January 3, 2022

Haitian prime minister escapes weekend assassination attempt

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday during an event celebrating the country’s independence, his office said.

Dave Gettleman did have a few Giants bright spots

Though Dave Gettleman’s four-year run as Giants general manager will be remembered more for his misses, he had a few hits along the way.

Jets showing progress over final month: 'Developing into an older team'

This season has been about development and showing progress, and the Jets are doing that in the final month of the season.

Young defensman providing Islanders with much-needed spark

Noah Dobson’s face burst into a smile as Anthony Beauvillier and Mat Barzal met him near the boards. The rest of the Islanders would soon follow, as Dobson basked in...

Facebook shut down our hopes for an anti-woke book world for children

Facebook disabled a publisher dedicated to giving parents an anti-woke alternative's account because its advertisements contained "disruptive content."

Joe Judge believes he gave fans 'a dose of the truth'

A day later, Joe Judge described his 11-minute answer on why Giants fans should still have faith that the franchise will turn its losing ways around “a dose of the...

Kevin McCarthy slams Twitter following Marjorie Taylor Greene ban

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy claps back at Twitter for its decision to ban Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over COVID-19 misinformation.

Albany DA expected to drop forcible touching charges against Andrew Cuomo

Albany County District Attorney David Soares is expected to drop criminal charges of forcible touching against disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo days before he was to be arraigned.

Slumping Nets embarrassed for third-straight loss

The Nets are in a full-on funk. And they desperately need Kyrie Irving to help them out.

Rangers are atop NHL standings

Just eight games shy of the halfway point in the season, here are the Rangers, sitting atop the NHL tied with the Capitals for the most points in the league. 

Antonio Brown reemerges with NFL future in doubt

Antonio Brown still hasn’t left New York after an epic sideline meltdown that may have ended his career. He even found time to take in a Brooklyn Nets game.

Judge sets resentencing date for ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic

OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal judge in Oklahoma on Monday set a Jan. 28 date for the resentencing of “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. U.S. District Judge Scott Palk set the...

Two teens rescued from mountain after 'SOS' signal spotted

Two 19-year-old men trapped on a mountain in Oregon were rescued after their ‘SOS’ signal for help was spotted written in the snow.

Baseball is not without storylines even as lockout has no end in sight

Baseball Januarys used to be quiet, teams largely completing their Hot Stove acquisitions by the holidays.

Hog Follies: The many missteps of Dave Gettleman's Giants tenure

This isn’t the way Dave Gettleman envisioned heading into retirement.

Joe Judge’s rant got one important thing right

Joe Judge is correct. The Giants are not a clown show. They are a very bad football team.

Recent absences on defense allowed Rangers to examine depth

With Ryan Lindgren in COVID-19 protocol the previous three games and Patrik Nemeth sidelined for an non-COVID issue, the Rangers defense was slightly depleted for the first time all season.

One chef finds silver lining in COVID lockdown

The pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry and the new Omicron wave continues to darken the picture, but there have been some bright spots for a lucky few.

Biden must stop Germany undermining him on Ukraine over Russia's gas

Biden told Ukrainian President Zelensky in a phone call that America and our allies “will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine.”

Young Knick going back to bench role despite strong showings

It does not sound as if some nice passing from Obi Toppin — who finished with a career-best six assists against the Raptors — will help him quickly leapfrog others...

Ex-NFLer escalates trolling feud with fans with 'apology'

Mark Schlereth is the enemy of the jungle, and his olive branch is wilted.

Democrat-run states saw residents flee in 2021, annual moving survey shows

Many residents left Democrat-run states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and  due to COVID-19 restrictions and surging crimes in 2020.  

It's been ages since Jets, Giants played for anything meaningful

The NFL is at the doorstep of its best six weeks of the season. You can find New York’s football seasons out by the front curb, with the rest of...

Knicks waive swingman shortly after trading for him

The Knicks added some money and back-of-the-roster intrigue, along with swapping a few draft rights, in a small three-way deal on Monday.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes found guilty on some fraud charges

Federal prosecutors had accused Holmes of spearheading a massive scam as she promised patients and investors that Theranos was building technology capable of revolutionizing medicine. 

Survivor of deadly 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse dead at 27 after stroke

Aoife Beary, who was celebrating her 21st birthday when the fourth floor balcony collapsed, killing six and injuring six others, died from a stroke.

Raiders cornerback arrested for DUI hours after win

Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested for driving under the influence early Monday morning in Las Vegas.

Dems would discredit democracy by using Capitol riot to nationalize elections

Democrats want us to believe that the only way to counteract the furies unleashed on Jan. 6 is by imposing same-day voter registration and no-excuse mail voting on the states.

Elodie Yung is 'The Cleaning Lady' in new Fox mob drama

Elodie Yung stars as Thony De La Rosa, a Cambodian doctor working in Las Vegas in "The Cleaning Lady," airing Mondays at 9 p.m. on Fox.

Lily Collins reacts to vandalized ‘Emily in Paris’ billboard

Sticks and stones may break her bones, but NYC billboard graffiti doesn’t hurt her.

School kids return from break to find their teachers out over COVID

Schools reopened Monday amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left many city schools struggling to operate with mass staff shortages.

National coalition of parent groups rips remote learning

A national coalition of parent advocate groups blasted efforts by school districts to adopt remote learning amid new coronavirus wave.

Woman quarantined at home discovers her boyfriend cheating on NYE

Manchester native Ally Newsham, 30, had been dating her beau Ross Thaker, 32, for almost two years before she found out he was cheating.

Hochul to push term limits, Cuomo-inspired outside income ban for pols

Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a ban on statewide elected officials being able to earn outside income after ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo pocketed $5.1 million in his book deal.

'Club Fed it ain’t': Former inmate shares his experience on Rikers Island

Island living: Rikers style Rikers has housed Harvey Weinstein, Tupac Shakur, Sid Vicious, Son of Sam — and Miss Maxwell maybe has similar accommodations in federal lockup. Rikers grad William Mersey, the former cellmate of the...

Linda Tripp's Maryland home where she recorded Monica Lewinsky sells for $523K

Comprised of four bedrooms and 2½ baths, the property traded hands with new owners in September 2021.

Standby to star: Meet the understudies and swings saving Broadway

With Omicron surging in New York, understudies, standbys and emergency last-minute fill-ins are the glue keeping Broadway from falling apart.

Omi-nous start to new year: COVID variant causing crippling staffing shortages across NYC

COVID-19 Omicron variant surge resulting into staff shortages in New York City. More employees are missing work because of mandatory quarantine. 

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds, lines, trends

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-20) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (19-18) after losing four road games in a row. The Clippers are favored by only 2.5 points in the contest, which...

Cuomo daughters ring in new year with mom and grandma

Andrew Cuomo's daughters rang in the new year without their disgraced dad — choosing instead to wish for a better 2022 with the Kennedy side of their family.

MLB Network cuts ties with top insider after months-old Rob Manfred criticism

MLB Network has cut ties with insider Ken Rosenthal, a move believed to be the end result of acrimony that peaked in the summer of 2020 after he criticized commissioner...

Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds, lines, trends

The Denver Nuggets (18-16) visit the Dallas Mavericks (18-18) after winning three straight road games. The Mavericks are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 8:30 PM...

Fauci gets it right on measuring COVID — then undermines new CDC quarantine advice

Welcome to the club, Dr. Tony Fauci. For months, The Post has argued that the number of daily COVID cases has become largely “irrelevant,” since so many cases are mild...

Mayor Adams hitting all the right notes in his first days

Mayor Eric Adams is already proving himself a breath of fresh air, hitting all the right notes in his first few days. After biking to work on his second day...

No, not every day is Jan. 6 and other commentary

Conservative: No, Not Every Day Is Jan. 6 “I hate to tell you this, but 4 percent of your fellow citizens are nutjobs,” quips National Review’s Jim Geraghty. That’s how...

Titans LB sought for questioning after altercation with Walgreens employees

Titans linebacker Bud Dupree is sought by Nashville police after an altercation left two Walgreens employees with injuries.

Famed Hollywood 'Super Madam' Jody 'Babydol' Gibson dead at 64

Gibson ran prostitution ring for the rich and famous throughout the 80s and 90s. 

CES conference debuts new gadgets to smaller crowds amid COVID spike

A wireless vest that connects people to the metaverse, an augmented reality chair that allows people to shop for makeup and eyeliner, and a human-like AI-powered robot will be among...

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 4, 2022

The Issue: The end of Bill de Blasio’s eight-year tenure as mayor of New York City. Michael Goodwin’s assessment of Bill de Blasio’s term as mayor is spot-on, but I...

Ignore the UFT — keep schools open

Teachers unions are wrong, Mayor Eric Adams is right: School buildings are the safest places for children to be — to learn and to socialize in. “We’ve lost almost two...

Out all the johns enabled by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction on five of six charges of recruiting and grooming teenage girls for sexual encounters with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is not and should not be the end...

A complete timeline of Antonio Brown's NFL career

Antonio Brown’s NFL career may have ended in January 2022, when he stripped off his jersey and exited a Buccaneers game in bizarre fashion.

Biden says he found out from family friend that meat costs are soaring

The President blames corporate "middlemen" rather than decades-high inflation which has caused the price of food and consumer goods to spike.

French TV star Igor Bogdanoff, 72, dies of COVID just days after his twin Grichka

Igor Bodganoff, the French TV star known for his eccentric personality and appearance, has passed away. Bodganoff was 72. 

LaGuardia fliers wait hours in freezing cold with kids for COVID tests

The long lines, most of which stretched outside in the cold, forced many travelers to miss their flights. Even the vaccinated to required to be tested.

Kudos to Hochul for getting public more vital info on COVID hospitalizations

The breakdown should go a long way to calming needless fears, since getting hit so hard by the virus that you need hospital care is the main worry for most...

Yacht owners on St. Barts track locations of crew to keep COVID at bay

As the rich and famous flocked to their yachts on St. Barts this holiday season, many of them did everything they could to prevent the spread of COVID-19 -- including...

'Blue Rush' Podcast Episode 98: Chris Canty Talks Joe Judge's future, Miserable Giants

What else is there to say about the Giants at this point?

Why Antonio Brown's latest meltdown was inevitable, according to astrology

What do the stars spell about the man — and what can we expect for and from him in the year ahead?

Texas pol who suggested grandparents willing to die from COVID tests positive

Dan Patrick, the Texas lieutenant governor who once suggested elderly Americans were willing to die of COVID-19 in order to save the economy, now has the virus himself. Patrick, who’s been a critic...

Cancer-stricken mom gets Times Square billboard to help daughter find a man

Molly and Beth Davis agree that mother knows best. That includes when it comes to finding a man for daughter Molly — even if it takes a billboard in Times...

Oklahoma QB becomes 'most sought after player' in transfer portal

Williams mentioned "recent changes" in his note -- a clear reference to Riley's exit -- and said that he hasn't ruled out a return to Oklahoma.

NFL coach gives savage answer about rookie's future after loss

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had a savage answer when asked about rookie quarterback Kellen Mond after Minnesota was eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday.

Devin Nunes formally leaves Congress to head Trump social media company

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) officially resigned from Congress, to begin working for former former President Donald Trump’s new social media company.

Giants get one more sad twist in quarterback debacle

Mike Glennon’s abysmal passing performance Sunday will be his last of the season. 

NYC teachers sue for two weeks of remote learning as COVID cases soar

A group of UFT Solidarity teachers are petitioning for all classes to be conducted online through Jan. 18 as Omicron cases surge throughout the city.

US soccer star says 'bye Twitter' after followers turn on her

The former United States Women's National Team soccer star says she is leaving Twitter after receiving backlash earlier this week for ripping a FedEx driver.

Pabst Blue Ribbon deletes bizarre tweet about Dry January

The beer company took a bizarre stance Monday against those abstaining from drinking this month, tweeting — and then deleting — "Not drinking this January? Try eating ass."

North Korea 're-defector' likely ex-gymnast who escaped in 2020

The person was spotted by South Korean surveillance technology crawling over a barbed-wire fence on the southern edge of the border area and moving toward the North Korean side.

Manhattan DA dropped COVID nursing home probe of Cuomo: lawyer

The Manhattan district attorney's office has dropped a probe into Andrew Cuomo over allegations he mishandled nursing homes during the initial coronavirus outbreak, the ex-governor's lawyer said Monday. Cuomo's spokesman...

Antonio Brown heads back to Florida home after wild Buccaneers exit

It even has its own synagogue. 

Woman orders COVID test — and receives hilarious substitution instead

Delivery company Instacart's substitution option may have missed the mark this time.

Capitol physician urges telework, medical-grade masks as Omicron surges

Capitol attending physician Brian Monahan called for a return to "maximal telework" due to a surge in cases that saw the seven-day average positivity rate at the building's testing center...

Ed Sheeran is peeved that a 2005 'South Park' episode 'f--king ruined' his life

The show spoofed orange-colored hair. Animated character Cartman suggested that kids with ginger hair and pale skin are creepy creatures who suffer from "gingervitis."

Death toll from last year's Texas winter storm increases to 246

Nearly a year after the historic winter storm in Texas that left the star state without power is updating the storm's death toll numbers to 246.

Deshaun Watson throws girlfriend lavish 26th birthday party

The Texans quarterback threw the internet personality and singer/rapper a private party at Turner's, a lavish restaurant in Houston', where they partied the night away with friends and family.

Apple hit with antitrust probe in India over app store fees

Apple is facing an antitrust probe in India over its alleged abuse of the app market, adding to the company’s regulatory woes around the globe.  The Competition Commission of India...

Hochul orders clearer accounting of COVID cases in hospitals

New York state hospitals will have to start reporting the numbers of patients being treated for symptoms of COVID-19 separately from those who test positive after being admitted for other...

Dutch police dog bites anti-lockdown protester as demonstration turns violent

Shocking video footage shows a police dog attacking an anti-lockdown protester in the Netherlands, yanking him around as officers beat other protesters with batons.

This Jets game was full of drama

Zach Wilson played his best game as a NFL QB Sunday.

18-year-old woman admits to killing off-duty Cleveland cop during carjacking: prosecutor

Tamara Unique McLoyd, of Garfield Heights, confessed to fatally shooting Officer Shane Bartek, 25, at an apartment complex on Cleveland’s West Side.

39% of workers are looking to change jobs, survey finds

Nearly four out of 10 workers in the U.S. are looking to make a job switch in the coming year, according to a survey from Fidelity Investments, signaling that the Great...

NHL players' cars stolen during Chicago valet robbery

Two Chicago Blackhawks players had luxury vehicles stolen from a Chicago restaurant's valet stand last week.

State Dept. slammed for repeatedly tweeting Blinken’s Spotify playlist

The State Department has tweeted out Secretary of State Antony Blinken's "latest recommended playlist" on Spotify eight times since mid-December.

Los Angeles County reports nearly 45,000 new COVID cases over weekend

Los Angeles County Public Health officials said high rates of community transmission of COVID reached almost to 45,000 new cases cases over the holiday weekend.

Ship arrives at port entirely caked in ice

Incredible footage from eastern Russia shows a cargo ship carrying dozens of cars arriving to port almost entirely covered in thick ice. The video, shot by Vladislav Pronichev, captures large...

The crucial question hanging over the four playmakers tasked with carrying Giants offense

We are looking at you, Kenny Golladay. And you, Kadarius Toney. And you, Saquon Barkley. And you, to a lesser extent, Sterling Shepard.

Whoopi Goldberg misses 'The View' return due to testing positive for COVID

The 66-year-old tested positive for COVID-19, and sat out Monday's remote, post-holiday return to the show. “Her symptoms have been very, very mild,” said "The View" co-host Joy Behar.

'Spider-Man' producer outed as buyer of Gloria Vanderbilt home

Hollywood power player Amy Pascal has snapped up the glam pad of fashion legend Gloria Vanderbilt, Gimme has learned.  And Pascal — producer of epic films like the current "Spider-Man: No...

Eugenie Bouchard 'obsessed with' NFL boyfriend in cozy photo

Eugenie Bouchard rang in the new year with her favorite person, Steelers backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.

Tesla opens showroom in China's Xinjiang region despite genocide allegations

The electric car firm reportedly announced the opening in a December 31, 2021, blog post on its official account on Weibo, a social media platform in China similar to Twitter.

Jewish man wearing religious attire chased, struck in head in NYC: cops

A Jewish man in religious attire was chased by two men and struck in the head in Brooklyn Sunday night, police said.

Career expert reveals how to get your dream job when it’s not advertised

The TikTok post gives lots of helpful tips to those looking to find a new role.

NYC wiped out five years of policing progress in 2021

The Big Apple saw an increase in almost every category of major crime in 2021 — returning to levels not seen in five years, NYPD data shows.

Social media goes crazy with Antonio Brown walk-off memes

Like any very-public celebrity meltdown, NFL fans roasted Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown after his bizarre meltdown during Sunday's game against the Jets.

Naomi Campell spied touring $5M downtown apartment

Supermodel and new mom Naomi Campbell, 51, who never stops stunning, was spotted house hunting downtown — just before she jetted off to Qatar to celebrate New Year's with her...

Expert tips for getting the most out of your ski trip this season

Travelers who skipped the slopes last season are leading to pent-up demand, and those who booked but canceled trips amid COVID-19 concerns are cashing in.

Sheep, goats join in German efforts to encourage vaccination

The animals were arranged on Monday into the shape of a roughly 330-foot syringe in a field at Schneverdingen, south of Hamburg.

Urban Meyer denies using Trayvon Martin image in PowerPoint

Urban Meyer has vigorously denied using an image of Trayvon Martin to illustrate his "no hoodie" rule at Ohio State.

Here's what Steve Jobs might have been worth with Apple valued at $3 trillion

Apple on Monday became the first company to hit a market capitalization of $3 trillion -- more than nine times what the company was worth when founder Steve Jobs died...

Finland says it reserves right to join NATO despite opposition from Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded the United States and its allies provide security guarantees that Ukraine and other former Soviet bloc nations will not be allowed to become NATO members.

Forget 'Dry January' — we drink booze, and we're still fit

There might be a connection between getting swole — and doing some regular swilling, according to a new study, and buff boozers aren't surprised.

DJ receives death threats after Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID

Argentinian DJ Fer Palacio denied that he "infected" Lionel Messi after the Paris Saint-Germain star tested positive for COVID-19.

US commits to support International Space Station through 2030

The station’s operations require approval from international partners and funding from Congress, which has only approved funding through 2024.

Knicks trade for forward to set up intriguing roster decision

The Knicks rerouted Denzel Valentine to New York after the fifth-year swingman originally was sent from the Cavaliers to the Lakers in exchange for point guard Rajon Rondo.

Biden targets US meat firms in effort to tame surging prices, inflation

The plan earmarks $1 billion in funds from the “American Rescue Plan” toward expanding processing capacity for independent meat processing firms, the White House announced.

Apple becomes world's first $3 trillion company

Apple's market capitalization first touched $1 trillion in August, 2018 and passed $2 trillion two years later in August, 2020.

Elizabeth Holmes jury still can't reach verdict on 3 of 11 charges

The jury deciding Elizabeth Holmes' fate said late Monday it remained deadlocked on three of 11 charges in the fraud trial after earlier in the day flagging to the judge...

MTA IG picked by Cuomo departs for Brooklyn federal prosecutor's office

MTA Inspector General Carolyn Pokorny has resigned to take a job with as the top deputy to Breon Peace, the U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of New York.

This is why Antonio Brown left the field in dramatic fashion

Brown was thrown off the sidelines and cut from the team during the game, leading to the scene that went viral on Sunday afternoon.

Mid-major underdog the pick in College Hoops matchup

After making the Elite Eight less than 12 months ago, it has been tough sledding for Oregon State this season.

Schumer vows Senate will vote on filibuster rule change to ease voting rights bill

The letter marked Schumer’s strongest call to change the 60-vote legislative filibuster rule despite some reservations within the party.

Parents of Marine killed in Kabul attack demand resignation of Gen. Milley: No one 'held accountable'

During the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan back in August, 13 service members lost their lives after a suicide bomb attack took place just outside the Kabul airport.

Raiders WR says NFL made him take off John Madden cleats

"@NFL hated on me and said if I didn't take cleats off they was gonna remove me from the game!!" Jackson wrote in his Instagram stories.

Woman can't smile after being born with extremely rare condition

A New Zealand woman born with a so-called "resting bitch face" medically can't turn that frown upside down due to a rare one-in-four million congenital condition.

New video shows victim in mysterious stab death, first of 2022

New details have emerged in the mysterious stabbing death of a woman in Queens -- the Big Apple's first homicide of 2022, police said Monday.

College degree teaches students how to party the French way

Students at this university can now earn a masters in Boire, Manger, Vivre (BMV) — that is, "drinking, eating and living."

Apple closes in on $3 trillion market value

Apple on Monday inched closer to $3 trillion in market value with the iPhone, iPad and Mac maker's shares gaining on the first day of trading this year. The world's most valuable company would be the first to...

Daily Horoscope - January 4, 2022

Your horoscope reading for January 4, 2022

'Character flaw' attack on Zach Wilson is all wrong after ill-fated play

The Jets lost a heartbreaker to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, 28-24, on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Here are some thoughts and observations. 1. I’m surprised by how much blame...

Home gym equipment for 2022: 16 best ideas for small spaces

Get in some exercise and get heart-pumping cardio at home, no matter the size of your apartment, with these small-space friendly workout essentials for the new year.

Omicron could dent gym memberships just as industry was getting back into shape

The industry took a huge hit during the pandemic when some 9,100 gyms — or nearly a quarter of the industry — closed for good and gym usage declined by...

No beach day: Florida sees snow for first time in four years

A rare snowstorm pelted the Florida panhandle Monday morning as a fast-moving system blanketed parts of the southeastern US, bringing with it bone-chilling temperatures.

Alec Baldwin says Halyna Hutchins' death is 'worst situation' he's ever faced

Alec Baldwin took to Instagram to reflect on his deadly on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins – saying that it was “the worst situation” he’s ever faced.

NY AG seeks testimony from Ivanka and Donald Jr. in probe of Trump Organization

AG Letitia James issued subpoenas to Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. seeking "testimony and documents 'in connection with an investigation into the valuation of properties owned or controlled by Donald...

Trump endorses Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán in re-election campaign

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Hungary’s far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the nation’s upcoming parliamentary election.

Eagle-eyed fans catch embarrassing swap in ‘Harry Potter’ special

Don’t mix up the celebrity Emmas.

NYC taxi medallion dynasty faces shareholder revolt over SEC fraud claims

A big shareholder in Medallion Financial are trying to oust the father-son duo at the helm of the company days after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused the firm of...

Tony Romo made 'Paw Patrol' reference as Ja'Marr Chase torched Chiefs

As the father of three young children, It is highly probable that "Paw Patrol" has been in heavy rotation in Tony Romo's household.

Eric Adams says NYPD cops failed to conduct 'thorough investigation' during 911 call

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday knocked the NYPD for failing to conduct a "thorough investigation" into the alleged assault he called 911 about on his first day on the job.

Joe Burrow had the best celebration after Bengals clinched AFC North

Cincinnati wideout Ja’Marr Chase showed Burrow with a cigar in his mouth in an Instagram Live video, filmed in the locker room after the game, nearly two years after he...

Third Hong Kong news outlet says it will shut down as pro-China lawmakers take power

Hong Kong's Citizen News has announced it will close "with a heavy heart" ​amid a crackdown on dissent as a group of lawmakers loyal to China's Communist Party were sworn...

Jason Weaver, Big Daddy Weave bassist, dead at 42 from COVID-19

The Christian musician was hospitalized in late December due to complications from the coronavirus.

Bridgewater hedge fund CEO to run for Senate in Pennsylvania

CEO David McCormick plans to leave the fund to run for Senate as a Republican.

Inside Sylvester Stallone's Beverly Hills home Adele just bought for a steal

In October, the singer revealed that she moved to Los Angeles, where she owns $30 million in properties already, because she couldn't afford London prices.

'Flurona': Israel reports first case of rare double infection of COVID, flu

An unvaccinated, pregnant Israeli woman has the dubious distinction of contracting the country’s first case of the so-called “Flurona” – a simultaneous infection of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu.

McCarthy accuses Dems of using Jan. 6 riot as ‘partisan political weapon’

The House minority leader slammed Democrats for being "no closer to answering the central question of how the Capitol was left so unprepared," in a letter just days before the...

'Blonde Bomber' boxer at war with Instagram over topless photo

Australian boxer Ebanie Bridges, who goes by the "Blonde Bomber," is upset about online "trolls" after a sultry photo of hers was recently removed by Instagram. Bridges, according to The...

AT&T, Verizon reject FAA call to delay 5G rollout as airlines fear flight delays

AT&T and Verizon have rejected calls from Pete Buttigieg’s Department of Transportation to delay the rollout of new their new 5G services — even as airline executives warn that the...

AMC CEO Adam Aron says he will try to refinance expensive debt

AMC Entertainment boss Adam Aron said Monday that he wants to refinance some of the movie theater chain's expensive debt as it weathers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newly unsealed Epstein document doesn’t help Prince Andrew: lawyer

Epstein associates, including Prince Andrew, argue that the confidential settlement blocks Giuffre from taking legal action against them.

Bill Belichick breaks character to gush over rookie quarterback

The usually stoic Patriots coach gushed over the rookie quarterback following New England's 50-10 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

'Totally backwards': Jaguars coaching search already a mess

Jacksonville's move to retain general manager Trent Baalke as the team looks for its next head coach has been met with skepticism.

David Bowie’s estate sells his music publishing catalog for over $250M

The sale comes as part of a rush of similar deals with ZZ Top, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, all of whom sold their music catalogs to publishing groups in...

Chicken wing shortage is giving thighs a starring role on restaurant menus

Chicken thighs are the new wings on a growing number of restaurant menus as food prices continue to soar.

Starbucks employees must get COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing

Many other companies are either taking similar precautions or asking employees to work from home for now during the Omicron surge.

Mac Jones' girlfriend celebrates 'playoff bound' Patriots

Sophie Scott, the girlfriend of Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones, is ready for her first NFL playoff experience.

Snowstorm threatens to dump up to 18 inches on eastern US

A severe winter storm could dump up to 18 inches of snow across the eastern US Monday as some half a million homes are already without power in the southeast...

Two Boston teens busted in armed carjacking, one eludes cops

The three suspects fled on foot, but two 15-year-olds from Boston were arrested at the scene. The third assailant eluded cops and was not taken into custody.

5-year-old killed, mother rescued when fallen tree splits home in half

The rescuers pulled the mother out “virtually unharmed,” Capt. Jaeson Daniels told the paper. “She complained of no injuries, but the child was deceased.”

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds

The FDA gave its nod to Pfizer booster shots for kids ages 12 to 15 as part of a series of new recommendations to combat the highly contagious Omicron variant.

Antonio Brown is Tom Brady’s failure

Antonio Brown lasted just over a year in Tampa Bay before predictably melting down, storming out of MetLife Stadium and off the Buccaneers' roster.

'Got screwed': Patrick Mahomes' fiancée fumes after Chiefs loss

Brittany Matthews has a bone to pick with the officiating crew from Sunday's Chiefs-Bengals game.

Epstein ex seeking over $10 million from accuser who named her as a recruiter

One of Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriends, Jersey City-based artist Rina Oh, is suing Virginia Roberts Giuffre for more than $10 million for publicly naming her as a recruiter.

Kyrie Irving's season debut is finally happening

Kyrie Irving is finally set to play. It couldn’t come at a better time for the Nets, mired in a season-worst three-game losing skid.  The seven-time All-Star is expected to...

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro hospitalized with intestinal blockage

Brazil's far-right president Jair Bolsonaro was rushed to the hospital at 3 a.m. on January 3, 2022 and is suffering from an intestinal blockage.

Judge signals perjury trial against Ghislaine Maxwell will likely go forward

Judge Alison Nathan, who presided over Maxwell’s trial, asked in an order Monday for the defense and prosecutors to submit a proposed schedule for a perjury case against the convicted...

New Year's Thief: Well-dressed, gun-toting crook robs NYC bodega

The suspect initially asked about products available for purchase — before flashing a black and silver gun in his waistband, according to police and footage from inside the store. 

Three keys for sports bettors to remember in the new year

As bettors, there is something that we can do every day to be better. Here are a few things to think about.

Taliban orders shop owners in Afghanistan to behead all mannequins

The worshipping of idols is considered a sin in Islam, which bans the worship of anyone or thing other than Allah.

Cats are cozying up to Elon Musk's Starlink satellites

Customers of the broadband internet company by SpaceX have reported a very adorable issue with their home Starlink satellites: it makes an ideal crib for a sleeping kitty.

Janet Jackson felt 'guilty by association' amid Michael Jackson's abuse trial

Janet Jackson was left feeling like anything but a "Smooth Criminal" after defending her pop superstar brother, Michael, during his 2005 trial on child molestation charges. Instead she just felt...

Biden, Harris to speak on Jan. 6 while Cheney says GOP must pick Trump or Constitution

The White House has announced that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks Thursday to mark the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Tesla shares surge after record vehicle deliveries

Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla delivered a record number of vehicles in 2021 after it easily topped fourth-quarter expectations.

Brother of 'selfish' Antonio Brown: 'There's no honor in quitting'

Antonio Brown’s younger brother isn't happy with the former Buccaneers wide receiver after his meltdown during Tampa Bay's comeback win against the Jets on Sunday. Desmond Brown told the Daily...

Learn to make money from your writing with this bundle, now just $20

From crafting the perfect email to publishing a book, this copywriting bundle is a score for only $20.

Do pilates at home with this top-rated reformer, now over $135 off

Hop on your January fitness goals with this at-home Pilates equipment that's just too great to pass up.

Politician rips 'Emily in Paris' for being 'unacceptable' and 'offensive'

A Ukrainian politician torched Netflix's "Emily in Paris" over its portrayal of his nation's people, deeming the depictions "offensive" and "unacceptable."

Zach Wilson's mom can't get over son playing against Tom Brady

Zach Wilson has been making strides in recent weeks. Against the Bucs, the rookie completed 19 of 33 passes and threw for 234 yards and a touchdown.

US airlines cancel thousands of flights in rough start to 2022

US airlines are off to a rough start in 2022 as the surging Omicron variant and wintry weather conditions forced the cancellation of thousands of flights.

The Weeknd gets yet another new face for upcoming album, 'Dawn FM'

It's been nearly two years since The Weeknd released a new album — and it appears the wait felt even longer for the singer.

Photos: Air Force One slowed by snowstorm as Biden returns to DC

Federal government offices and many schools in Washington, DC were closed and hundreds of flights were canceled Monday as a winter storm was expected to dump up to 10 inches...

Bringing 'swagger' back: Adams vows to keep NYC, schools open amid Omicron

The new mayor, who did his rounds on TV as students and teachers returned to classrooms following the winter break, promised an “all hands on deck” approach to ensuring schools...

Omicron variant may impact lungs differently, studies say

Fauci said that the data is still preliminary in many respects, but that "all indications point to a lesser severity of omicron versus delta."

Drones shot down, Israeli newspaper hacked on anniversary of Soleimani death

An official with the US-led international coalition in Iraq said the base's defense system engaged "two fixed-wing suicide drones" that were "shot down without incident."

Little blue lifesaver: UK nurse recovers from COVID-19 coma after receiving Viagra

Monica Almeida spent 28 days in a coma after contracting COVID-19 and was just 72 hours from her ventilator being turned off when she was saved by a “large dose...

'Shirtless and didn't have his wallet': Antonio Brown's bizarre run in with state troopers

When a shirtless Antonio Brown ran through the tunnel Sunday at MetLife, security believed that it was a random fan and not one of Tom Brady's top targets.

Relatives mourn California shark attack victim as scared surfers clear waters

Tomas Butterfield died on Christmas Eve in what’s believed to be the first fatal great white shark attack in San Luis Obispo County in 18 years.

Fatal shooting of woman with dog in NYC captured on video, may have been innocent victim: sources

Jennifer Ynoa was inside the Salim Smoke Shop on DeKalb Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant with her pit bull around 9:45 p.m. when the suspect got out of a car, walked inside,...

Singer Omarion: ‘I am an artist, not a COVID variant’

The R&B singer has heard all the jokes conflating his stage name with the omicron COVID variant, but he's being a real good sport about it.

Antonio Brown's meltdown cost him more than his Bucs career

Antonio Brown's outburst on Sunday not only cost him his career with the Buccaneers, but also a massive bonus. The star wide receiver lost up to $1 million in contract...

Ohio cancer survivor dies after getting COVID from friend who hid diagnosis: report

An Ohio woman who survived cancer has died of COVID-19 after contracting the illness from an infected friend who hid the diagnosis to play cards at a social gathering.

Secret Jeffrey Epstein deal with Prince Andrew accuser set to be made public Monday

The secret Jeffrey Epstein deal that Prince Andrew believes protects him from his sex-assault lawsuit is expected to be made public Monday.

Odell Beckham's eventful day included a butt punch

Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had himself an interesting game in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens. Beckham came up with the game-winning touchdown to secure the Rams' fifth straight...

Dramatic video shows NYC man fatally breaking neck attempting to jump turnstile

Christopher De La Cruz, 28, was pronounced dead following the incident at the Forest Hills-71st Avenue train station in Queens at about 6.45 a.m. on Sunday, police said.

Phallic-shaped 'big potato' statue vandalized in Cyprus

A "big potato" statue erected in a small village didn't stay up for long and police are investigating the hot potato.

How Amazon, gambling and money will shape what sports fans watch, and read, in 2022

What people and deals will shape what sports fans absorb on TV, in print and online in 2022?

Daily Horoscope - January 3, 2022

Your horoscope reading for January 3, 2022

'It's over': Ghislaine Maxwell's husband dumped her for yoga teacher during 'confrontational' call

A close friend of Maxwell told the Mail on Sunday that tech entrepreneur Borgerson dumped the notorious madam during a phone call to her in the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Antonio Brown's exit crosses a line his NFL enablers finally may not be willing to look past

Antonio Brown's mid-game exit may have finally crossed the one line NFL teams aren't willing to overlook.

Unmasked in Miami: AOC caught without mask again at drag bar as Omicron cases skyrocket

In video posted by a reporter for the Sunshine State’s Conservative Voice, the Democratic darling is seen waving to the large crowd of mostly unmasked drag bar-goers.

Lose 5 pounds in 5 days: Is the Gwyneth Paltrow-endorsed ProLon diet safe?

The trendy $249 cleanse is all the rage with celebrities -- but is it pulling a fast one on your health?

Brother of Colorado crash victim slams governor for commuting sentence

The brother of one of four people killed in a fiery 2019 truck crash in Colorado is blasting Gov. Jared Polis for slashing the convicted rig operator’s 110-year prison sentence.

Patton Oswalt defends performing with Dave Chappelle after backlash

Patton Oswalt defended his decision to perform with embattled comedian Dave Chappelle on New Year’s Eve. 

Last parent of a child killed in 1963 church bombing dies

Maxine McNair, the last living parent of any of the four Black girls killed in a 1963 Alabama church bombing, died Sunday. She was 93.

Nets may have to face Grizzlies without critical role player

The Nets’ LaMarcus Aldridge was a surprise addition to the injury list, questionable for Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with right foot soreness.

Rangers finally get what they 'expect' from star goalie after injury

Shesterkin was sharper in tracking pucks and moved effortlessly after returning from a groin injury last week, which kept him out several weeks.

Tom Thibodeau backs Knicks' star amid criticism: 'What matters is what we think'

After the Knicks fell to 0-2 without their All-Star starting power forward, coach Tom Thibodeau stood up for the much-criticized Julius Randle.

Woman and her dog killed by lone gunman in Brooklyn

A 36-year-old woman and her dog were killed by a lone gunman in Brooklyn on Sunday night, police and sources said.

Robert Saleh: Jets 'have to be better' on game-deciding play

Tom Brady got one last chance. Of course, he made the most of it, producing the 53rd comeback victory of his Hall of Fame career and improving to 31-8 lifetime...

Quebec dog owners howl over COVID-19 curfew rules, ministry backtracks

Health ministry officials in Quebec had their tails between their legs Saturday after facing backlash for new coronavirus-related curfew rules.

Hopelessness around Giants doesn't help Joe Judge's case

Fifteen seconds into the game the Giants were already in crisis.

Giants' star CB continues to bite tongue about hapless offense

Bradberry continued his season-long act of walking a fine line between shading the offense but biting his tongue to stop short of publicly criticizing his teammates.