December 25, 2021
Banged-up Colts continue late-season surge
Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge.
James Harden rescues Nets from fierce Lakers comeback
The Nets ran out to a huge lead, blew it then made winning plays down the stretch for a 122-115 victory over the Lakers at the newly coined Crypto.com Arena.
Giants' coordinator guides depleted unit through disruptions
Patrick Graham has been excellent in devising plans to protect the Giants' back end.
The experts who approved the vax for kids were against mandating it
The FDA advisory panel that met in October to decide whether to recommend the COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 anticipated the mistake NYC is on the verge...
Harvard and others nixing standardized tests reinforce privilege and harm minorities
One of the major characteristics of 21st-century America is its transformation into a hierarchical society in which privileged families occupy the upper strata.
After Sen. Warren's slurs, Elon Musk should leave left-biased Twitter
Surprise! Twitter is showing its political bias… once again. Will the social media network, run by rabid left-wing political activists, ever be held accountable for rigging the platform?
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 25, 2021
The Issue: Bette Midler’s comment that the people of West Virginia are “poor, illiterate and strung out.” Sen. Joe Manchin shouldn’t care one iota what Better Midler thinks (“Bette the...
Jets fill-in coach has a huge fan on the opposite sideline
Some of the people happiest that Ron Middleton is getting a chance to coach the Jets on Sunday may be on the other sideline.
Staten Island man was strangled over love triangle, neighbor says
The NYPD released the name of the man who was strangled to death during an alleged dispute over a woman in a Staten Island apartment building.
How Zach Wilson can deliver Jets a holiday gift
Is it asking too much for him to deliver Jets fans a game in which Trevor Lawrence, the quarterback they almost had, is out-dueled at MetLife Stadium by Zach Wilson,...
Toy designer known for He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures dead at 80
An artist and seminal toy designer who helped shape the massively successful 1980s toy franchise He-Man and the Masters of the Universe died Thursday.
Not a happy holiday – or 60th birthday – behind bars for Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell spent the milestone Saturday in her Manhattan jail cell, anxiously awaiting a jury's verdict in her sex-trafficking trial.
Baker Mayfield's four picks doom the Browns
It was Green Bay’s defense that sealed this victory by sacking Mayfield five times and forcing him into his first career four-interception performance.
Goldman Sachs guidance on Build Back Better a bad economic call
When Goldman Sachs talks, people usually listen because the smart guys often make good calls on markets -- just not with forecasting Biden's horrendous "Build Back Better" agenda.
Nets forced to regroup after COVID outbreak left roster separated
In all, the Nets saw 13 different players go into protocols.
Dad behind Biden's viral 'Let's Go Brandon' moment says it was just a joke
An Oregon dad who told President Biden "Let's go Brandon" during the annual White House NORAD Santa-tracking phone call claims he used the coded vulgarity as "a joke," according to...
Knicks approaching full strength after COVID outbreak
It’s now down to two Knicks in protocols while the run of COVID-19 positives might be over entering the new year.
Knicks star playing with joy, happiness again: 'Felt like I got that back'
It’s not a coincidence. It’s directly connected.
How Rangers' young forward can fulfill tantalizing potential
In speaking with two notable hockey analysts, The Post has broken down some of the factors that have prevented Julien Gauthier from tapping into his full potential.
Time for Joe Judge's Giants to live up to his promise
Judge walked in the door promising that, on most Sundays, his players would be the toughest people in the building. It’s time the Giants actually walked that talk.
Kemba Walker's 'special' Christmas moment could be Knicks turning point
Maybe the Knicks will use Christmas as a new starting point to a season muddled in mediocrity.
Incoming DOT chief vows new safety measures after box truck kills two
Family and neighbors of the two men killed by a box truck driver on the Upper East Side spent Christmas in mourning.
36-year-old man strangled to death in Staten Island apartment dispute
Police said the victim, 36, had entered the home of a 32-year-old acquaintance at 1950 Clove Road and the two began fighting, with the older man striking the other in...
Rangers among 6 NHL teams with chance at history
With so much uncertainty looming, never has there been a better season in which to be at .690 through Christmas.
Intruder arrested at Windsor Castle as Queen celebrated Christmas
Queen Elizabeth II received a rude surprise this Christmas when an intruder was arrested after trespassing Windsor Castle this morning.
There's so much on the line in massive Patriots-Bills clash
The Bills are trying to defend their division title while the Patriots are trying to reassert themselves after dominating the division for the past two decades.
NYPD posts video of tense Barclays Center traffic stop shooting from October
Police have released body camera footage of a tense October shooting outside Barclays Center showing cops fire twice at an unlicensed driver fleeing a traffic stop.
Hospital grilled surgeon on her sex life after she removed 'foreign object' from patient's anus: lawsuit
New York Presbyterian Hospital administrators bizarrely grilled a female surgeon on her sex life and accused her of violating a patient's privacy after she helped save a man with a...
Jets radio voice missing first ever regular-season game due to COVID
Bob Wischusen, the play-by-play voice for ESPN Radio, will not be calling Jets-Jaguars at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The few highs and brutal lows of Islanders' season
Here’s a look back at the Islanders' first 26 games of the season.
Fat cats are taking on even fatter rats in Tribeca's posh Cast Iron House
The Cast Iron House, an 1881 doorman building with 11 duplex lofts and two penthouses, has been infested by large rodents.
DOE skips deadline to suspend employees who haven't shown proof of second vax
City school employees who have not shown proof they got a second vaccine shot have been allowed to continue working a month past the deadline.
Biden's new puppy joins him on Christmas call to service members
President Biden brought out his new German Shepherd puppy, Commander, during a virtual call with US service members stationed around the word.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' remains atop of holiday box office
In the battle of the holiday season sequels, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” continued its box office dominance Friday, taking in $19.7 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
NYC hotels face latest COVID challenge
Some 100 city hotels were forced to shut their doors due to the pandemic, and those that survived are now pushing to lower crushing property taxes.
Ravens' COVID crisis leads them to ex-Jets QB
The Ravens will turn to a former Jets quarterback with nobody else left standing.
Take the road team in this NFL Christmas clash
The Cards are under the microscope as Indy sustains momentum.
Unwrapped new gadgets this holiday season? Here are 10 ways to lock them down
Ah, a shiny new tech toy. In the eyes of a hacker, that’s a great way into your home’s network.
Tennessee man strangles, kills pet kangaroo while talking to owner on phone
According to the unnamed kangaroo killer, he had to take down Carter, the Lea family's 5-foot tall, 60-pound kangaroo, after the animal charged at his wife.
Kemba Walker's triple-double leads Knicks to Christmas Day win
Kemba Walker led the Knicks to a wire-to-wire 101-87 victory over the Hawks after becoming the franchise's first player to record a triple-double on Christmas.
Christmas memo: New York DOH warns of rise in child COVID hospitalizations
The jump in hospitalizations of children is "concentrated in New York City and the surrounding greater metropolitan area."
Rising art world star 'faked' works by famous pal Raymond Pettibon
The scandal of a rising Brazilian art star who allegedly counterfeited the work of his famous friend and mentor Raymond Pettibon.
Buccaneers bringing back controversial star is a disgrace
Shame on Bruce Arians and the Bucs and shame on the NFL for allowing this to happen.
'Change is coming': New schools chief vows to slash bloated DOE, whose budget grew $10B under de Blasio
The DOE’s annual budget has ballooned from $20 billion to a whopping $31.6 billion while the the headcount of non-classroom personnel has risen to 5,100 from 3,500 since 2014, IBO...
One person killed in Hamptons home invasion on Christmas Day
Cops responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:46 a.m. to find the victim, who has not been publicly identified, dead of a gunshot wound inside the residence.
Gift your cat this collar toy for the holidays that delivers hours of fun
Gift your kitty a cute and fun toy this year.
St. Patrick's Cathedral celebrates Christmas Mass, St. John the Divine goes virtual
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine canceled in-person Christmas services, while St. Patrick's Cathedral celebrated morning Mass as scheduled.
'Quite a Christmas present': NASA launches $10 billion telescope to explore earliest galaxies
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully from the European Space Agency spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The sad reality for the Giants' young players
There are 24 players on the current roster or injured reserve who have played for the Giants and no one else in the NFL.
Christmas cannibal: Man accused of eating his Grindr date's genitals due in court
Mark Latunski allegedly confessed to the disturbing 2019 killing of 25-year-old hairstylist Kevin Bacon, who was found hanging naked by his ankles in the accused cannibal's home.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder for trying to disarm police officer
Lewis Bennett is facing three felony charges, including aggravated battery, stemming from an incident Friday involving an on-duty cop, according to WFLD.
Lumber company gives Washington Native American tribe back ancestral land
Port Blakely Companies returned two miles of waterfront land and 125 acres of tidelands near the southern Puget Sound to the Squaxin Island Tribe.
Canada secretly tracked 33 million phones during COVID-19 lockdown: report
The Public Health Agency of Canada clandestinely tracked the devices to assess "the public’s responsiveness during lockdown measures."
Saints tried to coax Drew Brees out of retirement
Amid so much darkness, there was almost a Christmas miracle in New Orleans.
NYPD rookie sorry for lap dance — but says a man wouldn't see same backlash
Vera Mekuli "had no knowledge" her superior was married and is "truly sorry" for the consequences of the lap dance, which prompted police brass to reassign Lt. Nick McGarry to...
NYC COVID testing sites 'misleading' users on promise of quick results: AG
The AG came down on Labworq, which operates the tents, saying some who had submitted to a nasal swab at the outdoor testing sites had been waiting more than five days...
Thousands of migrants being killed in turf wars between Mexico cartels
One expert told reporters in Texas this week that in Chihuahua, where 13 men recently disappeared, cartels are raking in more than $30 million a month in human trafficking.
Robert Saleh not cleared to coach Jets
The Jets have done plenty of losing in the past two years, going 5-25 against their NFL opponents. But it was another foe that kicked their butts this week —...
San Francisco OKs emergency plan to combat crime, drugs in Tenderloin district
The 8-2 vote by the Board of Supervisors came after a proposal by Mayor London Breed that included a heavier police presence in the neighborhood.
Ex-Yankee joins Masahiro Tanaka's team in Japan
Yankees fans should have a favorite Nippon Professional Baseball team to root for.
Over 10,000 Russian troops leaving Ukraine border region after month of drills
It's not clear if their movements represent a reversal of the troop buildup that began in the spring and has seen up to 175,000 troops deployed on the border of...
Jared Leto's birth chart reveals he's the ultimate Capricorn
Enterprising and influencing started early for young Leto. In fact, it was in the stars.
This underdog has a good shot to cover against NFL's best
Green Bay has been living dangerously and is going to get got in one of these late-season games and this looks like the prime candidate for that against a Browns...
Omicron surge continues to wreak havoc on flights with cancelations, delays
Travelers around the world faced a holiday full of flight delays and cancelations Saturday as airlines continue to scramble planes and readjust schedules.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer says progressive protesters shouted 'Jew' at NJ event
The congressman appeared with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo at a September event in Glen Rock where he says he was accosted by hecklers from the Working Families Party.
49ers GM's explanation for liking an anti-Jimmy Garoppolo tweet
John Lynch said he remains a "huge believer in Jimmy" Garoppolo, but like his quarterback, Lynch's touch recently has been off.
Home for the holidays: Arnold Schwarzenegger buys 25 tiny houses for homeless vets
The one-time Hollywood action star ponied up $250,000 of his own money for the "tiny homes" which were built by the nonprofit Village for Vets.
Five injured, bus stop destroyed in Christmas morning shootings in NYC
Four men were blasted by an unknown assailant just before midnight Friday night outside a bodega on Nostrand Avenue, an NYPD spokesman told The Post.
Roll with the favorite and their run game in this bowl game
Running the football has been a huge priority so far during the bowl season.
XXXmas: Pornhub reveals the top searches this Christmas, led by 'Mrs. Claus'
Songs like Santa Baby have given a sexualized edge to the likes of Father Christmas over the years and attention has also fallen on Mrs. Claus during the festive period.
Canada welcomes record number of immigrants in 2021
Although the new figure was not broken down by specific countries, the new immigrants hailed from China, Nigeria, Iran, Turkey and the US, among others.
Chicago DA Kim Foxx ripped as soft on crime following mall shooting
A Republican DuPage County commissioner said the embattled Cook County state's attorney "often does not prosecute the crime as she should."
Humane Society calls on state to deny Upper East Side dog seller renewal of license
American Kennels on East 62nd St. came under fire after a Humane Society sting that allegedly exposed overcrowded conditions and sick puppies on the property.
Christmas air travel soars 166% this year — but still lags behind pre-pandemic stats
The new variant's late-December surge has coincided with hundreds of flight cancellations, with United Airlines blaming staffing shortages stemming from the spike.
Inside the mind of new Giants QB before his first NFL start
Second-year QB Jake Fromm, who was signed off the Bills’ practice squad last month when Daniel Jones was hurt, huddles with columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A before making his...
Slug city: Surge in shootings in 2021 blamed on reforms as Adams vows action
A year after the city suffered its worst crime surge in more than a decade, the number of shootings -- and victims -- continues to climb.
Afghan man who escaped the Taliban is desperate to relocate his family to US
“I need my family, they are my courage,” Mujtaba Ebadi told The Post this week.
Shop this triple-barrel waver, currently over $200 off for Christmas
It's time to treat yourself to salon-quality hair from home.
Mistaken identity: Florida real estate agent shot dead by evicted tenant
Raymond Wesley Reese was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Sara-Michelle Trost on Thursday.
76ers star's NJ home catches fire on Christmas Eve
The New Jersey home of 76ers standout Tyrese Maxey caught fire on Christmas Eve.
College bowl betting angles, predictions: Former coach will rally old team
Bob Stoops is jumping back into college football this month for the right reasons.
Packers vs. Browns odds, analysis and predictions for Saturday's NFL Week 16 games
Post guru Dave Blezow makes his picks for Packers-Browns and Colts-Cardinals.
Teacher misconduct scandals were kept quiet for years at Queens high school: reports
The alleged misconduct at Townsend Harris HS is detailed in public reports released by the Special Commissioner of Investigation for city schools at The Post’s request.
Knicks get one player back but lose another to COVID protocols
One player in, one player out for the Knicks.
German tourist stabbed near Columbia University is 'healing well' back home
Thomas Ambuhler, 43, needed 10 stitches in his neck after being ambushed by a stranger near the Columbia University campus in the wee hours of Dec. 1.
New Yorkians? Rep. Elise Stefanik's Dem rival mocked for Twitter gaffe
Matt Putorti, a Democratic lawyer from Whitehall, blasted his GOP rival for not focusing on the needs of "everyday New Yorkians"
The 50 best end of year sales: Shop 2021's last deals now
Don't miss out on some of the best sales of 2021!
Jersey gore: Gruesome 'Killer Christmas' display creeps out neighbors
Instead of Jolly Ol' Saint Nick, the home is decorated with are evil elves, gingerbread Chuckies, a brain-eating Bumble and a towering skeleton Santa
Pope Francis calls for 'dialogue' in annual Christmas message
The Holy Father, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, also called attention to ongoing or threatening conflicts across the world, including in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon and the Ukraine.
Making history? Adams may tap FDNY lawyer as first female fire commissioner
Terryl Brown, 60, who joined the FDNY seven years ago as its chief legal counsel and deputy commissioner for legal affairs, is a finalist in Mayor-elect Eric Adams’ search.
What's the deal with Nic Claxton?
It’s a testament to his talent that with such a short resume and so much time spent on the sideline, the Nets are still so high on his potential.
D'oh! DOT contractors manage to misspell 'MPH' — repeatedly — in Alphabet City
Department of Transportation contractors managed to misspell "MPH" -- the acronym for "miles per hour" -- eight times along Avenue B last week.
Between us: Dr. Oz tells Oprah to stay away from his Senate race
"I asked her to stay out. Don't support me because if you get involved in any way, you'll get hurt and I don't want my friends hurt," Oz said.
15 items to shop during the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale going on now
Shop 'til you drop during Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale, and score up to 50% off must-have brands.
'Early Christmas present': Colorado mom found wandering NYC now 'safe and off the streets'
The Olivier family made a public plea in August to find their "overwhelmed" daughter Alyssa, whose life unraveled amid a crumbling marriage and inner turmoil over the next chapter of...
Best star snaps of the week: Rita Ora hits the gym and more
In this week's snaps, Priyanka Chopra hits the green carpet, Halle Berry plays Cleopatra, Miles Teller gets in character and more.
How well do you remember what happened in 2021? Take The Post’s year-end quiz
It was the year that sped by ... and yet also felt never-ending. Before it's over, test yourself on everything that happened in entertainment, sports, current events and more.
Christmas 2021 celebrated around the world
A look into what Christmas in 2021 looks like around the globe
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge
Pope Francis celebrated his Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican on Friday, December 24, 2021.
2022 could make dreams come true with guardian angel Jupiter in Pisces
Jupiter, the planet of miracles and luck, will bring blessings to the world next year. Find out exclusive and accurate predictions for you here!
Florida real estate agent fatally shot outside home she was showing
A Florida real estate agent was killed outside a home she was showing in a shooting that may be linked to a separate landlord-tenant dispute, a report said.
Six people wounded in Christmas Eve shooting at Pennsylvania home
The two people who fired at each other struck, along with four others at the residence in Swissvale at about 4:30 p.m., WPXI-TV reported, citing police.
Trump spokesperson suing Jan. 6 panel over banking records subpoena
Taylor Budowich, a spokesperson for former President Donald Trump, is reportedly suing the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Idaho sheriff who pulled gun on youth church group over concerns of 'drunk Indians' asked to resign
Officials called on an Idaho sheriff to turn in his badge after he admitted to aiming a gun at a church youth group and yanking their leader out of her...