December 21, 2021
Jury in Kim Potter trial indicates potential deadlock
Jurors weighing the fate of the former Minnesota cop who killed Daunte Wright signaled that they might be at an impasse after deliberating for 13 hours.
Kemba Walker's revival shouldn't change anything
It was on Dec. 21, 1891, that a 30-year-old physical education professor named Dr. James Naismith came up with a splendid idea. He nailed a peach basket to the lower...
Some CityMD clinics in NYC to temporarily close over staffing concerns
Thirteen CityMD clinics across New York City – who offer COVID-19 testing – will temporarily close beginning Wednesday due to staffing concerns, according to the company.
Crosstown rival calls Mets' Buck Showalter move a 'great hire'
During Aaron Boone’s first seasons as Yankees manager, he relied on several skippers who had more experience — both current and former.
Jets hit 13 on COVID list
The Jets placed rookie left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and cornerback Michael Carter II on the COVID-19 list, adding to a growing group of sidelined players.
Jalen Hurts' 3 TDs rally Eagles past Washington
Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, helping the Philadelphia Eagles come back from an early deficit.
Omicron coverage reveals how the establishment, media keep us scared
The official response to the Omicron variant provides a case study in the deliberate manufacture of fear.
Receiver's record night pushes Rams in tie atop NFC West
Cooper Kupp broke Isaac Bruce’s single-season Rams receptions record in the third quarter with a 6-yard TD catch that was also the 120th of his spectacular year.
Undrafted rookie finding his Nets niche
David Duke Jr. does not quite count as part of the Nets’ draft class, but he’s making their group of rookies look better anyway.
Man struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
A man was fatally struck and by an MTA bus in Queens on Tuesday night, authorities said.
Knicks finally end home skid
As shorthanded as the Knicks have been in recent games, things could have turned far worse – even disastrous — for Tom Thibodeau’s club.
Biden delivers a double dose of ineptitude as COVID, BBB bedevil his presidency: Goodwin
President Joe Biden’s bungled response to America’s latest COVID-19 crisis shows his administration’s sole focus on pushing his failed Build Back Better agenda, Michael Goodwin writes.
Buck Showalter's Mets tenure begins with MLB lockout challenge
Buck Showalter’s introduction to his team will have to wait.
Giants free up some more salary cap space
The Giants restructured the contracts of punter Riley Dixon and tight end Kyle Rudolph to create an additional $350,000 in salary-cap flexibility.
Trump 'very appreciative' of Biden's praise for Operation Warp Speed
Former President Donald Trump was “very appreciative” and “surprised” that President Biden publicly credited his administration’s role in helping to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine to Americans.
Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal in smack talk-filled fight negotiation
Jake Paul has emerged as a huge draw in the boxing game, and he's set his sights on a UFC star as his next possible combatant.
Buccaneers signing ex-Jet to replace injured Leonard Fournette
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to sign veteran free agent running back Le'Veon Bell pending a physical, NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Biden needs to tell the FDA to stop blocking lifesaving COVID treatments
Data are being cherry picked to support predetermined, political agendas, while lifesaving therapeutics are being sidelined and natural immunity is being ignored.
Jets' growth is more important than tanking for top pick
It’s that time of year again for the Jets: Try or tank?
'Mild-mannered' dog turns hero, saves family from carbon monoxide poisoning
An Iowa family's "mild-mannered" dog sprang into action to save her owners from odorless carbon monoxide poisoning.
Why Rangers have sense of déjà vu as holiday break comes early
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sink its fangs into another NHL season, there’s an ever-present feeling of déjà vu.
Cowboys star fires back at Tom Brady's criticism of Chris Godwin hit
NFL defenders are defending their right to play defense.
Three Louisiana siblings killed in crash with wrong-way driver
Lindy Simmons, 20, Christopher Simmons, 17, and Kamryn Simmons, 15, died after their vehicle was hit by a wrong-way driver on I-49 in St. Landry Parish.
Fraudsters stole nearly $100B in COVID relief, US officials reveal
The Secret Service revealed that nearly $100 billion of COVID-relief funds have been fraudulently obtained since the pandemic benefits were rolled out.
New-look Yankees coaching staff has a surprise
For those waiting for the Yankees to make some moves this offseason, you got your wish.
Man exchanging Christmas card with police chief admits to killing his brother, pregnant sister-in-law
Brent Hanson allegedly told a local police chief he "snapped" and had killed his brother with a baseball bat and his pregnant sister-in-law with a machete.
Knicks' COVID-19 concerns go beyond players in protocol: 'Every precaution'
Julius Randle has bigger COVID concerns than just the six teammates who remain unavailable to the Knicks due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Young Ranger motivated by benching
Up until the last handful of games, Filip Chytil said he believes he was playing some of his best hockey this season.
What Buck Showalter will demand from Mets players: 'Not for everybody'
Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Mets as much for the accountability he will demand from players as his baseball acumen.
Snark attack: Psaki regrets flip remark that became Biden home test policy
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki admitted regret for a dismissive response she gave on sending at-home test kits to all Americans.
Test & disgrace: Two years into pandemic and de Blasio admin's COVID test website is actually making things worse
Mayor Bill de Blasio keeps telling New Yorkers frustrated with long waits and delayed results at privately-run COVID testing sites to use the city's public options — but his administration's...
Scientists want to stop the world's first octopus farm
Marine activists in the UK want to stop the development of the world's first octopus farm, arguing that it would be torture for the intelligent "sentient" animals.
Rachel Brosnahan pulls ‘drowned rat’ out of toilet
Even movie stars have to contend with New York CIty's awful vermin problem.
Subway exploited immigrants and victimized franchisees, bombshell lawsuit alleges
Subway’s massive chain of sandwich shops has become a hotbed of financial exploitation for overseas immigrants, victimizing those it has tapped as franchisees and even driving some to ruin, an...
The Post's holiday movie guide: From 'Sing 2' to 'Spider-Man'
From "Nightmare Alley" to "Sing 2," there's a movie for everyone, wherever you are. Here's a roundup of reviews for the season's biggest movies.
Veteran suddenly relevant again with Nets so shorthanded
Blake Griffin banged his knee and felt it growing tighter throughout Saturday’s second half.
Bette Midler's insult to West Virginians shows the real heart of the demeaning left
Mad at Sen. Joe Manchin for nixing President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar $2 trillion Build Back Better bill, Bette Midler tweeted out a slur of all West Virginians. Diva much, Bette?
Joe Biden's Omicron speech shows he's still not on top of COVID
Credit President Joe Biden with not hitting the panic button in his speech on the Omicron wave — but that’s about it. The prez rightly noted this isn’t March 2020,...
RIP Larry Cary, a stalwart defender of standards for the city's top high schools
Labor lawyer and education advocate: Larry Cary, a Brooklyn Tech grad who fought hard to ensure that foolish "racial justice" reforms didn't destroy the excellent education they pretend to redistribute.
Israel set to begin offering fourth dose of COVID shot to those older than 60
An Israeli government health ministry panel on Tuesday recommended the country begin offering fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people older than 60.
Old Buck Showalter practice should ease any analytics concerns: Sherman
Analytics — despite all the branding positively and negatively — is just information. And Buck Showalter is a baseball information junkie.
Thousands of federal inmates freed over COVID concerns don't have to return to prison, DOJ announces
Thousands of federal inmates will not have to return to prison when the health emergency ends. The coronavirus spread allowed many inmates to finish their sentence at home to avoid...
CES insists tech conference will go on despite big-name cancellations
Organizers of the annual CES tech conference in Las Vegas are putting on a brave face as Omicron spreads, insisting the show will go on -- but some big names already...
Joe Biden's Omicron speech was a pack of total bull
This guy can give three speeches in one speech and still miss the point.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, whose district covers Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the lawmaker confirmed Tuesday.
After abandoning UES mansion, Chrome Hearts owners buy new $14.5M digs
Chrome Hearts owners Richard and Laurie Stark may have abandoned their Upper East Side pad but they haven't given up on New York altogether, buying a townhouse at 32 Perry...
Aaron Rodgers takes another swipe at cancel culture
Aaron Rodgers still isn't a fan of "cancel culture."
Suspect offers cockamamie excuse for coke, meth bags wrapped around penis: cops
A Florida man was busted with bags of cocaine and methamphetamine wrapped around his penis -- then tried to claim the packages "were not his," authorities say.
I gave birth in a coma and I beg you, please don’t make the mistake I did
When Chelsie King became pregnant with her son Raphael in January this year, the Covid vaccine rollout had been underway for less than a month.
Biden praises Trump for Operation Warp Speed, getting COVID booster shot
President Biden praised former President Donald Trump Tuesday for saying he received a COVID-19 booster shot, and credited his predecessor's Operation Ward Speed success.
Chris Cuomo’s pervy former CNN producer tried to pay off sex crimes witness: feds
Fired CNN producer John Griffin allegedly tried to pay off assault witnesses and lure girls as young as 9 to his Vermont ski house, court documents state.
Buck Showalter shares cute moment with wife during Mets introduction
Buck Showalter didn't forget to acknowledge his wife of 38 years, Angela, when the Mets introduced him as their new manager on Tuesday.
James Gandolfini gave 'Sopranos' co-stars $33K each to end contract dispute, save show
Out of concern for his coworkers, Gandolfini agreed to the network's offer of $13 million per season — then wrote the checks to his colleagues.
$29.5M home next to Harry and Meghan is California's Palace of Versailles
The chateau-style estate -- complete with its own bank vault and secret tunnel -- is in the same neighborhood as the likes of Oprah, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Gwyneth...
NHL pulls out of Olympics as Omicron wreaks havoc
The NHL’s grand return to the Olympics will have to wait.
'Quiet and gorgeous' NYC hotel may be reborn as $20M single-family mansion
Eloise never had it this good. What is now a 14-room hotel in Soho — whose guest quarters wrap around a mosaic-tiled interior courtyard that feels more Paris than the...
'People are scared': Chicago mayor who pushed $80M cop defund begs feds for help
In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot publicly pleaded with the feds on Monday to bolster the ranks of her city's cops amid a surge in shootings and homicides.
Letters to the Editor — Dec. 22, 2021
The Issue: The Post editorial on former President Donald Trump’s criticism of Sen. Mitch McConnell. The Post’s editorial criticizing former President Donald Trump’s attack on Sen. Mitch McConnell is misguided...
'Their desire is to be disruptive': Adams slams pols' call to ban solitary in jails
Mayor-elect Eric Adams ripped into City Council lawmakers who are pushing a bill that would bar the use of solitary confinement in city jails — as he promises to revamp...
Bette Midler's West Virginia slur proves she's the 'illiterate' bigot
Bette Midler ought to try reading a book. To the uninitiated, books are these things made of paper that have words printed on them. Hard words, not just pictures.
Obama, daughters hit the water for annual Hawaii Christmas vacation
Barack Obama and his two daughters were spotted lapping up the ocean over the weekend after heading to Hawaii for their annual family Christmas vacation.
'Sing 2' review: Good tunes, but movie is sorely lacking
Who knows if 5-year-olds enjoy Burt Bacharach’s “I Say A Little Prayer? But I do!
Telling dying, unvaccinated COVID patients it’s too late for a jab is heartbreaking: doctor
Amid a new outbreak of COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant, a British doctor warns people dying from the virus are begging for vaccines when it's too late.
Whitest Kids U' Know star Trevor Moore’s cause of death revealed
Over four months since sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U Know co-founder Trevor Moore died suddenly at the age of 41, his cause of death has been ruled an...
Actors Richard Schiff and Sheila Kelley spied eyeing $2M UWS spread
Schiff, best known among politics junkies for playing Toby Ziegler on "The West Wing," was recently spotted touring a two-bedroom, two-bathroom pad on the Upper West Side.
Ryan Reynolds always gets confused for Ben Affleck at one NYC pizza spot
Ryan Reynolds’ local New York City pizza place thinks he’s Ben Affleck and he’s "never corrected them."
'The King's Man' review: A depressing, long 'Kingsman' prequel
And now here’s a dreary prequel. Aren’t they all?
The endless pandemic and other commentary
Libertarian: The Endless Pandemic “The White House COVID-19 adviser and his ilk admit they will never let some mitigation measures expire,” fumes Reason’s Robby Soave. After airline CEOs told Congress...
Saints for sinners: These are the patron saints worshiped by drug cartels
An inside look at the "religious" saints — said to be the patrons of outlaws and murder — worshiped by drug cartels.
Why the Green Goblin beats Bane for the top villain spot
Willem DaFoe reprising his role as the Green Goblin in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" sparked a debate about who is the best on-screen comic book villain. The Post weighs in...
People are horrified by this man's extremely tiny NYC apartment
"Here is what it's like living in the smallest apartment in New York," he said in a TikTok video. "Whatever your expectations are, lower them."
The Mets are Buck Showalter's last, best chance at a World Series
Showalter has resurrected three franchises, but has yet to win a World Series.
US may reduce CDC's 10-day COVID isolation for vaccinated, Fauci says
Federal health officials are considering easing the CDC's current 10-day COVID-19 isolation guideline -- arguing the stealth lockdown restriction may be more harmful to people.
Bronx driver drags cop while attempting to flee traffic stop: video
An NYPD cop was dragged down a Bronx street by a car when a driver tried to flee a traffic stop, leaving the officer with a fractured ankle and writhing...
NBA commissioner holds firm: No 'logic' to pausing season
Adam Silver appeared on ESPN's "NBA Today" on Tuesday to discuss whether the league has considered pausing its season.
'Jeopardy!' wants Steve Martin on the show after his doppelgänger wins big
"Jeopardy!" is seeing double. The game show is begging Steve Martin to come on following his doppelgänger Sam Buttrey's recent win. Buttrey, who is an associate professor at the Naval...
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation artist bit by snake during music video shoot
Video shows scary moment with the singer's slithering co-star.
Senate GOP courts Manchin for party switch after Build Back Better backlash
At least four Senate Republicans have joined Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in recruiting Sen. Joe Manchin to the GOP after the Democrat rejected Biden's $2.1 trillion spending bill.
Fiendish brain teaser asks people to spot gleeful gnome in this winter scene
The festive puzzle has been released just in time for Christmas, and is leaving people scratching their heads.
Star Island home sets Miami record with $75M sale
An undisclosed, deep-pocketed buyer home buyer has brought some new magic to the Magic City.
Biden insists nobody 'anticipated' Omicron surge while defending admin's sluggish response
President Biden insisted, "I don't think anybody anticipated" the dramatic surge in cases caused by the more infectious Omicron variant.
John Daly has a bold Tiger Woods prediction
John Daly has a bold prediction about Tiger Woods after Woods made his return to golf at the PNC Championship.
Roll with the streaking underdog in this college hoops matchup
The Davidson Wildcats quietly have won seven straight games — each by at least nine points — as they head into their biggest test of the season, a game in...
Daniel Jones? Russell Wilson? Four quarterback paths Giants can take for 2022
Here is a closer look at the pros and cons to the four routes the Giants can take at quarterback in 2022.
Classic 1956 Porsche 356 completes Antarctic road trip
Renee Brinkerhoff and her team completed a 356-mile journey across Antarctica in a 1956 Porsche 356 sports car in early December.
Mets made the perfect managerial hire
This franchise badly needed a voice in the dugout that has been there before, that has managed in the big leagues and on the biggest stage.
NFL great had jug of wine during drunk driving bust: docs
Ex-Bears star Dan Hampton had a jug of cheap red wine in his truck when was busted on drunken driving charges last month, court documents show.
Walmart limits ordering of at-home COVID-19 tests
Walmart said on Tuesday that demand for at-home COVID-19 testing kits was "extremely high" and that it had set a limit of eight test kits per online order.
Ex-Versace model credits youthful looks to drinking his own urine
An ex-model is crediting his youthful appearance to drinking his own urine, flushing it into his rectum and rubbing it onto his skin.
Shop Kate Spade sale styles with an extra 40% off now
Another reason to love Kate Spade? The brand's latest sale!
Inside Stevie Wonder's $13.9M Bel Air mansion bought from a Saudi prince
Stevie Wonder just gave himself the ultimate Christmas present, shelling out nearly $14 million for a sprawling 11 bedroom, 15 bathroom Bel Air estate.
'Drunk' umpire booted from Mexican baseball game after flipping fans the bird
A baseball game was delayed in Mexico when an umpire repeatedly flipped fans the middle finger and had to be escorted off the field.
Dad gets hilariously stuck in tiny amusement park ride
You have to be this small to ride. That's the lesson Tennessee dad Isaac Jarnagin learned the hard way when he squeezed into Dollywood's Busy Bees ride — clearly intended for...
The most important things to know about your Saturn return
If you were born in the 1990s, you’re about to go through yours.
NFL star's wife posts emotional tribute after injury: 'Just gut wrenching'
Chris Godwin's wife, Mariah, is going through a slew of emotions after the Buccaneers receiver suffered a season-ending knee injury in loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Who should be the Giants QB in 2022?
As the Giants play out the string in 2021 and your attention wanders to 2022, there's perhaps no more fascinating question than who will be the team's quarterback next season....
DHS to close unfinished gaps in border wall
DHS will close the gaps, add missing gates, guardrails and signage as well as address incomplete foundations and repair power for gates that have been hung but are inoperable.
Josh Allen's girlfriend wants a 'mafia check' after Bills win
Victory Monday was in full force for Bills mafia after Sunday's win, with Josh Allen's longtime girlfriend, Brittany Williams, leading the charge.
Former teammates give emotional goodbye after NFL tragedy
A number of Thomas' former teammates made the trip, and emotional speeches were given by Champ Bailey and Eric Decker.
New York's January high school Regents exams canceled due to COVID-19
The Education Department said it would ask the state Board of Regents to modify its requirements so students set to graduate next month can still do so without passing the...
Fauci warns of 'truly unprecedented' spread of Omicron variant
The White House chief medical adviser estimated that coronavirus case numbers were doubling around every two days in the country -- a rate that has seen the variant overtake Delta.
WHO urges people to nix holiday plans amid Omicron
The World Health Organization has urged people to nix their holiday plans amid a surge in cases of Omicron, arguing that "an event canceled is better than a life canceled."
Satellite photos reveal worrying antennas in South China Sea
International affairs think-tank the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) warns Beijing is “taking major steps toward improving its electronic warfare (EW), communications, and intelligence-gathering capabilities near the South China Sea."
Rep. Scott Perry announces he will not comply with Jan. 6 select committee
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) announced on Tuesday that he will not voluntarily cooperate with the Jan. 6 select committee investigating the Capitol riot.
University of Utah probing reports of KKK group in dorms
The university in Salt Lake City is also investigating an incident when a black student returned to their dorm to find feces smeared on the door.
NatWest pleads guilty to defrauding US, will pay $35 million
A unit of NatWest Group on Tuesday agreed to pay about $35 million and pleaded guilty to wire and securities fraud in relation to a long-running scheme by some of...
Rise of the 'slaughterbots': Experts fear rise of AI killer robots would wipe out humanity
The doomsday warning comes after a UN conference failed to agree a ban on Terminator-style "slaughterbots" - which are being developed by China, Russia and the US.
Armie Hammer emerges -- just barely -- in 'Death on the Nile' trailer
You'd never know who the star of this movie is by its trailer.
Woman says giant ovarian cyst made her look like she was pregnant
Many ovarian cysts and tumors go undetected, but Katie Sims, 32, couldn't ignore hers. She shared in painful detail the rare physical symptoms that were "draining the life" out of...
Buck Showalter addresses analytics concerns during Mets introduction
Buck Showalter was introduced as the Mets' new manager on Tuesday during a virtual press conference.
Crooked Cuomo crony Joe Percoco released early from fed prison
Joseph Percoco has been transferred to an unspecified halfway house, the federal Residential Reentry Management office in Brooklyn said Tuesday.
NBA dancer's on-court nightmare has the happiest ending possible
Utah Jazz dancer Danielle Bush thought she was having a performer's worst nightmare. It turned out, she was getting engaged.
Putin flunky warns Russia will put 'gun to America's head' as tensions grow
Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for increasing tensions in Eastern Europe and suggested a "military-technical" response if his request for security guarantees are not met — while...
Nordstrom reportedly looking at splitting into two companies
Nordstrom is looking at hiving off its off-price chain – Nordstrom Rack – into a separate company that could have a separate management team, according to the report, which cited...
Florida couple caught on video dumping dog, 11 pups outside animal shelter
The Walton County Sheriff's Office said the cold-blooded pair could get charged if deputies track them down, the sheriff's office said on Facebook Monday.
Fresh Express salad products recalled due to listeria worries
Fresh Express is recalling branded and private label salad products due to links to listeria, with a recall across 19 states and two Canadian provinces.
The Cinderella Effect explains why stepparents may be a danger to kids
Stepdads are eight times more likely to kill children in their care, compared with genetic parents, according to research published in the journal Violence and Victims. Stepmothers are three times...
Innocent girl dragged into bloody NFL fan brawl
An innocent bystander took an accidental hit from a flying fan during a wild, sprawling brawl between opposing fans at Sunday's Ravens-Packers game.
Thief steals $5K from Brooklyn shop, shoves worker: video
A thief swiped $5,000 from a Brooklyn shop and then shoved an employee to the ground when she chased him, new video shows.
Eric Adams' inauguration postponed due to Omicron surge
In a joint press release, Mayor-elect Eric Adams, city Comptroller-elect Brad Lander and reelected Public Advocate Jumaane Williams revealed their joint inaugural will be held at "a later date."
Ghislaine Maxwell jury requests accuser transcripts as deliberations end for day
The jury deliberating in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking case requested to view transcripts of testimony from three of her accusers about an hour after they started deliberations on Tuesday.
Primate perps: Two killer monkeys captured after 'revenge' massacre of 250 dogs
Two monkeys have reportedly been captured in India for killing some 250 dogs in a murderous revenge massacre after pooches killed one of their babies.
What went through Tom Brady's mind after Patriots' Jimmy Garoppolo pick
Tom Brady opened up on Tuesday's "Man in the Arena" about his reaction to the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick drafting Jimmy Garoppolo in 2014.
McDonald's worker, 15, jumps through window to save choking customer
A 15-year-old McDonald’s worker in Minnesota is being hailed as a hero for jumping through her drive-thru window to save a customer choking on a chicken nugget.
Viral 'diva' kid blasts Elf on the Shelf who elf'd up her face before school
Seven-year-old Iyla Crawford, from Manchester, England, has gone viral for her "diva" response after her Elf on the Shelf drew on her face with eyeliner while she was sleeping.
Urban Meyer's lawyer threatened me before kick story broke: reporter
Rick Stroud said that the Jaguars had been aware of the incident since Lambo reported it to the franchise in August when it happened.
Trump announces Jan. 6 anniversary news conference
Trump proclaimed that "the insurrection took place on November 3rd" of last year and announced he will hold a news conference on Jan. 6, one year after his supporters stormed...
How many shots count as fully vaccinated? CDC is 'examining' its definition
Experts fear that the original vaccine regimens don't provide enough protection against the Omicron variant.
Mom who killed 11-year-old daughter, took body on road trip gets life in prison
A twisted Florida mother who drove for days with her daughter’s body stashed in a pickup truck after scouring the internet for "alligator ponds" has been sentenced to life in...
UK offers $1.3B to hospitality businesses hurt by Omicron variant
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-time grants of up to $7,954 each.
NY AG sues business accused of stiffing customers on Xbox, PlayStation orders
New York Attorney General Letitia James got a temporary restraining order to freeze the bank account of New Jersey business Prestigious Marketing Concepts, aka Sonjia Posh Boutique.
What were the cutest animal videos of 2021?
There are few things the internet loves more than adorable animals. That’s why The Post is bringing you the top cute animal videos of the year. From a fish-and-dog kiss...
Paid jabs: De Blasio offers $100 booster bonus, promises 'no more shutdowns'
The announcement comes as the CDC revealed Monday that Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73 percent of new infections last week.
Cop pulls gun during frightening brawl at Miami International Airport: video
A wild brawl broke out at Miami International Airport, where an officer pulled out his gun in front of screaming passengers in a packed terminal, video shows.
NFT of first text message ever sent sells for $121K
A NFT of the first text message ever sent -- a holiday greeting that simply reads “Merry Christmas” -- was auctioned off for $121,000 in Paris on Tuesday.
Two more House Democrats head for the exits, bringing total to 23
Of the 23 House Democrats who are not seeking reelection, 15 are retiring, four are running for the US Senate and four are seeking other elected offices.
Scientists baffled after recording ‘eerie sounds’ coming from Jupiter’s moon
Data captured as the Juno mission flew within 645 miles of mysterious space objects was turned into an audio clip by scientists.
Tourist stunned after NYC hotel room window opens into Times Square restaurant
A tourist has been left stunned after checking into a Times Square hotel room to find its window looked directly into an adjoining restaurant.
Your quick guide to the zodiac sign polarities
There are 12 zodiac signs — which means that each one has a yin to its yang. Read about yours here!
NFL coach said 'magic words' during tantrum with ref during loss
Nagy drew a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct in between the first and second quarters for his animated reaction after safety Deon Bush was called for a hit to a defenseless...
Most voters say Democrats have done less with power than expected: poll
Conducted by Morning Consult and Politico, the poll found that 41 percent of respondents believe Democrats in Congress accomplished less than expected.
Betting angles, predictions for Potato, Frisco bowls
It will be cool and crisp in Boise for the Potato Bowl between a Wyoming team that plays on the blue turf every other season and a Kent State team...
Male darkling beetle gives oral sex to impress female before mating
The alluring female will entice her suitor by thrusting her hips — or abdominal terminus — upward in a teasing display of sexual interest.
ZZ Top sells music catalog for $50M to BMG, investment firm
The legendary Texas trio, known for hits like "Legs," "Cheap Sunglasses" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" sold their music interests, which includes the publishing catalog.
Price of freedom: Ruler of Dubai ordered to pay record $730M to ex-wife and their kids
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum was ordered to pay Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein a lump sum of $333 million within the next three months.
US Army releases its 2021 year in photos
Here are the best photos of the year, as captured by the US Army.
Art teacher accused of writing hoax school terrorism threats: 'Boom. Get it?'
Johnna Rhone was accused of slipping the notes into three rooms at Jefferson Middle School, and has been charged with one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
Miserable 'Matrix Resurrections' is the worst sequel so far
The fourth movie in the needlessly prolonged franchise, coming 18 years after the horrendous “The Matrix Revolutions” is “The Matrix Resurrections,” a descent not so much into Lana and Lily...
'Pretty pissed' Tom Brady explains all his angry meltdowns
Following Tom Brady's alleged expletive-filled outburst at Saints coach Dennis Allen on Sunday, the quarterback addressed the exchange Monday.
How Howard Johnson's family rallied after his grandson's nightmare accident
When we last checked in with beloved former Met Howard Johnson in July, he and his family were enduring “a struggle.” Time has smiled on the Johnsons.
Your quick guide to the void-of-course moon
There’s a simple way to use the moon to plan for success — or a mini-vacation.
Madame Tussauds mocked for ‘world’s worst’ celeb waxwork — can you guess who it is?
The wax statue, decked out in a sexy Christmas outfit with white suspenders just in time for the festive season, is meant to be Barbados superstar Rihanna.
ESPN star announces COVID diagnosis on-air
Stephen A. Smith has tested positive for COVID-19, the ESPN personality announced Tuesday on "First Take."
OnlyFans founder steps down as CEO
OnlyFans founder Tim Stokley is stepping down as chief executive, ending a bumpy tenure during which the smut app became a billion-dollar sensation.
Manchin would have backed $1.8T version of Biden spending bill: report
Manchin's proposal was rejected because it did not include an expansion of the federal child tax credit that the White House has touted as greatly reducing the child poverty rate.
Inside the final moments before Mets hired Buck Showalter
Buck Showalter has come full circle in many ways — and it was emphasized in the moments before he took the Mets managing job.
Jonathan Groff: I thought 'I peed myself' filming 'Matrix' with Keanu Reeves
"When it was over, I was like, 'I think I wet my pants. I think I peed myself,'" the actor said.
NYPD ready to scale back Times Square NYE festivities: 'Wait-and-see'
“If we have to scale back, we're not starting from scratch scaling back,” Commissioner Shea said. “We're already planning for that at the same time. So we'll be ready to...
US ex-priest convicted in East Timor of sexually abusing girls at his orphanage
Richard Daschbach was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being charged with child sexual abuse, child pornography and domestic violence.
NFL analyst gets trolled relentlessly over silver puffy jacket
At least Kyle Kuzma can sympathize with Kurt Warner. Warner was in the booth for Monday's Raiders-Browns game in Cleveland on NFL Network alongside Joe Davis. While his co-analyst stayed...
Electric truck maker Nikola paying SEC $125M over CEO comments
Trendy electric truck maker Nikola agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission a whopping $125 million to settle charges that it misled investors.
Retired Dallas Morning News bureau chief killed in Texas car crash
Slater, who retired from the Dallas Morning News in 2014 after serving as its Austin bureau chief, joined the newspaper in 1985 following a decade as a reporter for the...
The show goes on! Broadway boss says there are no plans to shutter theatres amid Omicron variant
The news comes as several shows including Lin Manuel-Miranda's "Hamilton" and Disney's "Aladdin" have shuttered performances through Christmas.
Use caution when betting on this streaking NFL team
In the NFL’s upside-down world, it’s not always a positive thing to be a popular team with the betting public. The law of this season is what goes up must...
Ex-Patriot destroys Mac Jones: 'Keep your mouth shut'
Mac Jones is usually a cliché machine during postgame press conferences. After the Patriots' loss to the Colts on Saturday, however, he was far more candid than usual – which...
NFL star announces sudden death of infant daughter in heartbreaking post
"The pain and brokenness is so unbearable for Ryan and I we don’t even know where to begin."
McDonald's hands out 10,000 free Mariah Carey T-shirts for Christmas
The fast-food franchise joined forces with the "Queen of Christmas" earlier this month to create the "McDonald's Mariah Menu," which features 12 days of free food deals for the festive...
Why the 100-year-old Bloody Mary is our most enduring cocktail
WASPy country-club cooler or novelty brunch-time buzzer, the Bloody Mary has lifted us through good times and comforted us in our darkest hours. Now, the centennial celebration of this cool...
Protester shouting ‘Let’s go Brandon’ interrupts Pelosi event
While several people turned to look in the direction of the heckler – including Pelosi, who paused her remarks for a brief moment – the Speaker did not acknowledge the...
Inside Radhika Jones' new $6.25M Brooklyn home
Radhika Jones, the editor credited for taking Vanity Fair in a new direction, and her husband Max Peterson quietly purchased a renovated four-story townhouse in November, public records show.
Hair-raising: Pantene, Herbal Essences dry shampoos recalled
The affected items, which include an assortment of dry shampoos and dry conditioners, could contain benzene.
Man miraculously survives after being struck by NYC train
The unidentified man was standing on the tracks at the Canal Street station around 4:30 a.m. when a southbound 6 train pulled in and struck him.
Biden admin insists Americans are better off now than when Trump left
A memo titled "2021: POTUS Delivered for Working Families" illustrates what the Biden administration describes as a year of accomplishments.
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'Backstabbing' coaches behind Urban Meyer's Jaguars firing: NFL legend
Jimmy Johnson implied that the former Jaguars head coach was betrayed by his staff in a "backstabbing" environment.
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Martha Stewart is selling replica art she made in jail
Martha Stewart has announced late before the holidays that she is selling nativity set she made while serving time in prison.
Daily Horoscope - December 21, 2021
Your horoscope reading for December 21, 2021
Crook impersonating UPS deliveryman robs Bronx family at gunpoint
A robbery suspect impersonating a UPS deliveryman and an accomplice held a couple and their young grandchildren at gunpoint in a terrifying Bronx home invasion robbery that left the kids...
Teacher fired after being caught on video abusing horse
Sarah Moulds sparked widespread condemnation when she was caught beating the horse after a hunt on Nov. 6.
'She's doing porn': Paige Spiranac reveals how far her golf haters will go
Paige Spiranac isn't going to apologize for who she is. During a recent appearance on "The Stripe Show" podcast, the golfer-turned-influencer opened up about her career and wardrobe, which has...
TO: White coach couldn't relate to top recruit like Deion Sanders
Terrell Owens, Hugh Douglas, Shannon Sharpe and Doug Williams had a conversation about what Deion Sanders did on the HANG platform on Saturday.
The word on the next wave of Rangers prospects
The Rangers have some intriguing prospects that aren't ready for Broadway, but have caught the eyes of team management.
McDonald's to ration French fries in Japan
McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan is blaming a flood at the port in Vancouver for its soggy mess and said it is exploring alternative flights to Japan to get the spuds...
Bette Midler slammed for calling West Virginia 'poor, illiterate and strung out'
The 76-year-old diva used the less than divine choice of words for the Mountain State in a Twitter against Sen. Joe Manchin torpedoing President Biden’s multitrillion-dollar spending plans.
Cryptic 'I love you' text alerted parents of missing Utah student found naked in man’s home
Madelyn Allen was reunited with her family after being rescued Saturday, some five days after she disappeared from her dorm, school police Chief Derek Walk said.
The reasons not to tune out the Jets and Giants just yet
The Jets and Giants aren't playing for much, but there are still a few reasons to not tune them out of your life just yet.
Moderna CEO: Drugmaker could develop Omicron booster in weeks
"It only needs minor adjustments for Omicron. I don't expect any problems," Stephane Bancel told Swiss newspaper TagesAnzeiger.
Goose born with no eyes and half a beak
Meet Nibbler, a 2-year-old rescue goose with no eyes and only half a beak. Despite his facial deformities, this gander is living his best life on a 15-acre animal sanctuary...
The NYC subway can be 'sketch': How one artist captures its riders
An artist who has been sketching straphangers on the subway for a decade is releasing a "how to" book to teach others creative ways to find joy on their own...
Biden launching COVID test sites to ease NYC lines, 1K troops to fight Omicron
The Biden administration is launching federally run COVID-19 testing sites in New York City and other areas overwhelmed coronavirus cases from the Omicron variant.
Man beaten with chair, left unconscious on Brooklyn sidewalk
Police are hunting for a group of attackers who knocked a 33-year-old man unconscious in a vicious beatdown on a Brooklyn sidewalk.
25-year-old man fatally shot on NYC street
A 25-year-old man was gunned down on a Brooklyn street on Monday night, police said.
Vikings keep their playoff hopes alive
Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the struggling and short-handed Chicago Bears 17-9 on Monday night.