April 27, 2021

Former campaign intern accuses Scott Stringer of groping

A woman claims that mayoral candidate and current city Comptroller Scott Stringer groped her when she worked as an unpaid intern for his campaign for public advocate in 2001, according...

Floyd Mayweather agrees to fight YouTube star Logan Paul

Former world welterweight king Floyd Mayweather said Tuesday he will face off against YouTube personality Logan Paul in an exhibition bout at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on June 6.

Mets' $341 million man can't escape boos from fed-up fans

Francisco Lindor is now hitting .212 as a Met. He has two extra-base hits in 18 games. The Mets are 9-9. Maybe if the Mets were 12-6 it would be...

Hunter Biden to speak about 'fake news' at Tulane University

Hunter Biden nabbed a speaking gig at Tulane University to talk with students about “fake news” for a course called “Media Polarization and Public Policy Impacts.” The 51-year-old son of...

Giants have to finally fix their offensive line

Hope is not a strategy, and hoping the offensive line is fixed won’t help Daniel Jones take a third-year leap and get the Giants back in the playoffs. GM Dave...

Knicks rookie's confidence beginning to rise

Confidence is a two-way street, and Obi Toppin feels his rising both internally and from his teammates. The rookie lottery pick’s playing time still remains sporadic, but Toppin has connected...

Mets pitcher retires: 'All over the place emotionally'

After 13 seasons in the big leagues, the lefty reliever Jerry Blevins announced his retirement Tuesday.

Veteran pitcher, Yankees' bats come through in big way

The Yankees’ lineup showed some pop and Corey Kluber began to look like the pitcher the team had hoped he’d be when it signed him this offseason in a 5-1...

The Post Says: Oh, gee, you don’t say vaxxed people won't need masks outside

Congratulations! You can now go outside without a mask on. Particularly if you’re vaccinated.  Well, duh. What’s been blindingly obvious to anyone with a brain has reached the ears of...

Devils finally win again

Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal at 12:36 of the third period and the New Jersey Devils snapped a 10-game winless streak with a wild 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia...

Nets clinch playoff spot

The Nets officially clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, and can finish no worse than the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. But their goals are loftier than that. Much loftier.

De Blasio's 'crime' is stiffing the NYPD: Goodwin

The dictionary defines “moral hazard” as the “lack of incentive to guard against risk where one is protected from its consequences.” For an example, see Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget. ...

Mets' offensive frustrations grow in loss to Red Sox

The Mets (9-9) notched seven hits off Richards, but Jeff McNeil’s solo home run was the only one that hurt.

Rangers stay hot with much-needed win

Alexis Lafreniere scored the tie-breaking goal with 10:11 left in regulation, and the New York Rangers won their third straight.

Amid Cuomo book scandal, ethics agency beefs up review of outside income

The state's ethics agency tightened its rule for scrutinizing the outside income deals of statewide elected officials after being criticized for mishandling Gov. Andrew Cuomo's controversial $4 million book contract.

Islanders can't get anything past Capitals in alarming loss

WASHINGTON — Daniel Sprong scored 1:29 in for his third goal in two games, Vitek Vanecek made 18 saves and the Washington Capitals shut out the New York Islanders 1-0...

Where John Kerry’s truth lies

So which is it: Should we trust Iran or not?  John Kerry is the biggest proponent of the nuclear deal with Iran. We can believe that country to abide by...

James Harden still isn't close to a return to Nets

James Harden has taken some positive steps in his injury recovery, but the Nets superstar still hasn’t done any high-intensity work and he doesn’t appear close to a return to...

Yankees manager admits mistake in controversial call

Aaron Boone said he made a mistake Monday night when he was ruled to have taken too long to call for a review.

Jets need to make draft all about Zach Wilson

Joe Douglas has one job in this week’s 2021 NFL Draft, which begins with Thursday night’s opening round: Go offense or go home.

Woman and son killed in accident right before husband's funeral

Tragedy and grief collided for a Michigan family last week, as a woman and her son died in a car crash a half hour before her husband's funeral. Loralie Hunter,...

This could sting: Thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes being released in Florida

Thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes have begun to be released in Florida this week as part of an effort to combat a disease-spreading species of the insect. The buzzy project,...

Prominent investor's apparent suicide a tragic Wall Street tale

A prominent investor’s apparent suicide after his financial empire collapsed is being mourned as a Wall Street tragedy.Shortly before 1 p.m. Monday, Charles de Vaulx entered the posh Midtown tower...

Suspect in fatal NYPD cop crash facing 13 counts

The Long Island driver charged with killing an NYPD cop in an alleged drunken crash is facing 13 counts, officials announced Tuesday, as new details emerged of the fatal wreck....

Viral golf sensation shows dreams can come true: 'It’s still shocking'

Michael Visacki winning this week’s Valspar Championship is as likely as Tiger Woods capturing the next two major championships playing on his shattered right leg.

MoMA replaces Leon Black, calls him 'outstanding'

The Museum of Modern Art on Tuesday praised its outgoing billionaire chair Leon Black, who recently resigned amid controversy over his ties to dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. MoMA Director Glenn...

City Council expels member following his tax fraud guilty plea

Fallen Brooklyn lawmaker Chaim Deutsch was expelled from the City Council by Speaker Corey Johnson.

Cuomo asks AG to review 'legal options' as 2020 Census nets NY House seat loss

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants state Attorney General Letitia James to “review all legal options available” amid news that New York will lose one seat in the House of Representatives, following...

NYC pols push de Blasio to paint 30 miles of bus lanes by year's end

New York City installed more miles of bus lanes in a single year last year than ever before -- and a group of elected officials wants Mayor Bill de Blasio...

Major Yankees benching better late than never

Amongst this terrible Yankees April, Gary Sanchez’s defense wouldn’t even sniff a “Top 10 concerns about this crappy-looking team” list.

Jacob deGrom attaining Tom Seaver level of the routine remarkable

The routine excellence of Jacob deGrom is remarkable. Tom Seaver specialized in that brand during his Mets heyday. 

Inside Tim Burton's London home where he created 'Dumbo'

The director lived in this unconventional Primrose Hill glass mansion with an underground tunnel while creating the Disney 2019 live-action film.

De Blasio's sick bid to limit tourists' return, just to pay off a special interest

Time is running out to stop Mayor Bill de Blasio's jobs-killing gift to the hotel-workers' union, a bizarre scheme to make it near-impossible to build new hotels in the city....

De Blasio's reckless final budget means big trouble for the next mayor — and you

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s just-unveiled final budget removes all doubt: He’s desperate to spend as much as possible before leaving office in eight months. When the kitty runs dry afterward,...

House GOP leaders agree on one thing — taking back majority in 2022

While intra-party squabbles have emerged within the GOP in the post-Trump era, top Republicans are in agreement that momentum is on their side to flip back the House in 2022.

US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Persian Gulf

A US Navy ship fired off warning shots toward a trio of Iranian military boats that came too close to American vessels in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

NY Times introduces 'global days off' to offset pandemic burnout

The New York Times is trying to beat back feelings of COVID-19 burnout with "global days off." The Gray Lady told staffers last week that it's adding three extra days...

Another dissident died in China's hellish prisons — will we remember him?

On April 9, Chinese political prisoner Guo Hongwei, 48 and serving a 13-year sentence in northeastern Jilin province, died under mysterious circumstances. The “crime” he was in prison for: supporting...

Gunplay breaks out on street near Yankees game, NYPD says

Police are looking group of people responsible for gun shots in the Bronx earlier this month.

The CDC's reign of error has done incalculable harm to America

For 14 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended draconian restrictions on Americans’ daily lives to combat the spread of COVID-19. The CDC disregarded the psychological hardships and economic losses the restrictions...

SpaceX hits milestone in sustainable space travel

Another astronomical success in private space travel: Elon Musk’s SpaceX docked its first manned mission with a reused rocket and crew module at the International Space Station 250 miles above...

Letters to the Editor — April 28, 2021

The Issue: Maureen Callahan’s article on why fewer people are tuning in to listen to Howard Stern. Maureen Callahan hit every nail on the head (“King of All Media wears...

Union blasts Gannett for gender and racial pay gaps

The fourteen papers that have unionized newsrooms at Gannett, the nation's largest newspaper chain, are suffering from serious gender and racial pay gaps, according to an explosive study released Tuesday...

Dave Gettleman confidante hints at Giants' draft possibilities

Greg Gabriel has an idea what Dave Gettleman is looking for with the Giants' No. 11-overall pick on Thursday.

Man busted at JFK with 35 live finches stuffed inside hair curlers

A man was caught at JFK Airport on Monday allegedly trying to smuggle in 35 live finches from Guyana -- stuffed inside plastic hair curlers and concealed inside his clothes,...

NJ cops charged with beating teen after incident caught on camera

Two police officers in Paterson, New Jersey have been hit with federal charges after being caught on camera beating up a teenager in December. Officers Kevin Patino, 29 and Kendry...

Woman convicted of 'revenge porn' for sharing photos to prove fiancé cheated

An Illinois woman was convicted of "revenge porn" after sharing sexually explicit photos that another woman had sent to her fiancé. Bethany Austin, 43, sent the racy images to her family...

Biden to meet with Jimmy Carter, 96, during Georgia trip

The president will also be hosting a drive-in rally during his trip to the Peach State.

Knicks star takes exception to 'reasonable' playoff goal

The Knicks, who have clearly exceeded outside expectations this season, aren't settling for merely a trip to the playoffs.

End outdoor mask mandates and other commentary

Pandemic journal: End Outdoor Mask Mandates It’s “time to end outdoor mask edicts,” insists Scott Gottlieb, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, at The Wall Street Journal. The Centers...

NY state to open vax sites to walk-ins for first shots, Cuomo says

New York's state-run COVID-19 vaccination centers will open up to walk-in patients who need their first shot starting on Thursday — in an effort to combat the recent drop in...

Surf's up: Pols call for full capacity at LI beaches amid drop in COVID, rise in vax

Long Island political leaders are calling on state officials to allow their beaches to open at normal 100 percent capacity amid a steep drop in COVID-19 infections as more New...

Spiraling Yankees make a trade

The Yankees on Tuesday traded outfielder Mike Tauchman to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Wandy Peralta.

Facebook alternative Mighty Networks closes $50 million in funding

A social media network that aims to give content creators more financial control just landed a $50 million investment. Mighty Networks, founded by Gina Bianchini in 2017, has already attracted...

Maniac who whacked cop in Queens taken for psych eval after refusing to face charges

The maniac who whacked a cop in the head with a stick in Queens was taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation Tuesday.

Creepy brothers take center stage in twisty thriller 'The Bad Seed'

The five-episode New Zealand crime thriller on Sundance Now, based on Charlotte Grimshaw's novels "The Night Book" and "Soon," does family dysfunction like nobody's business.

Trump: 'Warmongering fool' Liz Cheney would 'embarrass her family' with 2024 bid

The former president reacted to news of the Wyoming congresswoman's potential 2024 presidential run.

Urine luck! NYC bill would force eateries to let delivery workers use bathroom

NYC restaurants would have to allow delivery workers to use their bathrooms under a new bill set to be introduced in the City Council next week.

Blue-state guvs like Cuomo, Whitmer in a race to the authoritarian bottom

As painful as it is to admit it, there are two colorable arguments against impeaching Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The first is that the best remedy for bad politicians is the...

The real reason behind NBA star's lazy play

Kevin Love’s beef apparently isn’t with the Cavaliers.

Yankees star loses starting job, officially hits rock bottom

A horrid stretch at the plate has finally cost Gary Sanchez his starting job.

World's 'oldest whiskey' expected to fetch up to $40K at auction

Take your best shot. A bottle of what's believed to be the oldest known whiskey in existence will hit the auction block this summer -- where it's expected to sell...

Boy band singer freed after being trapped on Chinese reality show

Vladislav Ivanov's welcomed liberation from the 10-week race for pop superstar status comes after repeatedly begging the audience to take him out of the running.

'People here love us': Vagrants set up tent in middle of the Upper West Side

A couple of vagrants have pitched a tent smack in the middle of Broadway to claim a street divider as their own little piece of paradise -- and some of...

'Unusual' Zach Wilson is perfect fit for new Jets offense

Jets coach Robert Saleh sounds like a man who believes any quarterback will look better in Mike Lafleur's offensive system. So how will Zach Wilson look in it?

Billionaire Ron Perelman lists $60M NYC home

The Revlon exec' fabulous UES house — with a possible second one attached — is to dye for.

Mets star out of lineup again following hip injection

The Mets are using their off days this week to nip Brandon Nimmo's hip issue in the bud.

California woman on date killed by man who jumped from parking garage

A California woman out on a date was fatally crushed by a man who jumped to his death from a parking garage, police said. Taylor Kahle, a 29-year-old event planner,...

UFC champ happy to 'take care of' Jake Paul for Daniel Cormier

Kamaru Usman would like it if Jake Paul "put some respect" on Daniel Cormier's name.

'Worked for years': De Blasio plan to curb gun violence is to not change a thing

Mayor Bill de Blasio sees no reason to change course in his plan to curb the surging gun violence plaguing New Yorkers — saying, "these strategies have worked for years"...

Joe Rogan tells 21-year-olds not to get COVID vaccine on popular Spotify show

When it comes to healthy, younger people, Joe Rogan says getting a COVID-19 vaccine isn't even worth a shot — despite advice from the CDC and medical experts saying otherwise.

The vax stops here: Most Iowa counties are declining doses

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa health officials said Tuesday that 80 of the state’s 99 counties declined some or all of their COVID-19 vaccine doses for next week, showing that...

Egypt archeologists unearth 110 ancient tombs in Nile Delta

Egyptian archeologists unearthed 110 burial tombs at an ancient site in a Nile Delta province, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday.

Trump loses bid to get out of testifying in protester lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump can't get out of testifying in a lawsuit brought by a group of protesters -- since he's no longer in office, an appeals court ruled Tuesday....

Hold the 'Cuomo chips': NY set to lift gov's no-booze-without-food rule

Cheers to this! New York legislators are moving to repeal Gov. Andrew Cuomo's pandemic-era edict that forced bars and restaurants to make their patrons buy something to eat with booze...

Jets NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Building around Zach Wilson

After weeks of speculation, we’re about to find out what the Jets will actually do. But first … one more mock draft.

Inmates start trash fire at Rikers Island, injuring 12

A dozen people were injured at Rikers Island after inmates set a trash fire in the jail, authorities said Tuesday. The blaze broke out around 11:45 a.m. Monday in the...

NYC mansion with abandoned renovation relists for $25M

The landmarked property, at 3 Riverside Drive, was once owned by broker and developer Regina Kislin, the daughter of Sam Kislin -- a Ukrainian-born metals trader.

Europe starts tests for automated asteroid spotters

More than 900,000 asteroids have been catalogued in the Solar System and about 25,000 have an orbit that brings them close to Earth.

Zach Eflin will overcome Phillies' road woes

The Cardinals, projected by experts to win the NL Central, have been average at best through the first 22 games. The Phillies are hovering at .500 as well, which for...

VH1's cringe-worthy 'Fabulous' Jeffrey Epstein show resurfaces

A clip of disgraced pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein on VH1's "The Fabulous Life of..." has resurfaced.

Can Chris Paul be a part of Knicks' future?

The Knicks deserved a standing ovation following their loss to the Suns. A team that was not expected to sniff the playoffs went on a nine-game winning streak and took...

Alaska Airlines unveils new plane, diversity campaign that aims to advance ‘racial equity’

Alaska Airlines unveiled a new diversity campaign and "special livery" to go along with it. The commercial airline partnered with the UNCF to advance racial equity in the company while inspiring...

Woman admits she downed vodka before fatal NYPD cop crash, gives tearful apology

The Long Island woman charged with killing an NYPD cop while allegedly driving drunk Tuesday offered a tearful apology.

Mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer wants to close 100 streets to create playgrounds

City comptroller and mayoral contender Scott Stringer wants to close 100 streets to thru traffic across the five boroughs -- to create new "mid-block playgrounds," he said Tuesday. Speaking in...

Biden raises minimum wage for federal contracts to $15 an hour

​President Biden signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 minimum wage -- a move that will affect hundreds of thousands of workers, the White House said.

Inside Pornhub owner's $19M mansion, now destroyed in suspicious fire

The huge mansion was destroyed in a fire three days after it hit the market.

Two House Republicans want to know the cost of border crisis

A pair of House Republicans ​sent a letter to the Biden administration on Tuesday demanding that it come clean on how much the illegal immigration crisis at the border is...

No designated survivor: Key changes for Biden's speech to Congress amid COVID

There won't be a designated survivor selected from President Biden's cabinet to sit out his first speech to Congress on Wednesday.

Biden promises to share 60 million COVID vaccine doses with hard-hit countries

President Biden has promised to ship up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to other hard-hit countries, officials said -- as India battles a catastrophic surge in infections....

Russian hackers attack DC police computers, threaten to ID informants

Russian hackers claim to have stolen sensitive information about informants from police computers in Washington, DC -- threatening to feed it to gangs unless they get paid a ransom.

Arizona's Flag Fire surges in size, prompting evacuations

The Flag Fire in Arizona has swelled to a dangerous level, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders Monday. The fire broke out near Kingman on Sunday around 2 p.m. By 5:30 p.m., the fire had spread to cover...

NYC private school offers reception for parents of students of color

An exclusive Manhattan private school, which boasts of its "white anti-racist spaces" and "bias awareness programming," is hosting a welcome reception for "parents of new students of color" -- in...

NY archdiocese schools to end remote learning next year

Amen! The Archdiocese of New York will soon say goodbye to remote learning -- with all Catholic schools in Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx planning to reopen fully next...

'Special' Rangers youngster could match NHL legend with award win

The Fox Hunt is on for the hardware awarded to the NHL’s best defenseman. The Fox Hunt is on for history.

Biden wears face mask outdoors to announce that you no longer need to

After walking to the podium in the black face covering, Biden took it off and said, “Starting today, if you’re fully vaccinated and you’re outdoors, you need — and not...

Ex-NJ cop who slapped teen sentenced to four years in prison

A former New Jersey cop caught on video hitting a 13-year-old girl in the head during an arrest is facing a sentence of at least four years in prison. A...

Driver charged in cop's death had alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit: source

A Long Island woman charged in the drunk-driving death of an NYPD officer in Queens apparently downed vodka while recording an anti-cop podcast before the fatal crash, sources told The...

Johnny Rotten blames 'wokeness' for US 'collapse'

In a profile with the Times UK, Johnny "Rotten" Lydon decried "cancel culture" and the activists who have campaigned to tear down historical monuments.

How Trey Lance is combatting his big NFL Draft criticism

The North Dakota State quarterback, who started just 17 college games, doesn't mind it. If anything, he welcomes those detractors.

Yeshiva University students sue to start LGBTQ club

Two former and two current students filed the Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit Tuesday alleging the university has denied their requests to officially register a gay-rights group as a student club...

I took hallucinogenic mushrooms and made billions off bitcoin

A German investor who made billions off of Bitcoin and others ventures has shared the secret to his success: tripping on mushrooms.

COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill

If Priscila Medina had gotten COVID-19 a year ago, she would have had no treatments proven safe and effective to try. But when the 30-year-old nurse arrived at a Long...

'Have I touched people? Yes,' Cuomo says on sex harass complaints

Gov. Andrew Cuomo admitted Tuesday that he has “touched people” amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment against him. “Have I touched people? Yes,” Cuomo matter-of-factly responded during a COVID-19 press...

De Blasio says scandal-scarred Cuomo 'living a life of illusion'

Mayor Bill de Blasio says Andrew Cuomo is “living a life of illusion” when it comes to the governor’s repeated denials of his culpability in scandals involving multiple allegations of...

Biden schools chief encouraged teacher support for 'woke' curriculum: report

As Connecticut schools commissioner, US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wanted to make sure teachers supported the new "woke" curriculum, according to a report.

Ghislaine Maxwell denied bail -- again -- by federal appeals court

A trio of judges from a federal appeals court in Manhattan denied Ghislaine Maxwell's request to be let out on bail while she's awaiting trial.

Brussels bracing for illegal festival amid fears of violence

The country with 11.5 million inhabitants has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

Aaron Von Ehlinger has denied the allegations and maintains the sexual encounter was consensual.

Jamie Dimon launching coalition that aims to boost hiring of ex-cons

If you're struggling to find work because you're an ex-con, try hitting up Jamie Dimon. The hard-charging chief executive of JPMorgan Chase said this week he is helping launch and...

Buried alive: Villagers rescue children trapped under mountain of dirt

This remarkable video shows the heroic moment villagers from Yulin Shi, China used their hands and shovels to rescue children who were buried alive under a mountain of dirt. According...

Take the Phillies in this matchup

Things have not gone well for the St. Louis Cardinals when Carlos Martinez has taken the mound, with the team 0-4 in his starts this season and 1-8 since 2020...

Prince Andrew partners with banker accused of sexual harassment

Britain's Prince Andrew -- who remains scarred by his ties to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein -- has reportedly gone into business with a banker once accused of sexually harassing staff....

NYC COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop

The Big Apple had a 3.5 percent infection rate on a seven-day rolling average as of Sunday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said during a City Hall press briefing Tuesday.

Woman allegedly stalked cop who arrested her for doing same thing to another man

A Japanese woman was busted for stalking a police officer whom she fell in "love" with -- after he arrested her for doing the same to another man.

Danica Patrick shows off injuries rescuing dog from coyotes

Don't come between Danica Patrick and her fur babies. The former race car driver, 39, showed off some battle scars on her Instagram story after rescuing one of her pups...

Disgraced attorney general losing law license for one year over sex scandal

Disgraced ex-New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will have his law license suspended for a year stemming from his sexual harassment and abuse scandal, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. Schneiderman...

'Underrated' Seton Hall standout wins big award with eyes on NBA Draft

Sandro Mamukelashvili opted to return to Seton Hall for his senior season and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of his career.

China launches robot prototype capable of catching space debris with net

A Chinese space mining start-up launched into low Earth orbit on Tuesday a robot prototype that can scoop up debris left behind by other spacecraft with a big net. The...

Foul shot: LAPD cop hopes to talk with LeBron after controversial tweet

LeBron James' tweet about the Ohio cop who killed Ma’Khia Bryant “put a target on the back” of police everywhere, LAPD officer Deon Joseph says.

Republicans call for probe into Kerry over comments about Israel strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, in a leaked interview, said he received critical intelligence from Kerry about the Israeli strikes.

Tensions between Cheney, McCarthy boil over at House GOP retreat

Liz Cheney's stance has put her at odds with a number of her colleagues, who have accused her of providing Democrats with ammo to go after members.

Some Dems are now making total sense — but will Biden listen?

With control of the House, the Senate, the White House, and the New York Times, Democrats have been pushing the idea that they’re a nation united behind a progressive ideology....

Idaho lawmakers vote to ban critical race theory, 'indoctrinating' students

Idaho's State Senate has approved legislation banning schools from teaching critical race theory and “indoctrinating" students.

Australian official warns drums of war are beating

One of Australia's most senior security officials has said liberal democracies must brace for war while searching for peace amid elevated global tensions.

Less than 5 percent of NYers have missed their 2nd COVID vaccine dose

Less than 5 percent of New Yorkers have missed getting their second coronavirus vaccine dose, the Big Apple’s health chief said Tuesday. That's compared to around 8 percent of vaccine...

Dem whip cautions against splitting up Biden's infrastructure plan

Speaking to reporters in the Capitol Monday, Durbin (D-Ill.) made the remarks amid a flurry of discussion among other members of his party about divvying up the enormous proposal.

Hasbro to raise prices on toys and games as costs surge

Hasbro said Tuesday it would raise prices of toys and games to counter higher raw material costs as the company sees surging demand for its Nerf blasters and board games...

Texas Capitol staffer claims lobbyist gave her date rape drug

A Texas lobbyist has been accused of drugging a legislative aide, prompting a criminal investigation and restricted access to some lawmakers’ offices.

Former Obama education adviser arrested for embezzling school funds

A former education adviser to the Obama administration was arrested Tuesday for allegedly swiping more than $200,000 from a charter school network he founded, federal authorities said. Seth Andrew, 42,...

‘Cannon fodder’: Medical students in India feel betrayed

NEW DELHI — Since the beginning of the week, Dr. Siddharth Tara, a postgraduate medical student at New Delhi’s government-run Hindu Rao Hospital, has had a fever and persistent headache....

Kamala Harris talks US-Mexico border crisis ... with Finland's president

Kamala Harris has not traveled to Central America or to the US-Mexico border as part of her role, which the White House has stressed pertains only to the "root causes"...

Donald Trump offers advice to 'woke' Oscars

​Former President Donald Trump ​on Tuesday ​weighed in on the Academy Awards that critics lambasted as too "woke" and which attracted its smallest TV audience in history, suggesting it ​ditch its...

UFC president Dana White explains company's apathy to politics

Sports fans have no interest in politics, according to UFC president Dana White, who ripped woke athletes as out of touch in an interview this week. "They don't want to...

GOP senator proposes declaring Big Tech 'common carriers' to stop censorship

The 21st Century FREE Speech Act seeks to stop censorship by companies like Facebook and Twitter by declaring the platforms "common carriers."

Rising golf star breaks mullet promise to girlfriend

Cameron Smith's signature mullet is here to stay – and it could effect his relationship with longtime girlfriend, Jordan Ontiveros.

Photos show Myanmar protesters training to fight military

Chanting in Burmese their readiness to fight "for the people", around 120 youths jogged around a muddy forest clearing in the morning light in a video released by a group...

Giants NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Stud can create league's best unit

In the final Giants Mock Draft before the real thing, the franchise goes on the defensive and strengthens an already rock-solid unit.

New fee structure at Doordash could cost customers more

Doordash is attempting to give restaurants more control over the fees it charges following widespread pushback by mom-and-pop restaurants over delivery-app economics. The food delivery company on Tuesday rolled out...

'A whole lot of bulls--t': Suspect in anti-Asian attack claims victim robbed, maced him

The ex-con charged with stomping an Asian man into a coma in Harlem claimed the video of the stomach-churning assault was "a whole lot of bulls---t."

Anti-vaxxer Ted Nugent: 'Satanic haters' trolled me

Nugent, 72, was ridiculed mercilessly online when he contracted the coronavirus after labelling the pandemic a "scam." In a social-media rant, he clapped back at his "satanic haters."

Tampa zoo animals may get COVID-19 vaccine in summer or fall

A Florida zoo will start to vaccinate animals later this year, using a COVID-19 vaccine specifically designed for wildlife to help keep the more susceptible species safe when the zoo reopens. Throughout the pandemic, reports have shown that some...

Two women found stabbed to death in Manhattan apartment

The women, ages 51 and 37, were discovered around 10 a.m. Tuesday in Fort George with multiple stab wounds to the chest and neck.

Tennessee CEO axed after reportedly harassing teenage boy who wore dress to prom

Dalton Stevens said a man, who has since been identified as VisuWell CEO Sam Johnson, asked him if he knew what he was wearing.

NYPD union slams Big Apple as 'city of violence' amid surge in shootings

The NYPD’s Sergeants Benevolent Association slammed the Big Apple as “the city of violence” amid a 250 percent surge in shootings last week, and a slew of other disturbing crimes...

Pandemic gives rise to anti-Semitic 'Zoom bombing'

Many synagogues used video conferences to hold prayer services, classes and other virtual programming as pandemic lockdown orders ruled out large indoors gatherings.

The Yankees are broken in so many ways

It’s nearly four weeks into the regular season and the 9-13 Yankees are in last place in the AL East.

Autopsy reveals details in fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.

Brown was unarmed at the time of the fatal police shooting.

Unseen photos from 9/11 terror attack discovered in family album

A Connecticut teenager discovered never-before-seen images of the 9/11 terror attacks inside an old family album. Liam Enea, 19, was flipping through an old Valentine's Day-themed album that once belonged...

Disturbing video shows black librarian pulled from car by hair by white cop

An elderly black librarian was yanked out of her car by her hair by a white officer and held at gunpoint during a traffic stop in North Carolina.

'Howard Stern Show' Ronnie Mund puts Queens house on market for $916K

Despite being a “cult figure” with fans, Howard Stern’s bodyguard and limo driver Ronnie Mund is just a regular guy looking to retire —and now that he’s put his home...

Top Indian judges to get treatment at luxury hotel amid devastating COVID surge

Officials said that the local government received a request from the Delhi High Court and had reserved 100 rooms at the Ashoka Hotel for the judges.

'An amazing guy': Brother of NYPD cop killed by drunk driver speaks out

The NYPD cop who died from his injuries after being hit by a drunk driver in Queens early Tuesday was "an amazing guy" who adored playing with his two children.

About face: CDC gives some leeway to fully vaxed Americans in new guidelines

Vaccinated Americans can now breathe a big, deep sigh of relief. People who have had all their COVID-19 shots can go outside without wearing a mask unless they’re in large gatherings,...

Ex-Dallas cop set to appeal conviction for fatally shooting black neighbor

Amber Guyger is expected to ask the appeals court to acquit her for murder in the 2018 shooting of Botham Jean.

Spotify takes on Apple with new podcast subscription platform

A battle over podcasting is brewing between Spotify and Apple -- and the Swedish streaming giant just launched the latest salvo. Spotify said Tuesday that it is launching a new...

'Demonic' Chihuahua finally finds a new home with Connecticut woman

Fortuna said she was “convinced at this point he is not a real dog, but more like a vessel for a traumatized Victorian child that now haunts our home” and...

NFL team signs college hoops player – who hasn't played football since eighth grade

It's happened before. An elite athlete who only played college basketball giving football a shot at the professional level. And the Raiders are hoping to make it work again, signing...

Jail guard stood 'knee to knee' with Ghislaine as she used 'commode': docs

A jail guard stood "knee to knee" with Ghislaine Maxwell as she used the bathroom at her Brooklyn lockup -- in an attempt to intimidate and humiliate.

Study finds carbon emissions are more than countries are reporting

Scientists said on Monday they have detected a large gap, equal to about what the United States emits annually, between the amount of climate-warming emissions that countries report and the...

Gruesome UFC injury was just as bad as it looked

Chris Weidman is showing just how horrible his broken leg really is in X-ray photos. Weidman — who promised to document his recovery from a broken right fibula and tibia...

ESPN is the worldwide leader in Jets

There is no telling whether any of the players the Jets draft this week will be any good in the NFL. However, if they one day want to work in...

Save over 60% on this Klipsch surround sound home theater system

With the Klipsch Reference Theater Pack, you can enjoy cinema-level sound quality from the comfort of your couch.

Pakistan PM urges Muslim countries to boycott trade with the West

​Pakistan's prime minister is urging Muslim-majority countries to join together and launch a trade boycott of Western governments, in an effort to pressure them into criminalizing insults against the Prophet...

Crocs shares hit all-time high as pandemic fuels torrid demand

Crocs shares soared to an all-time high on Tuesday, goosed by an upbeat sales forecast as the coronavirus has led to an epidemic of people lounging around the house. The...

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Learning to use the software like a pro will not only make your workplace experience easier, it’ll mean you’re more sought-after for a new position, pay raises, and promotions.

Eagles may not be done making draft trades

The Eagles made headlines by trading out of the top 10 in the NFL Draft. Now, they may be trying to move back into it. According to NFL Network's Tom...

Giants draft bust headed back to NFC East in Dolphins trade

Ereck Flowers is heading back to his old NFC East home. Exhale, Giants fans, it is his other old NFC East home. The Dolphins traded Flowers to the Washington Football...

Convert ops: NJ Christian missionary accused of posing as rabbi in Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi in Jerusalem stands accused of being an undercover Christian missionary with his family, originally from New Jersey.

Biden wants to give IRS $80 billion to target ultra-rich tax avoiders

As with his plan to raise the capital gains tax, Biden will portray it as leveling the playing field between typical Americans and small number of very high-earners who minimize...

Shohei Ohtani's latest impressive feat was last accomplished by Babe Ruth

Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani's third start of the season had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster at nearby Disneyland. But the 26-year-old's outing will go down in history...

DHS to undergo internal review to root out 'extremism' in ranks

The Department of Homeland Security will undergo an internal review to address the threat of "domestic violent extremism" as part of the federal government's effort to root out "threats" from...

Ex-con arrested in brutal attack on Asian man in Harlem

Cops on arrested Jarrod Powell, who they say is the monster caught on video repeatedly kicking an Asian man in the head last week in East Harlem.

Tragic kingdom: Haunting photos reveal hundreds of abandoned castles left to rot

Is this the creepiest place on Earth? Hundreds of Disney-like castles built for wealthy Gulf investors are now sitting empty. Haunting images are making the rounds online as developers struggle...

GameStop shares surge after company said it raised $550M in stock sales

Shares of the company were up more than 11 percent in premarket trading after the announcement, before paring some gains once the markets opened.

Critics rail on ‘woke’ Academy Awards broadcast

Critics from across the political spectrum, from Fox News' Sean Hannity to late night funnyman Jimmy Kimmel, slammed the Academy Awards by pointing out how the constant lecturing by Hollywood celebrities,...

'Far more lethal variant' likely driving India's crippling COVID surge: doctor

India's Dr. Zarir Udwadia said that he has seen "ward after ward full of patients struggling to breathe on ventilators of different forms and shapes."

49ers star trolls coach after cryptic Jimmy Garoppolo comment

49ers tight end George Kittle had fun with Kyle Shanahan after San Francisco's head coach remained vague about Jimmy Garoppolo's future in a pre-draft press conference on Monday. When asked...

Giants exec talks NFL Draft on 'Blue Rush' podcast

The Giants are in a good position Thursday with the 11th pick. But what position will they address? Do they give Daniel Jones more help up front and take a...

Nursing home families still in the dark after Gov. Cuomo's COVID disaster

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s now-notorious decision to force nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients was based neither on science nor common sense. We need answers: substantive, accurate accounting.

CNN slammed for Rick Santorum's 'racist' remarks

Rick Santorum told the conservative Young America’s Foundation that “there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture.”

Retired K9 sniffer's hilarious reaction to word 'cocaine' goes viral

It's a Pav-blow-vian response: A retired Australian K-9 unit named Dante proved that his detective skills are still on point after hilariously perking up upon hearing the word "cocaine."

Turkey's Erdogan wants Biden to reverse Armenian genocide declaration

​Turkey's leader on Tuesday called on President Biden to reverse his declaration on Armenian genocide, saying it will hurt the relationship between the two countries and that the US should...

Hong Kong to reopen bars, nightclubs from April 29 for vaccinated customers

Hong Kong will reopen bars and nightclubs from April 29 for people who have been vaccinated and who use a government mobile phone application, the Asian financial hub’s health secretary...

BLM leader’s jail reform group reportedly shelled out $26K at lavish resort

A jail reform initiative chaired by Patrisse Khan-Cullors reportedly shelled out nearly $26,000 for “meetings” at a luxury beach resort in Malibu, CA.

Beverly Hills mansion of the late Sumner Redstone lists for $27.9M

Media mogul's sprawling estate is now up for sale at a whopping $27.9M — controversial ex-girlfriends not included. 

Myanmar guerrillas capture gov’t base; airstrikes follow

BANGKOK — Ethnic Karen guerrillas said they captured a Myanmar army base Tuesday near the border with Thailand, representing a morale-boosting action for those opposing the military’s takeover of the...

Former NFL linebacker dead at 33

Geno Hayes, a linebacker who played seven seasons in the NFL, died at 33 on Monday night. Frankie Carroll, Hayes' high school coach in Florida, confirmed the news to The...

The Packers’ decision to draft Jordan Love keeps getting worse

In another offseason of intrigue for the Packers, GM Brian Gutekunst made clear on Monday that they are committed to Aaron Rodgers, not mincing words on a Zoom meeting with...

Tens of thousands of toxic DDT barrels found dumped in ocean

Marine researchers in California say they've unearthed an underwater dump of as many as 25,000 barrels -- an estimated 350 and 700 tons -- of toxic DDT.

On my ferry way: Mask-defying Alaska pol takes insane route to get around airline ban, votes on controversial bill

An Alaska lawmaker banned by Alaska Airlines over its mask policy drove 750 miles with her husband and then took an hours-long ferry to make it to the state capital...

This might be the laziest basketball play ever

Kevin Love appears to have had enough of this season.

Tesla’s bitcoin gambit gave it a $100M boost in the first quarter

Tesla's foray into the cryptocurrency market made it quite a bit of coin, the company announced.

US to send $310M to Central America, train Guatemala 'task force': VP Harris

The announcement came in a statement Monday from Kamala Harris' chief spokeswoman and senior adviser Symone Sanders.

NFL prop bets to keep an eye on

Some people would say Christmas is their favorite holiday. Others prefer the candy on Halloween or the turkey on Thanksgiving. The revelation of NFL season win totals often gets overlooked...

Unarmed black man on breathing machine after Virginia police shooting

Isaiah Brown was shot after speaking to a 911 dispatcher near his home to report a domestic dispute with his brother, whom he said he was planning to kill, according...

Common scents: COVID survivors regain smell thanks to 'magician' perfumer

Legendary perfumer is helping virus survivors who've lost their sense of smell through pricey "fragrance journeys." Docs say there's something to it.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin challenges NASA’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin announced Monday that it is officially challenging NASA’s decision to award a $2.9 billion contract to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Would your kid eat steak tartare?

"I've never eaten raw meat before," Logan Pimentel, 7, says seeing steak tartare for the first time. In this episode of "Would You Eat?" a panel of foodies and culinary...

NYPD cop dies after being struck by drunk driver in Queens

A 43-year-old NYPD officer died of his injuries after being struck by a drunk driver with a suspended license on the Long Island Expressway in Queens early Tuesday, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea...

Howard's end: Shock jock Stern has lost his sting — and his mojo

Stern has no intention of ever returning to his Midtown studio, his luxury Upper West Side apartment, or any semblance of pre-pandemic life again.

NYPD officer in critical condition after being struck by car in Queens

An NYPD officer was in critical condition early Tuesday morning after being struck by a car on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, cops said. The highway officer was investigating...

Andrew Yang urges state to lift rules stifling eateries recovery from COVID

Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang wants the Big Apple to become the nightlife capital again. Yang on Tuesday said the state government should lift overly restrictive rules that are blocking the...

Florida man accused of trying to smuggle drugs into jail using prosthetic leg

A Florida man allegedly tried to smuggle drugs into jail using his prosthetic leg, a report said. Keith Adams, 37, is accused of using the artificial limb to try to...

NC man shot dead by police was known drug dealer with rap sheet over 180 pages

The black man shot dead during a police raid on his North Carolina home was a known drug dealer -- with a 30-year rap sheet stretching more than 180 pages,...

Governors rip Biden's absence from weekly COVID calls

President Joe Biden has been absent from his administration's weekly coronavirus calls with US governors since taking office -- leaving some of the state leaders up in arms, a report...

Knicks star suffers clunker amid 'incredible month'

The Knicks’ winning streak and Julius Randle’s massive roll ended Monday in the 118-110 loss to the Suns. Randle had scored at least 30 points in six of the previous...