February 10, 2021
Gary Vaynerchuk talks to Jalen Rose about family, positivity and the NY Jets
We all know Gary Vaynerchuk as the wine guy, the motivational speaker, author and the Twitter philosopher. As my guest on "The Renaissance Man," it occurred to me that he...
Nets need to pile on more wins like this to be truly elite
There are nights like this for any team with a whisker of championship ambition, nights when the most basic of all competitive elements are on display. The Nets lately looked...
Cuomo sets up 19 COVID-only nursing homes
The Cuomo administration has quietly set up 19 "COVID-only" nursing homes throughout the state to treat patients recovering from the killer bug who are discharged from hospitals. State Health Commissioner...
Nets show how dangerous they can be with huge win
This is the way the Nets defend when they focus. And this is the way they dominate when they defend. Both were impressive. The Nets rolled to a 104-94 laugher...
Biden speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping for first time since taking office
President Biden on Wednesday spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since taking office. The two world leaders spoke by phone, with Biden raising several concerns over...
Arizona mom killed while trying to stop infant son's kidnapping by father
An Arizona man allegedly abducted his 10-month-old son by hopping into the mother's minivan and speeding away on Wednesday — killing the mom as she desperately attempted to cling to...
'Married at First Sight' contestant drops unexpected bomb
This is the first time something like this has happened in the 12 seasons the show has aired.
Rangers fall in overtime vs. division-leading Bruins
The Rangers hung with the red-hot Bruins until the very end. Boston entered Wednesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden riding a three-game winning streak and tied with the Flyers...
Rutgers' win streak stopped by elite Big Ten foe
An NCAA Tournament bid feels inevitable for Rutgers. Beating teams that are firmly in the dance is another story — at least recently. The Scarlet Knights’ four-game winning streak against...
Towering business relief as E. 56th near Trump building reopens
The fancy Midtown block of East 56th Street between Madison and Fifth avenues finally reopened to vehicular traffic after a four-year shutdown — and nobody’s happier than the owners of...
Mets involved in big three-team trade
The Mets are fighting battles on multiple fronts this winter — attempting to win in 2021 while replenishing their farm system. On the farm-system front, the organization added a piece...
Instagram yanks RFK Jr.'s account over bogus COVID vax claims
Instagram on Wednesday said it yanked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s account for making bogus claims about the COVID-19 vaccine. “We removed this account for repeatedly sharing debunked claims about the...
MIT graduate named person of interest in killing of Yale student
Police have named a 29-year-old graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a Yale University student last weekend. Qinxuan Pan, who...
'Every parent’s worst nightmare': NJ teen killed, 1 hurt in crash during fro-yo run
A fun frozen yogurt trip turned horrific for two New Jersey teen girls, one now dead and the other in critical condition, following a car crash on Jan. 30, a...
Ex-Wisconsin pharmacist pleads guilty to spoiling COVID-19 vaccine
A former Wisconsin pharmacist has pleaded guilty to spoiling dozens of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Steven Brandenburg, 46, who believed the vaccine would mutate human DNA, was charged in...
WHO's COVID 'investigation' was dishonest Chinese propaganda: Devine
Surprise, surprise! The crack team of investigators the World Health Organization sent to China to investigate the origins of the pandemic has ruled out a leak from a Wuhan lab....
Britt Reid is no longer on the Chiefs' coaching staff
Britt Reid is no longer a member of the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff. The 35-year-old son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was placed on leave through the duration...
Larry Flynt’s most shocking Hustler nudes ever: From Jackie Onassis to raw meat
Larry Flynt’s Hustler magazine was loved, loathed and frequently banished. But it was never boring.
Mavericks play national anthem amid Mark Cuban controversy
It was standing room only at American Airlines Center. Members of the Mavericks and visiting Atlanta Hawks stood for the national anthem, hours after Dallas owner Mark Cuban succumbed to...
Mark Cuban now says Mavericks 'didn't cancel' national anthem
Following blowback for not playing the national anthem before games, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he did not “cancel” the song that has become the subject of social protests...
Fauci says 20K pregnant women got COVID-19 vaccine with 'no red flags'
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said about 20,000 pregnant women have received the COVID-19 vaccine “with no red flags.” The top infectious disease expert announced the update at a Wednesday...
Epstein financiers forced his victims into arranged marriages, lawsuit alleges
The longtime financiers of Jeffrey Epstein's estate were hit with a lawsuit by authorities in the Virgin Islands on Wednesday -- alleging they facilitated his sick lifestyle by forcing his...
Sen. Mike Lee objects to 'false' evidence shown at Trump impeach trial
WASHINGTON -- Confusion reigned in the final moments of Day 2 of former President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial on Wednesday when an angry GOP Sen. Mike Lee insisted he...
Influencer 'Lovely Peaches' allegedly abused puppy to gain more followers
A social media influencer was arrested in Georgia for allegedly abusing her puppy in a sick scheme to gain more followers. Several people called 911 to report that Brittany Johnson,...
Steve Nash's blunt take on what is ailing the Nets
Right now, a third of the way through a season that hasn’t gone as expected, the Nets are being challenged. Challenged by COVID-19 circumstances. Challenged by their coach. And challenged...
Sacramento mayor blasts protesters who vandalized his home: 'Anarchy'
The mayor of Sacramento blasted a group of left-wing protesters who tossed rocks at his home while shouting his children’s names last weekend -- calling the action “anarchy.” A group...
This is a big step toward normal for New York sports
There were a few hundred folks scattered throughout Madison Square Garden that Thursday afternoon, family and friends sitting among the staffers and the media folks. There was a surreal tint...
US Coast Guard rescues skier mauled by bear on Alaska mountain
A skier was mauled by a bear in Alaska's backcountry before a dramatic Coast Guard rescue over the weekend, officials said. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter airlifted the man out of...
Far-right activist charged in bizarre Queens car bomb scare that involved a dog
A far-right activist and his pal were charged with allegedly planting a fake bomb on a car adorned with "Black Lives Matter" signs at the Queens Place Mall last month...
Video shows M train totally defaced with graffiti
Graffiti artists struck multiple cars of an M train, completely defacing them from top to bottom with colorful tags and doing tens of thousands of dollars of property damage, the...
Health clinic shooter had 43 past run-ins with Minnesota cops
The Minnesota gunman who shot up a health clinic had at least 43 interactions with cops over the years — but as his petty offenses morphed into deranged threats, not...
Team Biden's foolish rush to rejoin the UN tyrants' club
President Biden’s obsession with rapidly reversing his predecessor’s policies has him doing something he constantly accused his predecessor of doing: giving legitimacy to murderous dictators. Secretary of State Antony Blinken...
De Blasio loses his economic development chief James Patchett
The head of the Big Apple's lead economic development agency, James Patchett, is stepping down to head to the private sector after seven years as Mayor Bill de Blasio's top...
The woke mob now utterly rules The New York Times
Will The New York Times discipline Nikole Hannah-Jones for blaring the personal information of another publication's reporter across the internet? If not, it's final confirmation that the inmates are running...
Former Mets bust's career isn't over
After two disappointing years with the Mets, Jed Lowrie is returning to Oakland on a minor league deal, the Athletics announced Wednesday. Lowrie missed all of last season and had...
Hotels in Colombia turn into camming studios to stay afloat during COVID
Between July and November 2020, the 40-room Hotel Poblado Boutique Medellin in Colombia underwent a $200,000 transformation — with a team replacing all the floors, redecorating rooms and repainting the...
Cuomo is shamefully fumbling nursing-home vaccinations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Department of Health has once again put the needs of nursing-home residents last. Just as the department under Commissioner Howard Zucker neglected to make sure that the...
What pandemic? These hedgies got a whole lot richer during COVID-19
The year 2020 was one to forget, unless you were a billionaire hedge fund manager. In the midst of record unemployment, spiraling coronavirus deaths and widespread social and political unrest,...
'Clarice' review: 'Silence of the Lambs' sequel is satisfying for fans
It's always tough to turn an iconic movie into a TV series, but "Clarice" is off to a solid, if unspectacular, start.
Snubbing white, male business owners in COVID relief helps no one
America’s small-business owners are struggling to survive the pandemic and the government-imposed lockdowns. And white, male business owners have an added problem: While politicians are offering loans and grants to...
New York ethics panel chair steps down, replaced by ex-Cuomo aide
ALBANY -- The state’s ethics panel chairman, appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, stepped down Wednesday and is slated to be replaced by another former staffer to the governor, officials told...
For NYC singles, rapid tests are the new roses
The latest in foreplay: A rapid test for COVID-19. When a guy Mindie Kaplan was seeing offered to pay for her rapid test for their second date, dinner at his...
Dennis Smith Jr. was 'smiling all day' after Knicks trade
Dennis Smith Jr. said he was “smiling all day’’ after hearing on Sunday he was being traded from the Knicks to the Pistons for Derrick Rose. At the time, Smith,...
Green jobs in the sky, by and by
"Work and pray, live on hay “You’ll get pie in the sky when you die.” Those bitter, now century-old lyrics from labor-movement poet Joe Hill seem to cover the Biden...
Epstein estate executors warn freezing assets will affect payments to victims
The executors of Jeffrey Epstein's estate claim they will not be able to pay out money to the perv's victims if the US Virgin Islands Attorney General is allowed to...
Warped Speed: Nursing home worry of Biden logjam as Trump vax program ends
Nursing home staffers and new residents could experience delays in getting the coronavirus vaccine because the Trump administration program that provides the doses is ending, worried long-term care officials said....
MTA says subway shove-preventing platform doors are too expensive
The MTA says it would be too expensive to install subway platform doors -- despite the recent spate of people being violently shoved onto tracks. The barriers -- which prevent...
New legislation would force DOE to release school health care information
A City Councilman wants the Department of Education to spell out which schools are providing healthcare support to their students. Councilman Ben Kallos is re-introducing legislation this week that would...
Former Jet returning as assistant coach
Returns always were Leon Washington’s specialty. Now, Washington is returning to the Jets, hired Wednesday as an assistant special teams coach after spending the past three seasons in fellowship programs...
Hustler founder Larry Flynt dead at 78
Larry Flynt — the notorious porn peddler who built a smut empire out of his Hustler magazine and fashioned himself into a champion of the First Amendment — died on...
Old tweets show Raskin, Biden saying 'fight like hell'
Republicans on Wednesday dug up past instances of Democratic House impeachment managers and President Biden using the words "fight" or "fight like hell" -- one of the key allegations against...
Michelle Trachtenberg: Joss Whedon 'not appropriate' when I was a teen on 'Buffy'
More accusations are being hurled at Joss Whedon regarding his time working on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," including Michelle Trachtenberg, who claimed he engaged in "not appropriate behavior" when she...
New Capitol footage shows how close rioters got to officials, Pence evacuation
Security footage broadcast for the first time Wednesday at former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial shows how close Capitol rioters got to officials on Jan. 6 — with a sole...
Man arrested in attacks of elderly Asian victims in Oakland's Chinatown
A man has been arrested and charged with attacking three elderly Asian victims in Oakland's Chinatown, authorities said. Yahya Muslim, 28, was hit with three counts of assault in the...
Couple 'shocked' to learn they moved into Kyle Rittenhouse's old apartment
An Illinois couple that unknowingly moved into Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse's old digs are getting more than they bargained for. Aidan Earl and Anna Mueller said they only learned they...
Biden's goalpost shifts on schools and other commentary
Libertarian: Joe’s Goalpost Shifts on Schools President Biden’s vow to reopen schools after 100 days had plenty of “wiggle room,” yet Reason’s Matt Welch wasn’t quite ready for the “tectonic”...
Teen TikTok star committed suicide, parents say
TikTok star Dazhariaa Quint Noyes' cause of death was suicide, her parents have confirmed.
Knicks rookie can't wait to have fans back at Garden
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin, a Brooklyn native, can’t wait. His family has been dying to see him play as a Knick live at the Garden. It’s going to happen later...
Feds rake in evidence against accused MTA overtime cheats
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday promised a trove of digital evidence against the five Long Island Railroad workers accused of ripping off the MTA -- which they alleged would show the...
Knicks, Rangers to host roughly 2,000 fans at games
With Gov. Cuomo announcing Wednesday that sports stadiums and arenas can open up to a limited number of fans beginning this month, the Knicks and Rangers are preparing to welcome...
North West's viral painting sparks hilarious memes on Twitter
The memeification of North West’s oil painting is well underway.
Department of Buildings inspector busted for taking $1,200 bribe
A city Department of Buildings inspector has been charged with taking a $1,200 bribe to not issue a $25,000 fine, Brooklyn federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Inspector Francesco Ginestri, 36, faces...
Tom Brady can barely walk straight at boozy Super Bowl parade
Tom Brady sure looked like he had a good time at the Super Bowl parade.
Left-wing bigotry's Northwestern U power play
Sigh: Give-the-left-whatever-it-wants “leadership” is taking over yet another top US university, as Northwestern University officials move to kill a plan to make the campus a Chicago-area ROTC hub approved under...
Google to start paying UK news publishers for content
Google is rolling out a plan to pay for news to the UK. The web search giant, which has been under pressure to share digital ad revenue with web content...
Lawyer indicted for threatening to kill Senate Democrats, feds say
A Pennsylvania lawyer busted en route to Washington DC with a cache of weapons has been indicted for allegedly threatening to kill Senate Democrats, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Kenelm Shirk,...
MTA boss defends subway closures but insists 24-hour service will return
Transit officials faced off with City Council members about overnight subway closures in a fiery hearing Wednesday -- defending the nightly scrubbings but insisting 24-hour subway service would eventually return. Amid...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 11, 2021
The Issue: The House impeachment and Senate trial of former President Donald Trump. I’m hoping Donald Trump is convicted and disqualified from ever running for office ever again (“Dodging Dem...
Biden announces Pentagon task force to eye 'growing challenges' with China strategy
WASHINGTON -- A new Department of Defense task force will examine the US-China military posture and it's "growing challenges," President Biden announced Wednesday during his first visit to the Pentagon...
Springsteen's Super Bowl ad scrapped from Jeep's YouTube page amid DWI bust
Bruce Springsteen’s Super Bowl LV Jeep commercial was yanked from YouTube on Wednesday after the rock legend’s DWI bust came to light. The clip for “The Middle ft Bruce Springsteen” on Jeep’s YouTube...
NYC PATH station has filthiest air of all Northeast transit hubs: study
Riding the subway is no breath of fresh air.
Yankees dump reliever to make room for new signing
The Yankees made the signing of Darren O’Day official on Wednesday and to make room for the right-hander on their 40-man roster, they let go of another reliever, Ben Heller....
Ex-cheerleaders settle claims with Washington Football Team
A group of former cheerleaders have settled with the Washington Football Team over claims that a lewd video was made of them using photos from swimsuit calendar shoots, lawyers confirmed...
Dissecting the big issue holding the Nets back
Limited fans will be allowed into the Barclays Center in a few weeks for the first time this season. There might be some "DE-FENSE" chants heard, but will the Nets...
When I Was Your Man: Catfisher posing as Bruno Mars scammed woman out of $100K
She must be in a real funk now. A 63-year-old Texas woman was bilked out of $100,000 by a catfishing con who convinced her she was dating Bruno Mars, authorities...
'Rare' coyote spotted prowling in Central Park
A Central Park coyote that was has been the subject of "rare" sightings over the years was caught scampering through the snow, video shows. Footage showed the elusive coyote racing...
Justin Bieber to perform live TikTok concert of 'Journals' on Valentine's Day
Cupid is aiming his arrow at the "Heartbreaker" singer's fans.
GOP lawmakers slam Swalwell impeachment role over China honey-trap past
Sen. Rand Paul is calling out House Democrats for their choice of a congressman who once fell for an accused Chinese spy as an impeachment manager in the Senate trial...
Louisiana woman arrested after teen found dead in sugar cane field
A Louisiana woman has been charged in connection to the death of a missing teen boy whose body was found in a sugar cane field, authorities said. Janet Irvin, 37,...
Cop charged with molesting teen he met during suicide call: police
A former Pennsylvania police officer is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl he met when responding to her attempted suicide. An investigation into William E. Sublett IV -- who has...
After criticism, MTA honchos insist benches weren't removed to deter homeless
MTA honchos on Wednesday insisted that benches weren't actually removed from a Manhattan subway station to stop homeless people from sleeping on them — after outcry over the “cruel” move....
It's life-size! Tyra Banks buys oceanfront Malibu home for $4.7M
It's a real life-size Barbie dream house! Tyra Banks just scored an oceanfront Malibu, California, home for $4.72 million. The supermodel-turned-TV-star — who played a Barbie-like doll in 2000's "Life-Size"...
Rosie O'Donnell still can't sell her $6M NJ home after 5 years
Pegged as an English Country Estate, the Saddle River mansion sits on over five acres of land.
Texas dog lost before 2017's Hurricane Harvey reunited with family
A Texas family whose dog went missing just days before Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017 has been reunited with their pet, more than three years later. The family had been moving from one suburb...
Facebook to cut back on political content in News Feeds
Facebook revealed on Wednesday that it will begin to scale down political content in its News Feeds in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia this week, and will do the same in the...
Learn to play chess like a pro with this training
Did you binge “The Queen’s Gambit” and decide that you want to become a grandmaster? Typically easier said than done, you can acquire pro-level chess skills with a little help...
Gun-loving ex-con who led cops on car chase while out on bail facing federal raps
A gun-loving convict who led cops on a high-speed car chase while out on bail for a multiple shooting now faces federal charges, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Danari Aiken, 28, an alleged...
Watchdog: Navy didn’t conduct required infectious disease exercises before COVID-19 hit
The U.S. Navy had “policies, plans and procedures” to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, but had not fully implemented such measures before the novel coronavirus pandemic exploded...
MTA IG supports harsher punishments for attacks on transit workers
Albany should pass a plan to impose harsher punishment on people who attack and spit on transit workers, the MTA's in-house watchdog said Wednesday. MTA Inspector General Carolyn Pokorny put...
Key Trump quotes left out of impeachment trial, GOP says
Republicans on Wednesday accused Democrats of playing dirty at the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump -- as one GOP senator said Trump's acquittal on a charge of inciting...
Tourists go missing while visiting area of mysterious Russian hiking incident
A group of tourists has vanished in the Russian mountains near the notorious site where nine students died under mysterious circumstances more than six decades ago. The eight hikers from...
Billionaire trader expected to testify at House 'Reddit Rally' hearing
Congress is eyeing both Main Street and Wall Street to testify at its upcoming “Reddit Rally” hearing, including billionaire trader Ken Griffin. The hearing before the House of Representatives on...
Demand trounces supply as Citi Field finally opens as vax site
Citi Field finally opened as a COVID-19 vaccination site on Wednesday but demand far outstripped the meager supply -- with dozens of desperate elderly locals showing up with no appointment,...
UK woman faked cancer, scammed people to splurge on fancy lifestyle: report
Nicole Elkabbas, 42, a former consultant for the luxury department store Harrods, baited almost 700 people to donate to her cause by posting a photo of herself in a hospital...
KKK member who drove through BLM protest gets prison time
An avowed Ku Klux Klan member was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for driving through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters during a demonstration last summer in...
Two busted for dirty-diaper attack on conservative reporter
Two men were busted for rubbing a dirty diaper on an independent, conservative reporter’s face and attacking her during a Black Lives Matter rally in Madison Square Park last month,...
We've got it covered: How Springsteen's DWI bust may grace The Post's front page
Baby, we were born to pun. Bruce Springsteen's DWI bust — revealed just days after he appeared in a Super Bowl Jeep commercial, no less — is the 'Promised Land'...
Facial reconstruction images released in 'John Doe' cold-case slaying
Authorities in Colorado are hoping digital reconstruction images will help crack the homicide of an unidentified man discovered nearly 19 years ago. The remains of the victim -- known only...
YouTuber David Dobrik's new $9.5M house has Hawaiian Punch fountain
How about a refreshing Hawaiian Punch — on tap? YouTuber David Dobrik has a brand-new $9.5 million house in Los Angeles with a sweet perk: a Hawaiian Punch fountain. “This...
Many first report peanut allergy symptoms in adulthood, study finds
While a peanut allergy is commonly associated with pediatric care, a new study has found that up to one in six adults with sensitivity to peanuts developed it after age 18. The report,...
Tom Brady throws Lombardi Trophy to another boat during Super Bowl parade
This was the boldest pass of Tom Brady's career. During the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' boat parade Wednesday on the Hillsborough River to celebrate their Super Bowl 2021 victory, the 43-year-old...
White House defends Biden's goal to reopen 50 percent of schools by end of April
The White House on Wednesday swatted away criticism of its goal to reopen 50 percent of the nation's schools for as little as just one day a week.
Mark Cuban ripped for scrapping national anthem as NBA reverses course
Outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban ignited a firestorm of fury for canceling the national anthem at home games — while earning praise from some athletes and the Biden administration....
NBA quickly squashes Mavericks' anthem skipping
The Dallas Mavericks will play the national anthem after all. On Wednesday, a day after owner Mark Cuban publicly acknowledged his already on-going plan of skipping the pregame anthem, the...
Eiffel Tower needs blowtorch for ice as snow blankets Europe
PARIS — Workers at the Eiffel Tower used a blowtorch to melt the ice collecting on its surfaces and snow was blocking roads and halting trains and school buses Wednesday...
Rebecca Black drops 'Friday' remix with wild music video
Black to the future.
Who cancels Lincoln? A San Francisco school board official shows the idiocy
It’s hard to know where to begin in describing the insanity of San Francisco’s purging of names from its public schools. On its face, the removal of names like George...
'Buffy' stars aim their stakes at Joss Whedon, claim 'toxic' 'abuse'
Charisma Carpenter, 50, who played Cordelia Chase in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and its spin-off series “Angel,” took to social media on Wednesday to detail Whedon’s alleged “toxic” and “hostile”...
Win-now Knicks monitoring these two All-Stars
The Knicks did not make Kevin Knox, Frank Ntilikina or any of their first-round picks available in the Derrick Rose trade on Sunday, The Post has learned. Though Knox and...
Princess Anne mocked for 'cluttered' living room
It's a royal mess! Princess Anne is getting shamed online for the less-than-stately condition of her living room that's crowded with stacks of books, scores of knickknacks and outdated floral...
GOP senator rebuked by state party over impeachment trial vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy is facing a broadside from his state's political party for his decision to change positions and vote to call former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial constitutional. In a...
Babysitter pleads guilty to abusing toddler, sending videos to pedophile lover
An American babysitter made videos of herself abusing a British toddler to send to her pedophile boyfriend, a UK court heard. Paige Poole -- who moved to London in 2018...
Myanmar protesters back on streets despite police violence
YANGON, Myanmar — Large crowds demonstrating against the military takeover in Myanmar again defied a ban on protests Wednesday, even after security forces ratcheted up the use of force against...
WHO team member attacks US over COVID-19 investigation claims
A World Health Organization team member investigating the origins of the COVID-19 warned people not to "rely too much" on US intelligence.
Couple sues Minneapolis mayor after diner burned during George Floyd riots
Owners of a Minneapolis diner that burned down during the George Floyd protests are suing Mayor Jacob Frey, saying his "inaction" led to an escalation in the violence that cost...
Couple stranded in Costa Rica for 3 months celebrate first anniversary
"You go from everything being normal to, all of the sudden, living with someone you barely know, in a foreign country during a pandemic.”
Biden says US will slap sanctions on Myanmar's military
President Biden said Wednesday that the US will slap sanctions on Myanmar's military leaders for carrying out their coup and he demanded that they release democratic politicians and activists, including...
Buffalo clinic shooting victim identified as mother of two
The victim killed in a shooting at a Minnesota health clinic was identified Wednesday as a medical assistant and mother with a "contagious laugh."
Barclays Center may become mass COVID-19 vaccine site, de Blasio says
New York City is hoping to open up a COVID-19 mass vaccination site at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. The potential site at the home of...
Big companies unlikely to follow Tesla's bitcoin lead, JP Morgan says
Tesla's $1.5 billion investment in bitcoin probably won't inspire other major companies to spend their corporate cash on cryptocurrency, JP Morgan analysts say. The electric-car maker's move to spend 8...
One veteran emerging as Rangers' true captain in tough season
Chris Kreider may share the alternate captain title with three of his Rangers teammates, but as the team’s longest tenured player, the 29-year-old has acted more like a true captain...
NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire lists $3.5M Florida estate at a loss
Hoops star Amar'e Stoudemire says he's not ready to be called "coach" just yet. "I just never liked the title Coach," he recently told the NY Times. "There's not a...
Trump lawyer Bruce Castor defends performance at impeachment trial
Bruce Castor, one of the lawyers representing former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, is defending his performance at Tuesday's proceedings, saying former White House chief of staff...
Vermont man suing police over the right to flip off cops
A ticked-off Vermont motorist is suing cops, saying he was exercising his right to free speech when he flipped off a state trooper, according to reports. Gregory Bombard claims police...
Dubai's RoboCafe is a hit with COVID-wary customers
DUBAI - Nothing says social distancing quite like Dubai’s RoboCafe, where robots have replaced their human overlords. Customers can place their orders with German-made robots, who then prepare and deliver...
Dozens of Minnesota fishermen rescued from Lake Superior ice
Just days after the U.S. Coast Guard rescued 66 fishermen stranded on ice floes in a Wisconsin bay, first responders in Minnesota were called to help retrieve 26 fishermen who floated...
Amazon's new Virginia headquarters building compared to a poop emoji
Talk about sh--ty design. Amazon’s new headquarters in Arlington is being compared to a glass poop emoji on Reddit.
Plugged-in Texans reporter: If Deshaun Watson gets traded 'it would be to the Jets'
So you’re saying there’s a chance? John McClain, who has covered the NFL at the Houston Chronicle for more than 45 years, said on SportsRadio 610 in Houston that the...
Jack Ma reportedly spotted golfing after hiding out for weeks
Jack Ma's battle with Chinese regulators hasn't stopped him from hitting the links. The Alibaba founder — whose net worth is estimated by Forbes at $61.4 billion — was spotted...
Louisiana sanitation workers save 10-year-old girl kidnapped by sex offender
Dion Merrick and Brandon Antoine were working their route Monday when they spotted the grey 2012 Nissa Altima mentioned in an Amber Alert the day before on the abduction of...
Kylie Jenner revives upside-down 'underboob' bikini craze
Now here’s a titillating trend that’ll surely turn those wintertime frowns upside down.
NFL star's plea to be Tom Brady's next reclamation project
Adrian Peterson wants the Tom Brady experience. The 35-year-old running back told TMZ Sports that despite his numerous accolades, he still wants to add a Super Bowl championship to his...
Save over 45 percent on these Beats Solo Pro Headphones
Enhance your music-listening experiences by switching to this pair of Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones. These superb Beats pack a punch when it comes to comfort, noise-cancellation, and...
Arkansas farmer pleads guilty to dumping dead animals on neighbor’s grave
An Arkansas farmer has pleaded guilty to defacing the grave of his former neighbor by dumping dead critters on his headstone while dressed as a woman -- claiming he was...
When breast is not best: Nurses adopting term 'human milk' to be more inclusive
UK health officials ordered nurses at two hospitals to substitute the term “breast milk” for “human milk” -- part of a first-of-its-kind effort there to be more inclusive to trans...
Yang tops Adams, Stringer in poll of Democrats vying for NYC mayor
Boosted by strong name recognition, Andrew Yang is the leading contender in the Democratic primary race for mayor, according to a poll released Wednesday. Yang garners 28 percent of likely...
Trump attorney says he took off yarmulke in Senate to not 'offend anyone'
One of former President Donald Trump's lead impeachment attorneys says he did not wear a yarmulke on the Senate floor during the first day of arguments because he "didn't want...
White House says Mavericks' national anthem ban recognizes US failings
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration on Tuesday appeared to support the Dallas Mavericks' decision to nix the national anthem at games -- telling reporters that national pride includes knowing that...
NY sports stadiums, arenas opening at 10 percent capacity this month
Large sports stadiums and entertainment arenas in New York will be able to open with limited capacity this month -- with a Brooklyn Nets game among the first to welcome...
Man cuts wife's throat with circular saw and broken glass: cops
An Alabama man attacked his wife with a circular saw and shards of glass, severely cutting her neck and throat, authorities said. Kyle Young Waters, 35, is facing charges of...
Super Bowl streaker dragged from strip club stage after game
Streaking during the Super Bowl was only the start. It certainly didn't end Yuri Andrade's night. The Super Bowl streaker followed up his escapades in the big game by partying...
City Council law would bar Hiram Monserrate, ex-con pols from running for office
A bill being debated in the City Council would ban ex-pols convicted of public corruption from running for office again -- which, if passed, would have an immediate effect on...
Sportsbook investigates Super Bowl streaker after $374K brag
Clothes off, mouth shut may have been more profitable for Yuri Andrade, the Super Bowl 2021 streaker. Bovada is investigating irregular wagers made on the possibility of a fan streaking...
WHO team scientist reveals likely origin of COVID-19
A scientist on the World Health Organization-led team investigating the origins of COVID-19 says the virus started in China and “most likely” came from bats.
What the WHO coronavirus experts learned in Wuhan
WUHAN, China — A World Health Organization team is leaving China on Wednesday after gaining some new insights into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic that has now killed more...
CDC recommends double-masking for more protection against COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that everyone wear two face coverings — after a new study found that doubling up can improve mask performance against COVID-19...
Muggers punch woman, steal her purse in Queens: video
A trio of muggers kicked, punched and robbed a 47-year-old woman of her purse in Queens, new video released by cops shows. The victim was standing at the corner of...
Agents dismantle Queens drug den, seize $12M worth of heroin
Agents dismantled a sprawling Queens drug mill Monday, seizing $12 million worth of heroin, 1,000 fentanyl pills and $200,000 in cash, officials said. "The shuttering of an assembly line able...
Mystery Russian bought most expensive Florida home in cash
Palm Beach manse is located on land once owned by Trump.
Pakistan suspends winter ascents after 3 climbers go missing
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities suspended all winter ascents, effective immediately, after three climbers went missing while attempting to scale K2 amid harsh weather in the country’s north, a mountaineering official...
Two more mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to open in Brooklyn, Queens
Two more mass COVID-19 vaccination sites opened in New York City Wednesday — promising to deliver more doses than any other in the Big Apple. The sites at Brooklyn’s Medgar Evers College...
OMB pick called Bernie Sanders ‘everything but an ignorant slut,’ Sen. Kennedy says
Tanden recently deleted more than 1,000 of her insult-laden tweets that attacked GOP senators but also trashed the 2016 Sanders presidential bid as Russia’s choice against party favorite Hillary Clinton.
World's second-oldest person survives COVID-19 at age 116
PARIS — A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday. The...
Angry McDonald's customer snatches mask off worker in viral video
A McDonald's customer, apparently enraged about a fumbled order, walked behind the counter and ripped the mask off a worker's face, new video shows. Deicy Calderon said the hangry exchange...
Trump impeachment trial lawyer cancels Sabbath break request
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are preparing to spend all weekend in Washington for former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial after his attorney canceled a request to break for the Jewish Sabbath....
Louis Vuitton's $8K puppet sweater has people all up in arms
"The pandemic did this," one hater posted.
Woman appears to push a dairy truck up a snow-covered hill in viral video
A Scottish woman is going viral for her apparent superhero-like strength -- looking like she was pushing a huge truck up a snow-covered hill. Video posted on Facebook Tuesday showed...
Professor realizes huge blunder at end of two hour lecture
A mathematics university professor discovered the hard way that silence isn’t always golden. After delivering a Zoom lecture for two hours, Professor Dong Wang of National University of Singapore soon...
Plume of Sahara dust caused spike in European air pollution
BERLIN — A plume of Sahara dust that has blanketed parts of southern and central Europe in recent days caused a short, sharp spike in air pollution across the region,...
Hero cop grabs suicidal man's arm as he dangles off bridge
Hair-raising photos show a California sheriff's deputy hanging onto a man as he dangles some 150 feet above a lake — after the man tried to jump off a bridge...
New virus found in bats similar to one that causes COVID-19
Bats in Thailand have been discovered with a new coronavirus that closely matches the one that causes COVID-19, scientists said. The newly identified virus known as RacCS203 was found in the...
Hall of Famer isn't happy about Chiefs star's cryptic Tom Brady tweet
Michael Irvin isn't happy with Tyrann Mathieu. The Hall of Fame wide receiver didn't like the Chiefs safety's since-deleted tweet about Tom Brady after the Buccaneers' Super Bowl 2021 win...
Gorilla flips the bird
When a sassy gorilla held up its middle finger, these zoo goers went totally ape. The hilarious moment was filmed at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. Subscribe to our...
Rockies star knows he could be next to go after blockbuster trade
Trevor Story isn't living in a bubble. He's aware of the rumors that he could be moved. He saw his close friend and teammate Nolan Arenado get dealt. He's entering...
Inside the bedrooms of Hollywood's A-listers
See how the other half lives — and lays.
Dems begin arguments in second day of Trump impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial got underway Wednesday with Democrats reportedly planning to show previously unseen video from the deadly Capitol riot he's accused of inciting — even though...
'Full court press' probe underway of random Bronx subway shoving: Shea
Top cop Dermot Shea said NYPD officials “don’t take too many things more seriously” than the random shoving of a Bronx woman onto elevated subway tracks this week -- describing...
Disturbing video shows Myanmar police shoot woman in the head at protest
A young woman protesting the military coup in Myanmar was shot in the back of the head by police, leaving her with significant brain damage, harrowing video shows. The footage...
This is what quarantine in Olympic-host Japan looks like
TOKYO — What’s it like traveling to Japan, six months ahead of the Olympics? Almost impossible, unless you’re a Japanese national or a foreigner with resident status. A state of...
Britain threatens 10-year prison sentence for lying about pandemic travel
Britain is threatening 10-year prison sentences for people who lie about their international travel during the pandemic -- tougher than for many violent gun crimes and child sex offenses. The...
US won't accept WHO findings that COVID-19 didn't come from Wuhan lab
The United States does not accept the World Health Organization's findings in its probe of the origins of the coronavirus — which appeared to contradict the theory that it was...
Woman, 62, fights off attempted rapist in Brooklyn
The victim was walking at Kosciuszko Street and Lewis Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant at around 5:50 a.m. Saturday when the creep approached her from behind, video released by the NYPD late...
Dogecoin spikes after Elon Musk says he bought some for his infant son
Elon Musk drove up the price of Dogecoin yet again Wednesday by claiming he bought some of the cult cryptocurrency for his infant son, X Æ A-Xii. "Bought some Dogecoin...
Seahawks should be worried about star player's end game
Russell Wilson used a media tour on Tuesday to air his grievances with the Seahawks. He wants more protection and more say in the franchise's future. In an offseason that...
Twitter finance chief says company might invest in bitcoin
A top Twitter executive said the social network is considering following Tesla's surprise move this week to invest in bitcoin. Twitter’s finance chief, Ned Segal, said Wednesday morning that the...
TikTok discovers viral makeup hack: L'Oreal Paris' powder foundation
If it's trending on TikTok you know you need to try it. That's been the rule of thumb for all beauty products, kitchen hacks and wardrobe must-haves this year, with...
Another NFL analyst thinks Carson Wentz 'needs' out of Philly
There's still no trade in place, but the Carson Wentz saga continues as the Eagles look to move on from the former No. 2 overall pick. Chris Simms, who played...
Minnesota health clinic gunman threatened mass shooting in 2018: cops
The gunman who opened fire inside a Minnesota health clinic, killing one and injuring four others, once threatened to carry out a mass shooting there, according to a police report....
NYPD releases video of Bronx subway shoving suspect
The NYPD on Wednesday released new video of the woman sought for shoving a 54-year-old woman onto elevated Bronx subway tracks.
Cowboys create Dak Prescott drama with hype video 'error'
This Cowboys called it an "error." Needless drama is more like it. Dallas kept franchise quarterback Dak Prescott out of an offseason hype video this week. ESPN's Marcus Spears reported...
How to use the Zoom cat filter to look like viral feline lawyer
Now you can give yourself a meow-kover.
Glory daze: Bruce Springsteen busted for DWI in New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen was arrested for DWI and reckless endangerment in his home state, it was revealed Wednesday — days after he appeared in a much-hyped Super Bowl commercial for Jeep.
Colin Kaepernick becomes latest athlete to join Wall Street's SPAC craze
Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick has teamed up with a private equity investor to form a blank-check company, making him the latest athlete to jump on Wall Street's hottest trend....
Glenn Greenwald blasts Facebook for censoring dissenting vaccine opinions
Journalist Glenn Greenwald is blasting Facebook for its decision to crackdown on users posting comments about the coronavirus vaccine that undermine official information being provided by "authorities." Greenwald, a Pulitzer-prize...
Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and...
Britney Spears fan in 'leave Britney alone!' video reveals death threats
"The 'Leave Britney alone' dude was right all along. History will look kindly upon him."
Man pleads guilty in 1996 slaying that led to wrongful conviction
An Idaho man has admitted to raping and murdering an 18-year-old woman in a cold-case slaying that sent another man to prison for nearly 20 years. Brian Dripps Sr., 55,...
‘QAnon Shaman’ finally apologizes for storming the Capitol
The accused US Capitol rioter dubbed the "QAnon Shaman" has issued a mea culpa, saying he regrets storming the citadel of democracy. Jacob Chansley — who wore a furry headdress,...
Trump will still be banned from Twitter even if he returns to White House
Twitter said on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump will remain banned forever from the social media platform, even if he runs for office again. “When you are removed from...
Outerknown Semi-Annual Sale takes up to 60 percent off select items
With the current round of winter weather and freezing temps, we know you just may be looking for some trendy outerwear and other pieces to keep you warm. Lucky for...
Floridians mistake Trident submarine missile launch for UFO
Star-gazing South Floridians were stunned Tuesday night by a strange light in the sky, believing the eerie spectacle was a UFO — when in fact it was a Trident II...
Aunt Jemima's new name gets battered by online critics
Aunt Jemima's new name, Pearl Milling Company, is getting battered online for sounding like an unappetizing "gravel mining company" or "a James Bond villain."
University cancels event for whites to 'process' their 'complicity in unjust systems'
Elon University in North Carolina has canceled an event for white people to process their complicity in injustice, because the meeting would exclude other races, the school told Fox News. Young America's Foundation on Tuesday...
Man freezes his jeans to 'reserve' parking spots
He's freezing his jeans — and not in the genetic way.
Why supermodel was stunned by NBA star's proposal
Kate Bock was expecting an offseason proposal. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model opened up to E! News about her recent engagement to Cavaliers forward Kevin Love. Love popped the...
French government seeks to set age for sexual consent at 15
PARIS — France’s government wants to set the age of sexual consent at 15 and make it easier to punish long-ago child sexual abuse, amid growing public pressure and a...
This tasty candy will make your Valentine's Day so much sweeter
Candy is the best part of Valentine's Day. It's hard to find someone who doesn't love its tasty treats. Who can resist delicious chocolates, conversation hearts or even jelly beans?...
Lyft shares surge on hopes it will turn a profit this year
Lyft's stock price soared Wednesday on hopes that the ride-hailing giant could finally become profitable this year.
Woman shoves, kicks elderly passenger outside Manhattan bus: cops
A woman shoved and kicked an elderly passenger as they crossed paths outside a Manhattan bus, cops said Wednesday. The 73-year-old victim was trying to board a bus on West...
Despite pandemic lockdowns, some experience ‘post-traumatic growth’
Has the last year — a time for spirituality, existential crisis and interiority — forced you to go within and contemplate the purpose and meaning of your life? Despite the havoc...
Ex-NFL player's ex recalls his 'dark place' before her horrifying assault
Chad Wheeler's ex-girlfriend recalled how the former Seattle Seahawks player spiraled into a "dark place" before he allegedly beat her unconscious last month -- and now believes he should serve...
Dad blasted in the baby-maker in hilarious gender reveal fail
He might not need to reveal anymore babies’ genders after this one.
Popular TikTok star dead at 18
A TikTok star has died at just 18 years old as her dad said she has “gone to a better place.” Dazhariaa Quint Noyes, also known as Dee, passed away...
Twitter reportedly blocked Rep. Nunes for anti-spam fail
Twitter briefly locked Rep. Devin Nunes out of his account after the Republican lawmaker failed after repeated attempts to get past the social media company's anti-spam filters, according to a...
Bucs coach's 'magical year' with Tom Brady almost didn't happen
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is a Super Bowl champion, but if his family had their way, he wouldn't have won a single game in 2020. Arians revealed to the...
Trump impeachment trial: Day 2 schedule, time and how to watch
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial continues into its second day Wednesday, with House impeachment managers and lawyers for the defense commencing upwards of four days of arguments. House...
Here's some good news for once on America's COVID fight
The seven-day average for daily COVID-19 deaths in the US has plummeted by more than 15 percent over the last two weeks, data shows. The latest count showed there was...
TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart reportedly put on hold under Biden
TikTok's planned sale to American investors is unlikely to close any time soon as the Biden administration weighs whether to push the deal forward, a new report says. A group...
NBA player in Larsa Pippen drama gets 120 days in jail for bizarre rifle incident
Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced to 120 days in jail on Tuesday -- to be served following the NBA season -- after he pleaded guilty to the felony of threatening a...
Model ex-girlfriend of soccer star found dead week after breakup
The ex-girlfriend of soccer star Jerome Boateng has been found dead one week after he announced they split up, police said. Kasia Lenhardt, who rose to fame after appearing on...
Historic Krispy Kreme store owned by Shaq 'gutted' in Atlanta fire
A historic Krispy Kreme store owned by Shaquille O'Neal was burned to a Krisp in Georgia.
Man claims racehorse heiress died in an 'erotic game gone wrong'
A former bouncer from Germany accused of killing a 22-year-old British heiress for money in a posh Swiss hotel is reportedly claiming she died in an “erotic game gone wrong."...
Ex-cop accused of killing George Floyd was guarded by only white officers: lawsuit
George Floyd's accused killer Derek Chauvin was guarded by only white corrections officers and given special treatment while behind bars, a new lawsuit charges. Eight minority corrections officers filed suit...
Man suspected of smacking MTA bus driver with 2-by-4 caught on video
The unhinged passenger who spat at a Brooklyn bus driver and whacked him with a 2-by-4 was recorded in surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday. The suspect boarded the...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Jay-Z, Foo Fighters among wild nominees
There may be some big pimpin’ going down in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
NY Times defends journalist after she tweeted another reporter's number
The New York Times is defending the creator of its controversial 1619 Project after she doxxed another reporter -- and then wiped her entire Twitter history, including messages she had...
'Gorilla Glue girl' used Goof Off to cut ponytail
Tessica Brown reportedly chopped off her ponytail using the product Goof Off to soften the Gorilla Glue that left her hair a sticky mess. Sources told TMZ that the Louisiana...
GameStop stock tries to snap losing streak after big plunge
The video-game chain's shares rose 5 percent in premarket trading to $52.85 as of 7:18 a.m. The stock fell about 6 percent Monday and closed down 16 percent Tuesday.
'Gorilla Glue girl' explains how she accidentally went viral
The Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue as hairspray said in an interview that she never intended to spread her sticky saga online -- but was desperate...
This husky hates baths
While some huskies howl to Billy Joel, others save their screams for bath time. Watch as this dramatic dog in Michigan freaks out while getting bathed at the groomer. Subscribe...
Trio trapped on deserted Bahamian island for 33 days survived on coconuts
Three Cuban nationals were rescued by the US Coast Guard Tuesday after being stranded in a deserted Bahamian island for nearly five weeks, authorities said. The trio, two men and...
Elderly woman hit boyfriend with hammer for leaving TV on, cops say
A 74-year-old Arizona woman was arrested for allegedly whacking her sleeping boyfriend in the head with a hammer for leaving the television on, police said. Marilyn Ann Kepler is accused...
Trump lawyer blasts 'spliced and manufactured' impeachment video
One of former President Trump's lead impeachment attorneys is blasting House impeachment managers for their use of deceptively edited video evidence during the trial. Speaking to Fox News Tuesday evening,...
Hong Kong to kill 3,000 pigs amid swine fever concerns
Hong Kong will kill some 3,000 pigs after health officials discovered the African swine fever at a local farm, a report said Tuesday. The highly contagious bug was first discovered...
Derrick Rose thinks the world of Knicks rookie
Derrick Rose still “can’t believe’’ he’s a Knick again, his top choice, back with Tom Thibodeau and even Knicks senior vice president William Wesley, who was involved in him attending...
Thieves steal more than $5K in clothing from NYC Lululemon store
Cops are searching for two thieves who swiped more than $5,000 worth of clothing from a Manhattan retail store during several burglaries over the last month. The unknown suspects stole...
St. John's blows it in painful loss to Butler
The game was there for St. John’s to win. Early. Late. In overtime. The Red Storm never could grab it. They never did enough to take command. They blew an...
Kyrie Irving's hurt finger causes issues: 'It sucks'
Kyrie Irving returned from his one-game absence wearing tape on his injured right index finger. He was effective — but hardly efficient and nowhere near pain-free. “It sucks, man,” Irving...