November 9, 2020
Bill Belichick nearly ruined Jets fans' nights everywhere
The tension was palpable, in living rooms all across the city, and in those parts of New Jersey that do not bleed blue. Because here was Bill Belichick, seemingly conspiring...
Beloved cat who comforted weather observers at Mount Washington Observatory dies
A beloved cat who spent the past dozen years comforting weather observers atop New Hampshire’s Mount Washington has died. Marty, a black Maine coon cat who also helped his humans...
2020 Hurricane season is officially record-breaking
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season broke a record for the most named storms ever to form when subtropical storm Theta formed in the ocean on Monday evening, the National Hurricane...
Jets choke as Trevor Lawrence dream remains alive
The tank lives. It looked like the Jets might do the unthinkable and win a game Monday night, but they blew it, falling 30-27 to the Patriots at MetLife Stadium....
The Broncos could save your fantasy football team
The Broncos might be 3-5 with little hope of making the playoffs this season, but in the fantasy football realm, they are just getting started. Over the past two weeks,...
Cindy McCain joins Joe Biden transition team advisory board
Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Sen. John McCain, is joining the board of Joe Biden’s presidential transition team, according to a report on Monday. As a member of the...
NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay tests positive for COVID-19
New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay announced Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “As a precautionary measure, I took a COVID-19 test today. Regrettably, I...
Giant meteor shoots across night sky above NJ, video shows
A giant meteor was spotted shooting across the night sky over New Jersey Sunday night, according to video of the event and a nonprofit group that tracks the phenomena. The...
Save over half off this powerful at-home teeth whitening kit
You may have all the makings of a smiley person—hysterical friend group, love of all things comedy, passion for positive energy — but if your pearly whites feel less than,...
Score two of the most elite cybersecurity apps for over 70% off
Americans are worried about their data security—and for good reason. According to Pew Research, 41% of Americans have encountered fraudulent charges on their credit cards; 35% have received notices that...
White Sox's shocking manager hire has a DUI arrest twist
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony La Russa was charged with DUI one day before the White Sox shockingly hired him as manager last month, according to ESPN. In February the...
Researchers believe COVID-19 can affect male fertility
A new study by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has discovered potential impacts COVID-19 can have on male fertility and sexually transmitted diseases. Researchers looked at tissue...
NYC's heating rules for outdoor dining another burden for restaurants
Big Apple restaurateurs say they have been left out in the cold by Mayor de Blasio as they scramble to keep outdoor dining alive this winter. When the mayor announced on...
Lee Elder getting long overdue Augusta recognition
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was a better-late-than-never gesture. But it was a sincere and positively necessary one — even if it did come a bit later than it should have....
Giants' unconventional offensive line approach more than short-term fix
Forget everything you’ve ever heard about continuity and chemistry fostering good offensive line play. The Giants have. The strategy of indiscriminately rotating three tackles and soon-to-be three guards through the...
Ex-ballerina arrested for killing estranged husband amid custody battle
A former professional ballet dancer was arrested for fatally shooting her estranged husband amid a bitter custody battle over their daughter, authorities in Florida said. Ashley Benefield, 28, allegedly opened...
Kevin Durant looks back while playing LA pickup games
Medical experts have told The Post that Kevin Durant should make a full recovery from Achilles surgery and be as good as ever. Now, players who have seen the Nets’...
Jets' top rookie is hurt again
Mekhi Becton has shown flashes of his immense potential, drawing rave reviews from analysts, coaches and teammates for his brute strength and quick transition to the NFL game. Unfortunately, they...
Many COVID-19 patients later develop mental illness, study finds
Twenty percent of coronavirus patients later develop a new mental illness, according to a study. The most common disorders experienced by COVID-19 survivors within 90 days of their diagnoses are...
DNA leads to arrest in 22-year-old Phoenix woman's 1984 cold case murder
Phoenix police said Monday that DNA has helped solve the cold case of a 22-year-old woman murdered more than 36 years ago. They announced the arrest of David Kizziar, 67,...
Someone has to win awful NFC East — why not Giants?
Someone has to win it! Maybe that can be the battle cry for the 2020 Giants. Not as catchy as, “Talk is cheap, play the game’’ from 2007 or as...
Jets chasing Brooklyn NFL team as worst in New York history
The Jets are not yet in the conversation for the worst football team in NFL history. There’s still a lot of losing to be done before they can join the...
The Craig Carton-Evan Roberts dynamic can't be like this
The thing about Craig Carton is it is always about Craig Carton. Always has been. Always will be. In his first full post-prison show on WFAN’s marquee, it was no...
Three people shot, one gravely injured, in The Bronx
Three people were shot in the Bronx on Monday evening, leaving at least one in grave condition, police said. Gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. in front of a building on...
Scott Boras drooling over Mets' free-agency potential
Even in the absence of the MLB general managers’ meetings this year due to the pandemic, Scott Boras is willing to assess the Mets’ shopping potential. The super-agent often uses...
These rising stars are not intimidated by Masters challenge
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Conventional wisdom would tell you that it’s too soon for the likes of Collin Morikawa or Matthew Wolff to win a Masters. Neither player had ever seen...
FDA gives emergency clearance to experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday issued an emergency clearance to Eli Lilly’s experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment. The drug, praised by President Trump, was proven effective in clinical trials...
Wife sues for daily access to care for sick husband at nursing home
A Manhattan woman is demanding to visit her disabled husband in a nursing home -- despite coronavirus restrictions, new court papers show. Robert "Bobby" Viteri has been at Manhattan facility...
Chic-Fil-Agent: Woman busted in scheme to get free chicken
A Georgia woman was arrested last week for allegedly posing as an FBI agent in order to get a free meal from Chick-fil-A, a report said. Kimberly Ragsdale, 47, was...
Dems have zero excuses for complaining about Trump contesting vote counts
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks on the post-election standoff. An excerpt follows: Last week, record numbers of Americans exercised the right which generations risked everything to...
Trump-deranged Democrats endanger lives by blocking vaccines
Monday’s news that a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer will be ready for Food and Drug Administration approval this month sent stock markets soaring and everyone celebrating. It is wonderful news...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could be given by the end of the year: Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine could be administered to people by the end of the year. Speaking to CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Fauci said there are some...
Gov. Cuomo includes brother Chris among his 'four sisters' during interview
Maybe those televised declarations of brotherly love were all just for show. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday described filling in as the "man of the house" when his workaholic dad...
Crowds get to celebrate Joe Biden's victory — but no one else can gather in public?
Did you have a nice weekend, my lefty friends? Yes, I know you did. I saw you dancing in Washington Square Park, cheering in Grand Army Plaza, screaming in the...
AG Barr authorizes DOJ probe of allegations of 'voting irregularities' in 2020 election
Attorney General Bill Barr authorized federal prosecutors to investigate allegations of “voting irregularities” in the 2020 election on Monday — despite little evidence of voting fraud in the contest. In...
Yankees could lose their MVP to Mets or Red Sox
Two years ago, there was no qualifying offer for DJ LeMahieu to consider. He was coming off a decent, if unspectacular, season with the Rockies and was mentioned in the...
Giants star's punishment seems to be over
Golden Tate will get his chance to catch the ball again soon. Tate was banished to the scout team last week and did not travel with the Giants to Washington...
'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek honored in first show since his death
The feeling on the first pretaped episode of "Jeopardy!" since the announcement of host Alex Trebek's death. What is sadness?
Portland goons' new thuggery
As one of five members of Portland’s City Council, Dan Ryan cast the deciding vote against defunding the city’s cops — who had to return the favor only hours later...
Fantasy football: The bold actions needed to save your season
It doesn’t matter how hard you try, sometimes things just aren’t going to go your way. Maybe you drafted Christian McCaffrey in the first round of your fantasy draft, or...
It's a different Veterans Day Parade — but you can still honor the service of millions
Like most good things this year, the public Veterans Day Parade has been canceled. But a symbolic march will still go on, to preserve the 101-year tradition of vets marching...
NYC's public school system is barely even pretending to teach
Nearly two months into the school year, city teachers are no longer pretending kids will learn much this year — with some even doing other things besides teaching during online...
Left outraged even in victory and other commentary
From the right: Left Outraged Even in Victory “Progressives’ responses to the 2016 election are indistinguishable from their reactions to the 2020 election,” notes William Voegeli at City Journal. This,...
Trump campaign files suit claiming 'two-tier' voting system in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON -- The Trump campaign filed another lawsuit in the swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday, alleging officials there created "an illegal 'two-tiered' voting system" which unfairly favored mail-in ballots....
Ron Perelman's Revlon plagued by $90M in mystery bondholders
Revlon is supposed to be known for its vanishing creams, not its disappearing bondholders. Ron Perelman’s Revlon is in a major tussle with lenders over some $90 million in bonds...
Mama bear and cub shot after climbing on Russian nuclear sub
Nyet today, bear! A mother bear and her cub were gunned down by the Russian Navy -- after the animals climbed on a nuclear submarine that was docked off the...
Knicks could steal old-school 'Bad Boy' in NBA Draft
Isaiah Stewart, a throwback 6-foot-9 power forward/center out of upstate Rochester, isn’t the type who aspires to drive a fancy sports car. But his University of Washington head coach, Mike...
Yakko, Wakko and Dot, aka the 'Animaniacs,' are back after 22 years
Yakko, Wakko and Dot are back in cartoon land after a 22-year vacation.
Bryson DeChambeau could force drastic Masters change: Ex-champ
Tiger Woods changed golf at the 1997 Masters. A former champion believes Bryson DeChambeau could alter it this week at Augusta, too. After watching DeChambeau smash his way to the...
Lawyers say ex-Fox anchor accused of rape had a history of misconduct
Lawyers for a woman who has accused former Fox News anchor Ed Henry of rape allege the network knew about prior incidents of sexual misconduct. Jennifer Eckhart is suing Fox...
Latest Supreme Court case on fate of ObamaCare kicks off on Tuesday
The fate of Obamacare will again go before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, with the health care of millions of Americans potentially hanging in the balance. For the third time...
Young player's future with Jets is anything but settled
Bless Austin has spent a calendar year playing in the NFL. It was Nov. 7, 2019 when the team activated him off the non-football injury list and he saw his...
NYC street parking hell is worse than ever due to COVID-19 drama
"Parking has become the bane of my existence. It's 100 percent due to the pandemic."
Woman named 'Corona' says she gets threats, abuse
2020 is not a great year to be named "Corona." A British woman named Corona Newton told the BBC that she's received a number of threatening phone calls and can't...
Gov. Cuomo tells Howard Stern his dad Mario lacked 'emotional intimacy'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo bared his soul to shock jock Howard Stern on Monday -- and revealed a host of daddy issues involving his late father, three-term New York Gov. Mario...
NYPD closes streets near Trump hotel to keep protesters at bay
The NYPD has closed two blocks of Central Park West to keep protesters away from Trump International Hotel & Tower, according to cops. “The area of Central Park West from...
MDMA does not increase trust or cause a hangover, study says
Scientists weren't able to prove that this "love drug" is worth the hype.
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'Yellowstone' star Cole Hauser lists $4.25M SoCal ranch
Art imitates life, and actor Cole Hauser — most recently known for his role as ranch hand Rip Wheeler on "Yellowstone" — has listed his actual ranch for $4.25 million....
Inside the apartment that saved Irving Berlin's career
The home of Tin Pan Alley king Irving Berlin, a three-bedroom, four-bathroom duplex apartment at 130 East End Ave in NYC where he lived from 1931 until 1938, sold to...
Who will replace Alex Trebek as 'Jeopardy!' host? Meet the top candidates
Who can replace the irreplaceable Alex Trebek?
INSTA-HIT: Biden's dogs, Champ and Major, take social-media by storm
Come January, the White House will once again be a doghouse. President-elect Joe Biden is returning to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. with two "First Dogs," who are already building a loyal...
Steve Cohen's big Mets introduction comes with plenty of questions
Finally, the savior shall speak. Steve Cohen, who officially completed his $2.475 billion purchase of the Mets from the Wilpons on Friday, will hold a Zoom news conference Tuesday with...
Doctor who sterilized women without consent found guilty
A disgraced Virginia OB/GYN who for years performed unnecessary surgeries on women — including hysterectomies — in an insurance fraud scheme was found guilty on 52 counts for his crimes....
Joe Biden joins the four oldest Presidents of US history
President-elect Joe Biden will make history when he takes office next year as the oldest president at the time of inauguration. The Democratic lion is now 77, but will turn...
Fired Astros GM wants $22 million for being the cheating 'scapegoat'
Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow claims he was made the “scapegoat for the organization” in a $22 million lawsuit filed against the team for breach of contract, according...
College coaching legend tests positive for COVID-19
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo tested positive for COVID-19, the school announced Monday. Izzo, according to the school, had a presumptive positive test during Monday's round of daily...
LGA security confiscates cigar humidor after confusing it for a pipe bomb
Ceci n'est pas une pipe bomb. Airport security agents at LaGuardia Airport confiscated a Dutchess County man's homemade cigar humidor on Sunday because it "gave the impression that it could...
Long Island wedding identified as COVID-19 super-spreader event
New York state health officials are calling a Long Island wedding last month a coronavirus super-spreader event that left more than 40 people infected and forced hundreds more into quarantine....
JamJake's highly rated iPad stylus pen marked down to just $24
If you've been looking for the perfect stylus pen for your iPad, then Amazon has the deal for you. Right now, you can enjoy 49% off the highly rated JamJake...
Georgia senators call on secretary of state to resign over runoff elections
Georgia's two Republican US senators are calling on the Peach State's top election official to resign. In a joint statement Monday, Sen. David Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler blasted Republican...
Graphic video shows attacker stab man in the head in Harlem
A graphic new video shows a 40-year-old man being stabbed in the head several times on the streets of Harlem early Monday. The surveillance footage, obtained by The Post, shows...
'Scooby-Doo' co-creator Ken Spears dead at 82
"Ken has been a role model for us throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts,” said his son, Kevin.
NYC eateries lose emergency bid to expand indoor dining
A group of city restaurants lost their emergency bid to open with double the capacity allowed in city eateries under state coronavirus restrictions, a judge ruled Monday. "The threat of...
California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat
SAN FRANCISCO — Harvest season in Northern California’s wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year...
The stunning moment a ballerina with Alzheimer's dances 'Swan Lake'
Those moved by the video on social media shared firsthand accounts of how music "transcends" illness.
Patriots at Jets betting guide
The Patriots and Jets square off on "Monday Night Football." The Story Longtime AFC East rivals meet on Monday when the Patriots take a short flight to New Jersey to...
Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection
Researchers are stopping a study early after finding that a shot of an experimental medicine every two months worked better than daily pills to help keep women from catching HIV...
'Let's not have any lectures': McConnell calls out Dems over voting disputes
President Trump should not be expected to "cheerfully, immediately" accept the outcome of the contested 2020 race and is "100 percent within his rights" to challenge the results, Senate Majority...
Jets vs. Patriots prediction: Under the play as this could get ugly
The New York Jets-New England Patriots showdown on “Monday Night Football” features AFC East rivals desperate for a victory. The Patriots (2-5 straight up, 3-4 against the spread) have lost...
AOC: Biden picking Rahm Emanuel for cabinet would be 'divisive'
Progressive Democrats and activists will be warily watching Joe Biden's cabinet choices, US Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez said Monday -- while publicly weighing in against former White House chief of staff...
Apple temporarily drops supplier over student worker violations
Apple has temporarily cut off business with a Taiwanese supplier after finding it asked student employees to work late nights or overtime hours in violation of the iPhone maker's policies....
Officials urged to probe mink farming amid COVID-19 mutation fears
Oregon is home to 11 registered factory farms that produce around 430,000 fur-bearing animals -- including mink -- in addition to smaller mink-rearing operations, according to the organization.
Florida man with Down syndrome becomes first to finish Ironman triathlon
A 21-year-old Florida man became the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon, race officials said. Chris Nikic, of Maitland, finished the punishing race comprised of a...
Russia says its COVID-19 vaccine also over 90% effective
What an incredible coincidence. Just hours after it was announced that Pfizer has come up with a COVID-19 vaccine that's 90-percent effective, Vladimir Putin's Russia has declared that they too...
Trevor Lawrence isn't going to make this easy for the Jets
Trevor Lawrence will be leaving the Jets in suspense for some time. Preparing to return this week after testing positive for COVID-19 and missing two games, Clemson's star quarterback said...
Hikers find body with gunshot wound on trail
The discovery was made around 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena, which is about 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los...
Teleworking may help us beat COVID-19 , CDC finds
Looking to go back into the office anytime soon? Evidence is starting to mount against it, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
Susan Collins joins Romney, Murkowski in recognizing Biden win
Sen. Susan Collins became the third GOP senator to acknowledge President-elect Joe Biden's 2020 election victory Monday. In a statement, Collins (R-Maine) congratulated the former vice president on his win...
DOE wants to move away from grades in determining class rank
As part of new guidelines issued late last month, the DOE is encouraging principals to change the process that determines valedictorians and other academic honors.
David Bossie, head of Trump campaign legal fight, diagnosed with COVID-19: report
WASHINGTON -- David Bossie, a Trump adviser who was put in charge of the campaign's election legal battle just days ago, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a report...
LSU receiver says police 'violated' him during search
LSU wide receiver Koy Moore is alleging that Baton Rouge police officers physically "violated" him and pointed guns at him Saturday night during a search for a gun and drugs,...
MTA bringing two-way tolls back to Verrazzano
Starting next month, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be tolled in both directions for the first time in 35 years, the MTA said Monday.
Dead infants wrapped in paper found dumped on Bronx patio
The bodies of two dead newborn boys were found wrapped in brown paper and dumped in the back of a Bronx building on Monday afternoon, police said. The building superintendent...
Staten Island animal shelter evacuated over 'unsafe' conditions
The Staten Island branch of the city’s beleaguered Animal Care Center was forced to evacuate all of its animals, including two pot-bellied pigs, because of dangerous temperature conditions inside, The...
Andrew Yang moving to Georgia to help Dems in Senate runoff elections
One-time Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he and his family are relocating to Georgia to help Democrats win two races which will determine who controls the US...
ESPN layoffs hit Dan Le Batard Show: 'No, absolutely not'
The latest round of ESPN layoffs has hit the "Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz." Longtime producer Chris Cote was the lone staff member of the program to lose his...
Jets vs. Patriots: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello's Call The Patriots are reeling, giving the Jets some hope of getting their first victory of the season. But New England is still the better team and it will...
Craig Carton's WFAN return 'ruined' by the mere mention of Mike Francesa
Craig Carton was mere minutes into the second act of his WFAN career when his new partner reminded him of an old foe. At the beginning of "Carton and Roberts,"...
Two shot, one fatally, across New York City on Sunday
Two people were shot -- one fatally -- citywide on Sunday, with no additional gun violence reported by early Monday afternoon, cops said. The most recent incident came around 8...
Motorist miraculously survives after cement truck flattens minibus
A motorist in China miraculously survived when an out-of-control cement truck overturned and crushed the minivan the man was in, dramatic video shows. The wild incident unfolded last Tuesday in...
Steven Spielberg's daughter Mikaela says doing porn is a 'healing journey'
The 24-year-old says she would be homeless — or dead — without it.
NYPD cop busted for alleged conspiracy to distribute cocaine
An NYPD police officer used his department know-how to help multinational drug runners import and distribute cocaine, a newly unsealed indictment in Brooklyn federal court alleges. Amaury Abreu, 34, assigned...
The NFL's most-cursed team is clear
Week 9 was wild and unpredictable. The Dolphins and Cardinals had a riveting battle in the desert, with Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray showing why they could be stars for...
Here's who could form Joe Biden's inner circle
Speculation continues to swirl around who will comprise President-elect Joe Biden's inner circle and cabinet, with both longtime loyalists and relative newcomers reportedly in the mix. Biden is expected to...
London Stock Exchange CEO expects Biden to have 'huge' impact on climate politics
London Stock Exchange Chief Executive David Schwimmer said on Monday that Joe Biden's election win in the United States would have a major impact on global climate politics. Asked if...
‘American Housewife’ star Carly Hughes exits over 'toxic environment'
“I made the decision to leave to protect myself from that type of discrimination," she said.
Vice President Mike Pence will vacation in Florida this week: report
The vice president will travel Tuesday to Sanibel, Fla., Tuesday and is scheduled to stay put until Saturday.
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly close to purchase of EU passport
The documentation would allow Schmidt, who was born in Virginia, to bypass strict COVID-19 related travel bans on the continent.
Future robot battle buddies may read your emotions to fight better
The Army’s plans for robotic wingmen in vehicle formations, a drone on every soldier and robotic mules carrying gear all aim to take the load off the fighter. But how...
Five states approve measures eradicating racist language, symbols
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama voters reversed themselves from a few years ago and removed racist vestiges of segregation from the state constitution that courts long ago ruled unconstitutional. Rhode Island...
George Stephanopoulos eyes late Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' host gig
A day after news of longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek's death, there's already talk of his replacement.
Blue Ivy Carter has chance to nab a Grammy for 'Hair Love'
Beyoncé baby girl can add another accolade to her 8-year-old resume.
COVID immunity could last over a year after taking Pfizer's vaccine
Immunization against COVID-19 with the new Pfizer vaccine would hopefully last for at least a year, one of its developers said Monday. The head of the German firm BioNTech, which...
HHS secretary rips Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine comments
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Monday called New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's threats to block the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the Empire State "absolutely unconscionable."
Pfizer CEO wants to be 'among the first' to take COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer will likely have millions of coronavirus vaccine doses ready by the end of 2020 — and the company's CEO is willing to be one of the first to take...
UK pol ripped for calling Kamala Harris ‘the Indian’
A member of the UK’s House of Lords was blasted Monday for referring to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as “the Indian” -- and claimed he did so because he had...
US surpasses 10 million coronavirus cases
The US surpassed 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases Monday as infections accelerated across the nation. The grim tally comes nearly 10 months after the first coronavirus case was reported in...
Bill Belichick accused of contract conspiracy with former assistant coach
Bill Belichick has been accused of conspiracy in the past. Now, he's being hit with a subpoena. A lengthy legal dispute between former Patriots assistant coach Bret Bielema — currently...
NJ woman dies trying to save dog during house fire
Felicia Hernandez De La Cruz, a local food stand owner, was found dead after more than 120 firefighters put out the blaze.
McDonald's to launch 'McPlant' burgers next year
McDonald’s said Monday it will begin testing a new veggie burger next year called the "McPlant." The world's biggest restaurant chain has "created a delicious burger that will be the...
Notre Dame president scolds students for rushing field after win
The Rev. John L. Jenkins has hardly been a strong advocate for COVID-19 safety protocols, even testing positive for the virus last month. But the University of Notre Dame president...
Convention centers, museums become classrooms amid pandemic
MISSION, Kan. — In ordinary times, the airy convention center on a 61-acre site in Hesston, Kansas, hosts weddings, corporate retreats and church events. During the pandemic, it has become...
Heart transplant proceeds even after helicopter crashes, organ fumbled
The heart can only take so much.
Angela Merkel says Europe will 'take on more responsibility' amid Biden win
Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that Germany will stand "side by side" with the US to tackle global problems like the coronavirus and global warming and pledged that Europe will take...
NJ announces new COVID-19 restrictions at bars, restaurants
New Jersey bars and restaurants must close indoor dining by 10 p.m., Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday as part of a series of new restrictions in response to rising in...
Carrier pigeon's secret WWI message found over a century later
This pigeon was one of the rare failures in the tried-and-true messaging system of the war.
Thai protesters defy police water cannons to deliver letters
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy protesters in Thailand were confronted by riot police and sprayed by water cannons Sunday as they tried to approach Bangkok’s Grand Palace to deliver letters about their...
George Springer can be Mets' Bernie Williams and should be priority: Sherman
What Steve Cohen offers Mets fans are possibilities. Which considering the recent past, in particular, is finding out you are Billy Ray Valentine in "Trading Places" or Jamil Malik in...
Another minor-league team is furious at Yankees after getting dumped
The Yankees’ decision to reorganize their minor league system was met with anger from another former affiliate on Monday. After Trenton Thunder owner Joseph Plumeri said the Yankees “betrayed” the...
Purina debuts dog and cat food made with fly larvae
Don’t bug out -- it’s good for the environment.
Bucs get Antonio Brown warning from ex-teammate: 'All for attention'
One of Antonio Brown's former teammates is issuing a warning to the Buccaneers about his antics. Retired Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier didn't hold back when speaking to "The Ringer NFL...
Neighbor walking dog finds man's body in container in Florida pond
A naked and shot body was found in a container submerged in a Florida pond, authorities said. The gruesome discovery was made by a neighbor walking his dog near a...
President Trump tweets firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper
President Trump announced on Twitter Monday that he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper and will replace him with an acting secretary.
Illinois woman allegedly shot boyfriend, then video-chatted other girlfriend
A scorned Illinois woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend after discovering he had another lover -- and then calling his paramour via video chat as he lay in a...
US experiencing disturbing rise of suicide attempts, study finds
Americans increasingly have suicidal tendencies.
Trump campaign senior adviser says concede 'isn't in our vocabulary'
The Trump campaign is not even considering having President Trump concede to President-elect Joe Biden, senior adviser Jason Miller said Monday.
Holiday ornaments, gift wrap and greeting cards up to 30% off on Amazon
We know you're excited about the holiday season and may already be buying gifts, decorating your home and finalizing your holiday card plans. And Amazon is kicking off a sale...
Kim Kardashian arranged private call with Fauci, celebs about COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed that Kim Kardashian arranged a private Zoom call with him and dozens of other A-listers during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to...
What does Pfizer's '90% effective' COVID-19 vaccine actually mean?
With Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, a 90 percent effectiveness rate means the overwhelming majority of those who received the shot ended up developing protective antibodies within 28 days.
Ukraine president tests positive for coronavirus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. "There are no lucky people for whom #COVID19 does not pose a threat. Despite all the...
Ex-TikTok CEO joins Len Blavatnik's firm
Kevin Mayer -- who just finished a short-lived stint as TikTok's chief executive and was once seen as a contender for the top job at Disney -- has joined billionaire...
Zoom ordered to increase security under proposed FTC settlement
Zoom Video Communications must implement a new information security program as part of its proposed settlement with US regulators over user privacy issues.
Cuomo would rather see body count rise than COVID vaccine under Trump
It's probably the lowest thing Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ever done, and that's saying something. On Monday morning, when everyone else was celebrating the spectacular news that Pfizer's vaccine for...
Novavax COVID vaccine gets 'fast track' status from FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted "fast track" status to Novavax's experimental coronavirus vaccine, the company announced Monday. The designation will allow the Maryland-based biotech firm to submit...
Something a-'foot' at this disgusting eatery
Stomach-turning video from Wuhan Donghu University in central China shows food workers picking raw meat off the floor and "washing" vegetables with a boot. The unsanitary practices come months after...
Biden eyes Republicans and Democrats for administration posts
"This is what President-elect Biden talked about in his victory speech," said a source close to the transition. "This is the bi-partisanship that he is going to be trying."
Biden warns coronavirus vaccine won't be 'widely available' for months
President-elect Joe Biden warned Monday that the promising COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer won’t be widely available for months. While hailing the “positive’’ medical breakthrough at his first post-election press...
Navajo Nation experiencing ‘uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread
The Navajo Nation is experiencing an “uncontrolled” spread of the novel coronavirus, according to health officials. In a public health emergency order issued Nov. 4, officials with the Navajo Department...
Teen found dead on family's lawn after leaving for errand
A concerned relative went outside the home, on 186th Street near Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows around 1:15 a.m. after Yixuan Yin was gone for a "lengthy" amount of time,...
What a Jets vs. Patriots matchup means for sportsbooks in 2020
The New England Patriots (2-5 SU; 3-4 ATS) are still trying to adjust to life after Tom Brady and are finding it to be even more of a challenge than...
Jameis Winston's perfect Bucs revenge is mostly 'eating a W'
Jameis Winston's first game action for the Saints could not have come in a better better spot. Winston appeared during garbage time of the Saints' 38-3 destruction of the Buccaneers...
NFL star couldn't help concussed daughter amid COVID-19 scare
Matthew Stafford wants to put what has been a grueling week behind him. Prior to Detroit's 34-20 loss to Minnesota on Sunday, the Lions quarterback -- recently placed on the...
Joe Biden could enter White House amid COVID 'apex,' ex-FDA chief says
The former head of the Food and Drug Administration said President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will likely coincide with the "apex" of the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The reality...
Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus
The one-time GOP presidential candidate and brain surgeon tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday morning.
Pregnant Brittany Matthews cheers on Patrick Mahomes' historic game
Brittany Matthews can't wait to bring her baby girl to Chiefs games.
Woman claims her Alexa ordered sex toys after hearing Borat in new film
Thanks to Borat, a 26-year-old UK woman’s Alexa apparently thought she was in the mood for some “sexy time” – so it ordered three sex toys for her, according to...
Dramatic video shows shooting inside Las Vegas casino
The gunfire at the Adventuredome inside the Circus Circus casino on the Las Vegas Strip broke out at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday during a fight between a group of teens...
Expect plenty more of these harrowing Giants endings
Welcome to this rare viewing of Nitpick A Victory, which replaces (for one week) the ever-unpopular Bemoan Another Loss. This episode comes to you courtesy of Giants Angst, the company...
Virgin Hyperloop completes first test with actual passengers
Richard Branson's Virgin Hyperloop is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the futuristic transportation system shuttling human passengers for the first time this weekend. The high-speed travel pod,...
Big Tech executives congratulate Joe Biden on election win
Big Tech honchos hailed Joe Biden's victory over President Trump even though their companies could continue to face tougher scrutiny under the new administration. Executives at some of the world's...
Former champ withdraws from Masters after positive COVID test
Sergio Garcia, the 40-year-old Spaniard who won the 2017 Masters, will not compete in the 2020 Masters this week at Augusta National. Garcia on Monday withdrew after testing positive for...
Gov. Cuomo emerges as stumbling block to NY rollout of Pfizer vaccine
Cuomo blasted Trump's vaccine plan Monday morning as “flawed” and declared, "We can’t let this vaccination plan go forward the way that Trump and his administration is designing it."
LGBT couples in China seek recognition in country's census
A month after Lauren mustered the courage to tell her mother she is lesbian, the 26-year-old Shanghai resident came out to a stranger who knocked on her door. She told...
'Let's Stay Together' and 'The Mick' star dead at 38
He was found dead on Sunday in a hotel in Virginia.
How the Giants escaped Washington with second win
If Daniel Jones got to play the Washington Football Team every week, the Giants would be one of the best teams in the NFL. The young QB is 4-0 in...
Man stabbed in head during attempted robbery in Manhattan
A man was stabbed in the head during an attempted robbery in East Harlem early Monday, authorities said. The victim was at the intersection of Second Avenue and East 108th...
NYC 'dangerously close' to second coronavirus wave, de Blasio says
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that New York City is getting “dangerously close” to a second coronavirus wave as the infection rate across the Big Apple is spiking. “We...
Ayahuasca tea could be a breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer's
Psychedelic trip is optional.
Gulf Coast braces for second round of Tropical Storm Eta
Eta was bringing "strong winds, heavy rains and dangerous storm surge" over portions of southern Florida and the Keys.
These are the NY Democrats who could have Biden's ear
Two of the most prominent New York Democrats will have the ear of President-elect Joe Biden when he returns to Washington: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Travis Kelce's ex sports Chiefs sweater at game
Kayla Nicole is all about the red and gold on game days.
Club-wielding police in Belarus arrest over 500 protesters
KYIV, Ukraine — Club-swinging police went after demonstrators in Belarus’ capital who were demanding the resignation of the country’s authoritarian president on Sunday, the 90th consecutive day of protests. Human...
Girl, 16, hid under pile of bodies to survive shooting spree
A 16-year-old Russian girl pretended to be dead as she hid under bloody corpses after a computer game fanatic went on a shooting rampage at a party he hosted, according...
Astronauts arrive at launch site for 2nd SpaceX crew flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday for SpaceX’s second crew launch, coming up next weekend. For NASA, it marks the long-awaited start of...
New coronavirus lockdown in Greece requires people to text authorities before leaving home
Under a second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in Greece, people will need to text authorities if they want to leave their homes. The lockdown will start at daybreak Saturday and last...
Tom Brady points finger at himself after worst loss of his career
Bruce Arians called it “shocking” to watch the New Orleans Saints’ pasting Sunday night of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers, adding they “kicked our ass in every phase” of a 38-3...
Biden health advisers reportedly met with COVID-19 vaccine makers
President-elect Joe Biden's health care advisers met with drug companies before last week's election about their efforts to produce coronavirus vaccines and treatments, a new report says.
This stylish kid won first prize in national Mullet Championship
The 8-year-old is too young to work or rage, but still he knows to put business in the front and party in the back.
Utah governor announces statewide mask mandate 'until further notice'
Gov. Gary Herbert issued the new mandate Sunday requiring residents to don masks while in public, at work or whenever they’re unable to keep six feet of distance from others...
Streetwear brand Supreme acquired by owner of Timberland, Vans
The wildly popular streetwear brand Supreme inked a deal to be acquired for $2.1 billion by VF Corp. the owner of brands like Timberland and Vans. Supreme’s investors -- The...
One more Texans trade would have broken Deshaun Watson
Quarterback Deshaun Watson is very glad the Texans didn't trade another one of his weapons this time. Houston was openly fielding offers from teams for wide receiver Will Fuller V...
Zoom, Peloton shares tumble 15 percent on COVID vaccine news
Shares of companies that have benefited from the pandemic -- including Zoom, Peloton, Netflix and Amazon --tanked after Pfizer revealed that it is getting closer to a coronavirus vaccine.
These world leaders have yet to congratulate Joe Biden
“We don't want to be imprudent nor act hastily,” Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said at a news conference.
City to install mobile morgues as COVID-19 body count rises
Officials in El Paso, Texas, have resorted to using mobile morgues for mounting COVID-19 deaths as hospitals there hit 100 percent capacity. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego will extend...
Jamal Adams had sideline spat with Pete Carroll in historic Seahawks meltdown
Jamal Adams’ first game in over a month didn’t go well personally or collectively for the Seattle Seahawks’ increasingly shoddy defense. The former Jets safety committed a costly penalty and...
Biden praises Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine 'breakthrough'
President-elect Joe Biden, who on Monday unveiled the members of his coronavirus task force, praised news from Pfizer that a COVID vaccine it has been developing has proven to be...
WWE star in scary stalker incident: 'Symbols led him to us'
WWE star Paige was stalked by a creep who was put into a “hold” by the superstar’s boyfriend Ronnie Radke until cops showed up. The 28-year-old wrestling legend, whose real...
Ukraine seeks to tap Chernobyl as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko believes he has a really rad idea to boost the state’s economy – by turning the Chernobyl accident site into a “tourism magnet,” according to...
Suspect charged with murder in death of rapper King Von
A Georgia man has been charged in the murder of upcoming Chicago rapper King Von outside an Atlanta club, police said. Timothy Leeks, 22, of Savannah, was busted Saturday in...
The race is on to fill Kamala Harris' vacated Senate seat
Democrats in California began lining up for Kamala Harris' Senate seat within days of her being tapped as Joe Biden's running mate. Now that she's on her way to the...
Fantasy football injury update Week 9: Christian McCaffrey, David Johnson
Week 9 of the NFL season dealt injuries to a number of fantasy-relevant players across the league. Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey suffered what appeared to be a minor...
Off-duty NYPD cop busted for drunk driving in the Bronx
Officer Hector Martinez, 39, was involved in an accident at the intersection of the Bruckner Expressway and Hutchinson River Parkway around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Stocks surge to all-time highs amid COVID-19 vaccine hopes, Biden win
There’s light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel — and Wall Street is running toward it. US stocks climbed to all-time highs Monday as investors celebrated a major step...
Motorcyclist, passenger seriously injured when car strikes them in Harlem
A motorcyclist and his passenger were left with serious injuries after a suspected drunk driver slammed into them in Harlem late Sunday, cops said.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution will start within 24 hours of approval: general
The Army general in charge of Operation Warp Speed says the federal government will begin to distribute a coronavirus vaccine within 24 hours once one is approved, but he is...
Trump to hold campaign-style rallies, will push voter fraud examples
President Trump plans to hold campaign-style rallies at which he will reveal obituaries of Americans who supposedly voted in the 2020 presidential election despite being deceased.
Trump campaign touts fake news of Al Gore win in fight for presidency
In an effort to illustrate how media can get it wrong, Trump campaign communications chief Tim Murtaugh posted an image of a newspaper declaring Al Gore as the winner of...
Pfizer hits major milestone with coronavirus vaccine, data reveals
The coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is more than 90 percent effective, the companies said Monday in a major milestone for the fight against the deadly global pandemic....
Yule be sorry: Mel Gibson is the worst Santa of all time
And here I thought the pandemic would ruin Christmas. But Mel Gibson got there first.
Of course the Jets are a mess heading into Patriots showdown
Because, of course. The Jets finally get a crack at the Patriots when they’re down — for the first time in two decades — with New England entering Monday night’s...
Hip to be square: Self-driving truck hits the road
A self-driving truck was unveiled by Kamaz, Russia's largest truck producer, with an unusual boxy design. Watch as the driverless semi takes a spin around the factory and brakes automatically...
Putin awaits 'official vote count' to congratulate Biden: Kremlin
Russian strongman Vladimir Putin will not be congratulating President-elect Joe Biden for his election win until the “official vote count” is in and “legal processes” are resolved, his spokesman said...
Meet the members of Biden's COVID-19 task force
President-elect Joe Biden plans to meet Monday with his new coronavirus task force and give remarks about his plans for tackling the pandemic, as well as rebuilding the economy. "Dealing...
Nonpartisan board calls on Trump to begin transition
A nonpartisan advisory board on presidential transitions urged President Trump to begin the transition process -- one day after his electoral defeat by Joe Biden. “We urge the Trump administration...
Dog, eight people shot in Nashville during fight over the animal
A dog and eight people in Nashville were wounded in a Sunday morning shooting that erupted during an argument over the animal, a report said. The pooch was shot in...
Giants' offensive line strategy is starting to pay off
At one point in the first quarter of Sunday’s 23-20 victory over Washington at FedEx Field, the Giants had three rookies in the game on their offensive line, by design....
Special teams coach working to avoid Jets getting faked out again
The Jets defense had a tough time with the Chiefs last week, but it looked like the unit was going to get off the field in the first quarter when...
Nets work out prospect as NBA draft interest grows
In further evidence of the Nets’ seriousness, the club worked out combo guard RJ Hampton in Memphis within the last two weeks, The Post has learned. The Nets select 19th...
Jets have opportunity to exact revenge on Patriots
The Patriots have embarrassed the Jets plenty of times in prime-time games. There was 45-3 in 2010. The Buttfumble in 2012. The “ghosts” game last season. Things have not gone...
Woman killed grandfather and stuffed his body in tool chest: cops
A New Mexico woman was arrested last week for allegedly killing her grandfather with a lethal dose of medication and hiding his body in a tool chest, a report said....