January 1, 2023

Giants owner 'not as miserable', no longer receiving insults

The thrill is back. And the insults are gone.

Islanders fall to Kraken as Mathew Barzal nets milestone goal

Eeli Tolvanen scored his first goal in a Seattle uniform since coming over from Nashville, and the Kraken halted a three-game winless streak on Sunday night by beating the New...

Special ops vet sheds new light on capture of Saddam Hussein

Retired Army Master General Sergeant Kevin Holland said his Delta Force team told the former Iraqi president and dictator that "President Bush sends his regards."

Jets Week 17 report card: Coordinator put himself on hot seat

Grading the Jets' 23-6 Week 17 loss to the Seahawks in Seattle in Sunday.

This state's high court halts law that would eliminate cash bail

The Illinois Supreme Court halted a statewide end cash bail for criminal defendants in an eleventh-hour ruling just hours before the new law was set to begin Sunday.

Injuries to Knicks stars provides this silver lining

Immanuel Quickley, Miles McBride and Quentin Grimes logged extensive minutes throughout the Knicks’ 1-2 swing through the Texas triangle. 

Giants felt fans' love in 'electric' MetLife Stadium

After years of booing ownership, coaches and players on losing streaks, Giants fans turned the second half of Sunday’s game into a dance party.

Jets defense had no answers when it mattered most

It took all of one play from scrimmage for the Jets’ defense to break on Sunday.

It was Same Old Jets in the end as fans get left with familiar feeling

You don’t want to hear it, Jets fans, because you’ve understandably grown to be sick and tired of the narrative.

Saquon Barkley discusses Daniel Jones' success and Daniel Jones gives praise to Head Coach Brian Daboll

Saquon Barkley discusses Daniel Jones' success and Daniel Jones gives praise to Head Coach Brian Daboll. The New York Giants defeated the Indianapolis Colts 38-10.

Daniel Jones has left no Giants doubt

Near the end of Year 4, after so much conspired against him in Years 1, 2 and 3, Jones actually made MetLife Stadium feel like his own.

Knicks star trying to keep up rhythm after 'monster month'

Julius Randle enjoyed a “monster month” for the Knicks, in Tom Thibodeau’s estimation.

Texas grandfather charged with murder in fatal stabbing of young grandson

The investigation is ongoing, but police said they do not believe anyone else was involved in the young boy's fatal stabbing.

Ben Simmons' impact for red-hot Nets is underrated

Ben Simmons has in his way been as impactful as any player on the roster.

John Mara finally found his Giants savior

A once-proud franchise was broken, and John Mara couldn’t find the right coach to fix it. Until Brian Daboll showed up as the Savior of the New York Football Giants. 

Giants star's injury return makes big impact: 'Handed me the keys'

Xavier McKinney wouldn’t take no for an answer.

Struggling part of Rangers' game finally gets going in win over Panthers

Apparently the key to the Rangers scoring on the power play is for them to attack and shoot while not on the power play.

Draymond Green responds to ex-NBA player calling Warriors dynasty 'lame as f--k'

Evan Turner referred to the Golden State Warriors dynasty as unfair, and to no one's surprise, Draymond Green replied publicly.

Attack on Mexican border prison leaves at least 14 dead; more than 20 escape

Violence is common in prisons where guards only have marginal control and rival gangs clash frequently. 

Accused Islamic radical in machete attack went after NYPD as 'enemy of the state:' sources

The 19-year-old Islamic radical who allegedly attacked cops on New Year's Eve sought to target "a uniformed officer" as an "enemy of the state," sources said.

Twitter sued for not paying rent on San Francisco HQ since Elon Musk's takeover

The company owes $136,260 in unpaid rent, according to the suit filed Thursday by landlord Columbia Property Trust.

The Jets' playoff dreams are over with ugly loss

Mike F’n White transformed into F’n Mike White Sunday and the Jets’ collapse is now complete.

It's a new year but nothing's new — except for the decline in good journalism and real leaders

If we get the leadership we deserve, the decline in good journalism might have something to do with it.

This forward keeps on doing 'everything' for the Nets

Yuta Watanabe closed out 2022 with arguably the best defensive performance of his career.

Colts blast Giants star's celebration as sacked QB writhes in pain

The Colts have taken exception to Kayvon Thibodeaux's celebrations at the expense of their quarterback.

Brian Daboll talks about the Giants 38-10 win over the Colts

"Hopefully there's a long way to go here." Brian Daboll talks about the New York Giants 38-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Giants have clinched their first playoff berth...

Farewell to a one-of-a-kind friend — to me and Manhattan

Many things happened in 2022, but for me, it will always be the year that my friend Gary Taustine died.

Giants Week 17 report card for near-flawless performance

Grading the Giants' 38-10 win over the Colts on Sunday.

Head coach surprised to learn Commanders could be eliminated tonight

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera seemed to not be aware his team could be knocked out of playoff contention.

Accused Idaho students' killer 'never slept,' kept low profile: neighbor

“He’s normally a very late-night person, going to the bathroom and vacuuming at 1 or 12 in the morning,” the neighbor said.

Migrants who illegally entered US are sleeping on streets, desperate for work

“We came illegally through a gate in the border wall. We know the risks … pros and cons, but we have to make the sacrifice.”

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's final words before death revealed

Archbishop Georg Gaenswein quoted a nurse who helped the 95-year-old and heard the four words shortly before his death on New Year’s Eve.

LeBron in disbelief after Ohio State loses on missed field goal: 'WTF was that'

The King was not happy following Ohio State's loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff as the clock struck midnight.

Kathy Hochul sworn in to full four-year term as gov as fights loom with legislators

Gov. Hochul was sworn into a full term in office Sunday ahead of what will likely be a contentious year with Democratic state lawmakers.

Patriots owner 'not happy' with team's underperforming offensive staff

One way or another, the Patriots offensive coaching staff appears headed for a shakeup at the end of the season.

My New Year's resolution: Make college leaders wake up to anti-Semitism on their campuses

It’s no secret that Jew-hatred has exploded online and in our streets the last few years.

Tom Brady leads Bucs' late comeback win to clinch division

Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes to Mike Evans and orchestrated a fourth-quarter comeback as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched the NFC South.

Russell Wilson will 'examine everything' after horrendous Broncos season

With 2022 behind him, Russell Wilson is going to go back to the drawing board.

Pressure on Iran can help Ukraine defeat Russia

As the deaths mount and Putin’s cruelty seems unshakable, the question rises: What can the US do next to aid Ukraine and preserve the postwar liberal order?

Former Pro Bowler saves 'welcome back' moment for Giants' epic home finale

The warm feelings flooded back Sunday as Landon Collins returned an interception for a touchdown that buried the Colts and sent the Giants back to the playoffs for the first...

At least 9 dead in Ugandan New Year firework crush: cops

At least nine people including a 10-year-old boy suffocated to death as crowds rushing to see a New Year's firework display got stuck in a corridor.

Surfer hailed a hero for carrying stranded shark back to sea

Paul Myles saw the shark stranded on the shore at Eastern View on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and decided to try his best to push it back into deeper water...

The price tag for COVID school closures that led to historic learning losses for kids could top $28 trillion

It’s more ugly evidence that on education — as on every other social issue — kids come dead last for US progressives. 

Fox Sports star jokes about her '90-day fiancé' on NFL pregame show after divorce

Charissa Thompson brought the jokes to the New Year's edition of "Fox NFL Kickoff."

Pompeo warns millions may get infected with COVID as Chinese travel

"We are about to do the same thing again … It sounds like we might have as many as a million – a million, John – a million Chinese people...

Letters to the Editor — Jan. 2, 2023

Post readers sound off on criticism of Rep.-elect George Santos, who has been under fire for falsifying various elements of his background.

Hochul made 'unforced error' with embattled chief judge pick, ex-gov says

Gov, Kathy Hochul made an "unforced error" in picking moderate Hector LaSalle to be the state's top judge when key backers of her reelection bid had expressed their distaste for...

Idaho slay suspect's family will continue to 'love, support' him

The family of accused Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger is standing by their son in an effort to “promote his presumption of innocence,” they said Sunday in their first public statement.

Giants clinch first playoff berth since 2016 with dominant win

All that bad football and all those desultory afternoons and evenings of losing are resigned to history. The present is where it is at and the Giants are back in...

'Most' asylum seekers suffer from PTSD, doctors say: 'We saw many dead'

Many of the asylum seekers' arduous ordeals had been marred by witnessing violence and being victimized by kidnappings and sexual assaults themselves.

Defiant Ukrainians celebrate New Year as Russian rockets bombard capital

Defiant Ukrainians cheered the new year amid blaring air raid alerts and explosions from Russian airstrikes - as President Volodymyr Zelensky's proclaimed 2022 "the year of Ukraine."

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This is the bet to make in Ravens-Steelers rivalry match

Here's our favorite bet for Ravens vs. Steelers during NFL Week 17, which starts at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC "Sunday Night Football."

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Olivia Culpo parties with 49ers WAGs on NYE

What happens in Vegas goes up on the 'gram.

Explosion rocks Philly nabe, levels two houses just hours into 2023

"We had multiple gas leaks in the area, and the smell of gas coming from multiple areas," a top fire official told Fox 29.

Clock struck midnight right when Ohio State missed FG to end season

For Ohio State, the New Year couldn't have started worse than this, with the clock literally striking midnight on their season.

Alleged Islamic extremist in machete attack on NYPD cops asked family to 'repent to Allah' in manifesto

The Muslim extremist charged in a New Year's Eve machete attack on NYPD cops carried a troubling manifesto urging his family to "repent to Allah," sources said.

Meet the mercenary army boss who's 'worse than Putin' — and may be Russia's next leader

Yevgeny Prigozhin is winning public support among extremists who believe their aging president is failing them.

Woman having 'psychiatric episode' pulls up to UN gates, refuses to leave car: NYPD

A woman bizarrely drove her car onto a sidewalk and up to the gate at the United Nations in Manhattan Sunday morning -- and was removed to a hospital after...

Eagles star taken to hospital after scary neck injury

Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat was taken to a hospital Sunday after being stretchered off the field following a scary neck injury in Philadelphia.

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Dolphins QB wants to play if they make playoffs after latest concussion

It may not be up to him, but if the Dolphins make the playoffs, Tua Tagovailoa wants back in.

The unique way cops used DNA evidence to close in on Idaho murder suspect

Bryan Kohberger, 28, was nabbed Friday in a pre-dawn raid at his parents home in Albrightsville, Pa after he and his father drove cross country from Washington State for Christmas.

NYC's famed spinning cube now in 'disrepair' and buckled down as city mulls fix

A beloved spinning cube at Astor Place is in such sad shape that it's now saddled in a metal brace while city moguls mull repair of the massive art work...

NYC's first baby of 2023 is a 6-pound Brooklyn boy

Meet Kingsley Mei -- 2023's first new New Yorker.

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Three picks and props for Vikings vs. Packers

Our NFL betting writer brings you his best Vikings vs. Packers predictions and picks for their NFL Week 17 showdown, which is live Sunday on CBS at 4:25 p.m. EST.

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George Santos must take 'huge steps' to regain trust of voters: Rep. Brady

At the end of the day, through, this is a decision whether he resigns or stays​ that needs to be made between he and the voters who elected him​," Rep....

Chief Justice Roberts thanks Congress for protecting judges in turbulent 2022

Chief Justice John Roberts thanked Congress and other court personnel for ensuring judges' security during a turbulent 2022 that saw national protests against the Supreme Court's ruling striking down Roe v....

Millionaire pharma exec who killed 8-year-old son found dead in NYC home in possible suicide

Jordan's shocking death is the latest in a series of bizarre twists and turns.

Dog owners claim treats are making pups violently ill — and may have killed one pet

“It really bothers me that a company would knowingly sell something that can kill dogs.” 

Raiders plan to attempt trading longtime QB after unceremonious benching

The longtime quarterback may have played his final game in a Raiders uniform.

Paulina Gretzky gives peek at NYE celebrations with Dustin Johnson

Paulina Gretzky kicked off the new year in glamorous fashion.

Joe Rogan reacts to banned Elon Musk jet tracking account: 'It's definitely weird'

Rogan questioned why college student Jack Sweeney created the jet tracking account in the first place.

Shooting at Ala. NYE celebration leaves one dead, 9 others injured

A Mobile, Alabama New Year's Eve celebration was marred by a mass shooting that left at least one person dead and nine others at a large downtown celebration.

NIH gave millions to researchers accused of vax-development 'scam'

The National Institutes of Health sent around $17 million to a consortium of Colombian companies accused of developing a "questionable" malaria vaccine tested on owl monkeys held in squalor, The...

Georgia coach has harsh words for his QB after wild CFP win

Only a few minutes removed from leading Georgia to a wild comeback win in the Peach Bowl, Stetson Bennett got some harsh criticism — or maybe it was tough love...

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Why we're taking the under in the Jets' NFL Week 17 matchup

Here’s how we’re betting Sunday’s contest between the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets, which kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Fox.

Jim Harbaugh's dad appeared to question son not calling timeout

Jim Harbaugh's clock management late in the fourth quarter appeared to perplex his own dad.

Suspect stalked Idaho victims before murders, wore gloves in grocery store weeks afterward: report

Cellphone data shows that Bryan Kohberger, 28, was often in the same location as his victims before he allegedly slashed them to death, a source told The Daily Mail.

Wife of ESPN analyst 'still pregnant' after labor ordeal during CFP

Robert Griffin III and his wife, Grete, will have to wait a bit longer until they meet their new bundle of joy.

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Alleged Islamic extremist who attacked NYPD cops with machete was on FBI watchlist

The alleged Islamic extremist who attacked multiple NYPD officers with a machete near has been identified as 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, multiple law enforcement sources said Sunday.

Why Jets will beat the Seahawks

Two teams fighting for playoff berths will meet in Seattle on Sunday when the Jets face the Seahawks. The Jets have dropped four straight after a dismal effort last Thursday...

Pope Francis prays for Benedict's 'passage' to heaven at mass

“Today we entrust to our Blessed Mother our beloved Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, so that she may accompany him in his passage from this world to God,” Francis said.

NYPD releases photo of girl found walking alone in the Bronx

The NYPD released a photo of a little girl found walking alone on a Bronx street on Saturday night.

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2023 could start with a severe weather outbreak in the South

The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the potential for dangerous weather beginning Monday in eastern parts of Oklahoma and Texas and stretching eastward into Arkansas, Louisiana and western Mississippi.

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Fight over parking spot leaves man dead in NYC's first homicide of 2023

A 63-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the chest and a 38-year-old woman was stabbed in the torso in front of 1335 College Avenue in the Bronx at around 4...

These are the bets to make ahead of Eagles vs. Saints

Our NFL betting writer brings you his best Saints vs. Eagles predictions and picks for their NFL Week 17 showdown, which is live Sunday on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.

Three bets we're targeting in Patriots-Dolphins

Our NFL betting writer brings you his best Patriots vs. Dolphins predictions and picks for their NFL Week 17 showdown, which is live Sunday on CBS at 1 p.m. ET.

Here are two NFL Week 17 picks to consider

The Wildcat returns for his 26th season in The Post. Here are his picks for Week 17.

In NYC, these job areas are red hot — and training is available, too

New York City has emerged from the pandemic as the land of opportunity, and, in fields where talent is slim, there are new pathways that workers can take to earn...

'Several' dead, wounded after bomb blast near checkpoint at Kabul military airport

A bomb exploded near a checkpoint at Kabul’s military airport Sunday morning killing and wounding “several” people, a Taliban official said.

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Our NFL betting writer brings you his best Colts vs. Giants predictions and picks for their NFL Week 17 matchup, which is live Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS.

Picks against spread for every game in NFL Week 17

Post NFL expert Dave Blezow makes his predictions for every NFL game in Week 17.

How do I make this the year I actually do something about changing jobs?

There is a science as to why most of us never follow through on new year resolutions: our behaviors are hard-wired and if we set a goal that is too...

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Mexican authorities uncover human skulls in package headed for US

Four human skulls were discovered inside a package at a Mexican airport that was due to be sent by courier to the United States, local authorities said on Friday.

Jets vs. Seahawks: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Seahawks Week 17 matchup in Seattle, where Mike White will be back under center trying to keep Gang Green's playoff hopes alive.

Veterans providing big lift for banged-up Knicks

HOUSTON — Tom Thibodeau often has praised veteran guards Derrick Rose and Evan Fournier for how they’ve handled their extended time out of the Knicks’ rotation, and the head coach...

Airport worker killed on ramp in airplane incident

A worker was fatally injured on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama where an American Airlines regional carrier flight was parked, the Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday.

Ohio State star's dominant performance ends in defeat

C.J. Stroud was right. He didn’t need a national championship for his Ohio State legacy. His performance Saturday night was more than enough.

Nets star staying on an even keel during team's win streak

Ben Simmons — listed as questionable Saturday — pushed through a non-COVID illness to start in the Nets’ 123-106 New Year’s Eve rout of the Hornets.

North Korea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuke arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, the development of a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile and the launch of its first...

Why TCU is in prime position to rule Big 12

Who will run the Big 12 when Oklahoma and Texas jump ship for the greener pastures of the SEC? That just might be Texas Christian University.

Florida ferris wheel loses power, leaving riders stranded 400 feet in sky

The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando lost power at around 6:20 p.m. as spectators saw fire shoot out from atop one of the "pods."

Dear Abby: Happy New Year!

Dear Abby goes through New Year's Resolutions from her readers that focus on changing old habits.

NBA star's scoring stretch reaches historic level

Dallas superstar Luka Doncic capped off a historic five-game run with 51 points and the Mavericks needed all of it to beat the San Antonio Spurs.

Grandpa of college football star killed before bowl game

Iowa Hawkeyes star linebacker Jack Campbell's grandfather was killed a day before he was set to watch his grandson’s final college game.

Heroes, zeros from Georgia's win over Ohio State: Star's legend grows

Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Georgia's 42-41 win over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl in Saturday night's College Football Playoff semifinal.

Grammy-winning singer dead at 74 years old

Anita Pointer, one of the Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters whose string of pop, country and R&B hits in the 1970s and '80s included "I'm So Excited," "Jump (For My Love)" and...

Giants star getting first taste of real playoff opportunity

There has never been a game like this for Saquon Barkley. There has never been a game like this for most of these Giants on Sunday.

Thousands pack Times Square in first unrestricted NYE since 2020

The gloomy and misty weather didn't deter thousands from flooding Times Square to watch the ball drop for the first unrestricted New Year's Eve party since 2020.

Hochul signs bill giving NY state legislators pay increase

The move makes New York state lawmakers the highest paid in the nation.

Revelers ring in the New Year in celebrations around the world

Fireworks exploded above famous landmarks to celebrate the new year.

NFL Week 17 predictions for every game

The host Texans, a 4-point underdog, are the pick against the Jaguars in Sunday's NFL Week 17 action.

Georgia rallies for dramatic win as Ohio State misses last-second FG

No. 1 Georgia will get a chance to defend its national championship – but boy it didn’t come easy.

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