December 20, 2022

Now-healthy Net showing his defensive prowess

Three weeks after his return to the court, T.J. Warren said his surgically repaired foot feels strong — and is getting stronger. “Yeah, my foot was good. It’s getting better...

Former White House aide tells Jan. 6 panel he saw Trump 'tearing' up documents: report

"Did I ever see him tear up notes? I don't know what the documents were but there [was] tearing," Luna testified to the panel investigating last year’s Capitol riot, according...

Knicks and their coach finally look in sync

These aren’t the standard-issue Knicks. Not the last couple of weeks.

MTA worker shoots man during argument in Brooklyn subway station

A MTA worker shot and critically injured a man inside a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday night, police sources said.

The naked truth on the Hunter Biden laptop coverup

Because of inevitable damage to our country, I would love to be wrong about the rough road ahead. Unfortunately, I fear the worst-case scenario is true.

Michael Conforto: Mets or Yankees?

The crew from SNY's Baseball Night in New York discuss whether Michael Conforto is a fit for the Mets or the Yankees

Devils drop to second place in division with loss

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored 20 seconds into the game and rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov stopped the first 35 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the struggling...

I was shocked to find a box full of treasures at a thrift store for just $3.99

"The ones that hit my heart the most were the plastic bags that had been neatly folded up inside the box," TikTok user Meg Gostonczik shared.

Star guard's masterpiece propels Knicks' eighth win in a row

Jalen Brunson's brilliant 22-point, five-assist, no-turnover masterpiece led the Knicks to a 132-94 blowout of the defending champion Warriors.

Airline mistakenly ships family's Nashville-bound dog to Saudi Arabia

A family is demanding answers after an airline mistakenly sent their Nashville-bound dog halfway across the world to Saudi Arabia.

McConnell ‘pulling’ for McCarthy to become next House speaker despite omnibus differences

“Absolutely, I’m pulling for Kevin. I hope he makes it,” McConnell told reporters when asked if he supported the House minority leader’s speakership bid. 

Rangers' seven-game win streak comes to a close

Shift after shift and post after post after post, the Blueshirts couldn’t translate all that they were doing onto the scoreboard. 

Here are the 9 hot shows to watch in January 2023

From prestige dramas to comedies to thrillers, the first month of the year is jam-packed with offerings. Here are the nine hot shows to have on your radar for early...

Eight teen girls charged with killing homeless man in Toronto: police

The gang of three 13-year-olds, three 14-year-olds and two 16-year-olds swarmed their 59-year-old victim at a Toronto plaza, police said.

Zach Wilson's next Jets chance couldn't be better

What better time to establish himself as the Jets’ franchise quarterback than Thursday night against the Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence, the one player chosen before him in last year’s draft?

Migrants give back, serve food to newly arrived asylum seekers at NYC church

Migrants who have been in the US for a few months returned the generosity they were given upon entering the country by serving food to new arrivals seeking asylum at...

I'm a sales assistant who figured out how men cheat on their wives at Christmas

"I have got a little story, a little tea for you guys, if you will, about what husbands buy for not only their wife, but their mistresses too," Shannon Hill...

Former NFL running back, 31, in hospice with liver cancer

Orlando Franklin, who was an offensive lineman in Denver and a teammate of Hillman's, shared the news on Tuesday.

After poll, Musk says he'll step down as Twitter CEO once he finds 'someone foolish enough to take the job'

Poll results showed 57% of users wanted him to leave the job, which he said he would abide by when he first posed the question.

Bystanders rescue mustang horse that fell through icy lake

“We knew we were very short on time,” a bystander said. “I was with the horse and I could see the horse deteriorating.”

Despite win streak, Nets know they must improve in this area

The Nets are riding a season-high six-game winning streak. They have, however, made the last few victories harder than they should’ve been.

Mexican army arrests 'El Tony Montana,' brother of country's most wanted cartel boss 'El Mencho'

Antonio Oseguera, also known in the US as “El Tony Montana" was found hiding with a horde of weapons on the outskirts of Guadalajara.

Australian, Taiwan authorities foil alleged plot to smuggle 66 pounds of meth using 3D printers

Authorities foiled a plot by two men alleged to be senior members of an international crime syndicate to smuggle methamphetamine into western Australia hidden inside 3D printers.

Amid enrollment drop, NYC Chancellor Banks must fight for excellence

But if Banks doesn't start fighting for his own high-standards, pro-parent agenda — and hiring more school and district leaders who'll do the same — the forces of mediocrity are...

The Masters did right by golf with LIV decision — and others will follow

The tack Augusta National took was the correct one and the only one that makes sense for the game of golf.

Jaroslav Halak has taken perfect approach to being Rangers' No. 2 goalie

The Slovakian netminder knew what he was signing up for when he put pen to paper on a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blueshirts this past offseason.

Body encased in concrete removed from basement of Philadelphia home

The row home on Burton Street in the Wissinoming section of the city has been a focus of a police investigation since they received the tip last week, WPVI reported.

House committee votes to release Trump's tax returns

The 76-year-old former president’s tax returns from 2013 to 2018 were obtained by the committee from the IRS last month after a years-long legal battle. 

Australian soccer player fights 20-year ban as video clip emerges

Matt Nean, a former bush footy player from Group 4 club West Tamworth Lions, was handed the punishment after being found guilty of deliberately shouldering the referee during his team’s...

Will Hochul let union pawns keep strangling charter schools?

Charter-school students have outperformed their district-school counterparts on elementary and middle-school assessments, per annual state Education Department data.

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 21, 2022

Post readers sound off on the FBI and Twitter’s work to spread the myth that Hunter Biden’s laptop was not legitimate.

Jets' offensive lineman not happy about short week: 'Dread it

Duane Brown was not complaining from a competitive standpoint, but as a human.

Giants vet finally gets chance to chase ring with team on cusp of playoffs

Leonard Williams still remembers the empty flight home from Buffalo, the last regular-season game of his rookie season with the Jets, when Ryan Fitzgerald imploded with three interceptions in the...

Mike Hodges, British director of 'Get Carter,' 'Flash Gordon,' dead at 90

"Mike Hodges, director of FLASH GORDON, has passed. Finally saw this movie during the pandemic and it brought me such joy," screenwriter Brian Lynch tweeted Tuesday.

SBF risks trading one notorious jail for another back in the US

The embattled crypto CEO's agreement to start his extradition process means he could go from the Bahamas' notorious Fox Hill prison to Brooklyn's troubled Metropolitan Detention Center.

American kids are in the grip of a gender contagion

Surely nothing can stop the white-coated vultures feasting on American teen unhappiness, save the fear of eye-watering compensation payouts. Let the court cases begin.

How Daniel Jones turned biggest flaw into Giants key with more to unlock

Like payphones, cassette tapes, floppy disks and other ancient technologies, the idea of a Daniel Jones Turnover Machine is outdated.

Racism raises Alzheimer’s risk for non-white Americans, HHS says

The HHS' "National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease" said Black, Hispanic and low-income populations are more likely to face health-related risk factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s and said this disparity...

Jets know they need to restore this critical piece of offense

The Jets are missing essentially their starting quarterback, their best running back, several receivers and are playing with a stitched-together offensive line that is absent two first-round picks.

NYC's 'Bling Bishop' declares innocence on fraud charges in bizarre rant

"Ain't nothing changed. I'm still the same bishop," Lamor Whitehead said. "And I'll say it again. Just because you were arrested doesn't make you guilty. Don't drink the Kool-Aid. I'm...

'Want to see heads roll': AG Garland, FBI's Wray face likely 'Twitter Files' subpoena

"With a new Republican majority next year, it’s not enough to just hold hearings, we need to hold people accountable," shared US Rep. Nancy Mace.

'Big Brother' alum Alyssa Lopez shamed for returning to job at Hooters

"I'm confused why you think I should be embarrassed by this?" Alyssa Lopez responded in a tweet. "To be able to pay my rent from 2 shifts at Hooters is...

NFL's Sunday Ticket close to getting new home as frontrunner emerges

The Sunday Ticket saga is finally near its conclusion.

Biden to visit Mexico as migrant crisis continues at border

Mexico's president has had a rocky relationship with Biden and snubbed him by skipping a June summit in Los Angeles.

Florida iguanas likely to fall from trees as Arctic chill sweeps Christmas weekend

Forecasters in Florida are warning of falling iguanas as an Arctic cold front sweeping across the U.S. will likely bring a "hard freeze" to parts of the Sunshine State on Christmas weekend.

Stranger saves Christmas for mom left broke by stolen car amid #KiaBoys crime wave

A mother from Chicago was heartbroken when she couldn't afford holiday gifts for her kids this year — until a secret Santa stepped-in.

James Dolan uses facial software to boot lawyer he hates from Radio City

The humiliated Girl Scout mother got caught up in James Dolan's creepy crackdown on attorneys.

Mayor Adams urges NYers to mask up amid surge in COVID, flu, RSV

Mayor Eric Adams is urging New Yorkers to wear masks indoors again amid a spike in coronavirus, flu and in respiratory syncytial infections cases.

Adams wants City Council's $563M fund halved as NYC braces for migrant budget crunch

Hizzoner revealed in an exclusive interview with The Post editorial board on Tuesday that he wants his across-the-board belt-tightening measures to be felt in the spending of all 51 council...

Team Biden's dumbest defense yet of prez's border disaster

Please: If Team Biden really thinks open-borders talk makes matters worse, the answer is to truly close the border. For real.

Man with WWI explosive lodged in his rectum sparks bomb scare, hospital evacuation

Oh, shell no! The World War I relic measured almost 8 inches in length and more than 2 inches in girth.

Gov. Hochul needs to play hardball over legislative pay raises

Hochul just won election in her own right. It's time to act that way.

Baltimore locals' favorite holiday tune is 'Crabs for Christmas,' for some reason

Every year locals sing the dumb-ass song “Crabs for Christmas.” I don’t know why. I don’t care either. Amazon does a book called “I Gave Baltimore Crabs for Christmas.”

9/11 group plans to protest at Masters after LIV Golf decision

LIV Golf got good news on Tuesday when Augusta National announced that it has no plans to ban players on the controversial Saudi-bankrolled tour from next year’s Masters, but not...

At least two dead, 11 injured in California earthquake

One of the fatalities was in Rio Dell, the area that sustained most of the quake's damage.

Twitter boosted Pentagon propaganda efforts in the Middle East, files show

The social media giant verified and “whitelisted” accounts affiliated with US Central Command in a bid to shape public opinion in countries including Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Kuwait.

Mets have already made best 'trade' of the offseason

Introducing Cooperstown-bound Justin Verlander, in for ultra-talented part-time performer Jacob deGrom.

Man gets life in prison for helping kin slaughter 8 Ohio family members

Wagner received eight life sentences for each life lost during a hearing Monday.

Migrants wait outside El Paso bus station for free trips to NYC and Chicago

Eric Mena covered his sleeping toddler daughter Sofia with a blanket as he sat on a park bench, prepared to wait as long as it took for free passage to...

Argentina gets hero's welcome home as crowds throng for World Cup champs

Buenos Aires was amass with people as the national team turned out for a victory parade.

Three-legged deer freed after getting tangled up in Christmas lights in Oregon

All of the other deer used to laugh and call him names until some holiday help arrived.

My Trader Joe’s candle burst into flames — here's what I did wrong

“I smell something burning in my house, and I’m like, ‘What the f--k?' And I look over here, and this candle is doing this,” the woman claimed in a clip...

Topless World Cup fans not arrested in Qatar, return home safely

Two women celebrated Argentina's World Cup victory in Qatar by going topless -- and emerged without consequence.

Giants waive former 'Mr. Irrelevant' after 'free me' Twitter drama

The linebacker's plummet down the inside linebacker depth chart with the Giants was finalized Tuesday when he was waived.

The terrifying ways employers can spy on your search history

Got a spicy side hustle? They'll find out.

White House tells Supreme Court there is no longer 'justification' left for Title 42

In the 44-page filing, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the states wrongly wished to keep the policy in place "as a makeshift immigration-control measure."

'They're coming from somewhere': Eric Adams rejects Biden's claims that border is secure

"They're coming from somewhere, so, if it's not open, they're coming from somewhere," Hizzoner said. "So, we need to deal with the border issue."

Ukraine's Zelensky to address US Congress in person Wednesday

The planned visit was first reported Tuesday afternoon by Punchbowl News. The remarkably late-breaking leak reflected the fact that the agenda for Zelensky's trip was shared with few US officials.

Courteney Cox sells West Hollywood condo to neighbor

The “Friends” star has offloaded her longtime home to another Sierra Towers resident for $4.5 million in an off-market deal.

Dolly Parton wrote a new song — but you won't hear it until 2045

"That’s what bothers me, to think that it's going to be a song that nobody's ever going to hear if it rots in there before they open it," Dolly Parton...

Russians hacked JFK taxi dispatch in line-cutting scheme: feds

Two Queens men recruited Russian computer whizzes to hack the taxi dispatch system at JFK Airport in a scheme that allowed drivers to skip to the front of the pick-up...

Why is Team Biden thwarting a bipartisan panel to uncover COVID's origins?

So 2022 is about to end and still no answer to the question: What caused the virus that’s killed 1,096,000 Americans so far?

Year in Biden lies: How well do you know the falsehoods of our fibber-in-chief?

Joe Biden may be president of the United States, but he’s putting in a bid for leader of Fantasyland. How well do you know what the truth is? Take our...

Giants playoff scenarios entering Week 16

The Giants could clinch a playoff berth in time to have two weeks of rest.

NY town set to OK Richard Gere’s cell tower plan as residents fume

A proposal by Richard Gere to put a 130-foot cellphone tower on the grounds of his hotel in ritzy Bedford, NY, appears to be headed for approval after a town board meeting...

Judge rejects new murder trial for Scott Peterson after rogue juror claim

Almost 20 years to the day Scott Peterson murdered his pregnant wife, a California judge rejected his bid for a second chance to have his case tried.

Paige Spiranac reacts to LIV Golf-Masters decision with viral World Cup moment

After Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley confirmed that those competing in the Saudi-backed league can play in the 2023 Masters, Spiranac took to Twitter.

El Paso beefs up border security with arrival of 500 National Guard troops as future of Title 42 remains murky

The troops, flanked by sand-colored armored humvees and wielding automatic weapons, proved a formidable presence on the U.S. side of the border with Mexico.

Stephen A. Smith tells Ric Flair he could 'pull off' this WWE role

Stephen A. Smith believes he could be a dastardly WWE heel manager.

Biden signs Carole Baskin-backed 'Tiger King' bill

Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act without a public ceremony, dashing speculation that he might host the ban's top celebrity advocate.

George Soros out to 'silence conservative voices' with purchase of Hispanic radio stations: hosts

Several former Radio Mambî hosts have quit over the station being taken over by the Latino Media Network, run by former Democratic Party operatives.

The Knicks are at MSG on Christmas day. Last-minute tickets are available

The New York Knicks are playing the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 25. We found last-minute tickets for the game.

What is the meaning of the winter solstice in life and spirituality?

The shortest day of the year marks the official start of winter.

Dems’ Facebook scare tactics, rise of the DeSantis Democrats and other commentary

Reingold finds “these voters are not all that dissimilar to the Reagan Democrats who fueled the Republican’s 1980 White House victory,” as they “feel condescended to, abandoned by the progressive...

People shocked that '12 Days of Christmas' lyric may not mean what they think

It's not as simple as "a partridge in a pear tree."

Lana Del Rey promotes new album with one billboard — in ex's hometown

"Lana Del Rey placing the only billboard to promote her album in Tulsa, Oklahoma (her ex’s hometown) is the level of shady I aspire to be," one fan tweeted.

Rams star QB addresses retirement talk in candid convo with wife

The Super Bowl-winning quarterback has been plagued with injuries throughout his 2022 campaign.

Bankman-Fried one step closer to US courtroom after signing extradition papers

The accused crypto grifter is one step closer to an American courtroom Tuesday, after he signed legal paperwork to begin the extradition process.

Patriots star caught liking Instagram post about replacing Mac Jones

Trouble in New England?

Idaho cops may finally have lead in student murders; probing abandoned white Hyundai

Idaho police said they are investigating a white Hyundai found abandoned in Oregon, potentially in connection with the unsolved slaying of four college students last month.

House divided: MTG and Lauren Boebert barb over speakership

There's trouble in far-right paradise, as bad blood between two outspoken House GOP women is spilling into the public eye. On Monday, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor...

Robert Sarver finds billionaire buyer for Phoenix Suns, Mercury

Billionaire CEO Mat Ishbia is finalizing a purchase of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury from Robert Sarver, who had owned the clubs since 2004.

Oprah Winfrey shocked by $100 Christmas gift price limit: ‘She was SHOOK’

A man asked Winfrey for a gift idea — but her suggestion was too expensive. "The judgement when he said $100 was too expensive," one TikTok commenter said of her...

Mollie Walker breaks down Rangers’ seven-game winning streak

The Post’s Rangers beat writer Mollie Walker joins Brandon London to react to the Rangers’ seven-game winning streak ahead of the Blueshirts’ Tuesday night game in Pittsburgh against the Penguins.

Tech bros who ran $800M events startup to bankruptcy spent lavishly on drug-fueled parties

Callum Negus-Fancey, 32, and his brother, Liam, 29, founded Verve, a company that bundled music festival tickets and stays at luxury resorts.

Inside an Arnold Schwarzenegger super fan's abandoned mansion

An urban explorer photographed the creepy and decrepit interior of an abandoned home in Ontario, Canada -- one resided in by an Arnold fan.

Taliban release 2 detained US citizens in 'goodwill' move, State Department confirms

Two US citizens held captive in Afghanistan are on their way home this week after the Taliban released them in what they characterized as an act of "goodwill," State Department...

The Knicks are still a bottom-ten team in the NBA according to oddsmakers

In the midst of their longest winning streak in nearly two years, the Knicks are officially the NBA’s hottest team. They’re also one of the worst teams in the league...

I told my boyfriend not to bring his kids to my family's Christmas dinner

A woman has posted about how she asked her boyfriend to kindly not bring his kids to Christmas dinner, and yes, it's as awkward and cringe-worthy as you imagine.

Shortstop's $350 million deal hits sudden snag over 'medical concern'

There is suddenly a hiccup regarding Carlos Correa's megadeal with the Giants.

Shocking video captures train derail in Tenn. after crashing through truck

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed outside Chattanooga, Tennessee after plowing through a tractor-trailer hauling a massive concrete barrier across the tracks.

Donovan Mitchell: Living in Utah as a black man was 'draining'

It doesn't seem as though Donovan Mitchell enjoyed his time playing in Utah.

Holocaust survivors find little comfort in conviction of Nazi death camp's 'Secretary of Evil'

The conviction of a former Nazi concentration camp typist dubbed the “Secretary of Evil” was a more hollow victory than a Hanukkah miracle for New York and New Jersey Holocaust survivors.

Most parents are jealous of their kids' childhood: poll

Parents believe their children have more opportunities in life, more access to technology and receive more affection than they did as kids.

Beard decorated with over 700 Christmas ornaments sets world record

After achieving the record, he assured the ornaments won't be seeing a Christmas tree this year: “It’s tedious enough sticking over 700 of them in my beard."

Adams calls out accused Robert De Niro burglar: 'Enemy of our public safety'

Mayor Adams called out accused Robert De Niro burglar Shanice Aviles, citing the serial thief as the latest poster child for the city's rampant recidivism.

California bodycam video shows suspect shooting officer before being killed

A La Habra cop who fatally shot a man outside the city's police station last year was justified, California prosecutors said, releasing bodycam video showing the man had first shot...

Shocking video shows Florida cops save child, great-grandmother pinned under car

Tampa police said a driver was backing out of a parking spot Sunday afternoon and did not see the 80-year-old pushing the tot in a stroller behind his vehicle.

FBI efforts to bury Hunter Biden story similar to CIA 'psychological operation,' 'Twitter Files' journalist reveals

The FBI's efforts to suppress The Post's scoop on Hunter Biden's laptop resemble an overseas "psychological operation" run by the CIA, according to a reporter working on the Twitter reveals.

Ferrari from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' nabs $337K — and it doesn't drive

"This 'crash car' was built and used solely for this memorable sequence as it hurled backwards through the glass of Cameron's father's garage falling to the ground below," per Heritage...

The 32 best jigsaw puzzles you won't be able to resist piecing together

From fun floral and scenic designs to 'Harry Potter' and Disney, your dream puzzle awaits. 

Man convicted of murdering ex-roommate in 'revenge' for stolen PlayStation

Jake Bilotta, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2018 killing of his former roommate Joshua Barnes, 24, who was stabbed...

See inside the $33.5M mansion where Harry and Meghan filmed Netflix doc

The Montecito, California compound where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shot their eponymous new six-part docuseries has hit the market for a princely sum.

FTC deepens probe into Twitter's privacy, security practices: report

The FTC's lawyers have questioned two former company executives in the past month on the social media platform's compliance with the agency's 2011 consent decree.

Human heart found by workers at a Tennessee government facility

Authorities are investigating a bizzare discovery made Thursday of a human heart in a salt pile at a Tennessee Department of Transportation facility in the city of McEwen.

Our best bet in college basketball on Tuesday

There are some good college basketball games on Tuesday, but one of the more intriguing matchups is Florida vs. Oklahoma.

UK mom admits to killing teen daughter by letting her get morbidly obese

A UK mom has admitted the manslaughter of her 16-year-old daughter by allowing her to become morbidly obese, according to reports.

Mike Francesa destroys Zach Wilson: 'Has no idea how to play the position'

Mike Francesa has just about seen enough of Zach Wilson.

College football fans sent into frenzy over player named Rowdy Beers

Florida International University (FIU) has only had four winning seasons since 2004 and only two since they moved from the Sun Belt Conference to Conference USA at the start of the...

Ex-NYU admin accused of blowing state funds on $80K swimming pool put on leave from Yale

Yale spokesperson Karen Peat told The Post Tuesday that “Ms. Tappe has been placed on leave.”

Target the Knicks as one of our two NBA bets on Tuesday

Here are our NBA picks for Tuesday’s five-game slate, which features one of the more compelling matchups of the season.

Inside Mason Disick’s bar mitzvah

The night celebrating Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s eldest child – who turned 13 on Dec. 14 – included a massive cake, group dancing and wild fashion choices.

Mets showing trade interest in All-Star closer

The Mets have made some major noise in free agency this offseason. Now, they're at least kicking the tires on a trade for an All-Star.

Tesla shares keep tanking on growing angst over Musk's Twitter focus

Analysts say investors are worried that Musk may need to sell shares further to fund Twitter and sentiment around the acquisition of the social media firm could hurt the EV...

Ohio State football player reveals cancer diagnosis: 'I will fight this!'

Ohio State offensive lineman Avery Henry has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, he announced on Monday.

Mom bakes a birthday cake for her kid but people are mortified by what it looks like

"I saw this going a different way…"

Adam Ottavino sticks with Mets on two-year deal

The Mets made their bullpen a priority this offseason, so it makes sense they'd bring back Adam Ottavino.

Tom Brady answers the question on everyone's mind: 'Why is he still playing?'

It's been a challenging year for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and everyone's wondering why he's still playing.

Straphangers fatally struck by train in possible suicide prevention attempt: cops

Witnesses told investigators it appeared one of the victims may have slipped onto the tracks in a suicide attempt -- and the other fell while trying to grab them.

CNN's Jim Acosta says he was locked out of his Twitter account

Acosta revealed that he was unable to access his Twitter page during an interview on Sunday with Insider reporter Linette Lopez.

HVAC contractor dead, another sickened after ammonia leak at Massachusetts food plant

The death and injury came Monday, after a serious ammonia leak at a plant that makes frozen meatballs and other appetizers in Massachusetts.

'General Hospital' star Sonya Eddy dead at 55

The soap star passed away Monday night, with the sad news announced Tuesday by close pal, Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer.

Braves GM explains team's thrifty approach to MLB's wild-spending winter

The Mets and Phillies have not been shy about spending big bucks to get better this offseason. One of their NL East rivals, however, has spent just $2 million.

Veterinarian threatened pedophile ex with same 9mm pistol used to kill cops

Amy Brogdon Anderson menaced her former husband, Royce Carroll “Jerry” Mize, with the 9mm handgun in 2017.

Start 'em sit 'em for fantasy football Week 16

The Post's Drew Loftis breaks down his favorite start-sit options for Week 16 of the NFL season.

Zuckerberg defends deal for VR app developer Within at FTC trial

The Meta Platforms boss appeared in federal court in San Jose, Calif., to defend Meta's acquisition of virtual reality app developer Within.

Rangers center speaks out about 'cheap' hit that took him out

The Rangers center took issue with the hit that knocked him out of Sunday's game against the Blackhawks.

Gucci-clad ‘Bling Bishop' steps out of gaudy NJ McMansion after fraud charges

Brooklyn "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead holed up in a gaudy New Jersey McMcMansion after federal extortion charges.

Hawaii pummeled with near-blizzard conditions a week after Mauna Loa stopped erupting

Up to 8 inches of snow and winds gusting as high as 100 mph are possible on Big Island Summits above 10,500 feet.

Veteran signing with Padres after Yankees reunion talks

The Yankees and the 37-year-old talked about a reunion, according to sources.

North Carolina attorney shot dead by client in murder-suicide: cops

Patrick White, 42, a personal injury attorney with Riddle and Brantley law firm in Goldboro, North Carolina, was shot and killed Monday after getting into a dispute with a client,...

Santa's sleigh could fly — with an engine like NASA's Saturn V rocket: study

It would take more than a little Christmas spirit for Santa Claus to come to town.

Priest close to Pope allegedly asks nuns for ‘Holy Trinity’ threesome

A Jesuit priest who is reportedly close to Pope Francis has been accused of inviting two nuns to partake in a ‘Holy Trinity’ threesome — and is now facing allegations...

House panel poised to release Donald Trump's tax returns

The Democratic-led House Ways and Means Committee was set to meet Tuesday afternoon to privately review six years of returns for Trump and some of his businesses after the Supreme...

Justin Verlander feels he has plenty left in the tank for Mets: 'Nowhere near' the end

Handing out a two-year, $86.7 million contract to Justin Verlander — who turns 40 in February — might give some teams pause. But the Mets didn't hesitate.

Photographers edited fake teeth onto my son's school pictures — people are mad

Some say photo retouching has gone too far.

NCT 127 has 3 U.S. shows in 2023. Here's what you need to know.

NCT 127 has three just concerts in 2023 as part of their "2nd Tour 'Neo City': The Link." The trio of January shows will take place in Chicago, Houston and...

White House calls unusual mid-morning 'lid' as Title 42 fate weighed by SCOTUS

A White House pool report sent at 10:35 a.m. relayed that President Biden's staff declared the lid, which means that no public events are planned or likely to happen.

Running backs to claim off waivers in fantasy football Week 16

Everyone has a favorite shirt. It might not stay your favorite forever, but when you first get it, it immediately becomes the garment you are most eager to wear. 

Safety inspector posing as intruder walks into Uvalde school unchallenged

A Texas safety inspector posing as an intruder was recently able to stroll unchallenged into a Uvalde school -- as a damning new investigation also blamed a "flawed medical response"...

Kellyanne Conway dishes on her eyebrow-raising dinner with disgraced ex-Gov. Cuomo

Donald Trump’s former political advisor gives the inside scoop on her dinner with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo at a famous Upper East Side Italian restaurant.

WWE issues that led to racy-photo firing aren't going away

WWE’s firing of Mandy Rose was the end result of a complicated situation and it likely won’t be the last time we see it.  

Here are features most people want in their dream kitchens

According to a new survey, 45% of Americans invest more money into their kitchens than any other room in the home.

Economists see 70% chance of US recession in 2023: survey

The recession probability was up from 65% in November and has more than doubled over the last six months, the survey showed.

DeSantis unveils new weapon in latest fiery attack on teachers unions

Speaking at a conference of school board members in Orlando Monday, the Florida governor announced plans for new legislation that would allow teachers to opt out of union dues.

Amsterdam looks to ban red light district sex workers from windows

A proposed plan would require clients to book appointments using a QR code on their smartphones.

Doctor warns against this surprisingly stupid XXX-mas trend: Don't masturbate with ornaments

Merry XXXmas: A gynecologist is warning holiday pleasure hunters against some bizarre Yuletide temptations.

Jets make QB decision for massive Thursday night game

When the Jets host the Jaguars on Thursday, the top two draft picks of the 2021 draft will be facing off.

Casey and Vicky White's romance and manhunt inspire new 'Prisoner of Love' movie

A Hallmark movie, this is not.

'Don’t mansplain my orgasm to me': Women skewer construction worker's viral sex tip

When it comes to sex advice, there’s a whole lot of it out there.

US commandos capture six ISIS terrorists in latest Syria raid

US commandos nabbed the terrorists in three separate helicopter raids over a 48-hour period, CENTCOM said in a statement Tuesday.

Accused De Niro burglar will strike again if released: prosecutors

Accused Robert De Niro burglar Shanice Aviles was ordered held on $40,000 bail as prosecutors warn she'll just strike again if she's allowed to walk free.

Scary fish with 'dentures' attacks diver's leg, leaves him shrieking in pain

Alex Pikul was on a scuba trip in Egypt when he was attacked by a toothy triggerfish.

Ronald Dennis, Broadway star of original 'A Chorus Line,' dead at 78

Ronald Dennis, who starred in the original 1975 Broadway production of "A Chorus Line" died Saturday at the age of 78.

Argentina soccer team nearly taken out by powerline during WC parade

Argentina's World Cup celebration almost took a catastrophic turn when a low-hanging power line nearly knocked Lionel Messi and four of his teammates off a moving open-top bus in Buenos...

Hertz probed over allegations it rented recalled cars

Regulators said the issue involved Ford Explorer and Nissan Altima cars owned by Hertz between 2018 and 2020 but did not disclose the number of vehicles involved.

Three bets to target now for the 2023 March Madness tournament

We are a little more than a month into the college basketball season, and a lot has changed since the preseason projections in early November. 

I'm 92 and crashed my ex's funeral — I slayed but his family was mad

But rather than bury her grievances about Bruce, she put her feelings to rest about her ex.

Fingerprint images may have predictor for schizophrenia: study

The right thumb proved to be the strongest predictor, with a 68% accuracy rate.

Peppermint pickle is Chicago's sweet-and-sour snack

Move over, deep-dish pizza. Chicago's festive food trend, the "peppermint and pickle thing," has arrived just in time for the holidays. The unusual treat, which is made by inserting a...

'Sextortion' suspect accused of driving California teen to suicide

San Jose police on Monday arrested a "sextortionist" who took a 17-year-old boy's money and threatened to post his sexually explicit photos and videos — blackmail that led to the...

Nike exec caught 'getting oral' from female 'subordinate' in company gym: suit

Female employees of apparel giant allege that the company's Oregon headquarters was a "boys club."

Win your fantasy football playoff matchup with these waiver-wire tight ends

The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, and if your team is still alive, you are likely just a couple of wins from a title. 

OKC Thunder mascot terrifies reporter in viral prank: video

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s mascot gave NBA reporter Brooke Olzendam the fright of her life in a hilarious video that has now gone viral.

'Get over it!' James Cameron ribs Matt Damon on declining $250M 'Avatar' gig

Director James Cameron is still laughing about Matt Damon's bone-headed decision to turn down a role in the blockbuster "Avatar."

Kate Upton all smiles at Justin Verlander's introductory Mets presser

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit alum smiled from the front row of the press gathering as the Mets introduced their new pitcher.

Our wedding 'ruined' all others — thanks to our citywide wedding parade

They took "walking down the aisle" to the extreme.

Drag queen Miz Cracker wants to ‘kick down’ traditional values in new Christmas play: ‘f--k family’

A prominent drag queen is the star of an "adult-only" show that follows the grown-up life of Cindy Lou from the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, The Grinch. 

Ex-wrestling star's racy fan page raked in $500K in a week since WWE firing

Former WWE star Mandy Rose is cashing in on her FanTime subscription-based platform after her release from the company.

Look inside Dog the Bounty Hunter's former $750,000 mansion

The sprawling home Chapman purchased with his late wife, Beth Chapman, in 2009 for just $750,000 has scored a buyer, The Post has learned. Take a look inside the $1.6...

Biden blurts out that Iran nuke deal ‘dead’ — but he can't 'announce' it

Biden made the off-the-cuff remark Nov. 4 to Iranian American protesters who trailed him to an event in California.

Wells Fargo hit with record $3.7B fine for 'rinse-repeat cycle' of loan violations

Regulators said the bank’s violations impacted more than 16 million customers.

I had toe-shortening surgery — haters say I have 'Gremlin feet' now

The results of this surgery are seriously toe-curling.

Unhinged suspect charged in beating of MTA worker with tool at subway station

An unhinged attacker bludgeoned an MTA worker with a hammer inside a facility room at a Manhattan station early Tuesday, authorities said. 

Priest accused of inviting two nuns to take part in a threesome

A famous Jesuit priest who is close to Pope Francis has been accused of inviting two nuns to partake in a 'Holy Trinity' threesome — and is now facing allegations...

Four ways to celebrate the winter solstice this year

Celebrating the solstices and equinoxes is among the oldest traditions known to man, right up there with storytelling and burying the dead. Since we first crawled out of the cave,...

Stanford releases guide against ‘harmful language' — including the word ‘American’

Stanford University released a guide this week on "harmful" language that it wants to remove from its online properties -- noting that “American” was now a no-go.

Masters makes decision on LIV golfers

The Masters has made a decision regarding whether LIV Golf defectors will be allowed to play in 2023 at Augusta National amid the Saudi-backed league's war with the PGA Tour.

'Titanic' crew recalls the night they got drugged with PCP in spiked chowder

It’s been 25 years since “Titanic,” and those who worked on the film still remember the night they got drugged on set.

Elon Musk 'actively looking' for Twitter CEO to replace him: report

Musk recently posted a poll asking Twitter users whether he should step down as CEO.

Weed out the 'traitors': Putin ramps up Russian forces to crack down on 'spies'

A stern-faced Putin told operatives they needed to significantly improve their work in one of his clearest public admissions yet that the invasion of Ukraine is not going smoothly.

Sam Bankman-Fried dozed off, had to be 'awakened' during court hearing: report

Bankman-Fried wore “a dark blue jacket and untucked white shirt” at the court hearing.

Teen miraculously survives after being impaled by javelin

The freak accident occurred when the 14-year-old was playing sports at school.

Bills star changing tune on Odell Beckham's free agency

Von Miller has been very open about recruiting his friend Odell Beckham Jr. to the Bills. But now, he's letting Beckham do his thing.

'Avatar 2' called out for 'cultural appropriation' and 'white savior complex'

Some "Avatar" viewers are accusing film director James Cameron of cultural appropriation.

Aaron Rodgers' interception leaves Manning brothers stunned

As the Packers quarterback attempted a deep pass against the Rams on "Monday Night Football," an unexpected pick seemed to catch the Manning siblings off guard.

The NY Times should stop trashing Britain and our monarchy as callous racists – we’re not!

The New York Times hates Britain. And in particular, it loathes our monarchy, which it regularly depicts as a vile, racist institution.

NFL Pro Bowler arrested after 'nonviolent family issue'

Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson was arrested and booked at the Bristol County Jail and House of Corrections in Massachusetts on Monday afternoon after a "nonviolent family issue."

I caught a creep taking photos of me asleep on plane — here's what I did

She busted him trying to join the Mile Spy Club.

Nazi ‘Secretary of Evil,’ 97, found guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders

Irmgard Furchner was found guilty on Tuesday of complicity in the deaths of 10,505 people at the Stutthof concentration camp.

168 strange geoglyphs found — including one that looks like Homer Simpson

Scientists have discovered 168 new geoglyphs — known as the Nazca Lines — in the soil of Peru’s desert.

Musk says bots rigged Twitter poll on whether to resign, agrees only paying users should vote

Elon Musk said he'll only allow paying Twitter Blue subscribers to vote over how his $44 billion social media giant is run -- hinting that a "bot army" might have...

'Aggressive' shark likely killed missing woman in Hawaii

A Washington woman who went missing in Maui was likely eaten by an "aggressive" shark that was discovered by beachgoers with "something red" around its gills.

Why an unchallenged hit on Filip Chytil has raised a number of questions that won't be easy for the Rangers to answer

Filip Chytil's latest injury raises some uncomfortable issues for the league, the Rangers and Chytil, too.

King Charles III appears on new UK banknotes for first time

Bank of England unveiled Tuesday its first banknotes featuring the new monarch, which will enter into circulation from the middle of 2024 to gradually replace those featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

Remarkable image captures rare clouds illuminating California's night sky

The shot was singular "given the very rare confluence of location, seasonal timing, and other unique conditions," according to a climate scientist.

With win after win after win, the Knicks, Rangers, Nets and almost everyone in town is making this a season to believe

It's the season of giving, and New York's teams have been handing out lots of reasons to smile to their fans in the past few weeks.

The best new skin-care and beauty tools you can use at home

Our guide to the latest at-home skin-care tools and gadgets, include Dermapens, LED devices, multi-use wands and face sculpting tools.

We found all the best prices on the last 'Almost Famous' Broadway shows.

"Almost Famous" on Broadway is closing at the Jacobs Theatre on Jan. 8. We found tickets for all remaining shows.

How a boy's Hanukkah wish in 1997 letter to The Post grew into a light show that brightens BK

Yes Harrison, Hanukkah is now definitely lit.

Lawmakers advance bill to avoid government shutdown, boost Ukraine

The Senate voted 70-25 on Tuesday to advance a $1.7 trillion omnibus measure early Tuesday that would fund the government through the end of September, preventing a partial government shutdown currently set to...

Huge 6.4-magnitude quake rocks Northern California

A huge 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

NFL Power Rankings for Week 16

How could the final three weeks of the NFL regular season be any better than what just happened? 

Wartime Ukraine erasing Russian past from public spaces

KYIV, Ukraine — On the streets of Kyiv, Fyodor Dostoevsky is on the way out. Andy Warhol is on the way in. Ukraine is accelerating efforts to erase the vestiges...

Shirley Watts, widow of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, dead at 84

Shirley Ann Shepherd Watts, the wife of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, died on Friday, Dec. 16.

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

President Alberto Fernández declared a national holiday Tuesday so the country could celebrate the victory.

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of U.S.

It's a sign of the depth of the cold air about to spread across much of the rest of America's heartland. Wind Chill Warnings and Watches already stretch across much...

Ariz. judge rules 2 of Kari Lake's election challenge claims can go to trial

Kari Lake took to Twitter after the Arizona judge's ruling on her election lawsuit, writing: 'This is far from over'

Dear Abby: My brother is divorcing his husband and it's awkward

Dear Abby gives advice to a woman who's finding her brother's divorce to be a bit awkward.

Bomb cyclone expected to slam US — airlines already trying to boot travelers off flights

Major airlines have issued travel waivers ahead of the winter weather storm that's forecasted to rock cities including Chicago -- a key air travel hub -- the hardest.

Air Force grounds B-2 stealth bomber fleet after aircraft catches fire during emergency landing

The Air Force has grounded its entire B-2 Spirit fleet and will inspect each stealth bomber after one of the aircraft caught fire during an emergency landing earlier this month.

Manhattan council member's home and office targeted by anti-drag protesters

A Manhattan council member's home and district office were targeted by anti-Drag Story Hour protesters who scribbled demeaning messages outside both locations Monday.

Albany Dems introduce bill to raise legislative pay before likely special session this week

Albany Democrats introduced legislation late Monday night to raise their own pay by $32,000 per year.

FBI: Steep climb in teens targeted by online 'sextortion'

The FBI sounded the alarm Monday about an explosive increase in teenage boys being targeted online and extorted for money after being tricked into sending sexually explicit pictures.

Andrew Cuomo and Kellyanne Conway dine together on UES

Cuomo didn’t answer when he was asked how his dinner was, only replying, “thank you guys” as he got in a separate car.

Giants not forgetting kicker's clutch contributions: 'One of the best players'

Any list of the best players on the Giants — all of whom seemed to come up clutch during their biggest win in years — better include Graham Gano.

Islanders provide injury updates on players currently out

General manager Lou Lamoriello says there are no long-term concerns regarding the four players who are currently on the shelf. 

'Entire nation knows who is responsible': McConnell takes aim at Trump for Jan. 6

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) took aim at former President Donald Trump when asked about his reaction to the House Jan. 6 panel’s criminal referral of the former president...

Pro wrestling legend reveals he detained home intruder at gunpoint

Duggan said the man he held at gunpoint appeared to be frightened and thought the people in the neighborhood were coming to kill him.

Inconsistent Islanders' offense goes missing in shootout loss

Consistency is dogging the Islanders. And, at least for the moment, it has put their chances at a playoff spot at serious risk.