May 19, 2020
Scammers bark up wrong tree with fake online puppy sales amid coronavirus
Americans are being tricked into buying nonexistent puppies online during the coronavirus pandemic. With pet adoptions soaring during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Better Business Bureau is warning of an uptick...
Two people sparked coronavirus outbreak at rural church
Two people infected at least 35 members of a rural Arkansas church with the coronavirus in March, sparking an outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. The...
Roe v. Wade plaintiff 'Jane Roe' says she was paid to support anti-abortion views
Norma McCorvey — the “Jane Roe” behind Roe v Wade — made a "deathbed confession" saying she switched her support to the anti-abortion movement because she was paid to do...
DeAndre Baker gets back on the field in a hurry
His NFL career is hanging in the balance, but DeAndre Baker is still working toward a sophomore season that may not happen. The Giants cornerback, who pleaded not guilty Monday...
Only one school in New York can say it was men's NCAA basketball champion
The 1 and only ... Coach to lead a New York City team to an NCAA men’s basketball title: Nat Holman The Time: March 28, 1950 The Background: Back then,...
Michael Flynn's close family stuck by him despite charges
Even after the Justice Department filed papers earlier this month to withdraw its deeply compromised case against Gen. Michael Flynn for making false statements to the FBI, the fate of...
Prince Charles urges students and furloughed workers to pick fruits, vegetables
Prince Charles urged students and furloughed workers to help farmers harvest crops during the coronavirus pandemic. The Prince of Wales posted a video on Twitter pleading people to take on...
NFL star's haircut ignites a political battle
Ben Roethlisberger’s haircut has turned into a Pennsylvania political scissor fight. During his daily briefing Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf indirectly criticized Roethlisberger’s recent trip to Norman’s Cut N Edge...
Thousands evacuated after pair of Michigan dams burst
EDENVILLE, Mich. — Two breached dams caused by several days of rainfall and rising water on Tuesday forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan, where the governor said...
'Am I still in hell?’: Metal drummer recalls trip to underworld during virus coma
"I don't think Satan’s quite as cool as I used to," says Will Carroll after surviving his dreams of hell while comatose.
Brazil's daily coronavirus death count hits record levels
Brazil on Tuesday tallied its highest daily jump in coronavirus deaths -- 1,179 -- as the country’s president continued to promote chloroquine as a possible treatment to the illness. The...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art plans to reopen in mid-August
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to reopen to the public in mid-August or "perhaps a few weeks later," according to a statement released Tuesday. The museum says that...
American media undercutting Trump's tense battle with China: Goodwin
It’s not trouble enough that President Trump is engaged in a tense, multifront struggle with China. He also must guard his back from attacks by elements of the American media....
CDC indefinitely extends US border crackdown over coronavirus fears
The Trump administration Tuesday indefinitely extended an executive order allowing border agents to block most migrants from entering the country over coronavirus fears. The order, which President Trump first issued...
Cutbacks expected at Sports Illustrated publisher the Maven
There could be more cost-cutting ahead at the Maven, the tech outfit that publishes The Street and Sports Illustrated. The publicly traded company, which has already announced a series of...
Hightimes' acquisition of California marijuana cultivator goes to pot
Hightimes Holding quietly scrapped its deal to acquire Humboldt Heritage — the latest deal to hit the skids for the parent company of stoner magazine High Times.
Planned Parenthood affiliates got $80M in coronavirus stimulus funds, feds say
Thirty-seven Planned Parenthood affiliates applied for and received a total of $80 million in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" has learned -- and...
NHL players' fear of one goalie part of messy return equation
Carey Price. That’s right, Carey Price. For it is largely due to the remarkable reputation of the Montreal goaltender among his peers that much talk about the format of what...
Virginia family finds bags stuffed with $1M in cash lying on road
A Virginia family reportedly stumbled upon nearly $1 million in cold hard cash lying in the middle of the road. Emily Schantz, of Caroline County, told a local CBS affiliate...
Texas man used phony business to apply for $5 million coronavirus relief
A Texas man was charged Tuesday after allegedly claiming to have a business with 400 employees in a bid to secure $5 million in forgivable federal loans meant to help...
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy: Sofia Franklyn lost 'Call Her Daddy' battle by being an 'idiot'
Daddy will shed no tears for Sofia Franklyn.
EMS heroes get married in Times Square during virtual ceremony
A pair of EMS heroes fighting on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic tied the knot in Times Square Tuesday -- during a live-streamed ceremony that aired on "Good Morning...
Texas juror walks off Zoom trial to take phone call
A Texas court tried something new and held the first jury trial over Zoom amid the coronavirus pandemic -- only for a prospective juror to wander off-screen to take a...
Canadian teen accused of fatal sword attack charged with 'incel' terrorism
A teen charged with fatally stabbing a 24-year-old woman in a Toronto massage parlor was allegedly inspired by the online “incel” community, according to a new terrorism charge against him....
Lawrence Taylor recalls ‘big money’ Michael Jordan golf battles
Lawrence Taylor knows firsthand that his friend Michael Jordan isn’t any different on the golf course than he is on the basketball court. “Of all the people I know, he’s...
California car thief plunges off bridge to fiery death during police chase
An unidentified man fleeing police in a stolen car bowled off a Bay Area bridge in California over the weekend, falling more than 100 feet before a fatal, fiery crash,...
Seth Lugo suddenly went from Mets bullpen to playpen
Seth Lugo is losing sleep, but not necessarily over baseball. The Mets reliever has spent the last two months embracing life as a new father, after his wife Amanda gave...
Liberal-media dogfight: The New York Times vs. the New Yorker
Politico’s press critic, Jack Shafer, pithily punctuates every major media donnybrook, and so it was on Monday, when he tweeted: “There is something wonderfully cleansing about a full-bore New York...
Media knives out for Catherine Herridge -- for reporting Obamagate straight
Journalists are pack animals. That’s especially true in Washington. Despite the hunger for scoops, when it comes to the substance of stories, few have the guts to go against the...
De Blasio won’t open city beaches — but demands LI accept NYC residents
New York City residents should be allowed on Long Island’s beaches, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday — after being ripped as “irresponsible” by a top Nassau County pol for...
The 'quarantine 15' is very real
The "quarantine 15" is very real.
Sofia Franklyn: 'Call Her Daddy' co-host Alexandra Cooper stabbed me in the back
This sex podcaster says she got screwed — by her best friend.
Why New York's airports should be last in line for bailouts
Last week, the Port Authority did what every other government entity in the tri-state area is doing: request a federal bailout. Yet the reality is that its core business —...
Honey of an invention: Beekeeper builds usable hive out of Legos
"To be honest, I wasn't expecting such a big reaction," Ruairi O Leocháin said of the hive that has the beekeeping community buzzing.
Ex-Bulls teammate: Michael Jordan is a liar, documentary was 'B.S.'
The 10-part Michael Jordan documentary, “The Last Dance,” about his final season with the Bulls, drew mostly widespread acclaim. One of his former teammates, however, thinks it was 10 hours...
Under-the-radar trade got Yankees an invaluable piece
Part 23 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees When Mike Tauchman was acquired from the Rockies late last March for lefty reliever Phillip Diehl, some in the scouting...
Non-eviction order leads to squatting in style in the Hamptons
Some unscrupulous tenants in the tony Hamptons are using the state's non-eviction order to squat in style, local landlords and real-estate brokers claim. The short-term renters moved into their beach-town...
Bill de Blasio's ridiculous beach debacle
Amazing: Mayor Bill de Blasio turns from imperiously telling New Yorkers they can’t hit the beach in the city to just as imperiously telling Long Island it can’t keep city...
Health Commissioner Zucker's nursing-home failures were worse than thought
Health Commissioner Howard Zucker’s approach to the coronavirus crisis in nursing homes is even worse than we’d thought: It turns out his Department of Health didn’t even try to track...
San Francisco constructs socially distanced tents for the homeless
The “Safe Sleeping Village” is a response to unsanctioned shanty towns that have popped up across California city during the pandemic, according to Curbed.
100 workers at 3 Louisiana crawfish farms have coronavirus
About 100 workers at three Louisiana crawfish farms have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to state health officials. The stricken employees, from three farms in the state's Acadiana region,...
If de Blasio wants to show he backs NYPD as crime spikes, he'll fire Bardot
As if fighting the coronavirus weren’t enough, New York City is seeing a crime surge, too — and city officials share blame. As The Post’s Tina Moore and Craig McCarthy...
'American Idol' winner and subway busker Just Sam on the best and worst train lines
“This is definitely unexpected,” Just Sam tells The Post. “It’s only been one day, so . . . it’s been wild.”
How Barstool Sports is profiting off 'Call Her Daddy' drama
Barstool Sports has released merchandise calling to “cancel Suitman” — escalating its highly documented war with an HBO Sports boss who has come between the two stars of Barstool’s slutty...
Beleaguered Subway chain slashes another 150 jobs
Subway slashed 150 jobs this week — the latest in a series of cutbacks at the struggling sandwich chain that kicked off before the coronavirus crushed restaurant sales nationwide. The...
'Loophole' bars NY state cops from probing an open yeshiva, report says
State cops said they were powerless to investigate an Orange County yeshiva that may have been violating state coronavirus restrictions Tuesday because of a loophole in the regulations, according to...
Oscars 2021 ceremony could be postponed
We might have to wait a little longer to find out who's in the envelopes next year.
Almost three quarters of Germans have lower opinion of US over pandemic: poll
Germany thinks America is the wurst. Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of Germans say their opinion of the US had deteriorated over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a...
Singles now flaunting antibody test results in dating profiles
They're single and have the paperwork to mingle.
Republicans on House coronavirus panel want China ambassador to testify
The five Republicans on a new House committee dedicated to coronavirus oversight are calling for a focus on China's role in the pandemic — and they want the Chinese ambassador...
A chef grades Jennifer Lawrence's roasted chicken recipe
Fans are calling fowl on J.Law's roasted chicken recipe.
'Lucifer made me do it': Man gouges neighbor's eyes out over loud rooster
A West Virginia man allegedly gouged out his neighbor's eyes after an argument over a loud rooster, authorities said. Richard Wayne Ellison, 47, of the town Rock, has been charged...
Today's coronavirus update: State data scrutinized; 1st socially distanced concert looks tame
The US had surpassed 90,000 deaths from the coronavirus as of Tuesday, with more than 1.5 million Americans testing positive for the bug, according to the latest figures from Johns...
'Dead Still' gives look into creepy world of Victorian-era death photography
There's a reason, beyond its catchy title, that "Dead Still" has quickly gained a foothold in the crowded TV universe.
Giants cornerback's lawyer reveals new defense amid serious charges
Whatever went down last week at the Miramar, Fla., house party happened in another room, and DeAndre Baker barely caught a glimpse of it. Why? Because he was playing “Madden.”...
Joe Rogan's podcast is getting a new home
Joe Rogan’s podcast is getting a new home at Spotify.
Trump defends his use of controversial drug hydroxychloroquine
"This was a false study done where they gave it to very sick people -- extremely sick people, people ready to die -- given obviously by people who are not...
Bard College allowed music teacher to assault student, lawsuit alleges
Drum teacher Carlos Valdez, allegedly groomed the student before she started classes at the school, sending her messages on social media and creating a mentor-mentee relationship, according to the suit.
Santander reaches settlement with states in subprime auto loan probe
A group of 34 state attorneys general has reached a settlement with Santander Consumer USA over allegedly shady subprime auto loan practices, which could provide consumers with $550 million in...
1,000 lucky chickens saved from slaughter as coronavirus slams farms
Farm animals have had a rough go of it during the coronavirus, but this flock has been lucky enough to fly the coop. Rescuers from the nonprofit Animal Place saved...
Pandemic is pouring salt in MLBPA's old wounds
With each day comes a new crate of tea leaves, hints and clues of what’s to come, and when. We gauge ebbs and flows of “momentum” — toward the resumption...
Trump calls Nancy Pelosi a 'sick woman' with 'mental problems'
President Trump tore into Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday, saying the House speaker has "mental problems" after she poked at his weight in a TV appearance. "Pelosi is a sick woman....
MTA rolling out 230 virus-killing UV lamps on NYC subways and buses
The MTA is rolling out a new weapon in its battle to keep the city's buses and trains clean during the COVID-19 pandemic -- coronavirus-killing ultraviolet lamps. The agency will...
NYPD shut down Brooklyn barbershop after activist pays owner $500 to open
Police closed down Beard Barberia Cut & Shave in Williamsburg just minutes after Liberate America founder Frank Scurlock cut his girlfriend's hair for $1 as part of the stunt, but...
What commuting in NYC will look like after the coronavirus
New York City’s mass transit system has kept running throughout the coronavirus pandemic -- but it is a ghost of its former self. Ridership on the subway is down 90...
MLBPA, Tony Clark discuss 67-page proposal in lengthy call
More than 130 players participated in a union-run conference call Monday night mainly to go over MLB’s 67-page health and safety proposal for restarting the season. All 30 teams were...
News report about 'Go Topless Jeep Weekend' in Texas becomes instant classic
Not even the coronavirus pandemic could stop Texas' annual "Go Topless Jeep Weekend" -- a wild party that resulted in nearly 200 arrests and raised eyebrows on social media. A...
Air pollution in China exceeds pre-lockdown levels as country reopens
Air pollution in China has rebounded rapidly from welcomed lows observed during the country's coronavirus lockdown -- even exceeding pre-crisis levels, worrying data shows. The Asian nation recorded a spike...
Trump says he was 'purposely' hands off on FISA bill, but will 'be studying it'
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Dining out in post-coronavirus NYC may include glass dividers, UV tech
A Manhattan steakhouse has redesigned its restaurant for a post-coronavirus world -- setting up Plexiglass table dividers between tables to keep germs from fellow diners contained. Stratis Morfogen from downtown’s...
Wired magazine blasts Condé Nast's 'meager or nonexistent' severance packages
Coronavirus-induced cutbacks at Condé Nast, which resulted in 100 US layoffs last week, appear to have stirred labor unrest at the glitzy but struggling publisher. Wired’s editorial union has fired...
McDonald's hit with two class-action suits over COVID-19 worker safety
Five McDonald’s workers in Chicago filed a class-action lawsuit against the chain on Tuesday, accusing it of failing to adopt government safety guidance on COVID-19 and endangering employees and their...
'They're afraid': Nurse to NYC homeless is there when they need her most
Emily Gerteis is a nurse practitioner, but she’s not toiling away at Big Apple hospitals -- she’s a primary care medical provider for homeless New Yorkers.
Tom Brady’s last Patriots title now being questioned: ‘Checked out’
New England media has officially entered the vilification stage of the Tom Brady grief cycle. In a column published by the Boston Sports Journal on Saturday, founder Greg Bedard claims...
NYC building inspectors use 'speed trap'-style stakeouts against contractors
City building inspectors are running speed trap-style operations to catch contractors violating a coronavirus ban on "non-essential" construction work -- and to slap homeowners with maximum, $10,000 fines, The Post...
'Taking off all my clothes': Charles Barkley shares his side of 1991 arrest
With three weightlifters allegedly wanting to fight him late one snowy night in Milwaukee in 1991, Charles Barkley had to think quickly. So he did what only Barkley could do....
Now delivering: Methadone to NYC's addicts
City health workers have begun delivering free methadone to opioid addicts amid the coronavirus crisis -- sparking outrage from officials who called it "disgusting" and a "recipe for disaster." The...
What you can learn from terrible celeb cooks like Sonja Morgan
Sonja Morgan left a vibrator to marinate in a plate of chicken cacciatore after a debauched night in the Hamptons.
Democrats can’t count on ‘angry voters’ and other commentary
Analyst: Dems Can’t Count on ‘Angry Voters’ Joe Biden and other Dems “looking to replicate Barack Obama’s multiracial coalition” can’t count on anti-Trump fury to bring victory in November, warns...
NYC attorney dies from injuries after motorcycle crash in Harlem
Sean Stanton, 58, of the Upper West Side, was driving an orange 2003 Suzuki motorcycle north on the parkway, just past West 120th Street, around 8:30 a.m. April 19 when...
Nygard employees scrubbed computers amid FBI raid, lawyers claim
Employees of fashion mogul and accused sex trafficker Peter Nygard allegedly destroyed evidence on their computers and "cleaned up" records on the same day the FBI raided his New York...
Woman wears inflatable hippo suit to safely hug mother in nursing home
It brought a hug to her doorstep and a smile to her face.
Man admits he's a 'scammer' in WhatsApp bank fraud call
A fraudster trying to dupe a Singapore woman in a banking scheme via a WhatsApp video call admitted he was a scammer. Vanessa Mittman said her 10-year-old son initially received...
Majority of Americans not comfortable with schools reopening soon: poll
More than a quarter of Americans "definitely would not" feel comfortable sending children back to school within the next few weeks, a new poll released Tuesday found. The survey, conducted...
WWE star's widow reflects on tragic in-ring death
Twenty-one years after her husband's death, Martha Hart insists she doesn't hold any grudges. But she will never not point the finger at WWE. Owen Hart died May 23, 1999...
Shad Gaspard's family hoping for miracle rescue for their 'warrior'
The family of Shad Gaspard has released a statement after the former WWE star disappeared on Sunday, saying that Gaspard is a "warrior" -- and they're still hoping for his...
Thieves keep stealing muralist's window panels he painted for charity in Soho
A popular muralist who has gussied up plywood boards on a shuttered Manhattan shop plans to give the works to charity when the store reopens -- if thieves don't pick...
Fire erupts on the roof of Upper East Side high-rise
A blaze on the roof of an Upper East Side high-rise sent massive plumes of smoke billowing into the air Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials and photos. The fire...
Newly released Ahmaud Arbery video shows 2017 shoplifting arrest
Newly released police bodycam video shows Georgia slay victim Ahmaud Arbery being handcuffed and arrested for shoplifting in 2017. The video, dated Dec. 1, 2017, shows Arbery and three teenagers...
High school senior marries sweetheart after being given months to live
Chase Smith's looming death did not stop him from marrying the love of his life.
MLB, union wage war after potential smoking-gun email emerges
A March 26 conversation between MLB and the union in which MLB portrays the union as acknowledging that a new negotiation was needed regarding how players would be paid this...
The Chicago Bulls nightmare that followed Michael Jordan leaving
ESPN's "The Last Dance" captivated sports fans for an entire month with a behind-the-curtain look at Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls dynasty of the '90s. But there's a reason the documentary...
Tom Hanks movie ‘Greyhound’ jumps to AppleTV+
The coronavirus pandemic has scuttled another major movie release — and proved a boon for AppleTV+.
Fossil of one of the last megaraptors on the planet found in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES - Paleontologists from the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences said on Monday they found the 70-million-year-old remains of a megaraptor, making it one of the last carnivorous dinosaurs...
Baby orangutan at zoo may have died of coronavirus: PETA
PETA has demanded an investigation into whether a baby orangutan at a German zoo died from the coronavirus, according to a report. The German branch of the animal activist group...
Coronavirus data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 11 million people have been tested in the US for COVID-19, all with the assurance that their private medical information would remain protected and undisclosed....
Sportscasting legends know things will be different in coronavirus return
They are three of the most significant sports voices of the last half-century. One is arguably the greatest NFL play-by-player ever. Another holds the same distinction for the NBA. And...
New Jersey gym owners slapped with second summons after reopening
Atilis Gym in Bellmawr opened its doors around 8 a.m. in spite of Murphy’s Gov. stern warning of “a different reality” to anyone who shows up at the gym Tuesday.
Qatar Airways flight attendants to wear hazmat suits on flights
Flight attendants with Qatar Airways will wear disposable hazmat suits, safety googles, gloves and masks over their uniforms to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Designer in China makes silk face masks with good luck symbols
BEIJING - Adorned with intricate designs of orchids, camellias and Chinese characters symbolizing good luck, the stylish silk masks created by Chinese fashion designer Zhou Li have become coveted items...
Kohl's removes Jennifer Lopez, seven other brands from stores
Kohl’s said the coronavirus crisis would have a material impact on results this year as it removed eight brands including Jennifer Lopez, Juicy Couture and Popsugar from its stores and...
DeAndre Baker’s NFL future could be agonizing test case
Innocent until proven guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” in the courtroom. Innocent unless “credible evidence” is uncovered in the NFL. Even if Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker’s criminal charges -- four...
Chinese journalist mocks Trump's hydroxychloroquine use as 'witchcraft'
A Chinese journalist with close ties to the ruling Communist Party mocked President Trump Tuesday, charging that the commander in chief was using “witchcraft” to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA will 'be better' for going through the coronavirus: Gov. Cuomo
So there is one silver lining ... The MTA will "be better" for going through the "experience" of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, citing cleaner trains and...
Here's what America's first socially distanced concert looked like
No mosh pits here. The first socially-distanced concert took place Monday night in Arkansas.
'Hollywood' actor says sex scenes were 'like soft-to-medium-core porn'
"It was very explicit and very descriptive," he says.
Super Cyclone spurs evacuation of millions in India, Bangladesh
Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate from coastal areas of India and Bangladesh ahead of a super cyclone that's already tied a record for the strongest storm in...
House GOP lawmakers accuse FBI Director Christopher Wray of ignoring them
FBI Director Christopher Wray "declined to respond" to a letter from GOP lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee requesting interviews with two FBI officials regarding the case of former national...
Store posts 'No face masks allowed' sign (and a message for the governor)
A Kentucky convenience store told customers to take off their face masks or “go somewhere else” — but later did an about-face when called out for the controversial message. A...
Wall Street banker blasts employees for not responding to 3 a.m. email
If you can't answer my email at 3 a.m., don't bother showing up for work at 5 a.m.! A workaholic Wall Street banker blasted his bleary-eyed underlings last week for...
IRS will send 4M stimulus payments via prepaid debit cards
The cards, issued through the IRS' financial agent MetaBank, will allow recipients to withdraw funds at in-network ATMs, make purchases and transfer funds to their bank accounts without incurring any...
Cold cut crackdown: Feds seize nearly 600 pounds of contraband meats
Border Patrol officials seized nearly 600 pounds of contraband bologna and other cold cuts near the US-Mexico border last week.
First look at Tom Brady in Buccaneers gear is just weird
Well, this will take some time getting used to. Tom Brady was seen Tuesday morning donning an orange jersey for the first time since signing with the Buccaneers, as he...
More parolees committing and falling victim to shootings: NYPD data
City shootings are up this year -- and parolees are increasingly on both sides of the violence, The Post has learned. Nearly one in five people suspected in shootings this...
Yankees slugger's girlfriend busted for 'extreme DUI'
Court records show Bracksieck was charged with "extreme DUI" for an alleged blood alcohol concentration level between .15 and .19, as well as a headlight violation and changing lanes in...
Nearly half of Americans worry they'll never get their pre-quarantine body back
The average American has gained an estimated five pounds since entering isolation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans who routinely exercise found nearly two-thirds confessed the COVID-19...
Michigan gov in talks to become Biden's VP pick
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has confirmed she is in talks with Joe Biden's campaign to become his running mate, as the race to join his ticket reaches an unseen fever...
Roger Waters slams bandmate for 'banning' him from Pink Floyd website
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has taken to social media to rail against long-ago partner David Gilmour for considering him “irrelevant” and “banning” him from the group’s website and...
Animal shelter sets up pet delivery service for Brazilians in isolation
RIO DE JANEIRO - Three-year-old Sansa, a black dog with a white spot on her belly, spent nearly a year in a Rio de Janeiro animal shelter before the coronavirus...
Cuomo reopening Albany region, allowing small Memorial Day gatherings
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more reopening measures Tuesday including a loosening of coronavirus restrictions with regard to hospital visitors and allowing small Memorial Day gatherings of up to...
How Americans are supporting small businesses during the coronavirus crisis
Two-thirds of Americans are feeling more optimistic and looking to support small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans discovered 75 percent plan on making a bigger...
Mystery coronavirus-related syndrome seen in kids has a new name
The new coronavirus-related condition detected in dozens of New York City kids will be called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, going forward -- as doctors across the country...
Giant sandstorm that could be seen from 230 miles away looms over city in India
A strange, apocalyptic-looking sandstorm was captured as it engulfed a town in northern India. Photographs published by South West News Service show portions of Rajasthan being swallowed by a gigantic...
US-Canada border to remain closed for another 30 days
The Canada-US border will remain closed for another 30 days, extending the measure until at least June 21 to stop the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday....
NYC's daily coronavirus indicators show 'mixed bag': de Blasio
The city’s latest statistics for its daily coronavirus indicators are “a reminder of how much we have to stick to the plan,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday as hospitalizations...
Pandemic threatens to deepen crisis in mental health care
NEW YORK — More than three weeks after Brandon Bell stopped showing up at a New York office that serves people with schizophrenia, employees finally located him at a nearby...
WHO agrees to 'independent' probe of coronavirus pandemic response
The World Health Organization is attempting to quell an outpouring of criticism over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic by pledging to conduct an investigation into "lessons learned" about its...
US coronavirus death toll surpasses 90,000 as states begin to reopen
More than 1.5 million Americans have tested positive for the bug and at least 90,432 people have died nationwide as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the latest figures from Johns...
These luxurious Turkish cotton towels are over half-off right now
Nothing ruins a relaxing bath or sauna experience quite like reaching for an old scratchy, non-absorbent towel to dry off with. They’re so unbearable, in fact, that you wouldn’t normally...
Get $100 off this smart oven that takes the guesswork out of cooking
How many times have you put a frozen pizza in the oven only to realize later you never set a timer? Or spent twice as long cleaning up your kitchen...
Peter Nelson: Who is the man at the center of the 'Call Her Daddy' drama?
'Call Her Daddy' fans have turned on Suitman.
GOP senator wants to declassify Rice's email on Flynn
Sen. Ron Johnson wants the email sent by Susan Rice about an Oval Office meeting in which Obama officials discussed the case against Michael Flynn.
Giants star pleads not guilty on armed robbery and assault charges
Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker entered pleas of not guilty on all eight charges against him. Baker’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, filed the written pleas to Broward County Circuit Court Monday afternoon....
Nassau County now says it will close Nickerson beach to NYC residents
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran flip-flopped Tuesday and now says the county's beach will be closed to non-residents till New York City reopens its beaches. "As county executive, my No....
Trump unveils $19B coronavirus relief package for US farmers
The aid, first proposed last month, will include $16 billion of direct payments to farmers as well as an additional $3 billion food box program through the Department of Agriculture...
Tom Brady's first Buccaneers workout couldn't stay a secret
There are no OTAs this spring due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Tom Brady is still finding a way to work out with his new teammates. Tuesday morning, he...
NYC's new normal: Will sports come back in 2020?
In mid-March, sports stadiums across the country went dark as the threat of the coronavirus grew. First, the NBA pulled the plug on its season March 11, after Utah Jazz...
Republican National Committee will not hold virtual convention: chairwoman
“It’s quite a ways away, and there's ample time for us to adjust, if necessary,” McDaniel said Monday in a call with reporters, according to the Associated Press.
AOC's Democratic Socialist party sees small surge amid coronavirus
More Americans are joining the Democratic Socialists of America — the party that rose to prominence with the upset election of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — over their frustration...
International travel may not return to normal until 2023, experts say
The slower-than-expected reopening of world economies coupled with continued travel restrictions and COVID-19 fears among travelers could ground most of the world's passenger jets until 2023.
Patriots great was 'disgusted' after Bill Belichick's ruthless ultimatum
Lawyer Milloy is in good company now, but as one of the earlier Patriots standouts deemed expendable by Bill Belichick, the way things unfolded left him "disgusted" at the time....
Stimulus spending, sheltering in place help Walmart results exceed expectations
Walmart exceeded Wall Street expectations with its quarterly revenue and earnings on Tuesday and reported record US online sales after consumers rushed to stock up on necessities during the coronavirus...
Here’s how to get a good night’s sleep
Follow these tips to sleep better! For a limited time, New York Post readers will receive 20% off Eight Sleep accessories (excluding the Pod Thermo Cover) with code NYPOST20.
Scientists explain mysterious ‘lava flows’ on Mars
You don’t have to be a space science fan to realize that Mars is everyone’s obsession right now. Both NASA and the ESA are poised to send missions to the...
I delivered Michael Jordan's pizza and he's wrong about food poisoning
Whatever was ailing Michael Jordan in the famous “Flu Game” wasn’t bad pizza, says the man who claims to have delivered the food to the Hall of Famer that night....
Gender reveal stunt involving dart went south real fast
This was not the, um, point of the gender reveal stunt.
Shortened Belmont Stakes will happen in June without fans
The trainers and the jockeys — and maybe even some of the horses — will miss the roar of the crowd, but they are in agreement that it is better...
Man put knife to bank employee's neck during Queens robbery: cops
A masked bank robber put a knife to a manager's neck after a teller brushed off his demands for cash, police said Tuesday. The blade-wielding man walked into the Valley...
Adidas takes up to 50 percent off shoes and more for Memorial Day sale
Adidas is bringing the deals with its latest round of sale section markdowns — which are launching just in time for Memorial Day. For a limited time, you can save...
John Glenn's widow Annie dead at 100 from coronavirus
Annie Glenn, the widow of astronaut and US Sen. John Glenn who became an inspiration to people with disabilities around the globe by overcoming a severe stutter, died Tuesday at...
Facial recognition tech reunites family 32 years after son's abduction
Mao Yin was just 2 years old in 1988 when he was abducted in Xian and sold to another couple for the equivalent of $845.
Southwest, United Airlines say recovery is in the air
Two top US airlines and Air Canada said on Tuesday ticket cancellations were slowing and demand was showing signs of improvement since the coronavirus pandemic brought global travel to a...
Super-dad saves toddler from a nasty fall
Nice save, Dad! A father with impressive reflexes caught his toddler-age daughter as soon as she fell off a table in their playroom. "She was testing me by climbing the...
Sex workers claim they're getting booted from OnlyFans amid coronavirus boom
The boom in virtual porn may be busted.
Knicks' front office makeover continues with a Kobe Bryant favorite
Leon Rose’s latest addition likely would have earned Kobe Bryant’s approval. One day after the new Knicks president brought aboard longtime Jazz executive Walt Perrin as the assistant general manager...
Tech-assisted coronavirus tracking is having some issues
PROVIDENCE, RI — Harnessing today’s technology to the task of fighting the coronavirus pandemic is turning out to be more complicated than it first appeared. The first US states that...
NY must hold Democratic presidential primary amid pandemic, court rules
New York state must hold a Democratic presidential primary on June 23 -- even though former Vice President Joe Biden is the only candidate actively seeking the nomination amid the...
Hertz wants to keep European business solvent as it eyes US bankruptcy
Hertz Global Holdings wants to keep its business in Europe solvent as it prepares for a possible bankruptcy filing in the US, The Post has learned.
Nearly 180,000 students will spend summer remote learning: de Blasio
Remote learning will continue through the summer for nearly 178,000 city public school students, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. “It’s going to be a huge effort, an unprecedented effort,”...
Senate intelligence committee approves John Ratcliffe as spy chief
The Senate intelligence committee on Tuesday approved Rep. John Ratcliffe to be the next US intelligence director. Senators approved the Texas Republican along party lines during a closed-door meeting, after...
De Blasio wants line-of-duty benefits for city workers who died of coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the state Tuesday to authorize line-of-duty benefits — like those paid to the families of firefighters and police killed on the job — for...
Man arrested for getting 'medieval' on his roommate: cops
A Las Vegas vagrant nicknamed "Cutty" cracked his pal's skull using a “medieval looking” hatchet when he was asked to leave the man's home, police said. Tali Jackson, 54, was...
Why coronavirus may hurt gas-guzzling cars more than electric cars
Worldwide car registrations are set to fall this year as the coronavirus pummels the automotive sector, but gas guzzlers will find themselves taking a bigger hit than electric cars, according...
Coronavirus dashboard architect says she was fired for not doctoring data
The woman behind Florida's digital coronavirus dashboard claims she's been booted from her post — for refusing to doctor data to support the state's plan to reopen. Rebekah Jones said...
Missing engaged couple were likely drinking, speeding before fatal wreck
A missing North Carolina couple who were found decomposed in a car wreck were speeding and likely drinking before they were killed in the crash, authorities said. Stephanie Mayorga, 27,...
Russia asks Google to block article questioning coronavirus death toll
Russia’s state media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has demanded that Google block a Russian news website’s article that claims Moscow may have dramatically undercounted coronavirus deaths. The watchdog is also investigating reports...
Ex-WWE star's swimming disappearance devastates wrestling community
The WWE community has been devastated by the news of Shad Gaspard's disappearance while swimming at Venice Beach. Gaspard has not been an official part of WWE since 2010, but...
NYPD's Dermot Shea accepts Oxiris Barbot's apology for 'rats' asses' remark
The city's top cop said Tuesday he has accepted Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot’s apology over her crassly worded rejection of a high-ranking police official’s request for more face masks....
NASA detects evidence of parallel universe that's probably better than the one we're in
In a scenario straight out of “The Twilight Zone,” a group of NASA scientists working on an experiment in Antarctica have detected evidence of a parallel universe -- where the...
Biden accuses Trump of being 'nakedly xenophobic' in coronavirus response
Joe Biden accused President Trump of fanning "the flames of hate" during the coronavirus pandemic. “The pandemic has unleashed familiar forces of hate, fear and xenophobia that he always flames...
‘Legally Blonde 3’ taps Mindy Kaling as screenwriter
She'll be joined by "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" writer Dan Goor.
Michael Thomas, DeVante Parker trash talk turns ugly: 'Quit crying bra'
Do you want to go to war, DeVante? Some healthy NFL positional rivalry escalated quickly on Monday via social media between Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Dolphins counterpart DeVante...
LeBron James once trained for NFL — and got an offer from the Cowboys
LeBron James in a Cowboys uniform? Jerry Jones may be left forever fantasizing what could have been. While many have wondered how good James could be in other sports, the...
Pier 1 Imports to close all 540 stores after 58 years
Pier 1 Imports is calling it quits. The bankrupt home-goods retailer has asked a court for permission to liquidate its remaining 540 stores once they reopen after coronavirus-driven lockdowns, ending...
Return of live sports brings bad betting beat, UFC drama
LAS VEGAS — As a bookmaker for more than 40 years, Jimmy Vaccaro’s daily life revolved around the sports schedule. Wake up, check the late scores from the night before...
Researchers 'shocked' to find ultra rare blue bee thought to be extinct
Researchers in Florida rediscovered a metallic blue bee that was deemed so rare, scientists weren't sure it still existed, according to a report this month. Chase Kimmel, a postdoctoral researcher...
Missing Ohio teen's car, phone found after leaving for tanning salon
An Ohio teen left home for a quick trip to one of the state's recently reopened tanning salons, and has not been seen since, according to a report. Madison Bell,...
Dow loses 390 points after vaccine-fueled rally on Wall Street
A US stock rally stumbled on Tuesday as investors reined in their optimism about a promising coronavirus vaccine. The Dow Jones industrial average dipped 390.51 points, or 1.6 percent, to 24,206.86,...
NJ gym opens for second day despite new warnings from Gov. Murphy
A New Jersey gym opened for a second day in defiance of executive orders during the coronavirus pandemic -- despite Gov. Phil Murphy’s stern warning of “a different reality” to ...
LeBron James' Michael Jordan worship peaked with life-changing pickup game
It likely wouldn't solve the GOAT debate, but Michael Jordan and LeBron James did once face off on the basketball court. A 16-year-old James met Jordan in 2001 for a...
Walmart shutting down Jet.com after buying it four years ago for $3.3B
Walmart said it's shutting down Jet.com, just four years after it shelled out $3.3 billion to buy the online grocery startup in a bid to compete with Amazon. The world's...
Never-before-seen footage from 1935 shows extinct Tasmanian tiger
Never-before-seen footage of the now-extinct Tasmanian tiger has been released, showing the dog-like predator pacing its cage in 1935. The 21-second, black-and-white clip, digitized and released by the National Film...
Teen with coronavirus-linked syndrome describes 'fire' in veins
A 14-year-old Queens boy battling a rare coronavirus-related syndrome found in children says he woke up with "fire" in his veins, according to a report. Jack McMorrow first fell sick...
House Dems tell Supreme Court that impeachment inquiry of Trump isn't over
House Democrats asked the Supreme Court to release the redacted grand jury testimony from former special counsel Robert Mueller's completed Russia probe because their investigation into whether President Trump committed...
Jonas Brothers and Karol G get virtually flirty in ‘X’ music video
“Kiss me like your ex is in the room,” the trio urges.
De Blasio threatens to shut down schools holding underground classes
Any school that holds underground classes -- such as the Brooklyn yeshiva that flouted social distancing mandates in the process -- will be shut down, Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed...
City councilman in Kansas town charged with child sex crimes
A first-year city councilman in a Kansas town is facing accusations of child sex crimes, officials said. Burrton City Councilman Justin R. Freeman, 39, was arrested Monday by the Harvey...
Elderly man brutally attacked by stranger in his own backyard
Robert Thompson, 74, suffered a broken nose, fractured cheek and broken hip as a result of the horrific assault in the town of Blaydon, a report says.
Woman charged with murder after newborn found dead in toilet
A Missouri woman gave birth in the bathroom of the meat packing plant where she worked -- and let the boy drown in a toilet, authorities said. Makuya Stephanie Kambamba,...
Home Depot earnings slip despite coronavirus sales boom
Home Depot's first-quarter profits slipped as coronavirus-related costs dampened a significant jump in sales, the company said Tuesday. The hardware store chain's quarterly net earnings dropped 10.7 percent from the...
Reinfected coronavirus patients weren't contagious, study finds
Nearly 300 recovered coronavirus patients who tested positive a second time hadn't infected others, South Korean health officials have found.
Greece offers to waive 14-day quarantine rule for UK tourists
Greece still has a 14-day coronavirus quarantine for arrivals, but the country has offered to waive it for British tourists if the same was done for Greeks entering the UK,...
De Blasio: NYC residents should be welcomed at Long Island beaches
New Yorkers who flock to Long Island for the holiday weekend should be welcomed, Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted Tuesday, in the wake of being ripped by a top Nassau...
Man allegedly wrapped ex-girlfriend's head in foil after decapitating her
A jilted ex-boyfriend is accused of decapitating his 17-year-old lover -- then wrapping her head in tin foil as a twisted keepsake -- because she dumped him, according to a...
Jimmy Kimmel tribute to Fred Willard: 'He had a light inside him'
"You could see a glint of it in his eyes," said Kimmel.
Mayor de Blasio gives update on NYC's coronavirus response
Mayor Bill De Blasio gives update on New York City's COVID-19 response live from City Hall.
Bruce Springsteen, Dropkick Murphys to stream show from empty Fenway Park
The Boss is coming to Fenway.
Biden finally comes up with nickname for Trump — and it's pretty dumb
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has finally unveiled his moniker for 2020 rival President Trump, saying he calls his opponent "President Tweety."
Explaining Rick Nash's historic 2014 playoff woes
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...
Fans are flooding Rob Gronkowski's model girlfriend with interesting art
Camille Kostek put the spotlight Saturday on her creative fanbase.
A-Rod's stunning exclamation point on return from baseball hell
Two days shy of his 40th birthday, Alex Rodriguez provided a blast — or three — from the past. In the middle of his first season back after a 162-game...
Identical twins stump doctors after one suffers coronavirus-linked illness
Five-month-old identical twins in the UK have confounded doctors after one suffered a rare, coronavirus-related disease while the other one remained the picture of health, according to a report. Hannah...
Karl Malone wanted no part of 'The Last Dance'
Conspicuous by his absence in "The Last Dance" is Karl Malone, one of Michael Jordan's chief rivals at the end of the Bulls dynasty, which concluded with two consecutive NBA...
How Michael Jordan prepared daughter to live with 'target on my back'
Jasmine Jordan is getting an intimate look into the psyche of her heralded father, Michael, just like the rest of the world. The 27-year-old wasn’t born when her dad won...
We now know what happened to El Chapo enforcer who vanished in desert
A former top enforcer for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s cartel who vanished from federal parole supervision in San Diego was found murdered in Mexico alongside his sister and brother-in-law, officials...
EasyJet cyber attack exposes personal info of millions
Hackers accessed personal information for millions of easyJet customers in a "highly sophisticated" cyber attack, the British budget airline said.
State media's latest claim about Kim Jong Un's work schedule
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may not be seen, but he has been hard at work 365 days a year -- without taking time off for holidays, birthdays and...
Shakespeare's Globe theater may permanently close due to coronavirus
Shakespeare's Globe theater in London could be shuttered permanently because of coronavirus restrictions. The art space, a reconstruction of the original playhouse where William Shakespeare showcased his most famous work,...
Moderna to fund coronavirus vaccine with $1.3 billion stock sale
Moderna is selling $1.3 billion in stock to help fund its promising new coronavirus vaccine. The biotech firm announced plans to sell 17.6 million shares priced at $76 apiece in...
Georgia Dept. of Health slammed for misleading coronavirus data
The Georgia Department of Public Health has come under fire for sharing erroneous data that suggested the number of confirmed coronavirus cases decreasing -- providing flattening-curve models that Gov. Brian...
Cat takes a virtual ride on Splash Mountain during lockdown
Usually, the only kitties allowed at Disney World are "The Aristocats." This lucky cat, however, got the ride of its life on Splash Mountain. Watch as Paisley is held in...
Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery shooting took lie detector test: attorney
The attorney for the man who recorded the video of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting death said his client has taken a voluntary lie detector test that confirmed he was...
Not too hard to see: Cops searching for suspect find giant penis drawing
A British police department found a giant penis-shaped design mowed into a field when the drone team was searching for a suspect. The Devon and Cornwall police drone operators shared...
New Mexico sheriff’s deputy resigns after meth found in patrol car
A New Mexico sheriff’s deputy was arrested earlier this month and resigned from the force after he was caught with methamphetamine and a pipe inside his patrol car, according to...
More than 4 million homeowners skip mortgage payments amid coronavirus crisis
Fewer Americans are calling their mortgage servicers to ask for relief from mortgage payments, but the housing industry isn’t out of the woods yet. More than 4.1 million homeowners are...
ADT worker accused of using app to spy on hundreds, including kids
Two Texas women are suing ADT Security Services in a pair of federal lawsuits over a breach that allowed an employee for the security giant to allegedly view footage from...
This man takes 14-hour boat trips to help keep this small town fed
A grocer from Alaska has been dubbed the savior of his small town for not letting his neighbors go hungry amid the coronavirus pandemic. Toshua Parker, the owner of Icy...
Cuomosexuals can now have the Love Guv’s name printed on their panties
The designers behind an L.A.-based clothing retailer are celebrating some of the people who “impressed” them during the coronavirus pandemic — by placing their names front-and-center on some underwear. Canava,...
Rebuilt Jets offensive line will showcase valued Joe Douglas trait
Third in a series analyzing the New York Jets. No group underwent a bigger facelift on the Jets this offseason than the offensive line. General manager Joe Douglas made it a...
Trump threatens to permanently freeze funding to WHO
President Trump on Monday threatened to permanently stop US funding to the World Health Organization unless the body commits to "substantive improvements" within the next 30 days. The announcement was...