January 7, 2020
The Rangers have waited five years for this Igor Shesterkin moment
I must have had homework to do. That had to be the reason I was not at the old Garden — the one on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th...
Carmelo Anthony shows he still can hit a game-winner
TORONTO — With Damian Lillard double-teamed, Carmelo Anthony stepped up to sink the game-winning basket for the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony made a clutch shot with four seconds remaining and...
Cuomo proposes three year ban for subway pervs
ALBANY— Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a three-year ban for serial sex offenders who repeatedly violate riders on the city subway system Tuesday, as part of his 2020 State of the...
Islanders display their overtime mettle once again
The Islanders have a knack for overtime. Their 4-3 win over the Devils at Prudential Center on Tuesday night was their seventh overtime victory of the season. It was also...
Behind Giants' Joe Judge hire: Bill Belichick's huge role
The Giants’ hiring of Joe Judge as the 19th head coach in franchise history is a stunner, given he is only 38 years old and was the Patriots’ special teams...
No survivors after Ukrainian airliner crashes in Iran
A Boeing 737 carrying at least 170 passengers crashed after taking off from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday, killing everyone aboard, according to Iran state television. The plane...
The flaw that is costing St. John's wins vs. power-conference foes
St. John’s held Xavier to 42 percent shooting in its own building. The Red Storm forced 19 turnovers and corralled two more offensive rebounds. Usually, that’s a formula for a...
Knicks veterans pays tribute to his slain sisters
LOS ANGELES — Reggie Bullock was overcome by emotion during Sunday’s game against the Clippers, when the NBA’s trash-talking specialist, Patrick Beverly, came up to him at Staples Center to...
De Blasio getting the cold shoulder from Albany lawmakers
If Mayor de Blasio feels like he’s getting a chilly reception upstate, it’s not just the Albany winter. Hizzoner will head to the Capitol on Wednesday to champion city interests...
Real estate brokerage JLL doubles Madison Avenue office space
Global real estate brokerage and consulting firm JLL is nearly doubling its office space at 330 Madison Ave., to 165,000 square feet.
Senate Republicans reviewing facts around whistleblower complaint
Capitol Hill Republicans delivered a one-two punch Tuesday in the partisan fight over President Trump’s impeachment. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he secured the votes needed to disregard House...
Nets choke again, fall in OT for seventh straight loss
Pick a shot, any shot, and the undermanned Nets have been capable of missing it over the past seven games. Because of that, no lead ever is safe. And any...
Ivanka Trump wins over CES crowd after initial backlash
The storm over Ivanka Trump’s CES keynote speech died down quickly enough.
Rangers' stud rookie goalie wins his hyped debut
After the years of waiting, Igor Shesterkin was welcomed to the chaos of Rangers hockey. The long-considered heir apparent to Henrik Lundqvist in the Broadway nets, Shesterkin allowed a goal...
ZGF Architects is moving its NYC offices
An architecture firm that designs for Microsoft and converted Howard Hughes’ former Spruce Goose airplane hangar into Google’s offices in Playa Vista, Calif., is moving its own Big Apple offices....
New media venture from Moviefone co-founder to cover plant-based eating
Moviefone co-founder Adam Slutsky is launching a healthy food site to focus on plant-based eating and dining — and has hired a former top editor at Condé Nast to oversee...
The giant hole in Dems' criticism of Trump's attack on top Iran general: Goodwin
When it comes to Iran, the Democrats who want to be president are full of sound and fury. They are certain President Trump has brought us to the brink of...
Trump says 'All is well!' after Iranian missile attack on air bases
President Trump said Tuesday night that "all is well" after Iran launched a missile attack against two air bases in Iraq that house US troops — a strike that caused...
Bridgewater Associates says flagship fund will be flat on the year
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates has notified investors that its flagship Pure Alpha fund will be flat on the year — ending an 18-year winning streak.
Sports Illustrated publisher says mass layoffs were worth it
The editorial staff of Sports Illustrated is still on edge after wrenching changes that axed nearly 50 people in October, but Maven, the new operator of SI, insists the moves...
Jonathan Rose buys Queens property to create affordable middle-class housing
Jonathan Rose, a descendent of the real estate dynasty behind the Rose Associates empire, has bought a Mitchell-Lama property on Halletts Point by Astoria Cove for around $35 million. Rose’s...
Islanders' offense returns in overtime win over Devils
The Islanders knew they needed to rediscover their offense as they began the second half of the season. Forcing overtime against the Devils on Tuesday night before winning 4-3 in...
Top Iranian official tweets photo of flag after attack on air bases
A top Iranian official tweeted a photo of the country’s flag following Iran's attack on Iraqi air bases housing US troops. The post by Saeed Jalili, Iran's former nuclear negotiator,...
Chick-fil-A leases space at The Hive in Times Square to open this year
Chick-fil-A will be making its appearance in Times Square later this year. The chain, known for its “Eat mor chikin” billboards and cow mascots, has leased a space that is...
With lives at stake, Albany must fix bail-reform failure ... now!
New York’s Legislature returns to work today, with one urgent priority: Fix the botched criminal-justice “reforms” it passed last year. And get the job done before this bad law gets...
'Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time': Here's who won the first nail-biting match
The first night of the "Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time" tournament saw Ken Jennings emerge victorious over James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter after a close and exciting two-game face-off.
Meet Joe Judge: What Google won't tell you about Giants' new coach
There are three coaches Amos Jones expects would leave every interview with a job offer. Bruce Arians. Mike Tomlin. Joe Judge. That’s esteemed company for Judge, the dark horse who...
Goon who doused NYPD cops in Brooklyn gets just 10 days' community service
A reputed gangbanger busted over the summer for dousing two NYPD cops with water in Brooklyn scored a slap-on-the-wrist plea deal last month -- which allowed him to dodge possible...
Videos show Iran missile attacks on Iraqi air bases housing US troops
Videos circulating online show the Iran missile attack on one of two Iraqi air bases housing US troops. One of the videos shows several missiles illuminating the night sky, apparently...
Michael Bloomberg just scooped up the best 2020 endorsement yet
Hand it to ex-Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who just pulled off the most interesting 2020 endorsement to date: Judge Judy. The Honorable Judith Sheindlin will even hit the road for Bloomy,...
Cuomo's possibly secret agenda for the State of the State Address
For the last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been dropping proposals he’ll include in Wednesday’s State of the State Address. The idea was to build anticipation, but the actual impact...
Your bluff has been called, Speaker Pelosi
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made it official Tuesday: He’s calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s bluff, and refusing to guarantee impeachment trial procedures of her choosing. Pelosi’s been “threatening” not...
Impeach Trump or get off the pot
Imagine if a district attorney charged you with wrongdoing, then let the charges hang over you indefinitely? That’s the stunt House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been pulling, sitting on the...
Offing Soleimani gives Trump an excellent chance to exit Iraq
The targeted killing of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani last week broke an old taboo: Finally a US president held Iran responsible for the proxies it uses to kill...
Rangers' draft bust piles on to very ugly situation
The Lias Andersson situation is only getting uglier. The 21-year-old center, who was drafted by the Rangers with the No. 7 pick in 2017, spoke his mind recently in his...
Bugging out of Iraq now would be a gift to Iran, ISIS and other villains
Americans might be sick of Iraq and the Middle East, but the region isn’t done with us. We can’t wish away the impact that a chaotic Middle East has on...
What the hell were the Giants doing?
Look, it’s possible the Giants could’ve stepped in a deep pile of pixie dust here, and found themselves the next NFL mastermind in Joe Judge. All you need to do...
Momentum grows to reopen Albany's controversial bail overhaul
ALBANY -- With lawmakers set to return, momentum continued to build in Albany to reopen the controversial overhaul of the state’s criminal justice system that nixed judges’ ability to set...
The odds are with this 'Jeopardy!' G.O.A.T. to win tournament
All bets are on! Aspiring LA actor and game show veteran Brad Rutter is slated to win the top spot at tonight's "Jeopardy!" mega tournament with the highest odds, according...
Stephen Sondheim, 89, 'temporarily incapacitated' after fall
The legendary "West Side Story" songwriter suffered a fall that left him unable to attend the opening of his namesake theater in London.
Iran launches more than a dozen ballistic missiles at Iraqi air bases housing US troops
Tehran has launched a missile attack on two Iraqi air bases housing US troops, a retaliatory attack for the killing of their top general, according to the Pentagon and Iran...
De Blasio spent over $60K on NYPD detail in White House run — before he ran
That's a whole lot of money for a whole lotta nothing. Mayor Bill de Blasio shelled out over $60,000 in taxpayer money for his NYPD detail to accompany him as...
Child sex abuse images shared online reaches 'epidemic' level: charity
The number of child sexual abuse images appearing on the internet has reached epidemic levels, according to UK charity Internet Watch Foundation. A record number of the child exploitation images...
Ex-lawyer of man charged in wife's murder accused of digging grave
Lawyer Kent Mawhinney — who was arrested Tuesday alongside Fotis Dulos in the murder of Jennifer Dulos — allegedly dug a makeshift grave prior to the Connecticut mother's disappearance, according...
James Cameron unveils concept art for 'Avatar 2,' gets slammed on Twitter
James Cameron opened a digital Pandora's box. The director unveiled concept art for the much-anticipated sequel to the 2009 film "Avatar," but rather than exciting fans, he got eviscerated by...
The legend of Joe Judge includes Alabama brawl
This Judge takes no prisoners. While playing for Mississippi State in 2004, Giants new head coach Joe Judge was ejected for throwing Alabama defensive lineman Jeremy Clark over his team's...
Driver irate over parking ticket attacks NYPD traffic agents with metal pipe
An irate driver attacked a pair of traffic cops with a metal pipe when they tried to give him a parking ticket Tuesday morning in Manhattan, police said. The encounter unfolded...
Oh nuts! Baker's macarons didn't come out quite right
Things got teste in this kitchen. A Tucson baker has gone viral on Twitter after posting photos of her attempt at baking heart-shaped macarons — that came out a lot...
Diane von Furstenberg wrap dresses are up to 60% off for Nordstrom Rack flash sale
You can give your wardrobe some chic new additions now that Diane von Furstenberg apparel is up to 60% off at Nordstrom Rack. DVF skirts, pants, and even booties are...
NYC parking meters finally accepting credit cards again after Y2K-like bug
All of the city's 14,000 parking meters can once again accept credit cards -- five days after the service went down due to a Y2K-like glitch, city officials said Tuesday afternoon....
Don't crush the Giants' shocking Joe Judge hire
The optics are never good when you were late to the Ron Rivera party, allowing him to go to the Redskins, and you let Mike McCarthy out of the building...
Your brain has been hacked: Here's what to do about it
Maybe "The Matrix" wasn't so far-fetched. We've all become addicted to the almighty algorithm, seeking out quick fixes by way of social media, apps and web updates. And according to...
The odd men out in Giants' volatile coaching search
Jason Garrett and Josh McDaniels never stood a chance. The Giants cancelled their final two head coach interviews Tuesday when they responded to losing Matt Rhule to the Panthers’ massive...
Howard Stern goes obsequious and other commentary
Culture critic: Howard Stern Goes Obsequious Howard Stern in his new book “praises Rosie O’Donnell for her ‘wisdom and graciousness,’ applauds Lena Dunham for her ‘wisdom’ and ‘understanding,’ and touts...
Electric shocks from stick-on patch could ‘cure premature ejaculation’
Premature ejaculation could be cured with a new stick-on patch that uses electric impulses to relax the pelvic muscles, scientists say. The battery-powered patch, which is about a square inch...
'Manifest' star Josh Dallas reveals Season 2 plot details
Supernatural drama “Manifest” was the unexpected hit of last year’s TV season, premiering on NBC to over 10 million viewers in an era where half that number is considered a...
CNN settles defamation suit with Covington teen Nick Sandmann
CNN has agreed to settle a multimillion-dollar defamation suit filed by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann over the network's depiction of his 2019 encounter with Native American activists....
Lakers' Kyle Kuzma trade whispers now have a possible match
Kyle Kuzma could help the Lakers find the final piece of the puzzle for a championship run — by leaving Los Angeles. The Lakers have begun listening to trade offers...
Goldman Sachs reorganizing for greater transparency
Secrecy has lost its sex appeal on Wall Street — so Goldman Sachs is opening the kimono. The notoriously tight-lipped banking giant said Tuesday it’s reorganizing its four business lines...
Connecticut man charged in wife’s murder doesn’t think there’s enough evidence to convict him
Slay suspect Fotis Dulos was hauled off to a Connecticut jail Tuesday — but not before denying there was enough proof to show he killed estranged wife Jennifer. The 52-year-old...
Husband dumped bloody zip ties, other evidence on night wife disappeared: cops
Connecticut authorities have yet to find Jennifer Dulos’ body — but new court papers show they have a mountain of chilling potential evidence against her suspect husband. There are the...
This may destroy any Knicks hope of luring Anthony Davis
LOS ANGELES – Anthony Davis, who had the Knicks on his trade destination wish list last season, didn’t want to address why he may have wanted to be in the...
'Bounty hunter' busted for impersonating cop in the Bronx
Michael Sorensen, 39, was allegedly wandering around Yankee Stadium subway station Saturday just after 4 p.m., decked out with a bulletproof vest, pepper spray, two radios, an expandable baton, a...
Corrections Officer behind Cuomo's BQE rescue describes scene
It's takes a village to help Gov. Andrew Cuomo become a hero. The governor made headlines with his rescue of a trapped driver on the BQE Monday, but Cuomo may...
Why this astrologer says 2020 will be wild
Fasten your seat belts: The year of accountability has arrived. Manhattan-based astrologer and podcaster Anne Ortelee explains that a major conjunction will kick off 2020 with a bang on Sunday,...
Trump: Soleimani no longer 'a monster ... he's dead'
President Trump on Tuesday called Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani “a monster” and said the US was “totally prepared” for any retaliation from Iran over his killing in a US drone...
Pentagon says Troops are staying in Iraq despite protests
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday insisted that the Trump administration’s policy in Iraq had not changed and that the American military would remain in the country -- despite a...
Facebook honcho warns staff not to tilt scales against Trump
A Facebook executive told staffers that the social media giant was responsible for getting President Trump elected because of the strength of his digital ad campaign – and said the...
Chinatown butcher admits to selling 400 pounds of mislabeled meat
A Chinatown butcher has admitted to selling mislabeled and uninspected meat, including passing off beef bones as "Confucius Style Duckling," according to authorities. The Manhattan US Attorney's office previously sued...
Politicians' Tom Brady desperation includes offer to rename town after him
Uncertain times call for drastic measures in New England. With Tom Brady potentially becoming a free agent in March after 20 seasons with the Patriots, Massachusetts politicians have offered up...
Knicks podcast: Will Carmelo's number be retired?
The Knicks teased fans with a three-game win streak, but are now losers of two straight as their West Coast trip continues Tuesday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers....
Video shows elderly man coldly shooting housing complex worker
A 93-year-old Las Vegas man angry over flooding in his apartment shot and wounded a maintenance worker in his housing complex, police said. Robert Thomas can be seen in newly...
Melissa McCarthy joins Nicole Kidman in Hulu's ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ limited series
EXCLUSIVE: Melissa McCarthy is set to star opposite Nicole Kidman in Hulu’s tentpole limited series "Nine Perfect Strangers," based on "Big Little Lies" author Liane Moriarty’s latest book. Oscar-nominated McCarthy...
Carlos Beltran likely to avoid major discipline in MLB sign-stealing probe
With Major League Baseball finishing up its investigation of the Astros and an announcement coming as soon as next week, Carlos Beltran appears more likely than not to avoid hard...
Self-proclaimed 'King' ripped over response to girlfriend's refusal to buy him Red Lobster
To borrow a sentiment from "Queen B" Beyoncé, you gotta treat her good if you want her to take your ass to Red Lobster. A self-proclaimed "King" angered his girlfriend...
Unique sex-abuse suit filed against Boy Scouts in US capital
A team of lawyers filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking to establish the nation’s capital as a venue for men across the U.S. to sue...
McConnell: Senate GOP has votes to begin impeachment without witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Republicans have enough votes to approve rules for President Trump’s impeachment trial — without agreeing to Democratic demands on witnesses. The announcement Tuesday is...
Trump inauguration donor charged with obstruction of justice
"Upon learning of the investigation, Zuberi took numerous steps, including reimbursing one source of those funds via a back-dated check, to obstruct the federal criminal investigation," read the court papers.
'Tweets, threats and tantrums:' Biden urges Trump to further explain Soleimani strike
The former vice president said so far the president has not held a press conference or consulted with Congress or vocalized any "level-headed words" to "dial down the tensions" between...
Angry bus passenger throws punches over ‘stolen’ backpack
This Albuquerque city bus is giving NYC a run for its money. A group of passengers were caught on camera brawling in New Mexico after one rider accused another of...
Sackler scion secretly sells townhouse to billionaire hedge funder for $38M
The scion of the opioid scandal-plagued Sackler family appears to have unloaded the townhouse at 8 E. 75th St. in an off-market deal to the billionaire hedge funder.
Sneak peek at Peak, the restaurant atop Hudson Yard's tallest skyscraper
We'll finally get the sky-high restaurant we’ve yearned for since we lost Windows on the World on 9/11. Peak, a 10,000-square-foot eatery, cocktail bar and event space, will open March...
Fans reveal their favorite college football duos
Joe Namath and Bear Bryant (1960s) were voted as the top college football duo of all time, according to a new poll. A new survey of 2,000 college football fans...
NYCHA employee shot boss at housing project over disciplinary argument
A NYCHA employee shot his boss during an argument over a disciplinary action, cops said Tuesday. Frankie Corchado, 46, allegedly fired three bullets into the chest of his fellow NYCHA...
Patriots' Tom Brady replacement could already be on team: 'Getting really good'
Is Jarrett Stidham more Jimmy Garoppolo or Ryan Mallett? The answer to that question may dictate whether the Patriots stay in house or look elsewhere if Tom Brady has in...
How Bill Belichick's disciples have fared as NFL head coaches
The Bill Belichick coaching tree grew another branch Tuesday when the Giants hired Patriots special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach Joe Judge to become their next head coach. Judge...
Australia will have snipers in helicopters shoot thousands of camels to conserve water
Last week, the world read devastating reports that a half-billion animals have died due to the Australian bush fires. Now, drought conditions have become so dire that the country has made...
Bloomberg spending $10M on Super Bowl 2020 ad
President Trump and Mike Bloomberg will face off during the Super Bowl. The former Big Apple mayor started the tit-for-tat Tuesday by boasting that his campaign was buying a 60-second...
Ex-girlfriend of Connecticut man charged in wife's murder is also arrested
Michelle Troconis, 45, arrived at the Bridgeport headquarters of Troop G in an unmarked gray SUV around 1:40 p.m. and entered through a back door.
Man covered in thousands of tumors says he's treated 'worse than stray animal'
A man in India whose rare genetic condition has left him covered in thousands of tumors and with an extremely swollen leg claims he is treated worse than “a dirty...
Jimmy Garoppolo's celebration costs him $7,000
Here’s one pass San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo would probably like to have back. Garoppolo, 28, was fined $7,017 by the NFL for throwing a football into the stands...
It's not astrology's fault that you're a jerk
Xina Graham-Vannais was a fun-loving Sagittarius studying abroad in London. Her OKCupid match was a sweet-faced Cancer who ran a trendy barbershop in England's capital. They met in late 2017...
Loving couple married 64 years dies holding hands on same day
“It’s almost like they decided that if one went, the other would go, too. Somehow they knew."
BTS announces new album, 'Map of the Soul: 7'
K-pop kings BTS whipped the internet into a frenzy with the announcement Tuesday of a new album, "Map of the Soul: 7." The internationally beloved Korean band made the announcement...
Eggs from endangered sea turtle stolen from Thai beach
BANGKOK — A community in southern Thailand has offered a reward for catching whoever stole dozens of unhatched eggs of an endangered turtle species. The Pacific Leatherback turtle eggs were...
Australia's leaders stand firm on anti-climate change message after bushfires
MELBOURNE - Australia’s government is sticking firmly to a position that there is no direct link between climate change and the country’s devastating bushfires, despite public anger, the anguish of...
Nun accused of sexually abusing student 50 years ago
A New Jersey nun is accused of sexually abusing a first-grade student at a Catholic school more than 50 years ago, according to a new lawsuit. The victim, now 62,...
Video shows moment pedestrian is fatally struck by cement truck
The crash happened near the intersection of 49th Street and New Utrecht Avenue in Borough Park at 11:55 a.m., police said.
Ross Cellino appears in dog rescue ad amid Barnes split
Who needs Barnes when you have a new, loyal partner? Attorney Ross Cellino, half of the newly defunct injury law firm of Cellino & Barnes, is appearing in viral TV...
CES appears to be all in on surveillance tech
From the face scanner that will check in some attendees to the cameras-everywhere array of digital products, the CES gadget show is all-in on surveillance technology — whether it calls...
'Bachelor' stars play celebrity card in $1 million DraftKings cheating scandal
Two former "Bachelor in Paradise" darlings, Jade Roper Tolbert and Tanner Tolbert, are blaming their celebrity status and sexism for scrutiny from DraftKings over their $1 million "Millionaire Maker" win...
Get up to 70% off Balenciaga, Off-White, and more designer brands during Farfetch's New Year's sale
You can get some serious designer steals during Farfetch’s latest New Year’s sale, which is packed with savings on clothing, shoes, bags, and more. During the sale, there are discounts...
‘You know how women drive’: Assemblyman allegedly blamed wife during his DWI arrest
Kolb allegedly made the comments to a AAA employee who was initially called to the scene of the crash on County Road 41 in the Ontario County town of Victor...
Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn deserves to be jailed: prosecutors
President Trump's former national security adviser, retired Gen. Michael Flynn, deserves up to six months behind bars for reneging on his promise to cooperate with the feds, the Justice Department...
How Rangers' three-goalie conundrum can turn into a disaster
These are two very different situations, and it will be near impossible for the Rangers to bungle it as badly as the Islanders did three years ago. But the Blueshirts...
Muslim leader charged with molesting kids he was hired to teach Quran
A well-known Islamic religious leader in Texas has been busted for sexually assaulting four children -- though authorities believe he's victimized others. Mohamed Omar Ali, a 59-year-old Somali national, was...
Three teens busted in citywide string of newsstand robberies
Three 15-year-olds were arrested Tuesday and charged in two violent subway newsstand robberies, according to police. They're part of a group of 13 young hellions sought in connection with 14...
Red flags to look out for during 'Divorce Month'
It doesn't come out of nowhere.
Samsung's invisible keyboard lets you type on your desk
In the realm of traditional technology, CES 2020 continues to deliver gadgets both revolutionary and bizarre. Samsung unveiled a new, experimental smartphone feature that can create an AI-powered “invisible keyboard”...
Parents of man killed on gruesome Grindr date decry 'evil' murder
The grieving parents of Michigan man Kevin Bacon -- whose testicles were allegedly eaten after he was mutilated by a Grindr date -- have decried his "evil" death.
Florida mom gives birth to 2 sets of twins in one year
A Florida mom reportedly has managed to deliver not one but two sets of twins in a single year. Alexzandria Wolliston, of West Palm Beach, hit the “twin lottery,” with...
Rascal Flatts to hit the road with farewell 'Life is a Highway' tour
The chart-topping country act is marking its 20th anniversary by going on one last tour.
Bronx pimp busted for forcing teen girl, woman into prostitution
David "Daddy" Williams advertised photos of the 14-year-old online and forced her to turn tricks for dozens of johns, the complaint says, adding that she was frequently required to service...
'Masked Dancer' spinoff announced, Jamie Foxx to guest judge 'Masked Singer'
There's no masking Fox's enthusiasm about this new franchise. On Tuesday afternoon, the network announced a new competition series, "The Masked Dancer," as a spinoff of the popular game show...
'Bachelor' 2020 power rankings: Hannah and Madison make moves in Week 1
"The Bachelor" franchise doesn't get talked about as a sport enough, which is a real shame. It might not be the most physically demanding thing on television (save for the...
NASA captures 3D image of imploding star
NASA released a dazzling 3D image of the Crab Nebula on Sunday. Astronomers and visualization specialists from NASA have combined the visible, infrared and X-ray vision of the space agency's...
'Lord of the Rings' Amazon series casts 'Game of Thrones' star as lead
Amazon’s “Lord of the Rings” show clearly knows its audience. Robert Aramayo, 27, an English actor best known as playing a younger version of Ned Stark (Sean Bean) on “Game...
Iranian foreign minister: No more prisoner swaps
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday that there would be no more talks about prisoner exchanges with the US following the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. At...
Mom's departing message for front-page soldier revealed
The mom of a US soldier whose determined look during deployment Friday captured the nation — and landed on The Post’s front page — says she had a special departing...
The billionaire who upended Giants coaching search
Matt Rhule was scheduled to be in New Jersey on Tuesday, but the state's wealthiest resident in 2016 helped make sure he never got there. Panthers owner David Tepper, the...
Starbucks milks dairy-free trend with new nut-based drinks
Holy… cow? Starbucks has officially added two new dairy-free coffee drinks to its permanent menu and announced the testing of oat milk in select markets, starting Tuesday. On Jan. 7,...
Judge to approve $215M settlement for nearly 18,000 patients of ex-USC gynecologist
A federal judge will likely approve a $215 million class-action settlement involving roughly 18,000 patients of former University of Southern California gynecologist and accused sexual abuser George Tyndall.
Texas boy, 10, dead after coming down with flu
A 10-year-old Texas boy died over winter break after coming down with the flu, officials said. Austin Elementary School student Jaxon Campbell was remembered as a "vibrant young boy" after...
Disgraced restaurateur leaving chic NYC eatery amid 'rape room' claims
The owner of the famed West Village gastropub announced Tuesday that he was formally relinquishing all his ties to the restaurant after reaching a settlement with the New York attorney...
Elon Musk dances like a dad
Take a look at the hilarious moment Elon Musk breaks out in dance at the launch of Tesla's Model Y in Shanghai, China. At one point, the billionaire even strips...
Brother of missing kids makes desperate plea to 'doomsday' mom
The oldest brother of two missing Idaho children made an emotional plea to his doomsday-obsessed mother, who stopped cooperating in the case, to "do the right thing." Colby Ryan, 23,...
White House proposes guidelines for regulating AI
The Trump administration is proposing new rules to guide future federal regulation of artificial intelligence used in medicine, transportation and other industries. But the vagueness of the principles announced by...
The Giants' Jason Garrett flirtation was brief — and over
Jason Garrett won't be the Giants' next head coach, and despite multiple reports, won't be on their sidelines, period. After the Giants stunningly hired Joe Judge on Tuesday, it was...
Pompeo: Ayatollah is real threat to 'Persian culture,' not US
The Secretary of State said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has "denied the Persian culture's rich and steeped history and intellect."
'Up and coming star:' Who is new Giants coach Joe Judge?
Move over, Aaron. There is a new Judge in New York. The Giants are hiring Patriots special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach Joe Judge as their next head coach,...
MLB turns sign-stealing scandal to Red Sox World Series team
Another Yankees rival finds itself in hot water for alleged high-tech chicanery. Major League Baseball will investigate allegations that the 2018 Red Sox, who won the World Series, illegally stole...
Tony Romo is just one wild card in ESPN's 'MNF' shakeup
With ESPN already starting the process of potentially another major shakeup on "Monday Night Football," CBS’ Tony Romo is now even better positioned to eclipse John Madden’s game analyst record...
Meet AOC's new best friend
Lefty darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just got herself a loyal new supporter -- a puppy -- and she has big plans for him. The freshman Democrat unveiled her newest furry...
NASA discovers first Earth-sized planet in 'habitable-zone'
Since its launch in April 2018, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has found a great number of exoplanets, including a so-called "missing link." But now, the alien planet hunter...
Brawlmart: Melee erupts in all its body-slamming, phone-stomping glory
Prices weren’t the only things dropping at this Walmart brawl. Watch as a group of customers in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, throw down near the checkout section of the store. While...
Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion announced for Bonnaroo
The lineup for 2020 is packed with pop and hip-hop performers.
Facebook bans 'deepfake' videos as 2020 election looms
Facebook has banned "deepfake" videos manipulated by artificial intelligence amid worries that they could throw a wrench into the 2020 presidential election. The social media giant will remove authentic-looking videos...
Husband of missing Connecticut woman arrested on murder charge
A Connecticut man was arrested on a murder charge in the disappearance of his estranged wife, state police told The Post on Tuesday.
'Prozac Nation' author Elizabeth Wurtzel dead at 52
Wurtzel rose to stardom with the breakout 1994 memoir detailing her battle with depression and drug addiction.
Flaky mom recounts $10.5K baby-powder addiction
Lisa Anderson says she enjoys "the nice soapy taste."
Rising carbon prices led to drop in German emissions in 2019
BERLIN — Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply last year, putting the country’s 2020 climate goal within reach again. A report released Tuesday by the think tank Agora Energiewende found...
How the Giants suddenly ended up with no-name Patriots assistant
Time will tell how the events that unfolded Monday night and spilled over into an uproarious Tuesday morning will be judged, but for now, the Giants soon will introduce Joe...
Teen gets emotional clap-out after three years of cancer treatment
This was better than watching the ball drop. Watch the emotional moment cancer patient Matt Driscoll, 19, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on Jan. 2 with streamers, noisemakers and...
WWE security mistakes actor for show-crasher in wild attack
WWE security left fans baffled after they tackled a "fan" who entered the ring ... without realizing he was part of the storyline. The man, dressed in a regular suit,...
Dozens of Australians accused of starting blazes during bushfire season
With the entire country a tinderbox, dozens of arsonists have been arrested for deliberately starting blazes in Australia during its catastrophic and deadly bushfire season, according to reports Tuesday. In...
Vegas goes hog wild for Impossible Pork
A year after stealing the show at CES with its faux-beef burger, Impossible Foods is back at the annual technology bash to prove it’s not a one-trick pony. The plant-based...
Companies don't suffer when they offer paid parental leave
There’s “no measurable effect” on the profits, viability and long-term survival of companies where workers take paid time off to be with their newborn child, a new study suggests. “Overall,...
Iran minister says US denied him visa out of 'fear'
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said the US declined his request for a visa so he could travel to New York and attend a United Nations Security Council.
Samsung's new 'artificial humans' don't live up to the hype
There will come in time in the not so distant future where tech companies will use the CES event in early January to launch the first commercial artificial humans that...
Second teen charged in fatal Christmas Eve mugging over $1
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder and gang assault for allegedly taking part in the Christmas Eve mugging of a Bronx man over $1, cops said Tuesday....
Trump to stump for party-switching Rep. Van Drew
The President will hold a rally in Wildwood, which Van Drew represents.
Firefighter nearly dies after popcorn gets stuck in his teeth at the movies
It caused a deadly infection.
Burger King giving Bronx free Whoppers for tolerating 'Joker' tourists
The promotion, which is tied to the film's DVD release, can be redeemed by using Uber Eats and entering a special code.
Australians scoop up koalas, kangaroos to save them from bushfires
Australians are doing their best to save local animals.
Michigan top cop convicted of drunken driving gets to keep his job — for now
A Michigan police chief busted for drunken driving during Thanksgiving weekend has been sentenced to one year of probation and will remain on the job for now.
Mother and son struck by garbage truck in Queens
A 10-year-old boy was killed after he and his mother were struck by a city Department of Sanitation truck early Tuesday morning in Queens, police said. The 40-year-old woman and...
Save over 50% on this Sonicare-alternative toothbrush
When people say “new year, new me,” they usually refer to changing their behaviors. Maybe they want to be better at handling money, or resolve to travel to new places,...
US Air Force sends a message with parade of fighter jets
In a show of military might, the US Air Force conducted a massive “elephant walk” exercise involving the launch of 52 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets in Utah, officials said....
Matt Rhule spurns Giants with shocking $60 million Panthers deal
The Giants were not left at the altar by Matt Rhule, only because they never got to walk Rhule down the aisle. In a stunning development, the Giants never even...
Toyota building 'city of the future' at base of Mt. Fuji
LAS VEGAS - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it planned to build a prototype “city of the future” at the base of Japan’s Mt. Fuji, powered by hydrogen fuel...
Billionaire tycoon's son found dead at Beverly Hills home
The 27-year-old son of billionaire tycoon Ron Burkle has been found dead in his Beverly Hills home. The body of Andrew Burkle, who helped run a Hollywood production company, was...
Young doctor plunges off cliff after wrong turn on French ski slope
A young British doctor died while skiing in the French Alps after taking a wrong turn and plummeting off a 30-foot cliff, according to his family. Scottish surgeon William Reid,...
Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones' infatuation 'like love at first sight'
A sleepover may have sealed the deal with Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, but owner Jerry Jones appeared enamored with his new head coach from the start. After news broke...
Bloomberg meets polling threshold for next debate but unlikely to appear
Mike Bloomberg has officially exceeded the polling threshold required to qualify for next week's debate -- but likely won't appear on stage, thanks to his self-funded campaign. The former New...
Woman jailed for drunken 'mile-high club' antics on flight
Demi Burton, 20, who boarded a flight while already sloshed, continued to drink wine until the flight attendants told her she could no longer order alcohol.
'Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time': How to watch and everything to know
"Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" airs Tuesday on ABC.
Tennis brat injures dad, scolded by mom in racket-smashing tantrum
Looks like someone lost their Playstation 4 privileges for the week. Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas, 21, accidentally swatted his dad during a racket-smashing tantrum during his three-set loss to...
NJ mom claims boy suffered brain injury from wild golf swing
Tiffany Fields says her 12-year-old son was knocked unconscious when another minor who was swinging a club at the store hit him in the head.
Pier 1 to close up to 450 stores, cut corporate jobs
Pier 1 Imports plans to close almost half its stores and slash corporate jobs as it grapples with growing losses and weighs bankruptcy. The Texas-based furniture retailer said it will...
Salacious details revealed in case of teacher who bedded teen student
A former social studies teacher in Ohio sentenced to four years in prison for having sex with a 16-year-old boy wants to be released early from prison, according to reports....
Las Vegas dentist accused of setting kid's mouth on fire
The child's parents filed the complaint last week in Las Vegas district court against the dentist, Deep Karan Dhillon, over her care, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
Brutal video of Queens gas station attendant slashed in the face, robbed
The attack happened at around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at a Shell station in Woodhaven.
MS-13 member faces death penalty for two Virginia murders
Elmer Zelaya Martinez is accused of being the ringleader of the violent Virginia-based Park View Locos Salvatrucha clique of the El Salvador-based gang behind two separate murders in 2016.
Florida woman busted for dumping feces on landlord, attempting cover-up
She was full of crap. A Florida woman accused of flinging a bucket of human feces in her landlord’s face claimed she meant to throw a bucket of water but...
US military prepares for possible 'tit-for-tat' strike by Iran
The US military has increased protection of its forces amid fears that Iran is planning a “tit-for-tat” strike on an American commander as revenge for the death of Qassem Soleimani.
NJ woman trapped in clothing bin for 3 days rescued
Firefighters eventually managed to use spreading tools to open up the bottom of the container and free the 38-year-old woman.
Japan issues arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn's wife
An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Carlos Ghosn's wife as authorities in Japan work to bring the fugitive ex-Nissan CEO back to the country.
Playful cat adorably interrupts Buddhist monk's prayers
Eat. Pray. Play. That's the motto of this adorable cat from Bangkok, Thailand, who interrupted a Buddhist monk in the middle of a prayer to sneak in some snuggles. The...
Island-wide power outage reported as Puerto Rico struck by biggest quake yet
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, the largest in a series of quakes that have struck the U.S. territory in recent days and caused heavy damage...
Death at a funeral: Dozens killed in stampede at service for Iran general
The stampede took place in Kerman, the hometown of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, as the procession got underway.
Cyprus court gives UK teen who lied about gang rape suspended sentence
A Cyprus court on Tuesday handed a four-month suspended sentence to a 19-year-old British woman who was found guilty of public mischief for making up claims that she was raped...
US denies visa to Iranian foreign minister, barring him from UN meeting
WASHINGTON - The United States has denied a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that would have allowed him to attend a United Nations Security Council meeting in...
Dumb luck: Men busted for gluing winning numbers to lotto ticket
Two men in Mississippi wanted to claim a $100,000 lottery prizes so bad, they glued the winning numbers onto a losing ticket, authorities said.
Hooters girls can't believe new wings aren't real meat
Hooters has introduced a vegetarian version of their boneless chicken wings — a meatless recreation of the nuggets that Hooters girls couldn't even differentiate from the original wings. The wings...
Florida teen charged with threatening McDonald's staff over dipping sauce
A Florida woman was arrested for threatening to rob a McDonald's because they did not serve dipping sauce along with her food, a report said Monday. Maguire Marie Mclaughlin, 19,...
Kentucky judge suspended after alleged threesome with staffers
The Kentucky judge accused of hiring her boyfriend, then having a threesome with him and another staffer, has been suspended with pay while that and other allegations are investigated.
Causing a stink: Man allegedly assaults girlfriend who complained about his 'horrible' fart
A Texas man allegedly attacked his girlfriend when they were both sitting on a couch and she said his fart "smelled horrible," reports said. Christopher Ragsdale, 41, grabbed the victim...
Kevin Knox reveals summer injury as Knicks minutes dwindle
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Kevin Knox said it had no bearing on his slower sophomore campaign, but he revealed Monday a knee injury kept him off the court for between...
Hairstylist killed, testicles eaten by Grindr date from hell
A Michigan man named Kevin Bacon was mutilated, killed and had his testicles eaten by a man he met on the LGBTQ dating app Grindr, reports said.
Islanders' penalty kill makes up for punchless power play
The Islanders’ power play has gone cold, but in the meantime, they have entered lockdown mode on their penalty kill. The Avalanche had four minutes on the man-advantage Monday night...