February 27, 2020
38% of Americans won't drink Corona out of coronavirus fears — seriously
Some American beer drinkers are avoiding Corona, the beer, amid the deadly coronavirus outbreak, according to a new survey. A surprising 38 percent of beer drinkers insisted that they would...
Mo money, mo problems in Dem primary as spending tops $1B
Ad spending on the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries has surpassed $1 billion — a record-shattering number with four months to go before the Democratic Party convention, a new analysis...
Giants may draft defensive stud in 'best player' scenario
INDIANAPOLIS — There’s no chance, right? No way the Giants use their first-round draft pick on another interior defensive lineman, right? Not when there is a dire need for starters...
Arkansas cops offer to 'test' meth for coronavirus
These Arkansas sheriff's deputies are on "high" alert for the coronavirus. The St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office posted a "PSA" Wednesday warning folks to get their methamphetamine "tested" for the...
Mets outfielder cleared after undergoing cardiac tests
JUPITER, Fla. — Brandon Nimmo is cleared to resume baseball activities, after precautionary cardiac tests conducted over two days indicated he isn’t at risk. Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen...
Yankees legend remains unmatched king of hype
Gerrit Cole has been toasted, saluted, feted and lionized in his first moments as a Yankee. Every one of the 14 fastballs he threw Monday night at George M. Steinbrenner...
Kobe Bryant's sister gets tattoo to honor Laker legend, daughter Gianna
Kobe Bryant’s sister joined the droves of fans and athletes who have been inked in his honor. Sharia Washington, Bryant’s oldest sister, shared a new shoulder tattoo commemorating both Bryant...
Deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe crash scene
Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shared graphic images of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. Two days...
NHL analyst talks Chris Kreider fallout, trade deadline winners
NBC Sports hockey analyst Keith Jones talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about the Rangers’ surprising move before the deadline, the Islanders’ brilliant one and the big winners from a...
Smuggling tunnel dug by hand discovered at US-Mexico border
An incomplete smuggling tunnel was discovered by authorities at the Arizona-Mexico border — the 126th underground pathway found by border agents in that area since 1990, officials said. US Customs...
Mother, son indicted in cold case murder-for-hires of daughter, husband
A former New Jersey woman and her son were indicted this week in the 25-year-old murders of her husband and daughter, authorities said Thursday. Dolores Morgan, now of Delray Beach,...
Cubs great once pitched himself into fireworks hilarity
Sometimes it’s good to take money under false pretenses, to allow readers and acquaintances to do my work. Besides, I enjoy sharing. Life’s too short. As the death last week...
Florida woman who fatally stabbed dad with arrow smiles at sentencing
A Florida woman smiled to family members in court Thursday before she was sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatally stabbing her father 69 times. Amber Maltese pleaded guilty...
Federal judge dismisses ICE lawsuit against NYC
A judge on Thursday dismissed a federal government lawsuit against New York City seeking information about two illegal immigrants accused of committing crimes -- after the city said it handed...
Ex-Gawker editor sues Daily Beast over story portraying her as racist
A former Gawker editor has sued the Daily Beast over an explosive exposé last year that portrayed her as racist and homophobic, claiming it destroyed her career and was driven...
Red-hot Rangers on playoff doorstep after rolling again
MONTREAL — The Rangers always seem to bring the drama whenever they come north to this wonderful French-Canadian metropolis. So as the snow covered the streets and dusted the buildings...
Pulitzer winner's new novel eerily prescient about coronavirus
Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction author of “The Looming Tower,” has an eerily prescient novel hitting shelves about a devastating virus that begins in Asia before going global. Advance copies...
Bodega owners to fight imminent state plastic ban
A small army of New York City bodega and deli owners are gearing up to challenge the state’s plastic bag ban on the eve of its March 1 implementation, The...
Knicks clipped by short-handed 76ers as local native dominates
PHILADELPHIA — The Knicks traveled to the City of Brotherly Love to get beaten by Long Island. The Knicks turned Tobias Harris into Michael Jordan on Thursday at Wells Fargo...
New York Public Library nixes event honoring convicted cop-killer Robert Hayes
The New York Public Library pulled the plug on a plan to “celebrate” an extremist cop-killer at one of its Manhattan branches after The Post alerted it to the event...
Trump tells black history event he deserves '100 percent' support
President Trump told a cheering group of black supporters that he deserves "100 percent" support for his record on issues impacting African Americans. Trump regaled the White House Black History...
How Giants could land top pass rusher in NFL draft
INDIANAPOLIS — Chase Young was watching when the Giants went down to FedEx Field and defeated the Redskins, 41-35, when Daniel Jones tossed a touchdown pass in overtime to tight...
Queens teacher was caught on video sexually abusing girl with autism
A Queens teacher who was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl with autism was caught on video, prosecutors said Thursday. Marc Scheibel, 48, was allegedly filmed by...
Dr. J delivers message to Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant haters
ATLANTA — With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving expected to end their injury-riddled Nets debut seasons as non-factors — having played just 20 games combined, all by Irving — it...
Clint Frazier makes immediate statement for Opening Day spot
TAMPA — With Aaron Hicks out until June or possibly longer because of Tommy John surgery and Giancarlo Stanton questionable for Opening Day with a strained right calf, there is...
Hillary Clinton throws her mic into the ring, is launching a podcast
She’s running — a podcast. Hillary Clinton is planning to launch her own podcast in the late spring after being inspired by her appearances on programs from Conan O’Brien and...
Disney World Jungle Cruise ride boat sinks with passengers on board
They weren't supposed to get that wet. Riders on the Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney World in Florida got more than a joyride when their boat starting sinking. Pictures...
Stopping green energy companies from blackmailing state consumers
In New York, electricity is bought and sold in a wholesale market. Like other markets, it has rules to prevent participants from gaming the system to their own advantage, thus...
Teen arrested for spray painting graffiti on Plymouth Rock
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for spraying graffiti on Plymouth Rock in a Massachusetts State Park on Presidents Day, authorities said Thursday. The teen used spray paint to tag the...
Maitland Ward: Steven Spielberg should 'be concerned' about daughter's adult film career
Steven Spielberg has some reason to be concerned about his daughter's budding career in the adult entertainment industry, former sitcom actress-turned-porn-star Maitland Ward says. The former "Boy Meets World" star, 43, who...
Kevin Knox isn’t letting his alarming Knicks struggles shake him
PHILADELPHIA — This keeps getting more alarming. Kevin Knox, the Knicks’ 2018 lottery pick, was benched for the entire second half of Thursday’s 115-106 loss to the 76ers. He played...
Coronavirus’ next victim: The New York state budget
This week’s stock-market plunge amid mounting fears of a global economic slowdown triggered by the coronavirus couldn’t come at a more crucial time in New York state’s budget-making process. On...
Serial Manhattan subway scammer jailed after 142nd arrest
A serial subway scammer who allegedly tricks tourists into buying worthless MetroCards was sent to jail Thursday -- after his 142nd career arrest. Charles Barry had enjoyed a revolving turnstile...
Where Jets can turn to end painful pass-rusher quest
INDIANAPOLIS — It has been nearly 14 years since the Jets traded John Abraham to the Falcons. Since that three-team deal (which included the Broncos) on March 22, 2006, the...
Black voters may ‘save’ Biden in South Carolina — and then give up on him
By Saturday night, we will know if South Carolina is the firewall that ex-Vice President Joe Biden and the rest of the Democratic Party establishment needed to prevent Sen. Bernie...
CDC director downplays claim that coronavirus spread is inevitable
WASHINGTON — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday downplayed a fellow CDC official's warning that spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the U.S. is...
Pete Alonso leaning on Mets veteran to reach Year 2 goal
PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso’s greatest trait is his desire to learn. He is gifted with physical tools, but there also is a thirst for knowledge. Asked if he...
Victims of Molson Coors shooting identified as 'husbands, fathers, friends'
Authorities on Thursday identified the five people allegedly killed by their gun-loving electrician co-worker in the shooting at a Molson Coors plant in Milwaukee. The victims of Wednesday's shooting --...
Bernie's magic math: Double the government, pay with unicorn dust
Bernie Sanders on Monday night released a plan for “how we pay for every program that we have developed.” No one’s surprised that the numbers don’t remotely add up —...
Salt Bae's pink veggie burger 'for ladies' now free for gents, too
It's always ladies' night at Salt Bae's new burger joint. Last week, the steak-slappin', salt-scattering meat purveyor sparked outrage with an unusual menu offering a veggie burger with a pink...
Get these kids a school, Mr. Mayor
"I’m tired of begging,” Jamaal Salah told the Panel for Education Policy on Wednesday night, and he was right to be furious. All he and the crowd of angry parents...
NY’s top Democrats plan to ‘fix’ no-bail disaster same messed-up way it got passed
Sigh: The best any state leader is offering when it comes to fixing last year’s botched criminal-justice reforms is a deal cooked up behind closed doors and rushed through in...
Tom Brady leaving Patriots is his worst-case scenario
I’ll believe Tom Brady is leaving the Patriots when I see it. Because this is the GOAT we are talking about and because he is a free agent for the...
'Beetlejuice' on Broadway loses its Lydia
Sophia Anne Caruso, the talented young star of “Beetlejuice,” surprised a lot of the musical’s fans when she announced on Instagram last week that she'd performed her last show. Actors...
Inside the luxe resort of addictive Netflix dating series 'Love Is Blind'
Learn more about the luxury resort where Netflix hit "Love Is Blind" was filmed.
WWE shows it can't be trusted
WWE sure knows how to spoil a good thing. “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt was one of the hottest characters in wrestling, a seemingly unstoppable, otherworldly force. So instead of protecting...
Corrupt de Blasio donor should pay back money immediately, says union he defrauded
Corrupt Mayor Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz is a victim of his own success. The convicted fraudster — who has whined to a judge he should be allowed free...
City resident being tested for coronavirus after traveling to Italy
A New York City resident is now being tested for the coronavirus — after the person recently traveled to Italy, the city revealed Thursday. The patient reported symptoms of the...
'We're in crisis mode': US pedestrian deaths spike amid phones, weed, SUVs
Pedestrian fatalities in the US reached a 30-year high in 2019, according to a new study -- and the researchers believe smartphones, an increase in SUVs and marijuana legalization are...
FDNY boss sent anti-Semitic, homophobic texts about underling, court papers say
The boss of a New York City firefighter allegedly wrote anti-Semitic and homophobic text messages about his embattled underling, according to court papers. Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Durkin of...
US workers sent to assist coronavirus evacuees reportedly lacked proper gear
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services brass sent more than a dozen workers to meet the first Americans evacuated from the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China,...
Strong winds send Brooklyn scaffolding careening into construction workers
Three construction workers were injured after scaffolding collapsed in Brooklyn Thursday — as winds gusted around 25 miles per hour, authorities said. The workers were "adjusting and dismantling sections of...
Appeals court tosses tax-discrimination suit brought by black homeowners
New York's unfair property tax system is a problem for lawmakers to fix — not the courts, an appellate court ruled Thursday. The Appellate Division, First Department tossed activist group...
Joe Biden to appear on 'Fox News Sunday' ahead of Super Tuesday
Joe Biden will appear for an interview on "Fox News Sunday" -- his first with the news channel during this presidential election cycle -- as he strains to regain steam...
Pelosi: Bipartisan deal to combat coronavirus is close
Pelosi said she had been in a bipartisan meeting all morning with House colleagues and that her goal was “make sure the government has the resources to combat this deadly...
Rob Riggle's new Discovery series mixes late-night comedy with history
His new series is called "Rob Riggle: Global Investigator" -- but it plays like a late-night comedy sketch/history lesson tied with one humorous bow.
Member of 'Central Park Five' rips Bloomberg: 'Don't be bamboozled'
“We all might vote for a different candidate, but I’m sure [any other Democrat] will be better than Michael Bloomberg," said Kevin Richardson, who was one of the five teens...
Influencer nearly drowns after getting trapped under ice filming TikTok video
A social media influencer says he nearly drowned after getting trapped under ice while filming a stunt for his TikTok account -- and then did it again. Jason Clark --...
Pence says government is 'ready' for coronavirus in US
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Pence vowed Thursday that the federal government is ready to confront coronavirus -- a day after President Trump named him as the head of the US...
Pit bull bites 7-year-old girl's face on Upper West Side
This dog was not a good boy. A pit bull bit a 7-year-old girl on the nose on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon, cops said. The dog attacked the...
Putting potatoes up your butt won't cure hemorrhoids, doctors warn
Potatoes only belong in one human hole. Doctors are starting to get very concerned about people who subscribe to a dangerous home remedy touted on numerous websites, which involves inserting...
About those Fidel Castro literacy claims and other commentary
Foreign desk: About Those Castro Literacy Claims At Liberty Unyielding, Hans Bader refutes Bernie Sanders’ claim this week that Fidel Castro “had a massive literacy program,” which echoed the candidate’s...
CoJo: Mayor promoting ThriveNYC harder as first lady mulls office bid
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Thursday he believes the de Blasio administration over the past two years has beefed up efforts to promote first lady Chirlane McCray’s embattled $1...
Canadian family booted from Paris-bound flight over coronavirus fears
A Canadian family says they were booted off their Paris-bound flight over fellow fliers' fears that their coughing toddler could have the coronavirus, according to reports. Emmanuel Faug, wife Clementine...
MDC Partners deal makes One World Trade Center 93 percent leased
It’s goodbye, Midtown, hello World Trade Center for media giant MDC Partners. The publicly traded firm, led by CEO Mark Penn, has signed a lease for just under 200,000 square...
Milwaukee Molson Coors shooter reportedly had long-running dispute with co-worker
The man accused of opening fire at a Molson Coors plant in Milwaukee on Wednesday -- killing five co-workers and himself -- was a gun-loving electrician who had been in...
Event at NYPL plans to 'celebrate' convicted cop-killer
Radicals plan to "celebrate" an extremist cop-killer at a New York Public Library branch on Saturday — and cops are furious. "Celebrate the life of Robert Seth Hayes," reads the...
Discovery says it can thrive even if coronavirus fears cancel Tokyo Summer Olympics
A cancellation of the Olympics due to coronavirus fears won’t hurt Discovery, the media company behind Food Network, TLC and OWN, it said on Thursday after posting better-than-expected earnings. In...
Mom wearing Cookie Monster costume overdoses after leaving daughter with babysitter
Rachel Love Martin, 38, of Westmoreland County, was charged Wednesday with child endangerment after leaving her autistic daughter at a babysitter’s home in West Newton, according to a criminal complaint...
Upstate New York enclave sees insane real estate boom
A house for sale sparks a bidding war. Buyers put forth all-cash offers. The property ultimately sells for more than its asking price. These are all hallmarks of a booming...
Ex-Baltimore mayor gets 3 years in prison for shady children's book scheme
The former mayor of Baltimore was slapped with a three-year prison sentence Thursday for a self-published children's book scheme that she used to funnel money to her political campaign. Catherine...
Kevin Durant thinks weed 'shouldn't even be a huge topic' for NBA anymore
Kevin Durant continues to be a prominent supporter of marijuana’s acceptance in the NBA. The Nets star, who is currently sidelined for the season rehabbing from a torn Achilles, has...
Retired firefighter says cancer killed many who battled 1975 blaze
Retired firefighter Danny Noonan, 71, will never know how many of the nearly 700 FDNY members who responded to a blaze at the New York Telephone Company in Manhattan with...
Mysterious 15M-year-old crater could unlock secrets about Mars
Known as the Ries Crater, this site in southern Germany has minerals and rocks that resemble parts of the Red Planet's surface.
Animal Lover: Rescued jet skier says he lost waverunner saving bird
PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A missing Florida jet skier took refuge in a stilt house after he lost his water scooter attempting to save a bird caught in a wire....
UFC stunner gets naked for weird Q&A with fans
UFC stunner Paige VanZant sent fans wild as she held a Q&A session while naked in the bath with her husband The American, 25, left little to the imagination as...
Dow tumbles almost 1,200 points, 124-year record, amid coronavirus scare
The Dow lost nearly 1,200 points -- its worst single-day point drop in its 124-year history -- as the worsening coronavirus outbreak stoked fears of a global slowdown. The US...
How the Rangers got back in the playoff race
The Rangers are coming off a thrilling overtime win over the Islanders. They are now winners of four straight games and are just four points out of the playoffs. It's...
Cloud over Mt. Shasta appears 'out of this world'
Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer whether another intelligent life exists. Aliens have been...
Man develops 120-year-old cat photos he finds in time capsule
A century before cats dominated YouTube, they were the subject of one very adoring photographer. Recently, a family member reached out to YouTuber Mathieu Stern with a fun fact: There...
New Kobe Bryant sneaker seems to be coming in March
Select retailers will begin selling a refurbished version of the “Lakers” Zoom Kobe 5 Protro sneakers beginning on March 26, according to Footwear News. With the spike in demand for...
Chinese SWAT team practices takedown of 'coronavirus patient' with net
New video shows Chinese SWAT teams prepping to take down uncooperative travelers suspected of having the coronavirus -- with a net. Video posted by Storyful shows Tongbai County authorities practicing...
Scientists cured diabetes in mice, but are humans next?
For the vast majority of diabetics, the condition requires daily monitoring and maintenance. A lack of insulin being produced naturally by their bodies means consistent monitoring of blood sugar levels...
Mike Bloomberg reportedly asked Andrew Yang to be his running mate
Mike Bloomberg’s campaign reached out to Democrat Andrew Yang seeking his endorsement and supposedly dangled an offer to run as his vice president as the bait, a new report said...
Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy's St. Paddy's Day adventure in NYC
Breakout Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy is still very much a work in progress. “I just learned how to sing, like, this year,” says Kennedy, who only started taking voice lessons...
Family furious after Catholic church denies autistic son First Communion
James and Nicole LaCugna said they were devastated when Saint Aloysius Church in Jackson, NJ, told them their son, Anthony, 8, didn't meet the communion requirements because he "is unable...
Giants tight end mulling retirement after season-ending concussion
INDIANAPOLIS – Already young and short on depth, the Giants might be losing a rare veteran contributor. Tight end Rhett Ellison is mulling retirement, according to three NFL sources, after...
De Blasio takes anti-Bloomberg tweets to uncharted territory — the early morning
Can't sleep? Tweet! Oft-late Mayor Bill de Blasio took his campaign against his predecessor's presidential ambitions into uncharted territory Thursday — the early morning. De Blasio — awake, he said,...
How Chris Kreider drowned out the Rangers' trade deadline noise
MONTREAL — Chris Kreider is terrific at what he calls “compartmentalizing.” So it rings true that he never really allowed himself to be distracted by the status of his contract...
Violent parolee on the loose after fleeing Midtown parole office
A violent felon who served seven years in prison for slashing a man's neck escaped a New York State parole office in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, authorities said. Travis Simon,...
LA tech investor eyeing Blue Apron purchase
A Los Angeles tech investor and motivational speaker is salivating over a chance to get his hands on struggling meal kit company Blue Apron, The Post has learned. Tai Lopez,...
Official's claim that sperm can impregnate women in pools may cost her a job
An Indonesian official has been ridiculed after she warned women that they could get pregnant from swimming in the same pool where men with “very strong” sperm ejaculate, according to...
How to start an in-demand copywriting career for under $40
A copywriter of the 1960s might recognize little of the industry today. It’s more than just writing a pithy tagline for a product; it’s about understanding customer motivations, building a...
Online health gurus advise 'near-lethal' vitamin doses to combat coronavirus
Beware of "wellness influencers."
Holocaust-themed carnival celebration in Spain sparks outrage
A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain featuring dancing Nazis and concentration camp prisoners stoked outrage from the Israeli government and Auschwitz museum. The Monday parade was part of a carnival celebration...
AEW title belt fiasco still 'f--king embarassing' for Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho still isn’t sure how it happened. Three days after beating “Hangman” Adam Page at the "All Out" pay-per-view on Aug. 31 in Chicago to become the inaugural All...
Why Michigan is the pick in this Big Ten battle
A healthy Livers is important to the Michigan Wolverines as they play host to Wisconsin on Thursday night. Forward Isaiah Livers, who has missed time with injuries to his groin...
Cardinals coach thought he was already doomed in his first game
Kliff Kingsbury’s first year as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals concluded with a mediocre 5-10-1 record. But unlike the organization’s last head coach, Steve Wilks – who was fired...
Jersey Shore icon 'Lucy the Elephant' opens for rare overnight stays
A 138-year-old wooden elephant, built to lure travelers to the Atlantic City area, is now a hotel — for three nights only.
Zamboni driver's win has NHL re-examining emergency goalie policy
Why can’t we have nice things? One of the most fun occasional occurrences in sports is the emergency backup goalie in the NHL, but league officials and general managers will...
Hal Steinbrenner finds silver lining in 'disappointing' Giancarlo Stanton injury
TAMPA — Considering James Paxton arrived in spring training coming off back surgery, Aaron Judge hasn’t taken batting practice yet due to a barking right shoulder, Giancarlo Stanton suffered a...
Looks like NFL stars won't get their labor wish
INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Rodgers, Richard Sherman and J.J. Watt all are future Hall of Famers, but their vote counts the same as the last man on every NFL roster when...
Right-to-die activist changed her mind weeks after asking for suicide
She was one of the biggest proponents of the law in New Jersey.
Bizarre-looking fish could help solve world hunger
A bizarre-looking fish could be the key to helping solve the world's hunger issue, according to a new study. Known as the Monkeyface Prickleback (scientific name: Cebidichthys violaceus), the fish...
Mystery smell overwhelms Pennsylvania county again
A mysterious stench once again struck parts of Delaware County, Penn., this week, overwhelming residents with its pungent odor and baffling investigators. The smell has recently been reported in towns...
Indonesian teens expelled for forcing students to eat feces
Two high school seniors in Indonesia have been expelled for forcing 77 seventh-graders to eat human feces with a spoon, according to reports. The two sickos, who were in charge...
Rangers winger 'emotionally scarred' after car accident
MONTREAL — It was such a dramatic event that Pavel Buchnevich was still emotionally recovering four days later. The Rangers winger missed a second straight game when the Blueshirts beat...
'Happy Birthday Doug' makes gay parties look like 'The Real Housewives'
Want drama, gossip and theatrics? Then head to a gay birthday party! That's where writer-performer Drew Droege set his latest off-Broadway solo show, "Happy Birthday Doug," a comedy about a...
Army of 100,000 ducks recruited to fight locust plague
Send in the ducks!
Earth caught itself a new 'mini moon'
Many of the planets in our solar system have multiple moons and some even have dozens of large objects cruising around in orbit around them. Earth, by contrast, has just...
Family of bullied boy will donate $474K raised for Disney trip to charity
Quaden Bayles sees your hate, and he'll instead raise some cash for other kids struggling with his condition. The 9-year-old Australian who was born with achondroplasia, a genetic order that...
House GOP wants vote to condemn Sanders' Castro praise
A group of House Republicans will attempt to force a procedural vote on legislation condemning Sen. Bernie Sanders' comments praising deceased Cuban dictator Fidel Castro for his literacy program --...
Anker PowerCore+ charger bundle 15% off during Amazon flash sale
After dropping prices on Anker chargers and power strips, Amazon is back with another great deal from the electronics brand. During the one-day sale, you can get 15% off an...
Fiery motorcycle crash kills Brooklyn EMT
A Brooklyn EMT was killed Thursday when her motorcycle burst into flames after she struck a double-parked truck in Brooklyn, police said. Christina Gardini, 27, was going northbound on Bay...
With a rebel yell, Billy Idol and de Blasio cry, 'No more idling'
Billy Idol has a new Rebel Yell: helping Mayor Bill de Blasio fight fume-spewing vehicles that idle on Big Apple streets. Idol and the mayor walked out onto the City...
Facebook cancels F8 developers conference over coronavirus fears
Facebook says it is canceling F8, its annual conference for developers, as spread of the new coronavirus around the world is hitting companies hard, spurring them to suspend production, meetings,...
Best stretch-run strategies for betting Rangers and Islanders
After a head-to-head thriller Tuesday, the Islanders and Rangers return to action Thursday in the thick of the NHL playoff chase. The Rangers (+120) won that intense Tuesday tussle 4-3...
By George! Students at prince's school tested for coronavirus
Some students at the posh London private school attended by Prince William and Kate Middleton's two eldest children have been tested for the coronavirus, according to a report. The group...
LGBTQ groups say South Carolina law puts students at risk
A South Carolina law banning sex education teachers from mentioning any relationships other than heterosexual ones — unless the talk involves sexually transmitted diseases — is fueling a climate of...
South Korea launches 'drive-thru' coronavirus testing facilities
SEOUL - From inside his car, a driver is checked for any fever or breathing difficulties by medical staff in protective clothing and goggles who lean in through the window...
Port Authority blames woman for losing legs in PATH accident
"This is a tragic case, but it stems from Petitioner's sole reckless conduct," the authority's lawyers wrote in court papers filed in Manhattan civil court Thursday.
Can film titles really make or break a movie’s box office?
When “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” opened earlier this month, it quickly fell to earth like a wounded dove. The hyped superhero flick earned...
Casket case closed: Stolen hearse with body inside recovered after LA police chase
A hearse with a dead body in it that was stolen from outside a California church has been recovered after a police pursuit in Los Angeles, authorities said. The vehicle,...
Undertaker returns to WWE to jump-start AJ Styles feud
The Undertaker’s journey to WrestleMania has begun. He had reportedly asked to work with AJ Styles on April 5 at WrestleMania 36 in Tampa, and that appears to be exactly...
White House appoints top AIDS official as new coronavirus coordinator
Ambassador-at-Large Deborah Birx, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator since 2014, will be the White House coronavirus response coordinator, Vice President Mike Pence's office said in a release.
Supervised drug injection site in US is almost ready to open
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia nonprofit group detailed plans Wednesday to open next week what would be the nation’s first medically supervised injection site to combat overdose deaths, despite outrage from...
Woman busted for stealing identities of Houston Rockets owner, Walmart heiress
A Texas mom has been busted for stealing the identities of Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and Walmart heiress Alice Walton, claiming she bought at least one of them on...
Top Chicago Tribune editor Bruce Dold fired
In the second bloody shakeup at Tribune Publishing since a new chief executive took over the newspaper giant earlier this month, the publisher and editor-in-chief at the Chicago Tribune has...
Body of Pakistani teen discovered in zoo's lion enclosure
Staff at Lahore Safari Park discovered Muhammad Bilal, 18, when they went to feed the animals Wednesday, Chaudhry Shafqat, the park’s deputy director general, confirmed.
Bloomberg: Xi isn't a dictator because China doesn't want democracy
He may be the least progressive Democrat running for president, but Mike Bloomberg is continuing to bend over backwards to explain the Communist Party of China as he tries to...
'Greed' movie review: An unfunny anti-capitalist screed
The self-righteous new movie “Greed,” named after one of the seven deadly sins, is guilty of a few of them itself. Sloth, for one. The Steve Coogan-led comedy is a...
Bernie Sanders won't take Bloomberg's money if he becomes nominee
Sen. Bernie Sanders' top campaign adviser says the front-runner will decline billionaire Democratic rival Mike Bloomberg's offer to spend millions on his behalf if Sanders wins the party's nomination. "It's...
The best and worst 'Peter Pan' adaptations
More than 100 years later, we still believe in fairies. Since Scottish writer J.M. Barrie first wrote the play “Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up” in...
Woman charged after calling cops to confess she shut off mom's life support
A Michigan woman switched off her elderly mother's life support system — but then was so distraught, she called the cops to confess, police said. Corinne J. Damm, 59, called...
Starbucks says 85 percent of China stores open amid coronavirus outbreak
Starbucks said on Thursday 85 percent of its stores in China were open, weeks after the coffee chain shut nearly half of its more than 4,000 stores in the world’s...
China no longer 'greatest concern' amid coronavirus crisis: WHO
China is no longer the "greatest concern" in the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak — as the focus shifts to the "rest of the world," the World Health Organization said Thursday....
Melting glaciers in Antarctica reveal never-before-seen island
Unprecedented temperatures in Antarctica have resulted in a never-before-seen island emerging from the ocean. The uncharted island is actually big enough to spot from space but had gone unnoticed due...
JetBlue to waive cancellation fees until March 11
JetBlue said it plans to suspend change and cancellation fees for new flight bookings between Feb. 27 and March 11 this year, due to the coronavirus outbreak. The cancellation waiver...
'Candyman' trailer: Jordan Peele's remake mixes gore with gentrification
The urban legend of horror is back: The first trailer for Jordan Peele's revamp of the 1992 cult classic "Candyman" dropped Thursday. Scored with a creepy altered version of Destiny's...
The impact Leon Rose could have on frustrated Knicks star
PHILADELPHIA – Julius Randle could use a boost in his mixed-bag first season as a Knick. Maybe former super-agent Leon Rose, expected to be announced officially as the Knicks president...
Coronavirus 'coffin house' in Hong Kong is a prison for this man
Hopefully, this man living in one of China's "coffin houses" doesn't suffer from claustrophobia. As the Wuhan coronavirus spreads, Simon Wong, a Hong Kong resident, is just one of the...
Coronavirus death toll surges in Iran, Italy as spread intensifies
More people have died from the coronavirus in Italy and Iran, while the bug has now spread to several new counties across Europe, according to reports Thursday. Two more people...
'Lying coward:' Deontay Wilder video surfaces to crush his bizarre excuse
The backlash Deontay Wilder has received for trying to justify the first loss of his boxing career has been worse than the actual loss. Two days after the fight against...
MTA's poor record-keeping puts truckers at risk of fraud: watchdog
Shoddy record-keeping at the MTA's Bridges and Tunnels division is putting truckers at risk of being defrauded or ripped off by unsanctioned towing companies.
Rochester driver sues cyclist he struck for $700 in damages
Javonte Cook, 22, struck Bryan Agnello, 37, from behind on Jan. 10 at around 8:30 p.m. as Agnello, who was riding on the left-hand side of the lane, slowed down...
Courthouse evacuated after drug suspect fakes coronavirus
Appearing in Mayflower District Court, Celia Hill claimed she had contact with an infected patient and had a 102-degree fever.
Steven Seagal reaches $330K settlement over cryptocurrency flap
Steven Seagal isn't above the law, after all. The action-movie star agreed to pay more than $330,000 to settle allegations that he hid his hefty compensation package for promoting a...
Success Academy parents rip DOE officials over Queens space controversy
A crowd of angry Success Academy parents waged an 11th-hour push to secure seats for Queens middle schoolers at a tense Panel for Education Policy meeting in Manhattan.
Raiders of the lost director: Who will step up now that Spielberg's out for 'Indy 5'?
After a long development process, Steven Spielberg is handing the directing reins on “Indiana Jones 5” to another filmmaker for the first time in the franchise’s 39-year history, Variety has...
Tom Brady cutting loose with Gisele Bündchen amid rampant Patriots speculation
No avocado ice cream here! Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, capping off their evening -- which appeared to be at TAK Room,...
This 'bald' parrot is so stressed out it can't grow feathers
"I take care of Coco," says owner Nardjara Bennaars. "My house is always warm, I love her with all my heart."
Fat chance: Over 40% of Americans are obese, CDC finds
A CDC report also revealed that one in ten Americans is severely obese.
Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson's Bay wins vote to go private
Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson's Bay Co. said on Thursday it won shareholders' approval to take the Canadian department store operator private by chairman Richard Baker. Baker and his partners...
US companies fear coronavirus will kill half their China business
Nearly half of the companies in a new survey predict falling revenues if things don't return to normal by May.
Stepdad from hell gets life in prison for holding woman captive for 19 years
A depraved Oklahoma man who kidnapped and repeatedly raped his stepdaughter while holding her in captivity for nearly two decades has been sentenced to life in prison, prosecutors said. Henri...
Cops tase 'moonshine' man blasting music and hurling threats
Turn the radio up for that sweet sound — but if it's 4:30 in the morning and cops arrive at your house, it might be time to call it a...
Jeffrey Epstein accuser claims he killed himself to avoid paying victims
A Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking victim who claims she was forced to marry one of his associates says the multimillionaire perv committed suicide to escape paying the women he preyed on,...
David Cone jokes with Aaron Boone on air about being bypassed for pitching coach
He’s not the best color man in the league for nothing, folks. David Cone interviewed but was overlooked for the job when the Yankees were seeking a new pitching coach...
Scientists discover first animal that can survive without oxygen
Researchers on Monday said they found the first animal out of millions of known species that can survive its entire life without oxygen. The Henneguya salminicola (H. salminicola) normally lives...
Yankees' alternate realities add to the cruelty of Giancarlo Stanton mistake
TAMPA — Reggie Jackson wanted to live in Los Angeles when he became a free agent after the 1976 season, but the Dodgers were slow and tepid in their pursuit....
Loss-making DoorDash quietly files IPO
DoorDash is valued at nearly $13 billion but has racked up massive losses.
Kobe Bryant memorabilia auction announced a month after his death
A prominent auction house is going forward with a scheduled April sale of memorabilia items from late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Julien’s Auctions will sell Kobe’s game-worn jerseys, signed sneakers...
Japanese baseball fans barred from preseason games over coronavirus fears
Japanese baseball fans will be barred from all 72 remaining preseason games -- a drastic move the country’s professional league hopes will prevent the spread of coronavirus. Nippon Professional Baseball...
Earthquakes on Mars confirmed for the first time
In April 2019, NASA's InSight lander recorded what at the time was believed to be the first-ever "Marsquake." Ten months later, the rover has found that Mars is a lot...
Iran's 'Screaming Mary' VP from 1979 US hostage crisis has coronavirus
Masoumeh Ebtekar, an Iranian vice president who is better known as the infamous “Screaming Mary” during the 1979 US hostage crisis, has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
AOC warns a Bloomberg win would lead to a worse president than Trump
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that electing Mike Bloomberg in November would pave the way for another candidate who could be "even worse" than President Trump. The freshman lawmaker said she...
How medical schools are adapting to this century's biggest health threat
On the lakefront campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, which in 60 years could have average temperatures resembling those felt currently in Kansas City nearly 500 miles to...
10 handy accessories for your bathroom
You may not want to admit it, but if you’re like most people, the bathroom is also your sacred place. It’s where you do the most of your thinking, shameless...
Hizzoner killing: De Blasio blasts Bloomberg for 'racist' comments
De Blasio told Sean Hannity that stop-and-frisk "divided police and community."
NFL hopeful's shocking diet to prepare for draft
Athletes often go to extreme measures to bulk up or slim down, but one Division III football prospect resorted to an unorthodox approach to fuel his rapid weight gain. Offensive...
30 people in Suffolk County monitored for possible coronavirus exposure
Health officials in Long Island said another 30 people are being monitored for potential exposure for the new coronavirus -- bringing a total of more than 100 residents under watch...
Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels endorses Pete Buttigieg
Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels this week endorsed South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president. The director of "The Butler," "Monster's Ball" and "Precious" said in a statement to People magazine...
Sheryl Sandberg defends 'tough boss' reputation
Facebook honcho Sheryl Sandberg stood by her reputation as a "tough" but fair boss after a new book depicted her as a control freak known to tear into her underlings.
'Watermelon snow' has Antarctica seeing red
The raspberry-red snow contributes to climate change, experts say, because it reflects less sunlight and melts faster.
Boomer Esiason teases WFAN drama amid Tony Romo free-agency chatter
Tony Romo’s NFL TV free-agency decision could potentially cause WFAN another headache. With the possibility of Romo leaving CBS — The Post's Andrew Marchand reported ESPN is primed to throw...
Reddit CEO rips TikTok as 'parasitic' spyware
The CEO and co-founder of Reddit didn't mince words Wednesday when he came out against popular social media platform TikTok. "Maybe I’m going to regret this, but I can’t even...
Amtrak train vs. truck stuck on tracks: Who wins?
An Amtrak train with 116 passengers on board plowed into a tractor-trailer stuck on the tracks in Cibilo, Texas. "Holy f—!" eyewitness Chris Schlein can be heard saying as he...
Inmate attacked 'stand your ground' gunman for 2018 shooting: docs
A Florida inmate attacked a fellow prisoner in retaliation for shooting an unarmed black man nearly two years ago, according to a report. Benjamin Martin, 31, hit Michael Drejka, 49,...
Domino's pizza guy attacked, run over by car in Brooklyn: cops
A Domino's pizza delivery driver was struck by a car after a botched robbery in Brooklyn, cops said. The 21-year-old victim was delivering a pizza to 1259 Loring Ave. in...
Chinese city offers up to $1,400 reward for reporting coronavirus symptoms
A Chinese city is rewarding residents with cash for reporting any symptoms they're experiencing associated with the coronavirus, according to a report. The city of Qianjiang, which is in hard-hit...
Placido Domingo walks back apology days after copping to sex claims
Placido Domingo's already singing a different tune. The embattled opera legend on Thursday walked back his apology to the dozens of women accusing him of sexual misconduct -- just two...
A hands-on guide to hand-washing amid coronavirus crisis
This hands-on guide to washing up amid the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Doomsday cult’ mom returns to Idaho to face trial over missing kids
Doomsday-obsessed mom Lori Vallow surprised her latest court hearing this week as she waived extradition -- allowing a speedy return to Idaho to face trial over her two children who have...
Rare medium: Would you eat this 3D printed 'steak'?
Novameat says its method of 3D printing can produce a plant-based meal with the texture and appearance of a real beef steak.
Stock market nears correction territory as coronavirus fears mount
The US stock market plummeted into correction territory Thursday amid persistent fears about the coronavirus even after President Trump announced efforts to fight the outbreak.
Dunkin' Donut's 'Snackin' Bacon' is a sack of peppered pork
Pork purists rejoice! Tired of fast-food depots relegating bacon to condiment status? Dunkin' Donuts has cut out the middleman by adding a new dish that's, literally, just a sack of...
Tom Brady seems less likely than ever to return to Patriots
Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots has never felt more realistic. Multiple reports Thursday morning indicated that the 42-year-old Brady is likely to leave the Patriots after spending 20...
Boy, 7, fatally struck by car in Brooklyn on way to school
"He was laying there. Everybody was screaming, crying."
Rihanna trolls ex-Laker after LeBron James' pointed Instagram post
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CrtQWg6Hb/ Josh Hart may want to expunge Tuesday's loss to the Lakers from his memory, but the moment has been forever immortalized on LeBron James' Instagram. On Wednesday, James shared...
Man slashed in the face in Times Square, requiring 75 stitches
The 21-year-old victim got into an argument with another man, cops said.
Pope falls ill a day after supporting coronavirus sufferers
Pope Francis has come down with a “slight indisposition,” forcing him to cancel a planned Mass in Rome, just a day after he expressed his solidarity with coronavirus sufferers around...
Four Yankees who could become this year's Gio Urshela
TAMPA — Who will be this year’s Gio Urshela? Which Yankees player will I cluelessly stumble past here at George M. Steinbrenner Field, only to interview him in September for...
Taylor Swift is unrecognizable as 'The Man' in new music video
She's a man-spreading, cigar-chomping dude.
Powerball ticket worth $1 million is sold in Brooklyn
A second-price Powerball ticket purchased in Brooklyn for Wednesday night’s drawing is enough to make the winner a millionaire.
Did this best-selling author predict the coronavirus back in 1981?
Best-selling author Dean Koontz is going viral amid wild conspiracy theories that he predicted the novel coronavirus almost 40 years ago -- even naming it after the Chinese city where...
Man killed his own mom to protect her from 'really bad stuff' he did: cops
An Indiana man killed his 91-year-old mother with a sledgehammer to protect her from “really bad stuff” he did, police said. Charles Henry Trumble, 59, is charged with murder in...
Obama demands GOP-backed super PAC pull anti-Biden ad using his voice
"This despicable ad is straight out of the Republican disinformation playbook," said Obama communication director Katie Hill.
California coronavirus patient was hospitalized for days without being tested
The California coronavirus patient whose case is of "unknown" origin was hospitalized for days without being tested, according to a new report. The Solano County resident was admitted to UC...
Olympic javelin thrower dies in motorcycle crash
Braian Toledo made his Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Games in London.
Tourist who died in Grand Canyon skydive had holes in parachute
A British tourist who died while skydiving in the Grand Canyon had been given a parachute with holes in it, according to a report. Christopher Swales, 55, died last September...
Coronavirus patient who recovered contracts it again 3 weeks later
Officials say this is the first recorded case of someone testing positive for COVID-19 after apparently being cleared.
Teen cleans up with sneaker restoration business
No one likes a dirty pair of shoes — least of all, sneaker-heads. That's why James Green, 19, founded Fix My Kix. The app connects customers to shoe restoration professionals....
Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus
Japan now has more than 890 cases of the coronavirus, including 705 from a quarantined cruise ship.
Former NFL QB gets three years in prison
FORT WORTH, Texas — Former TCU and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges from the 2018 beating of...
Mets great weighs in on team's ownership situation
PORT ST. LUCIE — Mike Piazza loves the Mets, but isn’t looking to buy them as part of an ownership group. The Hall of Fame catcher, who arrived in camp...
Mets outfielder scratched from lineup for more heart testing
PORT ST. LUCIE — Brandon Nimmo was a late scratch from the Mets lineup Wednesday, after team officials decided the time was right for the outfielder to receive additional heart...
'Love Is Blind': Who got married and who broke up?
Here's who made it to "I do."
Mark dishes on the 'Love Is Blind' wedding finale shocker
Mark Cuevas is the breakout fan favorite on Netflix’s wild reality series “Love Is Blind.” After the dramatic finale that dropped pre-dawn Thursday, he reflects on his TV dating experience...
NHLer 'pretty good' after collapse but is done for season
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has been ruled out from returning to play in the regular season or in the playoffs. General manager Doug Armstrong made...
Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca over coronavirus fears
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual hajj...
NFL star quarterback rejects new CBA proposal
Packers quarterback and player rep Aaron Rodgers is the latest NFL star to chime in on the disagreement between players and owners on the proposed collective bargaining agreement. “I voted...
Why Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving aren't traveling with Nets
WASHINGTON — Neither Kevin Durant nor Kyrie Irving is going to play a second for the Nets the rest of the season. They won’t score a point or grab a...
Ghoul's errand: Thief swipes hearse with body inside
Police pleaded with the creep to "bring back the deceased person and casket inside."
Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis learning how to close
SAN ANTONIO — The Dallas Mavericks were not rattled when a disastrous start to the fourth quarter threatened to dismantle a game they thoroughly dominated to that point. Having Luka...
Porn star learns her fate in murder-for-hire plot to rub out ex
An ex-porn star from Idaho was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for trying to hire a hitman to murder the father of one of her kids, a report...
Sixers lose another All-Star player to injury
CLEVELAND — The Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have a lot more to worry about than their poor road record or playoff seeding. Their star players are getting hurt. Joel Embiid left...
Queens teacher arrested for sexually abusing special needs student
A Queens teacher was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexually abusing a 9-year-old special needs student at a school in the borough, sources said. Marc Scheibel, 48, was caught by...