January 4, 2022
Kyrie Irving's return could ease this Net's burden
Kyrie Irving is available to rejoin the Nets’ lineup in their remaining road slate, beginning Wednesday night at Indiana, perhaps lessening the burden on veteran guard Patty Mills — at...
FBI joins search for 3-year-old Afghan refugee who went missing from playground
The feds have joined the hunt for an Afghan girl who vanished from a Texas playground last month.
Walmart and Kroger boost price of COVID-19 rapid test
Walmart and Kroger boosted the price of BinaxNOW's antigen self-test kits to $20-$24. The retailers have an agreement with the White House to sell the rapid tests at cost expired.
Why Rangers offense hasn't missed beat without Artemi Panarin
The Rangers have almost made it through the three games Artemi Panarin will miss due to COVID-19 unscathed, the last coming Thursday against the Golden Knights. In fact, they’ve done...
What Jets have over Giants heading into offseason
The teams have identical records. Both are 4-12. Yet the outlook for each could not be more different.
Canadian party flight probed for drinking, vaping amid COVID surge
A booze-fueled charter flight out of Canada has sparked an official investigation after a wild video of the selfie-obsessed passengers flouting aviation and COVID-19 regulations.
Seton Hall handles Butler to avoid dubious Big East start
INDIANAPOLIS — Jared Rhoden scored 17 points, Alexis Yetna had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 24 Seton Hall beat Butler 71-56 on Tuesday night. Bryce Aiken added 12...
Rutgers earns its first win over Big Ten power
Geo Baker scored 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting and Ron Harper Jr. scored 20 as Rutgers beat depleted Michigan 75-67 on Tuesday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway. It...
North Korea fires suspected missile days after Kim Jong Un demanded weapons upgrades
The launch came after dictator Kim Jong Un pledged to boost the country's military capacity at a political conference last week.
Kathy Hochul can be the cure for Cuomicron: Goodwin
District attorneys in two counties have announced they will not prosecute Andrew Cuomo for sexual harassment and a third will not pursue charges over the number of nursing-home deaths.
The risks of setting Joe Judge up with new Giants GM
If the Giants arrange a marriage with Judge, what can be expected?
Devils run out of answers in loss after more bad injury news
David Pastrnak scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:49 left in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Andy Cohen's savage rant on Bill de Blasio isn't the real 'crisis' at CNN
Of the network’s very problematic employees, Andy Cohen isn’t one of them.
Knicks fend off Pacers thanks to this dynamic duo
Julius Randle was back from COVID-19 protocols and RJ Barrett was back to being an efficient force.
Colleges take COVID testing too far and spread hysteria
Higher institutions throughout the country have instituted strict COVID-19 testing, vaccination and mask policies as Omicron cases surge.
Manhattan’s 'progressive' new DA Alvin Bragg just gave a green light for anarchy
If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime – unless you're in Manhattan where progressive District Attorney Alvin Bragg can get you back on the streets, Bob McManus...
Serb and Folly: Novak Djokovic's Australian Open vaccine exemption is a joke
Perpetually annoying tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was granted a ridiculous "medial exemption" for the Australian Open, infuriating an entire country.
What Yankees' new hitting coach will focus on
Whenever the MLB lockout ends, the Yankees will be faced with challenges on a big scale, and Dillon Lawson’s teaching techniques will be put to the test.
MVP voter won’t vote for Aaron Rodgers: He’s a ‘jerk’ and ‘bad guy’
Aaron Rodgers is the favorite to win the NFL’s MVP award this year, but there’s at least one MVP vote he won’t be getting.
'Enough is enough': New Nassau County Exec calls for repeal of bail reform
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman demands state lawmakers to cut a controversial law that eliminated cash bail for certain crimes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul to give first State of State address as COVID rages through NY
Hochul will lay out her top priorities heading at the start of an election year in a speech that will be given at 1 p.m. in the state Assembly Chambers...
High school sorry for 88-point basketball win
Sacred Heart Academy of Hamden led 29-0 after one quarter, 56-0 at halftime and 80-0 after three quarters.
Titans LB charged with assault, videos emerge of Walgreens scuffle
Surveillance videos have emerged of Titans linebacker Bud Dupree scuffling with a cashier at a Walgreens, an incident for which he has now been charged. Dupree has been charged with...
Jan. 6 select committee calls for Sean Hannity to cooperate with probe
The Jan. 6 House select committee tasked with probing the riots is calling for Fox News host Sean Hannity to voluntarily cooperate with the panel, citing his communications with White...
WHO downplays COVID-19 variant in France
The variant, nicknamed IHU after the research hospital it was discovered in, "probably" originated in Cameroon, scientists said last week.
Knicks get good news on star's ailing knee
The Knicks got good news regarding Kemba Walker’s knee.
The climate-change chicanery of Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'
Adam McKay’s dark comedy "Don’t Look Up,” points at all the wrong facts surrounding the media and government hysteria over climate change, Jonah Goldberg writes.
'Subpar timing': Harris mocked for 'moving again' tweet during I-95 traffic jam
Kamala Harris tweeted, in the midst of massive highway shutdown, that the US is "moving again" now that the infrastructure package has been passed.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA betting odds, lines, trends
The Sacramento Kings (16-22) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers.
NHL fine-tuning Islanders' COVID-19 ravaged schedule
The NHL announced the first set of changes to the Islanders’ schedule, but the league still must find new dates for eight games for the team.
This is exactly what Knicks need RJ Barrett to be
RJ Barrett is 21 years old. Knicks fan should probably find a whiteboard somewhere and write a hundred times.
New wrinkle emerges to Antonio Brown injury claims
There may be more to Antonio Brown’s injury claims after all. It was reported by NFL Network that the former Buccaneers receiver refused to go back into last Sunday’s game...
Amtrak train stranded in Virginia for nearly 40 hours without food due to storm
People aboard the Crescent 20 Amtrak train in Virginia said they were without food or toilets – or any idea about when their journey would resume for almost 40 hours.
'Jeffrey was scared to death': Former Rikers inmate recalls times he watched over Epstein
The lowdown on lockdown Last week the NY Times’ front page was about Rikers. This week the New York Magazine front cover was about Rikers. Lately, news on TV has...
Trump cancels Jan. 6 Mar-a-Lago event over House committee's 'dishonesty'
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly canceled his plans to hold a press conference on the first anniversary of the Capitol riot.
St. John's Big East opener finally here
Eighteen days later, St. John’s is back.
Expert explains why playing Tetris is good for your mental health
The blocking-stacking game, which first launched in 1984, can be the ultimate anxiety reliever, players and psychologists say.
Las Vegas Raiders mull tapping Wynn Resorts CEO to run the team: source
The Las Vegas Raiders are weighing the idea of hiring Matt Maddox -- the outgoing chief executive of Wynn Resorts -- to be president of the NFL team, a source...
Nurse busts COVID-positive patient out shopping just hours after test
The nurse took to TikTok to shame the contagious rule-breaker, who was shopping up a storm inside a Ross discount store.
'Crime is a real problem' Suozzi presses Gov. Hochul, NY Dems on bail reform
Citing surging crime, Suozzi directly challenged primary foe Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrats who control the state Legislature.
House Democrats size up next leaders as Pelosi rumors churn, midterms loom
With Republicans favored to regain the House in November's midterm elections, talk on Capitol Hill has turned to the future of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and her leadership team.
'Late Night' goes dark after Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID-19
NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" is canceled for the rest of the week after the show's host came down with COVID-19.
Will Hochul cave to a loony left Legislature's disastrous demands?
Gov. Kathy Hochul, worried about primary challenges from the left this year, could cave into the Democrats' maniac demands of more spending and freeing criminals, Seth Barron writes.
Psaki pressed on whether at-home COVID tests will be 'too late' given Omicron surge
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday fended off questions about the slow rollout of President Biden's plan to mass-mail 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests.
No more paunchy playboys: Why rich men like Jeff Bezos are striving for Hollywood physiques
The era of the paunchy playboy is over. Meet five titans of industry who are ruling the boardroom — and crushing it at the gym.
What's keeping some NHL analysts from completely buying into Rangers
If the playoffs started today, Dave Maloney says, you’d have to like the Rangers’ chances.
Get a look at these high-tech CES gadget unveilings
A robot to deliver your food, a "smart" moped to hit the streets, a digital device to give you a tattoo and a toothbrush that promises to clean your choppers...
Duke vs. Georgia Tech college basketball betting odds, lines, trends
The No. 2 Duke Blue Devils (11-1, 0-0 ACC) are heavily favored (by 17.5 points) to continue a 10-game home win streak when they host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Golden Globes 2022 won't have audience, celebs or press
If an awards show happens without any press, audience or A-listers parading down a red carpet, did it even happen at all?
If you're the wrong race, the push for health-care 'equity' could kill you
Prominent medical organizations and the Biden administration are pressing for rules that will move “disadvantaged” populations to the front of the line for scarce medical resources — think vaccines, ventilators,...
NYC schools continue to struggle with high teacher, staff absences
City schools continued to battle heavy absenteeism among both teachers and students Tuesday amid an ongoing surge in coronavirus cases.
NYC robbery suspect shot in neck by cops during gunfire exchange
Cops shot a robbery suspect in the neck during an exchange of gunfire outside a Dollar Tree in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 5, 2022
The Issue: The city Department of Health’s decision to consider race when distributing COVID treatments. The recent decision by the New York state Department of Health to use race and...
LIRR overtime cheat gets 3 months behind bars for scheming over $5,000
Joseph Balestra will have to serve three years of supervised release, three months of which will be served under home confinement as part of the sentence.
Danny McBride: 'I try to find new ways to shock people'
Danny McBride, who created and stars in HBO megachurch / televangelist comedy "The Righteous Gemstones," on Season 2 and the inspiration he drew from his own life.
Kathy Hochul's lame ethics reforms miss the real problem
Gov. Kathy Hochul's big "ethics reform" proposals are bizarrely off-base, as if she wants to do something but has no clue how to address New York's real corruption issues.
The self-inflicted tragedy of the Tristate mass exodus
However many may return when they see the pandemic has ended, the whole Tristate area continued to hemorrhage people last year, as did other heavily Democratic states. Blame heavy-handed responses...
NC state trooper accidentally kills his brother, also a trooper, at traffic stop
A North Carolina state trooper was killed during a traffic stop when his own brother -- a fellow trooper -- lost control of his cruiser and smashed into him Monday.
Air traveler blames Southwest for support dog's in-flight death
A grieving healthcare worker is blaming Southwest Airlines for the death of her dog, which she used to help comfort COVID-19 patients.
George Floyd's 4-year-old niece shot while sleeping in Houston home
George Floyd's four-year-old niece, Arianna, was shot while sleeping in her bed after a gunman opened fire on her home.
Influencer reveals gross but ‘funny’ COVID side effect
An unusual COVID-related complication has this model feeling more frat bro than beauty queen.
Giants' experiment with draft bust comes to a sudden end
The Giants decided keeping Isaiah Wilson no longer was a no-lose proposition.
Antonio Brown went partying with rapper after Nets game
Antonio Brown's evening in New York did not end at the Nets game.
Woman goes 'psycho' using tampon serial numbers to catch cheating boyfriend
Lois Saunders, 23, took to TikTok revealing she found the menstrual product alongside a tube of mascara stuffed under a closet in the college dorm room of her lover, Finn.
As DA Alvin Bragg scraps prosecutions, brace for a lot more crime in Manhattan
Brace yourself, New York: If you think crime’s out of control now, just wait until new Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Keep Criminals Free plan kicks in.
Maxwell juror gives reasons for conviction: 'This verdict is for all the victims'
The first Ghislaine Maxwell juror to speak publicly says the verdict is "for those who testified, for those who came forward and for those who haven’t come forward."
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA betting odds, lines, trends
The Phoenix Suns (28-8) are favored by 7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (13-24).
Harry Reid broke the Senate and other commentary
Libertarian: How Harry Reid Broke the Senate The late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) “was one of the most influential Democratic politicians of the last four decades,” admits James...
Why one Cardinals star unfollowed Kyler Murray on Twitter
Drama! Strife! An unrequited social media request was the subject of some Cardinals ribbing on Tuesday.
Sidelined ESPN talent officially a free agent with exit finalized
Rachel Nichols and ESPN are officially done, and she is free to pursue a professional comeback.
Domantas Sabonis player prop bets for Knicks vs. Pacers, January 4
The Indiana Pacers, including Domantas Sabonis, face the New York Knicks at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday.
'Slash red tape': Adams orders city agencies to reduce fines to help small biz
In a bid to help small businesses get back on their feet amid the pandemic, Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order mandating city agencies scale back their regulations.
FDA weighs in on swabbing your throat for at-home COVID tests
The FDA is warning people to only swab their noses while using at-home COVID-19 tests — pushing back against reports that the results are more accurate when users swab their...
New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA betting odds, lines, trends
The Indiana Pacers (14-23) will look to end a four-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the New York Knicks.
'We need answers': GOP rips Mayorkas for missing Afghan evacuee report deadline
Sen. Jim Risch said Monday that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was required by law to submit the report by the end of November.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith sell media company stake to ex-Disney execs
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have reportedly sold a minority stake in their media company, Westbrook, to former Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer.
What year, Joe? Biden hopeful for '2020' in post-New Year's gaffe
President Biden reassured Americans Tuesday that there was reason to be optimistic about "2020" — mistakenly saying the wrong year four days into 2022.
Gnarly 'garlic in nose' TikTok trend makes stuffy noses worse: docs
One of the new year's most popular health trends isn't just odious -- it reeks of pseudoscience, experts say.
Joe Biden visited Theranos, called Elizabeth Holmes 'inspiring'
Count President Joe Biden among the political elites who fell under the spell of Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes, the former Silicon Valley star who was convicted of defrauding...
7 different types of face masks and when to wear them
What type of mask should you choose to get ahead of the "tripledemic"? Here's a list of masks and their uses.
'Extremely weak': Dem Rep. blasts AG Garland's response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Two days before the anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a congressman has accused the Department of Justice of not doing enough to hold those behind the violence accountable.
What to watch for as Nets Big 3 takes court together again Wednesday
It would be the seven-time All-Star’s first NBA appearance since leaving Game 4 of the playoffs last June.
NYC man pistol-whipped and shot in front of 2-year-old son during attempted robbery: cops
A Forest Hills father had just dropped his wife and daughter at their home, and was still in the car with his toddler, when two robbers accosted him.
Aaron Rodgers responds to Erin Andrews hugging controversy
Aaron Rodgers is a hugger.
Bill Belichick's surprising reaction to reporter's kid crashing presser
When the reporter apologized for "the background noise," Belichick laughed and said, "No worries. I can see you're multi-tasking here."
Tennis star calls double standard on Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption
Tennis' most well-known skeptic of COVID-19 vaccines is now facing skepticism from at least one fellow player about his loophole into the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic, 34, announced Tuesday he...
Biden tells Americans to 'Google' COVID tests to find one, mum on 500M
President Biden had one clear piece of advice Tuesday for Americans desperate to get their hands on COVID-19 tests: Just Google it. "In the last two weeks, we’ve stood up...
Reveler shot dead by his own New Year's celebratory bullet
The unidentified victim was outside his home early Jan. 1 in San Juan del Rio about 100 miles north of Mexico City when he was killed by the errant bullet.
DNC staffers vote to unionize with midterms approaching
Democratic National Committee staffers have opted to join the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, with approximately two-thirds of eligible employees signing their union cards.
Jim Harbaugh could be 'tempted' to return to NFL
Jim Harbaugh might be getting the itch to return to professional football.
Facebook restores conservative book publisher's account after 'error'
Heroes of Liberty said it was told the account was locked for violating Facebook’s policy on "Low Quality or Disruptive Content."
Mansions connected by underground tunnel for sale for $3.1M
Don't you just hate when you have to cross the street to get to your second mansion?
Why Noom Mood is a no-brainer for focusing on mental wellness in 2022
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17 alleged gang members charged in sweeping Brooklyn indictment
Seventeen alleged gang members responsible for a spate of shootings, including four murders, were charged in an 118-count indictment in Brooklyn, officials announced.
Secret sex and lavish gifts: Wild tales of women dating men in prison
A new reality show on WEtv called “Love During Lockup,” premiering Jan. 7, explores the relationships between people who “date” jailbirds. Here, The Post meets three of the women devoted...
Prince Andrew could have avoided sex-assault lawsuit with ‘an apology’
Prince Andrew could have avoided his sexual-assault lawsuit, sources told The Post, if he had apologized to accuser Virginia Giuffre Roberts years ago.
Customer tips with Amazon gift card, sparking outrage: 'I need bills paid'
A user asked viewers on TikTok if tipping with a $25 Amazon gift card is OK. A heated debate ensued.
Bodycam footage shows Houston cops running over man on sidewalk with cruiser
The recently released footage shows Houston Police Officer Orlando Hernandez driving at up to 100 mph in a 40-mph zone to respond to a call to back up other cops...
NY COVID hospitalizations top 10K for first time since early days of pandemic
The CDC said Omicron accounts for at least 92 percent of cases nationwide.
Buck Showalter's Mets staff is beginning to take shape
Buck Showalter’s first coaching staff with the Mets is still under construction, but at least one vacancy is close to settled.
Knicks forward is off the COVID list as team gets healthier
It’s unclear who will actually suit up against the Pacers, but Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims are all listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game vs. the Pacers at...
NFL legend Troy Aikman is starting a 'healthier' beer brand
NFL legend Troy Aikman will hawk his own beer brand starting in February -- and he says it's for health-conscious drinkers.
Tristan Thompson's zodiac sign hinted that his love life would be troubled
The NBA star is impulsive, fiery and craves spontaneity.
Chinese residents reportedly trading goods for food as world’s toughest lockdown continues
Authorities have banned 13 million people in the city of Xi’an from going outside even for essential reasons.
Restaurant host slams entitled customers and reveals their annoying habits
A restaurant worker has wracked up almost half a million followers on TikTok by poking fun at entitled patrons and mimicking their most annoying behaviors. Alana Fineman, 26, regularly reenacts...
Air passenger over 7 feet tall gets first-class upgrade due to height
A big-and-tall air traveler, who was too tall for the seats he booked with extra legroom, was kicked off the plane.
YouTube scraps Joe Rogan podcast episode over Nazi Germany comparison
Youtube has removed an episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience," in which virologist Robert Malone slammed vaccine mandates and compared the US public health environment to Nazi Germany.
Texas gets more in COVID-19 federal funeral funds than any other state
Texas, a state often at odds with the federal government, has received more federal aid to pay for COVID-19-related funeral expenses than any other state in the country.
Family finds wrapped gifts from late grandparents, great-grandparents in viral TikTok
Holly Pomeroy, 29, from Central Florida, posted several videos about the discovered gifts on TikTok last week.
When my daughter moved out, my 700 house plants worth over $13,000 moved in
Demand at garden centers was up 81.2 percent in July 2020 compared with the previous year.
Ron DeSantis takes aim at AOC's maskless Miami brunch
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taunted "lockdown" politicians after progressive firebrand Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was spotted maskless partying in the Sunshine State.
Under is the play in this College Hoops matchup
Both teams have been two of the best in the country on defense with Kansas State 26th in the country in points allowed on a per-possession basis and Texas second...
Michelle Obama's next gig is a 'thrill' acting opposite Tracee Ellis Ross
Being first lady was great, but Michelle Obama might have a second act in acting.
California prosecutor opposed to vaccine mandates dies of COVID at 46
Kelly Ernby, a deputy district attorney and right-wing activist from California who vehemently opposed vaccine mandates, has died of COVID at 46.
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Cruz claims 'multiple grounds' to impeach Biden if GOP regains House
Sen. Ted Cruz has said there are "multiple grounds" for impeaching President Biden if Republicans achieve a majority in the House following the 2022 midterm elections.
Local officials joke to 'tiptoe into 2022 as quietly as possible' after fish rain on Texas town
The City of Texarkana posted about the incident on its Facebook page, where it joked about how the year was ending by "pulling out all the tricks."
Intel's Mobileye, Zeekr plan to launch self-driving car in China in 2024
The car will have level 4 autonomy, meaning that it will still have a steering wheel and require a licensed driver but will be able to drive itself in many...
'90 Day Fiancé' star retires from selling farts after heart attack scare
Stephanie Matto, 31, blew away people on social media when she recently announced that she makes more than $50,000 a week selling her farts.
Snoop Dogg recalls bailing on Patriots gig after Super Bowl loss to Giants
On ESPN’s Monday Night Football "Manningcast," Snoop Dogg recalled faking sick to get out of performing for the Patriots after they lost to the Giants in Super Bowl 42.
Fans who fell near Jalen Hurts refute WFT statement about incident
Eagles fans are refuting a Washington Football Team statement about being offered medical treatment by stadium personnel after a railing collapsed and fans tumbled onto the field in the vicinity...
Gal Gadot's Cleopatra will be 'sexy' and 'smart' in new biopic
"I've watched all the Cleopatra movies throughout history. But I feel like we're telling the story the world needs to hear now," the "Wonder Woman" star said.
Home alone: Couple charged with abandoning 11-year-old over holidays
An 11-year-old Arizona boy was left home alone for weeks over the holidays -- living off frozen food during his parents' lengthy out-of-state excursion, authorities said.
Record-breaking 'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider reveals she was robbed
Schneider is a lifelong fan of the show and its first-ever transgender contestant to qualify for the elite “Tournament of Champions."
NJ woman, 81, fights bear to try to save pooch
The elderly woman suffered head and leg injuries while trying to snatch her English springer spaniel from the bear’s clutches on Monday night.
ESPN analyst slams Joe Judge after postgame rant: 'Timmy Tough Nuts'
Dan Orlovsky isn't buying what second-year Giants coach Joe Judge is selling.
Country facing energy crisis bans crypto mining to save electricity
Kosovo's government on introduced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in an attempt to curb electricity consumption as the country faces the worst energy crisis in a decade.
Jake Paul challenges Instagram after topless photo of model girlfriend removed
Recently, a topless image of Paul's girlfriend, Julia Rose, was removed from Instagram. The photo in question, which remains on Twitter as of Tuesday, features Rose wearing a "Prblm Child"...
Typing the bot: Amazon controls wedding registry market, survey finds
A growing number of couples are turning to Amazon to fill out their wedding registries rather than traditional retailers, according to the results of a recent survey.
Founders of The Home Edit talk new Walmart organization collection
2022 is going to be the year where everything has a place in your home.
PETA offers up to $5K for tips on gunman who killed woman, dog
The gunman opened fire from the doorway of the Bedford-Stuyvesant bodega at DeKalb and Franklin avenues around 9:45 p.m. on January 2, 2022.
NJ supermarket worker stabbed colleague during in-store attack: cops
Melissa Prince, 57, of Edison, was arrested Sunday at a ShopRite in Clark, where she stabbed her coworker in the deli department following an “altercation,” police said in a statement...
Cuomo accuser: DA sends wrong message to women by dropping criminal charges
Brittany Commisso — the former state staffer who accused Andrew Cuomo of groping her — blasted the Albany County district attorney's decision to drop criminal charges against him.
Biden approval ratings drop further as inauguration anniversary approaches
A new CNBC/Change Research poll shows 56 percent of voters disapprove of the job the president is doing, while just 44 percent approve.
'They are dead!': 911 calls released in Florida hit-and-run that killed two children
The calls came on Dec. 27, when a car sped past a transit bus and plowed into a group of children in Broward County, Florida.
BlackBerry finally pulls plug on once-dominant mobile devices
The Canada-based firm, which has since transitioned into a cybersecurity-centered company, will no longer offer technical support to the dwindling number of Blackberry phone users.
75-year-old falls 100 feet to his death in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A 75-year-old man fell 100 to his death in a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where he landed below the crater rim of a viewing area of Kilauea...
Biden to talk Omicron surge as 500M at-home tests remain unsent
President Biden will convene his COVID-19 pandemic team to discuss the Omicron variant — without yet setting a date to launch his plan to mass-mail 500 million at-home rapid tests.
'Stillborn' baby being prepped for burial discovered to be alive
A baby was declared stillborn by a Brazilian doctor was being prepared for burial at a funeral home — then was miraculously found to still be alive.
Washington Football Team sets date for new name reveal amid stadium crisis
Its stadium may be a hazard, but at least the Washington Football Team will finally have a new name in less than a month.
Betty White thanks designer for restoring 'beloved' husband's pic in note
Graphic designer shares a picture of Allen Ludden that she restored for the late Betty White shortly before the 99-year-old "Golden Girls" star's untimely Dec. 31 passing due to natural...
Ben Simmons quietly gets engaged to British TV host
The Sixers' Ben Simmons apparently put a ring on it.
Federal Reserve's Kashkari foresees two interest rate hikes in 2022
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Tuesday said he expects the US central bank to need to raise interest rates two times this year.
NFL reporter 'knows' Antonio Brown can find new team after Buccaneers exit
Is Antonio Brown's football career salvageable after his on-field outburst during the Buccaneers’ win against the Jets at MetLife stadium on Sunday?
Jon Stewart slams 'anti-Semitic' goblins in 'Harry Potter'
"It was one of those things where I saw it on the screen and I was expecting the crowd to be like, 'Holy s--t," he said of witnessing the depiction.
Manchin: ‘No negotiations’ on Biden’s $2T Build Back Better Act going on
After several meetings with President Biden and White House officials in December, Manchin announced his formal opposition to the bill Dec. 19.
NYT columnist, Bloomberg Media CEO quit jobs to start new venture
Bloomberg Media Group CEO Justin Smith and New York Times media columnist Ben Smith are joining forces to launch a new media company.
'Great Resignation': Record 4.5 million US workers quit their jobs in November
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said 4.5 million workers voluntarily left their jobs in November. That number increased from 4.2 million openings in October.
'Don't Look Up' number leads straight to sex hotline, fans discover
Stressed about a "planet killer" asteroid crashing to Earth? "Don't Look Up" suggests phone sex.
Tesla ripped for opening Xinjiang store despite human rights abuses
The store is located in Urumqi where Chinese authorities have targeted Uyghur Muslims and other religious minority groups in a crackdown the US government has labeled a genocide.
Little Caesars raises price of famous $5 pizza for first time ever
The pizza chain Little Caesars is bumping the price of its famous Hot-N-Ready pizza above $5 for the first time in a quarter-century, according to reports.
Baseball world displeased with MLB Network dumping top reporter: 'Puppet show'
Ken Rosenthal's exit from MLB Network made big waves in the baseball world.
Car wash: GM falls behind Toyota in US sales for first time
Japanese automaker Toyota outsold General Motors in the US in 2021, marking the first time the Detroit automaker has not led US auto sales since 1931.
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Woman dies after botched liposuction operation left 'holes' in her organs
Cops have since launched an investigation into the private Clinica Galna amid fears that the accused surgeon may be trying to flee the country.
Daily Horoscope - January 5, 2022
Your horoscope reading for January 5, 2022
Kremlin insider facing US fraud charges may have info on 2016 DNC hack: reports
Russian intelligence believes Vladislav Klyushin has access to documents related to Moscow's campaign to hack into the Democratic National Committee's servers in 2016.
'Don't f--king clap': NBA star wants nothing to do with his own fans
Philadelphia fans have been letting Harris know about his recent offensive slump. So when he finally made a shot, he shouted back at the home crowd.
Ghislaine Maxwell attended Vanity Fair party after mag killed Epstein exposé
Ghislaine Maxwell yukked it up with celebrities at a Vanity Fair Oscar party -- years after the magazine killed an exposé detailing her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse.
Mayor Eric Adams to NYC banks, businesses: 'We have to open up'
Adams, who took office on Saturday, made the case that society must adapt to the new normal created by COVID-19 rather than returning to the days of hunkering down.
Polarizing quarterback at career crossroads after disappointing season
Mayfield is ending this season raising questions about his future with the Browns, and more immediately, requiring surgery.
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Judge appears poised to let Prince Andrew sex-abuse suit move forward
A Manhattan federal judge appeared poised to allow a sex-abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew move forward after a remote hearing Tuesday morning.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau flashes tattoo while receiving COVID booster
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showed off his shoulder tattoo when getting his COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday.
Mystery brain illness baffles Canadian doctors as cases continue to spread among young people
A whistleblower has said the condition is alarming doctors, two years after it was first discovered in the spring of 2019.
Bachelor spends hundreds on billboard to find wife: 'Save me from arranged marriage'
Somebody call "The Bachelor" casting department.
Walmart closed, sanitized dozens of stores over Omicron variant concerns
Walmart closed nearly 60 stores for two days in December as a precaution against rising COVID-19 infections that have been driven by the Omicron variant, according to a report. The...
Nets finally have COVID games rescheduled — and it's a gauntlet
The NBA finally announced a series of Brooklyn games that had been rescheduled due to the team’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Andrew Cuomo's criminal sexual assault charges dropped by Albany DA
Sources confirmed Brittany Commisso met with the DA's office on Monday and was told the office would not prosecute the case.
World's oldest person turns 119, hopes to reach her 120th birthday
The national nonprofit news outlet said Tanaka spent her birthday at an assisted living facility in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka.
New Manhattan DA to stop seeking prison sentences in slew of criminal cases
In his first memo to staff on Monday, Alvin Bragg said his office "will not seek a carceral sentence" except for in homicide and a handful of other cases
Buck Showalter's past is prologue
Buck Showalter was hired to build the Mets into a real contender, just as he's done at each of his previous managerial stops.
What to do if you're trapped in your car during a snowstorm
The American Red Cross offers several tips to prepare for the worst and what to do when it happens:
Angry crab with 'chainsaw' pincers snaps golfer's club in half
Australian golfers had their game hilariously interrupted by a monster robber crab, which snapped one of their golf clubs in half, as seen in this mind-boggling video.
'There's no battle': Adams insists no conflict between him and teachers union on in-person learning
“We’re not in a battle with the teachers’ union,” Adams said on CNN’s “New Day."
Influencer and singer arrested on gang-related drug and fraud charges
Gaby Castillo, 26, was arrested for being a suspected member of the Union Tepito gang.
New Year’s Day meteor explosion over Pittsburgh was as powerful as 30 tons of TNT
The space agency said a bolide -- an extremely bright meteor that explodes in the atmosphere — was responsible for the loud boom that shook the area.
China denies expanding nuclear arsenal — claims modernization
The denial came one day after the US, Russia, China, Great Britain and France released a joint statement calling for an end to the nuclear arms race.
Depressed in midlife? Try skateboarding, study suggests
"I was confronted with grown men fighting back tears," the study author said.
'This is unprecedented': Monster blizzard strands hundreds on highway, including senator
Hundreds of drivers, including a US senator, were stranded overnight in the freezing cold on a Virginia highway after a severe snowstorm battered the region Monday.
ESPN star reveals 'absolute trash' email from online troll
Note to online trolls, don't come for Mina Kimes.
Antonio Brown resurfaces with surprising Ben Roethlisberger comments
In a video posted to Cameo Monday before the Steelers' victory over the Browns, Brown had some kind words to say about the man who threw him passes for nine...
Big-chested women are now calling themselves 'AirPod-shaped'
Many females across TikTok are forgoing the terms "hourglass" and "inverted triangle" to describe their body shape and are going for something more modern.
Trump slams Twitter as 'disgrace to democracy' over Marjorie Taylor Greene ban
Donald Trump took another swipe at Twitter after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was banned from the platform for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Nevermind': Judge tosses Nirvana baby pornography lawsuit
Spencer Elden filed the lawsuit against against Kurt Cobain’s estate and Nirvana’s surviving members last year, accusing them of sexual exploitation and child pornography.
Aaron Rodgers explains how his close friendship with Pat McAfee came about
Aaron Rodgers opened up about his bromance with Pat McAfee during Monday night's "Manningcast," when asked about how the pair got so close.
Ontario begins lockdown: schools, gyms, indoor dining closed again
Premier Doug Ford also announced the closure of indoor dining. Gyms and cinemas will also close and hospitals have also been told to pause all non-urgent surgeries.
Bobby Rush becomes 24th House Dem not to seek re-election
Rush, co-founder of the Illinois Black Panther Party, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1992.
Soulja Boy says he's done with rapping, is 'an actor now'
The 31-year-old lyricist — whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way — dropped the shocking bombshell while promoting a new TV show.
Elon Musk's net worth tops $300B after Tesla delivery record
The Tesla CEO's fortune grew by more than $30 billion after Tesla shares jumped more than 13 percent in trading Monday following the blowout delivery report.
The Consumer Electronics Show returns to Las Vegas
The CES made a valiant return to Vegas with everything from digital brain health monitoring to a play-biting cat robot.
Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Navy SEALs who refused COVID vaccine
A Texas federal judge has barred the Defense Department from penalizing 35 Navy SEALs who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.
Missing: Police plead for help in search for 7-year-old girl who vanished in 2019
Police saw Harmony Montgomery in October 2019 when they responded to a home in Manchester, Police Chief Allen Aldenberg told reporters
Matt Damon ripped over cringe-worthy crypto commercial
The has been blasted online after appearing in a "cringe-worthy" Crypto.com commercial that analogizes buying cryptocurrency to some of history's greatest achievements.
Former Red Sox reliever dies days after heartbreaking interview
Corsi, who was drafted by the Yankees, played for five different organizations, spending the most time with the A's and Red Sox, before ending his career in 1999.
Judge orders charges dropped against Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards
A judge ordered charges dropped against the two prison guards who admitted to falsifying records after convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in his jail cell more than two years...
Tom Brady reveals just how worried he is about Antonio Brown
On a new episode of his “Let’s Go!” podcast on SiriusXM, released on Monday night, Brady told co-host Jim Gray that he plans to continue being a good friend and...
Rapper J $tash found dead after allegedly killing woman in front of her children
J $tash killed his girlfriend Jeanette Gallegos — who he had been dating for a year — before turning the gun on himself.
How to score a free Sunday Riley 'Good Genes' treatment today
We are obsessed with this brand, and you will be, too.
Betting lessons from College Football Playoff Semifinals
VSiN’s college football writer offers his Tidbits and Observations following the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Sex and love predictions for your zodiac sign in 2022
What will 2022 bring you in the astrological world? Will you find the person of your dreams this year? Find out what we predict your Zodiac sign says about your...
Gruesome discovery: Woman, 85, found dead with bruised neck in NYC apartment, cops say
Su J. Yang’s son-in-law found her lying face-down next to her bed in her County Pointe Circle basement apartment in Bellerose around 10:20 a.m. Monday, authorities said.
'Biden Air': Flights of illegal immigrants landing in Pennsylvania
At least five flights carrying the illegal immigrants landed at airports in Scranton and Allentown late last month from Texas.
David Lee Roth cancels all Las Vegas 'retirement' shows due to COVID-19
“I am encouraged and compelled to really come to grips with how short time is, and my time is probably even shorter,” the former Van Halen frontman said when he...
US sets grim COVID record with more than 1 million daily cases
The US hit a grim COVID-19 milestone Monday – with more than 1 million cases diagnosed as the highly contagious Omicron variant rages across the country.
Alexis Lafreniere's top-six chance is here — but it's destined to be short-term without this big change
Alexis Lafreniere is getting at least a three-game run in the Rangers' top six with Artemi Panarin out. But Lafreniere's long-term role is a huge question mark.
Prince Andrew faces key court hearing in fight to dismiss sex-assault suit
Prince Andrew faces a key day in court Tuesday as he attempts to get the damning sex-assault lawsuit against him thrown out.
Novak Djokovic makes stunning Australian Open announcement
Australian Open organizers issued a statement later Tuesday to confirm Djokovic will be allowed to compete at the tournament, which starts on Jan. 17, and is on his way to...
I scream? Woman caught on video stripping from dress, using it as mask in ice cream shop
A woman in Argentina stripped down to her underwear and attempted to use her dress as a face covering to get around an ice cream parlor's mask mandate.
Why NFL Week 18 may be hardest one yet to handicap
The final week of the NFL regular season is always a unique challenge for bettors and bookmakers.
At world's end: Research outpost in Antarctica hit by COVID outbreak
At least 16 of the 25 workers at the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have caught the deadly bug since December 14, 2021.
Zach Wilson's progress offers the Jets hope of a Bengals-like turnaround
The Bengals' quick rise from also-ran to division winner offers a template for the Jets to follow.
The Post's 2021 fantasy football awards come with unlikely MVP
Any of you remember that old 1980s tune? The one that goes, “you’re the best … arou-ound. Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down”? You know the one? What does it...
Newborn baby found abandoned in plane bathroom after in-flight birth
A newborn baby was found abandoned in the bathroom of an Air Mauritius plane after a woman allegedly gave birth mid-flight and dumped the boy in the bin.
These celebrities will have an amazing 2022, according to astrology
Who will soar, have their next big hit, fall in love, get married or grow even more powerful? We have all the answers!
NFL Power Rankings for Week 18
The Bengals are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2015 and could rest Burrow’s injured leg next week with home-field advantage for the Wild Card round already...
Cold case murder victim IDed as New York woman
The remains of an unidentified woman found nearly three decades ago wrapped in a plastic cover and dumped in a shallow grave in a California desert town has been identified as...
Finally a schedule that's a 'blessing' for Islanders
In the month spanning Dec. 12 to Jan. 12, the Islanders will play five games and have two 10-day stretches of nothing.
Police officer finds son dead while responding to shooting
Laquandia Cooley’s son, Charles Stewart, Jr., 20, was lying in the middle of a street with a gunshot wound to his head.
Fantasy Football lessons: You need more than a strong draft
With legitimate fantasy football championship battles now fought and we begin to close the door on the 2021 NFL regular season, it is always important to remember how we got...
Two men attack Brooklyn Burger King worker over food delay
Two men attacked a Brooklyn Burger King worker last month over a purported delay in their food order, police said Monday.
Jets coach: Zach Wilson 'nowhere close' to being selfish
Saleh disagreed with the opinion expressed by some that Zach Wilson was selfish and called his own number to be the hero.
Ben Roethlisberger gets fitting sendoff in possible final home game
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 123 yards with a touchdown and an interception in likely his last start at Heinz Field.
Rangers goalie has completely turned things around
Alexandar Georgiev has flipped the script in the last month or so after what was without a doubt one of the toughest years of his NHL career.
Long Island teacher reassigned for illegally vaccinating teen
Laura Russo, 54, who is not a doctor or authorized to administer vaccines, was busted for the New Year’s Eve incident at her Sea Cliff home.