Most employees check out for the holidays by this date, research shows Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research.

Most employees check out for the holidays by this date | New York Post

The gift-worthy eye masks stars love are under $10 They can be at your door before the holiday with Prime.

Grace & Stella's eye masks are on sale and arrive before Christmas

Sore throat? Mystery flu-like infection that’s ‘heartier than other viruses’ could be to blame A "mystery throat virus" is going around, leaving people down and out for the count — and offering no real treatment.

Sore throat? Could be infection that's 'heartier than other viruses' | New York Post

Humans will contact ‘loud’ alien civilization on the brink of ‘violent’ collapse: Columbia astronomer They'd be going out with a big bang.

Humans will contact 'loud' alien civilization on the brink of 'violent' collapse: Columbia astronomer | New York Post

Woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus’ biological mom breaks silence with bizarre claims as lawsuit drama rages on In her chat, Jaymee Lee name-dropped the Kardashians, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne -- and even Hillary Clinton.

Woman claiming to be Miley Cyrus' biological mom breaks silence with bizarre claims as lawsuit drama rages on

Here’s the Christmas movie character that embodies your zodiac sign — from Clark Griswold to Yukon Cornelius It's the most wonderful/commercial/triggering/obligatory time of the year when sleigh bells ring, eggnog slings, and holiday classics get their moment in the sun...or softly falling snow as it were. In honor of the season, we bring you a list of the zodiac signs as characters from classic Christmas movies. Read on, tune in and jingle...

The Christmas movie character that embodies your zodiac sign | New York Post

‘I Love LA’ Season 1 Ending Explained The I Love LA Season 1 finale sets up an interesting Season 2! 

‘I Love LA’ Season 1 Ending Explained: Do Maia And Dylan Break Up? | Decider

St. John’s needs to recalibrate its sky-high expectations — but it doesn’t mean all is lost After Saturday's dismal loss to Kentucky, 35.4 percent of the regular season is complete.

St. John's needs to recalibrate its sky-high expectation | New York Post

1 dead in flash flood in Northern California, as severe storms sweep through region ahead of holiday travel At least one person is dead after a series of severe storms swept through Northern California — triggering disastrous flash flooding and forcing multiple road closures ahead of holiday travel.

1 dead in flash flood in Northern California, as severe storms sweep through region ahead of holiday travel | New York Post

Jalen Brunson does it again with season-high 47 points as Knicks squeeze past Heat It’s a simple formula, a winning formula.

Jalen Brunson scores season-high 47 points as Knicks top Heat | New York Post

Fed’s Hammack signals holding rates steady for months: report Hammack opposed recent rate cuts as she is more worried about elevated inflation than the potential labor-market fragility that prompted officials to lower rates by a cumulative 75 basis points over the past few months, the report added.

Fed's Hammack signals holding rates steady for months: report | New York Post

Jets fall to Saints as coaching shakeup makes no difference in lost season The Jets' season to nowhere took yet another downturn on Sunday in the form of a desultory 22-6 loss to the Saints at the Superdome.

Jets fall to Saints as coaching shakeup makes no difference | New York Post

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s estranged wife, Jillian Lauren, breaks silence on being shot by cops, ‘painful’ divorce The writer revealed why she filed for divorce from the musician after 20 years of marriage.

Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's estranged wife, Jillian Lauren, breaks silence on being shot by cops, 'painful' divorce

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes cozy up by Rockefeller Center tree during cute Christmas date Olivia "Livvy" Dunne and Paul Skenes spent some of their weekend in NYC rocking around the Christmas tree.

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes cozy up by Rockefeller Center tree | New York Post

Amy Schumer proudly lights Hanukkah candles — noting she learned who her ‘real friends’ were after Oct. 7 Comedian Amy Schumer displayed her Jewish pride as she lit the ceremonial candles to celebrate the closing days of Hanukkah amid rising antisemitism, calling the 8-day celebration a victory for the Jewish people.

Exclusive | Amy Schumer lights Hanukkah candles, says she learned who 'real friends' were after Oct. 7 | New York Post

DraftKings promo: Bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets for Jaguars vs. Broncos Bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets at DraftKings in Sunday's Jaguars vs. Broncos Week 16 matchup.

DraftKings promo: Bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets for Jaguars vs. Broncos | New York Post

Mamdani’s early staff picks confirm NYers’ worst fears for the next four years At the very least, it's plain that the City Hall braintrust will be far to the left of the crew that ran Gotham under de Blasio, until now New York's most left-wing mayor ever.

Zoh's staffer picks are starting to confirm NYers' worst fears for the next four years | New York Post

White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to $34 million contract The White Sox have landed an intriguing free agent with the potential to add some serious power to their lineup.

White Sox sign Munetaka Murakami to $34 million contract | New York Post

Brooklyn Beckham blocks parents Victoria and David, brother Cruz on Instagram as family feud rages on On Saturday, Cruz took to his Instagram Stories to deny reports that his famous mom and dad had unfollowed Brooklyn before the holidays.

Brooklyn Beckham blocks parents Victoria and David, brother Cruz on Instagram

NFL Week 16 player props, picks, best bets: Target De’Von Achane, Tyler Shough We have 14 games to run through to find some betting value in the NFL player props market.

NFL Week 16 player props, picks, best bets: Target De'Von Achane, Tyler Shough | New York Post