelerating quickly this year yet still expects to keep its benchmark interest rate pinned near zero through 2023, despite concerns in financial markets about...
Entire Rangers coaching staff missing game due to COVID-19 issue
The entire Rangers coaching staff is in COVID-19 protocol and was unavailable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Flyers. Roughly 2 ½ hours before the puck-drop, the Rangers said Hartford Wolf...
Never run out of disinfectant again with this sanitizing ozone sprayer
You don’t have to be a germaphobe to want the surfaces of your home to stay clean, especially during the COVID-19 climate. Introducing WAAV, the Just-Add-Water Sanitizing Ozone Sprayer. It will quickly...
Andrew Yang: Anti-Asian racism has grown ' far darker' in NYC
New York City mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang on Wednesday said that anti-Asian racism in the Big Apple is growing "far darker" -- as he spoke out on the massacre of...
CDC chief suggests school social distancing requirements could soon change
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that school social distancing requirements could soon shrink. CDC director Rochelle Walensky told lawmakers a recent report found that 3 feet of distance...
Nearly 3,800 hate incidents against Asian-Americans in 2020
Nearly half of hate-related incidents targeting Asian Americans since the start of the coronavirus pandemic occurred in the state of California, according to a report from the Stop AAPI Hate...
Yankees need 'Young Mariano' now more than ever
Who can make the leap? Even with Zack Britton out for a while, the Yankees field one of baseball’s deepest bullpens. Yet in this unique season (because it followed a...
Bronx man nabbed for alleged $1.4M COVID-19 fraud — thanks to his dog
The dog was man's best fiend! A Bronx man allegedly stole $1.4million in an elaborate COVID-19 identity scam, but was finally sniffed out due to his own four-legged friend, authorities...
Utah police face off with sword-wielding motorist: reports
Cops faced off with a disturbed motorist who appeared to be armed with a sword on a stretch of Utah highway Wednesday, according to reports. Images from a Legacy Highway...
Scalise urging Republicans to vote against Dream Act
Rep. Steve Scalise, the minority whip in the House, is urging his fellow Republicans to vote against the Dream Act that protects young illegal immigrants from deportation because it would...
Cuomo rebuffs de Blasio, reopens indoor fitness classes in NYC
Scandal-scarred Gov. Andrew Cuomo returned to beefing with Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday — reopening indoor fitness classes in New York City just a day after Hizzoner refused to lift the ban....
Take the slight underdog in this NIT showdown
After having its NCAA Tournament hopes dashed in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday, Western Kentucky is staying in town for the NIT to try to take out its frustrations on missing...
Subway felonies drop for 2nd straight month, MTA says it's not enough
The number of major felonies in the subway system dropped in February for the second straight month, according to NYPD stats shared Wednesday -- but MTA leaders say subway crime...
Paranormal activity? Baby dramatically falls as if she were pushed
Experts say it's a bunch of phantom-foolery. A viral video of a North Carolina baby "being pushed by a ghost" is being debunked by experts, who claim the so-called supernatural...
The heated Nets-Knicks rivalry
The dynamic between Knicks and Nets fans has been fascinating this year. The Nets are the better team. The Knicks are better than they have been in eight years. You...
UN: Yemen conflict escalates as country speeds toward famine
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations warned Tuesday that an offensive by Houthi rebels in Yemen has escalated the nearly six-year conflict in the Arab world’s poorest nation as it...
Restaurant staff in China caught reusing leftover food, not washing dirty hands
Workers at two popular restaurant chains in China have been caught on undercover video reusing leftover food scraps and handling meals with filthy hands, according to a report. Man Ling restaurant,...
Land of the fee: Biden tax hike could hit people earning $200K, WH says
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday clarified that President Biden's proposed tax hike would apply to people who earn $200,000 per year if they are married to someone...
Classmate says Atlanta spa shooting suspect was a 'totally different person'
The Georgia man suspected of killing eight in an Atlanta-area spa shooting spree was "caring" and "kept to himself" in high school, stunned former classmates said Wednesday. "He was a totally...
How alleged Atlanta spa shooter's parents helped cops apprehend him
The parents of the alleged Atlanta spa shooter helped authorities track him down and bring an end to any more potential bloodshed, officials said Wednesday. Robert Aaron Long, 21, was...
Dogs that mauled NJ boy, 3, to death were neighbor's pit bulls: report
The two dogs that mauled a 3-year-old New Jersey boy to death and seriously injured his mother were their neighbor's unregistered pit bulls -- which snuck into their backyard, according...
'Please, hurry': 911 calls in Atlanta spa shootings released
Cops released 911 audio on Wednesday from terrified women who called cops during the Atlanta spa massacre. The calls reveal the terror unleashed at the massage parlors, including a call...
10 upside-down houses around the world that will upend your senses
All around the globe, there are homes that turn the world upside-down.
Democrats split on how to respond to migrant crisis at southern border
Democrats are split on where they are placing blame for the spiraling crisis at the southern border, as Vice President Harris refuses to comment on the matter, claiming she hasn't...
Plane banner over New York state capital says, 'Cuomo's Got to Go!'
It's high time! A banner on a plane flying near the state Capitol in Albany on Wednesday said embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Got to Go!" The banner was bankrolled by...
McConnell slams Dems for trying to dodge filibuster as Harris comes out in support
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again lambasted Democratic efforts to abolish the legislative filibuster Wednesday, accusing the party of going beyond the mandate given to them by the American people...
Manta ray photobombing Florida surfer goes viral
Get out of the ray! An incredible viral photo captured the moment a manta ray jumped out of the water behind a surfer in Florida. Photographer Rudy Escandell told WOFL...
'Real World' loft owned by Churchill's granddaughter finally sells
This historic Soho loft owned by Winston Churchill's granddaughter — where MTV filmed its first "The Real World: New York" season in 1992 and is currently filming its reunion —...
Rangers prospect's whirlwind first day was a success
Tarmo Reunanen showed up to practice with the Rangers’ AHL affiliate in Hartford as usual Monday morning, but noticed that his name wasn’t on the roster. “I was thinking, ‘What’s...
MTA misses crucial overtime reform deadline after high-paid exec's departure
Transit leaders missed a key deadline last month to get reforms needed to curb overtime abuse and fraud back on track -- after the highly paid executive responsible for the reforms...
Florida woman delivers first baby with COVID antibodies: doctors
A South Florida woman who received a COVID-19 vaccine has delivered the first known baby with antibodies, according to a pair of doctors. The woman, who is a front-line health...
'I'm not going to take any questions': Cuomo won't address allegations pending impeach probe
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday ducked questions about a former aide’s sexual harassment allegations — including claims he said he’d be open to dating a woman in her 20s —...
Who is Marilyn Hartman? Inside the life of a serial stowaway
Some people never learn, just ask Marilyn Hartman. The 69-year-old American woman has made a name for herself as the "Serial Stowaway" with her bizarre habit of sneaking onto commercial...
EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive body proposed Wednesday issuing certificates that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they...
The 10 biggest March Madness upsets of all time
March Madness is made for moments like these. The Post weighs in on the 10 biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. From two shocking championship games to the first No....
Probe launched into woman's brain hemorrhage death after AstraZeneca vaccine
Spain is investigating three people who had blood clots after getting the now-controversial AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine -- including a teacher who died of a brain hemorrhage, authorities announced Wednesday. The...
Ex-teaching assistant pleads guilty to child pornography
A former upstate New York teaching assistant admitted that he lured young girls -- including students -- to email him sexually explicit images, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Matthew Holland, 29,...
Upstate NY man sentenced for murdering teen Instagram star
An upstate man who slit Instagram star Bianca Devins' throat before posting gory images of her body online has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. Brandon Clark,...
GOP attorneys general want assurances on relief package
Republican attorneys general from 21 states are threatening to sue the Biden administration over a provision in the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that they say prohibits them from using...
Heat trading center who used anti-Semitic slur on live stream
The Miami Heat are jettisoning Meyers Leonard barely one week after the forward was suspended and fined by the NBA for using an anti-Semitic slur during a video game stream....
Couple puts up sign offering free beer in their front yard to make friends in new neighborhood
Beer is best when it’s free. Making new friends can oftentimes be difficult, but it’s definitely been much harder during the pandemic. One couple in Florida who just moved to a new neighborhood,...
NYPD blows past overtime budget, de Blasio says
The NYPD has blown past its overtime budget with more than two months left in the fiscal calendar, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. The department had already spent $253...
Russia responds after Biden calls Putin 'a killer'
Russia called its Washington envoy back to Moscow on Wednesday for consultations after President Biden referred to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as a "killer" and said Putin would "pay...
Rob Gronkowski recalls last interactions with Bill Belichick
One of the last times Rob Gronkowski conversed with Bill Belichick, the Patriots coach dropped his signature hoodie for shorts and flip-flops at a Miami beach bash. "It was at...
How arenas work to keep fans attending indoor sports safe
Allen Hershkowitz won’t use the word “safe” because there is no certainty in life sciences. But the 65-year-old Ph.D. with decades of environmental science experience says he would feel comfortable...
White supremacist propaganda hit 'all-time high' last year, report says
The distribution of white supremacist propaganda skyrocketed nationwide last year -- hitting an “all-time high,” according to a report released Wednesday by the Anti-Defamation League.
Trucks slams into patrol car in this messy highway crash
This high-speed hit was caught on camera on Interstate 4 in Florida after a semi-truck crashed into patrol car attempting to pull out into traffic. “We’re lucky that we don’t...
NYPD increases patrol in Asian communities in wake of Atlanta massacre
The NYPD boosted patrol in Asian American communities in the Big Apple on Wednesday -- one day after six Asian women were gunned down in Atlanta, Georgia. In Chinatown, five...
Vaccine appointments can now be booked at NY's new mass sites
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now open at 10 new state-run mass immunization sites, which officially open later this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday -- as more New Yorkers became...
Teen assaulted in anti-Asian attack on Queens basketball court
A 13-year-old Asian boy was attacked on a Queens basketball court by teens who threw basketballs at his head while yelling “Go back to China” in an apparent bias crime,...
New Kyrie Irving injury leaves Nets with one of Big 3
The Nets’ Big 3 was down to a Big 1 — with James Harden the last man standing — after Kyrie Irving was scratched from Wednesday’s 124-115 win at Indiana....
That bites: NY man pleads guilty to illegal possession of seven sharks
An upstate man was sentenced Tuesday for illegally possessing seven live sandbar sharks in an above-ground pool in his home.
LaMelo Ball not sweating his first matchup with LeBron James
LaMelo Ball is viewing his first NBA game in his hometown like any other, and he certainly isn’t sweating his first career matchup against LeBron James. Ball, the midseason frontrunner...
Bike accident leaves one of the NBA’s tallest-ever players paralyzed
Former NBA player Shawn Bradley was left paralyzed after he was struck by an automobile while riding his bike on Jan. 20. Bradley, a 7-foot-6 center who played for the...
Disneyland announces when California parks will reopen
Disney said Wednesday that its two California theme parks, Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, will finally reopen at the end of next month. The parks, which have been closed...
Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
Tinder wants to get its users back to in-person dating -- as long as it’s safe. The dating app announced Tuesday that it will be giving away 1,000 free COVID-19 tests to 500 Tinder matches so they...
FDNY lieutenant busted for assaulting teen son over school attendance: cops
An FDNY lieutenant has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his teen son during a dispute about school attendance, police said. Lt. Joseph Farinacci put his 17-year-old son in a headlock...
Mets have another injury concern
JUPITER, Fla. — Dominic Smith arrived at Clover Park on Wednesday with soreness in his right wrist, prompting his removal from the lineup against the Marlins. The discomfort — described...
Collaboration with police divides social workers across US
CHICAGO — Rayshard Brooks was killed last June when Atlanta police responding to a report of a man asleep in a car blocking a drive-thru shot him as he tried to run...
Biden says Asian Americans are 'very concerned' about Atlanta spa shootings
President Biden on Wednesday said he's aware that Asian Americans are "very concerned" about a pair of shootings at Atlanta massage parlors that killed eight, but he also added the...
Billie Eilish shows off new look, teases sexy new project
Back in December, the Grammy-winner said she was planning on changing her signature green and black hairstyle to signal the "end of era."
Additional victims identified in Atlanta massage parlor shootings
A Georgia mother of two getting a massage with her husband was among the victims in a series of Atlanta-area spa shootings that claimed the lives of eight people, loved...
Suspected spa shooter may have aimed to take carnage across state lines
The sex-crazed Georgia man who allegedly massacred eight people in a series of Atlanta-area spa shootings may have been headed to Florida to continue the carnage, Atlanta's mayor said Wednesday....
Pelosi says Gov. Cuomo should resign if probe finds him guilty
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday joined a growing call from Democrats that Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the seven sexual harassment claims against him are substantiated. "If these...
Miami Beach mayor says 'wild' spring breakers have 'forgotten' pandemic
The Mayor of Miami Beach has ripped mask-less spring breakers for flocking to Florida and running "wild" -- saying they "seem to have forgotten that there's a pandemic."
Mozambique militants beheading children as young as 11
JOHANNESBURG - Children as young as 11 are being beheaded in Mozambique, UK-based aid group Save the Children said on Tuesday, in violence that has killed thousands and displaced many...
Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz lists his Chelsea loft for $3.1M
Ad-Rock shares the loft with punk pioneer Kathleen Hanna — lead singer of Bikini Kill and, later, Le Tigre.
California coronavirus mutant escalates to CDC's 'variant of concern'
Two lineages of a coronavirus variant first detected in California have been classified as "variant[s] of concern" (VOC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the agency citing an estimated 20 percent...
Infernal affairs: Lawsuit alleges rampant corruption in NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau
An NYPD lieutenant allegedly concocted bogus sting operations on his colleagues to bilk thousands of dollars in overtime pay -- yet was protected from punishment by the head of the...
Graphic details emerge from sexual-assault suit filed against star NFL QB
Two lawsuits filed in Harris County, Texas, against NFL star Deshaun Watson allege the Texans quarterback “assaulted” two different massage therapists “by touching her with his penis.” The first incident...
Jared Goff dig makes this NFL trade really awkward
The Los Angeles Rams’ second trade of the offseason with the Detroit Lions might make for an awkward reunion in the Motor City. Defensive end Michael Brockers is being dealt...
Primordial lightning strikes may have helped life emerge on Earth
WASHINGTON - The emergence of the Earth’s first living organisms billions of years ago may have been facilitated by a bolt out of the blue - or perhaps a quintillion...
IRS reportedly plans to delay this year's tax deadline
The IRS is reportedly planning to push back the April 15 tax filing deadline for another month to give taxpayers a break because of the coronavirus pandemic and tax law...
UN team seeks evidence linking Myanmar military leaders to crimes
GENEVA - A UN team of investigators on Myanmar appealed on Wednesday for people to collect and preserve documentary evidence of crimes ordered by the military since the Feb. 1...
Remains of Illinois mom identified 18 years after she vanished: cops
Skeletal remains found late last year have been identified as an Illinois mother who disappeared without a trace in 2003, authorities said. The remains of Tyesha Bell, 22, were found...
Four men busted at airport with 120 pounds of marijuana in luggage
Four men, including a father-and-son pair, were arrested in Buffalo after airport authorities found a whopping 120 pounds of marijuana stashed in their luggage, according to police and a new...
Biden celebrating St. Patrick's Day by reiterating support for Good Friday Agreement
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by meeting with Ireland's prime minister and reiterating US support for the contentious Good Friday Agreement. The commander-in-chief...
Kelly Gang hits pause on 2021 St. Patrick's Day fundraiser after raising $65K in 2020
The Kelly Gang, the charity organization started by media figures who share the same surname, hit pause on its 2021 St. Patrick's Day fundraiser but plans to return in force...
Twitter rejoices as 'stimmy' checks finally roll in
All it takes it $1,400 to feel like a high roller. Americans rejoiced on social media Wednesday as the third round of coronavirus stimulus checks made millions of taxpayers suddenly...
How much Giants save with veteran's contract compromise
The Giants entered the preliminary stages of their offseason planning not knowing if Nate Solder, their towering offensive tackle, wanted to return to the game or if his year away...
Rochester teens who lit man on fire now face murder charges
Two Rochester teenagers accused of setting a 53-year-old man on fire are now facing murder charges after the victim died from his injuries. The boys -- ages 14 and 16...
China protests over Japan, US statement on human rights
BEIJING — China has protested to the United States and Japan over a joint statement it said “maliciously attacked” its foreign policy and seriously interfered in China’s internal affairs, the...
Cuomo gets the COVID-19 vaccine at Harlem Church
It was the first shot in weeks that hasn't threatened his political career. Gov. Andrew Cuomo was publicly vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday following a lovefest at a predominantly black...
Teen flips her 'big bird' middle finger — warns 'my toes are worse'
Jaw-dropping clip boasts 4.3M views on TikTok.
As endangered birds lose their songs, they can’t find mates
WASHINGTON — Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success...
Cops release second video of thief who swiped hat off Hasidic Jewish man's head
The thief who swiped a traditional fur hat from atop a Hasidic Jewish man’s head last week was captured in a second surveillance clip. The 27-year-old victim was walking on...
Newly unearthed footage shows alleged Atlanta spa shooter years before rampage
A more clean cut Robert Aaron Long spoke about his baptism in a church video taken years before his alleged deadly rampage at three Atlanta area spas.
Atlanta spa shooting suspect had 'a really bad day' before massacre, wanted to 'eliminate temptation': cops
The man charged with murder for a shooting spree at Atlanta-area spas had "a really bad day" and was seeking to “eliminate” a sexual “temptation” prior to killing eight people,...
DHS boss downplays terror suspects sneaking across US-Mexico border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday dismissed the significance of suspected terrorists sneaking into the country via the southern border, saying it was "not a new phenomenon." US Customs...
How Russell Wilson trade got nixed after massive Bears offer
The Bears made an underwhelming signing by bringing in quarterback Andy Dalton on a one-year, $10 million deal, but it wasn't before they almost pulled off a blockbuster trade for...
What the truck? Wild video shows daring, dangling rescue above gorge
Astonishing video shows a pickup truck dangling vertically over a 100-foot-deep gorge in Idaho -- and the moment heroic rescuers rappelled down to save two people and two dogs trapped...
Yeti's new bag line is perfect for adventurers and everyday use
The new YETI Crossroads bag and luggage collection is perfect for life on the go. The line includes backpacks, luggage and duffles in many sizes.
Triple threat: Upstate NY man arrested three times in the same day
A 29-year-old upstate man was arrested three times in a single day -- including twice by the same state trooper, police said Wednesday.
Knicks' Lonzo Ball urgency increasing as point guard troubles worsen
For once, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau didn’t want to make too much of back-to-back losses. Taking the top two teams in the Eastern Conference — the Nets and 76ers —...
NYC gets 9/11 vet as new emergency management commissioner
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday tapped John Scrivani, a former NYPD officer-turned-disaster response official, as the Big Apple's new emergency management commissioner. The Staten Island native — a first...
Washington state judge under fire for mocking black man shot by cops
A Washington state judge is facing calls to resign after he was caught on tape calling a black man fatally shot by police last year "so dumb." Clark County District...
Michael Daffey lists $30M home after buying Jeffrey Epstein's mansion
The Aussie financier who just paid $51 million for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's Upper East Side mansion is about to put his Noho penthouse on the market.
Rare Chinese bowl bought at yard sale sells for over $721K at auction
A 6-inch Chinese porcelain bowl that was bought for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale was sold at auction Wednesday for a staggering $721,800, which includes a buyer's premium. It...
Wild video shows women robbing, attacking workers at Popeye’s drive-thru
A wild video, shot by a customer, shows the violent strong-arm robbery as it unfolded in the drive-thru lane of the popular chain.
VP gives UN talk on female empowerment despite staying silent on Cuomo scandal
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a United Nations commission about the need to empower women around the globe -- saying democracy "depends fundamentally on the empowerment of women" --...
Law firm tapped to probe Gov. Cuomo has possible 'conflict of interest'
The white-shoe law firm hired by the New York state Assembly to probe Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ties to Chief Judge Janet DiFiore — posing a possible conflict of interest, critics say....
Spring breaking bad: Fears of superspreader event as college revelers descend on beach town
Spring breakers are already descending on South Padre Island in Texas -- and locals worry that the college crowd’s celebration could turn into a COVID-19 superspreader, according to reports. “I...
Woman fatally struck by subway train in Brooklyn
A subway train struck and killed a woman in Brooklyn on Wednesday morning, cops said. The woman, whose identity wasn’t immediately known, ended up on the C subway tracks at...
The hot March Madness underdogs to watch out for
LAS VEGAS — It would not be a big surprise if freshman phenom Cade Cunningham carries Oklahoma State to the Final Four. It’s also possible the Cowboys could get stunned...
De Blasio calls Atlanta spa shootings 'domestic terrorism'
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday condemned the fatal shootings of eight people -- including six Asian women -- at Atlanta-area massage parlors as “domestic terrorism.” “We have to be...
WWE legend regrets unretiring for disastrous tag team match
Time and greater context have left Shawn Michaels regretting coming out of retirement to take what turned into a disastrous tag team match between him and Triple H against the...
The Rangers will fail if they don’t go all-in with next step
So Wednesday night’s 9-0 explosion of a Rangers victory over the Flyers at the Garden provided an oasis of joy to conclude the first half of a season that has...
Florida teen gets prison time for massive celebrity Twitter hack
The Florida teenager who hacked several celebrities' Twitter accounts last summer will spend three years behind bars, authorities said. Graham Ivan Clark, 18, pleaded guilty to 30 counts of communications...
Atlanta shooting suspect visited spas before, struggled with 'sex addiction'
The alleged gunman who shot up three Atlanta-area spas, killing eight people including six Asian women, "may have frequented" some of the locations and had a "sex addiction," it was...
Man with autism asks employers to 'take a chance on me' in moving letter
"I lay in bed at night and I cry reading the messages," said his mother, Tracy Lowry.
School mourns death of boy, 4, killed by plane that crashed into SUV
The 4-year-old Florida boy who was killed when a single-engine plane slammed into an SUV driven by his mother, a popular teacher’s aide, was mourned as her beloved “little compadre,”...
Florida man charged with killing neighbor over property dispute
A Florida man has been charged with murdering his neighbor during an ongoing dispute about a driveway -- which was captured on the victim’s cellphone, authorities said.
Indians' experiment with ex-Met off to a horrendous start
Maybe the Indians should bring back Willie Mays Hayes. Former Mets shortstop Amed Rosario’s first game in center field resembled a bloopers scene from the baseball comedy “Major League." He...
Protesters in Myanmar fight back amid violent crackdown
YANGON, Myanmar — Protesters in Myanmar fired slingshots and threw Molotov cocktails toward lines of security forces after apparently coming under fire Wednesday, a rare incidence of anti-coup demonstrators fighting...
‘Our prayers are with you,’ Cardinal Dolan tells Cuomo’s potential replacement
Cardinal Timothy Dolan told Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday that New York was praying for her -- and joked that she could "light some candles" after he celebrated St....
Trump to headline fundraiser for WH aide challenging pro-impeachment Republican
Former President Donald Trump will be stumping for a former White House aide who has launched a primary challenge to Rep. Anthony Gonzalez over the Ohio Republican's vote to impeach...
TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year
TikTok has entered the group chat. The popular video-sharing app could launch a feature this year that would let groups of users exchange messages, a new report says. The group...
Crucial question hangs over Patriots' massive spending spree
Is a new quarterback the Patriots' next shocking move in NFL free agency? Before the Patriots spent over $200 million on free agents, they brought back Cam Newton on a...
1-year-old boy shot by Houston cop is 'fighting for his life': mother
A 1-year-old boy who was shot in the head by a Houston police officer during an attempted carjacking is still fighting for his life -- and “didn’t deserve” to wind...
China bans live Oscars broadcasts after Hong Kong protest film nominated
China ordered local media to cancel live broadcasts of next month's Oscars ceremony and to play down coverage of the event after a documentary on the Hong Kong protests was...
Jeremy Lin speaks out after Atlanta spa shootings: 'Heartbreaking'
Former Knicks star Jeremy Lin has spoken out after a man shot and killed eight people – six of them from Asian descent – at three separate Atlanta massage parlors....
Golfers to bet on at the Honda Classic
Lee Westwood has finished second the past two weeks at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship, and the 47-year-old finds himself at No. 19 in the Official World...
Bronx man dies weeks after being stabbed by girlfriend: cops
A 38-year-old man died weeks after his girlfriend stabbed him in the Bronx, cops said Wednesday. Yarelis Olmeda, 41, allegedly knifed her 38-year-old beau Edward Campos in the right shoulder...
In landmark ruling, Japan court says barring same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'
TOKYO - A Japanese court ruled on Wednesday that not allowing same-sex couples to get married is “unconstitutional,” setting a precedent in the only G7 nation not to fully recognize...
Derek Chauvin jurors dismissed over $27M George Floyd family settlement
The murder trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death hit a new snag Wednesday when a Minneapolis judge was forced to dismiss two jurors who had already been...
LeBron James rips 'coward a**' suspect in Atlanta spa shooting
LeBron James on Wednesday condemned the string of "senseless" shootings at Atlanta metro area massage parlors, calling the suspected gunman a "coward a** young man." "My condolences goes out to...
Captain's season-ending injury changes Islanders' trade-deadline focus
Islanders captain Anders Lee will undergo season-ending ACL surgery later this week, general manager Lou Lamoriello said Wednesday. Lee suffered a torn right ACL in the first period of last...
Sex scandal-scarred ex-maestro for Met Opera dead at 77
James Levine, who served as maestro of the Metropolitan Opera for more than four decades before being fired after an investigation revealed a history of sexual abuse, died last week...
'Great day for the Irish': St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to NYC
They're back raising a glass to the luck of the Irish. The St. Patrick's Day Parade returned to the streets of the Big Apple Wednesday after being scrapped last year...
Social media condemns anti-Asian violence following Atlanta massacre
#AsianLivesMatter is also trending on social media.
White supremacist propaganda surged in 2020
NEW YORK — White supremacist propaganda reached alarming levels across the US in 2020, according to a new report that the Anti-Defamation League provided to The Associated Press. There were 5,125 cases...
Nurse reportedly caught stealing 2 doses of COVID vaccine
A Detroit nurse was caught in the act as she swiped two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week, according to a new report. The unidentified nurse was arrested...
GOP blasts National Guard use after Rep. Greene calls out lawmaker's 'ambush'
Republican lawmakers are calling for an end to politicizing the military after the National Guard accompanied a Democratic lawmaker from Guam to Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene's congressional office, in response...
Model Hilary Rhoda and ex-NHLer Sean Avery list NYC duplex for $2.6M
Today, the couple spends most of their time on the West Coast, where they welcomed baby Nash in July.
Nine tips for cashing in on March Madness mania
It’s been two long years since sports bettors have had the privilege of getting down on March Madness. The pandemic robbed us of last year’s NCAA Tournament, but luckily the...
Biden: 'Small to significant' tax increase coming for some
Anyone making over $400,000 will see "a small to significant" tax increase, President Biden revealed in a new interview Wednesday. Speaking to ABC's "Good Morning America," the commander-in-chief made the...
Elon Musk passes on $1 million offer for his NFT techno song
Elon Musk decided not to cash in on the NFT craze after all — turning down an easy million bucks in the process. The billionaire "Technoking of Tesla" released a...
NCAA Tournament coach takes random shot at Jehovah’s Witnesses
Virginia Tech men’s basketball coach Mike Young apologized Tuesday for comments he made during his NCAA Tournament press conference about Jehovah’s Witnesses. Young, who is in his second season as...
State Assembly hires law firm with ties to Robert Mueller to probe Cuomo
The New York State Assembly has tapped a white shoe law firm -- and a lawyer who worked on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe -- to investigate sexual misconduct...
Military vet upset about stimulus check tosses smoke bomb at Mar-a-Lago
Paul Brantly Rawls, a 38-year-old military veteran tossed a smoke bomb outside former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, a report says.
Cujo Biden: Prez defends pooch after biting incident
President Biden on Wednesday defended his German shepherd as a "sweet dog" who's adjusting to his new surroundings — after the rescue pooch bit a member of the White House...
Judge says videos show 'QAnon Shaman' lied about role in Capitol riot
The accused US Capitol rioter who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman” lied during a jailhouse interview claiming that he was “waved” into the building by police officers, a federal judge...
Biden weighs in on changing Senate filibuster rule
President Biden said he supports changing the Senate filibuster, but wants to take the procedural rule back to when a senator had to hold the floor by talking for hours...
'Operation Varsity Blues' sheds harsh new light on college admissions scandal
New details on Lori Loughlin's involvement emerge in the doc with a March 17 release date.
FBI joins investigation into Atlanta spa shootings that left eight dead
The FBI reportedly has joined the investigation into the shooting spree that left eight people -- six of them Asian women -- dead at three metro Atlanta massage parlors. Agents...
France, Italy may restart AstraZeneca COVID vaccinations
At least two European Union countries plan to start using AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine again if regulators give the green light this week. France and Italy agreed to "promptly" resume their...
Lakeith Stanfield on supporting Oscar nod for lead ‘Judas’ role: 'I’m confused too but f--k it'
“I’m confused too" he admitted after fans questioned the leading actor's nod on social media.
Keyshawn Johnson's son mourns death of sister: 'Biggest role model'
Keyshawn Johnson's son joined his dad in remembering his sister Maia, who died at the age of 25 on Monday. Keyshawn Jr. and Maia were the only children from Keyshawn's...
Biden says 'killer' Putin 'will pay a price' for election meddling
President Biden said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin was "a killer" in an interview Wednesday, vowing that he would "pay a price" for his election meddling efforts.
Woman shoved onto subway tracks in Queens: police sources
A stranger shoved a 26-year-old woman onto the train tracks in a Queens subway station, according to police sources. The victim said she got off a train at the Woodhaven...
49ers give stud left tackle historic contract
The best offensive lineman in free agency isn't going anywhere. Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a monster six-year, $138 million deal to stay with the 49ers, ESPN...
Biden says Cuomo accusers 'should be taken seriously'
The women who have accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct "should be taken seriously," President Biden said in a new interview -- but cautioned there should be an investigation.
Here's when millions of Americans will officially get stimulus checks
Stimulus Day — not to mention St. Patrick — is a reason many will raise a glass on Wednesday. A third coronavirus stimulus check officially landed in millions of Americans’ bank accounts...
Trooper used special maneuver to stop Atlanta shooting suspect: report
A Georgia state trooper used the pursuit intervention technique -- commonly known as the PIT maneuver -- to nab the 21-year-old accused massage parlors gunman, according to a report. Robert...
New details revealed about Atlanta spa shooting suspect
The 21-year-old man suspected of killing eight people -- six of them Asian women -- at three metro Atlanta massage parlors professed a passion for guns and God, according to...
Car somehow crashes into water canal
This car is stuck between a "lock" and a hard place. An out-of-control vehicle drove into a water canal in Glendale, Arizona, and became lodged in this surprisingly tight spot....
Rams-Lions trading with each other again after QB swap
LOS ANGELES — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade sending veteran defensive tackle Michael Brockers to the...
NFL free agency market moving slowing in this area
NFL receivers run fast, but their free-agent market moves slowly. For the second straight year, the strength and depth of the upcoming draft class of receivers is dragging down the...
This scare reminds that one Knick is indispensable
The term Tom Thibodeau uses all the time, just about every game, win or lose, blowout or nail-biter, is this: “Margin of error.” The Knicks have very little of it....
Righty reliever starting to get Mets' attention: 'lights out'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Miguel Castro’s stock seems to be rising with a dominant Grapefruit League season. The right-hander, who was acquired by the Mets last year at the trade...
How LeBron James dominated the Timberwolves
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in his 99th career triple-double, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-121 victory over the Minnesota...
Rangers giving struggling goalie another chance
The Rangers are turning back to goaltender Alexandar Georgiev for Wednesday’s matchup with the Flyers after going with backup Keith Kinkaid the previous two games. While Igor Shesterkin continues to...
NBA star scores 50 to lead team to big comeback win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard has led some memorable comebacks and made some clutch game-winners, but to him, this win was noteworthy. Lillard had 50 points and 10 assists, and...
67-year-old punched in face on NYC subway platform
An assailant punched a 67-year-old man in the face on Queens subway platform in an apparent unprovoked attack on Monday morning, police said. The suspect walked up to the man...
Why East won't be a cakewalk for the Nets
The Nets are playing terrific basketball. They have won five straight games and own a 27-13 record. They have lost only once since Feb. 10, reeling off 13 wins in...
Biotech researcher bought 800 castor beans to extract ricin, feds say
A research director at a Massachusetts biotechnology firm has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly trying to acquire the highly toxic poison ricin, officials said Tuesday. Dr. Ishtiaq Ali...
3-year-old child dead, mother injured in vicious NJ dog attack
A 3-year-old child was killed and his mother seriously injured after they were attacked by two pitbulls Tuesday afternoon in New Jersey. The tragic incident unfolded at a house on...
NFL star QB sued for sexual assault, denies allegations
Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson denied allegations of sexual assault outlined in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Tony Buzbee, the Houston-based attorney representing the alleged victim, told Fox 26 in Texas...
NYPD ramping up presence in Asian communities after Atlanta shootings
The NYPD is ramping up its presence in Asian communities across the city in the wake of Tuesday’s Atlanta-area massage parlor shootings that left eight people dead. The department’s counterrorism...