Food banks see huge increase in demand because of coronavirus – Here’s how to help last minute
The Salvation Army says they typically feed 2.6 million Americans at Christmas nationwide but this year that demand is expected to be 6 million.
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Ahead of first Christmas without their dad, daughters of late American hostage Amer Fakhoury launch nonprofit
The daughters of an American hostage who died of cancer after being forcibly incarcerated in Lebanon during a family vacation have launched a foundation to support Americans in captivity overseas.
Ghislaine Maxwell only wanted to divorce husband to ‘protect’ him, lawyers claim
Ghislaine Maxwell only discussed divorce with her husband ahead of her July arrest in order to "protect" him from "being associated with her," her lawyers wrote in a motion filed Wednesday.
New York City gun permit applications soar — but the NYPD approves only 13%
The Big Apple’s staggering surge in shootings amid the COVID-19 pandemic has led nearly 9,000 terrified New Yorkers to apply for gun permits — but the NYPD has signed off on fewer than 1,100, The Post has learned.
Oregon salon owner sues governor for $100G over coronavirus fine
An Oregon salon owner has filed a fresh lawsuit against Gov. Kate Brown over fines for opening her business during a coronavirus closure, according to reports.
Top animal stories of 2020: Here are some of the best moments, from brazen bears to courageous dogs
Animal stories that have gone viral this year have included brazen bears, courageous dogs, thieving raccoons and the birth of a giant panda cub.
UPS employee arrested, charged with murdering co-worker in Connecticut: police
Police have captured the UPS employee accused of fatally assaulting a co-worker while they were traveling in a delivery truck in Connecticut earlier this week, authorities said.
Midwest sees powerful snowstorm, extreme cold ahead of Christmas Day
Parts of the Midwest and center of the country can expect to see snow on the backend of the holiday.
Siblings help isolated seniors combat loneliness with video messages, care packages
A 16-year-old high school student and her 10-year-old brother are helping isolated senior citizens around the world combat their loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic through care packages and personalized video messages.
Christmas 1918: How Americans celebrated the holiday season during the last pandemic
Americans celebrated Christmas over a century ago during the previous pandemic with some of the same concerns of the modern day, including considering whether to gather with loved ones and risk deadly infection.