December 14, 2021

Robert Saleh's college coach: His 'gift' can bring bright Jets future

You recruit the boy in his Dearborn, Mich., home, coach him for four years at Northern Michigan, then watch him from afar over the course of 20 years grow into...

Kevin Durant claps back at gushing Skip Bayless: ‘Really don’t like u’

Kevin Durant seems to have no interest in hearing from Skip Bayless — even when being paid a hefty compliment.

House votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt for defying Jan. 6 panel subpoena

The House of Representatives voted largely along party lines Tuesday to hold former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt.

Islanders fall to Red Wings despite goalie's monster night

Anders Lee scored and Ilya Sorokin made 37 saves for the Islanders, who had won two of three following an 11-game losing streak.

Reeling Devils can't keep Flyers at bay

Dealing with COVID-19 absences, the Devils have now lost three straight and seven of eight.

Brooklyn deli worker fatally shot during attempted robbery

A 20-year-old Brooklyn deli worker was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at the store on Tuesday night, police said.

COVID-decimated Nets get gutty OT win without James Harden

Decimated but not defeated. COVID-19 couldn’t stop the Nets. Apparently neither could Toronto.

New York City unemployment keeps getting worse

New York City is a jobs killer. Gotham now ranks near dead last in the country for its jobs recovery during the pandemic.

Bombshell Cuomo book decision is proof nobody in Albany fears him anymore: Goodwin

With the demand that Andrew Cuomo forfeit the millions he was paid for his book on COVID leadership, the state is declaring the end of a long nightmare.

Depleted Knicks no match for record-breaking Steph Curry

It sounded like San Francisco. The Knicks were invited to Stephen Curry’s 3-point record-setting party Tuesday night and watched history made while the Garden serenaded their longtime Golden State rival...

4-alarm Bronx fire spreads to three homes, injures at least four people

At least four people were injured in a four-alarm fire that spread to three homes in the Bronx on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Meet the new arbiters of 'truth': Inside the hypocrisy of media manipulators, censors who claim to fight misinformation

The Aspen Institute’s Commission on Information Disorder is just another liberal elite think tank ready to silence right-wing truthful media as “misinformation,” Christine Rosen writes.

NFL facing mounting COVID-19 chaos

The NFL is facing mounting COVID chaos.

Saquon Barkley calls Penn State pal, division rival 'LT-like'

The Giants never had to face the original Lawrence Taylor, but their biggest star thinks LT 2.0 is on the other side of a rivalry.

Congress turns up heat on NFL over WFT owner's potential probe interference

Two members of Congress are asking the NFL to provide evidence of Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder’s interference with its investigation.

US COVID-19 death toll hits 800,000

The US death toll from COVID-19 topped 800,000 on Tuesday, a once-unimaginable figure seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine...

Storm slams California, causing muddy flash floods and leading to evacuations

Firefighters rescued residents as a powerful storm cell in Southern California caused flash flooding throughout the region.

Quarter of NY counties refuse to 'become mask police' despite Hochul mandate

County officials statewide opposed to Gov. Kathy Hochul's mask mandate called it "misguided" and "unenforceable" on Tuesday -- with one saying "we're not going to become the mask police."

One of NBA's biggest stars placed in COVID-19 protocols as league's issues grow

The Bucks were without one of their best players for their Wednesday home game against the Pacers.

Rangers' star trying to bring back scoring 'feeling' he left in Colorado

The last time the Rangers were in Colorado to face the Avalanche was on March 11, 2020 — the day the NBA ignited a domino effect as the first sports...

Meet the NYPD's first female top cop — and who she credits for teaching her 'service and honor'

Keechant Sewell credits a retired NYPD detective with helping instill in her the values that set her on a trailblazing path to becoming the department's first female commissioner.

Beef between Tesla factory workers led to fatal shooting outside California plant: cops

A worker at a California Tesla factory was arrested Monday night after he fatally shot a coworker who had just finished his shift, police said. Anthony Solima, 29, and the...

First Mets manager finalist meets with owner and who's coming next

Three candidates with solid résumés remain, but only one will be chosen as the next Mets manager.

NBA's 3-point master changed the game

Stephen Curry is still only 33 years old, and could well play another 4-5 years and reset the all-time number to some unreachable plateau before he’s done.

Ex-Jets star: Team shouldn't give up on this young WR yet

ESPN’s Keyshawn Johnson believe it is still too early for the Jets to give up on Denzel Mims, who's drawing unflattering comparisons to fellow second-round pick Stephen Hill.

Steph Curry becomes NBA's all-time 3-point king against Knicks

Steph Curry hit his 2,974th trey on Tuesday night against the Knicks, passing Ray Allen's mark for NBA's all-time 3-pointers.

Smoking is up for the first time in decades, thanks partly to the FDA's regressive war on vaping

For the first time in 20 years, smoking rates are on the rise. That mournful finding ought to be reinvigorating the effort to stamp out cigarettes. Astoundingly, the opposite is...

Florida condo collapse victims to get $4.9M from fundraising efforts

Support Surfside was created in the wake of the June 14 collapse of Champlain Towers South outside Miami that left 98 people dead.

Meet Mayor-elect Eric Adams' surprise pick to lead the NYPD

The pick is a bit of a gamble for Adams that will tie his administration’s early success in combating the recent surge in gun violence and murders to a police...

Yankees should pop the question to Aaron Judge

The next time Judge comes to bat at Yankee Stadium, he should be not only married to Samantha Bracksieck, a union formalized this past week, but also committed to the...

I scored a free $80K home by trading up from a bobby pin

A California woman is now a happy homeowner after trading up increasingly more expensive items over the past year and a half -- starting with just a hairpin.

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 15, 2021

The Issue: Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ choice of David Banks to be Gotham’s next schools chancellor. Mayor-elect Eric Adams is to be complimented on his choice of David Banks to be...

Nets' growing COVID crisis now includes one of the Big 3

The Nets have a COVID-19 epidemic in their locker room and on their hands.

Ben Affleck's cruelty knows no limits after terrible Jennifer Garner insult

Ben Affleck says that he “probably still would’ve been drinking” had he stayed married to Jennifer Garner.

Oscar-winning 'Spotlight' producer lists SoCal spread with Pacific views for $6.29M

Michael Sugar, whose produced projects include the Oscar-winning "Spotlight," is looking to sell his Orange County home.

Group Nine, Vox keep price of deal quiet as valuations of digital media darlings plummet

Vox Media and Group Nine are keeping the value of their merger private -- and that may be because the number isn't as eye-popping as digital media darlings once commanded,...

New NYC schools boss doesn't plan to 'beat everyone over the head with race'

Incoming city schools chief David Banks isn’t going to be “the chancellor who is going to beat everybody over the head with race,” but will prioritize greater curricular diversity, he...

NY's ethics cop gets tough on Andrew Cuomo — now that he's out of power

The state Joint Commission on Public Ethics ordered disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to fork over the $5.1 million he got paid for his book on leadership.

Giants' big free agency misses should be lesson this offseason

The Giants are like the jackpot winner who tried to play the lottery again.

Don't bully kids into vax and other commentary

Libertarian: Don’t Bully Kids Into Vax Los Angeles should not punish its 34,000 unvaccinated students by exiling them back to virtual learning, argues Reason’s Robby Soave. “It’s one thing to...

Neiman Marcus weighs plan to split itself into 3 separate businesses

Neiman Marcus is exploring a possible corporate rejiggering that would split the luxury chain into three different businesses, separating its website from its stores and spinning off Bergdorf Goodman, The...

How to watch the best Christmas movies and holiday specials

The holiday season is in full swing -- and that means a plethora of TV specials, episodes and movies both new and old that will take us through Christmas Day...

The Critics Choice Awards is ready for its close-up

Those Golden Globes have tarnished and the Critics Choice Awards — the Little Engine That Could — have burnished.

Biden vowed to raise taxes only for the rich — but inflation for the elderly is the cruelest tax of all

Retirees are the biggest victims of inflation under President Biden. With interest rates near zero, they are watching the purchasing power of the money they have in the bank literally...

Video shows sparks flying from Penn Station ceiling

Sparks could be seen shooting from a ceiling at Penn Station, apparently igniting a garbage fire and giving travelers extra cause for concern, according to video and an eyewitness.

New Yorkers pay far steeper economic price than rest of nation due to pols' extreme COVID mandates

New York Democrats pretend their policies — COVID mandates, wage minimums, green regs, high taxes — don’t hurt the economy, but there’s a reason New York City and state so...

Chinese Embassy in France releases anti-American song: US is 'human rights cop'

China is whispering to U.S. allies behind America's back – in the form of a poorly produced music video.

NYU to require booster shots due to Omicron concerns

New York University will require COVID-19 booster shots for all of its "community members" by Jan. 18 over the fast-spreading Omicron strain, the school said Tuesday.

Adams to hold inauguration at historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn

Mayor-elect Eric Adams will hold his Jan. 1 inauguration at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, instead of the traditional City Hall location in Manhattan.

Latinos reject ‘Latinx’ — and progressives’ paternal politics

A funny thing happened on the way to the Latinx ascendancy — Latinos have rejected the term, at the same time that a big swing toward the GOP among these...

Thousands of Afghan allies, their families still trapped under Taliban control

Thousands of Afghans who assisted the United States government and military during the two-decade-long war against the Taliban are still stuck in the country.

Top NFL QB prospect deemed a 'good version' of Johnny Manziel

Kenny Pickett is being compared to a former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round pick who flamed out in the NFL.

WNBA star reveals she's been married two years in surprise Instagram post

Parker has a 12-year-old daughter Lailaa from her previous marriage with former Duke product and NBA player Shelden Williams.

Travel money: Kayak co-founder sells $23.5M Walker Tower condo

The sale price is half a million dollars off his 2016 purchase price of $24 million, and far less than its $28 million ask in 2017, according to public records.

Incredible moment lioness shares hug with human best friend

The pair’s unbreakable bond has become a worldwide internet sensation, with videos of their embrace receiving millions of views.

Bouncer: I've been sexually assaulted by female patrons 'countless' times

A teenage security guard said that he experiences near-constant sexual assault on the job from women.

No Psaki, the cost of BBB isn't 'fake' -- because Washington always lies about spending

As the Biden administration tries to deny the financial impact of his Build Back Better agenda, the Congressional Budget Office shows how the spending bill could add trillions to the...

Amtrak drops vax mandate for employees, won't have to cut service

The railroad entity told its workers in a memo that it would allow those who were not vaccinated to get tested as an alternative.

House and Senate Democrats approve increasing debt ceiling by $2.5T

All 50 Senate Democrats voted Tuesday to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by $2.5 trillion.

Ivy League school shutters campus as Omicron outbreak spreads

Cornell University has closed its main campus amid an outbreak of COVID-19's Omicron variant.

'90 Day Fiancé' star: I make $50K a week selling my farts in a jar

She found fame and fart-une. A reality TV star is making over $50,000 per week by selling her farts to strangers.

Michele Tafoya done with sideline reporting after this NFL season

This season is expected to be "Sunday Night Football" reporter Michele Tafoya’s final one on the sidelines, The Post has learned. 

Inside grim water park where ‘world’s loneliest’ killer whale Kiska was filmed banging head against tank

The grim water park where the "world's loneliest" killer whale was filmed banging its head against the tank has been charged with unauthorised use of animals.

Will Forte on reviving 'MacGruber' and his surprise real-life wedding

When Will Forte debuted his "MacGyver" parody, “MacGruber,” on "Saturday Night Live" in 2007, he had no idea he’d still be playing the pseudo action hero over a decade later...

Elon Musk calls Elizabeth Warren 'Senator Karen' in spat over taxes

Elon Musk called Elizabeth Warren "Senator Karen" and said she reminded him of an “angry Mom” on Tuesday after the Massachusetts Senator said the Tesla CEO should pay more in...

Facebook admits the truth: 'Fact checks' are really just (lefty) opinion

Facebook finally admitted the truth: The “fact checks” that social media use to police what Americans read and watch are just “opinion.” That’s thanks to a lawsuit brought by celebrated...

25 best holiday shoes to rock this season: Lulus, Bloomingdale's, more

Need a special pair of shoes for the holidays? Check out our list full of festive options. 

DC AG sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

The attorney general of Washington, DC, filed a lawsuit against the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and specific members of the groups over their role in the attack against the US...

Juice is loose: OJ Simpson now 'completely free man'

The onetime gridiron great -- convicted of armed robbery after his famous 1995 acquittal of the murder of estranged wife Nicole Brown Simpson -- has been granted early release from...

Fired WWE star appears on brother's stream after refusing rehab demand

Jeff Hardy has made his first public appearance since being released from WWE last week.

NYCFC celebrates first MLS title at City Hall: 'We did it y'all'

For the first time in 10 years, a New York City team is a champion, and Mayor Bill de Blasio declared the city blue to celebrate NYCFC.

‘Scared’ or ‘slump’: Jerry Jones shares the Cowboys' big worry

The "S" word is everywhere in Dallas when it comes to quarterback Dak Prescott. When asked Tuesday about his franchise quarterback, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told Dallas' 105.3 The Fan...

Merry Christmasssssss: Family finds deadly snake living in tree

It’s a Christmas miracle nobody got hurt. 

NJ landlord to pay landmark $4.5M to tenants he sought sexual favors from: DOJ

A creepy New Jersey landlord accused of demanding sexual favors from dozens of his low-income tenants in exchange for housing help has agreed to pay a landmark $4.5 million settlement,...

Woman has the world’s largest ‘Harry Potter’ memorabilia collection

Tracey Nicol-Lewis has the largest collection of "Harry Potter" memorabilia in the world. 

OnlyFans cameo with girlfriend was 'biggest regret' of tennis bust's life

During an Instagram Q&A Tuesday, Bernard Tomic replied, “BIGGEST. REGRET. OF. MY. LIFE,” when a fan asked about his "stint" on the reality star's OnlyFans site.

Trendy dog breed craze driving 'mutilation' procedure

This popular dog look may look cute to some, but many are calling it animal cruelty. 

Commerce chief's hubby works at tech co. linked to China: report

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's husband is a top executive at a tech company that counts a venture capital firm linked to the Chinese Communist Party as one of its investors.

Actress exposes foot fetish ‘creep’ after kinky ‘sham’ auditions

A budding actress from Tennessee nearly fell prey to a serial con artist and foot fetishist, who posed as a casting agent for a charity ad featuring bare feet.

Urgent cervical cancer warning -- the 5 signs to never ignore

Cervical cancer kills around 850 women every year in the UK. Almost every case - 3,200 per year - is preventable.

COVID curse strikes celebrated Michelin-starred restaurant

Marea, famed for its plush dining room and signature dish, fusili with braised octopus and bone marrow, quietly closed after dinner last Saturday over what a source termed “a big...

'Staggering' amount of evidence in case of alleged school shooter's parents: prosecutor

The parents of accused Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley were hauled into court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

UFC headliner resigns as cop to be full-time fighter

Daukaus’ official last day as a cop was Dec. 1, less than three weeks before he will compete in the first UFC headliner of his eight-year MMA career.

Gisele Bündchen had major Tom Brady decision to make when his first son was born

Gisele Bündchen opened up about the early days of her relationship with Tom Brady on Tuesday's "Man in the Arena," which chronicled son Jack's birth.

Over the play in this college hoops matchup of high-scoring teams

After losing to Tennessee in Connecticut, the North Carolina Tar Heels have strung together four straight wins entering a Tuesday tilt with a Furman bunch that is looking for its...

Billie Eilish began watching porn at 11: 'It really destroyed my brain'

"I think it really destroyed my brain and I feel incredibly devastated that I was exposed to so much porn," she said.

NYC DOE scraps plan to end geographic priorities for high school admissions

Ending months of uncertainty and parental angst, the Department of Education has officially scrapped a plan to end geographic priorities for admissions to high schools.

Got someone left on your list? Check out these gifts for the hard-to-buy for

Travelers are looking to reconnect with family and friends, jet setting abroad and looking forward to carefree adventure travel to far-reaching destinations.

Man fatally shot in broad daylight on Brooklyn street

The bullets flew around 11:45 a.m. at East New York Avenue and Powell Street in Brownsville, striking the man in the chest at least once and leaving him dead.

Chicago dad beaten to death hanging Christmas lights outside home

Jose Tellez, 49, was attacked by two men who struck the father-of-three in the head with "blunt objects" outside his Gage Park home on Saturday evening, according to cops.

Spending bill would reduce shootings: Biden in Sandy Hook anniversary message

President Biden called for passage of his stalled multi-trillion social spending bill in a video message marking the 9th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

Kirk Douglas' longtime, final home up for sale at $7.5M

Perhaps the most eye-popping feature of the home is in the backyard Walk of Fame. "It’s like Grauman’s Chinese Theatre’s Hollywood Walk of Fame on steroids," said a realtor.

Businessman paid hitmen $750K to kill mistress, new man to stop them from exposing affair

A married Texas businessman paid special-forces-trained hitmen $750,000 to murder his mistress and her new boyfriend after they threatened to expose his cheating, according to federal prosecutors.

New proposal would allow DOE to boot parents from education panels

The proposal states that members whose behavior creates “risk of disruption within the district or school community” are subject to removal.

Islanders star enters COVID protocol just as they thought outbreak was over

Somehow, some way, the Islanders are still not through with COVID-19.

Rocker Les Emmerson of Five Man Electrical Band dead of COVID at 77

"Music was his life up until the very end," said his wife, Monik Emmerson. "He lived and breathed music."

Rangers fans can't watch tonight's game on cable

For the first time in a long time, the New York Rangers will play a game Tuesday night that is not airing on linear television in the tri-state area.

Eric Adams ditches WH meeting before Biden arrives, gets back to work in NYC

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams ditched a White House gathering on Tuesday to return to work on his Big Apple transition — missing out on a chance to meet...

Missing Long Island teens found safe in NYC: cops and family

Kaileigh Catalano and her boyfriend Vincent Abolafia, both 15, were reported missing from their Manorville homes Thursday hours after they were spotted at the Ronkonkoma train station.

Lexus going all-electric in Toyota's $70B electrification plan

Toyota President Akio Toyoda on Tuesday announced a $70 billion plan to electrify the automaker's lineup that includes making Lexus an all-electric brand by 2035.

Top Biden migration adviser to step down in January: report

President Biden’s senior adviser on migration is leaving her post at the end of January after nearly seven months on the job, according to a new report. 

Kroger will end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated workers

Kroger is eliminating some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees, a move to encourage inoculations as the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate faces legal challenges.

We were confronted by a Bigfoot-like ‘Yowie’ apeman on our way home from work

The men, from remote Queensland, Australia, have claimed they came across the beast while driving home earlier this month.

Kyrie Irving drops possible Nets return hint on Instagram

Is Kyrie Irving hinting at a return to the court?

New women's champ talking all the smack after shocking UFC world

Julianna Peña said Amanda Nunes had no choice but to tap out and that she would be able to handle Kayla Harrison.

NASA's Webb telescope promises an 'amazing journey' for astronomy

The orbiting infrared observatory, designed to be about 100 times more sensitive than its Hubble Space Telescope predecessor, is due to blast off on Dec. 22.

These portable air purifiers are over $200 off for Green Monday now

Snag a two-pack of LUFT Duo Portable Consumable-Free Air Purifiers for over $200 off right now.

Get a $200 moving company credit for $80 during this Green Monday Sale

If you have a big move on the horizon you're going to want to snag this $200 Clutter Moving Credit for over 50% off right now.

Twerking bride in a thong gives groom a lap dance at wedding, Twitter explodes

While most brides throw a bouquet on their wedding day, this bride was ready to throw her boo-tay. 

Hochul admits her controversial mask mandate 'didn't make a difference' in NYC

Gov. Kathy Hochul all but admitted Tuesday that the Big Apple doesn't need her controversial mask mandate due to its success in batting the COVID-19 pandemic.

I quit my job as a teacher and became a sex instructor

In February, the mom-of-two visited Shawn in Edinburgh and said they had an "electric chemistry" - three months later, the pair decided to relocate to Spain.

Keanu Reeves is totally cool with 'Cyberpunk 2077' players having sex with his avatar

"Yes!" Reeves replied in a cheeky reaction when asked about the frisky gamers this week.

Work release inmate surrenders after surviving Kentucky tornado

Francisco Starks was working off a burglary and car theft conviction at the Mayfield Consumer Products factory on Friday when a massive twister reduced the plant to rubble.

$10K reward offered in mysterious death of Illinois graduate student

The FBI and other authorities are offering up to $10,000 for “substantial information” on the final hours of doomed Illinois grad student Jelani Day.

Pay back: Andrew Cuomo ordered to return $5.1M pandemic book profits to state

The extraordinary resolution was approved by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics Tuesday in a 12 to 1 vote.

Ex-NFL player had 'unusually severe' CTE on par with Aaron Hernandez at time of killing spree

Former NFL player Phillip Adams had "unusually severe'' chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, when he fatally gunned down six people before taking his own life in April, researchers said Tuesday.

Ref hospitalized after wrestler's violent attack after match

A World Class Pro Wrestling event in Irving, Texas turned scary on Saturday when a referee suffered multiple open wounds to his head.

Dyker Heights' Christmas lights 2021 are a festive feast for the eyes

The famous Dyker Heights holiday lights are back. Take a tour of 2021's biggest and best Christmas displays in this festive video montage filmed in the southwest Brooklyn neighborhood. The...

GOPers slam State Dept. for letting Nigeria off religious freedom hook

Seven Republican senators urged the Biden administration to restore Nigeria to a list of countries that violate the religious freedom of citizens.

Kelly Bensimon closer to passing $100M in sales with $3M 'Police' pad

We hear Kelly Bensimon about to sell a $3 million duplex in Nolita’s Police Building, bringing her close to surpassing $100 million in sales on the year. A source said,...

Banks reconsider overdraft fees — which affect mostly poor customers

After decades of raking in billions of dollars from mostly poor Americans, the biggest banks are slowly decreasing their reliance on the widely unpopular practice.

The unique way Sean McVay's fiancée watched the Rams' win

Veronika Khomyn watched fiancé Sean McVay's Rams defeat the Cardinals on Monday night, just a few thousand miles — and time zones — away. Rams head coach Sean McVay and...

Four more Nets enter COVID protocols with skeleton crew left for Raptors

The Nets have a COVID-19 problem on their hands.

A century of beauty: Miss America pageant turns 100

The Miss America Beauty Pageant marks its 100th anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021.

The 'troubling' reason women are 15% more likely to die with a male surgeon

The analysis was based on some 1.3 million patients, treated by 2,900 doctors, receiving both elective and medically necessary surgeries between 2007 and 2019.

Thousands of fake COVID-19 passes found, France launches investigative crackdown

Some 400 investigations have been opened into peddling fake passes, including some “connected to health professionals.”

Dave & Boosters: Kids 5-11 now need proof of vax to dine out, see movies in NYC

New provisions to New York City’s indoor COVID-19 vaccine mandate take effect Tuesday, including the expansion of the requirement to children who are eligible to receive a shot.

Finland: Architect’s ephemeral lake art a winter tradition

An architect-designer in southern Finland has returned to a frozen lake with a snow shovel to draw a large animal on the ice for the sixth year in a row.

Pick-up game: College baller goes viral for cleaning angry teammate's mess

University of Houston basketball player Jamal Shead is going viral after he was filmed picking up piles of trash that had just been tipped over by his frustrated teammate.

Sentencing set for three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery

Georgia Judge Timothy Walmsley has scheduled the sentencing of father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan for Jan. 7.

Harris blasted after 'Pravda-style' feature about redecorating her office

Kamala Harris was slammed by Republicans after giving an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle on the meaning behind new decorations in her West Wing office.

Knicks legend goes into COVID protocols as outbreak worsens

Frazier turned 76 last March. He was on the San Antonio-Indiana-Toronto road trip where the Knicks seemed to have picked up the virus.

Tom Brady calls out Tony Romo after 'slow' remark

Don't underestimate Tom Brady's rushing abilities. That's what Tony Romo did on the CBS broadcast Sunday.

Fans, haters are 'deleting Twitter' over 'Spider-Man' spoilers

"Folks are #DeletingTwitter to avoid movie spoilers. What in the world?" scoffed one critic.

Prince Andrew asks judge to toss sex assault suit— because accuser was age of consent in NY

In court papers filed Monday, the Duke of York argues there are constitutional issues with Giuffre's suit because it was filed under the New York Child Victims' Act.

JPMorgan bans unvaccinated staff and guests from Manhattan offices

JPMorgan said its nine Manhattan offices, including its headquarters at 383 Madison Ave., will now be “vaccinated only” workplaces, according to a memo to staff

Red Sox legend and wife split after 25 years

It's over for Rex Sox legend David Ortiz and wife Tiffany.

Mask mandate could threaten NYC's struggling economic recovery

New York City is already struggling to regain the jobs it lost amid the COVID-19 pandemic – but fears are now mounting that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new mask mandate could...

At least 89 killed by mystery disease as WHO deploys task force amid fears of outbreak

The region was recently hit with severe flooding - with health officials tasked with gathering samples to help identify the deadly disease.

Former California sheriff's deputy charged with dousing mentally ill inmate with scalding water

Guadalupe Ortiz allegedly filled a cup with hot water on April 1, 2021 at an intake center in Santa Ana to get a non-compliant mentally ill inmate to remove his...

Score up to $150 off the cult-classic Theragun for a limited time now

Take up to $150 off of Theragun products? Yes, please!

Effectiveness of Pfizer's COVID pill confirmed in further study, company says

The results of the study showed that the oral medicine was around 89 percent effective in preventing hospitalizations or deaths when taken by high-risk adults shortly after initial COVID-19 symptoms.

Invading Ukraine could be 'costly' for Putin, even without US intervention

A Russian invasion of Ukraine would likely be a bloody and expensive proposition for the Kremlin, even if the US and its NATO allies don't intervene militarily

Germany approves $68 billion in funding to combat climate change

It will be used to finance projects aimed at fighting climate change and improving Germany's infrastructure.

Why Gisele Bündchen's heart 'broke' after infamous Super Bowl comment

On Tuesday's episode of "Man in the Arena," Gisele Bündchen addressed her infamous post-Super Bowl 46 comment after the Patriots lost to the Giants.

There's a new Super Bowl favorite for bettors

LAS VEGAS — Ten months after winning the Super Bowl, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are back on top. It might not mean a lot, because the NFL pecking order...

Brain surgeons and rocket scientists are no smarter than the rest of us: study

"It is also possible that other professions might deserve to be on that pedestal" — Scientists have found that stereotyped smartypants possess no upper-hand when it came to the skills...

Shop Saks Fifth Avenue's designer sale: Up to 60% off Stuart Weitzman, more

Splurge on some last-minute gifts — or a treat for yourself.

Vox Media agrees to buy Group Nine in all-stock deal

Vox Media, owner of New York magazine, the Verge and Vox, has inked a deal to buy Group Nine, home to Thrillist, The Dodo and NowThis, creating a new digital...

Tornado victim, 9, photographed 15 minutes before storm killed her

A smiling 9-year-old was photographed clutching her favorite doll while sheltering in a bathroom with her two sisters -- just minutes before she died in a tornado.

Star receiver reignites Odell-Baker debate with 'clowns' tweet

Not long after Odell Beckham Jr. caught a touchdown pass for the Rams, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson posted a curious tweet.

Typo in 'Bored Ape' NFT price results in six-figure loss for seller

An online NFT trader accidentally listed an exclusive “Bored Ape” NFT for $3,000 rather than the intended price of $300,000.

Giants teammates fear Daniel Jones' season is over

Daniel Jones is not expected to play again Sunday against the Cowboys, and his Giants teammates are bracing for a much longer absence.

Apple and Google hold 'vice-like grip' over mobile market: regulator

Apple and Google hold a “vice-like grip” over the mobile phone market that stifles innovation and drives up costs for consumers, according to a scathing new report.

Senior killed in hit-and-run, moped rider dies in separate crash: cops

Helena Conti, 79, was crossing midblock on Cooper Avenue near 83rd Street in Middle Village around 5:50 p.m. when she was struck by a blue sedan heading east on the...

Player-friendly rules chaotic for college football bettors

My advice to players, coaches and assistant coaches is pretty simple this time of year. Don’t overthink the next step or how to handle difficult decisions.

Putin and Xi to discuss 'aggressive' US rhetoric during virtual summit

The two leaders will discuss ongoing tensions in eastern Europe amid a massive buildup of Russian forces along its border with Ukraine.

Map from executed killer leads to likely remains of sister-in-law in Mississippi

The likely remains of Felicia Cox, who disappeared in 2007, were found Sunday in Pontotoc County using a map drawn by her brother-in-law, David Neal Cox.

Meadows blasts Jan. 6 panel after it votes to recommend contempt

Mark Meadows decried what he called "selective leaks" from the Jan. 6 House select committee Monday night after the panel voted unanimously to recommend that he be held in contempt...

How Jaguars owner will decide whether to fire Urban Meyer

Khan met with Meyer after Jacksonville's 20-0 loss to the Titans on Sunday. The meeting came amid reports, via anonymous sources, that Meyer's relationship with his coaching staff is strained.

The Grinch is opening his cave to rent

The Grinch's cave is now open to rent for the holidays! Look inside the realistic cave that is based off the animated movie and the film starring Jim Carrey.

Eric Adams supports Hochul's 'non-invasive' vax-or-mask mandate

Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered all offices, restaurants, shops and other businesses in the Empire State to require staff and customers either show proof of vaccination or wear masks.

Olivia Rodrigo belts out hit song 'Drivers License' at real-life DMV

Most Americans dread a trip to the DMV — but the "Sour" teen idol was willing to hang out at one after-hours for the Tiny Desk series.

Portland awards $11.5M energy contract to woke firm run by ex-convict

Linda Woodley has a troubling 25-year history including two stretches behind bars, multiple bankruptcies and millions of dollars in fines for tax offenses.

Former wrestling star dead at 39 after triple amputation

Rave, whose real name was James Michael Guffey, started in the ring professionally in 1999, later becoming a two-time National Wresting Alliance junior heavyweight champ

Shop & Other Stories' clothing sale: Up to 50% off dresses, knits, more

Save 50% off on chic new styles just in time for the New Year.

Straphanger slaps woman who confronts him for filming female passengers: video

A 34-year-old victim was on a southbound R train approaching the Court Street station around 12:10 p.m. Friday when she saw a man recording other women in the car, cops...

Kid's KN95 masks are back in stock now, in time for the holiday season

Keep you children as safe as possible during COVID-19 and flu season this winter with a restock of KN95 and N95 face masks made just for them.

Morgan Stanley boss says he was wrong to order staff back to the office

James Gorman told Morgan Stanley employees to return to the office by Labor Day or else they'd face a pay cut.

Stud Oklahoma quarterback makes surprising transfer decision

Rattler will now join a different coach, Shane Beamer, who was on the Oklahoma staff when Rattler's collegiate career began.

Daily Horoscope - December 14, 2021

Your horoscope reading for December 14, 2021

More than 40 dead after gasoline truck explodes in Haiti

The blast occurred in the northern city of Cap-Haitien late Monday night.

The 6 best career sites to post jobs online in 2022

Build the strongest team to take on 2022, hiring new candidates from ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn and more. 

Why a Rangers reset won’t be nearly as simple as it was last time

It took more than a month, but the Rangers have finally (and all but inevitably) hit their next rut. They have turned in three consecutive subpar performances.

Record number of guns seized at TSA checkpoints in 2021

Eight-five percent of the firearms that were confiscated were loaded with ammunition – and the airports with the most seizures were Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.

Breakout Knicks rookie added to COVID protocols

Grimes is coming off a 27-point performance Sunday vs. Milwaukee when he hit a rookie record seven 3-pointers.

Google Maps' most insane, vivid and awe-inducing photos you won't believe exist

Check out Google Maps' strangest, weirdest, coolest and awe-inducing satellite photos you won't believe exist.

How 10 lousy seasons have erased the Giants’ Super Bowl magic and set up this dramatic offseason

After all but assuring the Giants will have a lone postseason appearance in the decade since those wholly unexpected wins over Tom Brady and Bill Belichick: “Yeah, I was wrong....

Dogecoin spikes after Musk says Tesla will accept for some payments

"Tesla will make some merch buyable with Doge & see how it goes," Musk tweeted at 5:34 a.m. ET.

Truck driver gets 110 years for Colorado crash that killed four

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos barreled down the I-70 on April 29, swerving so badly he forced other cars off the road.

77-year-old with stage 4 cancer learns to ice skate

This man isn't letting life skate by. Watch as a 77-year-old, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, performs an ice dance with his skating instructor in this heartwarming...

NFL Power Rankings for Week 15

How many more examples do we need across sports to know that it is a bad idea to stomp on the opponent’s logo?

Online threat forces closure of Michigan school district still reeling from shooting

An online threat has forced the cancellation of Tuesday classes at the same Michigan school district where sophomore Ethan Crumbley allegedly shot dead four students last month, a report said.

Appeals court rejects Biden administration's bid to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy

An appeals court on Monday night rejected another attempt by the Biden administration to end the Trump-era policy that requires migrants seeking asylum in the US to await their cases...

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is blissful nostalgia for fans

You’ll have never left a Marvel film with so much uncertainty as to what comes next.

Construction on new $9.5 billion JFK terminal slated to begin in 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a $9.5 billion new plan for an international terminal at JFK Airport after the project was halted because of the pandemic.

Former 'General Hospital' star Ingo Rademacher sues ABC over vaccine mandate

Former “General Hospital” star Ingo Rademacher filed a lawsuit Monday against ABC over the company’s vaccine mandate that he argues is unconstitutional, a report said.

NC pizzeria owner knocked unconscious, surveillance footage shows

A North Carolina pizzeria owner was knocked unconscious and stomped on while trying to break up a late-night brawl at his restaurant on Dec. 5, brutal video footage shows.

Tsunami alert issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits off Indonesia

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island on Tuesday -- triggering a tsunami alert for the country, authorities said.