January 29, 2021
Over 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines ruined after Florida worker turns off fridge
January 29, 2021 | 11:23pmMore than 1,000 doses of precious COVID-19 vaccine had to be destroyed in Florida after a worker accidentally turned off a refrigerator. Palm Beach County health officials said the screwup...
Nets destroy Thunder without Kevin Durant
January 29, 2021 | 11:17pmNo Kevin Durant? No problem. After the Nets talked about stealing a game with their star forward resting, this one wasn’t stolen: It was earned. The Nets kept building momentum...
Nolan Arenado on verge of having a new team
January 29, 2021 | 11:12pmNolan Arenado appears to be headed to the Cardinals. A trade is in place that would send the Rockies star third baseman to St. Louis, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed...
Mets owner's Twitter account deleted amid GameStop chaos
January 29, 2021 | 10:41pmIt looks like Mets owner Steve Cohen has called it quits on Twitter. The Mets owner appeared to delete his account Friday night — first noticed down around 9:20 p.m....
Knicks' emerging rookie dominates in big win
January 29, 2021 | 10:29pmImmanuel Quickley dropped face down on the court and made a swimming motion with his arms and legs after nailing his third of five 3-pointers Friday night. The electrifying rookie...
Florida man badly loses fight with police, K-9
January 29, 2021 | 9:57pmSome pictures are worth a thousand words -- but this mugshot only needs six: don't try to fight the police. A Florida man was taken into custody after police said...
Fort Bliss soldiers poisoned after drinking substance they thought was booze
January 29, 2021 | 9:49pmEleven soldiers at a military base in Texas have been hospitalized after drinking a poisonous substance they thought was alcohol, Army officials said. The soldiers drank the unknown substance after...
Slain Capitol Police officer to lie in honor in Washington
January 29, 2021 | 9:37pmThe body of hero Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick will return in honor next week to the building where he gave his life. The 42-year-old New Jersey resident was pepper-sprayed and...
How Brian Cashman feels about his new Yankees roster
January 29, 2021 | 9:11pmAfter a mostly quiet offseason, the Yankees had a flurry of activity late this month with less than three weeks left until pitchers and catchers are due to report to...
How Nets plan to fill pressing roster void
January 29, 2021 | 8:41pmAfter officially signing Norvel Pelle, the Nets expect to get their new center Sunday versus the Wizards in Washington But with two roster spots still open — and one of...
Rangers playing salary cap games with taxi squad
January 29, 2021 | 8:20pmThe cap games have begun. The Blueshirts have engaged in a flurry of taxi-squad personnel moves this week. Colin Blackwell, who copiloted Thursday’s 3-2 overtime victory in Buffalo, has moved...
Warden quits NYC prison where Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide
January 29, 2021 | 8:17pmA warden brought in to clean up the embattled Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan -- the jail where convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died -- abruptly resigned this week....
Expect Cuomo to take revenge on AG James' report on nursing-home deaths
January 29, 2021 | 8:08pmGov. Cuomo probably couldn’t get away with yanking Attorney General Letitia James’ fingernails in public — even New York’s crazy politics has limits — but no doubt he’d like to...
Matthew Stafford has surprising 'contender' in trade pursuit
January 29, 2021 | 7:57pmThe Los Angeles Rams have been disappointed with the play of quarterback Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions are set to part ways with Matthew Stafford, with ESPN reporting Friday...
Patrick Mahomes can forget being the GOAT if he loses to Tom Brady
January 29, 2021 | 7:51pmTom Brady had two Super Bowl rings by the time he was 26 years old. Patrick Mahomes will have two Super Bowl rings should he beat Brady and the Buccaneers...
Staten Island borough president removes appointee for defiant Gifted and Talented vote
January 29, 2021 | 7:49pmStaten Island Borough President James Oddo sacked his appointee to a city education panel after he defiantly voted against the Gifted and Talented test. Oddo said that his representative to...
Andrew Cuomo's appalling nursing-home defense
January 29, 2021 | 7:36pm“It’s not about pointing fingers or blame. This became a political football,” Gov. Cuomo said Friday in response to questions about Attorney General Tish James’ finding that the state vastly...
A new libel against Israel from Human Rights Watch
January 29, 2021 | 7:29pmIsrael has led the world in rapidly vaccinating much of its population, so naturally the global left has to find fault: hence the drive to condemn Jerusalem for not taking...
Masahiro Tanaka had World Series chance 'stolen' from him: Cashman
January 29, 2021 | 7:24pmMasahiro Tanaka delivered just about everything the Yankees hoped he would when they signed him — other than a trip to the World Series. A day after Tanaka signed a...
We still don't know the true death toll from COVID in NY nursing homes
January 29, 2021 | 7:18pmAfter a damning report from New York Attorney General Letitia James this week, Gov. Cuomo and his staff finally released mortality data that adds to the toll that COVID-19 has...
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 30, 2021
January 29, 2021 | 7:17pmThe Issue: AG Letitia James’ finding that the Cuomo administration undercounted nursing-home deaths. Gov. Cuomo called to account? “Finally,” says Janice Dean (“Finally, this gov is called to task,” Jan....
Yankees planning 'sit-down' with troubled pitcher
January 29, 2021 | 7:14pmAfter sitting out all of last season while serving a suspension for violating the league’s domestic violence protocol, Domingo German will be in Tampa with the Yankees. “He’s on the...
Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals officially canceled
January 29, 2021 | 7:11pmIn another dreadful blow to fans, Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been officially canceled — and for the second year in a row.
Biden's 'racial justice' agenda: Judge everyone by the color of their skin
January 29, 2021 | 7:11pmOn Tuesday, six days into Joe Biden’s administration, it became clear why Susan Rice, hitherto a foreign-policy specialist, was named director of the Domestic Policy Council. Rice — unconfirmable for...
Big Tech's war on indie news and other commentary
January 29, 2021 | 7:07pmFrom the left: Big Tech’s War on Indie News “Major press outlets celebrated” videographer Jon Farina’s footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, shown on the Status Coup site, reports...
'Immediately weird': Twisted Sister's Dee Snider narrates the band's demise
January 29, 2021 | 6:49pmRocker Dee Snider, who's carved a second career as a go-to voiceover artist, recounts the ugly split of his former band Twisted Sister in the Feb. 6 episode of "Breaking...
George Clooney gives ‘Buck Rogers’ reboot serious star power
January 29, 2021 | 6:48pmBiddy biddy biddy. The sci-fi classic “Buck Rogers” is set to be unfrozen, again, but this time in the 21st century with some major star power. George Clooney has joined...
De Blasio's delusional State of the City address
January 29, 2021 | 6:47pmMayor Bill de Blasio delivered his final State of the City address on Thursday and proved himself more delusional than ever. Not that it drew much attention: The pre-recorded 28-minute...
'I can’t turn my back on her': Overseas soldier desperate for donations to bring rescue dog home
January 29, 2021 | 6:43pmA US Army soldier based overseas is desperate to bring her rescue pup home to the US -- but can’t scrape together the cash necessary for the trip, the nonprofit...
Man admits to killing and dismembering two women in garage
January 29, 2021 | 6:43pmA Washington state man admitted to killing two women -- after police found one victim's head in the back of an abandoned car, and the dismembered remains of another in...
Kelly Clarkson unloading marital home for $9M amid custody battle
January 29, 2021 | 6:38pmShe shaved $1M off asking price of home she shared with Brandon Blackstock.
Sundance doc skewers China's propaganda-filled COVID-19 response
January 29, 2021 | 6:32pm“In the Same Breath,” a new documentary about China’s botched early response to the coronavirus pandemic, opened the Sundance Film Festival and skewered the country’s communist government for ongoing lies...
Black Lives Matter is nominated for a Nobel peace prize
January 29, 2021 | 6:23pmBlack Lives Matter has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel peace prize -- a pitch that lauds the movement's fight against racial injustice but takes little note of the decidedly...
NFL analyst: Giants should be all-in on Deshaun Watson
January 29, 2021 | 6:07pmDan Orlovsky has some bullish advice for Dave Gettleman. With numerous organizations expected to throw their hats in the ring for the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, Orlovsky says the Giants should...
Snow set to wallop NYC area — here's what to expect
January 29, 2021 | 6:06pmThe Big Apple could be walloped by up to 10 inches of snow following a weekend of bitterly cold temperatures, forecasters said Friday. A storm blowing in from the west...
'Bridgerton' star Polly Walker likes playing 'controversial' characters
January 29, 2021 | 6:01pmPolly Walker, who plays Lady Portia Featherington on Netflix's "Bridgerton," is no stranger to period dramas and said it's "much more interesting to play somebody who’s slightly controversial than to...
Robinhood posts help wanted ad for lobbyist
January 29, 2021 | 6:00pmGood news, job seekers! One of the most vilified companies in America at the moment is hiring a lobbyist. Trading app Robinhood posted a listing for a manager of federal...
Eagles’ QB plan a mystery as Nick Sirianni fumbles introduction
January 29, 2021 | 5:59pmIn his first comments as the new head coach of the Eagles, facing a pressing decision at quarterback, Nick Sirianni played it safe and punted. After Doug Pederson was fired...
Elizabeth Warren enters the GameStop fracas with open letter to SEC
January 29, 2021 | 5:54pmSen. Elizabeth Warren on Friday asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the recent boost in GameStop stock price that was driven by calls for ordinary people to punish...
Weight's not everything: The health measures that matter with COVID
January 29, 2021 | 5:47pmHealth professionals are clear that while obesity is a legitimate medical concern, weight doesn't tell the whole story when it comes to overall vulnerability to illness.
Cohort of alleged Sarah Lawrence sex-cult honcho indicted
January 29, 2021 | 5:45pmA cohort of alleged Sarah Lawrence sex-cult leader Lawrence Ray was indicted Friday for helping him abuse, sexually traffic and extort former college students in a sadistic scheme to turn...
As many as 1/3 of Americans could have COVID-19 immunity: analysis
January 29, 2021 | 5:42pmAs many as one-third of Americans could already have some immunity to COVID-19, a Post analysis of publicly available data shows. The figure is a combination of those who've had...
Brooklinen gives away free pillowcase set for limited-time deal
January 29, 2021 | 5:36pmIf you can't get enough of Brooklinen's top-rated bedding and home goods, then you'll love the brand's latest limited-time giveaway. For a limited time, when you place an order of...
'It's only a matter of time': UFO investigator claims aliens will be discovered
January 29, 2021 | 5:30pmIt won't be long before we find alien life, according to a former Ministry of Defence UFO investigator. UFO expert Nick Pope has said "it’s only a matter of time...
Capitol rioter from upstate NY had bomb-making manuals: prosecutors
January 29, 2021 | 5:23pmAn upstate New York man charged in the deadly riot at the US Capitol earlier this month had a thumb drive chock full of instructions for making homemade weapons, poisons...
American Airlines set to issue $1B in new stock after price run-up
January 29, 2021 | 5:22pmAmerican Airlines’ stock rose earlier this week during market volatility around struggling companies, and now the airline is using the opening to sell up to $1.1 billion in new shares....
Boomer Esiason unloads on Mets owner over stock madness: 'Keep your mouth shut'
January 29, 2021 | 5:19pmThe fallout of the GameStop stock debacle has Boomer Esiason pledging to stop going to games. The WFAN host on Friday morning went after Mets owner Steve Cohen for his...
Dr. Martens valued at $5 billion in share sale
January 29, 2021 | 5:18pmDr. Martens boots have been valued by rebellious youth through the decades. Starting Wednesday, the maker of the famous air-cushioned boots with the distinctive yellow stitching will be valued at...
Matt Damon lists California home for $21M following move to NYC
January 29, 2021 | 5:17pmMost people these days are swapping the Big Apple for a sunny state. Not Matt Damon.
Putin extends US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty after Biden call
January 29, 2021 | 5:10pmRussian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed an extension of the US-Russia New START nuclear arms control treaty. The move, confirmed by the Kremlin, was expected after legislation authorizing renewal...
'They are playing dirty': Small investors flee Robinhood
January 29, 2021 | 5:08pmSome of Robinhood's customers are jumping ship in light of the trading app's controversial decision to ban buying in runaway stocks like GameStop. Even as the app eases restrictions on...
Rangers' ice time trends exemplify David Quinn ethos
January 29, 2021 | 5:05pmThe personnel deployed by David Quinn in Thursday’s overtime in Buffalo and his subsequent clarification of his reasoning represents the ultimate essence of this coach’s guiding principles. “You have to...
Law firm that repped Trump must turn over docs in AG probe: judge
January 29, 2021 | 5:02pmA law firm advising former President Trump has been ordered to turn over a slew of communications in the New York attorney general's investigation into the Trump Organization, a judge...
Airbnb report says pandemic boosting popularity of 'nearby' vacations
January 29, 2021 | 4:51pmTravel experts at Airbnb say vacationing is going to look a bit different in 2021. A new report published by the home sharing platform has suggested that Americans will be seeking out "affordable" and "nearby"...
Israeli variety show sparks outrage with parody of top Orthodox rabbi
January 29, 2021 | 4:50pmAn Israeli variety show has sparked outrage for mocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for its deferential treatment of a top spiritual leader during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sketch on...
Super Bowl bettor places $2.3 million wager on underdog Buccaneers
January 29, 2021 | 4:46pmOne bettor in Nevada stands to win a bunch on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they can cover the spread as 3.5-point underdogs against the Kansas City...
Republicans in this state want holiday honoring Trump
January 29, 2021 | 4:42pmA pair of lawmakers from Ohio want to set aside a day to honor former President Trump. The proposal from two Republican state legislators would make June 14 every year...
Apparis sale takes 50% off faux fur coats and more — this weekend only
January 29, 2021 | 4:42pmApparis is offering 50% off select bestselling coats this weekend only, with half-off deals on women's, men's and even children's jackets.
The Weeknd says 'forget awards shows' following Grammys snub
January 29, 2021 | 4:32pmSave your tears: The Weeknd is not crying over the Grammys diss.
911 calls capture horror of nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant
January 29, 2021 | 4:26pmNewly-released 911 calls capture the horror of a deadly liquid nitrogen leak at a Georgia poultry plant -- as a manager described workers "frozen" and "foaming at the mouth." Zach...
Lebanese leaders condemn violence after Tripoli unrest
January 29, 2021 | 4:26pmTRIPOLI, Lebanon - Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister and its president on Friday condemned overnight violence in the city of Tripoli, where protesters angry over a strict lockdown clashed with security...
China executes former bank chief in bribery case
January 29, 2021 | 4:24pmThe former head of a Chinese state-owned asset management company was executed Friday on charges of taking bribes in an unusually severe penalty for a recent corruption case. Lai Xiaomin...
Paw-fect ending: 52 dogs rescued from China meat trade arrive in NYC
January 29, 2021 | 4:20pmDozens of pups saved from potentially ending up in the Chinese dog meat trade have arrived in the Big Apple en route to their forever families. Fifty-two rescue dogs landed...
Traders suing Robinhood will likely struggle in court: report
January 29, 2021 | 4:19pmThe retail rebellion claimed victory on the trading floor — but it may be doomed for defeat in the courtroom. The infuriated investors who sued Robinhood for freezing trading on...
Katherine Heigl lists remote Utah ranch for $4M before Netflix comeback
January 29, 2021 | 4:17pmShe's starring in the buzzy new series "Firefly Lane" — and still married to Josh Kelley.
Steven Matz knows the mistake that ended his time with Mets
January 29, 2021 | 4:16pmSteven Matz believes he knows why 2020 turned into such a dumpster fire for him: He got caught speeding. The left-hander, traded by the Mets to the Blue Jays on...
Brian Cashman's bitter reality check for 'horrible' Gary Sanchez
January 29, 2021 | 4:16pmSo far this offseason, the Yankees have considered trading Gary Sanchez — according to sources — and even deliberated about whether to non-tender the catcher before ultimately giving him a...
The 'mastermind of 9/11' can get COVID vax before YOU
January 29, 2021 | 4:14pmHere's a real kick in the shin: chances are accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will get the COVID vaccine before you do. Accused terror masterminds like KSM and other...
Alaska DMV investigating after vanity plates with Nazi-boosting terms spotted
January 29, 2021 | 4:08pmOfficials in Alaska are investigating why Nazi-themed vanity licenses plates were allowed to be made after photos of the tags sparked outrage online, according to a report. The Division of...
Juiced up: O.J. Simpson gloats over getting his COVID 'shot'
January 29, 2021 | 4:04pmO.J. Simpson tweeted a photo of himself getting a coronavirus vaccination in Las Vegas on Friday -- along with some gloating advice: "Get your shot. I got mine!!!" The photo...
NY has used 100 percent of its first-dose COVID-19 allocation
January 29, 2021 | 3:56pmNew York state has used up 100 percent of the first-dose allocation for the COVID-19 vaccine that it has received from the federal government since inoculation efforts started last month,...
Mayoral hopeful Yang slams Gifted and Talented test nix, warns of parent exodus
January 29, 2021 | 3:53pmMayoral candidate Andrew Yang warned Thursday that nixing the city's Gifted and Talented programs could lead to more parent flight out of the school system. "I disagree with the decision...
AG report finds NY nursing homes with low staffing had most deaths
January 29, 2021 | 3:49pmNew York nursing homes with the lowest staffing levels had more residents die from coronavirus, an investigation by state Attorney General Letitia James found. The AG's office matched hospital staffing...
Hall of Fame college hoops coach dead at 89
January 29, 2021 | 3:47pmPHILADELPHIA — John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His...
Canadian couple who posed as motel workers to get COVID vaccine face jail time
January 29, 2021 | 3:45pmA wealthy Canadian couple, who posed as motel workers to receive a coronavirus vaccine meant for vulnerable remote Indigenous residents, are now facing jail time. Casino executive Rodney Baker, and...
It's time to view rising Knicks star through a different lens
January 29, 2021 | 3:44pmYou can understandably gush about rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley, but remember, he is shooting 37.8 percent from the field and missed four games. It’s a pretty good story, but...
Scuffles break out in India amid farmer protests
January 29, 2021 | 3:38pmSINGHU, India, Jan 29 - An Indian state blocked mobile internet across most of its districts on Friday, following clashes between protesting Indian farmers and groups of men shouting anti-farmer and pro-police slogans. Mobile internet...
Biden revives 'chopper talk', says GOP-free COVID bill possible
January 29, 2021 | 3:27pmPresident Biden on Friday told reporters on the White House lawn that he's open to a COVID-19 bill that lacks Republican support — making the news in his first presidential...
South Carolina restaurant staff receives $2K tip with a note left by ‘regular’ customer
January 29, 2021 | 3:24pmA restaurant in South Carolina recently received a generous cash tip from one of its regulars. Workers at the Greenville-based Eggs Up Grill got to split $2,021 earlier this month, which the unidentified customer left...
Knicks center tries to end drama over deleted tweet
January 29, 2021 | 3:21pmMitchell Robinson attempted to swat away speculation about any unhappiness with his role with the Knicks. After posting and deleting a tweet stating, “One day they’ll let me play” following...
Teen hurt in Queens drive-by shooting on New Year's Day, new video shows
January 29, 2021 | 3:19pmA teen was wounded in a Queens drive-by shooting on New Year’s Day, video released early Friday shows. The 17-year-old victim was inside a car with three friends at the...
Biden will keep Trump letter private, White House says
January 29, 2021 | 3:13pmWASHINGTON -- President Biden will keep the letter former President Donald Trump left for him in the Oval Office private, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. Biden also...
Garbageman's caught-on-video snowman attack gets him fired
January 29, 2021 | 3:02pmA garbageman in England has been fired after getting caught on camera going kung fu on a family's sidewalk snowman. Footage shows the orange-uniformed trash worker delivering a half-dozen kicks...
Day 3 of the GameStop stock fiasco: Everything we know
January 29, 2021 | 3:01pmThe Reddit-fueled GameStop insanity was far from Game Over on Friday -- as the retailer's stock price resumed its market rollercoaster ride, the mastermind behind the Wall Street attack spoke...
YouTuber arrested for faked medical episode in Times Square
January 29, 2021 | 2:52pmA YouTuber allegedly faked a medical episode in the middle of Times Square traffic -- and then posted video of the ordeal to his channel, police said. Zeeshan Saroya, 30,...
One QB's draft stock is rising amid impressive Senior Bowl showing
January 29, 2021 | 2:44pmMac Jones is entering life without a Heisman Trophy winner to throw to, but seems to be doing just fine in his first chance flying solo. The Alabama quarterback has...
Dying for dye: Ancients went on mollusk murder sprees for fabric color
January 29, 2021 | 2:42pmAfter 3,000 years, the faithful pigment has barely faded.
Score this Fitbit Ionic GPS smartwatch for nearly 30 percent off
January 29, 2021 | 2:34pmGone are the days of manually tracking your fitness stats in a notebook. It’s 2021, and if you aren’t allowing a wearable to do the work for you, then you...
UK government removes ‘sexist’ coronavirus ad following backlash
January 29, 2021 | 2:32pmA coronavirus safety awareness advertisement put forward by the British government that urged citizens to "Stay home. Save lives" was pulled this week after it was widely criticized as "sexist." The cartoon poster showed the inside of...
'Zero interest': Texans headed for ugly Deshaun Watson standoff
January 29, 2021 | 2:27pmNot so fast. A day after news broke of Deshaun Watson requesting a trade, new Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio made it clear he hasn’t given up on keeping...
Yankee Stadium will finally be a COVID vaccination site -- but there's a catch
January 29, 2021 | 2:26pmYankee Stadium will finally play host to a mass coronavirus vaccination site -- but only for residents of The Bronx, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday, after original plans were delayed...
NYC lays out COVID-19 precautions for Blue Moon Hotel homeless shelter
January 29, 2021 | 2:26pmThe city detailed precautions it will take in using the Blue Moon Hotel as an emergency homeless shelter during the pandemic, new court papers, seeking to toss a suit opposing...
A look at the lavish entryways of NYC's most exclusive buildings
January 29, 2021 | 2:26pmA new book encourages passersby to take in the over-the-top entrances adorning the city's most exclusive addresses.
Guinea worm nears eradication as cases continue to shrink
January 29, 2021 | 2:19pmDAKAR, Senegal — Just over two dozen people in the world are infected with Guinea worm, according to a new report that says community programs are close to eradicating the...
Pope Francis struggles to stand as he addresses Vatican tribunal
January 29, 2021 | 2:16pmThe 84-year-old Argentinian has been forced to cancel a number of recent events due to the nerve pain condition.
Marie Harmon, actress mom of Runaways rocker Cherie Currie, dead at 97
January 29, 2021 | 2:10pmActress Marie Harmon, who co-starred in World War II-era Western movies with cowboy icons Roy Rogers and Sunset "Kit" Carson, died Monday of natural causes in Los Angeles. She was...
'Mono wind event' topples over a dozen sequoias at Yosemite National Park
January 29, 2021 | 2:09pmAt least 15 giant sequoias at Yosemite National Park have been toppled following a "Mono wind event" last week that produced gusts estimated at 80 to 100 mph, according to a report. Park spokesman...
Jennifer Garner tears down Brentwood home for newly renovated abode
January 29, 2021 | 2:09pmThis marks her first home since selling the marital house she shared with Ben Affleck for about $32M.
Disgraced FIFA exec extradited to New York to face bribery charges
January 29, 2021 | 2:08pmThe former chief of the El Salvador football federation has been extradited to the Eastern District of New York on charges stemming from the FIFA bribery scandal, officials announced Friday....
Mets improbable playoff hero retiring after 'beautiful' 12-year career'
January 29, 2021 | 2:08pmAfter 12 years in the major leagues, highlighted by leading the Mets to the World Series in 2015, Daniel Murphy is retiring. The 35-year-old infielder, a 13th-round draft pick by...
Teacher busted for allegedly trying to hire hitman to kill his mom
January 29, 2021 | 2:05pmA Kentucky middle school teacher tried to hire a hitman to kill his mom, authorities said. Billy Reynolds, a teacher and school bus driver for West Carter Middle School, was...
No butts about it! Scientists finally reveal why wombats poop in cubes
January 29, 2021 | 1:57pmThis scatological discovery is "shaping up" to be big for the animal world! Scientists have unlocked the mystery behind why wombats poop bizarre, cube-shaped pellets, linking it to the animal’s...
Reggie Jackson rips Curt Schilling: 'Took yourself out of the Hall of Fame'
January 29, 2021 | 1:52pmReggie Jackson has no remorse for Curt Schilling over the former MLB great getting left out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackson told NJ.com that he would tell Schilling...
Suspect planted pipe bombs night before Capitol riot, FBI says
January 29, 2021 | 1:49pmThe would-be pipe bomber of the Democratic and Republican National Committees' headquarters planted the devices at the Washington, D.C, buildings the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the FBI...
Tony Hawk lands unbelievable trick at 52 years old
January 29, 2021 | 1:48pmWho said old men can't shred? Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk shared a video of him landing a 720 – two full spins in mid-air – at the ripe age of...
Google deletes thousands of negative Robinhood app reviews
January 29, 2021 | 1:43pmGoogle appeared to remove nearly 100,000 negative reviews for the Robinhood app after outraged investors bombarded the stock-trading startup with complaints. Amateur traders urged each other online to leave negative...
'Who cares?!' Cuomo callously addresses COVID nursing home death report
January 29, 2021 | 1:41pm“Who cares [if they] died in the hospital, died in a nursing home? They died.” That’s how Gov. Cuomo callously responded Friday to the damning state attorney general’s report that...
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad as questions swirl at home
January 29, 2021 | 1:38pmDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — After opening itself to New Year’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by several countries for spreading the coronavirus abroad, even as questions swirl about...
Man, 24, fatally shot in Brooklyn NYCHA building
January 29, 2021 | 1:33pmA 24-year-old man was shot dead inside a Brooklyn NYCHA building early Friday, cops said. The victim was blasted in the torso inside the Farragut Houses building on Nassau Street...
Americans smoking more cigarettes during COVID-19 pandemic
January 29, 2021 | 1:32pmSmoking has made a comeback as the stress of the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll — with cigarette sales rebounding in 2020. Sales rose by 0.4 percent last year —...
Flight fraud: German man charged with radioing air traffic control from apartment
January 29, 2021 | 1:22pmA transistor radio buff was busted for posing as an air traffic controller in Germany. The 32-year-old Berlin man was taken into custody Thursday night after police said he made...
Children may be able to get COVID-19 vaccine this spring, Fauci says
January 29, 2021 | 1:22pmThe COVID-19 vaccine may be rolled out to children starting as early as the spring, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. The nation’s top infectious disease expert said that trials will...
Check out these pics of a bunch of spiders on a bedroom ceiling and never sleep again
January 29, 2021 | 1:12pmThat’s too many spiders for one room. A Twitter user shared a series of photos that she says she got from a friend who made a creepy discovery in her daughter’s bedroom....
What to know about all of the COVID-19 variants
January 29, 2021 | 1:09pmThe world is on edge over the emergence of three new strains of COVID-19, each of which shows signs of being more dangerous and damaging during an already devastating pandemic....
AOC should 'immediately apologize' for Ted Cruz 'murder' tweet: GOP Rep.
January 29, 2021 | 1:04pmTexas Republican Rep. Chip Roy is asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to intervene and force Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to apologize for tweeting that Sen. Ted Cruz "almost had me murdered"...
FBI lawyer who doctored Carter Page email avoids jail time
January 29, 2021 | 1:04pmThe FBI lawyer who admitted to falsifying an e-mail to renew a wiretap against former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page was spared jail time and sentenced to a year of...
Cuomo's not off the hook for refusing to release COVID nursing home death data: watchdog
January 29, 2021 | 12:55pmALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his Health Department chief Dr. Howard Zucker will not be let off the hook for months of refusing to release the total number of...
Revamped ‘Justice League’ footage to premiere on HBO Max
January 29, 2021 | 12:54pmJustice will be re-served.
Tot writes heartbreaking COVID poem asking when she can play again
January 29, 2021 | 12:51pmSee the pandemic "through a child's eyes."
Need to block out city noise when you sleep? A white noise machine will do the trick
January 29, 2021 | 12:50pmIf falling asleep to the sound of ambulance sirens and people shouting on your stoop isn’t your thing, a white noise machine could be just the trick to turning your...
This Redditor made millions off GameStop, sparked market frenzy
January 29, 2021 | 12:45pmKeith Gill, the Redditor known as "DeepF--kingValue" who led an army of average Joes to drive up the cost of GameStop stocks, is everything you’d expect him to be. He’s...
Firefighters use ladder to surprise colleague hospitalized with COVID-19
January 29, 2021 | 12:42pmColleagues of an Arizona firefighter who contracted COVID-19 on the job went above and beyond to surprise him -- extending their ladder to greet him at his hospital window. Dan...
This Royal Rumble has a chance to be completely insane
January 29, 2021 | 12:40pmThis Royal Rumble has a chance to be one of the most unpredictable in a long time. Some of WWE’s biggest stars are out of the picture heading into the...
Tom Brady had no idea where New England was after getting drafted
January 29, 2021 | 12:40pmTom Brady can find a receiver 80 yards downfield under pressure inside the two-minute drill, but the six-time Super Bowl champion admitted on Thursday he couldn't find New England when...
What's love got to do with it? Indoor dining returning to NYC by Valentine's Day, Cuomo says
January 29, 2021 | 12:23pmWhat's Gov got to do with it? Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that limited indoor dining will return to Big Apple bars and restaurants beginning Valentine's Day as the rate...
Attackers surrender after assaulting man getting off Chinatown bus
January 29, 2021 | 12:16pmThree family members and one of their friends have been charged in the brutal attack captured on camera of a 26-year-old man who had just gotten off a bus in Chinatown,...
Facebook reverses course on banned Robinhood trading group
January 29, 2021 | 12:13pmFacebook reportedly shut down a popular Robinhood trading discussion group, alleging that the users had broken the site’s rules on sexual behavior -- and then reopened it. The group’s creator...
ESPN analyst's precarious reasoning for Jets passing on Deshaun Watson trade
January 29, 2021 | 12:13pmThere is at least one voice going against the grain in the Jets' potential pursuit of Deshaun Watson. While the general consensus is that trading for Watson would be a...
Beyonce's rapper 'cousin' shot dead at 34
January 29, 2021 | 12:07pmA label exec describes him as “a real subtle dude.”
'Dr. Frankenstein' of short selling says his firm will make a major shift
January 29, 2021 | 12:06pmAs the craziest short squeeze in stock market history rages on, one of the most outspoken voices in the short-selling world is throwing in the towel. Andrew Left, founder and...
Man reportedly attacks sex shop worker with used vibrator
January 29, 2021 | 12:05pmWhat a buzzkill. An Australian man threw his used vibrator at the manager of an adult store after complaining it got too hot during use, the Daily Star reported. Father...
Former Mets manager is making it easier for them to land Trevor Bauer
January 29, 2021 | 11:57amMickey Callaway oversaw 163 wins during his two-year tenure as manager of the Mets, but his biggest contribution to the franchise might just come all the way from Los Angeles....
Rep. Gaetz holds anti-Liz Cheney rally on her turf to demand her resignation
January 29, 2021 | 11:55amFlorida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz travelled to Wyoming on Thursday to hold a rally calling on Rep. Liz Cheney to resign after the third-ranking House Republican voted in favor for...
DOJ will decide whether to probe Gov. Cuomo on nursing home deaths: WH
January 29, 2021 | 11:51amWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that the Justice Department will decide if an investigation is warranted of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's role in COVID-19 nursing home deaths.
Spain to implement 4-day work week in response to COVID-19
January 29, 2021 | 11:50amSpain's socialist-led government plans to implement a four-day work week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic -- a pilot initiative that is gaining traction across Europe. Under the plan --...
US wants custody of terrorist convicted of killing journalist Daniel Pearl
January 29, 2021 | 11:35amThe feds want to take custody of the Pakistani man suspected of beheading journalist Daniel Pearl after he was ordered released from prison by his country's high court, US Acting...
Where to buy TikTok's favorite mascara, Maybelline's Sky High Mascara
January 29, 2021 | 11:33amTick tock, if you haven't gotten your hands on this trending mascara yet you'd better move fast. And no, batting your eyes won't cut it. Two things are true for...
Justin Bieber's new 'Anyone' music video puts wife Hailey in spotlight
January 29, 2021 | 11:23amThe mustachioed music man offered a PDA-filled glimpse into his marriage.
Why 'Bachelor' Matt James is under 'pressure' to pick a black woman
January 29, 2021 | 11:19amRachel Lindsay, outspoken former "Bachelorette," breaks it down.
Biden, Psaki dodge GameStop trading frenzy scandal for second straight day
January 29, 2021 | 11:17amPresident Joe Biden refused to weigh in on the Reddit-fueled GameStop market frenzy on Friday as White House press secretary Jen Psaki for a second day also remained mum on the pressing issue. Biden ignored shouted questions...
In Mexico, amateur find of ancient 'goddess' stirs calls for more research
January 29, 2021 | 11:07amMEXICO CITY - The edge of a mysterious block of limestone began to peak out from the dirt after Cesar Cabrera cleared a stretch of his family farm in Mexico...
Spotify hypes algorithm that knows when you’re sad or mad
January 29, 2021 | 11:07amBecause just telling Spotify what you like is "tedious," they say.
The Raiders' offseason is already a mess
January 29, 2021 | 11:03amAs has been the case for much of the last two decades, chaos is reigning with the Raiders. Jon Gruden's team fizzled in the back-half of the season for the...
DSW boots discounted 25 percent off for surprise sale
January 29, 2021 | 11:02amDSW is wrapping the first month of 2021 with yet another epic sale.This time the brand is taking up to 25% off its most popular boots.You'll love all the stylish...
Brooklyn DA dismisses hundreds of prostitution-related warrants
January 29, 2021 | 10:55amBrooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Friday that his office had moved to vacate 262 warrants stemming from prostitution charges, which his office no longer prosecutes. The arrest warrants, which...
Stone cold: Shocking video shows robber clocking ice cream cashier with rock
January 29, 2021 | 10:52amThat’s cold! A gourmet-ice-cream- store thief bashed a cashier in the head with a rock during a robbery in the East Village — in an assault caught on video, police...
Model daughter cuts off Jose Canseco over 'embarrassing' Logan Paul feud
January 29, 2021 | 10:50amJosie Canseco thinks her father needs to act his age. Fathers embarrassing their daughters can be a rite of passage for some, but Josie and Jose Canseco are no longer...
The Yankees blockbuster Rockies can use to trade Nolan Arenado: Sherman
January 29, 2021 | 10:50amWhen it comes to trading Nolan Arenado, think Giancarlo Stanton. The Rockies have re-engaged with the Cardinals about dealing the star third baseman, as Ken Rosenthal first reported on The...
Brothers captured on video confronting Capitol officer are charged in riot
January 29, 2021 | 10:49amTwo brothers from Montana who were captured on a viral video confronting the quick-thinking Capitol Police officer who distracted rioters during the Jan. 6 siege have been charged, according to...
Teacher convicted of having sex with teen after she asked him, 'Do you prefer boobs or bum?'
January 29, 2021 | 10:39amDisgraced UK teacher Kandice Barber blew kisses to her husband Friday as she was led to a lockup after being found guilty of having sex with her 15-year-old student, according...
Freddy, the world’s tallest dog, dies at age 8
January 29, 2021 | 10:39amFreddy, the beloved Great Dane who held the record as the world’s tallest dog, has died at the age of 8, Guinness World Records announced. The gentle giant -- who...
Former CBS stockholders can sue Shari Redstone over ViacomCBS merger
January 29, 2021 | 10:37amCBS shareholders can pursue a lawsuit over the 2019 merger of Viacom and CBS, a Delaware judge ruled late Thursday. Shari Redstone, the daughter of late media mogul Sumner Redstone,...
Dutch court orders Shell Nigeria to compensate farmers
January 29, 2021 | 10:31amTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — In a victory for environmentalists and Nigerians whose land was polluted by oil leaks, a Dutch appeals court ordered energy giant Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary Friday to...
Rush Limbaugh compares Robinhood's GameStop freeze to political elites
January 29, 2021 | 10:24amRush Limbaugh compared Robinhood's freeze in the GameStop stock frenzy to the political elites undermining former President Donald Trump's populist policies. "Folks, it’s not just political now," the conservative radio...
NYC waits for vaccines and reopening: Post's week in photos
January 29, 2021 | 10:12amNew Yorkers persevere through the winter waiting for vaccines and for restaurants to reopen.
The Rockets are suddenly thriving without James Harden
January 29, 2021 | 10:06amJames, who? The Rockets have put the ugly final days of the James Harden era behind them and are suddenly one of the hotter teams in the NBA. Houston won...
Man bashes deli worker with 'wet floor' sign after lottery dispute: video
January 29, 2021 | 9:59amAn irate customer bashed a Manhattan deli employee with a “wet floor” sign after the worker told him the lotto machine was shut down for the night, new video shows. ...
'For Christ’s sake, watch yourself': Biden's warning to bro over biz dealings
January 29, 2021 | 9:52amPresident Biden warned his younger brother Frank Biden not to get involved in any business deals that would dog the family before the younger Biden touted his relationship with the...
Girl, 4, paralyzed after contracting COVID-related spinal ailment
January 29, 2021 | 9:50amA 4-year-old New Mexico girl is paralyzed after being diagnosed with an ailment of the spinal column as a result of COVID-19, which left her hospitalized for eight months. Stella...
Digital Couture Week: See all the top fashion moments
January 29, 2021 | 9:47amDespite COVID-19 restrictions — imagination and commitment to the finest craft in fashion knows no bounds.
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID vaccine comes up short
January 29, 2021 | 9:31amJohnson & Johnson said Friday its COVID-19 vaccine is close to 66 percent effective overall.
Robinhood limits cryptocurrency trading as Bitcoin, Dogecoin surge
January 29, 2021 | 9:25amRobinhood moved to restrict users from hastily buying cryptocurrencies Friday as the prices of two popular digital coins surged. In a post on its website, Robinhood said it temporarily disabled...
'WandaVision' Episode 4 shockers: Why fans are freaking out
January 29, 2021 | 9:24amSpoiler alert: Marvel Studios gave fans what they've been craving.
'World's sexiest athlete' stuns Instagram followers with Olympic workout videos
January 29, 2021 | 9:07amOlympic hopeful Alica Schmidt has thousands of followers sprinting to see her workout videos. The 400-meter runner says "sport clearly comes first" in her career despite becoming a social influencer...
Police investigating Ronaldo after girlfriend's Instagram post
January 29, 2021 | 8:49amPolice are investigating a potential breach of Italy’s COVID-19 regulations by Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo after he allegedly traveled between the regions of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta. Valle d'Aosta police confirmed to...
Video shows man slug woman in NYC subway after she didn't hand over money
January 29, 2021 | 8:29amThe 63-year-old victim was waiting for a southbound E train at the Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday the stranger asked her for some cash, cops said.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian backs WallStreetBets stock revolution
January 29, 2021 | 8:25amReddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian endorsed the stock-market revolution unfolding on his website while slamming hedge-fund investors who he said use "bulls---" tactics to make their money. In a live-streamed interview...
Fauci says Biden's push to reopen schools in 100 days 'may not happen'
January 29, 2021 | 8:08amDr. Anthony Fauci warned in a new interview that President Biden’s push to reopen most schools within 100 days “may not happen” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among a flurry of...
'We Are: The Brooklyn Saints' is a soulful take on family and football
January 29, 2021 | 7:51amNew Netflix docuseries, which premieres Friday, follows a youth football program through their 2019 season, and shows the softer side of football.
DeAndre Hopkins trolls his former team once again
January 29, 2021 | 7:40amWhat took so long? DeAndre Hopkins has seemingly delighted in every misstep — and there’s been no shortage — the Texans have made since they traded him to the Cardinals...
Game on! GameStop stock explodes again as Robinhood lifts restrictions
January 29, 2021 | 7:03amThe Reddit rally is back. GameStop's stock price exploded once again Friday after the Robinhood app eased restrictions on trading that outraged rookie investors. The video-game retailer’s shares surged as...
Cat meets creepy Lego doppelgänger
January 29, 2021 | 6:55amThis kitty is seeing double. Watch the moment an Australian cat named Socks meets its 2,300-piece Lego lookalike, which owner James Cho won in a competition. Subscribe to our YouTube!
'SoHo Karen' Miya Ponsetto has charge in drunken fight at Beverly Hills hotel dropped
January 29, 2021 | 6:55am“Soho Karen” Miya Ponsetto caught a break this week when a charge of public intoxication against her was dropped in connection with an altercation at a Beverly Hills hotel last...
Pain relievers may dull effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine, experts warn
January 29, 2021 | 3:03amExperts are warning that over-the-counter pain relievers such as Aspirin, Tylenol or ibuprofen could dull the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines. As the US continues to roll out vaccines from both...
Florida mom accused of throwing infant at father during heated feud
January 29, 2021 | 2:52amA Florida mom was arrested for allegedly throwing her infant at the baby’s father during a heated argument, leaving their child seriously injured, a report said. Shana Vega, 34, first...
Robinhood raises $1 billion as CEO defends actions amid GameStop frenzy
January 29, 2021 | 2:44amRobinhood raised over $1 billion on Thursday to help meet the increased demand from amateur investors using the stock trading app amid this week’s GameStop frenzy, a report said. The...
Why 1,000 Columbia students are staging a tuition strike
January 29, 2021 | 2:28amOver 1,000 students at New York City's Columbia University are withholding this semester's tuition payments, demanding a 10 percent decrease in tuition and a 10 percent increase in financial aid...
Canelo Alvarez agrees to title unification bout
January 29, 2021 | 2:06amIt looks like Canelo Alvarez finally will have a chance to hold all the super middleweight title belts. Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders have agreed to a title unification bout...
Ohio teen fatally shot taking out trash just after kissing mom on cheek
January 29, 2021 | 1:04amA 14-year-old Ohio boy was fatally shot just moments after kissing his mother on the cheek and taking out the trash, authorities and family members said. Dayvion Jones was walking...
Brooklyn district leader resigns after backlash to anti-China comments
January 29, 2021 | 12:49amLori Maslow, an elected district leader and ex-vice chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, resigned from office Thursday after several mayoral candidates threatened to boycott a Sunday forum the county...
11 Fort Bliss soldiers injured, 2 critically, after ingesting unknown substance
January 29, 2021 | 12:30amEleven Fort Bliss soldiers were injured -- two critically -- after ingesting an unknown substance on Thursday, authorities said. Officials with the Texas base are investigating the incident, which occurred...
Rangers center makes most of promotion
January 29, 2021 | 12:00amSo it’s overtime in a game the Rangers desperately need to win. Over the boards come Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox. Then, Chris Kreider, Pavel Buchnevich and Tony...