January 16, 2022
Novak Djokovic arrives in Dubai after Australia deportation
Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player’s hopes of defending his Australian Open...
Celebrated Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies peacefully at 102
Charles McGee, a decorated military pilot with the pioneering all-black Tuskegee Airman who flew missions in three wars, died peacefully in his sleep.
Cowboys are perpetually Next Year's Team
These Cowboys aren’t your father’s Cowboys. They aren’t your grandfather’s Cowboys. When the playoffs roll around, they shrivel and shrink.
Dems are using the Capitol riot to hunt political foes, not real threats: Devine
The Biden administration has flipped things around to target the Democratic Party’s political opponents, or anyone who displays anti-authority tendencies.
Deshaun Watson interested in teaming up with potential Giants coaching candidate
As the Giants focus on filling one major hole, a potential joint solution to two others is beginning to formulate.
Eric Adams needs to address senseless crime in NYC after Times Square shove
And take a deep breath, Eric Adams — those spaces are recoverable, but not without prompt and ruthless effort and a willingness to sail directly into New York’s prevailing political...
Evaluating Jets' 2020 draft class, pick by pick
Take a closer look at how each Jets draft pick performed in 2021 and what their 2022 outlook is.
Yankees hope new reliever mirrors previous signing's success
In this slow MLB lockout offseason, the Yankees have again taken some chances on potential bullpen depth.
Second major eruption detected at undersea Hunga Tonga volcano
A second major eruption has been detected at the Hunga Tonga volcano, according to an alert from Australia's Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre.
Rangers fueled by winger's career year
This just might be the year for Chris Kreider.
Two teens arrested in UK in connection to Texas synagogue hostage standoff: report
Two teenagers were reportedly arrested as part of an investigation into the hostage-taking of a rabbi and three congregants at a Texas synagogue.
Time expires on Cowboys as 49ers survive late push
The San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Cowboys botch linebacker's name on jersey
The Dallas Cowboys got off on the wrong foot before their wild card loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Tom Brady makes the Buccaneers the most dangerous team in the NFC
Tom Brady’s ability to survive and advance regardless of the skill-position players around him makes him more dangerous than any player in the game. No one elevates the players around...
Va. Gov. Youngkin defends banning 'racially divisive' critical race theory
Virginia Gov. Youngkin defended his order banning lessons that define racism as an institutional problem deeply embedded in American society.
Posh Alexander leads St. John's to comfortable win over Big East foe
This is the player St. John's has been waiting for.
'She was wonderful': What we know about the Times Square subway shove victim
Michelle Alyssa Go was waiting on the southbound platform at the Times Square subway station when she was shoved onto the train tracks and struck by an R train, police...
This decision looms for Tom Thibodeau again
The Knicks are on a roll, their starting lineup is on a roll and point guard Kemba Walker is on the verge of returning for Monday’s MLK Day matinee against...
'Grateful to be alive': Rabbi recalls tense hostage situation at Texas synagogue
A Texas Rabbi and three congregants were held hostage at their local synagogue on Saturday. After the tense standoff, the hostages were released safely.
Welcome to college basketball's year of parity
On Monday there will be a fifth different No. 1 team, after Baylor dropped two home games this week.
Giants GM candidates have mixed histories of identifying franchise QBs
If the Giants knew for certain which of their nine candidates for general manager can identify a franchise quarterback, the search could be called off.
Carjacking suspect who escaped cops turns himself in after three days on lam
Akeem Williams escaped from a Brooklyn hospital while in NYPD custody. After three days on the run, Williams turned himself in on Saturday.
'This is just the beginning': Remote job postings for NYC firms skyrocket in seismic shift
The key industries with the highest jump in virtual-work offers amid the coronavirus pandemic included administrative, information and financial services.
GOP governor hopefuls slam millionaire's donation to 'pro-criminal' Manhattan DA Bragg
Harry Wilson admitted that he gave $1,000 to Bragg because he said the two of them were friends from their time together at Harvard University.
Nets rookie starting to excel in new role
When the Nets drafted Kessler Edwards with the 44th-overall pick last July, the Pepperdine product knew it would be a challenge to find minutes with the team’s veteran roster.
Digital detox: Thirteen simple hacks to break up with your phone
Some new figures show individuals are spending an average of four hours a day staring at their screens, but there are ways to reduce dependency.
What would the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. think of America today?
Were Martin Luther King alive in 2022 to celebrate his 93rd birthday, what would he have to say about his nation’s contentious racial landscape?
Kentucky means business in the SEC
Kentucky made a statement with its 28-point home win over No. 22 Tennessee on Saturday.
Luxury home goods store MacKenzie-Childs continues to impress in NYC
Artistic, whimsical, begun 1983 in Richard MacKenzie and wife Victoria Childs’ basement, it became famous for its signature black-and-white checked patterns.
Photos show collapsing Tongan volcano just before eruption
Satellite images show a volcanic island near Tonga collapsing into the ocean right before it erupted Saturday, leaving the entire Pacific on tsunami watch.
Eric Adams needs a plan for getting dangerous homeless off subways, streets
The subways are the veins of our city; if they are unsafe, the entire metropolis withers.
Ex-Clinton adviser says there's 'good chance' of 2024 Hillary/Trump rematch
Dick Morris, a onetime adviser to former President Bill Clinton, says there's a "good chance" of a rematch between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Eric Adams insists subways still safe and there is only 'perception of fear'
Straphangers and advocacy groups say the subway system has without a doubt gone down the tubes -- and Michelle Go death is just the latest horrific example of problems that...
Thousands pay their respects at a mass funeral for 15 of the 17 Bronx fire victims
Members of the tight-knit Gambian community that bore the brunt of the fire's devastation packed into the Islamic Culture Center for the mass funeral for 15 of the victims.
NFL announcer sounds miffed he had to call Bucs blowout over Cowboys
Troy Aikman would rather be in Dallas right now.
Former Bills QB goes shirtless in Buffalo for frigid playoff game
The former Bills quarterback ditched his cold-weather attire at some point during Buffalo's rout over New England on Saturday night.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 17, 2022
Post readers sound off on Hillary's possible 2024 run and SCOTUS overturning Biden's vaccine mandates for large businesses.
Brady, Bucs dominate Eagles to advance
Tom Brady helped the Buccaneers launch their bid for a return to the Super Bowl with a dominating 31-15 NFC wild-card playoff victory over the Eagles.
Tennis stars support Novak Djokovic over deportation saga: 'Isn't right'
Following Novak Djokovic's visa cancellation and deportation, fellow tennis players have come to his side in his fight with how the situation played out.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg admits he's had 'challenging 2 weeks' in office
“It has been a challenging two weeks, church family. Challenging,” he told congregants during morning service at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.
Hemp-based merchants say Facebook's 'unfair' ad bans hurt small businesses
Facebook and Instagram’s strict advertising policies are hurting small businesses that make products out of hemp — even though the cannabis derivative can’t get you high and has been legal...
Student's stunning paintings on book edges go viral on TikTok
An art history student has gone viral on TikTok for her incredible artwork: beautiful paintings on the edges of book pages. Maisie Jackson, 22, from England, has posted numerous videos on...
Eagles DE inactive vs. Bucs after 'life-threatening situation'
Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat is inactive for the NFC wild-card game against the Buccaneers after dealing with what the team described as a "life-threatening situation."
Who is Dak Prescott’s ex-girlfriend? What to know about Natalie Buffett
A look back at Dak Prescott's two-year romance with Natalie Buffett.
Your earbuds are gross — here’s how to clean them the right way
Compared to other gadgets, earbuds rack up an extraordinary amount of nastiness. They collect dirt and skin particles, earwax, grease, and sweat.
Maine HS girls hoops announcers fired after body-shaming players
A pair of high school announcers in Houlton, Maine have been fired after making comments body-shaming girls basketball players during a livestream.
Star NFL QB wants to explore options this offseason
The Seahawks' season may be over, but the chatter about quarterback Russell Wilson's future is continuing to ramp up.
Mopeds from hell: Why pedestrians should take caution on bustling Queensboro Bridge
Pedestrians face a particularly treacherous trek along the 59th Street bridge -- because they're forced to share a narrow, two-lane strip with bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's supreme leader over Trump assassination threat
Twitter permanently suspended an account linked to Iran's supreme leader after it promoted a video depicting the assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Winter storm to bring 'unpleasant' mix of snow, rain wind to NYC
Snow will begin falling in the New York area around 7 p.m. as a storm travels from the southern region of the country.
Bills WAGs savor 'Victory Sunday' after demolishing the Patriots
Brittany Williams and Hillary Trubisky were among the Bills WAGs celebrating Buffalo's wild-card win over the Patriots on Saturday.
Stone cold killer: Subway 'psycho' showed 'no emotion' as he shoved woman, witness says
Maria Coste-Webber — who appeared to have been eyed first by homeless ex-con Simon Martial — said the suspect showed no emotion when he shoved tragic victim Michelle Alyssa Go.
Rep. Clyburn says Dems' voting reform bills on 'life support' -- but not dead
Rep. James Clyburn admitted on Sunday that the Democrats' voting reform bills are on "life support" but vowed that he and his colleagues will "win this battle."
'Unspeakable pain': Hochul announces $2 million in aid for displaced Bronx fire tenants
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Sunday that the state will offer tenants displaced from the gruesome Bronx fire $2 million in assistance as they work to rebuild their lives.
Revel's Bronx exit proves tech can't save cities — but public safety will
It’s been a long time since a company, let alone a woke tech firm, openly said that street crime had pushed it out of The Bronx. But that’s exactly what...
Peter Jackson’s Beatles doc brings us back to that shared place we once belonged
Watching Peter Jackson’s documentary “The Beatles: Get Back” streaming on Disney+ was a split experience — utterly pedestrian but transplendent and deeply moving.
NFL coming down hard on refs at center of Bengals-Raiders controversy
The officiating crew from Saturday's AFC wild-card game between the Bengals and Raiders may be one and done, according to a new report.
Cam Reddish makes bold prediction for his Knicks tenure in first comments
Cam Reddish acknowledged his career didn’t take flight in Atlanta.
Hallucinations and headaches: Seven ways COVID can affect your brain
Covid is largely thought of as an illness that mostly affects your lungs, with the effect it can have on the brain less known. But as well as causing obvious...
Tom Brady surprises 10-year-old cancer survivor with Super Bowl tickets
Tom Brady took some time ahead of Sunday's Buccaneers-Eagles playoff game to surprise Noah Reeb with Super Bowl tickets.
'Next few weeks will be tough': US Surgeon General issues warning as Omicron spreads
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the country is still pushing around 800,000 new cases per day.
Jets star, girlfriend celebrate NFL honor with Mexico getaway
After learning he had been named to the First-Team All-Pro, Braxton Berrios got the celebrations started in Mexico with girlfriend Sophia Culpo.
Most Americans say Biden not focused enough on inflation, the economy: poll
A majority of Americans believe the Biden administration has not focused enough on the economy and inflation, and 50 percent say Biden's first year in office has left them feeling...
Nets may have avoided the worst with star's injury
The Nets may have avoided the worst with Kevin Durant, but it doesn’t sound like he will be playing any time soon.
Save $150 on this quality knife set and nail your cooking resolutions
It's a no-brainer set if you want to sharpen your cooking skills (and knives).
Russell Westbrook answers legend's rip of Lakers after ugly loss
Magic Johnson ripped the Lakers on Twitter Saturday night, adding to the franchise's list of problems following a 37-point loss at the hands of the Nuggets.
Ship out of luck: Passengers stuck at sea after Norwegian cancels cruise mid-voyage
Travelers on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Caribbean have become stuck at sea after the company called off the voyage due to COVID-19.
This beautiful and versatile yellow gold necklace is on sale for $40
With this paperclip gold necklace, you'll be styling it with every outfit you wear.
Police identify hostage-taker in Texas synagogue standoff
The hostage-taker who on Saturday held a rabbi and his congregants for hours at a Texas synagogue -- where he demanded that US authorities release a convicted terrorist -- was British, according to...
One man killed, two injured in NYC shootings Sunday morning
Three people were shot in the early morning hours in the Big Apple Sunday, including a 44-year-old who was killed in upper Manhattan, police said.
Bills fans revive sex-toy tradition during rout of Patriots
Of course Bills fans couldn't let a win over the Patriots go by without a sex toy on the field.
The first-half play to make in this AFC playoff matchup
Are the Steelers one of the worst wild-card teams ever? Pittsburgh comes into this game minus-55 in point differential with a Pythagorean win-loss record of 7-10.
Ukrainian government computer systems infected with malware: Microsoft
Microsoft in a blog post late Saturday said the malware was disguised to resemble ransomware and was first detected on Thursday as part of a massive cyber incursion.
Men smuggle $300K worth of cocaine in bean and coconut milk cans: authorities
Two UK men were busted for smuggling more than $300,000 worth of cocaine from the Caribbean to London in baked beans and condensed coconut milk cans, authorities said.
University president fired after relationship with subordinate, 'inappropriate' emails surface
The University of Michigan fired president Dr. Mark Schlissel for having a years-long affair with a subordinate, and sending “inappropriate” messages to her on his university email.
Under is the play in this AAC showdown
The Wichita State Shockers are off to an 0-3 start in league play for the first time since joining the American Athletic Conference and will look to snap their skid...
Reverse your biological age and feel younger -- without spending a fortune
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald has been studying the difference between biological and chronological aging, and she’s narrowed down how people can feel their best longer.
The January 2022 wolf moon will bring a ton of drama
The wolf moon howls on Jan. 17, 2022, and is also a full moon in Cancer. Prepare for intense revelations.
Hidden gems and secret codes: Try these Netflix features to get the most out of your subscription
If you have a Netflix subscription you may be missing out on some fun features without realizing.
NFL playoff predictions: Snap up underdogs in these four matchups
Take all four underdogs in the remaining NFL wild-card games.
Why this AFC showdown won't be a runaway
The Chiefs have won nine of their past 10 and routed the Steelers, 36-10, just three weeks ago, but they won't cover on Sunday.
Amazon scams are up 500% -- how to spot the red flags
The online retailing giant's popularity has made it a prime target for fraudsters and internet con's trying to take advantage of unsuspecting customers.
NFL playoff predictions: Take three underdogs and one favorite
Take the three underdogs in Sunday's NFL playoff games and go with the favorite in the Monday nighter.
Can I tell my boss that he's the one causing missed deadlines?
Greg Giangrande answers more questions in his column this week, including how to deal with an inaccessible boss and vaccine mandates for health workers in New York.
Is your workplace unsafe? Here’s what to say -- and what to do if you’re injured on the job
It’s important to be aware how workers’ compensation insurance is applied to your job – because you never know if you’ll get injured.
Chipper Jones reflects on secret to MVP season, love-hate relationship with New York
Longtime Mets archnemesis Chipper Jones reveals what he really thinks about the fans who loved to hate him.
Celine Dion cancels North American tour over health issue
Celine Dion has canceled her North American tour amid health issues, she announced on social media.
Country legend Dallas Frazier dead, writer of Oak Ridge Boys hit 'Elvira' was 82
Dallas Frazier, a multi-Grammy winner who is enshrined in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, died on Friday. He was 82 years old.
This Eagle isn't fawning over Tom Brady before playoff matchup
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles (9-8) will face Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (13-4) on Sunday in a 1 p.m. NFC wild-card playoff game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa,...
Tom Thibodeau talks Cam Reddish's Knicks role
Tom Thibodeau said Saturday new Knick Cam Reddish will have to earn his minutes.
Atlanta transit leader CEO Jeffrey Parker dead
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) said that Jeffrey Parker killed himself when he was struck by a train.
NFL classic playoff rivalry renewed after long hiatus
Old playoff foes Dallas and San Francisco haven’t met in the postseason since the last of three consecutive NFC championship games in the 1990s. They meet in a wild-card game...
Rangers forward finding groove after move to second line
After dishing out an assist in each of the previous three contests, Filip Chytil registered the game-tying tally of the Rangers’ win over the Flyers on Saturday.
Man stabbed in NYC subway, latest in wave of transit-system violence
A man was hospitalized after he was stabbed Saturday at the Grand Street subway station, police said - in the latest violent incident in the city's transit system.
Steelers playing with nothing to lose even though they expect to
Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger are brutally honest about the Steelers' chances of advancing past the wild-card round of the playoffs, especially given the Chiefs humiliated them just a few...
Trump repeats claims that 2020 election was stolen at first rally of new year
Former President Donald Trump held his first political rally of the new year in Arizona on Friday, continuing to insist that he had won the 2020 election without evidence.
Nets rookies starting to make impact
All three Nets rookies scored in double digits in the Brooklyn's 120-105 win over the Pelicans at Barclays Center.
'SNL' returns and takes aim at Joe Biden, Eric Adams in NYC-centric show
“Saturday Night Live” returned to the airwaves for the first time since Dec. 18, with a fake President Joe Biden blaming the COVID-19 surge that sidetracked its last episode on...
Novak Djokovic loses deportation appeal, won't play in Australian Open
Novak Djokovic’s hopes of playing at the Australian Open were dashed Sunday after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star’s appeal against a deportation order.
There is a new king in the AFC East
Their devil wore a hoodie and a mask. You don’t cancel an exorcism because of the threat of frostbite when you believe the team you love can make life hell...
Islanders' failure in this area led to loss
The Capitals outshot the Islanders 31-13 at five-on-five on Saturday afternoon at UBS Arena. The final score was closer, 2-0, but the result was still forgettable.
Tennessee mom arrested for faking death of her 12-year-old autistic son
Vanessa Blanchard was contacted by a school resource officer from New Providence Middle School, who asked why her son hadn't been in school for the last two days, according to...
Big Apple jobs slow to bounce back
Big Apple isn’t expected to reach pre-pandemic levels “until late in 2025,” according to the Jan. 4 report from the city’s Independent Budget Office.
Ex-Alabama QB Jay Barker charged with domestic violence
Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker, who is married to country music singer Sara Evans, was booked into a Nashville county jail on a felony domestic violence charge.
The other truth behind Cam Reddish's trade to Knicks
Cam Reddish was searching for a team that needed him more than the Hawks did, and he thinks he has found one in the Knicks.
Mother of slain Burger King cashier Kristal Bayron-Nieves demands justice
Kristal Bayron-Nieves, 19, was killed during a robbery while working the night shift last week.
13-year-old student dies after fentanyl overdose at Connecticut school
The seventh-grader had been listed in “grave condition” at a hospital after he collapsed in the gymnasium at the Sports and Medical Science Academy in Hartford on Thursday.