December 15, 2021

Rangers' young gun comes up big in win over Coyotes

With power-play goals in the third period from Mika Zibanejad and Kaapo Kakko, the Rangers made up for a lackluster game against the lowly Coyotes with a 3-2 win Wednesday...

Devils acquire goalie from Blues in trade

The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Jon Gillies from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations.

Florida-bound jet crashes in Dominican Republic, music producer among Americans killed

A private jet carrying 2 crew members and 7 passengers crashed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Wednesday, killing all 9 people on board. 

Rookie's buzzer-beater leads Lakers to OT win

Rookie Austin Reaves swished a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer in overtime and give the Los Angeles Lakers a 107-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Health officials to weigh limits on J&J vaccine as deadly blood clots continue

The CDC was set to meet with advisers to discuss possible restrictions on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to ongoing concerns about blood clots.

Liz Cheney at forefront of hollow Jan. 6 war : Devine

Republican traitor Liz Cheney’s allegiance to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Jan. 6 committee is sickening as former Trump staffers and innocent defendants are punished, Miranda Devine writes.

NYCFC to split home games among three sites

MLS champion New York City FC will be on the move while at home next season, splitting games among Yankee Stadium, Citi Field and Red Bull Arena.

Giants veteran has shot at some payback

The last time the Giants faced the Cowboys, there was mayhem all over the field at AT&T Stadium, and a considerable amount of it involved Evan Engram.

Police release photo of suspect in fatal NYC bodega shooting

The suspect was caught on video inside the store at 803 Flatbush Ave. and was also captured on camera running away on the sidewalk after he allegedly shot dead Fadhl...

Ex-California deputy sentenced for throwing out urine test that exonerated detainee

A former California deputy was sentenced on Wednesday for throwing away a urine test that proved a detained driver wasn’t on drugs – before trying to have her jailed on...

This isn't worst time ever in Giants' history

As amazing, as improbable, as impossible as this may seem, it could be worse — and was worse — for the Giants.

NFL commissioner discusses Washington Football Team probe

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell denies that Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder successfully interfered with the league's investigation into misconduct at the organization.

A Cuomo lawsuit to keep $5M book profits risks digging up more dirt: JCOPE commish

Disgraced governor Andrew Cuomo is threatening to sue the Joint Commission on Public Ethics for ordering him to turn over the proceeds of his $5.1 million book deal to state...

Biden set to nominate Caroline Kennedy and Michelle Kwan for ambassadorships

Democratic scion Caroline Kennedy and former Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan are being tapped for ambassadorships by President Joe Biden, the White House said Wednesday. Biden plans to nominate Kennedy,...

Browns know how to deal with their COVID-19 outbreak: 'Been here before'

When Kevin Stefanski received word he'd tested positive again for COVID-19, Cleveland's cool coach barely blinked.

Jets captain goes to special source for leadership tips

The Jets may or may not climb out of this abyss in which they’re mired — 11 years and counting without a playoff berth.

Something has to change with Julius Randle

Julius Randle has not looked like the same difference-maker he was last season. On Tuesday, he did not look like the same player in the first half as he was...

Truth is in here: $770B defense bill includes agency to investigate UFOs

A provision in the $770 billion military spending bill calls for the creation of a new agency to investigate reports of UFO sightings.

Behind London Breed's stunning 'defund the police' turnaround in San Fran

San Francisco Mayor London Breed reversed her decision to defund the city's police department, announcing that she was making a request to the city’s Board of Supervisors for more money...

More proof of Kevin Durant's big impact on Nets

Kevin Durant has had that a big impact on the Nets. He neutralizes weaknesses and makes up for key player absences.

'Just glad that I'm still alive': Thai model who just moved to NYC recalls horror of random subway attack

Bew Jirajariyawetch, a 23-year-old aspiring Thai model, saw "the other side" of the Big Apple when she was brutalized and robbed on a subway platform, she told The Post on...

Nearly half of Americans feel Biden is making inflation worse: poll

As inflation has skyrocketed to a 39-year high, nearly half of all Americans feel the actions of the Biden administration are only making matters worse, a new poll said.

First lady Jill Biden visits Waukesha parade victims' families

Jill Biden traveled to Wisconsin to meet with first responders and family members of the victims of a madman who drove his car through a Christmas parade in Waukesha last...

Eric Adams’ hopes for NYC bitcoin boom blocked by backwards-thinking Albany

While Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ enthusiasm for bitcoin business in the Big Apple is promising, he needs to start tackling Albany’s crippling regulations on crypto, Alexander Leishman writes.

How NFL is planning to tackle its COVID-19 crisis

IRVING, Texas — The new coronavirus variant has been found among the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in the NFL in what the league's chief medical officer is calling a...

Rangers making young star earn his playing time

Gerard Gallant has managed Alexis Lafreniere with the purpose of developing the 20-year-old winger to the best of his ability, but the Rangers head coach has a win-at-all-costs mentality.

Holocaust survivor's daughter tricked dad into cutting son out of $650K inheritance: suit

The son of famous Holocaust survivor Roman Kent — who died in May — claims his sister tricked their ailing father into cutting him out of inheriting $650,000, new court...

Here's what next in Mets' managerial search

The Mets’ managerial search, fresh off a bye day Wednesday, will resume Thursday when Astros bench coach Joe Espada meets with Steve Cohen and company. The strong favorite, veteran manager...

New York Dems spread lie that mask-mandate foe tested positive for COVID

Dutchess County Democrats admitted to spreading a false rumor that Republican County Executive Marc Molinaro -- a vocal foe of Gov. Kathy Hochul's mask mandate for businesses -- tested positive...

Elon Musk is the hero we need today

Elon Musk is an American original in the mold of Franklin, Edison and Steve Jobs. And someone I hope is a model to the next generation of young innovators —...

Miami has been house of horrors for Jets

The Jets travel to Hard Rock Stadium this week to face a red-hot Dolphins team. The Jets have not defeated the Dolphins in Florida since 2014 — Rex Ryan’s final...

AOC's crime denialism out of touch: Adams' win signals NYC done with far left on law, order

The Democrat doubts the existence of mass smash-and-grab robberies around the country: “A lot of these organized retail thefts are not actually panning out,” she asserted this month.

NYU moves finals online, cancels some indoor activities due to COVID surge

New York University will move final exams online and cancel some indoor activities, including athletic events, due to a significant increase in coronavirus cases.

Adam Rodriguez: 'Magic Mike made me a better person'

"Magic Mike" is still impacting co-star Adam Rodriguez nearly a decade later. Rodriguez, who played Tito in the hit 2012 movie opposite Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello, is...

Has Daniel Jones done enough to be Giants' quarterback next season?

If he does not play another snap this season, can the Giants feel good about what Daniel Jones did in 2021 to move ahead with confidence that he is their...

Democratic Sen. Blumenthal gives Communism a boost

Proving what a dolt he truly is, Connecticut's Sen. Richard Blumenthal last weekend did his best to boost the Communist Party.

Water Club owner wants to get rolling on NYC's East River with 'Monte Carlo' casino

The planned East River casino submitted to the state Gaming Commission is the brainchild of Water Club restaurateur Michael "Buzzy" O'Keeffe and would be located next to the floating eatery...

Why Jets can now consider the UK their second home

The Jets are not moving to London, but they now consider it their second home. The Jets were awarded the international marketing rights to the United Kingdom as part of...

Keechant Sewell fits the bill for leading the NYPD back to sending crime down

With his historic pick of Keechant Sewell, Mayor-elect Eric Adams made good on his vow to select a woman as the city’s 45th police commissioner. While she faces a steep...

Biden's bull about GOP being 'against everything' explains why he's such a failure

In the latest sign of why he’s been such a crashing failure, President Joe Biden just fell back on a comfortable lie as he tried to rally Democrats who face...

Joe's jab: Biden makes Aaron Rodgers vax dig while chatting with tornado victims

President Biden took time while touring tornado damage in Kentucky to get in a dig at notoriously unvaccinated Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Nets signing ex-Knick to aid COVID-strapped roster

The Nets didn’t lose any more players on Wednesday to the COVID-19 safety and protocols list, and were in the process of adding one to their roster.

City Council OKs de Blasio's SoHo 'racial justice' rezoning, 3K apartments

The New York City Council gave the final sign-off Wednesday to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s push to use zoning as a “racial justice” tool in SoHo and NoHo — allowing...

Apple is delaying return to office indefinitely: report

Apple is delaying its return to office plans indefinitely, Bloomberg News reported, while the company said it has temporarily closed three stores in the US and Canada after a rise in...

Layla Law-Gisiko — enemy of Penn Station project — to run for Assembly

A tenacious Parisian in Manhattan is refusing to bow down to Andrew Cuomo — or his successor — when it comes to fighting plans to transform the area around Madison...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 16, 2021

The Issue: Columbia students calling for the university to remove police presence despite an uptick in violence. I cannot believe the Columbia University students who are objecting to the increase...

Build Back Better's freeze puts the bow on Biden's very bad year

Is President Joe Biden doing anything — and I mean anything — right? The news that his multi-trillion dollar swing for the historical fences, the Build Back Better bill, is...

Time is running out for Jets star to return

The wait for Mekhi Becton’s return continues.

Rep. Meeks joins anti-Israel socialists to push Council speaker pick: sources

Queens County Democratic Party boss Rep. Gregory Meeks is joining forces with socialist, anit-Israel-leaning elected officials to block Mayor-elect Eric Adams from installing Francisco Moya as City Council speaker, The...

Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate dishes on the pedophile's final days, suicide

Cindy Adams gives the latest scoop on what went down when Jeffrey Epstein killed himself at Metropolitan Correctional Center – courtesy of cellmate Bill Mersey.

'I use it for the company': MTA manager caught using blow-up doll in attempt to skirt HOV rules

An MTA manager claims an inflatable doll that's been riding shotgun in his Kia Telluride is there "for the company" — and not to skirt HOV restrictions, as his coworkers...

Knicks can now trade their two big offseason splashes

It is now at least possible the Knicks can admit defeat on the signings while their actual defeats pile up.

This $650K dome house is literally located on the 'Road to Misery'

A remote house in Maine is located on a street literally called Road To Misery.

Childfree women echo Jennifer Aniston: 'Don't ask about my uterus'

Jennifer Aniston calls the scrutiny of her decision not to have children "hurtful" and "nasty" — and women whose lives aren't in the spotlight echo those sentiments.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans doubt they can trust Biden, poll shows

Nearly two out of every three Americans have doubts and reservations about President Biden -- with 70 percent saying his policies have worsened the economy or had no effect, according...

Ex-Jaguars kicker accuses Urban Meyer of kicking him: 'I’ll kick you whenever the f--k I want'

Urban Meyer, having the season from hell in his first year in Jacksonville, has now been accused of kicking former Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo at practice back in August.

Top football recruit's signing day shocker sparks seven-figure Barstool rumors

Unverified rumors began to fly that Barstool Sports, where Deion Sanders has been a broadcasting talent, paid Travis Hunter a seven-figure NIL contract to help induce him to go to...

Baby brawl: Newborn fights her way out of mom's amniotic sac during birth

A mom in Brazil delivered a rare "en caul birth," where her baby girl fought her way out of the amniotic sac -- surprising doctors in a "magic moment."

New York's punishing push for jabs and other commentary

Libertarian: NY’s Punishing Push for Jabs “When will New Yorkers ever be vaccinated enough to have their pre-COVID freedoms back?” asks Reason’s Matt Welch. Gov. Hochul just ordered “every business...

Disney World actor claims she wasn't allowed to speak Spanish

Staff at the magical kingdom aren’t allowed to speak anything but English, one former Disney World actress claims. 

Diddy's old house where first NFT gallery was hosted lists for $14.5M

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former Los Angeles bachelor pad, where the first-ever NFT gallery was hosted, has hit the market for $14.5 million.

Feds offer $5M bounty for capture of 'El Chapo's sons

The US State Department has put a $5 million bounty on the heads of imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's sons.

Hochul celebrates groundbreaking of $1.5B JFK Terminal 4 upgrade

Gov. Kathy Hochul and a group of local officials broke ground Wednesday on a $1.5 billion makeover that will add 10 domestic gates to John F. Kennedy Airport’s Terminal 4.

Irishman accused of slugging UK cop to be extradited -- 40 years later

Federal magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison wrote in an order Wednesday that Justice Department attorneys had met their burden of probable cause in their case to extradite 62-year-old Rory McGrath.

Leading candidate for NYPD top job lost out over chain-of-command concerns

Carmen Best, the leading candidate to be NYC's next top cop, was passed over after balking at the idea of not answering directly to incoming Mayor Eric Adams.

High-ranking NYPD cops busted for submitting fake COVID vax cards

Two high-ranking NYPD officers have been busted for allegedly submitting fake COVID-19 vaccination cards -- and "numerous" others are being probed in what could be a widespread department scam, The...

Eagles star breaks down discussing teammate’s mental health struggles

Jason Kelce recently broke down in tears discussing his Eagles teammate Lane Johnson, who has openly battled mental health struggles this season. Kelce, 34, the team's nominee for the Walter...

DeSantis introduces ‘Stop WOKE Act’ to ban critical race theory from schools, workplaces

The Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act would allow parents to file lawsuits against school districts they suspect of teaching critical race theory and recover attorney fees...

Get an Echo Dot for 99 cents with a one-month purchase of Amazon Music Unlimited

This is not a drill, the Amazon Echo Dot is on sale for less than a dollar. 

Chicago teen who murdered 15-year-old in drug deal given probation

A Chicago teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering a 15-year-old boy in a bad drug deal was given a wrist-slap sentence of three years probation this week.

Shop the 81 best books of 2021, according to the Goodreads Choice Awards

This is not a drill, book enthusiasts. 

State Dept. interference grounded Afghanistan rescue flights, group says

Task Force Argo co-founder Jesse Jensen said the State Department is making it "impossible for private rescue organizations" to remove those threatened with retribution by the Taliban.

Pelosi slams ‘outrageous’ crime surge, won't admit to liberal cause

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted an “attitude of lawlessness” across the country Wednesday, but refused to admit it stems from police funding cuts and bail reform measures pushed by Democrats.

NYC school classroom closures due to COVID more than triple in a month

The number of Department of Education classrooms closed due to COVID-19 infections hit a yearlong high this week.

Most popular Christmas recipes on TikTok revealed: ‘Grinch brownies’ and other viral favorites

Christmas is nearly here and people are looking for festive foods that’ll impress their family and friends.

Pornhub reveals 2021's most popular searches in America

The most popular US search term was "hentai" — a type of Japanese anime. "The Suicide Squad" anti-hero Harley Quinn was the most-searched movie franchise or character.

'Like I was in Succession': Notre Dame coordinator describes Brian Kelly's cryptic exit

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees felt like he was in an episode of "Succession" for three whole days before Brian Kelly's abrupt departure for LSU.

The one surprising thing you’re doing wrong when brushing your hair

Brushing fine, straight hair when wet can cause major breakage, according to the self-described "Aussie Rapunzel."

Manhattan DA unit in quarantine after holiday party causes COVID outbreak

A COVID-19 outbreak from an off-site Manhattan District Attorney's Office holiday party has resulted in a number of staffers being forced to quarantine and "significant shortages."

The underdog will hang tough in this college hoops clash

It has been a rough season thus far for Oregon. The Ducks have lost five of their last seven games against Division I foes as they get ready to play...

Bailey Circus family's storied Westchester farm sells for $3.8M

A 19th-century Westchester County horse farm once owned by the Bailey family — of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus — has sold for $3.85 million. It first asked...

Rapp skills: 'Star Trek' actor drops $3.5M on East Village home

Anthony Rapp and his partner, Ken Ithiphol, have plunked down $3.57 million for a three-bedroom home at 32 E. 1st St.

OnlyFans star: 'My fake breasts poisoned me and I thought I was dying'

A boob job is almost a prerequisite in Karmen Karma's line of work — but she now says Breast Implant Illness (BII) "nearly ruined my life."

Jorts the ginger cat sparks debate about 'perpetuating ethnic stereotypes'

An unnamed Redditor claims they were accused by a colleague of "perpetuating ethnic stereotypes" after calling the office ginger cat "dumb."

Mavericks coach made one Luka Doncic friendship incredibly painful

Rick Carlisle was reportedly determined to make Dennis Smith Jr. miserable in order to split him from Luka Doncic.

Florida proposes 24-hour-a-day alligator hunting

Alligators are typically more active at night, which makes it a prime time to hunt them.

NYC biz leader slams 'mean-spirited' de Blasio vax mandate

"What I disagree with … is people losing their jobs over vaccines," said Randy Peers, president and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce over the mayor's "mean-spirited" COVID vax...

What Michele Tafoya's run on 'The View' means for her future

Michele Tafoya’s “The View” appearance had nothing to do with her leaving the Sunday Night Football sideline at the end of the year or her recent days off.

I let my sugar babies go through my dead wife’s wardrobe

''My wife was very stylish and I find that I enjoy seeing her signature clothes being worn by people I care about."

NFL star's wife helps him celebrate his latest milestone

Claire Kittle, the wife of 49ers tight end George Kittle, celebrated Wednesday when her husband was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week.

See photos of Steph Curry partying in NYC after historic night

Warriors star Steph Curry stepped out in the early morning hours Wednesday for a celebratory dinner with pals in NYC after breaking Ray Allen's 3-point record.

Mom defends hiring $6K overnight doula to watch newborn after TikTok goes viral

Mom-of-two Brittany Bright, 28, from Arkansas, who goes by @itsbrittanybright on TikTok, posted a video last month explaining a typical night with her postpartum nighttime doula. 

The December 2021 full moon will bring you explosive good luck

The cold moon will arrive on Dec. 18, 2021 — and you’ll be ready to spice up your life, take chances and have fun with those you love.

'You're bulls--t!': Manchin explodes at reporters asking about $2T Biden bill

The centrist senator appeared to be swiping at journalist Arthur Delaney of the Huffington Post when he said "you are bulls--t" because he pressed the senator.

Hearst scraps 'Dr. Oz The Good Life' magazine amid Senate bid -- and slumping sales

Insiders also said that sales of the glossy had been slumping over the last few years and that ceasing its publication was a “convenient” way to end the business for...

Federal Reserve signals three rate hikes next year in hawkish pivot on inflation

The Federal Reserve is saying it may raise interest rates at least three times next year.

Trump accuses New York AG James of 'prosecutorial misconduct'

Former President Donald Trump accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of "prosecutorial misconduct" after she subpoenaed him.

Florida woman spiked boyfriend's lemonade because he wouldn't shut up: deputies

Alvis Lorraine Parrish, 54, yelled to deputies last week from the front porch of her Jacksonville home, flatly confessing to lacing her partner’s drink with Seroquel.

Drawing bought for $30 at estate sale is actually worth $50 million

How a $30 estate-sale find was revealed to be an incredibly rare Dürer drawing expected to be worth $50 million.

Oklahoma boy's arm ripped off while trying to pet pit bull puppies

A 4-year-old Oklahoma boy had an arm completely ripped off by a pit bull while trying to pet some puppies at his grandparents' home, according to police and his distraught...

Former Knicks coach joins the ‘Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast’

In this week's podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand tell you why Pat McAfee and Jimmy Pitaro are on the way up, and they welcome in special guest Jeff Van...

Gunman in NYC fatal bodega shooting was a regular customer

Fadhl Moosa was shot in the head and killed just after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the gunman went behind the counter of the bodega at 703 Flatbush Ave, police...

Tiger Woods gets emotional watching video of his son playing golf like him

Tiger Woods and his 12-year-old son, Charlie, are playing together in the PNC Championship in Orlando this weekend.

ESPN hiring rising star's sister for prized NBA beat

After the meteoric rise of Malika Andrews, ESPN is hiring her younger sister, Kendra, as an NBA reporter, The Post has learned.

That's no ship! Navy successfully test-fires new laser weapon off Yemen coast

The USS Portland fired the Laser Weapon System Demonstrator on Tuesday in the waterway that separates the Arabian Peninsula from ​Africa.

How to save a goldfish from choking to death

An Illinois man demonstrated how he rescued his goldfish, Clarence, from choking on a piece of a plant. Watch as the pet owner uses tweezers to delicately pull a green...

Worcester bans city use of facial recognition technology

Worcester has become the latest local community in Massachusetts to have banned the use of facial recognition technology by its city government.

Michigan teen shoots brother with rifle after mistaking him for a deer

The 12-year-old Kent County boy had gone into a wooded area in Solon Township north of Cedar Springs to call his brother to dinner, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s...

Oswald met KGB before JFK assassination, delayed records dump shows

The records include newly revealed details of Kennedy's death -- but fall short of resolving decades-old speculation about the case.

Tri-state scare: Omicron rates higher in New York, New Jersey than rest of country

Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that the contagious, new variant is estimated to account for about 3% of infections nationwide.

Aaron Rodgers offers NBC conspiracy theory about his doppelgänger

It's been less than a week since the world was introduced to Aaron Rodgers' doppelgänger on "Sunday Night Football." And while the lookalike spawned memes galore, the question is: Who...

Manchin opposition forces Schumer to push spending bill to 2022

NBC News reported that Schumer is likely to hold off on bringing the Build Back Better Act to the floor until 2022.

CNN fires ex-Cuomo producer accused of luring girls as young as 7 for 'sexual subservience' training

John Griffin, a veteran CNN producer who worked “shoulder to shoulder” with ex-anchor Chris Cuomo, was fired for trying to have sex with underage girls

I don't regret my $2,000 Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer tattoos

Australian woman Britnee Chamberlain has spent nearly $2,000 on portrait tattoos of serial killers -- and she wants to get more.

South Korean dairy giant apologizes for creepy milk ad depicting women as cows

The creepy commercial was uploaded on Seoul Milk’s official YouTube channel on Nov. 29 and quickly went viral, with many viewers complaining that it was demeaning and amounted to voyeurism.

I'm a child sleep expert and this is why you should put your baby to sleep at midnight

Mom-of-two, Victoria Yavnyi was recently slammed by other parents after admitting that she puts her baby to sleep at midnight.

Video shows muggers pummel delivery worker, steal scooter in broad daylight

The victim went to Lincoln Medical Center for a bruised lip, and swelling to his face. 

'Crazy woman' Cher secretly snaps couple who didn't recognize legend

She was wearing a mask, so the "beautiful couple" didn't even realize they were snapped by a pop icon.

How Lenny Cooke bounced back

NYC's Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Life has had other plans for him.

Feminist author bell hooks dead at 69

The renowned feminist author of "All About Love" has died at the age of 69. Gloria Jean Watkins — known best by her legendary pen name, bell hooks (she wrote...

Senate sends Biden defense bill with $25B extra in spending

The measure easily cleared the Senate by a vote of 89-10 one week after passing the House with bipartisan support.

Grindr fined $7 million for violating EU privacy rules

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority said it imposed its highest fine to date because the California-based company didn't comply with the EU’s tough data protection regulations.

Maxwell prosecutors ask judge to block testimony of victims' lawyers

Maxwell's defense team has said it could call more than 30 witnesses as part of its case but also said it intends to wrap up in less than four days.

Charges dropped against 'nagging' wife accused of domestic abuse

Indonesian woman Nengsy Lim, 45, faced up to a year in prison on charges of domestic abuse against her alleged drunkard husband who claimed his wife "nagged" too much.

'Going to be close': Biden hopes $2T spending plan can still pass this year

President Biden sought to project confidence Wednesday that his roughly $2 trillion social spending plan can pass this year — but said, "it's going to be close."

‘Hottest mom in the world’ now going on double dates with her daughter

Lookalike duo Joleen Diaz, 44, and her daughter, Meilani Parks, 21, are both single and ready to mingle.

Deion Sanders 'shocks the country' by landing college football's top recruit

Hunter, a running back/cornerback and the top-ranked recruit in the country according to Rivals, was previously committed to Sanders' alma mater, Florida State.

Henry Orenstein, Transformers creator and poker champion, dead at 98

A Holocaust survivor, he came to the US in 1947 and became a wildly successful toymaker.

Kamala's crisis: Half of registered voters disapprove of Harris' work as VP

The Hill/HarrisX survey published Tuesday reported that only 43 percent approve of Harris’ job performance, while 7 percent said they were unsure.

16th inmate dies while in Department of Correction custody this year

Another inmate on Rikers Island died early Wednesday -- adding to the growing tally of deaths in the troubled city jail system, sources told The Post.

Biden smirks when Post asks about pushing China for transparency after 800K COVID deaths

President Biden smirked and walked away Wednesday when The Post asked why he hasn't done more to push China to be transparent on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

De Blasio tells employers to check website for rules on vaccine mandate

During a virtual press briefing, de Blasio touted the “straightforward, clear language” on the nyc.gov/VAXTOWORK page, set to take effect Dec. 27.

Five Giants test positive as COVID-19 keeps rampaging through NFL

Three Giants tested positive for COVID-19, coach Joe Judge said, putting their availability for Sunday's game against the Cowboys in serious doubt.

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in George Floyd case

Derek Chauvin is already serving a 22-year-sentence after being convicted of murder in Floyd's death in April, initially pleaded not guilty.

NJ woman who said she mistakenly shot husband is charged with murder

Michele Linzalone called 911 to report the accidental shooting of her husband, Rocky V. Linzalone, who was later pronounced dead at the couple’s Middletown home.

Amazon Web Services faces second outage in weeks

A widespread outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted various websites and streaming platforms Wednesday — the second AWS outage reported in recent weeks.

Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Tuesday that the new variant has already been confirmed in 77 nations but is spreading "probably in most countries."

Hiker stuck on glacier leaves chilling video message for mom before rescue

Eitan Shaked fractured several bones when he plummeted over 30 feet while on a solitary trek on the Ojo del Albino glacier near Ushuaia, a resort town on the Tierra...

German police raid homes of anti-vaxxers who plotted to kill state leader

German police carried out raids Wednesday against anti-vaxxers in response to an alleged plot to kill the eastern state of Saxony’s governor.

I’m a flight attendant and this is what happens to dead bodies on planes

A flight attendant has revealed what happens to dead bodies on a plane.

Kids under 12 begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in some European countries

More than 30,000 vaccination appointments for under-12s have been booked by Greek parents, among them Education Minister Niki Kerameus.

Xi backs Putin against US, NATO on Ukraine; despots plan Olympic meeting

According to foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov, the Russian and Chinese leaders discussed "mounting threats to Russia’s national interests from the US and the NATO block

'Assault': Packers backup QB's wife roasts him after appearance

Backup quarterback Kurt Benkert may have taken the victory snap in Sunday's Packers game against the Bears, but his wife was the true closer of the night. Before Green Bay...

Making cheesecake for Christmas? Kraft will pay you $20 not to

Kraft has a solution to the cream cheese crisis that’s ruining holiday cheesecake plans: paying holiday shoppers to eat a different dessert.

FBI agents had sex with prostitutes overseas, then denied it in lie-detector tests

An official probe was launched after the FBI raised the alarm that "multiple then FBI officials solicited, engaged in, and/or procured commercial sex," a DOJ report said Tuesday.

People who believe they were abducted by aliens could have PTSD: study

Whether or not it's actually possible is neither here nor there for those who truly believe they've been abducted by aliens — because their post-traumatic stress disorder is real, according...

Steph Curry's parents sit separately during his historic night

Steph Curry's parents made an appearance at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, four months after their divorce made headlines in August.

NOW backs Adrienne Adams in neck-and-neck NYC Council speaker race

Adams, who has no relation to the mayor-elect Eric Adams, is competing against fellow Queens council member Francisco Moya for the powerful post.

EU official: Omicron to be dominant variant by mid-January

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the 27-nation union will likely see Omicron account for the majority of infections by mid-January.

'Whirlwind' life of Olivia Harlan Dekker: From SEC sidelines to Turkish basketball die-hard in one week

Olivia Harlan Dekker went from covering the SEC championship game to moving to Istanbul for her husband's hoop dreams in one weekend.

Shop Mindy Kaling's Amazon Handmade picks for the best hosting gifts

Mindy Kaling and Amazon artisans team up to create the ultimate holiday hosting gift guide.  

Shopping slump: Holiday retail sales weaker than expected amid inflation concerns

Retail sales ticked up just 0.3 percent over the month, seriously underperforming expectations of 0.8 percent.

New Apple setting lets you decide who sees your iCloud — after you die

Now you can control who gets all up in your private pics, sexts and more — from the grave. Apple has unveiled a new "Legacy Contact" feature which enables users...

Josh Allen's girlfriend enjoys 'Hamilton' outing with Mitch Trubisky's wife

When Buffalo meets Broadway. Brittany Williams and Hillary Trubisky On Tuesday, Brittany Williams and Hillary Trubisky, the significant others of Bills quarterbacks Josh Allen and Mitch Trubisky, respectively, enjoyed a...

Winner, winner — council speaker: Two both claim victory in tight NYC pols vote

Adrienne Adams announced Tuesday afternoon she had clinched the speaker's race, earning enough votes in the 51-member legislative body.

Coroner reveals chilling details about crash victim struck by speeding NFL player

The Clark County coroner’s office released the findings Tuesday in Tina Tintor's death.

Biden's contempt: President backs Meadows vote over Jan. 6 panel subpoena snub

"I've not spoken to anyone, it seems to me he is worthy of being held in contempt," Biden told reporters.

Antonio Brown's fake vaccine card drama could cost him his job

Buccaneers receiver Antonio Brown has had yet another eventful year — largely for the wrong reasons.

Antarctica's 'doomsday glacier' could collapse in 3 years, raise sea levels

The Thwaites Glacier is dubbed the “doomsday glacier” because its collapse could trigger a surrounding glacial cascade that the latest research suggests could come far sooner than expected.

Why average penis length is probably much shorter than you think: TikTok doc

Plastic surgeon and TikTok star Anthony Youn is claiming that men's penis sizes are exaggerated in studies.

Federal judge tosses Trump bid to block House panel from tax returns

Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the House Ways and Means Committee has authority to obtain and potentially publish Trump's tax returns.

Google threatens to fire employees who violate COVID vaccine policy: report

Google is threatening to fire employees who don’t comply with the company’s strict COVID-19 vaccination rules as it pushes to reopen offices, according to a report.

QB, coach test positive as one NFL team is in COVID hell

The team said Tuesday it entered the NFL's enhanced COVID-19 protocols due to the rising cases on its roster.

Hannity, Ingraham slam Cheney for releasing Jan. 6 messages

Cheney, the vice chair of the Jan. 6 select committee investigating the riot, read out the messages from Hannity and Ingraham on Monday night.

Shop Best Buy's huge flash sale and get deals on home gyms, TVs and more

You'll get some good buys — or rather, the best buys during limited time sale.

Biden tours Kentucky wreckage: 'There's no red tornadoes or blue tornadoes'

President Joe Biden was en route to Kentucky Wednesday, five days after a series of deadly tornadoes touched down in the commonwealth, killing at least 74 people.

Gift the neat freak on your list this portable vacuum, now $80 off

Got a neat freak on your gift list this holiday season?

Enjoy hot coffee and a charged phone with this set on sale for 30% off

It's the little things in life, like hot coffee and a charged phone, that make all the difference. 

'Now we have closure': Remains found in Ohio ID'd as guitarist for legendary R&B group

The partial remains -- first discovered in February 1982 in a garbage bag behind a now-shuttered business in Twinsburg, Ohio -- were identified as Little’s using DNA.

Ex-porn star Mia Khalifa: My daughter needs $13K boob job to look like me

"Mommy spent $13,000 on her boobs and $15,000 on her nose — so you better start saving," the controversial skin-fluencer revealed on TikTok.

Sole black juror says Jussie Smollett's noose claim 'didn't add up'

Andre Hope suggested Smollett's story that he was beaten up by two Trump-loving bigots who tied a noose around his neck and doused him in bleach was too elaborate to...

Elderly couple among three killed in Queens, Brooklyn fires

A 75-year-old woman and 81-year-old man died in a Queens fire, which broke out around 4:30 a.m. on the fourth floor of a building on 162nd Street near 71st Avenue...

Twerking bride in a thong explodes twitter

A Florida bride is going viral after video surfaced of her twerking on the groom at her wedding celebration. Twitter users reacted to the unconventional outfit and scandalous dancing.

Adams' NYPD commissioner pick vows to be 'laser focused' on gun crime

Mayor-elect Eric Adams officially introduced Keechant Sewell Wednesday as the first female police commissioner of the NYPD, calling her “the woman for the job.”

How to beat the 'Killer V's' of sports betting

Well, sports betting has what I’d consider the Killer V’s — Vig, Variance and Volatility. In order to be a successful bettor, you have to overcome all three of those...

Biden bullish on midterm elections, warns GOP to 'get ready, pal'

President Biden vowed Tuesday night that Democrats would make gains in next year's midterm elections, a result that would defy the political odds as the White House grapples with a...

Daily Horoscope - December 15, 2021

Your horoscope reading for December 15, 2021

Spike Lee was all-in on getting the perfect Steph Curry video

The lifelong Knicks fan was determined to get the perfect picture of Steph Curry after the Warriors star made history at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night

Billionaire to billionaire: Elon Musk says Jeff Bezos needs to spend 'less time in the hot tub'

“He does not seem to be willing to spend mental energy getting into the details of engineering,” Musk said.

Jaguars' dysfunction shows how the Jets have at least made some progress

The circus around Urban Meyer in Jacksonville has shown just how far the Jets have come under Robert Saleh.

Keys to the castle: Prince Andrew's secret Epstein settlement to be made public

Epstein signed the deal with Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the longtime accuser who is now suing Andrew for allegedly having sex with her when she was 17.

First real-world study suggests Omicron less severe than earlier variants

The first real-world analysis, based on 78,000 Omicron cases in South Africa, found that the strain causes less severe disease.

The Giants who comprise their alarmingly small core and the ones who are expendable

If you look through the collection of current Giants and try to dissect which players on the roster are needed in 2022 and beyond, the answer is sobering.

Drunk pilot lands in jail after crashing plane in Indiana, cops say

Joseph Krol, 61, was busted late Monday afternoon upon showing signs of alcohol impairment after wrecking at the entrance of the Heather Ridge subdivision in St. Joseph County.

Peloton founder faces staff anger over swanky holiday party

Peloton's CEO is facing backlash for hosting a swanky, invite-only holiday party for some of his instructors -- after nixing a company-wide bash amid concerns about the company's tanking stock...

Steph Curry lights up the Garden like few have, and the ticket brokers rejoice

Stephen Curry made history at the Garden, and no one was happier about it than the city's ticket brokers.

In-corgi-able! The Queen's favorite dogs take over Buckingham Palace

On Sunday, hoards of incorrigible corgis gathered outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, UK, in a bid to lift spirits. The quirky dog breed is beloved by Queen...

Meet the 'Vanilla Vigilante' who's filed hundreds of suits against food and beverage industry over flavoring

In recent years, Spencer Sheehan has filed hundreds of lawsuits against the food and beverage industry — like the lack of strawberries in Whole Grain Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts and...

German police conduct raids over alleged COVID death threats

Police in eastern Germany carried out raids Wednesday in an investigation of alleged threats to kill a state governor and others by opponents of coronavirus restrictions and vaccinations.

Teen shot dead outside Virginia high school after basketball game

The teenage boy was gunned down following a basketball game between Menchville and Woodside High Schools in Virginia Tuesday night.

Dozens trapped after fire breaks out in Hong Kong World Trade Centre, 12 injured

Dozens of people are trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out Wednesday, as firefighters rushed to rescue them and put out the...

Suspects being sought after shooting outside Walmart

Gunfire erupted in the parking lot of a Pittsburgh Walmart -- striking an occupied vehicle that was not connected to the mayhem, a report said.

Young Rangers defenseman still getting feel for NHL game after layoff

DENVER — For Libor Hajek, it felt like it was still summer given his lack of game action through the first quarter of the season. “My summer ended last game,”...

Putnam County cop accused of protecting prostitution ring in exchange for sex

A Putnam County police officer was arrested Tuesday for allegedly providing protection to a Queens-based sex trafficking ring in exchange for sexual favors, prosecutors said.

Kemba Walker sitting for rookie comes with Knicks conspiracy theory

Another game, another Tom Thibodeau option not named Kemba Walker. And another loss. Walker was a DNP-CD for an eighth straight game since Thibodeau officially demoted to him to 15th...

The Garden belonged to Stephen Curry for one special night

Sometimes these things can seem preordained, so you just have to roll with destiny. It was on Dec. 14, 1949, that the celebrated marquee at the old Madison Square Garden...

Fire at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom leads to some evacuations

A tree caught fire inside Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night -- leading to some evacuations before it was extinguished, a report said.

Stanley Cup contender shows Rangers what to strive for in loss

DENVER — The 18-7-3 Rangers don’t want to get complacent, and the Avalanche have made sure of it. Squaring off for the second time in less than a week, the...