January 12, 2022

'Rust' armorer files suit blaming prop and ammo supplier for fatal shooting

Armorer Hannah-Gutierrez Reed filed a lawsuit claiming prop and ammunition supplier Seth Kenny provided live rounds in boxes marked as blanks that were used on the 'Rust' set.

Novak Djokovic in Australian Open draw as visa saga drags on

The Australian Open draw has been postponed until further notice, organisers said on Thursday, amid uncertainty over Novak Djokovic's participation in the tournament.

St. John's rally falls short in frustrating OT loss

One stop, one rebound. That’s all it would’ve taken for St. John’s to pick up the win that would begin to build an NCAA Tournament résumé.

Gabby Petito should have been cited for domestic violence in Utah: report

Police in Moab, Utah made "unintentional mistakes" when they stopped Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie on Aug. 12 after receiving a 911 call domestic violence. 

This isn't the first embarrassing rock bottom for Giants

A decade in the life of Aaron Rodgers tells the sad story of the New York Football Giants. Ten years ago this week, the Giants dismantled the 15-1 defending champion...

Why John Mara didn't fire Dave Gettleman

Allowing Dave Gettleman to stick around a few extra weeks so that he could save face with “retirement” was not the Giants’ mistake. Allowing the failed general manager to remain...

Youngster will get another shot to stick in Rangers' top six

Rangers youngster Alexis Lafreniere will get another chance to make it [on the] right while getting his second straight look on the line with Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin.

Inflation is eating away at the heart of America's small businesses

A restaurant owner in Western Pennsylvania, who is barely making a profit, blames inflation and the Biden administration for his business's downfall.

What this Net thinks about Novak Djokovic vaccine situation

Mills has been vocal about the importance of vaccinations and COVID-19 safety, both stateside and in his native Australia.

Yankees prospect's development about more than baseball for Rachel Balkovec

Rachel Balkovec has developed a strong relationship with highly hyped Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez and could manage him in 2022 on the Tarpons. “I always just want to direct the...

Knicks get back to .500 with near-perfect Garden night

The Knicks won a game over a solid, hot team, and Julius Randle won back some fans.

Why Sarah Palin has a case against the lying liberals at New York Times

Sarah Palin filed the defamation lawsuit in 2017 after the Times printed an editorial tying one of her to a 2011 mass shooting that killed six people.

John Mara responds to nepotism talk surrounding Giants

Did anyone anticipate there would be more questions about Chris Mara than there were about John Mara during Wednesday’s media session, as the Giants’ co-owner (John) met the media to...

A taste of Southern lied in Georgia y'all

President Joe Biden’s crazy speech in Georgia preaching voting rights was stupid, divisive and full of lies – and also exposed his impotence as his polls continue to dip, Miranda...

Nets struggling against NBA's elite

The Nets know that, despite their record, they’re not among the NBA’s elite teams.

McCarthy, Foxx demand Biden Ed boss Cardona turn over teacher union emails

Kevin McCarthy and Virginia Foxx are demanding Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to send copies of emails between his DOE, the White House and the teachers' unions.

Joe Namath pays tribute to late Jets receiver Don Maynard

Joe Namath has written a touching remembrance of Don Maynard, the former Jets wide receiver who died at 86 this week.

Yankees' knew this hire might not make it to spring training

The Yankees hired Eric Chavez knowing full well he might never make it to spring training with them.

Mets embracing their history — and it's about time

The Mets’ recent spate of catch-up is not only welcome, it is long overdue.

Inside Ronnie Spector's dark marriage to murderer Phil Spector

“I can only say that when I left in the early ’70s, I knew that if I didn’t leave at that time, I was going to die there,” Ronnie wrote...

Homeless man assaults and robs good Samaritan who gave him a coat

Seconds after being given a coat by a stranger, Xavier Israel pushed the good Samaritan to the ground, punched him and stole his wallet, police said.

'Profoundly unpresidential': Read Mitch McConnell on Biden's insulting Georgia speech

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered critical remarks Wednesday on President Biden’s Tuesday speech in Georgia.

Memoir by Hunter Biden's ex-wife details how his cheating, drug abuse destroyed their marriage

Hunter Biden's ex-wife Kathleen Buhle will break her silence about how his cheating and substance abuse destroyed their marriage in a memoir set for release during the run-up to November's...

Top defensive prospect is getting his Rangers chance

The Rangers are about to give an audition to Braden Schneider, recalled from the AHL on Tuesday in an exchange of places with Nils Lundkvist.

Getting this injured vet back 'trickier' than Nets thought

Joe Harris still isn’t practicing, and his recovery from ankle surgery has taken longer and been more complex than the Nets anticipated.

A blunt message for John Mara

Don’t just tell us, John. Show us, John. Fix the Giants now.

'Could be a real mess': 'Significant' snowstorm to tear through Midwest, Southeast — then turn north

New York City could face with a bomb cyclone or nor'easter Sunday night, but forecasters say its  too early to start preparing for the potential snowstorm.

Now Biden's given America the worst inflation in 40 years

It's been four decades since consumers got slammed this hard, yet President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats — whose policies fueled inflation in the first place — are only...

Made out like bandits: NY prisoners got $34M in federal COVID stimulus funds

A total of 26,232 stimulus checks were received by inmates in New York state prisons through September, according to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Kevin Durant player prop bets for Nets vs. Bulls, January 12

Kevin Durant will take the court for the Brooklyn Nets when they square off against the Chicago Bulls at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday.

Waukesha parade attack suspect facing 71 new charges

Darrell Brooks, who is accused of driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., on Nov. 21, is facing dozens of new charges for the deadly attack.

Lockdowns don't work and other commentary

From the left: Lockdowns Didn’t Work There’s been “little critical analysis from the mainstream left” on whether COVID restrictions “served the collective good — or saved lives for that matter,”...

ESPN wants new hire to be Adam Schefter of college football

ESPN is adding what it hopes is the Adam Schefter of college football.

Psaki finds GOP criticism of Biden's voting rights speech 'hilarious'

Psaki said the harsh criticism of Biden's speech on voting rights in Georgia was "hilarious given how many people sat silently" during Trump's presidency.

Queens school district braces for another classroom diversity tussle

The Department of Education has tapped a consulting firm to probe diversity in District 30 — which includes Long Island City and Astoria — and to eventually propose a new...

'Lucky' ex-con who dodged armed robbery charge ditches court in assault case

William Rolon, who dodged a robbery charge due to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's policies, didn't show up in court Tuesday for an appearance on a separate assault charge.

Giants interview first GM candidates and who's up next

The last time the Giants conducted a search for a new GM, they interviewed four candidates for the job. This time around they are certainly casting a wider net.

Long Island pol escalates school masking fight with Hochul

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for threatening to remove any county board members who move to scrap the mask requirement.

Cuomo won't give up $5M book payday without a fight

Andrew Cuomo is fighting back after his lawyer threatened to sue the state's ethics board for trying to claw back the payday Cuomo received for his memoir.

Rikers guard smuggled drugs to try to score a job promotion: lawyer

Corruption in the ranks of Rikers Island correction officers is so bad that one convicted jail guard claims he smuggled drugs into the facility to keep his own job.

Jets-induced mystery around injured star is bad look

Six-foot-seven men weighing some 370 pounds don’t fit on milk cartons, so putting that kind of APB image out on Mekhi Becton would do no good in the way of...

Reject New Jersey's bid to empower the waterfront mob

For nearly seven decades, the bi-state Waterfront Commission has guarded against organized crime and ensured fair hiring.

Four arrested in fatal shooting of off-duty LAPD officer

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators on Wednesday said four suspects were arrested in connection to the botched robbery that killed Officer Fernando Arroyos.

Only surviving member of the Four Tops recalls dodging bullet during civil rights era

Surviving band member of Motown’s Four Tops Duke Fakir will soon debut his bio book about his most unforgettable experiences, Cindy Adams writes.

'Teflon con' who loves bail reform is back in custody for more alleged burglaries

Charles Wold was busted Tuesday on charges he broke into three more places last month in Park Slope.

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA betting odds, lines, trends

The Eastern's top two teams, the Chicago Bulls (27-11) and the Brooklyn Nets (25-14), hit the court at United Center.

'CBS Evening News' Jan. 6 broadcast sets tongues wagging about Norah O'Donnell's future

The anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is sparking fresh conspiracy theories -- about Norah O'Donnell's anchor spot at "CBS Evening News," that is.

Hillary 2024? With Biden and Harris incredibly weak, Clinton sees a comeback

If you thought that after two failed presidential runs, Hillary Clinton would go gently into that good political night, you were sorely mistaken.

Ex-NBA star, paralyzed in bike crash, battled suicidal thoughts

“I don’t know how I can ease the burden of me,” the 7-foot-6 ex-NBAer said.

Cop-impersonating robbers busted in cocaine, $160K heist: feds

A trio of police-impersonating robbers tried to rob a suspected Bronx drug dealer of $160,000 and three kilograms of cocaine in a home-invasion robbery.

This may be the Islanders' last chance to turn things round

The Islanders have all but fallen to irrelevance on the national stage.

Not so sweet: Demand for chocolate fuels surge in price of cocoa

The Omicron variant has done nothing to dampen Americans' sweet tooth. Demand for chocolate and tightening supply has led to a sharp spike in the price of cocoa.

7 weeks later, Bode Miller and Morgan Beck still haven't named their baby

"We may have to reach out to our social media followers and ask for some assistance."

Scandal-ridden CNN sees ratings dive by 90% after 2021 coverage

The Jeff Zucker-led cable news network averaged just 548,000 viewers during the week of Jan. 3 — a major drop from the nearly 2.7 million viewers for the same week...

How high did Team Biden's conspiracy against parental protests go?

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona allegedly solicited the National School Boards Association letter that compared parents to domestic terrorists.

St. John's highly touted transfers aren't living up to their billing

Five experienced transfers were expected to help make this at least an NCAA Tournament team.

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 13, 2022

The Issue: The Manhattan DA’s omission from court documents that a weapon was used during a robbery. We just saw the light with the end of Bill de Blasio’s tenure,...

NYC's chancellor, David Banks, has proved public schools can improve

More than 930,000 students in New York City’s public-school system are amenable for improvement, proven by School Chancellor David Banks.

Biden approval rating lies at just 33 percent: poll

The latest Quinnipiac University poll found that 53 percent of Americans disapprove of the job President Joe Biden is doing.

Woman puts baby up for adoption after sperm donor lied about his ethnicity

The Tokyo resident, who is in her 30s, thought she'd found a successful Japanese man with a Kyoto University education, and had sex with him 10 times in an effort...

Petition to oust Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg renews bid for recalls in NY

An online petition seeking the ouster of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is gaining traction over his controversial policies to downgrade or not prosecute crimes.

Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump 2024 — yep, life has become a horror movie

We are officially in the horror movie where the monster never dies, the virus never ends and our next election sees Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump.

John Mara makes sobering Giants admission

John Mara has lived through it all, but this is the worst it has been.

Americans split on scrapping filibuster for Democrats' election reform push: poll

A plurality of registered voters support keeping the Senate's 60-vote legislative filibuster ​in place and are divided over Dems' efforts to make an exception in order to pass election reform...

Crumbley pleads not guilty in deadly Michigan school shooting

Accused Michigan high school shooter Ethan Crumbley pleaded not guilty Wednesday, as he was arraigned on four counts of murder and other charges.

Past its peak? NY's COVID cases continue decline from Omicron highs

Across the state, the positivity rate for new COVID tests continued to decline, hitting 17.37 percent, which is below the rolling seven-day average of 20.22 percent.

Ronnie Spector, rock icon behind ‘Be My Baby,’ dead at 78

Her trademark beehive and unapologetic bad-girl swagger made waves in the music industry when the rock group first hit the airwaves in 1963.

Retired WFAN legend returning for guest spot

Joe Benigno will return to WFAN airwaves on Thursday.

Senate panel OKs LA mayor as ambassador after attending Hunter's art show

Mayor Eric Garcetti won approval from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to be President Biden's ambassador to India — months after attending Hunter Biden's Hollywood art show.

New Mexico city installing ‘baby box’ after mom allegedly abandons newborn

A New Mexico city has announced it's preparing to install a "baby box" where infants can be safely surrendered, after a mother dumped her baby in a dumpster. 

Paramedic couple who stole drugs from dying patients sentenced to five years in prison

A heartless paramedic couple who stole drugs from dead or dying patients to fuel their addiction have been caged for five years each. Ruth Lambert, 33, and Jessica Silvester, 29,...

RJ Barrett player prop bets for Knicks vs. Mavericks, January 12

The New York Knicks and RJ Barrett will face the Dallas Mavericks at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday.

Barstool founder Dave Portnoy buys $9.75M beach house in the Hamptons

Look out, Montauk pizza joints — One Bite reviewer Dave Portnoy, founder and CEO of Barstool Sports, has plunked down $9.75 million for a Hamptons beach house. The new construction...

11 shoe storage ideas that will make staying organized so much easier

Something to get your shoes in order.

Rachel Balkovec is only just beginning with historic Yankees job

The Rachel Balkovec bullet train continues to speed forward, and she encourages you to hop aboard.

Slayer guitarist Kerry King rocks into $3.6M Tribeca crib

He slayed the deal! Thrash metal guitarist Kerry King — who was the lead guitarist for Slayer and collaborated with Megadeth — and his wife, Ayesha, just plunked down $3.65...

Critical race theory, COVID policies in Virginia spark huge jump in homeschooling

Homeschooling in Virginia has increased by nearly 40% since 2019, which has been partly fueled by the implementation of critical race theory in classrooms and the coronavirus.  "The children don’t...

The 15 best renter-friendly ways to revamp and decorate your home in 2022

Landlords look away — this one is for tenants who want to decorate and get their security deposits back, too. 

NFL star: 'We don't have a chance' in playoffs

The Chiefs are nearly a 13-point favorite for Sunday's opening round at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks NBA betting odds, lines, trends

The New York Knicks (20-21) are 3.5-point underdogs as they look to build on a four-game home win streak when they take on the Dallas Mavericks.

Jan. 6 select committee calls for McCarthy to meet with panel

The House Select Committee investigating last year's Capitol riot has asked Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to voluntarily come forward and discuss his communications with former President Donald Trump.

Time to treat COVID as an 'endemic illness' like the flu: Spanish PM

“It’s a necessary debate. Science has given us the answer to protect ourselves,” Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said, according to Bloomberg.

NYPD searches for fugitive who escaped from custody at hospital

The 21-year-old was in police custody when he shed his shirt and shoes and fled from Brookdale University Hospital’s emergency room with his handcuffs still on.

Model praises surging NBA star for getting chance he 'deserves'

Winnie Harlow is digging Kyle Kuzma's second act in Washington.

US Senators introduce bill to ban Pelosi-style stock trading in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband could be forced to stop trading individual stocks as bipartisan momentum builds in Washington, DC for a ban on the practice. 

Dumbo sees jumbo demand with just a handful of units left for rent

Dumbo real estate is hotter than at-home COVID tests. In the entire waterfront Brooklyn neighborhood, just 16 apartments are available for rent on StreetEasy currently — last week it was...

WWE star cleared for contact, could make return from retirement

Corey Graves might be returning to the WWE ring sometime soon.

White House promises to get schools 10 million more COVID-19 tests per month

The White House vowed Wednesday to provide 10 million more COVID-19 tests per month to schools amid a surge in the Omicron variant.

Nasal spray could protect against all COVID-19 variants for 8 hours: study

A study found that an experimental nasal spray made of an antibody-like synthetic protein could stop COVID-19 in its tracks for several hours.

'Profoundly unpresidential': McConnell rips Biden’s voting rights speech in scathing Senate address

In a scathing address on the Senate floor, the Kentucky Republican accused the president of calling millions of Americans “domestic enemies” while comparing “a bipartisan majority of senators to literal...

Boy found dead in abandoned home had 'partially frozen' organs: coroner

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Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Kanye West to headline Coachella 2022

Both West and Eilish have previously performed at the California music festival.

Olympic sprinter tragically killed in head-on crash

Olympic bronze medal-winning sprinter Deon Lendore has died after a head-on collision in Texas involving two other vehicles, state police said. He was 29.

Tensions at PBS over who should conduct Biden interview: report

When an interview with President Joe Biden was granted to PBS, tensions arose between Yamiche Alcindor and Judy Woodruff over who should conduct the questioning.

It's a fresh start for the Giants

Giants fans get a fresh start across the board: New head coach, new GM and new players.

Ex-Playboy bunny: I had to gain weight to get hired

"You had to maintain a certain weight, whatever it was that made you look good."

Pro Bowler talks transition from the field to the broadcast booth

Andrew Marchand and John Ourand unveil their Mount Rushmore of NFL Media and have No. 2 Fox game analyst Greg Olsen join the pod.

Ex trafficked: Matt Gaetz's former girlfriend testifies before grand jury

Gaetz is under investigation for sex trafficking a 17-year-old, obstructing justice and violating the Mann Act.

Snap up this slim underdog in this ACC college hoops battle

It has not been the ACC’s finest season, but Clemson and Notre Dame have combined to go 5-3 in conference thus far and have a big clash for league supremacy...

Man has giant, living bug pulled out of his ear during nightmare ER visit

The patient was featured on this week's episode of This Came Out Of Me, a Discovery Channel reality series that profiles unusual and extreme medical emergencies.

Sleeping in separate beds spiced up our sex life: Experts weigh in

Terri-Ann Michelle, 32, claims that she and her husband "improved" their intimacy by sleeping in separate bedrooms.

Giants legend speaks out on pathetic QB sneak that ended Joe Judge's career

The former Super Bowl champion dishes on the current state of the Giants, and who he thinks should be the team's next GM.

Rare owl spotted several times in Washington, DC since early January

A snowy owl has apparently been flying around in the nation’s capital since January 3.

Why Aaron Rodgers gave 'a major f--k' about Super Bowl boycott story

"Let me just say this, no one in my inner circle is talking to the media," Rodgers said.

Senior visiting pal mauled to death by pack of 'bulldogs'

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man who was mauled by a pack of ‘bulldogs’ died.

Mike Tomlin was fast asleep during crucial Steelers moment

Mike Tomlin didn't bear witness to his team nearly losing out on a playoff spot late Sunday night.

Morgan Stanley hiking bonuses for top performers

Morgan Stanley will raise its annual bonus for top-performing staff on Thursday by more than 20%, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Holy bummer! Ben Affleck on the 'awful' experience of making 'Justice League'

Filming 2017's "Justice League" made the actor decide to drop out of "The Batman" — "It was the worst experience" — but he has no regrets about "Gigli."

NYPD offering $10K in search for Harlem Burger King killer

The NYPD is offering a $10,000 reward in the cold-blooded murder of a young woman working at a Harlem Burger King.

82-year-old skateboarder is cooler than your grandpa

This skater boy is 82 years young. Grandfather of two Don Morton took up skateboarding in September 2021 as a new pandemic hobby. The former businessman from Newton Mearns, Scotland,...

10 ways fast food is making you depressed and slowly killing you

Scientists revealed ultraprocessed, high sugar and carb-rich foods are wreaking havoc on our health — by hooking consumers with chemically engineered additives and flavors designed to be irresistible.

Dramatic moment shows penguin getting separated from flock as ice breaks

Footage captured the dramatic moment a penguin nearly got separated from its family after an iceberg broke off the Antarctic coast.

Russian streamer who posed naked in front of church faces jail

A Russian streamer who posed naked for a photo in front of a church faces jail for "insulting the religious feelings of believers".

Giants owner knows the team has hit rock bottom

The Giants have hit rock bottom and co-owner John Mara knows it.

Mom names baby Lucifer, catches hell online: 'Death threats are scary'

This mom has been demonized by the internet for giving her offspring one of 2022's trendiest — yet most inflammatory — baby names: Lucifer.

Fake COVID vaccine cards are a crime, city's top cop reminds NYPD

New NYPD Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell warned cops this week against handing in fake COVID-19 vaccination cards -- reminding them that doing so is now a crime, The Post has...

'We were all together': College sophomore killed in Bronx blaze got separated from family during chaos

A college sophomore killed in last weekend's tragic Bronx fire tried to escape the blaze with her family -- but got separated from them in the smoke.

Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing likely set for September

Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing proceedings are scheduled for September 12, 2022, according to a court filing that was made on January 11, 2022.

Hamas accuses Israel of deploying armed 'killer Zionist dolphins'

The militant Islamist group reportedly claimed in a video posted by its military wing to have captured a heavily armed Israeli dolphin off the coast of Gaza.

Quest Diagnostics raises profit forecast on COVID testing surge

Quest said it performed over 120,000 PCR tests per day in the last couple of weeks of 2021, and over 150,000 tests a day at the beginning of this year.

NYT's Friedman ripped for suggesting Biden-Cheney 2024 ticket: 'The worst timeline'

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman was mocked on social media after he floated the possibility that President Biden could replace Vice President Kamala Harris with Rep. Liz Cheney.

Giants owner: It was 'gut wrenching' to fire Joe Judge

The Giants finished out the year by losing six straight games and failing to reach 10 points in four of them.

MTA getting over $6B in COVID relief money — but funding challenges remain

The US Department of Transportation has sent the MTA over $6 billion, nearly half of the $14 billion in COVID-19 relief money allocated for the agency in pandemic rescue packages.

Trump hangs up on NPR interview after being pressed on 2020 election claims

The interview, which NPR teased as being “six years in the making,” was scheduled to go 15 minutes, but lasted just over nine as "Morning Edition" host Steve Inskeep pressed...

Harry Reid lies in state at Capitol — Schumer, Pelosi lead tributes

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid became the 34th person to lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda Wednesday.

Rays bullpen catcher dead at 28 in 'unexpected' tragedy

Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez passed away this week, the team announced Tuesday.

Norway tells departing troops to return their underwear so they can be given to incoming troops

Conscripts in Norway have been ordered to return their underwear, bras and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them. 

Teen claims he hacked into at least 25 Teslas around the world

A 19-year-old hacker claims he was able to remotely gain control of more than 25 Tesla vehicles in 13 countries.

What to do if you already want to give up your New Year's resolutions

Whether you overindulged at dinner, skipped your workout or hit snooze on your alarm (again), don't let one flub derail your New Year’s resolution progress. 

Inside NFL coach and quarterback's F-bomb-filled fight before firing

What went on behind the scenes between Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores in Miami?

Mexico’s deadliest cartel is dropping bombs from a drone onto rival camps in new turf war

Horrifying video footage shows people fleeing for their lives after the alleged strike from members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel on a woodland camp.

Feds charge Texas therapist with doping Olympians

Eric Lira is the first person charged under a federal anti-doping act signed into law in December 2020, according to the US Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New...

Bearded dragons linked to salmonella surge in 25 states: CDC

Contact with bearded dragons has been linked to a recent outbreak of salmonella.

Senate to debate dueling Russia sanctions in case of Ukraine invasion

Senate Democrats have unveiled a new set of White House-backed sanctions against Russia to be implemented if Moscow decides to invade Ukraine.

Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather sued over alleged crypto 'pump and dump' scheme

Kim Kardashian and boxer Floyd Mayweather are facing a lawsuit alleging they misled online followers into buying cryptocurrency as part of a “pump and dump” scheme.

Legal blow: Welterweight champ claims famed promoter's 'racial bias' hurt his career

Welterweight champion Terence Crawford is claiming Bob Arum's “revolting racial bias" prevented him from landing big fights and earning tens of millions of dollars.

Star safety coming out of retirement for playoff run with desperate NFC contender

Following a season-ending injury to Jordan Fuller, Weddle's agent, David Canter, announced that he would be signing with the Rams on Wednesday.

Making lemonade: Biden says he is 'making progress' on still-rising inflation

President Biden insisted Wednesday that the morning's report "shows a meaningful reduction in headline inflation."

Bronx rapper busted for stunt that shut down Kosciuszko Bridge: cops

Chucky73, a Bronx rapper whose real name is Adel Mejia, was charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct for the social media stunt.

Knicks set to face their past – and possible future

Wednesday at the Garden, the Knicks will face their former point guard and two former starting shooting guards.

Athletes flag dangers of manmade snow as climate change shrinks availability of natural snow

A British skier crashes through wooden fencing on a downhill corner and slams into a pole, breaking his leg. An American hits an icy patch at the bottom of a...

Ex-con would have faced 'long time in jail' if not for new Manhattan DA: judge

An ex-con accused of threatening a drug store worker with a knife was told in court that he should "feel lucky" he got busted after new Manhattan District Attorney Alvin...

Judge rules in Netflix's favor over '13 Reasons Why' suicide lawsuit

A teen took her own life after watching "13 Reasons Why," and an attorney for the grieving family blamed Netflix for "targeting" children and teens with ideas about suicide and...

Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans

The twins, male cub Xiao Xiao and its sister Lei Lei, which were born at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in June, took their first steps as beaming fans held up their...

More than 12,000 arrested during violent protests in Kazakhstan

The upheaval began on Jan. 2 over a hike in fuel prices in the oil- and gas-rich nation and rapidly spread across the country to include protests against the authoritarian...

Sony to keep making PlayStation 4 as PS5 output hits snag

Disruptions in the global supply chain forced Sony to delay its roll out of PlayStation 5. It will instead make more PlayStation 4 gaming consoles.

Double legal immigration to solve labor 'crisis': Chamber of Commerce CEO

An influx of legal immigrants would alleviate the nationwide labor shortage and help to cool inflation, the head of the US Chamber of Commerce said.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lies in state at US Capitol

Harry Reid, a former Democratic Senate Majority Leader from Nevada, died on Dec. 28 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Biden to huddle with Senate Dems in push to trash filibuster rule

President Biden will come to the Capitol Thursday as he tries to ramp up pressure on moderate Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.

NY Daily News plans to outsource printing — 200 jobs may be cut

The New York Daily News reportedly plans to outsource its printing operations, a move that could result in laying off more than 200 employees, a source says.

Quebec house used for Adele's 'Easy on Me' video on sale for $4.3M

The enchanting Canadian compound where the singer filmed her "Easy on Me" music video has just hit the market.

Chinese woman stranded with blind date for days due to sudden COVID lockdown: report

A blind date turned into a four-day ordeal for a Chinese woman when a sudden COVID-19 lockdown left her stranded at the man’s house.

Gronk told Tom Brady he needed one more catch for $500K jackpot

Before Rob Gronkowski bagged $1 million in Sunday's game against the Panthers, he told Tom Brady he needed one more catch to unlock the jackpot.

Sex offender busted for lewd act in front of MTA worker

Aziz Powell, a Level 2 sex offender, pleasured himself in view of a woman inside the booth at the 28th Street R train station.

Some marijuana compounds can block coronavirus from entering cells: study

The researchers found that a pair of hemp compounds bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a vital step in the deadly bug’s path to infect people.

NBA teammates throw punches in heated locker room fight

Things got chippy in the Wizards' locker room during Tuesday's 122-118 home win against the Thunder.

Ghislaine Maxwell juror requests questionnaire as judge mulls inquiry

An attorney for the Ghislaine Maxwell juror has asked for copies of his juror questionnaire and a transcript of part of his jury selection process.

The Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Heated Massager Is currently on sale

Need some TLC? This heated massager should do the trick.

Save $130 on this top-rated, Indiegogo-funded massage gun

Sit back and relax with the help of this beloved massage gun.

Woman's 57-pound weight loss allowed her to spot breast cancer early

Andrea Richardson, 49, from Coppull, UK, decided it was time to start losing weight in July 2019.

Hillary 2024? Don't rule it out: Dems

That's the case made by two prominent Democrats who claim a "perfect storm" of President Biden's approval ratings and Vice President Harris' unpopularity could provide an opening.

Most remote workers say they might quit before returning to office: poll

A majority of Americans currently working remotely said they would consider quitting their jobs if their employer required them to return to the office, according to a new survey. The...

Manhattan DA refuses to discuss latest outrage over soft-on-crime policies

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on Wednesday refused to answer questions about how his progressive new policies let a career criminal walk free on mere misdemeanor charges for an alleged armed...

What is Mercury retrograde and how will it affect my zodiac sign in 2024?

You’ll never need to worry about Mercury retrograde ever again.

China accused of sending people to 'quarantine camps' ahead of Winter Olympics

China has reportedly set up brutal, eerie-looking "quarantine camps" as at least 20 million people are in restrictive lockdowns weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics.

Woman gives up hot water, plumbing to save over $27,000 living on a boat

The author and illustrator swapped her one-bed attic flat for her 32-foot canal boat to live the life of travel and adventure she’d only ever read about in books.

Duo attacks man with hammer, opens fire in front of bodega: video

The 50-year-old victim was inside a bodega on December 26, 2021 when the male suspect accused him of looking at a woman who was with him.

Construction worker stabbed and robbed outside Time Square CVS: video

A construction worker was doused with possible bleach and stabbed twice after he rebuffed a panhandler in Times Square. The worker was walking into a CVS when a woman asked...

UFC champ Julianna Peña talks wild alley brawl, Joe Rogan

Since defeating Amanda Nunes at UFC 269, Julianna Peña doesn't feel her life has changed that dramatically after her December victory over the longtime UFC women's bantamweight champion.

Inflation took a huge $6.2B bite out of holiday shopping

Inflation cost American shoppers a whopping $6.2 billion over the holidays, as retailers hiked prices on everything from clothing to groceries and appliances.

Lindsey Vonn on ex Tiger Woods, 'really difficult' public romances

It's been nearly seven years since Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods ended their relationship, but the former Olympian says the exes are on good terms.

Biden latest Dem to back ending filibuster after years of support

President Biden is merely the latest prominent Democrat to support changing Senate rules and eliminating the filibuster -- despite backing the procedure many times since 2005.

Jamie Lynn Spears' rare GMA interview

Jamie Lynn Spears spoke to ABC News and revealed she tried to help end Britney Spears controversial conservatorship.

NBA star beefs with mascot in final seconds of game

Suns star Devin Booker has settled his beef with the lone "fan" that heckled him during Tuesday's win in Toronto.

Howard Stern grand slams Novak Djokovic's no-vax stance: 'What a f--king a--hole'

The veteran shock jock let "No-Vax" have it: "That f - - knut … Djokovic. The Joker, I call him the Joker," 68-year-old Stern fumed.

2022 SAG Awards nominees announced: 'House of Gucci,' 'Succession' and more

The Screen Actors Guild Awards revealed its nominees ahead of the 2022 SAG Awards show, which will be held Sunday, Feb. 27.

Take a shot on these players at Sony Open

Here are some players who are worth a wager this weekend at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Sex abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew can go forward: judge

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the sex abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew brought by a longtime Jeffrey Epstein accuser could move forward.

The internet was convinced famous rapper was having sex at NHL game

Kodak Black put on a PDA show with his new lady love on Tuesday when the pair attended the Panthers-Canucks game in his native Florida.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas two Don Jr. aides, Trump's former speechwriter

The House select committee investigating last year's Capitol riot has subpoenaed two aides to Donald Trump Jr. and a former White House staffer.

Toy Fair New York 2022 canceled over COVID concerns

The annual Toy Fair New York trade show slated for next month has been canceled amid rising concerns from vendors and buyers over the recent COVID-19 surge. The 117-year-old conference,...

Eric Adams demotes brother after giving him high-ranking NYPD post

Mayor Eric Adams has demoted his younger brother after Hizzoner initially chose him to serve as a deputy NYPD commissioner, city officials confirmed Wednesday.

LaMelo Ball drops big hint in rumored relationship with Instagram star

On Monday, the Hornets point guard showed off his rumored new girlfriend, whose real name is née Analicia Chaves.

Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated residents

Only about 10 percent of the residents in Canada’s second-most populous province are unvaccinated, but they make up half of all people in intensive care.

Michele Tafoya talks 'The View' appearance — and what she'll do post-NBC

Michele Tafoya's next job will include her opinions.

Novak Djokovic releases Instagram message as scrutiny grows over COVID test

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open drama doesn't appear to be getting close to an end.

TikTok star dead at 28 after lover allegedly strangled him over video game

Influencer Rory Teasley has died after his boyfriend of 10 years allegedly strangled him during a fight over the "Overwatch" shooting game.

Inflation hits four-decade high, consumer prices soar 7 percent

Inflation hit a four-decade high in December, forcing Americans to pay steeper prices for everyday items such as groceries and gas, the feds said Wednesday.

A season best forgotten in the standings could be exactly what the Jets need to build a memorable future

A season best forgotten in the standings could be exactly what the Jets need to build a memorable future.

Seattle police gun down man who fatally stabbed police dog, injured cop

Chilling video captured a Seattle cop gunning down a machete-wielding burglary suspect -- wearing only a towel -- after he fatally stabbed a police dog and injured another officer in...

Hospital where 'Jeopardy!' champ Brayden Smith died sued for wrongful death

"This case is not just about death — Brayden suffered before he died because the hospital, its nurses, and the home health nurse failed to teach and take care of...

Why Giants shouldn’t sweat losing coaching candidates if GM search lingers 

Recent coaching cycles show how the Giants could benefit from waiting on Joe Judge's replacement.

Man helping Bronx fire victims saw his brother's body on gurney

Yusupha Jawara, 46, recalled how he had raced to the smoke-filled building in the Bronx Sunday and started transporting the injured to St. Barnabas Hospital.

How the Giants’ GM opening stacks up against the Vikings and Bears vacancies

As the Giants begin lining up interviews for their new GM, they likely will be fighting against the Bears and Vikings for the right decision-maker.

Paternal grandfather of New Mexico baby tossed into dumpster seeks custody

Alexis Avila, 18, was captured on video throwing a trash bag containing the baby in a dumpster.

Ice storm in Illinois turns driveway into skating rink

The rain in Champaign, Illinois, freezes mainly on the plane. One Illinoisan made the best of slippery conditions by strapping on ice skates and gliding down his frozen driveway. “Skates...

'Jeopardy!' contestants reveal secrets to winning on the game show

Former "Jeopardy!" contestants, including onetime champ Austin Rogers, reveal the tricks and tips it takes to compete — and win — on the game show.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $325M

Tuesday's winning Mega Millions jackpot lottery numbers were revealed as the jackpot approaches the $325 million mark.

The faces of Bronx fire victims

Seventeen lives were lost in a horrific apartment fire in the Bronx on Jan. 9, 2022. Take a look at the people and stories of those who perished.

'Scream' review: Slasher rehash is less scary than Midtown

The fifth “Scream” movie doesn’t try to reinvent the squeal.

North Korea claims successful test of hypersonic missile

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Wednesday its leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful flight test of a hypersonic missile he claimed would remarkably increase the country’s nuclear...

Chicago Mayor Lightfoot tests positive for COVID-19

Lightfoot, 59, who is fully vaccinated and received a booster shot, revealed in a tweet that she is experiencing “cold-like symptoms” but otherwise feels fine.

Police searching for armed robbers who held up Bronx barber shop

Police are on the hunt for four suspects who barged into a Bronx barber shop and held up an employee and customer while robbing them last month.

Arrest made in fatal shooting of LA Taco Bell worker

The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a man in connection to the fatal shooting of a Taco Bell worker during a feud over a fake $20 bill over the weekend,...

Man arrested after damaging cockpit on plane headed to Miami

An unruly passenger was arrested after he allegedly broke into and vandalized the cockpit of a Miami-bound American Airlines plane Tuesday afternoon.

Nearly one-third of LA students absent on first day back from break

The students at Los Angeles Unified School District that did make it to class were forced to stand in long lines as school officials made sure each child had proof...

Hochul requests rent relief aid from Biden as eviction moratorium set to expire

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that she’s requesting more federal aid from the Biden administration for New York’s since dried-up rental relief program.

All 17 people who died in tragic Bronx fire identified by officials

The victims include several children, and range in age from 5 to 50 years old. Dozens more remain hospitalized.

Rutgers' win steak ends with a whimper

Sam Sessoms scored 17 points to lead four in double figures as Penn State never trailed and cruised to a 66-49 victory over Rutgers on Tuesday night.

Rikers inmates on hunger strike to protest conditions, COVID lockdown

Inmates on Rikers Island are on a hunger strike in protest of COVID-19 lockdowns and the poor conditions at the chaotic prison facility.

News anchors caught trashing Djokovic in viral video: 'Sneaky a--hole'

MELBOURNE, Australia — Opinions about Novak Djokovic’s visa status ahead of the Australian Open are strong — on and off the record, apparently. Video of a conversation between a pair...

Trump says Rep. Elise Stefanik could be president in 2028 at Palm Beach fundraiser

Trump helped raise $3.2 million for Rep. Elise Stefanik, his political action committee and other GOP candidates on Capitol Hill with the event at his Mar-a-Lago resort.