November 15, 2021

This was a line-in-the-sand moment for the Knicks

For one night anyway, the Garden was allowed to exhale. The losing streak was halted. The defense was cranked. Everyone walked away smiling.

Odell Beckham's debut with Rams was a night to forget

Odell Beckham Jr. caught two passes for 18 yards while playing sparingly in his first game since joining the Rams.

Man threatens to burn down NYC kosher bagel shop over Israeli flags

A man allegedly threatened to burn down a kosher bagel shop in Queens because of Israeli flags displayed at the business.

Virginia teen pleads no contest to second in-school assault

A Virginia teenage boy convicted of raping a classmate in a school bathroom pleaded no contest on Monday related to a second in-school attack at a different location, reports said.

Tesla's Musk sells $930M in shares to cover stock option tax filings

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold $930 million in shares to meet tax withholding obligations related to the exercise of stock options, U.S. securities filings showed on Monday.

Strange moments from closing arguments of Rittenhouse murder trial

Kyle Rittenhouse’s dramatic murder trial wrapped up on Monday as the lengthy closing statements by attorneys featured some strange moments.

Rangers center looks ready to return from injury

All signs point toward Filip Chytil being activated off injured reserve and returning to the Rangers’ lineup Tuesday against the Canadiens. 

Two California men convicted in cross-border kidnapping scheme

Edgar Lemus and Junior Martinez were found guilty Monday of collecting ransom payments from the families of victims kidnapped near the US-Mexico border.

The knives are out! Buttigieg buzz grows as tensions grow between Biden, Harris

Kamala Harris is much more desperately unpopular than her aged boss is. And the Harris team wants to blame Joe Biden for this.

Some anger from Jets would be nice

There’s a part of every Jets fan that wants to see, hear and feel anger from Robert Saleh and his players right now, isn’t there?

Knicks' bench delivers much-needed home win

Immanuel Quickley and Derrick Rose spearheaded a fourth quarter rally after the starting five had dug an 11-point hole and the Knicks finally won a home game, 92-84, over the...

Islanders' woes continue in fight-filled affair

Mathew Barzal scored for the Islanders, who have lost three in a row. Semyon Varlamov stopped 24 shots.

Tom Suozzi raps Hochul over Italian-American firing

Long Island Congressman Tom Suozzi accused Gov. Kathy Hochul Monday of mishandling the firing of the state director of Italian-American Affairs.

Maryland mayor charged with posting revenge porn on Reddit

Andrew Bradshaw, the mayor of Cambridge was arrested and charged with distributing revenge porn for allegedly posting nude photos of an ex-girlfriend on the internet.

NYPD officer kills himself at Long Island marina

An NYPD officer killed himself inside his car on Long Island on Monday, police sources said.

James Bond creator's cufflinks have a hidden code

A set of cufflinks once owned by James Bond’s creator has left would-be code crackers shaken, not stirred.

Student suspended for saying there are only two genders, lawsuit claims

A New Hampshire teenager is suing his school district after he was allegedly suspended from athletics for saying there are "only two genders." The Exeter High School freshman said in...

Nets lose key sharpshooter for Warriors clash

The Nets have all downplayed Kevin Durant’s sore shoulder. They may not be so lucky with Joe Harris’ ankle. 

China's Xi calls Biden 'old friend' despite Biden saying 'we're not,' summit ignores COVID origin

Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly greeted his "old friend" President Biden during a virtual summit Monday night after Biden opened the talks.

New Mets GM has a leg-up dealing with Steve Cohen

Billy Eppler worked in New York for a decade, graduating from a scout to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman’s right-hand man. He left that position to become the Angels general...

4 people shot on Harlem street

One person was shot in the lower back and two others were shot in the leg, according to the NYPD.

Sole survivor of Kyle Rittenhouse shootings has criminal past: report

Gaige Grosskreutz, the only survivor of the Wisconsin shootings by teenager Kyle Rittenhouse has a lengthy criminal record that includes burglary, drunk driving and a domestic incident.

Nets' recent success about to face major test

The Nets left home for a season-long, six-game road trip in fourth place, and came back essentially tied for first.

Jets star won't be back for weeks

It does not sound as if the Jets are getting their starting left tackle back anytime soon. 

Adams’ call to turn hotels into affordable housing is great for the young, middle class

Eric Adams recently called for converting hotel rooms into affordable housing. This idea could easily be expanded to provide tens of thousands more middle-class housing units, too.

Could the royal family sue Netflix over 'The Crown' portrayals?

"This series will be the most controversial ever. It deals with events that are still incredibly raw for many," an insider claimed.

Why Rangers likely won't be please with PK Subban fate after clipping

PK Subban may not be a repeat offender according to the NHL’s definition, but if the Devils defenseman has committed the same dangerous infraction on four separate occasions in the...

Here's how NYC parents feel about getting their children vaccinated

A majority of New York City metro-area parents are ready to have their young kids vaccinated for the coronavirus, a new survey reveals. Fifty-six percent of parents with children under...

Knicks fans can take lesson from how they treated legend's 'awful' start

He was awful. He was frustrated. He was searching for answers.

Giants star could finally return for Bucs showdown

Saquon Barkley participated in individual drills Monday as the Giants reconvened coming off their bye-week respite.

Music exec gets 4 years in prison for sexual abuse of unconscious women

Adam Lublin was hit with four years in prison after being charged with sexually abusing four unconscious or sleeping women.

Joe Judge, Giants bracing for the best of Tom Brady

Tom Brady threw two first-quarter interceptions and the Buccaneers this past Sunday lost in Washington, 29-19, the second consecutive loss for the defending Super Bowl champions. 

What happens when your famous ex immortalizes you in a hit song

Adele and Taylor Swift aren't the only artists to pen songs about their exes. Here, real people talk about becoming immortalized in a jukebox hit. 

Bumbling Biden's caretaker presidency has cratered

Joe Biden was never exactly a colossus bestriding the Earth, but he’s been getting smaller by the day. A Washington Post poll over the weekend suggested that his presidency is,...

The ruling against Biden’s private-sector vax mandate shows it’s indefensible

Employers and working Americans got good news on Friday: They likely won't have to deal with President Biden's cockamamie workplace vaccine dictate. A federal appeals court suspended his attempt to mandate...

Paul Rudd told Steve Carell 'The Office' was a 'bad idea' and more revelations from new book

When Steve Carell told Paul Rudd that he was auditioning for the American version of “The Office,” Rudd said, “Ugh, don’t do it. Bad, bad move."

'Grabbed my butt': Concerning new details from worker claiming Cuomo groped her behind

A female event organizer told state probers in detail how Andrew Cuomo allegedly “grabbed my butt” — and her shock at being “assaulted by the governor.’’

Hardly working: AOC's Bronx, Queens district offices open just twice a week

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's New York City district offices are still only open for in-person constituent services on Mondays and Wednesdays.

City Planning approves permanent outdoor dining in NYC; city council to vote next

The City Planning Commission voted Monday to make Mayor Bill de Blasio's pandemic era outdoor dining permanent. The commission's unanimous vote to remove zoning prohibitions against sidewalk cafes sends the...

Biden taps wife of donor linked to de Blasio scandal as ambassador to Portugal

Randi Charno Levine's nomination to be the top-ranking diplomat to Portugal was sent to the US Senate for confirmation earlier this month.

Polish-Belarusian crisis is a major test of Western Europeans' resolve

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has weaponized migration and stands poised to do the same with energy. Will Europe's leaders finally get serious about slapping him down? Thousands of migrants, largely...

Mayor-elect Adams starts fundraising for his transition, inauguration

Mayor-elect Eric Adams is fundraising to prepare his new administration to hit the ground running Jan. 1.

From irresponsibly pointing a gun, to 'tsking,' DA's closing in Rittenhouse trial was pathetic

As the prosecution and defense made their closing arguments, with the jury likely to get the case Tuesday, it looks even more likely that he will be acquitted on murder...

Odessa Young and Josh O’Connor on starring in 'Mothering Sunday'

She's having a ‘Sunday’ funday Brit drama “Mothering Sunday” coming soon. Odessa Young and Josh O’Connor star. Crateloads of humans may not know them but they’re billed above Colin Firth, Olivia Colman, Glenda Jackson. Odessa: “We’re there...

Robert Saleh leaves this question unanswered

Jets coach Robert Saleh was not ready to name a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.

Judge Denis Boyle's leniency may have cost New Yorkers' lives

If you want to know why there’s so much crime in The Bronx, look no further than at Acting Supreme Court Justice Denis Boyle — a serial thug-springer in a...

NYC panel votes to boot Thomas Jefferson statue from room where it happens

This Founding Father no longer has a place in the seat of local government. The city’s Public Design Commission voted unanimously Monday to exile the statue of Thomas Jefferson from...

Escape from NY: City's wealthiest nabes saw residents skip town when COVID-19 hit

Residents of New York's wealthiest neighborhoods were almost five times more likely to flee the five boroughs during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic than those living anywhere else.

City Council's latest lunatic green plan to sock housing and hurt those who can least afford it

A City Council packed with lame ducks is about to deepen New York's housing shortage with a lunatic bid to score green points. It's one-upping a bit of posturing by...

Prosecution faces uphill battle in Rittenhouse trial — but conviction 'possible,' legal experts say

Ambiguity within Wisconsin law works in Kyle Rittenhouse's favor, but jurors still could be swayed to a guilty verdict if they buy the prosecution's argument that the teen brought a "gun...

Georgia man busted for smuggling two dozen guns into NYC: prosecutors

A Georgia man was busted as part of a months-long sting operation for smuggling 25 guns into New York City and selling them to an undercover cop.

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 16, 2021

The Issue: Reports that Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ lied to the NFL about being immunized. After claiming that his refusal to get vaccinated was not motivated by politics, Aaron...

Dianne Feinstein scores buyer for Lake Tahoe estate after $10M price cut

The senator and her banker husband have found a buyer for their estate after a $10 million price cut and five months on the market, The Post has learned.

Giants owe fans a playoff push that starts with beating Tom Brady

The Giants have put their fans through hell, and it’s high time they cut them a break.

Jonathan Majors, other celebs recall working at Red Lobster: ‘It killed me’

Celebrities like Jonathan Majors, Nicki Minaj, Chris Rock and Anna Nicole Smith all worked at Red Lobster prior to making it big.

Restaurateurs betting big on Midtown as tourists flock back to NYC

Tourists are flocking back to Midtown now that international travel has the green light -- and some restaurateurs are betting big on the hollowed-out district. David Morton, founder of hospitality...

White House dumpster fire and other commentary

Conservative: White House Dumpster Fire “Biden’s job approval rating has hit a new low — just 38% among registered voters, versus 57% who disapprove,” notes The Washington Examiner’s Byron York....

'40s pinup queen Betty Grable was honored to bring 'happiness' to troops

Grable's famous pinup shot sold almost 3 million copies and was distributed to servicemen during World War II.

A-Rod is already costing the Timberwolves money

Offseason workouts held at A-Rod's Miami home left the Timberwolves with a hefty NBA fine.

Ex-con who once tried to kill NYPD cop is freed without bail after another alleged attack on officer

An ex-con who once tried to kill a Queens cop was arrested this week for randomly attacking another NYPD officer — only to be freed without bail.

Turpin teen's desperate 911 call after fleeing family's horror house

Newly released audio clips reveal the moment Jordan Turpin called 911 after escaping her family’s “house of horrors” where she and her 12 siblings were held captive and subjected to...

Olivia Culpo applauds NFL star boyfriend

Cam Newton wasn't the only Carolina Panther who had an impressive outing this weekend.

Sun in Sagittarius means it's time to shoot your shot

With Sagittarius ruling the skies from Nov. 22 through Dec. 21, 2021, the time is nigh to let freedom ring.

Biden and Harris put on tortured united front at bill signing as rift rumors swirl

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attempted a less-than-convincing display of unity Monday.

Robert Wagner cites 'chemistry' as 'Hart to Hart' returns to television

Robert Wagner is on the phone from his home in Colorado to talk about "Hart to Hart," the '80s series in which he co-starred with Stefanie Powers that will air...

Six teens hospitalized after shooting at Colorado, park

A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he and five other high school students were shot in an Aurora, Colorado, park on Monday, police said.

Mets' GM search finally comes to an end

At long last, the Mets’ search for a top baseball executive is finally over.

Westchester judge to be censured for driving drunk, forcing cops to stun-gun him: org

A Westchester judge will be publicly reprimanded for driving drunk in his Mercedes -- and being so unruly that cops had to use a stun gun on him.

Condé Nast skimps on Glamour's once-lavish 'Women of the Year' party

The pandemic has sobered up Condé Nast’s bean counters, according to media insiders -- and they're pointing to a chintzy party the magazine empire threw last week. Guests told On...

Upcoming Rangers game postponed due to opponent's COVID outbreak

The Rangers’ matchup with the Senators on Nov. 20 has been postponed as Ottawa attempts to gain control of its COVID-19 outbreak.

In hot water: NYC's massive anti-flood plan doesn’t have enough minority, female-biz involvement: lawsuit

The plaintiffs claim that the $1.45 billion contract the city signed with IPC Resiliency Partners for the project fails to meet city and federal hiring-quota goals.

Jets coach responds to Rex Ryan rip-job: 'He knows where to find me'

Robert Saleh would be an underdog in a war of words with Rex Ryan, but that didn’t stop the current Jets coach from taking on his predecessor Monday.

Gen Z has declared blond hair as 'cheugy' and untrendy

Celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid have recently made the switch from blond to brunette.

Serve & 'protect': GOP leader lauds Adams' resolve in face of BLM threat to 'burn' NYC

Finally, some real bipartisanship! Republicans in New York's state Senate like what they see in Democratic mayor-elect Eric Adams -- and are extending an olive branch to the ex-NYPD captain...

Luis Rojas is joining the Yankees

Luis Rojas is moving across town for his next job.

Amazon Echo speakers can now tell when someone is present using invisible signals

Fourth generation Amazon Echo speakers and new Echo Dots will use ultrasound technology to detect the presence of a person.

Lady Gaga's Italian accent dissed — by ‘House of Gucci’ dialogue coach

“I feel bad saying this, but her accent is not exactly an Italian accent, it sounds more Russian,” said dialect coach Francesca De Martini.

Woman makes 'cheating' ex get her name tattooed before ghosting him

The woman posted a video last week showing her ex getting inked while she watches on with a coy look on her face.

‘Diana’ Broadway audience member yells ‘F—k off!’ at Prince Charles actor

Princess Diana wasn’t the only person upset with her ex-husband Friday night on Broadway.

Biden signs $1.2T infrastructure bill into law a week after it arrived on his desk

After waiting for Congress to return from recess last week, Biden signed the bill in front of a crowd gathered outside the White House.

Woman found dead with 50 stab wounds had 'FAT' carved into her body: autopsy

A 40-year-old Georgia woman found murdered alongside her dog in her local park had been stabbed at least 50 times -- with the word "FAT" carved into her body.

Teen was charged full price for leg waxing after being burned

Badesim recounted how she had booked a wax appointment at 15 years old, as she was going to a concert.

Psaki won't say if Biden would support a Kamala Harris ’24 or ’28 White House bid

Press Secretary Jen Psaki was noncommittal Monday when a reporter asked if President Biden would support a presidential bid by Kamala Harris down the road.

Tom Brady's bestie starting to fall for Mac Jones

Mac Jones has led the Patriots to four consecutive wins and positioned them back into the playoff race for the final half of the season, and Julian Edelman, one of...

Texas state rep leaves Dems for GOP, slams 'disastrous' left-wing policies

Longtime Texas Democratic state Rep. Ryan Guillen announced Monday he is switching parties and joining the GOP.

And....cut! How audiences helped forever change these movies we love

While only a few A-list Hollywood directors have the final say on how their movies are edited and shown on-screen, there is one major player in the film business who...

Brooks Koepka's fiancée welcomes fellow golf WAG 'to the club'

Jena Sims' whirlwind weekend also included the birthday celebrations of a fellow golf WAG.

Duck and cover: Space junk threatens International Space Station

The US Space Command said the station's seven crew members were told to prepare in case they get hit by orbiting debris that is coming "uncomfortably" close.

'Sesame Street' debuts first Asian-American puppet to fight race hate

Korean-American character Ji-Young will make her official debut on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, during "See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special."

Woman completely owns date who accuses her of being a catfish by proving he's the one lying

Taking to her TikTok platform, Paris revealed that it was the man who was the Catfish after he lied about his height.

Alex Jones liable for defamation in Sandy Hook 'hoax' lawsuits

Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been found liable for defamation after claiming the Sandy Hook school massacre was a "hoax."

Two children among dead after gunmen open fire on kids' party in Mexico

Two youngsters and their mother were among those killed when gunmen opened fire on a Mexican children's party over a bloody weekend that saw nearly a dozen killed.

Odell Beckham's free agency saga sounds like an absolute mess

Odell Beckham and the Rams made their NFL union official last Thursday, but the process was reportedly "a cluster."

Bird flu spreads in Europe and Asia

China has reported 21 human infections with the H5N6 subtype of avian influenza so far this year, more than in the whole of 2020.

Kirsten Dunst says 'Spider-Man' pay disparity was 'extreme, men paid more'

With great power comes great responsibility — and a great big paycheck, unless you're a woman! Kirsten Dunst is speaking out about salary discrepancies on the set of "Spider-Man," claiming...

Teddy Bridgewater didn't even try on this one

Teddy Bridgewater just watched as Darius Slay sped by and completed the 83-yard fumble return for a touchdown.

Burger King parent company to buy Firehouse Subs for $1 billion

Tim Hortons, Popeye's and Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International will add Firehouse Subs to its portfolio in an all-cash deal for $1 billion.

Mom shot protecting 7-year-old daughter during Texas road rage incident

The woman's husband drove her to Mission Trails Baptist Hospital, where she was transported to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries, the outlet said. 

Virginia prof under fire after saying sexual attraction to children isn't always immoral

Allyn Walker made the controversial comment while discussing "minor-attracted persons" and pedophiles during a Nov. 8 interview with the Protasia Foundation.

Biden, Dem's infrastructure bill to mandate anti-drunk driving tech in cars

The mandate falls under the section of the bill that provides $17 billion to road safety programs. Under the timeline laid out by the bill, the mandate could go into...

Browns star takes dig at coaching staff after getting crushed by Patriots

In four of their five losses this season, the Browns have allowed opponents to score 33 points or more.

Barry Diller denies his company cheated Tinder founders out of $2 billion

Billionaire Barry Diller took the stand on Monday to defend his media empire from a lawsuit claiming that it cheated the founders of Tinder out of $2 billion.  The hookup...

Australia’s hottest firefighters smolder in 2022 pinup calendar

These firefighters are causing a fire hazard with their hot new calendar. 

Prosecutors use 'Road House' movie photo in Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Prosecutors in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial bizarrely used an image from the 1980s Patrick Swayze flick "Road House" in Monday's closing arguments.

So long to the Mike White Era

The Mike White Era was fun while it lasted ... all of one game.

General Motors revoking heated-seat option due to chip shortage

The automaker has confirmed that it is removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve its supply of semiconductor chips for more critical components and increase the number...

Get 25% off appliances during The Home Depot's Black Friday sale of 2021

Check out the best Black Friday deals at Home Depot in 2021. Save big on furniture, tools, appliances and more.

TikTok star Dana Hasson releases baking kit and edible glitter collection

"If we bake, let's make it glam," said Dana Hasson, beauty, fashion and OG recipe creator on TikTok. And that's exactly what Hasson did with the launch of her confetti-adorned...

'World’s worst boss’ puts up signs telling staff ‘nobody cares, work harder’

A photo of the framed picture was posted on Reddit sparking a furious response from users telling the original poster they should quit their job.

Son of former Libyan ruler Gadhafi runs for president

Saif al-Islam al-Gadhafi 49, appeared in an electoral commission video in a traditional brown robe and turban, and with a grey beard and glasses, signing documents at the election center...

Identity of Bitcoin creator 'Satoshi Nakamoto' could be revealed in Florida court case

The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto -- a pseudonym for the legendary, still-unidentified creator of Bitcoin -- could soon be revealed in a court case in Florida, according to a report....

Former Epstein staffer claims Prince Andrew kissed, groped topless teen accuser

He said he traveled to the US last month to be deposed by Giuffre’s legal team — and is willing to testify against Andrew if Giuffre's lawsuit reaches trial in...

Lawyer at Ahmaud Arbery trial tries to boot Jesse Jackson from court

Defense attorney Kevin Gough wanted civil rights leader Jesse Jackson booted from a Georgia courtroom on Monday -- only to be quickly shot down by the judge.

Texas CRT supporter warns parents he'll bring 1,000 'soldiers' who are 'locked and loaded'

Malikk Austin, who previously wore military garb to a meeting, raged directly at other parents who had raised concerns over CRT with the Fort Worth Independent School District board Tuesday.

The only pitfalls in Yankees, Mets pursuing star outfielder

Since both New York clubs are — at minimum — examining Marte, as well as the Astros, Marlins and others, let’s dig into what the concerns would be.

Postcards sent to WWI soldiers in 1916 discovered in train station

Earlier this month, workers found the bundle of postcards as well as other papers in the roof of the train station in the Scottish village of Cambusbarron.

Washington state seeks $38 billion from opioid distributors

After rejecting a half-billion-dollar settlement, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday took the state’s case against the nation’s three biggest drug distributors to trial, saying they must be held...

I tattooed freckles on my face thinking they’d fade

A woman has gone viral on TikTok after tattooing her own face with freckles.

Taylor Swift gives middle finger to 'decimated' Jake Gyllenhaal in video, fans say

I bet you Jake Gyllenhaal is still thinking about his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift, at least that's what fans are thinking. Since the infamous red knit scarf appeared in “I Bet...

Over 100 federal prison workers accused or guilty of crimes since 2019: report

More than 100 federal prison workers have been arrested, convicted of, or sentenced for crimes -- including sexual abuse and murder -- since the beginning of 2019.

I let my mom sleep with my husband

Brook Maklin has outlined her unusual family arrangement in a few viral posts on TikTok. Brook calls herself a "swinger" by allowing her husband to "play with her mom."

Lin-Manuel Miranda slams cancel culture: It's called 'having opinions'

The director previously received some hate for his musical film "In The Heights" where he was criticized for the lack of Afro-Latinx representation.

Former Red Sox World Series champion dead at 45

Former MLB shortstop Julio Lugo has died at the age of 45.

Literal road hog backs up, shuts down traffic in South Carolina

"Apparently, Papa Pig is so large he broke the trailer his owners had," the local sheriff's office wrote on Twitter.

Hochul takes MTA fare hikes off the table 'indefinitely'

The MTA will wait until at least 2024 to contemplate raising transit fares, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on November 15, 2021.

Biden and Xi prep for virtual summit as questions swirl over COVID origins, Hunter investments

White House officials didn't mention the pandemic that's killed more than 762,000 Americans or the apparent conflict of interest with the first son's business interests.

Dave Chappelle’s high school fundraiser delayed amid student walkout threat

Duke Ellington School of the Arts is delaying a fundraiser event that Dave Chappelle was supposed to attend after students threatened to walkout over he mocked transgender people.

Florida mom busted after stabbing ex-husband, taking off with kids: sheriff

A Florida mother was arrested early Monday after allegedly stabbing her ex-husband then going on the run with her two children -- prompting authorities to put out a missing child...

Austria orders nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated

The move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes except for basic activities such as working, grocery shopping, going for a walk — or getting vaccinated.

Cops find 900 pounds of cocaine worth $44M in shipment of onion rings

Border Force officers stopped the shipment on Thursday in the UK inbound zone of Coquelles, France.

Six Flags names new CEO as theme park attendance bounces back

Six Flags has appointed the company's non-executive chairman of the board, Selim Bassoul, to serve as its new president and chief executive officer.

'Dirty little secret': MSNBC anchor claims Americans can afford more expensive groceries

MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle has come under fire for saying it's a "dirty little secret" that Americans can afford expensive groceries amid a 30-year high in inflation.

EU agrees to slap new sanctions on Belarus as migrant crisis escalates

EU foreign ministers have accused Alexander Lukashenko of funneling migrants -- mostly from Iraq and Afghanistan -- towards the bloc as revenge for earlier sanctions.

These Bills WAGs had a front-row seat to Jets destruction

Brittany Williams and fellow Buffalo WAGs were treated to quite the show from the Bills this weekend.

Florida cops trying to ID victim with distinct heart tattoo after body parts wash up

Police released a photo of the tattoo located on the victim's calf after the leg was spotted by a fisherman in Tampa Bay on November 11, 2021.

Three people stung to death and over 500 injured as biblical storms wash scorpions into Egyptian streets

Hail and thunderstorms along the River Nile swept the scorpions, as well as snakes, away from their usual hiding places in the city of Aswan.

O.J. Simpson fan denies his kiss attempt in awkward TikTok video

A new TikTok video shows O.J. Simpson going in for a kiss before getting rejected by a female fan.

Pandemic pen pals marry over Zoom — despite never having met in person

Newlyweds Ayse and Darrin have a unique pandemic romance: The long-distance lovers recently tied the knot over Zoom, despite never meeting in person.

Mercedes driver strikes NYPD officer while fleeing traffic stop in Queens

Two cops attempted to stop the vehicle on 22nd Street near 37th Avenue in Long Island City around 12:20 p.m. Saturday when the motorist took off, hitting one of the...

Body discovered in remote forest ID'd as man missing for more than 15 years

The partial remains of David Virgil Neily, 69, were discovered by a private forester’s employee in May 2020 in an isolated area in Branscomb.

Ghislaine Maxwell trades jailhouse garb for business casual getup in court

Ghislaine Maxwell appeared in court Monday morning ahead of jury selection in her upcoming sex trafficking trial — and sported civilian clothes for the first time in public since her...

Distressed woman tells cops a possum is holding her ‘hostage’ at home

Though many cherish the bushy-tailed urban wildlife dweller, some Australasian possums are considered something of a nuisance throughout New Zealand.

Jets may need spending spree to fix historically bad defense

This offseason needs to be about fixing the defense.

Tesla shares fall below $1 trillion amid Elon Musk's stock sell-off

Shares of the company, which lost some $187 billion in market value over the past week, were down about 4.5 percent, at $986, on Monday morning.

Nicole Kidman was terrified to play Lucille Ball after backlash

"I had massive trepidation about a month prior, and Aaron Sorkin had to get on the phone and send me emails saying, ‘You’ve got this,'” the actress confessed.

Seattle fire deputy chief who went missing in national forest found dead after 12-day search

Seattle Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost, 56, was found dead in the mountains near Cliffdell in Kittitas County on Sunday evening.

Save $40 on this FDA-cleared mouthpiece that stops you from snoring

Keep your snoring at bay with the VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece.

Biden signs executive order to improve safety for Native Americans

President Biden signed an executive order Monday directing several federal agencies to figure out how to improve public safety for Native Americans.

'Big Short' investor: Musk wants to sell Tesla stock over falling shares

Elon Musk is only making noise about selling Tesla stock because the carmaker's shares are falling. That's the contention of Michael Burry -- the investor made famous in "The Big...

Texas high school removes bathroom doors due to safety concerns

The principal of a Texas high school decided to remove restroom doors in order to get a grip on drug use.

What in the world was DeSean Jackson doing?

DeSean Jackson showed why the Raiders signed him and confounded everyone all in the span of a few seconds.

Adele orchestrates ultimate surprise marriage proposal on Oprah special

“I need every person to be really bloody quiet, alright?” whispered an excited Adele, 33, to her star-studded audience at the landmark Griffith Observatory in LA. 

NYC opens COVID booster shots for all adults vaxxed at least 6 months ago

All adult New Yorkers who were vaccinated against COVID-19 at least six months ago are eligible to receive their booster shot, the city’s top doctor announced Monday.

'Big moment in Times Square': NYC bringing back in-person New Year's Eve

A large crowd is expected to return to Times Square to welcome in the New Year, after the beginning of 2021 was celebrated in a low-key, sparsely attended affair.

Save over $300 on this luxury hairdryer, just in time for the holiday season

Get salon-ready hair in no-time with this discounted blow dryer. 

Rex Ryan is ‘a little pissed off’ in scathing Robert Saleh rant

Much like Michael Jordan, Rex Ryan took it personally. Very, very personally.

QB's girlfriend got seat upgrade for Aaron Rodgers' return game

Jordan Love's girlfriend wasn't stuck in the last row on Sunday like she was the week prior.

Chinese businesswoman convicted of Mar-a-Lago trespassing gets deported

Yujing Zhang was then held three times longer than her prison sentence primarily due to deportation delays during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy won't seek re-election to Senate in 2022

Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the longest-serving member of the Senate, said Monday he will not seek reelection in 2022 to the seat he has held for eight terms.

Giant white truffle auctioned off for a whopping $118,000

The pricey fungi — which is prized in culinary circles for its rich, earthy aroma and taste — now belongs to Michelin-starred chef Umberto Bombana.

Australian women sue Qatar over invasive strip searches at airport

The incident sparked widespread outrage after women on 10 Qatar Airways flights, including 13 Australians, described their ordeal as state-sanctioned assault.

Baby elephant loses half its trunk to Indonesia poacher trap

A baby elephant in Indonesia’s Sumatra island has had half of her trunk amputated after being caught in what authorities said Monday was a trap set by poachers.

Thief who threatened guard at NYC Target with box cutter busted

Dwayne Spaulding, 42, of The Bronx was busted and charged with robbery in connection with the 11 a.m. Oct. 17 heist at the Kips Bay store on Second Avenue near...

Armbrust KN95 and N95 masks are 30% off just in time for holiday travel

Armbrust wants to help us in that mission, offering their wide selection of USA-made surgical masks, KN95 Masks, and N95 respirators to The Post readers at an amazing 30% off discount. 

China slaughtering pets of COVID patients under draconian new law

There is little evidence to suggest pets can catch the virus - but scores of cats and dogs have reportedly been executed while their owners received treatment.

Beauty and the lease: Princess Mako, commoner husband move into 1BR in Hell's Kitchen

Former Japanese Princess Mako and her new commoner husband Kei Komuro have moved into a one-bedroom apartment in a luxury Hell's Kitchen high-rise as they settle into their new life in the...

Not sleeping on it: Casper going private at less than half its original IPO price

The bed-in-a-box company said Monday it reached an agreement to be acquired by Durational Capital Management for $6.90 a share, or $286 million.

Beto O'Rourke announces 2022 run for Texas governor

Democratic former US Rep. Beto O'Rourke confirmed Monday that he will run for Texas governor next year, his latest bid for high office after two unsuccessful campaigns.

Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity

The group estimates that 29 percent of troops in the most junior enlisted ranks faced food insecurity during the previous year.

Bet on this red-hot NHL team cooling off

Here are three teams that have either been helped, or victimized, by Lady Luck.

Hero off-duty Baltimore cop kills gunman who fatally shot barber: police

Carlos Ortega entered The Bladi Style barbershop in Baltimore’s Medford section Saturday afternoon with a handgun and “fired it at one of the barbers” working there, killing him.

First big signing of MLB free agency hurts the Red Sox

The first major signing of this MLB free agency period has resulted in the Red Sox losing a key piece of their rotation.

'Disgusting' rocker Sophia Urista filmed urinating on male fan onstage

This gives new meaning to piss-poor judgment.

NFL star tried sneaking back into game after facemask-grabbing ejection

As the Seahawks huddled with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter, and Metcalf stood in the huddle, a referee blew his whistle, placed his hand on Metcalf's...

Syphilis cases on the rise in the US: What to know

Untreated syphilis can cause fetal death and about 40 percent of untreated babies with the infection die. Black, Hispanic and Native American babies are disproportionately affected by the illness.

California gas prices soar to all-time high amid inflation boom

Monday's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in California rose to unprecedented heights.

Chicago police agency slammed for recommending suspension for slain officer

Chicago's police oversight agency has come under fire for failing to redact the name of slain officer Ella French in its report recommending that she be suspended in connection to...

How MMA fighter Tom DeBlass survived childhood abuse, family addiction

MMA fighter Tom DeBlass opens up about being sexually abused at 7 and weathering his dad's addiction in his new book

Steve Bannon turns himself in after being indicted on contempt of Congress charges

Steve Bannon, a onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump, turned himself in to federal authorities on Monday, three days after being indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress....

Elon Musk finds buyer for 'last remaining house' as he focuses on Mars mission

The Tesla magnate revealed at start of pandemic that he was unloading all of his possessions to focus on his mission to colonize Mars.

McConnell a 'broken-down crow,' Trump says amid report Mitch tried to bar him from Biden inaugural

The senate minority leader looked to disinvite Trump from the ceremony because he “felt he could not give Trump another opportunity to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.”

Two men confess to raping 6-year-old girl, which gave her multiple STIs

Demarcus George and Mario Waters admitted during a federal court hearing in Little Rock last week that they'd had sexual contact with the little girl and were involved in sex...

Steve Irwin made 'very, very weird' speech before he died, says 'Crocodile Hunter' pal

"He was sort of thanking them all for being who they were and for helping him," said his friend/producer John Stainton. "It was like a finale speech."

Kyle Rittenhouse jury to start deliberations Tuesday after lawyers make closing arguments

Kyle Rittenhouse “provoked everything” during last year’s unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin by bringing a “gun to a fistfight,” prosecutors said during closing arguments of the divisive trial Monday. Rittenhouse’s defense team, meanwhile,...

Patrick Mahomes fiancée fires back at ESPN analyst over 'broken' criticism

Brittany Matthews has a message for Chiefs critics: "Never doubt" Patrick Mahomes. Following the Chiefs' 41-14 statement win over the Raiders on Sunday night, Mahomes' fiancée took to Twitter to...

Kenosha braces for verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse trial

Kyle Rittenhouse's trial will go to the jury after closing arguments Monday -- leaving the teen gunman's mom "scared" and "overwhelmed" and Kenosha, Wisconsin, bracing for a violent reaction.

'#WhereIsPengShuai': Tennis star disappears after sexual assault accusations

In a lengthy social media post that disappeared quickly, Peng Shuai wrote that Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier and member of the party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, had forced...

Gift this animal insurance alternative to the pet parent in your life

If you own a dog or cat, at some point in your life you've definitely woken up in the middle of the night to a pet emergency. Pawp is here...

Adele: 'It's not my job' to make fans feel better about my weight loss

“I’m actually an athlete, I’m not even boasting,” she said, adding that she's also a "very good boxer" who packs a "left hook that could kill you."

Can underdog Nicholls State hang with defending champion Baylor?

The defending national-champion Bears will look to get things clicking at home against Nicholls State on Monday afternoon in Waco, Texas.

Seattle boy watches dad die after staffing shortages delay 911 response: report

The unidentified 13-year-old called 911 last week to report that his dad needed help, but when firefighters arrived they were told to wait for police.

Salty Tom Brady bolts press conference after 1 minute: 'Make it quick'

After Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a 29-19 game to the Washington Football Team, he walked behind the podium and told reporters, “Who wants to start? Make it quick.”

Video shows hero taxi driver lock terror suspect in car before blast outside hospital

The male suspect was the only person killed after his improvised explosive device detonated inside driver David Perry's taxi outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Can ESPN retain Adrian Wojnarowski and Adam Schefter in a multi-million-dollar free-agency test?

Wojnarowski and Schefter are already making multi-million-dollar annual salaries. Their potential free agency next summer could be another game-changer for the insider salary scale and for sports media personnel moves.

Trump Organization to reportedly sell DC hotel for $375M

Former President Donald Trump’s company has reportedly reached a deal to sell its lease on the iconic Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, for $375 million.

'Keep forgetting that you’re still alive': Elon Musk slams Bernie Sanders over billionaire taxes

The weekend exchange comes after Musk sold nearly $7 billion Tesla stock over the past week.

VP Harris sidelined amid growing tensions with Biden, insiders say

Vice President Kamala Harris is being increasingly alienated in the White House as her approval ratings plummet.

How the Giants benefited from a Cowboys laugher and won without playing

Here’s a look at the tightening nine-team field the Giants – who will play four of their final eight games against teams in this cluster -- will be jockeying for...

Antarctic penguin is a long way from home

This bird swam all the way from Antarctica — and boy, are its arms tired. An Adelie penguin native to the southernmost continent was discovered ashore in New Zealand, nearly...

US journalist sentenced to 11 years freed from Myanmar jail with ex-diplomat's aid

American journalist Danny Fenster, sentenced only days ago to 11 years hard labor in Myanmar, has been freed and is on his way home, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N....

Teen accused of fatally shooting his ex’s new 16-year-old boyfriend

The 17-year-old suspect saw the couple together at a gas station in Buckeye and allegedly shot and killed the boy, identified as Efrain Escobar.

Nets reserve has historic night versus Thunder

After Joe Harris was forced out of Sunday’s game with a sprained ankle, Patty Mills stepped up with a season-high 29 points.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes finally looks himself in monster game

The Mahomes of old was back Sunday night and the Kansas City Chiefs are back at their usual spot atop the division. 

Shocking video shows armed robbers fatally shot Bronx man, wound another

Shocking surveillance footage captured the horrifying moment Bronx robbers shot two men, killing one of them on Saturday night.

Anti-vaccine protesters display Nazi symbols outside Jewish lawmaker's office

The legislator, Jeffrey Dinowitz, blasted the symbols as “repugnant and offensive” in a statement posted to Twitter.

Rangers' patience with young star may prove critical

The thing is, and this must always be uppermost in the Rangers' eyes as well as Alexis Lafreniere’s, they are in this together.

PK Subban gives Rangers fans another reason to hate him

Sammy Blais exited the Rangers’ 4-3 shootout win over the Devils relatively early in the third period after Devils defenseman PK Subban made awkward contact with the Rangers winger in...