December 24, 2021
It’s not about funding – it’s about having the will to fix the problems we foist on our police
It’s a Christmas miracle. The editorial board of the New York Post and leftist "Defund the Police" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agree on something.
NBA Christmas Day preview, breakdown: COVID takes big toll
The annual slate of Christmas games always is one of the first-half highlights of every NBA season.
New Ranger talks Stanley Cups, approach on ice, MSG
With the Rangers on an extended break, 28-year-old winger Barclay Goodrow took a little Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
Austin Ekeler's backup isn't an automatic fantasy replacement
We shouldn’t expect Justin Jackson to duplicate Austin Ekeler’s efficiency, especially when it comes to scoring.
Buccaneers' fill-ins offer fantasy football playoff value
Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller will both step into more prominent roles this week, and keep your eyes out for Breshad Perriman, who is expected to be activated form the...
Mom, stepmother of 9-year-old boy charged in his brutal beating death
The mother and stepmother of a 9-year-old Indiana boy were charged in connection with his violent beating death.
Third Florida-based cruise ship has COVID outbreak
The Carnival Freedom became the third Florida-based cruise ship this week to be hit with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the company.
NHL's extended pause affects Rangers, Islanders, Devils
The NHL isn’t ready to come back just yet.
'Thoughts of a Colored Man' and 'Waitress' go dark on Broadway amid Omicron
The Great White Way was darker on Christmas Eve as two Broadway productions permanently closed due to surging COVID-19 cases in the Big Apple.
COVID outbreak leaves NBA's Christmas Day slate without top stars
The NBA may have delayed the start of the G-League, but the league more dead-set that Hallmark on protecting Christmas.
Navy combat ship USS Milwaukee sidelined over COVID outbreak
A US Navy combat ship has delayed its deployment to South America due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the crew, officials said Friday.
Robert Saleh: Zach Wilson will 'thrive' from missing receivers
His top three receivers may be out. His starting offensive guards won’t play. But the Jets don’t expect that to hurt rookie quarterback Zach Wilson on Sunday.
Cops called as NYC crowd descends for coveted free COVID tests
Cops had to step in Friday as a crowd mobbed a Brooklyn corner where the city was giving away free at-home COVID-19 tests.
NYC senior-housing project still without heat despite official claims problem was fixed
Seniors keep suffering without heat or warm water heading into Christmas in a Bronx housing project – despite official claims that the problem was fixed following a Post report.
Viral TikTok video shows blood-like pool outside storage unit
Social media has gone mad over this sinister storage unit situation.
Jets backup QB riding out 'roller-coaster' season
One day, his name was being chanted by Jets fans. Two weeks later, he was benched. Then, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was sidelined for nearly a month.
Long-time Giant craving playoff moment: 'Have no idea what it’s like'
Evan Engram not only hasn’t had a taste of playoff football, he hasn’t even gotten a whiff of the aroma.
Knicks hope Christmas Day turns into season-defining moment
Julius Randle and Obi Toppin both said they expect the festive occasion to be “amazing,” especially if Saturday can serve as the catalyst for the Knicks finally to string together...
The world’s most hilarious game show fails of all time
Everyone loves a good game show and pitting their wits against the contestants and the host.
Knicks' first unit to change after two stars return
RJ Barrett’s potential return Saturday, combined with Kemba Walker’s hot streak, present a decision for Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau.
Blackstone gets stuck with IPO duds this year including Bumble and Oatly
It has been a record-breaking year for IPOs, but it has also been a mixed bag -- and billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s Blackstone Group is among those investors who are picking...
Los Angeles sees nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases in a day
Los Angeles County saw its highest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year Friday.
Boogie boarder killed in California shark attack — possibly by Great White
Swimmers and surfers were banned from going into the water at the beach for the next 24 hours, according to the report.
Bills star leaves super-sized holiday tip for McDonald's workers
Stefon Diggs was heavy into the Christmas spirit on Thursday.
Adams delays naming Banks deputy mayor over ties to NYPD scandal
Mayor-elect Eric Adams' transition team is delaying the appointment of former NYPD Chief Philip Banks III to be deputy mayor for public safety.
Kite-flyer reportedly taken on wild ride after rogue gust of wind
Nadarasa Manoharan and his pals were flying their kites in Sri Lanka Monday when the blast of air got ahold of the homemade four-foot kite at took the man 40...
Biden: COVID quarantine period staying 10 days for non-medical workers
President Biden said Friday that the recommended quarantine period for most Americans who test positive for COVID-19 will remain 10 days — despite the at-home period being cut to just...
Man explodes Tesla after mechanics charge $23K for a new battery
Finnish man Tuomas Katainen bought his Tesla in 2013, but when mechanics told him it would cost $23,000 to fix the battery, he decided to blow it up instead.
Single woman explains why you should always background check your date
Ladies, it doesn’t hurt to look up your first date on Google. You never know what you’ll discover before it's too late, as a TikToker shares how she found out...
LeBron James shares controversial COVID meme
LeBron James took Christmas Eve as an opportunity to fire off a spicy meme on Instagram.
Japanese professor invents lickable 'Taste the TV' screen
Screen time has never tasted so good.
Sexy bridesmaid uninvited from wedding for looking 'too good' in the dress
Till dress do us part! A German model says was uninvited from her friend's wedding because she looked "too good" in her bridesmaid's dress. Alena Yildiz, 21, took to TikTok...
Google urgently warns 2 billion users of websites-breaking update
Google has issued a warning to Chrome's more than two billion users amid fears the browser's forthcoming update will break a number of websites around the world.
DHS touts unifying separated migrant families while hundreds remain apart
The Biden administration announced this week that it had reunited 100 families who were separated at the US-Mexico border under the Trump administration.
Shop lululemon's post-holiday sale: Wunder Under, Align, more
It's time to stock up on your favorite leggings and athleisure.
Teen girls allegedly used elderly woman's bank card after Manhattan mugging
A teen girl was arrested after allegedly helping to mug an elderly woman in Manhattan -- and then grinning while using the victim's bank card at a bodega, according to...
I’m a flight attendant and I got fired for sharing secrets of my job on social media
Arina Bloom used to post videos on Tiktok telling her viewers about her work as a flight attendant for United Airlines. She had posted roughly 20 videos where she wore...
Sex worker makes money posting bloated belly on social media
One sex worker thought she knew all the kinkiest fetishes out there but there was one that left her surprised.
Texas National Guard hit by string of suicides as border mission expands: report
Four Texas National Guard troops have died in suspected suicides since October as the force rapidly expands to carry out Gov. Greg Abbott's order to guard the Lone Star State's...
White House touts slight drop in gas prices, but costs still much higher than 2020
On December 22, 2021, White House Deputy Communications Director Kate Berner crowed that gas prices were down 12 cents from mid-November.
Here are some ways to protect kids too young for COVID vax
Children younger than 5 can’t get COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. yet, but there are steps you can take to protect them from infection over the holidays.
How this real estate agent who didn't 'have it' racked up 6M views
Real estate agent Emily McAllister, 25, went viral in a Tiktok video — sticking it to a former boss who wrote her off as a failure.
Scott Stringer says he has breakthrough COVID as cases surge across NYC
City Comptroller Scott Stringer revealed Friday that he has a breakthrough case of COVID-19, as cases continue to skyrocket in the five boroughs.
Grace Mirabella, editor who 'guided Vogue through sexual freedom,' dead at 91
Mirabella, who helmed the famed fashion glossy from 1971 to 1988, passed away at home in Manhattan on Thursday.
China denounces US import restrictions over Uyghur human rights abuses
Up to a million Uyghurs are believed to be held in massive detention centers where they are forced to manufacture goods and undergo indoctrination.
Chrome users urged to update these settings to stop Google from tracking you
As we're all a bit more mindful of what we share these days, it has forced the likes of Google to be more upfront about what it does and doesn't...
NFL star's wife injures neck tumbling down stairs
"Psa: don’t wear socks while running down the stairs."
There are 12 black dots in this optical illusion. Can you see them?
This mind-bending optical illusion is bound hurt your eyes and brain – can you see all the dots at the same time?
I work at a hotel and this is why you should never use the plates in the room
A hotel worker has revealed why you should never use a plate in your room.
What's the story with eggnog? Where it came from, how it's served
The sweet and spicy beverage has been a holiday staple for hundreds of years, but not everyone knows what it’s made out of, where it comes from or why we...
Ghislaine Maxwell's sister breaks down while siblings anxiously await verdict
The siblings have been supporting their younger sister throughout her trial, and arrived at the Lower Manhattan courthouse with their arms linked Monday for closing arguments.
Five island paradises you can work remotely from in 2022
Working from home is a lot better when home is a tropical oasis.
Here's how to track Santa's sleigh ride using NORAD on Christmas Eve
You better leave some milk and cookies for Santa Claus — because he's en route to your house!
COVID-positive Jets coach preparing for 'miserable' Jaguars experience
The first-year Jets' coach is expecting to miss Sunday's game against the Jaguars at MetLife Stadium after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
Bidens visit children's hospital, Christmas tree honoring Jill
President Biden made a surprise Christmas Eve visit to a Washington children's hospital on Friday.
Crash victim's widow blasts Kim Kardashian over call for shorter sentence
The widow of a man killed in a 2019 Colorado pile-up has called Kim Kardashian a loudmouth after the reality TV star called for the truck driver’s mandatory 110-year prison...
Meghan Markle crowned 'the most intelligent British royal' in new study
She's a right royal genius!
USA Swimming official quits over transgender swimmer Lia Thomas: 'I can't support this'
Cynthia Millen is now hoping others in the sport will agree that Lia Thomas has an unfair advantage over female competitors after coming out as transgender in 2019.
Cowboys star: We'd be better if I got more targets
The Dallas Cowboys are cresting, but wide receiver Amari Cooper is not satisfied with the performance of the offense – or his own production. At 10-4, the Cowboys have a...
Biden says 'I agree' when dad drops 'Let's Go, Brandon' on NORAD Santa call
The dad, identified only as Jared, wished the president a merry Christmas before adding the anti-Biden phrase at the end of his family's portion of the call.
This alleviating massager sleeve is over $50 off for our Christmas sale
Treat your legs and feet to some R&R this winter.
How tall is Santa Claus? Here’s how to answer that question for kids
Christmas lore experts at Yes Santa is Real suggest Mr. Claus is actually 6-foot-6 and 250 pounds.
Georgia election workers sue OAN, Giuliani claiming defamation
Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and One America News Network accusing them of spreading false claims about the workers' actions in the 2020 presidential election.
Pfizer booster protection against Omicron drops after 10 weeks: study
The effectiveness of Pfizer's booster shot against symptomatic Omicron significantly dwindles after 10 weeks.
This turntable mixes old and modern listening for more than $150 off
Mix things up with this on-sale record player that's versatile enough to mix vintage beats with crisp sound.
VP Harris claims her 'biggest failure' is not leaving DC 'bubble' more
Harris' average favorability rating is below 40 percent, making her vulnerable to a potential challenge to replace Biden as the Democratic standard-bearer in 2024 or 2028.
The Giants have a new starting QB
Just one week after playing in his NFL game, Josh Fromm will start for the Giants on Sunday.
Russia beefing up forces along Ukraine border with tanks and troops: report
Russia began sending forces and heavy military equipment to its western border with Ukraine in April and has amassed as many as 175,000 troops.
Conjoined twins land 'dream job' -- with their own salaries
Sohna and Mohna Singh have been hired as electricians for the Punjab state electricity board in India, where they'll each earn a salary of about $133 per month.
These 11 Christmas movies are the 'most relaxing' to watch, an analyzer claims
Honcho narrowed down the 11 Christmas movies that are the most relaxing to watch using this stress metric, here’s how these holiday titles stack up.
White House rejected Oct. plan to boost holiday COVID testing: report
The plan reportedly called for the production of roughly 732 million tests per month as part of what the document described as a “Testing Surge To Prevent [a] Holiday COVID...
New York issues new isolation guidance for frontline workers
Hochul said New York will issue guidance allowing vaccinated individuals who have tested positive for the virus to go back to work five days later.
Over 700 Christmas flights across the US canceled over Omicron
“The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation,” a United Airlines spokesperson told The...
Nets will officially be without their best player for Christmas clash
The NBA’s most prolific scorer will officially miss it’s most high-profile game.
My enraged boyfriend threw acid in my face — but I still married him
This is not how the romantic notion of "love is blind" is supposed to play out. A young woman has married the man who threw acid on her face and...
BTS surprises fans with 'Butter' dance video
The popular South Korean boy band gave its fans an early gift for Christmas by dropping a dance video showing off cute holiday sweaters.
One Giants decision may have just become more complicated
One game showed what Lorenzo Carter has been during his Giants career. The next showed what the Giants thought he could be.
Virus weighs again on Christmas festivities in Bethlehem
The ban on nearly all non-Israeli travelers is meant to slow the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
'This was the endgame': Jaguars RB to return after post-COVID myocarditis
The Jaguars running back found a silver lining in the heart issue that saw his second NFL season cut short.
The top trick to make sure you never forget where you parked your car
Research has shown that millions of motorists regularly forget where they've left the car.
NFL insists asymptomatic players are not the problem
According to the NFL's chief medical officer, the spread of COVID-19 in the league is due to symptomatic players and not those who are asymptomatic.
Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting sleeping woman in Las Vegas
Dawed Mekonene was arrested Monday on sexually motivated kidnapping charges and other counts.
TikTokers are hilariously pranking their parents with fake Christmas cards
Here's a fast track to getting on Santa's naughty list. Mischievous TikTokers are sending their parents phony Christmas cards addressed from couples and families that don't actually exist, all to...
Biden to lift travel ban on African countries over Omicron on NYE
The CDC had advised limiting travel from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi "out of an abundance of caution" to stem the spread of Omicron.
Meet the man who went viral for going on adventure with a garbage can
Carl Stanojevic has gone viral after his neighbor Nick Doherty asked him for a favor by texting him to “take the bins out” while he was away.
Two men dragged and killed by delivery truck on UES: police
Two men were killed on the Upper East Side on Friday when they were struck and dragged down the street by a delivery truck, police and witnesses said.
Original 'Joe Millionaire' star Zora Andrich: 'I was really turned off'
Nineteen years later, Fox is launching "Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer," a reboot of one of TV's first famous reality shows.
Dad banned from leaving Israel for 8,000 years in bizarre divorce law
Noam Huppert, 44, is barred from leaving the country until December 31 in the year 9999 unless he forks out more than $3million in future child support payments.
Separate fatal stabbings on Queens streets could be linked: police sources
The deaths of two men who were stabbed in the street on different days in Queens this week may be connected to each other, police sources said Thursday.
South Africa relaxes COVID rules as 80% of population gains immunity
South Africa's Director General of Health, Dr. Sandile Buthelezi announced in a release that the country will change its strategy to focus on mitigation efforts.
Urban Meyer's ex-QB thinks his coaching career is over
A quarterback who won a national championship with Urban Meyer at Ohio State does not see his former coach returning to the sidelines ever again.
The surprising new Omicron symptom that you might notice at Christmas dinner
A new Omicron COVID symptom could first alert you to infection as you sit down for Christmas dinner.
Jan. 6 panel wants answers from SCOTUS over Trump's records block request: report
The panel filed an expedited request late Thursday, hours after Trump's lawyers appealed to the high court to overturn lower court rulings and shield about 700 pages of documents.
NFL bettors can't ignore these trends in rematches
Last year’s decision to increase the NFL playoff field to seven teams in each conference created an increased level of competition for the final spots and positioning.
Miami real estate agent labeled 'suspected serial killer' in targeted attacks on homeless men
Willy Suarez Maceo was dubbed as a “suspected serial killer” on December 23, 2021 by police after he was charged with shooting a homeless man near downtown Miami.
Four shot at busy suburban Chicago mall: 'It was scary'
One of the suspects, who was not immediately identified, was wounded and taken into custody, while cops were still searching for the second shooter, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Manchin told White House he would support version of billionaire tax: report
Joe Manchin reportedly said that he would be willing to support a version of the billionaire tax in President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda.
Hugh Jackman praises 'Music Man' understudy for stepping into lead role last minute
Actor Hugh Jackman took a few moments out of a preview of "The Music Man" on Broadway to thank their "swing" actors, including the leading lady, for saving the night.
Florida mom of five killed in fiery freak accident at gas station
A Florida mother of five was killed in a horrific fire when a car backed into a gas station pump, causing it to overturn on her and erupt into flames.
Camels compete for crowns in UAE beauty pageant
Even as the omicron variant rips through the world, breeders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar traveled to the UAE’s southwestern desert this week for the Al Dhafra...
Parents outraged after brazen teacher calls them 'bigots' in Dr. Seuss-style poem
Krista Tyler, instructional technology specialist at Grisham Middle School in the Round Rock Independent School District (ISD) read the poem at the Leander ISD school board meeting Dec. 16.
Police union roasts clothing chain for wanting to drop serial thief's case
A police union wrote a scathing letter to Express after it told a manager to drop a case against a serial thief who allegedly injured an NYPD officer in Times...
Waitress dishes on her best 'nice' and worst 'rude' celebrity customers
Annie Bond has taken to TikTok to rate the A-listers she's met on the job — from "extremely nice" Lady Gaga to "rude" Judd Apatow.
What will judge weigh in sentencing Kim Potter?
Former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she killed Daunte Wright will be sentenced in February.
New Yorkers wake up to picture-perfect snow dusting — that could leave slick roads for holiday travel
Forecasters warned those traveling for the holiday to exercise caution on the roads.
Why a photo of Donald Trump is decorating a Biden White House Christmas Tree
Although it may seem unusual for Trump to be adorning his successor's tree, the unconventional ornament fits with first lady Jill Biden's "Gifts from the Heart" theme.
Woman dead after NFL player crashes car, cops say
The crash is under investigation.
Off-key: Bidens blasted over singing nurses' WH performance as COVID-19 cases rise
President Biden and his administration were ripped after taking part in a holiday TV special that aired this week and featured a choir of nurses, with many calling it “out...
Controversial NBA star is Instagram official with model
First he became an American citizen. Now he is dating a model.
Woeful Alec Baldwin thanks fans during 'difficult situation' in sad Christmas message
A disheveled Alec Baldwin delivered a not-so-merry Christmas message to his fans – thanking them for their support after his deadly on-set shooting and saying he feels “very awkward going...
Stuck in NYC for Christmas? Here are the best things to do in 2021
A list of naughty and nice things to enjoy in the city during the holiday -- from polar plunges to hot toddies.
NY man with severe deformity gets new nose for Christmas: 'God sent an angel'
Conrado Estrada had grown used to wearing face masks long before most of us. Now, his smile can finally be seen clearly since plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Romo of Lenox...
Fan booted from wrestling event for holding up transphobic sign
A fan was ejected from "AEW Dynamite" Wednesday after hoisting a sign making fun of openly transgender wrestler Nyla Rose.
Freeman? Conforto redux? How to bring lefty sizzle to the Mets lineup
Roster questions leave the Mets potentially in need of a lefty bopper to join a lineup that added right-handed-hitting outfield pieces in Starling Marte and Mark Canha.
Tom Brady getting shut out brings a new MVP favorite into the fold
Aaron Rodgers has overtaken Tom Brady as the MVP favorite at most books.
How to unlock Deivi Garcia
Garcia is coming off a disastrous season in which he went from big league rotation hopeful to recording a 6.85 ERA in 90 ⅔ innings at Triple-A.
Teen girl killed by stray police bullet in LA was trying on dresses for quinceañera
The shots -- meant for a male assault suspect -- were fired about 11:45 a.m. at a Burlington store in North Hollywood, Los Angeles police Capt. Stacy Spell told reporters.
What your Jupiter sign means in astrology and what it reveals about you
Jupiter is the planet of miracles and blessings — and it shows how you’ll attract luck throughout your entire lifetime.
Shop Everlane's Goodbye 2021 Event: Up to 60% off feel-good basics
Pick up some new styles from Everlane to ring in the New Year.
'Seasonal surveillance': ACLU expert says Elf on a Shelf not healthy for kids
Children are told the toy, which is based on a 2004 book by Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell, is watching to report their good and bad behavior back to Santa...
The disasters New York sports teams missed to avoid an even more hellish 2021
A bad sports year for New York could have been a hellish one if these three things happened.
Pickaxe-wielding woman caught on video stealing products at LA Rite Aid
Shocking video captures a woman strolling casually into a Rite Aid in Los Angeles wielding a pickaxe and stealing merchandise while spewing a stream of obscenities.
Bronx native finally getting elusive WWE Garden moment
Damian Priest was a regular at WWE’s Madison Square Garden shows while growing up, but performing there himself has escaped him until now.
TikTok ‘tip shames’ customer
A TikTok user has sparked debate after he shamed an Applebee's customer for leaving a small gratuity after their meal.
K-pop star Suga tests positive for COVID-19 after BTS return from U.S.
Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States.
Travis Scott gifts 2K presents to kids in Houston after Astroworld tragedy
TMZ reported on Thursday that Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation gifted toys to more than 2,000 kids in Houston that come from struggling families.
NORAD tracks Santa's journey around the world
Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve, and a second holiday with COVID-19 won’t stop him.
Ferry fire kills at least 39 in southern Bangladesh
A massive fire swept through a river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 37 dead and 72 injured, according to officials.
Jets' COVID outbreak has left them 'numb'
The Jets are in jeopardy of being without both of their starting guards Sunday against the Jaguars.
New Giant could see expanding role after he 'impressed' coaches
Jaylon Smith, who the Giants signed off the street last week as a COVID-19 replacement, has a new lease on his professional life.
Drawings made by Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley revealed in chilling documents
The 15-year-old later edited the sickening sketches by scribbling over some parts and adding mock cheerful phrases, the documents filed by prosecutors Thursday show.
AOC faces off against Bratton over viral subway homelessness tweet
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bill Bratton got into a Twitter war of words over the NYPD’s role in helping the homeless, in response to a viral tweet from the...
Inequality created by transgender swimmer the antithesis of fair play
It struck me that The Age of Reason is long gone. We’re now stuck in The Age of No Good Reason.
Baltimore officer dies days after being shot in patrol car
The Baltimore Police Department said Officer Keona Holley's health had been deteriorating in recent days and the family made the difficult decision to end life support.