January 12, 2021
NYC DOE will scrap Gifted and Talented test after this year
The Department of Education ended the suspense around the city's accelerated Gifted and Talented program Tuesday night, announcing that the single-test entry system will end after this year. Parents have...
Bruins to retire number of NHL pioneer
BOSTON — More than 60 years after he broke the NHL’s color barrier, Willie O’Ree will soon add another milestone to his career. The Bruins announced Tuesday that O’Ree will...
House passes resolution urging Pence to invoke 25th Amendment
WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday took another step toward impeaching President Trump, passing a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to use the 25th Amendment to strip...
This may finally be Kevin Knox's big Knicks chance
For the first 10 games this season, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau kept the same starting lineup intact, a testament to his belief in the quintet and the group’s ability to...
Man commits suicide after he's charged in connection to Capitol chaos
The Georgia man who was found dead after being charged in connection with the US Capitol riot shot himself in the chest, reports said Tuesday. The Fulton County medical examiner...
Nets snag much-needed win amidst Kyrie Irving drama
The Nets, struggling and sans Kyrie Irving, needed something positive in the worst way. What they got was a sublime performance from Kevin Durant. The former MVP looked like one,...
One team accounts for 17 of NHL's 27 positive COVID tests
The numbers in Dallas aren't pretty. The NHL announced on Tuesday — the day before the shortened 2020-21 season opens — that 17 of the league's 27 positive COVID-19 tests...
Illinois man allegedly threatened to 'kill Democrats' at Biden inauguration
An Illinois man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly threatening to kill Democrats during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington D.C. next week, federal prosecutors said. Louis Capriotti, 45, is...
Alabama is still the team to beat after star departures
At this time last year, a narrative formed that the Alabama dynasty could be ending. The Crimson Tide had failed to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time...
A Rangers playoff berth is a reasonable goal this season
Arriving at one’s destination ahead of schedule does not necessarily mean that shortcuts were taken. The Rangers have remained resolute in their commitment to the February 2018 rebuild that was...
Nancy Pelosi names nine Trump impeachment managers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday named nine managers who will lead President Trump's second impeachment — including Rep. Eric Swalwell, who faced recent controversy for his relationship with...
Fate of death row ‘womb raider’ hangs in balance as legal fight continues
A federal judge in Indiana granted a stay of execution on mental-health grounds to Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row in the US — though her scheduled...
St. John's defense comes up big
This is how Mike Anderson wants his team to play. This, he has repeatedly said, is how St. John’s has to win. By defending relentlessly. By its pressure wearing down...
FBI arrests NYC man after probe into alleged Capitol threats
The FBI arrested a man at a Queens home on Tuesday night after investigating alleged online threats of sending an armed caravan to the US Capitol, law enforcement sources said....
Kyrie Irving saga takes another turn with Zoom call before Nets game
Instead of playing for the Nets on Tuesday, Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving took part in a video-call launch party for Tahanie Aboushi, a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney. Aboushi...
Seahawks coach loses job after offensive implosion
Brian Schottenheimer has once again outworn his welcome. The Seahawks on Tuesday fired Schottenheimer, the team’s offensive coordinator for three seasons, after Seattle’s season-ending 30-20 wild-card loss to the Los...
NY Times comes under more fire for discredited podcast
The scandal over the New York Times' botched "Caliphate" podcast widened Tuesday when dozens of public radio stations accused the Gray Lady of multiple "lapses in judgment" while trying to...
Ex-Florida cop among pro-Trump rioters who stormed US Capitol: report
A former Florida cop was among the violent mob of President Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol last week, according to a report. Nicholes Lentz, an ex-cop with North...
The raw truth about Tiger Woods is about to be revealed
If you’re Tiger Woods or someone inside his fiercely protected inner circle and you watch Part 2 of HBO’s documentary “Tiger’’ when it airs on Sunday, you’re likely to squirm...
Pence rules out invoking 25th Amendment in letter to Pelosi
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday ruled out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pence said that he...
Kyrie Irving is too complicated for us to easily figure out this mess
It would be easier if we could just dismiss Kyrie Irving, or minimize him, or use a simple term of identification to explain him. It would be simpler if he...
British billionaire and Telegraph co-owner Sir David Barclay dead at 86
Sir David Barclay -- the British billionaire who with his twin brother built a business empire that included ownership of the Telegraph Media Group -- has died. He was 86. The...
Man who lounged at Pelosi's desk accused of carrying stun gun during Capitol riot
The Arkansas man seen lounging at a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office was allegedly armed with a stun gun during the Capitol siege, prosecutors said Tuesday. Richard Barnett,...
Can Biden stand up to 'old buddies' in the Chinese Communist Party?
Running for president has already cost Joe Biden at least one friend. Back in the Obama era, Biden spent dozens of hours with China’s president, Xi Jinping. On one occasion,...
New pitcher says Mets can make it to World Series
Carlos Carrasco’s expectations coming to the Mets mesh with those of a fan base still giddy over an ownership change. The Mets’ newest starting pitcher will have an old friend...
NY state to open COVID-19 vaccination site at Javits Center tomorrow
ALBANY -- Five new state-run coronavirus vaccination sites will open this week to administer shots to eligible New Yorkers -- including a reactivation of Manhattan's Jacob Javits Center, which served...
Henry Kissinger's wise warning to Joe Biden on the Iran nuke deal
Add one more voice of reason to the long list urging President-elect Joe Biden to rethink his plan to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal: Henry Kissinger warns that it could...
Andrew Cuomo's blatant, illegal nursing-home coverup
“Take responsibility” is the first rule in leadership, but that got left out of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's book. To avoid admitting its hand in the deaths of thousands of vulnerable...
Too many states are bungling vaccinations — the feds need to step in
Americans are stressing over how long they will have to endure lockdowns. It all hinges on getting vaccinated. Yet only a third of doses shipped to the states are making...
Defying common sense, Andrew Cuomo's crazy vaccine rules bring 'chaos'
“Chaos” and “bedlam”: That’s how county executives describe the results of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s vaccination plan. The gov’s obsessive, iron-handed micromanagement has New York trailing even West Virginia in getting...
Pinstripes to pin pricks: Yankee Stadium could become COVID vax site
They're swapping pinstripes for pin pricks. The city now has Yankee Stadium in its lineup of future COVID-19 vaccination sites, too, a rep for Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday....
Biden's big tech ties and other commentary
From the right: Biden’s Big Tech Ties President-elect Joe Biden is building an administration with ties to all five Big Tech firms that “clamped down this week on President Trump...
The GOP-corporate divorce is a blessing for the party's future
November’s election revealed that the class realignment of our two parties is solidifying. Democrats have increasingly emerged as the party of upscale suburbs, of Silicon Valley and Hollywood and Wall...
Letters to the editor — Jan. 13, 2021
The Issue: The Democrats’ attempt to impeach President Trump again over the Capitol Hill riots. Rep. Nancy Pelosi is not fit for office. Blind hatred has cost her sanity and...
Greenwich Village hot spot Le Figaro Café plots comeback
Legendary Greenwich Village hot spot Le Figaro Café is coming back from the dead with nearly the same name and hopefully with the same artsy vibe. Veteran restaurant man and...
Upstate NY man has 'no regrets' for role in US Capitol siege
An upstate New York man caught on video smoking marijuana inside a senator's office during last week's assault on the US Capitol says he has no regrets about any of...
Islanders look to build upon conference final run with returning cast
In the third year of the Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz regime, the Islanders are a team on everybody’s radar. After proving to be one of the toughest squads to...
NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson is a college freshman at 38
Council Speaker Corey Johnson is pulling a Rodney Dangerfield -- enrolling in college amid the coronavirus pandemic. Johnson, while participating in a recent virtual meeting held by Manhattan Community Board...
Supreme Court rules women must pick up abortion pill in person
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled women must pick up an abortion pill in person during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 6-to-3 vote, the justices ordered that if women want...
Jeff Zucker shutters CNN Airport Network, cites COVID-19
Air travelers will no longer get their news from CNN. CNN boss Jeff Zucker on Tuesday said that the cable giant is shuttering its CNN Airport Network, which plays exclusively...
Dems want to bring down anyone who ever backed Trump: Goodwin
In December of 2019, President Trump tweeted a picture of himself bracketed by an unpunctuated caption. “In reality they’re not after me” it read. “They’re after you I’m just in...
Vessel owner seeks to stop suicides at popular NYC tourist attraction
The Vessel at Hudson Yards remained closed Tuesday following the third suicide there in less than a year -- as its owner scrambled to try to keep anyone else from...
First look: 10 star-studded Netflix movies to look forward to in 2021
This year, the streamer promises at least one movie every week. It's almost like ABC's dusty old television anthology Movie of the Week.
Kyrie Irving party video isn't sitting well with Richard Jefferson
Richard Jefferson wants Kyrie Irving to get help if he needs it, as the Nets star was set to miss his fourth straight game Tuesday night for personal reasons. But...
Issa Rae launches new MasterClass on how to break into Hollywood
Issa Rae, actress, activist and star and creator of HBO’s “Insecure,” launched her first-ever MasterClass, available now on the platform for current and new subscribers.
College athlete dead at 22: 'Our hearts are broken'
Ben Jordan, a University of Kentucky baseball player who also walked on to the basketball team, died Monday at the age of 22, the school announced. No cause of death...
Visa and Plaid call off $5.3B merger citing DoJ pushback
Visa is calling off its marriage with fintech startup Plaid rather than fight the Justice Department's claims that the tie-up would limit competition in the debit-card market. The two companies...
Rep. Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, will vote to impeach Trump
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Liz Cheney, said Tuesday she will vote to impeach President Trump for allegedly inciting rioters to storm the Capitol last week. The Wyoming congresswoman is...
NYC power couple scoops up $50M penthouse for just $14M
Lovebirds Michael Nierenberg, of New Residential Investment Corp., and his wife Elin just bought a $50 million penthouse triplex in the heart of Greenwich Village for the crazy low price of...
Former Olympic swimmer reportedly seen at Capitol riot
A former Olympic swimmer was among the crowd of pro-Trump rioters who stormed the US Capitol last week, according to a report. Two-time gold medal winner Klete Keller, 38, was...
The dog is the best part of predictable Kyra Sedgwick sitcom
The most memorable character on ABC's new sitcom "Call Your Mother," which stars Kyra Sedgwick, is a cute, cuddly golden retriever — which speaks volumes about the show's chances going...
GM unveils self-driving Cadillac that can fly
General Motors on Tuesday presented a futuristic flying Cadillac -- a self-driving vehicle which takes off and lands vertically and carries the passenger above the streets and through the air....
Iowa man seen chasing Capitol Hill cop charged with federal crimes
An Iowa man, accused of chasing after a Capitol police officer during the deadly pro-Trump riots last week, has been charged with federal crimes, according to court documents. Doug Jensen...
Judge bans fur-loving rioter, son of Brooklyn judge from all state capitals
The pro-Trump son of a prominent Brooklyn judge who joined in last week’s deadly riots is banned from all state capitals and can’t participate in any political gatherings. The unusual...
Devils are in for another rough season
It’s no secret the Devils are in a rebuild. After a disappointing 2019-20 season in which New Jersey finished in the basement of the Metropolitan Division with an abhorrent minus-41...
TikTok trainer's 'WAP' workout twerks the weight away
Fitfluencer Janelle Ginestra has a TikTok viral twerk-out to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP."
House Dems will deduct pay from GOP lawmakers who refuse to wear masks
The House of Representatives is preparing to dock the pay of legislators who refuse to wear masks, after three House members who sheltered with maskless fellow lawmakers during last week's...
17,000 NYC teachers have requested coronavirus vaccine
Roughly 17,000 city teachers asked to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the first 24 hours after being offered the shot, according to their union. The United Federation of Teachers sent...
Uganda bans all social media ahead of election, sparking outrage
Uganda shut down all social media in the country Tuesday after the country's longtime leader accused Facebook of taking sides in the upcoming presidential election on Thursday. President Yoweri Museveni,...
SpaceX bringing a case of space-aged Bordeaux wine back to Earth
This French wine is truly out of this world. The SpaceX capsule will bring a case of Bordeaux back to Earth when it splashes down Wednesday -- and it's no...
Clay Travis escalates feud with ex-ESPN star: 'Woke knife fight'
Dan Le Batard is gone from ESPN but his feud with Clay Travis lives on. After Le Batard's next venture -- a "politically progressive, diverse sports content company" with former...
NHL preview: Where every team stands as league enters unknown
It’s going to be kind of a test tube season, isn’t it? Divisional play only within a 56-game schedule played predominantly in empty buildings, which should make the Puddy Tats...
Knicks have crashed back to reality
The Knicks had fans on cloud nine about a week ago when they were 5-3 following a three-game win streak. Now, after three straight losses put them under .500, the...
House installs metal detectors to check congressional lawmakers after Capitol riots
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers will now be required to walk through metal detectors before entering the House of Representatives chamber in the wake of the Capitol riots. The acting Sergeant At...
134 NYC schools had at least 25 percent of their remote students absent Monday
The Department of Education is still struggling to keep remote learners connected. More than 130 city schools had no contact with at least a quarter of their students on Monday,...
Operation Warp Speed leader predicts when Johnson & Johnson will seek vaccine approval
The top advisor of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed predicted on Tuesday that Johnson & Johnson would seek approval for its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine candidate later this month --...
Biden inauguration refunds donation from ex-Sen. Boxer
President-elect Joe Biden's inaugural committee refunded a $500 donation from former California Sen. Barbara Boxer after she registered as a foreign agent for a Chinese firm that monitors the detention...
Navy rolls out new strategy for expanding Arctic operations
JUNEAU, Alaska — The US Department of the Navy released details of a new strategy for operations in the Arctic as competition for resources among nations increases in the region....
The threats and violence Twitter won't police
Of late, much attention has been focused on acts of censorship by Twitter. What has garnered far less attention is what Twitter chooses not to censor, and the examples are...
QAnon 'shaman' reportedly booted from Navy for refusing a vaccine
The infamous, bare-chested “QAnon shaman” who stormed the US Capitol in a horned headdress and star-spangled face paint was reportedly booted from the Navy for refusing to take an anthrax...
Trump calls for 'peace and calm,' says 25th Amendment will 'haunt' Biden
President Trump on Tuesday called for "peace and calm" in the wake of the attack on the Capitol — as he also predicted an effort to oust him under the...
City claims proposal to pay parking snitches could cause fights
The city is objecting to a council proposal to give citizens cash for reporting illegal parking and placard abuse -- claiming it could lead to street fights between neighbors and...
Texans set up Eric Bieniemy interview after Deshaun Watson uproar
The Texans are indulging at least one Deshaun Watson request. A source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Tuesday that Houston has officially requested an interview with Eric Bieniemy amid...
Feds bust MTA worker who called in sick to attend Capitol riot
Will Pepe, 31, of Beacon, was cuffed Tuesday afternoon and is set to appear in federal court in White Plains, ABC7 reported.
Watch out Wall Street, Gary Gensler tapped to head SEC
Gary Gensler appears to have won the race to be the next sheriff of Wall Street after elbowing out a centrist rival. According to multiple insiders, President-elect Joe Biden’s transition...
Mysterious shipwreck emerges from the sands of North Carolina beach
A mysterious shipwreck has emerged from the sands of a beach in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Tour guide Ray Stallings posted photos of the wreck on Facebook on Dec. 30. "Shipwreck on...
Judge delays Trump's federal executions after inmates get COVID-19
A federal judge on Tuesday delayed the execution of the final two inmates who were scheduled to be put to death before President Trump leaves office next week. The inmates,...
FBI, US attorney detail massive probe in deadly US Capitol riot
FBI investigators have opened more than 160 case files and are sifting through over 100,000 pieces of digital evidence as part of their sweeping probe into the deadly US Capitol...
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial struggling to recruit teens: official
Dr. Moncef Slaoui, who is an advisor of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed, said only around 800 kids have signed up for the clinical trials for ages 12 to...
Hospitalized coronavirus patients still suffer symptoms 6 months post-infection: study
A study published over the weekend has furthered existing evidence that so-called "long-COVID" is very much a reality for many who have contracted the novel coronavirus, with researchers finding in what...
Refusing to wear mask costs American tennis player $3,000
American tennis player Christian Harrison has been fined $3,000 by the ATP after refusing to take part in a mandatory on-court interview at the Delray Beach Open in Florida as...
Debate brews ahead of meeting to possibly rescind New Yorker award
If The New Yorker's National Magazine award for a sensational story on a Japanese "family rental" service is yanked, it won't be without a fight. The American Society of Magazine...
Rangers tasking youngster with filling this huge void
Jesper Fast left a gaping hole on the right wing of the Rangers’ second line when he signed with the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent in October. Not only...
Philly mom who catfished Florida boy gets 35 years in prison
A “cold-hearted” Philadelphia woman who catfished a Florida boy using racy photos of her own daughter has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. Linda Paolini, 45, pleaded guilty...
Jim Jordan spars with Dems, GOP over 25th Amendment and election results
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Jordan steadfastly maintained claims of election fraud amid attacks from Democratic and Republican lawmakers in a heated House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers on both sides...
Temporary morgues set up as UK hospitals run out of space
LEATHERHEAD, England - British authorities have had to set up a temporary morgues in some areas after local hospital mortuaries ran out of space due to a surge in deaths...
Dustin Diamond of 'Saved by the Bell' hospitalized, fearing cancer: report
The actor reportedly has a family history of cancer.
14-year-old falsely claims she was abducted by stranger in Queens
A teen girl who claimed she was abducted off a Queens street on Monday night confessed to investigators that she concocted the elaborate tale, sources said. The 14-year-old had initially...
Ex-Michigan gov. to be charged in Flint tainted water scandal
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and top officials in his administration have been indicted in the Flint water scandal that led to a deadly outbreak of Legionnaire's disease, according to...
Schumer cites arcane law in claim Senate can convene to impeach before Jan. 20
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer insisted Tuesday he and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have the authority to reconvene the Senate in time to convene an impeachment trial before the end...
Feds blame 'sanctuary' policy after man deported 10 times murders mom in front of daughter
The MS-13 gang member who ruthlessly gunned down his ex-girlfriend in front of their 3-year-old daughter was an illegal immigrant who'd been deported 10 times, according to federal authorities.
NJ Gov. Murphy barely mentions stalled marijuana law during address
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday glossed over the state's stalled measure to legalize marijuana during his state of the state address -- giving no indication if he would...
QAnon nut job to be given organic meals in federal lockup
The QAnon believer who stormed the US Capitol building while wearing a fur-covered horned hat will be given organic meals in jail after refusing to eat regular food provided by...
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world’s insects
The world’s vital insect kingdom is undergoing “death by a thousand cuts,” the world’s top bug experts said. Climate change, insecticides, herbicides, light pollution, invasive species and changes in agriculture...
'Secret Lives of the Super Rich' host drops $11.5M on Park Ave. spread
This super rich life is not so secret. One of the most powerful women in finance, Rebecca Patterson, a leader of investor research at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater, and her husband,...
Fashion police are also after ‘Soho Karen’ – for wearing ‘trash’ attire
She's been sprung by the courts, but not the fashion police.
Ebola vaccines stockpiled against future outbreaks
GENEVA — The World Health Organization and partners said Tuesday they are creating a global stockpile of Ebola vaccines to help stamp out future outbreaks. In a statement, WHO, Doctors...
Terrorist gets life in prison for fatally stabbing three in UK park
Khairi Saadallah -- who the BBC said was known to British intelligence agencies but had evaded deportation -- was given a rare life sentence Monday for the “ruthless and brutal”...
Aaron Rodgers will guest host 'Jeopardy!' after playoffs end
Answer: The quarterback who will guest-host "Jeopardy!" once he's done chasing a second Super Bowl ring. Who is: Aaron Rodgers? The Packers quarterback broke the news Tuesday that he will...
Etsy pulls 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt after Auschwitz Memorial spots item on site
'It's the wrong kind of fashion statement. Etsy has pulled an offensive T-shirt reading "Camp Auschwitz" — and blocked the seller from business on the e-commerce site — after the item was spotted by...
National Guardsmen in DC to outnumber troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
The 10,000 National Guardsmen set to be deployed to Washington, DC, by the weekend in advance of Inauguration Day represent roughly double the amount of troops on the ground in...
Sen. Cassidy shares photo of 'person of interest' in Capitol siege
This man is "wanted for questioning" regarding the death of US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick during the Jan. 6 riot, according to US Sen. Bill Cassidy.
LI city ordered to pay $131M for project stalled since 1989
"The events giving rise to this case took place in 1989, the year that the Berlin wall fell," Supreme Court Justice Jack Libert said in his ruling from Monday.
Azealia Banks moves to Miami amid scary dead cat posts, foreclosure
Banks, 29, admitted to digging up the remains of her cat Lucifer in a series of disturbing Instagram videos.
Unregistered elderly residents catch break at NYC COVID vaccine center
Some elderly residents caught a break at a new Manhattan COVID-19 vaccination site Tuesday — showing up without the required appointment and still getting immunized. “We weren’t registered. We saw...
NASA discovers 10 billion-year-old planet unlike any other in deep space
A number of planets described as super-Earths have been discovered in recent memory, but researchers have recently spotted one unlike any other found to date. The planet, known as TOI-561 b, orbits...
Political unrest to dampen ad spending for news sites: experts
This was supposed to be the year when digital ad spending loosened up again after double-digit losses last year. Instead, newsrooms kicked off the New Year covering exactly the kind...
ER nurse gets COVID just days after second dose is canceled
British ER nurse David Longden tested positive for COVID-19 just days after his scheduled second dose was canceled.
Evander Holyfield: We're in talks with Mike Tyson for $200 million rematch
A Bite Fight rematch is back in talks once again. After rumors of another fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield surfaced last year during Tyson's comeback to the ring,...
Chuck wild! Unhinged heckler somehow able to get within feet of Schumer on live TV
A heckler interrupted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s Manhattan press conference Tuesday afternoon and compared the Jewish pol to “Adolf Hitler” before vowing to show up at his and House...
WHO warns COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely in 2021, despite vaccines
Global COVID-19 herd immunity is unlikely to be achieved this year — even as countries race to administer vaccines, the World Health Organization's chief scientist warned this week. Dr. Soumya...
Throuple identifies as a fairy, a troll and a leprechaun
Three bippity-boppity-boos are living happily ever after in a land far, far away -- Seattle, Washington.
Teacher slammed for condemning former student's same-sex relationship
Hannah Kelley, of Chattanooga, shared a screenshot Saturday on Facebook of the “random message” from her former teacher at Red Bank High School whom she identified as Erika Perry.
Chelsea Handler sells whopping Bel Air estate after 'a lot of work'
She's selling her Bel-Air oasis after 10 years of calling it home, The Post can exclusively report.
How Alabama star's girlfriend celebrated national title
Sophie Scott had a front-row seat to boyfriend Mac Jones' memorable night. Scott, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback Jones, documented the Crimson Tide's national title win Monday over Ohio State,...
Two sick puppies: Woman caught walking husband on a leash during COVID curfew
A Canadian woman had a dog’s chance of beating coronavirus restrictions – by walking her husband on a leash, according to a report.
US to require COVID-19 tests for all international travelers
The United States will start requiring international airline travelers to get a negative COVID-19 test before boarding flights to the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. "Testing before...
Rep. Stefanik says Harvard ousted her from board in bow to 'woke Left'
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is accusing her alma mater, Harvard University, of caving to "the woke Left" after the school's Institute of Politics on Tuesday dropped her from...
Dems to issue new subpoenas for Trump's Deutsche Bank dealings
House Democrats intend to file new subpoenas related to President Trump’s business deals with Deutsche Bank -- after the Supreme Court said that their previous subpoenas were too broad, it...
World leaders speak out against Twitter ban of Trump
World leaders are coming forward to blast Twitter's suspension of President Trump's account, with many of them calling it outright censorship and a decision that should be left up to...
UGG slippers, boots and blankets are back and cozier than ever for 2021
UGGs are back and better than ever.
This 'Caucasians' T-shirt is going viral for mocking NFL's Redskins
It's not the first time the parody shirt has sparked debate.
Teddy bears in Hungary are 'hibernating' until coronavirus is over
HARSANY, Hungary - In a small village in eastern Hungary, more than 20,000 teddy bears are “hibernating” in a warehouse, waiting for the coronavirus pandemic to ease so they can...
Fitting the Bills: Cuomo to expand rapid COVID testing after playoff game's success
New York will dramatically expand rapid coronavirus testing sites in a bid to reopen restaurants, entertainment venues and other businesses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
Bronx politician turns himself in for allegedly assaulting wife
Bronx state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda turned himself in to the NYPD Tuesday morning for allegedly choking his wife during a fight, according to police sources. Sepúlveda, 56, and his estranged wife, Elizabeth Sepúlveda,...
Joe Judge has different tone on ousted Eagles coach
Joe Judge, at the time, made it abundantly clear how he felt about the way Doug Pederson handled the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ Week 17 game against Washington —...
Wife of man who died after being charged in Capitol riot found 'blood everywhere'
The wife of a Georgia man who died after being charged in connection with the US Capitol riot called 911 to report that there was “blood everywhere” — and his...
Pompeo reveals Iran-al Qaeda secret terror alliance
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran and al Qaeda of forming a secret alliance and becoming "partners in terrorism" in a speech that could derail...
Maskless partying video adds to Kyrie Irving mystery
The Kyrie Irving mystery deepened even further on Tuesday, when video showing the Nets star maskless at a large gathering appeared online overnight. Late Monday, videos of Irving — who...
Airbnb bans Capitol rioters, hate groups ahead of inauguration
Airbnb said it will ban people involved in last week's deadly Capitol siege from booking rooms on its platform as it ramps up safety measures ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration....
De Blasio: NYC may cancel contracts with Trump Organization
New York City is considering canceling its business contracts with the Trump Organization over last week's violent and deadly US Capitol riot, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. The Big...
Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rules
FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe’s push into electric cars is gathering speed — despite the pandemic. Automaker Volkswagen tripled sales of battery-only cars in 2020 as its new electric compact ID.3...
Woe is meme: Feds taunt son of Brooklyn judge facing charges in Capitol riot
The fur-loving son of a prominent Brooklyn judge touted his "caveman" getup to a pal during the US Capitol riots last week -- but was dismayed to learn his photo was...
Mets can flex muscles in different way if they want Cy Young winner: Sherman
Mets fans dreamed big once Steve Cohen took over their team. Why not? No one wins the lottery and envisions upgrading from one bedroom to two. They see the mansion...
Knicks' highest-profile test coming at worst possible time
The Knicks are getting national TV exposure at the worst time. Maybe the sight of Kevin Durant at the Garden on Wednesday will wake up Tom Thibodeau’s club from its...
3 heroic brothers all served their country — but only 1 survived
The three Wise brothers — Jeremy, Ben and Beau — grew up in Arkansas and enlisted. Two were killed tragically on a battlefield half a world away and their deaths...
Racist hacker threatened to kill black city council candidate
A black city council candidate in Illinois received racist death threats during a Zoom call with other Democrats – with the unhinged hacker threatening to shoot her, according to reports....
Lindsey Graham will back Biden's CIA pick
Sen. Lindsey Graham will support President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the CIA, he announced in the hours after the pick was revealed. In a series of tweets Monday, shortly...
Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape sale offers custom kits for $49
Tarte Cosmetics definitely has all the beauty goods. And if you're a fan of the popular brand, then you will love its latest Shape Tape deal.For a limited time, you'll...
Cops remove 'Abolish ICE' banner from New York Public Library
The sign read the Spanish message, “11 millones exigimos protección permanente ya,” which means, “11 million we demand permanent protection now,” photos show.
Schumer wants Capitol rioters on a no-fly list ahead of inauguration
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday called for authorities to add the Capitol rioters to a national no-fly list to prevent more clashes at the Jan. 20 inauguration and...
California opens COVID-19 vaccination 'super' sites at major landmarks
California has begun rolling out "super" COVID-19 vaccination sites at baseball stadiums, fairgrounds and a Disneyland Resort as the state grapples with virus surges.
Ex-cop Derek Chauvin to be tried separately in George Floyd murder case
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be tried separately from three other ex-cops in the upcoming murder trial in the death of George Floyd, according to reports. Hennepin County...
Feds reverse course, release all reserved COVID vaccine doses
The US government reversed course and is now releasing its entire cache of COVID-19 vaccines to states — including doses previously reserved for second shots, Health and Human Services czar...
Save 25 percent on this smart Bluetooth scale
The beginning of the year always feels like a fresh start or even a time of reinvention, amplified by the constant messaging about resolutions and intention-setting. We hear a lot about health...
German investigators shut down big darknet marketplace
BERLIN — German prosecutors said Tuesday that they have taken down what they believe was the biggest illegal marketplace on the darknet and arrested its suspected operator. The site, known...
Two killed, three wounded in latest NYC shootings
A teen and a 21-year-old man were fatally gunned down — and three others wounded in separate shootings late Monday and early Tuesday, authorities said. The 16-year-old was blasted in...
Study finds wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
BILLINGS, Mont. — Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western US in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive...
Third member of Congress tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol riot
Rep. Brad Schneider is the third member of Congress to test positive for the coronavirus after seeking shelter with colleagues in a secure room during the storming of the US...
CEO who scammed investors with bogus cryptocurrency gets 10 years
A California man who duped investors out of $147 million in a global digital currency scam of “epic proportions” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, federal prosecutors said....
This air quality monitor is on sale for a limited time
The quality of the air you breathe makes a huge difference in your health and well being, not to mention your mood and moment-to-moment energy levels. Most of the time...
Sir David Attenborough gets COVID vaccine
Beloved 94-year-old naturalist Sir David Attenborough has received the COVID-19 vaccine, his spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
Oral sex with multiple partners linked to HPV cancers
People who have had 10 or more oral sex partners were found to be 4.3 times more likely to develop human papillomavirus-related mouth and throat cancer, according to new research....
Facebook reportedly warns staffers about wearing branded gear in public
Facebook urged staffers not to sport the company's brand in public following its crackdown on President Trump and his supporters, a new report says. The social media giant's security team...
Michigan AG warns state Capitol 'not safe' amid protest threat
Michigan's attorney general warned that the Capitol in Lansing is "not safe," despite a state panel banning the open carry of weapons in the building and after an FBI warning...
Cuba slams 'fraudulent' US terror-sponsor designation
The Cuban government said it "condemns" the renewed US designation of the island as a sponsor of terrorism, calling the move "fraudulent." Cuba's foreign ministry said the US announcement Monday...
New York’s COVID vaccine eligibility is expanding, Cuomo says
New Yorkers aged 65 and over are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Cuomo said the surprise announcement was in line with new guidance...
These top-rated Skullcandy earbuds are 33 percent off on Amazon
Your listening experience will never be the same once you switch over to a pair of Skullcandy Sesh Evo earbuds. Known for their 24-hour battery life and sleek design, these...
Los Angeles students required to get COVID-19 vaccine before returning to school
Austin Beutner, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, said Monday that students will have to receive the inoculation once it is available before heading back into the...
Desperate Bills sign recently-cut Giants running back after rookie's injury
A veteran running back is on the move from one New York team to another. Former Giants running back Devonta Freeman has signed with the Bills heading into the AFC...
Shake Shack says COVID-19 is hitting its NYC locations the hardest
Shake Shack eked out a surprise sales increase in the fourth quarter -- but it got no help from the Big Apple. The upscale burger chain said its fourth-quarter sales...
Ireland to apologize for abuses in unwed mothers’ homes, where 9,000 kids died
At least 9,000 children died in Ireland’s mother and baby homes between 1922 and 1998 where unwed moms and their illegitimate kids were forced to live in “appalling” conditions that...
Major city urges some residents to wear masks at home as COVID cases soar
Some Los Angeles residents should wear masks inside their own homes as COVID-19 cases climb at alarming rates, health officials said. Los Angeles County public health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer...
CIA releases UFO 'Black Vault' documents early: How to see them online
Federal intelligence on extraterrestrial technology -- at your fingertips.
Joe Judge thrilled with this 'huge' Giants move
The offseason has only just begun, but Joe Judge is already lauding a move the Giants made for the 2021 season. The Giants' defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, piqued the interest...
Ukrainian man allegedly beat lover, killed her kids after meeting them
A Ukrainian man allegedly beat up a woman he met on a dating website and killed her two children when she introduced them to him as their future stepfather, according...
Ricky Gervais turns down chance to be first stand-up comic in space
"I’m not going to risk it."
Deutsche Bank, Signature Bank cut ties with Trump over Capitol riots
Donald Trump’s bankers are cutting ties with the president after the insurrection at the Capitol, with one even calling publicly for his resignation. Over the past 24 hours, both Deutsche...
De Blasio: NYC could run out of COVID shots in 2 weeks
The Big Apple could run out of doses of coronavirus vaccine in just two weeks if it manages to hit its targets for getting jabs into the arms of New...
Body found wrapped in blanket and trash bags in the East River
An unidentified man’s body was found floating in the East River, wrapped in a blanket and shoved inside garbage bags fastened with rope and tape, cops said Tuesday. The NYPD's...
Citi Field to host 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination center
Meet the Meds! The New York Mets will play host to a new ’round-the-clock COVID-19 vaccination hub at their Citi Field stadium in Queens starting later this month, officials said...
MLB team finally opens wallet with biggest signing of offseason
Liam Hendriks is the new owner of the biggest free-agent contract of MLB's offseason. And the White Sox have a new closer, after agreeing on Monday night to sign Hendriks...
Ben Roethlisberger's emotional apology to teammate after Steelers crusher
The end is near for two staples of the Steelers, and they seemed to know it after Sunday’s playoff loss to the Browns. Ben Roethlisberger and his longtime center, Maurkice...
Low tide: Thousands of maskless Alabama fans pour into the streets after national title win
The wild celebrations came as Alabama has recorded a recent spike in coronavirus cases, with 404,000 confirmed infections and more than 5,000 deaths since the pandemic started.
Strange FM signal discovered coming from one of Jupiter's moons
NASA recently extended the life of two of its planetary discovery missions, including the Juno mission to Jupiter. Now it's come to light Juno has discovered an FM signal emanating from one of the...
Stunning map reveals how US hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID patients
Hospitals across the US are being inundated with COVID-19 patients, as the number of people admitted to intensive care units reaches alarming levels, new data shows. There were 129,748 people...
Trump: Impeachment push over Capitol riot is causing 'tremendous anger'
President Trump said Tuesday an effort to impeach him for allegedly inciting last week’s Capitol riot is causing “tremendous anger" and that he's not to blame for the violence. "The impeachment,...
Brooklyn judge's son, spotted at Capitol Riot in fur pelts, arrested
The son of a prominent Brooklyn judge who was part of the mob that stormed the US Capitol building last week has been arrested, a law enforcement source told The...
Manchin slams House Dems' impeachment effort: 'Let the judicial system do its job'
Sen. Joe Manchin is denouncing the House Democrat-led effort to impeach President Trump in the days before he leaves office, calling it "so ill-advised." Speaking to Fox News' "Special Report"...
How NFL Lineman could play consecutive playoff games for two different teams
For the first time in NFL history, a player has a chance to play in back-to-back playoff games – for two different teams. The Green Bay Packers signed veteran offensive...
Yelp now allows users to rate restaurants' COVID-19 precautions
Yelp said Tuesday that it will now allow users to rate restaurants' safety precautions and sanitary measures related to COVID-19. A restaurant's review page will now ask patrons if the...
Judge blocks execution of only woman on federal death row
A federal judge in Indiana has granted a stay of execution on mental health grounds to so-called “womb raider” Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row in the...
First finalist emerges in Jets' coaching search
The Jets have shifted into the next phase in their search for a head coach and their first finalist is 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Saleh flew to New Jersey...
Secretary of State Pompeo rips Voice of America's 'wokeness'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo chastised the Voice of America for its "wokeness," accusing the taxpayer-funded broadcaster of engaging in censorship similar to Big Tech's, and called for the agency...
Traveler’s meltdown goes viral after he’s kicked off flight: ‘They called me a f--king terrorist’
A burly traveler has gone viral for blubbering that he'd been branded a "f---ing terrorist" and booted off a flight -- an epic meltdown viewed more than 20 million times...
Do these pics prove that Barbie is a lesbian?
"I’m so jealous but happy for my girl."
NYPD commissioner cancels radio appearances after COVID diagnosis
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea canceled two radio appearances Tuesday morning, days after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Man in Vessel death plunge was wanted for killing his mom
The 21-year-old man who jumped to his death from the Vessel in Hudson Yards was under suspicion in the fatal stabbing of his mother in Texas, The Post has learned....
Janitor admits trying to have sex with teen: prosecutors
A janitor at a Staten Island hospital tried to meet up with a 14-year-old girl he was grooming online, saying he looked forward to taking her virginity, prosecutors said. John...
Fauci predicts when live shows might be back
Live music and theater will be back — if the rollout gets rolling.
Amazon removing QAnon merchandise following Capitol riot
Amazon said this week that it is working to take down merchandise associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following last week's storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters.
The emotional story behind viral Bills fan
The Buffalo Bills won their first playoff game since 1995 on Saturday, breaking the third-longest playoff win drought in the NFL. It was a special moment for many members of...
US Open champ dating circus star after tennis breakup
Tennis ace Dominic Thiem has revealed he is dating German dancer and circus performer Lili-Paul Roncalli. The pair shared loved up pictures on Instagram as they announced to the world...
Mixed 'Signals': Musk’s tweet sends wrong company’s stock soaring
Talk about mixed signals! An obscure medical device company’s stock price surged more than 400 percent after Elon Musk endorsed a messaging app with the same name — only to crash...
Mom sent 3-year-old to daycare alone in Lyft: cops
A New Hampshire mother of three was arrested on a charge of child endangerment for allegedly sending her 3-year-old alone in a Lyft -- and later leaving her urine-soaked baby...
Man accused of killing homeless men with 'full-size' sledgehammer
A Texas man has been charged with killing two homeless men in Dallas by brutally beating them with a “full-size” sledgehammer, police said. Adelaido Amaya Esparza, 58, is facing two...
Divers retrieve flight data recorder from crashed Indonesian plane
Divers have retrieved the flight data recorder from the Indonesian airliner that plunged into the Java Sea with 62 passengers and crew on board, officials said Tuesday. They also detected...
Biden team reportedly to get access to Operation Warp Speed meetings
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team will get direct access to Operation Warp Speed briefings, the federal government's efforts to boost coronavirus vaccine development and distribution, according to a report. The...
Fired Falcons coach tasked with fixing Cowboys' historically bad defense
The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with ex-Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn to become their next defensive coordinator, the club announced Monday night. Multiple media outlets reported that Quinn received a three-year contract, but...
Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook has 'no plans' to lift Trump ban
Facebook has "no plans" to lift its indefinite ban on President Trump's account, its chief operating officer said, adding that "the president is not above the policies we have."
Sheldon Adelson, billionaire Las Vegas casino magnate, dead at 87
Sheldon Adelson — the billionaire casino magnate and Republican megadonor who wielded his fortune to influence politics in the US and abroad — is dead. He was 87. Adelson died Monday...
Maniac hits straphanger with hammer in the head in subway station
An unhinged assailant randomly struck a straphanger in the back of the head with a hammer as he waited for a Manhattan train, cops said early Tuesday. The man was...
Still waiting for stimulus? When delayed checks may arrive
Millions of Americans whose stimulus checks got caught up in an Internal Revenue Service snafu should receive them by early February if they haven't already, tax preparation firms say.
Gut feeling: Intestinal bacteria may affect severity of COVID-19, study shows
The bacteria lurking in COVID-19 patients’ intestines may play a role in how sick they get from the illness, according to new research. Although the coronavirus is primarily a respiratory...
Disabled dog walks on prosthetic legs for the first time
This brave dog was given a leg up — or two. See how Halo, 1 -year-old pup born with only only one limb, walks for the first time on a...
Woman arrested after driving through barricade near Trump Tower
A woman was arrested after intentionally driving through a barricade near the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago early Tuesday, according to a report. The 31-year-old woman, who has...
Rioter seen carrying Pelosi's lectern won't attend inauguration, lawyer says
A lawyer for the Trump supporter who smilingly walked off with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the US Capitol riot assured a court that his client “is not going...
Disneyland to become massive 'super' vaccination site
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is set to become the first "super" COVID-19 vaccination site in Orange County, which along with bordering Los Angeles County has quickly become one...
Florida sheriff's deputy killed in crash just one shift before retirement
A sheriff's deputy in Florida was killed in a crash Monday, just one shift before he planned to retire. Corporal Brian LaVigne, 54, a 30-year veteran of the Hillsborough County...
Second congresswoman gets COVID-19 after sheltering in Capitol
A Washington state congresswoman tested positive for the coronavirus after sheltering with several maskless lawmakers as a pro-Trump mob besieged the Capitol last week. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal made her...
Alabama star proved he was more than a placeholder
At best, Mac Jones was supposed to be a placeholder. Top prospect Bryce Young was the quarterback everyone around Alabama was excited about. Jones was merely the former backup few...
Florida man sets himself on fire while trying to ignite his own home
A Florida man nearly set himself in flames when he tried to burn his house down, a report said. Scott Anthony Massa, 51, allegedly took a bucket of accelerant and...
A-Rod faces 'racketeering' allegations in new lawsuit
An amended complaint added to a lawsuit filed against Alex Rodriguez by his former brother-in-law accuses the ex-Yankee of “racketeering and embezzlement” in connection with a real estate deal. Constantine...
This version of Justin Fields wasn't enough
The Clemson version of Justin Fields needed to show up Monday night to give Ohio State a chance. That player, however, was nowhere to be found at Hard Rock Stadium....
NY man arrested during Capitol riot said detainees were 'treated like animals'
An upstate New York man arrested at the Capitol last week complained that the detainees were treated like “animals.” William Leary, a business owner in Utica, told the Associated Press...
Knicks rookie suddenly in slump after early buzz
Rookie point guard Immanuel Quickley is facing his first NBA slump with the Knicks. The 25th-overall pick in the 2020 draft out of Kentucky had generated a buzz after a...
DeVonta Smith presents Jets with draft dilemma
Well, this surely should give Joe Douglas something to think about, no? There are a lot of reasons why you can talk yourself out of considering DeVonta Smith with the...