March 24, 2022

'Kyrie carve out' could change the NBA

Getting Kyrie Irving eligible for home games doesn’t just change the Nets, like Kevin Durant said. It could change the NBA.

These Yankees pitchers looking to provide rotation some depth

With two weeks left until Opening Day — and with two extra roster spots available to start the year due to the MLB lockout — there could be room in...

Justice Thomas' wife urged overturning the 2020 election: Report

“Help This Great President stand firm, Mark!!!” Virginia Thomas wrote in Nov. 10, 2020 message after most media outlets called the election for Biden, according to the Post.

Knicks guard needed 'couple of months to understand' this role

It took until Jan. 1, but Evan Fournier found his niche as a Knicks 3-point sniper and has landed in the franchise record books, supplanting John Starks. 

Woman dies after suffering heart attack at finish line of LA half marathon

Trisha Paddock, 44, suffered the medical episode after completing the Charity Challenge Half Marathon in just under four hours.

Saint Peter's trip to Sweet 16 paying off in more ways than one

Saint Peter’s is starting to see an increase in applications resulting from its stunning run over the last week to the Sweet 16, following Florida Gulf Coast and Oral Roberts...

Mets give mixed reviews of new gadget for pitch signals

The primary benefits of the device are twofold. The technology keeps opponents from stealing signs from second base (or elsewhere) and can also improve pitchers’ tempo on the mound.

Texas mom killed while visiting her son's grave for his 'first birthday in heaven'

Yolanda N'Gaojia, 52, was fatally shot just after 5 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church Garden of Memories Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.

Islanders keep on winning, but still need a miracle

At this point in the season, the Islanders are playing with nothing to lose. Lately, they’ve looked like it, too.

Resistance is rising to woke colleges' race and sex discrimination

Mark J. Perry is working with people to file equal-opportunity complaints when colleges and universities discriminate on the basis of race and sex.

Rachel Balkovec reveals scary bruise following injury

Rachel Balkovec revealed the bruise resulting from her spring training workout injury. 

Woman arrested for killing California shop keeper in 1993

A 61-year-old woman was arrested last week in Oklahoma for killing a California shop owner in 1993 after investigators used new tech to solve the cold case, police announced Thursday.

No. 1 seed stunningly ousted from NCAA Tournament

Arkansas is going to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive March.

Woman's body found stuffed in fridge, boyfriend charged with murder

“My mom called me this morning and let me know that her boyfriend killed her and put her in the refrigerator like a piece of steak,” said the victim's cousin.

‘Disqualifying’ words from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

The fact that justice Ketanji Brown Jackson admitted to not having a judicial philosophy instantly disqualifies her from a Supreme Court confirmation, Harmeet Dhillon argues.

Villanova rolls into Elite Eight thanks to its do-it-all star

Jay Wright and the Villanova Wildcats are back in the Elite Eight.

Jets owner loses out on bid for English Premier League team

Woody Johnson is going to have to stick to American football. The Jets owner was eliminated as one of the bidders for the Chelsea Football Club of the English Premier...

New Yorkers let go over vax mandate blast Adams' exemptions for athletes

Regular New Yorkers who lost their jobs to the city’s vaccine mandate blasted Mayor Eric Adams for granting an exemption to professional athletes.

Car carrying 6 teens killed in Oklahoma crash rolled through stop sign: NTSB

The six girls were traveling in a Chevrolet Spark that is designed to carry four passengers. Only the driver and the passenger were wearing seat belts, according to a report...

St. Peter's can make history with one more win

With one more win over heavily favored and third-seeded Purdue on Friday night, Saint Peter's will become the first 15th seed ever to reach the Elite Eight.

Knicks get promising look at potential life without star

If Toppin continues to resemble a starting power forward, Knicks president Leon Rose will be more emboldened to trade Randle this summer. It’s already a consideration.

Biden gets low marks on inflation, gas prices in Fox News poll

Most American voters say President Joe Biden has made the economy worse, blaming him for soaring gas prices and draining inflation, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday.

4 dead, 1 injured after family falls from Swiss apartment building

All five plunged from their seven-story apartment building in Montreux around 7 a.m. after police knocked at their door to make an arrest.

Rangers running out of time to get new faces acclimated

After the Rangers’ three trade-deadline acquisitions joined the rest of the team for morning skate on Tuesday, head coach Gerard Gallant joked that it looked like training camp out there....

Inside Mario Batali's restaurant empire 5 years after the scandal that rocked NYC

As the city and its restaurants come back to life post-Covid, the impact of Batali and his cancellation is still being reckoned with.

Vanessa Bryant, Nike renew Kobe Bryant deal after contentious breakup

Cooler heads have prevailed.

Workers say crime-ridden NYC not worth the hassle anymore

Conditions in New York City have deteriorated so badly that a large segment of its private-sector workforce are thinking of fleeing rather than return to the office, a survey found.

Connecticut the third state to suspend gas tax as pump prices surge

Gov. Ned Lamont signed emergency legislation to suspend its gas tax as prices at the pump have soared from inflation and Russia's war on Ukraine.

Star receiver was so close to signing with Jets

Tyreek Hill's agent Drew Rosenhaus said a deal with the Jets was almost done before the wide receiver signed with the Dolphins.

'Collapse of support': AOC says Biden is in real danger among Dem voters

Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says President Biden is risking the "collapse" of his support among progressive and younger party voters, in a new interview.

The week in whoppers: Cory Booker's tears, the WaPo's lame excuses and more

In this week's whoppers, the Post Editorial Board dries Cory Booker's tears, rips WaPo's lame excuse for censorship and many more liberal shenanigans.

Yankees pitcher's suddenly reduced velocity a red flag

It was eye-opening when Yankees pitcher Joely Rodriguez hit only about 90 mph on the radar gun in a loss to the Tigers on Thursday.

NFL, MLB in race to bottom thanks to Roger Goodell, Rob Manfred

It’s a weekly tag-team match, with Roger Goodell and Rob Manfred taking turns to force their sports into submission by smashing chairs over our heads. 

Giants legend pledges support for Saint Peter's in hype photo

Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning tweets his support of Saint Peter's, says he was a fan years before their March Madness run.

Russian spies tried to hack energy companies across globe: federal prosecutors

Three Russian spies tried to take control of power plants in 135 countries in a wide-ranging hacking conspiracy, US federal prosecutors announced.

How I hacked Tinder and dated 15 men in 21 days

With "The Tinder Swindler" a blockbuster success on Netflix, many women are wary of matching with a man online. But one Australian woman says Tinder is the perfect place to...

Mets starter duo share different spring debut success

Carlos Carrasco and Chris Bassitt pitched to opposite ends of the spectrum in their spring debuts Thursday, but were graded on different scales. 

I'm a 'giantess' sex goddess and my fans want me to stomp and eat them

By offering her fee-fi-fo-fum footage for fans, she earns a whopping $50,000 a month, teasing and pleasing her followers while pretending to be a sexy giant.

Brooklyn BP is poster boy for privileged pols

This is the same man who in January dismissed constituent parking concerns as “not my responsibility.” That’s probably because he’s too busy shirking his own responsibility in favor of his...

Photo exhibition features poignant portraits of NYC women

Photographer Patricia Burmicky's new series is called "The Woman I Will Become" and is on view at the Blue Gallery.

The Mo Brooks fiasco shows why Republicans need to move on from Trump

It’s understandable that Donald Trump would want to try to ascend once again to the Oval Office, but the question for Republicans is why they’d want to go along for...

Shaheen Holloway opens up on self-confidence, basketball career, Saint Peter's March Madness run

Coach Shaheen Holloway took a moment from Saint Peter’s Cinderella run to go one-on one with The Post’s Steve Serby

Hollowed Apple: Startling data reveals how many people have fled NYC during pandemic

The Big Apple's population has been hollowed out during the COVID-19 pandemic -- with Manhattan suffering the biggest population decline among all US counties, according to grim census data.

Antitrust insiders blame Chuck Schumer for Amazon-MGM's FTC approval

The Amazon-MGM merger gained approval from the Federal Trade Commission without fanfare or a fight last week -- and antitrust advocates are blaming New York Sen. Chuck Schumer. The FTC...

Teens storm NYC pharmacies in grab-and-go prescription drug heists

Gangs of marauding teens have stormed six Big Apple pharmacies over the past month.

Ukraine accuses Moscow of forcibly deporting over 400,000 people to Russia

Ukraine accused Moscow on Thursday of forcibly relocating hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians from their besieged homes to Russia.

Letters to the Editor — March 25, 2022

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson refused to define the word “woman” during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing.

Biden warns of global food shortages as Russia-Ukraine war upends wheat supplies

Russia and Ukraine jointly supply about a fourth of the world's wheat exports.

'Jeopardy!' contestants apologize to Diana Ross for supreme age insult

As Diana Ross sings, "You can't hurry love" — or, apparently, a stumped "Jeopardy!" contestant.

Eric Adams’ end to scare-inducing COVID briefings is helping bring the city back

While Mayor Eric Adams undergoes scrutiny over every act and pronouncement, he deserves praise for something he doesn’t do — daily COVID briefings.

Italy miss World Cup again after unfathomable loss

The unthinkable happened in Palermo on Thursday as the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia following a last-gasp goal.

Driver who ran over onlooker at illegal Soho car event held on $10K bail

Tyler Greer, who ran over an onlooker while doing donuts at an illegal event in Soho, was ordered held on $10,000 bail at his arraignment Thursday.

'Cannot and will not': Mitch McConnell confirms 'no' vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Republican leader was not expected to support Jackson and Democrats can approve her nomination without any GOP support in the evenly divided Senate.

Sorry! Kristen Stewart won't win an Oscar anytime soon

"Twilight" seems to have sucked away her shot at the big trophy for eternity ... or at least a few more years. 

Drop airplane mask mandates yesterday

Mandating masks on airplanes stopped making any sense long ago; let's hope the airline CEOs hit the right altitude Wednesday in asking President Joe Biden to end the policy.

Fast-paced Arizona should run wild on the Houston

The Arizona Wildcats face off against the Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 battle 

Biden press conference gives Putin less than nothing to fear

President Joe Biden’s sleepy press conference after talking to NATO leaders Thursday suggests Vladimir Putin can go ahead with launching chemical weapons in Ukraine.

New data confirms COVID school rules were a disaster

Yet more evidence has come to light showing that our COVID school shutdowns and hybrid learning were an unmitigated disaster. 

'Could have been killed': NYC HS allowed transgender student to be bullied, beat up, suit says

Ronette Hinkson filed a case against the city and the W. H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School after her 15-year-old transgender daughter was beaten up.

Mayor Adams says performers are exempt from vax mandates ⁠— does that include politicians, who are clowns?

Mayor Adams' exemption to the workplace vaccine mandate for super-rich athletes and entertainers at least codifies what we have known all along: COVID rules are for the dirty masses.

Deshaun Watson avoids criminal charges from second grand jury

Deshaun Watson has avoided indictment for a second time.

Former NFL running back arrested for alleged armed robbery in Miami

Mark Walton, a former NFL running back, was arrested for an alleged armed robbery that occurred in Miami last month.

Video: New York Sports Oscars

Brandon London gives out the award for Best Short Story, Best Animated Player, and Best Local Coach.

Bet on this to be Coach K's final game

Texas Tech is the favorite in this game over Duke for good reason, and Coach K's Blue Devils could struggle against the Red Raiders. 

Ex-Texas cop fired for punching handcuffed pregnant woman wants her job back

A former Texas police officer who was fired for repeatedly punching a handcuffed pregnant woman is trying to get her job back, according to local reports.

Proposed Brooklyn-Queens transit line could link with LaGuardia Airport

The MTA and Port Authority are considering combining the proposed Brooklyn-Queens train line with some of the alternatives to replace the Port Authority's AirTrain to LaGuardia.

My husband of 10 years died — and I got to tell his mistress

Bridgette Davis had to tell her husband's lover that he was dead.

Fire breaks out in seats at Denver Broncos' Mile High Stadium

Seats at the Broncos' Mile High Stadium caught fire Thursday after a blaze began in the suite level.

Arizona, Oklahoma pass bills banning transgender youth in girls' sports

Governors in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and Iowa have already signed into law bills that ban transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.

DHS orders massive release of migrants into the US: report

The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly ordered a major release of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Colombia migrants into the US via humanitarian parole.

Not even a real war can stop America from obsessing over ridiculous cultural conflicts

Now that we have a real crisis all the culture wars will die down, some said. Yet no such thing happened. 

NBA Hall of Famer in trouble after skipping out on jury duty

Ray Allen was fined for failing to appear for jury duty after the hall-of-famer asked the judge to move the trial date to accommodate Allen attending Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement...

Cinderella story's elite defense could make points hard to come by

Our college basketball betting expert offers his Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Purdue Boilermakers predictions and best betting picks for the teams’ Sweet 16 matchup at 7:00 p.m. EST on CBS.

Ex-con mounted 'calculated attack' in attempted rape of NYC woman: prosecutors

An ex-con accused of sadistically beating a woman in a horrific attempted rape on a Harlem street mounted a "calculated attack," prosecutors said.

'Lost City' review: Hollywood makes another adventure film for idiots

When did Hollywood decide that all globe-trotting adventures have to be extremely stupid?

Russia will likely default with April 4 payment due of $2.2B: experts

Investors breathed a sigh of relief last week after the Russian government made a $117 million interest payment on its foreign debt. But a much bigger payment comes due April...

Historic farm property lists for the first time in 300 years

Knapwell Wood Farm, located outside Cambridge, England, dates to 1710 -- and has finally made its entrance to the public sales market.

Pesky UMass star in Rangers' sights with college career ending soon

A source says the 5-foot-8 pesky competitor has already met with members of the Rangers front office.

Bet on Big Ten power to beat Villanova in Sweet 16

We don't always get good NCAA Tournament rematches, but when we do, it stands out. Thursday’s Sweet 16 showdown between Michigan and Villanova checks this box.

Panty raid: Perv caught hiding under woman's sink with her underwear, cops say

The accused panty-snatcher allegedly sneaked into the home just before 6:30 a.m. and came face to face with the woman who lived there.

Tommy Hilfiger flips Aspen home for $50M

Fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger nabbed himself a tidy $19 million profit for a home he bought only a few months ago.

Oscar-worthy celebrity falls, from Zendaya to Lady Gaga

They're legends of the fall. Here are the 12 most epic celebrity wipeouts.

It's officially 'Short King Spring' and these fellas are soaring

It's officially “Short King Spring” which means single New Yorkers are looking for love for less than 5'8", a group who have been notoriously short-sided on dating apps.

Teen daughter watches dad die in botched Cali. BASE jump: cops

A father plunged to his death in a parachuting accident from a San Diego high-rise as his teen daughter witnessed the horrific accident, police said.

$300M Ponzi scheme spurs FBI raid, wild shootout in Las Vegas: feds

A Ponzi scheme that brought in an estimated $300 million ended with FBI agents showing up at the fraudster's door and shooting him in the middle of a bizarre four-hour...

Here's where the pros are putting their money for Sweet 16

Sharp betting models suggest that these games will go under and perhaps, this NHL underdog is undervalued...

Parents make $50K having 'realistic sex' online: 'I don't feel like we're porn stars'

"We put a camera in the room and people can see what it’s really like when we have sex," explained the couple.

Southwest Airlines unveils major fares change to attract travelers

Southwest Airlines will add a fourth fare category as part of changes designed to attract more business travelers and boost revenue.

Star quarterback's wife opens up about Super Bowl parade incident

Kelly Stafford is opening up once more about the photographer incident at the Rams' Super Bowl parade.

Tennis star seeks therapy after family's concern following heckling incident

Naomi Osaka sought out a therapist after being heckled at Indian Wells and after her sister seemed very concerned for her.

Biden says he'd be 'very fortunate' to face Trump in 2024 — and Euro allies think he's 'up to the job'

President Biden said Thursday he would welcome a 2024 rematch against former President Donald Trump while insisting that European leaders have confidence in his leadership.

Sarah Lawrence 'sex cult' leader Larry Ray allegedly tortured victim in hotel for hours

Larry Ray allegedly tortured one of his victims for hours – and at one point stopped to have burgers and fries his top lieutenant during the abuse, a witness testified.

Tyreek Hill says he was never picking the Jets: 'Who?'

The Tyreek Hill sweepstakes, in which the Miami Dolphins were ultimately the winner, played out earlier this week.

Two 20-year-olds charged in alleged $1.1M NFT scam

They took the virtual money and ran. Prosecutors in New York's Southern District Thursday charged two 20-year-olds in connection with an alleged NFT scam. Ethan Vinh Nguyen and Andre Marcus...

The Best Sweet 16 Promo Codes & Betting Offers - March Madness 2022

Check out the best Sweet 16 betting bonuses and promos ahead of the Sweet 16, which starts tonight.

Michigan can keep dancing against Villanova

Michigan is the lowest-seed left in the March Madness tournament, but they're getting hot at just the right time as they get set to bring the fight to Villanova. 

Timme and the Gonzaga Bulldogs looking to pit the Razorbacks offense into a corner on Thursday

March Madness 2022 round of the Sweet 16 kicks off and the favorite, Gonzaga is ready to put on a defensive showcase against Arkansas

Joe Rogan slams woke Big Tech employees as 'mentally ill'

Joe Rogan hit out at woke "activist" employees of large Silicon Valley tech firms, calling them "mentally ill" and "lunatics who are running the asylum to a certain extent."

School's out: Education panel breaks with city to reject $82M contract

The unusual referendum on a temporary staffing agreement included some of Mayor Eric Adams’s own appointees and suggested the new panel could break with its soft reputation. 

Conservative Disney employees urge company to stay 'politically neutral'

An anonymous group of Disney employees is urging the Mouse House to keep its business “politically neutral” – despite mounting pressure from activists who have blasted the company’s muted initial...

Top Hillsong megachurch pastor resigns day before doc premieres

A lead pastor for Hillsong megachurch has stepped down -- mere hours before the premiere of a docuseries about the institution’s recent scandals. 

Minimum wage would be $61.75 if it grew like Wall Street bonuses: report

A new report found that the federal minimum wage — $7.25 — would have skyrocketed if it had increased at the same pace as Wall Street bonuses.

Popular Ukrainian band Antytila asks Ed Sheeran to perform remotely from Kyiv

Sheeran will perform alongside Camila Cabello, Snow Patrol and others in a concert benefit for Ukraine on March 29.

'Witch hunt': Kremlin spokesman's daughter complains about US sanctions

Elizaveta Peskova, the daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, lashed out after she and her family had their assets frozen.

Texas Tech, Michigan among today's best March Madness bets

Duke is a familiar name, but Texas Tech has the advantage and makes for one of the best bets on Thursday's slate.

Grading the Rangers' trade deadline

Chris Drury was a busy man.

This March Madness darling is a huge favorite for a reason

Gonzaga continues their trek for a National Championship, and in a matchup against Arkansas that they stack up nicely in, the Bulldogs are a strong bet.

Spring Breakers schooled by cops in beach football

Two police officers showed off their footballs skills on the beaches of Clearwater, Florida. See how the crowd of swimsuit-clad spring breakers went wild for the uniformed cops in this...

Google seeks to avoid DOJ sanctions over 'attorney-client privilege' emails

Alphabet's Google urged a judge hearing a US antitrust case against it to reject the Justice Department's request that it be sanctioned, saying it had not abused attorney-client privilege.

This is how Saint Peter's continues its Cinderella run

Saint Peter's has a chance to upset Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen, says one coach familiar with both teams.

Biden: US response to Russian chemical weapons in Ukraine 'would depend' on use

President Biden said Thursday that the West's response to the potential Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine "would depend" on how bad such an attack would be.

Mom shares terrifying video of bounce house getting picked up by wind, nearly smashing into child

Fortunately, the empty, inflatable house only grazed him and no serious injuries were reported, according to Beane's post.

NBA star to heckling fan: 'Shut up, p---y'

Add Devin Booker to the list of NBA players retaliating against hecklers.

Trump sues Hillary Clinton, DNC over 'unthinkable' Russia 'plot' in 2016 election

Former President Donald Trump filed a federal lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and the DNC, accusing them of plotting to tie him to Russian interference in the 2016 election.

'I steal for a living': Serial NYC shoplifter opens up about his dozens of arrests

Laron Mack's shocking admission came after his arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court on petit larceny charges.

Coinbase job requires 'counter-surveillance' skills

Coinbase posted a bizarre opening for an “executive protection” job last week that reads more like a job listing for a MI6 operative than a security guard.

Dentist charged with murder after allegedly plying girlfriend with anesthetics

A Maryland dentist has been charged with murder after his patient-turned-girlfriend overdosed on addictive anesthesia.

Amazon delivery driver shares which customers they hate the most

The TikTok user shared that his biggest bugbear is shoppers who have packages delivered to Amazon lockers.

How NYC socialite Dasha Zhukova lived large with oligarch Roman Abramovich

Inside the former marriage of sanctioned oligarch and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich and his glamorous ex-wife Dasha Zhukova, a power player in the art world who is friends...

Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine

Now at a safe distance from the conflict and after spending four days in cages in the back of a van, the two animals were recovering from the journey in...

Not having it: Fired NYC workers ready to sue Adams over athlete vax exemption

"This morning alone we have received over 100 different calls asking for our help," a Staten Island lawyer told The Post.

Bucs GM has interesting response to Baker Mayfield trade rumors

Mayfield's NFL options have dwindled in recent days, with the quarterback wanting out of Cleveland after the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas inmate in execution prayer case

​The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas death row inmate who sought to have his pastor "pray over" him and touch him during his execution by lethal injection.

Williams slight won't hurt Jane Campion, because Oscars want a woman to win

"Power of the Dog" director Jane Campion stuck her foot in her mouth with her comments about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams — but insiders told The Post she'll...

NASA shares image of smiley floating robots that live on the International Space Station

Queen, Honey and Bumble replaced an existing group of floating bots and serve as an upgrade on the ISS.

WWE star's phone hasn't stopped ringing since Johnny Knoxville prank: 'Hundreds of thousands'

WWE's Sami Zayn will face "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville at WrestleMania 38 in Arlington, Texas on April 3.

Ex-school bus driver admits bribing 12-year-old girl for sexual photos

Frederick Haresign, 62, pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexual exploitation of a child and faces 10 years in prison and 20 years of supervised release as part of a plea deal.

Herschel Walker, Dr. Oz told to quit Biden's health council — or be fired

President Biden this week urged Senate candidates Herschel Walker and Dr. Mehmet Oz to leave their positions on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition or face removal.

Ex-spy Maria Butina among Russians hit with latest US sanctions over war

In the US, Butina is best known as the gun rights activist who pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an unregistered Russian agent.

Florida driver dies after crashing into 11-foot alligator

A Florida man died after crashing his car into a massive 11-foot alligator in a roadway early Thursday, authorities said.

'Butcher of Mariupol': Russian militant blamed for worst atrocities in Ukraine war

Mikhail Mizintsev is accused of carrying out the Mariupol hospital attack and ordering many of the worst atrocities during the war.

Spoiled dog shows off luxurious $75K wardrobe: 'She deserves the world'

This fur baby is a pure sugar baby with her ultra-expensive wardrobe.

Carole Baskin dances to viral TikTok song that claims she killed missing husband

Thousands of people left comments, with one writing: "How did you get her to agree to this?!"

The woman who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig

“I see nothing strange about striking them out,” Mitchell said after the game. “At least stranger things have happened. Not even the best batters can hit them all.”

'Brutal attack': School board head ousted after allegedly choking colleague, slamming her on table

Danielle Green was voted out during a Flint Community Schools Board of Education emergency meeting after the alleged attack on treasurer Laura MacIntyre.

Deshaun Watson may not be clear of legal troubles

Fox 8 in Houston is reporting that a grand jury in Brazoria County in Texas has convened to hear evidence in a case against him.

How newest Giants lineman came to be known as Plump Caramel

Jon Feliciano, the Giants' new offensive lineman acquired in free agency, shared the origin story of his unique "Plump Caramel" nickname.

How Jeff Bezos could catch Elon Musk in race to the moon

Jeff Bezos' space exploration company Blue Origin will get another chance to build a lunar lander that would bring astronauts to the moon after losing out to Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Yankees plan to alter Aroldis Chapman's usage as he makes Hall of Fame case

TAMPA — Aaron Boone recently broached pitching the eighth inning on some occasions to Aroldis Chapman.  The scenarios won’t occur often, but the Yankee manager wanted to see if his...

Former Yankees great subject of new documentary

Don Mattingly is arguably the greatest New York Yankee to never win a World Series with the team. A new documentary will tell his story.

Cottage that inspired Snow White's classic movie home lists for $1.39M

This two-bedroom cottage has long been rumored to be the inspiration for Snow White's home in the still-classic 1937 Disney film.

White House to let officers rule on border asylum claims in bid to tackle backlog

The Departments of Homeland Security and Justice announced the new rule on Thursday, claiming that it will “expedite processing of asylum claims."

US weekly unemployment claims fall to lowest level since 1969

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the US job market continues to show strength in the midst...

Bodycam video captures trooper fatally shooting driver in Buffalo after high-speed chase

Dramatic video captured the moment a New York state trooper fatally shot a Pennsylvania motorist in downtown Buffalo after lengthy chase at speeds of more than 100 mph, according to...

Ukrainian pharmacist reveals horror injuries after surviving hit from Russian shell

The woman, identified as Nina, who works as a pharmacist in Kharkiv, was pictured with scars all over her face.

Rachel Balkovec's inspiring message after freak Yankees accident

Balkovec was struck in the face Tuesday afternoon during a spring training workout at the Yankees’ minor league complex, and later took to Instagram to share a motivational message.

Situation 'dire' for stranded merchant fleet caught in Ukraine war

More than 1,000 merchant sailors are stranded in the Sea of Azov as Russia's war in Ukraine rages around them.

Gone to pot: Smugglers try to float SUV with 650 pounds of weed across Rio Grande

Traffickers ferried an SUV loaded with almost 650 pounds of marijuana across the river separating Texas from Mexico in a failed smuggling attempt, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

Volunteer firefighter recalls the moment a tornado hit her Texas town

Granger, TX was struck by an EF-2 tornado on Monday.

Zelensky to NATO: Give us 1% of your fighter jets and tanks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to NATO leaders for more weapons to repel Russia's invasion, saying the country under siege needs just "one percent" of the tanks and fighter jets.

Woman outraged over 'sexist' mommy song taught at elementary school

Social media is in a tizzy over a "bizarrely sexist" Mother's Day song assigned to elementary school students.

Eric Adams exempts athletes, performers from city vaccine mandate

Mayor Eric Adams exempted athletes and performers from the city’s vaccine mandate following weeks of pressure from the sports world after the rule kept Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving from...

'Intoxicated' man who grilled his rescued greyhound sentenced to prison

Nikolay Lukyanchikov was sentenced to two to four years in state prison after pleading guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals and other charges in the dog’s death.

Sally Field: Burt Reynolds 'invented' story that I was love of his life

The "Mrs. Doubtfire" actress and the "Boogie Nights" star dated from 1977 until 1982.

Model who had legs amputated due to COVID leaves hospital for birthday

Claire Bridges, 20, had both her legs amputated after suffering complications from COVID-19 and followers have been floored by her resilience.

The 10 best USB microphones of 2022 for music, podcasts and more

Testing, testing, one, two, three. 

Clear for takeoff: Airline CEOs urge Biden to drop masks on planes

The CEOs of major US airlines are urging President Biden to drop his "outdated" federal mask requirements for planes and airports.

Tesla's new Texas factory is throwing a party -- and locals aren't happy

Tesla is planning to hold a massive, 15,000-person bash to celebrate the grand opening of its gigafactory in Austin -- and the shindig has local community and environmental groups up...

I was accidentally sent an email about why a company didn’t want to hire me

He ended up getting fired from his teaching job for his social media.

Roll out: Red carpet preparations underway ahead of 2022 Oscars

Workers are rolling out the red carpet on Hollywood Boulevard as preparations for the Academy Awards begin in Los Angeles.

Gruesome video captures woman viciously mauled by pit bull in elevator

Horrific surveillance video captured a woman in Colombia being viciously attacked by a pit bull inside an elevator as she tried to escape from the crazed animal.

Islanders get double dose of brutal injury news

The Islanders will be without two of their stalwarts for the foreseeable future.

US sanctions most members of Russian Duma as Biden meets with NATO allies

The Treasury Department said that four dozen companies linked to Russia's defense sector -- including KTRV -- and CEO of Russia's largest bank were also facing new sanctions.

Nancy Pelosi's husband buys Tesla stock worth $2.2M

On March 17, Paul Pelosi, a venture capitalist, purchased 2,500 shares of Tesla stock by exercising 25 call options at a $500 strike price

Inside wild NBA sideline spat: 'I'll whoop your ass'

The Heat lived up to their name when a sideline spat broke out between Jimmy Butler and head coach Erik Spoelstra during Wednesday's 118-104 loss to the Warriors at FTX...

Most Americans believe Biden hasn't been tough enough on Russia: poll

More than 50% of Americans believe President Biden has been too weak in his response to Russia, and only about a quarter of Americans have confidence in his ability to...

Hug it out: Tense video shows Mike Tyson embracing armed man who threatened him

The 55-year-old former heavyweight champ was in attendance at the Tuesday night show on a rooftop bar when an audience member began heckling him.

Walmart accuses BJ's of stealing its self-checkout technology

After more than a decade of “hard work [Walmart’s] innovations were simply taken by defendant BJ’s,” the complaint alleges.

California police capture mountain lion trying to enter hair salon

The Irvine Police Department posted about the incident on Facebook, confirming that the cat was spotted in a shopping center near Sand Canyon and Irvine Center Drive.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says Ukraine war spells end of globalization

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine "has put an end to the globalization we have experienced over the last three decades." The head of the...

Baker Mayfield's wife shares sweet family pic amid Browns drama

Emily Mayfield, the wife of embattled Browns star Baker Mayfield, posted a sweet family photo Wednesday as questions about the quarterback's next landing spot emerge.

Smoked pork: Pigs wander onto scene of warehouse fire as FDNY battles flames

Firefighters battling a blaze at a Brooklyn warehouse early Thursday found themselves trying to corral two curious pigs who were on the scene, the FDNY said.

'Taken' way too soon: Relatives, friends mourn 6 Oklahoma girls killed in crash

The teens were packed into a four-seat 2015 Chevrolet Spark when the subcompact car collided Tuesday with a semi-truck in Tishomingo.

Ukrainian refugee welcomed with hugs in Madrid, Spain

Schoolchildren in Spain gave a warm welcome to a young Ukrainian refugee who just joined their class. In the touching moment filmed at the CEIP Peru school, students pile on...

'Brazen violation': White House 'strongly condemns’ North Korea's missile launch

The White House on Thursday condemned North Korea over the totalitarian nation's latest long-range ballistic missile test, calling it “a brazen violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions.”

'The Godfather' 50th anniversary: A legacy made from gut feelings, pranks and fate

Fifty years ago, the first installment of Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" hit theaters on March 24, 1972, revitalizing the career of Marlon Brando and making a star out of...

Mocktail hour: Lift your spirits with guilt-free imbibing

The big buzz in the beverage industry is about no buzz at all. From Manolo Blahnik’s swanky new zero-alcohol bar at its Madison Avenue boutique (serving “NO-Gronis” and other mocktails)...

Here's which 'Bridgerton' character you are based on your zodiac sign

To celebrate the sating of our aristocratic fantasies, we bring you the cast of "Bridgerton" as zodiac signs.

Sandra Bullock isn't on social media because of a movie she did: 'I learned'

The Oscar winner revealed that her 1995 action thriller "The Net" influenced her social media usage.

Bracket busted? Another way to bet on March Madness

Between spreads, Over/Unders, moneylines, futures, bracket pools and player props, there’s no shortage of ways to bet on the NCAA Tournament. But there’s one other way to dive into the...

Who might James Dolan turn to if he runs out of patience with Leon Rose and Co.?

With time running short for Leon Rose and Co., the Knicks may have to consider alternatives.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’ hitting the market for $125M

Jeffrey Epstein's private island is going up for sale. The island got the nickname "Pedophile Island" due to allegations he sexually abused girls as young as age 11 there.

Dazed and renewed: NYC's stressed-out execs turn to hypnosis

“Hypnosis has nothing to do with this magical malarkey that you’ve seen in the past or in movies," says corporate mind coach Manjit Devgun.

I got a ‘dress code’ violation at Disney World over my revealing top

A Florida Disney World visitor claims she was flagged by cast members for wearing an inappropriate top.

Businessman stuck in Costa Rica after flesh-eating bug infected his genitals

A British man developed a flesh-eating disease that infected his genitals after undergoing a minor medical procedure during a recent business trip to Costa Rica.

7-month-old Georgia girl mauled to death by dog

The baby, Serenity Garnett, was attacked by the American Bulldog Great Pyrenees mix on Tuesday at a home in suburban Augusta, WJBF-TV reported.

Lapsus$ hacker mastermind suspected to be UK teen living with mom

Cybersecurity sleuths have reportedly uncovered the suspected mastermind of the notorious Lapsus$ hacker group – a 16-year-old whiz kid living with his mother in Oxford, England. The teen, whose uses...

Alicia Keys' favorite spring fashions and beauty rituals

While the rest of us were vegging out during various COVID quarantines, the 15-time Grammy winner was very busy. 

Two best bets for Thursday's WGC-Dell Match Play

WGC-Dell Match Play goes into round two on Thursday, check out these best bets.. 

Ukraine celebrates detonating Russian warship stocked with supplies

"The morning starts with good news!" Ukraine's armed forces gloated as it shared videos and photos of the still-blazing landing ship, Orsk.

Zelensky urged Biden not to sanction Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich: report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Biden to hold off on imposing sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in the hope that the reputed crony of Vladimir Putin could...

Deshaun Watson was recruiting stars to other team before Browns shocker

It appears Deshaun Watson was even closer to joining the Falcons than originally thought. Before the trade that sent the controversial quarterback to Cleveland, Watson was reportedly very close to...

Super Bowl MVP celebrates wife's birthday with NBA date: 'Stone cold fox'

The couple's date night included posing for a photo with the NBA's 75th anniversary diamond basketball during the game. Kupp shared the photo to his Instagram story writing, “Date night!” 

US to take in 100K refugees displaced by Ukraine war, send $1B in new aid

The United States is expected to announce that it will accept 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and other nations who have displaced by the Russian invasion.

Gunman chases, fatally shoots man after Brooklyn crash: video

A gunman chased another man down a Brooklyn street and fatally shot him after the two got into a crash earlier this month, disturbing new video shows. 

NBA rival wants 'evidence' for Draymond Green's Olympic accusations

Rudy Gobert wants Draymond Green to back up his claims about the French national team with evidence.

Woman, 28, pummeled by two men in unprovoked attack on Brooklyn train

The 28-year-old victim was on a southbound A train approaching Jay Street around 5:25 p.m. March 2 when the two brutes approached her and randomly punched her in the face...

New Orleans double murder suspect shot dead in 'street justice': attorney

Hollis Carter was shot in the head while driving with his mother en route to a pretrial court hearing in the shooting in March 2021 that left a high school...

Decomposing bodies of mom, 3-year-old twins found in car

Andrea Langhorst and her two kids were found dead late Sunday night after police received reports of a suspicious vehicle parked outside a Melbourne apartment complex.

Uber planning to add all NYC taxis to app in surprise shift

Uber said it plans to start listing all New York City taxis through its app -- a surprise shift that is expected to throw a lifeline the city's struggling yellow...

'Bridgerton' star Adjoa Andoh: Show still full of 'steam' without Regé-Jean Page

Lady Danbury herself spills the English breakfast tea on some of the juicy — and sexy — secrets of the new season.

Witnesses take center stage on last day of SCOTUS confirmation hearing

More than a dozen witnesses will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to argue for and against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation.

Taron Egerton tests positive for COVID weeks after collapsing on stage

The "Rocketman" star fainted and collapsed on stage during the opening night's live show earlier this month.

Daily Horoscope - March 24, 2022

Your horoscope reading for March 24, 2022

Russian stock market reopens for first time in a month

Russia's stock market reported gains during limited trading on Thursday as it reopened for the first time since the initial stages of President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Trading of...

Ukrainian girl, 5, who fled war fatally mowed down by driver in Italy

Five-year-old girl Tasia was out with her cousin when a Fiat Diablo driven by an 18-year-old man accelerated toward the group and plowed into them on March 20, 2022.

UK's Boris Johnson says 'basic facts of biology' are key in transgender debate

British leader Boris Johnson has waded into the transgender debate, telling parliament that the “basic facts of biology remain overwhelmingly important” in distinguishing men from women.

Russian soldier reportedly runs over commander with tank after 'deaths of his friends'

The Russian soldier who was behind the wheel of the tank “blamed the commander of the group, Col. Yury Medvedev, for the deaths of his friends.”

Judge Jackson's refusal to define 'woman' threatens women's rights movement, ex-Olympian warns

Eli Bremer, a pentathlete who competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, insisted that serious issues were raised by Jackson's insistence Tuesday that she could not define a woman because she...

How the next seven days can make or break America's World Cup soccer hopes

After failing to earn a spot in the World Cup in 2018, the U.S. currently sits in second position in its eight-team CONCACAF qualifying group and faces a stern three...

Multiple people trapped in homes after tornado warnings in South Carolina

Multiple people were trapped in homes in Pickens County, South Carolina after tornado warnings were issued on Wednesday night.

The wild life (and A-list gal pals) of this hairdresser-turned-studio boss

Oscar-nominated "Licorice Pizza" skewers producer Jon Peters as a madman — but his actual antics were even wilder.

Biden arrives at NATO headquarters for Ukraine war summits

Biden arrived for the emergency heads of state meeting shortly before 10 a.m.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward sea

It was North Korea’s 12th round of weapons launches this year and came after it fired suspected artillery pieces into the sea on Sunday.

Five people shot after fight breaks out at Arizona mall

Multiple witnesses inside the mall described the terrifying scene that saw people screaming and heading for the exit doors when shots were fired.

Russian hacking suspect indicted in Texas for running 'marketplace' of stolen logins, information

A Russian man was indicted in Texas after allegedly operating a cybercriminal marketplace that sold stolen logins and personal information. 

Madeleine Albright's historic career in photos

A look into the first female Secretary of State's historic and monumental career in government.

Hardballing vs. softballing in the dating world | Under the Covers with Danica Daniel

“Hardballing” is when a single person is very upfront from the get go about their expectations when it comes to dating. If you’re not down, then it’s bye-bye, boo. “Honestly,...

Chinese recovery crews search for second black box from crashed jet

A first black box found on Wednesday was the cockpit voice recorder based on an early assessment, a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) official told reporters.

Yankees, Mets react to NYC being set to lift vax mandate for pro athletes

The Yankees and Mets’ lack of concern about New York City’s private-sector vaccine mandate proved to be warranted. Vaccinated or not, they will all be able to play at home...

Madison Square Garden losing major college tournament

Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball...

Yankees outfielder thrives in field and at plate in win

Here are some notable nuggets that happened during Yankees’ spring training action on Wednesday:

Car plows through wall at medical center in Minnesota

A car crashed and plowed through the wall at a medical center in Minnesota early Thursday morning, according to local reports.

Heat players, coach lose it in bench scuffle in loss to Warriors

Jimmy Butler and Udonis Haslem were shouting at each other, fingers were pointed in various directions, some Miami players were trying to play peacemaker and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra slammed...

Anticlimactic heist! Suspect burglarizes Museum of Sex for 2 T-shirts

The NYPD on Wednesday released surveillance footage of a fresh-faced suspect they say strolled into the gift shop of Manhattan's Museum of Sex last Thursday and allegedly snatched the clothing...

Coaching legend basking in Saint Peter's glory

Bobby Hurley, who was the legendary coach of St. Anthony High for 45 years and is a Saint Peter's alum, is enjoying the Peacocks' Sweet 16 run.

Saint Peter's Peacocks send-off to Sweet 16

Fans flocked to Saint Peters University in Jersey City to send off the basketball team to the Sweet 16 at the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Mets veteran takes key steps forward in rehab

Starling Marte was not allowed to swing, but he still found a way to be quite active Wednesday afternoon in a minor league exhibition game.

6 teens killed in Oklahoma crash identified

The six high school girls who were killed in a crash with a semi-truck in Oklahoma on Tuesday afternoon have been identified in a new report.

Popular UFC fighter in cuffs after attacking former training partner in Miami

Jorge Masvidal faces a felony battery charge over allegedly attacking his former training partner, UFC fighter Colby Covington, in front of Papi Steak restaurant in South Beach on Monday night.

GIF inventor Steve Wilhite dead from COVID-19 complications

Steve Wilhite, the computer scientist who created the popular GIF file format in 1987, died in intensive care last Monday from complications of COVID-19, a report said.

Nets could get two key guards back in time for Heat

While Kyrie Irving’s potential return to Brooklyn overshadowed all other Nets news, he’s not the only backcourt boost Brooklyn is planning. Guards Seth Curry and Goran Dragic both missed Wednesday’s...

Hank Williams Jr.'s wife, Mary Jane Thomas, dead

Thomas was transported from Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida, to a local hospital around 5 p.m. local time Tuesday, where she was pronounced dead.

California drivers may get $400 rebates to offset soaring gas costs

California drivers could get some direct relief under Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to help drivers who are taking huge hits at the pump.

Jalen Rose talks with Jon Batiste about late nights with Stephen Colbert, 'Soul'

Is Oscar-winning, Juilliard-educated musician Jon Batiste telepathic? It seems likely, especially after he explained to me how he landed his coveted gig as the bandleader on "The Late Show With...

7-year-old handed out sleeping pills to other kids -- all 7 hospitalized for overdose

Seven young children -- including an infant and three toddlers -- overdosed on sleeping pills that were handed out by a 7-year-old at a Virginia home on Wednesday night, a...

Where Jets may turn for elite WR after missing out on Tyreek Hill

The Jets might as well hold up a Help Wanted sign asking for elite receivers.