May 11, 2020
Mike Tyson teases return to boxing: 'I'm back'
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram on Monday that ended with...
California man who went shopping in KKK hood won't be charged
The California man who went grocery shopping wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood last week said he didn't mean to make "a racial statement" and won't be facing charges, police...
Joe Judge's specialty puts Giants rookies on high alert
As the new head coach, Joe Judge knows he will be judged based on the won-loss record the Giants put up in 2020. He is not Joe Judge, offensive guru,...
Video: Wild brawl over masks leaves Target security guard with broken arm
A pair of California brothers allegedly attacked a Target security guard and broke his arm after refusing to put on face masks inside the store, police and local outlets said...
Colorado restaurant shut down for allowing sit-down dining
DENVER — A Colorado restaurant that opened for full service on Mother’s Day in defiance of state rules banning sit-down dining was ordered to close Monday and had its license...
UN says 7 or 8 'top' candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine exist
UNITED NATIONS — The World Health Organization chief said Monday there are around seven or eight “top” candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus and work on them...
There is one big concern with Mets star Jeff McNeil
Part 16 in a series analyzing the New York Mets The Mets went hard after Ben Zobrist before the 2016 season, valuing his versatility as one of the first players...
California inmates tried to infect themselves with coronavirus for freedom
A group of California inmates are accused of trying to intentionally infect themselves with the coronavirus -- thinking they would be set free if they contracted the contagion, authorities said...
WWE star announces she's pregnant, stepping away
"The Man" is going to be a mom. A teary-eyed Becky Lynch, who is engaged to fellow WWE star Seth Rollins, opened “Monday Night Raw” by announcing she is pregnant...
Airline blasted for yet another packed flight amid coronavirus
A New Jersey woman says she endured yet another United Airlines flight packed with people despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Photos taken by Mary Pearson, 76, of Long Beach Island...
Pregnant woman, boyfriend killed in botched home invasion
A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were fatally shot inside their Staten Island home Monday by a convicted killer during a botched home robbery, sources said. A suspect, Philip Moreno,...
Why New York is 'Grand Central Corona'
New York is the greatest city in the world. It also is uniquely suited to the spread of the novel coronavirus. As the national debate over reopening continues and the...
Unleash the entrepreneurs America needs to build a post-coronavirus economy
COVID-19 has brought us unemployment rates the likes of which we haven’t seen since the Great Depression — perhaps worse. Team Trump and the Federal Reserve have pulled all the...
Florida cop drove over 66-year-old beachgoer, investigators say
A 66-year-old man was injured at a Florida beach on Friday after a police officer drove a cruiser over him, investigators said. William Koziarz of Michigan was laying on a...
By Joe Biden's rules for college students, Joe Biden is sex offender
Joe Biden’s public repudiation of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX regulations wasn’t the normal criticism by a challenger against an incumbent administration. After several days during which...
Tiny cookie cereal and mini pancakes are big on the internet
Small is all, with pint-size cookies competing with mini pancake cereal for king of internet absurdity.
Man dies after he's stung by 'murder hornet'
A man in northwest Spain, 54, died after being stung by a “murder hornet,” according to a report.
'Devastated' subway driver after knife attack: 'It's like we signed up to die'
The subway operator bloodied by a knife-wielding woman who broke into his cab last week while he was driving the train told The Post the experience was so devastating he...
Boy, can we use baseball's return
Here’s a ray of sunshine: Major League Baseball is moving to start the season around the Fourth of July. Fans won’t be able to attend Opening Day in person, but...
It looks like President Obama ordered up phony RussiaGate scandal
RussiaGate is now a complete dead letter — but ObamaGate is taking its place. Just how far did the then-president go to cripple his successor? It’s now clear the Obama-Comey...
MLB players' excruciating restart dilemma may cause problems
Starting Tuesday, Major League Baseball and the Players Association will formally try to work out an agreement for a baseball season like no other. Within that high-stakes chess game, each...
Hero of the Day: Parks officer works 28 days straight to keep visitors safe
Keeping New Yorkers safe during the coronavirus crisis is no walk in the park for Sgt. Constantinos Mitsotakis. The city parks patrol enforcement officer recently worked 16 hours a day...
New York Health Department sent over 1,600 damaged coronavirus tests to nursing homes
The state Health Department ordered counties to ramp up coronavirus testing in nursing homes — and sent them over 1,600 damaged test kits. The kits distributed by the embattled agency...
Trump says White House has controlled its own coronavirus outbreak 'very well'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Monday said he was the person who directed White House staff to wear masks at all times after two officials contracted the coronavirus and one...
Nurse says she had to fake symptoms, French accent to get coronavirus test
A nurse in Canada said she had to fake symptoms in order to get tested for the coronavirus -- and her results came back positive. Kristy-Lyn Kemp said she called...
Michael Jordan won't let Patrick Ewing live down his dominance
Michael Jordan began torturing Patrick Ewing nearly three decades ago. Predictably, the six-time NBA champion hasn't stopped. The Hall of Fame center first lost to Jordan in the 1982 national...
Kobe Bryant knew 'risks involved' in chopper ride, pilot's family claims
The helicopter pilot involved in the chopper crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna should not be held responsible for their deaths because the NBA legend knew the...
In food fight between Chrissy Teigen and Alison Roman, whose recipes take the cake?
Let's see who has the culinary chops to back up the smack talk.
Ahmaud Arbery killed by two shotgun blasts to chest, autopsy report says
Ahmaud Arbery was killed by two close-range shotgun blasts to the chest, and also suffered a graze wound to the wrist, during a struggle with a pair of armed white...
Hearst Magazine employees win union victory
Hearst has landed in a labor pickle despite the fact that it is one of the few major media companies to not resort to furloughs, layoffs or salary reductions tied...
SI Yankees in serious trouble as politicians plead to save them
The Staten Island Yankees, their prized affiliation with the reigning AL East champions in serious jeopardy, received public support from local government officials on Monday in an attempt to survive...
NYC nurse who complained about lack of PPE told to 'shut the f--k up'
The Mount Sinai nurse who sounded the alarm about an inadequate supply of PPE by posting a photo of her colleagues wearing trash bags for gowns was called a "piece...
Crime drama 'Hightown' mixes murder, opioids and LGBT issues
The crime drama "Hightown," set in Cape Cod, combines three unlikely topics — the opioid epidemic, the LGBT community and some good old-fashioned murder.
The Mooch says he's changing course after being 'punched in the face'
After a brutal start to 2020, hedge fund manager and ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is turning to the big boys for help. In a letter to investors obtained...
Michael Jordan's ex-gambling foe is now a yogi
Richard Esquinas’ life is yoga now. He’s a yogi, teaching and spreading the practice in Palm Springs, Calif. It’s how he fills his time. But he is known for far...
The doctors who cried wolf and other commentary
Science desk: The Docs Who Cried Wolf While many “people across the political spectrum erred” in comparing the coronavirus to the flu, it isn’t their fault, Dennis Saffran argues at...
Elon Musk says he's willing to be arrested as Tesla reopens Fremont factory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk escalated his quarantine battle with California officials on Monday by saying he would restart vehicle production at his company’s northern California factory in spite of lockdown...
What we learned about coronavirus today: NY reopening in sight, covidiots throw party
Start spreading the news... Three regions in New York state will be able to begin lifting their coronavirus-induced restrictions by the week's end -- while the Big Apple could begin...
MTA worker sexually assaulted by perv who broke into conductor’s cab, cops say
A perv allegedly broke into a locked subway conductor's cab and sexually assaulted her in Brooklyn last week -- but the brave woman fought him off and locked the creep...
US Ryder Cup names two vice captains
United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker on Monday named Zach Johnson and Davis Love III as vice captains for the 2020 event, which is scheduled to take place Sept....
Chicago postal worker dies from coronavirus just days after giving birth
A United States Postal Service worker in Chicago died from the coronavirus, just days after giving birth to a baby girl, according to a report. Unique Clay, 31, tested positive...
Tara Reade's lawyers demand Joe Biden turn over docs
Lawyers for Joe Biden sex accuser Tara Reade on Monday demanded that the former veep open up his archives at the University of Delaware and pushed a Senate official to...
Five places you should (and shouldn't) go when your state reopens
Coronavirus hot spots will likely be the places we're most eager to return to, according to an immunologist.
NFL exec speaks out after his facial hair goes viral
Retired Titans president Steve Underwood appears to be taking his viral moment in stride after his meme-worthy mustache earned him instant internet fame last week. "I wear it to confuse facial...
Massive Chinese rocket falls back to Earth, largest in decades
A Chinese rocket measuring around 100 feet long took an uncontrolled plunge back into the atmosphere on Monday, becoming the largest piece of space junk to crash back down to...
Yeshiva reform group demands resignation of top DOE official for probe delay
A top Department of Education official orchestrated the dilution of a probe into Orthodox Jewish schools for political gain and should resign, yeshiva reform advocates said Monday. Citing a report...
NYC drive-in theater attracting big crowds thanks to coronavirus
During a recent showing of "Grease," movie-goers danced on top of their cars.
Conor McGregor says he will 'f–king butcher' another UFC fighter
MMA star Conor McGregor had some ugly words for his potential next opponent. The former UFC champ took to Twitter Monday to send a vile message to Justin Gaethje, who...
Coronavirus returns to Wuhan a month after lockdown lifted
The Chinese city of Wuhan -- where the coronavirus first erupted late last year -- has reported its first cluster of new coronavirus patients since it officially ended its lockdown...
Czech billionaire and pro soccer team owner looking to shake up Macy's
A Czech billionaire and professional soccer team owner has purchased a 5-percent stake in Macy’s with apparent plans to reshape the struggling company, according to a regulatory filing on Monday....
America enters strange new period in coronavirus crisis
In coming years, when they write the narrative histories of the 2020 pandemic — those paperweight-level volumes that reconstruct these strange days in painstaking and vivid detail — the past...
'Western Pact' states seek $1 trillion more in federal aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he and his counterparts in Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Nevada were calling for the federal government to provide an extra $1 trillion in...
Tom Brady snaps over 'nonsense' Patriots divorce rumors
There is a new theory as to what caused Tom Brady’s split from the Patriots, and it involves a coach — just not the one some might think. NFL insider...
Nurse dies two weeks after rushing without N95 mask to save coronavirus patient
A Los Angeles nurse succumbed to coronavirus just two weeks after rushing without an N95 mask into an infected patient's room to save his life, according to a report. Celia...
Diabetes appears in patients with rare coronavirus-linked Kawasaki disease
Children being treated for suspected coronavirus-linked Kawasaki disease are also beginning to exhibit high blood-sugar levels “consistent with diabetes,” a Brooklyn pediatric doctor said. Two of the four patients treated...
Brooklyn lawmaker wants NY nursing homes to have emergency pandemic plan
ALBANY — A Brooklyn Democratic state lawmaker wants all New York nursing homes to submit an annual emergency pandemic response plan to the state, citing COVID-19’s devastating effect on the state’s...
Obama's top brass contradict public statements about 'collusion' under oath
Newly released House Intelligence Committee transcripts show just how different a picture some top Obama-era officials painted of the Trump-Russia investigation under oath versus the loaded allegations they made over...
Coronavirus forces Santa Fe Opera to cancel upcoming season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The famed Santa Fe Opera has been forced to cancel its season, with officials saying Monday that the decision was made to ensure the health and safety...
A weird night as UFC 249's only ring girl
UFC octagon girl Brittney Palmer has shown just how hard it is to know what to do in the coronavirus world, responding with a classy act at UFC 249. The...
White House staffers told to wear masks after coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Monday directed West Wing staffers to wear masks at all times after two officials tested positive for the coronavirus, The Post has learned. The...
Surprising reason Kyrie Irving wants Kemba Walker revenge
Kyrie Irving wants Kemba Walker, but it has nothing to do with a Celtics-Nets rivalry. The Nets' star point guard wants revenge for the losses he took against Walker as...
Locals sue San Francisco after homeless camps make life 'insufferable'
A San Francisco law school, business owners and local residents are suing the city to force it to clean up the Tenderloin neighborhood -- alleging an almost 300 percent spike...
Joe Biden to appear on 'Good Morning America' Tuesday
Joe Biden will be interviewed Tuesday morning on ABC News' “Good Morning America," according to host George Stephanopolous. "I will be talking exclusively to former VP and 2020 presidential candidate...
Coronavirus deaths: Remembering NY and NJ residents lost to COVID-19
One of the many things this pandemic has taken from us is the chance to comfort the grieving.
How coronavirus attacks the entire body — damaging the brain, kidneys and more
While the coronavirus is known to cause deadly respiratory problems, research is showing the multitude of ways the disease can ravage the entire body. Through a growing number of studies,...
Subway driver bloodied by knife-wielding woman who broke into his cab
A knife-wielding woman broke into subway driver's cab last week and attacked him -- leaving the train "soiled with blood," The Post has learned. Autumn Massaquoi, 19, of Yonkers, allegedly...
This may be why coronavirus is more fatal for men than women
New research may explain why men are more likely to die from the coronavirus than women.
California whirlpool victim rescued by off-duty officer
This water rescue was a total flush. When a hiker was swept into a dangerous whirlpool while trying to cross Willow Creek near Angel Falls in California, an off-duty officer...
Thief in surgical mask used coronavirus closures to target NYC eateries: cops
A Manhattan burglar broke into a string of struggling restaurants that were closed because of the coronavirus — and wore a surgical mask as he robbed them of tens of...
Ancient 'squid attack' revealed in 200-million-year-old fossil
At one time, a bizarre squid-like creature had arms covered in hooks that enabled it to attack and completely crush the skull of its prey, according to researchers. A 200-million-year-old...
NJ residents are leaving an 'inordinate' amount of urine and feces in parks
The Garden State is getting a little too much watering. New Jersey residents are leaving an "inordinate" amount of urine and feces behind in state parks amid the coronavirus outbreak...
Pandemic upends life on isolated, idyllic Galapagos Islands
SAN CRISTOBAL, Ecuador — Before the coronavirus, sudden life-threatening ailments among tourists, fishermen and others on the Galapagos Islands were considered so rare that hospitals didn’t have a single intensive...
Coronavirus and early ice melt creates new challenges for Arctic climate change mission
BERLIN — They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program. Now dozens of scientists...
2021 World Baseball Classic likely postponed until 2023
The 2021 World Baseball Classic is set to be postponed until March 2023, according to multiple industry sources. The quadrennial Olympic-style event, which began in 2006, held its second iteration...
Owners of property where Ahmaud Arbery was spotted denounce killers
The owners of a half-built home where unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery may have stopped before being chased down and shot dead denounced the "vigilante response" by two white men...
Apple reportedly weighing shifting some production from China to India
Apple is looking into shifting a significant portion of its production to India from China, a move that would make the tech behemoth India's largest exporter, according to a report...
Dak Prescott's contract saga 'ain't normal'
Marcus Spears isn't buying the latest hangup in the Dak Prescott contract saga, as the Cowboys continue to tap dance around why the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback remains unsigned. "I've...
Strong wind flips truck in this head-spinning video
Talk about a "pick up" truck. Watch the exciting moment when a truck in Yinchuan, China, was flipped into the air by a strong wind at a traffic light. Video...
‘Coronavirus hairstyle’ spikes in popularity in East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — The coronavirus has revived a hairstyle in East Africa, one with braided spikes that echo the virus’ distinctive shape. The style’s growing popularity is in part due...
Chesapeake Energy considering bankruptcy amid coronavirus
Chesapeake Energy said on Monday it is no longer able to access financing and is considering a bankruptcy court restructuring of its $9 billion debt if oil prices don’t recover...
This is how many friends people have made through virtual gatherings during lockdown
The average American has made six new friends as a result of attending virtual gatherings during quarantine, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans found 83 percent of...
NYC taxi rescue plan calls for revaluing all medallions at $250,000
A new plan to solve New York City’s taxi crisis is brewing -- and it’s coming from a pair of local tech entrepreneurs. A pair of former Wall Street traders...
Florida protesters call for gyms to be reopened — by proving they don't need gyms to work out
They're really sweating those gym closures. Florida protesters demanding the state to reopen health clubs vented their rage Monday -- by working out on the steps of a local courthouse....
US attorney going 'full throttle' with review of Russia probe
A US attorney's review into the origins of the Russia investigation is going "full throttle" and adding top prosecutors who are breaking down individual aspects of the case, including the...
Plastic piles up in Thailand as coronavirus sidelines pollution fight
BANGKOK - Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut back the waste that puts her country among...
How Matt Harvey is trying to fight off the baseball end he fears
Matt Harvey headed back to the East Coast in March at the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, traveling to his sister’s house in Rhode Island. But unlike any spring...
Why George Karl snubbed Michael Jordan before 1996 NBA Finals
George Karl didn’t want to give Michael Jordan any added fuel. But by avoiding him at a Chicago restaurant prior to the 1996 NBA Finals, he did anyway, as “The...
State AGs call for congressional probe of China's coronavirus response
Republican attorneys general from 18 states have sent a letter asking bipartisan leaders in the House and Senate to open hearings into China’s role in the spread of the coronavirus....
'Weird' exoplanet 800 light-years from Earth has yellow skies
Researchers have found the "weird" exoplanet WASP-79b, nearly 800 light-years from Earth, does not have a blue sky as our planet does. Instead, its skies are yellow. According to a...
College softball player mocks Lonzo Ball's workout technique
Not everyone is impressed with Lonzo Ball's at-home workouts. Last week, the Pelicans point guard posted clips of his quarantine weightlifting routine to Instagram, which included bench presses and overhead...
Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander share somber tributes to Jerry Stiller
"Stiller and Meara are together again and heaven is funnier for it."
Twitter to add warning labels to dubious coronavirus content
Twitter will add labels and warning messages on some tweets with disputed or misleading information about COVID-19, the company said on Monday.
Rangers offer season-ticket holders relief amid coronavirus
The Rangers have offered season-ticket holders the option to request a refund on the few homes games that were left before play was suspended due to coronavirus. In an email...
Coronavirus expected to create surge in mental health issues for veterans
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — When Kristofer Goldsmith was discharged from the Army in 2007 he was in crisis. He had been trained as a forward observer — the person who spots...
Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests
HONG KONG — More than 200 people were arrested during anti-government protests in Hong Kong on Sunday night, police said, as authorities seek to prevent a revival of last year’s...
NYC coronavirus death toll may be thousands more than official tally
The grim reality of the coronavirus' toll on New York City may include thousands of deaths beyond those already tallied — hovering around 25,000 fatalities, according to a study released...
China detains scholar who slammed country's coronavirus response
A Chinese scholar has been detained by the authorities after writing an open letter to the country’s legislature ripping the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and calling for freedom...
Canadian teen busted going almost 200 mph in dad's car
A Canadian teenager was busted going almost 200 mph in his dad's car -- more than three times the posted speed limit. “This is the fastest speed that I’ve ever...
Return of baseball is starting to feel real
MLB owners approved Monday a proposal set to be delivered to the Players Association on Tuesday that in the most optimistic scenario would begin spring training in about a month...
5 self-cleaning robots that will make your life easier
These lightweight machines can clean your floors, windows, tables, and hand-held devices without you even having to lift a finger. But, with so many on the market, it can be...
Learn how to produce your own music at home with this $30 training
If you have ever wanted to produce your own music, then you have probably heard of Ableton Live 10. And, even if you haven’t, there’s still a good chance you’ve...
Woman drives over gravestones at Houston cemetery on Mother's Day
A woman trying to beat traffic after a flyover to honor the end of World War II ran over multiple gravestones on her way out of Houston National Cemetery, video...
Florida beach reopens for one day — guess what happened
Thousands swarmed newly reopened beaches in one Florida city over the weekend -- rivaling even Fourth of July crowds and swiftly prompting an order to shut them down once again,...
Cop uses mating call in phone app to help capture escaped peacock
A Boston peacock was apparently fed up with the coronavirus lockdown. A Beantown officer who was on patrol near the Franklin Park Zoo about 6 a.m. Monday was approached by...
Uber lays off 3,500 workers in 3-minute Zoom calls
Uber laid off 3,500 people -- in 3-minute Zoom calls -- last week. "Today will be your last working day with Uber," company manager Ruffin Chevaleau informed some of the axed...
British diplomat missing for five days after vanishing on a run
Richard Morris, former ambassador to Nepal, was last seen leaving his house around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday local time in Bentley, a village in East Hampshire, to go on a run.
Justice Department considering hate crime charge in Ahmaud Arbery killing
The Department of Justice is weighing federal hate crime charges in the Georgia shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery, according to reports. The announcement comes one day after...
NYPD arrests 3 in Brooklyn after bottle of booze leads to brawl with cops
Three men were arrested after a brawl broke out with cops in Brooklyn when one of the men refused to hand over a bottle of booze, police said Monday. The...
Video shows cows spilling out of overturned truck
Wild video shows a truck mis-steering and flipping on its side -- sending its cargo of cows bursting out of the roof and skidding along the ground toward a Nebraska...
House Democrats readying new $1.2T coronavirus stimulus bill
The White House has started informal talks with Republicans and Democrats in Congress about what to include in another round of coronavirus relief legislation. At the same time, Democrats have...
Researchers find new way to treat snakebite victims
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you might have seen some concern about murder hornets, otherwise known as Asian Giant Hornets, invading the United States. While murder...
De Blasio claims 'historic' gains in getting NYC's homeless off subways
Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed Monday that officials were making "historic" gains in getting homeless people off the subways amid the coronavirus crisis -- even though it's unclear how many...
NYPD boss says social-distancing is not the new stop-and-frisk
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea brushed off any comparison of the new social distancing enforcement to the contentious stop-and-frisk policy — blaming "illegal social clubs" for the disproportionate share of tickets...
'The Office' cast reunites on Zoom for special wedding
The cast of The Office has reunited for a very special wedding on Zoom, recreating the memorable wedding entrance dance from Jim and Pam’s wedding on the iconic sitcom.
Interpol seeking arrest of US diplomat's wife in deadly crash
Interpol has issued a “Red Notice” seeking the arrest of an American diplomat's wife accused of killing a teenage motocyclist while driving on the wrong side of the road in...
Zion Williamson asked to admit impermissible benefits in $100 million legal battle
Punishments have yet to be handed down to schools in the FBI investigation into college basketball, and now new allegations involving a separate case have arisen, including more accusations of...
Mysterious coronavirus-linked disease could threaten school reopenings
City officials are concerned about how the rare Kawasaki-like inflammatory disease potentially linked to coronavirus that's been sickening kids will impact the reopening of public schools in September, Mayor Bill...
Sony shuts down PlayStation Store in China for 'security upgrade'
Sony has shut down its PlayStation Store in China to upgrade its security there — cutting off income from the world’s largest video game market.
NFL analyst accidentally trolls sad Giants, awful Jets
Yes, Cris Collinsworth, it has been too long. The NBC NFL analyst unknowingly trolled Jets and Giants fans when he quote-tweeted a Jets draft guide from Pro Football Focus and...
General Mills outlook sunny as consumers stockpile packaged foods
General Mills said on Monday it expects to surpass its own expectations for fiscal 2020 organic sales, as people stock their pantries with breakfast cereals and other long-lasting packaged food...
Countries request loan relief from China for 'Belt and Road Initiative'
Countries involved in China's massive international infrastructure push have reportedly asked Beijing for breaks on loans as the coronavirus roils their economies. China has lent countries hundreds of billions of...
Sean Reed shooting protest: Police fire pepper balls into crowd
Protests broke out across Indianapolis, Indiana, after the fatal police shooting of Sean Reed was streamed on Facebook by the now-deceased 21-year-old. Three days later, at the intersection where Reed...
Three New York regions cleared for coronavirus reopening by week's end
Utica, Rochester and Binghamton are set for a turn as the most happening hubs in the Empire State. Gov. Andrew Cuomo cleared three regions to launch their coronavirus comebacks —...
Nightclub holds secret, invite-only party in violation of coronavirus lockdown
"This isn't prohibition, this is a pandemic.”
Europe begins to emerge from coronavirus lockdown
Europe is returning to life after coronavirus lockdown. Schools, restaurants, bars and shops across the continent opened their doors for the first time in months Monday as governments began to...
Dow, S&P 500 tumble as investors worry of coronavirus return
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials gave back some of last week’s gains on Monday, as investors worried about the possibility of a second wave of coronavirus infections.
WWE Money in the Bank: The Otis and Asuka possibilities after fun PPV
Otis, my man! Who has it better than him right now? He’s Mandy Rose’s love interest in WWE and now Mr. Money in the Bank. The lovable underdog’s surprise and...
Ben & Jerry's 'happy cows' lawsuit sent to pasture by judge
Breaking moos for ice cream lovers. A federal lawsuit alleging that Ben & Jerry's misled consumers by claiming its ice cream comes from "happy cows" was tossed by a court,...
Transformer fire leaves hundreds of UWS residents without power
Hundreds of Upper West Side residents were plunged into darkness early Monday when a transformer fire blew out the area's power supply, according to officials. The blaze broke out around...
Michael Jordan proving to be ultimate con man in 'The Last Dance'
As we have made our way through four-fifths of the addictively entertaining hagiography “The Last Dance,” there is one thing, I believe, that can be stated with absolute historical accuracy....
Princeton University has first black valedictorian in school history
Nicholas Johnson, a science and computer whiz from Canada, is Princeton University's first black valedictorian.
Trump calls for 'Meet the Press' host Chuck Todd's firing over Barr 'fraud'
President Trump is calling for "Meet the Press" anchor Chuck Todd's firing after the show apologized for his taking a clip of remarks made by Attorney General William Barr out...
Bipartisan group urges people to vote early in 2020 election
The bipartisan initiative "Vote Early Day 2020" is ramping up its efforts to enlist companies to encourage people to vote by absentee ballots or in person early because of the...
AHL cancels rest of regular season, playoffs because of coronavirus
The American Hockey League canceled the rest of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic and shifted its focus toward next season. While the Calder Cup will not be...
Cruise line workers turn to hunger strike to be set free
Crew members on a stranded luxury cruise ship have gone on a hunger strike and a worker on another ship jumped to her death as luxury line employees grow increasingly...
Mysterious Planet 9 could be found using futuristic spacecraft
The hypothetical Planet 9 has been bandied about for several years, first mentioned in 2014, but researchers have yet to find it. Now, a well-known theoretical physicist believes we could...
Astronomers piece together new 'lucky' image of Jupiter
An incredible image of glowing Jupiter has been produced by astronomers using a "lucky imaging" technique. The shot is one of the sharpest observations of the huge planet ever captured...
Pork exports to China soar even as coronavirus shuts meat plants
American producers continued shipping massive loads of pork to China -- even as the coronavirus crisis choked the US's meat supply, a new report says. Pork exports to China have...
Hacking technique makes millions of devices vulnerable, research finds
A hacker left alone with your laptop can gain access to all your data "in under five minutes," a Dutch researcher has discovered.
College professor, wife caught on video using racist slurs against neighbors
Shocking video has emerged online of a California college professor railing at his neighbors along with his apparently drunken wife, who spews a torrent of racial slurs in a confrontation...
Coronavirus shows contrasts between US, European safety nets
The coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe. In Europe,...
ESPN got the NFL's biggest game of the year as a reward
Do the NFL a favor or two and it’ll pay off — just ask ESPN. After going all-out in its coverage of the league’s free agency and coordinating a record-breaking...
AMC shares soar 50 percent on report of talks with Amazon
Shares of AMC Entertainment soared more than 50 percent on Monday after a report claimed that Amazon had expressed interest in acquiring the beleaguered movie chain.
Pelosi suggests DNC be in 'gigantic stadium' with social distancing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants Democrats to go big -- urging Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez to hold this summer's convention in a large enough venue to allow for...
Anthony Fauci will testify before Senate via videoconference
Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify in Tuesday's Senate committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic via videoconference while he undergoes a "modified quarantine."
Jerry Stiller’s best movie and TV moments: ‘Ed Sullivan’ to ‘Seinfeld’
He was more than George Costanza's fictional dad — and Ben Stiller's real one.
Denmark slashes social distancing rules as coronavirus restrictions ease
Denmark has slashed its social distancing requirements in half as it eases restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus, officials said. The Danish Health Authority announced Sunday that citizens will...
What Jets expect from Frank Gore: 'Only knows one speed'
Jets coach Adam Gase believes new running back Frank Gore can form a formidable 1-2 punch with Le’Veon Bell. “He's a great guy for Le'Veon [Bell] to be around,” Gase...
De Blasio says New York City could reopen in June
The reopening of New York City could start in June as long as coronavirus-related hospitalizations and other statistics continue to trend downward, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. “June is...
Ryan Murphy sets 'American Horror Story' spinoff
Ryan Murphy is expanding the "American Horror Story" universe to include a limited attention span-friendly spinoff series. The uber producer announced early Monday on social media that he is moving...
Fox sets pandemic-proof fall 2020 schedule
With much of the TV biz on COVID-19 lockdown and the fate of many “bubble” series still TBD, Fox forged ahead with its 2020 Fall TV schedule announcement on Monday....
Little girl names dead beetle that was in her eye for 9 hours
"I was like, 'Oh my God, it's a bug.'"
Protesters storm Subway with arsenal of weapons
A North Carolina Subway’s footlongs were no match for a group of high-caliber customers, who walked in with an arsenal of long weapons as they protested the state’s stay-at-home order,...
IKEA tightening security after woman openly masturbates in store
She did it herself, all right. A woman was caught on camera masturbating while half-naked in a Chinese IKEA store, prompting the DIY furniture company to pledge stricter security. The...
Shanghai Disneyland reopens after being shuttered due to coronavirus
At least there's no lines! China’s Shanghai Disneyland reopened in limited fashion Monday -- the first Disney Park to take guests after months of being shuttered due to the global...
New Yorkers will soon have to move their parked cars again
The city will resume alternate side parking in the Big Apple for one week later this month to address “litter” in the streets, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. Alternate...
Georgia AG asks for probe into handling of Ahmaud Arbery killing
Georgia's attorney general asked the Justice Department to probe the handling of the killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
The night this slugger turned Joe Girardi into a Yankees genius
Raul Ibanez isn’t on many people’s list of Yankees postseason heroes, but the DH played a huge role in one of their most dramatic playoff victories. It came on Oct....
Knicks ready to issue refunds to season-ticket holders
The Knicks finally have all but made it official that there will be no more games at the Garden for the 2019-20 season. The Knicks emailed their season-ticket holders Monday...
Wanted criminal stranded for weeks at India airport
Edgard Ziebat, 40, was on his way from Hanoi to Istanbul when he became stuck during a layover at a New Delhi airport on March 18.
Rob Gronkowski jokes about why he joined Tom Brady and the Bucs
Coming out of retirement to join the Buccaneers had nothing to do with Tom Brady, according to Rob Gronkowski. On Sunday, the 30-year-old tight end posted a Mother's Day tribute...
Stage Stores files for bankruptcy after coronavirus kills revival plan
Discount retailer Stage Stores filed for bankruptcy Sunday with plans to sell its business after the coronavirus crisis threw a wrench into its turnaround plans. The Houston-based owner of the...
Coronavirus sparks outbreak of online bullying against sick in Japan
TOKYO — The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers....
Iceland using coronavirus stimulus money to fight climate change
Last week, the Icelandic government rolled out several new environmental policies and proposals addressing climate change as part of the country's second COVID-19 economic stimulus package. The plans included new...
Under Armour shares drop as coronavirus hits sales
Under Armour's shares dropped more than 10 percent Monday after the company said the COVID-19 crisis caused sales of sneakers and other athletic gear to fall more sharply than expected....
Michael Jordan laughed off Gary Payton like he was a nobody
Part 8 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” gave an inside look into the 1996 NBA Finals between the Seattle Supersonics and the Chicago Bulls, revealing how little Michael Jordan thought...
Invasive jellyfish species survives hard times by eating their young
An strange invasive species of jellyfish in Europe eats its own young when food is low, a new study claims. The cannibalistic animal is a species called Mnemiopsis leidyi, which...
Barstool's Dave Portnoy wins date with nemesis Roger Goodell
This should make for an awkward evening. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took to Twitter on Sunday to celebrate winning an auction to watch a "Monday Night Football" game with...
Doctor was killed by a pack of wild dogs: cops
A Georgia doctor was found dead in a ditch after being attacked by a pack of wild dogs, authorities said. The body of Dr. Nancy Shaw -- who previously worked...
Couple arrested for attack on group of Hasidic men in social-distancing spat
An anti-Semitic Queens couple apparently enraged by a lack of social distancing attacked a group of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn, bizarrely even pulling the masks off some of the victims'...
Marilyn Monroe's diet and beauty secrets: How to get them now
The blond bombshell's secret weapons are still available.
FBI to warn of Chinese hackers trying to steal coronavirus vaccine data
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are preparing to issue a warning that Chinese hackers and spies are using the coronavirus pandemic as cover to try to pilfer...
Video appears to show Ahmaud Arbery at construction site moments before death
New video appears to show Ahmaud Arbery calmly wandering around the construction site of a new house in Georgia just moments before he was confronted and shot dead, according to...
Michael Jordan faces his demons in 'The Last Dance'
Through what we've seen so far in ESPN's "The Last Dance," it is abundantly clear that Michael Jordan's unparalleled "win at all costs" mentality propelled him into an echelon of...
Mets' pursuit of J.T. Realmuto likely isn't over
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...
This majestic dog is on top of the world
What a view! Bertie, a Lakeland terrier in Cheltenham, England, took in a scenic sunset overlooking Leckhampton Hill. The dog's owner, Philip Stader, filmed the panoramic video as May's supermoon,...
Partygoer sparks outbreak after joking she had coronavirus
A California birthday party guest who joked about having the coronavirus ended up sparking an outbreak -- infecting at least four others who attended the gathering, officials said. The party...
Man proposes for second time after wife's coronavirus recovery
This is the heartwarming moment a Michigan man dropped down on one knee to propose to his wife for the second time as she was being wheeled out of a...
Tesla lays out reopening plans amid California coronavirus spat
Tesla laid out a plan for reopening factories -- amid the coronavirus crisis and a spat with California officials who shut down its plant there. The 38-page "Return to Work...
Nick Saban thinks Giants' second-round pick was a steal
Nick Saban knows what it takes to make an NFL player. After helping a record 38 players get selected in the first round of the draft, including four this year,...
Mom and dad hilariously react to tot's first 'I love you'
"I love you" sent these young parents into a tizzy. Watch the funny moment when a mom and dad in Glasgow, Scotland, heard their 15-month-old son, Blair, say those three...
Coronavirus can enter the body through the eyes, study says
The novel coronavirus can be transmitted through the eyes because of a protein known as the “gateway” into cells inside the body, according to a new study. A team of...
DAs group slams prosecutor who called Ahmaud Arbery shooting ‘justifiable homicide’
A national association of district attorneys is assailing the actions of a Georgia prosecutor who recused himself from the Ahmaud Arbery case after he told cops the unarmed black jogger’s...
Man arrested after posting social media threat to Ahmaud Arbery protests
Authorities in Georgia have arrested a 20-year-old man on terrorism-related charges for allegedly threatening future protests in the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery, officials said. Rashawn Smith...
5 people shot at Texas park during crowded, 600-person party
At least five people were reportedly shot Sunday night at a Texas park that was the site of a 600-person party amid the coronavirus pandemic. The shooting occurred about 6:30...
Rapper Nick Blixky found fatally shot in Brooklyn
Rapper Nick Blixky was discovered fatally shot on a Brooklyn street Sunday night, cops said. Blixky, who was born Nickalus Thompson, was found on Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens...
Louisiana cop allegedly traded sex with woman who was speeding
A police officer in Louisiana allegedly coerced a woman to have sex with him during a traffic stop in order for the driver to get out of a speeding ticket,...
Iran fires missile on own ship during training exercise, killing 19 sailors
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian missile fired during a training exercise in the Gulf of Oman struck a support vessel near its target, killing 19 sailors and wounding 15, Iran's...
Yankees catcher 'cautiously optimistic' about MLB season
Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. Hi...
'Double rainbow' guy of viral video fame dead at 57
Paul Vasquez, the California man who was propelled to internet fame after posting a viral video of his reaction to a double rainbow, died on Saturday. He was 57. Vasquez,...