January 10, 2025

Nets' woes continue in rough loss to start road trip

The shorthanded Nets already brought a losing streak into their most daunting road trip of the season. Their slump promises to get a little longer.?

Grammy-winning soul icon dead at 89

Moore and his late partner Dave Prater cut some of the best-known soul records with hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On! I’m Comin’.”

Simone Biles, husband Jonathan Owens sit courtside for Knicks-Thunder after packed day in NYC

Knicks fans were at least given something to cheer for during their brutal Friday loss to the Thunder.

Ohio State beats Texas with emphatic Cotton Bowl win to advance to national title game

Ohio State closed out its regular season with a disappointing win against rival Michigan, and whether that's been motivation or not, the Buckeyes have turned this around and not looked...

Islanders show spark but still searching for consistent identity

The Islanders defeated the Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday.

Biden rails against Meta’s fact-checking change, suggests it’s un-American: ‘Really shameful’?

“It's just completely contrary to everything America's about,” Biden said of Meta's policy shift.?

St. John's can prove legitimacy in measuring-stick test against Big East power

For weeks now, St. John’s defense has flexed its muscles.?

Yankees rival signs top reliever to $33 million contract — after bigger deal with Orioles fell apart

The Blue Jays just acquired one of free agency's top relievers to boost their bullpen.

Knicks embarrassed in boo-filled loss as concerns grow bigger

If the Knicks’ first Thunder test spiraled into a collapse, then this was a flop. A shellacking. And a drastic one, too.

James Woods says his house survived the deadly LA fires: 'A miracle has happened'

The actor was in tears when he thought he had lost his home in the Palisades Fire.

Arch Manning saves drive to help wake up Texas offense — right before Ohio State punches back

Texas was dormant for almost all of the first half.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit LA fire victims and first responders

The couple visited victims of the Eaton fire, one of the largest still burning in LA.

MSG-Altice negotiations break down in latest twist in Optimum saga

The ongoing saga between MSG Networks and Altice — the parent company of Optimum — has taken another turn.?

Syracuse star declares for NFL draft to add more QB intrigue to class

The 2025 NFL Draft has a new quarterback that can be added to the board.

Daily Fantasy picks for this weekend's NFL Wild Card games

Before you succumb to the annual post-football depression, there are still some fantasy crumbs to nibble upon before the great football fast.

Enraged tourist beats bystander to death with fire extinguisher in whacked-out Florida motel flap: cops

An unhinged tourist from Chile beat a man to death with a fire extinguisher — all because the victim tried to calm him down as he was getting kicked out...

Ex-Giants star blasts unnamed player for 'gossiping' in cryptic post

Did he call out one of his ex-Giants teammates?

Mark Zuckerberg meets with Trump in Fla., parks private jet next to president-elect's plane

Zuckerberg, 40, was dressed up in a fitted suit and tie when he was spotted boarding his Gulfstream G650 jet at Palm Beach International Airport.

Top QB prospect expects to enter NFL draft in major 2025 shakeup amid $6M transfer rumors

Quinn Ewers' collegiate future might not include much more.

Thunder star's Garden return gives Knicks reminder of what they're missing at critical point

Isaiah Hartenstein demonstrated what the role could be at its peak.

‘Rabbit fever’ cases rising in US as CDC warns of zoonotic bacterial disease

Cases of tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Supreme Court to weigh reinstating some Obamacare requirements struck down by lower court

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider reinstating some preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court.

John Mayer reveals the ‘most valuable thing’ he owns in heartfelt message about LA fires: 'It's not about the art'

“This is the most valuable thing I own," the Grammy winner shared.

Trump border czar Tom Homan wants a hotline for Americans to report suspected criminal migrants

“We need to take care of the American people. We need to make sure they have an outlet to help report child traffickers, forced labor traffickers.”

Kathy Hochul does 180 on universal free school lunches after dismal polls— but price tag is a mystery

The move is another flip flop for Hochul, who let proposals for universal free school lunches from the legislature die in state budget talks for at least the last two...

Emotional JJ Redick opens up on the destruction of his home in LA fires: 'Not prepared for what I saw'

JJ Redick lost his rental home in the Pacific Palisades fire this week.

4 teen girls busted in violent NYC mugging of woman, 71, heading to church on New Year's Day: cops

The teens – ages 13, 14 and two 15-year-olds – were nabbed on Wednesday and Thursday, each facing charges of robbery, assault and harassment in the Jan. 1 evening attack...

Baseball's idiotic Hall of Fame rules needlessly hurting players

One of the dumbest rules in Hall of Fame voting limits voters to 10 “yes” votes.?

Biden says Kamala Harris 'competent to run again' — and 'could have beaten Trump' despite crushing loss

"I think she's competent to run again in four years. That will be a decision for her to make," Biden, 82, said just 10 days before leaving the White House.

LAFD chief called in for meeting with mayor after slamming city leadership for mishandling budget amid deadly wildfires: ‘Screaming to be properly funded’

Crowley was asked three consecutive times if LA Mayor Karen Bass failed the department and the thousands whose homes have either been destroyed or damaged since the devastating fires broke...

Hochul poses for LIRR photo-op while dispatching her security detail to pick her up from station

At a gathering of local officials and business leaders hosted at Crest Hollow Country Club Friday morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul bragged about taking the LIRR out from Manhattan that morning.

Unfazed Donald Trump gets in round of golf after teeing off on NY judge at hush-money sentencing

He's going to play through. President-elect Donald Trump casually played a round of golf Friday afternoon — completely unfazed by the sentencing from New York Judge Juan Merchan. The soon-to-be...

Adams gets eyebrows threaded in visit to 'Market of Sweethearts' he says has been cleared of crime, prostitution

He gives a pluck about crime prevention! Mayor Adams stopped to get his eyebrows “threaded” Friday while on a tour of a notorious Queens street he aimed to show had...

How Gavin Newsom has failed California and set fire to his own political prospects

The emperor has no clothes — and no empathy. It's likely, though, he still does have a standing reservation at the French Laundry. Of course, it's Gavin Newsom, of whom...

Adams' mental-health efforts are hopeless without involuntary-commitment changes

On Thursday, in response to a rash of brutal, high-profile attacks on random straphangers, Mayor Adams unveiled a $650 million, five-year plan to fight homelessness and get help to the...

Experts break down all aspects of Giants potentially trading for Vikings rookie QB: Pros, cons, risks

Could the Giants find their quarterback of the future by revisiting their recent past?

Home prices are falling fast in these 10 expensive and popular cities

In more than half of the 50 largest U.S. metros, median list prices have plunged year over year.

Zion Williamson suspended by Pelicans after showing up late to team flight

He’ll miss New Orleans’ Friday night game against the 76ers as a result.?

Veteran forward became unsung hero Rangers needed

And if you were looking for potential heroes in the extra session for the Rangers, Sam Carrick probably wouldn’t have been high on the list.

Morgan Stewart blasted after crying for LA fire victims in front of Birkin collection: ‘Horrendous choice of background'

"As you sit in front of countless Birkins... I feel your pain," one follower wrote.

MTA boss passes the buck on congestion pricing exemptions for FDNY — tells firefighters to take it up with city instead

“The fact that he, the MTA and the state don’t understand the work that we do for the system is appalling,” Andrew Ansbro, the President of the Uniformed Firefighters Association,...

Reservoir in worst fire-ravaged area of LA had been drained for repairs when blaze erupted

The troubling news surfaced two days after firefighters in the Pacific Palisades region ran out of water from local hydrants because of low water pressure — as flames raged in...

Dem super-lawyer slaps employees with unexpected blow: 'He's frankly an a--hole'

Marc Elias slammed as "deeply hypocritical" for imposing mandatory arbitration clause on his subordinates.

Venezuela’s Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke

Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday for a new term.

Popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights dead at 84

Anita Bryant, 84, a former Miss Oklahoma, Grammy-nominated singer and prominent booster of orange juice and other products who became known over the second half of her life for her...

Mark Zuckerberg censored my health nonprofit — now it's a Supreme Court fight

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta not only kicked us off the platform but censored our supporters and erased our past posts — and it won't change its ways without a battle.

Rangers clinging to playoff hopes after promising five-game stretch

The Rangers' recent five-game uptick has been a promising sign.

Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address

The Holy Father said fake news 'undermines people’s sense of security, and compromises civil coexistence and the stability of entire nations.'

Newly discovered undersea structures stun scientists: 'Is there a lost world beneath the Pacific Ocean?'

Research revealed a "major mystery" deep beneath the Earth's bodies of water and crust.

The most underrated sex act? Sexperts say it's time to bring this back into the bedroom

Go ahead —?give your partner a hand.

Location, location: Why Trump's Greenland push is smart geopolitics

To understand the world, and to a large extent the behavior of nations, you need to look at a map — which is why Donald Trump is talking up Greenland.?

Turkish businessman admits to illegally steering funds to Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign

Erden Arkan, a Big Apple real estate mogul who runs the Brooklyn-based KSK Construction Group, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court...

Bruins stars fire back at radio host's 'insane' report of locker room rift: '100 percent false'

On Friday, WEEI's Rich Keefe reported the team's two biggest stars, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand are beefing -- a storyline both players quickly denied.

LA wildfires expose progressive failure, for peace, Hamas must end and other commentary

The disaster of the LA fires “reflects the failure of the one-party progressivism currently dominating governmental structures,” warns Joel Kotkin at UnHerd.

Biden admin announces sweeping deportation shield for nearly 1M migrants

The program will now allow up to 937,600 eligible foreign nationals to remain in the US into 2026, though the precise end date varies by country.

Career criminal who allegedly socked an elderly man for tripping over his foot freed without bail

Johnson Earl allegedly flew into a rage when an 83-year-old man stumbled over his foot.

Spencer Pratt returns to LA home to sift through what's left after devastating wildfires

The couple's friends have since started a GoFundMe for the pair, and are working on an Amazon Wish List.

Ex-LSU star wanted by police over car crash that killed Marine

Former LSU star wide receiver Kyren Lacy is wanted on charges of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run, WAFB Louisiana reported. Louisiana State Police issued the arrest warrant in response to...

In LA fire horror, California elites face the consequences of blue misrule

With the LA wildfires, no water in a fire hydrant is a great equalizer.

Strong winds to hit LA again next week, fanning flames and potentially creating new wild fires: forecasters

“You can’t let your guard down,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Cody Braud.

Ex-Patriots head coach's wife claps back at 'all the lies' after firing

Ex-Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo's wife, Chantel said there are "fake stories" circulating since his firing after one season on Sunday.

LA Mayor Bass rejects FDNY's offer to help — despite not having enough firefighters to battle blazes still raging: sources

LA Mayor Karen Bass rebuffed an offer by the FDNY to help try to contain the area’s deadly fires — even though California officials have said they don’t have enough...

Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder thriving ahead of big Knicks rematch

Josue Pavón, who covers the Thunder for ClutchPoints, shares his thoughts on former Knicks big man Isaiah Hartenstein's fit with the team with Dexter Henry and Bryan Fonseca on the...

Los Angeles' devastating wildfires: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 11, 2025

NY Post readers discuss the government’s management of the historic wildfires raging across Los Angeles.

Tatted-up Tren de Aragua hellcat was allowed to ditch ankle monitor before being caught running hotel sex prison: sources

A tatted-up Tren de Aragua gang hellcat was allowed to take off her ankle monitor a year before she was busted running a lawless, brutal border hotel brothel, sources said.

Royal Caribbean cruise passengers — including minors — sue after worker put cameras in rooms

Nineteen passengers, including four minors, who cruised on board?Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Sea?are suing the cruise line and a former company employee, who placed hidden cameras in their guest...

'Disney On Ice' might be the perfect show for families. Here's why

"Frozen" and "Encanto" live is eye candy to the highest degree.

Jimmy Butler may have shaded Pat Riley in viral coffee shop video as Heat drama builds

When Jimmy Butler wants out, he never does so quietly.

?NYC’s ‘hipster grifter’ couldn’t escape her past — so she wrote a tell-all book about it

"It took me years and hundreds of hours of therapy to come to terms with the fact that mine is an interesting story," she said.

The Amazon fitness edit: 39 top-rated finds to prioritize your health this year

Up in the gym, working on our fitness (Amazon's our witness).

Knicks prove once again that they're not worthy of being in title conversation

You ask the Knicks — all of them, but most animatedly KAT — and they’re incredulous.

Trump's DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard defends controversial foreign spy power she once opposed

"My prior concerns about FISA were based on insufficient protections for civil liberties, particularly regarding the FBI's misuse of warrantless search powers on American citizens," Gabbard said.

Nat'l Guard hits ground in LA, curfew enacted to try to help curb 'despicable' looting after fires

“For the people who have already been arrested, please know this is not going to end well,” said Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman, calling the looters' actions a “despicable...

Kardashian-Jenner family flee their Calabasas homes as LA fires rage on

Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Kylie, Kendall and Rob are the latest celebs to be affected by the LA wildfires.

Stunning mansion from 'Hacks' is among the Hollywood landmarks destroyed by the LA wildfires

One of the most notable losses is this famed 1915 Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, located in Altadena.

Mark Zuckerberg says officials from the Biden administration would 'scream' and 'curse' at them to censor anti-vaxxers

Mark Zuckerberg says officials from the Biden administration would 'scream' and 'curse' at them to censor anti-vaxxers

CES 2025's 'Worst in Show' revealed by tech experts — one luxe item was called 'a new low'

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — but not all innovation is good.

Travel at nation's busiest airport snarled as winter storm impacts 80M in eastern US

Thousands of flights have been canceled, including more than 400 out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport – the nation's busiest airport – where a ground delay has been issued.

Biden repeats false explanation of dry hydrants after Newsom complains of 'lies' blaming him for LA fire catastrophe

Biden, 82, claimed for a second day Friday that electrical providers cut off power to the pumps that flow water to fire hydrants -- even though the area's power suppliers...

St. John's has shot to return to Top-25 rankings | Eye of the Storm

Zach Braziller, The Post's St. John's beat reporter, talks with Dexter Henry about how the Johnnies can get a big win at home against Villanova on Saturday and whether a...

St. John's needs to improve in one area to become a bonafide contender | Eye of the Storm

Zach Braziller, The Post's St. John's beat reporter, evaluates the Johnnies through the halfway point of the 2024-25 college basketball season with Dexter Henry. Watch the full video: https://trib.al/gx51jyB

Owner of 'miracle' Malibu mansion reveals why he thinks house survived raging fire

The owner of a nearly $9 million Malibu mansion miraculously spared being leveled by the raging Los Angeles wildfires told The Post on Friday he was stunned to learn that...

NYC named party capital of the US — beating out hotspots like Las Vegas and Miami

Don't sleep on the city that never sleeps.

Fade this Knicks star Friday night

Jalen Brunson is going to have his hands full with a stout Thunder defense Friday night at MSG.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas 2025 CFP Cotton Bowl live for free

Who will Notre Dame face in the Jan. 20 championship?

Where is Jon Anderson of Yes going on tour in 2025?

The Rock Hall of Famer will wail in Westbury on May 16.

Jets' coaching search takes twist with surprising candidate interview

He ended up on the Jets' radar because of a reputation fostered as a strong program culture-builder in the Big Ten during his second stint calling the shots.

Only 22% of voters believe Biden kept his promises in office, poll shows

President Biden's term in office is coming to an end with just one in four Americans viewing him as a "great or good" commander in chief -- far fewer than...

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Get 1 TB of storage and end annoying pop-ups

Bad memories constantly pop into your brain? This bad habit could be to blame

A new study found that sleep deprivation weakens the brain’s defense against unwanted memories, letting them flood your mind.

Biden officials 'screamed' and 'cursed' at Meta execs to take down vaccine posts, Zuckerberg tells Rogan

Zuckerberg said the Biden team wanted Meta to remove posts that correctly stated that the vaccines could induce side effects.

Brazen baby-faced burglary crew hits 2 NYC homes — beating one man with a hammer: cops

The nine intruders — rammed their way inside a home on 147th Place in Flushing around 1 a.m. Sunday by breaking the front window with a hammer, authorities said.?

Set the mood x2 with 300+ lighting effects

From cozy evenings to vibrant parties, these corner lamps do it all.

NYC to close 10 more migrant shelters — including violence-ridden Brooklyn facility

10 more migrant shelters are closing — including a violence-ridden Brooklyn facility — as the number of asylum seekers arriving in NYC drops to an 18-month low.

Ron DeSantis argues Gavin Newsom would have been ‘nailed to the wall’ over LA fires if he was a Republican

DeSantis said he'd like to 'see some balance' in how Democrat and Republican leaders are treated by some media.

I spent $17,000 having my ribs removed for a smaller waist —?now I'm having them made into a crown

Some people will do just about anything to get their dream body.

Carson Beck makes swift transfer decision with Cavinder twin ties

Beck, 23, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft in late-December, then changed course and announced he was entering the transfer portal Thursday.?

'Vibrant' ABC morning host dies at 67

She began her career as an intern at WTPA-TV 27 in 1978. A year later, Dimond was hired as the station's first weekend news anchor.

Huge blow to DEI as judge rules American Airlines' focus on equity in retirement plan violated law

The ruling by US District Judge Reed O'Connor appeared to be the first of its kind amid growing backlash by conservatives to an uptick in socially-conscious investing.

Meta axes DEI programs just days after Mark Zuckerberg scrapped censorship policies

Meta will no longer take DEI considerations into account for purposes of hiring, training and picking suppliers, according to Axios.

Can you get bird flu from eating chicken and eggs? What to know about the risk from food

With more than 130 million birds and nearly 1,000 dairy herds affected by bird flu, you may be wondering if eating poultry, dairy and eggs is safe.

Yankees fans who mauled Dodgers star at World Series hit with huge MLB punishment

“Your conduct posed a serious risk to the health and safety of the player and went far over the line of acceptable fan behavior. Based on your conduct, Major League...

FTC, DOJ backs key allegations in Elon Musk's antitrust case against Sam Altman's OpenAI, Reid Hoffman

The feds have sided with Elon Musk on a key pillar of his high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Sam Altman-led OpenAI, Microsoft and billionaire Reid Hoffman, The Post has learned.

Conquer the cold! The ultimate guide to cold weather running outfits and gear in 2025

All the gear that will have you dashing through the snow in no time.

Supreme Court appears ready to uphold law forcing TikTok's sale from Chinese parent company

A ruling in the case is expected before Jan. 19.

Dramatic bodycam footage shows moment cops killed New Orleans ISIS terrorist during chaotic shootout

Newly released video shows the moments police confronted and killed New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar on New Year’s Day. The footage, taken from officers’ body cameras, shows the chaotic moments when officers...

California couple watch house burn down through doorbell camera

A California couple watched the Eaton Fire destroy their beloved home of 40 years “in the blink of an eye” through a doorbell camera as they fled with just a...

iPhone users stunned by 3 little-known tricks to double battery life: 'Need to do this!'

This tech guru is providing iPhone battery advice -- free of charge.

CEO reveals moment she was ‘humbled’ by her mom over wearing see-through dress

An Australian CEO revealed a very relatable moment she was “humbled” by her mom while trying to film content.

Newly-released bodycam shows moment police shoot New Orleans terrorist

Newly-released video shows the moments police confronted and killed New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar on New Year’s Day.The footage, taken from officers’ body cameras, shows the chaotic moments when officers...

Vegans and vegetarians' meat 'cheat meals' are 'more common than you might think'

About one in three vegetarians or vegans admit to having meat "cheat meals" — while one in five vegetarians or vegans admit to craving meat at least once a month,...

Mandy Moore claps back after facing backlash for LA fires GoFundMe: 'F Off'

"Kindly F OFF." — Mandy Moore

On LA fires, Dem incompetence runs all the way up to Joe Biden (shocking absolutely no one)

Biden’s buck-passing is even worse than Newsom’s.

Cheers to a Dry January and a sober-curious lifestyle with these non-alcoholic drinks

Cheers to a dry January in 2025 and a delicious sober drink!

CEO of popular fashion brand 'ShowPo' gets humbled by mom for style choices: 'Yuck!'

An Australian CEO has revealed the very relatable moment she was “humbled” by her mom while trying to film content.Jane Lu is the CEO of the wildly successful fashion brand,...

NBA star's secret paternity battle revealed in scathing attack on ex-girlfriend

Heat star Jimmy Butler is in the middle of a paternity battle with his ex, Kaitlin Nowak, over their three children.

Ready for an emergency? Expert survivalists swear by these emergency kits

Are you ready for an emergency? Stock up on expert-approved emergency survival kits here.

Full audio released from Donald Trump's sentencing in 'hush money' trial

In newly released courtroom audio from Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction for concealing a “hush money” payoff that hid a sex scandal from voters, the president-elect blasted the case...

Penn State star pass rusher enters NFL draft with Giants needing big help

Penn State's First-Team All-American defensive end Abdul Carter has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN.

'Ernest' actor Bill Byrge dead at 92

His cousin, Sharon Chapman, announced the news on her Facebook page on Thursday.? “My cousin, Bill Byrge, passed away in the Nashville area today at 12pm. He was a beautiful...

Scandal-ridden DA Fani Willis warns decision to kick her off Trump case will 'infect' law

Willis says the decision to boot her off President-elect Trump's election interference case will "infect" the state's caselaw if it's not overturned.

No really, why is Robbie Williams a monkey in the new biopic 'Better Man'?

Robbie Williams — who rose from the boy band Take That to become one of the biggest UK music icons of the 1990s and early ’00s — is transformed into...

Going for a ‘walk’ through someone else’s house could be the secret to falling asleep faster

A viral sleep hack that relies on a unique visualization technique is taking the internet by storm.

Biden to spend another $5B on infrastructure — after last multibillion-dollar effort only set up 7 EV charging stations?in three years

The Biden administration is preparing to spend another $5 billion on infrastructure projects nationwide, according to a new report, even after his last multibillion-dollar investment went bust, with only a...

Classic heel loved by Zendaya, Kendall Jenner is back in style

It might be high time to kick your flats to the curb.

Feds want disgraced ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez jailed for at least 15 years in 'gold bar' corruption case

Disgraced ex-New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez should be thrown behind bars for at least 15 years for his "naked greed" in accepting a "hoard of bribes."

Judge Merchan tries to defend himself after Trump sentencing — but he and Bragg are responsible for this monster

On Friday, the sentencing of President-Elect Donald Trump saw one of the most impassioned defense arguments given at such a hearing in years ... from the judge himself.

Robert Saleh is close to getting a new NFL job after Jets firing

There may be a Robert Saleh reunion -- just not in New York.

4 passengers injured as hundreds evacuate Delta flight by emergency slide in Atlanta

Roughly 200 people hurriedly deplaned from Minneapolis-bound flight 2668 on the tarmac at Atlanta International Airport after an aborted takeoff, airline officials said.

I'm a stomach doctor — the 5 unhealthiest breakfast foods I wouldn't eat

California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out the five unhealthiest breakfast foods.

Which BTS member is going on tour in 2025?

The K-Pop icon is headlining at the Barclays Center on March 13-14.