May 28, 2021
Knicks stars have to regain mojo — or it's over
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett have to start playing better, or this will be a short playoff run for the Knicks.
Nets can't overcome Celtics star's monster night in Game 3 loss
BOSTON -- Kyrie Irving returned to Boston on Friday concerned about racism and belligerence from the crowd. It looks like the Nets should have been more worried about the belligerence...
Yankees blow lead in 10th in crushing walk-off loss
Justin Wilson allowed a two-out, two-run homer to Robbie Grossman in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Yankees to a 3-2 loss at Comerica Park.
Idaho governor reverses lieutenant governor's ban on mask mandates
Idaho had never issued a statewide mask mandate during the pandemic, but its Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin banned one while Gov. Brad Little was out of state — something he...
Times Square shooting suspect in NYPD custody after extradition from Florida
The suspect who allegedly shot and wounded a 4-year-old girl and two others in Times Square is now in NYPD's custody after being extradited from Florida.
Poland and its Eastern European neighbors are setting a fine example for America
I’m writing from Warsaw, Poland, my first time behind the old Iron Curtain and first trip back to Europe since the onset of COVID-19. Despite the overcast weather endemic to...
Knicks stars flop in ugly Game 3 loss
Julius Randle and RJ Barrett struggled in the Knicks' ugly Game 3 loss to the Hawks Friday night in Atlanta.
Biden says China believes it will 'own America' within 15 years
President Biden dropped a bombshell note into his remarks to military members at a Virginia military base Friday, telling them that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping believes China will "own...
Anti-vaxxer sheriff's deputy, 33, dies from COVID complications
Daniel Trujillo had been outspoken in his opposition to getting the COVID-19 vaccine or wearing masks to protect against catching the virus. He know leaves behind his wife and children.
Long Island hockey star now Islanders' opposition: 'Heat from people'
Long Island native Charlie McAvoy, now a top defenseman for the Bruins, said he expects to "get some heat from people" during Boston's playoff series against the Islanders.
Hat shop blasted for selling Nazi-like yellow stars as 'not vaccinated' patches
The Nashville-based hatWRKS began selling the patches that resemble the stars that Jews were forced to wear in Nazi Germany. Former Donald Trump senior adviser A.J. Delgado blasted the company.
Mets may get key bat back very soon
The Mets' Pete Alonso is eligible for removal from the injured list Saturday, after 10 days sidelined with a right wrist sprain.
Islanders-Bruins matchups and series prediction
The Islanders-Bruins series promises to be a tightly contested if the matchups are any indication.
US Postal Service plans to hike price of stamps
The U.S. Postal Service said on Friday it plans to raise the price of a first-class postage stamp to 58 cents, from 55 cents, to offset falling revenues as volumes...
Inconsistent Yankees starter getting another shot
Corey Kluber's injury opens the door again for Deivi Garcia to solidify a spot in the Yankees' rotation.
Rutgers leaders forced to apologize for statement condemning anti-Semitism
Earlier this week, Rutgers University issued a statement condemning anti-Semitism. The school then issued an apology note saying it did not give enough support to those in the Palestinian community.
Threat to Nets in East loses starting guard for rest for playoffs: 'Tough blow'
The Nets aren’t the only Eastern Conference contender dealing with a significant injury.
Familiar names solidifying Mets bullpen
Two months into the 2021 season, the Mets might have found their answers with Edwin Diaz and Jeurys Familia.
Woman reported missing after getting into car in Times Square found safe
The Maine woman who was reported missing after she was last seen getting into a car in Times Square was found safe in a Queens hotel on Friday, police and...
Prominent young doctor ran 'made-to-order' revenge porn scheme: lawsuit
Dr. Philip Sobash, an internal medicine resident at White River Medical Center in Arkansas, met women online and offered to pay them for nude images a lawsuit alleges.
Islanders legend impressed by this squad full of 'heroes'
As the Islanders vie for a fifth franchise championship, legend Denis Potvin has been watching -- and he likes what he sees.
26-year-old detained journalist has lifelong fight against Belarus regime
Raman Pratasevich, a 26-years-old journalist, could have not possibly imagined being arrested by Belarus authorities while traveling with his girlfriend.
Veteran giving Mets much more than they expected
The Mets signed Jonathan Villar to be a bench player, but he has turned into a much more imporant player for the team.
Mets star has cryptic take on his injury setback
Mets starter Noah Syndergaard sent out a cryptic tweet Friday regarding his injury situation.
Woman, 26, is second to fatally plunge from NYC building in a week
Tyler Marie Thorp from the Bronx had been visiting a friend in Manhattan when she fell to her death from the roof of a building in Kips Bay. Investigators don't...
Staff walkout latest dagger to Morales' long-shot bid for NYC mayor
More than half of the staff working for mayoral candidate Dianne Morales have walked out over harassment and unequal pay claims.
10 of the best Memorial Day finds from Lululemon
Known for trendy athleisure and comfy apparel, it's a staple for people of all ages — which is why it is the perfect place to shop this Memorial Day.
Tom Thibodeau opts for Knicks vets over Elfrid Payton in Game 3
Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson moved into the Knicks’ starting lineup Friday night in Game 3 in Atlanta.
From 'Loki' to 'Physical,' here are the hot summer shows
Summer is here, and with it comes a heat wave of sizzling new TV to dig into. From superheroes to fitness gurus, this season boasts a wealth of offerings for...
Clea DuVall and Lisa Kudrow on working together in 'HouseBroken'
They're paw-sitive about this show.
Kidnapped teen found two years later thanks to broken car light
A Tennessee teen who was kidnapped and drugged by her father was found safe through a broken car light — after being missing for nearly two years, cops said.
Islanders winger 'doubtful' for second-round opener
According to Barry Trotz, Oliver Wahlstrom is “probably doubtful” for Saturday night’s Round 2 opener against the Bruins.
Letters to the Editor — May 29, 2021
New York Post readers react to our coverage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call for a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s remarks on...
Schumer pushes vote on election reform bill that appears to have no chance
While some Republicans have pushed back on SR 1, Senator Chuck Schumer wants to have a vote on the legislation and called it "essential to defending our democracy."
Kyrie Irving has good reason to fear Celtics fans' vitriol: 'Hateful crowd'
On a May night in 2002, Celtics fans proved they would say or do almost anything that might give their team the slightest edge in the playoffs. It...
Disturbing photos show how much San Jose shooter was locked and loaded
Frightening new photos show San Jose gunman Samuel James Cassidy's massive stockpile of weapons — including 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition, authorities announced Friday.
Knicks need their star to play like one
The Knicks need Julius Randle to play like the team's best player in Friday night's pivotal Game 3 against the Hawks in Atlanta.
Free samples returning to Costco in a sign of COVID’s defeat
Pro bono noshing has been unavailable to customers for 14 months after the company put the program on hiatus in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'Looks like she's 19': Uproar after Biden's remarks about girl at Virginia military base
President Biden made the comments about the young girl while speaking in Virginia on Friday. He was promptly called out for his words on social media.
Best Season Ever: 25 Things to Do This Summer in NYC
Well, what are you waiting for? Get out there and experience the comeback of New York!
Feds subpoena powerful lobbyist with close ties to Carl Heastie
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed an influential lobbyist Patrick Jenkins who is a close pal and former college roommate of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie as part of a public corruption probe,...
De Blasio is stiffing NYCHA of its fair share of federal COVID relief
NYCHA suffered from the pandemic, too, and deserves a much bigger share of the federal COVID relief.
Sharpton talks up Eric Adams day after daughter's mayoral endorsement
Already with Ashley Sharpton's endorsement in tow, Eric Adams was getting more help from the family when he received some strong praises from Al Sharpton.
Author Michael Lewis' teen daughter dead after head-on collision
"Moneyball" and "The Big Short" author Michael Lewis' 19-year-old daughter Dixie Lewis was killed in a California car crash.
She's lovin' it: Virginia woman transforms house into McDonald's shrine
A lifelong McDonald’s fan has turned her Virginia home into a shrine to the fast-food chain, complete with its iconic golden arches and Happy Meal toys.
‘Midnight Cowboy’ producer Jerome Hellman dead at 92
Hellman is credited with advocating for Dustin Hoffman to play the greasy sidekick character of Ratso Rizzo in the flick.
'War of the Worlds' back for more death and destruction
It's been over a year since "War of the Worlds" wrapped its first season on Epix -- so fans of the sci-fi series, headlined by Gabriel Byrne and Daisy Edgar-Jones,...
Texas creating new crime for fentanyl ODs amid drug surge from border crisis
Amid an exponential surge in seizures of fentanyl due to Biden's border crisis, Texas will create a new criminal offense for the manufacture or delivery of the drug, Gov. Greg...
If you spit on Celtics star he will 'follow you right to your house'
The Celtics star weighed in on recent mistreatment from fans.
How Lamar Odom conquered his cocaine and sex 'demon'
Lamar Odom revealed that in the summer of 2004 he tried cocaine for the first time — a feeling he described as "orgasmic."
Mass grave with 215 Indigenous kids found on former school grounds in Canada
The discovery was found on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian residential school, which had closed in the 1970s. The chief of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc said there are still...
How Eric Adams could be a welcome national voice on crime — and policing
The tension between rising crime and the campaign against policing is at the center of American politics today, including in New York City's mayoral race. Other issues are discussed, but...
7 shot, one fatally, overnight in NYC
There were multiple overnight shootings in the early hours this Friday in New York City, which left one 30-year-old man dead in Sugar Hill, Manhattan.
Biden lauds gov whose resignation he once demanded over blackface scandal
President Biden on Friday held a public event with disgraced Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and praised him as "one of the best" governors in handling COVID-19 — despite previously demanding...
Mayoral fireworks: McGuire first to make illegal pyrotechnics a campaign issue
Ray McGuire is the first candidate in the crowded Democratic mayoral primary field to announce a plan to combat illegal fireworks on streets ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Mets' series opener with Braves rained out
The Mets' big Memorial Day weekend series against the Braves began with a fizzle.
11-year-old Arizona boy facing felony charges for starting brush fire
Investigators of the fire that was started in Yavapai County, Arizona said one 11-year-old intentionally started the blaze that ended up causing $30,000 in damages.
Suddenly, Democrats are offended by Nazi analogies
The media spent four years acting like the 2017 inauguration was akin to von Hindenburg handing power to Hitler. What am I saying? They’re still doing it.
Get your vax straight! Biden admin sows confusion over vaccine passports
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration is taking "a close look" at requiring Americans to have a COVID-19 vaccine passport for international travel.
A look inside all of Ellen DeGeneres’ homes: Her $450M real estate portfolio
Ellen DeGeneres owns $63.3 million in homes and has sold $390 million in houses over the last 17 years, making an estimated $65 million profit.
Albany's latest plot to screw gig workers — and the public
Labor bosses and New York pols beholden to them are conspiring to screw gig workers and the public with legislation that would skirt antitrust laws and let app-based contractors unionize....
'Our season': Eritrean troops kill, rape, loot in Tigray
Eritrean troops have been entrenched in Tigray and have both killed and raped victims in the area, according to a lengthy report from the Associated Press.
Gym teacher put on leave after refusing to use preferred pronouns for transgender students
P.E. teacher Byron “Tanner” Cross spoke out Tuesday at a Loudoun County Public Schools meeting about a "Rights of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Students" policy.
'Gossip Girl' reboot drops trailer with cast looking very non-teen
These are supposed to be teens? Many of the actors cast to play these preppy high school frenemies are actually old enough to be their teachers.
Bets way to bet this MLB interleague battle
High-scoring Houston will be put to the test on Friday against San Diego, which owns the majors’ best team ERA.
Biden keeps rewarding the world's villains
President Joe Biden sure has a knack for rewarding the world's . . . villains. Take Hamas, which just agreed to a cease-fire for the faceoff it started by launching...
Female CEOs saw ranks dwindle in 2020 as median pay for women chiefs slipped
Most of the women running the biggest US companies saw their pay increase last year, even as the pandemic hammered the economy and many of their businesses. Despite those gains,...
Listen to Episode 55 of 'Amazin' But True': Luis Rojas Deserves Credit feat. Suzie Hunter
Some days you look at the Mets lineup and wonder how they will win. Three hours later, they found a way to do it. How this team remains in first...
CDC eases mask guidance for summer camps where all are vaccinated
The top US health agency relaxed guidance for mask-wearing at summer camps, saying that camps do not need to require children to wear masks if fully vaccinated.
Two charged in shocking daylight killing of decorated military couple outside home
Suspected killers D’Angelo Strand, 19, and Ronnie Keandre Marshall, 20, were apparently after the couple’s son, authorities said.
Knicks' gameplan has slowed down one Hawks force
The Knicks’ interior players have appeared to prefer dare the Hawks’ outside shooters rather than leave Clint Capela unmanned beneath the basket.
Hunter Biden boasted that he 'smoked crack' with late DC Mayor Marion Barry
In an audio recording that surfaced this week, Hunter Biden claimed to have smoked crack with former DC mayor Marion Barry while Biden was a student at Georgetown.
Migrant farmhand convicted of murdering 20-year-old Mollie Tibbitts while she was jogging
An illegal Mexican immigrant working as an Iowa farmhand was convicted of killing college student Mollie Tibbetts, who was knifed to death while jogging in 2018.
Inside a creepy haunted hotel where guests witness spooky activity
This Texas hotel offers paranormal experiences, with guests reporting more than just bumps in the night. Some report their toes being pulled in bed, while others say they've smelled lemon...
With an estimated 30M followers, QAnon as popular as some religions: poll
An estimated 30 million Americans are praying at the altar of Q, making the group as popular as some religions in the US, according to a new poll by the...
Here's what China censored from the 'Friends' reunion
Those watching the much-anticipated “Friends” cast reunion special in China got a different, shorter experience than was aired elsewhere, with some guest stars censored out.
OnlyFans porn superstar Riley Reid drops $4.8M on Pasadena estate
The four-bedroom, six-bathroom compound is situated on a massive 3.6-acre lot and features a main house, a pool house with a fireplace, and a separate, detached guest house.
Jets coach Robert Saleh's police escort into NYC was 'not authorized,' NJ cops say
Flag on the play! The New Jersey State Police escort of the Jets’ new head coach into the Big Apple for a Knicks playoff game was "not authorized," authorities said Friday....
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation weighs governance changes amid divorce fallout
The foundation, which is controlled by the Gateses and Warren Buffett, all acting as trustees, is now considering forming a board and bringing in outside directors, the Wall Street Journal...
Nets' Bruce Brown opens up about racist incidents in hometown Boston
As Bruce Brown returns home for Friday’s first-round Game 3 at TD Garden – with his Nets enjoying a 2-0 series lead – he admitted he had been subjected to...
NYC flocks to its new Little Island: Post's week in photos
Little Island park opens to the public on the Hudson River in Manhattan.
Why Yankees and Gerrit Cole are bet-against in this spot
The Yankees have Gerrit Cole going against the Tigers on Friday, but right-hander Casey Mize makes Detroit the bet.
Candy store's chocolate-covered cicadas are a hit
The cicadas are coming! In chocolate form, that is. At least that’s what’s happening at one Maryland candy store. ChouQuette Chocolates & Confections is currently making chocolate-covered cicadas, according to FOX 5 in Washington, D.C....
Kathryn Garcia gets Hillary Clinton fundraiser in her corner for mayoral bid
Clinton's former deputy national finance director Lisa Hernandez Gioia sent out an email in support of Garcia this week.
Pope orders inquiry into German Church's handling of abuse allegations
"Pope Francis has ordered an Apostolic Visitation to the Archdiocese of Cologne," Nikola Eterovic, the Papal Nuncio to Germany, said in a statement.
The dangerous side of sports' return to normal
There are always a couple of outliers who try to make the fans who simply want to roar and shout and have a hell of a time at sporting events...
'Special master' to review Rudy Giuliani search warrant evidence
An independent arbiter known as a "special master" will be appointed to review evidence gleaned from search warrants that targeted Rudy Giuliani and his associates last month, a judge ordered.
Le'Veon Bell blames Jets for everything as he languishes in free agency
Le’Veon Bell is finished taking the high road on his disastrous time with the Jets.
CEO pay rose to $12.7M in 2020 even as COVID ravaged economy
As COVID-19 ravaged the world last year, CEOs’ big pay packages seemed to be under as much threat as everything else. Fortunately for those CEOs, many had boards of directors...
Cynthia Nixon slammed on Twitter after claiming shoplifters shouldn't be arrested
Millionaire actress Cynthia Nixon has attacked stores for trying to stop shoplifters -- sparking a massive Twitter backlash against her "moral grandstanding.''
Queens vandal who tagged dozens of cars given appearance ticket: cops
Heriberto Torres, 56, of Queens, busted for allegedly spraying graffiti on 46 vehicles.
Kamala Harris uses Naval Academy speech to plug 'rolled-up solar panel'
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday told graduating Naval Academy midshipmen that they may soon be able to pack a “rolled-up solar panel.”
Squeaky clean? Mouse spotted trying the veal in butcher case at NYC Whole Foods
The mouse was spotted chowing down on a raw slab of Osso Bucco Veal, priced at $22.99 a pound -- at the Columbus Circle store — making shoppers squeak with...
The 15 best deals from Sephora's Memorial Day sale
The blowout event features discounts of up to 50% off all of its best-selling products.
Israel's military reportedly uses 'thirst traps' to sow Zionist pride
Israel Defense Force members are posting “thirst traps” on TikTok amid the nation’s conflict with Palestine -- experts say it’s part of a strategy to garner support and spread nationalism.
Fans can watch — and play — soccer at NYC bar the Ground
There are plenty of spots in New York City to watch soccer on TV. But on the Lower East Side, at the newly opened the Ground, you can play the...
Former Giants star fuming over stolen Rolls-Royce
Ex-Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins didn't have a great ending to his vacation.
Joe Girardi getting pretty desperate after Bryce Harper flap
Joe Girardi isn't trying to win any friends in Philadelphia. So, he better win games. The Phillies manager is taking the Bill Belichick and New England Patriots approach to...
In Iraq’s iconic marshlands, a quest for endangered otters
At stake is everything: “We stand to lose our Iraqi heritage,” said al-Sheikhly, who is the technical director at Iraqi Green Climate Organization.
Biden unveils $6T budget — largest in US history — fueled by massive social spending
Critics of Biden's first budget say it would undermine the economic recovery with higher taxes and inflation as COVID-19 fades.
Idaho lieutenant gov. reportedly banned mask mandates while boss was gone
Idaho’s politically-ambitious lieutenant governor pushed through an executive order banning mask requirements while Gov. Brad Little was out of the state, according to a report.
When is a sausage just a sausage? Controversial ads fuel S. Korea's sexism debate
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Spain criticized for unequally priced ‘equality stamps’
The postal service calls them “Equality Stamps” and introduced them on the anniversary of George Floyd being killed by a police officer in Minneapolis.
A 'regular' Joe: Biden was frequent guest at DC hotspot where he met son Hunter's Kazakh associates
A source at Cafe Milano -- which touts itself as "Where the world's most powerful people go" -- told The Post that Joe Biden has dined there "many, many times"...
Microsoft says Russian hackers behind SolarWinds targeted 150 other groups
The Russian hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds data breach are back in action — and have targeted more than 150 organizations this week, according to Microsoft. The group, known...
Terrifying video shows golfer getting attacked by massive 'f--king' swan
A man in Georgia was attacked by a massive swan while golfing with friends on an unnamed course.
The 9 best new fragrances to spritz for a sexy summer
Spritz into the summer with nine sexy new fragrances. From Veronique Gabai's climactic fragrance named after the G Spot to Louis Vuitton's beachy scent in a bottle by artist Alex...
Yankees star's return to lineup was disastrous
GGiancarlo Stanton is back with the Yankees after missing two weeks with a strained left quad, but he struck out four times in his first game back in the Yankees'...
Greece seeks bids to build closed holding centers for migrants on islands
The new facilities on Lesbos and Chios islands would be completed within eight months, the migration ministry said in a statement announcing the tender on Friday.
Google to pay fine, change ad business to settle French antitrust case: report
Google's parent company Alphabet is expected to pay a fine and change some business practices to settle an antitrust case with the French government over its online advertising business, The...
27-year-old man stabbed to death in Lower East Side skate park, cops say
The victim, 27, identified by police sources as a Bronx resident, was discovered inside the LES Coleman Skate Park, at Monroe and Pike streets, around 7:40 a.m., police said.
Jillian Michaels doubles down on her Lizzo obesity rant
"Biggest Loser" trainer, 47, regrets targeting the 33-year-old pop singer in her anti-obesity rant, but stands by her comments criticizing people for celebrating folks who are overweight.
Colorful home promising 'immortality' for sale in Hamptons
The Bioscleave House (Lifespan Extending Villa), by conceptual artist couple Madeline Gins and Shusaku Arakawa, has gone up for sale in East Hampton.
Twitter refuses to confirm whether users can post about Wuhan COVID lab-leak
Two days after Facebook confirmed that it would no longer censor posts discussing whether the coronavirus pandemic originated from a Chinese lab leak, Twitter is refusing to say whether it...
It doesn't get rougher than this for Serena Williams
Rarely has Serena Williams entered a major tennis tournament with longer odds and more doubt about her ability to reel off seven straight wins than she does at the 2021...
The intriguing Tim Tebow conspiracy theory floating around the NFL
If future Hall of Famer Drew Brees can share snaps with Taysom Hill, surely Trevor Lawrence can make room for Tim Tebow. At least that’s what some conspiracy theorists in...
Julius Randle blasts fan who spat on Trae Young: 'No place for that'
Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle loved the behavior of the Knicks’ electric crowds for the first two games – except for one guy.
Disgraced pol Sheldon Silver transferred to prison medical facility
Disgraced ex-state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was transferred from a federal prison in New York to a medical facility run by the Bureau of Prisons in Massachusetts.
Inside Sinead O'Connor's horrifying and downright bizarre night with Prince
The Irish singer says the icon she calls "Ol' Fluffy Cuffs" was prone to violent temper tantrums.
Job searches reportedly spike in states ending US unemployment checks
On the day states said they would end the checks, which critics say are making it hard for businesses to hire workers as they struggle to recover from the pandemic...
Senate Republicans block bill to create '9/11-style' commission for Capitol riot
Senate Democrats were unable to garner enough GOP support to pass legislation to establish an independent, “9/11-style” commission to investigate the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol.
China exhaustively searched for COVID-positive bats — and found NONE
China has tested more than 50,000 animals, including thousands of bats, to find evidence of COVID-19's origins.
Monster NJ mom calls 911 for injury she sustained while killing son: cops
Elina Gutti, 38, murdered her little boy and left his body in his bedroom early Feb. 6, police said.
Czechs to fully reopen restaurants, bars, admit some foreign tourists
Czech restaurants, bars and nightclubs can serve customers indoors from Monday, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said.
Harebrained tourist sought for approaching grizzly for photo at Yellowstone
Authorities are hunting for a clueless tourist who came within feet of a massive grizzly bear just to snag a souvenir photo in Yellowstone National Park.
Common pain reliever may increase risk of autism, ADHD: study
Research found that unborn children exposed to acetaminophen, compared to non-exposed fetuses, were 19% more likely to land on the spectrum of autism.
Lawmaker says error at NYPD lab that went unchecked for 5 years warrants probe
The coding error affected printouts at the controlled substance analysis section of the lab — but did not affect the accuracy of drug testing, according to the NYPD.
Copper recycling company to open new $100M Kentucky plant
A copper recycling company is building a new $100 million facility in Shelby County and plans to hire 75 workers.
Belarus’ leader seeks Russia’s support amid showdown with EU
In the past, the 66-year-old Belarusian leader has tried to play the West against Russia, raising the prospect of a rapprochement with the EU and the United States to wring...
Memorial Day: How COVID-19 restrictions will affect the holiday weekend
As Americans prepare for their second Memorial Day weekend under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s events may look like a return to normal with many restrictions easing due to the distribution...
Fauci argued for virus experiments despite 'conceivable' pandemic risk
Dr. Anthony Fauci once argued that conducting experiments on contagious viruses to increase their potency was worth the risk -- even if the work could accidentally lead to a pandemic,...
Eric Adams in talks with three women to make history with NYPD
During a PIX11 interview Thursday night Eric Adams discussed his promise to make history by naming the first woman to lead the NYPD in its 175-year history.
Scientists at Wuhan lab reportedly filmed getting bitten by bats before COVID outbreak
The state-run TV footage showed researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) disregarding gloves, masks and other PPE while handling bats and collecting feces in the field, Taiwan News...
Cops looking for pot farm instead uncover suspected electricity-stealing bitcoin mine
British cops who were searching for a pot farm ended up uncovering a Bitcoin mining operation that was illegally stealing electricity. Officers from the West Midlands police say they found...
Big Tech sues Florida over social media law, slams 'state-run internet'
Trade groups representing Big Tech have sued Florida over a state law governing social media that Gov. Ron DeSantis claims will protect free speech.
Only vaccinated fans can buy Round 2 Knicks playoff tickets
If the Knicks make it to the second round of the playoffs, team owner James Dolan is hellbent on filling the Garden to its full capacity. Of course, that’s a...
Billionaire's woe: Appeals court paves way for homeless shelter among NYC's pricey high-rises
Mayor Bill de Blasio's planned homeless shelter smack in the middle of Midtown Manhattan's "Billionaires' Row" can proceed, New York York state's highest court has ruled.
'Joker 2' is happening — but it's already a 'hard pass' for some DC fans
Resurrecting the twisted tale of the grinning green-haired supervillain, the director of the original “Joker,” Todd Phillips, is set to co-write the Academy Award-winning film’s sequel.
Black woman fined $385 for talking loudly on the phone says race was motive
Diamond Robinson was walking up and down her block on Cushing Street in Eastpointe Thursday, when a neighbor approached her asking, “Do you think that you can get off your...
Key inflation indicator rises to highest level in decades
The so-called core PCE index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.7 percent from March, the highest month-over-month rise since October 2001.
How college football coaches will fare at new schools
The 2021 college football season will feature 17 new head coaches at schools, eight of whom will be taking the lead role for the first time.
The Patriots didn't see this Mac Jones quality coming
Mac Jones won over Patriots coaches with his football smarts and passing accuracy, but his new teammates already see a different winning trait. “He has a swag to him that...
San Jose gunman faced disciplinary hearing for racist comments on day of attack
San Jose mass shooter Samuel Cassidy was set to attend a work disciplinary hearing for alleged racist comments he made on the day he gunned down nine coworkers, according to...
Oh heel no! Jill Biden helped by officers after shoe gets stuck in pavement
The moment occurred at the Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport, as the first lady was walking toward a group of officers with the Kansas City Police Department's motorcycle unit to take...
Lakers irate after 'dirty play' by Suns star in garbage time
The Lakers were not happy with how their playoff win ended. With under 40 seconds remaining in the Lakers' 109-95 win, guard Dennis Schröder went up for a layup, and while he...
Phil Mickelson doesn't care about sloppy round after major glory
FORT WORTH, Texas — Phil Mickelson kept hearing congratulatory words as he made his way around Colonial, and there was a huge roar from the crowd when the PGA Championship...
Dashcam video shows dramatic moment domestic violence victim bolts from moving car
The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon near Loop 410 and Ingram Road in San Antonio.
How '90s zig-zag theory fits into modern NBA wagering
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and this is the time of year when you hear about the famous “zig-zag theory.”
Personal A/C unit is 40% off for limited time with Memorial Day discount
Get an EvaSMART 2: Smart Personal Air Conditioner for the discounted price of $161.97, a slash of 40% off the full purchase price of $269. But act quickly: this Memorial...
14 e-Learning bundles on sale this Memorial Day Weekend
These courses are all marked down to the affordable price of $20 for our Memorial Day sale. Act fast before the sale ends!
Bipartisan group in House targets China in COVID accountability push
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, House Democrats and Republicans are coming together for two bills as the nation grapples with how to uncover and respond to the origins of...
Knicks castoff just became a playoff hero with one epic quarter
Austin Rivers' hot hand helped lead the Nuggets to a Game 3 win over the Blazers on Thursday night. With nearly six minutes to go in regulation, the score was...
Lady Gaga's 'Smelly Cat' doesn't stink: Lisa Kudrow on 'Friends' duet
Dressed in colorful Phoebe Buffay garb, Gaga gave the "Friends" character's hit song the star treatment during this week's ballyhooed reunion special on HBO Max.
AMC shares soar on 'meme stock' rally, price doubles in a week
AMC was up more than 17 percent, trading at over $30 per share in the premarket.
How a grandfather's forgiveness for alleged kidnapper left suspect free to abduct, kill another toddler
Darriyn Brown, who is charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Cash Gernon, allegedly tried to kidnap another child just months earlier, authorities said.
Idaho cop fired for mocking LeBron James after star threatened officer killing
Nate Silvester was initially suspended for his TikTok mocking LeBron James who was forced to apologize for incendiary posts about policing.
Shop Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack for sales on clothing, shoes and more
Find the best deals from Nordstrom Rack's Clear the Rack 2021 sale here. Our list includes clothing for both women and men.
Swizz says DMX's new album was tragically meant to be his big comeback
For DMX’s longtime collaborator, friend and Ruff Ryders crewmate Swizz Beatz, making his posthumous album “Exodus” — which drops on Friday — was supposed to be the start of a...
Jay-Z to address Wall Street bigwigs at annual investors conference
Jay-Z will rap to some of Wall Street’s biggest names next month at the Robin Hood Foundation’s annual investors conference, event organizers confirmed.
Adorable dog hugs carer after living in a crate for six years
This sweet pup has bonded with her new caretakers at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in Martlesham, England. The labradoodle was kept in a...
Tim Tebow already turning heads at OTAs
Tim Tebow caught touchdown passes from Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew on Thursday, showing signs that reviving his NFL career as a tight end is far from a publicity stunt...
Ex-astronaut agrees to plea deal in death of two girls
James Halsell Jr., a former NASA space shuttle commander has taken a plea deal in the case where he killed two girls in Alabama while driving under the influence.
Lakers celebrate playoff homecoming in style
Anthony Davis had 34 points and 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 21 points and nine assist and the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated their first home playoff game in more than...
Southwest Airlines bans passenger who knocked flight attendant's teeth out
Southwest Airlines will no longer permit Vyvianna Quinonez to use the airline after a viral video showed a physical altercation with a flight attendant.
Why Aroldis Chapman didn't get the save in Yankees' win
Chad Green, who was replacing Aroldis Chapman who was sick, got the save in the Yankees' 5-3 Game 2 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday night.
McCarthy: Biden budget proposal 'sounds like Venezuela or Cuba'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ripped President Joe Biden's budget proposal in an interview with Sean Hannity, calling the proposal "too extreme and too expensive."
Key Yankees reliever set to begin rehab assignment
Nearly two months after spring training ended, Yankees setup man Zack Britton is about to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset.
Queens man allegedly drugged and raped daughter's teen friends
The NYPD is searching for Dwayne Gordon after he allegedly raped three teenagers, friends of his daughter, on separate occasions at his residence in Queens.
Men booted from Yankee Stadium after displaying 'Trump Won' banner
Two men who brought a 'Trump Won Save America' banner to the May 27, 2021 doubleheader between the Yankees and Blue Jays were greeted with boos from the crowd and...