February 20, 2022
Lawmaker snapped photos of female staffer without her knowledge
Nebraska lawmakers are calling for an investigation of Mike Groene after he admitted to taking photos of a female staffer without her knowledge.
Veteran defenseman returns to Rangers' lineup
The Rangers activated Patrik Nemeth off injured reserve and reinserted the veteran defenseman into the lineup for his first game in nearly a month against the Senators on Sunday in...
Stephen Curry couldn't be stopped in absurd All-Star Game performance
Stephen Curry ridiculously fired his way 50 points to earn MVP honors and lead fellow Akron native and Cavaliers legend LeBron James’ team to a 163-160 victory over the squad...
Gov. Hochul says New York fortifying its cyber defenses amid tensions with Russia
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday night that the state is beefing up its cybersecurity defenses in anticipation of possible cyber attacks ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The absurd ‘Russiagate’ Pulitzer of the NY Times and Washington Post
The journalism that the Pulitzers honored in 2018 from The Washington Post and The New York Times for reporting on Russiagate —led to conspiracy theory suggesting that Donald Trump conspired...
Black Lives Matter privilege and Jan. 6 Capitol riot shame
Quintez Brown was arrested last week for assassinating a Jewish mayoral candidate but was bailed out of jail by his Black Lives Matter comrades. However, participants in the Jan.6 riot...
Rutgers couldn't pull off the upset this time
Jaden Ivey scored 25 points, Zach Edey added 15 points and No. 5 Purdue beat Rutgers 84-72 on Sunday, ending the Scarlet Knights' recent run of success against ranked teams.
Ottawa cops clear out remaining 'Freedom Convoy' protesters after 24 days
Ottawa police attempted to clear out the remaining “Freedom Convoy” demonstrators on Sunday, ending a 24-day occupation of the city's center.
LeBron struggles to keep it together during awkward Macy Gray performance
LeBron James could barely contain himself.
Biden and Putin agree in principle to Ukraine summit -- if Russia doesn't invade
President Joe Biden has agreed in principle to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine crisis – as long as Russia doesn’t attack its neighboring country.
The severe punishment Juwan Howard must face for inciting brawl
Juwan Howard created a brawl. He swung. Everything else is noise.
Rangers ride power play prowess in bounce-back win
Despite spending half of the second period in their own end, the Rangers’ power play played hero once again.
University of Alabama VP of student life resigns after soliciting prostitution arrest
The former University of Alabama vice president for student life, Myron Pope, resigned after being arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution.
Man stabbed on NYC subway train in random attack
A 31-year-old man was stabbed while riding a subway train through lower Manhattan on Sunday night, police and sources said.
NBA star to be sidelined up to two months
Suns point guard Chris Paul suffered an avulsion fracture of his right thumb, and he will be reevaluated in 6-to-8 weeks.
One of NASCAR's top stars edged in Daytona 500 heartbreaker
Austin Cindric drove his brand new NASCAR ride to victory in the Daytona 500 to celebrate team owner Roger Penske's 85th birthday.
Mother charged with killing 4-year-old daughter who was missing for over a year
The mother of a 4-year-old Kentucky girl, Serenity Ann McKinney, who was missing for over a year has been charged with murder after the child’s body was found in the...
We are about to learn how important a full season is to MLB, players
How important is a full baseball season? What’s the difference between 162 games and, say, 140?
Islanders have no explanation for this bad habit
Barry Trotz let out a bit of a laugh when asked about the Islanders’ propensity to start games off in the wrong way.
Queens Jewish leader slams AOC for suggesting Israel 'cages' Palestinian kids
The head of a major Jewish advocacy group in Queens is slamming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for suggesting that Israel cages Palestinian children.
NYC jails still in disaster 40 years after monitor was court-appointed
Living conditions in New York City’s prison system remain abysmal even after 40 years of federal oversight by a court-appointed monitor.
PGA nixed idea that would have squashed Saudi competition
The PGA Tour was presented an alternative league opportunity in recent months that would squash the threat of the Saudi league and its controversial endless supply of “sports washing’’ money.
Tennessee woman had sex with 9 high school students in exchange for vape pens: cops
Melissa Blair was charged with 18 counts of statutory rape, four counts of human trafficking by patronizing prostitution, solicitation of a minor and forfeiture of personal property.
Ex-teacher who fed students semen-laced cupcakes sentenced to 41 years
Cynthia Perkins was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree rape, production of child pornography and conspiracy of mingling harmful substances.
What you eat before bed can affect your health: the foods you can indulge in and what to avoid
Certified sleep coach Sanchita Sen revealed the food items that are safe to eat right before you hit the hay and others to completely avoid.
Bucs coach rips 'bulls--t' report about Tom Brady tension
Bruce Arians lambasted a report by a former NFL player that said there was discord between the Bucs coach and Tom Brady.
'We have been unheard': Inside NYC's skyrocketing anti-Asian violence
Not a single hate crime against Asian Americans had been reported to the NYPD in 2020. But by the end of that year, there were 30 -- a 900-percent surge...
Kevin Durant will not attend All-Star Game after death in the family
Kevin Durant will not attend Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, including halftime festivities honoring the league's 75th anniversary team, due to the death of his grandmother.
With media targeting truckers' donors, say goodbye to anonymous free speech
In Canada, doxing has already begun. Tammy Giuliani, a small-business owner who employs 40 people, was forced to shut down her gelato shop because of threats made against her employees.
Biden abruptly cancels President's Day trip to Delaware during Ukraine crisis
President Joe Biden canceled plans to spend the Presidents Day holiday in Delaware over what officials say is a planned Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Americans in Russia told to prepare to flee country without help from US
The warning came less than a month after the White House urged Americans to leave Ukraine, saying the US wouldn't attempt a repeat of last year's chaotic and deadly evacuation...
Isles' embarrassing season continues with shootout loss to NHL's worst team
There can be no more sugarcoating, no more veneer of optimism or wondering what if the Islanders do turn it around.
Novak Djokovic returns to tennis at 'peak' after Australia deportation
Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that despite weeks away from competition and emotional distress over his recent detention and deportation, he feels he's at his “peak” as he returns to...
Adams eyes City Hall veteran to help redraw council districts
Mayor Eric Adams is eyeing the appointment of former city Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott to help oversee the sensitive task of redrawing the Big Apple’s 51 council districts.
'We failed our children': San Francisco mayor on school board recall
San Francisco Mayor London Breed acknowledged that the school board "failed our children" instead of making sure students return to the classroom.
Nets veteran gearing up for 'massive' push as team searches for chemistry
With Kevin Durant injured and James Harden traded away, it was left to Patty Mills to represent the Nets on the court at All-Star weekend in Cleveland.
The green agenda is too expensive: We need a better way to fight climate change
Americans are experiencing sticker shock this winter on home-heating costs. Though part of this is due to the world restarting after the pandemic, climate policies are increasingly driving prices up.
NYPD issued more summonses during January subway crime wave
NYPD reported an increase in felonies on the subways in January compared to December, despite significantly lower ridership due to the Omicron variant.
Knicks second-half storylines, from coach's warming seat to lineup changes
Before the Knicks get back in action Friday against the Heat, here’s a look at the top storylines to watch the rest of the way.
George Washington remains a role model for all
What was most remarkable about George Washington was (to riff off a fellow whose birthday we celebrated last month) the content of his character.
Capital fence going up ahead of Biden's SOTU as truckers plan DC protests
The fencing is set to be installed next week ahead of Biden's State of the Union address on March 1, 2022.
Debate erupts over off-label COVID vaccine use for children under the age of five
After the FDA delayed authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine last week for children under the age of five, parents are making a passionate plea for its off-label use.
Here's what Adams and Hochul must do to bring workers back to Manhattan
Before COVID, 1.1 million people came to Manhattan to work at a desk each day. Now, only about 28.6% percent are back, most not every day.
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 21, 2022
While I applaud Mayor Adams for trying to change bail-reform laws and for wanting to pull police officers off desk duty, I think he was out of line criticizing the...
Adams admits it, but won't change it: Vax mandates don't work
Mayor Eric Adams admitted that vaccine mandates don’t work, yet is still going ahead with firing city workers who refuse to prove they got the shot.
Optical illusion of a moving white dot baffles the internet
Lenstore has shared an optical illusion that asks people to follow the dot around for 30 seconds — called the Troxler's fading.
Girl, 9, drowns when hair gets caught in pool drain
Mariana dos Anjos Faria was a resort in west-central Brazil on Feb. 12 to celebrate her grandma’s 75th birthday when the tragic accident happened.
Coach's swing sparks wild Michigan-Wisconsin basketball brawl
Juwan Howard got physical after Michigan's loss at No. 15 Wisconsin on Sunday, upset with a late timeout taken by his adversary, Greg Gard.
The Cat was the founding father of the Rangers' modern era
Emile Francis was not simply the Rangers’ general manager through that era and he was not simply the Rangers’ coach while serving three distinct terms behind the bench.
Epstein pal Jean-Luc Brunel made numerous suicide attempts before death, lawyer claims
The French modeling scout, 74, had a history of “several suicide attempts“ since he was taken into custody at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris in December 2020.
Biden ready to meet with Putin 'any time' to avoid war in Ukraine, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US "will use every opportunity and every minute we have" to promote diplomacy "until the tanks are actually rolling and the planes are...
Murdered SUNY student was in the 'wrong place, wrong time,' heartbroken parents say
Elizabeth Howell was found lying on the side of College Park Road with gunshot wounds, according to state police.
Extell's Fifth Avenue tower may have to build around mystery buyer's holdout
When Extell Development Corp. builds a long-awaited supertall office-and-retail tower at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 47th Street, one piece will be conspicuously missing from the 1,100 foot-tall giant.
Bulls All-Star's warning ahead of free agency: I want 'what I deserve'
The Bulls have been one of the big stories of this NBA season behind the 1-2 punch of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.
Dustin Johnson's PGA Tour commitment a big blow to Saudi-backed rival
Dustin Johnson delivered a big blow to the Saudi-backed golf league looking to compete with the PGA Tour.
Putin not 'bluffing': Russian commanders reportedly given orders to invade Ukraine
The US has intelligence that Russian commanders have already received their orders to invade Ukraine, a report said Sunday.
Ultra-orthodox Jewish group funding escape for abused Afghan refugees
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan this past August, Maryam, a 27-year-old event manager, knew it was dangerous to walk alone on the streets of her home province, located...
Skier won Team USA's final Olympics medal day after battling food poisoning
Jessie Diggins took silver for the best result by an American in an individual cross-country skiing event since 1976.
Subway gang assault victim struggles with pain, fear as he plans lawsuit
Noel Soto, who was saved by a good Samaritan during an alleged gang assault, plans to sue the city transit authority over the harrowing ordeal that left his "angel" fatally...
Coach K returns to Duke bench after leaving previous game with 'exhaustion'
Coach K was back on the sideline and insists he's ready to finish out the final season of his Hall of Fame career.
Elderly woman socked in back of the head in NYC
A suspect punched the 76-year-old victim in the back of the head in NYC late Sunday night.
Putin agrees to 3-way talks with Ukraine, European security org: report
The meeting, to be held Monday, was scheduled during a phone call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron according to a report.
Out of this world! Unearthed photos show astronaut's orbit of Earth on 60th anniversary
On Feb. 20, 1962, the "Mercury Seven" member John Glenn set out on the agency's three-orbit Mercury-Atlas 6 mission aboard the spacecraft he named Friendship 7
Doctor with long COVID blasts UK plan to return to normalcy
Dr. Kelly Fearnley said as someone who has been suffering from lingering symptoms of the virus for 15 months, she feels "angry and let down" by plans to scrap pandemic...
US figure skater barred from Olympics closing ceremony as 'close contact' after COVID recovery
US figure skater Vincent Zhou, who had already recovered from COVID during the 2022 Olympics, says he was barred from attending the closing ceremony because he was a "close contact."
LeBron James will do 'whatever it takes' to play season with son
LeBron James is hinting at what his future holds. It could involve a return to Cleveland and it will include playing with his son.
'Swift recovery': Messages of support pour in for Queen after COVID diagnosis
Messages wishing Queen Elizabeth well poured in Sunday after Buckingham Palace announced the 95-year-old monarch had tested positive for COVID-19.
Blinken says Russia following 'playbook' for Ukraine invasion
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said continuing the joint-military exercises in Belarus, which borders Ukraine to the north, is aggravating already heightened tensions over the standoff.
Taiwan premier wants Olympics speedskater punished for wearing Chinese suit
Taiwan’s premier wants a Taiwanese Olympic speedskater to be punished for wearing what appeared to be a suit from China’s team during training.
Bernie Madoff's sister and her husband dead in suspected murder-suicide: cops
The sister of the late fraudster Bernie Madoff and her husband have been found dead in Florida in a suspected murder-suicide, according to a report.
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Urgent warning for Chrome, Firefox, Edge users as browsers prepare for update
Users of Chrome, Firefox and Edge have been warned to prepare for an update that could crash some of the most popular websites.
Russia, Belarus to extend military drills as shelling continues in Ukraine
Russia and Belarus are extending military drills that were scheduled to end on Sunday, the Belarus defense minister said, as shelling continues between Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian forces.
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Could artificial intelligence really wipe out humanity?
Many fear that artificial intelligence will be the end of humankind – here's the truth according to experts.
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Paul DeJong's life in baseball limbo may feature a backyard Max Scherzer all-star game
With the start of spring training a mystery, a handful of veterans have headed down to Florida to start to prepare on their own.
Man slices fellow nursing home resident's ear 'for no apparent reason': officials
A California man stabbed a fellow resident of an assisted living facility “for no apparent reason” cutting a piece of the victim’s ear, local law-enforcement said.
Beijing Winter Olympics end as athletes celebrate closing ceremony
Olympic athletes on Sunday marched into Bird's Nest Stadium for the closing ceremony and to bid farewell to the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
WWE has booked itself into a corner at WrestleMania
Here are the biggest takeaways from WWE's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view with WrestleMania approaching.
Washington state cop stabbed in head while trying to arrest child rape suspect
A police officer in Washington state is in stable condition after being stabbed in the head as he attempted to arrest a rape suspect who was later shot and killed...
It's not just you -- therapists are constantly hearing these 5 career gripes
Therapists are no strangers to hearing the most fatiguing struggles of workers. Here are the most common complaints from stressed employees and how to overcome them.
The women in my office are driving me nuts -- should I quit?
I’m a 64-year-old man and the women I work with are making me miserable. I can’t retire yet. Do I tough it out, or look for something?
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
NBA All-Star weekend rocks Cleveland
The 2022 NBA All-Star weekend is here, featuring the top rookies, celebrities, and all-around NBA stars at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse from February 18-20, 2022.
Passenger found alive on Greece-Italy ferry after blaze, 11 still missing
Rescuers managed to take at least 281 out of 292 passengers and crew to safety after the blaze broke out on the Italian-flagged Euroferry Olympia, but 11 people are still...
Michigan driver deliberately struck, killed retiree so he could have sex with her body
A Michigan driver deliberately struck and killed a retired woman who was out on her daily walk so he could have sex with her body, authorities have alleged, according to...
Finland skier suffers frozen penis in Olympics mass start race
Finland's Remi Lindholm needed a heat pack at the end of his race to thaw out a particularly sensitive body part at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Man cuts off another man's leg with buzzsaw in grisly 'arrangement'
An Australian man allegedly cut off another man’s leg with his own buzzsaw, and the victim -- who later died – may have asked for the amputation as a gruesome...
SUNY Potsdam student murdered near campus
A student at an upstate college was gunned down on a street just off campus by a man who had no affiliation with the school, cops and administrators said.
Four shot, one killed in mass shooting at protest march in Portland
One was killed in a mass shooting at a Portland park where people had gathered to march in protest of the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, according to local...
How abbreviated spring training impacts different Yankees
Whether it’s four or five weeks, rather than the usual six, fewer Grapefruit League games will impact the Yankees in several ways.
Train narrowly avoids hitting kids on tracks: Police
A train through Louisiana had to come to a screeching stop to avoid hitting two kids who were on the tracks near a parade route on Saturday afternoon, cops said.
Ex-Net hasn't 'fully grasped' this NBA All-Star moment
The 23-year-old Allen, who was dealt to the Cavaliers in the James Harden trade, is posting career-highs with 16.2 points and 11.0 rebounds per game this season.
Biden to convene National Security Council on Ukraine crisis
The meeting will take place one day after Russian leader Vladimir Putin oversaw missile drills in an apparent display of military might as violence was reported in Ukraine regions under...
NFL Hall of Fame receiver dead at 80
Charley Taylor, the Hall of Fame receiver who ended his 13-season career with Washington as the NFL's career receptions leader, died Saturday. He was 80.
Police helicopter crashes into water in California, killing cop
The helicopter slammed into the water in Newport Beach, about 40 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, in front of scores of people sitting on the beach.
Rangers look to fix this flaw as they prep to face Senators
In preparing for the Rangers’ matchup with the Senators at Ottawa, head coach Gerard Gallant made a point to address the feeble starts to games that have troubled his team...
LeBron James leaves James Harden off this list
James Harden was left until the last pick when teams were drafted for the NBA All-Star Game by the two captains, LeBron James and Harden’s former Nets teammate, Kevin Durant.
Two people struck by subway trains, one fatally, within hours
One person was killed and another hurt when they were struck by subway trains in two separate incidents in Manhattan that happened within hours on Saturday night.
Man fatally shot in the back five times on Bronx sidewalk: NYPD
Angel Ortega, 44, was fatally shot on the corner of East Tremont and Belmont Avenue at about 3:15 p.m., the NYPD announced.
Alec Baldwin may not have pulled trigger in deadly shooting on 'Rust' set: DA
Alec Baldwin may have fired the shot that killed “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins without pulling the gun's trigger, a New Mexico prosecutor says.
It's hard to be hard on Anthony Weiner's return to public life
With nothing to lose except what's left of his dignity, Anthony Weiner emerged, rested and ready, to co-host a talk radio show on 77 WABC with his buddy, Curtis Sliwa.
Seton Hall holds on to avoid ugly loss to a Big East cellar dweller
Kadary Richmond made a layup with 28 seconds left, capping a back-and-forth final minute as Seton Hall beat DePaul 66-64 on Saturday night at Prudential Center in Newark.
NYPD asks for public's help in identifying subway creep
A creep who exposed himself on the subway and masturbated in front of a female straphanger in Brooklyn this week was still on the loose, cops said Saturday.