May 12, 2020

Kobe Bryant's sports academy retires 'Mamba' nickname

The Southern California sports academy previously co-owned by Kobe Bryant has retired his “Mamba” nickname and rebranded itself nearly four months after the basketball icon's death in a helicopter crash....

NBA return momentum growing

The NBA power brokers are beginning to feel more positive the league’s season will return after shutting down on March 11 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Participants on a Board...

Here's how long LA will be under coronavirus restrictions

Los Angeles County’s top health official said she expects some form of coronavirus restrictions to remain in place at least through July for much of Southern California. “We know with...

Accused serial burglar busted for string of break-ins at swanky SoHo boutiques

An accused serial burglar was busted again on Tuesday for allegedly hitting three SoHo boutiques over the last three days, police sources said. Robert Bartlett, 63, of Lower Manhattan, has...

Joe Judge always watching his Giants in new virtual NFL world

Big Brother is not watching. But Joe Judge is. His connection to his players nowadays is limited to seeing their faces on a computer screen and hearing their voices through...

Joe Biden says AOC has joined policy panel created with Bernie Sanders

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined one of the joint policy committees Joe Biden has created with the Bernie Sanders, according to Biden. The presumptive Democratic nominee name-dropped AOC to show...

No pedestrians have died in NYC during coronavirus lockdown

New York City has not recorded a single pedestrian death since before the state implemented strict coronavirus restrictions that kept residents largely at home, according to a report. Tuesday marked...

Tribune Publishing to furlough 160 union staffers a week per month

Tribune Publishing and The Chicago Tribune Guild, the union representing its newsroom employees, have reached a tentative agreement to furlough 160 editorial staffers for one week in the months of...

Salon owner jailed for keeping her business open got $18K loan from feds

The Texas salon owner jailed for opening up shop in violation of the state’s coronavirus rules said that she received $18,000 in stimulus funds from the federal government prior to...

'Social distancing ambassadors' to stroll New Jersey boardwalks this summer

“Social distancing ambassadors” will be prowling popular New Jersey boardwalks this summer to make sure beachgoers don’t get too close. The teams will be dispatched donning special vests to Wildwood,...

Mets, Yoenis Cespedes would get biggest NL boost from universal DH

When the Mets played at Yankee Stadium on July 20, 2018, Asdrubal Cabrera was at second, Matt den Dekker was in center, Jose Bautista at third, Wilmer Flores at first...

Chuck Todd apologizes for airing edited William Barr interview

NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd apologized Tuesday for taking remarks by William Barr out of context by only airing a shortened version of an interview the attorney general...

Robinson Cano keeping busy as he waits for Mets season

Robinson Cano is checking his phone regularly for a message telling him to return to spring training. The Mets second baseman, in a question-and-answer session distributed Tuesday by the Mets...

The world’s last Blockbuster is holding strong amid coronavirus

The world’s last Blockbuster is holding strong. The 20-year-old Bend, Oregon, location that became the only Blockbuster left on the planet--has managed to keep afloat during the global pandemic. None...

Get ready for 'Obamagate' to become 'ObamaBidengate': Goodwin

One of Joe Biden’s strengths among Democrats is his eight-year stint as Barack Obama’s vice president. It was, the former veep often says proudly, the Obama-Biden administration. Suddenly, Republicans are...

Arizona lifts stay-home order, invites pro sports to resume

PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday he’ll let gyms and public swimming pools reopen and will allow his stay-at-home order to expire this week as he continues easing the...

Space junk from Chinese rocket was this close to hitting NYC

Chunks of the massive Chinese rocket that recently took an uncontrolled plunge back into the Earth's atmosphere narrowly missed hitting New York City, according to a report. Had the Long...

Where MLB-union talks stand now

MLB did not make a formal economic proposal as part of its presentation Tuesday to the Players Association on how it sees restarting the season. The sides met for 90...

CC Sabathia's stunning weight loss causes Mike Francesa rant

Mike Francesa is unamused by CC Sabathia's stunning weight loss that has been the talk of Yankees fans. "Everyone getting crazy about Sabathia losing weight, all right Sabathia lost weight...

Federal judge orders hold on DOJ's move to drop Michael Flynn criminal case

A federal judge on Tuesday reportedly ordered a hold on the Justice Department’s move to drop its case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in anticipation of potential challenges...

23 dead over course of a month at Alabama nursing home for veterans

Twenty-three people have died from the coronavirus over about a month in an Alabama nursing home for veterans. The virus has ravaged the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander...

NYC DAs won't prosecute most social distancing-related arrests

The city’s five district attorneys offices aren't prosecuting most social distancing-related arrests, officials said Tuesday. “As a matter of policy our office declines to prosecute arrests for social distancing and...

MLB starting season would give us glimmer of hope we need

The worst days are the ones like we had Tuesday, or one the forecasters insist we’re getting Wednesday. When it’s rainy and cloudy — or, last weekend, snowy — that’s...

Tom Brady is still afraid of Eli Manning

With two Super Bowls each and a combined 18 Pro Bowls between them, Eli Manning has at least one leg up on his brother Peyton. He strikes fear in the...

Why an added month of lockdown will devastate New York small businesses

As the shutdown drags on, New York officials fear that half the city’s smallest businesses are going to fail. Restaurants, bars, shops and salons will become boarded-up storefronts. Neighborhoods will...

Bill de Blasio's wild daily 'alternative-reality TV' show

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s news conferences of late have become a daily exercise in justification, accountability denial and self-aggrandizement. Never shy about trumpeting his insipid accomplishments, as the city teeters...

Divine intervention: Churches offer COVID-19 testing in low-income neighborhoods

Divine intervention has arrived in the fight against the coronavirus. Testing for COVID-19 begins Wednesday at 11 churches located in New York’s low-income neighborhoods hit hard by the killer bug....

New York State Thruway rest stops to get major upgrades next year

ALBANY — More than two dozen rest stops on New York’s 570-mile Thruway are on track to getting a $450 million facelift, as the state highway system approved the roadway’s...

Judge sides with trans athletes against girls who just want fairness

Lawyers in a high-profile lawsuit over transgender athletics in Connecticut have filed a motion asking the judge to recuse himself. At issue is whether attorneys for the Alliance Defending Freedom...

Desperate parents are sending their kids to virtual summer camps

Just like school, summer camp is zooming to digital.

Wife of ex-Green Beret pleads for his release from Venezuelan jail after coup attempt

Melanie Berry said her mercenary husband, Airan Berry, who was taken into custody May 3 after an ill-fated attempt to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is needed at home.

Calls mount for independent probe of Cuomo's nursing home policies

Leading the call was Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, who said that the already-announced inquiry into the deaths by state Attorney General Letitia James is insufficient because the office regularly works with...

Slicing off-the-books pork for New York politicians

One of the state’s most notorious pork-barrel pipelines hit new lows in the just-ended fiscal year, report the government watchdogs at the Empire Center: $152 mill­ion spent on local projects...

Bill de Blasio's over-the-top bull on subway homeless

Ever since Gov. Andrew Cuomo shut the subways nightly for cleaning, and clearing out the homeless, Mayor Bill de Blasio has crowed nonstop about “historic” gains in getting these people...

It's not your imagination — New Yorkers are driving again

Almost two months after going into lock-down, Big Apple drivers are getting back on the road, new data shows. Car usage in and around the city began plummeting in the...

Dem challenger gets AOC knocked off Working Families Party's ballot line

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was knocked off the Working Families Party’s ballot line Tuesday after the left-leaning party failed to collect enough signatures to make the Democratic socialist incumbent its standard...

Former Nets star, NYC hoops legend details aftermath of stroke

Former Nets point guard Kenny Anderson, who suffered a stroke nearly 15 months ago, revealed he suffered memory loss from the incident. “I’m feeling fine, I’m getting back to normal,’’...

'The Sopranos' star Lorraine Bracco to star in indie drama 'Jacir'

Lorraine Bracco ("The Sopranos," "Goodfellas") has been tapped to star in the "Jacir."

Bill de Blasio caught in act selling out kids for his own political needs

It turns out Mayor Bill de Blasio personally helped cut the squalid 2017 deal to delay the investigation of yeshivas accused of failing to teach the basics — once again...

Flame-throwing Yankees pitcher may have missed big chance

Part 16 of a series analyzing the New York Yankees Had the 2020 season opened March 26, the Yankees had a group of right-handers in the mix for the fifth...

Watch bears break into Tennessee cabin, swipe pounds of candy, two beers

These cubs were looking for more than just a pick-a-nic basket. A pack of four bears stole beer and candy from a Tennessee cabin, which they broke into and ransacked...

8-year-old NYC boy home after beating Kawasaki-like disease linked to coronavirus

An 8-year-old Queens boy who survived the Kawasaki-like inflammatory disease linked to coronavirus was greeted by a parade of first responders, neighbors and loved ones as he made a triumphant...

Nursing home staff who refuse coronavirus tests 'shouldn't work' there: Cuomo

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that nursing home staff that refuse to comply with a new rule ordering biweekly coronavirus testing “shouldn’t work” in that facility. “Oh, that’s a problem....

'How to Get Away with Murder' ends with twisty finale shocker

Fans of "How to Get Away with Murder" won't be disappointed by Thursday night's series finale.

Family to sue NYC funeral home that stored bodies in U-Haul trucks

Relatives of a woman whose remains wound up at the Brooklyn funeral home that piled up decomposing bodies in moving trucks are preparing to file suit over the shocking turn...

Mets catcher's offensive woes are holding him back

Part 17 in a series analyzing the New York Mets Tomas Nido became a preferred option behind the plate for Mets starting pitchers last season, but his anemic bat cost...

This game is helping everyone ⁠— celebs included ⁠— get through coronavirus

A virtual world sure beats the real world right now.

New York hospitals resume urgent medical procedures halted by coronavirus

New York hospitals have started to resume urgent medical procedures that were put on hold amid the coronavirus crisis -- but some hospitals say they are now scrambling to deal...

Dennis Rodman describes wild night of 'hotties and vodka' with Kim Jong Un

Rodman, now 58, went to Pyongyang in 2013 on a trip with the Harlem Globetrotters and "dignitaries," he said on ex-boxer Mike Tyson's HotBoxin' podcast last week.

De Blasio touts plan to remove homeless from the subway — without specifics

Mayor de Blasio and his homelessness honcho on Tuesday continued touting the so-called historic success of their ability to get people off the subway and into shelter -- without providing any...

4 cruise ship workers died of non-coronavirus causes while stranded at sea, report says

Four cruise ship workers have died in the last 10 days from non-coronavirus causes as their vessels remain stranded at sea, according to a report. With cruise-trips canceled and more...

What we learned about coronavirus today: Fauci testifies; Trump backs Elon Musk

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, told lawmakers on Tuesday that he is concerned reopening the country too soon will lead to more coronavirus outbreaks. “The consequences...

Disgraced ex-jail union boss doesn't deserve retrial, prosecutors say

The jury that convicted former union head Norman Seabrook was well aware that corrupt Mayor Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz had lined the pockets of police officers, union reps...

Lawyer caught telling judge his cured client still has coronavirus

A Brooklyn judge reprimanded a defense lawyer for arguing that his jailed client was in “imminent danger” and should be released to home confinement after testing positive for the coronavirus...

Will coronavirus kill craft beer? and other commentary

Potables watch: Will the Virus Kill Craft Beer? At The Daily Beast, Lew Bryson bemoans the impact of the coronavirus lockdowns on the US craft-beer industry: “Taprooms, brewpubs and specialty...

'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' 1 and 2 getting remastered for PS4, Xbox One and PC

Grab your board, throw on some sick tunes and get ready to skate.

Man who called cops on Ahmaud Arbery: 'You don't go jogging wearing saggy pants'

A Georgia man called the cops on slain black jogger Ahmaud Arbery minutes before he was gunned down -- saying he was suspicious of Arbery's "saggy pants," according to a...

Auntie Anne's selling DIY pretzel-making kits during pandemic

Don’t get it twisted — cooking at home during quarantine is fun and all, but this ready-made kit is aiming to save even the most patient of home chefs from...

Universal Orlando Resort to reopen CityWalk on May 14

Universal Orlando Resort announced it will reopen its popular CityWalk entertainment and food complex "on a limited basis."

'The grief is so unbearable': Coronavirus takes hold on Navajo

TUBA CITY, Arizona — The virus arrived on the reservation in early March, carried in from Tucson, doctors say, by a man who had been to a basketball tournament and...

Several vaccines will likely be needed to combat coronavirus, NIH boss says

Several vaccines will likely be needed to combat the coronavirus and provide immunity to the diverse population in the US and around the world, the National Institutes of Health director...

Craft distilleries brace for 'major blow' from COVID-19 pandemic

A survey from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and the American Distilling Institute reports the craft distilling industry has taken a 63 percent blow in sales since...

Ahmaud Arbery's mom wants man who filmed his death jailed 'for life'

Wanda Cooper-Jones told TMZ that William "Roddie" Bryan, who filmed the now-viral video of her son's Feb. 23 slaying, must be held accountable along with the accused killers.

How coronavirus lockdown affects your period – and what to do about it

Coronavirus has had an impact on every aspect of our daily lives, with stress and anxiety affecting most people. Another lockdown problem is the impact the spread of COVID-19 has...

People of color account for 90 percent of NYPD's 'COVID-19-related' arrests

Nine out of 10 people arrested for coronavirus-related incidents in New York City were people of color, data released Tuesday shows. Out of the 125 "COVID-19 related" arrests made, 83...

Supreme Court voices concern over Congressional subpoenas against Trump

The Supreme Court voiced concern Tuesday over Congressional demands for President Trump's personal financial records, but appeared unlikely to endorse his claim that he's immune from investigation while in office....

Tribune Publishing cancels controversial $9M dividend

A controversial $9 million quarterly dividend that Tribune Publishing was planning to award to shareholders has been scrapped as the company that publishes the Chicago Tribune and the New York...

'Jeopardy!' and Alex Trebek returning with new episodes next week

At a time we need it most.

NY sales tax collections plunged 24 percent in April, state comptroller says

Revenues sunk by $327 million for local governments statewide, the analysis found.

'Holy s--t': Plumber describes working in NYC hospitals during coronavirus pandemic

William Butterfield's motto is "Plumbers protect the health of the nation" and during the coronavirus crisis, that statement has never been more true.

NBA restart plans heat up with crucial meeting, player polls

The NBA's push to restart the season seems to be gaining momentum. Several star players, including union president Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Jayson Tatum were set to hold a...

Prince ‘Live 1985’ concert to stream for coronavirus relief

The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of “Prince and the Revolution: Live,” the legendary concert filmed toward the end of the “Purple Rain”...

NFL star reveals his alcohol, depression 'war'

The Bills needed a difference-maker. It had been 15 years since they'd made the playoffs. So, they gave up three draft picks — including a pair of first-rounders — to...

Transgender woman at center of landmark Supreme Court case dead at 59

The Michigan woman at the center of a landmark transgender rights case pending before the US Supreme Court died on Tuesday after battling kidney disease for several years. She was...

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s ‘Plaza Suite’ postponed

The show will go on March 19, 2021.

Georgia AG calls for probe of DAs who downplayed Ahmaud Arbery case

Georgia's attorney general on Tuesday asked state police to investigate two local prosecutors who punted on the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. The announcement comes one day after AG Chris...

Married couple killed at Delaware veterans cemetery identified

The elderly Delaware couple killed in a grisly double murder at a veterans cemetery has been identified by state police. Lidia Marino, 85, and husband, Paul Marino, 86, both of...

Get over your 'Animal Crossing' addiction with these top video games

"Animal Crossing" isn't the only game in town.

Spin returns to rock roots with Bob Guccione Jr. as creative adviser

The new owners of Spin have turned to the music webzine’s rock-n-roll founder, Bob Guccione Jr., to help it recapture some of its past glory, The Post has learned. Santa...

Cuomo: NY faces school, hospital cuts without $61 billion in aid

New York needs $61 billion in coronavirus aid from the federal government or the state will face hefty funding cuts to schools, local governments and even hospitals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...

Hundreds of Orthodox Jews defy social distancing for holiday in Brooklyn

Hundreds of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn flouted coronavirus social distancing rules Monday night, swarming borough streets to celebrate the Lag B’Omer holiday, according to witnesses and videos. Cellphone footage taken...

Sen. Collins grills health officials over dental office closures

WASHINGTON -- Maine Sen. Susan Collins grilled top health officials on Tuesday over when dentists would be able to reopen as the coronavirus pandemic continues, amid reports of people taking...

Safety Dance! 'No moshing' when concerts resume: industry group

We can dance if we want to ... but keep a distance. Concertgoers shouldn't crowd surf or form mosh-pits when venues reopen as one of many recommended coronavirus precautions, according...

'Rick and Morty' in hot water with fans over 9/11 joke

"Is Rick and Morty still doing 9/11 jokes?" wonders one social-media critic. "Because wow, that's so funny in 2020."

Badass baby does haka dance with his daddy

Prepare yourself for leg-slapping cuteness. A father-son duo performed a traditional haka dance in their living room in Newstead, New Zealand. Watch the adorable male-bonding moment as dad Sean Wainui...

Ben Roethlisberger 'honestly upset' with Jay Glazer's fitness shaming

Leave perfectly sized Ben alone! After 16 seasons in the NFL, Ben Roethlisberger is no stranger to criticism, but the Steelers quarterback is not happy about the latest fat-shaming controversy...

US Senate approves bill to help Taiwan rejoin WHO

The US Senate unanimously approved a bill on Monday calling on the State Department to develop and submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its World Health Organization status and...

'Controversial' golfer finds unique place in the game after burning out

Paige Spiranac isn't the only female golfer shaking up the sport's "traditional" elements. Enter "sock girl" Isabelle Shee, a golf social media influencer who, like Spiranac, is known for straying...

Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy dies of heart attack at 71

Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy died of a heart attack Tuesday morning. She was 71. Her death was announced by Dennis Eulau, the company’s chief operating officer and chief...

Cops clash with customers at illegally opened California Waffle Shop

California cops clashed with angry customers at a Waffle Shop opened in defiance of coronavirus lockdown orders, bodycam footage shows. At least a dozen people outside the Fresno store were...

Pennsylvania gov threatens 'consequences' for violating stay-at-home orders

“I won't sit back and watch residents who live in counties under Stay at Home orders get sick because local leaders cannot see the risks of #COVID19 and push to...

Watch 'Jeff Goldblum' land a spinning kick to end neighborhood skirmish

The apparent street fight was recorded by 24-year-old Justin Townsend, who posted a clip of the brawl to his Twitter account, which has since been viewed more than seven million...

People care more about Fauci's bookshelf than his coronavirus testimony

Rad CD player! Dr. Anthony Fauci’s vast book collection and disk spinner from the 1990s were the talk of Twitter on Tuesday as he and others testified from home on...

Cannibal gets supervised day trips while wearing disguise

Convicted German cannibal Armin Meiwes dons sunglasses and a cap to mask his identity during police-supervised strolls, a report says.

Rival coach is a huge fan of Patriots' new QB

One NFL coach has been on the Jarrett Stidham bandwagon long before he was primed to succeed Tom Brady as the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. While speaking...

Wuhan to test entire population of 11 million as coronavirus cluster emerges

The Chinese city of Wuhan plans to test all 11 million residents for coronavirus after a new cluster of confirmed cases emerged at the original epicenter of the pandemic, according...

Ex-Bull loved being bullied by Michael Jordan

Because of Michael Jordan's harsh and demanding treatment of teammates in "The Last Dance," some now see the NBA legend differently. But Scott Burrell — Jordan's punching bag throughout the...

Cereal box hack shows a better way to close the flaps

Start your morning right with this cereal box hack. Becky Holden McGhee, a wedding planner in Blackpool, England, went viral after demonstrating how to fold the top flaps of a...

Carlyle saved from losses by backing out of American Express deal: sources

Private equity firm Carlyle Group’s abrupt decision to pull out of a $450 million investment in American Express’ troubled travel agency business could help it save a foundering new investment...

Coronavirus is sparking an 'eco wake-up call' among Americans

Two-thirds of Americans have had an “eco wake-up call” since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans revealed 64 percent have had...

Holly Sonders' whirlwind romance involves so many strip clubs

Some first dates can include dinner and a movie, but for Holly Sonders, her initial meet-up with "Vegas Dave" Oancea included strip clubs and a party bus. Reflecting on the...

Over 100 inmates rearrested after their coronavirus release

More than 100 inmates cut loose from incarceration on Rikers Island over coronavirus concerns in late March have had run-ins with the law since being released, The Post has learned....

Staten Island double slay was drug robbery gone wrong: cops

"A quantity of drugs'' was found in the Arlington home of victims Ana Desousa, 33, and her partner, Alafia Rodriguez, 46, when their bodies were discovered after 5 p.m. Monday,...

Beachgoers left 12K pounds of trash on reopened Florida beach

Sunbathers at a Florida beach left behind 12,000 pounds of trash on the first weekend the beach was reopened after coronavirus closures, prompting local police to crack down, according to...

Nostalgic for airline food? Now you can get it delivered to your door

Prepare for a turbulent dinner.

Do not fall for Elon Musk's latest ego-driven marketing ploy

And this guy wants to colonize Mars. COVID-19 has unmoored self-proclaimed genius Elon Musk like nothing since the dramatic 2018 cave rescue of 12 Thai children and their coach —...

Woman wears hat with 3-foot sign to maintain social distance in Paris

Social distancing has gone to her head. A young woman proved truly aloof as she walked through Paris Monday -- with a 3-foot sign sticking out of her hat to...

US agencies rethinking how to fight wildfires amid coronavirus

BOISE, Idaho — In new plans that offer a national reimagining of how to fight wildfires amid the risk of the coronavirus spreading through crews, it’s not clear how officials...

Faulty ventilator may have caused deadly fire in Russian coronavirus unit

Five patients being treated for COVID-19 in a St. Petersburg hospital died in a fire that may have been caused by a faulty ventilator -- the same model that was...

Senate Republicans probing Susan Rice's email about Michael Flynn

Senate Republicans are looking at a January 2017 email that Susan Rice wrote to herself to document a meeting she’d had with President Barack Obama.

Sharpen your math skills with this $29 online training

Marketing, business, architecture, and a bunch of other industries all rely on these mathematical principles on a day-to-day basis. And it’s not like you’ve kept your high school math notes...

NYC will impose cap on restaurant delivery-app fees

The Big Apple's struggling restaurants are about to get some relief on food-delivery costs as hungry New Yorkers increasingly order in during the coronavirus crisis. The City Council is expected...

Clock is suddenly ticking on MLB's 82-game season proposal

A virtual meeting was set for Tuesday afternoon at which MLB would present its proposal to top officials from the Players Association concerning how to return the game to the...

More remote learning, staggered classes, partitions possible at city schools

The mayor and his education chief warned Tuesday that the reopening of the city's public schools could require a series of drastic, disruptive measures — including continued remote learning amid...

Neighbor who filmed unarmed jogger's death has 'tons of regrets'

The Georgia man who filmed the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery says he's "not proud" he did so -- but he hopes it "helps in the end."...

Johnny Manziel falls off rocks in scary cliff-diving video

This isn't exactly a leap of faith. Johnny Manziel shared a new clip Monday from a cliff jumping experience, in which the former Browns quarterback slipped before falling into the...

Sessions pens letter explaining Russia probe recusal as Senate primary race heats up

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is standing by his 2017 decision to recuse himself from the Justice Department-led Russia investigation -- explaining himself in an open letter as the Senate...

House Dems set vote on $3T coronavirus relief bill

House Democrats said Tuesday that they will force a vote Friday on a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill.

Rams 'irritated' with Patriots getting ideal schedule setup

The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly a “little irritated” with how their 2020 NFL matchup with the Patriots panned out. According to the Boston Sports Journal, the Rams feel like...

Coronavirus origins may be Wuhan market or lab, White House adviser says

White House National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien said that the coronavirus pandemic may have emerged in a wet market or in the Wuhan virology lab.

Connecticut opens specialized coronavirus-only nursing homes

Connecticut is opening specialized nursing homes that admit only coronavirus patients, in an effort to help contain the outbreak and give infected patients specialized care, according to a new report....

Ulta offers 20 percent off skincare, haircare and more for flash sale

You can stock up on your favorite beauty products with Ulta's latest coupon deal. The brand is offering 20% off one qualifying item across skincare, makeup and more beauty categories....

Brazil launches military operations to protect Amazon rainforest

BRASILIA - Brazil deployed thousands of soldiers to protect the Amazon rainforest on Monday, taking precautions to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus, as the government mounts an early response to...

Netflix developing film about 1999 US Women’s Soccer team

Their journey ultimately paved the way for enhanced funding and recognition for women’s soccer.

Twitter CEO says employees can work from home forever

After being forced to backtrack on plans to travel to Africa this year, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s work-from-anywhere philosophy is being vindicated by the coronavirus. The social network’s CEO on...

Save $100 on this heavy-duty iPhone sanitizer, wireless charger

If you’ve been treating your iPhone as if it doesn't carry bacteria and germs, we have some bad news for you: Studies suggest that your cellphone contains 10 times as...

Hyatt Hotels announces 1,300 layoffs worldwide

Hyatt Hotels said late Monday it would lay off 1,300 people globally as it tries to cope with the coronavirus crisis, which has virtually halted global travel by keeping people...

Thousands flock to rodeo, claiming it's within God-given, 'inalienable rights'

Sheriff Eric Magrini announced prior to the event that authorities wouldn't enforce the stay-at-home order, saying they want attendees to be "responsible," news station KRCR reported.

Knicks could actually make playoffs in this wild NBA scenario

The Knicks could break their six-season playoff drought after all in a post-coronavirus restart scenario -- but it would come with an asterisk. According to a source, one of the...

Firefighter's widow can seek punitive damages from Ed Norton film company

Eileen Davidson filed suit against film company Class 5, Inc. and the building landlord following the death of her husband Michael Davidson, who perished after responding to the March 22,...

Professor busted for hiding China ties while pursuing NASA grants

A University of Arkansas engineering professor was busted on a wire fraud charge for failing to reveal ties to the Chinese government and businesses while trying to get federal grants...

How Americans are coping with stress and anxiety during coronavirus

Over three-quarters of Americans say the COVID-19 outbreak has increased their stress and anxiety, according to new research. The survey asked respondents about their stress levels due to the Coronavirus...

These face masks come with a straw hole for sipping cocktails

Talk about priorities.

Heartless thieves target NYC deli two days after it reopened

A pair of bandits broke into a Bronx deli and made off with thousands of dollars — just two days after the store reopened amid the coronavirus, The Post has...

The interesting plan for the NFL Draft's most versatile player

The versatility of former Clemson defensive player Isaiah Simmons may have been a point of "fascination" for the Arizona Cardinals, but it sounds like their approach will be more traditional...

Beloved NJ police officer known as 'Mr. Glen Ridge' dies of coronavirus

A popular New Jersey police officer known as “Mr. Glen Ridge” has died of coronavirus, weeks after contracting the disease while on duty, department officials said. Glen Ridge Police Officer...

Bad news for those hoping to take in a Broadway show this summer

Now the show won't go on again until at least Tuesday, September 8.

Coronavirus-induced stress may be secret killer behind excess NYC deaths

Stress may be the hidden cause behind the Big Apple's estimated 5,000 uncounted coronavirus deaths, according to city Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.  "I think we can all agree that...

Inmates try to infect each other with coronavirus in 'disturbing' clip

In the clip, inmates at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic can be seen passing around a worn mask among their group, taking it in turns to raise it...

Jets are in talks with top available free agent

Jets general manager Joe Douglas is not done fixing the team’s 2020 roster, and it looks like he is in the market for a cornerback. The team has had discussions...

113-year-old woman is world's oldest person to beat the coronavirus

She lived through both world wars and the Spanish Civil War.

Food deliverer Grubhub's shares soar on Uber acquisition talks

The ride-hail company is looking to buy Grubhub at a time when it has seen its Uber Eats delivery platform surge in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stocks slip as Wall Street tracks coronavirus reopenings for outbreaks

US stocks posted shaky gains Tuesday as Wall Street nervously tracked states attempting to reopen their economies.

China targets Australian goods after call for coronavirus probe

China has imposed tough restrictions on the import of Australian beef and barley in suspected retaliation for Canberra joining international calls for a probe into the origins of the coronavirus...

Oldest evidence of modern humans found in Bulgarian cave

Human bones from a Bulgarian cave suggest our species arrived in Europe thousands of years earlier than previously thought, sharing the continent much longer with Neanderthals. Scientists found four bone...

Over 50 NYC kids sick with mysterious disease linked to coronavirus

“We’re seeing something that’s very troubling,” de Blasio said during his daily press briefing, as he called the new cases of the illness “sobering” and “frightening.”

ESPN star nervous 'SportsCenter' is running out of things to talk about

Some nights, Scott Van Pelt doesn't know if he'll have enough content to get through his show. Even as sports remain shuttered, "SportsCenter" carries on. "Well, the analogy that I've...

Pence and sensibility: VP decides to keep his distance from West Wing

WASHINGTON -- Vice President Mike Pence will distance himself from President Trump and the rest of the West Wing for the "immediate future" after his press secretary tested positive for...

Man who put target in NAACP leader's yard thought it resembled flower

A Tennessee man accused of planting a bull's-eye in front of a civil rights leader's home told detectives he thought the target resembled a flower and looked "nice,"  police said....

China orders network to spread Communist Party propaganda

China wants the media outlets in its Belt and Road News Network to spread positive spin about Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Monkey experiment movies will make you more terrified of the news

At the movies, a monkey in a laboratory is never a good sign.

Tourist who lost legs in PATH accident contracts coronavirus

An Australian tourist who lost her legs in a freak New York City PATH accident in January finally returned home to Brisbane last month -- only to find out she...

Homophobia threatens to hamper South Korea’s coronavirus campaign

SEOUL, South Korea — As South Korea grapples with a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspots in Seoul, including several popular with gay men, it’s...

MLS return plan would see every team play in Orlando

As the NBA, NHL and MLB all work on their own plans to resume play, MLS has been quietly discussing a bubble plan of its own. An MLS return date...

Man charged with 1988 murder of American in apparent gay hate crime

More than three decades after a 27-year-old American mathematician fell to his death from a cliff in Sydney, Australia, a man was charged Tuesday in the apparent gay hate crime...

Florida beaches closed over huge weekend crowds to reopen

Beaches in a Florida city that were abruptly closed because of huge weekend crowds will reopen Wednesday with strict new rules in the wake of the social-distancing fail. “We should...

Cook spits in food in shocking restaurant surveillance video

Customers were spitting mad after finding out a cook at a restaurant in Xi'an, China, had spat in the food. Surveillance video caught the disgusting kitchen staffer dropping a spit...

Judge orders Cuomo to use sign language interpreter at daily briefings

A federal judge ordered Gov. Andrew Cuomo to have a sign language interpreter at his daily coronavirus press briefings -- after four deaf New Yorkers sued him for not providing...

Fast food restaurants turn off self-serve soda fountains

Helping yourself to free refills at your local fast-food joint could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the coronavirus. As it begins to reopen some 15,000 Burger...

Elon Musk is having it out with ex-'Jeopardy!' champ

Tesla CEO Elon Musk called greatest-of-all-time "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings a "knucklehead" for joking about him being arrested on the Tesla factory floor.

MTA vehicle slams into parked Pepsi truck near Times Square

An MTA utility truck driver was busted after slamming into a parked Pepsi delivery truck near Times Square early Tuesday, according to police. The smash-up happened at 5:40 a.m. on West...

NFL teams exploring alternate camp sites amid coronavirus restrictions

Some NFL teams are reportedly looking into out-of-state training camp sites in case state restrictions will make it impossible to hold camp at their normal location, according to Sports Illustrated....

Popeyes to open first China store as coronavirus hammers food industry

Popeyes plans to open its first restaurant in China this week despite the coronavirus pandemic hammering the industry.

Fauci tells Senate he fears states are reopening too quickly

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, told lawmakers Tuesday he was concerned that states were reopening too quickly, leading to more outbreaks...

Yankees minor leaguer dodged coronavirus, now he's helping defeat it

Let's face it: Many professional athletes, their lives upended like the rest of us due to the coronavirus, exist in isolation not only from their previous existences, but also from...

Danish health chief says second coronavirus wave 'very unlikely' in Denmark

COPENHAGEN - Denmark is “very unlikely” to be hit by a second wave of coronavirus, the country’s chief epidemiologist said on Tuesday, after the government laid out plans for increased...

Jeffrey Katzenberg blames coronavirus for Quibi's poor start

Quibi had originally projected 7 million users in its first year, but that forecast now looks unlikely.

One US Open question caused the 'worst day' of Holly Sonders' life

Fox Sports' first year covering the US Open turned in the worst day of Holly Sonders' life. The former TV reporter retold the story on Paige Spiranac's "Playing A Round"...

Archbishop gives sky-high blessing from airplane

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the archbishop! Roman Catholic Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio, Texas, took to the skies to give the city's population a special blessing...

Man charged for murders of pregnant woman, boyfriend in Staten Island

The convicted killer accused of gunning down a pregnant woman and her boyfriend in their Staten Island home was charged with their murders early Tuesday, cops said. Philip Moreno, 45,...

Fauci gives sunny outlook for a coronavirus vaccine

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said he believes the US may have a successful COVID-19 vaccine as early as late fall. Testifying before a Senate panel on the...

'Hannah Gadsby: Douglas' trailer has comic scrambling for new jokes

"I went and put all my trauma eggs into one basket like a f--king idiot."

Intel chief declassifies names of Obama officials behind Flynn 'unmasking'

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell has declassified the names of Obama administration officials who were allegedly behind the "unmasking" of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, according to...

Coronavirus baking demonstration backfires hilariously

Knead a good laugh?

Trump tweets support of Tesla reopening California factory

President Trump on Tuesday backed Elon Musk in his spat with California over reopening Tesla's factory there, tweeting on Tuesday that the electric automaker should be allowed to return to...

Scientists warn sea level rise could be much worse than current predictions

Oceans could rise by up to four feet by 2100 and 16 feet by 2300, scientists have warned. This drastic change is being predicted if Earth warms by another 3.5...

Doctor saves coronavirus-stricken colleague who earlier saved his life

A New Jersey doctor saved a coronavirus-stricken colleague whom he credits with earlier saving his own life, according to a report. St. Barnabas Medical Center anesthesiologist Dr. Rick Pitera, 53,...

Marine Corps reopen gyms with new safety precautions in place

The US Marines are starting to pump iron again, as gyms at some military installations have reopened with strict new safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic. Fitness centers from North...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer receiving violent threats amid lockdown

Angry Michiganders fired off threatening Facebook posts against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -- some even promoting her assassination -- over her statewide stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus crisis, according to a...

Granny, boyfriend busted after boy, 6, found tied up in shed

Esmeralda Lira and boyfriend Jose Balderas now face felony charges for endangering a child.

Lava tubes on Mars could keep astronauts safe from radiation

Humans are headed to Mars and we might be going sooner than you think. Assuming NASA’s crewed Artemis missions to the Moon go well, we could see a push to...

As he talked layoffs, de Blasio spent $2 million on hiring and promotions in City Hall

Mayor Bill de Blasio has threatened to lay off or furlough front-line workers because of the budget crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic — but in the last several weeks,...

Militants storm maternity clinic in Afghanistan capital, kill 16

At least 16 people, including two newborns and nurses, were killed Tuesday when militants stormed a hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul, where the international humanitarian organization Doctors Without...

NFL player watched cousin Ahmaud Arbery's death over 100 times: 'Pissed off'

Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker, a cousin of Ahmaud Arbery, says he’s watched the video of Arbery's death "over 100 times," and it still doesn’t make sense. He said the...

This is where the postseason legend of Daniel Murphy exploded

The Mets hadn’t been to the World Series in 15 years and trailed the Dodgers in Los Angeles in Game 5 of the 2015 NLDS at Dodger Stadium. That’s when...

Veteran cop allegedly beat wife so bad her eye came 'out of its socket'

A veteran Indianapolis cop has been charged with repeatedly beating his wife who lost one of her eyes, sparking an investigation that revealed a pattern of abuse, court records show.

Dubai 'sells' lights on world's tallest building to raise money for coronavirus relief

DUBAI - The world’s tallest building, Dubai’s 828-meter (2,716-foot) Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box, raising money for food for United Arab Emirates residents suffering the economic...

IRS gives taxpayers one more day to speed up coronavirus stimulus checks

The IRS set a deadline of noon Wednesday for taxpayers to submit direct-deposit information to have stimulus checks dropped into their accounts.

The #tinyfacechallenge is the latest creepy quarantine craze

"Quarantine makes you do strange things."

White House to block federal retirement fund from investing in China

Top White House officials are moving to ensure that the US has less money invested in Chinese equities as the Communist nation faces the steep fallout from the coronavirus pandemic....

Rideshare driver jumps from speeding car after being kidnapped, assaulted

A 26-year-old rideshare driver bailed out of her vehicle at 60 mph on a Georgia highway after being kidnapped at knifepoint and assaulted by a truck driver whose rig broke...

Vera Wang, suddenly a sex symbol at 70, spills her secrets

Vodka and cheese chips play a big role.

'Hamilton' film starring original cast has Disney+ release date

You don't have to "wait for it."

Joe Biden pledges to probe coronavirus stimulus loan program

Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden pledged to probe the Trump administration's coronavirus loan programs if he's elected this year. The former vice president said he would tap an inspector general...

Transit worker dies of coronavirus after sick traveler spat at her

Belly Mujinga, 47, was attacked while working in London's Victoria station on March 22 by a man who coughed over her and a colleague.

Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump tax return cases

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments over whether Congress can subpoena President Trump's personal financial records. The court will hear two cases that deal with Democrat-led...

Mexico sends US note over Obama-era gun-running scheme

Mexico’s foreign minister announced in a video posted on Twitter that he sent a note to the US Embassy asking for answers about an ill-fated gun-running scheme dubbed “Fast and...

A behind-the-scenes look at Rangers legend's dedication

You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...

Trump asks if Joe Scarborough 'got away with murder' over intern death

President Trump renewed his attack on MSNBC’s “Psycho” Joe Scarborough on Tuesday, asking about when a cold case would be opened against the newsman in the death of an intern...

Mexican cartel boss in prison for beheading 12 people dies of coronavirus

A Mexican cartel boss serving time for decapitating 12 people has died after getting infected with the coronavirus in prison, officials said. Los Zetas leader Moises Escamilla May -- known...

Joe Biden denies he was involved in Michael Flynn probe

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden has denied allegations he was part of an anti-Trump operation to frame former national security adviser Michael Flynn, playing down his presence at a key Oval...

NYC coronavirus deaths hit grim new milestone

New York City's coronavirus death toll has now surpassed the 20,000 mark, staggering new data reveal.

Why Sam Darnold isn't worried about getting coronavirus when NFL returns

Coronavirus has put the sports world in flux. MLB hopes to play ball in June, while the NBA and NHL are still exploring avenues to finish their interrupted seasons. The...

Simon to reopen half of its malls within a week

The nation's biggest mall owner plans to reopen roughly half of its shopping centers within a week, according to its CEO. Simon Property Group had already reopened 77 US retail...

Sports betting has high hopes despite $43 billion hit to gaming economy

LAS VEGAS — It was supposed to be a big day for sports bettors and a big deal in Colorado. If May 1 had been like it was in other...

Man holds TV during jog to prove a point about Arbery shooting

A white former pastor said he ran more than two miles clutching a flat-screen TV to prove that the color of his skin was enough to protect him from meeting...

This dad built his own Disneyland out of Legos

Disney shuttered its parks amid coronavirus, but that didn't stop a Lego collector in The Colony, Texas, from building his own theme park, brick by brick. Take a tour of...

Passengers rage over lack of social distancing enforcement on plane

Air rage erupted aboard an Iberia Express flight from Madrid to the Canary Islands when passengers berated flight attendants for not enforcing social-distancing measures, according to reports. "Where is the...

This 2019 Yankees surprise is no lock to return next year

Part 15 of a series analyzing the New York Yankees Regardless if a baseball season is played or not, DJ LeMahieu will have to borrow a line from the Clash...

Israeli soldier killed by thrown rock during West Bank raid

JERUSALEM — An Israeli soldier was killed on Tuesday morning during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock thrown off a rooftop struck him in the head, the military...

Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019, report says

SILVER SPRING, Md.  — American Jews were targets of more anti-Semitic incidents in 2019 than any other year over the past four decades, a surge marked by deadly attacks on...

Hong Kong to prioritize passing of contentious anthem bill

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s government will give “priority” to a contentious bill that seeks to criminalize abuse of the Chinese national anthem, the city’s leader said Tuesday, days after...

Child in Georgia fatally shoots brother with gun found in woods

GRIFFIN, Ga. — A 5-year-old boy fatally shot his 12-year-old brother with a gun he found in the woods over the weekend, according to authorities in Georgia. Griffin police found...

Judge: Jiggle joints are eligible for emergency aid, too

A federal judge on Monday ruled that strip clubs are entitled to receive emergency federal loans aimed at helping small businesses suffering from the coronavirus crisis. US District Judge Matthew...

Ex-NFL player's death suddenly suspicious, police say

The Calgary police are reopening the case of a former NFL player’s death after new evidence emerged, according to The Globe and Mail. Michael Labinjo, who played two seasons in...

Fauci to warn of 'needless suffering and death' if US reopens too soon

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert who led the White House coronavirus effort, is expected to tell the Senate that Americans face "needless suffering and death" if the country...

CC Sabathia suddenly looks jacked

Retirement and quarantine are treating CC Sabathia well. The former Yankees pitcher’s broadcast partner Ryan Ruocco of the “R2C2 Podcast” confirmed on social media that a photo circulating of a...