January 31, 2022

Israel slams Amnesty 'apartheid' report, urges group to withhold release

Israel’s foreign ministry on Monday slammed an upcoming report by Amnesty International UK accusing the country of apartheid -- claiming the human rights organization was fueling antisemitism.

Knicks' reset needs to start now

New York may be a win-now town, but the Knicks are not a win-now team, not anymore. Maybe they’ve done Leon Rose a favor by scuffling across these first 51...

'I stand corrected': Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for claims Holocaust wasn't about race

Whoopi Goldberg issued an apology for saying that the Holocaust was “not about race” on the show Monday morning.

Devils drop fifth straight

Auston Matthews had three goals and an assist and the Maple Leafs scored four third-period goals to defeat the visiting Devils 6-4 Monday night.

New York Times sues State Department over FOIA requests about Hunter Biden

The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department in an effort to obtain emails between Hunter Biden and Romanian embassy officials.

Josh McDaniels' Raiders chance comes with lessons of Broncos failure

The experience with the Broncos that ended with his firing before the end of his second season humbled Josh McDaniels.

Newsom and Magic's game-day hypocrisy more proof mask hell must end for kids

Students across the country are forced to wear face coverings throughout the entire school day, despite high-ranking leaders disregarding the mandates.

Star's strong night leads Knicks to rare laugher

The Knicks enjoyed a rare giddy evening Monday at the Garden in a 116-96 laugher.

MLB, players show urgency to ending lockout

Major League Baseball’s owners and players will convene Tuesday in their continued quest to negotiate for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Amnesty International's latest Israel smear

Amnesty UK is, for the first time, officially accusing Israel of apartheid. In this, it joins Human Rights Watch (which made the dubious jump last year).

Steve Nash: This 3-and-D wing a 'great fit' for Nets

TEMPE, Ariz. — With each passing week, Kessler Edwards looks more and more the part of a 3-and-D wing for Brooklyn. He finds his looks in the flow of the...

Brian Daboll won't turn Daniel Jones into something he's not

Brian Daboll wasted no time building his relationship with Daniel Jones.

John Mara reveals one coaching candidate withdrew name

Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn withdrew his name from the Giants’ coaching search after an in-person interview. 

Russia sends written response to US over Ukraine crisis proposal

Russia sent a written response to the United States’ de-escalation proposal regarding the Ukraine crisis after the two countries exchanged blows in a heated U.N. Security Council debate.

Rangers coach moving past tough talk after disappointing effort

Gerard Gallant didn’t mince words after the Rangers barely pulled out a win over the basement-dwelling, expansion Kraken on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.

Short-handed Nets bracing for news on injured veteran

It’s a given that Brooklyn’s LaMarcus Aldridge is going to miss Tuesday night’s game against the NBA-leading Suns. But the Nets are waiting to see just how long they’re going...

Adams meets with DAs to address 'rising toll of gun crimes' after police killings

Mayor Eric Adams and the city's five District Attorneys met Monday to discuss safety concerns in the Big Apple, according to a vague joint statement.

Cheslie Kryst’s heartbreaking struggles are all too common in pageantry

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst jumped to her death from a Manhattan skyscraper Sunday morning, one year after expressing her struggles in a magazine.

State leaders seem bent on pushing everyone to leave NYC's regular public schools

New Yorkers of all races and income levels have been fleeing the city's regular public-school system, a huge vote of no-confidence in then-Mayor Bill de Blasio's leadership. New Mayor Eric...

Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford couldn't be more different

Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow, not a law firm, but opposing quarterbacks who truly are opposites.

It doesn't sound like Brian Daboll will call plays for Giants

The skill most responsible for Brian Daboll becoming Giants head coach is one he might not even use on the job. 

Georgia DA investigating Trump asks FBI for security help after rally comments

A Georgia district attorney investigating whether Donald Trump tried to interfere with the outcome of the 2020 election requested security help from the FBI.

Julius Randle's ex-coach: Outbursts coming 'from a good place'

Emotions have gotten the better of Julius Randle during his disappointing season.

Biden, candidate of normality, refuses to deliver it on COVID response

Biden could align himself with shifting public opinion and acknowledge the reality of the pandemic’s third year, when vaccines and boosters are easily available to anyone who wants them.

UAE intercepts missile fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants

​The United Arab Emirates on Monday intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants as Israeli President Isaac Herzog was visiting -- the third attack this month.

'That's my dude': Adams says he's Biden's No. 1 mayor ahead of meeting

Mayor Eric Adams sang President Biden’s praises on Monday, referring to him as “my dude” and joking that he's commander-in-chief’s favorite mayor.

Connecticut cops suspended over investigations into deaths of two women

Two Bridgeport police detectives involved in investigating the deaths of two black women have been suspended after families say they were never notified of the women's deaths.

Rachel Zegler blasts 'Snow White' casting backlash: 'People were angry'

"At the end of the day, I have a job to do that I'm really excited to do. I get to be a Latina princess," the "West Side Story" actress said.

Tom Brady breaks silence on retirement rumors

Tom Brady, appearing on his SiriusXM show "Let's Go," disputed the report from ESPN that he's decided to retire.

Sarah Palin's birth chart shows men she is romantically compatible with

Sarah Palin's stars reveal big things — and many challenges — ahead for her.

Florida man named 'Psych' bit victim in the face during machete attack, cops say

Demetrick “Pysch” Sanders, 45, approached a man who was waiting for a ride to work and asked him for money before attacking him with a machete, police said.

Waffle House killer: God made me do it

The man who fatally shot four people at a Tennessee Waffle House in 2018 believed his victims were government agents and that God told him to kill them. 

It's OK for Giants fans to have all sorts of OBJ feelings right now

Odell Beckham Jr. is a lightning rod, no question. He is an athlete who can stir a hundred different emotions watching him play, some good, some less so, and a...

Arthur Sackler's widow defends his name amid Purdue Pharma scandals

A polite letter from Mrs. Arthur Sackler arrived. Earlier I’d reported on some wanting the name Sackler — which connects to the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma that produced OxyContin —...

Jets will get inside look at these NFL draft prospects

The Senior Bowl is a chance for Jets coaches to get to know prospects and see them closer than 30 other coaching staffs in the NFL.

GOP senator vows to block Biden's DOJ picks over fallout from Portland protests

Sen. Tom Cotton threatened to block Biden’s DOJ nominees over claims the government will not pay to defend US Marshals facing lawsuits.

Cocktail bar opening on 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards -- just above Edge observatory

The city that never sleeps is finally getting back to its old self as people tiptoe into late nights that were cut short during the pandemic. 

Woman is ‘spiritually’ a wolf, but refrains from howling in public

Naia Ōkami works as an online investigator but, spiritually, identifies as a wolf.

'Identity politics': Gabbard slams Biden pledge to put black woman on top court

Former Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard groans at  President Biden's vow to select the first black woman to the Supreme Court.

YES gig the perfect chance for Carlos Beltran mea culpa

Let’s face it: As a species, we’re largely a bunch of wimps. Or, to put it more politely, we tend to be conflict-averse. So if Carlos Beltran, in his new...

Clean-up of the Pittsburgh bridge collapse begins

Vehicles were finally removed from the scene of a Pittsburgh bridge collapse on Monday.

Ricky Gervais wants 'to get canceled' ahead of new stand-up show 'Armageddon'

The British comedian isn't afraid to get hate for his new stand-up special "Armageddon." 

Malliotakis accuses NY Dems of trying to 'steal' seat with redrawn congressional map

Democrats in New York have redrawn a key congressional district to give former congressman Max Rose a big advantage in his bid to reclaim the seat from Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.

Shot NYPD detective released from Staten Island hospital

Dominick Libretti, the NYPD detective who was shot while serving a search warrant at a suspected drug house on Staten Island, was released from the hospital.

Hunter Biden's former biz partner 'cooperated completely' with feds in tax probe: lawyer

Devon Archer, who is awaiting sentencing in an unrelated fraud case, is among four people reportedly referenced in a May 15, 2019, subpoena

NYS Democratic chairman Jacobs calls Adams' bail-reform fixes 'common sense'

Jay Jacobs, the state Democratic Party chairman, just broke with the Legislature's leaders to support Mayor Eric Adams' call for key fixes to New York's disastrous criminal-justice reforms.

Letters to the Editor — Feb. 1, 2022

The Issue: Dominique Luzuriaga’s eulogy for her husband, Det. Jason Rivera, who was killed on duty. I had tears running down my cheeks as I watched Det. Jason Rivera’s funeral...

No excuses: Florida school district won't allow absences over COVID fears anymore

The Orange County Public Schools superintendent said last week that students who are kept at home based on pandemic concerns will now be dinged for not coming to class.

Female, trans inmates who were moved upstate will return to Rikers: DOC

The Department of Correction announced that the female and transgender inmates who were forced upstate amid a staffing crisis will return to Rikers Island.

You've 'won' a higher electric bill and other commentary

Free-marketeer: You’ve ‘Won’ a Higher Electric Bill Yonkers residents who didn’t read an apparent junk-mail notification and opt out will be stuck with electric bills nearly 19% higher, warns James...

Giants expecting Brian Daboll to 'get the most out of' Daniel Jones

Giants co-owner John Mara said Monday that he “would be very surprised” if Daniel Jones is not the Week 1 starting quarterback.

Celebs compete in 'Dirty Dancing' inspired reality show

Nobody puts Baby in the corner.  Dancer, choreographer, and TV personality Stephen “tWitch” Boss hosts the new Fox dance competition series “The Real Dirty Dancing,” which puts eight celeb competitors...

The fascinating question facing Giants' new nice-guy coach

Brian Daboll arrives to the Giants committed to being a relationships guy in a results business.

Rangers forward's return to practice comes with optimism he'll play soon

Filip Chytil skated with the Rangers in practice on Monday for the first time since sustaining an undisclosed lower-body injury that sidelined him the past four games.

New York Times takes over Wordle from Josh Wardle in seven-figure buyout

Can you spell S-E-L-L-O-U-T? "The game has gotten bigger than I imagined," Wardle said of the sale.

394-year-old elite NYC private school updates logo, motto to combat racism as parents cry 'wokeism'

The elite Collegiate School set up a special task force and spent three years debating whether its “Dutchman’’ mascot and motto represented racism.

Missile silo designed to withstand nuclear strike on sale for $380K

"If you want something offering security and uniqueness, this property is for you."

NY redistricting shows Dems don’t care about voter rights, only consolidating power

Make no mistake: Eliminating Republican competition for elective office was always the Democratic Party’s endgame.

Rams star slams ex-49er for 'trolling' his wife

After Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth helped L.A. beat the 49ers in Sunday's NFC Championship game, he put former San Francisco star Joe Staley on blast in a since-deleted Instagram...

Canadian PM Trudeau tests positive for COVID during vax mandate protests

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, days after he and his family moved to a secret location due to aggressive COVID-19 mandate protestors. 

LA man arrested for the deaths of a model, her friend pleads not guilty in separate case

David Pearce was arrested for the deaths of a model and her friend, pleaded not guilty to unrelated rape charges involving four alleged victims.

How ' inspirational' new coach will approach leading Giants

It is 13 years later and Brian Daboll knows what he is doing. On Monday, he was introduced as the 20th head coach in Giants history.

Judge tosses plea deal offered to Ahmaud Arbery's killers to avoid hate crimes trial

A federal judge on Monday rejected the deal that would have allowed Ahmaud Arbery's convicted killers to serve in a safer and less crowded jail.

Domino's to 'tip' customers $3 for placing pickup orders as labor shortage continues

Domino's Pizza is so strapped for delivery workers that it's willing to pay customers to pick up the pizzas themselves. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based chain will offer a $3 "tip"...

Whoopi Goldberg slammed after saying Holocaust ‘not about race’

Moderator Whoopi Goldberg caused chaos on ABC’s “The View” this Monday when she insisted that the Holocaust was “not about race.” 

Best bets for Grizzlies-76ers

Action Network NBA analyst Joe Dellera gives his two best bets for Monday's NBA tilt between the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers.

Team legend seemingly reveals Washington Football Team's new name

The former star quarterback for Washington sounded awfully confident in a radio interview Monday about the team's new name.

Mom who plans to breastfeed daughter until she's 6 slams her critics

"Your child will fully resent you for it in the future."

Here're some top romantic trips to take in America

In honor of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, take a virtual tour of these incredible spots across the U.S. that make for dreamy couples’ oases.

Homeless man charged with setting NYPD car on fire: police

Homeless ex-con Anthony Phillip was busted for torching an NYPD patrol car after cops booted him from a subway station, police said Monday.

Dolly Parton to release line of cake mixes with Duncan Hines

America's sweetheart is now looking to indulge your sweet tooth. Dolly Parton, the beloved country music legend, is teaming up with Duncan Hines to release a line of cake mixes...

Psaki shrugs off crime concerns as part of 'alternate universe'

White House press secretary Jen Psaki brushed off concerns about liberal cities' soft-on-crime policies, joking on a podcast that media coverage of violence in cities came from an "alternate universe."

Tragic suicide of ex-Miss USA again shows corrosive influence of social media

There’s more than enough evidence that social media is toxic by design, that Mark Zuckerberg is a psychopath, that online-induced suicides are regarded as little more than collateral damage.

February 2022 monthly horoscopes predict one of the happiest periods of the year

One of the best months of the year for your zodiac sign is here, bringing joy, love and success.

Ben Whishaw says his James Bond character's low-key coming-out was 'unsatisfying'

The "Mary Poppins Returns" actor starred as tech expert Q in three James Bond films.

I’m a tattoo artist and I have eight wives who all live with me

A tattoo artist lives with his eight wives – and they all get along perfectly happily and have even drawn up a rota for who gets to share his bed.

Why the Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer Brush is worth the hype

Find out why this hair tool is the shining star of my blow drying routine. 

Holocaust book 'Maus' sales soar after school board ban

After a Tennessee school board banned it, the sales for the Holocaust book "Maus" have skyrocketed, and money has been raised to give copies to students.

BLM co-founder Cullors tied to other groups with spending 'red flags': report

Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors is tied to several other fundraising organizations whose finances raise "potential red flags," according to a new report.

Google's online ad business would be broken up under bill gaining bipartisan support

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is set to introduce a bill within weeks that would bar Google and other large tech firms from controlling multiple parts of the online ad supply...

Judge requests help from overseas authorities for Prince Andrew case

The judge overseeing Virginia Giuffre’s sex abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew has requested help from UK and Australian authorities to obtain depositions.

Why over is the play in this NHL matchup

What happens when an unstoppable force meets a very movable object? Goals. 

The 10-minute hack that is as ‘good as 40 minutes extra sleep’

Not all of us can squeeze in a nap mid-afternoon to keep us going. But a 10 minute hack could offer the same benefits, experts say, and will help ease...

Woman's date kept bedside tower of every piece of gum he's ever chewed

A woman took to TikTok to talk about her date, who piled up every chewing gum he had ever eaten into a mountain on his bedside table.

This is how often you should replace everything in your bedroom

Spring cleaning is on the horizon for many, so why not take the opportunity to go through those long-held items in your bedroom?

Valentine's Day 2022 by the numbers: Fun facts about the popular holiday

This year will mark the third year that Americans and many others all over the globe will celebrate Valentine's Day, during a pandemic. 

Joe Burrow's got the drip: The Bengals QB's best gameday looks

Here's the Bengals QB's best outfits in the 2021 season.

Jerry Jones' radio call-in caused ESPN reporter's Twitter beef

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made an impromptu call to a Dallas radio show on Friday, setting off an argument between a host and ESPN reporter Ed Werder.

Biden says there’s ‘a way to go’ on COVID two years into the pandemic

President Biden sounded uncertain Monday about his administration's ability to lead the US out of the COVID-19 pandemic and back to normal, telling a group of governors at the White...

Peloton slashes 2022 sales goals for apparel business: report

Peloton has cut its 2022 sales projections for its apparel unit in yet another sign of plummeting demand that has socked the company's bottom line. Internal documents cited by CNBC...

This ice roller that just went viral on TikTok is 17% off on Amazon

When in doubt, ice it out.

49ers star's wife happy 'at least one of us is going to the Super Bowl'

"If anyone deserves it it's these two," Claire Kittle said Monday of Bengals receiver Trent Taylor and his wife, Sarah.

The February 2022 new moon will ignite your fight to make dreams come true

A New Moon in Aquarius arrives on February 1, 2022. Find out how your zodiac sign will be affected!

How method acting led Hollywood's biggest stars to behave bizarrely

A new book, "The Method," reveals wild tales from the acting discipline's most famous followers, such as Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.

NBA star's teammates 'don't want him there' anymore

After a loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, the point guard appeared to hint at tension in the locker room when asked about his leadership role in Washington.

Mets owner Steve Cohen's old NYC penthouse flipped for millions

The flip is back! It took eight years and a drastic 75% price slash for Mets owner Steve Cohen to sell his duplex Midtown penthouse last year.  Once asking $115 million,...

Two teens shot in busy Brooklyn mall over sneakers, cops say

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon — and cops were questioning three people, police and police sources...

Here's how much it costs to live in Hamptons' oldest home

A charming cottage at 64 Union St., which has moved some five times around the Hamptons since being built in 1693, looks for a new generation of owners.

Human skeleton found on Greek island two years after Brit went missing

An investigation is underway as a human skeleton was found in the mountains of Rhodes nearly two years after a British expat went missing.

Kathie Durst's family targets second wife of Robert Durst in wrongful death suit

Kathie Durst's family filed a wrongful death suit against murderer Robert Durst’s second wife Monday -- the 40th anniversary of Kathie’s alleged murder.

Inside creepy abandoned mansions haunted by grisly murders

Dreamed up by some of the world’s leading architects, these sprawling homes were once home to the rich and powerful – until unimaginable horrors struck.

Reagan-era official warns US economy could be headed into recession next year

Former Reagan economist Art Laffer issued a dire warning for the U.S. economy, arguing on Monday that it is "tipping into a slowdown" and that a recession in 2023 is...

Ron Perelman sells Hamptons estate for $84.5M, wants 'simpler life'

Ron Perelman is starting off the New Year a bit simpler. The banker and Revlon boss, once worth nearly $20 billion, just unloaded his longtime oceanfront Hamptons estate for a...

US, Russia face off at UN Security Council over Ukraine crisis

Ambassadors to the United Nations from the US and Russia traded verbal blows Monday during the first public meeting of the UN Security Council since the crisis in Ukraine came...

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston resigns amid scandal

After months of incrementally resigning from his various positions at Hillsong, the megachurch’s founder Brian Houston has finally resigned in full.

Unsigned first-rounder's possible next move after Mets controversy

Kumar Rocker is not pitching for the Mets, but throwing for a professional team is still in play.

WWE legend is getting divorced for a fifth time

The Nature Boy announced Monday that he and his wife, Wendy Barlow, 60, are splitting up after some time apart.

Alabama man charged with killing girlfriend who was found dead in her apartment

Madison Shea Pilkington, 25, was discovered dead by a relative inside her apartment early Saturday after she didn’t show up to work at a sports bar the previous day.

'Grease' prequel series, 'Rise of the Pink Ladies,' reveals cast

A prequel series based on the iconic 1978 musical "Grease" has been set to stream on Paramount+.

Rachel Maddow to announce MSNBC hiatus to make film with Ben Stiller: report

Rachel Maddow reportedly will go on hiatus from her primetime talk show on MSNBC to focus on movie and podcast projects, including a film directed by Ben Stiller. Maddow told...

An early betting breakdown for the Super Bowl

Professional bettor Simon Hunter and Action Network chief content officer Chad Millman give their early takes on the Super Bowl 56 point spread.

Sony buying video game developer Bungie in $3.6 billion deal

Sony is buying prominent video game developer Bungie for $3.6 billion – a blockbuster deal that underscores the intense competition between the PlayStation maker and its chief rival, Microsoft.

Historically black universities hit with bomb threats

The FBI said it was aware of the threats made at the historically black universities in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Florida, Delaware and Washington D.C.

Jaguars coaching search takes another pathetic twist

In true Jaguars fashion, the team apparently fumbled an opportunity to interview a candidate for its head coach opening.

Women still fake orgasms to make men feel less 'fragile,' study says

Come again? Believe it or not, new research suggests women are still faking orgasms to make their "fragile" male partners feel more like macho men — but some sexually fulfilled...

New Zealand defends COVID rules that forced pregnant journalist to seek Taliban aid

New Zealand is defending its draconian Covid restrictions that forced a pregnant Kiwi journalist stranded in Afghanistan to turn to the Taliban for help, claiming she didn't meet the "very...

Here are some brand new hidden iPhone tricks

Your Phone is always learning new tricks – and a recent update added loads.

Fired coach's model girlfriend blasts GM for 'gossip' in ugly NFL divorce

Katarina Elizabeth Miketin, the supermodel who dating former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, has put ex-Vikings GM Rick Spielman on blast in response to his recent media tour.

White House debates replacing HHS chief Becerra over his COVID response

Biden administration officials are increasingly frustrated with Xavier Becerra over his response to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the Omicron variant.

Escaped lion kills keeper in Iran, prowls zoo for hours

A lioness killed her keeper in Iran on Sunday as he was feeding her lunch, then escaped with her male partner and prowled around a zoo before being captured, media...

Pillow Fighting moves out of the bedroom and into the ring

The pay-per-view event saw 16 men and eight women, most used to mixed martial arts and boxing but this time with a specialized pillow, advance through a bracket style competition until...

Kia recalls more than 400,000 vehicles over airbag problem

Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles due to an issue that may prevent its airbags from inflating during a crash.

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott sells $8.5B worth of Amazon stock

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and one of the richest women in the world, unloaded 2.5 million shares of the online retail giant last year, according...

Big Apple business leaders hail Adams' 'courageous' anti-gun violence plan

A coalition of New York City business and civic leaders on Monday backed Mayor Eric Adams' recently released anti-gun violence plan-- declaring the blueprint "courageous."

Mike Piazza pens heartfelt note to late Mets pitcher

Mike Piazza did not play alongside Jeff Innis, but both are members of the Mets family.

Cheslie Kryst was 'positive,' 'always dancing' before death: Billy Bush

"Extra" co-host opens up about the tragic jumping death of former Miss USA and attorney

Antonio Brown's storm-off glove is now up for auction

It might have cost Antonio Brown his career. Whatever the selling price, the buyer will be paying less.

Super Bowl foods could cost up to 14% more this year as inflation hits

Shopping lists for the football feasts are likely to cost between 8 percent to 14 percent more than they did one year ago, according to economists at Wells Fargo.

Kirsten Dunst 'felt overwhelmed' filming nude scene in 'Marie Antoinette'

"I’m not comfortable with that. It’s never comfortable, ever," she said.

Founder of $14B startup Bolt calls Silicon Valley 'boys club' full of 'mob bosses'

The founder of a tech company now valued at $14 billion told The Post that navigating the startup world of Silicon Valley is like dealing with a "boys club" full...

Alcohol consumption can directly cause cancer, study says

The Oxford Population Health team measured the frequency of low-alcohol tolerability genetic variants.

'Euphoria' star Eric Dane went full-frontal for 'dumpster fire of a meltdown'

Things are anything but euphoric for Cal Jacobs.

Chiefs heiress writes touching message to fans after loss

Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, reflected Monday in a touching Instagram post, hours after Kansas City's AFC Championship loss.

Johnny Manziel resurfaces on Twitter to ruffle feathers

Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel certainly had an eventful championship Sunday.

Wife of convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard dies of COVID-19

Esther Pollard battled cancer in recent years and died after recently contracting the coronavirus, Israeli media reported. She was 69.

UK PM's Downing Street lockdown parties show 'failures of leadership': report

Sue Gray had been tasked with examining the gatherings at 10 Downing Street during 2020 and 2021 when the United Kingdom placed strict restrictions on gatherings.

Hoarder needs way more than her windshield fixed

A woman's vehicle was filled to the brim with garbage, including piles of frozen food boxes, when she arrived at an auto shop with a cracked windshield. Watch the stomach-turning...

Jimmy Garoppolo 'can say the truth' with 49ers future in limbo

Jimmy Garoppolo's tenure with the San Francisco 49ers ended on an interception in the NFC Championship game against the Rams.

Bengals stars recreate viral photo from college title game after AFC championship

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and defensive tackle Tyler Shelvin had a nostalgic moment after Cincinnati beat the Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship thriller.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug administration Monday, 11 months after the shot was given an emergency use authorization.

'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney buys her first home for $3M

Made up of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the Tudor traditional-style home was built in 1933 and was pegged as a "rare offering" 

Tom Brady's retirement isn't all about his family

Tom Brady hinted at family as a reason why he could retire from football, but it could be more than that.

Australian Open villain says 'empty brain' fans ruined his tennis dream

Daniil Medvedev can dish it, but he can't take it. Tennis' biggest villain threatened to focus on hard-court tournaments back home in Moscow rather than the French Open or Wimbledon...

NJ gym owner who stayed open during lockdowns is running for Congress

Ian Smith, the co-owner of Atlis Gym in Bellmawr, tweeted that he will be "formally announcing my campaign for Congress" on February 3, 2022.

Horrifying moment mom drops daughter, 3, into bear pit caught on video

The distressing footage from Tashkent shows the toddler being dropped into a trench about 16 feet below the railing as the hulking bear, called Zuzu, walks by and sniffs the...

An insiders guide to the world's only caviar-DNA-infused $1,000 facial

A minimum wage worker in NYC makes $600 a week before taxes — but I just blew $1,000 on a facial.

Vaccine mandates' huge costs and other commentary

UnHerd argues that there’s nothing “progressive about the current move towards compelled — and in places mandatory — Covid vaccinations,” which “are discriminatory against minority communities, many of whom for...

Fed could sharply hike interest rates if inflation spike continues: top official

The Federal Reserve could implement a sharper interest rate hike than expected in the coming months if inflation continues running hot, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic has warned.

I caught my boyfriend cheating when he ordered an Uber — that I was driving

Jen, from the US, posted a video on TikTok and recalled the time she was going to stay at home whilst her boyfriend was out.

Dunkin’ customer reveals why some stores have height charts

A Dunkin’ customer has revealed the surprising reason why some stores have height charts on the door. 

Fast-growing crypto exchange FTX valued at $32 billion

Bahamas-based FTX is the owner and operator of FTX.com, a crypto platform that caters to a wide customer base including retail and institutional investors outside the US.

Tony Romo savagely trolls himself on NFL broadcast

Tony Romo completely roasted himself in the CBS booth while calling Sunday's AFC Championship game that ended in a Bengals win over the Chiefs.

Biden nominee to Federal Reserve board has backed reparations: report

One of President Biden's recent nominees to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, Lisa Cook, has repeatedly called for black Americans to receive reparations.

I work full-time at Home Depot but I’m homeless and live in my car

Taking to TikTok, user Aaliyah, 22, shared her story, confessing that she showers at the gym and brushes her teeth at work.

White House preps for weak January jobs report due to Omicron

White House economic officials are engaging in early damage control ahead of the release of a January jobs report that is expected to show muted hiring growth due to the...

California gov. spotted maskless at 49ers-Rams game despite stadium, local mandates

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was spotted maskless at the 49ers-Rams NFL game on Sunday -- in defiance of a local mask mandate and the stadium's own requirements.

NFL officials almost ruined a great day of football once again

This weekend saw another round of painful officiating, starting early in the Chiefs-Bengals game and never looking back.

The 11 best under-eye patches for puffiness and more, per dermatologists

It's self-care to the max, especially if you want to depuff and brighten.

‘Not a sufficient legal basis’: DA drops Andrew Cuomo's last sexual harassment case

An upstate district attorney is dropping its criminal investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo.

New Giants head coach didn't have to wait long for first Daniel Jones impression

Brian Daboll had good things to say about Daniel Jones in his first comments as Giants head coach.

Two German police officers killed during routine traffic stop

German police officers were fatally shot early Monday morning during a routine traffic stop, police in southwestern Germany said.

Woman comes out as gay 6 years into marriage but stays with husband: 'He's my soulmate'

"It's about making sure the kids are happy, making sure they know they're loved and for them to have both parents around as much as possible," said the mother of...

Patrick Mahomes' fiancee short message after Chiefs playoff heartbreak

Brittany Matthews' season is over. The fiancée of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who's known for her outspoken social media posts about the team, shared a short message on Twitter after...

SpaceX forced to abort launch after cruise ship sails too close

The rocket launch, which will send an Earth observation satellite to the Italian Space Agency, had already been called off three times due to inclement weather conditions.

Brian Daboll makes first big decision as Giants coach

New head coach Brian Daboll has made his first major decision, and it will be a popular one in the locker room he now controls.

Trump supporter asked to remove 'Let's go Brandon' mask on Spirit flight

A passenger aboard a Spirit Airlines flight claimed he was forced to remove his electronic face mask featuring the glowing slogan, “Let’s go Brandon,” along with the letters FJB.

'Tragic ending': Mom of 5 celebrating birthday dies in 'nightmare' fall from party bus

A California mother of five died during a fall from a party bus as she celebrated her 30th birthday with family and friends, shattered relatives said.

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Former ACLU leader slams organization's 'progressive' new agenda

The former head of the American Civil Liberties Union has ripped the group for no longer defending all free speech -- claiming it now cherry-picks cases that fit a new...

Semi-nude women advertise funeral service in 'tasteless' video

A funeral service seems to believe that sex sells, even in death, judging by a photo shoot in which it hired scantily clad women to dance around coffins to promote...

What Harry Styles' zodiac sign says about his personality, compatibility

Styles is here to bang out hits and light up our screens like the fabulous divo he was born to be.

This is becoming a big factor in NBA prop bets

There were only two NBA games on Thursday night, but that was enough for questionable stat rulings to shake the player prop market.

Bengals cornerback tries picking fight with 'baby' Tyreek Hill

The Bengals cornerback, who recently blasted his former teams on social media, came for the Chiefs on Twitter following Cincinnati's 27-24 AFC Championship win on Sunday.

Elon Musk throws support behind anti-vax mandate Canadian trucker protests

Elon Musk appears to have thrown his support behind the Canadian truckers leading massive anti-vaccine protests in the country’s capital.

US readies Russia sanctions as Guardsmen train Ukraine military

The United States has reportedly tailored a list of Russian officials to target with sanctions if Moscow goes ahead with an invasion of Ukraine.

Popular gay dating app disappears from Apple, Android stores in China

The removals came days after China’s Cyberspace Administration announced a new censorship push to create a “civilized, healthy, festive and peaceful atmosphere for online public opinion.”

49ers fullback trolled at McDonald's drive-thru after loss

Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco fullback Kyle Juszczyk, revealed Sunday that their night continued to spiral even after the 49ers' loss to the Rams.

California teacher charged in cold-case murder after DNA, fingerprint link

Charles Wright, 56, of Hawthorne, was arrested Thursday on a murder charge in the slaying of Pertina Epps, 21, who was found dead beneath a carport in Gardena on April...

North Korea says it launched missile capable of striking Guam

North Korea stated Monday that it had test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that has the capability of striking the US territory of Guam in the Pacific.

38-year-old man struck with metal pipe, robbed on NYC subway: cops

The victim was snoozing on a northbound A train at 181st Street in Hudson Heights around 9:30 p.m. when three suspects approached him and one of them struck him with...

ESPN analyst's perfect tweet after Jimmy Garoppolo’s final interception

After 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw an interception with less than two minutes left in the game, Kimes shared a funny meme trolling Jeff Garcia.

Ahmaud Arbery killing: Plea deal reached with two murderers in hate crimes case

Travis McMichael and Gregory McMichael were both handed life sentences without the possibility of parole in a state court earlier this month.

The 'greedy' play that completely turned AFC Championship game

The Chiefs were up 21-10 and on the Bengals' one-yard line with five seconds left before halftime.

61-year-old Brooklyn pastor stabbed to death by her son, cops say

A 61-year-old Brooklyn pastor was stabbed to death by her adult son in their shared Brooklyn home over the weekend, cops said. 

Give me free speech warrior Joe Rogan over cancel culture vultures like Hypocrite Harry and Princess Pinocchio anytime

Spotify should do us all a favor by tearing up Meghan and Harry’s contract and giving their money to Joe Rogan for more of his shows.

Gay penguin couple become first-time dads at New York zoo

The two adult male Humboldt Penguins — Elmer and Lima — became first-time dads on Jan. 1.

Florida deputies on vacation found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Det. Daniel Leyden and his romantic partner, a fellow deputy, were found dead on January 29, 2022 at a rental home in St. Augustine.

Which ‘Encanto’ character are you?

Which zodiac signs do the respective members of the Madrigal clan fall under? Find out in this 'Encanto’ inspired list.

Neil Young offers fans free Amazon Music subscriptions during Spotify controversy

Neil Young is offering fans a free subscription to Amazon Music as he and other musicians step up their campaign against streaming platform Spotify for hosting controversial podcaster Joe Rogan.

Joe Rogan responds to Spotify backlash over controversial COVID episodes

Joe Rogan has apologized and pledged more balance on his podcast after a rush of rock legends quit Spotify and accused him of spreading COVID-19 misinformation.

Hundreds of passengers stranded at JFK over flight delays, cancellations

Chaos erupted at New York's JFK Airport Sunday night after hundreds of JetBlue passengers were left stranded on the tarmac for hours.

Daily Horoscope - January 31, 2022

Your horoscope reading for January 31, 2022

How Apple is poised to make a splash in the sports streaming game

If Apple is serious about sports, NFL Sunday Ticket makes so much sense – because it is a difference maker.

Kamala Harris reportedly drove within yards of pipe bomb during Capitol riot

Several sources told CNN that Kamala Harris drove just a short distance away from the explosive, which was lying next to a bench outside the DNC on Jan. 6, 2021.

What these Super Bowl teams – and one pathetic QB – remind us about building an NFL contender

The Giants and Jets know it, as do the 49ers. If you don’t have a basic level of competence from your quarterback, you don’t have much of a chance at...

'I'm running out of time': Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst penned heartbreaking essay in 2021

Cheslie Kryst, a 30-year-old lawyer who won the 2019 pageant, jumped from her luxury 60-story Orion building at 350 W. 42nd St. around 7:15 a.m. and was found dead in...

6-year-old girl's dance moves are no joke

This kindergartener has the moves — and the mean mug — to pull off any hip-hop dance. That's why 6-year-old Esenya Mikheeva's class performance video in Moscow, Russia, went viral...

Would you go on ‘ANTM’ for $38 a day? | Post Poppin’ with Asia Grace

A former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant is speaking out about the low wages she received on Cycle 9 of the reality show. In 2007, Sarah Hartshorne says on-camera talent...

Armed California jewelry store owner fends off smash-and-grab suspects

The man, identified by KTVU as Usman Bhatti, foiled the attempted theft at his store inside the Tanforan Mall in San Bruno on Jan. 21 at about 1 p.m.

Cannabis may impair driving ability for up to 4 hours, study finds

Cannabis can impair a person’s ability to drive up to 4 hours after the drug is used, according to a recent study.

Super Bowl 2022 will pit former colleagues against each other

Sean McVay won’t be the only wunderkind in the Super Bowl this time around. 

The Rams' dream team delivered

The Rams went all-in for 2021, and now they’re in because of it after a stirring 20-17 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.

NFL bettor scores insane $579K parlay win

One bettor won a half-million dollars by hitting an insane parlay during championship Sunday in the NFL.

19-year-old man charged in fatal stabbing outside NYC restaurant

Kevin Cuatlacuatl was charged with murder over the deadly knifing in front of Catrinas Mexican Grill on 3rd Avenue that left Anthony Donofrio dead.

Tony Romo ripped for head-scratching analysis at end of Bengals-Chiefs game

Championship Sunday wasn't a banner day for Tony Romo.

Jimmy Garoppolo still hasn't lived up to Bill Belichick's vision

As Tom Brady heads into retirement, his would-be replacement, Jimmy Garoppolo, never became the player Belichick drafted him to be.

Democrats move to cut NY's House Republican delegation by half in new redistricting plan

Newly proposed congressional maps drawn by Democrats could cut New York’s current Republican delegation by half – eliminating at least one upstate seat and jeopardizing three others.