November 21, 2019
Texans hold off Colts to move into first in AFC South
HOUSTON — Determined to bounce back from an embarrassing loss, the Houston Texans used big performances from Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins and solid defense to beat the Indianapolis Colts...
How Nets are looking to snap out of offensive funk
The Nets offense is busted. And they can’t wait on Kyrie Irving — or Kevin Durant or Caris LeVert, for that matter — to fix it. That begs the multimillion...
Fox analyst on the real No. 1, defending Jim Harbaugh, Tua fallout
Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Ohio State’s dominance, his Jim Harbaugh defense and learning about Tua Tagovailoa’s injury. Q: Why do...
Grandfather charged in tot's cruise death: 'They can't do anything worse to me'
The Indiana grandfather charged in the death of the toddler who took a fatal fall from a cruise ship over the summer said no punishment could be worse than losing...
FBI lawyer allegedly altered document related to surveillance of Trump campaign adviser
A former FBI lawyer allegedly altered a document related to surveillance of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page during the 2016 election, a report said Thursday. The evidence of the altered...
The tests Kyrie Irving will have to pass to play for Nets again
Kyrie Irving will miss a fourth straight game Friday, sidelined by a shoulder impingement. Irving didn’t practice Thursday and won’t play against the Kings. After getting hurt on Nov. 12...
Coastal Living magazine looking for subscribers again after comeback
Coastal Living, which dropped its subscribers last year as it converted to a newsstand-only quarterly, is making a comeback and will once again be looking for home-delivery subscribers. And it...
Teacher charged with kidnapping says she only tried to get kid home
A Utah teacher was charged with kidnapping for allegedly taking a 5-year-old girl off school grounds for a nearly 40 minute walk -- in what she claimed Thursday was a...
What a Mika Zibanejad return plan could look like for Rangers
Mika Zibanejad skated in the Rangers’ optional practice Thursday but did not accompany the club on its trip across the border for matches at Ottawa on Friday and at Montreal...
Islanders set a franchise record in OT win over Penguins
It was fitting. Almost expected. Of course the Islanders came from behind. Of course they trailed twice. And of course they found a way to prevail despite those deficits, in...
Mom whose child died fired from USA Today over 'negative attitude': suit
A former ad sales executive at USA Today was cruelly reprimanded for having “a negative attitude” after returning to work following the death of her child, according to a new...
Prince Andrew cancels trip amid scandal over Epstein ties
Prince Andrew was forced to cancel an upcoming trip to the Middle East this week because of the growing scandal over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, reports in the UK...
Louis Bacon returning hedge fund investors money after 30 years
Louis Bacon, who’s almost as famous for feuding with Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygard as he is for running one of the world’s most successful hedge funds, is throwing in...
Why Adam Gase deserves Jets fans’ patience
You wouldn't be wrong in saying the honeymoon for Adam Gase has been short, except for the fact it’s actually been nonexistent. You might recall the sky falling on the...
‘Bagel Boss Guy’ on the mend
“Bagel Boss Guy” Chris Morgan is on the mend one week after he suffered a debilitating stroke outside a Long Island deli, his manager said. But Morgan, who remains hospitalized,...
Drunk man allegedly groped woman on plane in front of his young son
A man drunk on vodka and beer allegedly groped a woman on a flight from Denver to Miami while his young son was sitting next to him, federal authorities said....
Alleged cybercriminal extradited from Ukraine for stealing millions from US financial accounts
While Ukraine has dominated impeachment talks in Washington this past week, an alleged cybercriminal operating in Ukraine who siphoned off millions from US financial accounts over an 8-year span has...
How Giants are hyping themselves up for 'good' Mitch Trubisky
If Mitch Trubisky wants to feel good about himself again, perhaps he should take a walk through the Giants locker room. The Bears quarterback has been a shell of the...
Myles Garrett didn't want Rudolph slur allegation to be public
Myles Garrett isn’t backing down from his claim that Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur, but that wasn’t meant to go public. The Browns defensive end, whose indefinite...
Obama warns against 'purity tests,' urges Democrats to 'chill out'
LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif. — Former President Barack Obama warned Democrats on Thursday against adopting “purity tests” in the presidential primary and said any adversity the candidates face in the...
GOP senators gearing up for impeachment trial, may call on Hunter Biden
Senate Republicans plan to confront the growing likelihood of an impeachment trial of President Trump head-on, fighting allegations of a quid pro quo with Ukraine by calling a slew of...
Taj Gibson's biggest value to Knicks is all about teammate
On the way to a 15-0 run to open the third quarter in Philadelphia on Wednesday, new Knicks starting center Taj Gibson became an offensive beast. Known more as a...
City Councilman Brad Lander is a smug dirty-trickster
The Manhattan Institute, where I work, held a public event this week at a downtown venue. Titled “Rent Regulation in NYC,” the panel was exactly the sort of wonky C-SPAN-ready...
Brooklyn assemblywoman sought $100K in state funding for nonexistent 'think tank'
The state lawmaker elected to replace a politician busted for stealing Superstorm Sandy money has herself raised ethics questions — after trying to score $100,000 for a group that doesn’t...
Foreman, other construction bosses charged in Brooklyn worker death
Prosecutors are holding a construction foreman, an engineer and a group of other defendants and companies responsible for the death last year of a worker on Brooklyn construction site who...
Here’s who’s likely to lead Iran if the ayatollah is deposed
The measure of a successful Iranian dynasty has always been simple: For 2½ millennia, Iranians have judged their kings good if the kings managed to keep good order. Siyasat, the...
These 'tabletop ATMs' could spell disaster for gamblers
A new ATM machine keeps gamblers at the table by providing chips instead of cash
Wilson Ramos determined to improve after hearing 'a lot of bad things’
Wilson Ramos expects to be the Mets starting catcher next year — including when Noah Syndergaard is on the mound. Ramos said he was pleased when general manager Brodie Van...
Cellphones banned from exhibit on reclusive writer J.D. Salinger
J.D. Salinger’s penchant for privacy lives on! Visitors to the New York Public Library’s exhibit of never-before-seen items owned by the late, reclusive author of “The Catcher in the Rye”...
Would you eat this? Shelter residents say city gives them rotten food
Rancid milk, moldy bread, rotten fruit, and green eggs — not the Dr. Seuss kind — make up the sickening slop served at women’s homeless shelters across the city, six...
De Blasio’s slap in the face to schoolchildren who dare to dream
Success Academy parents Thursday rightly rejected Team de Blasio’s bogus offer of space for a new Queens middle school: A tour of the site showed that it falls short of...
Sam Darnold won't let go of his lone Redskins mistake
Coming off the first four-touchdown game of his Jets career, Sam Darnold was still thinking Thursday about the lone interception he threw in Sunday’s win against Washington. Redskins linebacker Jon...
Schiff’s impeachment hearings wasting time when Congress must do real work
Rep. Adam Schiff’s House Intelligence Committee has now heard all its announced public hearing impeachment witnesses, yet all those hours of televised testimony plainly failed on their announced goal: to...
'The Crown' may have picked its next Queen Elizabeth
All hail the next Queen Elizabeth II.
Widow of murdered Brooklyn pizza joint owner breaks down in court
The grief-stricken widow of slain L&B Spumoni Gardens co-owner Louis Barbati could barely hold it together Thursday when she took the stand at the trial of her husband's alleged murderer....
Man accused of unprovoked attack on elderly man flips out in court
A 37-year-old man with a lengthy rap sheet threw a fit in Brooklyn Criminal Court Thursday and had to be dragged out by guards as he was brought to face...
All the winners from the 70th annual National Book Awards
The 70th annual National Book Awards bestowed the top honor in fiction on Susan Choi author of the coming of age novel “Trust Exercise,” while the biggest round of applause...
Video: Plane engine spews fire, smoke before emergency landing at LAX
Wild video shows flames spouting from the engine of a Philippines Airlines flight less than half an hour before it was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles...
In defense of Coldplay: Why the band's new album should stop the hate
Coldplay became the biggest band from the 21st century on the strength of 2000’s “Parachutes” — the group’s Grammy-winning, double-platinum debut — and its even better follow-up, 2002’s “A Rush...
Harrison Ford to star in ‘The Staircase’ series
Harrison Ford could soon be taking on the first regular television role of his career. Variety has learned exclusively from sources that the iconic movie star is attached to star...
'The Feed' is a scary mix of 'Black Mirror' and 'Succession'
Technology is turning us into zombies in this new Amazon show.
Christian McCaffrey is the youngest member of Madden's '99 Club'
Christian McCaffrey's season keeps getting better. The Panthers running back last week became the first player in NFL history to rack up 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving in the...
MLB labor talks don't seem to be going very well
ARLINGTON, Texas — If you’ve been searching for the opportune time to visit Antarctica, consider 2022. It’s not like you’ll be missing any baseball. OK, it’s too soon to set...
'The Inheritance' struggles at Broadway box office
It may not recoup its $9.5 million investment.
Yankees throw weight behind Staten Island affiliate in minor league fight
ARLINGTON, Texas — While the Staten Island Yankees reside on baseball’s endangered species list, they have a very powerful defender in their corner. Yankees president Randy Levine, while attending the...
Edible Arrangements now has CBD treats
Edible Arrangements is taking the edible part of its name seriously. The company long known for selling chocolate-covered fruit bouquets is breaking into the buzzy CBD market with hemp-derived edibles....
Saquon Barkley doesn't even recognize himself on film
It was not a promise or a guarantee, as Saquon Barkley was quick to say, “I don’t know if it’s this week.’’ But he sounds as if he wants to...
Critter clog: Raccoon-related subway delays nearly doubled this year, MTA says
Officials report 11 raccoon-related disruptions so far this year, more than double the five in all of 2018.
Chris Cuomo mocked after failing on-air to disprove Trump phone-call claim
CNN host Chris Cuomo was mocked on Twitter Thursday for a failed attempt to disprove President Trump’s claim that he's never been able to overhear other people's nearby phone calls....
Graham requests Biden-Ukraine docs from State Department
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham wants the State Department to produce any documents it has regarding Joe Biden and his son Hunter and the Bidens and their dealings in...
Cop must be punished for calling woman 'total stripper' on bodycam: lawyer
“We are pleased that IAB is looking into these serious allegations. This officer expressed irrational hatred of a cooperative young woman, who he then demeaned to his buddies," attorney Mark...
Park Avenue Chamber Symphony lets you get up close and personal
None of the group’s members are even professional musicians.
Trump will pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to pay his respects to two U.S. service members who were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan this week. Trump is traveling to...
Kamala Harris’ self-inflicted wound and other commentary
Libertarian: Harris’ Self-Inflicted Wound Sen. Kamala Harris and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard got into “another lively confrontation” at Wednesday’s debate, Reason’s Elizabeth Nolan Brown reports, with Harris saying Gabbard’s foreign policy...
Meet singer Aurora, the secret weapon of 'Frozen 2'
She shares a name with the main character from “Sleeping Beauty,” and she’s one-half of the northern lights. All things considered, the singer Aurora would seem the perfect fit for...
Amazon has a bizarre new strategy for dealing with threats to cloud business
Online retailing giant Amazon has a new strategy for dealing with threats to its cash-cow cloud business: Pretend they don’t exist. At the Seattle-based company’s annual conference to promote its...
Trump’s impeachment opposed by more independents: poll
Opposition to the House Democrats’ drive to impeach President Trump is growing, as 45 percent of national voters oppose the measure versus 43 percent who support it, according to a...
Iconic NYC coffee cup under siege by lid-free newcomer
A New York City icon is at risk of being replaced. A sustainable startup thinks it can convince New Yorkers to give up the Anthora, the staple blue-and-white coffee cups...
FEC sends de Blasio 3rd warning letter over 2020-bid fundraising
Mayor Bill de Blasio received his third warning letter in three months from the Federal Election Commission as the agency probes alleged fundraising violations from his failed 2020 bid. The...
Queens teacher bedded student, fixed grades for other female pupils: probe
A former Queens teacher bedded a female student, lavished others with gifts and fixed grades for favored pupils, according to the Special Commissioner of Investigation. Peter Muhlbach, 53, of Woodside,...
Family of fallen NYPD officer Brian Mulkeen presented with $40K check
Blue Lives Matter NYC presented the family of fallen NYPD officer Brian Mulkeen with a check for $40,000 on Thursday — as a way to let them know the cop's...
Carli Lloyd wants to try NFL kicking after 2020 Olympics
Carli Lloyd wants to make one thing clear about her NFL kicking goals: "This isn't just a publicity stunt." The USWNT co-captain is serious about pursuing a kicking career in...
Rare 'Unicorn' meteor shower coming Thursday: How and where to see it
Don't miss this one!
Artist goes viral with pics of stars posing with younger selves
Celebrities can't travel back in time a la "Back To The Future" to meet their younger selves — but one Dutch artist is offering the next best thing: flawless photos...
Ben Affleck to direct Congo movie ‘King Leopold’s Ghost’
He's leaving Gotham City and heading to the Congo.
Massive salad recall across 22 states over E. coli outbreak
Missa Bay, LLC, of Swedesboro, issued the recall of 75,233 pounds of the bagged salad products sold at Walmart, Target and Aldi -- fearing the romaine lettuce may be contaminated...
Security guard charged in assault of 11-year-old shoplifter
A 225-pound security guard has been indicted for allegedly pummeling an 11-year-old girl who confessed to stealing from a Boston clothing store. Mohammed Khan, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, used excessive and...
Celeb lawyer Joe Tacopina's ex-office manager admits to $2M embezzlement
Jane Anderson, 36, copped to one count of first-degree grand larceny in Manhattan Supreme Court in exchange for 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 years in prison.
Antonio Brown-Patriots reunion gaining 'kicking-the-tires' momentum
The Patriots' offense is scuffling and Tom Brady is unhappy. How desperate are they? One possible solution being floated around NFL circles is bringing back embattled star wide receiver Antonio...
What conservative voters really think about Silicon Valley
Conservative voters are (or should be) worried about being censored by social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Or so holds an enduring conservative narrative. But my organization, the...
Hospital sterilization failure may have exposed 1K patients to HIV, hepatitis
A sterilization technician at a northern Indiana hospital failed to properly disinfect surgical tools, possibly affecting more than 1,000 patients who underwent surgery at the facility in recent months, the...
De Blasio closing two jails by March as part of plan to shutter Rikers
The de Blasio administration plans to shut two city jails in the next four months as part of its larger effort to shutter scandal-scarred Rikers Island prison complex. The Brooklyn...
Mets' first offseason signing is former Yankees reliever
The Mets offseason has begun with the addition of an experienced reliever. Former Yankees left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve has signed a minor-league deal with a spring training invite, MLB Network...
'F--k it': The two words behind Frank Ntilikina's resurgence
About that infamous meeting. Last week, Knicks coach David Fizdale revealed French point guard Frank Ntilikina came into his office a few weeks ago and stated he wants to be...
Meteor showers, explosions threaten ‘9-1-1’ responders
The disasters will take a toll on the first responders.
Stephen A. Smith loses it on NFLer over 'Max Kellerman blacker' taunt
https://twitter.com/gifdsports/status/1197552631742390277 Stephen A. Smith, the hot-take artist known for his sharp criticism of athletes, now finds himself under constant scrutiny. Smith is being criticized for his opinions of Colin Kaepernick’s...
Texas cop allegedly coerced woman into sex act at traffic stop
A Texas cop was suspended after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he pulled over for running a stop sign, officials said. Arcola Police Officer Hector Aaron Ruiz, 24, was arrested...
Browns teammates didn't see Myles Garrett racial-slur twist coming
Myles Garrett’s accusation that Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur came as news to several Browns players. None of them, according to Thursday’s open locker room, accused the...
Impeachment witnesses say foreign research on opponents not 'appropriate'
Holmes and Hill were asked by Nunes if they think "it's appropriate for political parties to run operatives in foreign countries to dig up dirt on their opponents?
Adidas 'Star Wars' collection: UltraBOOST kicks for super fans
May the footwear be with you.
Australian tourist attacked by mob in India after allegedly 'misbehaving' with women
An Australian tourist in India was bound and beaten by a group of villagers this week after he “misbehaved” with the local women while drunk, officials said. The 35-year-old Melbourne...
Navy veteran was dead for 3 years before he was found in apartment
A Navy veteran who lived in Texas was dead for around three years before his body was found inside his apartment, officials said. The body of Ronald Wayne White was...
California justices reject law requiring Trump tax returns to get on ballot
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump does not have to disclose his tax returns to appear as a candidate on California's primary ballot next spring, a unanimous state Supreme Court...
Why favored Georgia Tech will cover against N.C. State
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Thursday night’s college football game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the visiting North Carolina State Wolfpack:...
15-year-old boy stabbed at Bronx subway stop
A group of men stabbed teen on a Bronx subway platform Thursday morning, cops said. The 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times in the shoulder while he was on the...
Teen migrants found hiding in car seat, dashboard in attempted smuggling
The teens, 17 and 19, from the Sub-Saharan nation of Guinea, were attempting to enter Melilla, a Spanish enclave in north Africa bordering Morocco, when Spain’s Guardia Civil authorities stopped...
Christmas tree shortage could hike prices this holiday season
With the holiday just weeks away, some experts are predicting a “tight supply” of the evergreen firs in some parts of the country this year thanks to hot weather and...
MLB commissioner prepared to turn smoking gun on the Astros
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rob Manfred sounds prepared to turn a smoking gun on the Astros. The baseball commissioner made clear Thursday, during a news conference at the conclusion of the...
Waitresses fined for wearing nothing under their aprons
Police cracked down on these skimpy waitress uniforms at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand. Four women, ages 24 to 34, were arrested and fined roughly $66 for public indecency. Video...
Tom Hanks' sweaters for Mister Rogers movie took 9 weeks to knit
Yasemin Esmek has fixed Adrienne Warren’s costumes in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,” dressed Rockettes for Radio City's "Christmas Spectacular" and altered Glenda Jackson’s suit in “King Lear.” But with...
Judge temporarily halts first federal executions since 2003
US District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan has temporarily halted the first federal executions in 16 years, saying death row inmates scheduled to be executed are likely to win their legal...
Netanyahu slams corruption indictment as 'attempted coup'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out after being indicted on corruption charges Thursday, saying the country is witnessing “an attempted coup.” “I dedicated my life for the state,” the...
1 in 5 men would give up sex for a full year to get the perfect beard
Three-quarters of men said they feel more confident with facial hair as opposed to a bare face, according to a new survey.
Crazed fox that attacked people in New Jersey had rabies: officials
The crazed red fox that bit several people in New Jersey has tested positive for rabies, officials have warned. The fox had "direct contact" with at least four people in...
WeWork to lay off 2,400 employees in SoftBank revamp
Cash-strapped WeWork on Thursday announced it’s laying off or transferring about 20 percent of its workforce, or about 2,400 people. Those who worked directly for the co-working company will be...
Success Academy rejects City Hall space proposal for Queens middle school
Success Academy has flatly rejected City Hall’s suggested site for a future Queens middle school, claiming the building is inadequate. Network officials toured the defunct Catholic school for the first...
Myles Garrett's NFL suspension upheld after appeal
Myles Garrett's plea to get his indefinite suspension reduced was unsuccessful. The NFL announced that all discipline handed to Garrett after last week's helmet-swinging incident has been upheld, meaning Garrett...
SpaceX's Starship prototype blows up during testing
"The purpose of today’s test was to pressurize systems to the max, so the outcome was not completely unexpected," the company said.
The time it takes us to get sick of our family over the holidays isn't long
It takes less than four hours before Americans need a break from their extended family during the holidays, according to new research.
Rick Pitino tried to convince the Knicks to draft Donovan Mitchell
The Knicks could’ve wound up with Donovan Mitchell, one of the best young guards in the NBA, if they were willing to listen to Rick Pitino. According to Rick Pitino....
Yellowstone bison mow and fertilize their own food, study finds
MISSOULA, Mont. — A study of grazing in Yellowstone National Park found that bison essentially mow and fertilize their own food. This allows them to graze in one area for...
You can now 'hide' your replies on Twitter
Twitter is globally launching a feature for users to hide certain replies on their tweets, in order to give people more control over their conversations on the site, the company...
A 'Game of Thrones' alternate ending exists, Kristofer Hivju says
“Game of Thrones” had the most contentious series finale in modern TV — but there might be another ending out there. Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane, says the death...
Jamal Adams picks perfect time to 'clown' Mike Francesa over WFAN tirade
Three weeks later, Jamal Adams offered a response to Mike Francesa’s scathing criticism. "🤡 TALK," Adams wrote Thursday, quote-tweeting a clip of Francesa's rip job. Francesa went hard at the...
1 dead, another wounded in Bronx tobacco store shooting: cops
One man was killed and another injured late Wednesday during a shooting inside a Bronx tobacco store, police said. An unidentified gunman walked into King of NY Tobacco Shop on...
Melting glaciers land two insect species on threatened list
HELENA, Mont. — The continued existence of two species of insects is in doubt because climate change is melting away the glaciers and year-round snowfields they depend on, US wildlife...
Google will let websites block personalized ads
Websites and apps using Google’s advertising tools will be able to block personalized ads to internet users in California and elsewhere as part of the company's effort to help them...
Michael Bloomberg files FEC paperwork in step towards White House bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg took another step toward launching a Democratic bid for president on Thursday, filing paperwork with federal election authorities that will allow him to...
Sondland says he's received 'many' threats since impeachment began
Gordon Sondland and his family have been threatened during the impeachment hearings, despite congressional vows to protect witnesses including the anonymous whistleblower. The US ambassador to the European Union and...
This Brooklyn house is a star in '21 Bridges'
For days after, Roberta Feldhusen would find shell casings in her house and yard. “And there were also bullet holes in the walls,” adds her husband Roy with a chuckle....
Prince Andrew faces new demands that he speak to FBI
Attorneys representing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers are demanding that Prince Andrew speak to the FBI -- a move that would demonstrate “justice and accountability for the victims,” according...
Take a bath next to a lion and her cubs at this fancy resort
Floor to ceiling windows in the hotel room open up into a lion's enclosure at a wild animal park.
Farmers are committing suicide as drought in southern Africa reaches crisis levels
VOSBURG, South Africa — Residents call this drought-stricken community a “forgotten town.” The flat, dusty roads to Vosburg are surrounded by withered fields. The streams feeding the community of a...
Animal rights activist accused of stabbing woman wearing fur coat
A rabid Ohio animal rights activist previously busted for trying to hire a hitman to kill a stranger wearing fur is now accused of stabbing a woman inside a church...
NASA considering genetically modified 'super astronauts'
Much like Sam Worthington in the 2018 Sci-Fi flick "The Titan," astronauts would be engineered to deal with the harsh toll of space travel.
Westjet passenger asks for diabetic meal, gets potatoes two ways
Those carbs can cause "coma, amputation, blindness and even death."
MTA completely floods subway station entrance to test new water blocking gate
The MTA made a splash when it filled the entrance of a subway station to the brim with water to test out a new flood-proofing plan. The Broadway station entrance...
'Antebellum' trailer: Janelle Monáe is haunted by ancestors
Janelle Monáe gets seriously ghosted in the new trailer for "Antebellum." Directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz — who produced Jordan Peele's horror stories "Get Out" and "Us" —...
Myles Garrett: Mason Rudolph's racial slur ignited helmet attack
Myles Garrett said he didn’t lose his temper out of nowhere. It was the result of a racial slur directed at him by Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. That was his...
Pope calls for action to protect women, children in Thailand
BANGKOK — Pope Francis urged more efforts to combat the “humiliation” of women and children forced into prostitution as he began a busy visit Thursday to Thailand, where human trafficking...
De Blasio, Carranza boast record number of students heading to college
More city public high school graduates than ever — nearly two-thirds — are going to college, Mayor de Blasio said Tuesday. “This is an idea that would have been considered...
Giants podcast: Super Bowl champ has stories of Bill Parcells torture
Buckle up. We bring you a brand-new episode of our New York Giants football podcast "Blue Rush" with Jimmy Failla. NY Post Giants beat writer Paul Schwartz joins Jimmy to...
Epstein accuser's lawyer says she gets calls from new victims every day
A lawyer suing the estate of Jeffrey Epstein said Thursday her office is still inundated daily with calls from new women claiming to be victims of the dead pervert. "My...
Vogue Mexico features transgender 'muxe' women on cover
JUCHITAN, Mexico - A culture of indigenous transgender women that have been part of southern Mexico’s heritage for centuries is primed for global fashion cachet thanks to one of the...
Fiona Hill (and Dems) ignore the serious evidence of Ukrainian 2016 meddling
In her testimony before the House impeachment inquiry, Fiona Hill, formerly of the National Security Council, took great pride in telling lawmakers she was a nonpartisan intelligence professional. She then...
College football players suspended for sharing image of KKK rally
Five college football players in Wisconsin have been suspended for sharing a picture on Snapchat of a cross burning at a Ku Klux Klan rally, university officials said. The unidentified...
'Emma' movie trailer promises a fresh take on the Jane Austen classic
It's billed as a "new vision" of Austen's beloved 1815 novel.
Epstein accuser says she was kicked out over her eating disorder
One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers says he raped and trafficked her for two years before throwing her out onto the street when she told him she had developed an eating...
The tantalizing prospects the Yankees saved over Ellsbury, Bird
The Yankees made big noise on Wednesday with the players they let go, moving on from Jacoby Ellsbury and Greg Bird. But one reason those decisions were made was to...
Two airmen killed in 'mishap' involving planes at Air Force base
Two airmen were killed Thursday morning in what officials called an “aircraft mishap” involving two trainer jets at a US Air Force base in Oklahoma, according to a report. The...
Derek Jeter sells sports site for undisclosed sum
Derek Jeter has sold his Players Tribune sports blog site to Mental Floss owner Minute Media. Terms were not disclosed. Jeter, the former New York Yankees shortstop who is on...
Tom Brady's attitude for salvaging Patriots offense
For Tom Brady, it doesn't sound like 9-1 is good enough, even after the Patriots won a Super Bowl LII rematch against the Eagles on Sunday. "It’s great to be...
Woman who killed twin sobs in court, begs family for forgiveness
“I know there’s nothing I can say to justify what I did," she bawled before being sentenced.
Santa Clarita shooting weapon was a 'ghost gun': authorities
The weapon used in the deadly Saugus High School shooting in Southern California was a "ghost gun" constructed from various parts to make it difficult to trace, authorities said Thursday....
Upcoming Michael Jackson musical has found its 'MJ'
Broadway found its Gloved One — and he’s coming fresh from the Temptations. Ephraim Sykes, currently kicking up his heels in Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud — the Life and Times...
Former Mets catching target signs huge deal with White Sox
Yasmani Grandal was unlikely to end up with the Mets, and now Wilson Ramos' starting job appears officially safe. Grandal signed a four-year, $73 million deal with the Chicago White...
NASA releases epic photo of battling galaxies
Talk about real-life star wars.
You've come a long way, Bei Bei: Giant panda arrives in China
BEIJING — After a transcontinental flight on the “Panda Express,” a furry American darling arrived early Thursday in his new Chinese home. The Washington-born giant panda Bei Bei was a...
Black Friday 2019 gifts for everyone on your Christmas list
Black Friday is upon us — meaning it's time to start ticking gifts off your holiday list! According to a new survey by advertising platform Criteo, 37 percent of New...
145 unmarked graves found at Florida high school
The remains of more than 250 people — including up to 77 children — were found there.
Net-A-Porter offering up to 50% off for pre-Black Friday sale
If you’re looking for that perfect luxury find at a deep discount, Net-A-Porter’s massive pre-Black Friday sale is all you need. The retailer is offering up to 50% off select...
The one Knicks fear hanging over David Fizdale's job status
PHILADELPHIA -- Five observations from Wednesday’s 109-104 loss to the powerful Sixers in which the Knicks squandered a 17-point lead with 3:21 left in the third. 1. Kevin Knox’s sophomore...
Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges
Israel’s attorney general announced Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be charged in a series of corruption cases, threatening the longtime leader’s grip on power in a country mired...
In Kacey Musgraves' Christmas special, her 'Nana' steals the show
"Basically, this is just Nana’s world. We’re just all livin’ in it," she says.
Dog owner charged after starving pooch apparently eats own leg
A cruel New York dog owner is facing criminal charges after his starving pooch apparently chewed off her own leg while in a crate chained to the yard. Carl Pritchard,...
Amnesty International accuses Facebook, Google of human rights abuses
“This ubiquitous surveillance has undermined the very essence of the right to privacy,” the report from the non-governmental organization said.
Strangled backpacker's accused killer took 'trophy' photos of her naked body: prosecutors
The depraved Tinder date who strangled backpacker Grace Millane during sex took "trophy" photos of her naked body -- before watching hardcore porn in the room, his trial was told...
Congress adopts bills to support human rights in Hong Kong
The House overwhelmingly approved the bills Wednesday, a day after the Senate passed them on voice votes. The bills now go to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.
Mom charged after 3-year-old's escalator death
A North Carolina mom is facing criminal charges stemming from the death of her 3-year-old son, who fell from an escalator and died, authorities said. Jiterria Lightner will turn herself...
Israeli attorney general to announce decision on Netanyahu corruption charges
Israel’s attorney general will announce later Thursday whether he plans to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over longstanding allegations of corruption, according to the Justice Ministry. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit...
Prince Andrew reportedly met with Epstein's gal pal in June
Prince Andrew met with Jeffrey Epstein's accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell this summer -- after the heat had already been turned up on his pedophile pal's depraved behavior, according to a...
Hero pulls driver from blazing car fire
When a car burst into flames in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, this good Samaritan jumped in to help. Watch the fiery rescue, recorded by the town hall's security camera, as this...
4 Syracuse students suspended after string of racist, anti-Semitic incidents
Four students at Syracuse University have been suspended in connection with a string of racist and anti-Semitic incidents, school officials said. Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the interim suspensions Wednesday, three...
Pornhub to sell lifetime memberships on Black Friday — and it's a steal
Pornhub has just introduced the deal of a lifetime. The mega-popular adult video website announced Thursday a $299 lifetime membership to its Pornhub Premium subscription service, a deal it says...
Legal hemp, CBD stir more US farmers to grow unfamiliar crop
The compound, which doesn’t cause a high like that of marijuana, is hyped as a health product to reduce anxiety, treat pain and promote sleep.
Con bare: Video shows nude inmate's fall from balcony, nearly hitting fellow prisoner
Wild, newly surfaced video from inside a Manhattan jail shows the moment a pair of inmates attack a naked inmate who then plunged off a balcony, narrowly missing another detainee...
Using a free airport phone charger could drain your bank account
It's called "juice jacking"
Teen charged with hate crime for 'Slave for sale' Craigslist post
A 14-year-old Illinois boy is facing hate crime charges for allegedly posting a photo of a black classmate on Craigslist alongside a caption that read, “Slave for sale.” The boy,...
Save big on this training and kick-start a career in project management
The year of perfect vision – aka 2020 – is swiftly approaching. That means if you’re unhappy with a situation in your life, like your career, it’s the perfect time...
Convicted DC priest says he was ‘too busy’ to abuse parishioners
Urbano Vazquez submitted a nine-page written letter to a judge ahead of his Friday sentencing asking for mercy at his sentencing and maintaining his innocence.
Marine veteran detained by ICE sues feds for $1M
A decorated Marine veteran and US citizen who faced possible deportation in Michigan last year is suing the federal government for $1 million over the wrongful detention, his attorneys said....
Tesla should shut off ‘Autopilot’ that lets drivers snooze, senator says
A US senator is pressing Tesla to shut down its so-called Autopilot system until it can prevent drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. Sen. Ed Markey said Tesla owners...
Al Gore compares climate crisis to 9/11, praises Green New Deal
Former Vice President Al Gore called climate change “the life and death struggle of people alive today,” comparing it to 9/11, Pearl Harbor and such World War II battles as Dunkirk...
Why the Kardashians were mentioned at today's impeachment hearing
The Kardashians got an unlikely mention during the impeachment hearings on Thursday -- as a top US diplomat detailed a conversation he overheard between a colleague and President Trump about...
Trump says Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher won't lose commando unit pin
Days after pardoning a US Navy SEAL convicted of posing for a photo with the corpse of an ISIS fighter, President Trump on Thursday said he would not allow the...
Why Coldplay postponed their latest album tour
The band is going from "Yellow" to "green."
Macy's shares slip on weak sales numbers
Macy’s cut its annual profit forecast for the second time this year on Thursday, as the department store operator blamed weak international tourism and sluggish mall traffic for the first...
Nearly 700K Jeep, Dodge SUVs recalled
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling nearly 700,000 SUVs because of electrical faults that can affect engine startups. The fuel pump relay problems in certain Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango...
Trump touts his 'great' hearing during David Holmes testimony
President Trump cast doubt on testimony from a top US diplomat in Ukraine on Thursday -- by bringing up his own "great" hearing when it comes to listening to phone...
David Holmes faults Giuliani for change in Ukraine policy
David Holmes, a top staffer at the US Embassy in Ukraine, told lawmakers during Thursday’s public impeachment hearing that longstanding US policy toward Ukraine abruptly changed when President Trump’s lawyer...
Luka Doncic is taking over the NBA one triple-double at a time
There's no stopping Luka Doncic right now. The 20-year-old Slovenian sensation has been running roughshod over the NBA so far this season, and the guard dominated once again Wednesday night...
There was an all-time flop in Clippers' memorable win
https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/1197375250859642880 The Clippers' 107-104 overtime victory over the Celtics will be remembered as the first game Kawhi Leonard and Paul George played together for Los Angeles. This Patrick Beverley flop,...
UK government's unnerving Twitter deception raises concerns: 'This is dirty tricks'
The renaming made the account look like a neutral fact-checker, raising new concerns about all the creative ways groups and individuals can use social media to deceive voters.
Reporter who called out Charles Barkley gets disturbing online threats
The female reporter who was threatened by NBA legend Charles Barkley over his pick of the 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls said she’s now being targeted by “countless men” online. Axios...
Nurse dies by suicide over 'downward spiral' caused by 12-hour hospital shifts
A UK nurse died by suicide after the stress of working grueling 12-hour hospital shifts sent her in a "downward spiral," a court heard Wednesday. Leona Goddard, 35, hanged herself...
Giuliani accuses 'Schifty' Schiff of interfering in 2020 election
Rudy Giuliani attacked Rep. Adam Schiff on Thursday, accusing him and others of "interfering" in the 2020 presidential election. "THE BIDEN DOCTRINE," Giuliani tweeted ahead of the House Intelligence Committee's...
Prominent climate activist sparks outrage after downplaying Holocaust
Roger Hallam, who co-founded the activist group Extinction Rebellion, described the murder of 6 million Jews was merely one of many genocides.
Patient dies after 'transplant surgeon error' infects organs
A "small nick" in the stomach spread a deadly fungal infection.
Kid shatters glass of bear exhibit at California zoo with rock
A child, not the grizzly bears, cracked a glass viewing window at the Oakland Zoo’s bear exhibit.
Pabst Blue Ribbon releases 7-foot-long 99-pack of beer
Christmas came early … for some beer lovers, at least.
2019’s most expensive Christmas gifts
Fab by Two Two Fabrizio Morettis (one a drummer for the Strokes, one a distinguished art dealer) have collabed on this exhibit of 20 Old Master paintings and sculptures (Dec....
Prince Andrew spotted for first time since ending royal duties over Epstein ties
Embattled Prince Andrew was seen Thursday for the first time since the "monumental" decision to end his royal duties over the fallout from his ties to ex-chum pedophile Jeffrey Epstein....
Target employee died on the job — but store remained open for business
A Target worker died on the job in Los Angeles — but the store remained opened for business, according to a report. The employee collapsed and died Saturday afternoon at...
Porn star puts mystery NBA player on notice with Thunder hint
Teanna Trump just put the Thunder roster on notice. On Sunday, the adult-film star alleged one of Oklahoma City's players owed her money in a since-deleted tweet. "Your player needs...
Ex-White House Russia expert warns of conspiracy theories
President Trump’s former Russia adviser Fiona Hill was expected to warn House lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry on Thursday against pushing false conspiracy theories that minimize Russia’s meddling in US...
Suspect learns the hard way that 'Clark Kent' disguise only works when you're Superman
This guy is no Clark Kent. An on-the-lam UK thief “disguised” himself with a pair of black-rimmed glasses — but local cops saw right through his ploy, according to a...
'Days of Our Lives' is back as a digital series
It's billed as a "Last Blast."
Trump gushes about Apple after tour of Texas factory with Tim Cook
President Trump on Thursday gushed about Apple a day after his tour of its manufacturing plant in Texas with CEO Tim Cook. "During my visit yesterday to Austin, Texas, for...
Jacoby Ellsbury has surprising plans for future
Try and stifle your laughter. Jacoby Ellsbury's time with the Yankees is over after they cut him on Wednesday night, but he still envisions playing in the big leagues in...
Hitler memorabilia auction rakes in thousands despite protests
Adolf Hitler’s top hat, a silver-cased copy of his political treatise “Mein Kampf” and a dress worn by his companion Eva Braun raked in hundreds of thousands of euros in...
Gen Z's 'OK, Boomer' meme may become a TV show
“OK, Boomer” has become the hottest clapback of the moment — and now it’s set to become a show. Fox Media has made a trademark application for the term, with...
Day 5 of Trump impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill
President Trump’s former Russia adviser Fiona Hill warned House lawmakers in the impeachment inquiry on Thursday against pushing false conspiracy theories that minimize Russia’s meddling in US elections — because...
Prince Andrew's 'alibi' doubts explanation of key trip in Epstein scandal
Prince Andrew faced further humiliation Thursday when his alibi for a key New York trip in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal was shot down by the former diplomat whom he said...
Jeremy Corbyn accused of playing up Jeffrey Epstein's 'Jewishness'
UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn is being accused of playing up Jeffrey Epstein's "Jewishness" after mispronouncing the dead pedophile's name during an election debate. Corbyn's on-air flub came Tuesday when...
18-year-old boxing champ killed by train while checking her phone
An 18-year-old Ukrainian boxing champion was fatally struck by a train as she crossed over a railroad line “wearing headphones and browsing her smartphone,” according to new reports. Amina Bulakh...
Correction officer attacked by inmate on Rikers Island
A city correction officer was attacked early Thursday on Rikers Island by an inmate who repeatedly whacked him in the head with a wooden object, authorities said. The officer, 42,...
Prince Andrew didn't step back from royal duties – the queen 'fired' him
Prince Andrew didn't step down from royal duties -- he was fired by his mom, Queen Elizabeth II, according to reports in the UK. “The Queen summoned the Duke to...
Trump impeachment hearings: What to know for Thursday’s testimony
Two pivotal witnesses -- Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council official, and David Holmes, the political counselor at the US Embassy in Kiev -- are set to testify Thursday...
Norovirus outbreak at Lego event leaves over 40 ill
Dozens of people in the UK have been suffering from norovirus-like symptoms after attending a huge Lego event in Bristol over the weekend. The organizers of the Bristol Brick show...
Black swan bullies golden retriever out of lake
Get out of here! A black swan thought it owned this lake in Chengdu, China, and was not happy when it saw a dog happily going for a swim on...
Jets Podcast: Controversial Tweets feat. Willie Colon
It's a brand-spanking-new episode of our New York Jets football podcast "Gang's All Here" with Brian Costello. Coz opens the show addressing Le'Veon Bell's tweets about HGH testing. The Jets...
Charles Schwab eyes purchase of TD Ameritrade, reports say
Charles Schwab is reportedly looking to make a blockbuster purchase of TD Ameritrade amid a fierce battle between online brokerages that has lowered trading commissions to zero in recent weeks....
Bloomberg most popular of last three NYC mayors
Ex-New York City Mayor and potential presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg is more popular than his successor and predecessor, Bill de Blasio and Rudy Giuliani, a new poll found. New Yorkers...
Mike Francesa celebrates son's birthday by putting him on air
Mike Francesa had a special guest on his WFAN show on Wednesday — his son, Harrison. The long-time WFAN host took some time to wish Harrison a happy 13th birthday,...
Henrik Lundqvist climbs another rung on all-time wins list
The acceleration up the record books might have slowed down a little bit as the Rangers have gone through this rebuild, but goalie Henrik Lundqvist continues to climb nonetheless. The...
1 in 4 Europeans hold anti-Semitic beliefs, new survey finds
A new survey shows about one in four Europeans holding anti-Semitic beliefs, with such attitudes on the rise in Eastern and Central European countries. The poll of 14 countries released...
Why Nets are playing it safe with Kyrie Irving
Though Nets coach Kenny Atkinson insisted Kyrie Irving’s shoulder impingement isn’t a long-term injury, he said the team isn’t treating the All-Star guard with kid gloves. He also admitted Irving...
Ex-CEO busted at JFK Airport in bribery case
The former CEO of Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem SA was arrested on U.S. corruption charges involving a slush fund used to bribe officials in Brazil, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Jose...
Pissi Myles grills Kamala Harris after Democratic debate
The New York City drag Queen who attended an impeachment hearing on Capitol Hill last week traveled to Atlanta Wednesday for the Democratic debate and managed to eek out a...
Rangers star is making us forget about the $81 million
The Rangers beat the Capitals in 2012 with Marian Gaborik, they beat the Caps in 2013 and 2015 with Rick Nash and they have now beaten the Caps in 2019...
Sleepy debate leaves top 4 running in place as other 6 feebly jab
ATLANTA — Ten Democratic presidential candidates went through the motions Wednesday night in a fifth-round debate long on reheated anti-Trump takes, canned zingers and Biden blunders, but short on guidance...
Why Pete Buttigieg has to feel good after latest debate
After two weeks of solid polls, some showing him leading in Iowa and New Hampshire, Pete Buttigieg entered Wednesday night’s debate with a target on his back. Throughout the campaign...
City will finally move garbage trucks stinking up the East Village
The city has finally decided to move garbage trucks that had been stinking up the East Village for over a year following complaints from residents and lawmakers. The trucks had...
This Knicks pain is exactly what RJ Barrett needs
PHILADELPHIA — Growin’ up. Growing pains. RJ Barrett’s 10-game trip into the stratosphere of high-end NBA competition started Wednesday night with a terrific high, a 17-point lead over the Sixers...
Zuckerberg attended secret White House dinner with Trump
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg attended a secret dinner at the White House last month with President Trump and tech investor Peter Thiel, the social media company confirmed on Wednesday night....
Giants rookie showing off his toughness as workload grows
Corey Ballentine’s acceleration didn’t literally take him from zero to 60. It was zero to 53. Ballentine went from playing one total defensive snap during a five-game stretch to back-to-back...
Antonio Brown countersues: Sexual assault accuser 'ruined my career'
Antonio Brown is countersuing a former female trainer who claimed in a civil suit that the ex-NFL wide receiver raped her on three separate occasions, a report said. Brown, 31,...