April 16, 2020
Back the front line: These heroes need your help fighting COVID-19
New York City is the epicenter of the COVID-19 public health crisis, and the Mount Sinai Health System is at the forefront of the war against the virus. The New...
Man admits to trading vape pen for sex with teen girl, cops say
An Idaho Falls man admitted to cops that he swapped a vape pen for sex with a teenage girl, reports said. Tyler M. Meng, 26, was arrested after investigators received...
Instagram star ‘Zombie Angelina Jolie' catches coronavirus in Iranian jail
A human rights organization says that a jailed Iranian Instagram star -- known for her transformation into a "zombie Angelina Jolie" -- is currently on a ventilator after contracting the...
NCAA facing new play-for-play challenge
As the NCAA drags its feet on compensating student-athletes, holding onto its amateur model in which everyone but the players profit, the trend of elite basketball prospects passing on college...
NYC nurses protest new policy cracking down on absences amid pandemic
Nurses exposed or who’ve been infected with the coronavirus are protesting a new NYC policy cracking down on absences amid the pandemic. The April 10 edict from the city's Health...
China suffers worst economic drop since ’70s amid coronavirus battle
BEIJING — China suffered its worst economic contraction since since at least the 1970s in the first quarter as it fought the coronavirus, and weak consumer spending and factory activity...
New Jersey Holocaust survivor dies due to complications from coronavirus
A New Jersey Holocaust survivor has died due to the coronavirus. Margit Feldman, 90, passed away from complications stemming from the virus on Tuesday — a day before the 75th...
It's not just beaches: Coronavirus has summer in NYC looking bleak
New Yorkers are in for one bummer of a summer thanks to the coronavirus, as public pools will stay closed, city beaches are likely headed for the same fate and...
Chris Cuomo's wife, Cristina, opens up about her coronavirus battle
Chris Cuomo's wife, Cristina, opened up about her coronavirus battle on Thursday, describing the difficulties of isolating the illness and how she misses being able to hug her children. "The...
Jets may have reason to make draft-day trade
What’s behind Door No. 3 in the 2020 NFL Draft for the Jets? Maybe general manager Joe Douglas’ decision with pick No. 11 in the first round won’t be as...
Tennessee band director plays piano atop rubble of church destroyed in tornado
A Tennessee middle school band director on Wednesday climbed atop the rubble of a former church that was destroyed in an Easter Sunday tornado to play a piano that miraculously...
Michael Cohen will be released from prison over coronavirus concerns
Disgraced lawyer Michael Cohen will be released from an upstate New York prison over coronavirus concerns, sources said. President Trump’s former fixer must first complete a 14-day quaratine period at...
Rams address Todd Gurley, Clay Matthews' unpaid money
Ex-Los Angeles Rams players Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews aired their grievance last week on Twitter demanding that their former employer cough up guaranteed money that is still owed them....
‘Ellen’ crew furious over poor communication regarding pay, non-union workers during coronavirus
Crew members from Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running daytime talk show are distressed and outraged over their treatment from top producers amid the coronavirus pandemic, numerous insiders affiliated with the series told...
Another NY sporting event will be delayed
And they’re off ... until further notice. Concerned for the health and safety of the racing community due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced Thursday...
Americans may be getting tired of coronavirus-related news
Coronavirus news bingeing may have hit its peak. US page views on coronavirus news stories dropped to 645 million last week, down from 1.1 billion the previous week, according to...
Small plane makes emergency landing amid highway traffic in Canada
It was a miracle on the highway. Wild video shows a small plane making an emergency landing in the middle of highway traffic in Canada on Thursday. The dashcam footage...
Dogs might be able to sniff out the coronavirus
Dogs might join the good fight to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in humans--especially for those who are symptom free, according to a team of researchers. Due to the...
Why coronavirus jobs crisis isn't as bad as it may seem
The past four weeks bear this stark distinction: Twenty-two million Americans have filed new claims for unemployment insurance, wiping out 21.5 million jobs that had been created in this country...
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
Facebook will soon let you know if you shared or interacted with dangerous coronavirus misinformation on the site, the latest in a string of aggressive efforts the social media giant...
NJ girl charged for attacking Asian woman over the coronavirus
An Edison, New Jersey girl faces criminal charges for assaulting and yelling racial slurs at an Asian woman over the coronavirus. The girl, who authorities have not identified because of...
Fan-less return plan could spark major MLB battle
Earlier this week, in a conversation with a veteran player representative, I asked if the Commissioner’s Office and the Players Association would be the scorpion from The Scorpion and the...
45 NYC doormen and janitors dead from coronavirus, union says
The coronavirus is not just plaguing first responders and medical workers -- the deadly disease is also claiming the lives of other essential workers like doormen and janitors. At least...
What golfers think about PGA Tour's June restart plan
What will it look like? A major sporting event without spectators is a foreign concept, but it’s one of the many unwelcome new normals the COVID-19 pandemic has forced upon...
An update for Jets' season-ticket holders
The Jets sent a letter to their season-ticket holders on Thursday to tell them their May payments will be deferred. The franchise did the same last month when the coronavirus...
Most NYC coronavirus testing done in whitest and wealthiest ZIP codes
Staten Islanders are getting tested for coronavirus more often than any other borough — and at twice the rate of Brooklynites and Manhattanites, an analysis of data from the city...
What coronavirus 'truthers' get dead wrong
An irony of the coronavirus debate is that the more successful lockdowns are in squelching the disease, the more vulnerable they will be to attack as unnecessary in the first...
American flag projected onto Matterhorn in Swiss Alps for coronavirus solidarity
Oh, say can you see! An artist projected an image of Old Glory onto the famous Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps Wednesday as a part of a series to...
Hospitals taking bailouts should quit trying to keep their prices secret
American hospitals are taking a scalpel to the hands that feed them. They have received $100 billion in coronavirus bailouts from the federal government, and they can draw on the...
Inseparable mother and daughter die of coronavirus within hours of each other
A California mother and daughter known for their inseparable bond died from the coronavirus just hours apart, according to a report. Letty Ramirez, 54, and her mom Carolina Tovar, 86,...
Russia's latest move to militarize space
Russia’s test Wednesday of an anti-satellite missile is “yet another example that the threats to US and allied space systems are real, serious and growing,” said Gen. John Raymond, commander...
The Census must adjust to coronavirus crisis — just like everything else
With the coronavirus forcing the nation to rethink everything from core economic policy to how we vote, it should be no surprise that Census procedures need revision, too. Team Trump...
Sorry: Pot shops not 'essential businesses' — and smoking boosts coronavirus risks
To contain the coronavirus, governments have scaled down society to its bare bones, allowing only essential services to operate. Hospitals. Grocery stores. Takeout restaurants and pharmacies. Things that literally mean...
Bill de Blasio's NYC budget is still in denial about coronavirus' economic impact
Empire Center fiscal expert E.J. McMahon is warning that the local economic outlook is “the grimmest on record,” thanks to the pandemic — yet you’d barely know it from the...
NYC nurse who beat coronavirus pummeled, robbed by group of thugs
A New York City nurse who recently recovered from the coronavirus was attacked on her way to work by a group of vicious youths who badly beat her and ran...
Dave Gettleman's unenviable 2020 NFL Draft dilemma
Dave Gettleman, our 69-year-old football lifer, is surviving in his unsettling virtual reality NFL world ... a world without interpersonal relationships and getting-to-know-you dinners and watching prospective draftees interact inside...
Stonehenge was like an ancient 'Lego,' experts say
Parts of Stonehenge bear a resemblance to ancient "Lego," according to English Heritage, which oversees the famous site in southern England. On April 10, English Heritage Stonehenge tweeted a rare...
Rutgers football community has been hit hard by coronavirus
Rutgers football players have had family members get sick with the coronavirus and some have dealt with a death, coach Greg Schiano says. Speaking to the media for the first...
Europe goes back to work and other commentary
From the right: Europe Goes Back to Work Chancellor Angela Merkel’s announcement that Germany will start returning to work next week, as other countries on the Continent have, is “the...
NYC teachers union boss blasts DOE school program cuts amid coronavirus crisis
City Hall announced a 3 percent budget drawdown in city school spending next fiscal year to help cover gaping revenue shortfalls stemming from the coronavirus crisis.
J.J. Abrams' 'Justice League Dark,' ‘The Shining’-inspired series set at HBO Max
The three shows are the first television projects set up at HBO Max under J.J. Abrams’ and Bad Robot’s mega-deal.
Inside story of Cairo, the dog that helped catch Osama bin Laden
When Navy SEAL Will Chesney first met a military working dog named Cairo, he didn’t know this canine would be The One: a fearless warrior with a soft side, an...
John Krasinski to DJ virtual prom for quarantined high school students
DJ Jim Halpert on the decks.
Navy's coronavirus testing reveals 'stealth' spread among young, healthy sailors
Widespread testing on the Navy’s coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier has revealed a majority of the confirmed cases are asymptomatic -- showing how the bug can spread by "stealth" among the young...
Ilhan Omar may pay husband's political firm over $1M by end of year
At that rate, the company would get $1.16 million from Omar's campaign in 2020 -- more than double the $523,000 it received for the whole of last year.
These 'thank you' videos to coronavirus helpers will leave you in tears
I'm not crying — you're crying. Actually, we all are.
1.2M New Yorkers have filed for unemployment since coronavirus crisis began
ALBANY — Another 400,000 New Yorkers filed unemployment insurance claims last week -- after the state in March saw its biggest drop in jobs since 2009, officials said Thursday. A...
'Walking Dead' star Jeffrey Dean Morgan hosts at-home studio show
Hollywood's unprecedented shutdown due to the coronavirus has pressured the networks to deliver product in makeshift locations.
Here are the best laptop deals from Apple, Lenovo and more
The time to snag a new laptop is now, seeing that several brands are drastically dropping the prices on their most popular models. Apple, HP, Dell and Lenovo are just...
CBS NFL analyst was too good to be fired
Dan Fouts, who was sentenced by CBS to call many Jets telecasts, always passed the 1 p.m. NFL Sunday Wince Test. You know the Wince Test? That’s when you find...
Broncos star diagnosed with coronavirus
Former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller is now the second NFL player with a confirmed case of COVID-19. The Broncos linebacker's agent Joby Branion informed NFL Network's Ian Rapoport of...
Ireland to quadruple WHO contributions after US halts funding
Ireland plans to quadruple its contributions to the World Health Organization after President Trump’s suspension of US funding amid the global coronavirus pandemic, officials said Thursday. The country will raise...
White House steers withheld WHO funds to other organizations
The funds will flow instead to outfits such as the Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse after Trump said Tuesday the WHO needed reform after failing to vet coronavirus data from...
Land O’Lakes quietly removes image of Mia, its longtime Native American maiden
Popular dairy brand Land O’Lakes quietly changed its packaging to remove its iconic Indian maiden image, it was revealed Wednesday. The new packaging has already started to appear in stores...
Whose idea it was to tease Jay Glazer's 'big' NFL news
Jay Glazer drew the ire of Twitter after failing to deliver news the Internet deemed unworthy of him teasing a day in advance. The troll-happy Twitter universe won't be thrilled...
Italian official wants seven-day workweek to revamp economy amid coronavirus
Lombardy President Attilo Fontana is suggesting the measures for the northern region encompassing Milan once its lockdown ends, planned for early May, according to The Sun and Italian media.
ICUs under strain as NYC's new coronavirus patients are sicker than ever
Coronavirus patients arriving at New York City's hospitals are increasingly already very sick with the deadly disease -- and are pushing intensive care units to their limits or even beyond,...
Man says nursing home claimed his mom was ‘fine’ — hours later she died
“It’s incredible, it’s unbelievable,” the grief-stricken son told The Post. “I spoke to the nurses' station the same day [Esther died] and they told me she was fine.”
Production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' postponed to 2021
The return to Hogwarts has been postponed for the time being.
Governors caution Trump on reopening economy without enough coronavirus testing
WASHINGTON -- Concerned governors on Thursday cautioned President Trump against reopening the economy too quickly, telling him they were still experiencing critical coronavirus test shortages, The Post has learned. During...
Defense Secretary says he'll decide on reinstatement of USS Roosevelt captain
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday that the ousted captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt could be reinstated and that he'll be the one to make the call, according...
NYC pools closure will cause drownings, not slow coronavirus, former Parks head warns
Mayor Bill de Blasio's closure of public pools amid the coronavirus crisis "will cause a major spike in drowning deaths," predicted former Parks Department Commissioner Adrian Benepe. Hizzoner announced early...
Dr. Oz says schools should reopen because 'only 2-3 percent' more people could die
Dr. Oz sparked outrage this week when he advocated for reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic — saying that it would result in “only 2 to 3 percent” more deaths....
Today's coronavirus update: When will life go back to normal?
President Trump on Thursday unveiled a plan to state governors on how to relax coronavirus-related restrictions in an effort to stem the economic devastation from the pandemic. The guidelines say...
Tom Brady still isn't over his famous draft snub
Tom Brady just won’t let it go – maybe that’s why he has six Super Bowl rings. The Buccaneers quarterback commemorated the 20-year anniversary of him being selected in the...
Seventeen-year cicadas are about to invade the East Coast
In many places around the United States, summer just wouldn’t be the same without the occasional hum of a cicada buzzing off the in the distance. The noisy insects are...
NYC coronavirus deaths soar past 11,000 as confirmed cases rise
New York City passed yet another grim milepost as its coronavirus death toll surpassed 11,000 Thursday and confirmed cases neared 120,000, according to new official data. By Thursday afternoon the...
Accused Sarah Lawrence 'sex cult' leader will stay in jail amid coronavirus outbreak
A federal judge Thursday shot down alleged Sarah Lawrence sex cult leader Lawrence Ray's bid for release from federal custody amid the coronavirus outbreak. "Defendant has not rebutted the presumption...
Cuomo won't commit to providing relief for illegal immigrants amid COVID-19
Cuomo was asked Thursday about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to give $500 apiece to 150,000 illegal immigrants in the Golden State barred from receiving assistance in the $2.2 trillion...
Tom Brady better with Bucs than Patriots are without him: Vegas
The debate has raged for years, an answer forever elusive: Was Tom Brady or Bill Belichick more important to the Patriots dynasty? Well, Vegas has rendered a verdict. Even though...
NYPD blue: cops probed for curse-laden megaphone rant caught on video
This is what happens when the NYPD gets really blue. A cop was caught going on a curse-laden tirade over his vehicle's megaphone in Hell's Kitchen — telling a disturbed...
Virtual vacation: Family replicates 15-hour flight canceled over coronavirus at home
This family took quarantine time-killing to new heights. An Australian family has replicated the entire 15-hour flight from their canceled vacation -- in their living room, according to a report....
Man gives tearful plea after father figure dies of coronavirus
This British man had just seen a group of teens drinking in the street when he got the news that his stepdad, Kev Raynor, 59, had died from coronavirus. The...
Layoffs hitting more white collar jobs — and even health care workers
First, it was bars, restaurants, hotels. And clothing stores, movie theaters, entertainment venues. And countless small businesses, from bookstores to barber shops. Now, the record-setting flood of layoffs unleashed by...
Science projects to do at home while on coronavirus lockdown
Bored? Try science!
Long Island residents are flushing socks and gloves down toilets
Long Island residents confined to their homes amid social-distancing rules have been clogging sewers by flushing socks, gloves and other "fibruous materials" down their toilets, a report said Thursday. The...
Henry Rollins records and tells tales on 'The Cool Quarantine' podcast
In the age of the coronavirus, the internet offers cool podcasts — including ones from Henry Rollins, Diplo and the Safdie brothers.
College softball coach punched assistant and his sister covered it up: lawsuit
DePaul ignored allegations that its former softball coach punched an assistant in the face and verbally abused his players and retaliated against the whisteblower by terminating her contract with the...
Mike Miller's chance to remain coach may hinge on young Knick
If there is a strong argument to keep interim coach Mike Miller for another season, it can be found in the growth of a certain 7-foot, alley-oop slamming, shot-blocking center...
Photographer recreates wedding scenes entirely out of Legos during quarantine
A UK photographer has painstakingly created an entire set of wedding ceremony snaps in lockdown – using Legos. Chris Wallace, 36, of Middlewich, Cheshire, England, found his wedding bookings canceled...
Facebook cancels large events through June 2021
Facebook is canceling all large gatherings until June 2021, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday. The social network is also extending its requirement that employees work from home through the end...
Odell Beckham trade rumor rollercoaster ends in Browns' frustration
The football community chased ghosts for a day after two sports radio hosts stirred the pot on Odell Beckham Jr. trade rumors -- with the Vikings prominently mentioned in one...
Man accused of killing his dad also claimed he ate him: sources
A Brooklyn man suspected of butchering his father walked into a bagel shop near the grisly crime scene and claimed he not only killed his dad -- but also devoured...
Trump unveils 'Opening Up America' plan, aims for May 1
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Thursday announced new guidelines for reopening states as soon as May 1 now that the coronavirus appears to be peaking in the US, but he...
De Blasio claims he said 'early on' to avoid NYC mass transit
Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed Thursday to have told New Yorkers to avoid riding buses and subways "early on" in the coronavirus crisis -- even though he was still saying...
The surprising businesses some countries deem essential — and others don't
The coronavirus has revealed there's not a unified consensus among countries as to which businesses qualify as essential.
Jeff Bezos drops $16M on another Manhattan apartment to create massive dream home
The Amazon chief and richest man in the world now owns almost $100 million in real estate over the top floors of 212 Fifth Ave., a condominium near Madison Square...
‘Stormtrooper’ goes shopping for supplies in life-size costume
Even Imperial Army soldiers need supplies during a pandemic. Watch as a "Star Wars" stormtrooper goes shopping at Poundland, a discount retailer in Billericay, UK. The superfan, wearing an authentic,...
Amazon says it will soon be able to test workers for coronavirus
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday that the company is on its way to building the capacity to test all of its employees for the coronavirus. In a shareholder letter,...
Food substitutions for when your lockdown rations run out
It's time to use up what you've got. Here's how.
Massachusetts man allegedly tried to blow up Jewish nursing home
A Massachusetts man tried to blow up a Jewish nursing home with a five-gallon gas canister stuffed with a Christian pamphlet, federal prosecutors allege. John Michael Rathbun, 36, was arrested...
Trump says reopening US can happen in some places without mass testing
As he prepares to unfurl plans to reopen the US economy, President Trump told senators on Thursday that he believes some areas of the country can reopen without widespread coronavirus...
US stocks hit reverse after hopeful early Thursday start
US stocks attempted to shrug off another surge in unemployment filings on Thursday only to slip back into negative territory by the afternoon. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as...
Do eyeglasses or contact lenses protect you from coronavirus?
Medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are supposed to wear eye protection such as goggles or face shields, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Trump must nix Big Agriculture's bid to use coronavirus to slash farm wages
As the country came to grips with the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration asked the working people of America to comply with containment measures. For some 20 million Americans, that...
Everyone is Googling 'will life ever go back to normal?'
The phrase “will life ever go back to normal?” has spiked dramatically in Google searches as the coronavirus crisis continues to rage this week — and with good reason, psychiatrists...
Safari operator in Kenya spearheads effort to feed 24,000 families
NAIROBI - Safari operator Pankaj Shah would normally be showing tourists around the beauty spots of his native Kenya. Instead, he is spearheading a volunteer effort to feed thousands of...
Nokia shares surge on news of possible takeover
Nokia declined to comment on Thursday on a media report saying it was working with an investment bank to defend itself from a hostile takeover — the news of which...
Michigan governor hit by federal lawsuits over stay-at-home order
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been hit with at least two federal lawsuits challenging the social distancing orders she imposed to battle the spread of the coronavirus that requires people...
Hedge fund warns stocks could drop 50 percent from February highs
Paul Singer’s Elliott Management said global stocks could tumble further, ultimately losing half or more of their value from February’s high, as the world braces for the deepest recession since...
Wedding preparations resume in Wuhan as coronavirus lockdown lifts
WUHAN, China - Peng Jing stifles a laugh as she looks into the eyes of her tuxedo-clad fiancee, Yao Bin, who is, in turn, trying not to step on the...
Taxpayers who broke even stuck in coronavirus stimulus check purgatory
An IRS glitch appears to be stopping Americans who broke even on their latest tax returns from speeding up their coronavirus stimulus checks. Millions of people file federal income tax...
Joe Biden says he 'probably' can't reach Trump's base in 2020 election
Joe Biden said that he likely will not be able to reach President Trump's base, saying that some of the most committed of his supporters "support the notion" of creating...
Roy Halladay's family just had to 'relive the worst day of our lives'
Some won't look at Roy Halladay the same after learning of a National Transportation Safety Board report that stated the Hall of Fame pitcher was on high levels of amphetamines...
This state might use ice rinks as morgues for coronavirus deaths
A Michigan county has been scouting ice rinks to use as makeshift morgues in the case it gets overwhelmed with coronavirus deaths, according to reports. The Medical Examiner's Office in...
Coronavirus could erode global fight against other diseases
NEW DELHI — Lavina D’Souza hasn’t been able to collect her government-supplied anti-HIV medication since the abrupt lockdown of India’s 1.3 billion people last month during the coronavirus outbreak. Marooned...
Meet the 'rock star' ready to be New York's next sports icon
The assists were her ticket onto the court. The boys at the neighborhood park wanted someone to pass it to them, so to make sure she would get picked, the...
Isolated musicians in Iran perform from their rooftops
TEHRAN, Iran — On the rooftop terrace of her Tehran apartment building, 28-year-old Mojgan Hosseini’s fingers pluck the strings of her qanun, an ancient stringed instrument, bringing life to an...
Facebook rebalances Libra cryptocurrency in bid for approval
Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency Libra will be linked to individual national currencies and overseen by global watchdogs in a scaled-back revamp it hopes will win regulatory approval. The prospect of Facebook’s...
Man threatens to shoot up supermarket over lack of face masks
A Florida man threatened to shoot up a supermarket because he was infuriated that "not enough people" had masks on during the coronavirus outbreak, police said. Robert Kovner, a Brooklyn...
How US millionaires will get 'stimulus' worth over $1.6M each
At least 43,000 American millionaires who are too rich to get coronavirus stimulus checks are getting a far bigger boost — averaging $1.6 million each, according to a congressional committee.
With morgues overflowing, woman on heartbreaking hunt for dad's final resting place
"I just want to lay them to rest, but I can't."
LI mom meets son for first time after giving birth on ventilator
A Long Island mom got to meet her newborn son on Wednesday for the first time -- more than 10 days after he was born -- after giving birth while...
Carnival execs let ships sail amid coronavirus threat
Executives at Carnival Cruise Lines were aware of the potential danger that the coronavirus posed to passengers and crew but let ships set sail anyway, an explosive new report alleges....
Jalen Green opts for G League in another blow to NCAA route
The trend of elite prospects passing on college is continuing, and perhaps a new route is now even more enticing. Consensus top-three prospect Jalen Green out of Prolific Prep (Calif.)...
US Open pushing to have tournament with fans
A final decision on staging the US Open in late August won’t be made until June, according to USTA chief of operations Mike Dowse. Dowse added it is “highly unlikely”...
Democrats want Trump to stop building border wall during coronavirus
Congressional Democrats called on the Trump administration to stop building the wall along the southern border while the country is battling the spread of the coronavirus. "Money should be invested...
Tax preparer glitches delay coronavirus stimulus checks for millions
Millions of Americans — especially those who use income tax preparers such as H&R Block and TurboTax — are still waiting for their promised stimulus checks, according to a report...
Cuomo bashes Trump's 'bizarre' claim of NYC padding coronavirus death toll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday panned President Trump's accusation that New York City is padding its coronavirus death toll as "bizarre." "Why would New York City want to inflate a...
Everything we know about the Wuhan lab that may have unleashed coronavirus
New evidence has emerged that the coronavirus ravaging the globe may have escaped from a poorly equipped lab in Wuhan, China, where researchers were conducting risky viral disease experiments.
Hero of the Day: Delivery man braves coronavirus to keep quarantined NYers fed
Five or six days a week, Eduardo Rojas takes the early morning 6 train from his home in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx to East 57th Street, where...
NYC jail population dips to lowest since 1946 after coronavirus releases
The jail population has plummeted since de Blasio took office in 2014 when it surpassed 11,000 inmates. The city plans to close its largest lockup, the Rikers Island jail complex,...
'Tommy Boy' and 'First Blood' actor Brian Dennehy dead at 81
He was a veteran star of stage and screen.
UK extends coronavirus lockdown by at least 3 weeks
The UK government announced that a nationwide lockdown imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus will remain in place for at least three more weeks.
Coronavirus stress could lead to weight gain — here's how to drop the pounds
Veg out now and you'll risk transforming into a quarantine couch potato.
Seed sellers say demand growing out of control
The sweet peppers were picked over, the tomatoes were taken and the flowers were fixing to be next. The empty spots on the store’s display were starting to outnumber the...
MTA expects low end-of-year ridership, wants another bailout
The MTA said Thursday that New York transit ridership may only rebound to half of pre-crisis levels by the end of the year -- and it wants another federal bailout...
NASA staff are sending rover commands to Mars from home
When NASA announced that it was forcing as many of its employees as possible to work from home amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the agency also mentioned that staff deemed...
Woman sues Princess Cruises after husband dies of coronavirus
A Texas woman whose husband died of the coronavirus filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruises — claiming that she and her spouse were allowed on board even though the crew...
CHiPs bust crazy car show with 300 people spurning lockdown
Hundreds of people gathered in Sacramento, California, to watch cars pulling "donuts" and smoking their tires — before cops broke it up. About 10 cars were involved in the Sack...
Freed inmate blasts Netflix for 'unauthorized' documentary
The 32-year-old former convict said she had no involvement in the flick titled "Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story," which will premiere on the streaming service later this month.
DHL slammed by skyrocketing shipping needs during coronavirus crisis
Delivery business DHL is struggling to cope with a flood of parcels from online purchases due to the coronavirus crisis, forcing it to cut back extra collections from retailers in...
Sweden grapples with high death toll after controversially refusing to lock down
Sweden's controversial decision to refuse coronavirus lockdown measures is taking its toll -- with the number of deaths up to 17 times higher than its Nordic neighbors, according to reports....
Star spotted orbiting black hole backs up famous Einstein theory
The star is the first ever caught circling the enormous black hole in the middle of our galaxy, scientists said.
China denies US claim that it tested nuclear weapons
The Chinese Communist Party is rejecting an accusation from the US that it conducted a low-level nuclear test at a weapons test site, saying the country had not violated its...
NYPD launches coronavirus app for cops 'too little, too late,' sources say
The NYPD has rolled out a new iPhone app for its cops to help keep up to date on coronavirus information in the department — a move that sources say...
Mom selling penis face masks has already raised $56K for charity
The Utah mom whose penis-covered social distancing face masks went viral has now sold 5,400 of the garments — and raised $56,000 for charity, according to a report Thursday. Mindy...
Red Sox champions getting angrier at MLB
More than three months after suspensions were levied regarding the Houston Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal, results of a similar investigation into the Boston Red Sox still have not been announced....
NYC needs $7B in aid or 'kiss the recovery goodbye': de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that City Hall desperately needs $7.4 billion in federal aid from Washington as the Big Apple's budget is choked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo extends NY coronavirus shutdown as deaths pass 12K
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended his statewide shutdown of non-essential functions to May 15, as coronavirus hospitalizations continued to level off — but over 600 new deaths were reported....
North Korean defector becomes first to win parliament seat in South Korea
The highest-ranking defector from the repressive North Korean regime has now won a parliamentary seat in the South Korean elections -- becoming the first-ever defector to do so. Thae Yong-ho,...
Australia to detect coronavirus spread by testing raw sewage
SYDNEY - Australian researchers said on Thursday they expect to roll out wide testing of raw sewage for the presence of coronavirus within weeks to help pinpoint communities at risk,...
This adorable skunk is completely addicted to ranch dressing
Welcome to the club, skunk.
San Francisco wants to give students A grades because of coronavirus
They're flattening the grade curve. San Francisco school officials are pushing to assign all students "A" grades this year to help ease their coronavirus-related traumas. "We're in a pandemic, people,"...
Richest countries agree to freeze poorer nations' debt
JOHANNESBURG — The world’s richest countries agreed Wednesday to freeze poor nations’ debt obligations, shortly after nearly 20 European and African leaders made a joint appeal for a massive international...
Beach slap: NYC's sand and surf likely closed for summer, de Blasio says
You can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach ... just don't expect to get anywhere near the surf this summer, Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Thursday. The mayor fizzled New...
GOP senator says Burr 'owes' explanation on stock trades scandal
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) says Sen. Richard Burr "owes" the country an explanation over stock sales he made ahead of the stock market crash caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL considering these coronavirus contingencies for 2020 season
The NFL still hopes to start its 2020 season as originally scheduled in September, but like the other major sports leagues, contingency plans are being discussed to account for alterations...
Vatican censors video of pope joking Scotch is 'the real holy water'
Pope Francis was caught on video proclaiming that Scotch whisky is “the real holy water” — a good-spirited joke to a group of visiting Scottish student priests who presented him...
IMF warns of global social unrest amid coronavirus pandemic
The International Monetary Fund warned the economic havoc caused by the coronavirus pandemic could spark further social unrest around the globe and urged governments to take steps to prevent the...
Dolphins sound ready to draft safe QB choice amid Tua Tagovailoa anxiety
With the 2020 NFL Draft just days away, the Dolphins -- who had been accused of "Tanking for Tua" this past season -- are reportedly more interested in talking to...
WWII veteran, 99, raises over $17.5M for healthcare workers during pandemic
Captain Tom Moore originally set out to raise $1,250 for a National Health Service charity in time for his milestone birthday on April 30.
Tiger sex tape is the latest scandal involving Joe Exotic
He's accused of having a tiger fling.
Coronavirus small-business relief program runs out of money after 2 weeks
WASHINGTON -- A $350 billion small-business relief program designed to prevent layoffs during the coronavirus crisis has run out of money and is no longer taking applications, the Small Business...
The punk-rock style legacy of Trash and Vaudeville's Jimmy Webb
"He was known for helping people look hotter and sexier but be comfortable in it."
Marathon bombing survivor gives advice for getting through post-pandemic PTSD
BOSTON — Seven years ago Wednesday, the unthinkable happened to Bobby O’Donnell: He was nearing the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon, where his family was gathered to cheer...
Joaquin Phoenix calls on Cuomo to free NY prisoners over coronavirus
The Joker wants to free all the prisoners in Gotham. Joaquin Phoenix is the latest celebrity to make a direct appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to release New York's prisoners...
WWE's legendary 'first employee' dead at 69
The WWE announced Thursday that legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel died at the age of 69. The cause of death was not disclosed. "The Fink," a Newark native whose career...
NBA players, owners up for 'bubble city' plan to save season
So you're telling us there's a chance? Despite growing doubts about the feasibility of major American sports returning at any point in 2020, multiple NBA owners, players and league officials...
2 inmates escape from coronavirus-stricken Wisconsin prison
Two inmates escaped Thursday from a Wisconsin prison where staffers have been infected with the coronavirus, police and correctional officials said. Thomas E. Deering, 46, and James R. Newman, 36,...
De Blasio: NYC 'far from out of woods' as hospital patients increase
The Big Apple is “far from out of the woods” in its battle against the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Thursday, as he announced a jump in both intensive...
White House slams Pelosi's claim that halting WHO funding is 'illegal'
The White House rebutted Speaker Nancy Pelosi's claim that President Donald Trump's halting payments to the World Health Organization is "illegal."
Cops in Thailand close road so 50-strong elephant herd can safely cross
That's one jumbo traffic jam for police to deal with. Cops had to close a road so a 50-strong herd of elephants could make it across safely. The group was...
Seth Rollins’ call for unity after WWE firings completely backfires
On WWE's Bloody Wednesday, Seth Rollins tried to pay homage to those who lost their jobs, preach unity and defend the company all in one fell swoop. It was Rollins'...
Sobering news: Booze may heighten risk of coronavirus, WHO says
Drinking booze may put people at increased risk for coming down with the coronavirus, the World Health Organization warned. The consumption of alcohol has proven to weaken the body's immune...
Learn how to play the guitar with the help of these training courses
Instead of trying to piece together lessons via YouTube videos or by trial and error, learn how to play the guitar with The Ultimate Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle.
Amazon wants customers to buy less stuff
Amazon is reportedly trying to get customers to buy fewer items on its site as it struggles to keep up with demand. The Seattle-based e-tailing giant earlier this week lifted...
Hundreds aboard French Naval flagship Charles de Gaulle get coronavirus
A third of the sailors aboard French navy flagship Charles de Gaulle and one of its escort vessels have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the country’s defense ministry....
This blind and deaf dog is melting the internet with her human
How to be the best dog dad.
Hot singles banned from hooking up on Netflix's 'Too Hot To Handle'
Imagine yourself on an erotic Eden, with barely dressed hot singles running wild. But here, sex is the forbidden fruit.
This is the 'safest place' from coronavirus in America
The safest place from the coronavirus in the US might be a tiny town on an off-the-beaten-path peninsula connected to Canada south of Vancouver, according to a report. The 1,300...
Trump rips 'totally incompetent' Pelosi after her coronavirus criticism
President Trump on Thursday blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "totally incompetent" after she criticized his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "She is totally incompetent & controlled by the Radical...
Pools out for summer: De Blasio slashes $6 billion from city budget
Mayor Bill de Blasio slashed $6 billion from his budget proposal Thursday — including funding for city pools and other popular summer programs — as officials struggle to balance the...
Here is the full PGA Tour schedule for ambitious restart plan
The PGA Tour laid out an ambitious plan to resume its season Thursday, with hopes of a restart at Colonial on June 11-14 and keeping fans away for at least...
This portable ultrasonic cleaner removes up to 99.99 percent of bacteria
For those of us who want to be clean but save our hands from endless scrubbing, we turn to a heavy-duty portable cleaner like the Sonic Dot.
Morgan Stanley CEO: Not laying people off was one of the easiest decisions ever made
Morgan Stanley boss James Gorman said he's "been fortunate" despite getting sick with the coronavirus last month, and that his recent decision not to lay off employees amid a looming...
Olympic champ resisted nude shoots to become the next Maria Sharapova
Don't expect to see Olympian Angelika Timanina strip down anytime soon. The 30-year-old Russian surfer -- set to compete in the 2021 Tokyo games, nearly a decade after scoring gold...
Michigan gov says protesters likely lengthened coronavirus quarantine
Michigan's governor said she believes the people who flooded the streets to rally against the state's coronavirus lockdown could end up prolonging the stay-at-home orders they were protesting. Gov. Gretchen...
Patients with no symptoms caused 44 percent of coronavirus cases: study
Researchers found that patients at China's Guangzhou Eighth People’s Hospital tested for high levels of the virus at the onset of symptoms, indicating that they had been contagious for days.
Stocks rise despite another surge in unemployment claims
US stocks ticked up Thursday as Wall Street tried to brush off another surge in unemployment filings amid the coronavirus crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as much as...
Living in space might permanently make your brain bigger
It’s easy to imagine a future where humans travel freely through space, visiting places like the Moon and Mars to carry out research or perhaps even set up colonies. There...
GOP senators call for tough response against China over pandemic
The already tattered US-China relationship appears to be taking a hit as a growing chorus of GOP senators begins calling for taking action against the Communist nation over its involvement...
Las Vegas casino execs planning safety measures for dealers
Casino executives in Las Vegas are mulling how to reopen the gambling mecca to the public – with dealers donning masks at blackjack tables among new safety measures being considered,...
2 million chickens will be slaughtered over coronavirus staffing issues
About 2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Delaware and Maryland farms without ever making it to market -- because of staff shortages at the food production company during the...
Married attorneys found stabbed to death in ritzy Chicago suburb
A husband-and-wife pair of attorneys were found stabbed to death in their home in a ritzy Chicago suburb, officials said. Investigators found the bodies of Thomas E. Johnson, 69, and...
Satellite images capture Krakatoa’s ongoing eruption in Indonesia
Satellite images captured by NASA reveal the violent explosions of Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa, which began erupting again on Saturday. There haven't been any reports of casualties or damage as of...
US Navy says Iran's Navy is taunting ships in Persian Gulf
Six US Navy warships conducting drills with US Army Apache attack helicopters in international waters off Iran Wednesday were repeatedly harassed by 11 Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy vessels, the...
Pregnancy dating show is 'Labor of Love' for ex-'Bachelor' contestant
"With most dating shows, first comes love, then comes marriage. But Kristy wants to put a baby in the baby carriage."
WHO director says coronavirus response will be reviewed in 'due course'
The World Health Organization's director said its response to the coronavirus outbreak will be reviewed in "due course" amid global criticism and President Trump's freeze on payments to the United...
One of Tom Brady's new Buccaneers weapons could be traded
Tom Brady just arrived, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers already are talking about trading one of his top offensive weapons. Tight end O.J. Howard, the team’s first-round pick out of...
Jay Glazer's 'big' NFL news is met with Twitter fury
Jay Glazer tried to warn us. "The news I have tonight is not transactional news, not a player getting traded or signed," Glazer tweeted on Wednesday morning after hyping that...
'Mandalorian' docuseries to fill gap until the Disney+ breakout hit returns
May the Baby Yoda memes be with you.
Mike Trout's big worry over MLB's 'pretty crazy' Arizona plan
The plan to start the Major League Baseball season after the coronavirus shutdown is lifted seems a little fishy to the sport’s biggest star. Los Angeles Angels outfielder and reigning...
South Korean ruling party wins election after coronavirus triumph
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling liberal party scored a resounding victory in parliamentary elections amid successes in the country's efforts to contain the coronavirus -- and with some 2,800...
Defense chief accuses China of 'misleading' world about coronavirus
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper accused China Thursday of "misleading" the world about the origin of COVID-19, saying he doesn't trust the country's denial that the killer bug may have...
Jets can't make this mistake regarding Patriots' vulnerability
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 regularly...
Zoo forces chimp to ride bike, spray park with coronavirus disinfectant
Disturbing footage from a zoo in Thailand shows a chimpanzee forced to sanitize the facility from the coronavirus. The clip from the Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo near Bangkok, obtained...
Murphy says he 'wasn't thinking' of Bill of Rights for coronavirus measures
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he wasn't thinking about the Bill of Rights when he issued social distancing orders to stem the spread of the coronavirus. “That’s above my...
Judge caught shirtless during Zoom court session
A Brazilian judge was part of a video call with other judges from the State Court in Amapa who are all working from home during the coronavirus lockdown.
Merkel announces lockdown exit plan to reopen schools, shops in Germany
Germany’s relatively low death rate from the coronavirus has been attributed to its fast response with testing and isolating -- and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s just-announced strategy for eventually exiting the...
22 million Americans officially out of work
More than 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the number of people put out of work by the coronavirus crisis climbed above 22 million, new federal...
AOC says she is 'having conversations with Biden's team' over policy
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's staff has been in talks with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's team over the past few days, she admitted in a new interview. Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) revealed...
Some coronavirus stimulus checks were sent to wrong bank accounts
Some Americans say they haven't gotten their coronavirus stimulus checks because the feds sent the money to the wrong bank accounts. Several taxpayers tried to check the status of their...
To recovery and beyond! Man beats coronavirus with 'Buzz Lightyear' helmet
To recovery and beyond! A coronavirus-stricken Briton has conquered the illness thanks to a Buzz Lightyear-style helmet — but he says the real superheroes are the medical workers, according to...
These gambling sites are taking bets on the number of coronavirus cases
The sites offer a variety of options to bet on figures, including whether each day's increase in numbers is more than the day before.
Airline passengers undergo coronavirus blood tests before boarding
Emirates airline has begun administering coronavirus antibody blood tests on passengers before they board its flights at Dubai International Airport, according to a report. The airline claims to be the...
Here's why the bank may have taken your coronavirus stimulus check
Some Americans' coronavirus stimulus checks are reportedly disappearing because their banks are pocketing the money. Some banks are putting customers' deposits from the federal government toward negative balances in their...
Navy may reinstate ousted USS Theodore Roosevelt captain
The Navy may reinstate the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who was removed from his post after he pleaded for help with the coronavirus outbreak aboard his aircraft carrier,...
Robot forces hungry man to chase after his Chick-fil-A
So much for door-to-door service. When Los Angeles resident Yousif Khogali ordered Chick-fil-A for lunch, he didn’t expect he’d have to chase it down. He captured his funny pursuit of...
Giants and Joe Judge ready for virtual offseason reality
X’s and O’s are on hold until the Giants are comfortable with all the other buttons on a keyboard. The Giants and other teams with first-year head coaches will begin...
How former Giant and Jet is stepping up in coronavirus fight
Easily lost in the avalanche of uncertainty and anxiety during this coronavirus crisis are the random acts of kindness taking place from one side of the country to the other....
This safety could be first — and last — XFL player to get drafted
Kenny Robinson figured his NFL dreams were on hold. He was stressed and upset, his career at West Virginia over after two years due to an academic violation of the...
New Jersey man allegedly strips nude inside funeral home, leaves booze in casket
A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Pennsylvania funeral home Saturday night -- then stripping naked and leaving a beer in a display casket, a report said. The...
Why coronavirus won't wreck Joe Judge's Giants
You better know what to do when circumstances change, when you are confronted with crisis. Coaching the New York Football Giants —whether you are champions such as Bill Parcells and...
Gov. Cuomo taps McKinsey to hatch 'Trump-proof' economic reopening plan
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has hired high-powered consultants to develop a science-based plan for the safe economic reopening of the region that can thwart expected pressure from President Trump...
First NFL player tests positive for coronavirus
Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen became the first NFL player to test positive for the coronavirus, according to Fox Sports. Allen told Fox Sports he first contacted COVID-19 three...
United cuts May flights by 90 percent, tells employees to brace for job cuts
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that it has cut its flight schedule by 90% in May and expects similar cuts for June as a result of the coronavirus...
Nurses suspended for refusing to treat patients without masks
Nurse Mike Gulick was meticulous about not bringing the novel coronavirus home to his wife and their 2-year-old daughter. He’d stop at a hotel after work just to take a...
Andrew Cuomo talks baseball-return hope with Jeff Wilpon
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he is hoping baseball can return soon and made his feelings known to Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. But with one caveat. “I said...
New Jersey cops find 17 bodies stuffed inside tiny nursing home morgue
Police reportedly discovered 17 corpses stuffed inside a small morgue at one of New Jersey’s largest nursing homes. Officers at the Andover Township Police Department found the bodies at the...
Three Colorado men arrested for violating state’s stay-at-home order
Three men in Colorado were nabbed for violating the state’s stay-at-home order in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Police in Steamboat Springs responded to a call...
California to pay illegals not included in coronavirus stimulus
California will be the first state to send money to illegal immigrants who did not qualify for assistance under the $2.2 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package passed last month. Democratic...