April 24, 2020
Two brothers are now Lions teammates
They took nearly identical paths from Nigeria to America, but Julian and Romeo Okwara were never able to play together. Not in high school or college. But now, at the...
Giants draft mammoth tackle who grew up in The Bronx
Two is better than one? That is how the Giants looked at their offensive tackle position. After taking Andrew Thomas in the first round, they doubled up Friday night, taking...
Aaron Rodgers congratulates Packers pick after draft stunner
Aaron Rodgers is on good terms with his potential successor -- for now -- after a dramatic start to Jordan Love's career with the Packers. While the 15-year veteran was...
Identical twin sisters die of coronavirus just three days apart
Identical twins, identical deaths. Katy and Emma Davis, 37, died of COVID-19 within three days of each other in southern England, BBC.com reported. "They always said they had come into...
Lou Carnesecca's take on Mike Anderson, Chris Mullin's St. John's exit
St. John’s fans aren’t the only ones encouraged by Mike Anderson’s first season in Queens. The school’s all-time winningest coach liked what he saw as well from the veteran coach....
There is finally light at the end of this Giants tunnel
If you look hard enough, you will see some light at the end of the Gettleman Midtown Tunnel, after all the darkness that has enveloped and engulfed the franchise since...
Ex-CEO sentenced in college admissions scam asks to serve time at home over coronavirus
BOSTON — The former CEO of a top investment company who got nine months in prison in the college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge if he could begin his...
Roger Goodell awkwardly gets comfortable for the third round
Roger Goodell is making full use of his basement during the 2020 NFL Draft – even sitting down to announce some of the picks at one point. The NFL commissioner,...
Jets select Jabari Zuniga with No. 79 pick in NFL Draft 2020
After whiffing on a pass-rusher from Florida in the third-round last year, the Jets took another swing at one this year. Jabari Zuniga became the latest Jet with the team’s...
Kids' Choice Awards bringing stars, slime from isolation
LOS ANGELES — The Kids’ Choice Awards will be bringing the slime home. Nickelodeon’s annual show and the signature green slime it pours on celebrities will now air on May...
Stained sheets, pills but no clarity on Andrew Gillum hotel run-in
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Photos released by Miami Beach police show what a luxury hotel room looked like when officers found former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum drunk and with...
China sends medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un, report says
China has sent a team of medical experts and diplomats to North Korea in a visit somehow related to the health of Kim Jong Un. A report in Reuters cites...
Bears create wild TE glut with Cole Kmet pick
The Bears are taking an interesting approach to finally getting tight end right. After the recent release of Trey Burton, Bears general manager Ryan Pace added one more member to...
Jets draft Cal safety in very surprising move
After going offense on their first two picks, the Jets got a new toy for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams with their first of three picks in the third round of...
Mustang driver arrested for 'racing' Indiana police at 120 mph
Next time, he should think twice. Police in Elkhart County, Ind., arrested a Ford Mustang driver Wednesday night after he sped by them doing 120 mph in a 70 mph...
Boxing champion making big impact in coronavirus fight
Jose Carlos Ramirez will be more than happy to defend his junior welterweight boxing titles once the threat of COVID-19 passes. Until then, the former Olympian and 140-pound boxing champion...
Jets steal top wideout left after Joe Douglas trade magic
The Jets got bigger on Thursday night and then got faster Friday night. Gang Green added speed to both sides of the ball in the second and third rounds of...
Eagles take Jalen Hurts in surprise pick no one understands
In a second day stunner, Jalen Hurts is headed to the City of Brotherly Love, selected in the second round (53rd overall) by the Eagles, earlier than most experts expected...
Michael Avenatti released from federal prison over coronavirus fears
Disgraced celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti was temporarily released from federal prison Friday over coronavirus fears. The disgraced lawyer, whose clients included Stormy Daniels -- and who was being held pending...
Huge leap turned Jets' Mekhi Becton 'nasty'
Scott Satterfield took over as Louisville’s head football coach in December 2018. It was then that he had his first team meeting to introduce himself. As the meeting ended, each...
Bill Belichick's adorable dog is running Patriots' draft
After trading down in the first round with the Chargers, the Patriots finally have made a pick, though it's unclear if it was coach Bill Belichick or his dog who...
NY refused to send nursing home's coronavirus patients to nearly empty USNS Comfort
New York health officials were warned in writing that a Brooklyn nursing home where 55 patients have died of coronavirus was overwhelmed — weeks before it began topping the state’s...
‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Thor’ shift release dates
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood studios are shuffling more release dates as a result of the coronavirus, including sequels to “Doctor Strange,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and “Into the Spider-Verse.” Late...
The coronavirus crisis is one bit of history that none of us is just watching
Where were you when...?” We’ve all asked this sort of question. Where were you when the planes hit the Twin Towers? Where were you when you heard JFK was shot?...
Pension bombs are states' own fault and other commentary
Libertarian: Pension Bombs Are States’ Own Fault With the pandemic’s toll on stocks, state pension funds may have to deal with a cumulative unfunded debt of as much as $2...
The fix is obviously in on Cuomo's 'investigation' of nursing-home horrors
News that Team Cuomo ignored warnings about the nursing-home disaster only confirms that the gov’s call for an investigation is pure deflection. He’s trying to make care facility owners the...
City Council's insane bid to 'help' workers right out of their jobs
Mom-and-pop shops as well as medium-sized businesses find themselves hanging by a thin hair in this crisis — yet City Council Speaker Corey Johnson wants to add to their burdens...
What NFL Draft picks are doing with all of their extra hats
Close friends and family of the top 2020 NFL Draft picks won’t need to go hat shopping for a long time. The NFL sent pre-draft care packages, including the hats...
How the coronavirus horrors could strengthen communities in the long run
Get ready for the “Great De-densification.” As the coronavirus temporarily empties our cities, this may be the time for a return of American localism. Local governments and business could lead...
Giants nix trade offer to grab Alabama safety in second round
The Giants were all set. They had a trade worked out and were set Friday night to move out of the No. 36 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. They...
Knicks finally acknowledge Jeremy Lin in desperate move
Call it Linsanity Week. As MSG Network desperately seeks programming during the suspension of the Knicks’ season, Jeremy Lin’s top games during his infamous 2011-12 campaign will air starting Monday....
How St. John's legend is faring during 'vicious' coronavirus
All these years later, even during a pandemic that he considers as dangerous as anything he’s ever faced — and the legendary St. John’s Hall of Fame coach fought in...
Small business owners brace for pain when $310B loan program opens Monday
The Small Business Administration will begin OK'ing a second round of loans to struggling businesses on Monday — a process that will be closely watched by hoards of mom-and-pop owners...
Sheriff denies police cover-up of 'Tiger King' star's missing husband
The Florida county sheriff investigating a suspicious, decades-old disappearance, revived by the Netflix series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," said that his police department is not involved in a cover-up related to the...
China's first wave of coronavirus cases may have been four times bigger than originally reported
China's first wave of coronavirus cases may have been four times bigger than the country reported, according to a Hong Kong study. China had reported more than 55,000 cases as...
Kobe Bryant was planning his own documentary before tragic death
Maybe the Michael Jordan documentary about his final season with the Bulls won’t be “The Last Dance,” as it is called, for there could be a similar series about Kobe...
Steve Dalkowski, inspiration for 'Bull Durham,' dead at 80
Steve Dalkowski, a hard-throwing, wild left-hander whose minor league career inspired the creation of Nuke LaLoosh in the movie “Bull Durham," has died. He was 80. He died Sunday at...
'Normal People' stars dish on new Hulu show based on bestseller
Hulu's "Normal People" is a 12-episode drama following young Irish couple Marianne through several years of their tumultuous relationship.
China says it could have coronavirus vaccine ready by 'early next year'
China could have a coronavirus vaccine ready for public release by early next year — and one for “emergency” use as soon as September, one of the country's top health...
Hedge funds, private equity firms barred from PPP loans
Hedge fund and private equity firms are not eligible for the types of US government loans designed to provide relief to small businesses from the economic hardship of the coronavirus...
Top baseball league gives up on this season
At least one baseball league has officially given up on playing in 2020. The Cape Cod Baseball League, the top summer competition for college baseball players, canceled its season due...
Maria Elena Salinas makes her '48 Hours' debut on CBS
The former Univision star makes her "48 Hours" reporting debut Saturday.
How 'Penny Dreadful' adapted Day of the Dead, Nazis and religion
"Penny Dreadful: City of Angels" premieres Sunday night on Showtime.
Amazing quarantine makeunders that will convince you to let yourself go in style
No hairstylists. No nail technicians. No lash specialists. No problem.
SeatGeek sued for refusing to give refunds over coronavirus cancelations
A customer filed a class-action lawsuit against SeatGeek Friday, accusing the company of rescinding it’s money-back guarantee after the pandemic forced the worldwide cancellation of live events. William Trader alleges...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Georgia reopens, Michigan acquiesces
Georgia became the first state in the US to reopen some nonessential businesses -- despite a sharp rebuke from President Trump, who said he “wasn’t happy” with the decision. Gov. Brian...
France limits sales of nicotine products after fewer smokers catch coronavirus
Fearing a run on nicotine gum and patches, France has banned the online sale of the products -- a move spurred by reports of a lower-than-expected number of smokers among...
UFC 249 starting promotion's wild coronavirus return plan
The UFC is returning to competition on May 9 for three shows without fans in eight days in Jacksonville, Fla. The mixed martial arts promotion announced its plans Friday to...
Miami goes 7 weeks without a homicide for first time in decades
The city of Miami experienced its first seven-week period without a single homicide since 1957 — thanks to its coronavirus lockdown, according to a report Friday. There were also no...
Navy officials recommend fired captain Brett Crozier be reinstated
Navy officials are recommending the aircraft carrier ship commander who was fired last month after sounding the alarm over a coronavirus outbreak on his ship be reinstated, officials familiar with...
Feds charge sneaker salesman with hoarding and price-gouging PPE
A New York sneaker salesman who allegedly hoarded personal protective equipment and sold it at huge markups has become the first person to face criminal charges under the Defense Production...
Coronavirus can live up to 72 hours on bus and subway surfaces, Cuomo says
It's one tough bug. Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided frightening new details about the durability of the coronavirus — telling New Yorkers that the virus can linger in the air for...
The inside report that sold Giants on 'unflappable' top pick
The call, of course, came in from the Giants. As the head coach at Georgia, Kirby Smart fields many of these calls from NFL personnel men curious to uncover any...
Jets setting high bar for 'generational' top pick
Many moons ago — 14 years to be precise — Mike Tannenbaum was a rookie general manager conducting his first NFL draft and faced with making a high first-round pick...
New York Sports Clubs to finally refund fees, credit fees, amid coronavirus closure
New York Sports Clubs has agreed to issue credits and refunds of membership fees during during coronavirus closures, officials announced Friday. The gym's parent company, Town Sports International, has agreed...
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant working on coronavirus front lines hits jackpot
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant battling the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic hit the jackpot on Thursday and was paid a surprise virtual visit by host Vanna White. Contestant...
This is the staggering toll of coronavirus in New York City
Three-hundred-seventy-seven people per day. That’s the staggering average daily death toll the Big Apple has absorbed for the last 42 days since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its first reported victim...
Are struggling Americans ready for their coronavirus lockdown to end — or terrified?
In just the past five weeks, more than 26 million have lost their jobs, as US commerce has come to a virtual standstill while people stay home to prevent the...
NFL Draft ratings are in and they're ridiculous
Sports fans were hungry and the NFL gave them plenty to consume. The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday delivered record-high numbers for the league, despite being...
Tesla layoffs leave janitors, bus drivers struggling to make rent
Hundreds of janitors, shuttle-bus drivers and other low-wage workers are struggling to make ends meet after Tesla laid them off due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report....
Why are blood banks still refusing gay and bi men's blood donations?
“My blood could save a life, but instead it’s over here boiling."
Gyms might be first lockdown businesses to reopen: Here's how they're preparing
Droplets be damned.
Tom Brady is infuriating other teams again
It's like Tom Brady never left New England. The future Hall of Famer and alleged mastermind of Deflategate has already put his new team in trouble by defying stay-at-home orders...
Lawmakers shame banks, big companies abusing small biz loans
A bipartisan group of New York congressmen on Friday threatened to shame banks and companies that abuse a replenished small-business loan program designed to avoid coronavirus layoffs. Five lawmakers on...
Crooks hijack 160K Nintendo accounts to make digital purchases
Nintendo has confirmed that more than 160,000 user accounts have been hacked. Cyber crooks are accessing the accounts from remote locations around the globe and in some cases are using...
History's five deadliest pandemics and epidemics
Before coronavirus, other deadly pandemics and epidemics ravaged the globe, resulting in horrific death tolls. Here are 5 of the deadliest in history. 5) ANTONINE PLAGUE (165-180 AD): 5 MILLION...
Coronavirus conspiracy theories don't stop at Bill Gates and 5G
Tighten your tinfoil hat.
DraftKings shares surge as company goes public despite sports shutdown
DraftKings threw a Hail Mary of an IPO and scored a touchdown. The fantasy sports firm's stock price surged on its first day of trading Friday even though the coronavirus...
Coronavirus burns Madame Tussauds owner, spurs $540 million bond sale
The firm behind Madame Tussauds and Legoland parks is looking to raise $540 million in a bond sale, offering a high interest rate to try to secure funds to tide...
'Everything crashed' before UFC star's bizarre disappearance
Robert Whittaker gave up so much to become a UFC middleweight champion. Eventually, he realized he was sacrificing his life and "everything crashed." Explaining a mysterious four-month disappearance and withdrawal...
Granny gives herself a ‘facelift’ with tape
This grandmother took “12 months” off her looks with a DIY facelift. "We will put one strip of tape in between your eyebrows and lift the s— out of it,”...
Trump calls US Postal Service 'a joke,' says it needs to raise rates
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies, and every time they put out a package, they lose money on it,"...
Julian Edelman will survive this breakup: Tom Brady
Tom Brady has Rob Gronkowski again. He has Mike Evans and Chris Godwin to throw to in Tampa Bay, too. Julian Edelman has no idea who his quarterback will be...
Armed men held woman captive to steal her stimulus check, cops say
Four Indiana men held a woman captive for several hours in her home while trying to steal her stimulus check, authorities said. The armed suspects, who allegedly used a stolen...
Husband pens heartbreaking letter to wife, babies before dying of coronavirus
“I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for."
NJ couple die from coronavirus 3 days apart, leaving son with bills
A New Jersey couple died from the coronavirus three days apart in the same New Jersey hospital, leaving their only son -- who'd quit his job to care for them...
LA to track restaurants with positive coronavirus cases
Los Angeles officials will start publicly documenting restaurants that have employees who tested positive for coronavirus. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will begin posting a list of...
Celebs are 'super-spreaders' of coronavirus fake news, study says
Celebrities are “super-spreaders” of fake news and conspiracy theories during times of crisis -- including the coronavirus pandemic, experts say. Researchers from Queensland University in Australia blamed stars, such as...
Trump says disinfectant remarks were 'sarcastic question to reporters'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump clarified remarks he made Thursday about the possibility of people being injected with disinfectant as a coronavirus treatment, claiming it was a "sarcastic question to reporters."...
De Blasio praises New Yorkers as coronavirus hospitalizations decline
Mayor de Blasio hailed New Yorkers for social distancing as the number of patients in ICUs and hospitalizations for coronavirus trend downward.
Patriots seem to have their eye on best quarterback left in draft
Will Friday be Jalen Hurts' day? The former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback, who slipped out of the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night, could land in New...
China unveils name of first Mars exploration mission
BEIJING - China’s space agency on Friday unveiled the name of its first Mars exploration mission, coinciding with China’s annual Space Day and the 50th anniversary of the launch of...
Two new NFL WAGs involved in awkward draft moments
Thursday night was a night to remember, but probably not for the right reasons for a couple of new NFL WAGs. The girlfriends of two 2020 NFL first-round draft picks...
How to celebrate springtime in NYC — virtually
Here are just a few ways to celebrate spring, virtually.
Girl who sewed masks for health care workers dies in ATV crash
A 10-year-old Texas girl who sewed about 100 masks for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis died in a tragic accident, according to a local...
Protesters gather in Hong Kong despite coronavirus restrictions
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy advocates staged a demonstration Friday at a luxury downtown mall, defying strict coronavirus social distancing measures.
Michigan governor relaxes stay-at-home order after raucous protests
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced she would begin reopening parts of the state's economy on Friday -- the decision coming amid armed protests outside her home and the threat of...
Listen to Episode 29 of 'Gang's All Here': Examining the Mekhi Becton Pick feat. Bob Wischusen
The Jets went offensive line with the 11th overall pick in the NFL Draft Thursday, taking Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton. Brian Costello and I open a new episode of...
Just plane wrong: Man details flight packed with mask-less passengers
Pedro Souss, 49, said he arrived at Miami’s airport for his flight to Mexico City on April 16 and was initially pleased to see only a few people in the...
Corey Johnson rips de Blasio for refusing to alter city streets during coronavirus
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio for refusing to redo city streets to make room for pedestrians and bikers without enforcement from an army of cops...
'Bank on it': Cuomo warns another global pandemic will happen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Friday that another global pandemic “will happen again,” as he reflected on lessons learned from the deadly coronavirus crisis that’s still plaguing the state. “It will...
Nestle sales surge thanks to coronavirus food stockpiling
Swiss food giant Nestle reported its best quarterly sales growth in nearly five years on Friday as consumers stockpiled such items as Purina pet food, Nescafe coffee and frozen meals...
NASA celebrates 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope has reached its 30th year in orbit and NASA is celebrating along with fans all over the world. Over the past three decades, the telescope has...
Listen to Episode 31 of 'Blue Rush': Was Andrew Thomas the Right Pick?
The first round of the 2020 NFL Draft came and went Thursday night and the Giants went with Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the 4th overall pick. On a...
Sorry, Facebook: Announcing a protest isn't 'harmful misinformation'
Facebook, which in conjunction with state governments, is removing the posts of those organizing anti-quarantine protests in conjunction with state governments, calling them "harmful misinformation."
Kim Jong Un may be on the move as health rumors swirl
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un hasn't been seen since speculation about his declining health
'Give me my money back': Cuomo rips McConnell's bankruptcy suggestion
Gov. Andrew Cuomo laced into US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday over his suggestion that states devastated by the coronavirus declare bankruptcy — demanding, "Just give me my...
How 'RuPaul's Drag Race' transformed TV into one big drag showcase
Drag is ready for its closeup on six buzzy new shows.
All NY voters are getting absentee ballot applications by mail
Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the state Board of Election to mail a postage-paid application for an absentee ballot to all voters Friday, giving them the option to vote by mail...
Soldiers busted after sneaking through hole in base fence to party during pandemic
The Eighth Army is taking a hardline stance against those who break health protection condition orders during the coronavirus pandemic, even publishing the results of enforcement actions online. Three unnamed...
Astronaut Scott Kelly offers tips for keeping kids motivated at home
Record-breaking former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has a unique insight into staying engaged and motivated while in isolation. In 2016 Kelly became the first American to spend 12 consecutive months...
Star running backs could create Jets' Round 2 dilemma
The Jets filled a big hole with a big man in Round 1 of the NFL Draft 2020 by selecting Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton. Now, GM Joe Douglas has more...
NYPD, FDNY, health care workers to get antibody testing first: de Blasio
"I hope to have an announcement in matter of days but as soon as we have that up and running it would be something we make available to all members...
Trump signs coronavirus bill reviving fund for small-business loans
The $484 billion bill is the fourth large coronavirus deal and revives the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, which ran out of funds last week.
Jeffrey Epstein lawyer says accuser should be denied access to his properties
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's estate argued in new court papers that they shouldn't be forced to give an accuser's legal team access to the late multimillionaire's properties -- especially in...
De Blasio calls on state to extend NYC eviction moratorium
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday called on the state to extend the Big Apple’s existing eviction moratorium to 60 days past the end of the coronavirus crisis. "The bottom line is tenants need more...
Jaguars star's trade ploy may have failed
This time, a defensive standout's plan to force his way out of Jacksonville may fail. Less than a year after Jalen Ramsey successfully pressured the Jaguars to complete a trade,...
Apple, Google ready coronavirus contact tracing system ahead of launch
Apple and Google on Friday updated technical details of the coronavirus contact tracing system they plan to release next month, saying new features would strengthen privacy protections and give health...
Meet the Bernie Sanders fans who say they will never support Joe Biden
Sen. Bernie Sanders' most loyal followers are finally splitting with the socialist icon — telling The Post they will never endorse former veep Joe Biden even as the Vermont senator...
Sub commander in hot water for 'rave-themed barbecue'
Cmdr. John Lewis, skipper of the nuclear-powered HMS Trenchant, is in hot water after he ignored orders amid the coronavirus pandemic and allowed his crew to throw a “rave-themed barbecue."
Hero of the Day: Asthmatic woman braves coronavirus to help homeless teens
At two hours to midnight, on a cold, wind-swept March night in coronavirus locked-down Manhattan’s Union Square, Carmelita Osborne is a woman on a mission. The 33-year-old senior youth advocate...
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NYC teachers union says remote learning could continue in the fall
The city teachers union expects remote learning to continue in some form amid the coronavirus pandemic, even if school buildings reopen their doors.
Driver passes out after wearing N95 mask for hours, crashes into pole
A New Jersey driver crashed head-on into a pole — after passing out from wearing an N95 mask for hours, police said Friday. Lincoln Park police believe that the driver,...
Gov. Cuomo says world was too slow to react to coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that the world was too slow to detect the coronavirus, understand how dire the threat was and devise strategies to protect people. “I don’t even...
Freaked-out couple finds possum living in their couch
While most ‘possums play dead, this one just wants to play hide-and-seek. A spring-cleaning North Carolina couple was shocked to find an opossum hiding in their couch. Watch the hair-raising...
NYPD cop's car winds up underwater in 'Naked Gun'-esque mishap
An NYPD cop is in hot water after the brand-new Cadillac she was driving ended up in the drink near Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, police and sources told The...
Bug population shrinks almost 30 percent in 30 years
Fewer insects is not actually a good thing.
13 hours of terror: Cops reveal exhaustive timeline of grisly Nova Scotia massacre
Canadian authorities released an exhaustive account Friday of the country’s deadliest mass shooting, which spanned six communities and left at least 22 people dead. The 13-hour massacre, which started late...
Here’s how to block robocalls once and for all
How often do you pick up your phone only to hear the voice of a robot on the other end? In 2019 alone, Americans were hit with 58.5 billion robocalls—that’s...
The 'Tank for Trevor Lawrence' NFL draft is next up
"Tank for Tua" is so 2019. With Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, we are approximately T-minus one year until flaxen-haired quarterback Trevor Lawrence is...
This game combines mini-golf and beer pong for hours of fun
You can spend hours outside with this game—in fact, you can even create a bracket and start your very own PutterBall tournament.
Teslas made in China see price hike as government cuts subsidies
China-made Teslas will become more expensive after local authorities cut subsidies in the world's biggest auto market.
Chefs fight back as insurance companies deny restaurants business-protection payouts
Daniel Duckett, owner of the Lazy Claire patisserie in Belfast, was hoping for an insurance payout of up to $123,460.00 to cover losses during the coronavirus lockdown. Now he fears...
New York state's coronavirus death toll surpasses 16,000
New York state’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed the 16,000 mark with another 422 deaths as a result of the contagion in a 24-hour period, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday....
Packers blindsided Aaron Rodgers with Jordan Love pick
All is fair in Love and war. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was left in the dark when the Packers traded up for Utah State gunslinger Jordan Love in the first...
De Blasio: 'Horrible mistake' to put NYC jail workers on 24-hour shifts
Hizzoner's remarks came a day after the unions for city jailers filed a lawsuit in Queen Supreme Court challenging the legality of the extended shifts and complaining about unsafe working...
Indians try to flee unsanitary, overcrowded coronavirus quarantine centers
MUMBAI/LUCKNOW, India - Thousands of people in overcrowded coronavirus quarantine centers in government buildings across India are complaining of poor food and sanitation and lack of social distancing, inmates and...
Twitter clamps down on coronavirus 5G conspiracy theories
Twitter is clamping down on the bizarre conspiracy theories that link the coronavirus outbreak to 5G communications technology. “We have broadened our guidance on unverified claims that incite people to...
Scrappy 6-year-old is running 100 miles for health care heroes
Run, Luca, run! Meet Luca Summers, a 6-year-old in England who is running 100 miles to raise money for the National Health Service. Inspired by Captain Tom Moore's multimillion-dollar walking...
World leaders launch WHO COVID-19 plan, but US not involved
GENEVA/ZURICH - World leaders pledged on Friday to accelerate work on tests, drugs and vaccines against COVID-19 and to share them around the globe, but the United States did not...
'Mandalorian,' 'Come From Away' stars dish about quarantining with their dog
"We're getting more attuned — no pun intended! — to singing together."
Left's scornful response amid coronavirus lockdowns will re-elect Trump
You'd think the left would have learned from its boneheaded mistakes after the astounding presidential victory of Donald Trump in 2016. And boy, would you be wrong.
Coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000 in US
More than 50,000 Americans have been killed by the coronavirus, according to data posted online by Johns Hopkins University on Friday.
Canada rejects one million failed masks from China
It’s unclear whether Canada will seek a refund for the masks, The Globe and Mail reports.
Seattle Times, Tampa Bay Times, Axios receive coronavirus rescue loans
The feds granted a a trio of news outlets millions of dollars in small-business rescue loans as the coronavirus crisis battered the media industry.
Man leaps to his death from Bay Ridge apartment building
A man leaped to his death Friday morning from The Towers of Bay Ridge, a Brooklyn high rise, cops said.
Michigan lawmakers want to strip gov of powers over 'stay-at-home' extension
Michigan lawmakers plan to strip Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of some of her powers on Friday, with her decision to extend the state's stay-at-home order until May 15 sparking armed protests...
Arctic surfers in Norway take advantage of country's flexible lockdown
UNSTAD, Norway - The surfer in the black wetsuit rides the wave as it crests against a backdrop of snow-covered hills and leaden skies, wiping out close to shore before...
Trump vows to supply more countries with ventilators amid coronavirus
President Trump said Friday he will send US ventilators to four developing countries — adding to an already substantial list of nations Trump promised the life-saving breathing equipment during the...
Giants' intriguing Day 2 draft options after ideal start
It happens every year. You project a player for the Giants in the second round of the NFL Draft and the retort coming back is, “He won’t get out of...
Verizon takes a hit across divisions as pandemic changes behavior
Verizon said it lost 68,000 phone subscribers in the first quarter, due mostly to the fact that it had to close most of its stores due to coronavirus.
FDA warns against using malaria drugs to treat coronavirus
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday cautioned against using malaria drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat coronavirus patients outside of hospitals and clinical trials due to risks of...
Why some businesses fear lawsuits amid coronavirus reopening
American businesses are worried about getting sued as some prepare to reopen amid the coronavirus crisis, the head of the US Chamber of Commerce says. Businesses are "anxious" about reopening...
AT&T CEO to exit company
AT&T's chairman and chief executive Randall Stephenson is stepping down from the helm of the telecom giant, handing the reins to his No. 2 John Stankey.
‘Dumb and Dumber’ bad haircut given by man’s wife
This was one hilariously bad haircut. Watch as 32-year-old truck driver Josh Bringedahl, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, mistakenly lets his wife give him a home haircut while in quarantine. The...
Apple denies report that hackers can break into iPhone's email
Apple is hitting back against a report claiming that a flaw in its iOS email app may have compromised its famously hard-to-hack iPhones for years. Apple said in a Friday...
Man in Singapore gets 6 weeks jail for defying stay-at-home order
Alan Tham is in hot water. The Singaporean man was sentenced Thursday to six weeks in jail for breaking a coronavirus-related mandatory stay-at-home order to have pork rib soup. Senior...
Sicily is wooing tourists with $54M in slashed airfare, hotel vouchers
Italy is banking on brave travelers to say "Ciao!" to Sicily.
Brooks Koepka gets disastrous quarantine haircut from girlfriend
Step one of quarantine: Walk away from the buzzer and scissors. On Thursday, Jena Sims revealed she was tasked to give boyfriend Brooks Koepka an at-home haircut, detailing the task...
Stocks tick upward as rocky week on Wall Street nears end
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as much as 202.63 points, or 0.8 percent, in early trading but pared the gain to just 12.02 points as of 10:14 a.m.
Meet Kendall Jenner and Goop's go-to military pants designer Nili Lotan
Her label has gained a celeb-cult following that includes Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Gwyneth Paltrow and Karlie Kloss.
Japanese mayor says men should grocery shop because women take longer
TOKYO - The mayor of the western Japanese city Osaka came under fire on social media on Friday after saying women take longer than men shopping for groceries as he...
Australia will make it a crime to use coronavirus tracing data for non-health purposes
SYDNEY - Australia will make it illegal for non-health officials to access data collected on smartphone software to trace the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on...
The 10 best players still left for Day 2 of NFL Draft
The Bengals are back on the clock. Unlike Thursday night, when the world knew Cincinnati would take Joe Burrow, LSU's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, with the first overall pick in the...
Video shows passing doctor save security guard's life after he collapses
The mask-wearing man is seen falling backward, the back of his head hitting a car, the Newsflare video shows.
US defense officials eyeing potential threat of coronavirus as bioweapon
US intelligence officials are probing the possibility of the coronavirus to be deployed as a bioweapon, according to an alarming report.
Company execs may face prison time for keeping coronavirus loans
Officials at big companies could be sent to the slammer for taking loans meant to help small businesses amid the coronavirus crisis. Amid growing scrutiny of its $349 billion Paycheck...
Video shows brazen heist of prized van Gogh painting
Dramatic surveillance video has emerged of the moment a sledgehammer-wielding art thief busted into a museum near Amsterdam and swiped a prized painting by Vincent van Gogh, according to reports....
This NFL Draft was peak Jerry Jones: $250M yacht, receiver pick
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sounded excited to draft from home and now we know why. With teams forced to conduct the 2020 NFL Draft remotely for the first time ever,...
Facebook gets rid of 'pseudoscience' category for ad-targeting
Facebook Inc has removed “pseudoscience” as an option for advertisers that want to target audiences, a category available until this week even as the world’s largest social media network vowed...
Daniel Jones' first reaction to Giants draft pick got him laughed at
Daniel Jones probably won’t have a spot at the poker table after Thursday night. Following news the Giants pulled the trigger on Georgia tackle Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall...
Woman busted for allegedly spitting on people at high-end market
A woman was busted for allegedly spitting on a fellow shopper during a squabble over social distancing at a high-end Italian market in Philadelphia, according to a new report. Shopper...
House Democrats create coronavirus aid and response oversight panel
House lawmakers voted along party lines Thursday to create a new oversight panel to investigate the use of more than $2 trillion in coronavirus aid.
Black cat paste sold as coronavirus cure amid rumor it leaves you feline all right
It’s very bad luck to be a black cat in Vietnam, where the poor animals are being killed and eaten amid rumors their ground-up bodies can treat the coronavirus, animal...
This family's coronavirus comedy is the sweet relief we need right now
“Our goal has always been to make people laugh, even if it's laughing at us.”
Georgians line up for haircuts, tattoos as state reopens nonessential business
Georgia on Friday forged ahead with plans to reopen some nonessential businesses while the governor of Michigan loosened some restrictions as states sought to reopen despite the coronavirus pandemic. People...
Meat workers say they aren't allowed to cover mouths to sneeze
Smithfield Foods is driving workers at a Missouri pork plant so hard during the coronavirus crisis that they can't even cover their mouths to sneeze, a new lawsuit says. The...
Report about an ill Kim Jong Un is 'incorrect', Trump says
President Trump pushed back on a report that Kim Jong Un is gravely ill -- but didn’t say if he had been in contact with the North Korean leader.
American couple quarantining in Mexico gunned down while driving
A Syracuse-area man who had been quarantining in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic was fatally shot along with his girlfriend when gunmen opened fire on their Jeep, according to reports....
What's next for Jets on Day 2 of NFL Draft
The Jets got their protector in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Now, they need to find a playmaker. Wide receiver is the position to...
What's next for Giants on Day 2 of NFL Draft
A huge need was addressed with the selection of offensive tackle Andrew Thomas with the No. 4-overall pick. The Giants have two picks Friday night on Day 2 of the...
Kung fu kid jumps for joy on school reopening day
This martial arts-loving kid couldn't contain his excitement to be out of quarantine. Watch the 10-year-old show off his kung fu skills, including several impressive back handsprings, in this video...
NJ baseball star chooses college over MLB Draft
Three weeks ago, highly rated left-handed hitting catching prospect Kyle Teel figured he was in a good spot no matter what came his way despite the likelihood of no high...
Patriots stay the course, plus four other NFL Draft takeaways
Just like that, the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft is over. Six weeks of unprecedented build-up in the absence of all other major American sporting events due to...
Three vital Yankees on road to recovery
There’s no telling when the Yankees and the rest of baseball might start playing again, but in the meantime, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are among those who have remained...
New York City native drafted by Titans
The 2020 NFL draft was nothing like Isaiah Wilson envisioned. Growing up, he’d watch the glamorous event every year, imagining what it would be like to walk across the massive...
The legacy lesson Rob Manfred must learn from Bud Selig
Much like presidents, kings and big-cat collectors, sports commissioners get defined most of all by the scandals that occur on their watch. Hence, Rob Manfred need not look far and...
Maxine Waters says her sister is dying from coronavirus
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said on Thursday that she was dedicating the $494 billion coronavirus stimulus relief bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill to her sister who she said...
Why parade of liars and cheats is so fitting in Mets ownership hunt
“I’m speechless,” he began. I sense the day is coming when Mr. Met will be pinched at JFK attempting to board a flight to the Cayman Islands. His head will...
Jets need a game-changer after safe start to draft
Joe Douglas and the Jets found themselves on Temptation Island when pick No. 11 arrived in Thursday night’s 2020 NFL Draft. The way the first 10 picks fell, the Jets...
YouTube bans 'medically unsubstantiated' content from site
YouTube has started banning content that is in direct contradiction to the World Health Organization's guidelines as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States. The Google-owned company also...
Mike Vrabel's family made for one strange NFL Draft scene
The scene at Titans coach Mike Vrabel's house Thursday night for NFL Draft 2020 was a piece of art. Every time you looked at it, there was something different to...
City health officials warn coronavirus antibody tests may not prove immunity
New York City health officials are advising medical providers against using antibody tests to determine coronavirus infections or potential immunity. The serological tests, as they’re called, are too unreliable and...
Nova Scotia mass shooting erupted from argument, official says
TORONTO — Canada’s worst mass shooting erupted from an argument between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official said. The official confirmed to The Associated...
First round of virtual NFL Draft goes off without a hitch
One team deserves an “A” on every draft report card: IT. With the specter of technological glitches and hackers threatening to ruin Thursday’s NFL draft, the first round of the...
What Aaron Boone thinks about Red Sox cheating punishment
Aaron Boone saw his first season as Yankees manager end in a loss in the ALDS to the eventual World Series champion Red Sox — a team that was investigated...
ESPN/ABC's NFL Draft coverage passes the biggest test
In reviewing ESPN/ABC’s draft coverage, let me find my inner Chris Berman and quote the Rolling Stones. “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well,...
Dak Prescott's brother, former college football player, dead at 31
The brother of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Jace Prescott, died Thursday at the age of 31, the team announced. "It is with great sadness and support that we share the...
Packers put Aaron Rodgers on notice with first-round QB
Aaron Rodgers is on the clock. In a strikingly similar move to when Rodgers was selected by the Packers in 2005 to be Brett Favre’s backup and the future of...