January 8, 2021
Mets claim ex-Yankees pitcher off waivers
The Mets, scarce on lefty bullpen options, claimed Stephen Tarpley off waivers from the Marlins on Friday. Tarpley, 27, appeared in 12 games for Miami last season and went 2-2...
The painful question Knicks must answer
Seconds after the final buzzer, the fake noise machine was turned off and the Garden was dead silent — like the Knicks’ offense. It’s not a catastrophe. The Knicks still...
Rush Limbaugh deactivates Twitter account
Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh deactivated his Twitter account on Friday, soon after the social media giant permanently banned President Trump from posting. Twitter confirmed to Fox News that...
Notorious NYC hotel closes after New Year's Day homicide
A notorious Queens hotel that was the scene of the city's first shooting homicide on New Year's morning — and which has long been considered a danger and nuisance by...
Georgia lawyer among first to charge Capitol calls rioters 'tourists'
A Georgia lawyer who was among the first rioters to storm the U.S. Capitol now claims the mob acted "heroically" -- and were like "tourists" who looked at, but didn't...
Veteran's monster night not enough to rally Nets
The Nets already had lost their two stars before they got to Memphis, Tenn. Then they lost to the Grizzlies despite Caris LeVert playing like a star himself. The Nets...
Bobby Valentine remembers 'very special' Tommy Lasorda moment
Bobby Valentine remembered Tommy Lasorda’s joy. He remembered his passion and fire. His outgoing personality and everyman temperament. Most of all, on the day the world found out that the...
Confederate flag found outside Jewish museum in NYC
A Confederate flag was discovered outside a Jewish museum in Lower Manhattan early Friday, prompting officials to condemn the hurtful stunt and call on the authorities to investigate. The flag...
Knicks' win streak ends in disappointing fashion
The Knicks didn’t secure their sixth win last season until their 26th game, four contests after head coach David Fizdale had been axed in early December with a 4-18 record....
Google Play suspends Parler, Apple threatens to
The app for a favorite social network of President Trump supporters will no longer be sold on Google Play -- and Apple is also threatening to pull it, according to...
Here’s how New York can get its shot together — and finally beat COVID-19
In a single day, Israel immunizes more people against COVID-19 than New York City has in total since receiving its first vaccine shipment on Dec. 14. The two have similar...
Why populists now need Donald Trump to get out of the way
The ignominious events in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, Jan. 6 will not soon be forgotten. The mob assault was the sort of thing we normally associate with banana republics...
Where Tony Romo will call his game from this weekend
Tony Romo will call the Bears-Saints playoff game from Dallas due to COVID-19 protocols, a CBS Sports spokeswoman told The Post. While Romo will be working remotely for the game,...
Rage at Capitol assault makes excuses for summer riots all the more disgraceful
Wednesday’s mob assault on Capitol Hill was shocking and brazen: Hundreds of MAGA-hat-wearing rioters broke into the seat of American democracy. They stormed the halls, looting property and assaulting law...
These Trump policies reduced economic inequality — will Biden dare to keep them?
The policies of defeated one-term presidents aren’t as easily reversed as their victorious successors sometimes suppose. Even when, as now, the winning party has majorities in both houses of Congress....
Muzzled on Twitter, Trump rails against the platform the old fashioned way
President Trump railed against Twitter Friday night, blasting the social media giant for "banning free speech" and hinting that he "will have a big announcement soon" in which he'll designate...
Steve Bannon's podcast shuttered by YouTube over false 2020 election claims
YouTube has banned Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast for violating its terms of service. The president's former chief strategist's podcast was live earlier Friday before being taken down by YouTube,...
Pentagon moves forward with renaming of bases named after Confederate leaders
The Pentagon announced Friday it is moving forward with plans to rename military bases named after Confederate leaders by appointing four members to lead the effort. Acting Defense Secretary Christopher...
LAPD opens hate crime probe after Trump supporters attack black woman
The LAPD has opened a hate crime investigation after viral photos emerged of a black woman being attacked by a crowd of Trump supporters. Berlinda Nibo was walking home in...
'One Tree Hill' pals James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti's comedy lands on Hulu
"Everyone is Doing Great" was created by pals James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, who co-starred on the long-running teen-angst drama "One Tree Hill" -- and who used a combination of...
For once, Cuomo backs down and skips Buffalo Bills game
Sometimes, even Gov. Cuomo knows when to back down: He wisely changed his mind about attending the Buffalo Bills’ playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday after massive fury...
Bad jobs news should help Joe Biden focus on getting US economy moving again
December’s grim jobs report should help President-elect Joe Biden set his priorities for his first months in office: The country needs to end the pandemic and get the US economy...
Owners of popular NYC pizza shop step down amid allegations of racism
The father and son behind one of the Big Apple’s most popular pizza shops -- Prince Street Pizza -- are stepping down after being accused of making racist comments, mocking...
Veteran Ranger isn't concerned with being Alexis Lafreniere's mentor
Filip Chytil isn’t sure if he considers himself an NHL veteran yet. Even though he has played in 144 regular-season games and three playoff games across three seasons with the...
Why city public schools keep failing the pandemic challenge
Nine months into the pandemic, the city teachers' union is still pushing for maximum school closures while administrators remain both distant and disastrously incompetent. After long waffling on the issue,...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 9, 2021
The Issue: Democrats Jon Ossoff’s and Raphael Warnock’s wins in Georgia’s runoff Senate elections. Tuesday was a historic day in politics, not just for the state of Georgia, but perhaps...
'Prodigal Son' star Tom Payne says tensions are higher in Season 2
TV’s most complicated father/son relationship is back as Fox's "Prodigal Son" returns for its Season 2 premiere Tuesday at 9 p.m. Tom Payne, who plays troubled former FBI profiler Malcolm...
Why ban of @realDonaldTrump proves Twitter not 'just a platform'
So Twitter has “permanently banned” President Donald Trump’s account. While this will please Democrats, and perhaps lessen the (justifiable) heat the company is taking from regulators, it just proves again...
Gov. Cuomo unveils proposals to speed up elections as part of 2021 State of State address
ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo will include a package of voting reform proposals aimed at streamlining the use of mail-in ballots in his 2021 State of the State address Monday....
Tom Thibodeau shouldn't get all the credit for Knicks resurgence
The Knicks faced their Western Conference counterparts in the no-name Thunder on Friday at the World’s Most Empty Arena. Each club entered the pandemic season perceived as tanking teams stockpiling...
Henrik Lundqvist's surgery was a success
Henrik Lundqvist says his open-heart surgery was a success and that he is recovering. “Day 3. Surgery went really well,” he wrote on social media with a picture his daughter,...
Jumping ship: here's who's resigned from the Trump administration in wake of Capitol riot
There's been more than a dozen White House resignations since Wednesday, when hundreds of violent, pro-Trump rioters vandalized the halls of Congress, threatened lawmakers and left five dead. Most of...
Cops shoot disturbed, knife-wielding man in Queens
An NYPD police officer shot and critically injured an emotionally disturbed man who was armed with a knife in Queens Friday night, police said. Officers responded to 54-55 64th Street...
'Jeopardy!' fans have nothing but tears for Alex Trebek's final episode
"So long," Alex Trebek. "Jeopardy!" fans said goodbye to the late, much-beloved host Friday after his final episode aired using his long-time sign-off line — and a flurry of crying...
Pennyslvania college yanks honorary degree it gave to Trump in 1988
A Pennsylvania college has rescinded an honorary degree it gave to President Donald Trump three decades ago in the wake of Wednesday's riot at the US Capitol by his supporters....
Ghislaine Maxwell might make new bid for bail, lawyers say
Jeffrey Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell is mulling a third bid for bail with "even more stringent and restrictive" conditions -- after a federal judge rejected her $28.5 million bail package...
Michael Apted, director of ‘Up’ documentary series, dead at 79
He also directed the 1980 Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” which starred Sissy Spacek.
She'll be back: 'Soho Karen' returning to NYC to face charges for alleged attack on black teen
"Soho Karen" Miya Ponsetto is heading back to New York City to face charges for allegedly attacking the 14-year-old son of jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. At a Friday afternoon court...
Navigate daily fantasy options for NFL playoffs
The end of the seasonal fantasy season doesn’t mean the end of the fantasy season anymore, thanks to daily fantasy sports options. In the old days, come NFL playoff time,...
NYC man who breached US Capitol seen for first time since siege
The New York City man who joined a mob that breached the US Capitol was seen leaving his home Friday for the first time since he was revealed to be...
Cowboys fire defensive coaches in wake of 2020 mess
Mike McCarthy isn't one and done in Dallas, but two of the defensive coaches around him are. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and defensive line coach Jim Tomsula were fired on...
Pornhub parent slapped with $600M class action lawsuit over child porn
Pornhub parent company MindGeek has been hit with a massive $600 million class action lawsuit accusing it of hosting child-porn videos on the website. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior...
Feds suggest Trump won't be prosecuted for alleged incitement of Capitol riots
The Justice Department on Friday backed off bringing potential charges against President Trump for allegedly inciting Wednesday’s Capitol chaos — a day after saying such prosecution was possible. “Don’t expect...
Steve Cohen's billions will soon be tested: Sherman
Francisco Lindor brings talent and joy to the Mets. He brings five tools of baseball and 71 inches of energy. He brings two Gold Gloves, two Silver Sluggers and a...
Trump permanently suspended from Twitter after Capitol siege
Twitter on Friday took the unprecedented step of banning President Trump’s world-famous account from the platform “permanently” — less than two weeks before he leaves office. “After close review of...
Alex Trebek's last 'Jeopardy!' episode: A poignant tribute
"Jeopardy!" honored late host Alex Trebek on his final episode hosting the show with a video montage of his best moments to Peter Allen's “Once Before I Go.”
NYPD to start getting COVID vaccine after two failed rollouts
Third time's the charm! New York City will start providing the vaccine to NYPD officers starting Monday — as the state opens up eligibility to the next priority group. The...
Kyrie Irving's Nets absence a reaction to Capitol Hill riot
Kyrie Irving didn’t fly with the Nets for Friday’s 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies in Memphis, and his status (along with that of Kevin Durant) is still up in the...
Lessons from Georgia and other commentary
From the right: Lessons From Georgia After Republicans lost both Senate seats in a runoff that will go down as “the most consequential in history,” the party must “have the...
'We were wrong': Analyst upgrades streaming-focused Disney
Noted media analyst Rich Greenfield just issued a mea culpa on Disney's ability to navigate the pandemic. Greenfield's LightShed Partners upgraded the Mouse House on Friday to 'neutral' after slapping...
New History show looks at 'proof' of UFOs and the unexplained
Former CNN journalist Tony Harris is venturing off the beaten path for his new series “The Proof is Out There.”
How to upgrade your home on the cheap, according to HGTV stars
Are you sick of being stuck at home, or just sick of your home?
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on Trump to resign: 'I want him out'
"I want him to resign. I want him out. He has caused enough damage,” Murkowski said in an interview with the Anchorage Daily News.
Twitter boots Trump allies Mike Flynn and Sidney Powell
Twitter on Friday suspended the accounts of President Trump's allies, former Gen. Mike Flynn and lawyer Sidney Powell, who backed his claims that fraud handed victory to President-elect Joe Biden....
Kamala Harris' top economic advisor is another BlackRock exec
BlackRock is cementing its position as the Biden administration’s go-to Wall Street firm. Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on Friday said she's selected BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist Mike Pyle as her...
Deacon forgives NYC subway attacker for random sucker-punch
An elderly Catholic deacon says he forgives the man who sucker-punched him at a Bronx subway turnstile Tuesday -- and revealed that he was hit so hard he "saw stars."...
Pilot tells Trump fans he'll 'dump' them in Kansas if they don't behave
“I’ll put this plane down in the middle of Kansas and dump people off, I don’t care,” the pilot can be heard saying over the loudspeaker in a video posted...
NHL team's opener delayed amid positive COVID-19 tests
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending...
Elderly NYC couple pleads with Mayor de Blasio for COVID-19 shot
In a heart-wrenching plea to Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday, an 89-year-old Manhattan woman said she and her husband are desperate to get the COVID-19 vaccine — and want to...
FBI releases 10 more photos of suspected Capitol rioters
A new wanted poster from the feds shows close-ups of the 10 rioters during the siege that left five dead — a Capitol police officer and four demonstrators.
Ride with the favorite in this Atlantic 10 clash
Last season, Dayton was the toast of college basketball and was likely going to be a No. 1 seed if there was a 2020 NCAA Tournament. This is now, though,...
Early bird special: Single seniors excited for vaccine so they can date again
These silver foxes are back on the prowl. “I used to go on tons of coffee dates,” said Linda Wohlers, a 73-year-old divorcée who lives in Naples, Florida. That is, until...
California's coronavirus travel advisory warns residents to stay within 120 miles of home
California residents are being advised to stay near their homes while the state attempts to curb the continued spread of the coronavirus. The California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance Wednesday, deterring residents from...
Dwarf giraffes discovered in Namibia, Uganda
JOHANNESBURG — Being tall is the giraffe’s competitive advantage, giving it the pick of leaves from the tallest trees, so scientists were stunned to find two giraffe dwarves on different...
First look at Democrats' Trump impeachment article sparked by Capitol siege
The document, which has over 150 sponsors, accuses Trump of violating his Constitutional duty by encouraging a crowd of his supporters to fight the vote to certify Joe Biden's Electoral...
Cops search for mom who left 3-year-old in Las Vegas casino
The woman, identified by police Thursday as 26-year-old Mariam Ramos, is accused of leaving her toddler in a woman’s restroom at the Wynn Las Vegas just before noon on Dec....
White mom forces kids to kneel, pray to black women in viral TikTok
A white mom has gone viral on TikTok for preaching the gospel of black girl magic.
Rioter who led mob up US Capitol stairs is QAnon-booster from Iowa
One of the rioters who stormed the US Capitol building is a QAnon-boosting Iowa man who was photographed facing off with cops in a tense moment, according to a report....
Texans' words on Deshaun Watson don't match their actions
The Texans aren't talking like a team ready to move their star quarterback. In his introductory Zoom press conference, new general manager Nick Caserio tried to throw cold water on...
70-year-old rioter had 11 Molotov cocktails akin to 'homemade napalm' near Capitol: feds
A 70-year-old Trump supporter toting an assault rifle and 11 Molotov cocktails that amounted to “homemade napalm’’ was among those arrested over Wednesday's assault on the Capitol, authorities said Friday....
Cuomo cracks: Here's who will be able to get COVID vaccine after gov changes course
After days of unrelenting criticism, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday afternoon that elderly New Yorkers and frontline workers — including cops and teachers — across the state will be able...
Paige Spiranac to men: COVID-19 test is no worse than giving you oral sex
The blonde bombshell's blow-by-blowjob account: "Guys are such pu--ies."
Naya Rivera's last home before tragic death hits market for $2.7M
The Los Angeles home of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, who tragically died at 33 during a boating accident with her son, is on the market for $2,695,000.
Lindsey Graham mobbed by angry Trump supporters at DC airport
Dozens of people mobbed the powerful chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and accused him of being "a traitor" for refusing to back President Trump's plot to overturn the election.
Biden: It's good that Trump the 'embarrassment' isn't coming to inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden said Friday he's glad President Trump isn't coming to his inauguration on Jan. 20 — calling Trump an "embarrassment" for his actions Wednesday when his supporters broke...
MTA worker suspended after calling out sick to attend Capitol riot
A Metro-North worker called out sick to be part of the mob that stormed the US Capitol -- and he has been suspended amid an FBI investigation into his role,...
Facebook launching ‘smart internet glasses’ this year
Facebook will launch a pair of "connected" glasses very soon this year. The smart specs have been teased previous, but largely remain a mystery. Despite suffering major privacy scandals in...
Video shows police officers stand by and do nothing as rioters charge into US Capitol
Disturbing video taken during the storming of the US Capitol shows five police officers apparently standing by doing nothing as throngs of President Trump rioters stream through a side entrance...
Reliving Tommy Lasorda's legendary rants — and shocking Phanatic feud
Baseball lost a legend Thursday night, when Tommy Lasorda died at the age of 93. A two-time World Series championship manager with the Dodgers, Lasorda was known best for his...
Chaos at the Capitol: Post's week in photos
The US Capitol is swamped by pro-Trump supporters trying to interrupt the affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump.
Jimmy Choo takes 50 percent off heels, flats and sneakers for winter sale
If you're a fan of designer shoes then Jimmy Choo is the place to go for some standout footwear.And thanks to the brand's latest sale, you can save 50% off...
Devils giving goalie 'space' as he leaves team for personal reasons
The Devils announced Friday that Corey Crawford will take an indefinite leave of absence due to personal reasons after the veteran goaltender missed a few days of training camp, Crawford,...
Jewish woman, 102, describes disturbing memory of her neighbor — Adolf Hitler
A Jewish woman who revealed last year that she used to live next door to Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, has provided new details about the Nazi leader's life. Alice Frank Stock,...
FDA warns UK coronavirus variant may result in false-negative tests
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday issued an alert about the impact viral mutations of the coronavirus may have, including the potential to result in false negative tests. The variant,...
Tearful Capitol rioter 'Elizabeth from Knoxville' sparks mockery online
A viral video of a US Capitol protester whining that she was maced while trying to "storm the capitol” sparked outrage and mockery on social media Friday.
Power struggle leaves UN rights body without leader
GENEVA - Russia and China have opposed a candidate from Fiji seen as a staunch human rights defender to lead the top United Nations rights body, diplomats and observers say,...
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie 'glad' he was armed during Capitol siege
The Kentucky Republican's remarks follows a recent debate about whether lawmakers should be allowed to carry guns in the historic building.
Inside The Bronx's new wave restaurant scene in Little Italy
Tourists slurp up spaghetti in Manhattan’s historic Little Italy, but for authentic Italian atmosfera, New Yorkers have long headed up to storied Arthur Avenue in The Bronx.
19 percent of Americans back rioters in siege of US Capitol: poll
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans back the pro-Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol during Wednesday’s fatal riots, a new poll found.
Yellowstone treasure hunter faces prison for digging up graveyard: DOJ
A quest for treasure has led a Utah man into serious legal trouble. Rodrick Dow Craythorn, 52, dug up graves at Fort Yellowstone Cemetery in search of riches and now he has...
Texas mayoral race decided by pulling name from hat
The race for mayor of a Texas city was decided by pulling a name out of a hat. Sean Skipworth and Jennifer Lawrence each received 1,010 votes for mayor of...
Biden gave 'serious consideration' to Sanders for role in cabinet
"I did give serious consideration to nominating my friend Bernie Sanders. I'm confident that he could have done a fantastic job," Biden said in Wilmington, Del., as he unveiled his...
Teen shames 'brainwashed' mom who got punched in face at Capitol riot
A Massachusetts teenager who publicly shamed her mother for attending the Capitol riot said her mom was "brainwashed" by the MAGA movement and lied to her
Hope Hicks is resigning — but not because of Capitol riots
President Trump's longtime press aide and senior adviser Hope Hicks will depart the White House next week as loyalists abandon ship after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday. Hicks...
Teen killed by great white shark after rip current pulls her out to sea
A 19-year-old woman was mauled to death by a great white shark after being pulled out to sea by a rip current in New Zealand – and her relative later...
Spanx extra 30% off New Year's sale is something to celebrate
Upgrade your 2021 wardrobe to boost your confidence and your style in the new year.
New Rochelle hospital under investigation for illegal use of COVID vaccines
The Cuomo administration has launched a probe of Montefiore New Rochelle hospital for flouting state rules to get the coronavirus vaccine to government workers who are currently ineligible to receive...
Biggest Czech crematorium overwhelmed by COVID-19 deaths
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — All three cremation chambers are working round the clock, while storage capacity for caskets has been repeatedly boosted. Despite all the efforts, the Czech Republic’s biggest...
Boston Marathon bomber files $250K suit over treatment in prison
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is suing the federal government for $250,000 over his treatment inside the Colorado supermax prison where he is serving a life sentence -- claiming his...
Why one Knick is especially excited about Taj Gibson's return
Mitchell Robinson found out about the Knicks’ latest roster move Thursday night while perusing social media, and he immediately was excited. The Knicks are happy to have Taj Gibson back...
Hula hooper hits record with her hypnotic hiney
Hula hoop expert Andrea M has achieved a booty-ful new record. The London-based dancer now holds the Guinness World Records title for most hula hoop rotations — 400 — around...
Visitors to the Louvre fell 72 percent in 2020 due to COVID-19
PARIS - The Louvre museum in Paris - home to the Mona Lisa and other world famous works of art - suffered a 72 percent drop in visitors in 2020...
Top NFL analyst is mad at 'Jeopardy!'
Cris Collinsworth isn't as iconic as he thought. The renowned three-time Pro Bowl receiver turned sportscaster was stunned on Thursday night when none of the contestants on popular game show...
Rioter who lounged at Pelosi desk, GOP lawmaker charged over Capitol siege
The rioter who gloated as he sat at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office -- and a West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself storming the US Capitol — were...
One-third of America’s rivers have changed color since 1984
America’s rivers are changing color — and people are behind many of the shifts, a new study said. One-third of the tens of thousands of mile-long river segments in the...
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson takes medical leave for cancer treatment
Las Vegas Sands chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson is taking a break from the job to undergo cancer treatment. The billionaire casino magnate and Republican megadonor started a medical leave...
Indonesian clerics declare Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine halal
JAKARTA - A COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinovac Biotech is deemed halal, or permissible under Islam, the Indonesian Ulema Council said on Friday, days before the country is scheduled to...
GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller apologizes for referencing Hitler at DC rally
A Republican congresswoman who invoked Adolf Hitler during a rally one day before Wednesday’s deadly Capitol siege apologized Friday, insisting she’s “passionately” pro-Israel. Illinois Rep. Mary Miller, who was endorsed...
Study finds those with mild COVID experience loss of taste, smell in 86 percent of cases
A loss of taste and smell has become a telltale sign of a coronavirus infection for many, experts have said, with a new study published this week finding just how common this...
Pistons owner Tom Gores' buyout firm reportedly eyes $4B sale
Portable toilets vendor United Site Services is exploring a sale that could value it at around $4 billion, including debt, as its hand wash stations business sees strong demand during...
Golfing legend shamed by son for Trump ceremony after Capitol riots
The son of Gary Player was incensed the golfing legend went through with receiving the Medal of Freedom on Thursday from President Trump. "I wish my father would simply &...
'Camp Auschwitz' sweatshirt spotted at Capitol riot sold by NYC site
The “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt worn by a neo-Nazi rioter storming the US Capitol is sold by a company with ties to the Big Apple, it was revealed Friday. The sweatshirt...
Has an outgoing president ever skipped the inauguration?
President Trump confirmed Friday that he won't attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, making him the fourth outgoing president to skip the formal event. The news was little...
Deutsche Bank reportedly set to OK $100M payout over bribery charges
Deutsche Bank agreed Friday to pay fines and penalties of more than $100 million to avoid a criminal prosecution on charges it participated in a foreign bribery scheme to win...
Denmark developing digital COVID-19 'vaccine passport'
COPENHAGEN - Denmark is developing a digital “vaccine passport” for people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, a move that may enable them to travel to countries where such documentation...
EU looks to buy another 300 million doses of Pfizer COVID vaccine
The European Union is planning to double its supply of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by purchasing up to 300 million additional doses, officials said Friday. The deal would add to the...
Giant sinkhole consumes cars in Naples hospital parking lot
ROME — A giant sinkhole opened Friday in the parking lot of a hospital in Naples, Italy, forcing the temporary closure of a nearby residence for recovering COVID-19 patients because...
Bloomingdale's takes extra 50 percent off clearance items for Winter Break sale
Bloomingdale's is celebrating the new year with some amazing markdowns during its Winter Break sale. During the sale, you can enjoy an extra 50% off clearance items and up to...
Capitol rioter bragged about dangling from Senate chamber — then begged forgiveness
The rioter caught on camera dangling from the Senate chamber during the US Capitol riot is a marketing guy from Idaho who bragged about the breach — then later begged forgiveness, according...
The Weeknd shows real face after 'plastic surgery' shocked fans
It's the first time in a while fans got to see his real face.
Mets hyped by Francisco Lindor trade: 'We are going to be scary'
It's not just Mets fans thrilled with Thursday's blockbuster trade. Their players are over the moon, too. During The Post's "Amazin but True" podcast with Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa, Pete...
Strangers move to Mexico to shack up— after only meeting on Zoom
Cyber sweethearts refused to let love zoom by.
Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the recent return of the usually cooling La Nina climate pattern, the nation's weather bureau said...
SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021 with communications satellite
Following a very busy 2020 that saw it make a number of achievements, including the launch of the first astronauts to space from American soil since 2011, SpaceX completed its first rocket...
Laptop in Nancy Pelosi's office among items stolen by DC marauders
A Congressional aide to Pelosi said that a laptop was stolen from her office, which protesters ransacked and vandalized during their hours-long siege.
Save over 20% on this barbell set that comes with livestream workouts
There are no easy shortcuts when it comes to losing weight and building muscle. Creating a regular exercise routine — and actually sticking to it — is a given if...
Air Force vet killed in US Capitol riot once 'harassed and chased' husband's ex
Ashli Babbitt was charged with rear-ending her spouse’s former lover, Celeste Norris, three times on a Maryland highway in July 2016, according to court papers cited by the Daily Mail.
Hyundai says it's in talks with Apple amid electric car buzz
Apple's plans to build a "breakthrough" electric car that could compete with Tesla appear to be heating up. South Korean auto giant Hyndai said it's having early discussions with the...
UK officials probe Google's plan to ditch third-party cookies
The UK's competition watchdog said Friday that it has launched an investigation into the search giant's proposals to remove third-party cookies and other functions from its Chrome web browser.
Dominion Voting Systems sues Sidney Powell for $1.3B over election fraud claims
Pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell has been slapped with a $1.3 billion lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems over her "wild accusations" that the company rigged the presidential election. Dominion, whose vote-counting...
RNC chair re-elected, tells Dems 'buckle seatbelts, we're coming'
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was unanimously re-elected to steer the party for another two years on Friday, vowing to help the GOP win back the House and Senate...
Airline may ban at least 14 people after 'rowdy' behavior on flight leaving DC
Alaska Airlines has threatened to ban at least 14 flyers who refused to wear face masks and harassed crew members on a flight out of Washington, DC, Thursday — a...
Senate announces bipartisan probe into 'security failures' in Capitol siege
The Senate has launched a bipartisan investigation into the "security failures" that resulted in Wednesday's siege on Capitol Hill, lawmakers announced Friday. Hearings will be held by the Senate Homeland...
Tesla market cap crosses $800 billion for first time
Tesla shares jumped as much as 5.6 percent Friday, pushing the electric-car maker's market capitalization to more than $800 billion for the first time and inching closer to the trillion-dollar...
Quibi's star-studded cast of shows will live on at Roku
Jeffrey Katzenberg's video streaming startup may be dead, but its shows will live on. Streaming-device maker Roku has snapped up the majority of Quibi's multi-million dollar library of original short-form...
Man posing as health worker injected elderly woman with fake COVID vaccine: report
A fraudster claiming to work for the British National Health Service injected a 92-year-old woman with a fake COVID-19 vaccine -- charging her about $218, according to a new report. ...
City won't move homeless men into Lower East Side hotel until February
A group of landlords, residents and a restaurant on Monday filed suit to block the city from moving 70 homeless men into the hotel arguing that the facility would be...
Bozo burglars bust themselves by butt dialing cops during break-in
Local law enforcement are calling them the "world's unluckiest burglars."
Ayatollah Khamenei bans imports of US, UK-made COVID vaccines to Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday banned the import of US and British-produced coronavirus vaccines, saying they were "completely untrustworthy.” “It's not unlikely they would want to contaminate...
Smear and loathing: Rioters left feces, urine in Capitol halls
They turned the US Capitol into a craphouse. Some invading rioters defiled the hallowed seat of democracy with their dung in their ill-fated effort to overturn the election, a source...
Pelosi calls Gen. Milley to block 'unhinged' Trump from using nuclear codes
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the Pentagon's top general on Thursday and urged him to add extra precautions to stop what she called an "unhinged" President Trump from...
GOP lawmaker refuses to resign after storming US Capitol
A freshman West Virginia lawmaker who recorded himself storming the US Capitol Wednesday won’t resign, as his attorney claimed he broke no laws and was only exercising his constitutional rights...
Capitol flags lowered to honor officer Brian Sicknick, cop killed in DC riots
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday ordered flags lowered to half-staff at the Capitol to honor US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick. Sicknick, 42, died Thursday after he reportedly was...
Some wild-card trends for NFL Bettors
As with any recurring sporting event, the NFL playoffs have gone through various trend patterns over the years, with some seasons being dominated by underdog and upstart teams and others...
$100M suit looms over CUNY for remote students' facility fees during COVID
A Brooklyn College student is planning to go after CUNY in court for a lack of "excellence." Daniel Martin-McCormick has filed notice he intends to sue CUNY for $100 million,...
Baseball icon Tommy Lasorda dead at 93
Tommy Lasorda, who claimed to “bleed Dodger blue” from the moment he entered the Brooklyn Dodgers organization in 1949 and decades later became the colorful and very successful manager of...
Pennsylvania teacher suspended for attending DC protests
The educator was not identified but works for the Allentown School District, The Morning Call reported Friday, citing a letter from Superintendent Thomas Parker.
South Koreans rush to buy sleds after COVID-19 closes ski resorts
SEOUL - With South Korea’s ski resorts closed in recent weeks to help combat COVID-19, heavy snowfalls have led to a surge in sales of sledges (or sleds) as winter...
Man with America's 'Most Talented Beard' uses $20K prize to adopt baby
The furry daddy needs it, as the typical adoption costs about $43K.
Did 1996 'Simpsons' episode predict Capitol Hill attack?
Cartoon Nostradamus has done it again.
Air Force vet fatally shot in Capitol was 'bananas' over Trump: grandfather
The Air Force veteran who was fatally shot as she stormed the Capitol was an “excellent patriot” who was a fanatic follower of President Trump, her grandfather said. Ashli Babbitt,...
Trump, Rudy Giuliani and Don Jr. may be charged over Capitol siege, DC AG says
WASHINGTON — President Trump, son Donald Trump Jr. and Rudy Giuliani may all be investigated and charged for their potential roles in inciting a violent mob that stormed the US...
Texans doing everything possible to alienate 'extremely unhappy' Deshaun Watson
The Texans aren't letting Deshaun Watson call the shots. The organization reportedly refused to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to fill their head coaching vacancy in spite of their...
Horrifying video shows Capitol cop getting crushed by Trump supporters
The young officer, who appears to be a member of the Capitol Police Department, is pinned between a riot shield and metal door.
Man found stabbed to death in the Bronx, cops say
A man was found stabbed to death in the Bronx early Friday, cops said. The unidentified victim was discovered around 12:15 a.m., unconscious and unresponsive, at the corner of Boynton...
One of the women killed in DC riots was trampled by crowd
One of the five people killed in the DC riots was a pro-Trump protester who was trampled to death, according to her friend. Rosanne Boyland, of Kennesaw, Ga., died as...
Largest canyon in solar system revealed by NASA on Mars
Stunning new images of the largest canyon in our solar system have been taken by a Nasa probe on Mars. The Valles Marineris is a system of huge canyons that...
Trump reveals he won't attend Biden inauguration after admitting defeat
President Trump said Friday he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20 after admitting defeat in the wake of his supporters storming the US Capitol. Trump tweeted, "To...
Dogs kept in neighborhood shelter kill jogger in vicious attack
The mutilated corpse of Sara Noemi Gaspani, 58, was discovered after the sickening attack in the city of Benito Juarez, the Daily Star reported.
Urban Meyer, Jaguars take next step in NFL flirtation
All the talk about Urban Meyer being a candidate for the Jaguars' head-coaching position wasn't just hot air. The former Ohio State and Florida coach is meeting with the team...
NYPD commish tests positive for COVID-19
"He is doing well. He is home. He is running the department remotely. He is in regular contact with senior staff," the official said.
'Soho Karen' Miya Ponsetto says she 'never meant' to hurt teen at hotel
“Soho Karen” Miya Ponsetto “never meant” to hurt the 14-year-old son of jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold at a Manhattan hotel, she claimed in an interview hours before her arrest in...
Mets make Michael Kay finally lose patience with Yankees
The Yankees' slow offseason is starting to become a problem for Michael Kay. The YES Network play-by-play man and ESPN Radio host took the team to task on Thursday in...
Kids will love these 2-in-1 stuffed animal jackets and you’ll love the price
A few years back, the co-chief executives of Cubcoats left their jobs in corporate law and digital advertising to pursue a very different professional path. That journey has led to...
Trump tweets his supporters will have 'GIANT VOICE' into the future
Trump issued the defiant tweeted just hours after he shared a Thursday evening video message in which he appeared to accept defeat to President-elect Joe Biden.
Cuckoo ex-mayoral candidate brags about 'patriots' breaking into Pelosi's office
A one-time mayoral candidate from Texas shamelessly bragged about "patriots" breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and stealing her gavel during the riots on Wednesday. Jenny Cudd, of Midland,...
Xena has gone into battle against Hercules on Twitter over Capitol protests
She used the patronizing pet name "peanut" to refer to her former co-star Kevin Sorbo.
Doctors ‘driven crazy’ with patients’ inquiries about COVID-19 vaccines
A doctor told top editors of a respected medical journal that he and other primary care physicians are "being driven crazy" by patients’ calls and emails about when they will be able...
Federal murder probe planned in Capitol cop's death
Federal prosecutors are opening a murder probe into the death of Brian Sicknick, the US Capitol Police officer and New Jersey native who died after reportedly being hit in the head...
Three big questions entering Alabama-Ohio State clash
For a program drenched in football triumphs and accolades, Ohio State knows what it’s like to be an underdog in a big spot. It hasn’t happened often. These days, since...
Democrats put Facebook, Twitter in cross hairs over over DC riots
Democrats in Congress are vowing to crack down on social media giants with "a vengeance" for their role in Wednesday's riot in the nation's capital. Leading Dems, who just gained...
Lawmaker skipped his own swearing-in for Trump rally that preceded Capitol siege
A Republican legislator from Missouri didn’t attend his own inauguration so he could go to Washington to attend Wednesday’s pro-Trump rally — but insists he was far from the siege...
CEO says breaching Capitol was 'single worst' decision of his life
The head of a marketing firm outside Chicago who was arrested during the Capitol siege says storming the building was the “single worst decision” of his life. Bradley Rukstales, the...
Portland mayor slugged by social justice activist as he ate at cafe: report
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, whose city has been plagued by Antifa rioters, was punched in the face as he dined at a local café, according to reports. A group started...
'Miracle' cat survives 11 days in LaGuardia Airport ceiling
It's a Christmas miracle Muji and Abby's airport adventure didn't prove terminal.
Mets sign ex-Yankees infielder day after blockbuster trade
The Mets aren't done making infield moves. The team signed ex-Yankee Brandon Drury to a minor-league contract on Friday, The Post's Joel Sherman confirmed. Drury has spent the past three...
Data shows 2020 was Europe’s warmest year on record
BERLIN — 2020 was the warmest year in Europe since records began, according to data published Friday by the EU climate monitoring service. Last year topped the previous temperature record...
Video shows suspect punch Catholic deacon in random subway attack
Police this week released surveillance video of a man sucker-punching a Catholic deacon inside a Bronx subway station. Frederick Kurr, 74, was having trouble swiping his MetroCard at the Kingsbridge...
US loses jobs for first time since April amid new COVID lockdowns
Job creation came to a screeching halt in December as COVID-19 cases surged and governments cracked down yet again on bars, restaurants and other businesses. The US economy shed 140,000...
Trump supporters attack AP photographer, cry Antifa during DC riots
An Associated Press photographer was attacked by pro-Trump protesters during the riots on Capitol Hill, because they mistakenly thought he was a member of Antifa.
Millions of stimulus checks sent to wrong bank accounts, tax firms claim
The Internal Revenue Service sent millions of Americans' stimulus checks to the wrong bank accounts in its rush to deliver them, tax preparers say.
California man arrested in Brazil for paying mom to have sex with 14-year-old girl
A California man allegedly traveled to Rio de Janeiro to have sex with a 14-year-old girl – saying he’d planned to visit Brazil with his doctor wife, but she had...
76ers guard tested positive for COVID-19 during game in new NBA challenge
Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, prompting the team to spend the night in New York after losing to the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN reported. Curry didn't play in the...
Israel PM: All citizens over 16 will be vaccinated by end of March
As Israel enters a third strict lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there will be enough vaccines to inoculate all citizens over the age of 16...
'Soho Karen' nearly slammed door on deputy during arrest: cops
“Soho Karen” Miya Ponsetto — who was busted in California for allegedly assaulting the 14-year-old son of jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold at a Manhattan hotel — nearly slammed her car...
Deezer D, 'ER' star and hip-hop performer, dead at 55
He was a high-profile part of NBC's iconic Thursday night "must-see-TV" lineup for nearly 200 episodes spanning 1994 through 2009.
Capitol cop who died in riots reportedly a Jersey native
The US Capitol Police officer who died in the DC riots was a President Trump supporter from New Jersey who served in the military before joining the force.
Why tortured franchise will end Super Bowl suffering this season
Somehow, some way, the NFL has converted one fourth-and-long after another across a treacherous 100-yard pandemic minefield. Now the pandemic playoffs begin on Saturday as 14 masked-up teams as desperate...
Franciso Lindor questions Mets still need to answer
The Mets rocked the baseball world and thrilled their fan base Thursday with the acquisition of All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the Indians in return...
Fruit artist reimagines how to eat an apple
An apple a day ... keeps this artist in business. See how Chinese sculptor Wang Weiting makes art out of fruits and vegetables using just his teeth. Subscribe to our...
California teacher accused of having sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl
A California teacher was arrested for an alleged sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl that he met online, a report said. John William Gunde, 46, who taught at Juan Rodriguez...
MLB 'scapegoat' reveals 'sticky' Gerrit Cole text in explosive lawsuit
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been caught up in a lawsuit involving the Angels and a fired clubhouse manager for the team after attorneys for Brian “Bubba” Harkins submitted a...
Inside look at the Jets' latest head-coaching candidates
Here's a look at some of the new names being considered for the Jets’ head-coach opening: Aaron Glenn The Saints secondary coach will be a familiar name to Jets fans....
Steve Nash: Capitol attack puts things in 'perspective'
As protests against outgoing President Donald Trump swelled outside Barclays Center on Thursday, the Nets and 76ers tipped off inside. And both teams reflected not only on Wednesday’s attack at...
Cops seek second suspect in murder of Tennessee nurse on her way to work
Authorities in Tennessee are seeking a second suspect in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old nurse who was fatally shot on her way to work in early December. James...
Kyrie Irving's mysterious Nets absence isn't ending
Kyrie Irving missed the Nets’ 122-109 win Thursday night over the 76ers, with what the team listed as personal reasons. Shortly before tipoff, Nets coach Steve Nash said he had...
Young defenseman playing way into Rangers lineup
K’Andre Miller stood out during the Rangers’ practices for the NHL’s postseason bubble last summer, but was not eligible to play once the games began. Now the defenseman is opening...
FBI releases photo of person accused of placing two explosives amid DC riots
The FBI released a photo of a person suspected of placing two homemade bombs at the Democratic and Republican national committees’ headquarters in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Along with providing...
Texas woman flew on private jet to join 'working class' in DC riots
A real estate broker from Frisco, Texas, flew on a private jet to Washington, DC, along with friends to "storm the Capitol" on Wednesday. Jenna Ryan, who is also a...
UFC fighter arrested for attempted murder of his sisters: 'Higher power'
UFC bantamweight fighter Irwin Rivera was arrested Thursday in Boynton Beach, Fla., on two counts of attempted murder, according to reports. According to a police report shared on social media...