May 6, 2020
Roger Goodell wants owners to keep their mouths shut
On the eve of the NFL releasing its schedule for the 2020 season, the league wanted to make sure hopes don't get too high, with the sports landscape still uncertain....
Model Sophia Lie wants $625K for her 'dreamy Soho studio'
The face of Dermalogica is selling the adorable L-shaped apartment with exposed brick at 110 Thompson St. because she's returned to her native Norway.
Mystery buyer snags brand-new $43M Southampton mansion
The waterfront spec house, at 91 Fowler St. on Phillips Pond, has eight bedrooms and lavish outdoor amenities including an infinity pool.
NYC real estate developers donate to coronavirus causes
F&T Group, for one, is paying its Flushing restaurant tenants Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao and Guan Fu Sichuan to make 1,200 meals for first responders.
One of Gramercy Park's last original townhouses gets snatched up
40 Gramercy Park North is one of only five remaining single-family townhouses with a Gramercy Park address.
Coronavirus survivors could be barred from military service
Coronavirus survivors could be barred from joining the military under new Department of Defense guidelines. A past case of coronavirus would be “permanently disqualifying,” according to a U.S. Military Entrance...
Phil Jackson took famous NBA Finals photo that remains a mystery
Willis Reed is wincing in the 50-year-old photo — and the Knicks legend winced again when it was shown to him 50 years later. On injured reserve after back surgery...
What is China covering up about the coronavirus?: Devine
Days before the Wuhan wet market was bleached, whistleblowers were punished and virus samples were destroyed, someone at the high-security Wuhan Institute of Virology censored its virus database in an...
Central New York greenhouse emerges as new coronavirus hotspot
A Central New York greenhouse that grows and packages produce sold at big grocers like Walmart has become a coronavirus hotbed -- with more than a third of workers there...
NHL player caught making vulgar comments on social media
The NHL has been shut down because of the coronavirus, but that hasn’t stopped one of its players from getting into hot water on social media. Washington Capitals forward Brendan...
US must move ahead with nuclear weapons work despite coronavirus, official says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A top nuclear security official says the US must move ahead with plans to ramp up production of key components for the nation’s nuclear arsenal despite the...
San Francisco gives free drugs, alcohol to homeless quarantining in hotels
San Francisco is giving free drugs and alcohol to some homeless people isolating inside city-rented hotels during the coronavirus pandemic, officials confirmed Wednesday. The city has handed out either booze,...
J.Crew bankruptcy leads to profits for buyout firm
J.Crew filed for bankruptcy this week after years of lackluster sales, but the buyout firm that took it private almost a decade ago still made off with a hefty profit,...
Mets hoping right-hander can become force in bullpen
Part 11 in a series about the New York Mets The Mets’ bullpen will enter the season with more questions than the team would like, from Edwin Diaz and Jeurys...
'Not a solution': New Yorkers, homeless talk about coronavirus subway closures
The historic shutdown of the city’s subways for coronavirus cleaning began early Wednesday, as cops ushered more than 250 homeless people to street level — but just a little over...
Bears 'taking down' Mitch Trubisky: ESPN host's sad claim
Not everyone hates Mitch. After the Chicago Bears declined the fifth-year option on embattled quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s four-year, $29 million fully guaranteed rookie contract, setting up a potential breakup after...
Inmate escapes by posing as fellow detainee, wearing a face mask
An inmate at a Chicago jail escaped over the weekend by putting on a face mask and posing as a fellow detainee who was about to be released, officials said....
'Driveways' review: One of Brian Dennehy's last films is also one of his best
If you want to celebrate the life of legendary actor Brian Dennehy, who died last month at age 81, start with one of his final films: “Driveways.” His performance as...
Long Island town told to go on a diet in effort to combat coronavirus
They're really throwing their weight around. Long Island officials on Wednesday told an entire town to go on a diet -- in an effort to combat coronavirus lockdown-induced weight gain....
Netanyahu may form government, Israeli Supreme Court says
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under indictment for corruption charges, clearing the way for him and his...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned home Wednesday after a one-day hospital stay for a gallbladder infection. “She is doing well and glad to be home,” said a statement from the US...
Sweeping layoffs, furloughs at American Museum of Natural History amid coronavirus
Manhattan's American Museum of Natural History announced Wednesday it will lay off dozens of staffers and furlough hundreds more, in response to the dramatic loss of revenue from the coronavirus...
NY finally gives nursing homes coronavirus tests after making them take patients
ALBANY — They’re trying to get the horse back in the barn. A month after ordering nursing homes to take coronavirus patients, the state Health Department is finally — and...
Jets telling some fans not to buy tickets just yet
The Jets will announce their schedule Thursday but will delay putting single-game tickets on sale. The team released a statement Wednesday saying it will wait to put single tickets on...
Richard Carranza's message to NYC kids: Working hard is for suckers
Parents across the city are rightly worried that schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s junking of letter grades for K-8 students will upend this year’s admissions for selective middle and high schools....
Coronavirus survey reveals 'shocking' stats about hospitalized New Yorkers
Two-thirds of New Yorkers hospitalized with the coronavirus were admitted from their homes, a "shocking" statistic that defies social-distancing logic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. The curious conclusion was reached...
Marilyn Monroe's skincare routine revealed in official document
The Makeup Museum has dug up Marilyn Monroe's prescription skin care routine, and two of the products in it are still on the market today.
Science and the Constitution say: End the lockdowns
Across the nation, protesters are taking to the streets and business owners are filing lawsuits objecting to the shutdown rules. As the shutdown drags on, it’s causing job losses, bankruptcies...
De Blasio finally learns how to get homeless out of NYC subways and into shelters
"We’ve never seen so much success in a single night before,” Mayor de Blasio marveled Wednesday, lauding the number of homeless persuaded to enter shelters when the subways shut down....
Unmasked man who shouted in cop's face gives his side of story
A Michigan man is giving his side of the story about a photo of him appearing to yell in the faces of officers inside the state Capitol while protesting coronavirus...
Brett Favre repaying $1.1M he received for no-show speeches
JACKSON, Miss. — Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state...
This llama could be the key to finding a coronavirus cure
In the frantic race for a coronavirus cure, scientists have turned to a unusual savior: a mocha-colored llama named Winter. The 4-year-old wooly camelid, who lives in a research farm...
Finally, the world is catching on to China's coronavirus lies
China’s government engaged in an “assault on international transparency” to the “endangerment of other countries,” concludes a report by the Five Eyes intelligence consortium of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia,...
Kevin Spacey's 'entertaining' (ugh) coronavirus comments
The competition is fierce, but let’s go ahead and name Kevin Spacey the Most Tone-Deaf Celebrity of the Week. In case you’ve been wondering what a blacklisted actor accused by...
BuzzFeed furloughing 68 staffers for three months, more cuts planned
BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti is going for a second round of furloughs among other cost-cutting measures in a bid to keep the news organization’s coronavirus-related losses under $20 million this...
Jets' schedule absolutely brutal
The NFL will provide us with its latest distraction from reality Thursday when it releases its schedule. It has become another major NFL event on the calendar each year and...
Don Shula did not like 'Beli-cheat' and the Patriots
Don Shula is the NFL’s all-time winningest coach. Bill Belichick ranks third. But the Dolphins legend, who died Monday at the age of 90, didn’t believe he shared much in...
New York state appeals ruling requiring it to hold June Democratic primary
The state Board of Elections is appealing a federal court ruling requiring New York to hold a Democratic primary for president during the coronavirus pandemic. Judge Analisa Torres on Tuesday...
Trump says he'll call Wendy's executive to help fix meat shortage
And industry experts expect prices to keep rising in the coming weeks, as meat processing plants across the US are forced to close or cut production due to the pandemic,...
Accused serial burglar targeting closed businesses busted again
The bust came just a month after a judge cut Kimani Taylor, 25, free on a number of earlier burglary charges -- and amid a massive spike in commercial burglaries...
'Tiger King' fans swarm Joe Exotic’s zoo reopening after coronavirus shutdown
Hundreds flocked this weekend to the reopening of Tiger King Park.
Yankees worries surround Aaron Hicks: 'Have to be careful'
Part 11 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees Aaron Hicks will be the first player to ever have Tommy John surgery and not miss a game — but...
Blood thinners could help keep seriously ill coronavirus patients alive, study says
Blood thinners could play an important role in treating seriously ill coronavirus patients, scientists say. COVID-19 patients placed on ventilators have shown significantly reduced death rates when given blood-thinning medication,...
NYC backtracks on progress toward reopening checklist
New York state regions, including the Big Apple, will need to meet a strict criteria in order to start a phased reopening.
NYC offered shelters during subway shutdown — but no way to get there
It's not like the trains were stopped or anything ... The city homeless services workers sent to offer shelter to the homeless displaced by overnight subway shutdown lacked one key...
Funhouse driven back to Mike Francesa by 'despicable' Colin Cowherd
Like the WFAN host he chronicles, @BackAftaThis is going back on his word. All that's missing? "I nevah said dat!" Less than two weeks after the anonymous Twitter user Funhouse...
EA sinks, Activision soars as coronavirus keeps everyone locked indoors
Video game publishers EA and Activision soundly beat earnings estimates Tuesday, but their stocks went in opposite directions on their future guidance. Activision ended Monday up more than 6 percent...
'Dateline' vet Josh Mankiewicz turns podcaster in 'Motive for Murder'
Veteran "Dateline" correspondent Josh Mankiewicz has gone digital with his first podcast.
92 percent of NYC parents 'extremely concerned' about school admissions, poll finds
A poll of more than 1,000 city parents found that 92 percent are "extremely or very concerned" about Department of Education grading and admissions overhauls amid coronavirus-induced turmoil, according to...
Pentagon’s ‘real’ UFO videos exposed in ‘The Basement Office’ docu-series
The US officially released 3 videos of UFOs filmed by Navy pilots, shocking the world and making "#UFOsAreReal" a top Twitter trend.
What we learned about coronavirus today: Task force back on; theft and murder not on lockdown
The coronavirus task force is back on! President Trump said Wednesday that the White House's team for combating the virus will “continue on indefinitely” -- a day after he and Vice...
Nigeria's death penalty via Zoom blasted as 'cruel and inhumane'
The sentencing of a Nigerian driver to death by hanging via the video conferencing platform Zoom is "cruel and inhumane," outraged activists say. In the country’s first-ever virtual conviction, Lagos...
The new realities of life in a high-risk maternity ward during coronavirus
"We’re all in the same boat — doctors, nurses, physician assistants. We chose this field and we’ll do it," says Dr. Jennifer Kurtz of Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital.
Science vs. lockdowns and other commentary
Pandemic watch: Science vs. Lockdowns Governors claim “science” justifies continued lockdowns, but, scoff Alexander Galetovic and Stephen Haber at The Hill, “the governors are wrong.” State chief executives assume they...
Online art marketplaces enjoy renaissance amid gallery closures
Demand for buying artworks online has more than doubled amid the coronavirus crisis, with one online art marketplace recording its best month for sales in its seven-year history. London-based Artfinder...
JetBlue to do tribute flyover above NYC
JetBlue airlines will have three New York-themed passenger jets buzz the Big Apple with a low-altitude flyover Thursday in an airborne salute to city healthcare workers battling the coronavirus, the...
Venezuelan TV airs 'confession' of ex-US special forces soldier after coup attempt
A former US special forces soldier said in what was described as a videotaped confession aired on Venezuelan TV Wednesday that he was promised up to $100,000 to lead a...
De Blasio was 'all wrong' to have NYPD police social distancing: Brooklyn BP
Mayor Bill de Blasio has it "all wrong" in charging the NYPD with policing social distancing, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said Wednesday, arguing that the plan will set back...
Trump says coronavirus pandemic 'worse than Pearl Harbor...World Trade Center'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Wednesday described the coronavirus pandemic as the worst attack the US has ever endured, calling it worse than Pearl Harbor or 9/11. "We went through...
Sick of your kids in quarantine? Connecticut summer camps to open in June
Camps can open June 29 so long as they follow certain coronavirus prevention measures, according to state officials.
MLB to present players with proposal in major step to start season
By the beginning of next week at the latest — perhaps even before this week is concluded — MLB is planning to present to the Players Association a proposal that...
For the first time since WWII, Michelin Guide will delay publication
With most restaurants closed due to the coronavirus, judging them will be complicated.
Lizard thought to be pregnant was actually 80 percent full of poop
The chunky curly-tailed lizard had been feasting on a steady diet of pizza grease, sand and insects, clogging her innards with a T-Rex-sized turd, according to a report published in...
Charles Barkley fears the worst in rift with Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley were good friends despite some heated battles on the court when both were still playing. But it was an episode in their next jobs --...
NYC leaders slam de Blasio plan to cut frontline workers, suggest slashing ThriveNYC instead
City leaders slammed Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday for his willingness to sacrifice the jobs of city cops, doctors and teachers before cutting the fat from his $89.3 billion spending...
Dad survives horrifying coronavirus battle which caused two strokes
A dad in the United Kingdom survived a terrifying bout of the coronavirus that involved 30 days on a ventilator, according to a report. Omar Taylor, 31, was welcomed home...
Ben Roethlisberger's 'beer and golf' workout explains a lot
While many professional athletes have posted logic-defying workouts during the coronavirus quarantine, Ben Roethlisberger apparently isn't one of them. NFL insider Jay Glazer detailed the less strenuous regimen of the...
Coronavirus relief: USDA buying $470M in surplus food to donate
Now that’s a serious shopping list. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is buying $470 million worth of meat, dairy, produce and seafood from American farmers and donating it to...
'Simpsons' episode predicted coronavirus — and murder hornets
Did the animated Nostradamus predict the present once again?
LAPD probes video of cop repeatedly punching trespassing suspect
An investigation is underway into a “disturbing” video showing a veteran Los Angeles cop repeatedly punching a trespassing suspect, department officials said. A 51-second video of the incident -- posted...
Big missed-steak: Bandit steals $200 worth of meat from butcher shop
A ham-handed crook was caught red-handed after fleeing a Brooklyn store with a shopping basket full of meat, the store's manager told The Post. The caper kicked off at Meat...
Online teaching is vital — but Carranza, United Federation of Teachers don't care
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza just dropped $270 million on iPad tablets and related paraphernalia without first clearing the deal with the United Federation of Teachers — with...
Why Frank Gore chose the Jets over AFC foe
Frank Gore had a choice between the Jets and the Raiders, and the veteran running back picked Gang Green to be reunited with coach Adam Gase. “I got an opportunity...
How terrorist groups and gangs are responding to the coronavirus crisis
It's not just governors and presidents who are leading the fight against coronavirus -- drug dealers, mobsters and terrorists are also battling the bug. In regions of the globe controlled...
Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat see spike as coronavirus wreaks havoc on meat supply
A shortage of beef and pork could be a plus for two of the largest makers of plant-based meat. Beyond Meat Inc. and privately-held Impossible Foods Inc. are likely benefactors...
Europe to enter 'recession of historic proportions' amid coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is plunging the European Union into a recession, the European Commission said Wednesday in its spring economic forecast. Predicting a "recession of historic proportions," the commission warned...
New rule: innocent until proven guilty on college 'sex assaults'
New rules established Wednesday reshape how US campuses respond to sexual assault -- bolstering the rights of the accused and reducing legal liabilities for schools and colleges. The federal changes...
'I'll always wonder:' Pain of '94 Expos lingers as more teams miss title chance
Kevin Malone hasn’t worked in baseball in nearly two decades. Since then, the former general manager has served in a ministry. He’s owned a Mercedes dealership. He’s been the executive...
Scientists say they can neutralize coronavirus with antibodies grown in mice
Italian scientists claim they've developed a potential coronavirus vaccine by growing antibodies in mice -- and have already shown it can nix coronavirus cells in a world-first breakthrough. Local pharma...
Children’s care home keeps kids virus-free through diligence, self-sacrifice
A typical day for nurse Jillian Coar at the Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, a facility in Yonkers that offers long-term care to medically complex youth, involves administering medications, monitoring feeding...
5-year-old busted driving parents' SUV gets the Lamborghini joy ride he wanted
Pint-sized speed demon Adrian Zamarripa's story caught the attention of a neighbor — who offered him a ride in his own Lambo, according to KSL.com.
Here's how you can help feed front line heroes amid COVID-19
There are many ways to nourish essential workers and health-care professionals right now. Here are a few of our favorites.
Treat yourself and pay it forward to essential workers at the same time
Put your buying power to good use and support a worthy cause. Humble Suds Support a good cause while you wipe away all vestiges of your quarantine cooking frenzy with...
Lady Gaga reveals 'Chromatica' album art, release date
Little Monsters, the wait will soon be over.
US may require face masks at airports to limit coronavirus spread
Travelers may have to wear masks in US airports to limit the spread of the coronavirus, according to a report. The Transportation Security Administration has been discussing whether to implement...
Diabetic worker loses pay for refusing hospital gig with coronavirus patients
A hospital clerical worker who has diabetes says she lost her salary after she fought her reassignment to a hospital with coronavirus patients, according to a discrimination charge. Tina Jones...
College football player loses part of leg after motorcycle crash
Tennessee State running back Jordan Bell was on his way to get some gas. Before reaching the pump, his playing days were done. His left leg would need to be...
Ambassador's Orwellian op-ed asks US to stop blaming China for COVID-19
China's ambassador to the US wants American politicians to stop blaming the Communist nation for the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus pandemic, he wrote in an op-ed. In a...
This model says her sexy pics are the most-used by catfishers
If you see this woman on the internet, maybe think twice before giving her money.
Why 'ghost trains' still run during nightly coronavirus subway shutdowns
The subway may be shuttered nightly for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, but near-empty "ghost trains" continue to run during shutdown hours.
Masked thief hits nearly two dozen NYC businesses during pandemic
The NYPD released video of the burglar wanted for questioning in a series of break-ins at restaurants and grocery stores in Brooklyn and Queens between March 17 and Sunday.
New satellite images reveal extent of Earth's ice melt
Two new satellite images reveal that Earth's ice melt is noticeable from space. The new maps -- published Thursday as part of a study in the journal Science -- vividly...
Lawmakers crack down on NY contractor with coronavirus complaints
New York lawmakers are cracking down on a state-funded company that has been accused of not protecting its workers from the coronavirus, The Post has learned. Four state legislators fired...
How you can donate time, skills and money to heroes on the front line
Beyond the nightly windowsill clap, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to help. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of worthwhile nonprofits and grassroots initiatives. Whether you want to get...
Rangers great shares his Stanley Cup regrets
It's Wednesday, which means a brand new episode of "Up In The Blue Seats" with No. 10, Ron Duguay. We have a terrific show with a couple of Rangers greats...
US businesses are leaving China for India because of coronavirus
An Indian official said that as many as 100 companies want to leave China because of the coronavirus pandemic and relocate to India. “US has significant investment in China. Prime...
Trump administration drafting 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is drafting a legal blueprint for mining on the moon under a new US-sponsored international agreement called the Artemis Accords, people familiar with the proposed...
Health care workers: 'It's all of us against COVID-19'
Grateful. Honored. Humbled. These are three words that healthcare workers fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic consistently use to describe their feelings. They don’t complain about missing...
Doo doo process: Did a justice flush toilet during SCOTUS conference call?
Someone's caseload just got a lot lighter ... A US Supreme Court argument showed Wednesday that it's not just office workers who sometimes have difficulty finding the "mute" button during...
New 'coronavirus sensor' can detect early signs of virus
A new device may be able to pick up early signs of coronavirus, researchers say. The wireless sensor is said to resemble a Band-Aid and adheres to the throat to...
Watch thousands of spider crabs swarm Australia’s coast during ‘annual invasion’
This footage of giant spider crabs congregating in their thousands in Australian waters is sure to make your skin crawl. The creatures meet en masse annually so they can all...
One woman’s mission to send food to the coronavirus front line
When the going gets tough, New Yorkers get moving. But moving, it turns out, doesn’t have to mean leaving your couch. That’s the case with Stacy Rotner, 42, a Manhattan...
In Georgia, a blatant 'citizen's arrest' homicide of an innocent black man
Sheer stupidity could have been a factor, sure, but after so many such cases on the same pattern going back, well, centuries, black Americans might be excused for blaming motives...
Macaulay Culkin took 'AHS' role for 'crazy' sex scenes with Kathy Bates
Ryan Murphy offered him a "very, very great, insane part."
China won't allow coronavirus probe until 'victory' in pandemic fight
China won't allow international experts to investigate the source of the COVID-19 outbreak until there's a "final victory" in the fight against the virus, the nation's UN ambassador said Wednesday....
Carmelo Anthony hit 'rock bottom' during NBA exile
No NBA team was certain that Carmelo Anthony could help them, leaving the healthy, 35-year-old out of action for more than a year. During that time, the 10-time All-Star grew...
AOC isn't interested in this Biden administration job
The freshman lawmaker's name was raised in a column in the Times last month about who Biden should appoint to his "national unity cabinet" to bring together Democrats on Sen....
Calling all essential workers: Freebies and more up for grabs
Companies and individuals are sharing the love with free services, giveaways and sweepstakes Nominate a hero Seattle-based beverage brand Sparkling Ice wants to recognize the many men and women dutifully...
Joe Judge's unusual advice to unite Giants players
Joe Judge has a plea to the Giants players he is trying to get to know as he attempts, remotely, to turn a collection of individuals into a team: Play...
Inspired to become a nurse or EMT? Here's how to join the ranks
The road to becoming a registered nurse can begin with earning a two-year associate’s degree, which will allow you to work in a hospital and earn money immediately after graduation....
US will use 'every tool' to get mercs back after botched Venezuela coup
"We will start the process of trying to figure a way if, in fact, these are Americans that are there, that we can figure out a path forward," Mike Pompeo...
ESPN's loaded lineup of documentaries to follow 'Last Dance'
"The Last Dance" is entering its final two Sundays of captivating sports fans' attentions in a time without live sports, but ESPN isn't letting the well run dry. Starting the...
Gap plans to reopen stores where coronavirus lockdowns have eased
Cash-strapped Gap Inc. on Wednesday laid out plans to reopen stores in areas where lockdown curbs have eased, while also introducing social-distancing measures. Retailers are trying to restart business activity...
US reportedly reviewing military assets in UK after Huawei 5G deal
The US is reviewing whether all intelligence and military assets should be pulled out of the UK after Boris Johnson allowed Chinese tech giant Huawei help build part of the...
64 NY kids have this rare disease linked to coronavirus
Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker issued an alert to medical providers regarding the "potential association" between “multi-syndrome inflammatory syndrome” -- or Kawasaki disease -- and COVID-19.
Woman accused of stashing secret government documents in storage unit
Elizabeth Jo Shirley was accused in new charging documents last week of keeping documents “relating to the national defense" without authorization between 1999 and August 2019.
This rookie nurse hit the ground running after NYC's coronavirus outbreak
“I’d only been off orientation for one month,” says nurse Mindy Lugo.
Students in Wuhan, China's coronavirus epicenter, return to class
About 57,000 Chinese students wore masks and underwent thermal scans Wednesday as they filed back to class in the coronavirus epicenter city of Wuhan. "School is finally reopening!" one student...
97-year-old Russian woman launches coronavirus charity, inspired by UK's 'Captain Tom'
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Inspired by 99-year-old Briton Tom Moore’s multi-million pound charity walk, a Russian fellow World War II veteran has launched her own effort to gather contributions for...
White principal apologizes for saying 'colored folks' at staff meeting
The white principal of a North Carolina high school has apologized for using the phrase “colored folks” during a staff meeting, a recording of the mea culpa revealed. The 23-minute...
The memes about X Æ A-12 make more sense than Elon Musk and Grimes’ baby name
X Æ A-12 ... the first baby to be born canceled.
Poop is being examined as a crappy cure in coronavirus fight
Studying human feces in sewer systems worldwide may be the secret to curbing a second wave of COVID-19 until widespread testing is available, researchers said in a report Wednesday.
Workers serving food at NYC schools in dire need of masks, emails show
The New York City Department of Education is struggling to get face masks to some kitchen staff even as its schools now form the backbone of the Big Apple’s emergency...
Future of dining? How this restaurant stays open while enforcing social distancing
Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones — but they can dine in them.
Hero of the Day: Therapist offers free counseling for essential workers
“The hospital workers are experiencing a critical, almost violent emergency. There's an aggression to what they're experiencing that is overwhelmingly traumatic,” Cantor, a Greenwich Village resident, told The Post.
Patriots players seem all-in on the favorite to replace Tom Brady
Another one of Jarrett Stidham's teammates appears optimistic with the post-Tom Brady era in New England set to begin. Patriots center David Andrews sat out all of last season, but...
Paige VanZant hits back at UFC heavyweight over 'sex appeal' shade
Paige VanZant's best jabs aren't just reserved for the octagon.
Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk co-founder and music pioneer, dead at 73
Florian Schneider, a pop music pioneer who co-founded the German electronic group Kraftwerk, died following a short battle with cancer. He was 73.
Foreign tech firm with tiny NYC office lands big coronavirus loan
A Scandanavian tech firm with a tiny office in New York City snagged more than $200,000 in aid meant to help American small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis. Zedge, a...
Retired Kansas farmer who donated mask to Cuomo gets honorary degree
“I didn’t know who else to send it to. His address was on the internet. So I chose him,” he said.
Mob storms hospital, claiming coronavirus is government conspiracy
An angry mob stormed a Mexican hospital to "rescue" a coronavirus patient, claiming the global pandemic is a lie and a government conspiracy, according to news reports. A crowd of...
Notorious Starbucks line cutter outrages drive-thru customers
This jerk deserves a double shot of something. Watch the moment an accused Starbucks line cutter in Jacksonville, Florida, is confronted by another customer. According to the woman filming, the...
NYC has 'work to do' as coronavirus hospitalizations rise, de Blasio says
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that NYC's latest coronavirus indicators show that the Big Apple has “got some more work to do.”
De Blasio opening 2 more miles of NYC streets
Two more miles of streets in the city will close to cars and open to pedestrians and cyclists Thursday to make more room for socially distant New Yorkers amid the...
Coronavirus researcher killed over dispute about 'intimate partner': cops
A probe into the deaths of University of Pittsburgh scientist Bing Liu, 37, and Hao Gu, 46, found the pair was squabbling about a mystery companion who Ross Township police...
UN chief says 1B people with disabilities hit hard by coronavirus
UNITED NATIONS — The UN’s leader said Wednesday the world’s 1 billion people living with disabilities are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus and called for them to have...
Reality TV shows help Discovery beat profit estimates amid coronavirus
Unscripted shows from TV channels like Food Network, TLC and HGTV helped Discovery beat Wall Street's profit expectations despite a slight revenue dip fueled by the coronavirus. The broadcasting giant...
Former AG Eric Holder endorses Joe Biden for president
“This is one of those issues that people are going to be surprised at how forward-leaning he’s likely to be,” Holder, who served with Biden during President Obama's two terms,...
Brothel babe will be your virtual girlfriend for 'Amazon gift cards' and 'groceries'
She's a call girl-friend.
Russia investigation transcripts are ready for release
Richard Grenell, acting national intelligence director, informed Rep. Adam Schiff that 53 until-now secret interviews are ready for release.
Young Asian woman punched in the face in apparent hate crime
Police are searching for the man seen punching a woman in the face at a bus stop in Vancouver, Canada. Surveillance video shows the suspect, a white man in his...
Private employers axed 20.2 million Americans in April
US private employers laid off a record 20.236 million workers in April as mandatory business closures in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak savaged the economy, setting up the overall...
Over half of homeless removed from subways accepted help from city outreach
The system-wide blitz was necessitated by a suspension of service between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., to allow for a now-nightly disinfecting of trains to help ease the minds of...
Zoom puts ex-Trump adviser on board, hires tech lobbyist
Zoom Video Communications on Wednesday named former White House national security adviser HR McMaster to its board and hired the policy chief of one of the tech world’s big lobby...
Where Jazz stars go from here after coronavirus conflict
The country has Rudy Gobert to thank for (unintentionally) stopping the sports world after becoming the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19. Teammate Donovan Mitchell is still working...
China plans to complete space station by 2022
BEIJING — China plans to send four crewed space missions and the same number of cargo craft to complete work on its permanent space station within about two years, officials...
The show may not go on for the 2020 Tony Awards
For the past seven decades, the show has always gone on for the Tony Awards, which honor the best Broadway performances and productions. But with the 74th edition being postponed...
Horrific video shows shooting of unarmed black jogger — Warning: Graphic
The case of an unarmed black jogger shot to death by a group of white men in Georgia will go before a grand jury — after a video apparently showing...
Tale of cemetery worker trapped in collapsed grave is pure nightmare fuel
A New Jersey grave digger was trapped this week when a plot collapsed on him as he prepared it for a burial, police said. The 59-year-old employee had to be...
Man robbed at gunpoint as Grindr date in goes horribly wrong
The hold-up happened on Tuesday just before 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton's Four Points Hotel on 10th Avenue at W. 35th Street.
Pompeo: US has not confirmed Wuhan lab released coronavirus
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that the US government has not confirmed whether a lab in Wuhan, China, accidentally released the coronavirus. Pompeo, who claimed Sunday there...
Journalist wants Biden 'coronation,' not sex assault investigation
A veteran Washington journalist with a resume that boasts being a founder of The Hill wrote that he doesn't "want justice" for the woman accusing former Vice President Joe Biden...
South Africa 'virtual safaris' liven up lockdown around the world
JOHANNESBURG - Most visitors wanting to see big game in Africa jet in from faraway places, so when the new coronavirus grounded flights and put the world into lockdown, the...
NJ man who died of coronavirus complications still on school board ballot
A New Jersey man who died of coronavirus complications is still on the ballot for his city’s school board election next week, according to a new report. Kenneth Conte, who...
Porn star slammed over alleged rager during coronavirus lockdown
A New York City-based gay porn star is under fire for posting videos on social media apparently showing him attending a packed party in flagrant disregard of social distancing guidelines....
Inside Maria Sharapova's awkward date with 'fanboying' Novak Djokovic
Maria Sharapova remembers Novak Djokovic's early "fanboying" days quite fondly. Appearing on a recent Instagram Live with the Serbian tennis star, Sharapova recalled how Djokovic managed to score a date...
A-Rod tortured himself watching Yankees' 2004 ALCS collapse
While most Yankees fans likely shielded their eyes from ESPN on Tuesday night, Alex Rodriguez couldn't look away. Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS was playing and A-Rod was among...
Highest-ever concentration of microplastics found on seafloor
A new international research project revealed the highest concentration of microplastic ever seen on the seafloor -- up to 1.9 million pieces in a thin layer covering one square meter....
Top free agent promises 'best version' amid Giants, Jets whispers
Free agent Jadeveon Clowney is not letting quarantine, injuries or the dearth of interested NFL suitors stop him from showing the football world that he's healthy and still worth top-dollar....
Dan Crenshaw defends owner jailed for reopening salon during lockdown
Rep. Dan Crenshaw has come to the defense of the Texas salon owner who was sentenced to seven days in jail for refusing to apologize for not complying with coronavirus-related...
Sen. Kelly Loeffler got $9 million 'windfall' from NYSE parent company
Sen. Kelly Loeffler received a seven-figure compensation package on the way out of her lucrative job at the New York Stock Exchange's parent company, a new report says. The Georgia...
Marv Albert saw this latest Knicks exclusion coming
At least Marv Albert didn't get his hopes up. Before the NBA suspended its season in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Knicks were set to celebrate the 50th...
Pelosi says she's done answering questions about Biden sexual assault claims
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she believes Joe Biden's denial of sexual assault allegations against him and that she will no longer respond to questions about the matter. During an...
Twitter wants users to think twice before sending 'offensive' tweets
Twitter this week began testing a feature that prompts users who have written a tweet using "offensive or hurtful language" to reconsider before hitting the 'send' button.
Japan drawing up plans for potential UFO encounters
After the Pentagon officially released videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena," Japan's Defense Ministry will draw up plans for any potential encounters with UFOs, according to a Japanese media report. Nippon...
SWAT team busts armed 'vigilantes' who couldn't resist a trip to the bar
A SWAT team used an armored vehicle to raid a Texas bar that opened for business in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown, eighty-sixing the owner — and six heavily armed...
Louis Vuitton releases free Mother's Day 2020 e-cards
Bougie mamas will love this.
'The Blacklist' sets animated season finale due to coronavirus
The episode will feature both live-action scenes and graphic novel-style animation.
Trump says coronavirus task force will continue 'indefinitely'
President Trump said the coronavirus task force will “continue on indefinitely” on Wednesday, a day after he and Vice President Mike Pence said the group will begin to wind down and turn...
Building parks instead of seawalls could be better defense against tsunamis
When it comes to protecting coastal communities from the most powerful tropical storms, building seawalls has often seemed like the only viable solution. I mean, how else are you going...
States might have to shut down again if they reopen too soon, experts say
"It's like having a peeing section in a swimming pool," infectious disease expert Dr. Carlos del Rio said. "All the time, we're crossing state lines."
Starbucks to reopen 85 percent of US stores this week
Starbucks plans to reopen 85 percent of its locations under modified operations and hours across the US by the end of the week, the coffee giant announced. The company’s mobile...
Michigan mom arraigned in killing of security guard over coronavirus mask
A Michigan mother has been arraigned on murder and gun charges in the fatal shooting of a Family Dollar security guard in an alleged dispute over a face mask. Prosecutors...
White House 'not going to forget' China's botched coronavirus response
White House chief deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said Trump sees China as "culpable" for not sharing information about the coronavirus.
French encouraged to eat more cheese as act of patriotism
French citizens are being asked to fulfill their patriotic duty and eat more cheese to help the dairy industry amid a massive surplus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sales of...
Korean baseball's Opening Day featured socially distant bubble boy first pitch
Welcome to baseball traditions in the coronavirus era. The Korean Baseball Organization started up Tuesday in South Korea and rang in the new season with a ceremonial first pitch. But...
Two boys drop dead while wearing masks during gym class
Two Chinese boys dropped dead within a week of one another while wearing face masks during gym class, according to a report. The students, who were both 14, were each...
What Vegas thinks about playoff chances of Brady-less Patriots
From 2001 to 2019, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady created arguably the greatest dynasty in professional sports history. Together, the dynamic coach-quarterback duo finished with a regular-season record of 219-64...
Mayor De Blasio gives update on coronavirus response
Mayor Bill De Blasio gives the latest update on coronavirus response from City Hall in NYC.
Lawmakers make push to offer coronavirus bailout for auto industry
Federal lawmakers are making a bipartisan push to bail out the auto industry as the coronavirus crisis causes car sales to plummet, a new report says. Midwestern representatives are circulating...
Darryl Strawberry was suffocated by rookie hype that launched Mets' revival
He has owned his mistakes, shared his regrets, arguably as much as any professional athlete of his time. Yet when Darryl Strawberry chatted on the phone last week, he shared...
Faulty coronavirus kits suspected as goat and fruit test positive in Tanzania
Coronavirus test kits have aroused suspicions in Salaam, Tanzania after results taken from goats and fruit came back positive in what the country's leader has dubbed a "technical error." Tanzanian...
Uber lays off nearly 15 percent of its workers
Uber said Wednesday it will shed nearly 15 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic ravages its business.
NYPD chief says first overnight subway shutdown went 'very smoothly'
The first-ever overnight shutdown of the subway system amid the coronavirus crisis went “very smoothly” as more than 100 homeless riders were taken to shelters or hospitals, NYPD Chief of...
Cam Newton 'major factor' in Patriots' Jarrett Stidham decision
Every indication has been that the Patriots are not going to sign Cam Newton and they're ready to roll with sophomore Jarrett Stidham in the wake of Tom Brady bolting...
Britain now has the most coronavirus deaths in Europe, surpassing Italy
Britain has now seen more coronavirus deaths than any other country in Europe, passing Italy for the first time since the pandemic took hold, officials confirmed. As of Wednesday morning,...
Michael Jordan broke players' code with 'cocaine circus' comment: teammate
Fittingly, three-time 3-Point Contest champion Craig Hodges came from all the way downtown to call out his former teammate, Michael Jordan. Hodges, who played on the Chicago Bulls in the...
Man charged in wife's grisly death after corpse found in crawl space
A “controlling and possessive” Minnesota man faked his wife’s disappearance after killing her and burying her in a crawl space beneath their home, prosecutors allege. Joshua David Fury, 28, was...
'I don't sleep at night': How coronavirus deaths affect Trump
"To the people that have lost someone, there's nobody - I don't sleep at night thinking about it - there's nobody that's taken it harder than me," Trump told ABC...
De Blasio: Hospitalized coronavirus patients should return to nursing homes
Mayor Bill de Blasio said some hospitalized patients who have tested positive for the coronavirus should still return to their nursing homes -- even though they risk exposing other elderly...
Coronavirus crisis forcing airlines to burn over $10 billion each month
The coronavirus crisis is reportedly forcing US airlines to burn through more than $10 billion in cash each month as demand for travel evaporates. Industry group Airlines for America plans...
This health center asked for coronavirus supplies — what they got was downright morbid
A community health center treating Native Americans in the Seattle area issued an urgent call for medical supplies to local, state and federal agencies -- but instead received “a box...
Massive car heist takes occurs during New Zealand coronavirus lockdown
They figured it was like taking candy from a baby amid the coronavirus lockdown. A group of thieves took advantage of the strict measures in place in New Zealand to...
Dodd sex assault accuser shocked Biden put him on VP committee
WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts woman who accused former Sen. Chris Dodd of sexually assaulting her after a booze-fueled dinner in 1985 is speaking out, saying she can't understand why the...
'Monday Night Football' can thrive without star announcers
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Why jailed WFAN star may suddenly have shot at return
WFAN is getting a new boss — same as the old boss. And this could have huge implications for the potential return of Craig Carton to WFAN whenever he is...
Twitter employee, 22, shot dead in drive-by
A Twitter manager died this week after getting caught in the crossfire during a drive-by shooting in San Francisco. Courtney Brousseau, 22, who works as an associate project manager for...
NYC preparing to furlough or lay off some workers: de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'll have to start furloughing or laying off essential municipal employees if NYC doesn't receive federal stimulus funds.
National Nurses Week: Food discounts and restaurant freebies
If you're a nurse, here's your delicious chance to feel the love.
Millie Small, 'My Boy Lollipop' singer, dies at 73
She's credited with taking the ska genre international.
California sues Uber, Lyft for classifying drivers as contractors
California sued Uber and Lyft this week for treating their drivers as contractors rather than full employees, in the latest episode of the state's feud with big tech companies.
Here's how the first night of coronavirus subway shutdowns went
MTA workers disinfected subway trains shut down for the first time in 115 years early Wednesday -- with heavy backing from cops making sure to clear off the legion of...
El Chapo's sons threaten coronavirus lockdown offenders with violence
The sons of notorious drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman are taking a coronavirus lockdown in Mexico very seriously – by threatening violators in a city under their cartel’s control...
Brother of ex-Green Beret in failed Venezuela coup pleads for help from US
The brother of one of two former US special forces soldiers captured by Venezuelan troops after what officials called a botched coup attempt to oust President Nicolás Maduro has pleaded...
How veteran can make Yankees forget about trade talks
Part 10 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees After hearing his name in trade talks during the winter, J.A. Happ arrived in Yankees camp and told reporters on...
Pooch people-watches through a hole in the fence
Who needs a doggy door? A curious canine in London's Kensington neighborhood was spotted sticking its head through a perfectly sized hole in a wooden fence. The funny moment was...
Nothing to see here: Kim Jong Un was apparently just social distancing
There are no signs Kim Jong Un underwent heart surgery when he disappeared from view for three weeks — but the North Korean leader reduced public activity because of coronavirus...
How the Navy SEALs are practicing social distancing during training
SAN DIEGO — Navy SEAL recruits and their instructors are being tested for the coronavirus as the candidates in one of the military’s most grueling programs return to training with...
Sam Darnold must now prove why he's Jets' franchise QB
Even in normal times, there would be question marks surrounding these Adam Gase Jets. There will be a rebuilt offensive line blocking for Sam Darnold, and a pair of new...
Price of fame: B.J. Armstrong on dinner he had with Jordan, Kobe
There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips of...
Ticket site launches initiative to send frontline workers to Broadway
When audiences finally return to Broadway, it appears frontline workers will be first in line for tickets. Popular ticket site TodayTix has unveiled an initiative to provide first responders to...
Trump says 'some' deaths possible as states lift coronavirus lockdowns
President Trump on Tuesday night said “some” coronavirus deaths are possible in the country as states begin lifting social distancing restrictions. The president made the acknowledgment in a sit-down interview...
Met Opera furloughs nearly 20 percent of staff amid coronavirus
The financially challenged Metropolitan Opera is furloughing 41 administrative employees, nearly 20% of its full-time staff, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Met said Tuesday that the furloughs are...
Tua Tagovailoa has new number since he can't wear No. 13
MIAMI — Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins' top draft pick, will wear uniform No. 1. The Dolphins announced number assignments Tuesday. Tagovailoa wore No. 13 at Alabama, but...
South Carolina woman did home manicure, tried to touch alligator before fatal attack
The woman killed by an alligator in a South Carolina pond had just finished doing the homeowner’s nails and tried to touch the reptile before the attack, authorities said. Cynthia...
Quarantine has had quite the impact on ratings for these networks
Americans stuck at home staring at fading furniture and wondering what to cook for dinner have been a boon for television networks like HGTV and the Food Network. The Food...
Tyson will reopen Iowa plant where hundreds were sickened
WATERLOO, Iowa — Tyson Foods will begin limited operation Thursday of its huge pork processing plant in Waterloo, more than two weeks after closing the facility because of a coronavirus...
NFL releases ticket refund policy in case of worst-case scenarios
While planning to play a full regular-season schedule, the NFL has formulated a ticket refund plan for canceled games or those held without fans. In a memo sent to the...
There could be 350,000 coronavirus deaths if all states end lockdowns
Nearly 350,000 Americans would die by the end of June if all states lifted their coronavirus lockdowns Tuesday, according to a new analysis. The prediction is part of a new...
Irish return 173-year-old favor by aiding Native Americans battling coronavirus
The Irish are returning a 173-yeard-old favor to a Native American tribe. An online fundraiser collecting coronavirus relief for the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation has been flooded with donations...