December 20, 2021
Texan believed to be first US fatality from Omicron variant: report
December 20, 2021 | 11:58pmA report said a Texas man with underlying conditions is believed to be the first person in the US to die from COVID-19’s Omicron variant.
Democrats warn criticisms of Joe Manchin could derail future negotiations
December 20, 2021 | 11:53pmJoe Manchin's confirmed he was torpedoing Democrats' hopes to pass the measure aimed at tackling components of Biden's agenda sparked backlash.
New Jersey man busted for selling fake Tom Brady Super Bowl rings
December 20, 2021 | 11:46pmA New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player and purchased family versions of the team’s 2016 Super Bowl rings – one of which sold at...
Former Rep. Katie Hill diagnosed with COVID-19 during pregnancy
December 20, 2021 | 11:24pmFormer California Rep. Katie Hill has tested positive for COVID-19 nearly 8 months into her pregnancy.
Fantasy football: Desperate times call for desperate measures at WR
December 20, 2021 | 10:46pmIf the fantasy football community learned anything from its NFL Week 15 experiences, it is that desperate times call for desperate measures.
Seton Hall has another game canceled due to COVID-19
December 20, 2021 | 10:44pmThe Big East announced that Thursday's scheduled game between No. 15 Seton Hall and host DePaul has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Blue Demons' program.
Hochul's office walks back statements regarding mask-mandate 'spot checks'
December 20, 2021 | 10:41pmGov. Kathy Hochul's office on Monday night walked back comments she made earlier in the day regarding enforcement of her controversial, private-sector mask mandate.
Mitch McConnell says Joe Manchin 'certainly welcome' to join GOP
December 20, 2021 | 10:39pmSenate Minority leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP would “certainly welcome” West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin “if he was so inclined” to flip parties.
Liberals and the media couldn't care less about the true will of the American people
December 20, 2021 | 10:37pmProgressive Democrats and the media have shown how authoritarian they are by scorning Sen. Joe Manchin for rejecting President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, James Bovard writes.
Rangers' veteran: Olympics amid COVID not what 'you dream of as a kid'
December 20, 2021 | 10:27pmAn announcement on whether the NHL will send its players to the Beijing Olympics is expected to come soon.
12 missionary hostages in Haiti made escape after receiving sign from God
December 20, 2021 | 10:23pmThe final 12 missionaries who remained captive in Haiti executed a daring escape plan to free themselves from their captors after they were “nudged” by God.
PGA Tour clears 30 golfers to compete in controversial tournament
December 20, 2021 | 10:17pmThirty golfers received permission Monday from the PGA Tour to compete in the high-paying but controversial Saudi International with some specific conditions. The Saudi International is scheduled for Feb. 3-6,...
This Jets' experiment looks like a success
December 20, 2021 | 10:12pmOne of the biggest questions about the Jets entering this season was their cornerbacks.
Man charged with assaulting NYPD cop at Duane Reade
December 20, 2021 | 9:58pmA man was arrested Monday and charged with assault for allegedly punching an NYPD cop in the face at a Manhattan drug store when she asked him to leave, authorities...
There's a lot to sort through ahead of Kyrie Irving's eventual return
December 20, 2021 | 9:41pmWith COVID-19 spiking again and the Omicron variant wreaking havoc in pro sports, it sticks out that the unvaccinated Kyrie Irving is being brought back into the fold by the...
NHL to enter break early amid rising COVID-19 problem
December 20, 2021 | 9:32pmThe NHL's holiday break will begin earlier than usual.
A win over the Jaguars is everything the Jets need
December 20, 2021 | 9:24pmWhen a team cannot sell winning, of course the next best thing for it to sell is hope. Just not this week.
Broadway's 'Jagged Little Pill' shuts down permanently amid COVID surge
December 20, 2021 | 9:14pmThe producers of Broadway's "Jagged Little Pill" said Monday that they decided to shut down the musical amid the latest COVID-19 surge.
Giants may get rookie WR back before end of season
December 20, 2021 | 8:58pmMight the Giants actually get Kadarius Toney back on the field and into a game before the end of his rookie season?
Ex-Jets coach takes an Urban Meyer victory lap: 'Was right again'
December 20, 2021 | 8:51pmIt's safe to say Rex Ryan and Urban Meyer will not be exchanging Christmas cards this year.
Raiders hand Browns crushing loss to keep playoff hopes alive
December 20, 2021 | 8:47pmDown by a point, quarterback Derek Carr patiently drove the Raiders (7-7) into Cleveland territory in the final two minutes. Then Daniel Carlson shrugged off being iced by the Browns...
Looking at for at-home COVID test in NYC? It's going to cost you
December 20, 2021 | 8:38pmNew Yorkers are struggling to find over-the-counter COVID-19 tests as the Omicron variant continues to spread. The prices of the at-home tests are increasing by the day, with demand rising.
Rittenhouse speaks at conservative convention AmericaFest
December 20, 2021 | 8:36pmKyle Rittenhouse stepped out in public on Monday and delivered a speech to a friendly crowd at a conservative convention in Phoenix.
NBA, union agree to this change amid league-wide COVID outbreak
December 20, 2021 | 8:35pmAfter a highly placed source told The Post that the NBA was going to take every measure possible to play — and plow — through this COVID-19 spike, the league...
Restaurateurs say they're absorbing yet another blow as Omicron rips through NYC
December 20, 2021 | 8:32pmIt was all looking so good: Restaurants across the Big Apple were teeming with locals and tourists again, eager to celebrate the holidays after two years of COVID restrictions until...
Manchin and Breed show Biden-era progressivism the door
December 20, 2021 | 8:28pmWhile Sen. Joe Manchin and San Francisco Mayor London Breed are different, they both share their rejection to the progressive proposals of social spending and defunding the police, Rich Lowry...
Buck Showalter is officially the Mets manager
December 20, 2021 | 8:27pmThirty years after becoming the Yankees manager, Buck Showalter is officially in the same job across town with the Mets.
Jan. 6 select committee wants Rep. Scott Perry to turn over information
December 20, 2021 | 8:17pmMembers of the Jan. 6 select committee are investigating the attack on the Capitol and request Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) to provide information about the alleged efforts to overturn the...
Wilson vs. Lawrence I adds some juice to dismal Jets-Jags game
December 20, 2021 | 8:12pmThere are still many chapters to be written in the stories of Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, but Sunday will be an interesting first meeting between the two quarterbacks tied...
Isles have unique understanding of returning to ice from COVID-19
December 20, 2021 | 8:12pmThe Islanders can serve as a warning to nearly a third of the league.
Special prosecutor report found Foxx's office mishandled Smollett case
December 20, 2021 | 8:10pmThe initial handling of allegations that former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a fake attack in Chicago was a “major failure” by the local prosecutor’s office, according to a damning investigative report...
Knicks star calls his defense 'pretty good' as numbers say different
December 20, 2021 | 8:04pmJulius Randle feels his defense this season has been “pretty good.”
Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry airballs his first activist investor bid
December 20, 2021 | 7:45pmBillionaire Marc Lasry tried to launch his first campaign as an activist investor last month -- but fell on his face when he failed to fill out the basic paperwork,...
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after being in close contact with ill aide
December 20, 2021 | 7:37pmPresident Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday after being in close contact three days earlier with an aide who later tested positive for the virus, the White House said.
I’m an estate agent – if a place you look at always smells ‘clean’ and like bleach, it might be really bad news
December 20, 2021 | 7:31pmAn estate agent has revealed the horrific incident which has led her to be suspicious whenever she can smell bleach in a house that is looking to be sold.
Kemba Walker at least has one more chance after 'hated' Knicks benching
December 20, 2021 | 7:25pmKemba Walker tiptoed a fine line, making it clear he was unhappy with his current role but insisting he would do whatever the Knicks asked him to do.
Omicron is here in NYC for the holidays — now what?
December 20, 2021 | 7:24pm'Tis the season for mask mandates, booster shots, travel warnings -- and a massive push for COVID-19 tests.
Rangers eager for star's critical return despite delay
December 20, 2021 | 7:19pmIgor Shesterkin — whom the Rangers rode to a 15-4-3 start before he suffered what is believed to have been a groin injury — is off injured reserve.
'Yellowstone' prequel '1883' is cut from the same riveting dramatic cloth
December 20, 2021 | 7:13pmTaylor Sheridan's prequel series, "1883," is a sprawling epic tracing the Wagons West roots of the modern-day Montana ranching ranch family headed by "Yellowstone" patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner).
Daniel Jones' unclear Giants future is everyone's problem now
December 20, 2021 | 7:06pmYou’re in a pretty bad fix, Mr. Mara. And Mr. Tisch, Mr. Judge, Mr. Jones and a few million Giants fans are in it with you.
The only 'undemocratic' thing about Manchin killing BBB is the Squad's crying
December 20, 2021 | 6:56pmIt doesn’t get more entitled, elitist or undemocratic than the Squad’s temper tantrum at Sen. Joe Manchin’s announcement that he's a "no" on President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar spending plan.
Commander-in-pooch: Bidens add new German Shepherd puppy to first family
December 20, 2021 | 6:55pmPresident Biden announced the latest occupant of the White House Monday: A new German Shepherd puppy named Commander.
Chris Noth fired from 'The Equalizer' following sex assault allegations
December 20, 2021 | 6:54pmThree women have since come forward with allegations that the "Sex and the City" star assaulted them.
Biden vowed a return to normalcy — instead, we got a year of chaos
December 20, 2021 | 6:54pmPresident Joe Biden certainly deserved his Christmas gift – having his leftist social spending bill nixed by Sen. Joe Manchin after endless debacles this year, John Podhoretz writes.
A progress report on the Rangers' top prospects
December 20, 2021 | 6:51pmAs the next wave of prospects prepares to hit Broadway, director of player development Jed Ortmeyer provided The Post with a progress report on the cream of the Rangers’ crop.
London's Trafalgar Square NYE celebration canceled once again
December 20, 2021 | 6:39pmLondon's famed New Year's Eve celebration in Trafalgar Square has been canceled over Omicron. The planned massive party was called off by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who feared a major...
Fuzzy math: Psaki says Biden will 'work like hell' to pass $2T bill despite Manchin 'no'
December 20, 2021 | 6:35pmWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday dismissed Sen. Joe Manchin's firm "no" on President Biden's social spending bill and said Biden would "work like hell" to pass it.
'I just grabbed her,' accused Central Park rapist allegedly told cops
December 20, 2021 | 6:34pmAccused Central Park rapist Paulie Velez allegedly admitted to cops that he "just grabbed" a jogger in an attempt to rob her -- but denied trying to hurt her.
Hooters worker reveals the creepiest comments from jerk customers
December 20, 2021 | 6:31pmWhen guests ask if she's "on the menu," the waitress usually responds with a fake laugh to defuse the awkward tension.
How Omicron is changing the COVID-19 rules: Here's what you need to know
December 20, 2021 | 6:29pmAs the Omicron COVID-19 variant sweeps across NYC, it's presenting an entirely new set of questions about vaccinations, quarantining, symptoms and testing.
Biden needs to face the new reality of COVID-19
December 20, 2021 | 6:28pmLet’s all hope the nation can get a grip on the new world of COVID, with President Joe Biden on Tuesday finally prioritizing practical measures that match the new environment we face.
Post-Trump ‘SNL’ soars and other commentary
December 20, 2021 | 6:19pmCulture critic: Post-Trump ‘SNL’ Soars Saturday Night Live’s “current season,” Bill Carter cheers at CNN, “can be legitimately ranked . . . as a genuine comeback story” on par with...
Party on! Secret holiday bashes continue despite Omicron COVID-19 variant
December 20, 2021 | 6:18pmDespite the threat of Omicron, New Yorkers are splurging on private and exclusive holiday soirees this year.
Omicron now dominant coronavirus variant in US, NY area
December 20, 2021 | 6:14pmOmicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday.
Suspect in LA overdose deaths charged in sex assaults of 4 other women
December 20, 2021 | 6:07pmA man arrested in connection with the drug overdose deaths of two women has now been charged with sexually assaulting four other alleged victims.
Veteran running back can be your fantasy football lottery ticket
December 20, 2021 | 6:03pmIf you want to win a lottery pot, you have to buy a ticket. That’s just how the lottery works.
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 21, 2021
December 20, 2021 | 6:01pmThe Issue: Sen. Joe Manchin’s declares he’ll vote “no” on President Biden’s multitrillion-dollar spending bill. It is little comfort to know that we have only one Democrat in the Senate...
Cinematographer's dad says says Alec Baldwin 'partly responsible' for her death
December 20, 2021 | 5:56pmThe father of Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set of "Rust," said he believes Alec Baldwin is “partly responsible” for his daughter’s tragic death.
1 dead, 10 injured after fires break out at two Bronx residences
December 20, 2021 | 5:53pmA 57-year-old woman died and 10 others were injured in a pair of separate Bronx fires Monday, city officials said.
Christmas is a time of giving — here's how to do the most good
December 20, 2021 | 5:50pmChristmas is a time many people concentrate not just on celebrating with loved ones but also on giving back to our communities and societies.
Zendaya’s zodiac sign shows why she’s the perfect Gen Z icon
December 20, 2021 | 5:48pmHaving catapulted to the top of the world, powerhouse performer Zendaya, 25, has captivated audiences across the globe.
Why Fauci says US travel bans don't 'make any sense' right now
December 20, 2021 | 5:45pmDr. Anthony Fauci on Monday said he would not recommend that the US ban visitors from entering the country to stop the spread of Omicron -- since there are already...
Widow of slain NYPD cop Liu reveals touching tale involving tot
December 20, 2021 | 5:44pmThe widow of slain NYPD cop Wenjian Liu recounted a touching story involving the couple's ''miracle'' child during a memorial service Monday for her hubby and his murdered police partner...
Hugh Jackman hypes 'The Music Man' opening as 'Hamilton,' more close through Christmas
December 20, 2021 | 5:41pm"I am just so grateful and so ... ah ... blessed to be here in this position and I am so excited to share this show with you all," Jackman...
Biden's COVID speech won't be about 'locking the country down,' Psaki says
December 20, 2021 | 5:41pmPresident Biden's Tuesday speech about the response to surging COVID-19 cases will not include lockdowns, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
'Potential terrorist' who crossed border in Oneida ambulance corps jacket nabbed
December 20, 2021 | 5:29pmA Saudi Arabian man described by a Border Patrol official as a "potential terrorist" was arrested in Arizona last week after illegally crossing into the US.
Why this new cybersecurity flaw is the 'most serious' in decades
December 20, 2021 | 5:28pmA newly discovered cybersecurity flaw is affecting vast swaths the internet from Google and Amazon to the systems used to run militaries and hospitals, with US Homeland Security's top cybersecurity...
Jake Paul's girlfriend roasts his opponents over knockouts
December 20, 2021 | 5:23pmJake Paul's trolling habits appear to be rubbing off on his girlfriend, Julia Rose.
Feeling lonely? Go for a solitary walk in the woods, science says
December 20, 2021 | 5:19pmIt may seem counterintuitive, but heading into nature can make city-dwellers feel less alone, a new study has found.
Lawrence Taylor's sex offender violation is all because of divorce: lawyer
December 20, 2021 | 5:09pmLast week, the Giants legend was arrested for sex offender violations pertaining to not alerting authorities of his new address.
TikTok mom dances next to hospitalized newborn, sparks outcry
December 20, 2021 | 5:06pm“I just want to be clear and communicate that that was me just trying to be positive. I think it’s important to not just assume what someone is going through,”...
Jury begins deliberating in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
December 20, 2021 | 4:54pmThe 12-person panel will weigh Ghislaine Maxwell’s fate on six counts, including sex trafficking of a minor and sex trafficking conspiracy. She faces a maximum of 70 years in federal...
An intriguing Mets what-if after Buck Showalter hire
December 20, 2021 | 4:52pmMelvin left Oakland for the Padres — with permission from the A’s, despite still being under contract — this offseason and the 60-year-old said he might have had interest in...
Woman catches husband kissing his mistress on home doorbell camera
December 20, 2021 | 4:50pm"When your husband is too sick to go on the family trip you planned," wrote TikTok user Kaylie Kristina in the caption of the incriminating clip.
Wife of lap dance-loving NYPD lieutenant lashes out in wake of raunchy video with rookie
December 20, 2021 | 4:47pmThe furious wife of the NYPD lieutenant caught on video getting a lap dance from his underling went berserk on a reporter Monday -- as the rookie cop's father blasted...
This House Dem is the latest to say she won't seek reelection
December 20, 2021 | 4:36pmRep. Stephanie Murphy, a prominent centrist House Democrat, announced Monday she will not seek reelection, making her the 22nd Democrat to not contest in 2022.
Ex-ESPN personality explains why it was easy to walk away
December 20, 2021 | 4:33pmMichelle Beadle didn't miss an ounce of sleep over her decision to leave ESPN in 2019.
Couple marries after dating just 2 weeks: ‘It was the right decision’
December 20, 2021 | 4:29pmThe two had their very sudden $200 ceremony alone in Panama City, Florida. They reportedly bought rings for under $5.
Could Lorne Michaels be retiring from 'Saturday Night Live'?
December 20, 2021 | 4:24pm"SNL" creator Lorne Michaels is thinking about retiring after the 50th anniversary of the sketch show in 2025.
SUNY names an interim chancellor to replace Cuomo-tainted Malatras
December 20, 2021 | 4:20pmThe Board of Trustees has tapped SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley to replace Jim Malatras, following his forced resignation due to his longstanding ties with disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New NY health commissioner Bassett tests positive for COVID: Hochul
December 20, 2021 | 4:19pmDr. Mary Bassett "tested positive through a COVID rapid test," Hochul said at the start of an afternoon news conference at her Manhattan office.
Best books of 2021: Top 30 must-read titles from the past year
December 20, 2021 | 4:05pmDive into the 30 best fiction and nonfiction books of the year.
Giants make huge Daniel Jones decision
December 20, 2021 | 4:02pmThe New York Giants are shutting down Daniel Jones for the season.
Mom has arms ripped apart, dies stopping pit bull from attacking 4-year-old son
December 20, 2021 | 4:00pmA Wisconsin mother had her arms ripped apart by a pit bull while saving her 4-year-old son from the dog and later died, kin say.
'Sweet' Frodo, the last surviving dog from Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, dies in California
December 20, 2021 | 3:53pmThe last surviving pit bull rescued from Michael Vick’s massive dogfighting operation in 2007 has died, animal welfare advocates said Monday.
Mask revolt spurs Gov. Hochul to have state enforce new business mandate
December 20, 2021 | 3:50pmNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday reversed course and said state inspectors will conduct "spot checks" to enforce mandatory mask-wearing.
The Bucs' wide receiving corps is in shambles
December 20, 2021 | 3:50pmIt has been a dark 18 hours for the wide receiver room of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
SEC charges Chicago oncologist with insider trading
December 20, 2021 | 3:39pmUS authorities have charged a Chicago doctor with insider trading, accusing him of using nonpublic information about drug trial results to reap illicit profits from buying shares of a California-based...
How low can he go? Yet another poll shows Biden approval rating hitting new bottom
December 20, 2021 | 3:27pmA new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll released Monday showed Biden's approval rating at 41 percent, a new low for the survey.
Sassy girl takes baby talk to a new level
December 20, 2021 | 3:26pm"Blah blah blah" never sounded so cute. Watch as a sassy baby in Lubbock, Texas, argues with her mom in this adorable video filmed in Lubbock, Texas. "Just a normal...
Anti-vax protester busted at Brooklyn Panera, slapped with summons
December 20, 2021 | 3:26pmAn anti-vax protester was led out of a Brooklyn Panera Bread in cuffs and slapped with a summons Sunday afternoon, according to authorities and video from the scene.
I have to learn how to walk and talk again after having my tonsils removed
December 20, 2021 | 3:25pmCorey Wilkinson was rushed back to hospital after the routine operation, and now has to learn how to walk, talk and eat again.
Princess Diana's final lover Dodi Fayed gets 'The Crown' treatment
December 20, 2021 | 3:25pmDodi Fayed and Princess Diana died on Aug. 31, 1997, in Paris.
Eiza González renting $8,300 luxury NYC apartment
December 20, 2021 | 3:24pmThe Mexican actress, 31, is renting an $8,300 per month luxury condo in the 71-story high rise "Sky," The Post has learned.
Baker Mayfield's wife 'super frustrated' with QB's COVID update
December 20, 2021 | 3:21pmMonday morning may not have gone Baker Mayfield's way, but wife Emily is hopeful a Browns win this afternoon will end what's been a dizzying few days. Prior to kickoff...
Quebec goes into lockdown over Omicron surge
December 20, 2021 | 3:08pmQuebec officials announced Monday that they are taking the drastic step of throwing the province into a lockdown amid an explosion of Omicron cases.
These funny animal videos had us going wild in 2021
December 20, 2021 | 3:07pmFrom a butt-slapping shark in Iceland to a photobombing seagull in Australia, these wild animals had the New York Post audience cackling in 2021. Relive three of the funniest moments...
Scotland to pardon 3,837 innocent 'witches' — 300 years later
December 20, 2021 | 3:04pmA group called the Witches of Scotland, led by Queens Counsel member Claire Mitchell, ran a two-year campaign to get the bill in front of the Scottish parliament.
Menswear designer Zegna looking spiffy in Wall Street debut
December 20, 2021 | 3:01pmShares in Italian luxury menswear group Zegna rose on their New York market debut on Monday, after the company completed a merger with a US blank check company in a...
No signs of J.K. Rowling in emotional ‘Harry Potter’ reunion trailer
December 20, 2021 | 3:01pm"There’s something about Harry Potter that makes life richer."
Bet on this college hoops matchup making history
December 20, 2021 | 3:00pmA new revenue stream has come alive for bettors this college basketball season, with St. Thomas moving up from Division III to the Division I level.
Review: We shopped on Amazon's The Drop for the latest in fashion
December 20, 2021 | 2:57pmThis site gives "shop 'til you drop" a whole new meaning.
MLB icon strikes out 17 in random outing against high school girls team
December 20, 2021 | 2:54pmThe seven-time MLB All-Star returned to the mound recently to face an elite team of high school girls in an exhibition game.
Best products to shop for the Sephora year end sale happening now
December 20, 2021 | 2:49pmRun to Sephora (or your laptop) now, because you can currently score 20% off sale items and brands.
Carson Wentz has cryptic claim against Pats star: Questioned my 'ability to reproduce'
December 20, 2021 | 2:46pmCarson Wentz has accused the Patriots linebacker of calling his ability to reproduce into question.
Lacrosse goalies trade punches in explosive brawl
December 20, 2021 | 2:43pmTrading blows during a game isn't just for hockey.
Woman left stunned by huge list of rules at Airbnb rental
December 20, 2021 | 2:35pmTikTok user Tiffany shared the video, which has been watched more than 1.6m times.
Meta investors push for harder line against 'harmful content' aimed at teens
December 20, 2021 | 2:29pmMeta shareholders are pushing the Facebook and Instagram parent company to take a harder line against “harmful content” targeted at teens on its site, as well as coronavirus-related misinformation.
Tyron Woodley's mom goes off on fan after Jake Paul knockout
December 20, 2021 | 2:23pmTyron Woodley's mom was filled with emotions after her son's knockout loss to Jake Paul on Saturday night. During the fight, Woodley landed face down in the ring after taking...
Lumber prices have new growth spurt
December 20, 2021 | 2:23pmLumber prices have shot up again in a rise reminiscent of a year ago, when high-climbing wood prices warned of the hinky supply lines and broad inflation to come.
China cracks on down on 'queen of livestreaming' with $210M tax bill
December 20, 2021 | 2:18pmChina slapped one of its most popular influencers with a record tax bill, sending a stern warning to the country’s aspiring social-media moguls.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' opening brings in highest ticket sales in 2021
December 20, 2021 | 2:17pmThe box office is rising from the dead -- even as Omicrom looms and the pandemic's end is nowhere in sight.
Maryland Gov. Hogan tests positive for COVID despite vaccination, booster
December 20, 2021 | 2:17pmMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan tested positive for a breakthrough coronavirus infection on Monday amid a nationwide surge in cases following the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
'Professional cavewoman' survives on 'freezer full of roadkill'
December 20, 2021 | 2:10pmThe flavor of rats is "very similar to squirrel — it is mild and sweet," she said. "It tastes a little bit like chicken, but much nicer."
My mom always told me to make money out of men — now I rake in $36K a month
December 20, 2021 | 2:10pmNatalia Reynolds, from England, said she followed her mom's advice about making money from men and has been raking in the cash ever since.
Paulina Gretzky reveals birthday celebrations with Dustin Johnson
December 20, 2021 | 2:06pmPaulina Gretzky celebrates her 33rd birthday on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. Paulina Gretzky certainly knows how to celebrate. Gretzky, the longtime fiancée of Dustin Johnson, turned 33 on Sunday and...
DC declares state of emergency, prompting indoor mask, booster mandates
December 20, 2021 | 1:58pmThe mayor of Washington, DC, declared a state of emergency Monday amid a record number of new local COVID infections -- triggering mask and booster-shot mandates.
UK doctor reveals telltale nightly symptom of surging Omicron variant
December 20, 2021 | 1:57pmTelltale symptoms of Omicron are a scratchy throat as opposed to a sore one, a dry cough, extreme fatigue and mild muscle aches.
Knicks bring back guard as COVID ravages roster
December 20, 2021 | 1:50pmThe Knicks signed their former shooting guard to a 10-day contract on a hardship exemption, The Athletic reported Monday.
Cops launch new search of Connecticut park where Jennifer Dulos' car was found
December 20, 2021 | 1:46pmInvestigators are now re-searching the area to follow up on "previous investigative information" regarding the homicide case, cops said.
Six children injured after bouncy castle blows away
December 20, 2021 | 1:44pmKids could be heard screaming as stunned parents chase after the structure in a dramatic incident captured by an eyewitness on video.
I'm a psychologist, here's how to spot a cheating spouse
December 20, 2021 | 1:35pmFor those in a relationship, a psychologist has revealed the phrase you should be looking out for if you feel like your partner's being unfaithful.
Missing Utah college student found naked, alive in man's basement: cops
December 20, 2021 | 1:34pmMadelyn Allen, a 19-year-old student at Snow College in Ephraim, was reunited with her family after being rescued late Saturday, some five days after she disappeared from her dorm room.
We've seen enough of Mike Glennon
December 20, 2021 | 1:34pmNothing quite like a refreshing Pepsi to help you stomach another pathetic Giants loss, right? Have to Watch Mike Glennon throw a floater in the end zone for an interception?...
Mystery of crypto CEO who died — or did he? — taking $250 million with him
December 20, 2021 | 1:33pmThe mystery of a CEO who died — and left more than $200 million of clients' cryptocurrency missing. Now, investors are questioning what really happened to him.
Lions star's model girlfriend enjoys 'Victory Monday' after shocking win
December 20, 2021 | 1:28pmIt's a special kind of "Victory Monday" for model Christen Harper. Following the Lions' stunning win over the Cardinals on Sunday, the girlfriend of quarterback Jared Goff celebrated the team's...
Japanese ‘Frozen’ actress Sayaka Kanda dead at 35 after fall from hotel
December 20, 2021 | 1:27pmJapanese actress Sayaka Kanda, who voiced the character of Anna in Disney’s Japanese dub of “Frozen,” has died. She was 35.
Bill Belichick just had a very unusual press conference
December 20, 2021 | 1:24pmOn Saturday, after the Patriots lost 27-17 to the Colts, Belichick gave a six-minute press conference with everything you've come to expect.
6-year-old uses allowance to buy first home for $671K
December 20, 2021 | 1:16pmThat's a lot of lemonade money.
Oracle to shell out $28 billion for medical records company
December 20, 2021 | 1:15pmSoftware giant Oracle Corp. is acquiring medical records company Cerner Corp. for $28.3 billion amid a huge surge of mergers and acquisitions this year.
Baker Mayfield fails to test out of COVID protocols before Browns game
December 20, 2021 | 1:09pmBaker Mayfield's prayers to test negative for COVID-19 were not answered. The Browns quarterback, who hoped to get the start Monday against the Raiders, did not test out of COVID...
Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 following return to tennis
December 20, 2021 | 1:07pmMADRID — Rafael Nadal tested positive for the coronavirus after playing in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, the Spaniard said Monday. Nadal wrote on Twitter that the positive result...
AOC blasts 'old boys' club' Senate, wrongly says she reps as many as Manchin
December 20, 2021 | 1:07pmDuring an interview with MSNBC's "Morning Joe," the "Squad" member described the upper chamber of Congress as "very entitled, very privileged and very protected,".
Facebook — aka Meta — voted worst company of 2021 in survey
December 20, 2021 | 1:00pmFacebook, which was recently rebranded as "Meta," was rated the worst company of the year, according to a recent survey. The open-ended survey, which was performed on Survey Monkey via...
Arkansas man may have fatally beaten month-old baby while sleepwalking: wife
December 20, 2021 | 12:58pmCharles Dugan, 26, was arrested on a second-degree murder charge last Thursday after an autopsy revealed his four-week-old daughter died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Tom Holland, 'Spider-Man' cast visit boy who saved sister from dog attack
December 20, 2021 | 12:54pmThe cast spent an amazing day on set with a fellow hero — little Bridger Walker, who put his life on the line to save his little sister from a...
This Giants quarterback controversy is just sad
December 20, 2021 | 12:53pmJake Fromm's probably not the Giants' savior, but he might be the alternative they need right now.
Stock indexes fall on Omicron worries, Biden investment bill blow
December 20, 2021 | 12:52pmUS stock indexes fell more than 1 percent on Monday, dragged down by concerns about the impact of tighter COVID-19 curbs on the global economy, and a potentially devastating setback...
Airlines warn 5G could jam their systems and lead to 350K delays a year
December 20, 2021 | 12:45pmAirline executives are sounding louder alarms about the impending rollout of 5G service, warning that the cellphone frequencies could lead to 350,000 delays each year by jamming their in-flight systems....
Ex-Olympian charged with falsely obtaining $10M in COVID-19 relief funds
December 20, 2021 | 12:44pmFormer Olympic speedskater Allison Marie Baver was charged Wednesday with money laundering and eight counts of making a false statement to a bank.
Trump reveals he got COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
December 20, 2021 | 12:40pmFormer President Donald Trump was asked whether he received the shot while appearing on stage at Bill O'Reilly's "History Tour" on Sunday, to which he responded, "Yes," Axios reported.
Alleged cannibal believed eating victim's remains would 'cure his brain'
December 20, 2021 | 12:34pmJames David Russell was taken into custody after authorities found Flaget's body in a vehicle outside the alleged killer's home on September 10, 2021.
Gwyneth Paltrow can sell 'orgasm candles' since 'she's gorgeous': Russell Howard
December 20, 2021 | 12:33pm"She's certainly brought, what's the way to phrase this? She's certainly brought vaginal maintenance to the forefront," the British comedian told The Post.
Eric Adams selects five women as deputy mayors
December 20, 2021 | 12:26pmMayor-elect Eric Adams announced Monday that five women will serve as deputy mayors when he takes over on Jan. 1, including outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio's COVID-19 recovery czar.
Manchin: WH staff 'real reason' for death of Biden's social spending bill
December 20, 2021 | 12:21pmSen. Joe Manchin said Monday he ended up killing President Biden's massive social and environmental spending bill because White House staff drove him to his "wit's end."
Boxer looks unrecognizable after getting battered with 237 punches
December 20, 2021 | 12:16pmThe Spanish fighter sported a swollen face and bruised eyes in a post-fight photo with Serrano, who appeared unscathed after the bout in Tampa Fla.
Trump sues NY AG James to stop ‘witch hunt’ probe into his company
December 20, 2021 | 12:11pmThe lawsuit filed by the former president claims that Letitia James' two-year-long investigation into the Trump Organization is a politically motivated "witch hunt."
Martha Stewart selling replicas of clay nativity set she made in jail
December 20, 2021 | 12:09pmThe former jailbird, 80, humorously said that the ceramic set would make the perfect gift because it had "a little street cred."
New Giants linebacker appears to celebrate Cowboys win
December 20, 2021 | 12:06pmDid he forget what team he plays for just two days after signing with the Giants?
Hero Amazon driver saves woman and her dog from pit bull attack
December 20, 2021 | 12:04pmThe footage shows 19-year-old Lauren Ray petting the pit bull seconds before her own pooch steps outside, sending the other dog into a frenzy and attacking her pet, which she...
I’m called a catfish when people actually see my real face without makeup
December 20, 2021 | 11:59amThe TikToker amassed more than 8.8 million views and 1.2 million likes on the post which shows a before and after of her face.
Amazon deleted reviews of Chinese president's book on government's orders: report
December 20, 2021 | 11:47amAccording to a new report, China pushed the bookseller to delete all comments and reviews related to "The Governance of China," a compendium of Xi's speeches and writings.
Panthers hold sad tryouts after kicker gets injured before game
December 20, 2021 | 11:38amWith less than two hours before their game in Buffalo on Sunday, the Panthers were forced to hold a positional tryout after kicker Zane Gonzalez (quad) was ruled out.
YouTubeTV reinstates ABC, ESPN, ending carriage dispute with Disney
December 20, 2021 | 11:32amYouTubeTV reached a new agreement with Disney, after the streaming service dropped ABC and ESPN over the weekend.
Dolphins fan misses own proposal in epic engagement blunder
December 20, 2021 | 11:31amTiming really is everything. During Sunday's Dolphins-Jets game, a fan apparently planned to pop the question via the Hard Rock Stadium jumbotron. Unfortunately, the sweet moment got derailed when the...
Israel to ban travel to the US, Canada over Omicron variant
December 20, 2021 | 11:28amPrime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced the new additions of Canada and the US to the "no-fly" list following a Cabinet vote on December 20, 2021.
Robert Pattinson's 'Batman' was inspired by Kurt Cobain, Matt Reeves says
December 20, 2021 | 11:24amThe "Twilight" star also described his Bruce Wayne as a shut-in who tinkers by day and brawls in a threadbare Batsuit by night: "And even Alfred thinks he’s gone insane!"
Penn trans swimmer's 'unfair advantage' is akin to doping: editor
December 20, 2021 | 11:20amThe editor of Swimming World magazine has argued that transgender University of Pennsylvania record-breaker Lia Thomas has a similar unfair advantage over her female competitors as doped athletes.
Apple AirTags allegedly being used by stalkers: viral Twitter thread
December 20, 2021 | 11:17am“It bothers me cause no matter how *safe* women try to be (I was NEVER alone, parked somewhere well lit, etc…) it doesn’t matter if someone truly wishes to harm...
School instructor allegedly forced 3rd-graders to re-enact scenes from the Holocaust
December 20, 2021 | 11:07amA DC school teacher has been placed on leave after she told third-graders to re-enact scenes from the Holocaust – including digging mass graves.
BioNTech CEO says vaccines alone not enough to fight Omicron
December 20, 2021 | 11:03amBioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin warned that other preventative measures need to be in place to stop the spread of the virus, especially with the emergence of the contagious variant.
Questions NFL bettors must ask themselves before placing wager
December 20, 2021 | 11:00amWhat do you want to achieve? What are your goals? How will you reach those goals? What kind of bettor do you want to be?
What 'hurts more' than crushing loss for the Buccaneers
December 20, 2021 | 10:53amMike Evans, Chris Godwin and Leonard Fournette all left the shutout loss to the Saints with injuries.
Ghislaine Maxwell was 'sophisticated predator,' feds say in closing arguments
December 20, 2021 | 10:49amGhislaine Maxwell was a "sophisticated predator" who exploited young girls along with her "partner," the dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors told jurors Monday as they closed out their case.
4 in 10 with COVID may be spreading virus unknowingly, global study warns
December 20, 2021 | 10:41amThe findings, published last week in JAMA Network Open, found that 40.5 percent of people diagnosed with COVID-19 globally were asymptomatic.
Tom Brady takes his anger out on tablet
December 20, 2021 | 10:34amIt seems no one was safe from Tom Brady's wrath on Sunday night. Not even an innocent tablet. The Buccaneers quarterback, 44, tossed a Microsoft Surface late in the fourth...
Eric Adams taps Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez to run Transportation Dept.
December 20, 2021 | 10:27amMayor-elect Eric Adams has picked City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez to be New York City’s next Transportation Commissioner — and Rodriguez has accepted, sources said. Rodriguez (D-Manhattan) has served on the council...
Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence still terrible in first game without Urban Meyer
December 20, 2021 | 10:20amUrban Meyer may be gone, but based on the Jaguars' result from the weekend, his stench still remains.
Video of raid on Epstein Palm Beach horror house released by feds
December 20, 2021 | 10:16amFederal prosecutors on Monday released a slew of new exhibits as part of Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial -- including video of a 2005 raid on Jeffrey Epstein's Florida mansion.
Porn star praises Billie Eilish for blasting 'despicable' adult films
December 20, 2021 | 10:07amRandy Spears — a prolific porn star who starred in more than 1,400 hardcore films from 1987 to 2011 — said he applauds the 20-year-old for speaking her mind.
The shadow of Sam Darnold looms as Zach Wilson shows progress for Jets
December 20, 2021 | 10:06amWilson showed some good signs on Sunday but not enough to make you feel confident that he is the answer for the Jets.
Examining the player Jets should try and trade this offseason
December 20, 2021 | 10:05amThings are not going to turn around for Denzel Mims while he's still on the Jets.
Blaze erupts as truck slams US military convoy on German highway
December 20, 2021 | 9:54amThe military vehicle was on the side strip of the A3 highway near Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz when it was slammed in the rear by the truck.
Schumer vows Senate Build Back Better vote despite Manchin opposition
December 20, 2021 | 9:48amSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that he will tee up a vote on the $2 trillion Build Back Better social spending package when Congress reconvenes after the first...
Save over $500 on this refurbished MacBook Pro laptop
December 20, 2021 | 9:41amWant the perks of a MacBook without that hefty price tag?
Save big on an iPad this holiday season with this refurbished model
December 20, 2021 | 9:37amGive the gift of an iPad without the high Apple price tag, thanks to the refurbished market.
Louis C.K.'s new 'Sorry' special proves 'cancel culture isn't real,' critics say
December 20, 2021 | 9:29amThe controversial comics "Sorry" act is no laughing matter to some social media watchdogs. The controversial comic is hyping a new comedy special, as many viewers learned this weekend over...
McDonald's fans go wild over customers riding exercise bikes
December 20, 2021 | 9:28amAn unknown McDonald's diner in China downed their burgers as they exercised on a branded sports bike.
Cops shoot suicidal man who charged at them with knife in Brooklyn: police
December 20, 2021 | 9:25amCops fatally shot a man who charged them with a knife in Brooklyn early Monday, authorities said.
NYPD rookie gives lap dance at wild holiday party
December 20, 2021 | 9:15amOver the weekend, an NYPD rookie was seen on video giving her lieutenant a wild lap dance at a Holiday Party. The NYPD is currently looking into what occurred at...
Peng Shuai now denies claiming Chinese official sexually assaulted her
December 20, 2021 | 9:13amChinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied claiming she was sexually assaulted by a former top Communist Party official – despite a social media post from November.
'Go f--k yourself': Tom Brady appears to berate Saints coach after interception
December 20, 2021 | 9:07amThe Buccaneers quarterback appeared to yell “go f--k yourself" at Saints defensive coordinator in the fourth quarter, after he threw an interception to New Orleans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson.
Compactor fire breaks out at News Corp. building in Midtown
December 20, 2021 | 9:01amA compactor fire broke out inside the News Corp. building in Midtown late Sunday – weeks after an arsonist torched the Christmas tree displayed outside, officials said.
'Squad' members slam Manchin over 'no' vote vow on spending plan: 'Bulls—t'
December 20, 2021 | 8:54amSen. Joe Manchin cited decades-high inflation, the spiking national debt, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as his reasons for objecting to the approximately $2 trillion Build Back Better Act.
Daily Horoscope - December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021 | 8:50amYour horoscope reading for December 20, 2021
'No little oopsie': Prosecutors say cop responsible for 'colossal screw-up' that killed Daunte Wright
December 20, 2021 | 8:36amDefense attorneys for Kim Potter rested their case after the ex-Brooklyn Center cop charged in the April 11 death of Wright told jurors she “didn’t want to hurt anybody.”
Jurors begin to weigh evidence in Elizabeth Holmes' case
December 20, 2021 | 8:31amThe jurors now responsible for assessing 11 charges of fraud and conspiracy against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes are scheduled to begin their first full day of deliberations Monday. They...
Inside the most outrageous Airbnb listings just in time for the holidays
December 20, 2021 | 8:30amTravelers are looking for one thing in their Airbnb vacation spot ahead of the holidays: uniqueness.
Closing arguments in Ghislaine Maxwell's case set for Monday
December 20, 2021 | 8:25amGhislaine Maxwell has denied allegations she groomed and trafficked several girls for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein to abuse between 1994 and 2004.
Haunting photos show woman partying just hours before she was dumped outside LA hospital
December 20, 2021 | 8:21amHaunting photos have emerged showing a man arrested in connection with the drug overdose deaths of two women partying with one of the victims -- just hours before their bodies...
Inside DraftKings' plan to bring sports fans and bettors together under an umbrella of millions
December 20, 2021 | 8:20amDraftKings has media plans that reach far beyond taking wagers on games.
Why Brenda Lee is still rockin' the charts with her Christmas classic
December 20, 2021 | 8:15amForget Adele and Mariah Carey. There’s another legendary pop diva topping the charts this holiday season. That would be Brenda Lee, whose 1958 holiday classic “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”...
Hamptons cops pull over Alec Baldwin, Hilaria after warrant issued for his phone
December 20, 2021 | 8:08amAlec Baldwin and his wife, Hilaria, were pulled over by police in the Hamptons Saturday -- two days after investigators issued a search warrant for the embattled actor’s cell phone.
Il Divo singer Carlos Marín dead at 53
December 20, 2021 | 7:59am“It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marín, has passed away."
Elon Musk says he'll pay a staggering $11B in taxes this year
December 20, 2021 | 7:57am“For those wondering, I will pay over $11 billion in taxes this year," Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, tweeted following his his spat with Sen. Elizabeth Warren for...
Biggie Smalls' iconic Brooklyn apartment sells for over asking price
December 20, 2021 | 7:45amThe two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex is mere blocks away from the street that was named after the legendary rapper.
The NFL shows again that it wants fans to embrace the battles, but not the realities of the sport
December 20, 2021 | 7:40amThe NFL wants you to think of its players as gladiators, but not too much about what all of that entails.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial live updates: Closing arguments happening now
December 20, 2021 | 7:32amFollow the New York Post’s live coverage in the trial of alleged Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell, which began last month in Manhattan Federal Court.
Moderna has some good news about its booster shot as Omicron looms large
December 20, 2021 | 6:57amModerna said a 50 microgram jab -- the authorized dose for a third shot -- saw a 37-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies.
Identity of real-life ‘The Exorcist’ boy revealed: ‘He had a terrible life’
December 20, 2021 | 6:00amNASA engineer Ronald Hunkeler spent his life hoping no one would find out his childhood "possession" inspired one of the most famous horror movies of all time.
Wife makes husband dig through trash for presents he 'threw' away
December 20, 2021 | 4:49amTaking to her TikTok page, Brinlee Miles shared a video of her husband -- decked out in a suit and tie -- digging through the garbage.
DIY fans create their own giant nutcracker for small price
December 20, 2021 | 3:25amA couple who were quoted over a grand for a life-size nutcracker, decided to take the decoration into their own hands and do-it-themselves.
NYPD releases photos of suspects for shooting in Queens parking lot
December 20, 2021 | 2:34amThe NYPD on Sunday released photos of two suspects wanted in the shooting of three men who were sitting in an SUV in Queens a day earlier.
School district launches investigation after suspect appears to point gun at bus
December 20, 2021 | 2:01amThe Dayton Independent School District is investigating a video that appears to show someone pointing a gun at a bus while hanging out of a car.
Florida deputies jailed, suspended after brawl with sailors
December 20, 2021 | 1:51amTwo Florida deputies were suspended after they were arrested in Key West for an alleged off-duty brawl with Navy sailors over the weekend, authorities said.
Suspect arrested for 1978 murder of NYC teen decades later
December 20, 2021 | 12:20amMark Stanley Personette, 76, was busted in connection to the 1978 death of Marissa Harvey after investigators reopened the cold case in October 2020.
How a-boat that?Inexperienced transit workers wrecked the MTA's only boat
December 20, 2021 | 12:00amA pair of inexperienced MTA boaters wrecked the transit authority's 25-foot schooner Perfect Storm after choppy waters forced them to abandon ship near Coney Island.