May 5, 2020
Bumbling cops take down teenage girl in stormtrooper costume
The force was strong with this one. A Canadian restaurant's “Star Wars” Day promotion went horribly awry -- when a group of bumbling cops arrested a teenage employee dressed as...
Rand Paul explains why he isn't wearing a mask in Senate
As senators returned this week to Capitol Hill for the first time since mid-March, many were spotted entering their chambers wearing the now-ubiquitous face masks meant to curb the spread...
How Sam Darnold is viewing his pivotal Year 3 with Jets
There were no playoff proclamations coming from Sam Darnold on Tuesday. The Jets quarterback did a 15-minute Zoom conference with the media but chose his words carefully. As the team...
This is when coronavirus started spreading around the globe
New research out of England suggests the novel coronavirus spread quickly around the world late last year. The study by the University College London Genetics Institute also identified 198 recurrent...
Patrick Ewing: My two Olympic gold medals were stolen
Patrick Ewing never won an NBA title, and to add insult to injury, the Knicks and Georgetown great revealed on Tuesday that the Olympic gold medal he won in 1992...
Coronavirus-style remote learning could replace old education model: Cuomo
Remote learning could replace the practice of a teacher standing in front of a classroom instructing students in the post-coronavirus area, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested Tuesday. Cuomo dropped the bombshell...
Barber-stop: Long Island haircutter fined for truck bed trims
A Long Island barber was ticketed for cutting hair in the back of his pickup truck amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. Cellphone video taken by a bystander...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says protesters 'carried nooses and swastikas'
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that protesters who stormed the state's capital last week were brandishing "nooses and Confederate flags and swastikas." Whitmer was speaking to the Today show...
What shopping malls will be like as coronavirus restrictions are lifted
Heading back to the mall once it reopens? Enjoy the free hand wipe — and get ready to follow some rules. As shopping resumes this month across some 20 states,...
NFL team unveils a reopening plan that includes fans
The NFL 2020 schedule is going to be released on Thursday, and one team already has come up with a plan for having fans in attendance. The Miami Dolphins unveiled...
Clothing stores changing fitting rooms for coronavirus re-openings
Coming soon to a store near you: Clothing quarantines. In an effort to protect customers from the coronavirus, some clothing retailers have decided to sequester clothes that have been tried...
Scientists call on WHO to provide guidance on indoor humidity in coronavirus battle
Scientists, including experts from Harvard and Yale, have launched a petition calling on the World Health Organization to provide guidance on indoor air quality in the battle against coronavirus. "As...
50 Shades of Fauci: Top doc inspired sultry scientist in 1991 romance novel
Dr. Anthony Fauci -- who is being petitioned to be crowned the next “Sexiest Man Alive” -- was reportedly the inspiration for a mysterious scientist who engages in a steamy...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection, the US Supreme Court said. The 87-year-old underwent non-surgical treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Tuesday for acute cholecystitis,...
Bill de Blasio finally moves to tackle NYC's subway-homeless horror
Cross your fingers: Mayor Bill de Blasio might’ve finally gotten the message about the need to reclaim the subway.
Ranking the Rangers' best undrafted college signings
The Rangers bulked up their rather thin complement of forwards in Hartford for 2020-21 — or at least they think they did — by signing three undrafted collegians who might...
Dallas salon owner who reopened despite coronavirus restrictions gets 7 days in jail
A Texas salon owner was given seven days in jail on Tuesday after she refused to apologize for defying coronavirus related restrictions by remaining open for business. Dallas business owner Shelley...
New York's coronavirus nursing home death toll didn't have to be so high
It’s long been clear the official numbers didn’t capture the coronavirus’ full toll in New York’s nursing homes — but the updated count was nonetheless appalling. Yet Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Richard Carranza's sick plans to use coronavirus crisis to destroy NYC's best schools
"Never waste a good crisis to transform a school system.” Those were Chancellor Richard Carranza’s words in a virtual roundtable with Latino leaders last month. While the city mourns fallen...
Aaron Judge's injury issue isn't going away
Aaron Judge is still not out of the woods yet regarding the fractured rib discovered during spring training, according to a source. The right fielder is scheduled for another CT...
Unique guard has Knicks intrigue as polarizing draft prospect
Could there be an RJ-RJ backcourt at the Garden next season? According to a source, RJ Hampton, who skipped college to play in New Zealand, is another point-guard-type under consideration...
We cosmetologists need Andrew Cuomo's help, not his smirks
Judging by your giggling about my line of work, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, I know you think I’m just a dumb hairdresser. Through that smirk, you repeatedly point out how “nonessential”...
Federal judge reinstates New York Democratic presidential primary
A federal court judge has ordered New York Democrats to reinstate the presidential primary election for June 23 after one-time candidate Andrew Yang challenged its cancellation. Judge Analisa Torres in...
Woman arrested after calling cops to report fire in her crotch
An Ohio woman was placed under arrest after reportedly calling 911 to ask for help extinguishing a fire in her crotch. Katrina Morgan, 50, called the cops in Port Clinton...
US legend's terrifying trek: From Olympic hero to near-death and another chance
Someone’s on the other line. Rulon Gardner will call right back. It has been nearly 20 years since you first met the legend, who outmuscled logic and outlasted an immortal....
Staten Island Amazon warehouse worker dies of coronavirus
A worker at Amazon's Staten Island warehouse has died of the coronavirus, the company confirmed on Tuesday. The staffer was last at the Bloomfield distribution center on April 5 and...
Chris Mara on owning a super horse during coronavirus era: 'Weird'
There were several places Chris Mara would rather have been this past Saturday other than at his home in Florida riding out the COVID-19 crisis. Two places in particular. In...
De Blasio, Steve Banks and Andrew Cuomo have all deepened NY's homeless crisis
For any New Yorker who still believes the city’s Department of Homeless Services is capable of solving the homelessness crisis in Gotham, consider this: It took a global pandemic to...
Tiffany & Co. launches Tiffany T1 collection
The legendary New York jeweler debuted its latest line at the beginning of the month.
'It's appalling': Bodies moved in broad daylight at makeshift morgue
Passersby were stunned to watch corpses being moved Tuesday at the makeshift morgue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
This nursing home disaster is on you, Gov. Cuomo: Goodwin
On Tuesday, Cuomo was asked about a report from the Associated Press that his team had added more than 1,700 deaths to the count of those who died in nursing...
Stricken coronavirus nurse: ‘Gross negligence’ causing deaths in hospitals
A nurse working the front lines of the coronavirus battle at New York City hospitals says "black lives don't matter here'' -- and "gross negligence and complete medical mismanagement'' are...
Chicago Tribune staffers push back over job cuts by parent company
Tribune Publishing, which has already made two rounds of cuts among its non-unionized workforce, is running into big resistance as it tries to furlough journalists at its flagship Chicago Tribune....
Stream these 6 shows on HBO Max launch day
HBO Max launches May 27 and will cost $14.99 per month.
'Never waste a good crisis': Carranza calls for DOE overhaul amid coronavirus
City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza urged fellow leaders last month to "never waste a good crisis," by pushing for an overhaul of the education system under cover of the coronavirus...
Iconic punk label Dischord Records makes entire catalog free online
Record stores may be closed right now, but one legendary punk purveyor just made its entire discography free to stream.
Tonight may be your last chance to see a 'supermoon' in 2020
Tonight's full moon will shine so bright that some may be tempted to call it a supermoon.
Capital One staffers to work remote till Sept. as Wall St. weighs reopening
While Main Streets throughout the country are moving to reopen from coronavirus lockdowns, Wall Street is sending clear signals that it is in no rush to get back in the...
Viral video of woman boxing dog sparks animal cruelty investigation
The horrifying Snapchat clip showed a woman in workout gear and boxing gloves repeatedly punching a German shepherd in the face.
Why Chris Cuomo got daily calls from Anthony Fauci while fighting coronavirus
"The fact is, you were going through some difficult times," Fauci said, explaining why he was in constant contact with Cuomo.
Do as I say, not as I do: Scientist pushing social distancing defies rules with lover
The scientist who convinced British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to finally shut down the country amid the coronavirus has resigned from his government post -- after he was caught violating...
NASA confirms Tom Cruise is suiting up to make a movie in space
Tom Cruise is suiting up to be a space cadet.
NYC bulks up 311 staff as social-distancing calls see record weekend
New Yorkers outdid themselves by snitching on their neighbors for improper social-distancing a record 3,700 times over the weekend, it was revealed Tuesday, as Mayor Bill de Blasio announced City...
Two men stabbed with massive blade on city bus
Two men were stabbed with what appeared to be a small sword while on a bus in upper Manhattan Tuesday afternoon, leaving one of them in critical condition, cops said....
What we learned about coronavirus today: Task force winds down; burgers disappearing
President Trump made his first trip outside Washington in more than a month Tuesday -- as Vice President Mike Pence said the White House's coronavirus task force is winding down...
Coronavirus researcher 'on verge' of breakthrough killed in suspected murder-suicide
Bing Liu, 37, was allegedly killed inside his Pittsburgh-area townhouse Saturday by a man who then went outside to his car and shot himself, WTAE, a local ABC affiliate, reported.
Cornerback bids Titans farewell with Giants among free-agency options
New Jersey-native Logan Ryan and the Titans are officially through. The former All-American Rutgers cornerback announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday that his "chapter in Tennessee has come to...
Advocates say city should give hotel rooms to homeless disrupted by subway shutdown
The shutdowns, which will be in effect 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. starting Wednesday morning and lasting through the COVID-19 pandemic, will see hundreds of cops flood the system to...
Mets reliever dropped 30 pounds and is ready to step up
Part 10 in a series about the New York Mets The tone for Jeurys Familia’s 2019 season was set when he arrived at spring training out of shape after not...
Disney's earnings plunge as coronavirus shutters parks and cruise ships
Disney’s earnings dived in the second quarter, including a $1 billion drop in operating income tied to its shuttered theme parks and cruise ships. The Burbank, Calif-based company on Tuesday...
Giants add rival's former quarterback off waivers
This game of connect-the-dots was easy to follow. It is never a bad idea to bring in a player with strong knowledge of the new offensive system, and that is...
Trump wants coronavirus-hit companies to 'work it out' with creditors, not use fed aid
The president says he prefers that businesses struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic work with lenders — including using bankruptcy protection — to keep afloat, rather than take government aid.
Intel chief pick tells Senate panel he sees China as 'greatest threat actor'
President Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence told a Senate committee on Tuesday that he views China, which has been accused of downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Porn star Maitland Ward recalls wholesome 'Boy Meets World' finale
In her follow-up vocation, she’s met lots more boys — and some girls, too.
Couple dies of coronavirus 3 days apart — but got to share hospital room
“That is one of the things that, I think, has helped me recover and grieve gracefully through this,” says son Charlie.
Hero of the Day: Hospital transporter preaches hope while facing coronavirus deaths
Andre Cooper's job as a lead transporter at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital means he has the bleak responsibility of bringing deceased patients down to the morgue.
How some people use coronavirus to get back at their exes
Her estranged husband took off for Long Island with the kids as the coronavirus wracked the city in mid-March — and she says he’s used the contagion as an excuse...
Nancy Pelosi's just wrong to keep the House from meeting
President Trump’s task force has been working hard to fight the coronavirus pandemic and open up America. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has been silent — AWOL, you might say....
Fire consumes residential skyscraper in United Arab Emirates
A raging inferno engulfed a 48-story apartment building in the United Arab Emirates Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of six high rises, according to news reports and dramatic video. Firefighters were...
Warren Buffett fields question from Bill Murray at Berkshire meeting
Warren Buffett took a call from comedy legend Bill Murray during Berkshire Hathaway’s virtual annual meeting on Saturday, prompting a serious discussion on income inequality. Murray, a Berkshire shareholder known...
Fossilized remains of 400M-year-old plant could change 'evolutionary history'
Researchers have discovered the fossilized 400-million-year-old remains of a new plant species in Canada that may give further insight into "evolutionary history," according to experts. The research, published in the...
Democrats' plan to boost joblessness and other commentary
Health beat: Dems’ Plan To Boost Joblessness At The Wall Street Journal, Brian Blase reports that a Democratic bill to funnel cash to states through Medicaid includes “a built-in incentive”...
Cops break up Queens vigil for rapper Kiing Shooter
Cops were called to Queensbridge Park Tuesday after dozens of people gathered for an impromptu vigil for a rapper. William Daniels, aka Kiing Shooter, died this week following medical issues...
Lord & Taylor will liquidate merchandise when stores reopen
Venerable US retailer Lord & Taylor plans to liquidate inventory in its 38 department stores once restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus are lifted as it braces for a...
Pence confirms coronavirus task force winding down — but they forgot to tell Fauci
The vice president said Tuesday that his goal was to start handing responsibility back to various government agencies by the May 25 Memorial Day weekend as the administration looks to...
Baking therapist says carbs are a totally valid way to process your feelings
When life hands you lemons, make lemon poppyseed muffins.
Quincy Enunwa likely finished with Jets in new development
Quincy Enunwa’s season is over before it even got close to beginning. The Jets placed the injury-riddled wide receiver on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, meaning he...
Mike Tyson is hitting like '21-year-old' in viral comeback video
Mike Tyson still has it, even at the age of 53. Just ask the man who was catching the former champion’s punches in a recently released viral video. “I saw...
BuzzFeed News names new editor-in-chief
Four months after Ben Smith left as editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News to become a media columnist at the New York Times, BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti has found his replacement. Mark...
Andrew Cuomo: NYC subways not built for coronavirus social distancing
The New York governor acknowledged simple physics will make it difficult to socially distance on subways and keep coronavirus from spreading again when the Big Apple comes back to life...
Soccer player reappears years after everyone thought he died
He’s alive! A former prominent soccer player has reappeared four years after being pronounced dead in a car accident, a report said. Hiannick Kamba’s former wife is being accused of...
Video shows moment ex-US Special Forces captured after Venezuela coup attempt
Footage shows Luke Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41 with their hands up in the air in the port city of La Guaira, being walked to shore at gunpoint,according to...
Sweden says coronavirus was likely in country as early as November 2019
A top Swedish health official says it's likely there were imported coronavirus cases as early as last year in the nation, according to a report. Anders Tegnell, chief epidemiologist at...
Airbnb to lay off 1,900 workers as it cuts workforce by 25 percent
Airbnb is reportedly laying off nearly 2,000 employees due to the coronavirus pandemic — effectively slashing its headcount by 25 percent. The 1,900 workers axed by the home-sharing startup will receive...
Indiana churches to resume services as 'control group' amid coronavirus, report says
Indiana houses of worship will be allowed to hold services without an attendance cap as early as this Friday -- serving as a “control group” of sorts while the economy...
Charges filed against two alleged PPP fraudsters
The US Justice Department on Tuesday brought its first criminal charges against people it accused of defrauding the $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program aimed at dulling the coronavirus pandemic’s heavy...
Two decomposed bodies found inside car linked to missing engaged couple
Two decomposed bodies were found inside a car connected to a newly engaged North Carolina couple who disappeared about three weeks ago, according to a report. Stephanie Mayorga, 27, and Paige...
Senator pushes for hazard pay for guardsmen, active-duty troops on coronavirus response
One of the most prominent veterans serving in Congress is pushing her colleagues to approve hazard pay for troops working on the front lines of the coronavirus response, arguing the...
NYPD deploying 1K cops to remove homeless from subways
“Early, early tomorrow morning in New Yorkers will see subway stations closed, to allow for train cars and platforms to be disinfected in partnership with the MTA," Chief of Department...
'Tiger King' star warns zoos could put animals at risk of coronavirus
A zoo worker featured in the "Tiger King" documentary warns that many big cats are in danger of catching coronavirus since most zoos cannot protect their animals from outbreaks, according...
Vanessa Bryant opens heartbreaking letter from Kobe: 'Tu Papi'
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her birthday Tuesday by opening a letter from her late husband. Before he and his daughter Gianna were among the nine killed in a January helicopter crash,...
NBCUniversal cuts executive pay after Andy Lack's surprise ouster
NBCUniversal is slashing salaries because of the coronavirus, a day after the broadcasting giant's surprise ouster of NBC News chairman Andy Lack. In response to the financial fallout from the...
Potential coronavirus vaccine is one step closer to a reality
It could be ready for FDA approval as soon as October.
In coronavirus wake, 'targeted lockdown' could be better for public health, economy
Nearly all of the US has been on lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19, but newly published research by MIT economists argues that an "optimally targeted lockdown" might help...
Boy gets ‘Star Wars’-themed bionic arm
This lil' "Star Wars" fan's bionic limb is out of this world. Watch as 7-year-old Ethan Sappington of Aurora, Illinois, demonstrates his new Hero Arm, designed after BB-8 by the...
How Aaron Boone is building crucial Yankees rapport with Gerrit Cole
This was not the first-hand look at Gerrit Cole that Aaron Boone expected to see when the Yankees signed the right-hander to a nine-year, $324 million deal in December. Rather...
Upstate NY cop vows to reopen gym despite statewide lockdown
An upstate cop says he's reopening his gym side business, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus lockdown order. Jason Crippen, a police officer in the village of Herkimer, said he's unlocking...
Subway robberies continue to rise despite dwindling ridership
Even with subway ridership dwindling to essential workers, subway robberies are continuing to climb, newly released NYPD statistics show. Forceful thefts reported on the rails between April 27 and Sunday...
Dolce & Gabbana launches campaign to help fight coronavirus
The Amore for Scientific Research campaign features "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara.
Hightimes CEO up in smoke after just weeks at the helm
Financially struggling Hightimes Holding Corp. has reportedly lost its newest CEO after less than four months on the job. Stormy Simon, the onetime president of publicly traded Overstock.com, was tapped...
Apple, Google reveal what a coronavirus tracing app might look like
Apple and Google have developed a standard API that authorities can use to create coronavirus contact tracing apps for specific countries or communities. These apps rely on a phone’s Bluetooth...
Rafael Nadal is giving up on the entire tennis season
MADRID — If given the option, Rafael Nadal said he would scrap this season entirely so tennis could resume normally in 2021. The second-ranked Spaniard, who is 33 years old...
Gov. Gavin Newsom rejects request for details on $1B China mask deal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration rejected a public records request from a major newspaper to reveal the specifics of his nearly $1 billion deal to receive 200 million masks per...
MLB union chief: No formal plan given to start season
The desire is naturally there. Baseball players want to play baseball. But health and well-being remain the top concern, at least from the players’ side, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic,...
Jets' Frank Gore signing is all about one person
The Jets agreed to a one-year deal with veteran running back Frank Gore on Tuesday. Here are some thoughts on the move: 1. This move has more to do with...
Japan's coronavirus lockdown strips exotic dancer of her savings
TOKYO - Exotic dancer Aya Yumiko has been living off her savings since March waiting for the bars and clubs in Tokyo where she performs in burlesque shows to reopen....
US trade gap surges to $44.4 billion as coronavirus savages business
The US trade deficit rose in March as the coronavirus outbreak battered America’s trade with the world. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that the gap between what the US sells...
Most Americans think first responders deserve more appreciation
The average American does 4.45 charitable acts every week — or 231 charitable acts per year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans, which explored their thoughts on...
Army offers $25M for development of wearable coronavirus detector
The US Army has put out a $25 million bid to speed up the development of wearable coronavirus detectors that can identify early signs of the illness, according to a...
Zimbabwean reveals struggle of staving off coronavirus with dwindling water supply
HARARE, Zimbabwe — I know we’re meant to be washing our hands frequently. We’re trying. But we’re running out of water again and I don’t know when the water truck...
The Impossible Burger is coming to Kroger supermarkets nationwide
Impossible Foods isn't going to let a nationwide meat shortage stop Americans from making burgers. The maker of the plant-based Impossible Burger will start selling its signature patties in Kroger's...
House Republicans accuse Schiff of blocking Russia probe transcripts
House Republicans are accusing Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, of stonewalling their requests to release transcripts of his panel's interviews during the Russia probe, according to...
Trump 'inclined' to skip next Correspondents' Dinner unless he's treated 'fairly'
President Trump says he had a "great time" during the last White House Correspondents' Dinner he attended — but that he's "inclined" to skip it for the fourth time as...
Meet some of the world's oldest coronavirus survivors
A surprising number of centenarians have defied the odds and licked coronavirus, even as it keeps knocking out much younger patients. One 104-year-old Brooklyn woman had already survived the 1918...
Nike donating over 30,000 pairs of shoes to health care workers
Health care workers are saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic — and Nike is helping them to just do it. The brand announced on Monday that it plans to donate...
Detroit automakers want to reopen plants in 2 weeks
Major US automakers are planning to reopen North American factories within two weeks, potentially putting thousands of workers back on the assembly line as part of a gradual return to...
UK's obese residents may be forced to stay home after lockdown
Leaked Government documents show that the obese are being treated as "vulnerable" people -- along with those over 70 and pregnant women.
Trump says US had 'nothing to do with' failed Venezuela invasion
"I just got information — nothing to do with our government," Trump told reporters at the White House.
How to help during coronavirus pandemic — even if you can't donate money
An annual online giving campaign that raises billions for charities is holding an emergency version of the event to help people suffering as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Giving...
China launches smear campaign against Pompeo after coronavirus criticism
Chinese government officials and state media have gone on the offense, praising the Communist regime's handling of the coronavirus pandemic while mounting an aggressive effort to combat the wave of...
Gov. Cuomo slams Trump's remarks on Democratic state coronavirus 'bailouts'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted President Trump on Tuesday for telling The Post in an exclusive interview that Democrat-controlled states shouldn't receive federal coronavirus bailouts — as another 230 New Yorkers...
Landing top recruit shows UConn means business in Big East return
Consider this a warning, a missive to the rest of the Big East. UConn is back and it intends to reclaim its throne. It had been a quiet offseason for...
Apple and Google take steps to ensure privacy as coronavirus tracking rolls out
In rolling out their coronavirus tracking system to developers, Apple and Google have confirmed that it will ban location tracking by other official apps. But the decision, which prioritizes privacy...
In clamor to reopen, many African Americans feel their safety is being ignored
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Many African Americans watching protests calling for easing restrictions meant to slow the spread of the new coronavirus see them as one more example of how their...
Gold's Gym files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closes 30 locations
Gold's Gym has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the coronavirus forced it to shut down its workout venues nationwide.
Dodgers' nightmare Mookie Betts scenario is 'crazy'
There's one way Alex Verdugo could be considered a steal by the Red Sox, regardless of how he performs: if Mookie Betts never plays a game for the Dodgers. The...
Meteorite discovery suggests Mars might have once been blue
Scientists have discovered 4-billion-year-old organic molecules containing nitrogen in a Martian meteorite, shedding new light on the red planet’s early history. The meteorite, ALH 84001, was ejected from the surface...
Bears star posts party photo with porn star amid coronavirus crisis
Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith set social media ablaze over the weekend after posting a photo of a party boat with porn star Abella Danger during the coronavirus crisis. The...
1 in 5 NYC workers will be jobless by June, comptroller predicts
One in five working New York City residents will lose their jobs by the end of next month because of the coronavirus, Comptroller Scott Stringer predicted in an alarming new...
This is why Trump says DC will never be a state
"You mean District of Columbia, a state? Why? So we can have two more Democratic — Democrat senators and five more congressmen? No thank you. That'll never happen," Trump said.
Here's how coronavirus will radically change office life
Your 9 to 5 will soon be measured in feet. The coronavirus will radically change the way people work in offices -- with new rules keeping colleagues as far apart...
NYC has 'less great' day as positive coronavirus cases rise: de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that the city needs to continue to keep battling the coronavirus as the Big Apple’s latest COVID-19 indicators showed that hospitalizations and those in...
NY probe of NBC News began with Matt Lauer's firing in 2017, source says
State officials are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and related cover-ups at NBC News -- and have interviewed potential witnesses including Megyn Kelly, The Post has learned. The probe began...
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce launches coronavirus loan program
Small businesses in Brooklyn have a new chance to score a coronavirus loan — and they won’t have to negotiate the US government’s Paycheck Protection Program to get it. The...
Build your own battle royale-style video game with this $15 master class
If you are a hardcore gamer, then you have likely considered making a game of your own. And, given the steep learning curve and software involved, we don’t blame you...
NYPD counterterrorism chief shares his coronavirus experience
NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller never wanted to go to the hospital when he first started showing coronavirus symptoms — but “my wife kind of told on me,” he said...
China reportedly running propaganda campaigns to hide coronavirus response
China is working on keeping a lid on information coming out of Wuhan about the coronavirus pandemic, warning lawyers not to help people sue the government and interrogating mourning family...
Study shows new coronavirus mutation appears stronger, more contagious
The coronavirus mutated into a stronger strain after the initial outbreak of the deadly global pandemic in China -- and could do so again, according to a new study. Scientists...
Trump says Fauci will testify before Senate, but not House 'haters'
WASHINGTON — President Trump has confirmed Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify next week in front of a Senate coronavirus committee — but not before the House, which he called "a...
Jet skis, outdoor workouts: How Tom Brady is embracing Florida life
Tom Brady has settled into Casa Derek Jeter just fine. The 42-year-old quarterback, who relocated to Jeter's Tampa mansion last month after signing with the Buccaneers, shared snippets of his...
Dad’s home run reaction goes viral: ‘Yeah! Let’s go!’
And the crowd went wild! This dad jumped for joy when his son, Ash, hit a home run while practicing in Suwanee, Georgia. "Yeah! Let's go!" the proud papa cheered...
Hertz has 3 weeks to fight off bankruptcy
Carl Icahn’s rental car company Hertz Global Holdings has roughly three weeks to prove it can stave off bankruptcy, the company said on Tuesday. In a regulatory filing, the car...
Another cop caught on video punching man during social distancing bust
An NYPD officer was caught on video roughing up a man during a social distancing arrest in Brooklyn -- the third such incident in recent days. The fracas unfolded in...
Marshawn Lynch's NFL comeback might not have been a one-off
Marshawn Lynch’s three-game cameo with the Seahawks may not be over. The free-agent running back told ESPN his agent is talking to Seattle about coming back. "Well, it's almost on...
Bat flips, excited umps, fire delays: Live sports is back
https://twitter.com/MaxWildstein/status/1257593067089072131 The Korea Baseball Organization finally had its opening day Tuesday in South Korea, but it already appears to be in midseason form. After the start of the KBO League...
Avoid touching surfaces with this handy keychain tool
The SafeFinger Antimicrobial Brass Keychain Touch Tool allows you to open doors, touch screens, press buttons, and even digitally sign your signature without directly touching those dirty surfaces. And, since the...
Daniel Radcliffe makes his return to 'Harry Potter' during quarantine
Daniel Radcliffe will read 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' out loud from home in quarantine.
Video of murder hornet killing a mouse is here to haunt you
"The streets ain't safe out here."
In Texas, reopened malls and restaurants draw few customers
The Domain mall in Austin, Texas, is open for business — unlike most of its 100 upscale shops – as the state entered its first work week of eased pandemic...
Zoos turn to social media to raise money amid coronavirus
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo, struggling like others worldwide during coronavirus closures, has found an unlikely savior in a sloth. While Fernando may be a slow mover offline, the 4-year-old...
Coronavirus reached Europe much earlier than previously thought
A Frenchman was stricken by the coronavirus back in December — a month before the contagion was thought to have reached Europe, scientists have confirmed after testing old samples. Amirouche...
Over 1,700 more coronavirus deaths reported in NY nursing homes
Revised state Health Department data reveal that at least 4,813 people residing in 600 nursing homes have died from COVID-19 or symptoms associated with the virus.
Barack and Michelle Obama to headline YouTube 2020 virtual commencement
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will headline “Dear Class of 2020,” YouTube Originals’ virtual commencement event to celebrate graduates worldwide. The multi-hour event premieres Saturday, June 6, on YouTube....
Murder hornets are actually quite tasty — if they don't eat you first
Truly buzzworthy munchies.
Web-hosting company removes site hosting ‘Miss Hitler’ event
A web-hosting company has removed the domain of a site running the global “Miss Hitler 2020” beauty pageant at the urging of an anti-defamation group in Australia. The Anti-Defamation Commission...
8 pregnant women freed from prison over coronavirus after legal group complains
The Department of Correction and Community Supervision confirmed that eight pregnant women who are within two months of their due dates and who are serving sentences for non-violent or non-sexual...
BaubleBar discounts accessories to $10 for flash sale
BaubleBar is dropping the prices on some of its most popular accessories for its latest flash sale. During the week-long sale, you can get your hands on fashionable bracelets, necklaces,...
Breaking down the WWE Money in the Bank fields
The complete field is set and it’s a bit less underwhelming now. AJ Styles returned from being buried by the Undertaker at WrestleMania 36 to win the last-chance gauntlet match...
Andy Dalton had 'several options' before choosing Cowboys
The Red Rifle was a red-hot commodity on the free-agency market. In an interview with ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton says he had "several" opportunities on the...
The Stranglers keyboardist Dave Greenfield dead of coronavirus at 71
"Dave was a kind, generous soul who had time for anyone and everyone," said band manager Sid Willcox.
These people are purposely peeing their pants in new low for mankind
"People on the internet will pee themselves if you call it a challenge and add a hashtag."
Man cut in half by PATH train in Manhattan
A man wandering the PATH in Manhattan was sliced in half by an oncoming train early Tuesday, Port Authority officials said. The victim, who had walked the tracks from 23rd...
Woman 'saved' by coronavirus after doctors find heart issue
A London woman says catching coronavirus "saved" her life when doctors discovered she had a potentially fatal heart condition, according to a report. Angela Schlegel, 36, was battling the virus...
How to manage your finances if you’re still employed
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown tens of millions of people into financial turmoil. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Not yet, at least. Roughly a quarter of Americans (24...
Scientists discover the odd way koalas drink water in the wild
WASHINGTON - Scientists have solved a lingering mystery about koala behavior - how these tree-dwelling marsupials native to Australia consume enough water to live. A new study describes koala drinking...
Colorado veteran allegedly kept pipe bombs to thwart home invasions
A Colorado veteran who reportedly served in Iraq armed himself with several pipe bombs to protect himself against a possible home invasion, authorities and relatives said. Bradley Bunn, a 53-year-old...
Jets signing ageless running back to pair with Le'Veon Bell
After the Jets’ final game of the 2019 season, they had an interesting visitor in the postgame locker room. Frank Gore, who was a Bills running back, came over to...
Pressure mounts on FBI director as Trump, GOP fume over Flynn docs
FBI Director Christopher Wray is under fire as his agency faces backlash over its handling of the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn, according to reports. Top Republicans...
Chilling cough simulation shows why wearing a mask is important
A chilling video shows how droplets from a dummy’s cough can spread a dozen feet -- double the distance people are encouraged to stay away from each other under social-distancing...
Ohio lawmaker refuses to wear mask because faces are the 'likeness of God'
An Ohio lawmaker says he refuses to wear a mask to protect himself amid the coronavirus pandemic because he believes that faces are the "likeness of God." Republican state Rep....
Trump rips Lincoln Project 'loser types' over coronavirus attack ad
President Trump lashed out early Tuesday against a group of Republicans, including the husband of White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, for running an attack ad that faults the president for...
Director 'shocked' Michael Jordan approved footage from doc's next episode
It sounds like "The Last Dance" is ready to spice things up next Sunday — based on what didn't get left on the cutting room floor. The documentary's director said...
AMC Networks signals revenue drop over 'Walking Dead' finale delay
AMC Networks warned on Tuesday that second-quarter US ad revenue will be down about 30 percent as the season 10 finale of "The Walking Dead" gets pushed back amid the...
NYPD chief calls viral video of social distancing arrest 'disturbing'
NYPD Deputy Commissioner John Miller on Tuesday called the now-viral clip of a violent East Village social distancing bust “disturbing” — but emphasized that authorities are still very early in...
Man slammed over house's blue lights honoring emergency workers
A Utah neighborhood is blinded by the lights.
Police on quarantine patrol in France attacked with fireworks
Police on quarantine containment patrol in Paris, France, came under fire Sunday evening. Video from the chaotic scene in the Noisy-le-Grand suburb shows three policemen entering a plaza on motorcycles...
De Blasio blasts Trump for telling The Post bailouts unlikely for states
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Trump hits China for coronavirus spread but 'they didn't do it on purpose'
President Trump says China is to blame for failing to halt the spread of the coronavirus, but on the origins of the outbreak said, "they didn't do it on purpose."...
Sheriff appears half-naked in racy photos with topless women
Bawdy photos have emerged of a South Florida sheriff partying half-naked alongside topless women wearing pasties -- images that surfaced this week as the lawman is running for re-election. Broward...
'Where's the beef?': Wendy's running out of burgers amid meat shortage
Burger lovers have a burning question for Wendy's amid nationwide meat shortages: "Where's the beef?" Hamburgers have disappeared from some of the fast-food chain’s restaurants as the coronavirus crisis roils...
Norwegian Cruise Line sees troubled waters as ships stay anchored
Norwegian Cruise Line warned Tuesday that it has "substantial doubt" about its ability to keep operating as a "going concern" as the pandemic keeps its ships anchored.
Nurse says treating coronavirus patients was '1,000 times worse' than expected
Working in a Brooklyn hospital during the coronavirus crisis was “1,000 times worse” than one now-traumatized Nevada nurse ever thought possible, she said in a new interview. Susan Yowell, 64,...
Baby Yoda cereal is coming soon to a galaxy near you
It contains green marshmallows that are vaguely shaped like Baby Yoda's head.
Real-life Romeo and Juliet share first kiss as Italy eases lockdown
A real-life Romeo and Juliet who caught each other’s eye from nearby balconies during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown finally met, exchanged their first kiss — and are now planning to move...
Senate Dems grill Trump's pick to oversee coronavirus stimulus funds
President Trump’s choice for special inspector general to oversee trillions of dollars in funding laid out in the coronavirus stimulus package was grilled during a Senate hearing about whether he...
NY AG's 'Weinstein Unit' probing sex assault claims at NBC News: report
NBC News is being probed over numerous claims of sexual assault and discrimination -- including allegations of a cover-up by ousted chairman Andy Lack, according to a report Tuesday. The...
New Delhi imposes 70 percent coronavirus tax on liquor sales
Officials in the capital of India have imposed a "special corona fee" -- a 70 percent tax on retail liquor purchases as authorities loosened a strict six-week lockdown. New Delhi's...
Kim Jong Un skips ceremony to receive WWII medal from Russia
The ever-reclusive Kim Jong Un was a no-show again, this time to receive a commemorative World War II medal from Russia marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi...
Brett Favre's $1 million no-show speeches linked to embezzlement scheme
JACKSON, Miss. — A nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi used federal welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre $1.1 million for multiple speaking...
Texas Rep. Vicente Gonzalez fractures back after 12-foot fall at home
A Texas congressman fell 12 feet while working around his home, fracturing parts of his lower back, officials said. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat representing Texas’ 15th Congressional District, fell...
ESPN keeping these two stars despite cancelling their show
“High Noon” may be over, but the ESPN careers of Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre are not, The Post has learned. Sources say both Jones and Torre have new contracts...
Scientists claim to discover antibody that 'neutralizes' coronavirus
European scientists say they discovered an antibody they say "neutralizes" the coronavirus -- hailing it as a potential treatment for the deadly bug.
Doorbell camera catches 'Beer Fairy' dropping off care packages
The tooth fairy may not be real, but thankfully there’s a beer fairy. A woman in Ohio was recently surprised to find a couple of mysterious care packages appearing on...
Man microwaves cash in effort to kill coronavirus (Spoiler: That was stupid)
A covidiot killed the bug -- and his bottom line too. A banker claims a man tried to “exchange” some cash after tossing his dough in a microwave in an...
Astrophotographer creates clearest-ever image of the moon
The "world's clearest picture of the moon's craters" has been revealed. The stunning image is courtesy of a Californian astrophotographer who combined snaps of "lunar phases" to create it. Andrew...
Nancy Pelosi rips White House for blocking Dr. Fauci from testifying
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted the White House for restricting members of the coronavirus task force from testifying before Congress, just one day after the Trump administration issued new guidelines...
Billions will be living in nearly unlivable heat by 2070
KENSINGTON, Maryland — In just 50 years, 2 billion to 3.5 billion people, mostly the poor who can’t afford air conditioning, will be living in a climate that historically has...
Trump adviser says China's lies will impact trade deal
Peter Navarro, a top adviser to President Trump, said the Chinese Communist Party's lies about the spread of the coronavirus overshadow the trade deal between Beijing and Washington.
'This is my time': Odell Beckham eyes monster season after injury hell
Odell Beckham Jr. is still a Brown and ready to make a splash. While the offseason has been filled with rumors about whether Beckham might be traded again, the wide...
This exhausting Mets classic took nearly 7 hours to finish
In the early part of another forgettable season in Queens, the Mets and Cardinals played a game no one would forget on April 17, 2010. It took 20 innings over...
8-year-old Queens boy suffers heart failure after contracting coronavirus
An 8-year-old Queens boy with no underlying medical conditions was diagnosed with COVID-19, put on a ventilator and suffered heart failure after initially coming down with a bout of diarrhea,...
Tesla stock rise triggers $700 million payday for Elon Musk
Tesla's meteoric stock growth on Monday qualified CEO Elon Musk for a $700 million payday, just three days after he tweeted that the share price was "too high."
Young winger set up to be Rangers' breakout star
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...
Trump canceled April NYC visit, vows to return 'when things calm down'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump may have changed his official address to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida -- but he admitted to missing his hometown of New York City...
Influenza pandemic fueled rise of Nazi Party, research shows
The influenza pandemic that gripped the globe a century ago helped the Nazi Party rise to power in Germany, a new study says. Right-wing extremists such as the Nazis won...
Lindsey Vonn takes a bikini-clad 'adventure' to her driveway
Lindsey Vonn's latest quarantine adventure included a giant step to her driveway.
New coronavirus mutation mirrors changes of weakening 2003 SARS virus
A new coronavirus mutation discovered by Arizona researchers mirrors a change that occurred as the 2003 SARS virus began to weaken, the researchers announced. Lead study author Dr. Efrem Lim,...
Fijian navy rescues man stranded at sea due to coronavirus
A Singaporean man who was stranded at sea for three months after being turned away by three countries amid the coronavirus pandemic has been rescued by the Fijian navy, according...
Kim Jong Un photos spark wild 'body double' theories
The photos have instead raised suspicion that a lookalike could have been there in his place -- with web sleuths noting discrepancies in facial, hairline and dental features.
Coronavirus images show bug multiplying in the gut
The first detailed, glowing images have emerged of the novel coronavirus -- showing the deadly pathogen multiplying in the gut, according to a report. A British team at the University...
Trump: You're welcome for getting you out of a war with North Korea
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Monday that his election was the only reason the US hasn't gone to war with North Korea -- and he called former President George W....
United Airlines asks staff to consider 'voluntary separation' as layoffs loom
United Airlines has asked employees to consider putting themselves on the chopping block as the coronavirus crisis forces the company to cut jobs. United chief operations officer Greg Hart urged...
Chris Christie: US should reopen because there will 'be deaths no matter what'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie insisted this week that the US needs to end its coronavirus lockdown despite models predicting almost 135,000 fatalities — saying there "are going to...
Dr. Fauci dismisses theory that coronavirus was made in Chinese lab
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci threw cold water on the theory that the novel coronavirus was created in a Chinese lab.
Trump says coronavirus briefings will return, blasts 'angry' CBS News reporter
WASHINGTON -- President Trump said Monday that "everybody" enjoyed his White House coronavirus briefings — including himself -- and vowed they will be back, just not daily. In an Oval...
Baby completes chemotherapy, strolls out of hospital to cheers
Cheers for lil' Aaron! The staff at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, brought out the fanfare for 10-month-old Aaron after he finished his chemotherapy treatment. Watch the heartwarming...
Blue-state coronavirus bailouts are unfair to Republicans, Trump says
WASHINGTON -- States left cash-strapped by the coronavirus crisis shouldn't count on federal bailouts -- especially states run by Democrats, President Trump told The Post on Monday. During a sit-down...
Babe Ruth’s baseball swing helped spark teaching revolution in golf
Brett Cyrgalis’ new book, “Golf’s Holy War: The Battle for the Soul of a Game in an Age of Science” (Simon & Schuster) is set to be released Tuesday. It...
Nearly $1 million dumped on roadside during California police chase
LOS BANOS, Calif. — Nearly $1 million in cash was dumped on a Central California road during a police chase that ended with the arrests of two New York men...
Landslide in upstate New York leaves homes dangling on edge of massive crater
A landslide forced the evacuation of several residents in upstate New York and left homes dangling dangerously close to the edge of a cliff on Sunday. Photos were taken of...
Iran opens long banned drive-in movies in midst of coronavirus pandemic
TEHRAN, Iran — The new coronavirus pandemic has brought back something unseen in Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution: a drive-in movie theater. Once decried by revolutionaries for allowing too...
Baseball resumes in South Korea as coronavirus spread slows
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea on Tuesday reported its lowest daily increase in coronavirus cases since Feb. 18, continuing a downward trend as the country restarts professional sports and...
15 kids hospitalized in NYC with rare disease possibly linked to coronavirus
Fifteen kids in New York City have been hospitalized with a rare, life-threatening inflammatory syndrome “potentially associated with COVID-19,” health officials said in an alert Monday night. Four of the...
Missouri sees record number of new coronavirus cases as state reopens
Missouri reported the highest number of new coronavirus cases in one day Monday — the same day that the state reopened for some businesses. The state saw an increase of...
Pete Rose is being accused of using corked bats
Pete Rose, already banned from Major League Baseball for gambling, is now accused of breaking another of the sport's rules. A former groundskeeper for the Montreal Expos recently told the...
American 'mercenaries’ among those nabbed after failed Venezuela raid
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said authorities arrested two U.S. citizens among a group of “mercenaries” on Monday, a day after a beach raid purportedly aimed at...
Kentucky cops find dead dogs, cats in animal shelter's freezer
WEBBVILLE, Ky. — Police seized 90 dogs from a no-kill animal shelter in Kentucky due to its allegedly poor conditions, and charged its owner after dead cats and dogs were...
5-year-old caught driving to California to buy himself a Lamborghini
Hot Wheels weren’t good enough for him. A 5-year-old boy was caught driving his parents' car on a freeway in Utah on Monday -- apparently on his way to California...
Brute arrested for attempted rape of nurse working on coronavirus front line
The brute who tried to rape an upstate nurse who came to the city to help with the coronavirus outbreak was arrested and charged Monday night for the vicious crime,...
Pesky poultry: Louisiana police search for ‘aggressive chicken’
WALKER, La.— Police are searching for an “aggressive chicken” accused of engaging in fowl play at an Louisiana bank. The Walker Police Department responded to a complaint about the brazen...