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- Florida state officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing ‘concerning health risks’
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:51:37 -0500
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.
- How the Islanders turned their future around in six bold steps
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:40:00 -0500
What looked like it would be a slow, painful rebuild has gone at light speed.
- New Year’s resolutions? Don’t bother — experts say you’ll forget them anyway, and Post readers offer better advice
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500
A dismal 9% of Americans actually follow through on their resolutions by the end of the year.
- Nostradamus’ predictions for 2026 include rivers of blood, plague of bees and death by lightning
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500
As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday.
- CES is now a major player in artificial intelligence — thanks to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500
At the annual event, big names in AI are overshadowing the gimmicky inventions of years past.
- Soon New Yorkers will be able to take their chatbot girlfriends out on a ‘meaningful’ date
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500
Just in time for Valentine's Day, a venue designed for AI partners is opening in Manhattan.
- Florida firefighters allegedly waterboarded, whipped rookie over TikTok video as 4 face criminal charges
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:02:22 -0500
Nearly a dozen firefighters and paramedics were fired, and four are facing criminal charges, after a 19-year-old rookie Florida firefighter was allegedly whipped and waterboarded in a violent hazing incident.
- Andy Cohen tears into ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams in wild rant after Times Square ball drop: ‘Go off in the sunset!’
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:16:46 -0500
Andy Cohen tore into ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams minutes after the ball dropped in Times Square on Thursday morning, telling the former-Hizzoner to "go off in the sunset."
- Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:35:39 -0500
Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh in the public domain.
- Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Nigeria car crash
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:31:51 -0500
British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night.
- Dear Abby: Happy New Year!
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500
Dear Abby wishes readers a happy new year.
- Bryce Hopkins dominates on both ends in St. John’s win
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:59:25 -0500
Bryce Hopkins was all over the court in the Johnnies’ 95-83 win at Georgetown, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out six assists and adding two blocks.
- 40 people dead, 100 hurt after fire rips through New Year’s party at Swiss ski resort
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:42:14 -0500
The deadly blaze erupted around 1:30 a.m. at the bar “Le Constellation” in the ritzy ski resort town of Crans-Montana in the Valais Canton.
- ‘Life After Lockup’ star accused of assaulting her husband at vacation rental: ‘Can’t NOTHING break me!’
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:58:10 -0500
Troy also denied the allegations that Zaruiah armed herself with a knife and directed any morbidly curious fans of the show to "STOP LISTENING TO [HIS] MOTHER."
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani names DOT veteran Mike Flynn as agency commissioner at swearing-in ceremony
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:53:48 -0500
Flynn boasts a nearly decade-long history between several positions in the DOT, where he had a hand in developing the city's sustainability practices and bicycle programs.
- Buddhist monks — and their pup — persist in peace walk across US despite injuries
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:43:42 -0500
The monks and their beloved dog, Aloka, started their walk to Washington, DC, on Oct. 26 in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Miami stuns defending champ Ohio State to advance to CFP semis
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:49:26 -0500
Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, and Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the first CFP quarterfinal.
- Texas woman tries to flee to Mexico across Rio Grande with infant after human smuggling bust, authorities say
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:49:20 -0500
A Texas woman found with five illegal immigrants in her vehicle attempted to flee from authorities near the border by swimming across the Rio Grande into Mexico with an infant, officials said.
- Zuby Ejiofor powers St. John’s to road win over rival Georgetown
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:31:00 -0500
WASHINGTON — Zuby Ejiofor called on his teammates to pick up their game, but he did more than just speak up. The tri-captain led with his actions as well. Ejiofor kept St. John’s afloat early when it couldn’t muster many stops, and was dominant throughout in an encouraging 95-83 victory over Georgetown in the nation’s...
- Thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers brave frigid weather for Times Square ball drop to ring in 2026
- Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:09:00 -0500
Thousands of New Year's Eve revelers from near and far flooded Times Square to witness the iconic ball drop — braving sub-freezing temperatures and an expected burst of light snowfall.