May 14, 2020
NYC dad accused of stabbing 6-year-old daughter, making up story they were mugged
A father who told police that muggers stabbed his 6-year-old daughter on a Lower East Side street is now accused of making up the story -- and of turning the...
MLB commissioner offers dire forecast if there's no season
A 2020 without Major League Baseball would lead to losses for the industry that “could approach $4 billion,” commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday night. In an interview on CNN’s “AC360”...
Green Beret Ron Shurer, Medal of Honor recipient, succumbs to cancer at 41
Green Beret Ron Shurer, who earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a 2008 shootout in Afghanistan, died Thursday after battling lung cancer. He was 41. "We...
DeAndre Baker charges are one big Dave Gettleman embarrassment
You can make it out of a mean, unforgiving place rife with gun violence, such as the Liberty City section of Miami, and make something of yourself, because we have...
Top PGA Tour star takes swing at old golfing pal President Trump
Three years ago, Rory McIlroy played a round of golf with Donald Trump and, almost as soon as he walked off the 18th hole, he was slaughtered by many of...
CDC warns of Kawasaki-like condition linked to coronavirus in children
The CDC defined a case of the syndrome as having recent COVID-19 infection or exposure to the virus, at least 100.4 fever for 24 hours or longer and severe sickness...
This Gap ‘camp shirt’ looks cringingly similar to an Auschwitz uniform
A cringe-worthy "camp shirt" being sold on some Gap online stores looks like it would fit right in at a Nazi concentration camp. The pale blue- and white-striped cotton T-shirt...
Teacher on leave after being accused of Nazi ties
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina middle school teacher was placed on leave after a social media post accused him of being a Nazi who helped make travel arrangements for...
Who, O, who can the Flynn leaker be?
Who leaked to The Washington Post the fact that Michael Flynn had spoken to the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition? The phone call was not unusual — but leaking...
Florida man reunited with prosthetic leg after boy finds it during treasure hunt
A Florida man lost his leg while surfing -- only to be reunited with his prosthetic weeks later after a boy found it on a treasure hunt. Carter Hess was...
BuzzFeed wields ax for third round of coronavirus cuts
BuzzFeed made a third round of coronavirus-related cuts this week — and for the first time, took aim at the journalism side of the company. The cuts involved the furloughs...
Ex-Mets manager battling coronavirus in ICU
Art Howe is in the ICU with coronavirus, the former Mets manager told KPRC 2 in Houston on Thursday. Howe provided a detailed description of how he was doing, telling...
Laid people: Bible class sues after being 'Zoombombed' by porn
“Because of Zoom’s utter failure in providing security, Saint Paulus’s Bible-study class was Zoombombed twice within minutes," the suit says.
Amazon warehouse worker on Long Island dies of coronavirus
An Amazon warehouse worker on Long Island has died of the coronavirus, the company confirmed on Thursday. George Leigh, 59, who worked out of Amazon’s Bethpage distribution center, died on...
NYPD told City Hall about Barbot's 'rats' asses' remarks; de Blasio claims ignorance
Mayor de Blasio claimed ignorance on Thursday about his health commissioner telling a top NYPD chief that she doesn’t “give two rats’ asses” about cops — and said he wanted...
MTA weighs reserved seating for subways and buses when lockdown ends
The MTA is mulling reserved seating for subways and buses to ensure social distancing once New York begins reopening. MTA Chairman and CEO Pat Foye said the idea is among...
MLB player rips league for manipulating coronavirus negotiations
MLB’s proposal to start the 2020 season is widely known at this point — and Trevor Bauer sees that as a big problem. “I don’t think any of this should...
NYC Board of Elections is an absolute mess, new audit claims
The city Board of Elections is riddled with “widespread mismanagement” and lax record-keeping that jeopardizes its ability to conduct accurate and fair elections, a stinging new report released Thursday by...
Trump's Mar-a-Lago club to partially reopen — with social distancing in the Jacuzzi
President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen this weekend with social-distancing guidelines in place -- even in the Jacuzzi. An email sent to members on Thursday said the Palm Beach,...
Apple buys virtual reality company NextVR
Apple, keen to up its prowess in virtual reality and augmented reality, has purchased NextVR. The Newport Beach, Calif., outfit uses virtual reality tech to enable people to "attend" concerts...
NY Rep. Eliot Engel 'completely lost touch' during coronavirus crisis, challenger says
Veteran New York Rep. Eliot Engel could be setting himself up to be the next Joe Crowley — who was toppled from out of nowhere by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2018...
Oxiris Barbot cop-hate is the true heart of the de Blasio administration
A gaffe, the journalist Michael Kinsley once said, occurs not when a public figure says something false but when she says something she believes to be true. Thus it was...
Amazon may be on the prowl for more Fairway grocery stores
Amazon is once again on the prowl for stores owned by bankrupt grocer Fairway Market, The Post has learned. After forking over $1.5 million for two of Fairway’s grocery stores...
Bill de Blasio's 'game-changer' on NYC subway homeless turns out to be ... nothing
Oops: Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “historic,” “ground-breaking” “game-changer” on the homeless turns out to be far, far less. He’s spent a week insisting that overnight subway closing had allowed a...
No, ObamaGate is not a 'conspiracy theory'
Mounting evidence suggests the Obama administration engaged in serious corruption with ObamaGate. Democrats and their media allies are going spend the next few months gaslighting the public by focusing on...
Giants' DeAndre Baker, 2nd NFLer charged with armed robbery
An arrest warrant has been issued for Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker, who is charged with four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and aggravated assault in his home state...
Don't expect to see packed trains and buses once lockdown ends
Almost half of New York City residents plan to avoid mass transit when coronavirus lockdowns begin to ease off, according to a new survey. Forty-four percent of New Yorkers polled...
Nancy Pelosi's $3 trillion coronavirus 'relief' bill is purely a political stunt
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is happy to play rank politics with the federal coronavirus response. Exhibit A is the absurd $3 trillion “relief” bill she’s set for floor vote on...
Richard Carranza is NYC's most overpaid nonessential worker
Americans raised generations of children to believe one thing above all else: If you work hard, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. But if New York City...
Reopening New York schools needs to be a top priority — not an afterthought
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is playing coy about public schools opening in the fall. But rather than letting circumstances control him, he should working on whatever steps are needed to get...
NYC comptroller launches probe into de Blasio’s coronavirus response
City Comptroller Scott Stringer is investigating Mayor Bill de Blasio's preparation for and response to the vicious coronavirus that's ravaged the Big Apple, killing over 20,000 residents and sickening nearly...
Union fires rep who told nurse complaining about PPE to 'shut the f--k up'
The New York State Nurses Association fired a union rep Thursday for calling a Mount Sinai nurse who sounded the alarm about an inadequate supply of personal protective equipment a...
'An epic failure': NYC transit union boss blasts de Blasio for subway homeless crisis
A top transit union official on Thursday blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio's "epic failure" to address subway homelessness -- saying the coronavirus pandemic had brought New York City's inadequate response...
Why fellow NY Dems are avoiding AOC as they plan coronavirus relief
New York's elected officials are avoiding spotlight-loving firebrand Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez like, well, the plague, opting to craft their coronavirus response efforts without the lefty lawmaker, insiders tell The Post....
The trikini: When you want to be sexy at the beach, but also don't want coronavirus
This is what happens when high fashion meets the high seas amid a pandemic. An Italian designer’s colorful face mask bikini set — dubbed a Trikini — is selling like...
Trump, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tout administration's pandemic preparedness plan
WASHINGTON -- President Trump says his administration did have a plan to deal with the coronavirus pandemic -- and his press secretary on Thursday flashed a previously unknown playbook called...
Court puts NY pol back on ballot, says paperwork flub should't lead to downfall
Seawright said she was sick with a coronavirus-like viral infection during the petition filing period that was condensed to help contain the outbreak.
Uber's deal to buy Grubhub may draw sympathy at DOJ
If Uber and Grubhub agree to merge, they may have an easier time with regulators in Washington than they’ve had with local officials in New York — but that’s not...
There is no ‘Last Dance’ without the 'Showtime' Lakers
It wasn’t until the Lakers had gathered at the airport that they learned the harsh truth: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ankle hadn’t responded to treatment. He wouldn’t be joining them on the...
NYC's cop-bashing Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot has got to go
In these extraordinary and scary times, we need our cops. Now more than ever.
NY Surrogate's courts brace for flood of coronavirus-related cases
New York Surrogate's courts are bracing for a flood of coronavirus-related cases amid the pandemic -- and will begin allowing some to go forward next week, officials announced Thursday. Surrogate's...
Costco asks $30K for Babe Ruth-signed baseball
But hey, that price includes shipping and handling.
Japan's suicide rate drops during coronavirus pandemic
The suicide rate in Japan dropped 20 percent in April, during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, according to a report Thursday. It was feared that stress...
The 20 best animated movies to stream, according to filmmakers
The Post called on top directors in the animation field to give us their streaming movie recommendations.
NYSE aims to partially reopen iconic trading floor on May 26
The Big Board is switching back on. The head of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday said the iconic trading floor will partially reopen on May 26 while adhering...
Mets pitcher's redemption quest looks different now
Part 19 in a series analyzing the New York Mets. Rick Porcello was eager to put the 2019 season behind him. He’d finished it with the second-worst ERA and WHIP...
New Jersey beaches to open in time for Memorial Day weekend
Grab your towel, trunks -- and a face mask. New Jersey's beaches will be re-opened in time for Memorial Day -- albeit with some restrictions, Garden State Gov. Phil Murphy...
Argentinian woman faces jail for throwing 'riotous' kids birthday in lockdown
An Argentinian council member faces up to 15 years behind bars for throwing a “riotous” birthday party for her two teens -- in which guests threw eggs and flour over...
What we learned about coronavirus today: China's count in question; NYC homeless shelter packed
A leaked database from a Chinese military-run university suggests the country substantially under-reported its coronavirus case count -- heightening suspicions that Beijing is hiding the true scale of the outbreak....
NYC school suspensions plunged in first half of school year
City school suspensions fell by almost 20 percent during the first half of the current school year, according to the Department of Education -- which critics say is due to...
'Gratuitous politics' fuel calls for coronavirus nursing home probes: Cuomo
Bipartisan calls for probes of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's widely-criticized policies towards nursing homes amid the coronavirus are "gratuitous politics," Cuomo said Thursday, while clearing a fifth New York region to...
Jay Leno's crazy ride with Elon Musk on 'Jay Leno's Garage'
Elon Musk took Jay Leno for a drive he won't soon forget.
Oprah, Miley Cyrus and more salute graduates with virtual ceremony
There will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for sidelined grads this year.
GOP lawmakers warn cops about using China-made 'spy' drones
Republican lawmakers say police need to stop using Chinese-made surveillance drones, including to enforce coronavirus social-distancing rules. In a letter to federal officials, Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Matt...
Why the CDC wasn't prepared and other commentary
Libertarian: Why the CDC Wasn’t Prepared Massive spending at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn’t help it beat back “the biggest disease threat America has faced in a...
Nest cam captured audio of NYPD cop shooting 'best friend' on Long Island: Homeowner
A Long Island man's home security system captured the bangs of gunfire as an NYPD officer gunned down his "best friend" near his house on Tuesday, the man told The...
Kiss your blowout goodbye — hair dryers could be the latest coronavirus casualties
Salons are debating whether to re-open with the haircare staple.
Black professor told he was 'not wanted in Vermont' in apparent hate crime
A black professor driving in Vermont with New York license plates was flagged down by two white men and told to leave the state in what police are investigating as...
Papa John flaunts wealth on bizarre TikTok tour of his blinged-out home
The pie pariah is still rolling in dough.
Apple plans to return staff to offices sooner than its Silicon Valley rivals: report
Going against its tech industry peers, Apple is set to bring workers back to its global offices soon. The California-based technology company will bring employees back in phases over a...
Cops confirm teen died in 'retaliation shooting' for alleged role in beatdown
A teen was shot dead in revenge slaying for his alleged role in the beatdown of a 15-year-old girl to steal her Air Jordans, Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison said Thursday....
How Andrew Cuomo and his family are holding up in coronavirus quarantine
Avoiding the coronavirus is giving the Cuomo clan cabin fever.
Katy Perry live Q&A and performance set for Amazon Music
Katy Perry is sending out some virtual flower power to fans.
Actors Fund distributes $10.5M in financial assistance amid shutdown
The record-breaking fund provides basic living expenses such as essential medications, housing costs, food and utilities.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans planning a road trip this summer, as low gas prices outweigh coronavirus fears
Even as public-health officials warn that reopening the economy will lead to “needless suffering and death,” a sizable share of Americans are still planning to take a road trip this...
Tone-deaf Blake Snell does have a point
Versatility has proven a trademark of the Tampa Bay Rays, who unleashed super-utility man Ben Zobrist on the baseball world and introduced us to openers. I doubt they’ll take any...
Bull scratches 'itchy bum' on utility pole, knocks out power to 800 homes
A bull with an "itchy bum" in Scotland cut power to 800 homes when he tried to scratch his behind on an electricity pole, according to a report. Four-year-old Ron,...
Eric Dickerson rips new Rams uniforms: 'It just looks soft'
Eric Dickerson's throwback jersey may never be more popular. The legendary running back, who returned to the Rams as vice president of business development, took aim at his own team's...
Sex should be avoided for 30 days after coronavirus recovery: study says
Not so fast, lovers.
Quartz news site lays off staffers, moves to paid subscription model
Financial news site Quartz is laying off 80 people and shutting its physical offices in London, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Washington DC in response to the coronavirus advertising collapse...
Restaurant slammed for 'COVID-19 surcharge' on meal
The owners of a Missouri restaurant are pleading with people online to stop harassing their employees after a customer posted a photo of their receipt that showed she was charged...
The CW delays new season to 2021 due to coronavirus crisis
The new season won't start until January.
NYC salon owners owners demand coronavirus reopening plan at Bronx demonstration
New York City hair salon owners demanded a reopening timeline at a Bronx demonstration Thursday — saying previous plans to help struggling restaurants amid the coronavirus crisis aren't going to...
Corrupt ex-pol William Boyland Jr. wants out of prison due to pandemic
Crooked former state Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. says his life is in grave danger due to the coronavirus pandemic and wants a judge to let him out of prison early,...
NYC couples can file divorces upstate as city courts stay partially closed
Divorce lawyers and the state court system are bracing for an influx of filings in regions where courts will begin taking new cases next week under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's PAUSE...
NYPD commish Shea denounces union for calling NYC health commissioner a 'b---h'
The Sergeants Benevolent Association union was "inappropriate" when it called the city's health commissioner a "b---h" on Twitter, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Thursday. "Not only do I denounce that,...
Cafe celebrates coronavirus reopening with pool noodle hats
The reopening of this German cafe went swimmingly. Cafe & Konditorei Rothe in Schwerin celebrated the easing of the country’s coronavirus lockdown by handing out pool noodles for patrons to...
'Frozen the Musical' closes amid Broadway's coronavirus shutdown
The $30M musical becomes the third show let go during the crisis.
5 kids found in makeshift wooden box on back of pickup truck in California
Three California adults were busted for child endangerment after five kids were discovered riding in a makeshift wooden box on the back of a pickup truck, according to a report....
Leaked data suggests China may have 640K coronavirus cases — not 80K
A leaked database from a Chinese military-run university suggests the country may have at least 640,000 COVID-19 cases -- a figure substantially higher than Beijing's dubious claim that it has...
South African food aid draws thousands for second time in two weeks
PRETORIA - Thousands of people struggling under South Africa’s tough lockdown waited in snaking queues for food aid for the second time in two weeks on Thursday, highlighting the human...
Special operations using artificial intelligence, personality traits to recruit and select
With less than 1 percent of young Americans both willing and able to join the military, even fewer of whom can pass special operations selection, each service is looking at...
More people opting to go naked during quarantine
A UK nudist organization has reported a 100% increase in new members amid the coronavirus pandemic.
London to close some streets for pedestrians and cyclists
LONDON - London’s “Square Mile” financial district said it will close some streets to cars to create more space for pedestrians and cyclists so that workers can observe social distancing...
'Battlefield Earth' writer says there's a new 'worst film ever' — and he may have a point
“‘Hey! This is the a - - hole who wrote ‘Battlefield Earth!’ ”
Peacock reveals launch-day premieres, including 'Psych 2'
The network is strutting its plumage.
De Blasio: Just 3 percent of homeless booted from subways remain in shelters
Just over 100 homeless people out of 3,333 approached by cops and outreach workers as they left the subway system during the overnight shutdowns have remained in shelters, Mayor Bill...
‘Queer Eye’ Season 5 sets June 5 premiere, drops first-look photos
The Fab Five are headed to the City of Brotherly Love.
Brian Cashman 'optimistic' there will be an MLB season
During a fundraising Zoom session on Thursday, Brian Cashman was asked if he believed owners and players will agree on compensation and if there will be a season this year....
N. Carolina sheriff says he won't enforce social distancing for churchgoers
A North Carolina sheriff says he won't enforce social distancing restrictions for churchgoers -- slamming the rules as "morally wrong," according to a report. Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell released...
The sun has entered a 'lockdown' period – but scientists dismiss ‘apocalypse’ theories
OUR sun has gone into lockdown, with reduced solar activity as part of an 11-year cycle. The sun is currently in a period of “solar minimum”, meaning activity on its...
Undertaker finally reveals mystery behind viral Brock Lesnar moment
The Undertaker is giving people a peek behind the curtain more than ever these days, and he finally provided an answer to a decade-old mystery. During an interview with MMA...
De Blasio says NYC coronavirus indicators show it's 'a perfect day'
Mayor Bill de Blasio touted the Big Apple’s headway in its battle with the coronavirus Thursday as the latest city statistics show that the numbers of new hospital admissions, patients...
Trump slams Biden for denying involvement in Flynn case despite 'unmasking' list
President Trump is going after 2020 rival Joe Biden for being featured on a list of top officials involved in the "unmasking" of former national security adviser Michael Flynn one...
Mark Cuban: Shaq and Charles Barkley wrong about cancelling NBA season
Charles Barkley retired two decades ago. Shaquille O'Neal hasn't stepped on a court in nine years. But Mark Cuban still has something to play for. Following criticism of the league...
Twin sisters accepted to 38 schools with $1M in scholarships
"We've always been those overachievers throughout school, period," said Arielle Williams, who is expected to be named class salutatorian, just on the heels of her sister, Arianna.
'Dedicated' court officer kills himself at work
Mark Sidor, 56, who worked at Southampton Town Justice Court, showed up at the court on Jackson Avenue in Hampton Bays Monday morning and was later discovered in his office.
Chick-fil-A surpasses Burger King, Taco Bell on best-selling list
Chick-fil-A is now the second-highest-grossing restaurant chain in the US — despite not being open on Sundays. Thanks to sales growth in 2019 of 13 percent to $11.3 billion, the...
'I’d rather die of corona': Barstool Sports founder unloads over lockdowns
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy delivered a profanity-laced rant lashing out at the indefinite coronavirus lockdowns -- saying he’d “rather die of corona” than lose his business during the outbreak. Portnoy,...
Patients at Louisiana mental hospital sue to be released due to coronavirus
Two patients at a Louisiana mental hospital filed suit against the state Wednesday, claiming their rights are being violated by not being released from the “quickly deteriorating” facility amid the...
Luxury handbag makers increase prices to compensate for coronavirus sales
Top luxury brands from Chanel to Louis Vuitton have increased prices of some of their most coveted products as they seek to make up for sales lost during weeks of...
The 4 mistakes that made influencer Danielle Bernstein successful
Including that time she left NYC for Wisconsin.
German nuclear power plant implosion marks the end of an era
Timber! The towering Philippsburg power plant came crashing down as part of Germany's plan to step away from nuclear power. Watch the spectacular sight as two of the former plant's...
Adele's former personal trainer rips critics of her dramatic weight loss
“She did not lose weight to make others feel bad about themselves.”
'Pub-on-wheels' in London is pulling pints on people's doorsteps
LONDON - Britain’s pubs may be shut, but one east London brewer has found a novel way to keep the beer flowing - by packing his kegs into a van...
FBI questions Dianne Feinstein about coronavirus stock sales
Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office says she was contacted by the FBI about stock sales her husband made early in the coronavirus pandemic. The California Democrat is one of four senators...
How one Brooklyn grocery store manager has survived COVID-19
When Lucy Fortune gets home from working at the Met Fresh supermarket in Brooklyn each day, she hides so that her 1-year-old son can’t see her coming in.
Lawmakers beg Andrew Cuomo to help them safely reopen beaches for summer
ALBANY — A group of New York state senators representing oceanfront communities from Staten Island to the Hamptons are begging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to greenlight a safe reopening plan for...
One ex-Patriot went 'a little too far' with pranks on Bill Belichick
Who said the Patriots had no fun? It was Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson, but perhaps he wasn't privy to former Patriots tackle Matt Light's pranks on Bill Belichick. Former...
Paralegal for US district attorney accused of tipping off Mexican cartel
A paralegal who worked for federal prosecutors in Texas was busted for tipping off a Mexican drug cartel to her bosses' investigations, officials said. Jennifer Loya, who worked in the...
How the coronavirus crisis has changed Americans' opinion on universal health care
Three-quarters of Americans agree that the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign the US should adopt a universal health care system, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans,...
Stocks rebound as investors weigh coronavirus economic toll
US stocks rebounded from an early selloff Thursday as investors assessed how long it will take for the economy to recover from the coronavirus. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped...
37 percent of coronavirus patients at NYC hospitals had kidney failure
The coronavirus is causing devastating damage to patients’ organs -- particularly triggering kidney failure, a New York hospital study released Thursday reveals. Researchers found that 37 percent of the more...
Gangbangers busted for NYC murders, including subway execution
Ten alleged MS-13 gang members were busted in connection with three Queens murders — including an early afternoon assassination on a subway platform and another that was a case of...
Curtis Martin sees New Yorkers rallying in the face of tragedy again
Curtis Martin was a New York Jet when 9/11 changed everything, and all these years later, from his Long Island home, he is an eyewitness once again to a city...
North Korea axes top officials as mystery deepens over Kim Jong Un
North Korea has axed its spy chief as well as the long-running head of Kim Jong Un's security -- signs of a major shakeup during the ongoing mystery over the...
Aaron Judge's rare injury was going to delay his return until the summer
Brian Cashman called Aaron Judge’s rib fracture a “very unique injury” and one that is “extremely challenging to diagnose," which helps explain why it took the Yankees so long to...
Protesters who believe in coronavirus conspiracy clash with police in Germany
Coronavirus lockdown protesters clashed with police authorities in Germany claiming whacky conspiracy theories were the true cause of the virus. One theory suggests the spread of Covid-19 is linked to...
Heart-pounding video shows man inches from being hit by train
Heart-pounding video shows a man almost getting mowed down by a speeding train — with only a last-second hop saving his life. The footage posted by British Transport Police shows...
Ex-intel chief responds to Michael Flynn 'unmasking' allegations
Speaking during an appearance on CNN Thursday, Clapper argued that it was "routine" to "unmask" US citizens who are inadvertently included in the surveillance of foreign adversaries.
Pompeo rips China over alleged hacking of COVID-19 research
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday ripped China for allegedly trying to hack into US research on the development of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
Former judge named to oversee Flynn case already made up mind, op-ed suggests
The Bronx-born former federal judge appointed to oppose the Justice Department’s move to drop the case against ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn has apparently already prejudged the request, claiming it...
Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon makes landfall
MANILA, May 14 - Philippine authorities started moving 200,000 people away from their homes in coastal and mountainous areas because of fears of flooding and landslides as a typhoon made...
NBA fan turns bathroom into a basketball court with Jumbotron
In this basketball court, the crapper is three points. As fans await a possible NBA season return, this guy in Pennington, New Jersey, has transformed his bathroom into an MSG-worthy...
Tennis brat's ex hints at messy breakup: 'We aren't friends'
So much for friendly exes. On Monday, Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya confirmed she and Australia's Nick Kyrgios had broken up, revealing on Instagram Live the two "aren't friends." "We...
'Hollywood' star Michelle Krusiec fights back tears over 'moment of justice'
"When I looked in the mirror, I was her — and that was really important for me."
$200K reward offered in search for missing Colorado woman
A reward for information about the whereabouts of a missing Colorado mom who vanished after a Mother’s Day bike ride has soared to $200,000, according to a report. Suzanne Morphew,...
Iceland reopening for tourists — if they pass the coronavirus test
"If everything goes well, we should see some tourists here this summer."
Trump officials blame coronavirus mask shortage on Obama H1N1 response
WASHINGTON -- Senior Trump administration officials on Thursday blamed a shortfall of N95 masks early in the coronavirus pandemic on mismanagement after the 2009 swine flu pandemic under former President...
Connecticut hedge fund may back NYC taxi rescue plan
A hedge fund that has become the biggest owner of New York City taxi medallion loans is showing signs that it may come to the table for an emergency deal...
Doctors Without Borders sends team to US to help Navajo Nation fight coronavirus
Most of the time, when you read about doctors associated with the medical humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders, it involves their work in conflict zones around the world — places...
Las Vegas cops shoot 'intoxicated' man waving BB gun
Police in Las Vegas shot an “intoxicated” man armed with a BB gun who pointed the weapon at officers, harrowing video shows. Footage of the intense confrontation with cops late...
Roberta Flack hosting virtual listening party to aid youth in need
Clearly, the 83-year-old New Yorker still knows exactly where — and how — to show love.
McDonald's to reopen dining rooms with social distancing guidelines
McDonald’s has asked its US franchisees to make a series of changes in restaurants before reopening to diners in an effort to avoid the spread of the new coronavirus, the...
ESPN star 'not going anywhere' after 'Monday Night Football' ouster
Booger McFarland never asked to be on "Monday Night Football." It happened fast. Having never called an NFL game, McFarland went from a relative sportscasting unknown on the SEC Network...
Coronavirus expected to widen gender pay gap in Germany
BERLIN - The coronavirus crisis is likely to widen the gender pay gap in Germany as more women are cutting their hours to look after children due to the closure...
Wisconsin bars packed after court blocks coronavirus shutdown order
Hours after Wisconsin’s Supreme Court blocked an extension of the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home order, patrons flooded bars to celebrate after a trade association gave businesses the green light to “OPEN...
'Scoob!' movie serves up diverse range of sonic snacks
“We wanted to modernize the nostalgic original version that everybody has such an affinity for."
Delta to have 7,000 more pilots than it needs this fall
Delta Air Lines, with more than 14,000 pilots on its roster, expects to have 7,000 more than it needs in the fall as the coronavirus pandemic weighs on its operations,...
Washington state restaurants must log all dine-in customers to reopen
These foodies have to log in to dine in. Restaurants in Washington state must keep a detailed log of every customer who eats at the establishment in order to reopen...
Most Americans say it's too hard to be healthy on their own
Half of Americans rely on their partner to keep them accountable for living a healthy lifestyle, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found 68 percent of Americans...
Pols rip NYPD commissioner for his defense of violent social distancing arrests
"I know you're just trying to defend your officers, but in truth you're doing the opposite and causing people to distrust you and your officers even more," Councilman Donovan Richards...
Sinai's sin: Nurses 'shafted' as hospital abruptly nixes hazard pay, OT
They're being treated like trash all over again. Exhausted nurses at New York's Mount Sinai hospital system say they feel "shafted" and "taken advantage of" after learning the crisis pay...
100 NYC kids sickened with Kawasaki-like illness linked to coronavirus
The Kawasaki-like disease linked to the coronavirus has already killed a 5-year-old boy, a 7-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl in the NYC area.
Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef amid spike in grocery prices
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic....
Disease expert: I caught coronavirus after traveling on packed plane
An infectious disease expert says he caught the coronavirus through his eyes on a flight to New Orleans that was “packed in like sardines,” according to a report Thursday. Dr....
New Zealand drops stringent coronavirus restrictions, starts reopening
New Zealand -- lauded for its stringent lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic -- dropped most of its restrictions as the country reported no new cases of the deadly bug...
Burr stepping down as chairman of Senate Intel panel
Sen. Richard Burr will step down as Senate Intelligence Committee chairman amid a federal probe into the lawmaker's controversial stock sales ahead of the market crash caused by the coronavirus...
De Blasio's 'historic' clearing of homeless from subways is not going well
This is what Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “historic” success in clearing out the homeless from the subways looks like. The photo above was taken at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter on...
De Blasio: Health chief's 'rats' asses' comment to NYPD was 'inappropriate'
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he’s “concerned” about the revelations that the city’s health commissioner ignored an NYPD request for 500,000 surgical masks amid the coronavirus crisis, telling...
UN chief warns psychological suffering from coronavirus is growing
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments, civil society and health authorities on Wednesday to urgently address mental health needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic, warning that psychological...
Trump says China trade deal 'doesn't feel the same' amid coronavirus
The coronavirus crisis has President Trump feeling queasy about his trade deal with China. Trump said the landmark agreement "doesn't feel the same" now that the pandemic has upended the...
New study links 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals. The report Wednesday is the...
'El Chapo' enforcer 'El Chino Antrax' disappears in California after release
Jose Rodrigo Arechiga Gamboa was supposed to be under federal supervision for the next five years after his release on March 3.
Trump: Obama 'knew everything' about Russia probe, should testify
President Trump on Thursday urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to force former President Barack Obama to testify about the Russia investigation into his 2016 campaign. Trump -- who on Wednesday...
Restaurant in Thailand seats stuffed pandas to enforce social distancing
BANGKOK - Can’t bear to eat alone? One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed...
Afghan woman volunteers to breastfeed 20 babies after maternity ward attack
Some 20 newborns who survived the attack earlier this week were transferred to Ataturk Hospital, where women have come forward and volunteered to care for the children.
Tennis legend on ‘Never Have I Ever’ gig: 'Why the hell is John McEnroe doing this?'
Tennis great John McEnroe has been playing himself in movies such as “Mr. Deeds” and “Wimbledon” for almost 20 years, but he was well aware he was a “left-field” choice...
American busted posing as janitor to sneak into Germany to see his girlfriend
A love-struck Pennsylvania man attempted to sneak into Germany to visit his girlfriend during travel lockdowns -- by disguising himself as a janitor at the airport, according to a report....
Factory makes coronavirus hospital beds that can be turned into coffins
A Colombian factory has created a cardboard bed that can be transformed into a coffin -- so that hospital workers in coronavirus units don't have to move victims' bodies, according...
Why Randy Moss' son snubbed Patriots offer after going undrafted
Thaddeus Moss, son of legendary wide receiver Randy Moss, waited in nervous anticipation for the phone call that would change his life. Three days passed, 255 names were called and...
Man attacked for not thanking guy who held the door for him
This liquor store showdown was all over a “Thank you.” The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to identify the man seen allegedly attacking another customer at Publix Liquors in...
Amateur astronomer used NASA satellite data to discover new comet
An amateur astronomer has used data from NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite to discover a new comet that will be visible in late May and early June. Astronomer...
Jets free-agent target Logan Ryan is 'open for business'
Logan Ryan is from New Jersey. He went to Rutgers. As a free agent, he knows signing with the Jets "makes sense." But he isn't ready to take a hometown...
Men with low testosterone at greater risk of dying from coronavirus
Men who have lower levels of testosterone are at greater risk to die from the coronavirus, according to an alarming new German study. Researchers at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf...
Suspect was suspended from police force year before Arbery shooting
The Georgia ex-cop charged in Ahmaud Arbery's shooting death lost his police certification for failing to complete mandatory use-of-force and firearms training, according to a new report. Gregory McMichael, 64,...
Anonymous note at Ahmaud Arbery memorial not tied to murder
A mysterious note left at a Georgia memorial for slain black jogger Ahmaud Arbery was left by someone not connected to the case who "was expressing their condolences" for the...
Family asks cops to keep video of fatal officer-involved shooting private
The family of a Houston gospel singer killed in a police-involved shooting has asked that footage of the deadly encounter not be released, police said. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo...
Wexit, stage right: Leslie Wexner gives up reins at struggling Victoria's Secret
Retail legend Leslie Wexner has officially retired after 56 years as head of the company that runs struggling lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret. The founder of L Brands, which owns both...
How to cut the cord and still access thousands of TV channels
In theory, cord-cutting makes complete sense. After all, if you spend the better part of your time streaming content on Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu, why pay for a pricey cable...
Hurricane season may start early with tropical system brewing off Florida, Bahamas
With just over two weeks before the start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, forecasters are monitoring an area off Florida and the Bahamas where the first named storm is...
Save on hand sanitizer, masks and more with social distancing bundles
Over the past couple of months, we’ve highlighted handy products to help you get through quarantine. But just because stores and beaches are starting to re-open, that doesn’t mean these...
Lucasfilm exec turns 'Star Wars' fans to the dark side with one remark
His heretical statement landed him in the social-media Sarlacc pit.
The possible scheme to drive LaMelo Ball to Knicks in NBA Draft
LaVar Ball now has said for a second time he’d like his son, LaMelo Ball, to wind up a Knick. On the “Load Management” podcast Wednesday, Ball also stated he’s...
Nearly 50 surrogate babies crammed into Ukraine hotel amid coronavirus
Nearly 50 surrogate babies from several countries -- including the US -- are crammed into a dormitory at a Ukraine hotel and cannot be picked up by their families during...
American pilot killed in crash while delivering coronavirus supplies
A 40-year-old missionary from Maryland who was flying a plane carrying coronavirus test kits to a rural Indonesian village was killed when it crashed shortly after takeoff, officials said. Joyce...
Giants receiver backs college teammate as Tom Brady successor
Tom Brady's successor has a believer in the Giants' locker room. Darius Slayton, who caught passes from Jarrett Stidham for two seasons at Auburn, believes the Patriots are in good...
Tesla workers: We're being pressured to return to production line
Tesla has told employees at its Fremont, California, factory that they risk their unemployment benefits if they don't get back to work on the assembly line following a seven-week coronavirus...
NASA asteroid defense test could trigger an artificial meteor shower
A planned NASA mission to test its capability to defend Earth from an incoming asteroid could cause the planet’s first-ever artificial meteor shower, a study found earlier this year. The...
'Eat It' singalong is the perfect response to 'Imagine' debacle
"Weird Al" Yankovic even made a cameo.
Trump 'looking at' Chinese companies trading on US stock exchanges
The US has its eye on Chinese companies listed on American stock exchanges amid an escalating trade dispute with Beijing, President Trump said. The feds are "looking at" the idea...
Greta Thunberg denies she's appearing as an 'expert' on CNN panel
Greta Thunberg denied Thursday that she'd be appearing in the capacity of an "expert" on a CNN coronavirus town hall -- as the network faces criticism for adding the teenager...
Man and woman arrested after cops find human torso in suitcase
A depraved pair of Brits were busted hauling a suitcase stuffed with a human torso along a forest road, disturbing new reports said. The two – a woman in her...
Men less likely to wear face masks because they're 'not cool' and 'a sign of weakness'
As the coronavirus death toll ticks up and some states ease their restrictions, a new study suggests that men might be more likely to leave their face coverings at home....
Soccer player admits to killing coronavirus-stricken son
Cevher Toktas told police that he killed his son Kasim at a hospital in the province of Bursa because he never felt that he loved him, a report says.
Accused gunman called cops 12 days before jogger's shooting death
The Georgia man charged with murdering unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery called cops less than two weeks before the fatal shooting to report a man breaking into a nearby home...
NYPD commissioner calls NYC health chief's remarks 'very disturbing'
Dr. Oxiris Barbot’s blunt rejection of a high-ranking police official’s request for more face masks was “very disturbing,” according to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, who said he is not yet...
Real-life inspiration for 'Killing Eve' psycho had 'legendary sexual prowess'
She was dubbed "La Tigresa" — and she wasn't a blonde.
Cy Young winner slams MLB coronavirus plan: 'Risking my life'
Take less money to play baseball in 2020? Blake Snell will see you in 2021. The Rays' Cy Young Award winner made little secret about how he feels regarding a...
What's up, doc? NYC health boss facing City Council after NYPD diss
The City Council has asked Barbot to answer questions about the city's contact tracing program during an oversight hearing -- and a spokeswoman confirmed she will show up.
Trump attacks coronavirus whistleblower before congressional testimony
President Trump launched an angry attack Thursday at Dr. Rick Bright ahead of the whistleblower’s highly anticipated congressional testimony — calling the ousted head of the agency tasked with creating...
Jacob deGrom reached untouchable level in second Cy Young season
Jacob deGrom hit another gear in July of the 2019 season. In five starts, he gave up four runs and registered 46 strikeouts. DeGrom faced 129 batters, gave up a...
Trump says Dems want economy to stay closed going into 2020 election
President Trump said he believes some of his political foes want to keep the country closed going into the November election, as he leads the push to restart the economy...
William Barr may be subpoenaed to testify on handling of Flynn case
Attorney General William Barr may be subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee to testify next month before Congress over the decision to drop the prosecution of former national security adviser...
UFC fighter hands his knocked-out tooth to ref during brutal bout
Before the fight was even called, UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith was already picking up his tooth off the mat and handing it to the referee. By the time it...
Alarming video shows how quickly coronavirus can spread at restaurant
An alarming video from Japan that used a black light demonstrates how quickly the coronavirus can spread aboard a cruise ship or in a restaurant when just one person is...
Jets' Jadeveon Clowney question is about more than money
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...
Owner of house where Arbery was seen before his death may never move in
The owner of the under-construction house in Georgia that Ahmaud Arbery checked out before he was shot dead has been getting death threats -- and may never move into his...
US unemployment crisis brought on by coronavirus hasn't gotten any better
More than 2.9 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus crisis put more than 36 million people out of work in two months, according to new...
Elon Musk lists more homes for $97M after vow to sell possessions
Elon Musk just took another step in his quest to "own no house." The eccentric Tesla chief listed five more California properties for nearly $100 million after vowing to ditch...
Cop fired for hiding during Parkland massacre gets job back
A sheriff’s sergeant fired for hiding behind his car during the Parkland school massacre has got his job back -- along with at least $125,000 back-pay, according to reports.
That's rich! Jeff Bezos could become world's first trillionaire
Amid the collapsing economy due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jeff Bezos is expected to come out smelling like a rose — and reach the exalted status of the world’s first...
Rematch of viral fight with 'Jeff Goldblum' gets even wilder
Round 2 didn’t go so well for the Jeff Goldblum lookalike. A day after the lanky man with a striking resemblance to the “Jurassic Park” actor was seen in viral...
Worried about returning to work? Here's what you may find
This is bananas. Nine weeks of rotting in an office desk drawer during lockdown has turned this banana into a dark, shriveled thing. Glasgow, Scotland, woman Mhairi-Louise Brennan rushed to...
6-year-old girl stabbed in robbery while walking with dad on LES
A 6-year-old girl was stabbed in the stomach during a robbery as she was walking with her dad on the Lower East Side early Thursday, police said. The girl’s father...
Restaurant and bar owners pan de Blasio's partial reopening plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to reopen coronavirus-shuttered restaurants and bars under capacity restrictions is half-baked, with the potential to further starve cash-strapped establishments, proprietors told The Post. Hizzoner last...
US military offers condolences over Iranian training accident that killed 19
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military offered condolences Thursday to Iran over a friendly fire incident in the Islamic Republic that killed 19 of its troops, identifying the...
Jersey City cop wins $2 million in all-star Season 40 of 'Survivor'
A Jersey City cop won the 40th season of Survivor -- and has reportedly taken home the largest prize in reality show history. Tony Vlachos, 46, bested five challengers -- ...
What Daniel Jones is doing to fix worst rookie problem
There are naysayers who do not believe in Daniel Jones the way Joe Judge and the Giants believe in him, and not because of his toughness and mobility and poise...
Josh Gad debuts new quarantine song as Frozen's Olaf: 'I Am with You'
Disney has called on one of its coolest characters to warm the hearts of lonely kids forced to stay home during coronavirus lockdowns. In an effort to raise morale, Disney...
Aggressive swarm of bees fatally attacks 3 dogs
Murder hornets better watch out -- the bees are showing they can still be killers. An aggressive swarm of bees fatally attacked three dogs in Arizona, fire officials said Wednesday....
The moment Pete Alonso knew he could break rookie HR record
It was Aug. 18 when it hit Pete Alonso. He had a shot at history, at becoming the game’s all-time leading home run hitter as a rookie. “I think it...
Jets rookie — shaped by family story of addiction — achieves NFL dream
One more. Those words have echoed through all 23 years of Ashtyn Davis’ life. They’ve resonated in vastly different ways through his family as addiction insidiously made its way through...
NYPD union calls city health commissioner a 'b—h' over mask plea rejection
The New York police sergeants union described city health commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot as a “b---h” Wednesday in response to revelations that she told an NYPD official she didn't give...
Inside Manhattan’s amazing cheap artists’ housing complex
Westbeth Artists Housing, which has 383 rent-stabilized live-work lofts and a roster of colorful residents, opened 50 years ago.
Glover Teixeira pulls off stunner in UFC's 2nd Jacksonville show
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Glover Teixeira dominated Anthony Smith and finally stopped him with punches early in the fifth round Wednesday night, earning an upset victory to cap the UFC’s second...
Wildfires close stretch of Interstate 75 in southwest Florida
Four brush fires burning a total of about 400 acres shut down a section of Interstate 75 in southwest Florida on Wednesday, officials said. One of the fires threatened about...
Premier League player robbed at knifepoint: 'Horrible experience'
LONDON — Tottenham and England footballer Dele Alli said he went through a “horrible experience” after a reported robbery at his home in north London. Police confirmed they were called...
MTA slams 'despicable' TikTok prankster who trashed train with cereal
The MTA on Wednesday slammed a popular TikTok prankster who spilled a giant bin of wet cereal onto a moving subway for the entertainment his 3.3 million followers. “A new...
Coronavirus construction work uncovers 124-year-old tile floor
The discovery at City Hall floored Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop.
Celebrity private eye Vincent Parco avoids 'sex offender' status
A judge ruled Wednesday that celebrity private eye Vincent Parco won't have to register as a sex offender in connection to his 2019 conviction for secretly filming a threesome in...