February 3, 2022

Family sues doctor after DNA test shows adult IVF baby isn't related to her father

An Ohio couple claimed a fertility doctor used sperm from a stranger during the 1991 insemination procedure that resulted in the birth of their daughter.

Jaguars hire new coach after Urban Meyer disaster

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their head coach, ending a wild and winding search that ended up where it started more than a month ago.

Iowa man is sentenced to life after killing his friend in a fight over mayonnaise

An Iowa man was sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of a friend he repeatedly ran over with a pickup truck after a fight about mayonnaise.

Bengals legend reminisces about first Joe Burrow encounter

On Super Bowl Sunday against the Rams, Boomer Esiason will be rooting for the Bengals to go one step further than the franchise ever has before.

University of Alabama to add name of school's first black student to building, share with KKK officer

The University of Alabama Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to change the name of Graves Hall to Lucy-Graves Hall, in honor of Autherine Lucy Foster, who broke the color...

Open borders historically dooms jobs for black Americans

With only a handful of interruptions, black workers have faced the same situation for nearly two centuries — mass immigration of foreigners whom employers prefer to black workers, pushing them...

Don’t hold your breath for end of mask insanity

The flouting of mask mandates imposed by Democrats shows why the face-covering charade will never end – even as other countries ditch old COVID protocols, Douglas Murray writes.

Teammates happy for reluctant Rangers veteran's All-Star moment

If you ask Chris Kreider about his personal success, in which he has already scored more goals this season than any other in his entire 10-year NHL career, the longest-tenured...

Two subway conductors punched by assailant minutes apart in the Bronx

Two subway conductors were assaulted minutes apart in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon – and police are investigating if the attacks are connected.

Supreme Court press: A shady liberal funding network is pushing Biden's hand for SCOTUS pick

Arabella Advisors and its subsects are pushing for a black female Supreme Court Justice nominee and forcing Biden to choose one.

Running on empty: Biden's sleepy, useless message on crime promises nothing NYC needs

President Joe Biden's visit to New York City left many residents underwhelmed with the lack of solutions to major issues the city faces, leaving Mayor Eric Adams on his own...

Ex-UCLA lecturer facing charges for threat-laced video, 'manifesto'

A former UCLA lecturer was slapped with federal charges for emailing students and faculty a threatening video that temporarily shut down the college’s campus this week.

MLB owners propose new measure amid lockout impasse

Major League Baseball’s lockout hell entered a new stage Thursday: Now the owners and players can’t even agree on how to disagree. 

Crosby and Stills join Nash and Young in Spotify protest

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young are the latest act to request that their music is removed from Spotify in protest of false COVID-19 claims on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Examining why Nets' star is struggling again

The Nets claim James Harden’s dip in form was about fatigue, not injury. But whether it’s his legs or his hand or his head, they need to get it figured...

What to watch during Black History Month

February is Black History Month -- and television is marking the occasion with a plethora of educational, inspiring and enlightening programming across broadcast, cable and digital platforms.

Reporters push State Department for evidence of Russian 'false flag' plan

Reporters repeatedly asked for evidence that Russia was planning to broadcast fake videos of Ukrainian forces attacking Russia as an excuse to invade.

'Greatest Coach in NFL History': Tom Brady returns Bill Belichick's retirement praise

Any acrimony between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick over the QB's retirement snub, it seems to be thawing.

NBC facing this brutal reality regarding Beijing Olympics

From a TV perspective, it feels as if the Beijing Olympics will end with NBC’s host Mike Tirico summoning his inner-Bill Belichick and saying, “We’re on to Paris.”

Lawsuit filed against Gov. Hochul, Democratic lawmakers over new congressional maps

The individuals claim in court papers that the new maps violate a 2014 state law establishing the process to redraw district lines and further, that the lines are gerrymandered to...

NBA All-Star lineups are complete

Devin Booker and Chris Paul were chosen Thursday as reserves for the NBA All-Star Game, giving the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns two selections.

NYC's Third Avenue on UES goes from retail hub to stretch of doctors, dentists

The doctor is in on Third Avenue from Bloomingdale’s north to East 79th Street. So are the dentist, the veterinarian and your neighborhood cryotherapist. The corridor that was once known...

Pelosi urges US Olympians not to anger 'ruthless' Chinese government

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday urged US athletes competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics to keep mum on China’s human rights abuses because the country’s government is “ruthless.”

Teen sentenced to 100 years in smothering deaths of babies he said he freed from 'hell'

An Indiana teenager was sentenced to 100 years behind bars after he smothered his two baby siblings in separate incidents, claiming he was “freeing them from Satan and Hell.”

St. John's star busts out in much-needed win over Georgetown

Julian Champagnie keyed a much-needed laugher for St. John’s, a 90-77 victory over skidding Georgetown.

This NFL halftime show tradition is awful

For the biggest games, transport your time-filling/killing and insufferably banal pregame and halftime shows from their regular-season studios, and at great expense, to the site of the game. These in-house...

Knicks guard finally delivering what he was signed to do

Evan Fournier has been wildly inconsistent for much of his first season in New York, but is shooting 50 percent from 3-point range (52-for-104) over nearly a full month.

Spice Girls split again and future plans scrapped: 'Now it’s done'

The '90s British pop group have parted ways again and their future plans — which included an animated film, a 2023 world tour and other gigs — have been canceled.

The week in whoppers: Biden's fake outrage, Susan Sarandon's stupidity and more

When Democrats called to defund the police amid the 2020 George Floyd riots, Biden essentially joined in, agreeing to “redirect” funds from departments.

Los Angeles' minimum wage going up to $16.04 per hour under annual hike law

The hourly increase from the $15 per hour rate follows the city's municipal code that states wages will be increased annually.

New York Dem once railed against gerrymander -- but now he's pushing for it

The Democratic senator from Queens is being called out for comments he made a decade ago claiming he opposed gerrymandering to benefit a political party -- when Republicans were in...

Nets star could need another ankle surgery

The shorthanded Nets have been looking forward to getting Joe Harris back right after the All-Star break. But that’s no sure thing.

Mayor Adams eyeing controversial ex-councilman to run rebranded ThriveNYC

Mayor Adams may choose Fernando Cabrera, who has stated his opposition to abortion and gay marriage, to run the Mayor's Office of Community Mental Health.

Bulldogs to Dalmatians: Should these 5 ‘cruelest’ dogs to breed be banned?

On the heels of Norway banning breeding two types of dogs due to health concerns, The Post looks at five dogs that are "cruel" to breed.

Russell Crowe bombed audition for 'My Best Friend's Wedding,' director reveals

Director PJ Hogan revealed a couple surprising swaps for the two roles opposite Julia Roberts in the "My Best Friend's Wedding" love triangle.

Parents plead not guilty to murder of their two kids found decapitated

Two California parents pleaded not guilty to charges related to the murders of two of their children, whose decapitated bodies were left for days with their siblings.

Jeff Zucker's real crime? Helping Andrew Cuomo

Jeff Zucker is out at CNN — for failing to disclose a (consensual) relationship with a subordinate. Which means his crimes against journalism and the network's viewers will get swept...

Teen rapper charged with shooting NYPD cop in custody again for violating probation

A 16-year-old reputed gangbanger who allegedly shot an NYPD cop in the Bronx is back in custody Thursday on a probation violation -- just one week after posting bail.

A propaganda gift to China: The shame of these Olympics

Friday brings the kickoff of the 2022 Winter Olympics with a massive opening ceremony watched by millions around the globe — a huge propaganda gift to the monstrous Chinese Communist...

Please, Blas — run for Congress from Staten Island. We're begging you

Nothing would please New Yorkers more than a chance to humiliate ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio by rejecting another of his idiotic quests for political office.

Giants slam Brian Flores 'sham' allegations: ‘Disturbing and simply false’

The Giants vehemently defended themselves against Brian Flores’ allegations of racial discrimination. 

Brooklyn teacher who posted anti-cop tweet during NYPD fundraiser let go from school

Laura Lynne Duffy, a math teacher at Fontbonne Hall in Brooklyn, was suspended Wednesday for a post she made about a “dress down” event honoring fallen NYD officers.

My 'narcissist' father killed my mom — and I made a podcast about it

Collier Landry's "Moving Past Murder" tells the lurid story of his mother's 1990 murder at the hands of his dad, and how it impacted his life.

China's abuse of Uyghurs in international spotlight just days before Beijing Olympics

A pair of House lawmakers are nominating the Uyghur Human Rights Project and the Campaign for Uyghurs to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their work exposing atrocities by the...

Cop allegedly hit ex-girlfriend, took cell phone, police sources say

NYPD Officer Anthony Garcia was arrested Wednesday and charged with robbery after allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend before stealing her phone.

Georgia sheriff accused of groping judge at law enforcement conference

Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody allegedly groped a prominent local judge without her consent at an annual law enforcement conference last month.

‘Golden Girls’ tops Nielsen’s highest-rated shows after Betty White’s death

About 41% of people who watched all 180 episodes on Hulu during the first week of 2022 were aged 35-49, Nielsen's shared, binging a total of 384 million minutes of...

Letters to the Editor — Feb. 4, 2022

The Issue: Whoopi Goldberg’s suspension from "The View" after saying the Holocaust was not about race. It seems that the ignorant women of The View all need a history lesson...

Pat McAfee roasts Patrick Mahomes' fiancée and brother over antics

Pat McAfee is curious if Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will confront his fiancée Brittany Matthews and brother Jackson Mahomes about making headlines this past season.

Brian Flores still a 'finalist' for head coaching job after NFL lawsuit

Brian Flores remains in the running for an NFL head coaching job despite his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and its 32 teams.

What Jeff Zucker's resignation could mean for Chris Cuomo's potential CNN payout

Chris Cuomo isn't likely to get much more than half of the $18 million he's seeking as a settlement in his feud with CNN now that Jeff Zucker has resigned,...

Texas woman allegedly kills roommate by sitting on her

A Texas woman has been charged with manslaughter after she allegedly sat on her roommate until she suffocated to death, according to police.

Shootings soar in January as most major crimes in NYC return to pre-COVID levels: police data

The first month of 2022 recorded a 38.5 percent increase in nearly all major crime categories -- rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny and car thefts.

'Moonfall' review: Roland Emmerich debacle is a waste of space

With "Moonfall," Roland Emmerich has co-written and directed a film that’s somehow more ludicrous than “The Day After Tomorrow,” “2012” and “Independence Day” combined.

Bengals legend backs Joe Burrow to capture team's first Super Bowl

Anthony Munoz is filled with belief that Joe Burrow and his Who Dey friends will deliver the first Lombardi Trophy to a city desperate to call itself Wincinnati.

FAA not flying high on Hamptons plan to collect $10M with private airport

The FAA is pushing back against East Hampton politicians’ scheme to close and then immediately reopen the town airport -- and collect $10M in surplus funds in the process.

Biden hails 'guns' of muscular anti-violence activist — and admits 'poor choice of words'

President Biden attended a rare New York City "gun" show Thursday — grasping the muscular arms of Queens violence interruptor Shyism Bryant and marveling at his “guns.”

Are you a Pisces? Here's everything you need to know about your zodiac sign

Equal parts whimsical and destructive, Pisces energy draws from dreamscapes, bathtubs, empty bottles, the ceilings of opium dens and the soaring heights of astral projection.

Ride with the road underdog in this WCC showdown

San Francisco, a 2.5-point underdog, will cover against West Coast Conference rival BYU.

Senate Republicans slam White House over ‘failed’ Afghanistan evacuations

A report from Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee accuses the Biden administration of a "failure of leadership" that left thousands of Afghans at the mercy of the...

Tom Brady's mystery 'motherf--ker' could be this veteran QB

"I was thinking, 'You're sticking with that motherf--ker?'" Tom Brady said last summer, referring to an unnamed QB situation.

Wild UWS luxury complex boasts a skate park, indoor soccer field

The building also offers a bowling alley, golf simulator, basketball court, squash court, tennis court, boxing studio, barre studio, pilates studio and much, much more.

Morocco rescuers delve into 100-foot well in effort to save trapped boy

Rescue workers in northern Morocco are frantically digging for a second straight day to reach a 5-year-old boy trapped down a 105-foot deep well, officials said Thursday.

Forgetting Thurgood Marshall: Schumer sorry for claiming SCOTUS was all white men before '81

Chuck Schumer inaccurately said that the Supreme Court was made up of all white men before 1981, forgetting Thurgood Marshall was appointed in 1967.

Fallen cop Jason Rivera did his job — a gutless Hochul and DA Bragg should too

After becoming New York's second accidental governor out of the last three, just like that Kathy Hochul has become Andrew Cuomo.

One huge advantage will swing this Pac-12 matchup

Action Network college basketball analyst BJ Cunningham gives two best bets for the Wednesday college hoops action.

Truckers are starting a working-class revolution -- and the left hates it

So we’re finally seeing a genuine, bottom-up, working-class revolution. In Canada, and increasingly in the United States, truckers and others are refusing to follow government orders.

Michigan motorist causes second standoff at Supreme Court in four months

A Michigan man who shut down Capitol Hill last fall when he parked an SUV in front of the Supreme Court and refused to move returned to the same spot...

NY's Legislature declares war on democracy with redistricting one-two punch

So this is how democracy dies: with a cowardly surrender of responsibility, a censure of anyone not in a legislative supermajority and a feeble sigh of resignation.

Aaron Rodgers' Tennessee purchase sparks Titans rumors

Aaron Rodgers reportedly purchased land in Franklin, Tenn., and is currently building a house in the Nashville suburb.

Price of private island in Connecticut slashed to $100M

Originally listed for $175 million, Great Island in Darien, Conn. now seeks a new owner for a $75 million discount.

Planetary retrogrades are gone, so get ready to manifest your dreams

Soon you’ll have an open door to pursue all of your personal and professional goals. Seize the day!

How US-born Allison Fluke-Ekren went from science teacher to ISIS radical

As fighting raged in the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa in the fall of 2017 and the terrorists ordered women to take up arms to defend the caliphate, a Kansas-born middle-school...

Knicks star's homecoming derailed again with trade deadline looming

The Knicks’ roster could look markedly different when the team returns from its five-game road trip.

Inside Chelsea Handler's $18K per month Bel Air rustic rental home

After Chelsea Handler sold her longtime Bel Air estate last year, she spent the majority of 2021 in an $18,000-per-month rental in the same neighborhood.

US troops depart Fort Bragg for Europe to bolster NATO forces in Ukraine crisis

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps departed Fort Bragg, N.C. to head to Europe to reinforce NATO troops amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

International Space Station will hurtle to Earth in 2031— but it won't hit you

After more than 30 years, the world's cosmic crash pad will be "de-orbited" and come crashing to Earth at a rate of 17,000 miles per hour in January 2031.

Man charged with murdering pregnant girlfriend 5 years after her disappearance

The father of a missing pregnant Baltimore woman’s unborn child has been arrested on murder charges nearly five years after her disappearance, authorities said Thursday.

Amazon is raising the price of Prime by this much

Amazon is raising the cost of an annual Prime membership by $20 due to surging labor and transportation costs, the company said Thursday. 

Here’s what ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider did with her $1.4M winnings

She's soaking up her winnings.

Valentine's Day gifts for girlfriends in 2022: Theragun, TRUFF, more

The season of love is upon us, so make sure to get her the perfect gift.

Cancer patients ‘cured’ after doctors turbocharge blood’s immune cells

After doctors removed their blood and genetically modified their white blood cells, two adults with leukemia have been in remission for 12 years.

Broadway's Anthony Rapp sells Noho home for $2M

Broadway and TV star Anthony Rapp just sold his Noho home — the one he was able to buy after starring as the original Mark Cohen in Broadway's famed musical,...

Hall of Fame NBA coach dead at 89

Bill Fitch, who guided the Boston Celtics to one of their championships during a Hall of Fame coaching career spanning three decades, has died.

What's next for Tom Brady? Retired QB turns down TV offers including SNL gig

A source told The Post that since Tom Brady's bombshell announcement earlier this week, he has turned down offers to host "Saturday Night Live," and appear on "Good Morning America,"...

US says Russia planned fake video as 'false flag' to invade Ukraine

US officials said Thursday they are aware of a Kremlin scheme to broadcast a fake video of Ukrainian forces attacking Russians, which would serve as a pretext for an invasion...

Accused Greyhound bus gunman was paranoid about heading to 'dangerous' LA: officials

Police said a 21-year old California man opened fire inside a Greyhound bus bound for Los Angeles, killing one and injuring four others.

Myanmar villagers say army troops burned hundreds of houses

Residents of two villages in northwestern Myanmar said government soldiers burned down hundreds of houses this week, apparently while searching for members of an armed militia opposed to military rule.

'Way of the gun': Ukrainians start arming themselves for possible Russian attack

While the mood is calm and collected, behind the veil of composure Ukrainians are in training for the fight of their lives as the threat of Russian invasion grows.

That Zucks: Facebook founder's net worth plunges nearly $30B during stock rout

Mark Zuckerberg has more than one reason to cover his eyes after his Facebook shares suffered a historic selloff in trading Thursday. The Facebook founder’s personal net worth dropped approximately...

Whiskey sales start comeback in bars, restaurants

Bill Thomas sold off thousands of bottles from his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his acclaimed Washington, D.C.

Dashcam captures wild road-rage crash on Palisades Parkway

Wild dashcam video captures the moment a car goes careening out of control and flips during a road rage encounter on the Palisades Parkway.

NBA star got 'mad' in Shaq's DMs after brutal takedown

The Lakers legend called Simmons a "crybaby" last week, and said he doesn't "respect" him, while refusing to name the Australian All-Star.

NYC school attendance stabilizes as COVID-19 wave recedes

Plagued by skyrocketing COVID-19 infections in schools after the winter break, the DOE saw hundreds of thousands of kids missing from their buildings each day.

These Senior Bowl tight ends could fill a desperate Jets need

This week at the Senior Bowl, the Jets got to see some tight end prospects up close that they may consider when the NFL Draft arrives in April.

Dakota Johnson in talks to star in 'Spider-Man' spinoff ‘Madame Web’

The Madame Web character was first introduced in 1980’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” comic, issue number 210.

29-year-old woman needs double lung transplant after COVID complications

Brittany Romena, 29, was hospitalized in Madera, California, with the virus on Jan. 11 and remained in a medically induced coma, according to FOX 26 in Fresno. 

Israel's Holocaust museum invites Whoopi Goldberg to visit

The chairman of Israel's national Holocaust museum invited Whoopi Goldberg to visit, saying the now-suspended co-host of ABC's "The View" has a "fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of the Holocaust...

Two teens arraigned in shooting of off-duty cop in botched NYC carjacking

Chad Collie and Jayare Robinson were arraigned on a slew of charges including attempted murder and attempted robbery related to the Tuesday night shootout that left NYPD rookie Manuel Soto...

'Good riddance': Rep. Ritchie Torres declares 'Defund the police' dead in NYC

Rep. Ritchie Torres made the proclamation after MSNBC's Jose Diaz-Balart asked whether he agreed with Mayor Eric Adams' stance against cutting police budgets.

Biden praises NYPD rookie who took down Harlem cop killer

President Biden led a standing ovation for Officer Sumit Sulan, the rookie cop who took down the career criminal in the deadly ambush of Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora.

Phil Mickelson rips PGA Tour's 'obnoxious greed' as Saudi rival looms

Phil Mickelson appears to be lobbing a threat at the PGA Tour.

‘And Just Like That’ took joy out of sex — please don’t give us season 2

As “And Just Like That,” the dour “Sex and the City” sequel, comes mercifully to an end this week, there are already rumors swirling that there will be a second...

Giant iceberg blocks scientists’ study of ‘Doomsday Glacier’

Antarctica’s so-called Doomsday Glacier, nicknamed because it is huge and coming apart, is mostly thwarting an international effort to figure out how dangerously vulnerable it is.

Giant bunny loses to competitive eater in rabbit vs. human salad showdown

Lettuce-loving giant rabbit Honey 'Mega' Bunny suffered a resounding defeat on Tuesday in a head-to-whiskers salad eating contest against competitive eater Raina Huang.

This plant has the ‘rare’ ability to completely transform your sleep

The snake plant does not only look great, it could improve your life by pumping oxygen into your abode.

Russia accuses US of 'increasing tension' by sending 3,000 troops to Europe

President Biden announced Wednesday that 3,000 US troops would be sent to Poland, Germany and Romania to boost the "deterrence and defense posture" of NATO forces.

John Elway 'couldn't stay silent' after Brian Flores' explosive accusations in lawsuit

John Elway is the latest to fire back at Brian Flores.

Penn National CEO gripes that new Dave Portnoy allegations came out right before earnings

Chief Executive Jay Snowden came out swinging at the start of Penn’s fourth-quarter earnings call.

Devastating photos inside the home of dead ISIS leader

WARNING: Graphic images. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up with a suicide vest, killing his entire family, as US forces closed in on his Syria home.

Where is Lil Nas X? Fans worry why he's MIA 2 months after COVID scare

Concerned devotees of the "Montero" singer are flooding Twitter and wondering whether he is “ok” and bluntly asking “Where tf is lil nas x?”

Short sellers up $2B betting against Facebook parent Meta

Short sellers in Facebook parent Meta were poised to increase their potential 2022 gains to more than $2 billion with the stock's plunge on Thursday after the Facebook owner's weak...

TV legend Norman Lear sells 15 CPW spreads for $17.5M

One of America's most prolific television producers and political activist Norman Lear -- who turns 100 in July -- and his wife Lyn Davis Lear have just sold their posh...

John F. Kennedy’s Harvard entrance essay resurfaces online 87 years later

The 35th president of the US graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in government in 1940 from Harvard, but you wouldn't know it from his college application essay.

'Gonna get ugly': Megyn Kelly says Jeff Zucker needs to 'come clean' about romance

Megyn Kelly says disgraced ex-CNN honcho Jeff Zucker and lover Allison Gollust "need to come clean" about when they started their romantic relationship.

NYC schools to serve vegan-only meals on Fridays

In keeping with Mayor Eric Adams' focus on fitness, the nation's largest school system will serve vegan-only meals every Friday starting this week throughout the academic year.

Jake Tapper said Chris Cuomo 'blew up' CNN after Zucker refused contract payout

CNN's Jake Tapper accused his network's corporate parent of throwing Jeff Zucker under the bus after Chris Cuomo threatened to "blow up" the network.

Couple horrified after finding thousands of fingernails in secondhand sofa

Warning: Your stomach will need to be as tough as nails to continue.

Ethan Crumbley's parents need to stop 'offensive' romantic courtroom antics: prosecutors

James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with involuntary manslaughter, have blown kisses and mouthed “I love you” to each other during court proceedings

Fans suspect YouTube 'deepfaker' behind great 'Book of Boba Fett' CGI

A YouTuber, known only by the username "Shamook" was hired by Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic after going viral for impeccably remastering and recreating "Star Wars" scenes with "deepfake" editing...

DA Bragg delayed NYPD 'no-knock' warrant for dangerous ex-con: police sources

The NYPD was forced to pump the brakes on the arrest of a dangerous ex-con wanted in a stick-up after DA Alvin Bragg’s office punted a “no-knock” warrant request.

I thought I was pregnant, but I was growing a cyst with teeth and hair

A woman experiencing abdominal pain has been left stunned after learning she has an egg-sized cyst, festooned with hair and teeth, growing inside her uterus.

Giants hiring Chiefs QB coach as new offensive coordinator

The Giants have their new offensive coordinator.

Senate bill targeting Apple and Google monopolies advances in landslide vote

A bipartisan bill that could cost Apple and Google billions of dollars by loosening the companies' "twin monopolies" over their app stores was advanced by a key Senate committee on...

Eagle flies into man's car like 'some kind of National Geographic s—t'

"Oh, my god, there's a bird in my car!" A serpent eagle flew into a moving car in Tanay, Philippines — and it was all caught on GoPro. YouTuber Renante...

NYC gets 2 more Albany seats at expense of upstate GOP under redistricting

New York City will gain two new state Senate seats in 2023 under the redrawn district lines by Democratic lawmakers, the move coming at the expense of at least three...

Babbling toddler phones 911 on his parents' retired Apple Watch

A toddlers' obsession with Mickey Mouse became the source of one very hectic night for the Hendrix family and local first responders. 

Mark Wahlberg addresses Patriots' absence in Tom Brady's retirement post

Mark Wahlberg, a New England super fan, said Wednesday that he's "very happy" for pal Tom Brady after the quarterback called it a career this week.

Florida couple charged with killing elderly man in disturbing carjacking

Javonne Marece White and Jasmine Yvonne Munro are accused of shooting Uken Cummings during a carjacking.

Billionaire Peter Brant and Stephanie Seymour buy $20M UES mansions

The billionaire, art-collecting entrepreneur/publisher and supermodel have bought two side-by-side townhouses on the Upper East Side for $19.99 million.

Zucker, Gollust's cozy ties with Andrew Cuomo deeper than previously known

Jeff Zucker and his paramour Allison Gollust made personal calls to Andrew Cuomo in 2020 in a bid to lure the governor to make more flattering appearances on his brother...

Charles Oakley: No one likes Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley isn't invited to the golf course as far as Charles Oakley is concerned.

Turkey cancels 'The Masked Singer' for Satanic, pagan content

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a circular posted Saturday on the Official Gazette, said the decision aims to eliminate the harmful effects of television programs with foreign content that...

'House of cards': Indiana AG calls BLM a 'scam' with murky funds

Todd Rokita said that he was "concerned" about Black Lives Matter, which on Wednesday said it had "shut down online fundraising" after a legal letter from California's Department of Justice.

No one wants Osama bin Laden family's Bel-Air mansion — even after $2M price cut

It's been six months since the Bel-Air estate owned by Osama bin Laden's brother, Ibrahim bin Laden, was listed for $28 million.

Al Franken says Whoopi Goldberg's stage name proves 'she's not anti-Semitic'

Former Democratic US senator and comedian Al Franken offered a defense of suspended “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg, arguing her stage name is solid proof that she isn’t an anti-Semite.

New details emerge in NFL cornerback's deadly weapon arrest

Arnette, a former first-round draft pick, is accused of pointing a gun at a Las Vegas valet worker.

NATO estimates Russia will soon have 30,000 troops in Belarus

The deployments for joint military exercises further allow Moscow to surround its western neighbor as the US and its allies warn of an attack that could come at any time.  

Wife trolls pitcher after 'booking our honeymoon too close to spring training'

Jake Higginbotham's wife Summer Gandy shared a TikTok video of Higginbotham doing drills and arm exercises on the beach and in their honeymoon suite.

Brewers in France use algae to make blue beer

The beer, with the brand name "Line", is the result of a tie-up between a firm that wants to popularise the algae as a dietary supplement, and a nearby craft...

The spirit of Brian Daboll, the everyman coach who’s still ‘got some s–t to him'

Meet the Giants' new head coach, a man whose attention to detail in football didn't come at the expense of his attention to his family and friends.

USMNT slammed for soccer game in freezing Minnesota weather

Choosing to play soccer outdoors in early February in Minnesota doesn't seem like the wisest idea.

My brain 'slips' into my spine and causes me to collapse 20 times a day

She has undergone three brain surgeries. One five-hour surgery involved doctors cutting out a piece of her brain near her neck. 

$100M flip: NYC is 'hot spot' for record-setting resales during pandemic

Billionaire Dan Och flipped his 220 Central Park South penthouse in late 2021 for a staggering $188 million — and left real-estate gawkers flipping out in the process.

Woman captures terrifying moment her car is swarmed by ‘hundreds of thousands’ of grasshoppers

Maryke Steenkamp was driving to Bloemfontein, South Africa, with her family on January 5 when their entire windscreen became clogged with bugs near the town of Colesberg.

School's out: Unvaccinated city teachers without exemptions to be fired next week

Unvaccinated city teachers who had their religious exemption bids denied by the Department of Education received their final notices of termination this week.

Penthouse eyed by Nicki Minaj hits the market for $70K a month

A full-floor Hudson Yards penthouse that once caught the eye of Nicki Minaj just hit the market as a $70,000-a-month rental. The 87th-story spread, at 15 Hudson Yards, is a...

Tesla recalling over 800K vehicles to fix seatbelt failure

Tesla will recall 817,143 vehicles because their seatbelt reminder chimes may not activate as programmed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Thursday. It is the second recall...

Allison Gollust spotted leaving apartment after Jeff Zucker's CNN resignation

CNN senior executive Allison Gollust was spotted outside her Upper East Side apartment early Thursday for the first time since Jeff Zucker resigned in disgrace over their ongoing romance.

Ex-cop who murdered Laquan McDonald released

Jason Van Dyke, the ex-Chicago cop convicted of murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, will be releazed from prison Thursday due to good behavior.

NYC woman claims she was catfished by female boss who pretended to be a man

She also alleged that her now-former boss had apparently previously pulled the same stunt on a woman at another job.

'Despicable' Dan Snyder hit with new sex harassment, abuse claims

In a hearing with the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, former cheerleaders Melanie Coburn and Tiffani Johnston recounted their own experiences with Snyder.

Biden blames guns, not shooters, in NYC crime meet with Adams

President Biden landed at New York's JFK airport Thursday afternoon ahead of his meeting with Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss the city's surging gun violence.

Here's the real reason Jeff Zucker resigned from CNN, Trump claims

"​Jeff Zucker is not out at CNN for 'concealing a relationship' as the Fake New York Times writes on its front page headline," former President Trump said.

Facebook parent Meta loses $230B in value in biggest one-day drop in US history

Meta shares were changing hands at $248.00 in pre-market trading early Thursday -- about 23% lower than Wednesday’s closing price of $323.00.

Valentine's Day gifts for boyfriends: Joggers, headphones, more ideas

Your boyfriend deserves some extra love and affection this Valentine's Day.

Rikers COs describe sex assault in bid to bring back solitary confinement

Two female correction officers are detailing their harrowing experiences of attempted rape at the hands of Rikers Island inmates.

Your 'And Just Like That' chracter, based on your zodiac sign

Your "And Just Like That" character, based on your zodiac sign.

'Learning moment': AOC says Whoopi suspension over Holocaust flap was unnecessary

Ocasio-Cortez noted that the head of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, "accepted" Whoopi Goldberg's apology.

Study finds COVID symptoms typically start just 2 days after exposure

The world's first "human challenge" trial in which volunteers were deliberately infected with COVID-19 has found that people typically develop symptoms very quickly.

German researchers to start breeding pigs for human heart transplants

Eckhard Wolf, a scientist at Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich, said his team aimed to have the new species, modified from the Auckland Island breed, ready for transplant trials by...

Jackson Mahomes finds a new way to go viral after Chiefs' playoff exit

The younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became an internet talking point once again this week after a video of him riding a mechanical bull went viral.

LSU recruit switches to Alabama after cringey Brian Kelly dance video

The move came after Kelly went viral for his questionable dance moves in a recent TikTok video with Lewis, who held up the Tigers' "L" symbol in the clip.

New Iran deal wouldn't stop production of nuclear bomb: White House

White House officials concluded that Iran's nuclear program was too far advanced to ​roll back the so-called "breakout period" to the 12 months specified in the original deal.

Relationship expert reveals the seven signs your partner is a narcissist

Relationship expert Jessica Alderson has revealed the secret signs to look out for and the red flags that could indicate your relationship may be toxic.

Ex-CNN anchor: Allison Gollust-Jeff Zucker affair was 'open secret' for over a decade

Soledad O’Brien, who held various roles at CNN from 2003 to 2013, described Jeff Zucker’s relationship with Allison Gollust as an “open secret” dating back many years.

Meet the 12-year-old who became a millionaire from NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed, an eighth grader with a knack for coming up with original images known as NFTs, has turned his skill into a massive crypto wallet worth about $1 million....

Why these 1990s SI for Kids cards are now worth a fortune

A number of SI for Kids cards from the 1990's have sold for five to six figures, highlighted last week by a Serena Williams card from 1999 that fetched $117,000...

Oil tanker capable of carrying 2 million barrels explodes off coast of Nigeria

The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.

Hundreds of Playboy workers defend Hugh Hefner after sick 'Secrets' claims

A coalition of former Playboy employees has penned an open letter defending Hugh Hefner after the ongoing docuseries "Secrets of Playboy" aired damning abuse allegations against the late nudie mag...

Jeff Zucker's replacement urges CNN staff to 'honor' legacy of ex-boss

Michael Bass issued the bizarre rallying cry to employees on the network's internal 9 a.m. editorial call.

Disturbing graffiti threatening to shoot cops appears in the Hamptons

The anti-cop graffiti was spotted around 9 a.m. Jan. 27, but Suffolk County authorities believe the crime was committed the previous day.

'Sickening' start for US women's hockey team at Olympics

Brianna Decker, one of the US women's hockey team's top forwards, went down to ice screaming in agony in the first period of the team's first game against Finland.

Boys in tiny cop car give touching tribute to fallen NYPD officer

Two toddlers in a tiny NYPD car gave a heartwarming tribute to slain Officer Wilbert Mora during his funeral procession in Midtown.

Sarah Palin defamation trial: 'Facts didn't matter' to NYT, lawyer says

Sarah Palin sued the newspaper in 2017, claiming the Times defamed her in an editorial headlined “America’s Lethal Politics” about recent mass shootings in the US.

Transgender porn star Holly Parker dead at 30: Cops probing death

In addition to her porn career, Parker was an aspiring singer. Just weeks before her death, she released a track titled "Drugs."

Teen tracking Elon Musk's jet sells shirts showing Tesla boss smoking weed

The 19-year-old who has been tracking Elon Musk's private jet is now selling merchandise, including shirts showing the world's richest man smoking marijuana, to promote his flight surveillance-themed Twitter account.

Pregnant woman dies in freak accident after her hair became entangled in factory machine

Umida Nazarova, who was seven weeks pregnant, was applying for a job at the Svarmet factory in Borisov that produces welding wire and electrodes, East2West News reported.

Novak Djokovic could finally be 'getting vaccinated'

Daniel Muksch, the biographer for Novak Djokovic, said that he has heard from the tennis star's inner-circle that he plans to get vaccinated.

Bill Belichick calls Tom Brady 'best player in NFL history' in retirement note

Bill Belichick, who coached Tom Brady throughout his entire 20-year tenure with the New England Patriots, released a statement on Wednesday.

CNN anchor defends Jeff Zucker, says resignation 'feels wrong'

CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota offered a fierce defense of Jeff Zucker following his bombshell resignation from the helm of the news network, saying his surprise exit over his relationship with a...

'Dune,' 'The Power Of The Dog' lead 2022 BAFTA nominations

Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga are among those up for leading actor awards.

'D-list': Susan Sarandon blasted over anti-cop post after NYPD funeral

Actress Susan Sarandon has been ripped for "mocking heroes" in a post she shared comparing officers gathered at Jason Rivera's funeral to fascists.

Tiki Barber gives tearful Giants defense after racism allegations

.The former running back became choked up on Wednesday while defending the Mara family, which co-owns the Giants with the Steve Tisch.

Weekly jobless claims drop more than expected during Omicron variant

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 238,000 for the week ended Jan. 29, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Vandal scrawls swastikas, 'Fear Black Planet' on NYC mural: cops

The man is shown in footage drawing on part of the wall, stepping back to inspect his work, and then moving on to another section a few feet away, authorities...

Biden admin announces crackdown on illegal ghost guns ahead of NYC visit

President Biden is expected to address the new effort when he and Attorney General Merrick Garland meet with Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul later Thursday.

Mayor Adams: It'd be 'foolish' not to get advice from Andrew Cuomo

"We have a crisis in this city. And we have to be foolish not to learn from people who have gone through these crises before," Adams told WCBS 880.

University of Missouri student 'unresponsive' after alleged hazing: suit

A University of Missouri student was found in cardiac arrest after being forced to drink a bottle of vodka during a “pledge father reveal” party.

'Crazed lunatic': Husband of ex-NYPD cop jailed in murder-for-hire plot still fears for his life

Isaiah Carvalho Jr. said he still lives in fear even though his estranged wife, Valerie Cincinelli, was sentenced to four years in prison as part of her plea deal.

CNN facing calls to fire Brian Stelter for not exposing Zucker-Gollust affair: report

Jeff Zucker resigned in disgrace Wednesday after failing to disclose the relationship with Allison Gollust, the network’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

'Love hormone' could be to blame for male sex addiction: study

The study found that many men who had a constant need to get it on had higher levels of the so-called "love hormone."

Why the Knicks should go after Washington's Spencer Dinwiddie at the NBA trade deadline

The Knicks need help at point guard, and there just so happens to be one in Washington whose teammates want him to leave.

Chief ISIS thug blows up himself, family as US closes in

US special forces killed the new leader of the ISIS terror group in a daring raid in northwestern Syria, President Biden announced Thursday.

Tom Brady was godsend for bettors

Tom Brady accomplished so much in his NFL career and it’s even wilder when viewed through a betting lens.

Adams will ask Biden for '9/11 response' to 'pandemic' of gun violence

Mayor Eric Adams said early Thursday that he will be asking President Biden for enough money to bring a “9/11 response” to the “pandemic” of gun crime on city streets....

Who, and what, to watch at the 2022 Winter Olympics

From Chloe Kim to Mikaela Shiffrin to the defending gold medal-winning US women's hockey team, there's a lot to keep track of in the Winter Olympics.

Katie Couric says many 'turned blind eye' to Zucker-Gollust behavior

Katie Couric noted that the pair not only worked together but their families lived a floor away from each other in the same apartment building and they both seemed "joined...

49ers fan in medically induced coma after apparent attack during NFC Championship game

The incident remained under investigation on Wednesday and no arrests had been made in the apparent beating, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Firefighter rescues golden retriever from partially frozen pond

When a golden retriever became trapped in a frigid pond in Colorado, firefighters sprang into action. Watch the dramatic Jan. 31 rescue of the poor pooch, named Watson, who had...

TikToker reveals secret airline deals and hacks

"Money Lawyer Erika" Kullberg has shared her savvy insights with her 7.7 million TikTok followers on what to do if your flight or baggage is delayed.

Celebrate National Golden Retriever Day with these famous canines

Celebrate National Golden Retriever Day with these famous canines.

Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across US

A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central U.S. on Wednesday as airlines canceled thousands...

A surprising -- and polarizing -- Rangers first half

It's tough to imagine anyone thinking the Blueshirts would be tied for third when the season started, but that's exactly where they find themselves.

Timothy LeDuc to become first openly nonbinary US Winter Games athlete

Timothy LeDuc will be the first openly nonbinary U.S. athlete at the Winter Games when they step on the ice.

Here's your ‘And Just Like That’ character, based on your zodiac sign

As the contentious first season of HBO's "And Just Like That..." comes to a close we're taking a deep dive into the zodiac signs of each major player.

This red-hot Knick making case for contract extension

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is starting to play his way into a contract extension.

Islanders veteran getting closer to being fully healthy

Ryan Pulock doesn’t feel 100 percent yet, but he’s getting closer — and glad to have gotten in two games before the All-Star break.

Banged-up Nets star may not be 100 percent for a while

James Harden might be back on the court, but he’s not back to 100 percent. And he may not be for a while.

Spike Lee to direct Colin Kaepernick docu-series for ESPN

ESPN Films announced Tuesday that Lee would weave never-before-seen footage from Kaepernick’s archive to provide “a full, first-person account of his journey."

Tennessee Democrat expelled from state Senate over fraud conviction

A Tennessee Democrat was expelled from the state Senate on Wednesday over her conviction on fraud charges. 

'AJLT' bombshell: Miranda is leaving NYC with hated Che

The Season 1 finale of “And Just Like That” takes a shocking turn for Miranda and Che.

Meet Carrie's new Mr. Big on 'And Just Like That'

Thursday's season finale of “And Just Like That” ends with Carrie sharing a smooch with a special someone.

NHL owner goes on angry rant over sexual assault mess

Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz apologized Wednesday night after he angrily rejected any conversation connected to the franchise's response when a player said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant...

Mississippi becomes 37th state to legalize medical marijuana

Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize the medical use of marijuana on Wednesday – enabling a new form of pain treatment for residents suffering a number of severe, debilitating...

Civilians among the dead in US Syria counterterror raid, civilians and activists say

Residents and activists are reporting multiple deaths — including civilians — from a U.S. raid in northwestern Syria overnight Thursday.

Nothing much ever changes about these Knicks

In a different season, Mitchell Robinson’s stone-cold rejection of Ja Morant’s windmill dunk in the final minutes would have blown the roof off the Garden to punctuate a special night....

Shooting aboard California Greyhound bus leaves one dead, several injured

One person was killed and at least four others wounded in a shooting on a greyhound bus in California on Wednesday night, officials said.

Dolphins owner fires back at Brian Flores

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has broken his silence over the claims against him and the organization in a lawsuit filed by former coach Brian Flores.

Nets' road trip goes from bad to worse

The Nets led the Kings going into the final quarter, but collapsed in a stunning 112-101 loss before 13,153 at Golden 1 Center. The defeat ran their losing streak to...

Rapper TDott Woo fatally shot in Brooklyn after signing with record label

Budding Brooklyn rapper TDott Woo was fatally shot in the neighborhood where he grew up on Tuesday afternoon shortly after signing with a record label.

Giants GM adapting to everything that comes with new role

Joe Schoen is no longer a scout or a personnel director or an assistant general manager. He is the 42-year-old GM of the Giants and that means he is in...

Power cable snaps after lightning strike in Congo, killing 26

Dozens of people died in The Democratic Republic of Congo Wednesday after a bolt of lightning struck a power cable, causing it to snap and fall on houses and a...

Charles Oakley tells Jalen Rose about James Dolan's diss

He may be a native of Cleveland, but New York fans have adopted him like a native son. That's because he's all passion, fierce competition and sometimes fisticuffs. In this...

What Eli Manning had to say about his Hall of Fame chances

Eli Manning retired from the Giants after the 2019 season. Drew Brees and Philip Rivers followed his lead one year later. Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady hung up their cleats...