April 8, 2020
Bernie Sanders says he's hopeful for 'more progressive' Biden during 'Colbert' spot
Bernie Sanders said he hopes Joe Biden moves in a "more progressive direction" and vowed to do everything he could to defeat President Trump in his first interview since dropping...
Pope Francis says coronavirus could be 'nature's response' to climate change
Pope Francis likened the coronavirus pandemic to recent fires and floods as one of "nature's responses" to the world's ambivalence to climate change. "There is an expression in Spanish: 'God...
Taiwanese baseball team resorts to using robot fans
Are robot fans better than no fans at all? The Taiwan Chinese Professional Baseball League plans to test the theory Saturday for its Opening Day, which was originally scheduled for...
Possible Chicago coronavirus super-spreader linked to 15 cases, including 3 deaths
A multi-family cluster of seven confirmed coronavirus cases, including three deaths, in Chicago was linked to one patient who may have infected others at a funeral and a birthday party....
Selfie-taking fan sues Tiger Woods, posts 'pushing' video
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Tiger Woods and his caddie, claiming he suffered injuries from the caddie pushing him out of the way during the Valspar Championship...
Staff no-shows, deaths hit California nursing homes amid coronavirus outbreak
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Southern California nursing home where nearly three dozen residents have the coronavirus was evacuated Wednesday after staff members failed to show up to work while six...
Unmasking WHO as a China apologist: Devine
Mayor Bill de Blasio did look a little ridiculous with a bandana covering half his face Tuesday but, hey, what’s new? He has always been Mayor Putz. In his own...
Navy Secretary's trip to USS Theodore Roosevelt cost $243,000 and his job
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's trip to the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt last weekend cost him his job, a two-week quarantine -- and the American taxpayer a reported $243,000. The...
What NASCAR is doing to combat the coronavirus
NASCAR is racing — to save lives. Since NASCAR suspended its season on March 13, its Research & Development Center in Concord, N.C. has been aiding medical personnel across the...
There may be some relief for the hospitality sector amid coronavirus
First, the good news for some workers in the hospitality business. In fact, this might be the only good news you can find these days in that industry. A relatively...
Teen arrested after 'Zoom bombing' high school classes
MADISON, Conn. — A Connecticut teen accused of a cyber attack known as “Zoom bombing” during a number of online classes was charged Wednesday with computer crimes. Officials were able...
90-year-old survivor of COVID-19 tells others to 'keep on fighting'
Anna Fortunato, a 90-year-old survivor of COVID-19, has a message for the rest of us: Do not be afraid. Do not despair. “Keep on fighting, have that positive attitude, and...
How two golfing legends are dealing with coronavirus pause
If all were right in our world, shortly before 8 Thursday morning, with a familiar sunrise chill in the air, a tradition like no other would be taking place on...
Political betting was legal in West Virginia — for about an hour
They took a gamble -- and it didn't pay off. West Virginia became the only state in the country to allow betting on political races Tuesday -- but it only...
Pompeo says State Dept. repatriated over 50K US citizens since coronavirus
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that the government has brought home more than 50,000 Americans who have been stranded abroad since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking...
Emergency room clerk at NYC hospital dies of coronavirus
A clerk who registered patients in the emergency room at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital has died after getting infected with the coronavirus, her family said. Prea Nankieshore, 34,...
CDC issues new guidance for essential workers during coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines for essential workers, such as those in the health care and food supply industries. The guidance is focused on...
New Yorkers share their tiny, beautiful work-from-home spaces
Step instead four office nooks with design tips and tricks for surviving the now-common remote-work lifestyle.
Patriots star has charges dropped over jumping on car incident
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will not be prosecuted for misdemeanor vandalism charges, according to a report by TMZ Sports. Edelman was arrested Jan. 11 in Beverly Hills,...
The UFC better be right with its coronavirus stand
I’m on the fence with this one and that’s not good for a columnist. Pick a side, choose an issue. That’s what’s we’re supposed to do. But when it comes...
NYC landmarks to glow blue as part of campaign for coronavirus workers
Some of New York City's most iconic landmarks -- including One World Trade Center and Madison Square Garden -- will glow blue on Thursday as part of a nationwide effort...
Mask sellers flood Instagram amid coronavirus panic
Merchants hawking medical masks have flooded Instagram during the coronavirus crisis to capitalize on surging demand, researchers say. At least 10,450 Instagram accounts have popped up over the last four...
Hudson Valley vacation homes triple in price thanks to NYC escapees
"The rentals are going like hotcakes!" says broker Wendy Maitland of the Hudson Valley vacation-home market.
Doctor arrested for allegedly choking teen girl over social distancing
A Kentucky doctor has been arrested for allegedly choking a teenage girl for not social distancing. Louisville-area physician John Rademaker, 57, was filmed in a viral video cursing and shoving...
New Jersey mayor calls for probe into nursing home with 22 deaths amid COVID-19
Of the current 22 resident deaths, 10 of them have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Bollage.
Fashion designers are selling their archives: the best sales to shop now
While brick-and-mortar clothing stores may be closed, luxury brands are finding new ways to share their most coveted items with fashion lovers. Instead of waiting in line for hours for...
Fifth Ave. maisonette once owned by 'Southern Charm' star sells
Texas racehorse owner Susie Mackie sold her posh Manhattan maisonette at 960 Fifth Ave. for its last asking price of $3.49 million last month.
The best-smelling candles and diffusers for your home quarantine
Being at home 24/7 during the coronavirus quarantine means doing a lot of nesting — and basking in the shared smells of family members and roommates. Burning fragrant candles and...
Tycoon fleeing virus snatches up Hamptons' priciest rental
Hamptons developer Joe Farrell rented out his Sandcastle property for almost $2 million from March until Labor Day.
Trump says infrastructure bill should slash salary of highest-paid federal worker
President Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to slash the salary of the top-paid federal employee, Jeff Lyash, who earned $8.1 million last year as president of the Tennessee Valley...
Coronavirus might spread much quicker than health officials thought
The coronavirus might spread much more quickly than health officials initially believed, according to a new study. The research, from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, found that people infected during...
NYC files lawsuits against stores for coronavirus price gouging
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection have filed lawsuits against three businesses accusing them of price gouging on items like face...
The draft scenario that could overhaul Giants' plan
The free-agent signing of James Bradberry (to a whopping three-year, $45 million deal) addressed a huge need for the Giants, adding a veteran cornerback capable of locking up opposing receivers....
Couple with Manhattan pied-à-terre turn to remote Hawaii real estate
Some Big Apple residents are saying "aloha!" to Maui real estate as the coronavirus shutters the city.
Bernie Sanders' socialist fantasies lost their appeal when coronavirus hit
The world in which Bernie Sanders became a major political figure is no more. It ended with a speed almost as blinding as the celerity with which Joe Biden seized...
New Jersey town enforcing social distancing with talking drones
This takes social distancing to new heights. The town of Elizabeth, NJ has unleashed a fleet of talking drones to scold people for hanging out in groups during the coronavirus...
The hire 50 years ago that led NY school to magical season
He was just a 28-year-old kid that day, brash and confident but probably too young to know better. Just six years earlier he’d nearly attended embalming school but decided to...
Trump rips WHO coronavirus response: 'Everything seems to be China's way'
President Trump on Wednesday renewed his criticism of the World Health Organization, charging that the group was “China-centric” and pledging that the US would review its financial commitment to the...
Mets veteran feeling pain of coronavirus shutdown
Three weeks at home when he normally would be playing baseball has given Wilson Ramos a new perspective on life. “It’s the first time I have spent too much time...
Why Trump was totally right to fire the intel inspector-general
Firing the US intelligence community’s inspector general is a big deal. I should know. I was a former longtime Central Intelligence Agency official who blew the whistle on the Clinton...
Coronavirus kills 1,000 in NYC in just 36 hours
Another 1,000 New Yorkers died in the five boroughs from the coronavirus in the 36-hour period between Tuesday morning and Wednesday night, new city health data shows. The Big Apple's...
Now it's Biden vs. Trump in race for White House
It’s officially Trump vs. Biden. Sen. Bernie Sanders finally threw in the towel Wednesday on his sputtering presidential bid following weeks of mounting calls for him to exit the race....
Trump on Joe Exotic pardon: 'I'll take a look'
President Trump on Wednesday said he'll examine a request for a pardon from Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage, the star of the hugely popular Netflix series "Tiger King."
Why 'Downton Abbey' fans will love new melodrama 'Belgravia'
"Downton Abbey" it can never be, but housebound Anglophiles may find welcome distraction.
How US bureaucrats deepened the coronavirus crisis to deadly effect
Public officials across the United States are flying blind against the novel coronavirus epidemic. Because of a government-engineered testing fiasco, they don’t know how fast the virus is spreading, how...
US medical workers sue China for 'hoarding' PPE during coronavirus pandemic
A group of frontline healthcare workers are suing the Chinese government, claiming that it mishandled the coronavirus outbreak and is now hoarding badly-needed personal protective equipment and selling it for...
Darn tootin', the Easter Bunny is an essential worker
Kudos to Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, for ensuring that coronavirus lockdowns won’t stop Peter Cottontail from hopping down his bunny trail in the Canadian province. Ford has issued...
With The Masters postponed, get your golf fix from Kevin Costner
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...
Inside the coronavirus field hospital at NYC's Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New images show how the Cathedral of St. John the Divine is being converted into the city's latest field hospital -- its seats now replaced with hospital beds. Volunteers Wednesday labored...
Sober up, de Blasio: Days of wine and roses are over, time to slash the budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first whack at the city budget in the wake of the coronavirus is barely a beginning on what needs doing. Four months ago, he presented a...
Grocery clerk dies of coronavirus, leaves goodbye video for family on phone
"All she wanted to do was just help people," her mother said of the 27-year-old, who had cerebral palsy.
Geno Smith unloads on 'snake' Rex Ryan after random Jets dis
The 2014 Jets are in the news again for all the wrong reasons, and this time Rex Ryan and Geno Smith are going at it. Appearing on ESPN’s “First Take”...
Coronavirus rocks the city's teacher's union, source says
More than 30 members of the United Federation of Teachers -- including retired staff -- have been reported by family members to have died from coronavirus, a union source said....
Coronavirus threatens to shrink struggling US movie theater chains
Coming to a theater near you: a marquee with no movie titles on it, but instead big letters that say “gone out of business.” With movie houses nationwide closed by...
Homeless in NYC shelter 'sitting ducks' for coronavirus
A Manhattan homeless shelter has kicked coronavirus precautions out into the street. The shelter at 127 W. 25th St. has made social distancing impossible by packing 25 people into each...
Catching up with Rangers legend Brad Park
It's Wednesday, which means a brand-new episode of everyone's favorite New York Rangers podcast "Up In The Blue Seats" with No. 10 Ron Duguay. Ron opens this week's show talking...
'Married at First Sight' spinoff gives updates on successful couples
The six-episode show will be self-shot by the former contestants.
Playing to the balcony: clowns entertain German seniors in isolation
BERLIN - A group of clowns who usually entertain retirees in their rooms at seniors homes has taken to performing outside instead so their audience can watch from their windows...
An All-Star Game for Opening Day and other commentary
Conservative: An All-Star Game for Opening Day If Major League Baseball does start its season as soon as next month, cheers Henry Olsen at The Washington Post, it “should swing...
Clinic opens drive-thru coronavirus testing for Amish, Mennonites
A small coronavirus drive-through testing station has now been set up to serve Pennsylvania’s Amish and Mennonite communities. The Central Pennsylvania Clinic is overseeing the operation in Belleville because it...
Volcanic activity likely changed Earth's climate 200M years ago, study says
A new study suggests that volcanic eruptions severely altered the climate of the planet at the end of the Triassic period, at the height of the age of dinosaurs, more...
People are now wearing their bedding as fashion amid coronavirus pandemic
Who needs streetwear when you've got sheetwear?
'Full House' cast gives opening credits a coronavirus-twist
Whatever happened to predictability? Sweetly — if predictably — the cast of "Full House" has joined the bandwagon of celebrities reuniting and producing social distancing-themed content to bolster fans' spirits...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Wuhan's mass exodus, NY flattening the curve
The coronavirus hotspot of New York State is “flattening the curve” of cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday — while the predicted number of overall deaths nationwide went down. The...
Dr. Anthony Fauci, governors top new poll on coronavirus response
Dr. Anthony Fauci got the highest approval rating for his handling of the coronavirus response while governors came in second, President Trump third and Congress dead last a new poll...
The surprising music and design that inspired 'Trolls World Tour'
It’s a jukebox of cute.
Meet the medical students joining the coronavirus fight
Corin Kinkhabwala was hoping to take it easy during his last few months of medical school. “The plan was to do a research elective, hang out, go to the gym...
The most promising coronavirus breakthroughs so far, from vaccines to treatments
Researchers from around the world are all racing to find a vaccine for COVID-19. And they're close — a number of approaches are about to start human trials — from...
Group Nine Media, owner of The Dodo, Popsugar and Thrillist, slashing 7 percent of staff
Group Nine Media, which owns The Dodo, Thrillist and PopSugar, is eliminating 7 percent of its workforce, or just over 50 people, in the latest cuts by a digital news...
Some coronavirus patients on ventilators may not need them, report says
Some top doctors on the front lines treating COVID-19 patients say that many of them could be effectively treated with less invasive respiratory support than that provided by ventilators, a...
Smokers urged quit over risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms
Smokers are being urged to quit by health officials, who warn they're 14 times likelier to develop severe coronavirus symptoms. Public Health England warned that the habit weakens the lungs,...
Hero of the Day: NYC subway cleaner keeps essential workers safe
He's got the dirtiest job in the city -- and it's never been more important. Subway car cleaner Corey Skinner spends 16 hours a day, five days a week sanitizing...
Cop slugs woman after another officer is attacked in Bronx fracas
An NYPD cop was caught on camera slugging a woman in the face amid a fracas in the Bronx after another cop was sucker punched by a civilian on Tuesday,...
How to say 'thank you' to your favorite essential worker during coronavirus
Thank a bus driver, a nurse or a restaurant worker with this guide.
Coronavirus could soon topple one of NYC's most luxurious new supertowers
New York’s skinniest supertower is about to be “in a world of pain.”
Tom Brady reviews Rob Gronkowski's 'amazing' penis
Tom Brady saw plenty in the locker room during his 20 years with the Patriots, including Rob Gronkowski's you-know-what. Discussing the former tight end's "great physique" Wednesday in an extensive...
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera raises $1 million in bid to topple AOC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenger Michelle Caruso-Cabrera has raised $1 million in her bid to topple the lefty superstar in the June 23 Democratic primary, her campaign said Wednesday. Caruso-Cabrera, the...
Missing woman bangs on door in nothing but a towel
Police in Medford, Oregon, are searching for the distressed, half-naked woman seen banging on a stranger's door in the middle of the night on April 7. The doorbell video has...
The Knicks' most loyal fan dies of coronavirus
Fred Klein, the longest-tenured Knicks season-ticket holder dating to 1959, died Saturday of coronavirus, his wife Terry told The Post. Klein, who lived in Manhattan his entire life, was 85....
'Totally out of control': NYC funeral homes buried by COVID-19 death toll
One Brooklyn funeral director said there are currently 60 bodies in her facility, another in Queens said he's out of body bags and has to wait until April 19 for...
Car company designs ventilator using windshield wiper motor for COVID-19 treatment
Spanish automaker SEAT has quickly developed a ventilator for the coronavirus fight that uses car parts and is being built on one of its automotive assembly lines near Barcelona. Working...
De Blasio heckled at hospital by bystanders demanding tests, treatment
Three livid bystanders heckled Mayor Bill de Blasio — demanding coronavirus tests and better healthcare — as he tried to speak to medical personnel outside Lincoln Hospital in The Bronx...
Use this locator to find a coronavirus test site near you
A pair of startups from within the Georgetown University Venture Lab has launched a new web tool called the COVID-19 Testing Locator that lets users know how far away they...
NFL Draft 2020: League figuring out technology fail-safes for teams
Word of advice to NFL general managers over the next week: Check those dusty landlines at home for a dial tone. Teams will be expected to submit a pick by...
What to wear for virtual dates during quarantine
In the age of social distancing and coronavirus quarantines, the hottest date spot in town is now your webcam. But just because you're staying cozy at home doesn't mean you...
MTA blames 'sluggish' WHO, CDC as its coronavirus death toll mounts
In the face of the MTA's mounting coronavirus death toll, the transit agency on Wednesday pointed the finger at federal and global health authorities for its own slow crawl to...
Controversial congressman wants lawmakers back in DC for coronavirus votes
A senior House Democratic aide promptly shot down Massie's suggestion as not practical, saying even that reform would require lawmakers to return to vote.
Nike turns sneaker materials into face shields for medical workers
Talk about limited edition Nikes. The sneaker juggernaut is using materials from one of its best-selling shoes to make face masks for medical workers. The company — in collaboration with...
Sen. Kelly Loeffler and NYSE hubby to liquidate stock amid trading furor
Sen. Kelly Loeffler is cashing out to prove that she wasn’t cashing in. The Georgia Republican announced Wednesday that she and her husband, Jeffrey Sprecher, chairman of the New York...
Mountain biker fined over $1K for ride amid coronavirus restrictions
A mountain biker who drove his bike to a park near his home for a ride was slapped with a hefty fine this week after an officer told him he’d...
Cops bust Texas teen who boasted about spreading coronavirus
Texas cops busted the teen who claimed to have coronavirus and boasted on Snapchat about spreading the deadly bug, authorities announced. Lorraine Maradiaga, 18, of Carollton, was arrested late Tuesday...
Bernie Sanders was wise to drop — his message is for another era
Bernie Sanders did the right thing in throwing in the towel on his bid for the Democratic nomination: Like it or not, the race was effectively over weeks ago, and...
Marc Staal is a Rangers relic who proved he still belongs
Part 18 in a series analyzing the Rangers. You could start with perhaps the most baffling incident on the ice that I’ve ever seen, which would be Eric Staal’s crushing...
101-year-old woman escapes senior home lockdown to see her daughter
A 101-year-old woman made a daring escape from her senior home in Germany so that she could see her daughter, according to a report. The centenarian, who was "missing her...
Wuhan marks end of coronavirus lockdown with striking light show
China celebrated the end of an 11-week lockdown in Wuhan with an elaborate light show on skyscrapers and bridges, video shows. The dazzling display along the Yangtze River at midnight...
Ex-tennis star goes naked to save 'money on clothes'
Former tennis player Ashley Harkleroad set her fans' pulses racing with her latest Instagram snap. The 34-year-old posted a picture of herself completely naked with her back to the camera....
Ecuador builds emergency cemeteries due to coronavirus outbreak
GUAYAQUIL - Ecuador’s government is preparing an emergency burial ground on land donated by a private cemetery in Guayaquil, the country’s largest city, to address a shortage of burial plots...
Runner completes first ice chamber marathon in minus 22°F
This marathoner is super "chill." Watch as Jordan Wylie ran the first-ever marathon in an ice chamber at CryoLabs in Poole, UK. In a project he's calling "ICE-O-LATION," the extreme...
CDC website removes key information on controversial anti-malarial drugs
The CDC webpage, titled “Information for Clinicians on Therapeutic Options for Patients with COVID-19,” initially published key dosing information on the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.
A-Rod and J.Lo's ironic coronavirus advice after controversial gym visit
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are sending a new message in regards to the global coronavirus pandemic. Less than a week after the power couple was criticized after going to...
Trump appeals to Bernie supporters after Sanders drops out
WASHINGTON -- President Trump made an appeal for Bernie Sanders' supporters to join the Republican Party on Wednesday after Sanders suspended his campaign -- preying on tensions within the Democratic...
Sen. Grassley planning bipartisan letter to Trump about IG firing
GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley is trying to round up bipartisan backing for a letter demanding President Trump explain why he fired Michael Atkinson, the intelligence community's independent watchdog who handled...
These are Americans' favorite Easter traditions
Nearly six in 10 American parents plan on sending their children Easter baskets after they’ve moved out of the house, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 American parents...
Sailors ordered to clean coronavirus-stricken ship while wearing T-shirt masks
The aircraft carrier has already had 286 confirmed coronavirus infections, the Navy said Wednesday -- a scandal that led to its whistleblower captain being fired and acting Navy Secretary Thomas...
'Squad' members want to make illegal immigrants eligible for coronavirus aid
Members of "The Squad" have a host of proposals for the next coronavirus relief package — and believe benefits should be extended to illegal immigrants. On Tuesday, Rep. Ayanna Pressley...
US Virgin Islands AG asks judge for help in Epstein estate dispute
The US Virgin Islands attorney general is asking a judge to help her office resolve a dispute with Jeffrey Epstein's estate over a victims compensation fund. AG Denise George said...
Northern Irish women told to sail to England for abortions despite pandemic
BELFAST - Northern Irish women seeking an abortion have been told they must take an 8-hour ferry to England despite the lockdown, as the regional government resists pressure to offer...
Cuomo rejects Broadway's plan to reopen on June 7
The Empire State won't follow Broadway's lead in deciding when to ease restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. During his daily briefing, Cuomo...
Jaguars star: This is where I want to be traded
Yannick Ngakoue couldn't possibly make it any clearer he wants out of Jacksonville. The malcontent continued to air a litany of grievances on Tuesday when he took some not-so-subtle jabs...
WHO chief 'doesn't care' about attacks following Trump criticism
The head of the World Health Organization said he "doesn't care" about attacks against him, following criticism from President Trump that the organization "really blew" its coronavirus response. Director-General Tedros...
New York will allow all voters to cast absentee ballots for June 23 primary
All New Yorkers will be allowed to cast absentee ballots in the June 23 primary elections due to the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
Brad Pitt reveals cheeky butt story that still embarrasses his makeup artist
"When it comes up, we can't really look each other in the eye," Pitt recalls.
People are reportedly panic-buying baby chickens
Through the coronavirus pandemic and a future of uncertainties, Americans have been flocking to bulk-buy toilet paper, groceries and cleaning disinfectants like never before. However, the latest purchasing trend in...
Engineers convert breast pumps into ventilators to combat coronavirus shortages
They are "breath pumps."
Firebreather heats up his quarantined neighborhood
A firebreather put on a show in his driveway for his “bored” neighbors as they practiced social distancing. Watch his fiery performance in Saint Charles, Missouri, here. Subscribe to...
Thieves swipe honey, rolling papers worth $4K from Brooklyn warehouse
A group of sticky-fingered thieves snagged $4,000 worth of honey and rolling papers from a wholesale distributor in Brooklyn, police said Wednesday. At least four men walked into AAA Wholesale...
US coronavirus death toll prediction drops over 25%
Nationwide, the model moves the country's coronavirus death toll apex to Sunday — four days sooner than expected — when 2,212 people are projected to perish from the deadly bug.
How Kristaps Porzingis' NBA Draft 'runaround' changed the fate of two franchises
One interview or one brief workout in 2015 could have dramatically changed the history of the Knicks and 76ers. The Knicks may not have drafted Kristaps Porzingis, who could have...
David Blaine brings magic to coronavirus patients, medical workers
David Blaine is using magic to lift the spirits of people suffering from the coronavirus and those who are fighting it.
EU's top scientist quits, 'extremely disappointed' in coronavirus response
The European Union's top scientist quit after just three months on the job, slamming the bloc's coronavirus response in a blistering parting statement. Mauro Ferrari, the now-former president of the...
Former New York Assemblyman Richard Brodsky dies of suspected coronavirus
Former New York state Assemblyman Richard Brodsky died Wednesday of suspected complications from the coronavirus. Brodsky, 73, a Democrat, was a member of the New York Assembly representing parts of...
Steve Ravitz, owner of five New Jersey ShopRite stores, dies of coronavirus
Steve Ravitz, 73, battled the deadly bug for 13 days in the hospital, his son Jason wrote in a post in which he shared a photo of a makeshift memorial...
Bridge collapses in Italy with almost no traffic amid lockdown
MILAN - A bridge on a normally busy provincial road in northern Italy collapsed on Wednesday but with virtually no traffic during the coronavirus lockdown, only two truck drivers suffered...
Male celebs humble bragging about quarantine hair growth
Well how very unfortunate for them.
Hospital staff cheer for coronavirus patient leaving ICU in heartwarming video
Heartwarming video shows staffers at an Alabama hospital cheering for its first coronavirus patient to recover enough to be removed from a ventilator. Tony Thornton, of Auburn, was wheeled out...
Doctor warns against oximeter supply and demand issue
No wonder people are scrambling to purchase their own oximeters.
Jameis Winston: 'Kudos to me' on being replaced by Tom Brady
Jameis Winston apparently is honored to have been replaced by the great Tom Brady at starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While appearing on Fox News on Wednesday morning...
These serial burglars thought they'd get away because of coronavirus
Two serial burglars who thought they could commit break-ins with impunity because cops are busy handling the coronavirus crisis were busted Tuesday, according to officials. Joseph Porter, 31, and Rebecca...
Anthony Fauci bobblehead raises $100K to buy coronavirus masks
There's no sports idols to worship right now but there is one superstar whose bobblehead sales are smashing records in the effort to fight the coronavirus -- Dr. Anthony Fauci....
Florida residents risk coronavirus exposure to line up for unemployment benefits
Hundreds of Florida residents risked coronavirus exposure in order to be able to file with paper applications for unemployment after a state website used as a portal for benefits crashed.
Face shields given to newborn babies to fend off coronavirus
Baby-size face shields were given to newborns at a hospital in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The medical mini-masks, which are made of plastic, will hopefully protect the infants against COVID-19 infection...
Man jailed for stealing masks from hospital amid coronavirus crisis
A British man will spend the next three months in the slammer — for ripping off a trio of medical masks from a hospital during the coronavirus crisis, according to...
Army chief worried soldiers could have already had coronavirus without knowing
The game-changer for the Army won’t be devices to test whether a soldier currently has COVID-19, but instead ones that say if the soldier has ever contracted the novel coronavirus,...
Hundreds dead in Iran after drinking pure alcohol as coronavirus 'cure'
The death toll from Iranians guzzling pure alcohol in the crazy misbelief that it can cure the coronavirus has reached about 600 -- with thousands more hospitalized, according to reports...
Tom Brady wouldn't take Howard Stern's Bill Belichick bait
Not even Howard Stern could get Tom Brady to say a bad word about Bill Belichick. Drama between the two pillars of the Patriots dynasty reportedly played a key role...
Authorities remind Californians that stay-at-home order means no ‘snowplay’
A powerful "winter-like-storm" that's brought heavy rain to Southern California this week also dropped significant snow in mountain areas, spurring a warning to stay away amid the coronavirus pandemic. The...
Rite Aid to pay over $4 million for hiding sales of meth ingredient
Pharmacy giant Rite Aid will have to pay more than $4 million to the US government because several store employees falsified documents about customers buying ingredients used to cook methamphetamine,...
McDonald's sales down 22 percent as coronavirus ends in-store dining
The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a bite out of McDonald’s bottom line. Comparable sales at the fast-food giant tumbled 22 percent last month as the coronavirus forced it to close...
Cuomo: New York State is 'flattening the curve' of coronavirus cases
New York officials proclaimed progress Wednesday in the battle against the coronavirus — but urged people to stay indoors and keep up the fight as the state logged a record...
MTA worker hospitalized after random subway station attack
An MTA worker is in the hospital with a bruised jaw after two men randomly assaulted him at a Queens subway station, police said Wednesday. The 54-year-old victim, a lighting...
Sex toy sales rise 110 percent in Denmark after country is told to stay home
COPENHAGEN - Sales of sex toys in Denmark have more than doubled after Danes were told to stay at home to limit the spread of the coronavirus, according to the...
Facebook building coronavirus 'heat map' by asking users about symptoms
Facebook announced it would start to ask some of its U.S.-based users about their health in an effort to give researchers more information about self-reported COVID-19 patients. In a blog...
Man crafts wooden exercise equipment after COVID-19 shuts down his gym
He's getting "Lumber Jacked."
US blasts China for 'unlawful claims' in South China Sea during pandemic
The US is slamming the Communist Chinese government for expanding “unlawful claims” in the South China Sea, while the world is distracted by the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The State Department...
Smart throne: Scientists are working on a 'butt recognition' toilet
Prospective poopers are clamoring to pop a squat on this patootie-identifying potty.
Broadcast networks may resort to reruns amid coronavirus quarantines
Networks, hamstrung by the inability to shoot new TV shows, may turn to reruns to fill programming slots.
Why Bernie is staying on the ballot despite dropping out
Addressing supporters in an online live-steam, the self-described democratic socialist, 78, said the decision to suspend his presidential campaign was "difficult and painful" but he understood there was no path...
Veteran conductor becomes first NJ Transit employee to die from coronavirus
A veteran train conductor is the first New Jersey Transit employee to die from coronavirus, the agency said Wednesday. Joe Hansen, 62, spent more than two decades with the agency,...
Louisiana woman, three sons die from coronavirus days apart
Antoinette Franklin, a lifelong New Orleans resident who loved her city and going to church, died March 23, local outlet WDSU reported.
Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal whistleblower dead at 70
Linda Tripp, whose secret conversations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998, died on Wednesday, her son-in-law told The Post....
Amazon sidelines its third-party shipping service
Amazon is suspending shipping on non-Amazon packages as it struggles to keep up with customer orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Broadway theaters to be closed longer than expected due to the coronavirus
They can't go on with the shows just yet.
Netflix adds PIN protection to keep your roommate off your account
Netflix may not have a cure for the coronavirus, but it has a fix for roommates who screw up your "continue watching" queue. The streaming service this week introduced PIN-protected...
How Tom Brady's life plan changed with ex's surprise pregnancy
The former coupled welcomed son Jack in 2007.
Famous 'fake' TV docs offer video salute to real-life coronavirus first responders
There's nothing fake about #FirstRespondersFirst.
Gmail down for thousands in mysterious global outage
Gmail stopped working properly for thousands of users Wednesday as people struggled to work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Google. Problem-tracking website Down Detector said it had received...
Fans discover 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's three-way wedding on YouTube
"We do," the men, all wearing pink button-up shirts with white corsages, say in the video.
Mysterious monkey deaths spark 'enormous panic' in India amid coronavirus fears
The mysterious deaths of more than a dozen monkeys have sparked "enormous panic" in India -- with locals fearing it could be tied to the coronavirus pandemic, according to reports....
Man punched his own mother in dispute over toilet paper: cops
An angry California man tried to wipe the floor with his own mother -- when he accused her of hoarding toilet paper amid the coronavirus lockdown and slugged her in...
Joel Osteen to host Kanye West, Tyler Perry and Mariah Carey for Easter Sunday
The preacher admits that he's "not sure exactly" what West is going to do.
Need a new project? Start designing your own video games at home
Have you ever picked up your controller or donned a VR headset only to think you could create a better game than the one you are currently playing? You might...
Tom Brady says Trump asked him to speak at 2016 RNC
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady offered a glimpse into his friendship with President Trump during a telling interview. Speaking with Howard Stern on his SiriusXM program Wednesday morning, the...
Gerrit Cole's wife Amy puts Yankees ace in baseball role reversal
Gerrit Cole hasn't missed a beat during the MLB coronavirus lockdown, nor has pregnant wife Amy for that matter. Earlier this week, the new Yankees pitcher, 29, switched positions to...
Legal Aid Society wants Cuomo, DOC to release 105 inmates over coronavirus risk
The Legal Aid Society is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to release 105 inmates throughout the state who are either close...
Bronx judge orders 3 inmates released due to coronavirus
A Bronx judge bowed to legal-aid groups and released three inmates to shield them from the coronavirus spreading through city jails — despite attempted rape, attempted assault and grand larceny...
Tom Brady's free agency was emotional and calculating: 'I was crying'
Tom Brady's first foray into free agency had a little bit of everything. Brady talked about the opening days of the new league year in an interview with Howard Stern...
Teen student pilot flies medical supplies to hospitals amid pandemic
A 16-year-old student pilot has turned his love of flying into an opportunity to help deliver vital medical supplies to rural hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report....
NYCFC helping with coronavirus impact close to home
Thousands of people are currently struggling for food in the South Bronx. NYCFC is stepping up for its neighbors to put a dent in that figure. The team is delivering...
‘Tiger King’ lands 34M viewers in first 10 days, surpassing ‘Stranger Things 2’
Netflix’s massively popular docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" drew 34.3 million unique viewers in the first 10 days of its release, from March 20-29, according to Nielsen, eclipsing...
Venezuelan doctors can’t get to work because they’re stuck in gas lines
CARACAS - Venezuela’s acute fuel shortages are leaving medical professionals stuck in gas lines or struggling to reach their place of work just as the coronavirus outbreak threatens to overwhelm...
Toddler's sassy scooter skills go viral
He's the #ScooterKid.
Develop in-demand data analysis skills from the comfort of your couch
Nowadays, having experience in data analytics is one of the most sought after skillsets in the job market. Knowing how to manipulate, visualize, and analyze data can help you get...
Soccer star's sex party could prove costly
Gareth Southgate will never pick Kyle Walker again for England following his escort sex session, according to reports. The Three Lions boss was apparently left seething after SunSport revealed the...
Chicago shelter runs out of adoptable animals for first time ever
A Chicago animal shelter says it ran out of adoptable animals for the first time ever on Tuesday, in the middle of the coronavirus crisis gripping the country. “It’s something...
NYC sees 5,600 new coronavirus cases, 400 more deaths
The Big Apple had 77,967 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,602 fatalities as a result of the contagion as of Wednesday morning, the data shows.
Landlord changes church locks to stop pastor from defying lockdown
A California church's landlord changed the locks to prevent its controversial pastor from defying a coronavirus shutdown, according to reports. Pastor Jon Duncan had vowed to continue preaching at Cross...
New Orleans forms 'death task force' to handle coronavirus carnage
New Orleans has formed a "death care task force" as the hard-hit city grapples with the coronavirus killing residents at one of the highest rates in the nation, according to...
Gary Cohen takes dig at cheating Astros during virtual Mets broadcast
Major League Baseball may have stopped, but the trolling and jeering of the Houston Astros for their infamous cheating scandal sure hasn't. Submit your Mets questions here to be answered...
Astronomers capture image of black hole spitting out violent jet
The closest ever image of a violent jet spewing out of a supermassive black hole has been revealed. The impressive picture has been brought to us by the same team...
Bern out: Sanders drops 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders dropped out of the Democratic primary race on Wednesday, paving the way for Joe Biden to be officially declared the party's nominee.
Man busted for stealing, selling about 2 million coronavirus face masks
A Spanish businessman ripped off about 2 million face masks from a warehouse -- and sold all but 100 to neighboring Portugal before he was busted, according to new reports....
Judge to rule on release of 18 violent inmates due to coronavirus
A Bronx judge will rule today on whether to free 18 violent inmates -- including nine accused murderers -- over coronavirus concerns at city jails. Bronx Defenders filed a writ...
Nursing home patient asked Alexa for help before dying from coronavirus
A 66-year-old Michigan nursing home patient suffering from the coronavirus turned to her Amazon Echo Show in her final days -- pleading for help from Alexa to cope with her...
Jadeveon Clowney's free-agency saga takes surprising turn
Jadeveon Clowney apparently overplayed his hand. After he lowered his asking price last week to $17 million, the Seahawks have reportedly flipped on the 27-year-old edge rusher and are no...
Racial breakdown of NYC coronavirus deaths reveals ‘disparities,' de Blasio says
Of the more than 3,500 people in the city who died as a result of the contagion, de Blasio said, 34 percent were Hispanic, 28 percent were black, 27 percent...
Keep pet cats indoors to limit spread of coronavirus, vets urge
Cats shouldn't be let outdoors if owners are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, because the bug could hitch a ride on their fur, a veterinary group warned on Wednesday. The...
Panera Bread pivots to selling groceries as coronavirus slams industry
Panera Bread is selling groceries out of its cafes as the coronavirus crisis slams restaurants across the country. The St. Louis-based chain has begun offering milk, bread, produce and other...
Coronavirus outbreak brings sharp drop in fossil fuel emissions
WASHINGTON — Despite mocking the idea of climate change, President Donald Trump will preside over one of the country’s sharpest drops in climate-damaging emissions on record, as the economic paralysis...
Trump claims mail-in voting 'doesn't work out well for Republicans'
President Trump reaffirmed his opposition to mail-in voting in a Wednesday morning tweet, saying the process hurts the GOP in terms of election outcomes. "Republicans should fight very hard when...
Kushner working on surveillance system to track coronavirus in US
Jared Kushner is reaching out to health technology companies about creating a national surveillance system to track the spread of the coronavirus.
NYPD releases footage of moments leading up to Bronx $1.3M jewelry heist
Police this week released surveillance footage revealing the moments leading up to a $1.3 million jewelry heist in the Bronx. Four thieves broke into Gold Mine Jewelry on East Fordham...
Trump signs order encouraging US to mine the moon
The moon's water ice and other natural resources can be mined and used by the United States, according to a new executive order signed by President Trump. The president on...
Man coughed on woman at laundromat, said he had coronavirus: cops
A man intentionally coughed on a woman at a laundromat in Texas while claiming to be infected with the coronavirus, police said. Jeffrey Smith, 46, was snoozing at a Fort...
John Cusack is latest star to push theory linking 5G to coronavirus
Cusack, 53, never specified the dangers he fears -- but his attack came amid a growing conspiracy linking the network with the global spread of the coronavirus.
Dow surges above 23,000 as Bernie Sanders exits presidential race
US stocks climbed again Wednesday as Bernie Sanders gave up his presidential bid and Wall Street parsed signs that the spread of the coronavirus is beginning to slow in hard-hit...
Thousands leave Wuhan hours after coronavirus lockdown lifted
Thousands of people wearing masks -- some in full protective gear -- scrambled to leave Wuhan as the city lifted its more than two-month-long lockdown amid the coronavirus crisis. Within...
Woods-Mickelson rematch would give Vegas needed boost
LAS VEGAS — A year ago, Tiger Woods authored an inspiring comeback story by winning the Masters and capturing his first major championship in more than a decade. In a...
NBC anchor says his dad died from coronavirus 'with a stranger holding his hand'
The father of a New York City news anchor died from the coronavirus “with a stranger holding his hand” as relatives could only listen on the phone.
NYPD top cop condemns 'disturbing' attack on officer by man in medical mask
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea ripped the man caught on camera this week sucker-punching an officer in the Bronx as his partner was making an arrest, saying the "disturbing" attack went...
Don't want to wear a mask? Get slapped with a $1,000 fine in this county
Residents of one California county have been ordered to wear masks in public to contain the spread of COVID-19 -- or face a $1,000 fine. "Failed compliance could eventually lead...
Brady had to make a change when Gisele 'wasn't satisfied'
The couple recently celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary.
The early moment Tom Brady knew he was leaving the Patriots
There were subtle hints along the way, some tea leaves to be read and even a few reports that tried to warn New England that the end was near. But...
Twitter rages as COVIDIOT couples hog NYC sidewalks in coronavirus crisis
COVIDIOTS suck at social distancing.
How to have a socially distant Passover or Easter during the coronavirus lockdown
"This disease doesn't care about religion."
Trump praises Cuomo, de Blasio for handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Trump discussed his relationships with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio as he touted the federal government's response to the coronavirus outbreak, specifically in congested areas like...
Tiger Woods joined by girlfriend, kids for 'quarantine' Masters dinner
Tiger Woods is taking family-style literally for this year's Masters Champions dinner. On Tuesday, Woods — who, as the defending champ, would have hosted the traditional meal Tuesday at Augusta...
Israeli nurse recounts Holocaust survivor's coronavirus death
A Jerusalem nurse who cared for 88-year-old Aryeh Even -- Israel’s first fatality in the coronavirus pandemic -- has described the gut-wrenching moments of watching the Holocaust survivor die through...
Trump wants to open coronavirus-ravaged economy with 'big bang'
President Trump said he'd like to open the economy with a "big bang" and suggested that may first happen in regions of the country where the coronavirus outbreak has begun...
Sports media mailbag: Intriguing 'Monday Night Football' options
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...
GM to make 30,000 ventilators to help US fight coronavirus pandemic
General Motors will make 30,000 ventilators within five months to support the US' fight against the coronavirus, the feds said Wednesday. The automaker will deliver the life-saving machines to the...
Paris bans daytime jogging as coronavirus deaths in France top 10,000
Paris has banned daytime jogging to prevent people from flouting lockdown rules amid the coronavirus pandemic – as the death toll topped 10,000 across France.
Tom Brady on Howard Stern: The one problem with Derek Jeter's mansion
Tom Brady is making himself comfortable at Derek Jeter's mansion — even if it has come with certain adjustments. The Buccaneers quarterback talked about his new living situation in his...
Zoom fails Tom Brady during Howard Stern interview
Howard Stern's interview with Tom Brady got off to a brutal start. The 42-year-old quarterback, who called into the show on Zoom to begin the 8 a.m. hour, kept freezing...
Coronavirus-stricken cruise ship passengers need nearly $10K to fly home
Dozens of passengers on a crippled cruise ship where more than half onboard have coronavirus are finally being offered a route home -- at almost $10,000 a head. The Greg...
NYC only using fraction of ventilators of what was expected: de Blasio
The Big Apple is finally making progress in its battle to contain COVID-19, as the number of patients on ventilators is just a fraction of what was initially projected, Mayor...
WHO denies being China-centric after Trump's coronavirus criticism
A day after President Trump accused the World Health Organization of pro-China bias and said he was placing a “very powerful hold” on its funding, a top agency official said...
Biden details call with Trump about coronavirus
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden detailed what was discussed during his phone call with President Trump, saying his 2020 rival was "very gracious" during the talk.
How Hank Aaron views his historic homer — 46 years later
Forty-six April 8ths ago, Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth with his 715th home run. And 46 years later, Aaron credits the courage and strength of Jackie Robinson when he broke...
Novavax to start human trial for 'ideal' coronavirus vaccine candidate
The biotech company Novavax announced Wednesday that it has identified an "ideal" coronavirus vaccine candidate — and is set to launch the first clinical human trial in mid-May. The candidate,...
Tesla to furlough staff, cut salaries as coronavirus idles factories
The electric-car maker will furlough staff who cannot work from home and are not performing crucial work at its plants.
Anna Wintour says doctor son treating coronavirus patients is 'quite ill'
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour has revealed that her physician son, who works at a Manhattan hospital on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, is quite ill and under quarantine....
British PM's condition improves as he's treated for coronavirus in ICU
Coronavirus-stricken British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fever started easing as he remained in intensive care Wednesday — as Queen Elizabeth II sent a message of support to his pregnant fiancée,...
Super kids tackle ‘Spider-Man’ obstacle course in lockdown
Spider-Man might be out of a job. A brother and sister in Dumfries, Scotland, became web-slingers in this Marvel-inspired obstacle course put on by their parents during lockdown. Watch as...
Highest-paid federal official faces big coronavirus pay cut
The highest-paid US federal official earned $8.16 million last year, and he may be in line for a big pay cut as populist outrage shapes a new infrastructure package intended...
Porn company staves off hard times by offering high-tech work from home setups
A Los Angeles-based porn production company is reportedly offering customized packages to some adult film stars to help them shoot from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Vixen Media Group on...
Giants may snare top linebacker in early rounds of NFL draft
Before free agency, it looked as if the Giants had a cavernous hole on their roster at linebacker. Signing Blake Martinez to patrol the inside and Kyler Fackrell to line...
The one position the Jets don't have to address in draft
This might be the position the Jets are least likeliest to draft. There is always a chance in the late rounds if someone is rated way above the others on...
Ranking the top 10 linebackers in the NFL draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 linebackers in the 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, 6-4, 238 Game-changing Swiss Army knife who took 100 snaps or more...
The six major Masters storylines that are now put on hold
The 2020 Masters was slated to begin with Thursday’s opening round at mystical and venerable Augusta National. That plan, of course, was scrapped as the coronavirus crisis heightened last month...
Entire nursing home feared to have coronavirus
A Pennsylvania nursing home has reportedly opted to operate under the presumption that its entire resident population and whole staff may be infected with the coronavirus. Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness...
Hawaii mayor to arrested Florida man: You're a 'Covidiot'
HONOLULU — A mayor in Hawaii has a choice word for the Florida man accused of trying to flout Hawaii’s traveler quarantine: “covidiot.” Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami isn’t taking credit...
Albany lawmakers introduce anti-eviction bill protecting tenants
ALBANY — State lawmakers introduced new legislation Tuesday that would provide tenants with an additional six months of protection from eviction as the coronavirus pandemic rages. Currently, an executive order...
Oklahoma State coach's re-start date hope shot down by school
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy said Tuesday he’s confident tests for the coronavirus will be available in a few weeks, which he hopes will allow his staff, and eventually...
Wisconsin doctor, husband shot in heads as part of ‘brutal execution,’ prosecutors say
A Wisconsin doctor had an underlying health condition and was worried about coronavirus, so she and her husband moved their daughter and her boyfriend to a separate residence for which...
AD: Mississippi St. coach will be raising ‘his cultural awareness’
Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen said Tuesday that Mike Leach will participate in “listening sessions” to “expand his cultural awareness of Mississippi” after the school’s football coach shared an...
Mayor of Paterson, New Jersey tests positive for coronavirus
The mayor of Paterson, New Jersey said on Tuesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. Andre Sayegh said in a video posted on Facebook that he was tested for...