March 26, 2021
7 people shot outside Philadelphia sports bar
Seven people were wounded in a Friday night shooting in Philadelphia, police there said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition four were stable, news outlets reported. A person...
11-year-old boy killed, teen wounded in Philly shooting
PHILADELPHIA — Gunfire on Friday evening killed an 11-year-old boy and wounded a teen who were riding a dirt bike in Philadelphia, police said in a statement. The 11-year-old was...
USA Today 'race' editor fired for controversial Boulder shooting tweet
"It's always an angry white man. always," ex-editor Hemal Jhaveri had said Monday in her offending tweet -- which she admitted in a Medium post on Friday had been "careless."
Cuomo allegedly demanded accuser sing 'Danny Boy' in Albany 'hazing' incident: report
In the weirdest harassment claim yet to surface against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the lawyer for accuser Charlotte Bennett now says he demanded that the then-aide learn the lyrics to "Danny...
Rangers' goalie decision was a promising sign
So it is right back to Igor Shesterkin for Saturday afternoon’s match in Philadelphia, which represents the best indication possible regarding the goaltender’s health in the wake of his 41-save...
Mets reliever sounds ready to silence any doubts
PORT ST. LUCIE — Edwin Diaz still has three days of spring training to consider, but admits the thought of entering Thursday night’s game to protect a Mets lead is...
Nets 'don’t feel good about' this win
The Nets didn’t have the “Big 3” intact Friday night, but they made plenty of big 3s. After the Pistons somehow withstood a breathtaking 3-point barrage at the start of...
Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an...
Deputized to 'fix' border, VP Harris has no plans to visit — so Trump may go 'soon'
Deputized to "fix" the migrant surge crisis, Vice President Kamala Harris has no plans to visit the US-Mexico border -- but Donald Trump may go there "soon," according to an...
The Well spa makes a splash at Connecticut's Mayflower Inn & Spa
It's not easy to open a wellness center in the midst of a global pandemic. But The Well managed to pull it off, recently launching a new space at Mayflower...
Trump heralds new Georgia election reform bill
Former President Trump is applauding a Republican-led election reform bill in Georgia, a state he narrowly lost in November in a defeat he falsely chalked up to voter fraud. “Congratulations...
Yankees' good rotation vibes come with reality check: Sherman
The Yankees began their last spring training turn around the rotation Friday in — at minimum — a much better head space than when they began this process five weeks...
Shots in little arms: COVID-19 vaccine testing turns to kids
The 9-year-old twins didn’t flinch as each received test doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine -- and then a sparkly bandage to cover the spot. “Sparkles make everything better,” declared Marisol...
Fugitive busts cap busy week for border patrol amid migrant surge
Federal agents arrested three wanted criminals in 12 hours this week at the overwhelmed US-Mexico border. US Border Patrol and Customs agents arrested a driver and passenger at a border...
Overlooked guard fueling one of March Madness' biggest Cinderellas
It’s fitting that Cinderella’s star would have this story. Lightly recruited. Overlooked. Mostly forgotten. Oral Roberts wasn’t expected to even reach the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Eagles were the fourth...
Mets owner's Francisco Lindor contract tweet could be good sign
Steve Cohen sure doesn’t seem to be sweating the most highly scrutinized player negotiations of his young Mets ownership. The Mets’ rookie big boss showed off his playful Twitter side...
Loyola Chicago has never been in this position before
The tables have turned on NCAA Tournament darlings Loyola Chicago. The Ramblers are no longer defined — and seemingly carried — by the charming Divine Intervention of Sister Jean, their...
Joe Judge was Giants' biggest free agency asset
Money talks. But, without Joe Judge as the closer, these players might have walked. Navigating through his second offseason with the Giants, Judge showed he can deliver the goods, when...
New NYC indoor dining rules let these top restaurants reopen doors
NYC's plan to reopen indoor dining means the city's best restaurants can serve their signature dishes once again.
Six fun things you didn't know about BYU's Zach Wilson
After rising up NFL draft boards throughout the fall, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson seemed to only help himself a little more on Friday at his pro day. As the Jets...
'It's been a rough day': Hero weatherman keeps broadcasting as twister hits home
Veteran Alabama meteorologist James Spann was on the air covering Thursday's deadly spate of tornados when he learned his own home had been struck by a twister -- yet he...
Yankees' fifth starter competition is over
TAMPA — Deivi Garcia’s attempt at making the rotation to start the season came to an end Friday, when he was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, leaving Domingo German as one...
Jeffrey Epstein-plagued Leon Black to step down as MoMA chairman
Leon Black is stepping down as chair of the Museum of Modern Art in the wake of artist protests over his ties to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, The Post has...
ESPN move puts 'The Michael Kay Show' on equal footing in WFAN battle
ESPN New York’s “The Michael Kay Show” will now go head-to-head in its budding afternoon sports radio ratings battle with WFAN’s “Carton & Roberts.” On 98.7 FM, the lowly-rated “Max...
Investors flee James Dolan decision to merge MSG's owner with its cable network
Billionaire James Dolan is merging the company that owns the Madison Square Garden arena with the cable network that broadcasts New York Knicks games to local fans — and investors...
Sorry, Dems — but DC was created purposely so it would NOT be a state
There are numerous principled reasons to oppose DC statehood. But really, no arguments are more applicable than the ones offered by the Founders, who created a federal district for the...
Truth of Pink, Christina Aguilera 'Lady Marmalade' feud revealed 20 years later
Gitchie-gitchie yourself a load of this juicy drama.
NYC suspends housing inspector after racist trope mailed to UES resident
City officials suspended a housing inspector Friday for allegedly using a racist trope to identify an Asian New Yorker in a government database — an insult the Upper East Side...
Letters to the Editor — March 27, 2021
The Issue: President Biden’s performance at his first press conference since taking office. President Biden’s press conference was a fiasco and emblematic of an administration submerged in fallacies and incompetence...
Nation's first 'vaccine passport' coming to New York — here's how it works
The nation’s very first “vaccine passport” is coming to the Big Apple. The program, dubbed the “Excelsior Pass,” is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination...
Kamala Harris discusses 'empowering women' with Bill Clinton despite #Metoo criticism
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Bill Clinton on Friday held a webcast discussion about "empowering women and girls," despite criticism of Clinton's history of alleged sexual misconduct and...
Ghislaine Maxwell wants original of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre pic
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers are trying to get their hands on a pair of cowboy boots that Jeffrey Epstein once bought a teen -- and the original photo of Virginia Giuffre...
The most exclusive eggs in NYC come from this elite chef's Maine farm
His chickens are laying golden-yolk eggs — and funding his rural dream.
Sold-out UFC tickets come with dire COVID-19 warning
UFC is warning fans of a possible 1-2 punch. Tickets for April 24's UFC 261 card at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, sold out in minutes, UFC President...
Jay Wright has been at his absolute best
So, Villanova is in the Sweet 16. Yawn. Ho-hum. What else is new? Next news item, please. It’s so easy to take things for granted at times. Such is the...
Like White House, Associated Press won't use 'crisis' to describe migrant surge at border
The White House still won't use the word "crisis" in referring to the surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border -- and now the Associated Press won't use the word...
Sandra Bullock buys 17th property, this wild $3M Beverly Hills home
Sandra Bullock isn’t just an actress — she’s also a landlord (of sorts).
Dolphins spotted in East River — a great sign of NYC's environmental progress
Perhaps sensing that the spirits of New Yorkers needed some uplifting after more than a year in isolation, a trio of dolphins were spotted swimming in the East River on...
Washington Post draws heat for changing a story on immigration
The Washington Post is drawing heat yet again — this time for changes it made to a story about immigration along the southern border. A post that ran on March...
Beverly Cleary, author of children's book 'Henry Huggins,' dead at 104
Her name is etched into the hearts of people everywhere since the novel was first published in 1950.
Jay Baruchel consulted his wife before joining 'The Moodys'
When Jay Baruchel took his starring role in Fox sitcom “The Moodys,” he enlisted his wife’s — Canadian model Rebecca-Jo Dunham Baruchel — help.
Man arrested for reportedly kissing stranger's baby on lips in supermarket
An Oregon man was arrested for pulling down his mask to kiss a stranger’s baby on the mouth in a grocery store, according to reports Friday. Austin Blake Stewart, 24,...
Gas-hole move: Biden might tax motorists by the mile to fund $3-4T infrastructure plan
The Biden administration is considering imposing a vehicle mileage tax on Americans -- as a way to fund a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan set to be announced by President Biden, Transportation...
Off-duty NYPD detective accused of child sexual abuse: police
An off-duty NYPD detective allegedly sexually abused two kids and filmed one of the young girls undressing in her room, according to authorities. Franco Johnson, 42, was arrested Thursday morning...
Hair ball! Retro mustaches and mullets dominate March Madness courts
This year's March Madness good luck charm? A harebrained hairdo. Gonzaga's Drew Timme, Loyola Chicago's Cameron Krutwig and Baylor's Matthew Mayer's respective mustaches and mullet have inspired hilarious memes, tweets...
Dems claim filibuster is a racist tool — but only when GOP uses it
I get the idea of curses or bad karma. The house where a triple murder took place is going to sell for less than the one next door no matter...
AP's Orwellian push to change the news
President Biden’s Homeland Security secretary says migrant apprehensions are hitting a 20-year high, and record numbers of unaccompanied minors are already in federal custody — but the Associated Press is...
Psaki brushes off report that most families aren't deported at Mexico border
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday brushed off a report that says few family units are being deported to Mexico after illegally crossing the US border — instead...
'Godzilla', an obese, tyrannical monkey, fat-shamed into rehab
That's one chunky monkey.
LA Times suffered 'catastrophic' COVID losses
The Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union Tribune suffered a revenue loss of more than $50 million in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic squeezed its already struggling business, an...
Great Blue Heron swallows giant catfish whole in Central Park
It’s almost too much to swallow! A great blue heron soared into the spotlight in Central Park this week — thrilling eagle-eyed bird watchers by devouring an entire fish in...
Jumaane Williams, black activists rip Cuomo for 'harming' black communities
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and a chorus of black activists blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo outside his Manhattan office Friday – charging that the governor has “harmed” communities...
Shootings prove we need cops and other commentary
From the right: Shootings Prove We Need Cops Defund-the-police activists are “notably quiet” following events like “the fatal spa shooting in Atlanta and Monday’s supermarket shooting in Boulder, Colo.” —...
Senators ask Secret Service director to explain role in Hunter Biden gun incident
Republican senators are demanding answers from the US Secret Service, the FBI and the ATF after reports this week about a 2018 incident involving a gun belonging to first son...
Billions for government housing is no cure for the mentally-ill homeless
In the dubious spirit of “going big,” new Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has asked for an additional $100 billion — almost twice the agency’s annual budget —...
Embattled Cuomo lifts COVID visitation restrictions at nursing homes
Embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo has lifted COVID-19 visitation restrictions at nursing homes, which had been in place since the onset of the pandemic last year. The new guidance, which takes...
Carl Lentz's replacement leaves Hillsong to start church in Hawaii
Yet another pastor is out at scandal-plagued Hillsong megachurch.
Kris Knoblauch more than a footnote in Rangers COVID coaching gap
If all goes well, the plan is for David Quinn to step behind the bench Sunday afternoon in Washington and coach the Rangers against the Capitals, following what would be...
Jets' draft choice seems obvious after chaotic day
The Jets’ quarterback plan came more into focus on Friday through developments in Utah, California and Pennsylvania. A Jets contingent of general manager Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh and...
Remains of World War II sailor identified 80 years after Pearl Harbor
BOISE, Idaho — About 80 years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a sailor who died during the attacks has had his remains identified. The remains of Navy Boilermaker 1st...
NYC principal under fire for urging parents to 'stay with' remote learning
A Queens principal drew outrage from parents this week after he sent out a letter asking them not to enroll their kids in classroom learning. "You made a good decision...
Pelosi is totally channeling Trump as she moves to overturn an election
Bare weeks after waxing furious over then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to “overturn the election,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is getting set to . . . overturn an election. Because, she explains,...
Biden calls Georgia election law 'Jim Crow in the 21st century'
President Biden on Friday called a new Georgia election law "Jim Crow in the 21st century," likening its provisions to racially discriminatory laws cast aside in the 1960s. The reforms passed...
Farmer coaxes forest from the desert in Burkina Faso
OUAHIGOUYA, Burkina Faso - Yacouba Sawadogo murmurs advice to his sons as they press a sapling into the red earth using a centuries-old technique that he has adapted to conjure...
Animals stranded on 20 livestock ships caught in Suez canal jam
At least 20 ships stuck in the Suez Canal jam are hauling livestock -- sparking fears about the animals' safety on the fourth consecutive day of blocked maritime traffic, according...
Thailand plans quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists
BANGKOK — Thailand plans to allow vaccinated foreigners to visit the southern resort island of Phuket without quarantining on arrival in a step toward reviving the country’s big but battered...
13-year-old busted in SUV joyride that killed two men in California
A 13-year-old girl in California who authorities say took her mother’s SUV for a joyride -- then killed two homeless men while fleeing from cops -- has been arrested, police...
Skeletal remains found in Missouri believed to be missing woman
Skeletal remains discovered this week are believed to belong to a Missouri woman who vanished in 2019 -- allegedly murdered by her husband, according to new reports. A hiker found...
Red-hot guard showing Knicks they didn't need to make a big trade
While several playoff contenders added scoring help on the wing at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Knicks stuck with their existing roster and were immediately rewarded for standing pat. Alec...
Trade throws Jimmy Garoppolo's future into turmoil with Patriots lurking
The 49ers shook up April's 2021 NFL Draft on Friday and landed in peak quarterback territory, but it may not mean the end of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco --...
Psaki rips Georgia cops for arresting Rep. protesting election law
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday condemned a police decision to arrest Georgia Democratic state Rep. Park Cannon during a protest of a new state election law. Cannon...
Hunter Biden texts contradict claims Secret Service wasn't involved in gun case
Hunter Biden sent a text message that said the Secret Service responded after his handgun disappeared in 2018 — contradicting the agency’s assertion that it wasn’t involved, The Post has...
Octopus research yields insight into the evolution of sleep
The octopus is an extraordinary creature - and not only because of its eight limbs, three hearts, blue blood, ink squirting, camouflage capacity and the tragic fact that it dies...
Psaki says Biden will sign gun control executive orders
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday confirmed that President Biden intends to sign executive orders on gun control. Psaki replied "Yes" to a journalist's question about whether reporters...
Queens girls abducted by parents who do not have custody, cops say
The parents do not have guardianship over the girls, and police are investigating the incident as a case of “custodial interference.”
Family whose autistic teen fatally choked on chicken nugget settles for $2M
A Florida school district will pay $2 million to the family of an autistic student who choked to death on a chicken nugget. The settlement was announced this week in...
Six injured in after car jumps curb in Brooklyn
Six people were injured — three seriously — Friday afternoon when a car jumped the curb in Brooklyn and plowed into pedestrians on the sidewalk, officials said. The multi-vehicle accident happened...
Weird names of ships stuck in Suez Canal jam make a splash online
The internet is going wild over the weird and funny names of boats stuck in the Suez Canal jam — including vessels such as Nautical Deborah, Thor Courage, and just...
George Floyd toxicology report pinned to Black History Month display at Duke
Duke University is investigating how a printout of George Floyd’s toxicology report, with comments insinuating his death was related to drugs, ended up pinned to a Black History Month bulletin...
Dad admits killing son with a bat after 'hearing voices' in chilling 911 call
An Ohio man told a police dispatcher he killed his autistic 5-year-old son — beating him with a baseball bat — after “hearing voices,” according to a harrowing 911 call....
Elon Musk posts tweet that Tesla could soon be bigger than Apple — then deletes it
Elon Musk made a bold prediction on Twitter about his electric car company on Friday -- and then he deleted it. The Tesla CEO tweeted he thought there was a...
Saints star in stolen gun bust
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested Thursday night in Cleveland after being accused of possessing a stolen handgun, according to reports. Lattimore, 24, was arrested by gang investigators, charged with...
'Cat-scratch fever' may be linked to serious mental illness, study says
This connection between kitties and mental illness is, disturbingly, growing increasingly strong.
Van Gogh painting, hidden for a century, sells for $15 million
It’s Van Gogh-ing ... going ... gone!
Shaka Smart likely bolting Texas in college hoops surprise
Shaka Smart is nearing a deal to leave Texas and become the head coach at Marquette, multiple outlets reported Friday. Smart, who turns 44 next month, guided the Longhorns to...
In a nation founded on whiteness, how to really discuss it?
John Bost seems precisely the kind of person that his fellow Americans could have a conversation with — politically moderate, neither an Obama voter nor a Trump one, willing to...
9-year-old Mexican girl drowns crossing Rio Grande into US
A 9-year-old Mexican girl drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas this week with her family, according to federal officials. It was the third Mexican migrant drowning...
Atmosphere cooling may be needed to combat climate change, report says
The U.S. must seriously consider the idea of tinkering with the atmosphere to cool a warming Earth and accelerate research into how and whether humanity should hack the planet, the...
Scholarships for liberal arts majors threatened under controversial Florida bill
Florida lawmakers are weighing a bill that would cut state-funded scholarship money for college students pursuing degrees with low employment prospects. SB-86, sponsored by Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, passed the Senate Education...
New York Post photographers cover hardships facing migrants at border
Two photographers cover the migrants arriving at the southern border for the New York Post.
James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' trailer looks shockingly decent
The first trailer for "The Suicide Squad" dropped Friday, and the upcoming DC Extended Universe film looks nothing like its horrendous predecessor. That 2016 movie — starring Margot Robbie, Will...
Eagles jump into NFL draft trade drama after failed Zach Wilson push
You get a trade! You get a trade! Just moments after the 49ers traded up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft in a deal with...
San Francisco schools oust vice president for 'harmful' tweets about Asians
A San Francisco school board official under fire for racist tweets against Asian Americans has been ousted from her position after she refused to resign. Alison Collins, who is black,...
Brooklyn judge frees teen with five open gun cases — including armed robbery
A Brooklyn judge cut loose an alleged teen gang member with a history of gun crimes — after he was busted a fifth time for possession, The Post has learned....
Indian farmers squat on railway tracks to mark four months of protests
NEW DELHI - Dozens of farmers squatted on railway tracks in northern India on Friday, disrupting traffic to mark four months of a campaign against the opening up of agriculture...
Protesters break barrier at Manhattan restaurant's outdoor area
A group of protesters broke the Plexiglas surrounding the outdoor dining area of a Greenwich Village restaurant late Thursday, cops said. The demonstrators were in front of Mocha Burger on...
How two friends made art history buying a $70M digital work
It took a few minutes for Vignesh Sundaresan and Anand Venkateswaran to realize that they’d parted with $69.3 million for a digital artwork stored in a JPEG file, coincidentally securing...
'Sesame Street' adds black Muppets to teach kids about race
Elmo got quite the lesson in wokeness.
Improve your diet and exercise routine with this healthy living guide
With 2020 behind us, you’ve decided to start making some changes in the way you eat and exercise. You may have eaten more comfort foods than ever (and for a...
Fast-acting worker thwarts man with six guns in Atlanta grocery store: cops
The man who walked into an Atlanta grocery store armed with six guns and body armor was thwarted by a fast-acting Instacart shopper who overheard “clicking sounds” in the restroom,...
Massive trades shake up top of NFL Draft
The NFL draft is still weeks away, but things are already shaking up. On Friday, the 49ers acquired the No. 3-overall pick in this year’s draft from the Dolphins, sending...
Oscar-winning 'Brokeback Mountain' screenwriter Larry McMurtry dead at 84
Larry McMurtry, the prolific novelist and screenwriter who won a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award for his work, died Thursday at 84.
Shares of Discovery, ViacomCBS tumble on Wells Fargo downgrade
Shares of Discovery and ViacomCBS tumbled on separate downgrades from Wells Fargo on Friday, as analysts expressed concerned that the media companies' recent gains may be overblown. In early-day trading,...
The best 2021 wellness gear, from LED masks to Oura rings
Wearable tech and wellness gear have come a long way since Hewlett Packard's famous calculator wristwatch. The latest offerings in the category will keep your inner-geek chic — from jewelry...
'Tiger King' star suspects he was poisoned after suffering stroke at casino
A star of the hit Netflix series “Tiger King” suffered a stroke at an Oklahoma casino that he believes was a result of someone poisoning him, according to a stunning...
Studio doors reopen after a year: Post's week in photos
Indoor exercise studios have been allowed to reopen for classes after being closed the past year during the pandemic.
Cruz tweets clip of 'smugglers' on Mexico side of Rio Grande 'yelling at us'
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday tweeted footage of what he said was smugglers shouting across the Rio Grande at members of Congress touring the US-Mexico border. "That's Mexico...
Intense video shows driver's close call with death in Alabama tornado
A man driving home from work found himself caught in the middle of one of the 14 tornadoes that rocked Alabama — leaving at least five people dead, intense video shows....
Gettysturd address: BLM activist accused of smearing poop on Abe Lincoln statue
A Black Lives Matter activist in Idaho has reportedly been arrested for allegedly smearing feces and throwing paint on an Abraham Lincoln statue. Terry Wilson, 37, was arrested earlier this...
Urban Meyer doesn't bother showing up to Zach Wilson's pro day
Trevor Lawrence, no matter what. In case there was any doubt left, that’s the indication first-year Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has given after not attending Zach Wilson’s pro day Friday...
These are the teams competing with the Knicks for star center
The Knicks have been listed as one of five teams Andre Drummond intends to speak with now that his buyout from the Cavaliers has been completed. Multiple reports have listed...
Plane forced to land mid-flight when passenger tries to open door
As if travel during a pandemic weren't scary enough.
'Pain into beauty': Argentine sculptor turns pandemic waste into art
BUENOS AIRES - Marcelo Toledo usually creates sculptures and jewelry out of metal. Now the Argentine artist is working with a new material: waste masks and syringes from the COVID-19...
Cops struggle to answer key question after Boulder supermarket massacre
Investigators still don't have a motive in the Boulder King Soopers massacre, the Colorado city's police chief said Friday -- four days after 10 people were gunned down in the...
Fauci not surprised by 'breakthrough' COVID cases in vaxxed patients
Post-vaccination “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections are being taken “seriously,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday as federal officials expressed concern about rising coronavirus cases in the US.
What curfew? Miami spring breakers party on despite restrictions
Diehard Miami Beach spring breakers kept the party raging -- despite a newly imposed curfew to try to stifle the boozy annual rite. Cops along Ocean Drive began announcing the...
Dr. Fauci does not concur with ex-CDC boss' claim about COVID origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Friday blew off claims from former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield that SARS-CoV-2 was created in a Chinese lab, saying Redfield...
The best chic sneakers recommended by podiatrists
Top podiatrists did a little sole-searching and picked their favorite sneaks.
We can't tell a lie — lock of George Washington’s hair up for auction
If you’re combing for a George Washington memento, a lock of the Founding Father's hair is up for auction.
Pelosi defends possible expulsion of Iowa Republican who won by 6 votes
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims she "has the authority" to possibly expel Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, despite state officials certifying her victory by six votes -- after saying that...
'The Avengers' movies are getting a Shakespearean parody
These superheroes are about to be Bard-ed.
NBCUniversal is scrubbing racist scenes from WWE matches
NBCUniversal is quietly scrubbing racist, risqué scenes from classic WWE matches before it adds the wrestling network's massive trove of old footage to its new Peacock streaming service. According to...
Victoria’s Secret owner L Brands raises financial outlook — again
Shares of Victoria’s Secret’s owner surged more than 6 percent on Friday after the company raised its financial outlook for the second time in two weeks. L Brands said “improved...
How Thailand's Kamalaya Koh Samui resort uses food as medicine
An AMA with Karina Stewart, the founder and chief wellness director of the luxe Kamalaya Koh Samui resort in Thailand.
St. John's fills huge need with Stef Smith transfer
St. John’s had identified two needs this offseason: A quality big man and a shooter. It filled one of those on Friday morning. Vermont grad transfer Stef Smith committed to...
Biden nominates Sen. Joe Manchin's wife to federal commission
President Biden has picked the wife of an extremely influential US senator for a federal commission post, the White House announced Friday. Biden nominated Gayle Conelly Manchin to co-chair the Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic...
Varvatos exec lists $5 million NYC loft, set of HBO's 'Love Life'
Ex-Varvatos chief is listing his fashionable abode for just under $5 million.
Feds ask for volunteers to process kids detained at US-Mexico border
The Department of Health and Human Services is asking federal workers to volunteer for 120-day deployments to the US-Mexico border to help manage an escalating surge in young illegal migrants....
Washington state monitoring 23 people for Ebola virus
Nearly two dozen people are being monitored for the Ebola virus in Washington state after traveling to African countries where infection rates have spiked in recent months, health officials said...
China defends itself on human rights by pointing to history of slavery in US
In the wake of international backlash for reported human rights abuses in the Xinjiang province, Chinese officials are attempting to reverse the blame by shining a light on slavery. In a...
Cops bust man who allegedly tried to kidnap 8-year-old in Bronx station
Cops have busted the creep who allegedly attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old boy from his mother in a Bronx train station. Luis Toledo, 36, was busted around 5:30 p.m. Thursday...
Astronomers capture new polarized view of a black hole
Scientists from the international Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration announced Wednesday that they had been able to map the magnetic fields around a black hole using polarized light waves for the first time, releasing a...
Cuomo hit with ethics complaint over COVID testing scandal
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt (R-Lockport) cited reports that alleged Cuomo used state Health Department officials to administer the COVID-19 swab tests to his brother, CNN anchor Chris, and his...
Lawyer for Boulder massacre suspect is no stranger to mass shooters
One of the lawyers for accused Colorado gunman Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa also represented the convicted killer in the 2012 Aurora slaughter. Alissa is being represented by a team of...
UK nursing home workers arrested after COVID outbreak kills 9 residents
Two workers at a UK nursing home were arrested in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that officials believe killed nine residents, local authorities said. The series of deaths since Feb....
Sleep tight between these lavender-scented bed sheets for under $36
You deserve a better night’s sleep and to slip between nice, quality sheets every night.
Matt Harvey never thought this Orioles moment would mean so much
Matt Harvey has pitched on baseball's biggest stage, but what he has been through since has given him a greater appreciation for the news he got this week. The former...
Olympic gold medal ski jumper in stable condition after horrific fall
The Olympic gold medalist ski jumper whose horrific fall at a World Cup event in Slovenia was caught on camera miraculously suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition, officials...
We're gonna need a bigger road! Sharks spotted rolling down highway
These sharks are gonna need a bigger tank. A woman driving along a Maryland highway had a “Jaws”-worthy moment when she spotted sharks swimming in a container strapped to a...
Why ferocious heavyweight thinks UFC title rematch will be different
Everything comes quick for Francis Ngannou. His fights end fast, with combined time in the octagon over his past four UFC bouts (all wins) totaling 2:42 — the longest lasted...
Lil Nas X gives Satan a lap dance in NSFW new video, 'Montero'
Fans are seeing a whole new side to Lil Nas X -- a side FKA Twigs may find familiar.
Dwight Howard ejected after collecting Lakers championship ring
Dwight Howard sure had an eventful night. The veteran center collected his championship ring in his first game at the Staples Center since winning the 2020 NBA Finals with the...
Labor officials order Elon Musk to delete anti-union tweet
US regulators have ordered Tesla honcho Elon Musk to delete a 2018 tweet that said Tesla workers would lose their stock options if they voted to unionize, calling the tweet...
King Soopers grocery chain donates $1M to charity after Boulder shooting
The King Soopers supermarket chain announced it was donating $1 million to the Colorado Healing Fund, a group that is supporting the victims and families from the mass shooting in...
Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making...
Gun manufacturers, federal regulators to meet on ghost guns
Gun manufacturers and federal firearm regulators are meeting Friday to talk about ghost guns — suggesting President Biden may be targeting the weapons that can be manufactured at home without...
H&M, Burberry scrubbed from internet in China over forced labor accusations
H&M stores are virtually disappearing in China amid a rapidly exploding controversy over human rights violations in its cotton-picking region. Beijing consumers could not find locations for the fast-fashion retailer...
Ex-CDC boss makes shocking claim about COVID-19's origin
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the virus that causes COVID-19 escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, according to a new interview.
5 gourmet meal kits that deliver fancy—but easy-to-cook—dishes
After a year of takeout, isn't it time for a change? Restaurant-quality food is undoubtedly delicious, and comforting, too. But what isn't so comforting is the price tag that comes...
Editor of top medical journal on leave amid podcast racism controversy
The American Medical Association’s Joint Oversight Committee announced Thursday that Dr. Howard Bauchner would be replaced by an interim editor.
Tennis prodigy collapses in frightening scene at Miami Open
British teenager Jack Draper’s ATP Tour debut ended abruptly after he collapsed on court during his first-round match at the Miami Open against Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin on Thursday. The sunny,...
Child cancer cluster linked to contaminated water, officials say
Massachusetts health officials announced findings Wednesday linking contaminated water in the northeastern area of the state to a cluster of child cancers in the 1990s, though officials say the water no longer poses a health...
Save big during the Saks Off 5th sale: Clothing, shoes and more
Looking to revamp your closet? Take advantage of the Saks OFF 5th sale and save an additional 25% off orders of $150 or more for a limited time.
'King of filth' John Waters joins cast of 'Mrs. Maisel'
The beloved cult flick creator is joining the cast of TV’s hottest Jewish period drama.
GOP Congress members blast Biden for blocking media access at border
A group of 21 Republican members of Congress sent a letter to President Biden urging him to stop blocking media access at the southern border.
Body of missing 26-year-old woman found in Baltimore's harbor
Tara Savannah Payne, 26, was discovered Thursday in water off the 1200 block of Dockside Circle, near the city’s Canton neighborhood, police said in a statement.
This is the best buzzer beater of March Madness
This year's March Madness has been full of memorable moments and wild games, highlighted by Oral Roberts' two upset wins and another Cinderella run bubbling from Loyola-Chicago. But the tournament...
Striking pics show traffic jam behind stuck ship as vessels fear pirate attacks
This view from space captures the true scope of the maritime traffic jam caused by the massive ship blocking the Suez Canal -- amid new fears that the logjam might...
Unhinged man fatally stabs woman, dog in California attack, cops say
An unhinged man fatally stabbed a woman and her dog in an apparently random, broad-daylight rampage in California -- which ended only when another man knocked him out with a rock,...
Golf hulk's latest impossible moment: A 46-yard drive
Bryson DeChambeau sure knows how to make things interesting. The U.S. Open champion won his second match as a pro in the Dell Technologies Match Play with a 2-and-1 victory...
Horrifying video shows devastating aftermath of train collision in Egypt
At least 32 people were killed when two trains collided in Egypt on Friday, the health ministry said — with dramatic footage of the aftermath showing people screaming and covered...
North Korea confirms missile tests as Biden warns of response
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Friday confirmed it had tested a new guided missile, as President Joe Biden warned of consequences if Pyongyang escalates tensions amid stalled nuclear...
WeWork cuts deal to go public with SPAC: report
WeWork has reportedly agreed to a merger with a newly formed company — and is back on track to go public. The office-sharing giant, which had spectacularly failed nearly two...
Now it's personal! Suez mishap may lead to worldwide TP shortage
The massive ship blocking the Suez Canal may prove to be a titanic pain in the butt -- by reportedly unleashing a toilet paper shortage not seen since the early...
The inside story of how Giants decided star receiver was 'worth the money'
Two fathers sat on wooden gymnasium bleachers with their eyes on a high school freshman basketball game and their minds on mapping out a solution to one of the Giants’...
Boulder shooting suspect reportedly passed gun background check
A store where the suspect in the Colorado supermarket massacre bought his gun reportedly said the sale was lawful after he passed a background check. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 21,...
Surprise! Mother hen warms adorable kittens
What the "cluck"? This brooding chicken's maternal instincts kicked into overdrive when the hen was found roosting atop three baby kittens. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Four men wounded in two shootings across NYC, cops say
Four people were wounded in a pair of double shootings across two New York City boroughs on Thursday night, police said. The gunplay kicked off in Washington Heights at about...
Rainbow-colored LGBTQ pride lifeguard stand burned down in alleged 'act of hate'
California authorities are investigating a recent fire that destroyed a lifeguard tower painted with a rainbow in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month — a potential arson that one official called...
San Francisco to give artists $1,000 a month in no-strings-attached cash
More than a hundred California artists will be guaranteed $1,000 a month in no-strings-attached cash, the latest in a series of universal basic income pilot programs being rolled out across...
Mysterious light show over Seattle baffles residents — but has simple explanation
A mysterious light show that illuminated the sky above parts of the Pacific Northwest on Thursday night was likely the remains of a SpaceX rocket entering earth’s atmosphere, authorities said....
LA police battle protesters as cops clear tent city in local park
Los Angeles police declared an unlawful assembly Thursday night as protesters attempted to block the department's final push to clear a tent city from a local park. The LAPD said...
Youngster becoming everything these Knicks stand for
However this Knicks season unfolds and concludes, there is no denying that what Tom Thibodeau has done is steady the ship. His ship had no captain on Thursday night. Until...
Where Rangers' goalie situation stands right now
The Rangers have room to maneuver so Keith Kinkaid could be the club’s alternate starter to Igor Shesterkin even if Kinkaid spends most of his time on the taxi squad...
Vigil planned for spring breaker who died after being raped in Miami Beach
A vigil has been planned for the 24-year-old Pennsylvania woman who police said was drugged and raped before being found dead in her Miami Beach hotel last week. Christine Englehardt...
One Yankee rewarding team's faith so far
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Yankees surprised some people by naming Clint Frazier their starting left fielder well before spring training even began. And that stance didn’t change when they brought...