February 12, 2020
China sees huge spike in new coronavirus cases and deaths
Nearly 15,000 cases of the deadly coronavirus were reported in one Chinese province on Thursday — a jump officials in the country said was linked to how they're diagnosing new...
Prankster who spilled 'coronavirus' on train says he's just misunderstood
One of the Queens pranksters who pretended to spill a vat of the new "coronavirus" on a packed train told The Post Wednesday he's shocked the joke didn't sit well...
Rangers' playoff hopes could hinge on this stretch
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Unlike a lot of coaches, David Quinn doesn’t deny his Rangers play differently on the road. And as he preaches that simpler, more straightforward game, the...
Students sue Delta Airlines after jet dumped fuel over LA-area high school
LOS ANGELES — Three students from Pioneer High School in Whittier have filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines after one of its planes dumped jet fuel over their campus...
New Red Sox manager embraces pressure of fixing this mess
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Ron Roenicke walked into the Red Sox spring training complex Wednesday morning and went to his usual locker in the coaches’ room. His clothes were gone....
Florida man who crashed into GOP voter tent motivated by Trump hatred, cops say
The Florida man who allegedly plowed his van into a Republican Party voter-registration tent said he was motivated by his hatred of President Trump, according to a police report. Gregory...
Jacob deGrom plotting course for third Cy Young award
PORT ST. LUCIE — Twice was nice, but Jacob deGrom is already past the accolades of winning his second straight National League Cy Young Award and is plotting a course...
Depleted St. John's squeaks out another Big East win
Mike Anderson’s undermanned St. John’s squad might not have many strong chances left for additional conference victories. The Red Storm at least made sure last-place DePaul wasn’t the only Big...
El Paso shooting suspect appears in federal court as survivors look on
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for the suspect in a shooting at a Walmart in Texas that killed 22 people waived a federal bond hearing and the reading of...
A.J. Hinch scrambling after Astros buzzer non-denial erupts
If only A.J. Hinch knew this firestorm was coming. The embattled former Astros manager on Wednesday tried to walk back his non-denial of rumors his team used electronic buzzers under...
Yankees aren't in any mood to let Astros off the hook
TAMPA — Never mind 2017. The Yankees still aren’t sure they lost to the Astros last year in a fair fight. Aaron Boone and Gary Sanchez both sounded entirely unconvinced...
Florida man 'pulls over' officer to ask for directions, gets busted for DUI
An alleged drunk driver in Florida initially declined a breathalyzer test, telling a deputy sheriff on Sunday, “You didn’t pull me over, I pulled you over,” a report said. Juan...
Suicide notes of murdered New Jersey woman's ex-beau released
John Ozbilgen, the New Jersey stockbroker who hanged himself while under suspicion of killing his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Parze, wrote that "most of the stuff you will hear is true."
How a temperamental CEO turned Sprint into the telecom war's latest casualty
Sprint is about to become the latest casualty of the US telecom wars — and it’s partly thanks to a temperamental, impulsive Japanese billionaire. When Sprint was acquired by Japan-based...
Nets snap Raptors' long win streak in revenge victory
After being riddled with injuries for the first two-thirds of the season, the Nets still aren’t completely sure what they are. But snapping the longest winning streak in the NBA...
Knicks can't shoot straight in ugly loss to Wizards
The cold-shooting Knicks went into the All-Star break with a whimper and a two-game losing streak. Mike Miller’s crew stumbled badly Wednesday against the Wizards, 114-96, as Bradley Beal punished...
'Lightweight' Bloomy proving he's no match for Sanders or Trump: Devine
The Democrats’ white knight, Michael Bloomberg, might be a good businessman, but he has exposed fatal political weakness even before his presidential campaign is off the ground. At the first...
Jeff Bezos buys Beverly Hills mansion for record $165 million
The world’s richest man just set a new record for priciest home in Los Angeles. Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos paid $165 million for David Geffen’s palatial Beverly Hills home,...
Science community fears executive order that would make medical articles free
There's a battle going on between US government bureaucrats and the publishers of scientific journals that’s likely to catch higher-ups in the Trump administration by surprise. The New England Journal...
Donors set to leave Joe Biden after lousy Iowa, New Hampshire results
"It’s hard to see how he raises the money to propel him forward."
PGA Tour long hitter looking to repeat at Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — J.B. Holmes is known for two things: hitting long drives and his slow play. Holmes, though, also is the defending champion of the Genesis Invitational, which...
St. John's suspends sophomore forward indefinitely
St. John’s has now lost two players in as many days. Sophomore forward Ian Steere has been suspended indefinitely by the university, the team announced Wednesday, barely 24 hours after...
Meet the hearty New Yorkers who live in rare pink buildings
They're tickled pink! Pink architecture may be more associated with the Art Deco facades of Miami Beach, but New York City has a handful of bubble gum-hued buildings of her...
The cheating Astros can't dodge this forever
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hank Williams’ classic “Your Cheatin’ Heart’’ should play on the PA system when the Astros open camp Thursday. Perhaps Donnie Brasco should greet the players,...
Rory McIlroy keeping eye on prize, not Brooks Koepka
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The question was barely completed. “Rory, you and Brooks have had some kind of fun back-and-forth a little bit with the No. 1 thing.’’ “Have we?’’...
More than a dozen cats found in feces-filled Long Island home
More than a dozen cats both dead and alive were found in a dirty Long Island home that also had two feet of human feces in a bathtub, a report...
Popular DevaCurl products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims
A group of curly-haired consumers filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker of a popular haircare brand -- claiming use of the products leads to scalp irritation and hair loss....
Ben McAdoo's reemergence is dark reminder of Giants blunder
The news that Ben McAdoo is back in the NFL after a two-year, well-paid hiatus should resonate in and around the Giants’ facility. McAdoo’s hiring as the Jaguars’ quarterbacks coach should...
Myles Powell's off-night sinks Seton Hall
Myles Powell stared at the basket in disbelief. Now, with just 1.4 seconds left on the clock and the result decided, the ball finally dropped through the hoop. The superstar...
Mike Miller reacts to Knicks brand consultant's firing rant
Knicks interim coach Mike Miller tried to douse the branding-consultant controversy Wednesday, saying he spoke to Steve Stoute at a charity event to square things away. Stoute, the newly hired...
2 Ohio State football players dismissed amid rape charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two Ohio State University football players were kicked off the team Wednesday after being charged with rape and kidnapping. Defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint, both...
Save our city: Stop making it so damn hard to build
Everybody knows there’s a “housing crisis.” But if the city is ever to generate affordable new housing in meaningful numbers, its process for reviewing rezoning proposals — the seven-month purgatory...
South Bronx group sues NYC over plan to shutter Rikers Island
A group of South Bronx residents is suing the city in a bid to block a new jail from coming to their neighborhood as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s...
Brooklyn BP Eric Adams says 2021 mayoral race is 'going to be dirty campaign'
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on Wednesday warned other front-runners in the 2021 mayoral race that it’s “going to be a dirty campaign.” Adams joined two other mayoral hopefuls --...
The real reason behind Knicks' Leon Rose holdup
Leon Rose still has stuff to do. Rose, the former superagent for Creative Artists Agency, won’t be introduced as the Knicks president until after the All-Star break. According to multiple...
Attorney General William Barr’s righteous war on ‘sanctuary’ insanity
By law and custom, the power to regulate immigration resides in Washington, even when Donald Trump is president, and even when Andrew Cuomo is governor of New York. Hence why...
Sarah Lawrence College denies knowing about alleged sex cult
"The question, 'How could the college not know this?' has been asked by many, including myself," acknowledged university president Cristle Collins Judd.
6 movies to stream this Valentine's Day, from 'All the Boys' to 'Chocolat'
This should give you plenty of Netflix and Chill time.
Here’s one piece of New York’s soaring Medicaid costs puzzle
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Medicaid Redesign Team this week released some data that begin to show how the program’s costs have soared out of control. Specifically, as the Empire Center’s Bill...
The next progressive threat from Albany: Universal rent control
Progressives in the state Legislature aren’t done damaging the city’s housing market — indeed, they’re now aiming to slam the entire state. They’re looking to impose universal rent control —...
NYPD union head Ed Mullins visits White House after declaring 'war' on de Blasio
The president of the NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent Association visited the White House on Wednesday — just days after saying members of the NYPD are declaring "war" on Mayor de Blasio....
State Democrats open door to fixing awful ‘no-bail’ reforms — but will they do enough?
It looks like Democrats in the state Senate are looking to fix last year’s botched criminal-justice reforms. Early reports suggest that Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and eight colleagues are on...
Crime is up — and it feels like the city is headed back to the 1970s
There’s a terrific hyperlocal Web site for my Manhattan neighborhood called West Side Rag, which tells you about restaurants that are opening and closing, controversies erupting over new construction or...
Bloomberg sidesteps stop-and-frisk apology during visit to Tennessee
“I don't think those words reflect how I led the most diverse city in the nation. I [previously] apologized for the practice and the pain that it caused," Michael Bloomberg...
Yankees' anger with Astros could eventually hurt them
TAMPA — As this highly charged 2020 baseball season launches with the simplicity and poetry that is pitchers and catchers reporting, a few words of counsel to the New York...
Chris Kreider putting Rangers in drastic cost-cut situation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The screws are tightening, from both directions. And soon, the Rangers are going to have to make a critical decision for the future — a decision...
Porn star Asa Akira walks the runway at NYFW
What was under Asa Akira's kimono as she walked the New York Fashion Week runway? "Just my body: a bunch of silicone!" joked the adult film actress, director and PornHub...
3 naked yoga poses to try with your partner
Want to heat things up with your partner this Valentine's Day? Try naked yoga. "It's a way to change the lens — to see you and your lover’s body as...
Manhattan DA might not prosecute cases because of criminal justice reforms
Controversial criminal justice reforms are so onerous that the Manhattan District Attorney's office might have to punt on cases. “I have spoken with many of you over the last few...
Hammer-wielding mugger attacks woman for purse in Brooklyn: cops
A man whacked a woman with a hammer after she refused to hand over her pocketbook in a Brooklyn robbery, police said Wednesday. The victim was walking down Wilson Street...
Mets are desperate for Edwin Diaz resurrection
PORT ST. LUCIE — The three-weeks-on-the-job manager spoke in a renovated clubhouse to pitchers, catchers and rehab players that included winter additions Dellin Betances, Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha. Yet,...
Pitcher's painful Yankees memory ignites heated Astros tirade
Ex-Yankees reliever David Robertson joined a long list of pitchers who have complained they were personally victimized by the Astros sign-stealing operation in 2017. “It’s a disgrace what they’ve done...
Iowa Democratic Party head resigns after caucus chaos
The chair of Iowa's Democratic Party resigned on Wednesday, just over a week after the problem-plagued Iowa caucus that threw the party and 2020 presidential primary into chaos, according to...
NHL defenseman remains in hospital after collapsing on bench
ANAHEIM, Calif. — St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests Wednesday one day after suffering a cardiac episode and collapsing on the bench during a...
'Students' of accused Sarah Lawrence sex-cult leader attend his arraignment
A cadre of about 10 young people calling themselves "students" of accused Sarah Lawrence College sex-cult leader Lawrence Ray showed support for the Svengali-like leader as he entered a not...
Trump nominates ex-Brett Kavanaugh clerk to serve as federal judge in Brooklyn
President Trump has nominated two women to serve as federal judges in New York City -- including one who previously worked for now US Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the...
Scoot McNairy jumps from narrator to star in 'Narcos: Mexico'
In Season 1 of "Narcos: Mexico," the gruesome murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena at the hands of drug lord Felix Gallardo (Diego Luna) was a turning point in...
I dated 25 guys this year — and here's what I learned
There were too many guys, and not enough time.
Diamond Princess crew member speaks out as experts question coronavirus quarantine
A "scared" crew member aboard the coronavirus-stricken Diamond Princess cruise has spoken out -- claiming staffers aren't being quarantined the same way as passengers and are getting sick. Sonali Thakkar,...
AG William Barr to testify before Democrat-led House Judiciary Committee
Attorney General William Barr has agreed to testify before the Democratic-led House Judiciary Committee at the end of March after rebuffing requests to appear before the panel for the past...
Late bus rider hits driver in face with padlock for leaving him behind
A ticked-off bus rider clocked a transit worker in the face with a padlock after being left at a Brooklyn bus stop, cops said Wednesday. In video released by the...
Twin brothers graduate in same FDNY EMT class
They have each other's backs, and now they have our backs. A pair of twin brothers graduated in the same EMT class on Wednesday. Brothers Luis and Anthony Sanchez walked...
You can still get these Amazon flower bouquets in time for Valentine's Day
If you’re in a time crunch to get a bouquet of flowers for your loved one, Amazon has you covered with a large selection of flowers that are available for...
Gerrit Cole’s first Yankees pitches leave big impression
TAMPA -- It took about a decade longer than they would have liked, but Gerrit Cole finally threw his first pitches as a Yankee on Wednesday, as the team got...
MLB team changes hat after logo sparks swastika outrage
The San Diego Padres scrapped their newly designed hats on the eve of spring training after appalled fans on social media compared it to a swastika. The hat, created by...
Trump says Roger Stone prosecutors 'ought to go back to school'
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office he's unconcerned after four federal prosecutors quit in protest when the Justice Department reversed their request for Stone to spend seven to nine...
Here's precisely how long it takes to make a woman orgasm
Start the timer! A new study has revealed exactly how long it takes the average straight woman to reach orgasm. The magic number? 13.46 minutes. Women in the study, published in...
Senate votes to limit Trump's war powers against Iran
The resolution would require Trump to remove US troops engaged in hostilities against Iran unless Congress declared war or passed a specific authorization for the use of military force.
Democrats’ big Bernie Sanders headache and other commentary
Iconoclast: Dems’ Big Bernie Headache While the Democratic Party’s hard-left wing “remains united in favor of” Bernie Sanders, notes The Week’s Matthew Walther, “the larger moderate one remains split, not...
'Parasite' investors rake in big money after Best Picture win
The Seoul-based fund Ryukyung PSG Asset Management Inc. plunked down $500,000 to help bank-roll the genre-bending satirical thriller and is poised to rake in millions after the award, according to...
'Toy Story' screenwriter Alec Sokolow cuts price of Sagaponack home
The "Toy Story" co-writer dropped the asking price of his house at at 38 East Woods Path to $1.49 million. It was on the market for $1.9 million last year.
Rick Moranis will star in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' sequel
Here's a tiny bit of news. Eighties comedy mainstay Rick Moranis is getting back in the acting game for a sequel to 1989's memorable franchise, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."...
This man will pay you $25K if you find him a girlfriend
His love don’t cost a thing. But yours is worth about $25K. A Prairie Village, Kansas-based entrepreneur is offering $25,000 to the real-life Cupid who can land him a girlfriend....
CNN's Don Lemon selling Harlem condo he and fiancé 'outgrew'
Lemon and his fiancé, Douglas Elliman broker Tim Malone, are listing the two-bedroom apartment at 2280 Frederick Douglass Boulevard for $1.75 million.
Iconic Hamptons mansion Kilkare selling for steeply discounted $27M
Kilkare, the oceanside home located in Wainscott's exclusive Georgica Association that appeared in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," once asked $55 million.
Jill Scott revisits 'Words and Sounds' of her debut on anniversary tour
Her career all started with a lie when she was discovered by Questlove in their hometown of Philadelphia.
Photographer Diego Uchitel tries again to sell Tribeca penthouse
The shutterbug, whose subjects have included Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker, initially listed it for $5.25 million in 2011.
Cruise ship rejected by 5 ports over coronavirus fears allowed to dock in Cambodia
A cruise ship that was rejected from docking at five ports over fears of the coronavirus will be allowed to stop in Cambodia, where its passengers can finally disembark, the...
Hey, singles! Here's how to score a date this Valentine's Day
Many singles view Valentine's Day with dread. But, looked at another way, it's actually the perfect time to make a love connection: Counterintuitive as that sounds, when couples pair off...
Hanover Bank CEO denies activist shareholder's allegations
The boss of Hanover Bancorp — who got accused this week of running the Long Island-based community bank like a family piggy bank — is firing back. Chief Executive Michael...
It didn't take long for Harry and Meghan to prove they are hypocrites
Well, that was fast. Just weeks after slamming the door on Buckingham Palace, declaring their suffering as wealthy, pampered, world-famous senior royals so unbearable that they must take their leave...
The line Jeff Van Gundy won't cross for Knicks coaching chance
Former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy is doing the opposite of lobbying for his old job. Two days after The Post reported he and Tom Thibodeau will be on incoming...
UK announces plan to fine firms for harmful online content
LONDON — The British government says it will give regulators the power to fine social media companies for harmful material on their platforms. Plans announced Wednesday would give the UK’s...
MLB player exposed himself in a parking lot: police
A Toronto Blue Jays player was arrested ahead of spring training for allegedly exposing his penis in a parking lot, according to multiple reports. Cops say Reese McGuire, a 24-year-old...
Neighbors saw 'half-dressed' woman landscaping at accused sex cult leader's home
The New Jersey property where accused Sarah Lawrence College cult leader Lawrence Ray was arrested has become a compound with several mysterious new buildings and a scantily clad woman doing...
NY lawmakers oppose 'racist' effort to amend bail reform law
"I don't need any fake-ass legislators who are allowing fear-mongering to try and go after our people," said Assemblyman Michael Blake (D-The Bronx).
Iranian woman reportedly dies of suspected coronavirus
An Iranian woman has died of a suspected coronavirus infection, local media reported. The 61-year-old woman, who wasn't identified, died Monday in a Tehran hospital, according to Reuters, which cited...
Novak Djokovic's wife on privacy struggles amid marriage speculation
Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena would choose her happiness over the public's insatiable appetite for information any day of the week. "I am aware that as a wife of a popular...
Here's what happens in a nuclear apocalypse
Since the creation of the atom bomb, the threat of nuclear war has loomed. Endless films and books have dealt with the nuclear apocalypse and its aftermath, but what would...
Ex-nanny says NYPD cop Michael Valva, fiancée should suffer same 'torture' as slain son
A former nanny of the 8-year-old boy allegedly left to freeze to death by his NYPD officer dad said in a TV interview Wednesday that she hopes the cop and...
Horny hockey analyst out at NBC after threesome remarks: 'What a joke!'
Hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick is out at NBC. Roenick, who was suspended indefinitely without pay over a month ago for making inappropriate comments about his co-workers on Barstool Sports’ Spittin’...
People admit to getting into a lot of arguments because they're 'hangry'
Do you ever catch yourself getting a bit too heated when “hanger” strikes? According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, hanger leads to an average of four arguments per...
Watch Israel's wild new laser weapon shoot drones out of sky
An Israeli drone defense system fit for “Star Wars” has shot down multiple maneuvering targets with a high-powered laser beam, according to reports. “The system achieved 100 percent success in...
World's largest smartphone trade show canceled over coronavirus fears
The coronavirus has a new victim: the world’s largest phone show. Mobile World Congress (MWC) — the annual convention where smartphone makers from around the world come to hawk their...
Knicks' branding guru got one thing right in disastrous interview
At least Knicks branding consultant Steve Stoute did some good on his infamous ESPN appearance on Tuesday. Stoute confirmed a Post report from Jan. 26 that his intention is to...
Carlos Beltran was the failure of the sign-stealing plot he orchestrated
Carlos Beltran may have been "the godfather" of the Astros’ sign-stealing system that helped them win the World Series in 2017, but it didn’t do much for his own game....
Alleged bank robber freed thanks to bail reform accused of robbing two more banks
An accused Long Island bank robber who was let loose under the state’s new bail reforms — only to cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor and go on the lam...
Most minority women say the skincare industry doesn't have enough options
The average woman will spend $20,466.72 on skincare in her adult lifetime, according to new research. Within the span of a month a woman will spend $27.96 on skincare —...
NYPD school safety agent charged with assaulting wife
Joel Benjamin, 38, was arrested in Bedford Stuyvesant at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday after allegations of abuse were reported by his wife, according to police.
Fake lover scams elderly widower into spending life savings on huge lion statue
This brings new meaning to "catfishing." An 80-year-old Oregon widower lost his life savings to a swindler who posed as a woman in love with him and convinced him to...
Miners risk lives to unearth illegal 'ethical ivory' from prehistoric animals
These ivory miners will either get rich — or die trying. The race is on for "white gold" -- that's ivory -- harvested "ethically" from the fossils of prehistoric woolly...
The smoldering lesbian romance snubbed by the Oscars
Racy lesbian sex scenes put the French movie "Blue Is the Warmest Color" on the map back in 2013. The director of a new French film, "Portrait of a Lady...
Inside the Syrian detention camps where former ISIS members remain in limbo
QAMISHLI, Syria - In northeastern Syria, prisons and detention camps hold thousands of men, women and children whose lives are in limbo nearly a year after the final defeat of...
Majority of Americans say they're better off under Trump, poll shows
A solid majority of Americans say they are better off than they were three years ago, a factor that could help boost President Trump’s re-election bid, a new Gallup poll...
Tow truck hauls away car — with baby still in back seat
The down-on-his-luck dad frantically called East Orange cops just after 9:15 a.m. thinking his 2011 Acura MX was stolen after he left the car running outside an apartment complex on...
Ex-cop slugged at his own birthday bash after cap mistaken for MAGA hat
Staten Island resident Daniel Sprague wrote on Facebook that he was celebrating his 50th birthday with friends and family at The Stage on Broadway on Friday.
Papa John comes clean about that whole '40 pizzas in 30 days' thing
Papa John may have gone from pizza pie-er to liar. The former honcho is now backpedaling on claims he made in November that he "had over 40 pizzas in ......
Avenatti gets court date for Stormy Daniels trial
Federal prosecutors allege Avenatti diverted funds, earned from Daniels' memoir, "Full Disclosure," and used the cash to pay for personal expenses, including a lease payment on a Ferrari, hotels, airfare,...
Inside Mets' offseason pursuits of Mookie Betts and Francisco Lindor
PORT ST. LUCIE -- The Mets worked harder and were more serious in conversations to try to obtain Cleveland’s Francisco Lindor during the offseason, but they made numerous calls and...
77-year-old amateur astronomer helps make rare discovery
A 77-year-old amateur astronomer has helped discover a rare galaxy double nucleus. Allen Lawrence, a retired electrical engineer, enrolled in astronomy courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011. In...
These shrewd Girl Scouts are cashing in on weed legalization by selling cookies outside pot shop
Well, they’re certainly entrepreneurial. An industrious group of Girl Scouts sold hundreds of boxes of their signature cookies after setting up shop outside of a Chicago cannabis dispensary over the...
Hotels targeted by thieves in Wu-Tang scam
A crew of Georgia thieves pretended to be rap stars -- including members of the Wu-Tang Clan -- as they drove around in a Rolls-Royce and scammed hotels out of...
Boy, 4, dies after cute crooked smile is missed warning sign of brain cancer
Jack Lacey died in his dad's arms Monday. When the blond, blue-eyed boy's smile went adorably "lopsided" in early 2019, his parents thought he was just copying someone else's grin....
Suspect charged in shooting death of Irish journalist
A 52-year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of journalist and author Lyra McKee, who was killed in April 2019 in Northern Ireland, police announced Wednesday. The man,...
Angry Luis Severino wonders if Astros cheating impacted playoff struggles
TAMPA -- Luis Severino has had his issues pitching in the postseason and after the revelations that the Astros cheated in the 2017 playoffs, he’s left to wonder how much...
Watch the trailer for Pete Davidson's unfiltered Netflix special
Pete Davidson's first Netflix comedy special looks like a million bucks. The 26-year-old "Saturday Night Live" star — who reportedly makes his audiences sign $1 million non-disclosure agreements — will...
Biden says he's 'only getting started' despite two primary losses
Fresh off a humiliating fifth-place finish in the New Hampshire primary, former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign released an ad on Wednesday with the message: "This is only getting started."
Milk Bar launches two new cakes just in time for Valentine's Day
Milk Bar’s latest round of treats are just what you need this Valentine’s Day — whether you snag one for yourself or your special someone. To celebrate the holiday, Milk...
Mammoth hunters probe permafrost for 'ethical ivory'
With the sale of elephant tusks under close scrutiny, “ethical ivory” from the extinct woolly mammoth is now feeding an insatiable market in China.
Greg Bird takes 'confusing' Yankees lessons into next opportunity
Greg Bird sounds happy that his next chance is here. Bird found a home on the Rangers with a minor-league deal after wading his way through free agency following a...
Man performs mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on gecko that drowned in his beer
These two need their own movie deal. When this man, nicknamed "Slab" by his buddies, was out for a drink in New South Wales, Australia, he noticed something floating in...
SI Swimsuit's latest model is a 56-year-old stunner
She's one of six finalists in the magazine's open model search.
CDC blames label mix-up after mistakenly releasing coronavirus patient
A labeling mix-up was to blame for a San Diego hospital mistakenly releasing a patient infected with the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says...
Gay and bisexual men 'more likely' to suffer skin cancer, study finds
Sexual orientation has a correlation with skin cancer prevalence, new research finds. Gay and bisexual men have higher rates of skin cancer over the course of their lifetimes compared to...
Creep caught on video taking upskirt shot of teen at Chipotle
Authorities in Florida have arrested a burrito-loving creep who allegedly snapped an upskirt photo or video of an unsuspecting teenager waiting to order food at Chipotle. The suspect, identified as...
That's Deval, folks: Patrick drops out of 2020 presidential race
“I believed and still believe we had a strong case to make for being able to deliver better outcomes,” Patrick said.
Who is executing dolphins off the Florida coast?
A dolphin with a bullet in its side was discovered in Pensacola Beach the same week another slaughtered porpoise was found in Naples.
Woman who tried to open plane door during in-flight rampage gets jail time
A British woman who went on a rampage during a flight and tried to open a door, forcing two fighter planes to be scrambled, was ordered Wednesday to cool her...
Photo of mouse fight on subway platform took one week to capture
Don't mess with these mice. The photographer who captured two mice duking it out over crumbs on a subway station platform in London has won the People's Choice Award for...
'They can rip off my pants:' Yankees star's eccentric Astros bashing
TAMPA -- It was Gary Sanchez’s turn to bash the Astros on Wednesday morning, and the Yankees’ catcher made an entertainingly skeevy promise that his teammates would love to put...
Americans overwhelmingly want UFO 'X-files' to be made public
As the UK government gets set to make its classified UFO files available to the public, the majority of Americans want the US government to do the same. According to...
Venezuelan opposition leader returns home in attempt to oust Maduro
An energized Guaidó told cheering supporters at a public square in the capital of Caracas late Tuesday that he is armed with the backing of the "free world" to finish...
Jealous lover convicted of fatally shooting man found in bed with his girlfriend
Andrew Joseph Firkins claimed his girlfriend, Shelby Stallwood, broke the rules of their open relationship when she took Nicholas James Laduke to bed.
Joe money, Joe problems: Biden donors panic after poor primaries
Democratic mega-donors for former Vice President Joe Biden are starting to worry after his disastrous performances in Iowa and New Hampshire, according to a report. "Even if we stay active...
6-year-old disappears from bus stop in every parent's worst nightmare
A 6-year-old South Carolina girl vanished after she got off the school bus in her neighborhood this week -- and authorities say they are “not ruling anything out” as they...
Woman cleared of trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, but still faces jail on other charges
Lu Jing, 56, was busted in December in one of a series of apparent security breaches at President Donald Trump’s private Florida club -- coming back in to take photos...
Cruises, air travel expected to suffer from coronavirus
The coronavirus crisis that has engulfed China could sicken one leading cruise line and the air travel industry, companies say. Cruise operator Carnival Corporation indicated the outbreak — which has...
Brides tie the knot in Northern Ireland's first same-sex marriage
Here come the brides! Congratulations are in order for Sharni Edwards, 27, and Robyn Peoples, 26, who have become Northern Ireland's first same-sex couple to marry. Their ceremony in Carrickfergus...
Coronavirus rattles Berlin Film Festival with dozens of cancelations
More than 50 Chinese delegates and international executives have withdrawn from the celebrated festival.
Denver to lift its 30-year ban on pit bulls
Under a new law passed Monday by the Denver City Council pit bull owners will be required to obtain a “breed-restricted license."
Why 'locked in' Tim Tebow refuses to give up on baseball dream
After a busy offseason on ESPN broadcasts and getting married, Tim Tebow is ready to give his undivided attention to baseball. Tebow, 32, will embark on his fourth spring training...
Mane event: Baby born with full head of 'Kim Jong Un' hair
Baby Nell is the first in her family to be born with such luxurious locks.
Behind-the-scenes moment shows how Rangers are dealing with trade noise
With the NHL trade deadline looming, sometimes a light-hearted joke is in order. Following a 4-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg Tuesday, the Chris Kreider- Mika Zibenajed-Pavel Buchnevich line...
Chillest cat ever enjoys a spa day from preschoolers
All this cat is missing are some cucumbers for her eyes. Watch as Carrot gets the ultimate spa day treatment in her Elgin, Illinois, home. Adorable sisters Abby, 5, and...
White supremacist propaganda spreading, anti-bias group says
NEW YORK — Incidents of white supremacist propaganda distributed across the nation jumped by more than 120% between 2018 and last year, according to the Anti-Defamation League, making 2019 the...
Thousands of fetuses found in abortion doctor's garage to be buried
Some 2,411 medically-preserved fetal remains were found at Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's home after his death.
BP lays out plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
LONDON — Energy producer BP said Wednesday it wants to eliminate or offset all carbon emissions from its operations and the oil and gas it sells to customers by 2050,...
10 air purifiers to help you breathe easier
Air quality in the U.S. is on a rapid downward spiral, meaning most of us are breathing in a lot of harmful pollutants. Fortunately, air purifiers can filter out the...
Judge refuses to toss Theranos fraud charges against Elizabeth Holmes
A California judge rejected Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes's request to dismiss the wire fraud and conspiracy case against her, even as he narrowed the scope of some of the charges....
Universal to release controversial film ‘The Hunt’ in March
LOS ANGELES — Universal Pictures said Tuesday that it will release the social satire “The Hunt,” a film it canceled in the wake of criticism about its premise of “elites”...
Deer me: 'Selfish' woman fined for luring doe inside her home with snacks
"Let wildlife be wild," said officials. "These are not pets."
Inmate who escaped through ceiling light is captured next day
A Georgia inmate busted out of jail by sneaking into a light fixture in the ceiling and making his way into the facility’s piping system.
State Senate Democrats secretly meet to fix controversial bail reform law
ALBANY — State Senate Democrats have been meeting behind closed doors seeking to amend the state's controversial new bail law, following intense backlash over the changes that went into effect...
Yankees keeping suspended Domingo German away from spring training
TAMPA -- Domingo German could not be found among the pitchers and catchers who reported to George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday, for good reason: The suspended right-hander won’t be...
Disneyland ticket price hike will leave you goofy
It's a pricey world after all.
Teacher unions want schools to revise active shooter drills because kids are terrified
HARTFORD, Conn. — The nation’s two largest teachers unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting Tuesday that they can harm students’ mental health and that there...
Airline pulls 'unpatriotic' commercial after criticism
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Scandinavian Airlines has temporarily removed an online ad after criticism on social media, particularly from anti-immigration parties, that the video detracts from the region’s culture and history....
Paula Kelly, 'Night Court' and 'Sweet Charity' star, dies at 77
Two-time Emmy nominee starred with Richard Pryor, Oprah Winfrey.
Trump pulls nomination of former US attorney in charge of Roger Stone case
President Trump pulled the nomination of a former US attorney who oversaw the prosecution of Roger Stone for a top position in the Treasury Department, according to a report. The...
Patriots are '100 percent done' with Tom Brady: former teammate
One Boston radio host is sure about one thing -- Tom Brady isn't going to be wearing a Patriots jersey this year. "I believe the Patriots are 100 percent done,"...
Sickos spit on elevator buttons amid coronavirus outbreak in China
This is just sick. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, which has so far killed over 1,100 people and infected about 45,000, some people in China have been caught on video bizarrely...
Teen kicks down door to subway conductor cabin, curses out passengers: cops
Next stop: Loony Town. A teenager kicked his way into a subway train's conductor cabin and then began making off-color announcements to travelers, police said Wednesday. Joshua Martiz, 18, allegedly...
Myles Garrett's helmet-swinging suspension is over
Myles Garrett's indefinite suspension is officially over. The Browns confirmed reports that the star defensive end has been reinstated by the NFL following his helmet-swinging attack on Steelers quarterback Mason...
Georgia residents forced into 'self-isolation' over coronavirus fears
The travelers spent time in mainland China, but not Hubei province -- the epicenter of the outbreak -- before returning home.
Dak Prescott gets fiery over $40 million question about Cowboys future
Much like the rest of Cowboys Nation, quarterback Dak Prescott also wants to know when Jerry Jones will show him the money. "I'm wondering the same thing, y'all know just...
Office space: NASA hiring more astronauts for next moon mission
Wondering if you have the right stuff to be an astronaut? Start by checking NASA's jobs board.
Coronavirus now a bigger threat than terrorism: World Health Organization
Coronavirus should be treated as "public enemy number one" -- posing a bigger threat than terrorism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Formula 1 postpones Chinese Grand Prix amid coronavirus fears
Formula 1 announced that its 2020 Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The race was scheduled for April 19 in Shanghai, but Formula 1...
Coronavirus 'super spreader' released from London hospital
Steve Walsh, 53, was discharged Wednesday from a London hospital after he was quarantined for the deadly virus, which he became infected with during his travels to Singapore.
Jeter Downs trade to Red Sox includes bizarre Derek Jeter coincidence
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Finally, a Jeter whom Boston can love. Jeter Downs got his name from Derek Jeter, but he’s the newest Red Sox after coming over from the...
Man accused of slitting ex's throat with box cutter in Vegas casino
A witness who saw the assault tried to intervene, but was punched in the mouth.
Woman sings coronavirus parody of Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn'
A Hong Kong singer has struck a humorous chord during the coronavirus outbreak with a parody of Natalie Imbruglia’s number “Torn.”
Secretary accused of embezzling over $500K from church where she volunteered
A financial secretary at a New Jersey church embezzled more than half a million dollars from the house of worship — using it to fund her wedding and other personal...
South Korean doc used VR to ‘reunite’ mother with deceased daughter
If you had the chance to reunite with a deceased loved one in virtual reality, would you? A South Korean documentary called "Meeting You" broadcasted the emotional reunion of a...
Bloomberg to open office in New Hampshire
Michael Bloomberg's presidential campaign will open a new office in New Hampshire, according to a report on Wednesday -- a day after the Granite State held the first-in-the nation primary...
Man shatters Black History Month mural in possible hate crime
The suspect took a stone slab and tossed it through the glass window of Sapoara restaurant in Harlem.
'Few would have survived:' Terrifying video shows surfer's brush with death
Big wave surfer Alex Botelho was rushed to the hospital after a severe crash off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal, considered to be among of the most dangerous waters...
Creep caught on video after groping woman in Union Square subway station
A creep was caught on video after he fondled a woman in a Manhattan subway station, according to police. The perv approached the 52-year-old victim and grabbed her stomach as...
Taika Waititi on his ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Oscar and ‘Star Wars’ rumors
The morning after the Academy Awards, Taika Waititi — the winner of the adapted screenplay Oscar for “Jojo Rabbit” — is drinking a Pedialyte. But however hungover the filmmaker might...
Cuomo to meet with Trump over New York Global Entry ban
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he would meet Thursday with President Trump to discuss a federal ban on New Yorkers applying for expedited-traveler programs — a ban that prompted the state...
New mystery virus that scientists can't even recognize found in Brazil
A new, mystery virus -- with genes never seen before in any life form -- has been uncovered in Brazil, scientists say. The Yaravirus, which was named after Yara, a...
It's the end of the line for these vintage subway cars
First rolled out in 1969, the R-42 will run on the A line for the last time on Wednesday.
The average parent hasn't been on a romantic date in over 3 years
The average parent hasn’t been on a romantic date in more than three years, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children (5-18) found three in...
Bernie Sanders illustration looks a lot like Chevy Chase
Feel the Chase. An illustration of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted by Politico created a serious case of mistaken identity Tuesday night -- as readers pointed out that the artwork...
Professor blasted after comparing 'OK, Boomer' to the N-word
Peter Gade, a journalism professor at the University of Oklahoma, said the two phrases were equally offensive.
Trump praises AG Barr for 'taking charge' in Roger Stone's case
President Trump on Wednesday praised Attorney General William Barr for "taking charge" after the Justice Department said it would recommend a lighter sentence for Roger Stone that led four federal...
Nissan sues fugitive ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn for $90 million
The carmaker's claim against Ghosn, who fled to Lebanon, cites rent-free stays, private use of corporate jets and payments made to his sister.
Ex-Goldman Sachs CEO predicts Sanders would 'ruin our economy'
The former Goldman Sachs CEO lashed out at Bernie Sanders Tuesday night, suggesting Russia should back the Vermont senator in the presidential election to further disrupt American politics.
Pope Francis says no to married priests
Priests are in seriously short supply in the remote region.
Warren vows to continue despite fourth-place finish in NH
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is reaffirming her commitment to stay in the race despite her fourth place showing in New Hampshire and placing third in Iowa.
Watch as teen pranksters spill 'coronavirus' on NYC subway
It's a sick prank that sent some commuters off the rails. Two teens dressed in full-body hazmat suits pretended to spill a vat of COVID-19 on a packed Big Apple...
'It doesn't make sense': Mom of 3 vanishes after setting up Super Bowl party
"There was an indication that she had been at home, that she prepared for the party, but she was not there."
Man threatens to set himself on fire after coronavirus cancels birthday
The 59-year-old wanted to hold a banquet in the southwest city of Chongqing but local officials put the kibosh on his plans.
Baby's adorable dance moves are '2 Legit 2 Quit'
This toddler's got 'tude. Watch as she grooves to MC Hammer's iconic song "2 Legit 2 Quit" in her Backus, Minnesota, kitchen, perfectly hitting every move without even dropping her...
Astros to give team strategy on handling sign-stealing scandal
The Houston Astros are ready to unveil their public-relations plan for dealing with the sign-stealing scandal that has damaged their franchise's reputation all offseason. Astros owner Jim Crane is expected...
Luis Rojas already setting Mets' expectations
PORT ST. LUCIE — In something of a dress rehearsal for next week when he will address his full squad for the first time, Luis Rojas plans to speak with...
Resurgent Knick isn't giving up on playoff dream
Julius Randle is the only one of seven players signed by the Knicks as free agents last summer with a fully guaranteed deal for next season. Steve Mills’ firing and...
Why Ron Roenicke is just Red Sox's interim manager
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, the Red Sox settled another big question Tuesday by opting for continuity in the dugout....
Tiger Woods: Premier Golf League has contacted me
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Tiger Woods revealed Tuesday that he has been contacted by the Premier Golf League, which is a group that is trying to lure the top 48...
Islanders forward forced to exit after apparent cut on leg
Islanders forward Casey Cizikas left Tuesday night’s 5-3 win over the Flyers in the first period with a lower-body injury and did not return. Colliding with Flyers defenseman Ivan Provarov...
Nets aren't downplaying importance of their next game
All games are created equal, but circumstances make some bigger than others. The Nets’ game Wednesday against the Raptors is one of those — especially after losing a 119-118 heartbreaker...
Two Ohio State football players, including one from Brooklyn, accused of rape
Two Ohio State football players, one hailing from Brooklyn, were arrested for allegedly raping a woman in their Columbus apartment, a report said Tuesday. Amir I. Riep and Jahsen L....
Alleged killer stuffs woman's body into suitcase, rapes her friend: cops
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police found a woman's body in a suitcase and arrested a man on suspicion of murder and other charges after another woman told a court...
Rangers star player gets icy welcome in return to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — It was just about what Jacob Trouba expected for a reception. And he was happy he walked out with a win. The Rangers defenseman returned to the...
Sanders a limp leader after barely squeaking by in NH
Bernie Sanders won in the worst way in New Hampshire. Of course, a victory is far better than a defeat, but Sanders got 75,000 fewer votes in 2020 than he...
Man admits to torching churches in the name of 'Black Metal'
A Louisiana man pleaded guilty to torching three predominately black churches in 2019 and then bragging about the arsons online to promote his "Black Metal" image, authorities said. Holden Matthews,...
Mets' strategy for handling teammates stuck in Astros mess
PORT ST. LUCIE — Michael Conforto isn’t about to dwell on who might have been involved in the Astros’ illegal sign-stealing scheme and the implications. J.D. Davis and Jake Marisnick...