December 30, 2021
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino tests positive for COVID
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino said Thursday he tested positive for the coronavirus in a breakthrough case as infections soar across New York.
Idaho sheriff who threatened youth group with gun must surrender weapons, but keeps job
The Idaho sheriff who threatened a church youth group with a gun and assaulted one of its leaders has been ordered to surrender his firearms to state police but will...
Breaking down Alabama vs. Cincinnati
The Post’s Zach Braziller breaks down the Cotton Bowl (Friday, 3:30 p.m., ESPN) between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Cincinnati at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. When Alabama has...
How these Giants can honor John Madden's legacy
The passing of John Madden at 85, and the revisiting of his congratulatory message to the beaten-but-not-broken Giants, reminded all about the integrity of competition and the need to protect...
Rangers coach recalls Lightning's rise
Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant reflected on the state of Tampa Bay when he was the bench boss of the team on the other side of the state, the Panthers.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve due to supply chain issues: report
Wine industry experts are warning that holiday revelers may be hard-pressed to find their favorite brands of bubbly this New Years' Eve due to supply chain issues affecting the global...
Homeless shelter resident stabs man over phone in Chelsea: sources
Police sources said the homeless person stabbed his victim outside a Chelsea pizzeria before escaping to a nearby homeless shelter and later arrested.
Jets OC chides himself for play call on lineman TD
Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur on Thursday chided himself for a poor play call on Zach Wilson’s scoring pass to backup offensive lineman Conor McDermott.
Ex-Rangers coach: Abrupt exit was 'heartbreaking'
Mike Keenan wanted more. He knew the Rangers were built for it, too.
Islanders roll past Sabres thanks to unlikely hero
For once, a night that started with an announcement about COVID-19 ended well for the Islanders.
Nets get chippy with 76ers in sloppy loss
The Nets lost a basketball game to a pro wrestler. What was supposed to be a night devoted to the newly rejuvenated Nets — Kevin Durant returned after missing two...
How John Madden impacted this year's Michigan team
As he did on just about everyone else in the game of football, John Madden had a big impact on Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.
7-year-old girl shot dead in New Orleans while riding in car
A 7-year old girl, Dillan Burton was shot dead the day after Christmas when someone opened fire on her mother’s car in New Orleans.
Jets will have to contend with a motivated ex-coach in this one
Todd Bowles didn’t work out so well for the Jets as their head coach. Bowles, though, has worked out quite well in his next life — as the Buccaneers’ defensive...
Reward increased as 'armed and dangerous' teen evades capture
Texas police announced a $10,000 reward to help find a 14-year-old fugitive who killed three teenagers in a convenience store last weekend.
Rangers vet not surprised former team is playing well
The last time Barclay Goodrow was on the Amalie Arena ice, he was hoisting the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row with his former team, the Lightning.
The Year in Whoppers: Biden's false assurance, Kamala's cluelessness and more
Throughout the 2021, the media, President Biden, his staff and numerous other top figures deluged audiences with radically misleading, revealing and flat-out wrong statements.
Former Miss Mississippi Kathy Manning dead after COVID-19 battle
She was known as Mississippi's Sweetheart.
Kamala Harris is messing up all on her own
Vice President Kamala Harris said she doesn't believe she is being set up to fail as vice president, despite rising gas prices and COVID-19 cases.
Putin got just what he wanted from his phone call with Biden
Team Biden is hoping that Vladimir Putin’s relatively positive description of the talks means that the Ukrainian crisis is cooling down – but Joe has made it worse instead, John...
Giants have one foundational piece on offense
Whoever is brought in as the next GM of the Giants will have to address several spots on their starting offensive line, perhaps all but left tackle Andrew Thomas.
Cinderella finally getting shot in College Football Playoff
Cinderella was reserved for March and the movies. It didn’t exist in college football.
Colorado governor reduces truck driver's 110-year sentence to just 10
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, who killed four people and injured others in a massive pile-up on Interstate 70 in 2019.
Islanders roster getting back to normal
Every sport is running like a 20-year-old clunker right now, but with the NHL, you sometimes get the sense that the engine might just conk out.
Rangers' Stanley Cup-winning coach talks 1994 team, not returning
It's "Up In The Blue Seats" with Ron Duguay and Mollie Walker. We chat with 1994 Rangers Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Keenan about that team, the disappointment in not...
Trump announces Jan. 15 Arizona rally as DC preps for riot anniversary
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will hold his first campaign-style rally of 2022, nine days after a news conference at which he is expected to relitigate the...
De Blasio arrived late to his own goodbye party
Mayor Bill De Blasio was two hours late to his goodbye party to commemorate his final day at City Hall before passing the reign off to Mayor-elect Eric Adams.
Error-riddled Virginia teachers union letter gets roasted on social media
A sloppily written letter from a Virginia teachers union calling for more protections against the coronavirus has gone viral on Twitter.
De Blasio insists NYC is better off after his 8 years
Mayor Bill de Blasio is insisting that New York City is better off now after his eight years at the helm.
'Mickey Mouse Club' star Tiffini Hale dead at 46
Hale starred on the Disney series from 1989 until 1995. She appeared alongside "Mickey Mouse Club" alums and A-listers including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling and Keri...
What's next for Ghislaine Maxwell? Experts say Epstein's madam is out of options
Ghislaine Maxwell appears to be out of options — and could spend the rest of her days behind bars now that she’s been found guilty of luring underage girls to...
Prosecutors end criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein's prison guards
Michael Thomas and Tova Noel, who admitted that they didn't check in on Epstein the night he committed suicide, have been sentenced to community service.
Nets must now 'learn how to play with' returning star
As Kyrie Irving returns to the Nets, an overlooked sacrifice comes from players whose roles and minutes will change.
More than 20 percent of NYPD out sick as COVID infections soar
More than one in five members of the NYPD were out sick Thursday as COVID-19 infections continued to spread like wildfire across the city.
Good riddance to NYC's worst mayor ever – Bill de Blasio: Goodwin
The Big Apple has an illustrious history of great mayors and also bad ones too – but Mayor Bill de Blasio was beyond the worst of all time with his...
'A cop's cop:' NYPD names 30-year veteran and Bronx native to deputy post
New NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell has picked 30-year NYPD veteran Edward Caban to be the No. 2 person in the agency, sources told The Post.
Homeless services provider blew city money on staff booze cruise, fast food: audit
Bowery Residents' Committee charged the city at least $2,653 for the $36,510 catered boat ride, along with $1.4 million in other expenses that were either unsupported or not allowed, according...
Most kids in ICU at major hospital with COVID had underlying conditions: NYC doctor
The majority of children hospitalized in recent weeks with serious cases of COVID-19 at one major New York City pediatric center had underlying conditions or were adolescents, a doctor told...
Movies, specials, and marathons to watch on New Year's Day 2022
From "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" to the Rose Parade to Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart's special, a "Back to the Future" marathon, and more.
IRS reminds thieves, drug dealers to report their illegal income
The Internal Revenue Service wants Americans to be very honest this tax season by reporting all stolen property and drug sales as income.
South Africa lifts curfew as Omicron peak seems to pass
The South African government announced it was lifting a midnight to 4 a.m. curfew, as new cases dropped more than 29 percent in the week before Christmas.
Ohio man fatally shoots teen daughter after mistaking her for intruder
An Ohio man shot and killed his 16-year-old daughter inside their family home on Wednesday after mistaking her for an intruder.
No credible threat to Times Square NYE as pared down celebration goes on
Police officials said there were no credible threats to the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, but revelers should expect multiple layers of screening.
Staten Island man cleared of murder charges in Christmas Eve dispute
Emmanuel Diaz killed Rafael Ramos, who came into his apartment with a box cutter, but was cleared for defending himself against an armed intruder.
NYC is getting a bevy of new hotels despite COVID spike
Shaken, but things are stirring. Sure, the city's hotel biz took a gut punch this year — we lost icons like the Gramercy Park hotel and the ultra-trendy NoMad Hotel...
'Women of the Movement' co-star Glynn Turman on Emmett Till's powerful legacy
Glynn Turman stars opposite Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren in the six-episode ABC series "Women of the Movement," based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren), who fought for justice...
We must make public health authorities accountable for their COVID lies
The “public health” response to COVID has been awful. Ever since cases first appeared, the reaction has been marked by mistakes, outright lying and even political manipulation.
NYC man begs for a positive COVID test to avoid visiting relatives
The unidentified Brooklyn resident took to social media app NextDoor earlier this week to ask strangers to send him a snap of their positive results.
Firm gets $137M from US to make COVID test materials -- in three years
The Defense Department announced the deal with Millipore Sigma to build a factory in Wisconsin to produce material used in COVID-19 test strips.
NYC bakery, founded after owners lost jobs in the pandemic, is a mega hit
Sugar-crazed New Yorkers are willing to wait indefinitely for a taste of the treats created by the Filipino-inspired Kora bakery.
Coach gets mayo bath after bowl game win in viral video
On Thursday, Shane Beamer took a bucket of mayonnaise to the head like a champ after coaching South Carolina to a 38-21 victory over their rival North Carolina.
Ryan Reynolds: stop 'exploiting' my relationship with Betty White
Ryan Reynolds and Betty White starred in the 2009 romantic comedy film "The Propsoal."
'Utter incompetence': Zeldin blasts Hochul over COVID testing chaos
GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of mishandling the latest coronavirus outbreak — citing long lines, closings and chaos at over-run COVID-19 testing sites.
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open mystery deepens: 'We'll see'
Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic says he’s not sure whether Novak Djokovic will play this year's Australian Open, and that he and other teammates don’t know the reason why Djokovic...
'No clue at all': College football coach sears NCAA over bowl debacle
NC State football coach Dave Doeren has been on a tear this week over UCLA's eleventh-hour cancellation of the Holiday Bowl due to COVID-19 in their program.
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Nicolas Cage: I'm not an actor, I'm a 'thespian'
The "Face/Off" actor, 57, told Variety that he always wanted to "break the rules" of acting, dubbing himself a "rebel."
Top unsolved NYC criminal cases of 2021: Julissia Batties, Thai model mugging and more
The NYPD solves thousands of cases each year — but a handful of others prove difficult to crack, even with hours of investigative work and the help of media attention.
Tiki Barber on Giants and WFAN future
Just two more games, Giants fans. Just two more weeks of watching the horror show on Sundays of Mike Glennon and Jake Fromm. Then you can enjoy the offseason and...
NYC hospitalization rate for unvaxxed nearly 1 in 1,000
Newly released data shows that nearly one in every 1,000 unvaccinated Big Apple residents being hospitalized for COVID-19 -- a rate so high it literally went off the chart!
Bette Davis' $17M clifftop home somehow can't find a buyer
Won't anyone take this idyllic piece of Hollywood history?
Sports world rallies around family after ESPN reporter dies
Sports teams and athletes from various leagues continue to rally around the Dickerson family after the death of ESPN reporter Jeff Dickerson.
Phil, Tiger cashing in millions with PGA's new player payouts
The rich are getting even richer in the PGA Tour's new player payout system.
Prince Andrew still planning public return after Ghislaine Maxwell conviction
Prince Andrew is eager to make a return to public life. But, as he fights a sexual abuse lawsuit, Princes Charles and William are loath to let him.
Why ‘America’s Next Top Model’ is getting slammed by Gen Z on TikTok
"ANTM" viewers on TikTok are now putting the once-beloved reality competition series on blast. "2000s reality tv was truly INSANE," wrote one such critic.
Rep. Bill Pascrell tests positive for COVID, says it ‘spreads like wildfire’
The 84-year-old Congressman tested positive for COVID-19, despite being vaccinated and boosted. He is the latest representative to contract the virus.
Obese beagle, who 'couldn't fit through dog door,' drops 61 pounds
A beagle named Wolfgang lost over 60 pounds after being fostered by a couple from Phoenix.
Ex-Afghan president claims he didn't know he was fleeing country as Taliban closed in
The former president of Afghanistan has claimed he did not know he would be taken out of the country when security officials advised him to leave Kabul as Taliban forces...
Peter Thiel hires disgraced ex-Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz
Billionaire tech mogul and Paypal co-founder Peter Thiel has reportedly hired embattled former Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who abruptly stepped down from office amid allegations of corruption, to help run...
Grocery chain unveils armed 'retail security team' amid theft surge
Customers at the Midwest grocery chain Hy-Vee will soon encounter armed security guards while shopping at stores in light of the recent surge in retail thefts.
'Good cop' Kim Potter not above the law in Daunte Wright's killing: juror
One of the jurors that convicted Minnesota cop Kim Potter in the killing of Daunte Wright says the jury felt she was a “good cop” who made a mistake.
Biden, Putin speak as Russian leader demands NATO rebuff Ukraine
President Biden spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin Thursday afternoon at the Russian president's request as he demands assurances that NATO won't accept Ukraine as a member.
Tom Brady's Patriots bestie has mysterious 'beef' with quarterback
What are Julian Edelman and Tom Brady "beefing" about? The former Patriots wide receiver teased that he's at odds with his longtime teammate, but wouldn't explain why during a new...
CDC says don't travel on cruise ships even if vaccinated as COVID surges
In new guidelines released Thursday, the CDC is warning Americans to avoid cruise ships at all costs — even if they’re vaccinated because of the ongoing COIVD-19 threat.
Britney Spears' fiancé Sam Asghari reveals he auditioned for 'And Just Like That'
He wasn't so lucky to get a part in the "Sex and the City" reboot.
FDA to greenlight Pfizer COVID booster shot for teens: report
Teens aged 12 to 15 will soon be able to receive booster jabs of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine under new guidance expected to be announced by the FDA next week.
Family transforms 1973 train caboose into runaway Airbnb hit
It’s off the rails in popularity.
Record lows, highs and monster sales make 2021 NYC's wildest year yet
It was a hell of year, for renters, buyers, sellers and even gawkers. The ripple effects of COVID-19 turned NYC’s housing market into a seesaw: from empty neighborhoods and free-falling...
Politicians are missing greatest advertisement for vaccines: Tell us how many people in hospital for COVID didn't get jab
For politicians who love to lecture us about how important vaccines are, they do a terrible job promoting them.
Tesla recalls nearly 500K vehicles over safety issues
Tesla has recalled nearly 500,000 vehicles to address safety issues related to malfunctioning rearview cameras and misaligned hood latches that could increase the risk of accidents.
Major 2022 astrology predictions for the US and the world
The new year will bring major growth in business, entrepreneurship, pop culture, entertainment, art and politics — but we will face some significant challenges, too.
College football bowl picks: Take a shot on these two teams
VSiN’s college football expert offers his selections for two of the games on Thursday’s bowl slate. Peach Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State (-2.5, 56) You certainly can understand why players...
'Drunk' Spirit Airlines passenger charged over mid-air brawl with crew
A drunk Spirit Airlines passenger has been charged in the alleged mid-air assault of flight attendants who'd asked her to move seats, federal authorities said.
George R.R. Martin says he 'loved' new 'GoT' prequel 'House of the Dragon'
The American novelist revealed in a blog post that he'd seen a "rough cut of the first episode" of "House of the Dragon," due out on HBO Max in 2022...
Oklahoma bill would let parents reject books with sexual themes from schools
Sponsored by Sen. Rob Standridge, Senate Bill 1142 would permit parents to make written objections to any books that make as their primary subject the study of sex — or...
Hundreds of Afghans denied humanitarian entry into US
Federal immigration officials have issued denial letters to hundreds of Afghans seeking temporary entry into the country for humanitarian reasons in recent weeks, to the dismay of Afghans and their...
MLB star and actress celebrate relationship milestone
Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker's are ending the year by marking a major relationship milestone.
Browns coach responds to his own player live tweeting 'RUN THE DAMN BALL'
Browns safety John Johnson III, out with a hamstring injury, expressed his frustration with the team's offensive gameplan.
Hall of Famer: Pregame sex carried me to NFL record
Eric Dickerson still holds the single-season rushing record, and he remembers a night — and morning — that apparently helped propel him to the milestone.
Heat baller P.J. Tucker scores Miami rental asking $25K a month
NBA star forward — and passionate sneakerhead — P.J. Tucker of the Miami Heat and wife Tracy just scored a waterfront rental home in Miami. It was last asking $25,000...
Top Biden aide's brother lobbying for Taiwanese firm's COVID vaccine
The WHO has not approved Medigen's vaccine, but it has approved the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines produced by mainland China despite their relatively low efficacy.
Mercedes-Benz removes ad with Chinese model over 'slanted eye' backlash
The luxury carmaker is one of the latest in a spate of controversies in Chinese media, as critics lash out against Western brands for using "discriminatory" Chinese beauty stereotypes in...
End of an error: De Blasio leaves City Hall with broken promises, dashed dreams
Bill de Blasio's come-from-behind victory in the 2013 mayoral race gave New York City its first progressive leader in generations — and unleashed eight years of controversy and turbulence.
GOP lawmaker slammed over claim she lost black friend to critical race theory
Rhode Island state Rep. Patricia Morgan is facing backlash from both parties this week after tweeting that she and a black friend of hers had fallen out over critical race...
Billy Joel thinks Taylor Swift is the younger generation's Beatles
The Piano Man's hot take got Twitter's blood boiling.
2021: The year in pictures
From the Capitol Riot to the US troop pullout in Afghanistan, here are the best images from 2021.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates 25 tiny houses to homeless veterans
"It makes me feel good that I can give something back to this country that has given everything to me," Schwarzenegger explained.
Dionne Warwick shades Oreo in withering tweet: 'I will be retaliating'
Say a little prayer for Oreo.
Myanmar military reverts to strategy of massacres, burnings
The carnage at Done Taw is just one of the most recent signs that the Myanmar military is reverting to a strategy of massacres as a weapon of war, according...
Big Ten power will get back on track in this spot
Michigan has had a tough start with four losses after beginning the season in the Top 10 in the nation, and the Wolverines will look make a statement that they...
Katy Perry lactates beer onstage during Las Vegas residency
Katy Perry kicked off her Las Vegas residency tour on Dec. 29.
Deaf baby hears mom and dad's voice for the first time
After undergoing cochlear implant surgery in Virginia, a 9-month-old born with profound hearing loss smiled and nuzzled into his mother — upon hearing her voice for the first time. "I...
'Make way!': Queen's Guard tramples kid outside Tower of London in viral video
Viral video shows stoic British guards trampling a youngster who made the mistake of getting in their way outside the Tower of London -- with the clip now viewed more...
Santander accidentally pays out $175 million to thousands of UK accounts on Christmas Day
The money was sent to Brits with Barclays, HSBC, NatWest, Co-operative Bank and Virgin Money accounts.
Pelosi extends stock-buying spree — scoops up options for Roblox, Disney
Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, recently bought millions of dollars worth of call options for stocks including Google, Salesforce, Roblox and Disney.
Ugandan author who called leader's son 'obese' detained by government
Acclaimed Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija detained by authorities after criticizing government.
Hillary Clinton warns Democrats against far-left turn before 2022 midterms
Former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton appeared to single out progressive lawmakers for criticism in a recent interview, warning that an inability to "get things...
NFL star's brother killed in shooting
Anthony Sweat, the older brother of NFL defensive end Montez Sweat, was shot and killed at an apartment complex in a Virginia suburb.
Armed man with TikTok 'hit list' including Biden, Fauci arrested on way to White House
A heavily armed California man was arrested during a traffic stop in Iowa after cops discovered a “hit list” including the names of President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci, officials...
Eric Adams unveils COVID plan — including call on student vax mandate
Adams' plan also states that he will keep Mayor Bill de Blasio's private sector vaccine mandate that took effect Monday with a "focus on compliance, not punishment."
Knicks' biggest star goes into COVID protocols
The Knicks previously had nine players go into the protocols and as most of those players have returned, Randle is heading for some time away.
We have threesomes all the time — and why you should try one in 2022
A couple who have been dating for six years said threesomes have helped strengthen their relationship — and they are encouraging other longtime lovers to try one out in 2022.
Greece bans New Year’s music at venues amid COVID surge
The restrictions originally planned to take effect on Jan. 3, will start early Thursday after the daily number of infections rocketed to nearly 22,000 Tuesday.
Grim Apple: NYC murders in 2021 to near 500 for first time in a decade
The Big Apple hasn't recorded more than 500 murders since 2011 when there were 515 on the books, according to the data.
Shockwave from massive explosion in coal silo 'felt citywide' in Baltimore
A five-story coal silo exploded at the CSX Cole Plant Building in a South Baltimore industrial area shortly before midday, according to firefighters.
Jake Paul posts PDA snaps in hot tub with girlfriend Julia Rose
Jake Paul and girlfriend Julia Rose are enjoying some alone time together after his knockout win against Tyron Woodley earlier this month.
Feds' decision to pause antibody treatments will cost lives, 'angry' doctor says
Dr. Ron Elfenbein warns "people are definitely going to die" after the government temporarily halted distribution of critical COVID-19 treatments, in response to significantly overestimated Omicron projections.
The events 'The Simpsons' predicted correctly in 2021
As in years past, the prophetic Fox comedy has been credited with predicting some of the 2021's most groundbreaking events.
Save big on these items during the Walmart end-of-year savings event
If you've been looking to score the best deals on TVs, mattresses, air pods and more, now is your chance.
Damien Woody talks everything Jets and Tom Brady
There is a very good chance that Sunday at MetLife Stadium will be the final time that Tom Brady faces the Jets. I know we have probably said that before,...
Retired nurse trapped in car for 5 days uses medical skills to survive
Lynnell McFarland's car became lodged between two trees, trapping the retired nurse after she struck the dashboard and suffered fractures to her arm and knee.
Video captures moment NYC cops respond to shooting -- and do nothing
The 30-second police body camera clip shows the officers at the door of a second-floor apartment in NYCHA’s Bushwick Houses around 9 p.m. Sunday while responding to call for help.
New pics reveal baby mama at center of LI bodybuilder's alleged rampage
Klarisa Perez and her son were both in the same room of the multimillion dollar Hewlett Harbor home when Dino Tomassetti allegedly shot his parents, cops said.
The 10 best Tiktok life hacks that made living a little easier in 2021
From cooking to cleaning to technology, we may have leaned on these hacks to live simpler, more organized lives.
Olivia Culpo: NFL boyfriend, 'underboob' pics are what fans want
Olivia Culpo certainly knows what her 4.9 million Instagram followers like to see.
Silenced: Two Hong Kong news editors at shuttered website charged with sedition
Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam, both top editors at the pro-democracy website Stand News, were charged and denied bail on Thursday.
Connecticut man charged with faking positive COVID test to skip court
Junior Jumpp had been scheduled to appear before a New Britain Judicial District judge on Nov. 30 for a bond review hearing related to a string of criminal cases.
Why Buckingham Palace didn't want Elton John to sing at Princess Diana's funeral
The royal family originally wanted to reject Elton John as the performer for Princess Diana's funeral, claiming the song he chose was "too sentimental."
H&M worker claims NYC store has lice outbreak in gross photos
An H&M employee at NYC's World Trade Oculus location exposed an alleged in-store lice outbreak right before quitting her job.
Knicks coach Johnnie Bryant is latest to go in COVID protocols
All told, the Knicks have had nine COVID-19 positives for players – each coming after the Knicks returned from a three-game trip to San Antonio, Indiana and Toronto.
iPhone factory workers ate worm-infested food, paid under $5 a day: investigation
Indian women assembling Apple iPhones had to survive off worm-infested food while living without running water — all for under $5 a day, according to an investigation.
J&J vaccine and booster provide high protection against Omicron: study
Protection against hospitalization jumped from 63 percent to 85 percent after a second shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to a new study out of South Africa.
Giant 15-foot great white shark photographed with massive mystery bite mark
It is not clear how or when the fish was bitten - but the result is a huge, bloodless, circular scar.
WH turns to Supreme Court in fight to end ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Under the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, migrants seeking asylum in the US are required to wait in Mexico until their cases are heard.
'Tsunami of cases': WHO boss issues warning over increasing Omicron, Delta variants
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that Omicron and Delta were "twin threats."
Elon Musk slams claims his SpaceX satellites are blocking rivals
Musk’s SpaceX has already launched hundreds of satellites – with plans to launch tens of thousands more – as part of its “Starlink” broadband internet system.
Iran launches rocket into space, state TV says
Previous launches have drawn rebukes from the United States. The U.S. State Department, Space Force and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Thursday’s announcement from...
NASA's asteroid-smashing spacecraft sends back first photo from 2 million miles away
Experts say the shot shows about a dozen stars 2 million miles from Earth.
Star NFL quarterback gives big clue about his future
The Steelers' game Monday night against the Browns might be Ben Roethlisberger's swan song at home.
China warns US will pay 'unbearable price' for backing Taiwan
In an interview with state media, China's foreign minister Wang Yi accused Washington of "encouraging 'Taiwan independence' forces" in a way that "not only puts Taiwan into an extremely dangerous...
Second ex-CNN staffer under investigation for alleged crimes involving minors: report
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have launched a criminal probe into Rick Saleeby, a former senior producer on Jake Tapper’s “The Lead."
Ex-top cop slams Florida feds' 'failure' to bring Maxwell, Epstein to justice
Ex-Palm Beach police chief Michael Reiter took the feds in Florida to task for their handling of the Epstein case as he congratulated their New York counterparts.
Jordan’s parliament erupts into fist fight during heated debate over women's rights
Some lawmakers sought to have the Arabic female noun for a Jordanian citizen added to the section of the constitution that deals with equal rights.
Major airline cancels flights through mid-January as Omicron sidelines crews
The New York-based airline said it has cut approximately 1,280 flights that were on its schedule through Jan. 13 -- or about 10 percent of its planned capacity.
John Madden watched his documentary days before death
Madden spent Christmas Day surrounded by friends and family as they watched the documentary about the Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster's life and legacy.
Model girlfriend celebrates Jets receiver's NFL honor: 'The muscles'
The wins keep piling up this week for Jets receiver Braxton Berrios.
North Korea calls on military to defend Kim Jong Un 'with their lives'
The propaganda newspaper Rodong Sinum published an editorial encouraging soldiers to become "impregnable forces" around the leader.
Biden slammed for citing ‘one analyst’ in tweet touting the economy
Biden did not name the analyst, causing many to question the president's sourcing after a year marred by soaring inflation, an ongoing supply chain crisis and the coronavirus pandemic.
Slender model claims she’s forced to wear 'fat suit' for plus-sized ads
The model said she was exposing "a secret from the modeling industry" and showed how she transforms into a "plus-size model."
Prince Andrew's lawyers reportedly in 'emergency talks' after Maxwell verdict
Prince Andrew's lawyers were locked in emergency talks overnight after Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in New York for recruiting and grooming underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein.
How NFL heiress went from sports star to Miss USA contender
Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, opens up to The Post about her fondest NFL memories, her recent Miss USA experience, and what's next.
NBA star slams Warriors announcers over 'disrespectful' contract accusation
Broadcasters Bob Fitzgerald and Kelenna Azubuike poked fun at the Nuggets players and seemed to suggest Rivers was overpaid while being coached by his father.
2,000-pound cow charges cop who tried to herd it off highway
A California police officer's attempt to moo-ve a cow off the highway backfired after the 2,000-pound bovine wheeled around and charged him, as seen in this shocking video.
BBC apologizes for Alan Dershowitz interview after Ghislaine Maxwell verdict
Dershowitz, who previously represented Epstein in his controversial wrist-slap 2008 plea deal, used his airtime Wednesday night to blast his accuser, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, as not credible.
What can the Knicks do for an encore after the thrilling highs of 2021?
The Knicks broke an eight-year playoff drought and are no longer the league’s laughingstock, as they were on Jan. 1.
Former Packers friend opens up about 'non-existent' Aaron Rodgers relationship
Aaron Rodgers may have been a critical part of Greg Jennings' past, but it remains to be seen if the quarterback will ever factor into the former receiver's future.
Tributes to the sports lives we lost in 2021
Here are a few thoughts on some of the most notable figures the sports world has lost over the past 12 months, including a few who greatly left their marks...
Cheating death: 2021's most shocking survival videos
We can’t believe they survived! In this year-end countdown from The Post, watch five of the most death-defying moments of 2021 — all caught on camera.
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Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A Chicago teacher who was on a plane to Iceland last week for a European vacation said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out—mid-flight—that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
We fled Omicron by getting the hell out of NYC!
The latest COVID-19 variant Omicron has New Yorkers once again seeking solace and shelter outside the city. “We booked a week, but we may extend if it doesn’t feel safe...
US Navy seizes $4 million worth of heroin in Arabian Sea
United States navy vessels seized 385 kilograms (849 pounds) of heroin in the Arabian Sea worth some $4 million, in a major bust by the international maritime operation in the...
South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Tutu to lie in state at St. George's Cathedral
The body of Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrived at Cape Town's St George's Cathedral on Thursday morning, where it will lie in state for two days for mourners to pay their...
It's come full circle for QBs in Giants-Bears showdown
Two of the most hotly contested quarterback controversies in college football over the last decade took place at North Carolina State in the spring of 2011 and at Georgia in...
Tiger at Florida zoo shot and killed after attacking cleaning worker
Eko, a tiger at Florida's Naples Zoo, was fatally shot when he bit a maintenance worker who entered an unauthorized area near the animal’s enclosure.
This Knick needs more minutes now
The Knicks need to play Obi Toppin more if they want to make a big second-half run.
Star's return gives Nets two distinct squads
When Kyrie Irving returns as a part-time player, perhaps Jan. 5 at Indiana or maybe Jan. 12 at Chicago, the Nets essentially will have two separate teams, one on the...
Former Alabama RB now leading Cincinnati's attack
Jerome Ford has one simple request, and it has nothing to do with how many touches the Cincinnati running back will receive in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal when he...
Rangers star scores goal using sick move he saw at juniors event
Artemi Panarin scored a goal on a nifty move he saw used at the World Junior Championships in the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the Panthers.
Logan Ryan prefers Giants fans' anger to 'nonexistent' Titans fanbase
Logan Ryan prefers listening to the anger from passionate Giants fans to searching far and wide for Titans fans.
Homeless man sucker-punched inside NYC bank vestibule
A homeless man was sucker-punched inside the vestibule of an Upper West Side bank in a brutal, caught-on-camera attack earlier this month, police said.
The pressure isn't on Kyrie Irving to make this work
The Nets’ seismic heel-turn in letting Kyrie Irving be a part-time player isn’t putting any burden on the guard, who stood his ground, stayed unvaccinated and is now being allowed...