April 20, 2020
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley Instagram battle an epic night of ’90s nostalgia
It wasn’t the Saturday night jam it was supposed to be. But still, the much-anticipated Instagram battle between ’90s R&B greats Babyface and Teddy Riley was an epic night of...
Tom Brady kicked out of Tampa park for coronavirus violation
Tom Brady apparently needs to work on his coronavirus compliance. The newly minted Buccaneers quarterback was booted for working out in a Tampa park that was closed because of the...
Texas councilman, husband die two days apart from coronavirus
A Texas councilman and his husband died two days apart in the same hospital from the coronavirus, according to a report. Anthony Brooks, 52, a councilman in Live Oak --...
The 2016 election scandal waiting to break
The virus isn't the only thing going on in Washington that Wall Street and investors need to pay attention to. There is another Black Swan about to take flight that...
Trump to suspend immigration to US due to coronavirus
President Trump said on Monday night that he would temporarily suspend all immigration to the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic. The president announced the drastic measure in a...
Coronavirus pandemic hasn’t derailed leasing in NYC
There’s life behind the lockdown. The commercial heartbeat pulses quietly behind the grim tableau of COVID-19 uncertainty and frozen construction. The dramatic deal by Facebook — run by Chief Executive...
Accused Hanukkah machete attacker deemed mentally unfit to stand trial
The man accused of going on a gruesome machete rampage in December at a Hanukkah celebration in Rockland County that left one man dead is not mentally competent to stand...
North Korea's Kim Jong Un in grave danger after surgery, report says
The US intelligence agencies are receiving information that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery, CNN reported on Monday. The outlet cited an unnamed...
What working from home, coronavirus mean for office real estate market
There’s lots of talk that widespread working-from-home, which gained traction due to the coronavirus, might temper office space demand when the crisis is over. Morgan Stanley Chairman James Gorman gave...
Japanese media covering Yankees star are stuck in coronavirus limbo
Eriko Takehama normally would be covering the Yankees this time of year, following Masahiro Tanaka with other Japanese sportswriters who are assigned to watch the right-hander’s every move. But Takehama...
Louisiana pastor who defied social distancing accused of assaulting protester
A Louisiana pastor who was ticketed for holding in-person church services in defiance of the state’s social distancing orders is reportedly in trouble with the law again. The Rev. Tony...
Poison control inundated with calls about cleaning products since coronavirus pandemic
Calls to poison control centers have skyrocketed due to incidents related to cleaning products amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and...
Lord & Taylor explores bankruptcy as stores remain shut in coronavirus pandemic
Lord & Taylor is exploring filing for bankruptcy protection after it was forced to temporarily shut all of its 38 US department stores in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak,...
This is the NFL draft's most polarizing figure
The slogan, as recently as October, was Tank for Tua. Now, as the NFL draft nears, it has been altered, to Roll the Dice with Tua. There isn’t a more...
Mike Bloomberg spent over $1 billion on failed presidential bid
Mike Bloomberg spent more than $1 billion on his failed presidential campaign, according to filings on Monday. The former New York City mayor ended his bid on March 4 but...
4/20 blues: Pot industry struggles during coronavirus
The unofficial holiday celebrating all things marijuana is Monday, but the coronavirus pandemic has made the special day a time of melancholy. It was supposed to be a long weekend of festivals and music...
Westchester residents sue WHO for alleged coronavirus cover-up
Three Westchester residents -- including a doctor -- have filed a class action lawsuit against the World Health Organization, claiming the agency covered up the coronavirus pandemic. The suit, filed...
Former Playboy Playmate dead at 33
Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly has died, Fox News can confirm. She was 33. On Monday, a spokesperson for the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in Austin, Texas, said any toxicology or autopsy...
Never mind the media critics: Team Trump got it right on ventilators
At a coronavirus-task-force briefing at the beginning of April, White House adviser Jared Kushner explained the approach that would — as events proved — get the country through its ventilator...
'It's real': A-Rod, J.Lo take big step in bid to buy Mets
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez appear to be getting serious about buying the Mets. The power couple retained JPMorgan Chase to raise capital for a possible bid, a source confirmed...
Trump blasts criticism of coronavirus testing as partisan attack
President Trump on Monday blasted criticism of the nation's coronavirus testing as a political smear. During a White House briefing, the president was asked why he views the issue as...
Washington has no need to fund New York’s wasteful ways
With the coronavirus lockdown continuing to erode tax revenues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has turned up the volume on his demands for a federal bailout of the New York state budget....
Wealthy Harvard gets a bailout — while the rest of us struggle
One thing our new normal has made inarguably clear: The gap between the haves and have-nots is becoming more painful and more intractable with each passing day. Our latest example...
Jets must act fast before Jamal Adams war gets uglier
Joe Douglas still wants Jamal Adams to be a Jet For Life. And most Jets fans want Jamal Adams to be a Jet For Life. But the $64 million question...
There's just no end to China’s outrages
If Beijing’s role in the pandemic leaves any doubt about its horrific nature, the arrest Saturday of more than a dozen of Hong Kong’s biggest advocates for democracy should put...
A shocking way to put historic oil price drop in perspective
Got a big swimming pool that’s empty and you don’t plan to use? Well, here’s a money-making idea that your town and neighbors will hate. Fill it with crude oil....
No, NY Times — Fox News didn’t kill Joe Joyce
The New York Times has done some shameless things in its past, but exploiting a man’s death to serve its agenda has to be among its worst. That’s what it...
Natalie Dormer plays four roles in 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels'
Dormer is playing four different characters over the course of 10 episodes.
Candidate accuses BOE, Brooklyn Democrats of scheming to fill vacant Council post
A Bushwick community activist running for ex-Councilman Rafael Espinal’s vacant seat is accusing the city’s Board of Elections of playing politics to help ensure the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s preferred candidate...
Northwell hospital workers get $2,500 coronavirus bonuses as hazard pay
New York’s largest hospital system is giving 45,0000 of its “heroic” workers lump sum $2,500 bonuses and a paid week off for fighting the coronavirus epidemic, it announced Monday --...
Scientists have new theory about puzzling 'disappearing' exoplanet
Researchers think it never existed in the first place.
Anthony Fauci offers sudden hope for baseball fans
There is a potential avenue for MLB to have a season that includes some fans in its stadiums this year, albeit not nearly at full capacity, according to Dr. Anthony...
Australia leads the fight against Big Tech's stealing of media content
Australia just took a major step toward leveling the playing field between Big Tech firms like Facebook and Google and financially hard-hit media companies, setting what could be a critical...
Ex-Bloomberg staffer sues campaign for firing workers prior to general election
Another former staffer for Mike Bloomberg’s failed presidential bid has filed a lawsuit claiming that the campaign reneged on its promise to pay workers through November and took away their...
De Blasio's free food program to include kosher meals at select sites
The de Blasio administration on Monday agreed to serve up kosher meals at 10 select Brooklyn and Queens locations, expanding its new program providing free meals to all New Yorkers...
Son's touching tribute to Tribeca Kitchen owner killed by coronavirus
The death of a beloved Tribeca diner owner has triggered a fundraising effort that will provide nearly 20,000 face shields and N95 masks for front-line coronavirus workers. Andreas “Andy’’ Koutsoudakis,...
A polio survivor, a pediatrician: Remembering victims of the coronavirus
We remember those we lost to the coronavirus.
Rangers star seems poised to make big return once this ends
The past few weeks have been good for Chris Kreider — physically, at least. As the NHL has spent just over a month in a “pause” due to the coronavirus...
Cuomo to meet Trump at White House Tuesday
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will meet President Trump for an Oval Office visit on Tuesday afternoon, just days after they bitterly clashed over the coronavirus pandemic, Trump announced. "I...
Broadway star Andrea Macasaet hosts 'Karaoke and Chill' during lockdown
Welcome to “Karaoke and Chill,” Andrea Macasaet’s two-week, self-recorded marathon.
Many Georgia businesses may reopen by Friday; Tennessee eyes next week
Many of Georgia's businesses shuttered to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak may reopen their doors by Friday -- and Tennessee has similar plans set for next week. Georgia...
Top ESPN analyst reveals 'extreme' college football possibility
Kirk Herbstreit, the college football analyst who said nearly a month ago he would be “shocked” to see a football season of any kind due to the coronavirus pandemic, believes...
London Jewelers feeds medical workers with local food deliveries
The fight against the coronavirus in New York just got new weapons: glittering jewelry and luxury watches. Throughout April and May, London Jewelers — the tri-state area's top dealer of...
CBS soaps to air must-see reruns during coronavirus hiatus
Beginning Monday, April 27, CBS’ daytime dramas "The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful" will begin airing repeat episodes amid the continuing coronavirus production shutdown, but...
Babyface vs. Teddy Riley battle match goes awry, redo slated for tonight
It wasn’t exactly the Thrilla in Manila.
NYCHA residents will get coronavirus testing, face masks and hand sanitizer
ALBANY — The Big Apple’s public housing tenants will finally get a much-needed boost battling the coronavirus pandemic as state officials promised to deliver face masks, hand sanitizer and provide...
Bernie Madoff victims to get another $378.5 million payout
The Justice Department announced Monday another $378.5 million in funds will be paid out to Bernie Madoff victims. It is the fifth payment from the Madoff Victim Fund, bringing the...
Wrestler released by WWE left with hole in his head after crash
One of the NXT wrestlers recently released by WWE revealed he was in a car crash that led to him flying through the windshield and with a hole in the...
Democrats' disdain for the jobless and other commentary
From the right: Dems’ Disdain for the Jobless Democrats claim President Trump had a “slothful response to the COVID-19 crisis” — but, blasts National Review’s Deroy Murdock, it’s Democrats who...
Connecticut attorney sues governor over face-mask mandate
A Connecticut attorney is suing Gov. Ned Lamont over an executive order requiring people to wear face coverings to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Lindy Urso, a criminal defense...
The Michael Jordan documentary ratings are through the roof
Like its main subject, ESPN's "The Last Dance" is quickly putting up the numbers of an all-time great. The documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Bulls debuted Sunday night...
NYPD cops safely save wounded red-tailed hawk
This is how the NYPD swoops into action. Officers rescued a red-tailed hawk with an injured wing from a highway median, the department said Monday. "I know, I'm the big...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Protests rage on, Shake Shack gives aid back
Small protests continued across the US Monday, with attendees demanding that states reopen -- despite warnings from health officials about the risk of more coronavirus outbreaks. As a couple hundred...
Cuomo didn't know coronavirus patients are being sent back to nursing homes
New York's health commissioner on Monday defended a directive that requires nursing homes to readmit residents who've tested positive for the coronavirus -- as Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed he didn't...
Coronavirus continues to curb most crime in NYC
Crime in the Big Apple continued its downward trend during the coronavirus outbreak for the fourth week in a row — with cops making thousands of fewer arrests and issuing...
Gloriously elitist Sirio Maccioni was the perfect restaurant host
Sirio Maccioni, the Tuscan-born owner of fabled Le Cirque, was the greatest New York restaurateur of his time. Today’s diners under the age of 60 may have no idea of...
Seashells pile up on North Carolina beaches as coronavirus keeps tourists away
The dearth of tourists on the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks due to the coronavirus pandemic has created a seashell-lover's dream. The Cape Lookout National Seashore shared a video...
DOC issues enhanced social distancing for inmates in NYC jails
The city's Department of Correction has issued new strict social distancing rules for inmates in New York City jails, The Post has learned. The guidelines limit the dayrooms to groups...
Aaron Rodgers refusing to lecture people on coronavirus
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he won’t be one of those celebrities who posts a tone-deaf message to their fans about dealing with life during the global coronavirus pandemic. "One...
Lockdown sex with household items doesn't have to be dangerous, doctors say
The coronavirus quarantine and social distancing haven't hampered the horniness in humanity.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites seen streaking through sky – some thought they were UFOs
Baffled Brits were left amazed and confused as billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites lit up the night sky over the weekend. Keen stargazers watched in wonder as a trail of...
Prescriptions for anti-anxiety meds spike amid coronavirus, new report finds
The coronavirus quarantine has contributed to a surge in the demand for prescription tranquilizers and sleep aids in the United States, as Americans continue to feel on edge about the...
Judge orders release of ex-NYPD cop convicted in disability scam
A federal judge on Monday ordered the compassionate release of a crooked former NYPD cop convicted in a disability scheme that netted $1.4 million -- accusing the Bureau of Prisons...
High school seniors should take next year off in light of coronavirus, professor says
That’s the disheartening message longtime University of La Verne law professor Diane Klein recently delivered to high school seniors and their parents in a Medium post. In light of the...
Hero of the Day: FEMA trained nurse brings expertise to hospital
When Dawn Gajewski was in Alabama two years ago getting trained by FEMA to handle a pandemic, she never knew that she’d be putting those skills to use so quickly. ...
Woman makes 'giving tree' full of free coronavirus masks
An Iowa woman is knitting hundreds of homemade face masks and has put them on a “giving tree” for her neighbors to take during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a...
Mitch McConnell accuses Democrats of delaying small business aid
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats of delaying another wave of critical funding for the small business aid program which run out of money last week as...
'Get this s--t done': Jaguars' attempt to trade stars is a hot mess
Things are getting ugly for two Jaguars stars stuck in limbo amid stagnant trade talks. Despite attempts to trade defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and running back Leonard Fournette, the team...
16-year-old Illinois boy dies from suspected coronavirus
A 16-year-old Illinois high school student has died from what health officials are investigating as a possible case of the coronavirus, according to reports. Zach Leviton, of Wheeling, started complaining...
Fort Bragg soldiers make masks to fight coronavirus pandemic
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — It's become a competition for the soldiers of 647th Quartermaster Company to see who can crank out the most face masks during a shift to protect...
Angela Merkel urges Chinese transparency over coronavirus
WASHINGTON -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday joined a growing chorus of countries demanding China tell the truth about the origins of the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking to reporters in...
People magazine owner Meredith cuts pay for 3,000 employees
Meredith Corp., the publisher of magazines like People and Better Homes & Gardens, is hitting about 60 percent of its 5,000 employees with pay cuts as the coronavirus continues to...
Can the coronavirus be spread through farts?
“No bare-bottom farting,” said one doctor.
Hundreds of protesters defy coronavirus lockdown orders in Pennsylvania
Hundreds of people openly defied a ban on mass gatherings and federal safety guidelines during a demonstration Monday against Pennsylvania's coronavirus lockdown order. Protesters rallied in front of the state...
Stressed mortician describes coronavirus overflow: 'It is dark right now'
"We're overloaded. It's unprecedented and unanticipated."
‘Green Acres’ star Tom Lester dead at 81
Tom Lester, a devoted evangelist who starred as friendly farmhand Eb Dawson on the ’60s series “Green Acres,” has died. He was 81. He died of complications from Parkinson’s disease in...
Derek Jeter forgoing salary with team facing coronavirus trouble
Derek Jeter is giving up his salary as Miami Marlins CEO indefinitely while the team deals with the financial fallout of the coronavirus, a source confirmed. Jeter, who was voted...
Georgia students expelled for posting 'racist' TikTok video
Two high school seniors in Georgia were expelled for posting a “racist” video on social media, district officials said. The students, who were not identified by Carrollton City Schools officials,...
Bartender on coronavirus-stricken Royal Caribbean ship dies in hospital
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship bartender assigned to a suspected coronavirus-stricken ship two days after its passengers were evacuated has died after being admitted to a Florida hospital with severe...
MTA coronavirus death toll reaches 79
The MTA has now lost 79 employees to the coronavirus, the agency said Monday. The staggering death toll -- from a city transit workforce of around 55,000 -- exceeds that...
WHO pushes back against coronavirus criticisms
WASHINGTON -- The World Health Organization’s director on Monday disputed reports it delayed the global response to the coronavirus, saying the US was kept in the loop "from day one."...
Is unemployment really as deadly as coronavirus?
If Trump opens up the economy, there could be a spike in cases of coronavirus and a rise in deaths unless there is some medical breakthrough. Already, 41,000 people are...
AOC threatens to oppose 'small' coronavirus bill, pitches tax hike
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she may oppose the next federal coronavirus aid bill for being too small and is urging Republicans concerned about the national debt to help her raise...
Oil prices drop below zero for first time ever as COVID-19 kills demand
Crude oil prices plunged below zero for the first time in history on Monday, with traders actually paying to get barrels of the stuff off their hands as the coronavirus...
Girlfriend climbs all over Patrick Mahomes in quarantine stunt
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews are expanding their quarantine video collection beyond at-home workouts. On Sunday, the girlfriend of the Chiefs quarterback shared a clip from their latest indoor adventure,...
Celebrate 4/20 with pot brownie recipe that soothed patients in AIDS epidemic
"Sticky Fingers" were a lifeline.
Giants' new coaching ties provide secretive draft clues
Dave Gettleman is not one to name names this time of year, lest the Giants become linked to the player and hints into the team’s thinking in the NFL Draft...
Model shows New York could begin lifting coronavirus restrictions in June
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may be able to begin safely lifting coronavirus lockdowns as early as June, according to new projections. The tri-state area has begun a downward...
Mark Zuckerberg taking central role in coronavirus management
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears to be mobilizing his empire in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The billionaire tech mogul has been working with state governments to take down...
'It's a standoff!': Lost pig sends police on 45-minute pursuit
This little piggy went on the run. Watch as a group of quick-thinking officers chase after a loose hog through the streets of Stamford, Connecticut. A whopping 45 minutes later,...
Supreme Court bans non-unanimous jury verdicts for serious crimes
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote Monday that juries in state criminal trials must be unanimous to convict a defendant.
Cops at crowded Brooklyn park basically leave people to police themselves
Hundreds of New Yorkers were caught flaunting coronavirus social distancing restrictions in Brooklyn's Domino Park on Sunday -- and cops did little about it, according to witnesses. The scene, captured...
Majority of young Americans say climate change affects their major life decisions
Seventy-five percent of Gen Zers and 77 percent of millennials said climate change has affected their major life decisions, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, split evenly...
The NFL's virtual mock draft was a real disaster
The NFL’s virtual mock draft couldn’t even last 30 minutes without hitting a snag. In preparation for Thursday’s draft, which will be held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, the...
Louisville Slugger shuts down factories with baseball in limbo
Since there’s no baseball, there’s no need for bats, which is bad news for Hillerich & Bradsby, the company that has made Louisville Slugger bats for over a century. They’ve...
Queen Elizabeth to have a virtual birthday party on Zoom
Queen Elizabeth II will not get a gun salute to mark her birthday Tuesday for the first time in her 68-year reign -- and will instead have a virtual Zoom party.
Coronavirus in NYC has killed 61 DOE staffers, including 25 teachers
The number of Department of Education staffers reported by relatives to have died from coronavirus has surged to 61, as the heartbreaking figure climbed by 11 in just one week,...
Most Americans agree that knowing how to cook is a turn-on
If you’ve not had much luck in the dating scene, you may want to boost your culinary skills. New research has revealed 86 percent of Americans find cooking to be...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. surprises pregnant wife Amy with sweet gender reveal
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wife Amy are getting ready for their baby-to-be. Last week, the 45-year-old NASCAR star surprised Amy with a unique gender reveal, a month after she confirmed...
Texas bus hijacker's joy ride ends in fatal shootout with cops
A Texas man hijacked a city bus and sparked a wild chase -- then died in a shootout that injured two cops, officials said. Ramon Thomas Villagomez, 31, held the...
Sparkling waters hide some lasting harm from 2010 oil spill
NEW ORLEANS — Ten years after a well blew wild under a BP platform in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 men and touching off the nation’s worst offshore oil...
Netanyahu, Benny Gantz reach deal to form unity government in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival announced on Monday that they struck a deal to form a unity government, ending months of political deadlock and allowing Netanyahu...
Cuomo: States and feds must share responsibility for coronavirus testing
The federal government must share responsibility for expanded coronavirus testing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday, pushing back on President Trump's stance that the burden lies primarily with the states, as...
United Airlines takes $2.1B hit as coronavirus clips Latin American growth
United Airlines said on Monday it expects to report a pre-tax loss of about $2.1 billion for the first quarter, after the coronavirus pandemic smothered its growth aspirations in Latin...
Annual report reveals coronavirus crisis is stoking anti-Semitism worldwide
JERUSALEM - The coronavirus crisis is stirring anti-Semitism around the world, fuelled by centuries-old lies that Jews are spreading infection, researchers in Israel said on Monday. The findings, in the...
Coronavirus hospitalizations decrease in NYC
The Big Apple is slowly making progress in its long slog to turn back the terrifying coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 13,000 people in the five boroughs alone,...
Inside look at Korean baseball restart that offers hope for MLB
Exhibition games begin Tuesday -- in South Korea. There will be no spectators. Umpires will be wearing masks. Players will have their temperatures taken as they enter the stadiums. There...
Subway robberies up despite dramatically lower ridership amid coronavirus
Subway robberies are skyrocketing despite a plunge in ridership during the coronavirus crisis -- forcing the MTA to call in outside contractors for backup, according to sources. March saw 51...
Whole Foods monitoring stores for union activity
Whole Foods is reportedly using an "interactive heat map" to monitor its stores and flag locations that are at risk of unionizing. The Amazon-owned supermarket chain -- whose 510 stores...
Kellyanne Conway: Michigan lets you ‘smoke your grass’ but not cut it
Kellyanne Conway doubled down Monday on President Trump's assertion that some governors have "gone too far" with coronavirus restrictions -- saying that Michigan lets residents smoke their "grass" but not...
Bat-wielding man at Walmart shot dead by police
A police shooting at a crowded Walmart in San Leandro, California, fatally wounded a man brandishing a baseball bat. Graphic cellphone video of the officer-involved shooting, which circulated widely online,...
Joe Douglas plans Jets contract talks with bitter Jamal Adams
Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he still wants Jamal Adams to be a Jet for life and they will have conversations about it soon. “The plan is going to...
Queens trio busted for selling coronavirus masks at 10 times the price
A Queens trio was arrested and charged with price-gouging for allegedly capitalizing on coronavirus panic by selling life-saving R95 respirators for 10 times the price, officials said. Accused hawkers Yuriy...
NY nurses sue state Health Department, hospitals over PPE failures
New York's biggest nurses union sued the state Health Department and two hospitals — Montefiore Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center — on Monday for failing to protect their health...
Facebook bans anti-quarantine event posts in mandatory lockdown states
Facebook is unfriending anti-quarantine protestors.
Australia joins call for probe of China's coronavirus response
Australia joined the United States in calling for an "independent international" investigation into China's response to the coronavirus pandemic and how the outbreak started. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said her...
Trump insists again that states are responsible for coronavirus testing
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Monday repeated his insistence that states are responsible for coronavirus testing -- saying it would be "easy" to accomplish widespread screening even though only 1.2...
Bipartisan House caucus unveils proposal for reopening economy amid coronavirus
The Problem Solvers Caucus has developed its own plan for how to safely reopen the US economy as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten lives.
Look left, turn right... jump! Islands offer remote tourism
LONDON — Wish you could travel to a faraway island during the lockdown? The Faroe Islands are offering remote tourism, where web users can control a real life tour guide...
Girls' robotics team in Afghanistan building ventilator prototype from old car parts
KABUL, Afghanistan — On most mornings, Somaya Farooqi and four other teenage girls pile into her dad’s car and head to a mechanic’s workshop. They use back roads to skirt...
Ex-wife cancels the $18 million Scottie Pippen pity party
Scottie Pippen has ex Larsa in his corner. Addressing her estranged husband's controversial Bulls contract on Twitter Sunday night, Larsa made it clear the six-time NBA champ isn't taking up...
Bitcoin maven Toni Lane Casserly, 'Joan of Arc of blockchain,' dead at 29
Toni Lane Casserly — a cryptocurrency entrepreneur known in the industry as the "Joan of Arc of blockchain" — died last week, her family said. She was 29. A sought-after...
US restaurants to lose $50 billion in April alone: survey
US restaurants are on track to take a $50 billion hit in April, with losses mounting to an estimated $240 billion by the end of 2020, as the coronvirus crisis...
Horrifying details emerge in Canada's deadliest mass shooting
Horrific details surfaced Monday in Nova Scotia’s mass shooting, including how Gabriel Wortman apparently first killed his ex and her new boyfriend.
Massachusetts police chief out after claims he tried to solicit teen
A Massachusetts police chief was relieved of his duties after an online vigilante group posted video it alleged showed him trying to solicit sex from a 14-year-old boy, according to...
DOC issues coronavirus protective gear plan two weeks after judge's ruling
The city's Department of Correction issued a plan to equip its employees with personal protective equipment — two weeks after a judge ruled the agency failed to properly protect workers...
Toddler's self-esteem mantra helps with coronavirus anxiety
Like many kids around the world, this tot's routine has been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why mom Jaimee Mahony in Brisbane, Australia, came up with a...
Japanese disease expert 'very pessimistic' Tokyo Olympics can happen next summer
A Japanese professor of infectious disease isn't holding his breath about the Olympic Games happening in Tokyo as normal next summer. “I am very pessimistic about holding the Olympic Games...
Coronavirus-stricken nurse sues hospital for not giving her a mask
A nurse has filed a million-dollar lawsuit claiming that a Westchester hospital refused to provide her with a mask and she later contracted COVID-19 from a patient. The nurse, who...
Japan's sex workers to get aid during coronavirus crisis
The country’s central government launched a massive stimulus package worth about 108 trillion Japanese yen -- nearly $1 trillion -- to bolster the country during the impending economic downturn.
City investigating coronavirus patients who died at Times Square hotel
City officials have launched an investigation into three men who died over the weekend at a Times Square quarantine hotel after being released from hospitals for coronavirus treatment, Mayor Bill...
Man chops off tongue in sacrifice to stop coronavirus spread
A 24-year-old stonecutter in India chopped off his tongue in an apparent attempt to appease a goddess and stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to reports. Vivek Sharma, who...
Coronavirus accelerates decline of slumping coal industry
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Travis Deti has been working the phones to try to get government support for the US coal industry during the coronavirus pandemic. Between recent calls, the head...
Harvard to get nearly $9 million in coronavirus aid despite $40 billion endowment
Harvard University - whose $40 billion endowment is the largest of all academic institutions around the world - will get nearly $9 million in coronavirus relief as part of the...
Louis Vuitton converts US workshops to make masks to fight coronavirus
Iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton — famous for its luxury bags and A-list fans — is now converting its American workshops to make face masks for health-care workers, part...
Why Giants' draft prep includes intense research on top QB
Smokescreen, future opposition research or both? A year after shocking the NFL and drafting Daniel Jones with the No. 6 pick, the Giants are reportedly getting to know another top...
Study says western US is headed for climate-driven 'megadrought'
KENSINGTON, Maryland — A two-decade-long dry spell that has parched much of the western United States is turning into one of the deepest megadroughts in the region in more than...
Women rob cabbie after luring him to Bronx apartment
A pair of conniving ladies convinced a taxi driver into taking them back to his Bronx apartment for drinks — only to let their partners inside to rob the driver...
Drive-in movie theaters poised for a comeback amid coronavirus crisis
Drive-in movie theaters — a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the US cinema business — may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has shuttered indoor movie theaters nationwide....
911 calls for NYC medical emergencies dramatically dropped: de Blasio
The city has seen a dramatic drop in 911 emergency medical calls following a “major uptick” amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday as he announced that...
Rugby player dies in backyard pool during quarantine
An Australian rugby player died Friday after working out at his home in accordance with the country's coronavirus lockdown, according to a report. Mitch Cronin, a 27-year-old Queensland Cup player,...
Ryan Murphy's 'Hollywood' trailer exposes sleazy history of movie industry
A prostitution ring run out of a gas station. Naked pool parties held by prominent directors. Shocking racism in the casting of major motion pictures. If any of these scenarios...
Coronavirus response hampered because half the world lacks internet
The global response to coronavirus is being hampered by the fact almost half the world's population does not have access to the Internet, a technology group claims. The Web Foundation,...
Inmates committing crimes after coronavirus release 'unconscionable': de Blasio
It is "unconscionable" that Rikers Island inmates who were released due to coronavirus concerns are committing new crimes, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. "I think it's unconscionable just on...
Wild chase after kidnapper ditches woman wrapped in a blanket
Oakland police officers fatally shot a kidnapping suspect, believed to be armed, after a 20-minute police chase ended with a collision in Richmond, California. Juan Ayon-Barraza, 24, allegedly snatched a...
Jamal Adams-Jets divorce could be 'ugly and drawn-out'
NBC Sports’ Peter King is anticipating an “ugly and drawn-out” divorce between star safety Jamal Adams and the New York Jets, unless the organization gives him the payday he wants....
Kentucky sees highest spike in coronavirus cases after lockdown protests
Kentucky experienced its highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases after protests broke out in the state to lift lockdowns, according to reports. Gov. Andy Beshear announced there were 273 new...
Kangaroo hops through empty Australian street amid coronavirus lockdown
Things are hopping in downtown Adelaide amid the coronavirus pandemic. This lockdown-defying kangaroo was spotted bouncing Sunday through the deserted streets of the South Australian city. “Protective Security Officers tracked...
Roger Goodell might truly love being a villain
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hoping to make the NFL Draft 2020 as normal as possible despite having to hold it virtually due to the global coronavirus pandemic, even if...
Facebook, Google to share ad revenue in Australia
Facebook and Google will now have to pay local media firms a cut of the advertising revenue they rake in when using their content, the Australian government said Monday.
Pompeo, Barr slam China over arrests of protest organizers in Hong Kong
The US is speaking out against China after 15 pro-democracy activists and former lawmakers in Hong Kong were arrested for their involvement in protests last year that left the city...
Drop in car crashes in California has saved taxpayers $1 billion
Car crashes in California were reduced by more than half following the state's “shelter in place” order to limit the coronavirus spread and the fewer crashes saved taxpayers an estimated...
Vietnam says over 13,000 people linked to coronavirus cluster tested negative
HANOI - More than 13,400 people linked to a COVID-19 outbreak in a village on the outskirts of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi have tested negative for the coronavirus, the government...
Enjoy 18 bottles of wine from all over the world for just $9 a bottle
Question time: How do you normally shop for wine? Are you a master of vintages and know what vineyards yield the best tasting wine and when? Or do you just...
Dr. Fauci urges caution about relying on coronavirus antibody tests
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging caution about relying on coronavirus antibody tests to determine whether someone who has recovered from the illness is immune....
Beer, seltzer could go flat as coronavirus shuts down CO2 production
NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES - Dwindling supplies of carbon dioxide from ethanol plants are sparking concern about shortages of beer, soda and seltzer water - essentials for many quarantined Americans. Brewers...
'A monster murdered my mother': Nova Scotia victims' families struggle with tragedy
A nurse, an elementary school teacher and a veteran Royal Mounted Police officer were among the 16 victims of the horrific weekend rampage carried out by shooter Gabriel Wortman.
The Mafia is thriving during Italy's coronavirus lockdown
Italy's coronavirus lockdown is proving that the Mafia still runs the show there, according to a new report. Earlier this month, the notorious organized crime group held a funeral procession...
Stocks fall as oil prices plunge despite coronavirus optimism
US stocks slipped Monday as plummeting oil prices dampened some of Wall Street’s optimism about the coronavirus crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled as much as 507.44 points, or about...
De Blasio cancels NYC parades, other city-permitted events through June
Some of the city's biggest parades won't step off in June, Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed Monday as he announced all parades and other city-permitted events will be canceled for...
Charles Oakley's Bulls days: protecting Michael Jordan, humbling Scottie Pippen
Before Charles Oakley became a Garden fan favorite as part of a Knicks team that jostled with Michael Jordan and the Bulls dynasty in the 1990s, Oakley was Jordan's on-court...
Scottie Pippen's agent did just fine for himself after contract controversy
"Scottie Pippen's agent" was trending for the wrong reasons on Sunday night. A key theme of the second episode of ESPN's "The Last Dance" was Pippen's discontent with his contract...
National Guardsman watches birth of his daughter on FaceTime
A National Guardsman whose homecoming was delayed by the coronavirus watched the birth of his first child on FaceTime, according to a report. Colby Boltz, a 26-year-old US Air National...
Paulina Gretzky celebrated future sister-in-law's quarantine birthday in style
It's a quarantine birthday to remember.
Michael Cohen's tell-all will be published before election
Michael Cohen, the former fixer for President Trump, has been using his time behind bars to write a tell-all book about his time as the president's personal lawyer and plans...
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis create charity wine for coronavirus relief
It's called "Quarantine Wine."
Coronavirus-fighting HIV drug emerges on black market
A black market has emerged in Russia for an antiviral HIV drug being tested around the world as a possible treatment for COVID-19, according to a report.
Brazilian president joins protest against coronavirus lockdown
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defied his own administration's social distancing recommendations to join protesters against lockdowns meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The right-wing leader, who was not...
NYC garment district to produce surgical gowns amid coronavirus crisis
The Big Apple's garment district will this week begin manufacturing critically-needed surgical gowns for the city's health care workers amid the coronavirus crisis, providing jobs for up to 500 New...
Earth Day 2020: Sustainable fashions to buy now — under $100
Shopping to support Mother Earth.
Exclusive first look: 'sMothered' Season 2 gets wild and weird on TLC
There’s nothing like close family.
Lawmaker compares coronavirus lockdown to Nazi death camps
An Idaho state representative has sparked outrage after comparing coronavirus lockdown measures to the Nazi internment of Jews in concentration camps during the Holocaust. Republican Rep. Heather Scott referred to...
Novak Djokovic is an anti-vaxxer with a serious coronavirus dilemma
BELGRADE — Novak Djokovic faces a dilemma if it becomes compulsory for players to get vaccinated before they can begin competing once the tennis season resumes following the hiatus created...
Trump tweets video mocking Obama's endorsement of Biden
President Trump on Monday tweeted a meme showing former President Barack Obama squirming uncomfortably as he and a group of guys watch Joe Biden talking about kids jumping in his lap....
Italy sees progress in fighting spread of coronavirus
Italy saw its lowest daily coronavirus death toll in a week -- as Russia experienced a record spike in new infections, according to officials in each country.
Wynn Resorts CEO wants Vegas Strip reopened next month amid coronavirus
The head of Wynn Resorts wants to roll the dice on reopening the Las Vegas Strip next month if the coronavirus crisis is under control. Wynn CEO Matt Maddox called...
Coronavirus complicating Mets stars' future with team
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...
Schumer: Small-business loans were delayed to help minority communities
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fired back against criticism that Democrats were holding up the next round of funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, touting that provisions they got added...
Henry Grimes, jazz bassist, dead at 84 of coronavirus complications
His career spanned more than 60 years.
Ex-Trump campaign aide Rick Gates asks to serve sentence at home
President Trump’s former deputy campaign chairman Rick Gates has asked to serve his remaining 45-day “intermittent” prison term at home amid fears of contracting COVID-19, according to a report. In...
Temperature checks may come to NYC offices after coronavirus
Workplace temperature checks will be a key component of reopening the city from its coronavirus shutdown, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday.
The villain is clear in the Bulls documentary premiere
Amid the biggest dearth of sports in a century, ESPN has swooped in to rescue us with "The Last Dance," a docuseries about Michael Jordan's final year with the Chicago...
Police clash with residents in low-income Paris suburbs amid lockdown
Police and youths have been clashing in low-income Paris suburbs where residents claim that officers have used heavy-handed measures to enforce France’s strict lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. The rioters...
Shake Shack to return $10 million meant for small businesses
Burger giant Shake Shack plans to return $10 million it received from a government loan program meant to protect small businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The New York-based fast food...
People are splurging on luxury goods during the coronavirus pandemic
Call it a spendemic.
The best CBD products to buy in honor of 4/20
If you've been feeling anxiety over current events, it might be time to browse a few soothing CBD products — especially in honor of this week's cheeky 4/20 holiday, celebrated...
American among 6 people busted hiding from coronavirus in Indian cave
Six broke tourists -- including an American -- tried to sit out the coronavirus pandemic in an Indian cave and have been sent to quarantine at an ashram near a...
5-year-old daughter of Detroit first responders dies of coronavirus
The 5-year-old daughter of two first responders has died in Michigan after a coronavirus infection left her likely brain-dead on a ventilator, her family says. Little Skylar Herbert first complained...
Which offensive group should Jets prioritize in first round?
NFL Draft 2020 is carrying the sports conversation during the pandemic. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be three days of 255 players being selected and making their NFL dreams come...
TV reporter accidentally records husband naked in the shower
A California TV reporter got into a hairy situation while filing a report from her bathroom – when her naked hubby was caught in the shower, according to a report....
Sisters die 102 years apart from separate global pandemics
The coronavirus has claimed the life of a 96-year-old Texas woman whose sister died from the Spanish flu in 1918, according to a report. Selma Esther Ryan, who died at...
TikTok user may have accidentally recorded home intruder while dancing
This guy was home alone … right? A post on TikTok showing a man dancing has gone viral, but probably not for the reason the original poster had hoped. Instead...
100,000 people attend funeral despite coronavirus lockdown measure
A funeral for a Bangladeshi religious leader drew around 100,000 people in defiance of nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Police reported that mourners did not wear masks or gloves as they crowded the Sarail district in Brahmanbaria on...
Giants dilemma: Isaiah Simmons or offensive line?
While most of the sports world is on hold, the NFL Draft is still happening, beginning Thursday with the first round. That means it's time for a brand-new "Blue Rush"...
Mischievous tot makes a pink ‘beard’ with mom’s lipstick
If she thought she had this under control, she had another “pink” coming. Watch the funny moment when Priscilla King, 38, in Leeds, England, discovers her 2-year-old covered in pink...
Trump excludes Mitt Romney from task force out of remaining 'grudge'
President Trump acknowledged that he left Sen. Mitt Romney off the White House task force studying the reopening of parts of the US amid the coronavirus pandemic because he still...
Joe Biden wins mail-in Wyoming caucus
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Joe Biden has won Wyoming’s Democratic presidential caucus, which had been postponed for two weeks and scaled back to just mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Israelis maintain social distancing while protesting Netanyahu
Thousands of Israelis practiced social distancing Sunday while protesting against what they see as anti-democratic measures in the country under the coronavirus-era government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The demonstrators...
Cops enforcing coronavirus restrictions on Florida beach nab fugitive murder suspect
Cops enforcing coronavirus restrictions at a Florida beach Sunday arrested a man on the lam in a Pennsylvania murder case. The arrest of fugitive Mario Matthew Gatti, 30, unfolded two...
More than 1,800 inmates, 100 staff test positive for coronavirus at Ohio prison
More than 1,800 inmates housed at an Ohio correctional facility have coronavirus, a report said Sunday. A total of 1,828 detainees at the Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, Ohio have...
Why Yankees pitcher is 'more optimistic' season will happen
Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. Hello...