May 20, 2020
Study says 36K US lives could have been saved with earlier lockdown measures
The vast majority of coronavirus deaths in the US could have been avoided if lockdowns and social distancing efforts were implemented just two weeks earlier, new research shows. An estimate...
DeAndre Baker, Quinton Dunbar lawyers fighting each other over 'bulls--t' tweet
A photo and text message posted on Twitter on Wednesday by the attorney representing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar could be construed as damaging to DeAndre Baker as Baker’s name is...
Covidiots are attending 'coronavirus parties' to intentionally get sick
A North Carolina nurse said she’s treating patients who have attended “coronavirus parties” in an attempt to catch the deadly bug and hopefully develop immunity. "Over the last few days,...
Scottie Pippen ‘livid’ at Michael Jordan for 'Last Dance' portrayal
“The Last Dance” appears to have turned Michael Jordan’s most important teammate against him. According to an ESPN Radio host, Scottie Pippen is “livid” and “so angry” with how he...
Hamptons beach house where Jackie O summered hits market
In the early 1900s, Wildmoor belonged to Onassis's grandfather, John Vernou Bouvier Jr.
Private islands for sale near NYC offer refuge from coronavirus
One of the three private islands for sale is only $800,000.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a hypocrite on life, death and nursing homes: Devine
In his daily coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was as haughty and boastful as ever. The difference this time was that the Albany press pack didn’t give him...
Extremely rare Ai Weiwei house available as summer rental
The modern marvel is the only property in America designed by the famed Chinese artist.
Woman who allegedly punched NYPD cop busted for identity theft
A woman who allegedly punched an NYPD cop was busted for identity theft in New Jersey. Chelsea Colson, of New York, was nabbed on Monday after she tried to flee...
How one immigrant went from living the American Dream — to an unending nightmare
Sergei Millian misses New York. After the naturalized US citizen became an unwitting player in the 2016 election controversies, he grew increasingly worried about his safety and left the country....
Officials: Loon killed bald eagle by stabbing its heart
BRIDGTON, Maine — A bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon, wildlife officials said. A biologist at the Maine Department of...
Woman injured by bison at Yellowstone National Park two days after it reopened
A woman was injured by a bison at Yellowstone on Wednesday -- just two days after the national park reopened to tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bison knocked the...
Susan Rice's email exposes Team Obama's 'by the book' treachery: Goodwin
To the ObamaBots, Susan Rice’s “Dear Diary” e-mail to herself on Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day is no big deal. To which the rest of the world channels John McEnroe and...
TikTok parent company valued at over $110B
TikTok — the social-media app popular with teens and at odds with lawmakers — is fast becoming a hit with investors. Private shares of TikTok parent company ByteDance Ltd. have...
Kroger markets to stop extra pay to crisis workers
Supermarket employees forced to work through the pandemic are now facing threats to their “hero pay” even as ornery customers refuse to wear masks while they shop. Employee frustrations could...
NFL reinstates Cowboys' reclamation project
FRISCO, Texas — Aldon Smith will be able to take part in team activities with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL on Wednesday conditionally reinstated the pass rusher from an...
Amy Sedaris: Use bacon fat as sunscreen during coronavirus lockdown
“Our show already feels like it’s in quarantine," Sedaris says.
Sorry Odell, but Giants' only NFL receiving leader is long retired
The 1 and only... Giant to ever lead the NFL in receiving yards: Ray Flaherty The Time: 1932 The Background: Flaherty was a fleet-footed 6-foot, 190-pounder who played his college...
Doctors raise alarm about health effects of continued coronavirus shutdown
More than 600 doctors signed onto a letter sent to President Trump Tuesday pushing him to end the "national shutdown" aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, calling the...
It is no surprise which sports league is leading the others back
This may all be a tease, sure. Every nugget of news hatched by any of the sports leagues is hungrily devoured and digested these days, even though we are surely...
Phil Mickelson on 'cool life moment' that led to Tom Brady team-up
It made sense from the beginning. When the two-man teams were formed for “The Match: Champions for Charity” and then announced for public consumption, there was little question about whom...
WHO reports over 100K new coronavirus cases — the most in a single day
The World Health Organization reported 106,000 new coronavirus cases over the course of Tuesday — the most global cases to be reported in a single day. The grim tally is...
Listen to Episode 25 of 'Up In The Blue Seats': Women's Hockey Needs More Love feat. Amanda Kessel
It seems we are getting closer and closer to hearing about the potential return of a NHL season. That was how we started this week's edition of the "Up In...
Two dead, one injured after police-involved shooting in Harlem
An off-duty MTA bus driver allegedly killed his sister-in-law and stabbed another victim in a Harlem apartment before cops shot him dead, sources said. The chaos erupted about 6:50 p.m....
NYPD union endorses controversial pastor Ruben Diaz Sr. for Congress
The Police Benevolent Association said Diaz is its favored choice in a crowded field of 10 Democratic candidates running in the 15th congressional district to replace veteran Rep. Jose Serrano,...
Most Americans don't feel safe traveling in anything other than their own car
More than half of Americans don't feel safe getting around in anything other than their own vehicle during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll. The national Harris Poll...
Civil dissent is the American answer to outrageous lockdown rules
Citing the Bill of Rights and the “ideals of civil disobedience,” the owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, NJ, defied Gov. Phil Murphy’s orders by reopening on Monday. Cops “formally”...
Monkeys infected with COVID-19 develop immunity in studies
CHICAGO - Two studies in monkeys published on Wednesday offer some of the first scientific evidence that surviving COVID-19 may result in immunity from reinfection, a positive sign that vaccines...
'Bigger Lamar Jackson' is the Saints' future at quarterback
In the Saints' quest to find a worthy successor for 41-year-old Drew Brees, one NFL insider thinks their future quarterback is already on the roster — and could be "a...
New York's most devoted fans set to cheer wherever they can
Whenever baseball begins again, and pitches hope to us, there will be no roll call from the Bleacher Creatures at Yankee Stadium, and the 7 Line Army will not be...
RIP, Dick Gilder: Saving Central Park was only one of his services to New York
Dick Gilder’s services to New York City were huge, from fathering the Central Park Conservancy to turning the then-moribund New-York Historical Society into a now-lively cultural treasure. In between, he...
Eli Manning turns 'awkward' Giants moment into Class of 2020 lesson
Embrace the awkward. That was part of Eli Manning’s message to the Class of 2020 in a sincere and heartfelt commencement speech to graduates who did not experience an on-site...
Trump backs off threat to defund Michigan over mail-in ballots
President Trump says he's unlikely to make good on a threat to withdraw funds from states including Michigan over their promotion of mail-in voting during the coronavirus pandemic. "They'll be...
Cruel couple allegedly abandoned 6-year-old girl on busy NYC street
A heartless Long Island mom and her boyfriend allegedly abandoned her terrified 6-year-old daughter on a crowded Queens street, tossed garbage bags with the girl’s clothes out the window and...
Jets hoping their 'unicorn' can bounce back after rough 2019
Part five in a series analyzing the New York Jets. The Jets had high expectations for Chris Herndon entering last season. Herndon was coming off a strong rookie season when...
Buses more popular than the subway in NYC during coronavirus crisis
The subway is so unpopular amid the coronavirus pandemic that more New Yorkers are opting for buses than the cramped subterranean system, the MTA revealed Wednesday. Both forms of transit...
New York lawmakers rush to slaughter the golden goose
"Tax the rich, tax the rich, tax the rich,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo complained in February, mocking state lawmakers whose obsession with milking wealthy New Yorkers risked causing those fat cats...
Susan Rice's now-infamous memo was blatant bid to cover Obama's butt
Susan Rice’s memo about a high-level Jan. 5, 2017, meeting plainly aimed to protect the then-national security adviser’s boss, President Barack Obama — but it’s backfiring spectacularly. Rice sent the...
Zack Snyder's surprise 'Justice League' cut proves DC Comics is a sloppy mess
Special request: Can it be a director's shred instead?
End New York City's lockdown now!
By prolonging the coronavirus shutdown long after its core mission was accomplished, Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio have plunged tens of thousands of New Yorkers into poverty.
Anna Kendrick dissects her 'Love Life' on new HBO Max series
Anna Kendrick has "absolutely no guilt in the guilty pleasure" of her new HBO Max series "Love Life," which marks her first dive into episodic TV.
Ohio county declares racism a public health crisis amid coronavirus pandemic
Franklin County, which encompasses the city of Columbus, passed a declaration Tuesday ordaining racial discrimination a hazard and vowing to back community efforts to fight back against racism as part...
City backs plan to create plaza by linking Brooklyn Bridge parks
A park grows in Brooklyn! The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission signed off this week on plans to link the Brooklyn Bridge's two waterfront parks together with a new plaza and...
Coronavirus forces Ford factories to close just days after reopening
It took only two days for a reopened Ford assembly plant to grind to a halt over the coronavirus. Thousands of workers at Ford’s facility in Chicago were forced to...
Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen to be released from federal prison
President Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison because of the coronavirus outbreak and will serve the remainder of his time in home confinement, reports...
Direct flights to Greek tourist destinations to begin July 1
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s long-awaited tourist season will begin on June 15 with the opening of seasonal hotels and the arrival of the first foreign visitors, while international flights will...
Lockdown-defiant NJ gym owner talks about fatal drunk-driving accident
The owner of a New Jersey gym that continues to defy the state's coronavirus lockdown order came clean Wednesday about a fatal drunk driving crash he pleaded guilty to 13...
Mega-pod of 1,000 dolphins spotted off California coast
A massive “super pod” or “mega pod” of more than 1,000 dolphins was caught on camera on Saturday off the coast of Laguna Beach. “It was an amazing pod of...
The COVID spike that wasn't and other commentary
Media watch: The COVID Spike That Wasn’t CNN reported that “Texas is seeing the highest number of new coronavirus cases and deaths just two weeks after it officially reopened,” implying...
Homeless ride out coronavirus in swank Brooklyn hotel, spark resident fears
The city checked over 150 homeless men into an upscale Brooklyn hotel and apartment tower to ride out the coronavirus potentially delivering the pandemic to the doorstep of the building's...
Astrologer who failed to foresee COVID-19 now predicts second wave
"When you learn astrology, you have to stay within realistic terms," she says about her failure to flag the pandemic.
CDC does an about-face on spread of coronavirus on surfaces
In early March, the federal health agency was warning that it "may be possible" to pass on the virus from contaminated surfaces, according to Fox News.
'Mad Dog' shreds players over MLB standoff: 'Go to hell!'
Chris Russo apparently isn't a union guy. As Major League Baseball threatens its season in a stare-down between owners and players over revenue, Russo backed the billionaires during a rant...
What we learned about coronavirus today: 2nd wave fears stoked; mink may have spread virus
President Trump on Wednesday blamed China’s “incompetence” for allowing the virus to spread around the world and kill more than 320,000 people.
Trump congratulates daughter Tiffany on graduating Georgetown law school
The president on Wednesday congratulated daughter Tiffany Trump for graduating from Georgetown Law school. “Congratulations to my daughter, Tiffany, on graduating from Georgetown Law,” he tweeted. “Great student, great school....
Anthony Nelson embraces grandfather's words in leaving Seton Hall for Manhattan
Anthony Nelson was still on the fence, unsure if he really wanted to leave Seton Hall. Sure, there might be better opportunities elsewhere. But he liked his teammates, liked the...
Love train: Video shows couple having sex in Brooklyn subway station
The nearly minute-long clip, filmed by a chuckling onlooker from across the tracks, appears to show a man and woman in the throws of passion on the platform of the...
Memorial Day weekend events and activities: Virtual and offline
Whether you're stuck on the couch or willing to venture outdoors, here are ways you can still celebrate Memorial Day this long weekend.
Five leaders of reopened Texas church get coronavirus days after priest's death
A recently reopened Texas church has closed its doors again after five leaders tested positive for coronavirus -- days after the death of a priest who returned there despite showing...
Tom Brady's first Buccaneers workouts were a 'little weird'
For the first time in two decades, Tom Brady is the one playing catch-up. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' $50 million man, signed to a two-year contract this offseason after 20...
McEnany blasts Chris Cuomo for taking ‘less safe version’ of hydroxychloroquine
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany took on Chris Cuomo on Wednesday, saying that while he "mocked" President Trump for taking hydroxychloroquine, the CNN anchor took a less safe version...
Alison Roman's Times exile feeds gutless cancel culture amid Chrissy Teigen feud
A heaping portion of cowardice, courtesy of a most reliable provider: the NY Times.
The NBA may be back sooner than you think
The Knicks and Nets might see their players return to train in New York as early as next month. They may also be going to Disney World to resume the...
LSU practice brawl earned Joe Burrow esteem with Tigers teammates
It was a brawl that started it all. Long before LSU captured a national championship in 2019, many of Joe Burrow’s teammates point to an eventful team scrimmage during preseason...
Connecticut state trooper's profanity-laced rant at driver caught on video
A Connecticut state trooper was taken off the road after a video emerged of him unleashing an expletive-laden rant on a driver -- telling the motorist "don't ever f--k with...
Supreme Court blocks release of Russia probe documents
The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the House of Representatives from getting secret grand jury testimony of ex-special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. The court in an unsigned order...
WWII veteran who raised $40M with 100th birthday walk gets knighted
"I hope she's not very heavy-handed with the sword," Captain Tom Moore joked of the impending investiture, the official ceremony where the monarch taps a sword on the recipient's shoulders.
Mitchell Robinson is showing off skills we’ve never seen before
Mitchell Robinson has been the big man the Knicks envisioned, becoming one of the best shot-blockers in the NBA, while holding what would stand as the best single-season field goal...
Good news: New Yorkers can soon get divorced again in these counties
New lawsuits and divorces can be filed electronically in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County and other county Supreme courts beginning on Monday -- after weeks of pause for...
Brazilian indigenous leaders fight coronavirus with medicinal plants
A group of indigenous healers in a Brazilian rainforest state are fighting the coronavirus pandemic with medicinal plants -- as the country battles the third-largest outbreak in the world. Five...
Cops break up 'large gathering' at Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn
The NYPD broke up a gathering of about 100 people at a Brooklyn synagogue Wednesday morning while responding to a 311 complaint, police and the mayor's office said. The officers...
MTA worker coronavirus death toll hits 123
The number of transit workers killed by the coronavirus stands at 123, the agency revealed Wednesday. "We will never forget the dedication, service and sacrifice of these brave men and...
Man charged with setting fire to grandmother's home with dogs inside
A Tennessee man is accused of intentionally setting fire to a room in his grandmother’s home with two dogs inside, according to a report. Dustin Matthew Sneed, 30, was booked...
Designer Elie Tahari shells out $3.25M for Manhattan condo
“I bought it because I still think [New York] real estate is a great investment," Tahari says.
Antibody found in SARS patients can also block the novel coronavirus
The race to find a cure for the novel coronavirus is on, and there are three separate efforts being pursued. The simplest one is to use common drugs to treat...
New Zealand PM eyes 4-day workweek to help post-coronavirus economy
New Zealand's Prime Minister has suggested that a four-day workweek could help revitalize the country's economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Speaking Monday from the city of Rotura,...
Undocumented immigrants in California now eligible for coronavirus relief
The $75 million landmark relief program is the first of its kind, offering payments of $500 per person and up to $1,000 per household.
Top summer shows of 2020: From 'Dirty John' to 'Love, Victor'
Here are the hottest offerings to keep your eyes peeled for.
Social distance this summer in a 13-bedroom Hamptons hotel for $1M
All that’s missing are the bell hops! A luxury hotel in the Hamptons is renting the entire place to one lucky person for the summer for $1 million during the...
Things get personal during debate with AOC, rival Dem: 'Leave my mom out of it'
Caruso-Cabrera accused AOC of staying in her “luxury” D.C. apartment complex with a “Whole Foods in the lobby” during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic that ravaged constituents in her...
Delta adds more flights to ensure social distancing — despite low demand
Delta Air Lines is making moves to ensure that planes don’t get too crowded. The company recently announced that it would be adding more flights so that it can continue...
Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume Thursday in New York
Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume across New York State starting Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced — though participants must maintain social-distancing and wear masks to...
Four injured when MTA bus careens over Brooklyn sidewalk
An MTA bus careened onto the sidewalk in Brooklyn Tuesday evening, injuring four people, cops said. The driver lost control of the vehicle during a "medical episode" at around 6:20...
Rising point guard's unusual path to draft could lead him right to Knicks
Iowa State point guard Tyrese Haliburton says he won’t be daunted if he winds up with the Knicks, as some project. “Being in New York, they always talk about the...
When NYC schools could finally reopen and how they could change
On March 16, the New York City Department of Education shut down schools and the country’s largest school system moved to remote learning to alleviate the spread of the coronavirus....
Apple, Google debut COVID-19 smartphone technology
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and several US...
Catastrophic floodwaters in Michigan threaten massive Dow chemical plant
Catastrophic floodwaters from two breached dams in Michigan have threatened a massive Dow chemical plant -- forcing the complex to shut, the company said. Dow said Wednesday that its sprawling...
Fire ruins drive-in moviegoers' night out
This wasn't a showing of "The Towering Inferno" — but it came pretty close. A two-alarm fire in San Jose, California, broke out adjacent to the West Wind Capitol Drive-In...
Ahmaud Arbery's family attorney calls new footage 'criminalization of blackness'
The attorney for Georgia slay victim Ahmaud Arbery's family says new videos that have emerged, including one of cops attempting to Taser him in 2017, shows Arbery's history of unfair...
De Blasio now 'respects' move to ban New Yorkers from Long Island beaches
Now he understands her line in the sand. Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke Wednesday to a Nassau County official who wants to ban New York City residents from visiting beaches...
Brazil's largest city digs mass graves as coronavirus spreads
Workers in Brazil’s largest city are digging mass graves as the country battles its coronavirus outbreak, grim video shows. Footage shows back-to-back burial plots dug in a São Paulo cemetery,...
Japanese pub aims to clean up with disinfectant spray machine
The pub in Tokyo’s normally bustling Shinjuku district has installed a machine that sprays customers with hypochlorous acid water as they enter. Customers are first greeted by a hostess on...
Thousands continue to wait in miles-long lines for food in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa has marshaled huge resources towards preventing its poor from starving because of COVID-19, but undocumented citizens and stranded migrants face hunger as they slip through the...
Estranged husband of Lori Vallow told cops she threatened to kill him: new video
The late husband of doomsday-obsessed Idaho mom Lori Vallow told cops she “lost her mind” and threatened to kill him -- six months before he was fatally shot by her...
Pizzeria owner makes money placing orders for own store on DoorDash app
A Kansas restauranteur was able to make some dough placing orders at his own pizzeria through the food delivery app DoorDash, according to a report. The owner of AJ's NY...
Cancer surgery delays caused by coronavirus may kill thousands
The coronavirus death rate likely extends beyond those directly killed by the lethal virus, a new study reports.
Brooklyn nurse worked 24 hours straight just to keep patients alive
Brown, 33, is a full-time RN at the Brownsville hospital. But early on in the crisis, his mom caught the bug and so did a few of his coworkers and...
‘Normal People’ sex scenes surface online on Pornhub
The producers of Hulu and BBC’s “Normal People” have issued a takedown request to adult site Pornhub after a compilation of sex scenes from the 12-part series surfaced on the...
Most people working from home can't remember the last time they wore pants
Two in three Americans said they flat-out don’t remember the last time they wore real pants, according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 American respondents who currently work...
Undertaker was 'real pissed' about notorious WWE controversy
If Vince McMahon had consulted with The Undertaker, the Montreal Screwjob might never have happened. Whether that's a good thing is debatable. As ugly as the episode was for WWE...
Pompeo praises Taiwan's coronavirus response, rips China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has praised Taiwan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and called the country a reliable partner in a statement that sharply contrasted with recent US criticism...
NFL has billions of reasons to want fans at games
The NFL is projected to lose 38 percent of its total revenue if the 2020 season is held without spectators in its stadiums, according to Forbes. Based on figures from...
Running back's photos with reality star girlfriend gives trolls an opening
Kerryon Johnson is keeping busy this offseason, whether he documents it on social media or not. On Friday, the Lions Fan Report Twitter account shared a photo of quarterback Matthew...
Social distancing beeper will go off if you're within 6 feet of someone
A social distancing gadget that beeps whenever you're not keeping six feet from someone could help people return to work. The beeper has been invented by Pathfindr and aims to...
NYC kids manipulating and posting remote teaching clips online
Some mischievous city kids are manipulating and posting clips of their teachers' remote learning lessons on social media, leaving some educators wary of video classes, several sources told The Post....
Escape coronavirus lockdown in a literal dungeon
It's goth as hell.
Michigan dam bursts, sending rush of water into town, video shows
Dramatic online videos showed the moment a Michigan dam burst, sending rushing water cascading past its barrier and then into a nearby town. Two breached dams in Midland County, Michigan,...
Progressive group used phone data to track protesters at anti-lockdown rallies
The Committee to Protect Medicare collected the anonymized location data from opt-in cell phone apps and data scientists at the firm VoteMap used it to determine the movements of the...
Baby sloth welcomed after hard birth at Providence zoo
An adorable baby sloth has arrived in the world to bring some much-needed joy.
Mississippi governor tricked into saying 'Harry Azcrac' at virtual graduation
In the video, streamed on Facebook live, Reeves sends his well wishes to the school's valedictorian before running down the list of newly minted graduates.
Woman self-isolates, still tests positive for coronavirus 8 times
"COVID-19 has taken a lot out of me, and it continues every day."
New study estimates the odds of extraterrestrial life
Despite no clear-cut evidence, mankind has wondered for eons whether we're alone in the universe. One astronomer, however, is almost sure that extraterrestrial life exists. In a new study, Columbia...
Woman posts video of super cyclone 'raging like hell' in India
A woman in India posted video clips of deadly super Cyclone Amphan as it slammed the country on Wednesday. "It’s raging," Jasmine C said as she posted an initial video...
Gov. Cuomo: 'Ask President Trump' about nursing home deaths
First Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed nursing homes for a widely criticized directive from his Health Department barring the facilities from turning away coronavirus-positive people — now he's pawning it off...
Climate change is making hurricanes stronger
If it seems to you that the massive storms rolling in from the ocean every year are causing more and more damage than the years before, you’re not alone. Scientists...
Getting outside is Americans' favorite way to de-stress
Spending time in the great outdoors is the top way Americans are working to de-stress right now, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found 50 percent of...
USS Roosevelt returning to sea amid spike in tensions with China
The USS Theodore Roosevelt will return to sea before Memorial Day after a coronavirus outbreak sidelined the aircraft carrier for roughly two months when more than 1,000 sailors tested positive,...
Ruby Rose's 'Batwoman' exit wasn't all her choice, says source
“It was a breakup. She wasn’t happy working on the show," says the source.
Nancy Pelosi claps back: Trump is like a kid with ‘doggy doo on his shoes’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday likened the commander-in-chief to a child with "doggy doo on his shoes."
Eli and Peyton Manning are getting in the bourbon game
A new super-premium bourbon endorsed by a slew of sports celebrities is about hit the shelves in Tennessee. Tennis legend Andy Roddick, football greats Peyton and Eli Manning and notable...
SBA tells Planned Parenthood to return $80M in stimulus funds
The SBA is reaching out to the 37 affiliates to explain they are ineligible because they are affiliates of Planned Parenthood, which has more than 500 employees, Fox News reported...
Study proposes bold lockdown strategy: 50 days on, 30 days off
A new study suggests that a cycle of 50 days under strict lockdown -- followed by 30 days of loosened restrictions -- could help countries to reduce coronavirus deaths while...
82-year-old charged with killing lover in violent sex game gone wrong
An 82-year-old married man has been charged in Texas with killing his secret male lover during a sadomasochistic sex game gone terribly wrong, according to court documents. Alan Bischof was...
Paige VanZant couldn't keep her clothes on forever
Clothing is optional again for Paige VanZant and husband Austin Vanderford. Following a conservative turn on TikTok last month, VanZant revived her nude quarantine shoots on Tuesday. "Tried the whole...
Respected ESPN analyst has shocking Sam Darnold-Lamar Jackson opinion
Injuries and inconsistency have clouded Sam Darnold's ceiling. But one former quarterback believes it is even higher than reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson's. "I'm taking Sam Darnold over every young...
Astronomers spot first potential evidence of new planet being born
The first direct evidence of a planet being born may have been found by astronomers. The space-focused researchers think they've spotted the phenomenon around 520 light-years away from Earth. The...
Hero doctor who delayed retirement to work on the coronavirus front lines dies
"The Jay-Z of the hospital" gave his life to fight the virus, staffers say.
US eyes business with Taiwanese tech firms in move to distance from China
The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on the Chinese Communist Party by forging closer political and business ties with Taiwanese technology firms, while at the same time working to...
70% of consumers would rather watch new movies at home: study
A new study found that 70% of people would rather see a first-run feature as a digital rental at home than in a movie theater.
Tom Brady's fear of 'butt sweat' isn't going away
Tom Brady was able to get better acquainted with some of his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates during the team’s first workout Tuesday at a Tampa prep school, and it...
Devil-mask-wearing man killed 62-year-old at NYC senior center: Police sources
A Brooklyn man donned a devilish Halloween mask before infiltrating a senior center and shooting a 62-year-old dead in his bed, police sources said Wednesday. Gregory Spears, 39, wore a...
Millions of cicadas expected to emerge after 17 years underground
Get ready for an invasion of noisy insects. As many as 1.5 million cicadas are expected to darken the skies after 17 years underground and descend upon North Carolina, Virginia,...
Scientists reveal top traits to master the 'art of flirting’
If you've ever wondered if there is an art to flirting them some researchers have news for you. Two scientists claim to have found 47 traits "which turn flirting effective."...
Creepy wolf spider hatchlings seen in US Fish & Wildlife photo
Arachnophobes, please watch your step. The US Fish and Wildlife Service released a creepy photo this week of a wolf spider matriarch carrying dozens of new hatchlings on her back...
Volkswagen apologizes, pulls Golf ad over racism outcry
German car company Volkswagen has been forced to yank a social media ad campaign after critics slammed it as racist. The 10-second commercial, posted on Instagram Tuesday, features a large...
Many Americans believe college graduates should still have an in-person ceremony
Eight in 10 graduating college students believe their college experience has been robbed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study asked 1,000 college students graduating this spring...
NJ man sentenced for stalking 4 women, stealing one victim's bra
A New Jersey creep convicted of stalking four women on social media and stealing one victim’s bra will spend one year in jail, prosecutors said.
Harley-Davidson to offer US dealers smaller selection of motorcycles
Harley-Davidson is reopening its factories this week at lower production rates and sending dealers a narrower range of motorcycles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The US motorcycle maker,...
De Blasio outlines plan to fight coronavirus in NYC nursing homes
The city is ramping up coronavirus testing and staffing at Big Apple nursing homes as part of a new plan to fight the deadly bug in hard-hit elderly communities, Mayor...
US Marshals renew manhunt for 'intelligent' and 'socially awkward' fugitive
Ryan Dusha Kedar, 49, who is wanted in the killing of a South Carolina man, is both "extremely intelligent" and "socially awkward," the feds say.
Senate committee authorizes subpoenas in Hunter Biden probe
WASHINGTON -- A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to authorize subpoenas as part of the investigation into Hunter Biden's high-paying work for Ukrainian gas company Burisma, according to a report....
NFL player claims he was sexually assaulted on United Airlines flight
An NFL player from New Jersey was repeatedly harassed and groped by a drug-addled female passenger aboard a United Airlines flight, according to a new lawsuit that claims the crew...
Dave Portnoy hypes Barstool Sports auditions amid 'Call Her Daddy' drama
Who wants to be the next Barstool 'Idol'?
Mike Pompeo blames Bob Menendez over IG firing controversy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he didn't retaliate against Steve Linick when he asked President Trump to fire him as State Department inspector general — and that New Jersey...
Penguin poop is nature's 'truly intense' laughing gas: study says
This is a scientific case of the s - - ts and giggles.
China seizes control of PPE factories, sparking fear of another coronavirus wave
China's Communist Party is again seizing factory lines churning out the world's supply of medical safety gear -- sparking fears the country is preparing for a second wave of the...
Former 'Bachelor' contestant searches for baby daddy in wild new show
Most people find a partner before they think about having a baby — but former "Bachelor" contestant Kristy Katzmann is doing the process backward.
Rolls-Royce axing 9,000 workers, mostly from civil aerospace
Rolls-Royce plans to cut at least 9,000 jobs, or more than a sixth of its workforce, in the latest blows to the UK economy and aviation industry dealt by the...
Chinese city at center of pandemic bans eating wild animals
Wuhan officially banned eating wild animals as well as hunting them within its limits, declaring itself a "wildlife sanctuary," CBS reported.
Mall fits elevators with foot pedals to prevent spread of coronavirus
A mall in Thailand has swapped lift buttons for foot pedals in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as well as help restore normalcy and get shoppers...
Trump says G7 summit could happen in person at Camp David
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday suggested this year's canceled in-person Group of Seven summit could be back on — a potential meeting of the world leaders signaling the worst...
Woman charged with assaulting black girl she accused of stealing mail
A white South Carolina woman is facing charges for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old black girl she accused of stealing her mail – a confrontation her attorney claims was racially motivated....
Susan Rice email shows Comey debated withholding info from Michael Flynn
Then-FBI Director James Comey suggested that President Barack Obama might want to keep information about Russia from incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn in January 2017, according to a newly...
Massive flood causes iconic Chicago building to go dark
The famed "Sears Tower" suffered a blackout Sunday after massive flooding caused a power outage in the famed high-rise.
Queens man killed in early morning house fire
An elderly man was killed when a fire ravaged his Queens home early Wednesday, according to authorities. Paul Agopian, 77, was found unconscious and unresponsive in the home on 55th...
Massive traffic jam as commuters return to work on the first day back
Bumper-to-bumper traffic filled this road in Cainta, Philippines, on the first Monday back to work. "We live beside the highway, so we always see heavy traffic every morning, but we...
Anti-Semite 'bombs' Manhattan synagogue's Facebook Live service
Online services held by a Manhattan synagogue last week were marred by a barrage of hate-filled messages, including “Kill the Jews" in a practice that's come to be known as...
A mink may have infected a human with coronavirus
Dutch authorities believe a mink may have transmitted the coronavirus to a farmworker in what may be the first animal-to-human case detected since the original outbreak in Wuhan, China. The...
Baseball will be irreparably damaged if this continues
Hal Steinbrenner and Jeff Wilpon DNA-ed their way into jobs. Whatever you think of Jacoby Ellsbury and Yoenis Cespedes, they used talent to gain their contracts. There was no inheritance,...
Grocery store converts salad bar into mini booze bottle buffet
They put the “bar” in salad bar! A Missouri supermarket is selling miniature liquor bottles instead of veggies at a serve-yourself salad station during the coronavirus crisis, according to a...
‘SNL’ episodes with sports hosts headed to NBCSN for lockdown
Episodes will include hosts Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Charles Barkley, Tom Brady and more.
64-year-old woman in vegetative state after vicious East Harlem assault
A 64-year-old woman was left in a vegetative state after being viciously attacked in East Harlem by a man who exposed himself before taking off on a bicycle, police said...
Bulls owner irked by Michael Jordan's 'maddening' dynasty take
"The Last Dance" was a fun trip back in time. But the docuseries dominated by Michael Jordan's point of view left out so many details of the 1990s Bulls dynasty....
Joe Biden says Democrats must condemn anti-Semitic criticism
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Democrats need to condemn when criticism of policies in Israel morph into anti-Semitism, including when it is coming from the liberal wing of the...
Trump blames China's 'incompetence' for global coronavirus death toll
President Trump on Wednesday blamed China's "incompetence" for allowing the coronavirus to spread around the world and kill more than 320,000 people. "Some wacko in China just released a statement...
Recording of calls between Joe Biden, ex-Ukraine president leaked
Leaked phone conversations between Joe Biden and then-Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko have been made public by a Ukrainian lawmaker. Edited recordings of the calls were played at a news conference...
'Succession' fans: You can stream Kendall's bizarre 'L to the OG' rap
It's nervy, unhinged and cringeworthy.
ESPN star: MLB players should be furious with A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez caused a stir last weekend after calling for MLB players to accept the owners’ offer of a 50-50 split in revenues for games played in empty ballparks. And...
Mysterious boom rattles residents in India, leaves authorities clueless
Millions of Indians were rattled by a loud boom that shook their city Wednesday -- one that baffled even local cops and emergency officials. The boom was heard across the...
How to keep yourself safe from coronavirus while outdoors
As temperatures rise and sunny skies and mild breezes coax people out of quarantine, many are wondering about the likelihood of catching the coronavirus while outdoors. “Everyone’s itching to get...
Stocks jump as Wall Street eyes coronavirus recovery
US stocks jumped Wednesday as continued hopes for a recovery from the coronavirus crisis helped investors shake off questions about a potential vaccine. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed as...
Trump uses Roger Stone to call for opening of cold case into MSNBC host
President Trump once again Wednesday called for an investigation into MSNBC host "Psycho" Joe Scarborough over the death of an intern in his congressional office nearly 20 years ago, as...
Mystery surrounds UFO reports out of Nazi Germany and Antarctica
There is one wild conspiracy theory that refuses to go away... that UFOs originated in Nazi Germany during World War II, that Hitler built a secret UFO base in Antarctica,...
Coronavirus will infect over 5 million by late July if US reopens: model
The coronavirus will infect more than 5 million people -- and kill nearly 300,000 -- across the US by late July if states fully reopen without social distancing measures in...
Which NFL teams had the loudest offseasons?
It's been a weird couple months for the NFL. With the coronavirus pandemic halting all other leagues, the offseason has turned into the sports world's main attraction. Every story –...
Study shows yoga could help coronavirus-induced depression
Long after the coronavirus pandemic is declared over, another health plight could take its place: a mental health crisis, experts have warned. But according to a new study, practicing yoga...
Big manly beards evolved so we could take punches to the head: study says
Tough tufts act as shock absorbers, according to science.
Watch as plane makes emergency landing along Missouri highway
Who needs a runway? This is the moment motorists in Missouri were shocked to see a small plane joining them along a highway when the pilot made an emergency landing...
Florida nurse struggling with coronavirus trauma found dead in his car
A Florida nurse was found dead in his car from a suspected overdose after struggling with the trauma of treating coronavirus patients, friends and relatives said. William Coddington, a nurse...
NYC child vaccination rates take 'troubling' plunge during pandemic
There's a new crisis emerging amid the coronavirus pandemic — New York City children aren't getting their shots. Child vaccination rates in the Big Apple have dramatically plunged during the...
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Global carbon emissions plummeted 17 percent during coronavirus lockdowns
Global stay-at-home orders have caused a dramatic plunge in carbon emissions. Daily carbon dioxide emissions worldwide dropped 17 percent, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in Nature, going from...
The Michael Jordan pizza conspiracies are getting out of control
The pie thickens. A new claim has been made in the Michael Jordan pizza scandal thanks to a local chef from the Park City area who has come forward to...
Learn how to sell practically anything on Amazon with these courses
If you want to learn the ins and outs of building a profitable store on Amazon, then online training is a great place to start.
Japan planning secret, surprise fireworks show to cheer up nation
TOKYO - On a night not too far in the future but still being kept secret, skies across Japan will light up with simultaneous fireworks displays from north to south...
Target's online sales surge 141 percent amid coronavirus panic buying
Target Corp’s quarterly online sales surged 141 percent due to panic buying in the coronavirus crisis, the retailer said on Wednesday, driving results past Wall Street expectations even as its...
NASA chief abruptly resigns days before historic launch
Doug Loverro, head of NASA’s human spaceflight program, has resigned abruptly after six months on the job -- days before the agency plans to launch astronauts for the first time...
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani just don't fly as 'The Lovebirds'
One plus one can occasionally equal too much.
Costco worker who kicked out man refusing to wear mask hailed as 'hero'
A man refused to wear a face mask while shopping at a Costco outpost because he “woke up in a free country” -- and was then booted from the chain...
Apple may soon stop shipping iPhones with free earbuds
Apple's next iPhone may no longer come with a pair of the company's iconic, white-wired earphones, according to a top tech analyst. The Cupertino, California, tech giant will not include...
Hungary bans legal recognition of its transgender citizens
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved legislation banning the legal recognition of transgender citizens. Amendments to the law on the birth, death and marriage registry, approved mostly by...
Christian high school hosts graduation with hundreds in attendance
A Christian high school in Oklahoma hosted a jam-packed graduation ceremony with hundreds in attendance -- despite concerns about spreading the coronavirus, according to reports. Guests were seen on a...
Ex-Green Beret and son arrested for helping Ghosn flee Japan
An ex-Green Beret and his son were arrested by authorities in the US Wednesday for allegedly helping Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in a concert equipment box. Former US special forces...
Danica Patrick lets loose poolside during quarantine
Danica Patrick switched up her quarantine routine Tuesday by channeling her inner child outdoors. The retired NASCAR driver, 38, broke out the slip-and-slide by her pool, documenting the results on...
Action guru Michael Bay making sick film about a pandemic that never ends
This one might hit a little close to home.
Qantas will offer dirt-cheap flights without social distancing
Australian airline Qantas plans to lure back wary travelers with flights as cheap as $12.50 – admitting Wednesday that it wants to pack planes without social distancing in its new...
'Betrayed' Astros star fires agent because of ... LeBron James
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman’s decision to part ways with his sports agency, Klutch Sports, was reportedly influenced by last week’s announcement that Uninterrupted, a film production company co-founded by...
'Midsommar' dress bought at auction for $65K by Academy Museum
The May Queen dress is one of pieces auctioned for coronavirus relief efforts.
NJ woman charged with fatally beating wife with wine chiller
A New Jersey woman allegedly beat her wife to death with a wine chiller -- a week after gushing about the "uncountable ways” her partner has changed her life, authorities...
Palestinian leader declares end to peace deals with Israel, US
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas declared an end to all peace agreements and understandings with Israel and the US — including the 1993 Oslo Accord.
New Yorkers cause coronavirus real estate ‘tidal wave’ in Connecticut
A "tidal wave" of buyers are fleeing the coronavirus-ravaged concrete jungle for Connecticut, creating an unexpected uptick in the real estate market, according to a new report. Real estate agents...
Joe Rogan's podcast deal with Spotify likely worth over $100 million
Spotify's blockbuster deal to acquire Joe Rogan's popular podcast reportedly has a price tag larger than $100 million -- one of the most lucrative ever in the industry. The staggering...
Brady blasted for peddling 'immunity' supplement during pandemic
Tom Brady launched a new "immunity" multivitamin supplement this week — and critics quickly tackled the quarterback for the timing of the release during the coronavirus pandemic. Brady, 42, newly...
'Hot' nurse disciplined for wearing bra and panties under see-through PPE gown
This naughty nurse is going viral.
NFL's ultimate sibling rivalry is being taken off the field
Competition has long been part of the Watt family's way of life. J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt are two of the more intimidating defensive forces in the NFL and their...
Trump threatens to cut funds for Michigan over absentee voter plan
President Trump threatened to "hold up funding" for Michigan if the state follows through with an initiative to send voters absentee ballots for upcoming elections.
Fox Sports is eyeing their next ESPN personality coup
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers & columnists to answer them in a...
Man drives over 600 miles for haircut amid pandemic
It was shear madness. A 28-year-old Washington state man said he drove more than 600 miles to get a haircut in California after seeing a friend’s Facebook post about getting...
How backup catcher became most unlikely Mets hero: 'My heart stopped'
Todd Pratt had just two career hits in the postseason, but he still had quite an impact. His home run in Game 4 of the 1999 NLDS beat the Diamondbacks...
German prince dies after losing control of motorcycle at high speed
A German prince has died in a high-speed motorcycle crash, according to local reports. Prince Otto of Hesse, 55, crashed his Ducati Multistrada 1260 S into the central guardrail on...
Sweden had most coronavirus deaths per capita in Europe last week
Sweden had the highest number of coronavirus deaths per capita in Europe over the last week, new data shows. The Scandinavian country -- which has allowed most schools, restaurants and...
Investigators search homes of Georgia men charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing
Investigators have searched the homes of the Georgia father and son accused of killing unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery, according to a report. Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation...
Meet the uncomfortably close mother-daughter duos of 'sMothered' Season 2
This time, they're taking showers together.
Tech CEO: France should sell Mona Lisa to cover losses
It’s enough to wipe the smile off the Mona Lisa. Tech entrepreneur Stephan Distinguin has suggested that France can offset its financial losses from the coronavirus pandemic by selling Leonardo...
The enduring legacy of St. John's star killed by drunk driver 20 years ago
It was February 2019 and Ann Sealy was back at the Garden, back in the arena she spent so many nights watching her youngest son dazzle capacity crowds. A friend...
Body of WWE star Shad Gaspard washes up on Venice Beach
A body has washed up on Venice Beach, where former WWE star Shad Gaspard was swept out to sea by a riptide over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom 'not worried' about Elon Musk's threat to move Tesla
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's "not worried" about Elon Musk making good on his threat to move Tesla out of the state. Newsom said he isn't concerned about the...
Man accused of shooting Waffle House worker in coronavirus dispute
Kevin Watson, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting in the parking lot of the waffle joint.
Ex-teacher imprisoned for sexually abusing student files for divorce
A former Arizona teacher who is serving 20 years in prison for having sex multiple times with one of her students, a 13-year-old boy, has filed for divorce from her...
Coronavirus survivor shares shocking body transformation photo in hospital
A 43-year-old California man has shared a shocking photo of the toll the coronavirus has taken on his strapping body -- turning it into an emaciated shell during his six-week...
Cute cat gets stuck inside a fish tank
This cat knows what it's like to be living in a fishbowl. Harvey, a 2-year-old British shorthair, somehow got stuck inside a fish tank as his owners were cleaning it...
Jordan's intimidation tactics didn't work on this Hall of Famer
One NBA Hall of Famer didn't wilt under Michael Jordan's verbal abuse. Some fans may forget that Robert Parish, of Boston Celtics fame, played one season with Jordan, winning a...
Minnesota TV anchor assaulted by suspect over his 'perceived' sexuality
A Minnesota TV anchor was assaulted by a man because he perceived the journalist to be gay, according to a report. Matt Belanger of KSTP-TV was at a Minneapolis train...
Man sentenced to death via Zoom call
A Malaysian man who was accused of "masterminding" a 2011 heroin deal was reportedly sentenced to death by hanging via a Zoom call. Punithan Genasan, 37, was the first person...
Examining just how thin the Giants are at wide receiver
Part four in a series analyzing the New York Giants. When the decision was made to trade away Odell Beckham Jr., it completely changed the realm of wide receiver for...
US births fall to lowest number in 35 years; coronavirus may lower it even more
U.S. births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years. The decline is the latest sign of a prolonged national “baby bust” that’s...
You'll soon be hearing more of Mike Francesa on WFAN
Mike Francesa fans will soon get to hear him for an extra half hour on WFAN. Effective May 26, Francesa — who had been on from 6-6:30 p.m. weekdays —...
Light the bat signal: The CW searching for new 'Batwoman' after abrupt Ruby Rose departure
Light the bat signal — The CW is now in search of a new leading woman. Ruby Rose, who starred as the titular character in the network's "Batwoman," has abruptly...
Jets' receiving group has been given a speed infusion
Fourth in a series analyzing the New York Jets. The Jets entered this offseason with two main goals — find protectors and playmakers for Sam Darnold. Jets general manager Joe...
Man kills ex-girlfriend, her two daughters in jealous rage
A South Carolina man furious that his ex-girlfriend went to the beach with another man fatally shot her and her two daughters before turning the gun on himself, authorities said....
Group fitness class responsible for more than 100 coronavirus cases, study warns
Group fitness classes can be a hotbed for the spread of coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned in a new report. The study, coming as states...
Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc-based baby powder in North America
FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. — Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits...
Hydroxychloroquine trials set to begin at hospitals in Australia
A medical institute in Australia will administer a trial at hospitals across the country to determine if the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine can prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Walter and...
NFL recognizes this coronavirus reality as some facilities reopen
The NFL isn’t expecting to strike out coronavirus. Some facilities around the league, in states where it is permitted by the government, reopened Tuesday for a limited number of employees...
South Carolina mom accused of setting her car on fire with toddler son inside
A South Carolina mother was arrested for allegedly setting her car on fire with her toddler son inside, according to a report. Caylin Allise Watson, 23, and her 14-month-old baby...
Florida sheriff who killed man as teen also concealed LSD use on job application
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony was rejected for a police job in 2004 after admitting he used LSD one time, but he concealed the drug use after...
Why Noah Syndergaard's Mets future is so murky
Part 24 in a series analyzing the New York Mets Noah Syndergaard’s push toward a nine-figure contract was supposed to begin this season. The Mets right-hander didn’t pitch at a...