February 9, 2021
Bitter Knicks ending has a Derrick Rose silver lining
The ending is what will gnaw at these Knicks for a couple of days, before they take on the Wizards in Washington on Friday. The ending was a beautiful drive...
His cone worst enemy: Cops rescue fleeing NYC ice cream thief
An ice cream thief got his just desserts in Manhattan on Tuesday when he got stuck on a ledge during his unsuccessful getaway — and needed cops to come to...
Police release photos of suspect in Bronx subway shove
Police on Tuesday night released photos of a woman suspected of randomly shoving a Bronx commuter onto the subway tracks early Tuesday morning. In the photos, the unidentified suspect is...
Body found in suitcase after pregnant woman vanishes near NC river
North Carolina authorities have discovered a body stuffed in a suitcase near a river where a pregnant woman went missing last week. The body was discovered near the Neuse River...
People may need annual COVID-19 vaccine shots, Johnson & Johnson CEO says
The CEO of Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that people may need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 annually for the next several years — similar to seasonal flu shots. "Unfortunately,...
Derrick Rose's promising Knicks debut spoiled in final seconds
The trade looked good. But not good enough. It didn’t result in a victory, but Derrick Rose juiced the Knicks’ second unit in his debut Tuesday, playing alongside rookie guard...
Ex-Ohio cop charged in Andre Hill's murder released from jail
The former Ohio police officer indicted in the fatal shooting of Andre Hill was released from jail Tuesday after posting bail that was lowered to $1 million. Ex-Columbus police officer...
Mark Cuban's NBA team won't play national anthem anymore
Haven’t heard about any national anthem protests at Mavericks games? There’s a good reason for that: Dallas isn’t and won’t be playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” anymore. Mark Cuban told The...
Many NYC COVID-19 vaccine hubs only open 4 days a week amid low supplies
The majority of New York City's COVID-19 vaccination hubs are only staying open four days a week as the Big Apple battles dwindling supplies. The city's health department began reopening...
Jen Psaki cuts off reporter who asked about Biden's gender discrimination order
White House press secretary Jen Psaki cut off a Fox News Radio reporter who asked about the president’s gender discrimination order at Tuesday’s daily media briefing. The exchange with Fox...
Nets look abysmal in loss to league-worst Pistons
Once again, the Nets disrespected the game by looking past a losing foe. And once again, they got served a huge slice of humble pie, this time a 122-111 defeat...
Female polar bear killed by male during breeding attempt at Detroit Zoo
A female polar bear living at the Detroit Zoo was killed by her partner in a breeding attempt that went horribly wrong on Monday. The bear, Anana, was placed in...
Colin Cowherd was hospitalized over Super Bowl weekend: 'It was scary'
Fox Sports commentator Colin Cowherd is recovering after being hospitalized with a small blood clot in his right lung, he said Tuesday. The 57-year-old host of “The Herd” was not...
Not even safe by a station: NYPD cop assaulted outside Bronx precinct
An NYPD officer was sucker-punched by a man outside of his Bronx stationhouse on Tuesday, police said. The officer was assaulted outside the 40th Precinct at about 3:50 p.m., authorities...
Andy Reid's son on leave after devastating car crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, has been placed on administrative leave during an investigation into a...
Stop with the terrible 'Wizard of Oz' adaptations
A new "Wizard of Oz” movie is headed our way like a cyclone. Please rip up the Yellow Brick Road so nobody can ever access it again.
NY Democrats holding Cuomo accountable over nursing home fiasco
A group of state Senate Democrats -- fed up with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic -- on Tuesday advanced bills that would bolster accountability...
Ex-Army major sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child porn
A former US Army major has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child porn and trying to share it online. Jason Musgrove of Grovetown, Georgia, was given...
Woman dies in extreme cold walking home from next-door neighbor's house
A woman in Canada died of exposure while walking home from her next-door neighbor's house in frigid weather, police said. Officers found the woman dead outside her home in Dawson...
Aunt Jemima breakfast brand has its new name
The Aunt Jemima breakfast brand will be renamed Pearl Milling Company, it was announced Tuesday, after the 130-year-old maple syrup mascot was scrutinized last year over its ties to slavery....
Posh Alexander's hot start compares well to St. John's best
Posh Alexander is a quality finish away from becoming the fourth St. John’s player (and the first point guard) to be named the Big East’s Freshman of the Year. Entering...
Knicks coach swooning over 'elite' Derrick Rose
The Knicks got “one of the elite players in this league’’ for Dennis Smith Jr. That’s at least the take of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, who has a blind spot...
Mad transit! Terrifying week includes 5 NYC subway slashings, bus driver assault
A wave of violence has rocked the New York City transit system over the last week -- with a terrifying tally that includes a spate of subway slashings, a woman...
US army goes one year without combat death in Afghanistan
A year has passed since the last US service member was killed in combat in Afghanistan -- the first such stretch since the war started almost 20 years ago, a...
Why a 'wack job' shooter reportedly terrorized Minnesota health clinic
The gunman who killed a nurse and injured four other people inside of a Minnesota health clinic Tuesday had a vendetta against doctors because they refused to give him painkillers...
New Net's debut pushed back
Any help Iman Shumpert is going to provide the Nets is going to have to wait. The newly signed wing is already hurt, expected to miss time with a hamstring...
Biden's climate 'fix' is fantastically expensive and perfectly useless
Across the world, politicians are going out of their way to promise fantastically expensive climate policies. President Biden has promised to spend $500 billion each year on climate — about...
No, the 2020 election wasn't stolen — but yes, it was underhandedly tilted
If you read the headline of a blockbuster, 6,000-word-plus story in Time magazine, you might think former President Donald Trump wasn’t so wrong about the election, after all. Despite the...
MLB updates harassment policy after Jared Porter, Mickey Callaway allegations
Major League Baseball has moved swiftly to update its workplace code of conduct in the wake of sexual harassment allegations surrounding Jared Porter and Mickey Callaway. As first reported by...
Cuo really? 40% of New Yorkers would vote to recall gov if they could
A large percentage of New Yorkers said they would support a recall procedure to boot Gov. Andrew Cuomo from office before his term expires in November 2022, a new poll...
Sales of Barbie lift Mattel to 15-year growth record
She's the queen of toys. Sales of Barbie jumped 19 percent last quarter, driving a 10 percent revenue increase for toy giant Mattel Inc. to $1.6 billion, the company said...
With acquittal a foregone conclusion, the real drama is what Trump does next: Goodwin
Given that there have been only four presidential impeachments in American history, and given that only one man has twice suffered the indignity, viewers who tuned into the start of...
NYC expecting at least three inches of snow later this week
New Yorkers rejoice! The city is expecting to see one to three inches of snow later this week, as we dodge earlier predictions of another big snowstorm, forecasters said late...
Chris Pratt's law enforcement brother reportedly supports far-right group
A California sheriff's official — who also happens to be the brother of "Jurassic World" star Chris Pratt — was outed as a supporter of a far-right, anti government group,...
COVID safety also pushing other diseases into 'hiding': experts
COVID-19 put not just humanity into quarantine, but also every other transmittable disease.
Pot stocks soar on renewed hopes of legalization
Cannabis industry stocks soared on Tuesday as industry leaders made groovy predictions about their financial prospects and marijuana legalization in Washington. Shares in Canadian grower Tilray finished up more than...
Rangers are wasting one of their greatest assets
You’d like the whole to be greater than the sum of its parts. Realistically, though, the Rangers’ power play is exactly the sum of its parts, which is the best...
A third of online daters in Britain said 'I love you' before meeting
British poll finds about 30% of online daters said "I love you" during the pandemic.
Oscars 2021: These are the movies that advanced to the next round of voting
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday unveiled its shortlists for several categories.
Celebs Jerry Seinfeld, Debi Mazar and more voice NYC subway PSAs
The "stand clear of the closing doors" announcement is getting a star-studded makeover — with a dose of gritty New York attitude.
War erupts at NY Times after reporter ousted over N-word controversy
A full-blown war has erupted inside the New York Times over the ouster of long-time science reporter Donald McNeil for his use of the N-word on a trip to Peru...
NFL reporter dead at 37: 'We are shocked'
Yahoo Sports senior NFL writer Terez Paylor died suddenly on Tuesday at the age of 37. “While we are shocked and saddened by Terez Paylor’s unexpected passing, we also celebrate...
Wild video shows massive brawl of teens in Illinois trampoline park
A massive melee broke out at a trampoline park in Illinois, a wild new video shows. Dozens of people, who appear to mostly be teenagers, overwhelmed the handful of staffers...
Possible Sam Darnold trade options after telling reversal
As the Jets offseason gets under way now with Robert Saleh in place as head coach and his staff hired, all eyes turn to quarterback. What will the Jets do...
Get a grip on NYC subway attacks now — before schoolkids flood system
For weeks, MTA leaders have pleaded for help dealing with train and bus violence, and a rash of recent attacks proves they need it. Especially with middle-schoolers about to rely...
NYC subway shove victim recalls horror: 'I started screaming, help me!'
A Bronx woman shoved onto elevated subway tracks by a stranger on Tuesday said she was completely blindsided by the attack, which left her bruised and "very scared." "She didn't...
Tense times at the Times and other commentary
Media watch: Tense Times at the Times A “tense debate” on a Facebook group for New York Times staffers “provides a window onto the latest racial controversy roiling the paper,”...
Woman in Gorilla Glue horror will ‘see a surgeon’ for removal
The Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue as hairspray may soon be getting out of her sticky situation. Tessica Brown, whose hair has been stuck solid for...
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 10, 2021
The Issue: Andrea Peyser’s column criticizing Bruce Springsteen’s Super Bowl ad for Jeep. Bravo to Andrea Peyser for her critique of the Bruce Springsteen and Jeep Super Bowl commercial (“It’s...
De Blasio's pathetic efforts to reopen schools still beat the (Dem) competition
Frustrated as we are by Mayor de Blasio’s slow pace in reopening schools, we have to give him some credit for making more progress than his peers in cities like...
Mystery of Turkey's monolith is solved
A monolith that mysteriously appeared in Turkey before vanishing on Tuesday turned out to be a publicity stunt tied to the country's newly-announced space program. The 10-foot metal slab inscribed...
Marilyn Manson's sick, abusive world was always there for all to see
Plenty of rock stars pretend to have sympathy for the devil. But sources say that, for Marilyn Manson, it wasn't an act.
MTA reinstalls subway station benches after attempt to deter homeless
Benches have returned to a Manhattan subway station days after the seats were yanked in what the MTA initially characterized as an attempt to prevent homeless people from hunkering down...
Why Trump lawyer David Schoen covered his head with every sip of water
David Schoen unwittingly gave Twitter a lesson in Orthodox Jewish customs during former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Tuesday. Schoen, Trump's attorney, rested his hand on top of his...
'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish take a road trip
“Outlander" stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish -- two of Scotland’s best-known TV personalities -- explore their homeland in the new travel docuseries “Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam...
Biden backs California Gov. Newsom amid growing recall movement
WASHINGTON -- President Biden opposes efforts by Californians to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday. "In addition...
Long Island DJ who allegedly smoked pot at Capitol riot appears confused in court
A Long Island DJ captured smoking pot during last month's Capitol Hill riot had a hazy grasp of what was going on during a Tuesday court proceeding into the charges...
London Terrace Towers using Tom Brady as unique sales pitch
Now that's a selling point!
Giants veteran retires
Alex Tanney, who spent most of the past three seasons as a Giants backup quarterback, is retiring after nine years in the NFL, having thrown only 15 passes in two...
Senate votes 56-44 to proceed with Trump impeachment trial
An overwhelming majority of Senate Republicans voted Tuesday against proceeding with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump -- signaling for a second time that his conviction is all...
What Patrick Mahomes told Tom Brady after the Super Bowl
Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was in awe of Tom Brady following the Super Bowl. "You're a legend, man," Mahomes told the future Hall of Famer moments after Kansas City...
Aaron Boone has to adjust to change in MLB COVID protocols
Aaron Boone will be sporting a new in-game look this season. Major League Baseball’s 2021 Operations Manual, collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association, features most of the same rules...
Florida man avoids charges in fatal shooting due to Stand Your Ground Law
A Miami Beach car wash customer will not face charges for fatally shooting a thief trying to make off with a Mercedes -- despite a new video showing the SUV...
21 best subscription boxes for women: 2021's most unique monthly picks
For a unique and fun surprise each month, here are the best subscription boxes for her to try in 2021.
Trump lawyer David Schoen says impeachment trial will 'tear this country apart'
Donald Trump's attorney David Schoen on Tuesday argued that Democrats will "tear this country apart" and "open up new and bigger wounds" with the impeachment trial of the former president...
11-year-old Florida boy arrested for threatening to shoot teacher: police
An 11-year-old Florida boy was arrested for threatening to shoot his teacher during class, authorities said. The student at Bunnell Elementary School allegedly pointed his iPad at his teacher on...
Twitter warns of slowing user growth as pandemic boost fizzles
Twitter on Tuesday posted 27 percent user growth, missing Wall Street estimates, and warned this rate would slow in the upcoming quarters as a boost from the pandemic fizzles. The...
Grocery workers are now at higher risk of getting COVID-19
Grocery store workers are facing a greater risk of getting COVID-19 now than they were 60 days ago, according to the union that represents 1.3 million food workers in the...
NFL star slams 'dirty rumor' about him
Patrick Peterson’s 10-year run with the Arizona Cardinals could be coming to an end next month, but the eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback isn’t ready to confirm that he expects to...
Judge tosses suit opposing new temporary homeless shelter at NYC hotel
A group of Lower East Side residents and businesses have lost their bid to stop a new temporary shelter from opening up in their neighborhood, according to a ruling Tuesday....
1-800-Flowers is taking 25 percent off sitewide for Valentine's Day flash sale
Finding the perfect Valentine's Day bouquet will be easy once you shop 1-800-Flowers' latest flash sale. The popular flower brand is taking 25% off sitewide for the big day. You'll...
Saudi dissident sues after report outs him as influential opponent of regime
A Saudi dissident who was friends with Jamal Khashoggi has sued consulting firm McKinsey & Company for its 2016 report outing him and two others as the most influential Twitter...
Trump impeachment lawyer says 'floodgates will open' if Senate convicts him
Former President Donald Trump's lead impeachment lawyer warned Tuesday that "the floodgates will open" if the Senate convicts Trump of inciting the deadly storming of the Capitol by his supporters....
Queens manhole fire leads to three building evacuations
Firefighters put out a manhole fire in Astoria Tuesday afternoon — and evacuated three buildings over high levels of carbon monoxide. The call came in just before 3 p.m. for...
De Blasio offers non-answer on NYC subway mayhem as kids go back to school
Mayor Bill de Blasio fell back on months-old platitudes Tuesday when pressed on what he was doing to make subways safe for returning middle-school students amid a year-long crime spike...
The moronic social-justice war on classics threatens our civilization
It was only a matter of time before Cicero got canceled. The New York Times the other day profiled Princeton classicist Dan-el Padilla Peralta, who wants to destroy the study of classics...
LIRR: Next stop, Citi Field — even if it doesn't have many COVID-19 vaccines
They'll have a way to get there, even if there are no vaccines. The Long Island Rail Road announced Tuesday that it is opening its Citi Field stop off-season to...
Gunman identified in Minnesota health clinic shooting
The shooter who opened fire inside a Minnesota health clinic Tuesday was "no stranger" to law enforcement -- and had been disgruntled with the healthcare system, police said. Gregory Paul Ulrich, 67, has...
Two anti-abortion activists refused to wear masks in harassment campaign: AG
A pair of anti-abortion activists refused to wear masks as they blocked the entrance of a Manhattan Planned Parenthood clinic and accosted patients and staff, according to a federal lawsuit...
WHO's latest China-virus whitewash
A team of World Health Organization investigators have "found" exactly what Beijing wants the world to believe about the origins of COVID-19: It’s “extremely unlikely” the virus leaked from a...
Biden plan would only reopen half the schools 'one day a week' by end of April
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration on Tuesday admitted that their plan to "reopen" the nation's schools would only see about half the children back in classrooms for as little as...
Wisconsin gov to include marijuana legalization in budget despite GOP opposition
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers included plans to legalize recreational and medical marijuana as part of his new two-year budget, looking to generate $165 million. Evers would aim to use the money raised through...
Yale graduate student shot dead may have been 'targeted': police
A Yale University graduate student fatally shot in Connecticut may have been “targeted” in a road rage incident, police said. Kevin Jiang, a 26-year-old enrolled in Yale’s School of the...
NYSE chief warns it may exit New York if stock transfer tax is imposed
The New York Stock Exchange may leave New York State if Albany imposes a transfer tax on stock sales, the president of the Intercontinental Exchange-owned exchange operator said on Tuesday...
Associate of alleged Sarah Lawrence sex-cult leader may not be competent for trial: lawyer
A co-defendant of alleged Sarah Lawrence sex-cult leader Lawrence Ray may not be competent to stand trial, it was revealed Tuesday during her arraignment in Manhattan federal court. Isabella Pollok...
UN chief: Polluters must join ‘net zero’ club for climate
BERLIN — Polluters must step up their commitments to cutting greenhouse gas emissions before a crucial climate summit in November, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday. Guterres said the global...
82 advocacy groups call on Biden to end federal executions
WASHINGTON — Dozens of civil rights and advocacy organizations are calling on the Biden administration to immediately halt federal executions after an unprecedented run of capital punishment under President Donald...
Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' wardrobe donated to homeless organization
His dapper duds have a new role.
Breaking down how Derrick Rose fits in with Knicks
A second kiss from a Rose! After one season with the Knicks in 2016-17, Derrick Rose is back for more. The team traded Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round draft...
Rangers goalie breaks silence on heated tussle with Tony DeAngelo
Alexandar Georgiev will get the call for the Rangers' match Wednesday at the Garden against the Bruins, marking the 25-year-old netminder’s first assignment since that fateful Jan. 30 night when...
Reddit user says post on $800M Tesla bitcoin buy was a hoax — and he was on LSD when he did it
A German prankster claims that he was behind a mysterious Reddit post last month that appeared to anticipate Tesla's blockbuster bitcoin buy this week -- and that he was on...
Washington hospitals pulling fake N95 masks off shelves: 'We're horrified'
Hospitals across Washington state were alerted Friday to pull select N95 masks off their shelves and send them for analysis after an investigation uncovered knockoffs, said the state’s hospital association. The fake...
Idaho homeowner shot dead by cops who mistook him for suspect
An Idaho man was shot dead in his own backyard when cops mistook him for a suspect who'd just fled from a traffic stop, police said. The fatal shooting happened...
How this NYC man miraculously saved an elderly woman ahead of latest snowstorm
A Staten Island man rescued a frail, elderly woman who wandered off from her house right before the latest snowstorm hit -- and he said it was a total miracle...
San Francisco school board president defends 'haphazard' renaming plan
The president of San Francisco's school board defiantly defended the district's decision to strip 44 "racist" names from its schools without hearing from a single historian in a trainwreck new...
Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’ reopens to public with short wait
MILAN — COVID-19 restrictions have brought a novelty to art lovers: The possibility of seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” without waiting in line, and with same-day tickets possible. Access...
The first decisions that will shape Giants offseason
They can’t keep ‘em all. They don’t want to keep ‘em all. The first order of business for the Giants as they continue to formulate their offseason plan is to...
Cheers to this 12-year-old winemaker
This kid is surprisingly "grape" at making wine. Meet Wyatt Youngblood, 12, an award-winning wine prodigy, pitching in at his family's winery outside Detroit, Michigan. Subscribe to our YouTube!
Claw and Order: Zoom filter transforms lawyer into cat during court hearing
It's "Claw and Order." A Texas lawyer was turned into a cattorney by a pesky Zoom filter during a virtual court hearing, leaving other participants on the call stifling laughter...
'I have a job': Biden says he will not watch Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON -- President Biden will not tune into former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial because he is too busy, he told reporters on Tuesday as proceedings got underway. "I...
Rob Gronkowski: Tom Brady thinks about future differently than me
Fun fact: Rob Gronkowski is only 31 – the same age as Travis Kelce. Meanwhile, his quarterback, Tom Brady, is twelve years older, yet has one less retirement under his...
Skating-crazy Dutch defy pandemic by taking to outdoor ice
DOORN, Netherlands — A deep winter freeze gripping the Netherlands is reawakening the national obsession with skating on frozen canals. With subzero temperatures forecast to last more than a week,...
NYPD officer busted in Staten Island for violating restraining order: cops
An NYPD cop was busted in Staten Island this week for violating an order of protection his girlfriend had against him, cops said Tuesday morning. Tzu Cheung, 43, allegedly called...
UK navy reportedly hunting down second sailor selling X-rated pics on OnlyFans
Britain's Royal Navy is reportedly trying to hunt down a second female sailor selling X-rated images on OnlyFans. A day after it was alleged that Lt. Claire Jenkins had confessed...
Russell Wilson has surprising answer to Seahawks trade question
Russell Wilson doesn't even know where he stands with the Seahawks. The eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback – who has a no-trade clause in his contract – says he's not sure...
Arab spacecraft enters orbit around Mars in historic flight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Ground...
Would you try this 3D-printed steak?
They debuted the first lab-grown steak sans 3D printing in 2018.
Marv Albert knows his storied NBA career is 'winding down'
Marv Albert’s voice has been the soundtrack of the NBA for decades. His legendary calls, punctuated by his signature “Yes!” have been a part of sports -- especially in New...
Fairy tale home by Sleeping Beauty's castle designer listed for $2.5M
Bumbling triplet fairies not included.
House Democrats keep Trump focus with new probe into COVID-19 response
House Democrats' penchant for investigating President Donald Trump is not slowing down -- despite there being a new administration. Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis sent a...
Second suspect arrested in connection to fatal Harlem stray-bullet shooting
Cops busted a second suspect this week in connection to the fatal stray-bullet shooting of a Harlem dog-walker nearly two years ago, authorities said. Erick Bautista, 22, was arrested Monday...
Accused 'Oath Keepers' Capitol rioter worked for FBI: attorney
A reputed leader of a far-right militia group charged in the US Capitol has previously worked for the FBI in a leadership role, his attorney claims. A court motion filed...
Teen who never had Myspace re-creates it and users are in love
Since launching Nov. 29, 2020, the platform has accrued over 55,000 global users.
As impeachment trial starts, Marjorie Taylor Greene rips Capitol rioters who 'ruined' objection plans
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denounced the Capitol rioters Tuesday and said they were attacking all lawmakers -- Republicans and Democrats -- when they stormed the Capitol during the Jan. 6 joint session to count electoral votes. "The attack...
Inside Buckingham Palace as the Queen celebrates 69 years on throne
God save the queen! She's been required to reside in the same dreaded primary residence for nearly seven decades.
A liberal's shocking inhumanity toward a kind Trump supporter
Let’s all get acquainted over what a liberal media figure assures us is the latest philosophical crisis: If your driveway is buried under thick snow, and your Trump-supporting neighbor plows...
James McAvoy's half-brother gets five years in prison for road-rage attack
Actor James McAvoy’s half-brother has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for a road-rage attack in which a granddad was stabbed and left for dead, according to reports....
Man launches GoFundMe to send flat-Earther into space
A man fed up with flat-Earthers is crowdfunding a barmy attempt to prove once and for all that our planet is round. Marc Gauld, who describes himself as an "annoyed...
Biden to take part in town hall on CNN in Wisconsin
President Biden will participate in a town hall in Wisconsin next week on CNN, the first since he entered the White House three weeks ago. The "Presidential Town Hall with...
Teen dragged to death was trapped behind family's stolen SUV
A 13-year-old Kansas girl got caught in her seatbelt while trying to escape her family's SUV during a carjacking -- and was dragged to her death as the thief drove...
GameStop shares tumble as Reddit-rally surge dies down
Shares of video game retailer GameStop tumbled nearly 20 percent Tuesday to their lowest levels since the start of a retail investor-led surge that echoed across Wall Street. Investors who...
Feds sending 1 million COVID vaccine doses to community health centers
A nationwide network of community health centers will receive supplies of the coveted coronavirus vaccine in the latest expansion of the mass inoculation effort, federal officials announced Tuesday. Some 250...
Scotch Porter's line of grooming products is truly a must-have
Since its launch in 2015, Scotch Porter has swiftly locked in its spot as a grooming go-to. The brand first left its mark with its highly rated beard care products,...
How I'll remember Marty Schottenheimer: 'What am I doing wrong?'
The business of burying the season was nearly over. The players who’d carried the 1997 Kansas City Chiefs to a 13-3 record and the No. 1 seed in the AFC...
Republicans announce top slots on Senate committees
Republicans on Tuesday announced selections for opposition leaders on the Senate's evenly divided committees — leaning mostly on old hands who will face off against Democratic picks to lead the...
Jamie Dimon ignores his own advice about workers and shareholders
Jamie Dimon wants US companies to focus on their employees, communities and customers in addition to their stockholders -- unless you're talking about Dimon's company, that is. JPMorgan Chase's billionaire...
Bronx cheer: Yankee Stadium is getting more COVID vaccines than Citi Field
It’s cheat the Mets! The baseball team’s Citi Field stadium-turned-vaccine site is getting a Bronx cheer — receiving just a fraction of the number of COVID-19 shots that Yankee Stadium...
Patrick Mahomes will have surgery after Super Bowl letdown
Patrick Mahomes is facing surgery following one of the worst statistical performances of his career in Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 2021. The Kansas City...
Car salesman accused of spiking boss' drink with COVID patient's saliva
A car salesman in Turkey who was accused of stealing money from the business allegedly tried to kill his boss by spiking his drink with a COVID-19 patient’s saliva, according...
MTA bus driver smacked in head with 2-by-4 in Brooklyn
An MTA bus driver suffered a gash to the head when an irate passenger smashed him with a 2-by-4 during a dispute in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning, according to police...
White House won't 'opine' on Democratic calls for violence
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Tuesday declined to condemn calls for violence and unrest from Democratic lawmakers, saying President Biden would not "opine" on "back-and-forth arguments." At a briefing...
Mike Pompeo believes China misled WHO on new COVID-19 origins report
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday poured cold water on a new World Health Organization report that concluded it was “extremely unlikely” the COVID-19 outbreak leaked...
Lawyer arrested for attempting to hire hitman to kill husband's girlfriend
A Colorado animal rights attorney allegedly attempted to hire a hitman to kill her estranged husband's girlfriend -- a woman who had been their children's au pair. Jennifer Emmi, 43,...
Even LeBron James is in awe of Tom Brady
LeBron James called Tom Brady “one of the GOATs” after watching the 43-year-old quarterback win his seventh Super Bowl ring Sunday night in his first season with the Tampa Bay...
This is Britney Spears' $7.4M conservatorship hideout
Inside her home from Hulu's bombshell doc "Framing Britney Spears."
'My hole!': WWE star trends on Twitter after scream
WWE star Nia Jax suffered a huge pain in the ass to leave "Monday Night Raw" viewers in hysterics. The powerhouse is one of the most-feared and dominant competitors on...
NYPD reports fifth subway slashing in a week
Another Big Apple subway slashing attack took place over the weekend — the fifth known incident in the past week, police and sources said. The newly reported assault took place shortly after 10:30...
Ex-anchorwomen go back to battle with NY1 over lack of Emmys noms
The five female reporters who recently settled a gender discrimination suit against NY1 now claim the station has retaliated against them by refusing to nominate their work for Emmy Awards,...
Pizza delivery worker critically injured in Manhattan crash
A pizza deliveryman is clinging to life after a motorist slammed into him on the Lower East Side, cops said. Dylan Panalo, 21, was driving a Honda Accord west on...
US ambassador to Vietnam releases rap song to celebrate Lunar New Year
“Your boy in Hanoi” — also known as US Ambassador to Vietnam Dan Kritenbrink — released a rap song in celebration of the country’s Lunar New Year. A music video,...
Up in smoke! How pot-puffing DJ's Capitol Riot Snapchats did him in
His high time may lead to hard time. A Long Island DJ has been busted for allegedly recording himself storming the US Capitol last month -- and smoking a joint...
Lebanese group gives a home away from home to health workers
BEIRUT — In the middle of the destroyed Beirut neighborhood of Gemmayzeh, a small team in masks and gloves were sanitizing and packing oxygen machines to be sent to those...
Davey Johnson relives famous Mets moment after scary COVID-19 battle
Most importantly, Davey Johnson feels better, thanks for asking and keeping him in your thoughts. “Two weeks of the virus knocked the hell out of me,” the beloved former manager...
1 dead, 4 injured in shooting at Minnesota health clinic where bomb went off
A man disgruntled with the healthcare system opened fire inside a Minnesota clinic Tuesday morning — leaving one dead and four wounded, according to police and reports. Gregory Paul Ulrich,...
Trump's second impeachment trial begins in Senate
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial got underway Tuesday afternoon with what's expected to be a day of debate and then a vote on its constitutionality. The proceedings began after 11 Republican senators...
Jose Canseco fires back at Dave Portnoy after $1M boxing 'dive' accusation
Jose Canseco's Barstool Sports experience sounds profitable and miserable. The retired baseball slugger lashed out on Twitter on Monday night after Dave Portnoy claimed Canseco took "a dive" and made...
Derrick Rose already mentoring rookie as Knicks conundrum looms
New Knicks point guard Derrick Rose already sat down for dinner Monday night at the team's Miami hotel to talk to his two rookies – Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin....
COVID-19 vaccine drone delivery being developed
COVID-19 vaccine may be coming to a doorstep near you.
Minnesota preps National Guard ahead of George Floyd trials
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is prepping for the possibility of widespread civil unrest amid the upcoming trials of four former Minneapolis cops charged in George Floyd’s police-custody death. Walz issued...
Fallen soldiers from Napoleon's 1812 retreat to be buried in Russia
A ceremony at a small Russian church this week honored fallen soldiers from Napoleon's 1812 retreat -- among about 100 troops unearthed during a 2019 archeological dig and now scheduled...
This airline is allowing premium passengers mask-free flights
Premium passengers aboard Cathay Pacific flights are getting an added perk during the COVID-19 pandemic -- mask-free flying. Business- and first-class passengers will be allowed to take off their masks...
Drinking coffee daily could lower risk of heart failure: study
Drinking at least one cup of coffee a day could help reduce the risk of heart failure, researchers said Tuesday. The report, which was published Tuesday in the journal Circulation:...
The Raiders want to trade a QB – but it's not Derek Carr
Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota could be traded to his third team in three years. Multiple sources told The Athletic that the Raiders, specifically head coach Jon Gruden, remain invested...
Ghislaine Maxwell loses bid to keep testimony about sex toys sealed
A federal judge Monday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to keep sealed a passage from a 2016 civil deposition that discusses massages and sex toys. US District Judge Loretta Preska already...
Delta CEO blasts idea to require COVID tests for travel
The CEO of Delta Air Lines blasted the Biden administration on Tuesday for considering a proposal to require a negative coronavirus test for all domestic travelers, calling it a "horrible...
House Dems backing push for $15 minimum wage paid their workers less
As House Democrats plow ahead with their push for a $15 minimum wage hike, it appears some lawmakers have not been practicing what they preach. Lawmakers including Reps. Tom Malinowski...
Wing watchers: NYPD rescues hawk stranded on highway
Cops rescued an injured hawk that was stranded on the side of a Manhattan highway Tuesday morning -- and named it "Lucky," police said. Motorists reported that the raptor was...
MLB should cave on universal DH for good of the game: Sherman
Teams near unanimously want the designated hitter in the National League this year. The union is totally in favor. Yet, at this moment, there is no universal DH for 2021....
Inside Joe Pesci's $6.5 million New Jersey beach house
Movie tough guy Joe Pesci may be having a tough time selling his home.
Accused grifter who took part in Capitol riot faces additional charges
An accused left-wing grifter, who claimed he embedded himself among Trump supporters during the Capitol riot for journalistic reasons, was hit with three additional charges in connection with the Jan....
Tesla's China business accounted for a fifth of 2020 sales
Tesla's sales in China more than doubled last year, accounting for about a fifth of its total revenues, the electric-car maker said. The Elon Musk-led company raked in nearly $6.7...
NYC pizza delivery man treated for broken ribs after vicious robbery
Two muggers viciously attacked a Manhattan delivery worker, pummeling and kicking him until they broke his ribs, cops said early Tuesday. The 43-year-old victim, who works for Famous Amadeus Pizza...
Release of Proud Boy leader charged in Capitol riot reversed hours later
The self-styled “Sergeant of Arms” for Seattle’s chapter of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group will remain in custody for his alleged role in the US Capitol riot. Ethan Nordean,...
Michelle Obama launching Netflix cooking show 'Waffles + Mochi'
It's focused on — you guessed it — healthy eating.
Eli Lilly CFO resigns after probe into 'inappropriate' relationship
Eli Lilly said Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Josh Smiley had resigned after allegations about a personal relationship sparked an investigation that found "inappropriate personal communication" with some Lilly employees. The...
Snowmobilers buried alive by avalanche in stunning POV video
Warning: Adult language is uttered in the terrifying footage.
'Reddit Rally' yields 2 book deals, 3 movie deals in wild week
The media frenzy on the so-called "Reddit Rally" is almost as wild as the stock market gyrations that have gripped GameStop and AMC over the past two weeks. So far,...
New study finds global warming triggers earlier pollen
When Dr. Stanley Fineman started as an allergist in Atlanta, he told patients they should start taking their medications and prepare for the drippy, sneezy onslaught of pollen season around...
NFLer's ex speaks out about alleged assault: Chilling call 'terrified me'
The ex-girlfriend of former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler has spoken out about the alleged violent attack that forced her to hide in a bathroom and left her in fear...
Eagles pushing Carson Wentz trade price with two teams in mix
It seemed like a trade for Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was imminent over the weekend. But now, reports have surfaced that Philadelphia is unhappy with the offers they've received for...
Japan submarine collides with commercial ship while surfacing
A 275-foot Japanese submarine collided with a commercial ship on Monday about 31 miles off the coast of the southwestern part of the country, reports said. Kyodo News reported that the crew used a...
'Power in solidarity': Myanmar protesters inspired by Hong Kong and Thailand
Using one hand to photograph this moment in Myanmar’s history, Myat gave a three-finger “Hunger Games” salute of defiance to authoritarian rule as she stood with tens of thousands of...
Himalayan glacier disaster highlights climate change risks
NEW DELHI — When Ravi Chopra saw the devastating deluge of water and debris crash downstream from a Himalayan glacier on Sunday, his first thought was that this was exactly...
Woman allegedly paid in bitcoin for murder-for-hire on dark web
A Wisconsin woman has been accused of paying the administrator of a dark-web site in bitcoin to kill a man. Kelly Harper, 37, of Columbus was charged Monday with using the...
NYC passes 1 million mark for COVID-19 vaccine doses
New York is set to receive another 5 percent boost in its weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccines from the feds, officials said Tuesday -- as the city announced it had...
Bucs won't let Gronk near Super Bowl trophy after Patriots mishap
Perhaps the Buccaneers want to keep at least a lightsaber's length between Rob Gronkowski and the team's new hardware. When speaking to ESPN on Monday -- one day after Tampa...
Woman, 55, shoved onto subway tracks in the Bronx
A 55-year-old woman was shoved onto the tracks at a Bronx subway station Tuesday morning -- the latest in a rash of subway assaults in the Big Apple. The unidentified...
Biden OMB pick apologizes for tweets attacking GOP senators
President Biden's nominee to lead the White House budget office, Neera Tanden, on Tuesday apologized for a litany of tweeted attacks on Republican senators. Tanden deleted more than 1,000 insult-laden...
Tennis star erupts at Australian Open official over 'piss' controversy
Denis Shapovalov was forced to hold it in during his Australian Open first-round match against Jannik Sinner on Tuesday. Shapovalov raged against the umpire during the match after he was...
New Blue Jackets star is already feeling John Tortorella's wrath
It didn't take long for Patrik Laine to become familiar with the stylings of John Tortorella. In his fourth game with the Columbus Blue Jackets after their massive trade with...
Beyond fur: PETA takes aim at fashion industry in grisly PSA
"The only cruelty-free products are vegan products," said PETA.
Reddit doubles valuation to $6B amid WallStreetBets, GameStop frenzy
Reddit has doubled its valuation to $6 billion as the social network's role in the recent stock market revolution thrust it into the spotlight. San Francisco-based Reddit said Monday that...
Fox posts better-than-expected revenue boosted by political ads
Fox Corp. posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue, boosted by stronger ad spending during the US presidential election and on the return of live sports to television. Separately, the New York-based company...
Improve your public speaking and business skills with this master class
If the thought of speaking in front of a large group of people makes your heart race, you may need help boosting your public speaking skills. The fear of public...
Ed Westwick reprises 'Gossip Girl's' Chuck Bass for TikTok challenge
The rumors are true: Chuck Bass is back.
China's space probe snaps its first images of Mars
BEIJING - China’s maiden space exploration mission to Mars has captured its first image of the red planet, the space agency said on Friday, some six months after the probe...
Rand Paul and Jim Jordan blast Dems for impeachment trial in op-eds
WASHINGTON -- GOP Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Jim Jordan are accusing Democrats of delaying urgent legislation in Congress by pursuing a "political impeachment charade" against former President Donald Trump in two...
Submarine killer Peter Madsen gets 21 months for prison escape
A Danish court on Tuesday tacked on 21 months to murderous inventor Peter Madsen's life sentence for his ill-fated prison escape last year. Madsen, 50, was sentenced for his brief...
Pickup truck driver survives 70-foot fall off exit ramp, shocking video shows
A pickup truck driver miraculously survived a 70-foot plunge off a Wisconsin exit ramp, shocking new video shows. Footage of the startling Saturday morning single-vehicle crash in Milwaukee shows a...
Elon Musk says Starlink will go public once cash flow is predictable
SpaceX will take its Starlink internet service public after its cash flows become more predictable, CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday. The world's richest man laid out the loose criteria for...
TV journalists face three years in prison for reporting on Belarus protests
KYIV - Two Belarusian journalists working for the Polish television channel Belsat went on trial in the capital Minsk on Tuesday on charges related to their coverage of mass protests...
NTSB finally reveals its findings in Kobe Bryant chopper crash
Kobe Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash was likely caused by the pilot's decision to fly through thick clouds in violation of federal regulations, leading him to become disoriented, safety regulators announced Tuesday. Just...
Biden's son-in-law's work reportedly raises ethical questions
President Biden's son-in-law's investment in a health care company involved in the coronavirus vaccine effort is raising eyebrows in ethical circles after the president pledged that family members would have...
Save over 25% on these totally wireless earbuds that last up to 25 hours
It can be super hard to find earbuds that provide a great sound quality, but finding earbuds that have noise-canceling capabilities? Nearly impossible. Add to that the issue of decent battery...
'Gorilla Glue girl' raises over $13K in one day on GoFundMe
They're helping her get out of a sticky situation. Gorilla Glue girl Tessica Brown has raised more than $13,000 in just one day on GoFundMe as she grapples with getting...
The Bouqs Co. is taking $20 off all bouquets for Valentine's Day flash sale
What's better than a beautiful bouquet of flowers? It's the perfect gift for Valentine's Day and it never disappoints. And if you're looking to buy one for your special someone,...
Trump impeachment trial: Schedule, time, and how to watch
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday, as Democrats and Republicans continue to spar over its merits. Just one year after the first failed effort...
NYC could be walloped by another storm this week
Old Man Winter is still rearing his ugly head. Another storm could dump about 8 inches of snow on the Big Apple amid bitterly cold temperatures this week, forecasters said....
Craig Ferguson's 2007 defense of Britney Spears goes viral amid doc drama
He defended the "Toxic" singer long before other celebs joined #FreeBritney movement.
Longtime NFL coach dead at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, one of eight head coaches in NFL history to record at least 200 wins, but the only member of that group never to win a championship, died Monday...
Bitcoin hits another record high after Tesla's $1.5B buy-in
Bitcoin touched a fresh all-time high Tuesday as Tesla's $1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency pushed it further into the mainstream. Bitcoin's price surged as high as $48,226.25 in the...
Paris Hilton cries while testifying about abuse at boarding school
Paris Hilton broke down in tears this week as she testified to a panel of Utah politicians about being chronically abused at a boarding school there. "My name is Paris...
Mets sign speedy veteran for infield depth
The Mets took another step toward improving their depth Tuesday, agreeing to contract terms with Jonathan Villar. A veteran utilityman who played last season with the Marlins and Blue Jays,...
Super Bowl ratings are way down
The Super Bowl 2021 ratings are finally out — and they're not great. CBS announced on Tuesday morning that 96.4 million viewers watched the game across all their platforms, "including the...
Murderous drug kingpin released from life sentence is ordered back to prison
A murderous drug kingpin from Detroit was released from a life sentence amid the COVID-19 crisis -- then ordered back behind bars by a federal appeals court. In a 2-1...
Columnist ripped for comparing 'Trumpite' neighbors who plowed her driveway to Nazi sympathizers
LA Times columnist Virginia Heffernan is being slammed for a piece in which she compared the “Trumpites next door to our pandemic getaway” in upstate New York -- despite their...
AI program claims to predict COVID-19 death rate with 90 percent accuracy
A team of Danish researchers claims that artificial intelligence software they have developed can predict – with 90 percent accuracy – whether an uninfected person will die from COVID-19. The...
Draymond Green takes one of the worst shots you'll ever see
Golden State's announcing duo summed it up perfectly – "why?" Draymond Green took one of the most bizarre shots in recent memory in the closing seconds of the Warriors' 105-100...
High and rising: Tilray stock surges for second day after cannabis deal
Tilray stock headed for its second straight day of explosive gains Tuesday after the pot grower announced a deal to ship medical marijuana to Britain. The Canadian company's shares surged...
Why it took so long for sagging Super Bowl ratings to emerge
The wait for the Super Bowl 2021 ratings stretched into Tuesday in a highly unusual delay. "Super Bowl numbers are still being processed and verified," Nielsen said in a statement....
'The Bachelor' Week 6 recap: Katie can't protect Matt anymore
Don't cry too much for Katie. If the rumor mill is true, she'll be getting another chance at love very soon.
WHO says COVID-19 unlikely to have leaked from China lab
A World Health Organization-led team investigating the origins of COVID-19 determined Tuesday that it's "extremely unlikely" the virus leaked from a Chinese lab. The team that visited the Chinese city...
'Cyberpunk 2077' developer CD Projekt hit with cyberattack
A hacker attacked the beleaguered video-game developer behind "Cyberpunk 2077" and threatened to leak the source codes for three of its titles, the company said Tuesday. The apparent ransomware attack...
Plastic surgeon offers to help remove Gorilla Glue from woman's hair
The Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue as hairspray may finally come unstuck — with a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon reportedly offering to remove the sticky stuff...
Co-founder of The Supremes dead at 76
Motown legend launched iconic trio at 15.
DIY dad built a 588-foot backyard bobsled track
Time for a "Cool Runnings" sequel. This resourceful dad in Rujiena, Latvia, built a bobsled track in his backyard for his wife and kids, ages 4 and 7. "I used...
Mystery illness kills 15, leaves victims vomiting blood
At least 15 people have died and more than 50 others hospitalized in Tanzania from a terrifying mystery illness that causes patients to vomit blood, according to reports. Some of...
Washington State Patrol trooper dies in avalanche
A veteran trooper with the Washington State Patrol died in an avalanche on Monday, authorities said. Steve Houle, a 28 year veteran of the force, was snowmobiling with another man...
DOJ asks Trump-era US attorneys to resign
The Justice Department will ask US attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to resign, according to a senior official at the department. The federal prosecutor overseeing the federal tax...
Axios reporter reveals relationship with White House aide
A journalist for Axios and an aide to President Joe Biden opened up about their romantic relationship in an article published Monday. Lovebirds Alexi McCammond and TJ Ducklo, a White...
Trump attorney withdraws request to pause impeachment trial
An attorney for former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his already-granted request that the impeachment trial be paused during the Jewish Sabbath, according to reports. Trump impeachment attorney David Schoen,...