August 19, 2021
Biden ignored Boris Johnson for 36 hours as Afghan chaos grew: report
President Joe Biden ignored British PM Boris Johnson's attempts to contact him for approximately 36 hours as the Taliban cemented its control over Afghanistan, a report said.
Jets star makes first comments about season-ending injury
Carl Lawson vows to be ‘back better.” The Jets defensive end ruptured his Achilles during a joint practice with the Packers on Thursday and will miss the entire 2021 season,...
Jets receiver building connection with Zach Wilson
Corey Davis has consistently gotten open and caught passes from rookie quarterback Zach Wilson.
Woman dies after she was shot in chest twice on NYC sidewalk; man wounded
The female victim, 54, was shot twice in her chest on a sidewalk on St. Johns Place near Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights at about 8:30 p.m., police and sources...
Texas schools drop ban on mask mandates amid court challenges
Texas school officials said they would not enforce Gov. Abbott’s mask ban, as the state's high court declined to block a restraining order against the mandate.
Patriots' QB battle becomes clearer in rout of Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Cam Newton resumed his habit of tossing the ball to fans after New England scored touchdowns. It's his way of showing appreciation to fans, especially after a season...
Robert Saleh's first big test is here after hellacious Jets day
A new beginning, a new lease on football life … a career, for crying out loud … the hope and optimism that accompany a new era in New York Jets...
Long Island man indicted for allegedly raping, torturing woman inside his home
Long Island man Yossef Kahlon has been indicted for allegedly raping and torturing a woman he had met for a date.
Toms River loses LLWS opener
It was too little too late for the “Jersey Boys,” who never quite found their tune.
Yankees keep momentum going with seventh straight win
The Yankees tend to beat up on the Twins even when they are playoff-bound — and then crush them even more in October. So when a struggling edition of the...
Parents, sitter charged after 11-month-old found dead in Indiana woods
The parents and babysitter of an 11-month-old girl in Indiana have been charged after the baby was found dead in a wooded area.
'It's now or never': US mom of 11 rescues members of Afghan all-girls robotics team
Oklahoma mother Allyson Reneau flew to Afghanistan earlier this month to rescue ten members of the country’s all-girls robotics team and hoping to save more as the Taliban takes power...
Texas House reaches quorum with Dems back in Austin, poised to vote on disputed election bill
The Texas House of Representatives reached a quorum for the first time since Democratic lawmakers fled Austin to stall a vote on an election reform bill.
Pentagon spox won't say whether US military considers Taliban 'enemy'
The Pentagon's top spokesman John Kirby declined to say Thursday whether America's military considered the Taliban to be an enemy of the US.
PGA pro trying to follow two superstars' advice in hunt for first tour win
Harold Varner III has a history in the New York metropolitan area.
Young Giants DB has tough day against Browns at joint practice
This is the sort of work that can either make or break a young player like second-year CB Darnay Holmes.
When will NYC stop coddling violent deviants who menace Gothamites?
Allegedly getting almost shoved in front of a train by Brianna Randolph was probably not what a young man standing on the uptown N-Q-R platform was expecting last Saturday morning....
Zach Wilson delivers big response after slow start versus Packers
Zach Wilson connected with Braxton Berrios on a 45-yard touchdown during a two-minute period.
The week in whoppers: Biden's misdirection, Michael Moore's Trump derangement and more
Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This statement: "There’s going to be no circumstance where you’re going to see people being lifted off the roof of an embassy of...
Kamala Harris tanking in poll as she goes to ground on Afghan withdrawal
Americans have further soured on Vice President Kamala Harris as she continues her radio silence on the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, a new poll indicates.
'A--hole' coach cuts long-time Lion on 40th birthday
Santa Claus will put coal in your stocking, but Dan Campbell will put a pink slip in your locker on your birthday.
Elite PGA Tour golfer tied for lead at Northern Trust
The wind was up Thursday at Liberty National, whipping off the New York Harbor and across the Jersey City course with very few trees for protection. The conditions hardly led...
Pentagon slammed for keeping US troops back amid UK, French rescues in Afghanistan
The Defense Department has come under fire this week for keeping US forces holed up at Kabul's international airport while other Western nations' special forces dash into the city to...
Shortstop's big Yankees impact has Bronx school buzzing
Just because school hasn’t started yet here in the Northeast, that doesn’t preclude Andrew Velazquez from being the talk of Fordham Prep. “All the football guys know,” Pat Deane told...
Phil Murphy expected to announce vaccine mandate for all NJ teachers
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to announce that all teachers in New Jersey must be vaccinated for COVID-19 this school year, law officials have confirmed to local media.
Remaining animals from 'Tiger King' zoo given up to Dept. of Justice
“Tiger King” stars Jeff and Laruen Lowe have handed the Department of Justice the remaining exotic animals they had abandoned at the now-closed Tiger King Zoo.
'Our kids are going to come back': de Blas still says public schools won't be remote
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he's sticking to his guns on the city's school reopening plan with students' return to classrooms just a few weeks away.
What Giants DB said to his former Browns teammates
Jabrill Peppers talks when he is on the field. It is his way. And, on cue, he did it Thursday afternoon, as the Giants engaged in a joint practice with...
Some ominous Mets takeaways from Steve Cohen's tweet
Here's a deeper look at the potential impact of 26 words from Mets owner Steve Cohen that became high heat for a cold team.
Amid Afghan crisis, Biden is hiding, fibbing or confusing Americans — who need a leader
With tens of thousands of Americans and allied Afghans still stranded in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden is facing a ferocious foreign-policy crisis. Or is he?
Under pressure, State Dept. scraps plan to bill Kabul evacuees $2K for flights
The State Department was forced to scrap a widely excoriated plan to bill US citizens $2,000 or more for their evacuation flights from Kabul.
How Giants measured up against 'formidable foe' in joint practice
Giants' joint practice with Browns came with one big positive
Diplomats in Kabul told Blinken about rapid Taliban advance, contradicting Biden claim
US diplomats in Kabul wrote a memo last month warning Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Afghanistan’s government could quickly collapse.
The Weeknd buys massive $70 million LA mansion
The Toronto native dropped big bucks on the 33,000-square-foot pad that overlooks the Bel-Air Country Club
3 fully vaxxed senators test positive for COVID
Three U.S. senators announced they tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday despite all of them being vaccinated.
Struggling Jets offensive lineman 'going through some things right now'
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Jets had a message for left tackle Mekhi Becton on Thursday: Time to pick it up. Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur gave a candid assessment of...
Joe heads to Delaware for R&R while chaos reigns in Afghanistan
The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted airspace over Wilmington, Delaware — suggesting the Bidens could be headed home for the weekend.
Cuomo 'worrying about his freakin' political future,' instead of New York: pols
Disgraced Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff are focused on their political careers instead of dealing with pressing state issues like the botched $2.6 billion rent relief program, say critics...
NYC Council staffer spews racial slur at black Staten Island constituent in email
A staffer for Staten Island Councilwoman Debi Rose spewed a racial slur at a black constituent who sought help to get a sidewalk paved in his neighborhood.
These unsung heroes have helped save Yankees' season
These six unsung heroes have helped save Yankees' season during the second half playoff push.
Biden admin won't seek enhanced unemployment past Labor Day
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced on that the enhanced unemployment benefits during COVID-19 will expire on Sept. 6.
Mets owner should have known MLB he was buying into
This week new-money Steve Cohen distributed a tweet expressing his exasperation with the Mets’ sustaining inability to hit the ball.
Nine Inch Nails cancels remainder of tour over COVID-19 worries
Rock band Nine Inch Nails canceled the rest of its 2021 tour Thursday, alluding to the COVID-19 crisis on a statement posted to Twitter.
Six Kentucky football players charged with first-degree burglary
Six University of Kentucky football players have been with first-degree burglary, with one also accused of first degree wanton endangerment, following an investigation.
Kabul chaos: 'For me to be 10 feet from US Marines with my son, with my US passport and not being able to get through — that’s problematic'
The Biden administration is struggling to speed up evacuations of as many as 80,000 Americans and Afghan allies.
Fabio claims late Gianni Versace owed him $1M for a perfume shoot
Fabio is speaking his truth about his working relationship with the late Versace, who was murdered in July 1997 in front of the steps of his mansion in Miami.
'Nobody can beat us,': Why Nets superstar is confident for next season
The early playoff exit did nothing to diminish the Nets’ confidence. They still believe they’re the best team in the NBA, even if they fell well short of expectations.
'The Protégé' review: Samuel L. Jackson stars in a messy action film
Halfway through "The Protege," the movie succumbs to darkness and loses any sense of fun.
'Reminiscence' review: Hugh Jackman stars in forgettable sci-fi flick
Hugh Jackman’s new sci-fi movie, “Reminiscence,” is a bizarro “Minority Report.” But unlike that highly enjoyable flick, this one's a burdensome slog.
This debacle has exposed Joe Biden as a failed president
President Joe Biden’s meager interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on the Afghanistan crisis shows how utterly incompetent he is as American’s commander-in-chief, Ben Domenech.
Top German diplomat sits down with Taliban for Qatar talks
Germany's top envoy for Afghanistan has pleaded with Taliban officials in Qatar to let Afghans desperate to leave their country pass through tightly guarded checkpoints outside Kabul's international airport.
Faces of the stranded: These are just some of the thousands of Americans, allies trapped in Afghanistan
Thousands of Americans and Afghans who once worked for the US remain trapped in the country after the Taliban took over Kabul in a matter of days.
Open NYC's schools on time and chaos-free — or expect parents to be furious
Among the problems: confusion over social distancing rules and stalled vaccination rates among school personnel.
'I can’t watch them die like that': Alabama doc refuses to treat unvaccinated patients
Dr. Jason Valentine, who works in Mobile, Alabama, posted a photo of himself on Facebook next to a sign that said he won't see patients that aren't vaccinated against COVID-19.
I ran Team Trump's Afghan withdrawal — Biden's attempt to blame us is just sad
Biden has sought to place blame for the shocking dénouement in Afghanistan on the situation he “inherited” from the Trump administration. What a sad-sack attempt at blame-shifting, writes Kash Patel.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 20, 2021
The Issue: Speaker Carl Heastie’s suspension of impeachment proceedings against Gov. Cuomo. I am outraged at Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for dropping the impeachment proceedings against Gov. Cuomo but sadly...
Florida couple busted for using fake COVID-19 vax cards to fly to Hawaii
A Florida couple was busted for using fake vaccination cards to travel to Hawaii -- days after a California father and son were also nabbed for the same tactic as...
Cuomo is stepping down but the probes into his scandals may never end
Andrew Cuomo’s days as governor may be winding down, but there’s no end to possible probes into his scandals: This week, three Republican members of a state ethics panel asked...
'He was hunting': NYC man describes scaring off hatchet suspect before ATM attack
A Manhattan man on Thursday described his confrontation with the alleged ATM hatchet attacker — and scaring him off shortly before the horrifying attack that seriously injured another bank customer.
Yankees have become the $200 million Rays: Sherman
Just when the Yankees were looking for a ray of hope, they found a Ray of hope.
Call Afghanistan what it is: The worst hostage crisis in American history
Afghanistan is -- without a doubt -- the worst hostage crisis in American history thanks to President Joe Biden’s incompetence at withdrawing troops and coordinating an evacuation plan, James Jay...
Nets still determining role for staff's new consultant
The Nets have brought two-time head coach Steve Clifford on as a consultant. But his role has not yet been fully defined.
Charm offensive: What the Taliban said as they escorted me out of an Afghan city
Two Taliban commanders with weathered, expressionless faces beckoned me into their tiny car — their eyes dropping to the floor so as not to make contact with a woman.
Elderly man robbed at knifepoint in NYC subway station
The NYPD released video Thursday of a maniac who choked a 70-year-old man at a Brooklyn subway station, knocked him to the platform and pushed him toward the tracks before...
Johnny Depp wins right to sue Amber Heard for libel after 'wife-beater' ruling
Disgraced actor Johnny Depp has been granted the green light to press libel charges against ex-wife Amber Heard despite a UK court ruling that he was a "wife-beater."
Ex-Trump official says Taliban deal was a 'play' never intended to pull troops
A former top ranking national security official in his administration says former President Donald Trump never intended to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan -- because the plan to...
TikToker shamed for 'Forbes Friends List' ranking friends by salary
A group of pals made a now-viral "Forbes Friends List," and even went as far to rank themselves from wealthiest to poorest to prove it.
Chuck Close, artist known for photorealist portraits, dead at 81
Chuck Close’s lawyer, John Silberman, announced on Thursday that he had passed away in a hospital in Oceanside, N.Y. Close was followed by sexual harassment allegations from women who had...
Fake 'Catfish' hunk viciously tricked 90 people: 'It’s very addictive.'
A British man found out that his boyfriend of 8 months is actually not who he says he is.
Why Joe Buck threw shade back at Jeopardy! champion
The top voice of Fox’s sports coverage and a "Jeopardy!" champion are engaged in an unlikely spat over the game show.
Alleged NYC hatchet attacker held without bail after disturbing new allegations revealed
Aaron Garcia used his weapon to threaten another man inside the same bank lobby less than 90 minutes before repeatedly whacking an unsuspecting victim, authorities charged.
Toddlers are racist ... and other insights from Bank of America's woke training
BOA implemented a racial re-education program that claims the US is a system of “white supremacy” and encourages employees, white ones in particular, to become “woke at work."
Jets star out for season in crushing blow
Jets pass-rusher Carl Lawson will miss the season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the Packers on Thursday, the team announced.
McCain's 2014 attack on 'dangerous' Tony Blinken reemerges amid Afghan exit chaos
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is facing fire from critics circulating what they say was a prophetic warning from the late Sen. John McCain that Bliken was "dangerous" in 2014.
Yankees get big injury update on rehabbing star
The Yankees can breathe a sigh of relief after getting a second opinion on Luis Severino’s shoulder, even if they still don’t have all the answers on the right-hander.
Biden cancels $5.8 billion in student loan debt for the disabled
President Joe Biden will cancel more than $5.8 billion in federal student loan debt for over 323,000 borrowers with permanent disabilities in the single largest cancellation of debt in his...
Ex-Miami football player charged in '06 murder of teammate
Former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones has been arrested on a first-degree charge murder in the shooting death of his teammate Bryan Pata in 2006.
NYC subway repairs remain unfunded due to congestion pricing delay: watchdog
Funding for the MTA's repair and modernization plan is coming in at a "historically slow pace" that threatens the ability to get the work done on time.
Harrowing video shows cop save man from tracks moments before subway arrives
An NYPD cop jumped down onto the subway tracks at a Bronx station and saved a man who fell, moments before a train arrived at the platform, a new video...
Entire south shore of Nantucket closed for shark sightings
Multiple shark sightings near swimming beaches prompted the closure of the entire south shore of Nantucket on Wednesday, officials said.
National Park Service reinstates mask mandate
The US National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that it was reinstating its nationwide face mask mandate. In a release, the agency cited recent science and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. "Following...
Another day, another Sackler refuses to apologize for OxyContin tragedies
The family that owns Purdue Pharma had hoped a reformulated version of OxyContin would help rein in the burgeoning opioid crisis a decade ago, a member of the Sackler family...
Eric Adams won't be swayed by Bloomberg — other 'new friends': De Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio dismissed Michael Bloomberg planning to raise cash for Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams -- claiming he is among many "new friends" jumping on Adams' bandwagon
Former MGM prez Jonathan Glickman buys Central Park spread for $3.6M
Jonathan Glickman, the former MGM president-turned producer — whose latest project is "Respect," the new Aretha Franklin biopic — and his wife, TV writer Christy Callahan, have just bought a...
How AI-powered tech landed an innocent man in jail on a murder charge
Michael Williams was jailed last August, accused of killing a young man from the neighborhood who asked him for a ride during a night of unrest over police brutality in...
Knicks sign former Clemson sharpshooter after summer league run
After playing for the Knicks in the Las Vegas Summer League, Aamir Simms will be joining them for training camp.
Tiny sea turtle rescued with 158 pieces of plastic in gut
A helpless young green sea turtle is recovering thanks to rescuers in Phuket, Thailand after having its tiny stomach pumped of 60 grams of plastic.
Persephone, the robot guide, leads visitors in a Greek cave
ALISTRATI, Greece — Persephone is a tour guide in Greece, but perhaps not the type people are used to. Billed as the world’s first robot tour guide inside a cave,...
Tech-obsessed NYC renters are ditching brokers for cutting-edge apps
Welcome to the future of real estate, where renting an apartment is push button magic. In recent years, dozens of Silicon Valley-backed start-ups have raced to disrupt the real estate...
Heiress Marcia Riklis scoops up $6.6M condo on the Upper East Side
Marcia Riklis, the philanthropist and former ad executive daughter of the late Turkish-born Israeli businessman Meshulam Riklis, has bought a $6.6 million Upper East Side home at Beckford Tower, according...
US Border Patrol agents being asked about helping in Afghanistan: report
Border Patrol agents are reportedly being asked about moving from the US-Mexico border to Afghanistan to help with the evacuation of US and Afghan citizens following the Taliban takeover.
Hamptons pad of fashion guru Ruth Manton chopped down to $4M
The waterfront Hamptons home of the late fashion branding and licensing mogul Ruth McCarthy Manton is on the market for $3.99 million — down from its $4.25 million ask. Despite...
Israel eases restrictions on blood donations by gay men
Israel has lifted restrictions on blood donations by gay men, saying the longstanding limitation was discriminatory and denigrating, Israel’s health minister said Thursday.
Facebook has held a 'durable monopoly' for a decade, FTC says in amended suit
The FTC’s amended suit, which comes two months after a federal judge dismissed an earlier version, seeks to force Facebook to restructure or sell off assets including Instagram and WhatsApp.
Trump rips Biden, 'woke generals' on Afghanistan withdrawal
Former President Donald Trump is blasting President Biden and "our woke generals'" chaotic evacuation operation in Afghanistan -- giving his own idea of how it should have been carried out.
Rachel Dolezal launches OnlyFans for ‘foot pics’ and ‘squats’
Infamous race-faker Rachel Dolezal announced she a new hustle: Selling foot photos on the NSFW content subscription service.
Hamptons home of Revolutionary War hero asks $11.5M
Lieutenant Colonel John Hulbert, who served in the 3rd New York Regiment during the Revolutionary War, built this house in the late 1700s.
OnlyFans says it will ban sexually explicit content
The popular photo-selling site said nude photos and videos will still reportedly be allowed if they meet the company’s new guidelines, but sex acts will not be allowed under new...
Daughter of exiled Afghan president strolls through NYC amid chaos
Mariam Ghani stepped out with a female friend just days after her father, President Ashraf Ghani abandoned his country and his citizens amid the Taliban takeover.
Shocking 'Kabul Airport' video is actually from 2019 Dallas Cowboys game
The footage posted by several Twitter users is actually a clip of anxious fans rushing into AT&T Stadium in Arlington for a 2019.
Andrew Cuomo musical, 'A Turtle on a Fence Post,' headed to Broadway
Hank Morris plead guilty back in 2010 to involvement in a pension fraud pay-to-play scandal. Now he's back 11 years later to serve up a plate of some (fictional) sweet...
Alabama man shot by wife's lover -- who secretly lived in couple's home
Frank Reeves was shot in the chest by 53-year-old Michael Amacker inside his own Creola home around 9 p.m. Sunday, WALA reported, citing the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.
Breaking down Steve Cohen's fiery tweet and the Mets' response
To talk about the win and a couple of tweets that set Mets Twitter on fire Wednesday, we bring you a new episode of the "Amazin' But True" podcast.
A giant Ferris wheel is coming to Times Square
A giant Ferris wheel is coming to Times Square -- and the idea is to roll out a welcome for tourists as the city looks to bounce back from the...
‘I don’t know if I’m going to make this': NFL player recalls scary COVID-19 battle
Dion Dawkins is back on the football field not long after he was uncertain if he was going to live or die after an intense fight with COVID-19.
Injured Chicago cop speaks out for first time since shooting as his dad rips into Lori Lightfoot
"Thank you for your support, and your donations, and your prayers," officer Carlos Yanez Jr., 39, says weakly in the video, which was released late Wednesday.
Tracy Morgan talks Yankees on 'Pinstripe Pod'
On July 27, the Yankees trailed the Red Sox by a whopping nine games. Twenty-two days later, the Yankees have a one-game lead and occupy the first AL wild-card spot.
'Best Actor': Dutch film awards go gender-neutral
The move is meant to make the Golden Calf awards - named after the small golden statues presented to winners - more inclusive, organizers said on Thursday.
Jeff Bezos' house has artisan soft-serve ice cream on tap now
The device looks like a tiny ice cream truck. It offers chocolate, vanilla and twist nozzles — and Bezos is the first customer to have one in his home.
WHO Africa: COVID-19 booster shots make 'mockery' of equity
Rich countries’ decisions to roll out COVID-19 booster shots while so many people across Africa remain unvaccinated “threaten the promise of a brighter tomorrow” for the continent.
Judge hands MLB star major win in sexual assault case
A Los Angeles judge ruled in favor of Trevor Bauer on Thursday.
Cancer patients' own cells used in 3D printed tumors to test treatments
The scientists extract "a chunk" of the tumor from the brain of a patient with glioblastoma - an aggressive cancer with a very poor prognosis - and use it to...
Escort's body found stuffed in barrel in NJ was carted out of Wall Street building
The naked body of a high-end escort was stuffed into a 55-gallon drum in New York City and dumped in New Jersey, The Post has learned. The grim discovery was made on...
Southwest pilots union warns of holiday pickets amid 'complete lack of support'
Casey Murray, president of the pilots union, known as SWAPA, told CNBC the pickets could occur during the bustling Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday travel periods.
Vaxxed or sacked: This state first to require all teachers to get COVID shot
All public, private and charter school personnel in Washington state must be vaccinated by mid-October or face being fired, officials announced.
Low down payment: Tesla delivery delays slammed by rock icon
Tesla customers are reportedly growing frustrated over unexplained and months-long delivery delays affecting orders of the electric car company's Models S and Y vehicles.
'I don't know': Pentagon can't answer how many Americans still in Afghanistan
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby admitted he "doesn't know" how many Americans remain in Afghanistan, as the Biden administration scrambles to evacuate US citizens and Afghans.
Broadcasting legend reveals cancer scare: 'My heart sank'
Dick Vitale revealed Wednesday that he is cancer-free following a previously undisclosed bout with melanoma.
Up to 80K Americans, Afghans once employed by US still need Kabul evacuation
As many as 80,000 Americans and Afghans who once worked for the US still need to be evacuated from Kabul amid the botched withdrawal that has been marred by violence...
'Jeopardy!' fans furious Trebek-approved Laura Coates snubbed from hosting shot
The CNN legal analyst was passed over for even a guest host opportunity, angering fans amid surfacing "sexist" comments made by newly appointed "Jeopardy!" host Mike Richards.
'Miracle' baby shark born in tank of females living together for decade
In what could be the first recorded case of asexual reproduction in the species, a baby shark was born to one of two moms in a smooth-hound shark tank.
Several fights break out in ugly NFL joint practice
The joint practice between the Buccaneers and Titans nearly turned into a royal rumble.
'Suspicious package' triggers Times Square shutdown: cops
A tin that was left on a bench in Times Square was deemed "suspicious" and triggered a Times Square shut down Thursday afternoon, cops said.
Foul play suspected in death of 'drunk' woman taken to NYC hospital in cab
The “drunk” woman who was taken to a New York City hospital in a cab Wednesday appeared to have died of suspicious circumstances -- suffering burns on her face and...
Australians seeking to flee from Kabul reportedly met with gunfire, smoke bombs
“I went to the airport with my kids and family … the Taliban and Americans were shooting,” said one man who until recently had worked for a foreign NGO, news.com.au...
R. Kelly made me 'dress like a Girl Scout' for sex: witness testimony
Jerhonda Pace testified that R. Kelly made her dress like a girl scout and filmed them having sex when she was 16 years old and he was 42 years old.
Welcome to the 'metaverse': Facebook pushes for virtual-reality business meetings
Facebook wants to replace in-person business meetings and Zoom calls with a virtual reality world where people are represented by avatars. The company revealed its plans with an open beta...
Maryland school board's meeting on masks grows tense, security guards clear room
The paper said there were protests outside the school board building and the meeting itself "devolved" after about an hour.
'Reverse' zoo locks visitors in cages for lions' viewing pleasure
Lion sanctuary, the GG Conservation in Harrismith, South Africa, is locking visitors up to give them a "safe and humane" encounter with lions.
Nicole Kidman slammed for exemption from Hong Kong COVID quarantine
Hong Kong has tightened entry restrictions, requiring those arriving from high-risk countries such as the US to spend 21 days in quarantine and fully vaccinated travelers from medium-risk countries to...
'Fedora Guy' Jerry Messing fights for his life after contracting COVID-19
He also was in "Freaks and Geeks" and the "Addams Family Reunion."
Wells Fargo backtracks, says it will keep personal credit lines open
Wells Fargo said it will keep personal credit lines open for its retail customers -- a sharp about-face after the bank sparked a backlash last month when it said it...
Pentagon offers mental health resources to Afghanistan veterans
The Marine Corps also released a statement telling veterans their service was 'worth it'.
Jets star carted off field with leg injury
Jets defensive end Carl Lawson was carted off the practice field Thursday with an apparent left leg injury.
Eighth-graders lead effort to pardon wrongly convicted ‘witch’
State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, a Democrat from Methuen, has introduced legislation to clear the name of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., who was condemned in 1693 at the height of the Salem...
Toys R Us is coming back next year for holidays, teaming up with Macy's
Toys R Us and Macy’s said they are teaming up to open hundreds of toy stores inside the largest department-store chain in the US.
New photos show bloody victim moments after unprovoked madman took hatchet to his head
The images, shot just moments after the horrifying incident, show the 51-year-old victim sitting dazed on the sidewalk outside.
Inside Christina Haack's hot $10.3M post-divorce pad in California
Now she really is "Christina on the Coast." Fresh off her divorce with Ant Anstead, HGTV real estate investor Haack has a new $10.3 million beachfront house in Dana Point,...
Fanatics, Lids raise stakes in Barnes & Noble college bookstores
Sports merchandise giants Fanatics and Lids are beefing up their investment in the Barnes & Noble Education college bookstore chain as students head back to school following more than a...
Afghan film director recounts escape from Kabul
Sahraa Karimi had been waiting in line for nearly three hours to withdraw money from a bank in Kabul on Sunday when the bank manager came over and urged her...
Learn how professionals profit in the stock market with this info-packed $30 training
Become a skilled trader with this stock market bundle, offering seven hours of instruction on swing, candlestick and automatic stock trading.
'I'll kill you': Trio threatens 14-year-old boy before robbing him in Queens, cops say
Fearing for his safety, the victim handed over his cell phone, wallet and AirPods when confronted on a Middle Village street.
When puppies fly! Photographer captures 'floating' pooches
The six-week-old puppies appear to be floating during this photo shoot.
Dogecoin gives Robinhood major boost with second quarter earnings
Dogecoin, which got its start as a joke, accounted for a whopping 25.6 percent of commission-free trading app Robinhood's revenue in the second quarter.
Toyota to slash up to 60 percent of production amid COVID problems
Toyota is scaling back production in North America and Japan as the surging coronavirus pandemic in Southeast Asia and elsewhere crimps supplies.
NFL ref admits to screwing up in stunning video
It feels like there is a perplexing roughing-the-passer penalty at least once per week during the NFL season.
Sonny Chiba, martial arts icon and 'Kill Bill' star, dead at 82
The star of the 1974 cult classic "The Street Fighter" was reportedly unvaccinated at the time of his death amid COVID complications.
Kayla Harrison's MMA obsession has her two wins from second PFL crown
Judo will always be Kayla Harrison’s first love. No amount of MMA success can change that.
'World turned away': Family of Afghan teen killed at airport releases image of her body
Marzia Rahmati, her parents and siblings had secured visas to start a new life in Tajikistan, but she was trampled to death amid the chaos at the airport in Kabul,...
Anti-masker who claims to be a 'sovereign citizen' to be deported from Singapore
Benjamin Glynn was released after being sentenced to six weeks in prison and transferred to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
Gulf Coast’s beloved ‘Redneck Riviera’ now a virus hotspot
On maps that show virus “hot spots” in red, this part of the US coast is glowing like a bad sunburn.
Kevin Durant's Thirty Five Ventures inks deal with Weedmaps
Thirty Five Ventures, an investment firm founded by NBA star Kevin Durant and his sports manager Rich Kleiman, have inked a multiyear deal with Weedmaps in a bid to destigmatize...
Giant rubber duck mysteriously appears in Maine harbor
It appeared at the quack of dawn.
Robinhood shares drop as company warns trading activity will slow
Robinhood's stock tumbled more than 10 percent after the free stock-trading app warned a trading frenzy that powered its latest quarterly results appears to be waning. The Silicon Valley-based company...
Colorado family trapped in Afghanistan safely escapes country
A woman and her 2 children were visiting relatives when the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
Hurricane Grace hits Mexico's Caribbean coast with 80-mph winds
As Grace moved over Mexico's Caribbean coast, south of the ancient Mayan temples in Tulum, the storm weakened slightly, but remained at hurricane strength on Thursday morning.
Apple bans political engravings on its devices in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Apple has banned customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan from engraving political phrases on its devices — including references to voting rights, freedom of the press, political dissidents and...
Governor may force college football coach to get vaccine
Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich -- the only unvaccinated head coach in the Pac 12 conference -- may have no choice but to receive the COVID-19 jab following a...
Washington Post under fire for suggesting Taliban incite less violence than Trump
The Washington Post published a report on Wednesday titled: “Today’s Taliban uses sophisticated social media practices that rarely violate the rules.”
Afghan teen found dead on US plane was former national soccer player
19-year-old Zaki Anwari, a former Afghan national youth soccer team player, died in the landing gear of a US Air Force plane that hastily took off from Kabul Airport.
'Disgusting' T-shirt blasted for mocking Afghans falling from plane in Kabul
"As Afghans are fleeing and clinging to planes out of desperation, someone decided to capitalize on their pain and misery with this repulsive t-shirt," fumed one individual.
Afghanistan's biggest female pop star escapes amid Taliban 'shock'
Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed has confirmed her escape from the war-torn country as many other women fear for their livelihoods under Taliban rule.
McCarthy, McConnell demand 'Gang of Eight' briefing with Biden on Afghanistan
Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell are demanding the Biden administration give them a briefing on the plan to withdraw Americans from Afghanistan.
Accuser trying to shake down MLB star for millions, lawyer claims
Trevor Bauer's lawyers mounted their defense on the third day of his sexual assault hearing.
South Korea to grant legal status to animals to tackle abuse, abandonment
The push for the amendment comes as the number of animal abuse cases increased to 914 in 2019 from 69 in 2010.
DC 'bomb' suspect threatens Biden in unhinged livestream on Capitol Hill
The building is near the Capitol and the Supreme Court.
The Bellezza Blowout Brush, now $40, combines drying, curling and defrizzing
Don't brush off a proper hair care routine. Often it can seem like hair styling is a chore that is complicated and takes too much, so anything that can make...
Amazon reportedly plans to open big retail outlets akin to department stores
Amazon is reportedly planning to open a chain of larger retail outlets similar to department stores that will sell everything from household goods to clothing.
'Utterly failed': Biden slammed by widow of first American killed in Afghanistan war
Ex-CIA officer Shannon Spann, whose husband Mike Spann was the first American killed in Afghanistan in 2001, told Fox News it was "unconscionable" that the US didn't have a plan.
Shohei Ohtani 'not offended' by broadcaster's mocking accent
It sounds as if Shohei Ohtani is not seeking further punishment for or another apology from Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris.
Alabama has no more ICU beds
Alabama has over 2,720 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Michelle Pfeiffer's Pacific Palisades home sells for $25 million
The 63-year-old "Scarface" actress purchased the 10,330-square-foot home for $22.25 million in January 2020, according to property records.
Expats struggle to leave Kabul as desperate Afghans block airport
President Biden vowed on Wednesday to keep US troops there until every American is evacuated.
Tom Brady's son is the Buccaneers' newest ball boy
This probably would not fly with Bill Belichick in New England.
Here's a dominant trend in MLB betting
Teams in the MLB favored to win were 147-65 (69.3 percent, excluding pick-’ems and pushes) in in August through Monday.
New 'Jeopardy!' host apologizes for 'terribly embarrassing' sexist comments
Mike Richards admitted his "insensitivity" after The Ringer detailed derogatory comments he made in "The Randumb Show," which he hosted from 2013 to 2014.
Dolly Parton on $1M vaccine donation: 'Something bad was on the rise'
"I knew something bad was on the rise and I just wanted to kind of help with that," Parton said of the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Take the team with something to play for in AL West battle
Still there. Still fighting. No, not the troops in Afghanistan. The Seattle Mariners.
NY beaches amp up security after record number of shark sightings
Nassau County is flying a purple warning flag for 24 hours after shark sightings — and officials have deployed both aerial and beach patrols to keep on the lookout for any...
Biden argues allies can trust US despite botched Afghanistan withdrawal
George Stephanopoulos asked Joe Biden about how adversaries and allies are discounting America's commitments around the globe and as a partner of NATO.
Recall of Hostess hamburger, hot dog buns threatens Labor Day cookouts
While no illnesses were reported, this week the company recalled its Soft White Hamburger Buns and Soft White Hot Dog Buns out of an "abundance of caution."
Several killed in flag-waving protests as Taliban celebrate Afghan independence
The demonstrators took to the streets in the first popular opposition to the new rulers on the day Afghanistan celebrates its 1919 independence from British control.
This team's bullpen will be difference in this AL showdown
The Tigers bullpen entered this series with the second-best ERA in the MLB since the All-Star break while the Angels had scored four runs or fewer in nine of their...
Taliban say women's rights will be decided by a council of Islamic scholars
The decisions will be made with strict adherence to sharia law, the same Islamic rules used during the group's brutal 1996-2001 rule.
FBI now probing NFL star's sexual assault case
The 22 women accuse Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will during massage appointments.
New jobless claims fall to pandemic low despite Delta variant concerns
Weekly new claims have fallen substantially from the 2020 peak of about 6.1 million new claims in a single week, but economists have expressed concern that in recent weeks, they...
Trump slams Twitter for allowing Taliban but banning him as president
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has been allowed to post updates freely on the platform.
Michael Keaton admits he hasn't watched a comic book movie since 1989
The "Birdman" star has since appeared in superhero films such as "Batman," "Batman Returns," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," and the upcoming flicks, "Morbius" and "The Flash."
This change may add wrinkle to your fantasy football league
It makes perfect sense that fantasy football is elevated when you add a “super” element. More specifically, Superflex.
Desperate Afghan moms throw babies over barbed wire to UK troops at airport
“It was awful what happened. By the end of the night there wasn’t one man among us who was not crying,” he added quietly," a Parachute Regiment said.
Meet the 'strong' Miss New York USA queens finally vying for 2021 crown
Many of the contestants are far from beauty-queen cliches: A biomechanics engineer, an MMA fighter and a domestic abuse survivor are among competitors.
Firefighters nearly crushed by awning collapse in Longview, Texas
Three firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries when a paint supply store caught fire in Longview, Texas. Watch the dramatic moment the concrete underlining of an awning collapses as several firefighters run for...
Returning Yankee 'still recuperating' after COVID-19
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez said he’s still feeling the effects of COVID-19 after his second game back in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Red Sox. “I’m still recuperating right now,’’...
Yankee's unexpected rise 'something special'
Whether this week actually counted as his first Yankees-Red Sox games in person, even Andrew Velazquez didn’t sound sure. “Those tickets were probably too expensive for me,” the Bronx native...
Shohei Ohtani does it all and stops Tigers star from reaching big milestone
DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Wednesday night. The...
Dozens of homes burn as California wildfire siege continues
A small wildfire swept through a mobile home park, leaving dozens of homes in ashes, the latest in a series of explosive blazes propelled by gusts that have torn through...
Yankees closing in on getting some key pitchers back
Clarke Schmidt, whose season was derailed by a strained elbow suffered during spring training, pitched well in a rehab game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday night. It was his first...
17-year-old boy fatally shot on NYC street
A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot on a Brooklyn street Wednesday night, police said.
Hundreds gather for wake of NYC murder victim as her family seeks justice
Family members of Delia Johnson, who was shot in the head, gathered at a Brooklyn funeral home and urged Johnson's killer to turn themselves in to police.
Yankees star struggles in return from IL
After a couple of weeks of late-game uncertainty, Aaron Boone and the Yankees were looking forward to having their closer back Wednesday night. Aroldis Chapman appeared rusty after coming off...
2 cops shot as SWAT team guns down suspect
Two San Bernardino officers were shot when coming into contact with a suspect involved in the traffic stop shooting of a sheriffs deputy.
MLB star hits for his second career cycle
MIAMI — Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle for the second time and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 11-9 Wednesday night. The reigning NL MVP doubled in...
DeSantis rips Biden legal threat over school masks: 'Where are your priorities?'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted President Joe Biden Wednesday after he announced states that have banned the implementation of mask mandates in schools could face lawsuits from the Department...
Video shows child being hoisted over wall amid Kabul airport chaos
Footage shows Afghans handing their children over to US soldiers at Kabul airport in hopes to flee Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes the country.
Dozens missing in county devastated by Fred flooding
About 35 people are unaccounted for in North Carolina's Haywood County following flooding rains caused by Tropical Depression Fred.
'Pose' star Mj Rodriguez talks to Jalen Rose about her Newark roots
Fresh off her historic Emmy nomination, "Pose" star Mj Rodriguez talks to Jalen Rose for his "Renaissance Man" podcast about growing up as a black trans woman in Newark, NJ,...