January 15, 2021
Jets new coach wouldn't be here without brother's 9/11 close call
Robert Saleh is rushing toward the city where his brother ran for his life. Two moments separated by nearly 20 years are deeply interconnected, because Saleh wouldn’t have his new...
AOC proposes funding to deprogram white supremacists
The federal government needs to fund the de-programming of white supremacists and conspiracy theorists, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Friday night. "The White supremacist cause is futile, it's nihilist," AOC, a...
Capitol rioter who lounged in Pelosi's office granted bail ahead of trial
The alleged stun gun-toting rioter photographed with his boot up on Nancy Pelosi's desk will remain on house arrest pending the resolution of charges that could put him away for...
White Army vet charged with shooting black girl at Iowa Trump rally
A white Army veteran has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old black girl during a tense confrontation at a Trump rally outside the Iowa Capitol...
Delivering destruction: Woman allegedly steals mail truck, crashes into 10+ cars in NYC
A woman is in custody after allegedly stealing a mail truck in Brooklyn and slamming it into at least 10 parked cars Friday night. Shocking video of the car carnage...
Knicks burned by Andre Drummond, Damyean Dotson in fifth straight loss
It was going to be a sweet end to a four-game losing streak. Rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley was weaving an electric performance. RJ Barrett was playing like a bull....
'He thrives on chaos' — Feds try to get anti-Trump Capitol 'infiltrator' locked up
Accused Capitol rioter John Sullivan -- an anti-Trump activist who allegedly infiltrated the off-the-rails rally -- has a history of violence at protests and "thrives on chaos," a federal prosecutor...
Nancy Pelosi’s waiting games prove ‘boot Trump’ movement is just another political ploy
Déjà vu all over again: For the second time in just over two years, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led the House to rush through impeaching President Trump, citing an urgent...
Bada brig! Gambino family members and associates plead guilty to crimes
A slew of admitted mobsters will now be trading their tony Westchester County digs for the bing. A Gambino captain and 10 members and associates of the organized crime family...
Justin Thomas loses Ralph Lauren sponsorship after using anti-gay slur
Justin Thomas has lost a sponsorship with Ralph Lauren after getting caught using an anti-gay slur during the PGA Tour’s Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii, last weekend. Sports broadcasters...
NY State senator forced to deny domestic violence claim at toy drive: report
A community leader co-hosting a toy giveaway with embattled state Sen. Luis Sepulveda erroneously let fly during the event Friday that the Bronx pol has confessed to beating his wife....
Megabus suspends travel to DC ahead of Inauguration Day
Economy transportation company Megabus announced Friday it has suspended all travel in and out of Washington, DC, until after Inauguration Day. Travel to the nation's capital will be suspended from...
Dynamic 'underdog' QBs to clash in AFC playoff battle
One is a 237-pound bruiser who plants linebackers into the turf with a vicious stiff arm when he is not hurdling over their heads. The other is the embodiment of...
Gone phishing: Indian journalist falls for Harvard job offer hoax
An award-winning Indian TV journalist fell for an elaborate phishing scam in which she was tricked into thinking she’d been hired at Harvard University, she said Friday. Nidhi Razdan quit...
Joe Biden's climate-change plans will burn billions, won't bring change we actually need
Joe Biden will rejoin the Paris climate agreement soon after being inaugurated as president of the United States. Climate change, according to Biden, is “an existential threat” to the nation,...
Francisco Lindor's first year with Mets comes with hefty price tag
Francisco Lindor’s cost to the Mets in his final year of control before free agency will be $22.3 million. The Mets and their star shortstop avoided arbitration Friday by reaching...
T'Wolves star who lost mom to COVID tests positive for virus
Karl-Anthony Towns’ coronavirus nightmare took another cruel twist. The Minnesota Timberwolves star announced he tested positive for COVID-19 prior to Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 25-year-old has already...
Crying 'whataboutism' doesn't make the left's support for rioting go away
"Whataboutism is the last refuge for someone who can’t admit they’re wrong,” says journalist Tod Perry, who demands that we “stop equating Trump’s Capitol insurrection to Black Lives Matter protests.”...
5 Armie Hammer movie moments that are even creepier amid DM scandal
Some freak flags were raised early on.
Yankees agree to deal with former Cy Young winner
Just hours after bringing back The Machine, the Yankees acquired a Klubot. An incredibly busy 24-hour span for the Yankees -- arguably busier than the previous 96 days of their...
The NYC exodus that de Blasio refuses to see
Mayor de Blasio released his new, bigger-than-ever city budget this week pretending that federal aid would make up for City Hall’s losses thanks to the pandemic. And, worse than that...
Trump's parting shot to Xi should be recognizing Taiwan
President Trump's two greatest foreign-policy accomplishments both involve departures from outmoded paradigms that had, for decades, enraptured bipartisan neoliberal elites: unprecedented Arab-Israeli rapprochement in the Middle East and an assertive...
Most NYC schools aren't trying to track online attendance — or trying to do anything at all, really
With Mayor de Blasio keeping all middle and high schools closed for now, most New York City students are learning from home . . . or at least they’re supposed...
Andrew Cuomo's poisonous green dreams
Despite declaring that the state’s economy is in a recession, Gov. Cuomo this week still announced a new $26 billion clean-energy plan that's guaranteed to make it that much harder...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 16, 2021
The Issue: Google, Apple and Amazon banning right-wing social-media app Parler from their stores. Many of my left-leaning friends are overjoyed with Amazon, Google and Apple combining their powers to...
Jets hoping Robert Saleh will resolve a recurring problem
Several Jets players met with the media on Zoom calls the day after the team’s season ended. They all were asked what the Jets, who had just finished 2-14 for...
Don't follow DFS crowd when it comes to this matchup
Fantasy football at its core is largely an exercise in math, most specifically probability. When navigating daily fantasy formats, there is a significant degree of game theory involved as well....
Rams: 'Terminator will be ready' for Aaron Rodgers
At some point during Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game at Lambeau Field, Aaron Donald will get too close for comfort to Aaron Rodgers. The Rams defensive lineman will undoubtedly put...
Olympian turned Capitol rioter released from federal custody
An Olympic medalist turned Capitol rioter was released from federal custody and ordered to stay away from the nation's capitol until after next week's inauguration. Klete Keller, a 38-year-old swimmer...
'Cannibal cop' dishes on Armie Hammer scandal
The former NYPD officer whose fantasies about kidnapping, killing and eating women stripped him of his badge and landed him in a jail cell doesn’t have any advice for Armie...
Feds bust private plane-flying rioter who plugged realtor business during Capitol siege
The Texas real estate broker who flew on a private jet to attend the Capitol riot last week was arrested by federal authorities on Friday — hours after charges against...
Not throwin' away their shot: Elderly couple gets COVID vax after plea to de Blasio
They finally got their shot. An 89-year-old Manhattan woman who made a heartbreaking public plea to Mayor Bill de Blasio last week to get the COVID-19 vaccine, got jabbed Friday...
Trump mulling 21-gun salute goodbye on Inauguration Day: AP
President Trump is planning to host a lavish goodbye ceremony next week on the day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, according to a report Friday. Trump is reviewing plans for...
Bryson DeChambeau pushed his brain too far: ‘Weird symptoms’
Bryson DeChambeau thinks he knows what caused dizzy spells at the Masters. His brain was working too hard. DeChambeau was the betting favorite in November with his enormous size and...
Suit: NYPD sergeant who shot wife's trainer had history of misconduct
The trainer who was allegedly shot by off-duty NYPD Sergeant Justin Ellis has sued him and the NYPD claiming the cop had a history of misconduct, new court papers show....
Deshaun Watson getting angrier at Texans as he drops 49ers hint
Deshaun Watson went from "2 to 10" and there is zero good news for the Texans. It's hardly a secret that the former first rounder isn't happy with Houston's front...
Senate intelligence committee seeks inauguration threat info
The Senate intelligence committee is asking US spy agencies for information on threats to next week's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Committee chairman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and ranking member...
Crash with police car sends SUV careening into Long Island home
A police car crash sent an SUV careening into a Long Island house — setting both on fire, police said. The SUV collided with the Suffolk County police cruiser just...
Cuomo: De Blasio, NYPD owe New Yorkers apology over handling of protests
"The people of the City of New York deserve an apology," Cuomo said Friday after praising state Attorney General Letitia James for filing a federal lawsuit against the NYPD.
Broncos star is subject of a criminal investigation
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller is the subject of a criminal investigation by police in Parker, Colorado, according to multiple reports. A spokesman for the Parker Police Department told the Denver Post...
Capitol rioter from upstate NY smoked 'victory' cigar during siege, feds say
A reported former US Marine from upstate New York fired up a "victory" cigar after breaking into the US Capitol last week -- and was part of a gun-toting group...
Why rich people are more likely to socially distance
Mo' money, fewer pandemic problems.
WhatsApp delays rollout of new privacy policy after backlash
WhatsApp is delaying the rollout of its upcoming privacy rules amid growing backlash from users over how their data will be shared with parent company Facebook. Users in recent days...
Google may face 4th government lawsuit over its business practices
State attorneys general are planning another lawsuit against Google, this one focused on the search and advertising giant's Play Store for Android phones, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The lawsuit is expected to be...
Feds charge rioter who wore gas mask, body armor at Capitol
A Texas man who wore military-style body armor and a gas mask to storm the US Capitol during last week's deadly siege has been charged. Joshua Lollar, of Spring, was...
Pelosi puts Swalwell back on Homeland Security panel despite spy scandal
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is joining the House Committee on Homeland Security one month after it was revealed he was targeted by a suspected Chinese spy.
Inside Chris Evans' abandoned $3.5 million mansion
Rumors that Chris Evans, 39, would reprise Captain America in a new movie thrilled fans this week — until Evans tweeted it was “news to him."
Trump planning payback for 10 Republicans who impeached him: report
President Trump plans political punishment for the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him for last week's Capitol riot, according to a new report.
Ex-Giant is surprising twist in NFL's coaching carousel
After the hirings of Urban Meyer and Robert Saleh this week, two of the NFL’s five remaining head-coaching vacancies are gaining clarity, as well. The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms...
Smart collar translates dog barks into emotions, startup company says
Now you can find out what your dog is saying when it barks -- or at least, you’ll know how it’s feeling. South Korean startup Petpuls has created a smart collar that can identify...
Chicago cops disciplined for 'lounging' in congressman's office amid Floyd civil unrest
Eighteen Chicago cops who were caught on video lounging inside a burglarized congressman’s campaign office as looters tore up the city following George Floyd’s death have been disciplined, department officials...
Netflix could soon let you ‘feel’ the sound around you – but only if you have AirPods
Netflix is rumored to be working on "Spatial Audio" support for AirPods users. Spatial Audio is what Apple calls its AirPods’ immersive sound feature. It works by using sensors and...
Docuseries recounts 'The Night Caller's reign of terror
The gripping four-part docuseries "The Night Caller" from filmmaker Thomas Meadmore premieres Tuesday on Sundance Now and recounts the horrors of one of Australia's most prolific serial killers.
Capitol rioter resigns from California Republican Assembly
A local Californian Republican activist who participated in last week's violent storming of the US Capitol has resigned from his positions in the California Republican Assembly. Jorge Riley served as corresponding...
Strange reason why Charles Barkley thinks athletes should get vaccine first
Health care workers, first responders and the elderly are all in line to get the initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine first, but Charles Barkley offered a different idea Thursday....
NRA is leaving 'toxic' New York, heading to Texas
The gun lobby is "breaking free from the toxic political environment of New York," NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre said in announcing its decision to reincorporate in the Lone Star State.
Biden announces plan to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination rates nationwide
The main pillars of Biden's plan include the creation of mobile vaccination units to help inoculate communities in hard-to-reach areas and encouraging states to vaccinate anyone over the age of...
Queen Elizabeth's hot grandnephew is a royal Insta thirst trap
The “next Prince Harry,” Arthur Chatto is an eligible bachelor with 170K followers.
Feds seize tens of thousands of fake N95 masks at JFK Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers first notice the potentially fake 3M N95 masks last month that arrived from Hong Kong at the NYC airport on Dec. 2 and 8,...
James Harden's one 'regret'
James Harden wouldn’t go so far as to admit he disrespected the Rockets or his former teammates, but the Nets’ newest star did acknowledge he regrets how his time in...
Reggie Bullock returns to stabilize struggling Knicks defense
While the Nets will soon add James Harden and Kyrie Irving, the reeling Knicks will get back role player Reggie Bullock on Friday in Cleveland. And that’s not an insignificant...
Cops make arrest in hammer attack of NYC subway rider
Cops have collared a suspect in the hammer attack of a straphanger in a Manhattan subway station, police said. Jose Moreno, 47, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with two...
Workaholics at a greater risk of depression, study finds
If you are a workaholic, depression or a lack of sleep could be in the offing, according to a new study. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reports that...
Video captures man smashing MTA bus windshield with scooter
A man smashed the front windshield of a Bronx MTA bus with a scooter, new video released by police shows. Video released late Thursday shows the suspect riding up alongside...
Wealthy Sweet'N Low magnate leaps to his death from Park Ave. apartment
Donald Tober, CEO and co-owner of the New York-based Sugar Foods, leapt to his death just after 5 a.m., and was found in the courtyard of the luxury Upper East...
Queens man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing father
The Queens man who accused his father of being possessed by the devil before plunging a knife into his chest this week has been charged with murder, authorities said. Jaimie...
Man faces life in prison for giving fentanyl to retired judge's daughter
A Michigan man has been found guilty of supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl to a retired judge’s daughter – and now reportedly faces up to life in prison. Javontae...
COVID-19 could soon become leading cause of death in Arizona, researcher warns
Could the novel coronavirus become the leading cause of death in Arizona? During an update on the coronavirus pandemic, members of Arizona State University’s COVID-19 modeling team warned that it is likely. ...
Cop wore MAGA hat as disguise at Capitol to save officers, trick rioters: report
A police officer shown in footage wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during the US Capitol riot reportedly did it to win the trust of protesters so he could...
Andrew Yang runs for mayor: Post's week in photos
Former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang declares he's running for NYC mayor, as vaccine roll-out continues to stumble in the city.
This city is calling on Congress to approve reparations
The city of Portland is joining a growing chorus of voices demanding reparations for people of color and indigenous communities. Portland's City Council unveiled plans last week to lobby the...
NYC kids with developmental problems 'fell off the radar' during COVID: study
City agencies that address childhood developmental problems saw referrals plunge during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a sobering new study.
Humane Society: 97 cats survive house fire; some injured
PERINTON, N.Y. — Nearly 100 cats have survived a house fire in a town outside Rochester, New York, according to an animal protection group. The Lollypop Farm shelter had been...
Yankees give Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez a raise for 2021
Amid their two biggest free-agent signings of the winter, the Yankees avoided ill will with eight of their own players Friday by signing them to one-year contracts, clearing their board...
ShopDisney takes an extra 25 percent off sale items for Twice Upon A Year event
You can max out on all the Disney goodies your heart desires now that ShopDisney has launched its Twice Upon A Year Sale.The event is taking an extra 25% off...
FDNY EMT busted for ransacking dying landlord's apartment
An FDNY EMT was busted for ransacking his dying landlord’s apartment -- stealing more than $30,000 in items -- after he helped prepare him for transport to the hospital, authorities...
COVID vaccine tourism is now a thing
Florida Dept. of Health asks residents to report "vaccine tourism."
Flip-flop-wearing officer strolls through swanky DC hotel with shotguns
A law enforcement officer carrying two shotguns was spotted casually walking through a swanky Washington, DC, hotel in street clothes as the nation’s capital prepares for unrest ahead of President-elect...
Videos shows recent college grad fatally shot while walking dog
A young Philadelphia man walking his dog was fatally shot during an apparent robbery attempt just one block from his home, police and his devastated relatives said. The victim, identified...
How brother's near-death 9/11 experience started Robert Saleh’s path to Jets
The Jets’ historic choice to lead them out of the Adam Gase era has stated that his path to the NFL truly began when his brother nearly was killed in...
MTA bus driver refused drug test after driving off Bronx overpass
An MTA bus operator faces dismissal for refusing a federally mandated drug and alcohol test after careening his vehicle off a Bronx overpass Thursday night, transit officials said Friday. Eight...
Who is John Sullivan, accused provocateur charged in Capitol riot?
The checkered past of John Sullivan -- the Utah man who claimed he embedded himself among the pro-Trumpers to record the storming of the Capitol last week -- has many...
Listen to Episode 63 of 'Gang's All Here': What does Robert Saleh bring to the Jets?
Jets fans have not had much to be happy about for a long time. That changes with the hiring of Robert Saleh as their new head coach. He led a...
Iran tests ballistic missiles, drones in military exercise
DUBAI - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired “abundant” surface-to-surface ballistic missiles and tested locally manufactured new drones in a military exercise on Friday, state television reported. The drill, which it said...
Officials at concentration camp memorial slam visitors sledding on mass graves
Some visitors to the German memorial at the former Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp have been spotted sledding over mass graves at the site, prompting officials to demand an end to...
Tesla files petition over speed-display concern raised by auto safety regulators
Tesla filed a petition with US auto safety regulators saying that 612,000 vehicles produced since 2012 do not fully comply with federal safety standards because displays can be switched from...
Migrant caravan on the move in Honduras in uncertain times
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Honduran migrants began walking toward the Guatemalan border before dawn Friday, driven by deepening poverty and the hope of a warmer reception if they can...
Spain rejects COVID confinement as most of Europe stays home
MADRID — While most of Europe kicked off 2021 with earlier curfews or stay-at-home orders, authorities in Spain insist the new coronavirus variant causing havoc elsewhere is not to blame...
Officers doused with bear mace, feared for their lives during Capitol siege
Officers who fought back rioters at the US Capitol were doused in bear mace and attacked with pitchforks as they battled "tooth and nail" for their lives during the violent...
Texas man's obituary with poignant life lessons will bring you to tears
His life ended quickly, but he didn't want his exit to be meaningless. Lonnie Dillard, 75, of Austin, Texas, who died Dec. 18 just more than one month after receiving...
How much would Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment in 'SATC' cost today?
If "Sex and the City" character Carrie Bradshaw still lived in her one-bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side, it would cost a bit more than what it was worth...
Inside Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly’s new $27.5 million love nest
And he swore he'd never settle down with a woman.
'Zillow Gone Wild' showcases the nation's quirkiest homes
They’re surreal estate listings.
Coronavirus treatment with umbilical cord-derived stem cells shows promise
After a small study suggested stem cells from umbilical cords offered coronavirus patients a safe treatment, boosting survival rates and fast-tracking recovery, outside experts are echoing calls for large, multicenter clinical trials...
Xi Jinping asks ex-Starbucks CEO for help with US-China relations
Sounds like Xi Jinping wants to have a Frappuccino with Howard Schultz. The Chinese president wrote a letter to the former Starbucks CEO asking him to help strengthen the fraying...
Ripped personal trainer got jacked through vegan diet
This beefy Argentine swears by a plant-based diet.
Casino mogul and 'Jewish patriot' Adelson buried in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - US casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was buried on Friday on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, a city that he fought for years to have recognized as Israel’s...
Yankees-DJ LeMahieu reunion offers peace to both sides: Sherman
No one objected. Everyone held their peace. This was a marriage that deserved to continue considering how both sides felt about each other. So DJ LeMahieu and the Yankees found...
Not exactly gun-shy: Man spotted casually carrying assault rifle in NYC
A man casually strolled on a Bronx street carrying a black assault rifle this week, disturbing new video shows. The man walked on Webster Avenue in Olinville around 3:30 p.m....
2020 sets yet another global temperature record
Earth’s rising fever hit or neared record hot temperature levels in 2020, global weather groups reported Thursday. While NASA and a couple of other measurement groups said 2020 passed or essentially tied...
Bumble makes its IPO filing public
Bumble made its IPO filing public on Friday, adding fuel to rumors that it will make its stock market debut in time for Valentine's Day.
Pelosi won't say when Trump impeachment article will be handed to Senate
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said lawmakers are preparing for President Trump's impeachment trial -- but remained tight-lipped on when the single article will be transferred to the Senate....
Drunk Florida man arrested for allegedly stealing floating tiki bar
A drunk Florida man was arrested after he was caught operating a floating tiki bar that was reportedly stolen, the US Coast Guard announced. Agents from the Coast Guard’s Key...
Wells Fargo records rare profit beat as credit costs fall
Wells Fargo posted a small rise in quarterly profit Friday that beat Wall Street estimates, as stabilizing credit costs helped buffer historic near-zero interest rates meant to prop up the ailing...
Urban Meyer already playing coy with Jaguars' No. 1 NFL Draft pick
Urban Meyer isn't going to tip his hand. The freshly-minted Jacksonville Jaguars coach -— introduced Friday after officially being hired Thursday night — gets the No. 1 pick in the...
FBI probing over 30 suspects in Capitol Police Officer's murder
The FBI is investigating more than 30 people in the slaying of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick during last week's riot in Washington, DC, The Post has learned.
Hong Kong civil servants given four weeks to pledge loyalty to the government
HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s 180,000 civil servants were told on Friday they had four weeks to sign a document pledging their loyalty to the Chinese-ruled city’s mini-constitution and dedication...
Vax all, folks! NYC will run out of COVID vaccine next week, de Blasio says
Mayor Bill de Blasio sounded the alarm Friday that New York City is set to run out of the coveted COVID-19 vaccine by next week.
Arm-pire strikes back: Star Wars fan attacked with limb torn off Jar Jar Binks statue
A Star Wars fan found out the hard way why being around Jar Jar Binks is not a good idea. UK resident Marcus Reid, 29, who owns a 7-foot-tall figure...
Is Jimmy Garoppolo a Jets possibility now?
Incoming Jets head coach Robert Saleh may bring more than his defensive knowledge to New York. With the Trevor Lawrence dream all but squashed and incumbent quarterback Sam Darnold's future...
Pelosi taps Katrina Task Force chief to lead Capitol security review
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, to lead an immediate review of the US Capitol riot. In her weekly...
French bulldog is impressive sushi chef
This hilarious video filmed in Budapest, Hungary, shows Stitch, a French bulldog, making some tasty-looking sushi.
Nancy Pelosi slams 'punk' who wore 'Camp Auschwitz' hoodie at Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday slammed the "punk" who wore a "Camp Auschwitz" hoodie during last week's Capitol riot. Robert Keith Packer, 56, was booked by the US Marshals...
Two more people were injured in NYC on Revel scooters, lawsuits claim
Two more people have come forward with claims they were injured while using mopeds from scooter-sharing service Revel, new court papers show.
Mexico clears ex-defense secretary of all US accusations
MEXICO CITY — Mexican prosecutors on Thursday declared completely unfounded the US case against a former defense secretary arrested on drug charges in the United States and then returned under...
MTA paying 'allowance' to workers who get vaccinated for COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccine comes with an extra reward for transit workers — four hours in bonus wages. Unionized MTA employees who get vaccinated will receive two hours of pay for...
Twisted metal: Pro-Trump guitarist reportedly ID'd as Capitol rioter
A pro-President Trump heavy metal guitarist has been identified as one of the US Capitol rioters, according to a report. Multiple sources told the Indianapolis Star Wednesday that one of...
'An offering to the basketball gods': UConn fans start hot sauce drinking campaign
UConn basketball boosters are burning up the 'net while swigging some very hot sauce. Fans began a viral hot-sauce drinking campaign after Huskies supporter Bryan Jackson joked on Twitter that...
Retail sales drop for third straight month amid COVID-19 surge
US retail sales fell for the third straight month in December as the coronavirus pandemic led shoppers to pinch pennies and hunker down at home. Retailers and food-service merchants raked...
Wayfair takes 60% off furniture, decor and more for January Clearance sale
If you've been looking for some new home deals, then we've found the perfect Wayfair event for you.Wayfair is currently taking up to 60% off its sale section for its...
Razor wire surrounds US Capitol ahead of Joe Biden inauguration
Workers installed razor wire atop 7-foot fencing around the US Capitol, and the National Mall was closed on Friday — as officials said bridges leading to the city may be...
Shocking photos capture brutal assault of DC cop in Capitol riots
Michael Fanone, 40, was on desk duty on Jan. 6 when he decided to join his fellow officers at the Capitol to control the rowdy mob, but what happened next,...
US commission says China possibly committed 'genocide' against Xinjiang Muslims
WASHINGTON - China has possibly committed “genocide” in its treatment of Uighurs and other minority Muslims in its western region of Xinjiang, a bipartisan commission of the US Congress said...
23 die in Norway after receiving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: officials
Common reactions to the vaccine, including fever and nausea, “may have contributed to a fatal outcome in some frail patients,” Sigurd Hortemo, chief physician at the Norwegian Medicines Agency, said...
Private jet-flying rioter plugged her realtor job as she stormed Capitol: prosecutors
The Texas real estate broker who flew on a private plane to Washington, DC, to participate in the Capitol riot last week bragged about her realtor job as she stormed...
City in Brazil running out of oxygen as COVID-19 surges
MANAUS, Brazil - The Brazilian state of Amazonas is running out of oxygen during a renewed surge in COVID-19 deaths, its government said on Thursday, with media reporting that people...
Sen. Lankford apologizes to black Tulsa voters for questioning election results
WASHINGTON -- Sen. James Lankford apologized to black voters in his home state of Oklahoma on Friday for opposing the outcome of the presidential election in states with large African...
Build your credit and save money in 2021 with Self Financial
If you’re trying to manage your finances better in 2021, you’re not the only one — whether you’re looking to take control of your credit or build credit while saving...
Kyrie Irving's partying video will cost him a fortune
Kyrie Irving will pay big for attending a family birthday party, but it will also delay his return to the court. The Nets’ star point guard was fined $50,000 by...
Biden picks NYC emergency management chief to head FEMA
The head of New York City's Office of Emergency Management, Deanne Criswell, is bound for Washington, DC, where she will head FEMA, the federal government's lead disaster response agency, for...
Liam Neeson: I'm retiring from ass-kicking before I need a walker
He's "Taken" a permanent break from beating bad guy butt.
Imposter pigeon! Bird's life spared in bizarre case of mistaken identity
Joe the pigeon is off the hook in Australia. It turns out the bird -- which had been declared a biosecurity risk after officials believed it had arrived from the...
Dozens dead, hundreds injured as Indonesia quake topples homes, buildings
MAMUJU, Indonesia — A strong, shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s Sulawesi island just after midnight Friday, toppling homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 42 people. More than 600...
Controversial YouTuber PewDiePie is finally making a comeback
Even after a nearly 5-year absence, he boasts 108 million subscribers.
Twitter crackdown will be 'much bigger' than Trump ban, CEO says in leaked video
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey warned staffers that the social media giant's recent crackdown after the US Capitol riots will be "much bigger" than just banning President Trump's account. Dorsey's message...
Russell Wilson isn't happy with Seahawks firing
Russell Wilson was against the Seattle Seahawks’ decision to move on from offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. The star quarterback’s support didn’t help Schottenheimer, who was let go by head coach...
Jet.com founder Marc Lore is leaving Walmart
Walmart said its e-commerce guru Marc Lore -- who many analysts credit for helping the retail giant compete more effectively against Amazon during the past few years -- is leaving...
Adele's pal: I've heard 'amazing' new music, this is when it's dropping
He also assured that her voice had not "gone skinny."
10 apps on sale to help you learn a new language in 2021
New year, new you, new language. Did you know that studying a second (or third) language is hugely beneficial in more ways than you’d think? Not only will you have...
COVID-19 has infected 1 in 3 people in LA since start of pandemic
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, an estimated 1 in 3 people in Los Angeles has been infected with COVID-19, according to a report released this week by Los Angeles County...
Crypto investor has 'made peace' with losing password to $220M worth of bitcoin
A San Francisco man who lost the password to a thumb drive with $220 million worth of bitcoin inside says he has "made peace" with the loss.
Bill Gates is reportedly the largest farmland owner in America
Bill Gates may no longer be the world's richest man, but he can claim a new title: America's farmland king. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder has become the largest owner of...
Amtrak CEO calls for Congress to expand TSA’s 'No Fly List' to rail passenger service
Amtrak is responding to the largest union of rail workers calling for heightened security in Washington DC ahead of Inauguration Day travel. "We join our labor partners in continuing to call upon...
Elementary school teacher tells students to select their oppressive identities
A third grade teacher in Cupertino, Calif., reportedly hosted a lesson in which students were required to identify aspects of their identity that were either privileged or oppressed. The lesson is the latest in...
Yes, Neanderthals and humans had cave sex — but did they kiss?
Researchers have revealed details of these interspecies sex sessions.
Crematorium struggling to keep up with surge in COVID deaths
Workers at a German crematorium are resorting to stacking coffins one on top of the other as the country battles a new surge in coronavirus deaths during an intense second...
Struggling Brooklyn bartenders sell 'sexy' $20.21 pinup calendar
This pairs well with a stiff drink on the rocks.
Meet the offensive guru coming with Robert Saleh to Jets
Robert Saleh’s expected offensive coordinator with the Jets has strong NFL family roots. Mike LaFleur, the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, is believed to be...
'QAnon Shaman' allegedly sought to kill officials, left Pence a note
The self-styled “QAnon Shaman” seeking a pardon from President Trump for storming the US Capitol sought to kill elected officials during the deadly siege – and left a threatening note...
Toxic relationship: Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning husband's coffee
A Queens woman was charged with attempted assault after allegedly poisoning her husband of 11 years with boric acid — after he caught her on video slipping the insecticide into...
AOC thinks Biden's COVID-19 relief proposal doesn't do enough
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez assailed President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus economic recovery plan, saying the $1,400 checks he proposes for most Americans are not enough. The New York Democrat pushed for a...
State lawmaker accused of sex with intern is formally censured
A Missouri state lawmaker who allegedly had sex with an intern and threatened a staffer not to report the encounter has been formally censured.
Mexico's president vows global fight against social media 'censorship' after Trump bans
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has vowed to lead an international fight against censorship by social media giants that have blocked President Trump from using his accounts. “I can...
Apple is ditching more fancy features that just annoyed everyone
Apple will ditch the "Touch Bar" on its next batch of MacBook Pro computers in favor of returning to physical keys, according to a reputable analyst. Ming-Chi Kuo of TFI...
MTA bus smashed up after removal from Bronx overpass
The MTA bus that lost control and dangled precariously off a Bronx overpass was removed from the highway looking smashed-up from the impact with the roadway.
Kamala Harris stresses need to 'multitask' amid impeachment, pandemic
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris stressed the incoming administration’s need to “multitask” the competing priorities facing the US, including the looming impeachment trial in the Senate and the coronavirus pandemic, in...
NASA finds an alien planet with 3 suns
NASA has discovered an exoplanet with three stars, one with a bizarre orbit that has left astronomers baffled. The planet, known as KOI-5Ab was discovered in 2009 by NASA's Kepler space telescope, but...
Mentally ill woman locked in cage by her own family seen in haunting video
This is not an isolated incident in a nation where nearly 50 million people are living in poverty.
Calvin Kattar's long road to UFC stardom started as Kimbo Slice afterthought
The UFC’s debut on ABC this Saturday from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi marks its return to network television. The 3 p.m. ET main card broadcast comes a little over...
Urban Meyer isn't Tim Tebow's last NFL chance
Trevor Lawrence's job is safe with the Jaguars. Tim Tebow won a Heisman Trophy and two national championships while playing under Urban Meyer, who agreed to become the Jaguars coach...
FBI warns of 'substantial' danger ahead of protests at all 50 state capitals
The FBI warned in a new memo that explosive devices pose a "substantial" danger at upcoming protests -- days ahead of demonstrations planned in all 50 state capitals.
JPMorgan posts strong final quarter of 2020, sounds optimistic for 2021
Jamie Dimon is feeling better about 2021. The JPMorgan Chase chief announced Friday morning that his bank released $2.9 billion — or about 10 percent — from the massive cash...
Massachusetts AG probing road-rage allegations against district attorney
The Massachusetts attorney general is probing an alleged road-rage incident involving Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins, who is accused of threatening to write a woman a ticket in a...
Dating app scraps feature used to sniff out Capitol rioters
The amateur sleuths searching for Capitol rioters on Bumble can now get back to the hunt. The dating app says it has restored a feature that lets users see potential matches with similar...
Yankees, LeMahieu reach unusual $90 million deal after tepid Mets interest
The staredown is finally over. The Yankees’ offseason has finally begun. Multiple industry sources confirmed Friday that the Yankees and DJ LeMahieu have agreed on a six-year, $90-million contract. The...
Elderly man fatally jumps from Upper East Side apartment building
A man in his 80s fatally jumped from a luxury apartment building on the Upper East Side early Friday, authorities said. The victim plunged from the 14-story prewar building on Park Avenue...
Biden proposal expands eligibility for $1,400 stimulus checks
The president-elect's $1.9 trillion economic relief plan calls for yet another round of direct payments to help people pay bills and support their families during the coronavirus pandemic.
N. Korea unveils submarine-launched missiles dubbed 'world's most powerful weapon'
North Korea unveiled a new submarine-launched ballistic missile described by state media as the “world’s most powerful weapon” during a parade aimed at displaying force days before President-elect Joe Biden’s...
Coronavirus pandemic will affect life expectancy: study
The coronavirus pandemic will shorten the life expectancy at birth for Americans by about a year due to the more than 336,000 deaths from the illness in the US in...
Man accused of using flagpole to beat officer during Capitol riot
An Arkansas man who allegedly used a flagpole to beat a police officer during last week’s riots at the US Capitol has been charged by federal authorities, officials said. Peter...
'One Night in Miami' review: Regina King's directing debut electrifies
At this moment in time, King’s directorial debut arrives like a thunderclap.
Playing outside is ‘snow’ problem for paraplegic pups
Midwest weather didn't stop these paraplegic dogs from playing outside. See how the disabled canines at Home For Life Animal Sanctuary in Stillwater, Minnesota, scoot around in the snow on...
Dolly Parton statue proposed for Tennessee Capitol building
She'd be there for much longer than 9 to 5. Tennessee state Rep. John Mark Windle proposed Wednesday that a statue of the pioneering country artist and Tennessee native Dolly...
Masters champ arrested, accused of trying to run over his girlfriend
Former Masters and US Open golf champion Angel Cabrera was arrested in Brazil after sparking an international manhunt amid allegations that he tried to run over his ex-girlfriend with a...
Notorious sex addict sues Twitter, AOC over 'pain and suffering' caused by Trump ban
The notoriously litigious, self-described California sex addict best known for suing Twitch over masturbation injuries allegedly caused by the video streaming platform’s “scantily clad gamers” has a new target —...
Robert Saleh is the kind of coach Jets fans wanted
Jets fans rejoice. You got your man. Robert Saleh is everything you wanted for your latest head coach. Even when you were skeptical and certain the Jets got it wrong...
Rangers rookies get rough NHL welcome
Rangers rookies Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller got their first taste of the NHL — and it was sour. Igor Shesterkin, who is technically a rookie despite the 12-game regular-season...
'Kill him with his own gun': DC cop recalls Capitol riot
A Metropolitan police officer recalled the horrifying moment a mob dragged him out of the US Capitol and a crowd of rioters threatened to kill him with his own gun...
How Urban Meyer can avoid being another college-to-NFL flop
In one spacious corner: Pete Carroll. In the crowded, opposite corner: Chip Kelly, Bobby Petrino, Steve Spurrier and myriad others. Somewhere in the middle ground: Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh....
Rockets had 'fun' winning without James Harden
SAN ANTONIO — Houston’s first game without James Harden went better than anyone could have expected. Christian Wood had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and the Rockets rallied to beat...
Scary images show bus dangling off NYC overpass following crash
An MTA bus driver lost control of the vehicle and careened off a Bronx overpass in a crash that left at least eight people injured Thursday night, authorities said. The...
Twitter handing over presidential accounts to Biden's team
As President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Inauguration Day, Twitter will be at work transferring its institutional “@POTUS” account to him, the company announced Thursday. Twitter’s other institutional White...
Guitarist for iconic NYC punk band New York Dolls dead at 69
Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist for the iconic Lower East Side punk band New York Dolls, died after a battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. “As most of you know,...