May 21, 2020
Smoke inhalation killed 34 in California boat fire, coroner says
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Texas mayor claims women can't lead prayers at council meetings, citing bible
The mayor of a small city in Texas said women should not be allowed to lead the prayers at public meetings of the City Council, pointing to two verses in...
Felon allegedly chokes female hiker after release from jail over coronavirus
A Washington State felon allegedly attacked a woman just 10 days after he was sprung from jail early over coronavirus concerns. Matthew Cory, 33, was back behind bars Friday on charges...
NASCAR driver's heartbreaking week ends with a win
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Chase Briscoe was grateful to bring a moment or two of happiness to wife Marissa in the worst week of their lives. It was Tuesday, during a...
NY Post readers sound off on ending coronavirus lockdown
Columnist David Marcus’ front-page plea in Thursday’s Post — that the lockdown has served its purpose and it’s time to open up New York again — brought in a flood...
Americans use their stimulus checks to splurge at Walmart, Target and Best Buy
While many Americans have used their stimulus checks to cover basic needs such as groceries and paying off their mortgage or rent, there’s evidence people are also spending the money...
Only one Knick captured this prestigious NBA award
The 1 and only... Knick to win MVP of the NBA Finals: Willis Reed The Time: May 8 1970; May 10, 1973. The Background: The Knicks, despite being a charter...
Ex-Philly election official pleads guilty to stuffing ballot box for Democrats
A former Philadelphia election official has pleaded guilty to taking thousands of dollars in bribes to stuff the ballot boxes for Democrats in local races between 2014 and 2016. Domenick...
NY's highest court knocks lawmaker Rebecca Seawright off ballot over filing snafu
The state’s highest court knocked three-term Upper East Side Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright off the Democratic and Working Families ballot lines amid the coronavirus pandemic for failing to file cover sheets...
Why Jamal Adams' Jets contract frustration is growing
Contract talks between the Jets and star safety Jamal Adams are not moving quickly and tension is rising between the two sides. Sources confirmed the Jets and Adams had talked...
Hamptons magazines are altering production due to coronavirus
The beaches may be opening in the Hamptons this weekend, but the reading material — at least when it comes to magazines — will be curtailed on the eastern end...
Phil Mickelson the one looking up in Tiger-Manning-Brady match
There’s a compelling commonality to the participants in Sunday’s star-studded golf exhibition that is set to raise some $10 million for COVID-19 relief. For the balance of his brilliant-on-its-own-merit professional...
Florida deputies who roughed up teen to argue stand-your-ground law
The Florida deputies who were charged after a viral video emerged of them roughing up a teen last year say their actions were justified under the state’s stand-your-ground law, a...
Troops stationed in Syria raising money to bring puppy to US
Help get this pup out of the Middle East. American soldiers stationed in Syria were on a mission when they heard a small whimpering puppy crying. They stumbled upon a...
Yankees still banking this pitching gamble will pay off
Part 25 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees Luis Severino and the Yankees avoided a potentially contentious arbitration hearing last February by agreeing to a four-year, $40 million...
6-year-old boy reels in stolen safe while 'magnet fishing' in lake
A 6-year-old South Carolina boy who was “magnet fishing” in a lake caught a locked safe that was stolen from a nearby resident eight years ago. Knox Brewer reeled in...
NY lawmakers push to legalize pot, sports betting to fill coronavirus budget gaps
State pols are making a fresh push to legalize pot and expand sports betting, saying tax income from the vices can help fill a gaping budget hole widened by the...
Hertz may be on verge of liquidation
Carl Icahn’s car-rental company Hertz may be skidding toward liquidation, The Post has learned. The 102-year-old Hertz — known for tapping O.J. Simpson as its spokesman in the 1970s —...
Man faces federal charges for allegedly faking coronavirus to get out of work
An Atlanta-area man is facing federal charges after allegedly faking a coronavirus diagnosis to get out of work. Santwon Antonio Davis, 34, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly submitting...
Giants' defensive line questions beyond Leonard Williams
Part six in a series analyzing the New York Giants. Taken individually, there is not one player on the Giants’ defensive line that scares anyone. No single big guy to...
Booze take-out, delivery sales to be extended post-coronavirus under new state bill
Booze take-out and delivery services would be extended another two years post-pandemic under new legislation introduced Thursday.
FBI probes police shooting of black EMT worker
The FBI is investigating a fatal police shooting of a black EMT worker in Kentucky. Breonna Taylor, 26, was at home with her boyfriend when three plainclothes cops burst into...
Bill de Blasio thinks walls don't work — but fences do?
Don’t you defy his no-swimming edict, Mayor Bill de Blasio warns. “We’re putting fencing in and in reserve that could close off the beaches as needed.” Funny: He used to...
MLB star curious about strange UFC fight experience
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa knows the energy of attending a live UFC event, but he's pining to get a little bit closer to the action. As in stepping into...
China's sudden rush to crush Hong Kong's freedom
Proving its word worthless, Beijing is moving to crush Hong Kong’s liberties 27 years ahead of schedule, in blatant violation of the deal that saw Britain hand rule of the...
Faceblocked: Court rules granny's grandkid pics got to go
A court in the Netherlands ordered a grandmother to delete Facebook and Pinterest photos of her own grandchildren after she posted them online without their parent’s permission. The grandmother and...
NYC desperately needs a smart reopening
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that Gotham might begin — begin — reopening in a few weeks. Why not take some steps now? David Marcus put it well in...
Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor US coronavirus victims
The Trump Administration will order American flags to fly at half-staff at federal buildings and national monuments over Memorial Day weekend to remember US coronavirus victims.
Iran's new push to erase its millennia of Jewish history
The story of the biblical queen Esther and her cousin Mordechai is among the most dramatic and moving in the Old Testament: After the pair learn of a plot to...
De Blasio's NYC campaign account hit with $16K fine by regulator
The city's campaign finance watchdog hit Mayor Bill de Blasio's Big Apple campaign account with a $16,000 fine for violating a slew of regulations, including failing to promptly return excessive...
The prospects who could end Mets' agonizing catcher search
Mike Piazza played his last game for the Mets in 2005, completing a nearly eight-season stay with the club during which the importance of developing a catcher from within the...
Why Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' needs to practice social distancing
Curators at Oslo's Munch Museum noticed parts of the 1910 masterpiece had begun to fade to white, so a team of scientists from around the world joined an investigation to...
Sick MTA workers forced massive subway cancelations during coronavirus peak
Internal data shows that between March 26 and April 19, nearly a quarter of all scheduled trains never ran — leaving many riders waiting on platforms and forced into dangerously-crowded...
I'm still commuting -- and seeing the signs of NYC's failure
Death and disease have been with humankind since we emerged from the primordial muck (or, depending on your truth, since Adam and Eve were deported from Eden), and our species...
Diverse remake Of ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’ in the works
A diverse remake of 1991 coming-of-age comedy, "Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead," with a present-day retelling centered on a black family, is in the works.
Jets' new veteran: AFC East is 'wide open' for us
The Jets are Frank Gore’s third AFC East team in three years. The veteran running back knows the division well. So, with Tom Brady no longer in New England, what...
13 best Memorial Day dessert recipes that will give you a taste of summer
A taste of summer, even if we can't get out much this year.
We're past the peak -- and it's fine to cheer
It’s not March anymore. The novel coronavirus has taken a heartbreaking health and economic toll in America. But the course of the pandemic isn’t the same as it was a...
'Uncle Bunky' might have the most badass obit of all time
An Arizona man named Randall Jacobs, who died earlier this month at age 65 "having lived a life that would have sent a lesser man to his grave decades earlier"...
Scoring tickets to NYC drive-in movies is now a competitive sport
“Good luck — my friend tried to go last week. They sell out super fast."
Man fatally stabbed by son during Zoom call, cops say
Several members of the Zoom chat called 911 after Dwight Powers was allegedly stabbed by his son, Thomas Scully-Powers, around noon in his Dixon Avenue home, the Suffolk County Police...
Rob McElhenney shot episode of his Apple+ series 'Mythic Quest' on iPhones
Rob McElhenney wasn’t going to let a global pandemic stop him from making his Apple+ workplace comedy series “Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet.”
Nets player tweets out this NBA return date
Spencer Dinwiddie may have just spilled the beans on the NBA return date. The Nets scorer, replying to a tweet by sneaker designer John Geiger, wrote that the league's bubble...
NYC parents frantic after DOE loses Gifted and Talented program entry exams
City parents are livid after the Department of Education lost the entry tests of 61 kids applying to advanced academic programs and schools. A total of 12,834 4 and 5-year-olds...
NYC subway operators use caution tape to ward off coronavirus
They're erring on the side of caution tape. A group of transit workers have been roping their operating cabs in caution tape, believing it will help ward off the coronavirus...
Roger Goodell's plan to fix NFL's diversity issue is populist foolishness
Between us, if I were the commissioner of the NFL and I suspected that a team was practicing institutionalized racism in hiring team executives and coaches, I’d see to it,...
Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery shooting arrested on murder charge
The Georgia man who filmed the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery has been arrested on murder charges, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Thursday. William "Roddie" Bryan, 50, was charged...
John Krasinski sells 'Some Good News' show to ViacomCBS
Some good news for John Krasinski.
Who the heck is Elyse Slaine, who keeps showing up on 'RHONY'?
Is she the new "id" on the block?
Tiny worms squirming out of strawberries gross out TikTok users
This trick is berry unappealing.
Senate confirms Admiral Braithwaite as new Navy Secretary
WASHINGTON -- Admiral Kenneth Braithwaite, the former US Ambassador to Norway, was confirmed by the Senate Thursday as the next Secretary of the Navy Secretary. Braithwaite promised to restore integrity...
Planning a beach trip this weekend? MTA says stay off mass transit
The MTA is urging beachgoers to stay away from its trains and buses this Memorial Day weekend. “We understand people have been cooped up and are going to want to...
Trump thanks Ford workers for ventilators during Michigan trip
President Trump traveled to Michigan Thursday to visit a Ford plant converted to making ventilators, and thanked employees for their efforts to help save Americans’ lives during the coronavirus pandemic....
Memorial Day Weekend weather forecast 'pretty good' in US — with possible flooding
Time to bust out the barbecue — it will be mostly warm and pleasant across the nation over Memorial Day weekend. But while much of the US may be headed...
CDC director Redfield denies reports he was benched by White House
In an interview with Politico on Thursday, the CDC chief also sought to downplay reports that guidelines his agency wrote on reopening the American economy had been blocked by the...
4 new album releases to look forward to this summer
Here are the albums to look forward to this summer that, hopefully, will give you happy feet — and a happier heart.
US universities trying to keep records detailing ties to China secret: report
American universities under investigation by the US Education Department are trying to keep their ties to China hidden -- refusing to hand over documents detailing cash and other gifts from...
‘We are finding patients dead in their homes’: EMT pleads with House for pay, PPE
An FDNY EMT pleaded with Congress on Thursday for hazard pay and a steady supply of protective gear — saying New York City emergency crews are "mentally and physically exhausted"...
Smokers more at risk of getting coronavirus, new study claims
A survey of 2.4 million Britons found current smokers were 14 percent more likely to develop COVID-19 symptoms than non-smokers.
Today's coronavirus update: NYC nearing reopening; Why adults may be more at risk
New York City could awake from its coronavirus-induced coma as soon as early June, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. By next month, the Big Apple is expected to meet...
No swimming, but surfing OK at NYC beaches over Memorial Day weekend
Wipe out! City beaches will be a surfers’ paradise, but swimmers will be sidelined under a wishy-washy set of rules dropped by the city and the NYPD on the eve...
Texas Naval Air Station shooting was 'terror-related,' FBI says
The shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on Thursday is being considered a terror-related attack -- and a second person of interest could be at large, according to reports....
Lockdowns were a mistake and other commentary
Pandemic journal: Lockdowns Were a Mistake At RealClearPolitics, Yinon Weiss outlines why the lockdowns “may eventually be known as one of the biggest medical and economic blunders” ever. Sweden, he...
NYPD rookie copped to shooting 'best friend' with department-issued firearm
The NYPD rookie accused of gunning down his "best friend" with his department-issued firearm on Long Island confessed that he was the trigger man, according to court documents and authorities....
Admitted Arizona mall shooter told cops he 'felt disrespected'
The admitted gunman, 20, reportedly made the admissions after surrendering to police following the shooting at the Westgate Entertainment District Wednesday.
Sweden's voluntary coronavirus lockdown strategy is failing, study shows
A Swedish study found that only 7.3 percent of Stockholmers had developed coronavirus-fighting antibodies by late April, Reuters reports.
Florida teacher who sexually abused students begs judge for castration
A former Florida teacher who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing students begged a judge to castrate him as punishment — but was instead sentenced to 12 years behind bars, according...
SNY ends shows, trims staff because of coronavirus impact
SNY ended its 5 p.m. programming that featured “The Thread” and “Loudmouths,” while trimming its staff of 20 production people as another result of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact. The host...
Bionic eye with sharper vision than real eye could be ready in just five years, experts say
A bionic eye could give sight to millions in just five years, experts say. The world’s first 3D artificial eyeball is capable of sharper vision than a real human eye....
Amazon mayor warns of indigenous genocide as coronavirus spread
MANAUS, Brazil - The mayor of the largest city in the Amazon rainforest said the coronavirus pandemic is killing indigenous people and warned of a “genocide” if Brazil’s right-wing government...
Injured bald eagle rescued from California interstate
An injured bald eagle has been rescued from an interstate in northern California. In a Facebook post, California Highway Patrol-Redding explained that it received a report of the injured eagle...
Zuck says Facebook staff will be able to work from anywhere — for a price
If you want to work for Facebook from your house in Peoria, Ill., don’t expect a Palo Alto, Calif.-sized paycheck. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said half of the...
Crayola unveils 'Colors of the World' crayons representing 40 skin tones
Color me impressed!
Doctor accused of misdiagnosing kids with epilepsy surrenders medical license
A Michigan doctor accused of misdiagnosing more than 250 children with epilepsy has surrendered his medical license, state officials said. Yasser M. Awaad, who worked as a pediatric neurologist at...
You gotta be kitten me: Sphynx cats wear horrifying outfits
It's a fashion faux paw.
MLB-union salary war will end if they clear this hurdle first
The Players Association delivered its response to MLB’s 67-page health and safety manual Thursday while the league is supposed to provide answers to economic questions raised by the union by...
SelectQuote jumps 40 percent in IPO as more consumers shop for insurance online
Shares of SelectQuote jumped more than 40 percent in their stock market debut on Thursday, giving the insurance policy comparison Web site a market valuation of over $4 billion. The...
Mueller's Russia probe deputy to headline virtual Biden fundraiser
The Biden campaign said that Andrew Weissmann will headline the “virtual fireside chat” moderated by Anne Milgram -- like Weissmann an NYU law professor and the former New Jersey attorney...
Older people's noses may make them more vulnerable to coronavirus: study
Adults' noses may make them more vulnerable to catching coronavirus than kids -- possibly explaining why cases are less prevalent among children, according to a new study. The receptors that...
Is Amy Klobuchar Biden's top choice for veep pick?
Sen. Amy Klobuchar could be Joe Biden’s surprise veep pick — with the Democratic presidential nominee asking her to undergo rigorous vetting before potentially joining his ticket, according to a...
Hong Kong enforcing coronavirus quarantine with wristband trackers
HONG KONG — It took only a few seconds. Shortly after I stepped off a flight from Singapore, an official at the Hong Kong immigration counter gestured for me to...
Chile's trashpickers say recycling latest casualty of coronavirus
SANTIAGO - Trashpickers in Chile are warning that recycling, never popular in the far-flung South American nation, is poised to become the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 5,000...
Ducklings orphaned by snapping turtle saved after wild Central Park chase
Make way for orphaned ducklings! A quintet of motherless, one-week-old Mallards is safe and sound after a four-hour wild duckling chase in Central Park. "It's very amazing!" cheered second-grader Poppy...
How to hit the beach safely this Memorial Day weekend
It's possible to have a beachy Memorial Day this year — but there are some dos and don'ts.
NY doctor who promoted COVID-19 drug cocktail leaves Jewish community
Dr. Vladimir “Zev” Zelenko -- who promoted the use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, combined with azithromycin and zinc sulfate -- practiced in Monroe, near the Hasidic enclave of Kiryas...
Shocking video shows 64-year-old woman being attacked in East Harlem
The woman was left in a vegetative state after the vicious attacker grabbed her as she was walking on E. 111th Street near 2nd Avenue just before 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Late music executive Andre Harrell to be honored in tribute broadcast
Bronx-born music executive Andre Harrell, who died May 7, will have his life celebrated Sunday during a tribute broadcast.
Trump wants churches open, says GOP crafting new coronavirus bill
President Trump says Republicans are working to draft a new coronavirus bill and that he plans to pressure states to allow churches to reopen as the pandemic ebbs. Trump said...
Here are the best Memorial Day sales on meat delivery services
Memorial Day — which falls on May 25 this year — marks the unofficial start to the summer season. For many of us, that means we will soon be firing...
Holy smokes! Scientists have high hopes weed can ward off coronavirus
They have high hopes for a coronavirus breakthrough. A team of Canadian scientists believes it has found strong strains of cannabis that could help prevent or treat coronavirus infections, according...
UK school asks students to define types of porn in bizarre assignment
A private school in England has apologized for a bizarre homework assignment in which students were asked to define types of pornography — after critics became hot and bothered, according...
When will Broadway reopen — and how will entertainment change in NYC?
When the coronavirus started its deadly rampage against New York City in early March, it was curtains for the city's entertainment sector. On March 12, Broadway went dark indefinitely and...
The two stars Bulls GM imagined replacing Michael Jordan
Jerry Krause wanted to prove his importance to the Bulls dynasty. Chicago's longtime general manager – who put every key piece of the 1990s Bulls in place, besides Jordan —...
Fotis Dulos' ex breaks her silence: 'I know nothing about Jennifer'
Michelle Troconis -- the "other woman" accused of conspiring in the murder of Connecticut mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos -- has broken her silence, on Thursday insisting, "I know nothing." But Troconis...
Entertainment industry to take $160B hit from coronavirus, analyst says
The global entertainment industry will take a $160 billion hit over the next five years as it slowly recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. The outbreak...
Alleged wine chiller killer busted in death of her wife
A New Jersey woman charged with beating her wife to death with a wine chiller has been arrested in Houston – some 1,600 miles away, authorities announced Thursday. Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus,...
Bane masks are now the hot item of the pandemic for some reason
The public has turned to an unlikely ally in the fight against COVID-19: Bane.
Nile Rodgers: Diana Ross didn't know 'I'm Coming Out' was 'a gay thing'
"But she didn't understand that that was a gay thing, that that was a person saying, 'I'm coming out of the closet,' " says Rodgers. "She didn't even get that."
Hamsters prove how effective face masks can be in stopping coronavirus transmission
Do masks protect you against the coronavirus? Depending on when you asked that question you might get a dozen different answers. Between conjecture from health experts, advice from doctors and...
Cyclone Amphan leaves more than 80 dead in India, Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh are grappling with widespread power outages and flooding following Cyclone Amphan, which left more than 80 people dead. The storm, the most powerful to hit the region...
Wild onside kick alternative could be coming to the NFL
There is growing support around the NFL to introduce an alternative to the onside kick, according to Pro Football Talk. A proposal suggests that teams should be allowed to try...
Curtis Martin played his best Jets season with brutal injury
One of the crowning achievements of running back Curtis Martin's Hall of Fame career was leading the NFL in rushing yards in 2004 with the Jets. Apparently, it was even...
Ohio State Fair canceled to prevent spread of coronavirus
“Togetherness is a challenge this year, and we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s fair,” the Ohio State Fair announced on Twitter.
How Americans are trying to sustain an eco-friendly lifestyle
Half of Americans said their partner or roommate has made them more sustainable, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found 51 percent have become more eco-friendly in...
Google says it won’t build AI tools for oil and gas drillers
Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating itself from cloud computing rivals Microsoft and Amazon. A statement from...
Sanders campaign bars delegates from trashing Biden, Democrats at convention
The presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders has laid out ground rules for delegates representing him at this summer's Democratic National Convention, barring them from attacking other candidates or party...
Colombian police are using drones to detect high body temperatures
BOGOTA - It is not a bird, a plane or Superman: the aircraft humming in the skies above Colombia’s capital Bogota are instead police drones that are meant to detect...
NYC principal in coronavirus epicenter brings calm to the chaos
Principal Justine Lucas happens to oversee one of the Big Apple’s largest public schools but PS143Q is also at the epicenter of New York’s coronavirus outbreak in Corona, Queens —...
What a fuss: 'This Is Us' actor now says filming will start in fall
"Don’t worry, #thisisus is raring to go!” Jon Huertas said on Instagram.
Michigan barbers cut hair at Capitol in defiance of stay-at-home orders
About a dozen Michigan barbers and hair stylists turned the state Capitol lawn into their personal salon Wednesday morning -- as they offered free haircuts in defiance of the state’s...
FedEx drivers fired after heated confrontation with customer
A Georgia driver delivering for FedEx says that he and his partner were fired after he posted a video of a confrontation with a customer, according to a report. The...
NYC facing $3B more in coronavirus cuts, Comptroller Stringer says
City Comptroller Scott Stringer warned Thursday the Big Apple's budget crunch will get worse as state officials slash spending amid the coronavirus pandemic, likely costing City Hall another $3 billion...
Pony adopts 3 little lambs after their mother died on farm in UK
These pictures show an unlikely animal bonding - after a pony adopted three orphaned lambs. Ten-year-old Heidi took on the care of the young trio following the death of their...
Pelosi, Schumer want flags at half-staff for coronavirus dead
Top congressional Democrats have written to President Trump asking him to order that flags be lowered to half staff to honor Americans who died during the coronavirus.
Several states may have provided misleading coronavirus test numbers
Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Vermont have been combining the results of two types of COVID-19 tests -- swabs for the disease itself and antibody blood tests -- in their total...
Netflix will start automatically canceling inactive accounts
Netflix has started to terminate accounts that people haven’t used the service for a year or more.
Ex-NFL linebacker allegedly attacked deputy, guard at hospital
A former NFL linebacker has been charged with attacking a security guard and a deputy while detained at a hospital in Indianapolis, authorities said.
Kawasaki-like bug tied to coronavirus complicates NY school reopening
Over 150 possible cases of the Kawasaki disease-like ailment affecting kids exposed to coronavirus are now being probed in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday, a growing concern as...
British police hunt for 'utterly depraved' female pedophile
British police on Thursday were hunting for an "utterly depraved" female pedophile -- who once wanted to help her hubby rape a child -- because she secretly began getting in...
Tom Brady getting 'Last Dance' treatment from ESPN
If you bet on Tom Brady being the next athlete to get "The Last Dance" treatment, you're a winner. On the heels of ESPN's successful 10-part Michael Jordan series on...
Best Buy stock falls 4 percent as it ups spending on delivery services
Best Buy said on Thursday it expects profit margins to be under pressure in the second quarter, as it spends more on expanding delivery services.
Chinese President Jinping's wife is a WHO 'Goodwill Ambassador'
Among the World Health Organization's "Goodwill Ambassadors" are Chinese President Xi Jinping's wife and a reporter with ties to Chinese state-run media outlets, according to a report. Peng Liyuan, known...
Pro golfer's social-distancing trick shot 'almost kills' girlfriend
Swing and a wish-you-missed. Dutch golfer Joost Luiten was practicing a trick shot with his caddy, who was throwing him his club from 1.5 meters away — as per new...
Oxfam plans exit from 18 countries as coronavirus drains finances
LONDON — The decision by Oxfam International to close operations in 18 countries in response to the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic was met with shock and sadness...
Big tech efforts to help small biz could backfire
Big tech companies such as Facebook and Google have touted their efforts to help small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic — but those efforts may eventually take customers away...
Rob Gronkowski is bulking up ahead of his Buccaneers debut
A 260-pound Rob Gronkowski will be ready to roll for his Buccaneers debut. As the 31-year-old tight end revealed Wednesday to CBS Sports, he's a few pounds shy of his...
Chris Cuomo teases Andrew about 'double-barrel shotgun' nose on CNN
"Is it true that this was the swab that the nurse was actually using on you, and at first it disappeared?" Chris taunted Wednesday night, holding up a giant swab.
Americans admit they didn't take their health seriously enough before coronavirus
Eight in 10 Americans are reevaluating their health priorities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their health and how the novel...
Kids' light-up dance challenge 'glows' horribly wrong
This glow-stick dance went hilariously wrong. When Jason Duff, a dad in Bonita, California, filmed his two kids dancing in the dark while wearing neon stick-figure costumes, one string of...
The best and worst of new streaming movies
Here, we tell you what to watch, and what to scroll right by.
Housekeepers stole $400K from dementia-stricken widow: feds
A pair of housekeepers swindled more than $400,000 from an elderly South Carolina widow with dementia, federal prosecutors said. Gerald Maxwell Harrison, 53, and Elizabeth Robin Williams, 55, pleaded guilty...
Mayor ignores coronavirus lockdown, poses as corpse to avoid cops
Now his political career may be dead! The mayor of a town in Peru posed as a dead coronavirus victim — by lying in a coffin while wearing a face...
NJ gym promises 'big reopening' tomorrow after getting shut down
The New Jersey gym that's waged war with Gov. Phil Murphy over his lockdown order plans to reopen again Friday -- after getting shut down by the state health department....
Councilman calls on NYC to reopen struggling small businesses
City Councilman Chaim Deutsch is calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow mom-and-pop shops that haven't received government loans to reopen.
Top college football recruit charged with first-degree attempted murder
One-time Oregon football recruit Luke Hill was charged with felony first-degree attempted murder, felony assault and other misdemeanor charges in Maryland, ESPN reported. Hill, 18, allegedly fired a gun multiple...
'Keep it local': De Blasio urges NYC residents to avoid Long Island beaches
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday urged Big Apple residents to “keep it local” and not venture out to Long Island beaches for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend as city...
NASA’s next great space telescope finally has a name
We don’t like to admit it, but NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope won’t be around forever. Sure, the joint NASA/ESA partnership that keeps Hubble’s observations going says it could last another...
Chelsea Handler sets first stand-up special in 6 years on HBO Max
“I didn’t want to return to stand-up until I had something important to say. I do now,” said Handler.
Trump plans to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty with Russia
The Trump administration will withdraw from an international arms control treaty that allows nations to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territories, a senior administration official confirmed to The...
This app uses the power of karaoke to teach you new languages
Beelinguapp is a best-selling app that uses a combination of reading and listening to help you learn a new language.
Gap buying more robots for warehouses — but still needs to hire extra humans
Apparel chain Gap is speeding up its rollout of warehouse robots for assembling online orders so it can limit human contact during the coronavirus pandemic, the company told Reuters. Gap...
Woman took anti-malaria drug for 19 years — and still got coronavirus
A Wisconsin woman has taken the unproven coronavirus drug hydroxychloroquine for nearly two decades for another health condition -- and says she was still infected by the virus, according to...
Student claims AP exams are discriminatory
A New Jersey high school student has filed complaints with the United States Department of Justice and Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights claiming that the accommodations the College...
You can get 12 bottles of wine delivered to your door with Winc
Winc will hand-pick bottles that match your wine preferences, delivering a box of four sustainably-sourced bottles you’re bound to love each month, like clockwork.
Astrobiologist argues that 'gene-hacked' humans should be created to settle on Mars
Future astronauts should have their DNA altered before making the treacherous journey to Mars, according to scientists. That's because spacefarers will likely need to become super-humans with radiation-resistant cells and...
Rep. John Ratcliffe confirmed as Trump's new intelligence chief
WASHINGTON — GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas been confirmed as the next director of national intelligence after a Senate vote along party lines on Thursday. The Republican lawmaker will...
China requests extradition of Uighur man who fled persecution: report
The Chinese Communist Party is trying to extradite a Uighur man who has been living in Turkey since 2014 to escape Beijing's persecution of the mostly Muslim group that lives...
Feds: Businessman applied for $20M in COVID relief for companies with one employee — himself
Muge Ma, 36, who goes by the name Hummer Mars, was arrested Thursday and hit with one count of bank fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of...
QAnon conspiracy theorist wins Republican Senate primary in Oregon
A public promoter of QAnon won a Republican Senate primary in Oregon this week -- and then quickly tried to distance herself from the controversial conspiracy theorists within hours of...
Man who grew up without a dad makes heartwarming how-to videos for kids
The internet's dad is here for you.
NYC doc busted for using inmates' names to write oxycodone scripts
A Queens doctor was busted for writing oxycodone scrips in the names of federal and state inmates he had never treated to obtain pills that could be sold on the...
China is 'significant emerging threat' to US: Rep. Stefanik
WASHINGTON -- New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, one of the lawmakers nominated to the new China Task Force, believes the secretive Communist nation is now among the biggest threats to...
Uber spent $19 million to aid drivers struggling amid coronavirus
Uber Technologies on Thursday for the first time detailed how much it has spent to support its ride-hail drivers and food delivery workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus tracers end up playing detective, nurse, confidant to infected patients
SALT LAKE CITY — Health investigator Mackenzie Bray smiles and chuckles as she chats by phone with a retired Utah man who just tested positive for the coronavirus. She’s trying...
Alabama teen set to become state's youngest lawyer
He's a modern-day Doogie Howser. An overachieving Alabama teenager is on the verge of becoming the state's youngest lawyer ever after graduating high school at age 10, earning a bachelor's...
Reviews are in for the awkward rebuild of Knicks' front office
However unorthodox, Knicks president Leon Rose has “upgraded’’ his basketball operations staff, according to multiple NBA sources. Rose decided to pick up the option on GM Scott Perry for next...
Most Americans have no idea why we celebrate Memorial Day
Less than half of Americans know the true meaning behind Memorial Day, according to a new survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed just 43 percent were aware it’s a...
China moves to ban secessionist protests in Hong Kong
China's Communist Party wants a new national security law targeting Hong Kong that will ban secessionist protests and what it calls subversive activity.
Michael Flynn's lawyer joins call for release of Kislyak transcripts
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's lawyer is joining a call for the transcript of conversations between her client and former Russian Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak to be...
Mark Cuban 'very' stunned about how Mavs got Porzingis from Knicks
One day, the Knicks had one of the most unique and promising young talents in the league, capable of carrying the team for the next decade. Then, they exchanged a...
Study finds Philippines is a global hot spot for online child abuse
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has emerged as a global hot spot for online child sexual exploitation and coronavirus lockdowns that restrict millions to their homes may be worsening the...
Twitter testing new feature that limits who can reply to your tweets
For as informative and engaging as Twitter can be, conversations on the social networking site can quickly become unmanageable at best. At worst, Twitter threads can quickly become a cesspool...
New dining bubble a potential coronavirus solution for restaurants
A new dining bubble that resembles the Cone of Silence from the 1960’s TV series “Get Smart” can serve as a safe haven from the coronavirus when restaurants begin opening...
Polygamist men struggle to see wives during coronavirus lockdown
Kuwait's coronavirus lockdown has created a logistical nightmare for polygamist men -- who are facing jail time or steep fines for leaving home to split time with all of their...
De Blasio: 'All roads' point to earlier-than-expected NYC reopening
New York City could start reopening from its coronavirus-induced shutdown as early as June 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
Amazon pushes back 'Prime Day' sales event
Amazon is scheduling its annual Prime Day shopping event for September and allowing unlimited shipments of non-essential goods to warehouses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar...
Inside the mind of AEW's Matt Hardy: 'Paint my masterpiece'
New All Elite Wrestling star Matt Hardy took time for some Q&A with The Post’s Joseph Staszewski before AEW’s Double or Nothing pay-per-view Saturday (8 p.m. B/R Live) in Jacksonville....
Wife of WWE star Shad Gaspard breaks silence over his death
Shad Gaspard's heartbroken wife broke her silence Thursday over the former WWE wrestler's death, calling him "our real life super hero." "Shad was our whole world and we were his....
Video captures a bunch of tools in wild brawl at Home Depot
What a bunch of tools! Crazy video captured four men outside a Home Depot in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, nailing each other with blows and throwing open paint cans at...
Hand sanitizer fail: 7-Eleven worker sprays woman's eyes
Watch the stinging moment when a 7-Eleven employee in Bangkok accidentally sprays sanitizing gel into a customer's face. She had meant to use a thermal scanner — a common practice...
Looks like 34th Street could use another miracle
Macy’s said on Thursday it could rack up operating losses of up to $1.11 billion in the first quarter, as the department store operator was forced to shut stores due...
Millions miss credit card, car loan payments amid coronavirus crisis
Millions of Americans are missing payments on credit cards and car loans as the coronavirus pandemic squeezes consumers' wallets, data shows. Nearly 15 million credit cards, or about 3.2 percent...
Rookie NYPD cop charged with murder for shooting 'best friend' dead
The rookie NYPD cop who allegedly gunned down his "best friend" on Long Island last week was arrested on a murder charge Thursday, authorities said. Off-duty Errick Allen, 27, is...
Mom draws 'evil' eyebrows on baby and the result is hilarious
It's high-brow humor.
Russia wants meeting to renew ties between US, Palestinians
Russia has offered to facilitate a meeting between the US and Palestinian leaders to help renew ties that have frayed between the two sides during the Trump administration, according to...
Wall Street cheers L Brand's plan to close 250 Victoria's Secret stores
Investors were heartened to hear that L Brands is doubling down on its plan to separate its healthy Bath & Body Works brand from its troubled Victoria's Secret brand.
Dolphins 'forgotten' QB bust is generating trade interest
In spite of a disappointing NFL career to date, former first-round pick Josh Rosen is attracting some interest from around the league and could be traded for a second time...
Robot blasts coronavirus with UV light at mall in Singapore
SINGAPORE - A shopping mall in Singapore is deploying a newly developed smart robot to fight the novel coronavirus, not with chemicals - but with light. While spraying has become...
Atlantic Media lays off 20 percent of staff amid advertising collapse
Atlantic Media, publisher of The Atlantic magazine, said it will cut about 20 percent of its staff in response to the advertising collapse tied to the coronavirus crisis.
The Rangers matchup in NHL's likely playoff tournament
There are still health, safety and economic hurdles left to clear, but if the NHL does in fact return this summer, the format and potential playoff matchups are coming into...
Endangered pygmy hippo born at San Diego Zoo for first time in decades
The zoo announced the birth of the male calf, which has not been named, to recognize Endangered Species Day on Friday, and released footage of him frolicking with his mother,...
ISIS chief, al-Baghdadi successor reportedly arrested in Iraq
The ISIS terrorist tapped as a possible leader after the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been arrested in Iraq, according to state-run media. “Today, the terrorist called Abdel Nasser...
Climate change is turning Antarctica's coast green
Experts from the University of Cambridge suggest that climate change will turn the coast of Antarctica green, resulting in blooms of algae so thick and strong they could be seen...
Woman with Elon Musk's old number gets texts meant for him
A 25-year-old skin care consultant gets several text messages and calls each day meant for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, all because AT&T assigned her the billionaire's old phone number.
Rodman reveals Kim Jong Un clue that indicates 'something is wrong'
Dennis Rodman has revealed that the world will know "something is wrong" with his pal Kim Jong Un — if the despot's sister starts getting more face time on TV....
House Republicans press Trump to temporarily halt guest worker program
Republican House members asked President Trump to temporarily halt the guest worker program to protect American jobs during the coronavirus pandemic that has put millions on the unemployment rolls, according...
Mark Cuban tried signing Michael Jordan the first time they met
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted he took a shot at luring Michael Jordan to play for him in Dallas when Jordan made his second NBA comeback in 2001. Speaking on...
Mets catcher's health battles led him to an uplifting connection
George Toma is such a legendary groundskeeper of American sports facilities, specifically the Royals’ and Chiefs’ homes in Kansas City, that he has his own Wikipedia page. His legacy runs...
Michael Cohen released from prison due to coronavirus worries
The 53-year-old, who was once Trump's personal attorney, was serving a three-year sentence for his role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal.
NASA will pay you to spend 8 months locked in a Mars simulation in Russia
Humans are headed for Mars. We don’t know exactly when that’s going to happen, but NASA and other space agencies around the world are already preparing for that eventuality. It’ll...
Black man beaten in Iowa during racially motivated attack: NAACP
A black man in Iowa was allegedly assaulted by as many as three white men who assumed he was breaking into a nearby home, according to reports. DarQuan Jones, 22,...
Netanyahu warns Iran leader for posting anti-Israel screed
Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who accused Jerusalem on Twitter of “state terrorism.”
Chinese city of Shulan now under Wuhan-like coronavirus lockdown
The northeastern Chinese city of Shulan is now under a Wuhan-like lockdown as it battles its own coronavirus outbreak, according to new reports. All villages and residential compounds in the...
Minor league ballparks across the US now offering stadium food to-go
Take me out to the ballgame — and buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack from the safety of our car. A growing number of Minor League Baseball organizations across...
Senate passes legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese companies
The Senate passed legislation that would increase oversight of Chinese companies trading in American markets and could lead to them being booted from US financial exchanges, according to reports. The...
After a hard life, this great-grandma is graduating from college with 'utmost grace'
"I felt my life was going to be terrible, that I’d be on welfare and not able to take care of the baby," the 67-year-old says.
'This Is Us' likely won't return until 2021, says star
Cue your tears.
Texas mom delivers rare identical quadruplets — a 1 in 11 million miracle
Hudson, Harrison, Henry and Hardy are doing well.
Paulina Gretzky and her doubles are taking over TikTok
What's better than one Paulina Gretzky? How about four more. On Wednesday, Dustin Johnson's longtime love posted a video of herself dancing to Ariana Grande's "Step On Up," using a...
Steven Spielberg taking ‘Smash’ musical, based on NBC series, to Broadway
The Broadway musical-within-a-musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe will deviate from the series, though.
NJ shuts down defiant gym that opened during lockdown
The defiant New Jersey gym that reopened this week in violation of Gov. Phil Murphy's lockdown was shuttered Thursday by the state.
Google lands Defense Department deal to fight cyber threats
Google Cloud has landed a contract with the Defense Department to detect and respond to cyber threats. The deal with the Defense Innovation Unit is in the "seven figures," Google...
Lana Del Rey slammed for dragging Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat and more
Lana's "fed up" — but now a bunch of music fans are, too.
Nancy Pelosi defends pushing $3.6B voting-by-mail package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended two costly provisions included in House Democrats' recently passed $3 trillion coronavirus relief package, arguing that the $3.6 billion for voting-by-mail and a $25 billion...
The moment Aaron Judge became a historic Yankee
Aaron Judge was one shy of Mark McGwire’s rookie home run record when the Yankees faced the Royals in The Bronx on Sept. 25, 2017. By the time the day...
Skeet Ulrich says he's leaving 'Riverdale' because he 'got bored'
“How’s that? That’s the most honest answer,” he says.
Why Jets are unlikely to make this free-agent splash
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...
Active shooter prompts lockdown at Naval air base in Texas
The Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas is on lockdown Thursday morning, following reports of an active shooter there, officials said.
7-year-old stabbed to death in her bed by mom's deranged friend
A 7-year-old girl was stabbed to death in her own bed -- as her horrified mother and sister looked on, according to a new report. Melissa Desrosiers had just tucked...
Video captures moment cheerleader is bitten by copperhead snake
A Texas cheerleader unwittingly captured the very moment she was bitten on the foot by a copperhead snake. Paris Montgomery was getting ready to practice her cheerleading moves in the...
GOP lawmaker booted from Illinois House session for refusing to wear mask
House lawmakers in Illinois voted this week by a wide margin to remove a Republican colleague who flatly refused to wear a face mask during a legislative session. State Rep....
2.4M more jobless claims as crisis total tops 38M
Another 2.4 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the number of workers sidelined by the coronavirus crisis topped 38 million, new federal data show.
Zelensky calls for probe into leaked Biden-Poroshenko calls
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an investigation into the leaked audio recordings between Joe Biden and former Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko. At a press conference in Kiev, Zelensky...
US orders 300M doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine
The feds have ordered 300 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine from British drugmaker AstraZeneca, officials said Thursday. The company will get up to $1.2 billion from the US...
Insane Pennsylvania house has indoor beach, spaceship room
"Do you like fun and adventure? Time travel at warp speed to the 25th-century starship"
Man killed in Harlem police-involved shooting was auxiliary cop
Gomez, 44, an MTA bus driver who was off-duty at the time, knocked on the door of a fifth-floor apartment on St. Nicholas Terrace near West 127th Street.
Scientists cast doubt on NASA group's parallel universe theory
People have been captivated by news about a possible parallel universe – but there’s a big black hole in the theory expounded by a group of NASA scientists.
CVS to open 36 new drive-thru test sites in New York
CVS is opening 36 new drive-thru COVID-19 test sites in New York as part of a nationwide response to the coronavirus pandemic. New Yorkers can schedule an appointment beginning Friday...
Doctor sent to nut house after protesting PPE shortages
Dr. Sudhakar Rao, an Indian doctor who spoke out about PPE shortages, has been admitted to a mental facility following a tussle with police.
Japan eyes extradition of American linked to Carlos Ghosn case
Japanese officials want to extradite two Americans accused of helping ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn make his dramatic escape from Tokyo. Japan is getting ready to formally request the extradition of...
Massachusetts town freaks out over possible monkey on the loose
A monkey is on the loose in Massachusetts, authorities have warned – sparking a major hunt with ATVs and drones. "DO NOT touch the monkey!!" warned Shawsheen Animal Hospital Wednesday...
The Chrysler Building is getting an observation deck
It'll be state of the Art Deco.
Kids safely return to school with France's blue-line system
Schoolchildren are used to standing in a single-file line. This "blue line" system, in France, however, might take some practice. See how kids maintain social distancing guidelines in Pont-Audemer, Normandy,...
Suspected shooter filmed Arizona mall attack on Snapchat
The man who allegedly shot at least three people at an Arizona shopping complex Wednesday night captured the attack in chilling video posted on Snapchat, where he holds up a...
Here's which NYC-area beaches are open this weekend and what you can do there
This Memorial Day, fun on the beach comes with a boatload of rules. New Yorkers clamoring for shorelines to reopen amid the coronavirus crisis were disappointed when Mayor Bill de...
Global coronavirus cases surpass 5 million
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases around the world reached 5 million Thursday -- reaching the grim milestone with the global death toll standing at 328,172, according to data from...
New Zealand woman reunites with dying sister after Australia drops travel restrictions
CANBERRA, Australia — A woman has tearfully embraced her dying sister in Australia after weeks of bureaucracy wrangling over pandemic travel restrictions. Australia had rejected Christine Archer’s request for permission...
Mets great pinpoints 'biggest mistake' of his career
Darryl Strawberry was on the fast track to the Hall of Fame until he made what he calls the biggest mistake in his career — leaving the New York Mets...
‘The Masked Singer’ finale: Here’s who won, and which stars were under the masks
“The Masked Singer” is sweet on Kandi Burruss. The singer, Grammy-winning songwriter and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has been unmasked as the Night Angel, the Season 3 winner of...
Nearly 2 dozen dead as Cyclone Amphan pounds India, Bangladesh
At least 22 people in India and Bangladesh died from Cyclone Amphan as the storm continued to pound the densely populated, low-lying region on Thursday, officials said. Amphan made landfall...
New Yorkers find ways to cram in Pelotons amid coronavirus
The bikes are even built into pandemic-era floor plans.
Gleyber Torres could further complicate Yankees' looming contract dilemma
Part 24 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees Pretend you are Brian Cashman, and Hal Steinbrenner is on the phone. The owner tells you he wants to offer...
It's make-or-break time for Giants' Evan Engram
Part five in a series analyzing the New York Giants. That the Giants picked up the fifth-year option on Evan Engram in no way means they are fully committed to...
Short season could help Mets' oft-injured starter
Part 25 in a series analyzing the New York Mets The biggest winner among Mets pitchers during baseball’s shutdown might be Michael Wacha. No longer facing the grind of a...
Sex doll incident nets South Korean soccer team record fine
The South Korean soccer team who filled its fan-less stadium with sex dolls was reportedly slapped with a record fine by the league for the “mix-up.” FC Seoul was hit...
America's roads have actually been deadlier during coronavirus pandemic
The National Safety Council has studied driving data since the novel coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S. in March and found that the streets have become deadlier, despite a decrease in...
Nets longtime official scorer on mend from coronavirus
On Monday, Herb Turetzky took a significant step forward in his bout with novel coronavirus. With the help of his wife Jane, he was able to get out of bed...
The best thing I bought to survive lockdown
Everything from big splurges to cheap thrills to bring joy and ease to the house.
Ex-Texas Lt. governor suffers broken ribs after spat with younger girlfriend
Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said he's "not interested" in filing charges against his live-in girlfriend who allegedly broke two of his ribs during an attack at their home...
Top HIV scientist says don't count on having a coronavirus vaccine anytime soon
A top U.S. scientist said on Wednesday that governments should not count on a successful vaccine against COVID-19 being developed anytime soon when deciding whether to ease restrictions imposed to...
NASCAR race had everything: controversy, rain and a fox
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR's first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The Daytona 500 winner was out...
At least three people shot at busy Arizona shopping complex
At least three people were shot at a massive Arizona shopping complex on Wednesday night, authorities said. A gunman was arrested after the shooting at the Westgate Entertainment District in...
Several arrested in connection to kidnapping, murder of tech tycoon
California authorities have arrested suspects in connection to the murder of a kidnapped millionaire tech tycoon seven months ago. “Several suspects” were apprehended Tuesday linked to the killing Tushar Atre,...