April 1, 2020
Manhattan federal judge Kevin Thomas Duffy dead of coronavirus
Kevin Thomas Duffy, a prominent Manhattan federal judge who presided over the trial for the terrorists who bombed the World Trade Center in 1993, reportedly died of the coronavirus on...
Movie characters fill coronavirus-era sports section
In a world desperate for sports — real or fictional — one newspaper editor took matters into his own hands. With a scoreboard page lacking scores because of the coronavirus...
Caris LeVert is at forefront of Nets' search for another star
Part 11 of a series analyzing the Brooklyn Nets. If the Nets are going to be a legitimate title contender a year from now, they will want to go into...
Chris Cuomo says he's 'never experienced' anything like coronavirus
Coronavirus-stricken CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was shivering so severely Tuesday night that he chipped a tooth, he revealed on-air Wednesday while describing his symptoms. “I’ve never had anything like it,”...
LA mayor wants residents to wear masks to slow down coronavirus spread
LOS ANGELES — The mayor of Los Angeles on Wednesday told everyone in the nation’s second-largest city to start wearing masks to combat the coronavirus, but California’s governor isn’t ready...
New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis dead at 85
NEW ORLEANS — Ellis Marsalis, the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died. He was 85....
Massive toilet paper shipment wiped out in fiery wreck
This load of toilet paper got wiped out. A tractor-trailer hauling a shipment of the hot coronavirus commodity crashed near Dallas early on Wednesday and caught fire, singeing thousands of...
NY lawmakers letting Cuomo make all tough budget decisions — when he gets to it
The coronavirus pandemic has just claimed its first big institutional victim: the New York state Legislature, which handed Gov. Andrew Cuomo broad and unprecedented leeway to cut state spending in...
Impeachment a dire distraction from coronavirus for Trump: Devine
It’s obvious the Democrats’ impeachment obsession was a damaging distraction for President Trump, as Mitch McConnell says. That was the whole point of it. But what we now know is...
Several Yankees will be booted from spring training facility
Because of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order, as of Friday the only players allowed into the Yankees’ spring training facility are those rehabbing injuries. That likely will leave Luis...
Trump considers canceling domestic flights to coronavirus hot spots
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was considering a plan to halt domestic flights to coronavirus hot spots inside the United States as the country struggles to...
Another major sports event to be canceled due to coronavirus
Hours after Wimbledon announced on Wednesday that it was canceling this year’s tournament because of the severity of the coronavirus crisis, the British Open has reportedly followed suit. As coronavirus...
March jobs report numbers might appear better than reality
Be prepared for a shock — the employment report for March that’s coming out on Friday may not be as bad as people are expecting. But don’t misunderstand what I’m...
Saints moving NFL draft headquarters to a brewery
The New Orleans Saints are taking their NFL 2020 draft headquarters to a brewery. After the coronavirus forced teams to close their facilities because of the pandemic, Saints coach Sean...
Top RB in NFL draft isn't a Saquon Barkley clone
Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, The Post is breaking down the draft class by position in an 11-part series. Tomorrow: wide receivers. Let us get this out of...
This expensive Knick may not be on the team next year
Part 11 of a series analyzing the New York Knicks Knicks power forward Bobby Portis got judged more for his contract than his contribution. Taking advantage of the Knicks striking...
Anthony Fauci gets his own security detail following threats to his safety
The feds have given Anthony Fauci his own security detail as he faces mounting threats while guiding the country through the devastating coronavirus crisis. The Department of Health and Human...
LA engineer derailed train near USNS Mercy over 'conspiracy theory'
A Los Angeles train engineer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly derailing a locomotive at high speed near the Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy — believing a conspiracy theory that the...
OANN booted from White House briefings for breaking social distancing rules
A news outlet on Wednesday was booted from White House press briefings after one of its reporters broke social-distancing rules put in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. Access to the...
County in China locks down amid concerns of potential second coronavirus wave
A county in central China has reportedly gone into a mid-sized lockdown amid fears of a second coronavirus wave as Beijing is trying to emerge from the deadly outbreak and...
Adelson: I'm paying all my workers for 2 months
Although the resort hotels of my company, Las Vegas Sands, are shuttered, I’m paying every one of our nearly 10,000 employees as though they were still working. We’re even working...
Mississippi gov issues statewide stay-at-home order
“This will not be easy for anyone, but we believe it is the right course of action," the Republican governor said of the order that takes effect Friday at 5...
Sorry, New York: They failed to truly fix the no-bail law
As the epicenter of America’s coronavirus outbreak, Gotham has a lot on its plate. High among the city’s urgent headaches is the need to fix the Empire State’s misguided bail...
Jets brass better keep its Sam Darnold promise
Joe Douglas didn’t draft Sam Darnold. He inherited Darnold. And Darnold was a big reason — beyond the reported six-year, $18 million-plus contract — why Christopher Johnson was able to...
Please, Andrew Cuomo — give us some reason to hope during coronavirus isolation
So my family has been in some form of isolation-lockdown-quarantine for 26 days now. I know you don’t really care how I’m doing, because you have your own troubles, but...
This is when coronavirus patients are most contagious
Coronavirus patients are most contagious during their first week showing symptoms, new research suggests. The early, albeit “limited” study of nine patients in Germany found very high levels of the...
How state greed kept this coronavirus-fighting gift from being even larger
Kudos to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the Catholic charity that announced Tuesday that it’s donating $50 million to New York hospitals and nonprofits to help patients of all faiths...
Roger Goodell must move NFL Draft back amid coronavirus havoc
The world was a different place two weeks ago; the start of NFL free agency was tolerable. Strange, but tolerable. We were in the very early throes of social distancing...
Be the 'luckiest man ... on the face of the earth' and catch this Yankees classic
During the coronavirus shutdown, each day we will bring you a recommendation from The Post’s Peter Botte for a sports movie, TV show or book that perhaps was before your...
Why is China bullying Taiwan in the middle of the global pandemic?
In yet another telling aspect of Beijing’s response to the global coronavirus crisis, China is now busy bullying Taiwan. Beijing has always claimed sovereignty over the island, even though the...
Trump says he'd take Joe Biden's call about coronavirus
President Trump says he'd "love" to talk with Joe Biden about the coronavirus outbreak after Biden's presidential campaign said he wanted to call.
Another 278 die of coronavirus in NYC as cases rise above 45,000
The coronavirus continued to batter New York City on Wednesday, with more than 270 deaths and nearly 4,000 cases reported in 24 hours, according to city data. The Big Apple's...
Beijing's coronavirus lies have badly deepened global suffering
Bloomberg News reports that the US intelligence community has concluded that China is “intentionally” hiding the true numbers of its coronavirus cases and fatalities — a fact that should surprise...
Pitching coach's dream Yankees job has been turned upside down
Imagine landing one of the most prestigious jobs in your profession and having it taken away by something way beyond your control. That’s what Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake is...
Tua Tagovailoa pushes back against growing NFL draft doubts
Tua Tagovailoa has heard plenty of questions pertaining to the health of his surgically repaired hip leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, but the former Alabama star quarterback has...
How Little League is approaching coronavirus pandemic
Attention all Little League baseball and softball players, your time at-bat still may come in 2020. There remains hope for some type of season. That’s the word from Little League...
People still want to go on cruises for some reason
It seems travelers are prepared to batten down the hatches and sail close to the wind, as cruise bookings for 2021 are on the rise. Analysts at UBS say booking...
Nurse strangles doctor girlfriend, claims she gave him coronavirus
An Italian nurse who claimed his doctor girlfriend gave him the coronavirus strangled her in a fit of rage, according to a report. Antonio De Pace, 28, called the police...
Michael Rapaport will F-bomb you into social distancing
Michael Rapaport wants you to stay home. To be more accurate, he wants you to STAY THE F HOME. The comic actor and director ("Atypical," "The War at Home"), who's...
NYC's domestic violence website sees rise in visitors amid coronavirus
Spouses and partners being cramped up together because of the coronavirus pandemic is creating a huge surge in visits to New York City’s website for domestic violence survivors. NYC Hope,...
Coronavirus in NY: Upstate woman accused of stealing face masks from hospital
A hospital worker in upstate New York has been accused of stealing a box of face masks and alcohol prep pads from the facility amid the coronavirus pandemic. Josie Wright,...
Heroes of the Day: Brooklyn couple keep ventilators running for coronavirus patients
That's why respiratory therapists like eight-months-pregnant Jennifer Cubero and her husband Bryan Zabala are the unsung heroes in the city’s battle against the coronavirus.
City health department urges medical workers to reuse and ration masks
The city Health Department put out an urgent alert Wednesday telling medical workers to “conserve all personal protective equipment” by reusing masks, goggles, gowns and other items as the worst...
Man uses cherry picker to visit quarantined mom amid coronavirus
“[My mother] kept calling me and saying she wanted to go out to dinner,” said Charley Adams, who typically takes his mother out for a meal twice a week.
Attorney asks judge to free accused drug dealer to avoid coronavirus
The lawyer for a 460-pound gangbanger awaiting sentencing is asking for his client to be moved from federal lock-up to home confinement, arguing that his weight and high blood pressure...
Don't 'Run' to watch this new HBO series
The new HBO comedy "Run" is one of those high concept, "What if?" shows that doesn't quite hang together. It's not that the talent isn't there. Boldface names -- several...
This doesn't sound promising for Carlos Beltran's baseball future
Don't expect to hear from Carlos Beltran anytime, sooner or later. At least that's what Ron Darling thinks. Speaking on WFAN's "Moose & Maggie" show on Wednesday, the Mets announcer...
Moving in NYC during coronavirus is more nightmarish than usual
New York’s stay-at-home order is hitting the market at the worst time: The city’s busiest moving day is traditionally May 1.
Helmet ventilators by Texas mom-and-pop business widely ordered for coronavirus
A spacesuit-like helmet ventilation device manufactured by a Texas mom-and-pop business is in high demand as doctors across the world request it to treat COVID-19 patients, according to a new...
New Yorkers complain of delayed state tax refunds amid coronavirus crisis
New Yorkers who filed their 2019 federal tax refunds weeks ago complain that the state Tax Department is foot-dragging in delivering thousands of dollars of refunds owed them amid the...
Antonio Brown's workout with star QB launches speculation
The Ravens are thin at wide receiver, Antonio Brown is a free agent and he was seen working out with Lamar Jackson and Brown’s cousin, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, on Wednesday....
New Yorkers buy, sell apartments despite coronavirus restrictions
Here's a look at how the local real estate industry has stayed active during the pandemic.
Why Thundercat is thankful to Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu
Grammy-winning singer-bassist Thundercat says that the saying “It Is What It Is” — which just so happens to be the title of his fourth album, out Friday — might actually...
6-week-old baby dies of coronavirus in Connecticut
A six-week-old baby in Connecticut has died of coronavirus complications, in what is believed to be one of the youngest fatalities attributed to the disease. The infant was brought to...
Bookies taking bets on all things 'Tiger King' in lieu of sports
No sports, no problem — bookies are now betting on "Tiger King" instead. Online sportsbook Sportsbetting.ag usually helps wager bets on poker, horse racing, baseball, basketball and other live sports,...
NYC hospital worker beats coronavirus — and returns to work
A respiratory therapist at Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center got infected with the coronavirus -- but was able to fight it off and eagerly returned to the front line. Raeburn Fairweather,...
Cuomo wants City Hall to be fined millions over NYPD tow pound
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants City Hall to pay millions in fines every month unless the New York City Police Department moves its tow pound from Pier 76 in Manhattan. The...
Prominent South African virologist dies from coronavirus
A top South African virologist who was renowned for her work battling the HIV crisis has died from coronavirus, according to a report. Gita Ramjee, who was a chief scientific...
Top NFL free agent's desperation could lead to Giants, Jets interest
The market appears to have won. Jadeveon Clowney, arguably the top remaining NFL free agent, has lowered his contract demands from $20 million per year to as low as $17...
Coronavirus: What is a ventilator and why is there a shortage?
Ventilators are crucial in keeping severely-ill coronavirus patients alive -- but hospitals across the country are facing a critical shortage of the life-saving medical device amid the rapidly-spreading and unpredictable...
What we learned about coronavirus today: US on track with Italy, bracing for the worst
As cases of the coronavirus continued to spike across the US on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence compared the nation's trajectory to Italy. There are now at least 206,207 cases...
People are visiting graveyards during coronavirus lockdown because parks are too crowded
It's morbid, but at least you can keep your distance from the living.
Even OJ Simpson thinks Carole Baskin murdered her husband
"In your expert opinion, did she do a good job getting away with it?" one of his fans wondered.
Military will begin evacuating aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus: report
The military will begin moving most of crew aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt hit with a coronavirus outbreak to hotels on Guam where the aircraft carrier has been docked since...
Listen to Episode 18 of 'Up In The Blue Seats': The Rangers Retired Number Debates feat. Dave Maloney
It's Hump Day, which means a brand-new "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with former Ranger Ron Duguay. Ron opens the show this week talking about his routine during the...
Pence tells Americans to avoid church gatherings of more than 10 people amid coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence has warned Americans not to attend church services of more than 10 people — just days after President Trump said he wanted church pews overflowing by...
Khabib Nurmagomedov dumbfounded by UFC's coronavirus defiance
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, on Wednesday made it official: He won’t be fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 as has been rumored due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Coronavirus: Corporate America should stop being China's 'useful idiots'
Remember when Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping closed the doors to the Middle Kingdom to all foreigners, and America’s liberal opinionmakers erupted with accusations of racism and xenophobia? Me neither,...
Nets respond to Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving return rumblings
Nets GM Sean Marks said it’s still too early to tell whether injured Nets Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be able to play should the currently suspended 2019-20 NBA...
NYC radio reporter says she infected others with coronavirus at mom's 90th birthday party
A New York City radio reporter who covered the coronavirus containment zone in Westchester infected at least six people at her mom’s 90th birthday party in New Jersey — some...
Americans laud state, local coronavirus response over feds, poll says
Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the deadly coronavirus pandemic — but fewer than half approve of the job the federal government is...
Bill de Blasio failed to prepare and other commentary
Urban beat: De Blasio Failed To Prepare Coronavirus spread threatens to overwhelm New York City hospitals, with shortages of even basic protective gear — though officials have been warning the...
Lawyer wants accused bank robber's case nixed after official's bail reform remarks
An alleged serial bank robber who became a poster child for New York State's recently passed bail reform laws says his federal charges should be dropped because a prosecutor's public...
New Yorkers are on edge over relentless sirens in coronavirus lockdown
There’s another byproduct of the coronavirus: lack of soundproof windows. With emergency calls reaching levels higher than the Sept. 11 terror attacks, anxiety is mounting for New Yorkers who find...
Grimmest job in NYC: Forklift driver moves bodies of coronavirus victims
The coronavirus crisis left him with one of the grimmest jobs in New York City — driving the forklift that carries fatal victims of the disease from Brooklyn Hospital Center...
A look inside one NYC hospital on the front line of the coronavirus crisis
Instead of hanging on metal stands next to the patients' beds, they're all out in the hallway -- with extra-long tubing delivering drugs, nourishment and fluids to critically ill coronavirus...
Former NYPD top cop James O'Neill returning to fight coronavirus
Former NYPD commissioner James O'Neill has been tapped as Mayor Bill de Blasio's coronavirus senior advisor, City Hall announced Wednesday afternoon. “How could you not want to help this great...
Postcards from Wuhan: Residents tell world to stay strong, stay indoors
WUHAN, China - Life in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus first emerged, is slowly returning to normal as the government relaxes a more than two-month-old lockdown that...
Ill-timed April Fools' Day coronavirus prank riles NYPD
An April fool's prank promising 12-hour shifts in the face of coronavirus made its rounds among the NYPD's rank-and-file Wednesday — but many cops said the coronavirus crisis is just...
'Get me out of here!': 3-year-old's relatable quarantine tantrum
Not even this girl's Barbies can stop her tears. Despite her father's many attempts to calm her, 3-year-old Cassidy can't stop hysterically crying over being stuck in coronavirus lockdown in...
Zantac heartburn drug recalled over 'probable' cancer risk
US health regulators are telling drugmakers to immediately pull their popular heartburn drugs off the market after determining that a contamination issue with the medications poses a greater risk than...
Laid-off Swedish airline workers training for health care jobs amid coronavirus pandemic
Airline cabin crew are considered good candidates to work in hospitals because they are required to complete medical training to serve aboard flights in case of an emergency.
Are you drinking too much during coronavirus lockdown?
Is another public health crisis brewing beneath the coronavirus pandemic? New research shows that Americans are turning to alcohol to soothe their nerves while in isolation. US sales of alcoholic...
Lil Nas X pranks fans on April Fools' Day: 'I was never gay'
Lil Nas X made headlines this past summer, not just for his massive hit “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus, but also for coming out as gay. But just...
Fans spot stray water bottles in 'Little Women' behind Timothée Chalamet
Behind every little woman and man is, apparently, a trendy reusable water bottle. Eagle-eyed fans of Greta Gerwig's remake of "Little Women" noticed not just one but several stray water...
Simone Biles tortured by Olympics postponement
There's a large whiteboard calendar on a wall inside the massive gym owned by Simone Biles' family that outlines every major gymnastics event of the year, the 2020 Olympics included....
Teachers Union boss backs canceling spring break over coronavirus
New York City teachers’ union president Mike Mulgrew is calling on his members to back Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial decision to cancel spring break and instead continue distance learning courses...
NYC taxi fleet founded in the 1970s files bankruptcy amid coronavirus
A Brooklyn taxi operator who got his first medallion in the 1970s has filed for bankruptcy as the coronavirus ravages an already struggling industry, The Post has learned. Joe Pross,...
Air Force will transfer 23 missions, 1,840 billets to Space Force
Twenty-three Air Force organizations and 1,840 billets with space-related missions are slated to transfer to the Space Force within the next three to six months, service officials announced Tuesday. The...
Food contamination probably not a factor in coronavirus, experts believe
Chicken with salmonella can make you sick. So can romaine lettuce with E. coli and buffets with lurking norovirus. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated...
Quarantined mom bangs head against table to 'Sweet Caroline' chorus
Things are getting ba-ba-bad for this mother of two. Watch as Cara Skinner, in Marietta, Ohio, jokingly bangs her head on the kitchen table to Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline." She...
J.K. Rowling creates new Harry Potter site for coronavirus boredom
She's casting a spell to banish the coronavirus doldrums. J.K. Rowling is giving muggles the opportunity to enjoy her Harry Potter world from the comfort of their homes by launching...
Men separated from women in strictest coronavirus lockdown yet
Panama has enacted a strict coronavirus lockdown based on gender -- with men and women only allowed in public on separate days. "Starting April 1, women will circulate Monday, Wednesday,...
Remember Bernie? Sanders won't quit, sees a 'narrow path to victory'
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders has defended his decision to stay in the Democratic presidential race, telling "The View"'s Whoopi Goldberg: "Last I heard, people in a democracy have a...
Chinese scientists on hunt for coronavirus treatment find 'effective' antibodies
Chinese scientists said they have found “extremely effective” antibodies in their efforts to come up with drugs to treat and even prevent the coronavirus, according to a report. Zhang Linqi...
Disney theme parks donate more than 100K face masks to fight coronavirus
Disney theme parks have donated more than 100,000 N95 masks to New York, California and Florida -- and 150,000 rain ponchos to protect nurse's uniforms -- amid the coronavirus crisis....
Advancements in breathing devices for WWII fighter pilots paved way for modern ventilator
Before World War II, the iron lung was the most common type of mechanical ventilator, but advancements in breathing devices for fighter pilots near the end of the war paved...
Legendary boxing promoter rips UFC prez for promoting fights
With boxing on hold, legendary promoter Bob Arum took a swing at Dana White and the UFC. While Arum declines to schedule any bouts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 88-year-old...
Sean Payton's slipup may have revealed Drew Brees' retirement plans
Granted there’s an NFL season, it could be the last one for longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. That seems to be a very real possibility, based on coach...
Give this family an Oscar for their quarantine reenactment of 'Tiger King'
After weeks of self-isolation, Netflix and family life have blurred completely. One family has passed their time in quarantine by dramatically reenacting the absurd hit Netflix docuseries "Tiger King" from...
Why Peyton Manning would try to get rivals drunk at Pro Bowl: 'Damn mai tais'
Most players may have treated the Pro Bowl like a vacation, an opportunity to unwind and relax after a strong season. Peyton Manning used the trip to Hawaii very differently....
The highs and lows of FaceTime dating during the coronavirus
In the pre-pandemic era, I would've skipped the garlic pasta before a date. Now, I skip the shower, perfume, deodorant, teeth-brushing and socks. Plus, I probably had that pasta for...
There's no proof ibuprofen is harmful for coronavirus patients, study says
Fears about ibuprofen began spreading last month after a 4-year-old British girl suffering from coronavirus-like symptoms grew worse after taking ibuprofen, her family said.
Doctors ordered to shave beards so masks fit during coronavirus crisis
They're doing this shearly out of caution. Hospitals in England are ordering doctors with more than a day’s worth of beard stubble to shave on-site to ensure protective masks fit...
Samuel L. Jackson has a coronavirus message: 'Stay the f--k at home'
Samuel L. Jackson has a message for you during the coronavirus quarantine: “Stay the f--k at home.” During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Tuesday night, the “Snakes on...
Burger King France gives instructions for making a Whopper at home
Apparently, you can eat like a Burger King in your own kitchen. Burger King France has spilled its royal secrets, revealing how you can get that same Whopper taste while...
Coronavirus takes aim at US juvenile detention centers
MINNEAPOLIS — For the tens of thousands of kids locked up in juvenile detention centers and other correctional facilities across America, experts have issued a gloomy warning: The coronavirus is...
US manufacturing slows, with new orders grinding to 11-year low
US manufacturing activity contracted less than expected in March, but disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic pushed new orders received by factories to an 11-year low.
10 charged in NJ over engagement party violating coronavirus ban on gatherings
Ten people at an engagement party in New Jersey -- including the hosts and a 99-year-old man — were charged with violating the state’s ban on social gatherings amid the...
Doctor dies of coronavirus after leaving retirement to fight the pandemic
A retired British doctor who returned to work to help battle the country's coronavirus outbreak died of the disease this week, according to new reports. Dr. Alfa Saadu, 68, died...
Refugee family plans surprise grocery delivery for former sponsor in isolation
A heartwarming act has gone viral on Twitter, inspiring others to share their own stories of kindness amid the coronavirus outbreak. Author Robin Stevenson sponsored a refugee family who had...
Sen. Kelly Loeffler sold millions in stock during coronavirus crash
The Georgia Republican, appointed in January, made big trades as the crisis worsened after an initial selloff last month that sparked allegations of illegal insider trading.
Can Howard Stern get Tom Brady to spill guts on Patriots exit?
If Tom Brady is going to talk about his breakup with the Patriots, bet on it happening in his next interview. The six-time Super Bowl champion is scheduled to appear...
Florida governor finally issues coronavirus stay-at-home order
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday as the Sunshine State’s coronavirus cases neared 7,000 -- and speculated that the outbreak may have begun during the...
Andrew Cuomo 'frightened' after brother Chris' coronavirus diagnosis
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that he's "frightened" by the diagnosis of his kid brother, CNN host Chris Cuomo, with the potentially deadly coronavirus.
Sprint and T-Mobile officially complete merger
T-Mobile US said Wednesday it officially completed the merger with Sprint, solidifying its position as the No.3 wireless provider in the US. T-Mobile’s longtime chief executive John Legere is stepping...
How Paige Spiranac is keeping Instagram positive amid coronavirus outbreak
Paige Spiranac hopes to be a source of positivity for her 2.3 million Instagram followers amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I've been trying to be positive with all my content, so...
Shea says number of NYPD cops with coronavirus still growing
The NYPD is "still climbing the hill" -- with hundreds more cops calling out sick each day as the COVID-19 pandemic plagues the department's staffing levels, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea...
Pastor plans 'Woodstock'-like Easter gathering to protest coronavirus stay-at-home orders
A Pennsylvania pastor said Tuesday he plans to organize an outdoor “Woodstock”-like service in protest of coronavirus stay-at-home orders and following the arrests of multiple pastors in the US for...
New York state budget deal includes overhaul of bail reform: sources
Gov. Cuomo and top Democratic state lawmakers struck a deal Wednesday that will taper back New York’s controversial criminal-justice overhaul by expanding the list of crimes for which judges can...
Mom and daughter among 4 women killed in Bronx blaze, family says
A retired nurse and her adult daughter were among the four women killed by the fire that tore through a Bronx apartment building Tuesday night, according to relatives and neighbors....
Trump claims Iran preparing 'sneak attack' on US troops in Iraq
President Trump asserted on Twitter Wednesday that Iran was plotting a “sneak attack” on US troops or facilities in Iraq — including the base that was hit in a prior...
Kroger's sales jump 30% as shoppers stock up
Kroger comparable sales surged about 30 percent in March as consumers stockpiled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the grocer said it had borrowed $1 billion to boost its cash...
WarnerMedia names Jason Kilar new CEO
AT&T’s TV and film entertainment division, WarnerMedia, has tapped an executive with streaming experience to be its new chief as readies its launch of HBO Max next month. Jason Kilar,...
Australians caught sending medical supplies to China face prison time
Australians who export medical supplies such as face masks and hand sanitizer could face up to five years in the slammer -- a move intended to keep the goods Down...
Indonesia to open emergency coronavirus hospital on uninhabited island
JAKARTA - Indonesia will by next week open a new coronavirus emergency hospital on the uninhabited island of Galang, where authorities have repurposed a former Vietnam war era refugee camp...
Inventors dream up new gadgets to fight coronavirus
LONDON/OAKLAND/BUCHAREST - Driving to work at his factory to the west of London last week, designer Steve Brooks had coronavirus on his mind. What could he make that would let...
Scientists discover Antartica had a lush rainforest 90 million years ago
Most of West Antarctica and large areas of East Antarctica were once covered in rainforest, scientists say. Today's icy wasteland would've once played host to huge amounts of plant-life –...
Ex-NBAer has credit card denied after kids' $16K 'Fortnite' bill
Unfortunately, Kendrick Perkins can’t tell his kids to go outside and play due to the coronavirus pandemic. The former NBA center would probably like to. Their video game addiction is...
Asymptomatic kids may play troubling role in coronavirus crisis: study
Coronavirus-infected kids who show no symptoms of being ill are endangering public health by secretly spreading the disease, according to a troubling new study. The research, which was published Wednesday...
Coronavirus is most dangerous for people with these health conditions
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus – but more than one in five patients...
On lockdown? You need these 3 streaming services that aren’t Netflix or Disney+
If you are going to be sitting in front of your television more often than normal, then it’s probably best you at least watch something new instead of just old...
Lindsey Graham threatens US-Chinese trade over 'disgusting' wet markets
Sen. Lindsey Graham threatened that the US-China trade relationship will "change" if Beijing fails to shut down wet markets that sell wild, and at times live, animals that could transmit...
Pence says US coronavirus outbreak 'most comparable' to Italy
Pence said in a CNN interview that White House projections of 100,000 to 240,000 deaths were guided by data from Italy, the first Western nation with a large outbreak.
How Johnny 'Bananas' keeps his sanity on top of MTV reality kingdom
It was never a choice for Johnny “Bananas.” In one of the most dramatic moments in the history of MTV reality show “The Challenge,” Bananas — real name Johnny Devenanzio...
Save over 40% on these reusable produce bags
From water bottles to grocery bags, we use a staggering amount of plastic, and these items don’t just disappear, either. They end up polluting our oceans and filling our landfills....
Cuomo shutting down all NYC playgrounds after de Blasio resistance
Gov. Andrew Cuomo stomped into Mayor Bill de Blasio’s sandbox on Wednesday and did what Hizzoner has refused to do — order all city playgrounds closed to stem the spread of the...
5-year-old gets 'old man' haircut after begging brother for a trim
"It's exactly what he was after and he's dead chuffed," his dad said.
March loss of 27K private jobs likely signals end of employment boom
US private payrolls dropped in March for the first time in 2½ years, likely as businesses shut down in compliance with strict measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic, supporting economists’...
Half of coronavirus patients in Iceland are symptom-free, study shows
Half of coronavirus patients show no symptoms of the illness, according to a study done in Iceland. Researchers tested 17,900 residents of the island nation for the virus — many...
The silver lining to Brendan Lemieux's disappointing Rangers season
Part 11 in a series analyzing the New York Rangers. The traditional numbers are not going to be of any help to Brendan Lemieux in negotiating a new contract and...
Florida, Arizona governors slammed over handling of coronavirus crisis
The governors of Florida and Arizona are under fire for failing to issue a stay-at-home order in Florida’s case and not making it as effective as possible in Arizona’s. Sunshine...
Whistleblowing coronavirus doctor mysteriously vanishes
A Chinese doctor who claimed her bosses tried to silence her early warnings about coronavirus appears to have disappeared -- stirring fears that she was detained, according to new reports....
Senators urge IRS to send seniors stimulus checks without tax return requirement
A group of Democratic senators are calling on the IRS to send stimulus checks to seniors without requiring them to file a tax return, according to a report Wednesday. Sens....
April Fools’ cakes will blow your mind
This baker is not fooling around with her hyperrealistic cakes. To celebrate April Fools' Day, check out Austin, Texas, chef Natalie Sideserf's incredible creations — from an "onion" to an...
Veterinarians forced to choose people over pets in coronavirus war
Mayor Bill de Blasio urged veterinarians Tuesday to lend their human-grade ventilators to infirmaries, but vets at big animal hospitals across the city have already been in the process of...
Trump's rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s rollback of mileage standards Tuesday marks a win for Americans who like their SUVs and pickup trucks, but the government’s own estimates show big costs,...
Bankrupt restaurant owner CraftWorks fires nearly 18,000 workers
The company behind the Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago restaurant chains has reportedly fired thousands of workers as the coronavirus keeps its restaurants closed. CraftWorks Holdings — which filed for...
Brooklyn Jewish school cancels trip over coronavirus, sues hotel for keeping $2.3M deposit
A Brooklyn Jewish school says a Miami beach hotel refuses to refund a $2.3 million deposit for a Passover trip that was canceled over coronavirus concerns, according to a lawsuit....
Coronavirus could kill 16,000 New Yorkers as cases cross 83,000: Cuomo
Cuomo also warned that 80 percent of coronavirus patients put on a ventilator never recover, as he revealed that nearly another 400 New Yorkers died in the span of 24...
Ex-Bloomberg staffers docked up to $400 for campaign perks
WASHINGTON -- Laid-off Mike Bloomberg staffers receiving their final paychecks Tuesday were docked hundreds of dollars to pay for taxes on their campaign-issued iPhones and laptops, according to a new...
K-pop star Jaejoong apologizes for coronavirus April Fools' prank
He's facing the music online after a tone-deaf April Fools' Day prank.
Steph Curry had to buy, assemble driveway hoop just to shoot a basketball
As time stands still, Steph Curry travels back in time. “I feel like a little 12-year-old kid out there running around, simulating game shots in my driveway,” Curry said. Before...
Trump administration urged to release illegal immigrants amid coronavirus
ICE had already announced it would scale back operations launched under President Donald Trump as the country contends with the coronavirus outbreak.
NYC coronavirus toll hits 4,000 new cases, 200 deaths in 24 hours
The city's coronavirus toll continued its dramatic rise with more than 4,000 new cases and over 200 more deaths in the past 24 hours. The Big Apple now has 44,915...
NYPD considered 'DOA Teams' to collect bodies of coronavirus victims
The NYPD considered forming “DOA Teams” to help collect the mounting number of bodies left in the wake of the coronavirus, The Post has learned. In an e-mail sent to...
Coronavirus patient says goodbye to family on FaceTime before dying
A Pennsylvania man dying of coronavirus said his final goodbyes to relatives via FaceTime, according to a report.
China acknowledges low-balling coronavirus cases in official tally
China's health agency said it would begin including coronavirus patients without symptoms in its official tally, implicitly acknowledging that it has not been fully reporting data on the pandemic, according...
Another Marriott data breach exposes info of 5.2 million guests
Marriott is probing its second major data breach in just over a year -- one that may have exposed personal information for millions of hotel guests, the company said. The...
China allegedly low-balled number of coronavirus deaths, severity of outbreak
The outbreak began in China’s Hubei province in late 2019, but the country had publicly reported only about 82,000 cases and 3,300 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Congressman introduces bill to rescind Kennedy Center's $25M grant
WASHINGTON — Pressure is mounting for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to return $25 million it received from the massive federal coronavirus bailout package signed into law last...
Astronauts could use their own urine to build moon bases: study
It's a pretty effective binding agent for concrete.
Wallace Roney, jazz trumpeter, dies at 59 from coronavirus complications
Wallace Roney, a celebrated jazz trumpeter and Miles Davis protégé, has died after contracting the coronavirus. He was 59. The virtuoso succumbed to the virus at Paterson, NJ's St. Joseph's...
Coronavirus making it harder to battle locust swarms in Africa
Coronavirus is making it harder to eradicate gigantic locust swarms that are wreaking havoc in East Africa. The outbreak of locusts, which can be carried in part by the wind,...
Map suggests poorest neighborhoods of NYC hit hardest by coronavirus
A new city map showing confirmed coronavirus cases based on patient address by ZIP code suggests the poorest New Yorkers are being hardest hit by the pandemic. Wealthier parts of...
Kevin Durant and three other Nets cleared of coronavirus
The Nets were harder hit than any other NBA team by the coronavirus, with four players testing positive, including Kevin Durant. But all are cleared and symptom-free, according to GM...
Man shot by NYPD said he had coronavirus, tried to attempt suicide by cop
A desperate Bronx man with the coronavirus called 911 on himself -- then threatened cops with an antique gun and a ketchup-covered knife in a failed police-assisted suicide attempt, police...
AMC hoping to reopen movie theaters by mid-June
AMC Entertainment Chief Executive Adam Aron is looking to mid-June to reopen US movie theaters.
How close the Colts were to signing Tom Brady over Philip Rivers
The Colts may have been bigger players in the Tom Brady sweepstakes than originally believed. It's not every day that the Greatest Of All Time quarterback hits free agency, and...
Esper admits he hasn't read letter from aircraft carrier requesting coronavirus help
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he has yet to read a letter "in detail" sent by the captain of a US aircraft carrier docked in Guam imploring the Pentagon to...
Tent goes up at mobile morgue where bodies are moved by forklift
The Brooklyn Hospital Center mobile morgue where bodies of coronavirus victims have been loaded via forklift has had its entrance covered with a white tent, partially obscuring the macabre scene...
Warren Buffet, Goldman Sachs partner help NYC hospital get 130K masks
Using private corporate jets, the Big Apple’s Mount Sinai Health System flew in 130,000 N95 coronavirus-protecting masks from China -- with the help of a senior partner at Goldman Sachs...
Girl crushed not to go to school after parents' mean April Fools' prank
The lockdown is far from over — but that's what these parents in Dublin, Ireland, told their daughter. Lil' Kiyah was at the door ready to go to school on...
Germany scores early against coronavirus with mass testing
BERLIN — Late last year — long before most people had heard of the new coronavirus now sweeping the globe — scientists in Germany sprang into action to develop a...
Coronavirus wipes out another major sporting event
Tennis, no one? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the main board of the All-England Club canceled Wimbledon on Wednesday after an emergency meeting. This marks the first time the oldest...
Thieves make off with $1.3 million worth of jewelry from Bronx shop
Four thieves swiped over a million dollars worth of jewelry from a Bronx shop, police sources said Wednesday. The quartet broke in through a wall of Gold Mine Jewelry on...
AI tool finds 3 coronavirus signs that often lead to a severe case
The novel coronavirus outbreak is far from being under control, with COVID-19 ravaging several countries at the moment. The US alone has accounted for nearly 175,000 cases of the more...
UFC star can't stop getting naked on Instagram
Paige VanZant left little to the imagination with her latest home workout. On Tuesday, the 26-year-old UFC star gave fans a peek at her exercise routine, doing sit-ups naked while...
This company tells you how well your county is doing with staying home
A tech company is monitoring smartphone data and grading American counties on a “Social Distancing Scoreboard” as authorities across the United States urge residents to socially isolate and slow the...
Texas town orders residents to cover faces amid coronavirus crisis
A Texas border town is ordering anyone in buildings outside of their homes to wear a mask or some type of face covering — or face a fine of up...
Inside the decline of the NFL's saddest cautionary tale
The Los Angeles Rams were the next big thing in the NFL two years ago. As recently as 2018, the Sean McVay-led offensive juggernaut, which featured Jared Goff at quarterback...
Celebrities who have died from the coronavirus and COVID-19 complications
Stardom is no safeguard to the global pandemic.
Rusty Staub undoubtedly would be on front lines of coronavirus fight
The legendary Rusty Staub, an April Fool’s Day baby, would’ve turned 76 today. And there’s absolutely no doubt what he’d be doing right now, in our current pandemic crisis, had...
13-year-old boy dies of coronavirus alone in hospital isolation
A "healthy" 13-year-old boy has become the UK's youngest coronavirus victim — dying alone because of strict isolation procedures, according to reports. Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab died on Monday after being...
The biggest mistake less-experienced bettors make
One common pitfall for bettors to avoid is confirmation bias — seeking out information that fits your already held opinion. In other words, bettors are looking for information that tells...
Dean & DeLuca files for bankruptcy
The coronavirus pandemic pushed the 43-year-old grocer over the edge, according to court documents, but it hopes to sell its brand name.
Scientists develop AI that can turn brain activity into text
Are we moving a bit closer to the day when machines can read our minds? Scientists have developed a system using artificial intelligence that can turn brain activity into text....
Obama slams Trump for rolling back fuel efficiency standards
Former President Barack Obama blasted the Trump administration for its decision to roll back his rule on fuel efficiency standards.
Doc featured in Netflix show says he's discovered potential coronavirus cure
A San Francisco doctor featured in the Netflix documentary “Pandemic” announced that he and his team have discovered a potential coronavirus cure -- which will now be tested by the...
Restaurant owner gets Joe Exotic haircut to raise money for his workers
Desperate times call for desperate hairstyles. Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb ordered all restaurants in the state to close dining rooms in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus....
Jack Black makes TikTok debut with shirtless quarantine dance
The TikTok handwashing PSA isn't the only catchy dance out there. Jack Black made his much-awaited TikTok debut by performing a hysterical, semi-nude "Quarantine Dance" while in lockdown, to lift...
Pence orders review of aid procedures overseas amid coronavirus pandemic
Vice President Mike Pence ordered a review of aid procedures to other countries, after a phone call revealed a Trump administration official requested medical gear from a foreign country the...
'Empire' series finale set for April 21, final season cut short by coronavirus crisis
"Empire"'s sixth and final season will end sooner than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic. As revealed at the very end of Tuesday’s betrayal and crashed wedding filled “Love...
Quentin Tarantino gushes over Brad Pitt's iconic shirtless scene
We're talking about that scene in "Once Upon a Time In . . . Hollywood."
Delivery dog offers curbside wine pickup during the coronavirus lockdown
Maryland is getting the real-life equivalent of the brandy barrel-bearing St. Bernard of Alpine rescue lore — although instead of life-giving spirits, it's carrying spirit-giving wine. It's the social-distancing solution...
'Tiger King' star has one request for Kate McKinnon in biopic
"Kate McKinnon is a wonderful actress."
The pain and doubt rising WWE star conquered to reach WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley draws strength from her scars. When the NXT women’s champion was younger she used to cut herself. She said it was a means to cope with being bullied...
NFL agent's parents die 6 minutes apart of coronavirus
In a span of six minutes, NFL agent Buddy Baker lost both his parents to coronavirus. Baker announced in a video Tuesday that his mother and father — who were...
Dow drops nearly 1,000 points after US warns on coronavirus death toll
Stocks tumbled again Wednesday as Wall Street grappled with the Trump administration’s warning that the US has yet to face the worst of the coronavirus crisis. The Dow Jones industrial...
Minor leaguer's lifelong Yankees dream can't 'end like this'
Zack Granite already has plenty of Yankee Stadium memories. From going to games as a fan at the previous stadium with his family while growing up on Staten Island to...
56 April Fools' Day jokes from comedians and commentators
If we ever needed a laugh, it's now.
NFL Over-Under win totals: Lions could see big improvement
The NFL is the only major sports league conducting business (almost) as usual during the coronavirus epidemic. With free agency underway and the draft to come April 23-25 (albeit in...
CBS admits to using footage from Italy in NYC coronavirus report
CBS News has admitted that footage of an overflowing ward used during a report on the coronavirus crisis in NYC hospitals was actually shot in Italy.
AOC rips Cuomo decision to suspend New Yorkers' mortgage payments
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to suspend mortgage payments but not rental payments during the coronavirus outbreak, accusing him of giving "preferential treatment" to wealthier...
Xerox abandons $35B bid for rival HP amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has forced Xerox to abandon its $35 billion attempt at a hostile takeover of larger rival HP. Xerox is withdrawing its cash-and-stock offer for HP because the...
Trump sending troops to Mexico border amid coronavirus threat
Trump is sending troops to the nation's border with Mexico as they try to prevent people infected by the coronavirus from entering the US.
Federal prisons to isolate inmates for 2 weeks amid coronavirus crisis
All federal inmates across the country will be isolated in their cells for two weeks in an effort to fight the spread of coronavirus, federal prison officials announced. The move,...
How an Italian hospital protects its medical workers from coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has exacted a heavy toll on medical workers in northern Italy, but the situation is far different in a hospital in the southern city of Naples --...
Adam Schefter reaches NFL Draft breaking point: 'Carnage in the streets'
This is news ESPN doesn't want Adam Schefter generating. With the NFL Draft 2020 still scheduled to be held — shifted from Las Vegas to a virtual experience due to...
Nets mailbag: Kenny Atkinson saw the writing on the wall
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Costco, Target see foot traffic drop after coronavirus stockpiling boom
Big-box stores are emptying out now that shoppers have built up their coronavirus stockpiles, new data show. Foot traffic at Target, Costco and Walmart has dropped after several weeks of...
'The fifth sport' is here to entertain you during coronavirus pandemic
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio couldn’t remember exactly which basketball player had tweeted it. “Long last name, plays for the Bucks,” the reality TV star says. That player was Giannis Antetokounmpou, the...
Russia sends plane full of medical gear to help US fight coronavirus
A Russian military transport plane loaded with medical equipment took off early Wednesday from an airfield outside Moscow and headed for the US, following a conversation between President Trump and...
Kenyan teen killed by bullet as police enforced coronavirus curfew
A Kenyan teen was fatally shot on his balcony as police opened fire to scatter people still on the streets after an imposed coronavirus curfew, according to a new report....
Cops shoot man after he allegedly threatened them with knife in the Bronx
Cops shot a 55-year-old man after he allegedly threatened them with a knife and a gun in the Bronx early Wednesday, according to police. Police responded to a 911 call...
Navy to try building tent-city hospital for coronavirus-stricken sailors
The US Navy is trying to build a temporary tent-city hospital on Guam so it can evacuate some of at least 100 sailors stricken by coronavirus on a US nuclear...
ER doc dies in husband's arms days after showing coronavirus symptoms
An ER doctor and two-time cancer survivor has died in his husband’s arms in their Harlem apartment -- just days after he started to notice coronavirus symptoms, the grieving man...
Home Depot stops selling N95 masks, gives supplies to hospitals
Home Depot will no longer sell respirator masks to the public, donating them instead to hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic, the company said.
Man 'upset' over coronavirus shoots girlfriend, then kills himself
A Pennsylvania man who was distraught about the coronavirus pandemic and losing his job told his girlfriend, “I already talked to God and I have to do this” -- then...
London-based tobacco company working on coronavirus vaccine
A London-based tobacco company said Wednesday that it is working on a potential coronavirus vaccine through its US biotech subsidiary – with the first batches possibly ready by June, according...
4-year-old gives dad a ‘pretty good’ haircut in quarantine
It's hard to get a haircut these days. That's why a father of two, Cliff Nix, in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enlisted his 4-year-old daughter, Hallie, for a trim. The adorable...
Tom Brady didn't have to pay a price to keep his number
A lot has changed for Tom Brady this season, but he still will be No. 12. Brady will wear No. 12 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Chris...
50 residents of California nursing home test positive for coronavirus
More than 50 residents at a California nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus -- and two of the patients have died from the illness, officials said Tuesday. Health...
Nearly half-mile-long cross-border drug tunnel found near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and...
When Jets possibly could draft a QB in this year's NFL draft
The Jets are not in the market for a starting quarterback, but could be looking for a developmental quarterback on Day 3 of the draft. Sam Darnold is entering Year...
Why Giants won't look for Daniel Jones backup in NFL draft
Either you have one or you don’t, and if you don’t, you keep looking until you find one. The Giants have one, so they will not be looking for a...
Several countries threaten jail time for coronavirus-related April Fools' pranks
This is no joking matter. Some countries in Asia have threatened jail time for anyone planning coronavirus-related April Fools’ Day pranks. Thailand on Tuesday warned that anybody joking about the...
'Star Wars' actor dead at 76 due to coronavirus
Jack starred in both "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi" as Resistance General Caluan Ematt.
The Post ranks the top 10 quarterbacks in NFL draft
The Post's Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 quarterbacks in this year's 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Joe Burrow, LSU, 6-3, 221 Once considered a late-round prospect, Heisman Trophy winner is...
New Mexico man arrested for intentionally coughing on store customers
SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe man is facing charges after police say he entered a store and intentionally coughed on several people. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Edward Babcock...
Americans watched a lot of ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ while on coronavirus quarantine
Instead of watching their own finances crater, shut-in television viewers tuned in to the game show “Let’s Make a Deal” in record numbers last week. TV programs across the dial...
6.5-magnitude earthquake tumbles Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — An earthquake struck north of Boise on Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. The US Geological Survey reports the magnitude-6.5 temblor struck just...
Jets' biggest strengths, weaknesses after busy free agency
The rush of free agency is over and now teams are turning to the draft and filling out their rosters with some smaller free-agency moves. The Jets will still add...
Missing baseball? Simulation system giving fans a needed fix
Life gets in the way, in a good way, for a couple of buddies who bond through simulated baseball. Then life largely stops, in a very bad way. And suddenly,...
Four women dead after fire rips through Bronx apartment building
Four women were killed in a fire that ripped through the top floor of a Bronx apartment building Tuesday night, law-enforcement sources said. The blaze erupted at about 7:20 p.m....