April 6, 2020
Navy secretary apologizes for calling ousted captain 'stupid'
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly apologized on Monday for blasting canned aircraft carrier Capt. Brett Crozier as “too naive or too stupid” to command a ship. “Let me be clear,...
Trump blasts watchdog report claiming shortage of medical supplies
President Trump incorrectly blasted the inspector general of the Health and Human Services department as an “Obama appointee” on Monday when asked about a recent internal HHS report about a...
Top cardinal welcomes Australian court's dismissal of sexual abuse case
CANBERRA, Australia — Cardinal George Pell welcomed Australia’s highest court clearing him of child sex crimes Tuesday and said his trial had not been a referendum on the Catholic Church’s...
Nets need to get more out of veteran forward
Part 16 of a series analyzing the Brooklyn Nets. Before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, no Net had logged more games than Taurean Prince. He didn’t...
Why Giants will likely wait to draft an edge-rusher
As the losses mounted last season, what at first was a faint murmur grew louder and more pronounced. Yes, the Giants stink, but all this badness will at least bring...
MLB discussing new plan for how to restart season
Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association. The sides held...
Allstate to return $600M in auto premiums as coronavirus cuts driving
Allstate Corp., one of the largest U.S. auto insurers, said on Monday it would return more than $600 million in premiums to customers as many Americans drive less due to...
Despite coronavirus troubles, landlords strike upbeat notes
Publicly traded REITS are staggered, like all real-estate companies, by the coronavirus. Unlike privately held firms, they’re obligated by the SEC to file a wealth of material on their operations...
The economy will recover from coronavirus — but it will take patience
Everybody, take a deep breath and hold it. Now do it again. And again. Let’s relax for a few minutes and see if we can make the case in our...
Streaming app Quibi joins crowded field during coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has been a boon for streaming video, but that’s no guarantee of success for Jeffrey Katzenberg’s new app. The former Disney chairman and DreamWorks co-founder on Monday...
Authorities recover body of Maeve Kennedy McKean, search for missing son continues
The body of Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean was recovered by authorities Monday after she and her son disappeared on a canoe in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay last week, officials said. McKean,...
NBA exploring rapid coronavirus testing in hopes of return
The NBA is taking an important step in its preparation for a return. The league and its Players Association have been looking jointly into the viability of multiple blood-testing devices...
All Kentucky Derby bets are off for now
No more bets. Well, for now. Pool 4, traditionally the final future wagering pool for the Kentucky Derby, closed on Sunday. As expected, the betting public is no closer to...
De Blasio on coronavirus victims being buried in NYC parks: 'Totally false'
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday blasted claims that the city could temporarily bury coronavirus victims in New York City parks as "totally false." "There will never, ever be anything...
Mets pitcher's built foundation for tragedies like this
Steven Matz started his Tru32 initiative in 2015 to help first responders in New York City. Five years later, the Mets left-hander’s foundation is coming through again for those on...
Kids leave hospital after eating THC candy from donation
SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah children have been released from the hospital after ingesting THC-infused candy that was in donated bags of food, police said Monday. Dozens of families...
De Blasio gets testy over his Prospect Park jaunts during coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted that even during the coronavirus pandemic, he opts to exercise in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park -- 12 miles from Gracie Mansion -- in order to remain...
Here's where to buy toilet paper, hand soap, and other household goods online
As people stock up on toilet paper, hand soap, and other essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic, shoppers have faced a shortage of these goods both online and in-stores. But despite...
A pandemic is the wrong time to shut down NYC's top source of electricity
The devastation being wrought by the coronavirus has underscored two undeniable facts. First: We were woefully unprepared for a black-swan event like this pandemic. Second: Modern society — our medical...
Australian court dismisses top cardinal’s sex abuse convictions
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s highest court has dismissed the convictions of the most senior Catholic found guilty of child sex abuse. The High Court Chief Justice Susan Kiefel announced the...
Igor Shesterkin's swagger is cherry on top of growing Rangers legend
Part 16 of a series analyzing the New York Rangers. The Rangers haven’t had very many flamboyant players throughout their history. Sean Avery, maybe. Gene Carr, blond locks flying behind...
Capt. Brett Crozier got a raw deal and it needs to be made right
Navy Capt. Brett Crozier was fired last week as commander of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt after complaining about the plight of his crew, which was being ravaged by...
America must never again rely on China for our medical supplies
A country learns about itself in a crisis, and one revelation in the coronavirus emergency is that we can’t make our own penicillin. The first patient successfully treated with the...
Frenchman breaks quarantine to buy cheap cigarettes, gets lost in mountains
He should be 'ash-amed.' A Frenchman broke his quarantine in search of cheap cigarettes over the weekend -- and ended up sparking a major rescue operation when he got lost...
NYPD staying away from issuing social distancing summonses
They saw something and said something — only to watch the cops do next to nothing. New Yorkers have called 311 with nearly 4,300 complaints of people not social-distancing —...
Brooklyn street vendor says he sells $2K worth of protective equipment a day
Medical safety gear may be running perilously low at hospitals across New York -- but not at this Brooklyn street corner. An enterprising sidewalk vendor was hawking face masks and...
Beware bug-breeding reusable grocery bags
City Councilman Mark Gjonaj is rightly pushing to set aside the city’s new 5-cent fee on paper bags at grocery stores and the like in the face of the coronavirus...
Progressive lawmakers keep feeding 'the crime virus'
No less an authority than former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton warns that the Legislature’s failure to truly fix last year’s botched criminal-justice reforms has set the city up for big...
MLB batted around Home Run Derby idea in wake of coronavirus
If the NBA can have H-O-R-S-E, could MLB eliminate the O-S-E and have HR? Unlikely. But not without it being at least a thought. MLB officials did bat around the...
These are just a handful of the New Yorkers lost to coronavirus
One of the many things this pandemic has taken from us is the chance to comfort the grieving. Here are just a handful of the many people we’ve lost.
Fingers crossed golf's bold coronavirus return plan works
It wasn’t that long ago when there wasn’t much interest in watching professional golf in the fall. The PGA Championship, traditionally held in August, was the least-followed of golf’s four...
As NYC nears coronavirus apex, it's time to plan how to restart the economy
With New York City at or near the apex of the coronavirus crisis, it’s time to start putting thought into what comes next: We need a solid strategy — cautious...
Huge percentage of NYPD cops out sick as coronavirus spreads
Nearly 20 percent of the NYPD's rank-and-file were out sick to start the week, according to data released by the NYPD. As of Monday night, 6,974 officers — or 19.3...
In pandemics past, New Yorkers used to quarantine on city's islands
Take a look at the islands that were once used for quarantining sick New Yorkers.
'Schitt's Creek' star Emily Hampshire talks about 'perfect' series finale
Emily Hampshire, aka "Schitt's Creek" motel owner Stevie Budd, is convinced Tuesday night's series finale will please its legion of fans. "I can say, with 100 percent certainty, that people...
City bus and subway workers account for all 33 MTA coronavirus deaths
Thirty-three MTA employees have now died from the coronavirus -- all from the agency's city bus and subway division, officials said Monday. The 33 deaths compared to 22 on Sunday....
Martin Shkreli wants out of prison to develop a coronavirus cure
Infamous "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli claims to be working on a cure for the coronavirus -- and he wants to be sprung from prison so he can conduct his research....
Hundreds of homeless with coronavirus or symptoms housed at NYC hotels
The city is housing hundreds of homeless people with coronavirus or symptoms of the virus at five Big Apple hotels, sources told The Post. City officials confirmed that more than...
Gambino mobster fears dying like a 'schmuck' from coronavirus in prison
A mafia soldier serving time for a mob hit fears coronavirus will have him sleeping with the fishes. Reputed Gambino soldier John Matera, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to whack...
64% of NY nurses lack adequate gear, 72% exposed to coronavirus, survey says
Nearly two-thirds of New York’s nurses – 64 percent -- said they have inadequate protective personal equipment and 72 percent said they’ve been exposed to COVID-19, according to a survey...
Ranking the top 10 end-rushers in the NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 edge-rushers in the 2020 NFL Draft: 1. DE Chase Young, Ohio State, 6-5, 264 Consensus No. 1 overall prospect and likely No....
Jets GM tipping big-time in local act of coronavirus kindness
This large, quiet, genial man wearing a Jets cap pulls up to River Grille in Chatham, N.J, on Sundays now, a golden retriever in the backseat, and uses his credit...
Wisconsin supreme court rules gov can't postpone Tuesday's primary
Wisconsin's presidential primary will proceed on Tuesday -- despite a last-ditch effort by the governor to postpone voting amid the coronavirus pandemic. The state Supreme Court ruled 4-2 that Gov....
Tragedy-stricken Penn State stud intrigued by Giants draft possibility
During the pre-draft process, a common question from NFL teams to prospects is to describe the toughest thing they have ever gone through. For Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos,...
Cristina Cuomo gives update on husband Chris' coronavirus condition
Coronavirus-stricken Chris Cuomo is doing "slightly better," his wife said on Monday, as she detailed his all-natural treatment plan. Cristina Cuomo said her CNN-host hubby still feels "incredible lethargy" but...
Trump says USNS Comfort hospital ship will take coronavirus patients
President Trump confirmed Monday that the US Navy's hospital ship docked in Manhattan, the USNS Comfort, will treat coronavirus cases — granting Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request and ending hours of...
NASA astronaut honors NYPD, FDNY from space
This takes honoring first responders to new heights. NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan on Monday paid tribute to the NYPD, FDNY and all those fighting on the front lines of the...
Listen to Episode 5 of 'Amazin' But True': How Steven Matz Is Staying Fresh and Giving Back
It's a fresh week and time for a brand-new episode of "Amazin' But True" with former Mets pitcher Nelson Figueroa and yours truly. It's an exciting podcast this week as...
On 'Murder House Flip,' notorious homicide homes get renovated
The show debuts Monday, April 6, on the new short-form video service Quibi.
Colts got in on bidding war for Super Bowl-winning QB
Nick Foles was apparently a hot commodity on the quarterback trade market. According to The Athletic, the Bears were actually in a bidding war for the Super Bowl 52 MVP...
Mexico gun fight involving El Chapo's cartel leaves 19 dead
A violent clash between gunman linked to Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman's former drug cartel and a rival cartel left 19 people dead in northern Mexico over the weekend, authorities said....
Alexander Wang offers 80% sale on archive bags, shoes, more
Fashion star Alexander Wang is taking a "walk down memory Wang" with a massive luxury sale in the name of charity. The New York-based designer with a penchant for partying...
Swiss watchman rings cathedral bell to signal hope amid coronavirus pandemic
LAUSANNE - In Lausanne, a Swiss city on the shores of Lake Geneva, the coronavirus outbreak has revived a tradition of centuries past: The cathedral watchman climbs the 153 stone...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Grim US milestone, Bronx Zoo tiger update
Coronavirus-stricken British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was rushed to intensive care on Monday -- as cases of the disease soared past 1.3 million across the globe. The news came as...
The 'Bull Durham' questions we still have about near-perfect sports movie
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...
Trump and Biden finally talk coronavirus after week of taunts
President Trump and Joe Biden spoke on Monday shortly after Trump questioned why the former vice president didn’t accept his offer to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. Trump confirmed at a...
Coronavirus patients eagerly join Gilead Sciences drug study
The new coronavirus made Dr. Jag Singh a patient at his own hospital. His alarm grew as he saw an X-ray of his pneumonia-choked lungs and colleagues asked his wishes...
A comprehensive guide to avoiding the grocery store and pharmacy
The coronavirus pandemic is beginning to impact our grocery shopping habits. At Saturday’s White House briefing, the coronavirus task force warned against even going out to buy groceries or medication,...
NASA details plans for putting base on moon
NASA's plan to return to the moon in 2024 could be in jeopardy due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, the space agency has put forth plans on how it will...
Why WHO is reluctant to urge face masks for everyone
The World Health Organization expressed reluctance Monday to endorse face mask use for everyone going outside to protect themselves from coronavirus, saying that there was "limited research" about their effectiveness...
Remains of 100M-year-old flying pterosaur with 6-inch beak unearthed by scientists
A new species of pterosaur -- a flying reptile that lived 100 million years ago -- has been discovered by scientists in Africa. Known as Afrotapejara zouhrii, it is the...
The US economy will roar back and other commentary
Nobelist: The Economy Will Roar Back Writing in The Wall Street Journal, 2002 economics Nobel laureate Vernon L. Smith argues that US growth will resume solidly after the coronavirus crisis....
Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers legend, dead at 85
Al Kaline, the man who became known as "Mr. Tiger" across 22 splendid seasons with the Detroit Tigers, died Monday at the age of 85, the Detroit Free Press reported....
Chilling video shows UK hangars made into morgue for coronavirus victims
Chilling video shows a temporary morgue erected inside hangars at an abandoned military base in the United Kingdom as the coronavirus pandemic claims thousands of British lives. The two hangars,...
‘Tiger King’ sequel to reveal more details on Carole Baskin allegations
Investigation Discovery is jumping on the “Tiger King” phenomenon, greenlighting a new program that it bills as the “definitive sequel” to the hit Netflix docuseries. “Investigating the Strange World of...
Cops booed for breaking up balcony rave during lockdown
When you can’t go out, bring the party home. This neighborhood in Kent, UK, hosted a lockdown party on their balconies, blasting dance music and nightclub-worthy lighting across the empty...
Commercial burglaries soar since coronavirus emergency measures
Commercial burglaries in New York City have risen 75 percent amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to data from the NYPD. Police said 254 businesses have been targeted between March 12,...
Microsoft offers free Skype video chat as Zoom’s privacy nightmare continues
If you’ve been working from in the past few weeks, the chances are that you attended at least one meeting via Zoom video call. Zoom rose rapidly to popularity during...
3D printing firm focuses on ventilator parts in coronavirus fight
After nearly 40 years of practicing emergency medicine, Dr. Bruce Becker planned on retiring and focusing his energy on serving as Chief Medical Officer of Vitae Industries, a Providence, R.I.-based...
Cuomo to Trump: USNS Comfort should take coronavirus patients
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants the USNS Comfort hospital ship docked off of Manhattan to begin taking on coronavirus-stricken patients, after previously being reserved for those with other ailments. The governor...
Knicks could steal 'Ja Morant Lite' late in NBA Draft
ESPN draft guru Fran Fraschilla has a message for the Knicks: Take the best player available with your lottery pick and save the late first-rounder for a point guard. The...
SeaWorld CEO throws in towel just five months into job
SeaWorld Entertainment’s chief executive has resigned only five months into his job, becoming the third leader of the theme park company to depart in just over two years, according to...
Tom Brady just wanted the Patriots to 'listen' to him
Tom Brady is ready to see what he can do without the New England Patriots. In a piece for The Players' Tribune published on Monday, Brady expressed how grateful he...
'Torn from the Headlines': An infamous slumlord, a kidnapping �� and death
A notorious landlord vanished off the streets of New York City in a sensational, caught-on-tape kidnapping in 2014 -- and when his body turned up the next day in a dumpster,...
Biden's offer to help coronavirus efforts making governors' jobs 'difficult'
WASHINGTON -- In the early hours of Monday morning, Joe Biden's campaign sent an email to state leaders offering to connect them with desperately needed coronavirus resources. But at least...
Cop sues United Airlines for refund after trip canceled over coronavirus
A Minnesota cop is suing United Airlines in a potential class-action lawsuit for only offering him vouchers rather than refunds for his family's cancelled vacation amid the coronavirus crisis. Jacob...
NJ car dealership discriminated against the disabled, women, Muslims: suit
Former employees of a New Jersey car dealership claim their bosses were appallingly prejudiced -- mocking a mentally challenged man, sexually harassing female workers and taunting a Muslim salesman, according...
Alaskan airline RavnAir lays off all employees, files for bankruptcy
RavnAir Group, the largest regional carrier in Alaska, filed for bankruptcy Sunday and grounded all of its 72 planes as it waits on a decision from US Treasury for government...
Hero of the Day: NYPD officers feed elderly woman in need
These NYPD officers aren’t just keeping the city safe amid the coronavirus crisis -- they’re also making sure the Big Apple's most vulnerable citizens aren’t forgotten. Police officers Keith Tuohey...
Boris Johnson in intensive care with coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was rushed into the intensive care unit in a London hospital Monday evening after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, his office said -- and he has...
Mom whose hours were cut amid coronavirus crisis now homeless after fire
A Michigan mother-of-four whose hours were just cut amid the coronavirus crisis is now homeless after a blaze ravaged her family home, according to a new report. The fire broke...
Chinese chain Luckin Coffee still can't catch a break
Luckin Coffee Chairman Charles Zhengyao Lu and Chief Executive Jenny Zhiya Qian have handed over shares in the embattled Chinese coffee chain to lenders after a company controlled by Lu’s...
Bronx Zoo tiger with coronavirus likely infected by zookeeper
A Bronx Zoo tiger infected with coronavirus likely got the bug from a zookeeper, according to reports. "It's the first time, to our knowledge, that a (wild) animal has gotten...
Zoom shares zapped amid privacy concerns and analyst doubts
Shares of Zoom fell more than 7 percent on Monday afternoon trading, adding to their sharp declines in the past few days, as the video conferencing app battles privacy concerns...
Jameis Winston marries girlfriend in private quarantine ceremony
Jameis Winston has a new teammate for life. The former Buccaneers quarterback married girlfriend Breion Allen on March 27 in an "intimate ceremony" at their home amidst the coronavirus outbreak....
US coronavirus death toll passes 10,000
The national death toll from the coronavirus hit a grim milestone Monday, with more than 10,000 killed by the bug, according to Johns Hopkins University. The number of dead increased...
James Drury, star of long-running Western series 'The Virginian,' dead at 85
James Drury, who played the mysterious, nameless title character on the 1960s NBC Western "The Virginian," died today of natural causes. He was 85. His death was announced on the...
This country turns to drive-thru funerals for coronavirus victims
Spain is holding drive-through funerals for coronavirus victims as the number of deaths rises above 13,000. La Almudena cemetery in Madrid, the largest in the country, saw funerals held every...
Coronavirus is halting US data privacy efforts across tech companies
Data privacy has taken a backseat in terms of national priorities in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as Congress has shifted its whole focus to the virus and US...
NYC doctor says high ventilator settings damage coronavirus patients' lungs
A Brooklyn doctor is warning that critically ill coronavirus patients are being inadvertently harmed by the very same breathing machines being used to keep them alive. In a video posted...
Bronx product finally getting Division I dream with New Mexico
This is a birthday Saquan Singleton won’t ever forget. The day he turned 22 was also the culmination of a long-winding journey, one that took him from The Bronx to...
Human Barbie doll is giving up plastic life amid coronavirus
She’s a Barbie girl, in a coronavirus world. Human doll Rachel Evans says she's giving up on her Malibu dreams of looking like a Barbie. “Don’t worry about things like...
Coronavirus forcing NFL into unprecedented draft
War rooms for the 2020 NFL Draft will now officially be living rooms, basements and home offices across the country. General managers, meet fantasy football. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced...
Antonio Brown hires new agent in desperate pursuit of NFL return
Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is hoping a new agent will help him break back into the NFL. The controversial NFL star hired veteran agent Ed Wasielewski of EMG Sports,...
NJ inmate with coronavirus symptoms left 'basically for dead'
A sick New Jersey prison inmate who fears she has coronavirus says she was left "basically for dead" in isolation -- then returned to general population without getting tested, according...
'Irresponsible' Olympian arrested after allegedly breaking coronavirus quarantine
Two members of the Fiji national rugby team were arrested after allegedly breaking a 14-day quarantine set up by the island country in order to contain the coronavirus. "We strongly...
Iowa teen with coronavirus: 'Felt like I was hit by a truck'
An Iowa teen with the coronavirus is warning other youngsters not to underestimate the disease, which left him feeling like he had been “hit by a truck,” according to reports.
Anna Wintour shows off her coronavirus face mask
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pGxRdHmrM/ Masks are now en Vogue. Stoically posing in her signature bob and oversized sunglasses — with a cloth covering her nose and mouth — famed Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is...
'All Rise' on CBS plans coronavirus episode filmed using social media
After late-night and daytime talk shows one by one returned to television with remotely produced episodes amid the coronavirus outbreak, we have the first primetime scripted series to embark on...
Maintaining healthy relationships while living in self-isolation
Going from simply living together to spending every waking moment together can be taxing on a relationship. For those wishing to avoid the drama that comes with constant cohabitation, psychologists...
Miss England will return to work as a doctor amid coronavirus outbreak
The beauty queen who was crowned "Miss England" last year will soon be back to work as a doctor as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in the UK, a report said...
NY agency boosts staff to handle high number of jobless claims
The state Department of Labor is beefing up its numbers of phone-bank workers and computer servers to accommodate a historic crush of jobless claims created by the coronavirus.
German cider restaurant turns into drive-thru during coronavirus lockdown
Thomas Metzmacher had to get creative to keep his business open in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic. After toying with the idea of a delivery service, he instead turned his...
'Too naive or too stupid': Navy secretary rips fired ship captain
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly trashed fired aircraft carrier Capt. Brett Crozier to his former crew, saying that Crozier revealed he was either "too naive or too stupid" for command.
Cops hunting Texas teen who boasted about spreading coronavirus
A Texas teen who claimed to have coronavirus and boasted on Snapchat about spreading the deadly bug is now wanted by local cops, authorities said. Lorraine Maradiaga, 18, of Carollton,...
Tiffany, Gucci owner, AG Jeans each donate $1M for coronavirus relief
Fashion giants continue to make dazzling donations toward coronavirus relief. French luxury group Kering (the parent company of Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga, among other high-end houses) and American brands...
Upgrade your home theater with this mini projector that’s now over 60% off
The Prima 1080p HD Pocket Projector is roughly the size and weight of an iPhone 7 and is able to cast a 200″ cinema-quality image onto any surface.
Wisconsin governor orders delay of Tuesday election to June
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday issued an executive order to delay the state's presidential primary for two months because of the coronavirus pandemic, a move that...
Trump mocks Biden over 'virtual' convention, phone call
President Trump went after presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in a tweet, saying that he would prefer a Democratic National Convention where he "doesn't have to show up." "Joe Biden...
States urge US to allow SNAP recipients to grocery-shop online
Yvonne Knight, who has respiratory problems that make her especially vulnerable in the coronavirus pandemic, can’t buy groceries online with her food stamps — even though each trip to the...
Love triangle, sex tapes: Inside the life of sports' most scandalous WAG
If there is one person who calls the shots on where Mauro Icardi plays next, it is his stunning wife and agent, Wanda Nara. The Inter Milan star has reportedly...
Fashion company partners with body armor manufacturer to make surgical gowns
A half-century after the Brooklyn Navy Yard was decommissioned, the waterfront manufacturing hub is gearing up for war again — making desperately needed protective gear for New York's front line...
How to up-funk your video call look with Netflix's 'House Doctor'
Say goodbye to boring backgrounds. As the world engages in more video conferencing, Tracy Metro — an interior designer and host of Netflix's "House Doctor" — is here to help....
Man builds apocalyptic bunker under Greenwich Village restaurant
He has all the essentials for quality apocalypse living.
Hackers hurl racial epithets at dance instructor during virtual class
A pair of hackers harassed a Detroit dance instructor while hijacking a virtual stretching class, accusing her of spreading coronavirus and hurling racial slurs.
Desperate health care workers rally for coronavirus gear at Harlem Hospital
Dozens of health care workers rallied outside Harlem Hospital on Monday, demanding better protection from COVID-19 as the number of patients afflicted by the deadly virus continues to grow. Members...
Relentless Drew Brees chase could create ESPN awkwardness
While ESPN has Drew Brees in its sights after he retires, Steve Levy, Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky have emerged as top candidates for next season’s "Monday Night Football" booth,...
Jerk spits and licks door handle in angry rant over bank hours
This guy lost his mind at a TD Bank in Prince George, Canada. The unmasked man allegedly spat on and licked the door handle — endangering the lives of the...
Speeding soars in NYC despite fewer cars on road amid coronavirus
With fewer vehicles on city streets, more drivers are now blowing the speed limit, new data shows. Big Apple speed cameras caught speeding drivers 180,718 on weekdays between March 5...
Baby hospitalized with coronavirus after dad takes 'one short visit' to grocery store
A British baby boy was left hospitalized with the coronavirus -- after his dad got the whole family infected with just one quick grocery run. "We have been in isolation...
Regents exams canceled due to coronavirus
This year's Regents exams, which were scheduled for June, have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, state education officials said Monday. Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa said that districts,...
This high-tech water bottle cleans itself with built-in UV sterilization
Did you know that there are more than 1 million bacteria in most reusable bottles? We know, the thought of that is enough to make even someone with an iron...
This is a significant and strange day for Giants' new coach
Nearly one year ago, Eli Manning returned to the Giants facility for the start of the offseason workout program. “You come in, had a good offseason, worked hard, excited to...
China sold nearly 4 billion masks to other countries over past month
China has sold nearly 4 billion masks to foreign countries in the past month and is ramping up production, even as some nations have questioned the quality of the medical...
Andrew Cuomo raises fine for not social distancing to $1,000
ALBANY — New Yorkers must maintain social-distancing discipline until the coronavirus is defeated, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday — or face a fine now doubled to $1,000. The governor doubled...
NBA team's disaster somehow gets worse with 'unhappy' star
The Bulls' ongoing dysfunction may soon cost them one of their few bright spots. Lauri Markkanen wants out of Chicago if the Bulls don't pull themselves out of the mud,...
Brooklyn woman burned outside home in possible acid attack
A Brooklyn woman suffered severe burns across her body when someone sneaked up on her outside her home and splashed her with a caustic substance in a disturbing incident caught...
Coronavirus limits bring new religious freedom tension
NEW YORK — Despite state and local limits on public gatherings, some faith leaders have persisted in holding in-person services -- a matter of religious freedom, they say, as the...
Boris Johnson 'in good spirits' after coronavirus hospitalization: UK official
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was resting comfortably in the hospital Monday, the day after he was admitted for stubborn coronavirus symptoms, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Monday. “This was...
Amazon faces another NYC warehouse strike as dozens of workers have coronavirus
Amazon is facing its second labor strike at a Staten Island warehouse where workers fear more than two dozen people have come down with COVID-19.
Coronavirus pandemic causing massive increase in hungry families
The growing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant rise in demand from the charitable food system in America, as the nation faces rising unemployment, school closures and rising poverty...
Tituss Burgess on 'Dishmantled,' his insane new Quibi cooking competition
Splats off to the chef!
Wannabe action hero goes from skinny to stacked in quest for 'world peace'
Davy Barnes pumps iron 12 hours a week to get swole like his hero Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The wannabe action star first hit the gym nine years ago and...
Medical group endorses anti-malarial drug treatment for coronavirus patients
America's major medical society specializing in the treatment of respiratory diseases has endorsed using hydroxychloroquine for seriously ill hospitalized coronavirus patients. The American Thoracic Society issued guidelines Monday that suggest...
Man intentionally coughs on gas pump handle, mentions coronavirus: cops
A California man may face charges in Arizona for intentionally coughing on a gas pump handle while referencing the spread of coronavirus, police said. The man, identified only as a...
De Blasio calls off coronavirus street closures, citing lack of NYPD resources
The pilot, which closed a total of seven blocks across four boroughs did not attract enough New Yorkers "to justify the NYPD presence," which involved no less than 80 officers...
430,000 people traveled to US from China during coronavirus outbreak
At least 430,000 people have arrived in the US from China since the Chinese Communist Party declared its coronavirus outbreak on Dec. 31.
James Clyburn: House coronavirus panel will focus on stimulus, not Trump
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) said the newly formed House panel set up to oversee the federal coronavirus response will not focus on President Trump's handling of the crisis,...
Israel to produce fitted masks for men with religious beards
JERUSALEM - Israelis who have beards for religious reasons will get the option of custom-made face masks to protect them from the coronavirus rather than being told to shave, a...
Patriots are fooling themselves with Tom Brady solution: ESPN analyst
Perhaps the biggest question of this offseason remains unanswered: Who will fill Tom Brady's shoes in New England? The Patriots' options are not all that appealing. The current front-runner for...
Cuomo suggests coronavirus deaths in New York could be hitting apex
Just under 600 more New Yorkers have died of the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday — a grim tally, but one that further suggests that contagion may have reached...
Nearly 3K new NYC coronavirus cases overnight, total approaches 68K
Nearly 3,000 more New Yorkers were diagnosed with the coronavirus overnight Sunday into Monday, with an additional three succumbing to the contagion, City Hall statistics show. As of 9:30 a.m....
Jamie Dimon warns coronavirus will bring a 'bad recession' to US
Jamie Dimon warned a “bad recession” is coming to the US -- and took a veiled swipe at President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, even as he sought to...
Man faces $50K fine for escaping quarantine to visit girlfriend
An Australian man blew off his coronavirus self-quarantine to visit his girlfriend -- and even used public transportation to get there -- and could now be fined up to $50,000,...
Dairy farms dump milk as coronavirus crisis spoils demand
Dairy farmers are dumping giant loads of milk down the drain as the coronavirus crisis spoils demand for products like butter and cheese.
This 104-year-old Italian woman just kicked coronavirus' ass
A 104-year-old Italian woman has recovered from coronavirus -- making her the world's oldest known survivor, according to a report. Ada Zanusso tested positive for the potentially deadly bug after falling...
Honor Blackman, James Bond's Pussy Galore, dead at 94
Honor Blackman, the actress best known for her role as Pussy Galore in James Bond film "Goldfinger," has died. She was 94.
Comfortably dumb: Man claims front-yard Pink Floyd concert was a misunderstanding
Careful with that ax, Maldjian. The David Gilmore wannabe who was charged for hosting a Pink Floyd concert on his suburban New Jersey lawn is a 54-year-old lawyer and amateur...
These state economies are most vulnerable to coronavirus crisis
According to a newly released study by Oxford Economics, Florida is among the states most vulnerable to the economic shock being caused by the pandemic.
Paige Spiranac practices golf shot with cleavage-friendly trick
Paige Spiranac is getting plenty of putting practice while quarantining at home. On Friday, the "Playing A Round" podcast host showed off a few moves using her Perfect Practice Putting...
UN chief urges end to domestic violence, citing global surge
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday night that there has been “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” as fear of the coronavirus has grown along with...
NHL mulling North Dakota, New Hampshire as coronavirus return locations
An NHL return from its coronavirus-induced pause could be headed for North Dakota or New Hampshire. According to Sportsnet, North Dakota has been mentioned as a potential location where the...
Couple spotted having sex in park amid coronavirus lockdown
They just couldn't contain themselves. A randy couple was reportedly caught breaking the UK's strict coronavirus lockdown -- to have sex in a park. "During my afternoon jog, I spotted...
Bill Gates calls coronavirus pandemic a 'nightmare scenario'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said the coronavirus pandemic is a "nightmare scenario" but that with a strong national response, the US can keep the deaths under the massive numbers cited...
Hall of Famer fails in quest to change Rams' 'penis' logo
After further review, the Rams' new logo will stand, even after their Hall of Fame running back said it looked like a penis. Eric Dickerson tried to be the voice...
Gerrit Cole staying sharp with Yankees reliever's 'backyard baseball'
Yankees pitchers Gerrit Cole and Adam Ottavino are seemingly keeping each other company during Major League Baseball’s hiatus due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Cole, who recently announced a significant...
Manhattan man assaulted and robbed by Grindr date
A Manhattan man's would-be tryst turned sour when a beau he met on Grindr came to his apartment and assaulted him early Sunday, cops said. A 30-year-old man organized the...
South Africa's history of TB, HIV prepares country for coronavirus testing
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa, one of the world’s most unequal countries with a large population vulnerable to the new coronavirus, may have an advantage in the outbreak, honed during years...
Thousands of tourists mob mountain range as China loosens restrictions
About 20,000 sightseers flocked to a popular mountain range in China over the weekend -- forcing authorities to shut it down -- as the country loosened its coronavirus restrictions. Photos...
UFC 249 might actually happen
The risk of coronavirus hasn't deterred Dana White, and because of that we might actually have a live sporting event in less than two weeks. The UFC president has remained steadfast...
The NFL's most ridiculed trade is getting complicated
A loophole could redeem Bill O'Brien and the Texans from the most ridiculed move of the offseason. The new league year kicked off with the blockbuster deal that sent wide...
Data scientist explains how Google searches could help in coronavirus fight
An economist and expert on big data penned an op-ed in the New York Times Sunday that said Google search terms may help health officials determine the next coronavirus hot...
Dow ends up 1,627 points, or 7.7%, as coronavirus deaths slow in hotspots
Stocks surged Monday amid signs that the coronavirus crisis is easing in some hard-hit places even as US officials warned of a brutal week ahead. The Dow Jones industrial average...
NYC may temporarily bury coronavirus victims on Hart Island
Some coronavirus victims could be temporarily buried in the Hart Island potter’s field — or even public parks — if New York’s morgues become overwhelmed by the number of dead,...
The first hint of a return to sports
Golf’s governing bodies came together on Monday and collectively announced what can only be described as a hopeful — fingers crossed — new schedule for the 2020 season that, like...
Top CEOs warning Trump of economic shutdown amid coronavirus
The country's leading CEOs are sounding the alarm in private conversations with President Trump that businesses could face economic ruin amid the coronavirus crisis.
Chicago pizzeria using oven to make face shields for healthcare workers
Pizza ovens aren't just for pizza anymore. A restaurant in Chicago is using its pizza oven to help out local healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak. Aside from just making...
Navy secretary says White House not involved in Crozier dismissal
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said he did not consult with anyone at the White House before he decided to fire the captain of an aircraft carrier for his lack...
Swiss resort offering 'quarantine apartments' that includes a $500 coronavirus test
There's more than one way to quarantine. A hotel and resort in Switzerland is offering luxury apartments for quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak. Aside from the typical amenities, the apartments...
Rwanda finds genocide grave that could contain 30,000 bodies
KIGALI, Rwanda — A valley dam that authorities in Rwanda say could contain about 30,000 bodies has been discovered more than a quarter-century after the country’s genocide in which 800,000...
Argument erupts between Fauci, Trump aide over coronavirus drug
A heated argument broke out in the White House Situation Room over the weekend between Dr. Anthony Fauci and another member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, with the exchange...
Angry Patriots stars blame ESPN as Rex Ryan resentment grows
The McCourty brothers weren’t fond of how ESPN handled Rex Ryan’s outburst toward Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper. Ryan, 57, caused a stir last week when he criticized the Cowboys’...
Ariana Grande surprises quarantined fans with 'virtual love' song
"My Everything" was dedicated to the fans.
'Aliens' actor Jay Benedict dead at 68 from coronavirus
Actor Jay Benedict, who appeared in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises," is the latest celebrity to die from the coronavirus. He was 68. "It is with profound sorrow that...
Mating flies preserved in amber have been doing it for 41 million years
Have you ever been caught in the act? You know the act I mean. I mean when someone walks in on you and your significant other during a beautiful moment...
Golf's major schedule in complete chaos over coronavirus
The PGA Championship is returning to an August tee-off due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Originally scheduled for May 14-17 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, the tournament, like...
Trump shares why coronavirus-stricken cruise ships were allowed to dock in Florida
President Trump on Monday said two cruise ships with outbreaks of coronavirus aboard were allowed to dock in Florida for "humanitarian reasons" after failing to find safe harbor in other...
US coronavirus peak predicted to see over 3,000 deaths in single day
The peak of the coronavirus pandemic is likely still 10 days away in the US -- when an alarming 3,130 Americans are predicted to die in a single day, according...
DOE bans schools using Zoom for remote learning amid security concerns
The city’s Department of Education has barred teachers and administrators from using the video conferencing platform Zoom for remote learning purposes over concerns about security breaches -- such as "Zoom-bombers"...
John Krasinski surprises kid with original 'Hamilton' cast reunion
Robert De Niro is a weather man now.
Danica Patrick's quarantine life: Live workouts, CBD business, 'dream' meals for Aaron Rodgers
Staying fit while quarantining is as seamless as logging onto social media, according to Danica Patrick. The former racecar driver and yoga enthusiast, who regularly shares photos and videos of...
Apple making face shields for doctors battling coronavirus
Apple has started making protective face shields for health workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Livery cab driver assaulted, carjacked after fare dispute in Brooklyn
Cops are searching for a man who pummeled a livery-cab driver in Brooklyn and then jacked his ride.
Former intel watchdog Michael Atkinson reacts to his firing
Just days after his firing last week, Michael Atkinson aired his disappointment regarding his removal from his post in an unusual statement. "While I understand that the President can remove...
Celebrity Yankees fans relive their favorite memories
It's a new week, which means a new episode of the "Pinstripe Pod" with Chris Shearn and former Yankee Jeff Nelson. With the baseball season still on hiatus and the...
'Jaws' actress dead at 91 from coronavirus complications
Lee Fierro, best known as Alex Kintner's mom in Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark attack classic "Jaws," died Sunday of complications from the coronavirus. She was 91. The actress was residing...
Mets mailbag: Figuring out the inevitable Noah Syndergaard contract mess
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...
WWE's love triangle has happy ending at WrestleMania 36
Score one for the underdog. The love triangle that has been dramatically playing out on WWE's SmackDown these past two months reached its apex at WrestleMania 36 on Sunday night....
Airlines halt most NYC flights amid escalating coronavirus fears
Airlines are drastically cutting service to and from the New York City area as the feds urge travelers to avoid the nation's largest coronavirus hotspot. American Airlines plans to operate...
Ecuador orders cardboard coffins for coronavirus victims left in street
Ecuador is rush-ordering thousands of cardboard coffins to try to cope with coronavirus victims otherwise left rotting in the street, officials say. The nation's second city, Guayaquil, has started getting...
The weight Drew McIntyre bears after finally fulfilling WrestleMania dream
Drew McIntyre fulfilled “The Chosen One” prophecy. Now he must become WWE’s main-event savior. He wasn’t that on Day 2 of WrestleMania 36 from the fan-less Performance Center in Orlando,...
Michael Jackson’s iconic glove sells for more than $104K at auction
The white glove worn by hit-maker Michael Jackson has sold for more than £85,000 ($104,711 USD) at auction. Fans of the pop superstar who died aged 50 in 2009 went...
NYC dog parks closed until further notice due to coronavirus
The Big Apple's dog parks have been shuttered amid the coronavirus outbreak, a city official said Monday.
Man arrested after bragging 'we don't give a f--k about coronavirus' during party
He was busted Saturday afternoon and charged with a misdemeanor for violating Gov. Mike DeWine’s “Stay at Home” order amid the pandemic.
Biden says he'll wear a mask in public during coronavirus pandemic
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden says he will wear a mask in public as recommended by the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines in order to protect himself...
Pet parrot mocks owner during his quarantine workout
This parrot is a jerk! Watch as a 30-year-old macaw named Emma cackles during her owner’s home workout. “She laughed at me every time I did sit-ups,” said the pet...
Most New Yorkers worried about financial fallout from coronavirus: poll
ALBANY — The coronavirus pandemic has inflicted heavy financial stress and feelings of job insecurity on New Yorkers, a new poll shows. Siena College found that 77 percent of eligible...
Shooting suspect leads cops on wild 45-mile car chase into Queens
A Long Island shooting suspect led police on a wild pursuit into Queens Sunday night, law enforcement sources said. The man opened fire on his ex-wife in Holtsville, in Suffolk...
Massive fire near Florida airport burns more than 3,500 rental cars
FORT MYERS, Fla. — More than 3,500 rental cars were damaged or destroyed in a fire that burned near a Florida airport before being contained late Friday. The Fort Myers...
How Yankees pitcher is staying ready amid coronavirus uncertainty
Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. Hello...
Sylvester Stallone, Pele have a soccer match with Nazis in this 80s movie
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...
Scotland's top medical officer resigns after ignoring own coronavirus advice
Scotland’s chief medical officer resigned Sunday after two consecutive weekend trips to her summer home -- violating her own advice to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak. Catherine Calderwood announced...
Rick Pitino won his WrestleMania 36 bet
Rick Pitino picked up his first win as Iona coach. His son Richard’s Minnesota team appears headed to New Rochelle to play the Gaels this season after dad won the...
Where surprise Nets contributor stands amid coronavirus pause
Part 15 of a series analyzing the Brooklyn Nets. Garrett Temple may not have COVID-19, but with four Nets teammates having tested positive, and a family that’s always been about service,...
Man allegedly tried to burn disabled wife over not qualifying for relief check
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man is facing charges after police say he became enraged he didn’t qualify for a COVID-19-related stimulus check and tried to set his wife...
This Jets trend may be coming to an end at the NFL Draft
The Jets used their first-round pick on a defensive lineman a year ago. Though Quinnen Williams, taken No. 3 overall, did not have a dominant rookie season, the Jets remain...
Washington state returns hundreds of federal ventilators for use in New York
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday that the state will return more than 400 ventilators of the 500 it has received from the federal government so they...