May 27, 2020
What to know if you're buying an NYC home during the pandemic
Prices haven't dropped yet, but there might be room to negotiate.
Ryan Serhant went from making $10K/year to billion-dollar deals
And the "Million Dollar Listing New York" star just inked a seven-figure book deal.
Trump plans to sign executive order targeting social media companies
President Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday targeting social media companies. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters Wednesday evening that the order is "pertaining to social...
Billionaire sells $70M Hamptons mansion for insane discount
Barry Rosenstein listed the East Hampton house for $70 million, and it sold for just $35.75 million.
'I want to be a Jet for life': Injured WR not giving up on his career
Quincy Enunwa won't be back on the football field this season, but the Jets receiver isn't giving up hope. Enunwa injured his neck in the 2019 opener -- he missed...
Influencer couple nabbed Montauk home right as coronavirus hit
They closed on the three-bedroom property on March 13, just as COVID-19 hit the New York area.
Rihanna hunts for a summertime Hamptons hideaway
RiRi could find love in a hopeful place on the East End.
How furniture showrooms are skirting New York lockdown laws
Struggling retailers like Ethan Allen and Raymour & Flanigan have been skirting Gov. Cuomo’s lockdown rules, The Post has learned. The publicly traded Ethan Allen, for example, has been letting...
Protester who hung effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear fired from job
A protester who hung an effigy of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear from a tree during a gun rally that turned into a demonstration against coronavirus restrictions has been fired from...
This 'can't win with Derek Jeter' whisper almost derailed Yankees dynasty: Sherman
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have...
Zuckerberg slams Twitter for Trump fact-check
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Twitter was wrong to fact-check President Trump’s tweets that made the dubious claim that mail-in ballots increase voter fraud. Zuckerberg reasoned that social media platforms...
You can't mask the Joe Biden mess: Devine
I’m sorry, but Joe Biden looked ridiculous wearing a Michael Jackson mask and sunglasses that covered most of his face on Memorial Day. It was his first outing in more...
Coronavirus pandemic pushes back another sporting event
The coronavirus pandemic has caused another sporting event to be postponed. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony has been pushed back to the spring of 2021, according...
UConn murder suspect caught
Peter Manfredonia, the University of Connecticut senior suspected of two murders, was captured by police in Maryland Wednesday night after five days on the lam, authorities said. Manfredonia, 23, was picked...
Five coronavirus patients die as fire rips through Bangladesh hospital
Five coronavirus patients in Bangladesh died in a hospital fire on Wednesday, a fire official said. The inferno broke out in a makeshift isolation unit treating coronavirus patients at United...
Falling tree injures four people in Riverside Park
A man and three women were hospitalized Wednesday after a tree fell on them in Riverside Park, police said. The group of local residents, between the ages 48 and 55,...
Florida man fatally shoots home intruder who was attacking his wife
A Florida man in his 70s fatally shot a home intruder who busted through the glass front door and began attacking his wife on Tuesday, investigators said. Deputies arrived at the...
Papa John's second record sales month fattens hedgie backer
Quarantined Americans tired of cooking aren’t the only ones getting fat off Papa John’s. Starboard Value, the $6 billion activist hedge fund that swooped in last year to push out...
SpaceX isn't making Elon Musk any richer — yet
The only thing harder than sending men into space may be making money off it. Elon Musk’s SpaceX will launch its Crew Dragon capsule into orbit later this week —...
New York lawmakers approve extra year to file Child Victims Act suits
State lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to give victims of childhood sex abuse an extra year to file suit -- more than twice the amount of time that Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Man caught with over $138,000 in cash after missing his flight
Missing a flight is never fun, but for one traveler, it was an incredibly expensive mistake. Authorities in Massachusetts confiscated a large sum of cash from a man at Logan...
MLB loud-mouth's Scott Boras jab reveals union rift
Trevor Bauer went there. The Reds’ starting pitcher/provocateur often uses his Twitter account to voice sentiments that had been expressed only by others under the cloak of anonymity. On Wednesday,...
Minneapolis protesters trash stores, set fires over George Floyd’s death
A group of unruly protesters wreaked havoc in Minneapolis over the death of George Flody -- setting fire to a store and looting another -- and vandalizing a Minneapolis police...
Giants' Joe Judge won't fall into this Pat Shurmur coaching trap
Part 12 in a series analyzing the New York Giants. The Giants will be a better-coached team in 2020 than they were the past two years. This statement, at the...
Staten Island tanning salon plans to reopen in defiance of coronavirus lockdown
"Tan" you believe it? The owner of a Staten Island tanning salon fed up with New York's coronavirus shutdown plans to defy the rules and open up shop on Thursday...
House slams China human rights in first-ever proxy vote amid coronavirus
The House of Representatives condemned China's treatment of Muslim Uyghur minorities on Wednesday with dozens of lawmakers voting by proxy for the first time in history. Democrats authorized proxy voting...
Chicago releases plan for reopening restaurants, leaving NYC in the dust
New York is getting lapped on restaurant reopenings by a city that can't even do pizza right. Chicago has released a 13-page list of guidelines for how its eateries can...
Wedding co. denies refund after man’s fiancée dies — then taunts him online
Not exactly the picture of kindness. A wedding photography company refused to refund a Colorado man after his fiancée died in a tragic car crash — then taunted him online,...
How Steve Carell's 'Space Force' crew stacks up to other planetary nomads
Let's do a little stargazing.
Following the data now means ending the lockdowns
How we respond to the novel coronavirus should be based on emerging evidence about the danger posed by the virus — a reasonable road. Despite what many people hoped, COVID-19...
Silicon Valley gets behind Joe Biden to create digital path to White House, report says
Silicon Valley's Democratic tech billionaires are getting behind former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential run to help pave a digital path to victory in November, according to a report on...
Lawmakers pass coronavirus-related bills during remote session in Albany
ALBANY — State lawmakers passed a package of COVID-19 related bills Wednesday that extended the Child Victims Act, reversed an old law banning public mask wearing and banned price gouging...
Richard Carranza is obsessed with destroying good schools
As New York City emerges from the viral trauma of the last few months, one would imagine our Schools Chancellor Richard Carranaza would be hard at work figuring out how...
MLB risks losing Gerrit Cole, Mike Trout in nightmare scenario
What if MLB gets what it wants — players to forgo a significant part of their salaries for 2020 — and then a group of players does not show up?...
Apple wins Scorsese, DiCaprio and De Niro drama ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’
The tug of war over one of the highest profile films in Hollywood is about over.
Jets fans will put heat on Adam Gase if team starts slowly
Part 12 in a series analyzing the New York Jets Adam Gase’s first year with the Jets was a strange one. It began with a bizarre press conference, included the...
New York's no-bail laws claim another horrific victim
She’s in a vegetative state and expected to die in days after a brutal assault and rape — and she’s another victim of the state’s demented bail “reforms”: Her alleged...
'Unbiased' Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
"It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic”...
Twitter fact-checks China official after Post presses on Trump double standard
Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter...
Twitter's fact-checks open up a huge can of worms
Who, exactly, is Twitter going to “fact-check” now — and by what standard? It sure looks like CEO Jack Dorsey hasn’t thought this one through. Twitter plainly decided on the...
Fake signs warning of murder hornets pop up on hiking trails
“These signs - as most of the reports suspected [sightings] - are FAKE,” the department posted on Facebook along with a photo of the signs slapped with the official seal...
Real-life Karens insist they're not all racists
Real-life Karens are less than thrilled about their name's newfound notoriety.
Roy Halladay's wife reveals heartbreaking accounts of his addiction
On the mound, Roy Halladay was an all-time great, a Hall of Fame pitcher and eight-time All-Star who was one of the very best of his era. Off the field,...
Twitter’s anti-porn filters block stories on scandal over UK politician Dominic Cummings
Twitter’s anti-porn filters are blocking stories on Britain's biggest coronavirus scandal -- because it involves a politician named Dominic Cummings, according to reports Wednesday. Boris Johnson’s chief adviser, Cummings, has...
Man arrested in murder of woman found naked in Bronx trash can
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found naked and stuffed head-first into a Bronx trash can last month, the NYPD announced Wednesday....
Trump says FBI, DOJ probing 'very sad' death of George Floyd
President Trump on Wednesday called the death of Minnesota man George Floyd at the hands of white cops there a "very, very sad event" as he revealed an FBI-DOJ probe...
Formerly homeless New Yorker gives back during coronavirus pandemic
A decade ago, Lisbon Black was squatting in an abandoned house in Brooklyn, fresh out of jail, panhandling for money and dealing with a substance abuse problem. But these days,...
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There...
How a serial cougher scandalized the UK version of 'Millionaire'
Here's one Charles and Diana scandal you've probably never heard about.
Trump says he'll be back for delayed SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump has confirmed he will be back in Florida on Saturday after Wednesday's highly anticipated SpaceX rocket launch was canceled due to bad weather. "Thank you to @NASA and...
Top NFL free agent clearly wants nothing to do with the Browns
It's not all about the money this time for Jadeveon Clowney. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft has reportedly rejected a significant offer from the Browns,...
Saquon Barkley almost became a Penn State coach before coronavirus
Saquon Barkley almost became a football coach this offseason. Take a deep breath, Giants fans. The 23-year-old sensation wasn’t considering super-early retirement, as some running backs do. Quite the opposite,...
Mom can't stop laughing after accidentally flashing daughter's Zoom class
"I hope that other parents learn that it is OK to not be perfect," the mortified mom said.
Twitter wants to target conservatives -- with none of a publisher's responsibilities
On Tuesday, Twitter appended a fact-check label to a presidential tweet about the fraud risk associated with mail-in voting. Just beneath, it added an exclamation urging users to “get the...
UConn fugitive may have been spotted in Uber to Maryland
The machete-wielding University of Connecticut student who is being hunted for a killing spree may have last been seen fleeing south across the Maryland state line in an Uber, according...
NYPD cop a 'spineless coward' for shooting, killing friend, victim's dad says
The father of a Long Island man gunned down by his NYPD-rookie friend blasted the officer as a "spineless coward" for the slaying in an interview Wednesday. The victim's father,...
Tom Brady learned his lesson about wearing tight pants the hard way
Tom Brady has three NFL MVPs, six Super Bowl rings and a nine-point golfing lesson. After he teamed with Phil Mickelson but lost to the pairing of Peyton Manning and...
Derek Jeter doubts nearly forced Yankees into unthinkable trade
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. We are examining “what if” scenarios for our teams, reversals of fortune that would have...
US coronavirus death toll passes 100,000
More than 100,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the US, according to the latest data. The country passed the grim milestone Wednesday, with more than 1.6 million testing...
We can handle the virus and other commentary
From the right: We Can Handle the Virus “The COVID-19 lockdown has served its purpose” and must end, declares The Washington Post’s Marc Thiessen. “The objective” was never to stop...
NYC man accused of stealing from doctor fighting coronavirus released without bail
A 29-year-old vagrant accused of swiping $11,000 worth in various items from an out-of-state volunteer coronavirus doctor is back out on the streets, authorities said Wednesday. Ronaldo Lewis was arrested Tuesday...
'Hell yeah it was worth it': Man breaks into bank to heat up Hot Pockets
A California man was busted for breaking into a bank so he could use its microwave to heat up Hot Pockets on Wednesday -- and he doesn't regret a thing....
New Jeffrey Epstein doc should finally lead to a reckoning with Bill Clinton
Will this finally be a reckoning with Bill Clinton? Of all the scandals Bill has survived, his longtime association with a known pedophile — and an alleged affair with that...
Jerry Nadler slammed paper ballots as 'extremely susceptible to fraud' in 2004
A recently unearthed video clip shows House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler -- who last week took President Trump to task for slamming Michigan's mail-in ballot push -- railing against...
Coronavirus couples risk meeting to see if sparks fly in person
Singles have been forced to get creative with dating during the pandemic.
Venezuela used Middle Eastern terrorists in drug trafficking, feds claim
Federal authorities in New York charged a Venezuelan political leader Wednesday for allegedly conspiring with Middle East terrorist organizations to traffic tons of cocaine into the United States. The suspect,...
Doctors use GPS, dinghies to screen Greek islands for virus
SIKINOS, Greece — Using dinghies, GPS and a portable refrigerator, doctors deployed by Greece’s national public health agency have launched a coronavirus testing drive on the country’s Aegean Sea islands...
Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment 'kicking my ass,' may take him off air
Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is "kicking" his "ass" -- and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. "There have been many cycles,...
Flying amid coronavirus was one of the best experiences of my life
Instead of the miserable toxic wasteland that I envisioned, I was greeted by a very different reality.
When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?
As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra...
Most small businesses remain optimistic on reopening after coronavirus: poll
The majority of small businesses in the U.S. are optimistic about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new study says. Nearly three-quarters of businesses (74 percent) expect to return to...
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight. The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows...
Just hours after NYC crackdown, Borough Park businesses are packed again
The crackdown didn't even last a day! Just hours after City Hall sent in the Sheriff's Office, at least four Borough Park stores exposed by The Post for operating in...
The reality of LJ Figueroa's separation from St. John's
From the moment news broke that LJ Figueroa had entered the transfer portal, there were two immediate reactions dripping with hot takes. 1. St. John’s is doomed. 2. It won’t...
Henrik Lundqvist deserves chance to reclaim Rangers throne for playoffs
I don’t know whether Henrik Lundqvist can reclaim the No. 1 job in nets from Igor Shesterkin when (and if) the Rangers reconvene at some point late next month or...
Stand-up comedians are performing at socially distanced drive-in movie theaters
The comics stood in the bed of a pickup and delivered their lines to a lot of some 45 cars.
Cuomo says he had 'good' talks with Trump on New York infrastructure projects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted he had a "good conversation" with President Trump during their Wednesday White House meeting on New York's infrastructure — but sure didn't seem in any rush...
Wuhan wet market is the 'victim' of coronavirus outbreak, China's CDC says
The Wuhan wet market believed to be the origin of the coronavirus pandemic has been unfairly made into a scapegoat for the pandemic, China's top health official claimed. “At first,...
Chinese scientists say Wuhan animal market isn't where coronavirus began
Chinese scientists say the coronavirus didn't originate at a live animal market or a laboratory in Wuhan, pushing back against US officials over where the pandemic began, according to a...
Larry Kramer, who hated critics, is why I became one
Larry was a nice guy … is not a sentence you’ll be reading much today.
Podcast: How Rangers will fare in the playoffs
Stop. The. Presses. Hockey looks to be on the horizon and the New York Rangers are slated to be in the NHL playoffs. On the latest episode of the "Up...
SpaceX launch postponed due to bad weather
Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken's planned flight from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station will mark the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
Megabus will resume service in and out of NYC next week
Megabus will resume its budget bus service between New York City and Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. next week, the company announced. Even as the Big Apple remains on coronavirus...
NYC doctor who treated John Paul II, Reagan accused of sexually abusing patient
A noted New York City doctor who reportedly treated a pope and a president allegedly sexually assaulted a patient after romantically pursuing her for years, according to a federal lawsuit....
YouTuber blasted for 'rehoming' adopted son with autism
The tearful mom said, “Do I feel like a failure as a mom? 500%.”
Minneapolis mayor wants cop involved in George Floyd's death arrested
Mayor Jacob Frey said at a press conference Wednesday that he wants police officer Derek Chauvin, who was seen on viral video with his knee on George Floyd's throat before...
Musician makes profit on Harlem apartment amid coronavirus
Violinist Rob Moose sold his condo for $885,000, above its asking price.
Kenny Atkinson emerges as potential threat to Knicks' coaching favorite
The Knicks won’t begin any coaching search until they find out whether their season is over, according to sources. That could come as soon as Friday night, should commissioner Adam...
Rangers have better Stanley Cup odds than Islanders
The New York Rangers have a better chance to hoist the Stanley Cup later this summer than the New York Islanders, according to NHL betting odds posted by the William...
Alex Cooper goes on the attack in first solo 'Call Her Daddy' show
The ongoing saga between the hosts of the raunchy podcast has ended in a tell-all solo episode.
Trump on hand to watch historic SpaceX rocket launch
President Trump arrived in Florida Wednesday afternoon to watch the historic SpaceX rocket launch — which is set to send the first Americans into orbit from US soil in nearly a...
MLB contracts signed by Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron up for auction
An auction house is offering 15 vintage Major League Baseball contracts signed by some of the all-time greats. The contracts for sale include deals signed by Mickey Mantle with the...
J.J. Watt surprisingly not looking for Texans extension
J.J. Watt isn’t looking to get paid more for what he’s already done. He wants to earn more money by showing what he still can do for the Texans. Watt...
Bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien files for bankruptcy
The US arm of Le Pain Quotidien, an upscale bakery chain known for its chocolate-filled pastries, on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy protection, a victim of coronavirus lockdowns that have idled...
Daniel Jones' girlfriend posts 'oldie' birthday tribute to Giants star
Ella Bonafede celebrated boyfriend Daniel Jones' 23rd birthday on Wednesday with a touching look at their past. The girlfriend of the Giants' second-year quarterback shared a photo to Instagram of...
Heart-stopping video shows man set hotel office on fire during attempted robbery
Terrifying footage captures the moment a man set a Texas hotel office ablaze during an attempted robbery. Video released by the Fort Worth Fire Department shows the arsonist, wearing a...
NYC DOE doesn't know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown
The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were...
US mortgage applications steadily rise for sixth straight week
US applications for home mortgages jumped last week, in a sixth straight weekly increase, suggesting the housing market could lead the economy’s recovery from the novel coronavirus crisis even as...
Why are US taxpayers funding a ‘Voice of the Mullahs’ in Iran?
VOA Persian needs to do a better job of countering Iranian disinformation and propaganda. This is a priority for the Trump administration, because supporting the Iranian people includes giving them...
Le'Veon Bell has three telling words on the new-look Jets
Sam Darnold should not be the sole beneficiary of the Jets’ new and improved offensive line. General manager Joe Douglas had his franchise quarterback’s development in mind when making the...
Cuomo says Post trying to 'kill all Dems' with reporting on nursing homes
First he blamed nursing homes, then he blamed President Trump -- and now Gov. Andrew Cuomo is attacking The Post for shining light on his widely panned state policy barring...
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande promote 'Rain On Me' on Weather Channel
“Oh, we are thirsty!” Grande says.
Long Island mom who gave birth in coronavirus coma takes baby home
The Long Island mom who gave birth while in a coronavirus-induced coma finally got to take her baby home Wednesday. Mom Adriana Torres left NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola clutching...
Former Yankees star might be only player with hope for MLB season
Not every baseball player fears the 2020 season will be canceled. Former Yankees reliever and current Cardinal Andrew Miller, a prominent member of the players union, told The Athletic on...
Collision of galaxies may have spurred our solar system's formation
WASHINGTON - A violent event on a colossal scale - the crash of two galaxies - may have paved the way for our solar system’s birth. A star-formation binge in...
Pelosi opts to vote on FISA reauthorization despite GOP pleas to hold off
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will move forward with voting on whether to extend provisions from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, rejecting a request from GOP leadership in...
Rare whale with long, spiky teeth washes up at California beach
A rare whale with long, spiked teeth washed up on a southern California beach. According to Jim Serpa, a former Doheny State Beach supervisor who lives in San Clemente, Calif.,...
New devices could track employees' movements to maintain social distancing
You might have a new excuse to keep your distance from your coworkers. When Americans return to work, they'll likely be tasked with staying away from each other while performing...
Reopened US car factories see coronavirus cases as production rolls on
In the week since US auto factories reopened after coronavirus lockdowns, workers at all three Detroit automakers have tested positive for COVID-19 but only Ford has temporarily closed plants. The...
Britain proposes November 2021 date for delayed UN climate summit
Britain has proposed hosting in November 2021 a United Nations’ climate summit that was postponed from this November due to the coronavirus pandemic, a letter from the Cabinet Office seen...
NYPD cop who gunned down 'best friend' on Long Island to be freed on bond
The rookie NYPD cop accused of murdering his best friend in Nassau County earlier this month will be released on bond after his lawyer told a judge that he was...
Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday declared Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China, as intense clashes break out between police and pro-democracy protesters. Pompeo said the Chinese Communist...
NASA astronauts strap in for historic SpaceX rocket launch
Two NASA astronauts were being strapped in for a historic SpaceX rocket launch Wednesday afternoon — but the weather could still derail their trip. Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken rolled...
Everything breaking Islanders' way for NHL's planned return
There is good news and better news for the Islanders. A day after the NHL announced its plan to return with a 24-team playoff format, general manager and president Lou...
How Camille Kostek keeps busy amid pandemic: Gronk meals, acting role
Chef Camille Kostek has got a full plate these days. On Tuesday, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit stunner gave fans a peek at her quarantine with boyfriend Rob Gronkowski, with the...
Research affirms saying the F-word might help take the pain away
Dropping F-bombs can possibly help increase a person's pain threshold, research has shown -- and, according to a follow-up pain management experiment, using made-up swear words doesn't quite garner the...
Oregon family's public vote for new house color goes viral
There’s no place like home, so it all should be just right. One Oregon family is dazed that a public vote for the new paint color of their house went...
Video shows man asking black entrepreneurs if they are building tenants
A white man has been captured on viral video questioning a group of black entrepreneurs in a Minneapolis gym about whether they are tenants in the building -- and then...
NASA boss 'all in' for shooting Tom Cruise into space
The International Space Station could become the set of Tom Cruise's next high-flying flick.
Wholesaler Quality King sued by AG for alleged coronavirus price gouging
“Quality King’s profiteering during this time of crisis is appalling,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Instead of ensuring New Yorkers could protect themselves from this virus and stop the spread,...
Giants corner allowed to travel for work amid armed robbery charges
DeAndre Baker is now permitted to travel outside the state of Florida “for work purposes,” according to a circuit court ruling in Broward County. Baker, the Giants’ 22-year-old cornerback, must...
Washington, DC may permanently allow restaurants, bars to serve to-go alcohol
To-go alcohol might not be going anywhere. When bars and restaurants were forced to close their dining rooms due to the coronavirus pandemic, several states and cities adjusted the rules...
Uber Eats worker shot dead while waiting for bus amid subway shutdown
An Uber Eats delivery worker was shot dead on his way home from a shift in East Harlem last week — and his grieving sister said he would still be...
Lockdown-defiant NJ gym sues governor, state in federal court
The defiant New Jersey gym that was repeatedly shuttered for violating the state's coronavirus lockdown is suing the state in federal court. The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr charged...
New Zealand now has zero coronavirus hospitalizations
New Zealand’s last hospitalized coronavirus patient was discharged Wednesday as the country’s infection rate dipped to below two dozen people, health officials said in reports. The unnamed patient left an...
Giants, Jets games with fans not ruled out by New Jersey Gov.
No roof on MetLife Stadium did not stop the Super Bowl from coming to New Jersey in 2014. And now no roof on MetLife Stadium could be the reason fans...
Leon Rose adds 'experience' in Knicks' front-office revamp
Knicks rookie president Leon Rose made it official Wednesday with his front-office shakeup in announcing the hirings of three "experienced basketball executives" – Walt Perrin, Frank Zanin and Brock Aller....
SpaceX launch makes space 'new war-fighting domain': Ross
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Wednesday afternoon's launch of SpaceX has huge financial and military implications for the US, including making space the "new war-fighting domain."
Twitter fact-checker has history of bashing Trump, conservatives
"I think if you run a company like Twitter you'd probably first look at what that individual would put out on Twitter themselves,” McCarthy told reporters outside the Capitol in...
New Jersey judge who told rape victim to ‘close your legs’ loses job
TRENTON, NJ — A judge who suggested that a woman seeking a restraining order could “close your legs” to prevent a sexual assault was removed from the bench Tuesday by...
Steve Bannon wins case to set up political academy in Italy
ROME - Steve Bannon, the former adviser to US President Donald Trump, has won the latest phase of a legal battle with Italy’s culture ministry to set up a right-wing...
Video appears to dispute cops' version of events in man's death
Surveillance video does not appear to show George Floyd, who died after being pinned down by Minneapolis cops, resisting arrest -- which police had claimed -- in the moments before...
This social media bootcamp is your ticket to a marketing career in 2020
Social media managers are one of the most essential positions in the workforce these days. After all, businesses need customers to thrive, and the overwhelming majority of them can be...
Dems ready for first-ever House proxy vote as GOP sues to stop them
"For more than 231 years, never have we seen a proxy vote on the floor of the House," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) told reporters Wednesday morning. "This challenges...
Johnny Cash’s granddaughter shamed as 'liberal p---y!' for wearing mask
Not even music royals are safe from mask harassment in Nashville.
Body of Ohio boy found in lake after he disappeared on Memorial Day
The body of a 5-year-old boy who disappeared from an Ohio campground on Memorial Day has been found, authorities said.
De Blasio says coronavirus has put NYC $9 billion in debt
New York City is now $9 billion in the red thanks to the coronavirus shutdown, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday as he once again begged for a federal bailout...
Phil Mickelson teases big plans for 'The Match' that include Michael Jordan
If you liked Sunday’s match involving Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to benefit coronavirus relief, you’ll be happy to hear that it looks like you’re going...
Ex-NFL star unrecognizable in stunning 'Titan Games' debut
Joe Thomas’ wife Annie had a simple question for him. “Why are you doing this?” At the time he didn’t have an answer for why he was taking part in...
Crooks steal over $30K in goods from businesses closed over coronavirus
A pair of burglars took advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to target shuttered businesses in Queens — and made off with more than $30,000 in goods, police said Wednesday. Police...
Dreaming of a road trip? Don’t go without this pop-up cabin
We’ve found the ultimate camping upgrade you’ll want to take with you on your next outdoor adventure, and its name is CARSULE. A revolutionary spin on the classic tent, CARSULE...
HBO Max debuting to audiences eager for more home entertainment
HBO Max launches to a captive audience stuck at home without access to theater, live music, shopping excursions or live or televised sporting events.
Walt Disney World sets summer reopening after coronavirus lockdown
The House of Mouse reveals plans to open Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
Gov. Cuomo gives update on New York's coronavirus response
Gov. Cuomo holds a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. to share updates on New York's coronavirus response and his meeting with President Trump.
Asteroid that led to dinosaur extinction hit Earth at 'deadliest possible angle'
Had it come from any other direction, dinosaurs might still be around today.
Joe Biden says basement lockdown is 'working pretty well' for campaign
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden clapped back at President Trump and his GOP allies following weeks of being mocked for observing social distancing guidelines and remaining on lockdown in his...
Coronavirus job losses creating 'lockdown generation,' UN group warns
The United Nation's International Labor Organization issued the grim prediction in a report showing that more than one in six young people have stopped working since the COVID-19 crisis began.
Swiss companies must help pay rent for employees working from home: court
The court made the ruling in a case brought by an employee of an accounting firm, who claimed his company was responsible for part of his rent while he was...
Vince McMahon isn't planning for a third XFL try
There won't be a third time for Vince McMahon and the XFL. After his startup football league went belly-up for the second time in April, the owner and WWE CEO...
YouTube reportedly removing phrases critical of Chinese Communist Party
YouTube has been automatically deleting certain Chinese-language phrases critical of China's ruling Communist Party for months, according to a report.
Coronavirus vaccine tester reveals it left him the sickest he's ever been
A volunteer in a key coronavirus vaccine trial has revealed that it left him the sickest he has ever been in his life -- but still "cautiously optimistic" about the...
Man shot by romantic rival reveals killer's identity on deathbed
A man fatally shot by his girlfriend’s ex identified the killer to cops on his deathbed, police sources said Wednesday. The 34-year-old victim was shot in the chest around 4...
Billie Eilish and Takashi Murakami launch Uniqlo T-shirt collection
Billie Eilish is known for her oversized streetwear looks that are inspired by 90s style icons like Aaliyah, Xscape and Missy Elliott. And Takashi Muraki is a fashion powerhouse known...
Stock indexes rise on optimism of recovery, shrink back
US stock indexes rose at the open on Wednesday as a pickup in business activity fueled hopes of a post-pandemic economic recovery, but marts later gave up some of their...
Bobby Hurley's private war with bosses after wife's sexual harassment claim
Bobby Hurley and his athletic director are at odds, clashing over allegations of sexual harassment committed by a major Arizona State donor. In an email exchange, Hurley expressed his displeasure...
Larry Kramer, AIDS activist and 'Normal Heart' playwright, dies at 84
Larry Kramer, the pioneering New York AIDS activist who used pamphlets, novels, Broadway plays and ire to spread his lifesaving message, died Wednesday. He was 84. His husband, David Webster,...
This could be the pandemic-friendly future of nursing home visits
Families yearning to visit their elderly, high-risk loved ones who are trapped inside adult care facilities might have a sleek, new solution thanks to a Brooklyn-based interior designer. Avigail Eisenstadt,...
De Blasio doesn't have detailed plan to reopen NYC restaurants, bars
Mayor Bill de Blasio talked at length Wednesday in response to a question about his plan to reopen the city's restaurants and bars.
Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are 'very low'
But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”
Halsey broke her ankle in a freak household chore accident
"After, you know, 2,000 live shows, where I’m jumping around for two hours, I finally fractured my ankle. In the kitchen. At my house.”
He really missed that ass: Man reunited with donkey
Hee-haww! This Spanish man cried happy tears as he was reunited with his 8-year-old donkey. After two agonizing months apart due to lockdown, Ismael Fernandez, 38, was able to leave...
The coronavirus pandemic is still getting worse in these 24 US states
The coronavirus pandemic has been raging in the United States for months now, but not every state has been impacted in the same way. Some states have likely seen the...
LeBron James joins high-profile athletes voicing outrage over George Floyd's death
LeBron James led the charge of high-profile athletes sharing their outrage online over the death of George Floyd, a black Minnesota man who died after being pinned down by the...
Twitter is fighting over the best gangster movies
Who's the 'King' of the mobster movies?
Iranian girl, 13, beheaded by father in 'honor killing' as she slept
Romina Ashrafi was killed Thursday by her father, Reza Ashrafi, as punishment for running away with a 34-year-old man from her hometown of Talesh.
Andy Byford tapped to run London transit agency
He's London's "Train Daddy" now. Andy Byford, the popular former boss of New York City's subways and buses, will take the helm of London's transit agency, the city's Mayor Sadik...
Man busted for murder of wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend
An Alabama man accused of murdering his wife, sister-in-law and her boyfriend was busted by federal marshals this week following a manhunt, police said. Carson Peters, 58, of Danville, was...
Creep groped 9-year-old girl and tried to pick her up in Central Park
A pervert grabbed a 9-year-old girl’s buttocks in Central Park and then tried to pick her up — but she was able to get away, police and sources said Wednesday....
Hospitals boss caught on camera getting dressed just before briefing
Maybe he hit snooze. The city's hospitals chief was caught on live video rushing to put a shirt on Wednesday — 20 minutes after the mayor's daily press briefing was...
Tulsi Gabbard drops defamation suit against Hillary Clinton
Former presidential contender Tulsi Gabbard dropped her defamation lawsuit against Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, saying the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election are more important than her legal claims. In...
France, Italy, Belgium to stop use of hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus over safety fears
PARIS - France, Italy and Belgium acted to halt the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat patients suffering from COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, amid questions about the...
DA hopeful wanted by cops after releasing campaign rap video
A Georgia district attorney candidate is wanted by cops for his role in a campaign rap video featuring a car cutting doughnuts in a parking lot -- charges his attorney...
Boston is worried about 'the new Tom Brady'
Tom Brady moved to the Retirement State to start living. In the two months since he left the New England Patriots to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, an unfiltered...
HBO Max, HBO Go and HBO Now: What is the difference?
"Tomorrow HBO Max launches and I’m still figuring out the difference between Now & Go," one viewer complained Tuesday night.
Ralph Lauren profits sees surge from Chinese online sales
Ralph Lauren said on Wednesday a surge in online shopping was helping it get back on track in China and putting it on course for a recovery from the financial...
More than 60% of Americans rarely feel rested and energized in the morning
Forty-two percent of Americans start feeling tired as early as noon, according to new research. The survey looked at the daily habits of 2,000 Americans and found 65 percent said...
Family uses dye to transform murky pond into blue paradise in mesmerizing video
Who needs a tropical Caribbean vacation?
Video shows Russian jets making 'unsafe' intercept of US plane
Footage shows the Russian jets flying close to the wings of the twin-engine Boeing, a modified 737, on Tuesday.
Paige Spiranac reveals risqué bet after Tom Brady golf miracle
Paige Spiranac's roast of Tom Brady on Sunday could have gone seriously awry. While commentating on Brady's golf game during "The Match," Spiranac revealed she nearly put herself on the...
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security laws
HONG KONG - Police in Hong Kong fired pepper pellets and made 300 arrests as thousands of people took to the streets on Wednesday to voice anger over national security...
Pentagon draws up plans to pull US troops out of Afghanistan by election
President Trump will be briefed by senior Pentagon officials in the coming days on plans for pulling all US troops out of Afghanistan by the November election, according to multiple...
Baseball is risking a lot more than money in this fight: Sherman
MLB and the Players Association are in a familiar situation unfamiliarly. They are fighting about money. Duh. Players and owners have done that since the inception of the game, quite...
Here's your chance to get your hands on Marilyn Monroe nudes
Some were previously owned by Hugh Hefner himself.
Book details Bill Clinton's alleged affair with Epstein gal pal
Bill Clinton had an affair with British-born socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of helping recruit underage victims for notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a blockbuster new book. The...
Activists raise alarms over coronavirus litter along French coast
PARIS — Soggy, algae-caked surgical masks resting on the seabed. Soiled, waterlogged rubber gloves, waving eerily beneath the Mediterranean waves. A French environmental group is finding this virus-era detritus littering...
Tesla cuts prices as coronavirus hurts demand
Just call it the coronavirus discount. Tesla this week cut the prices of its vehicles in North America as auto demand has taken a hit thanks to pandemic-related lockdowns across...
Who is the birdwatcher falsely accused of threatening Central Park 'Karen'?
Viral video shows Christian Cooper -- the black man falsely accused of "threatening" a white dog-walker for simply asking her to leash her pup in Central Park -- geeking out...
Kookaburra laugh is on full blast in this giant lockdown project
This man's lockdown project is anything but bird-brained. Farvardin Daliri built a giant-size laughing kookaburra out of steel and fiberglass in Moggill, Australia, a suburb of Brisbane. The kooky project...
Coronavirus antibody tests could be wrong up to half the time: CDC
Antibody tests for COVID-19 — used to determine if people have been infected in the past with the deadly illness — might be wrong up to half the time, the...
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter...
17-year-old girl dies after being struck by boyfriend’s jet ski
A 17-year-old Michigan girl was killed when her boyfriend accidentally struck her with his jet ski on a lake over Memorial Day weekend, according to reports. Lexi Simon was driving...
UConn fugitive has a terrifying link to Sandy Hook shooter
The University of Connecticut student being hunted for a killing spree grew up on the same street as Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza -- and claimed he "snapped" in the...
SpaceX to launch NASA's first commercial mission with astronauts today
SpaceX is set to launch astronauts into space for the first time Wednesday in a historic mission for both NASA and Elon Musk's rocket company. The planned flight from Florida's...
Costa Rica latest country to legalize same-sex marriage
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Costa Rica became the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage early Tuesday when a ruling from its supreme court went into effect ending the country’s...
Rep. Jim Clyburn admits he 'cringed' at Joe Biden's 'ain't black' remark
Rep. Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking African American lawmaker in Congress and a longtime friend of Joe Biden, admitted that he "cringed" at the former vice president's "ain't black" comment. “I...
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the coast of South Carolina
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Bertha formed Wednesday morning off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. A...
Times Square billboards to go dark in support of struggling businesses
More than 100 million pixels will be darkened at 9 p.m. at 46th Street and Broadway and the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue to send a message that...
Cops bust homeless man who stole from doctor fighting coronavirus
A homeless man was busted for swiping $11,000 worth of personal items from the Brooklyn hotel room of a Texas doctor in town to help with the battle against the...
The 'Monday Night Football' mistake that will haunt ESPN star
One mistake haunts Booger McFarland more than the others from his highly scrutinized two-year stint as a "Monday Night Football" analyst. No, it's not riding in the Booger Mobile. Like...
Queens thief throws 61-year-old woman into street, steals purse
A Queens crook threw a 61-year-old woman to the ground and took off with her purse, disturbing new video shows. Surveillance footage released by cops early Wednesday shows the suspect...
What went into a perfect Yankees ending: 'Never felt like that'
Mariano Rivera’s final appearance of his Hall of Fame career started like so many others, with him running in from the bullpen, “Enter Sandman" by Metallica playing in the background....
Switzerland first to use Apple-Google coronavirus contact tracing app
Apple and Google inked a historic partnership a few weeks ago, to develop a common standard for apps that can allow governments to conduct sophisticated contact tracing campaigns that could...
Nude man allegedly spent 'entire day' destroying Florida school
A naked man broke into a shuttered Florida high school and trashed the building, leaving $100,000 in damages in a 22-hour vandalism spree.
Birdwatcher says Central Park ‘Karen’ death threats must 'stop immediately'
The black birdwatcher who filmed white dog owner Amy Cooper calling the cops on him in Central Park says she's received death threats -- which he urged must "stop immediately."...
Christopher Nolan crashed real plane for 'Tenet' — since it was cheaper than CGI
Here's hoping they filmed it in one take.
Andrew Yang calls for US to 'seriously consider' four-day workweek
Andrew Yang thinks every weekend should be a long one. The former Democratic presidential candidate urged the US to "seriously consider" adopting a four-day workweek, arguing it would benefit the...
NASA astronauts to use touchscreen for first time in space mission
When two NASA astronauts take off Wednesday for the International Space Station, they’ll be making history by using a staple of the modern age, but an oddity in space –...
Twitter war: Trump outraged over social media censorship
President Trump on Wednesday claimed social media outlets are censoring conservatives and threatened to shut them down - a day after Twitter added a fact-checking link to his tweet about...
MSNBC reporter humiliated on air after mask-shaming stunt backfires
An MSNBC reporter was humiliated live on air when he tried to shame passersby for not wearing masks in Wisconsin — even as most of his crew were also unprotected....
Billie Eilish on undressing in new video: 'You've never seen my body' before
She's taking on body-shamers with "Not My Responsibility."
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy,...
Bulls drama went way beyond Michael Jordan
An old magazine has breathed new life into the Bulls' snitching controversy. Douglas Charles, an editor for BroBible, dug up a photo of a 1993 cover of "Inside Sport" in...
Top vaccine scientist raises possibility that coronavirus may have come from lab
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is "almost perfectly human adapted" -- lending credence to the possibility it was man-made in a Chinese lab, a top Australian vaccine researcher says. Nikolai...
The one WFAN legend who isn't going anywhere
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...
Borough Park businesses are flouting coronavirus shutdown restrictions
A slew of businesses that have reopened in Brooklyn's Borough Park — some in apparent violation of shutdown orders — are allowing customers to pack their stores as if the...
Chris Cuomo may not be out of the coronavirus woods yet
Chris Cuomo says he's not fully recovered from his bout with coronavirus, which "freaks me out a little bit." The CNN anchor gave an update on his recovery Tuesday night...
Eric Garner's mom speaks out on video of George Floyd's death
The harrowing viral video of an unarmed black man being pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer is forcing Eric Garner’s mother to relive the searing pain of her...
House Republicans sue Pelosi to end proxy voting
The lawsuit alleges that the proxy vote legislation passed by the House earlier this month is unconstitutional and sets a dangerous precedent.
Tyson Fury got called about a Mike Tyson fight: 'Hell yeah!'
Mike Tyson appears willing to take on anyone in a potential return to the ring, even one of the best active boxers in the world. Tyson Fury, who dominated Deontay...
White Michigan cop caught on camera allegedly punching black woman
A white sheriff's deputy is under investigation after he was caught on camera allegedly punching a black woman in the head in Michigan, according to reports. Chaos broke out around...
Woman uses panties as face mask after she's denied service
A Ukrainian woman has gone viral for removing her panties and wearing them as a mask after being refused service at a post office.
South Korea sees highest daily coronavirus spike in more than a month
South Korea reported its highest daily spike in new coronavirus cases in about a month and a half Wednesday -- an outbreak linked to a now-closed facility run by one...
Amtrak to cut up to 20 percent of workers as coronavirus crushes ridership
Amtrak plans to slash up to 20 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic devastates its ridership and revenue, reports say.
Christian rock singer admits he no longer believes in God
The frontman of a leading Christian rock band has admitted he no longer believes in God. "After growing up in a Christian home, being a pastor’s kid, playing and singing...
NYC Commission on Human Rights to probe Central Park 'Karen'
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has announced it is launching an investigation into the case of the white dog-walker who called the cops on a black man...
Patriotic UPS driver straightens American flag
A UPS worker took the time on his busy route to fix an American flag. Security footage from a house in Adair, Oklahoma, shows the delivery driver dropping off a...
India captures pigeon on suspicion of spying for Pakistan
A suspected Pakistani spy pigeon has ruffled the feathers of Indian authorities, who accused the pink-painted bird of carrying a “coded message,” according to reports. Villagers in Manyari turned the...
New Yorkers disapprove of Cuomo's handling of nursing homes: poll
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking a hit over his administration's handling of nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The number of New Yorkers...
Actors' group releases list of guidelines for reopening Broadway
The show might go on sooner than we think, but the reopening of the Great White Way comes with a few guidelines that the Actors Equity Association (AEA) will be...
What Devils think about sudden end to their season
The New Jersey Devils' season came to an end on Tuesday after the NHL abandoned the rest of the regular season and announced plans to head straight into the playoffs...
4-year-old girl struck and killed by intoxicated driver on Long Island
A 4-year-old girl was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver outside her Long Island home Tuesday night, authorities said. Roussy Cabrera Fuentes was mowed down on Fulton Street in...
The price of Twitter's 'fact-check' on President Trump
After President Trump’s fevered conspiracy tweets about Joe Scarborough’s former intern Lori Klausutis, her widower, T.J. Klausutis, begged the company to delete them. It was a heartbreaking plea (one that...
George Floyd's family describes heartbreak over his death while in police custody
The cousins of an African-American Minnesota man who died while in police custody, during which a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck as he struggled to breathe,...
The number that has Bartolo Colon so desperate for pitching return
Bartolo Colón refuses to entertain the idea of retirement. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t pitch in 2019 and that on Sunday he turned 47. He craves one more shot...
A 'tremendously difficult day' for the A's
The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives...
Fired Florida data scientist was also axed by FSU over affair with student
One of the people entering data into Florida’s coronavirus website was fired in a dispute over what information should be made public and was, according to a report in the...
Two Bob Baffert-trained horses fail drug tests
LOS ANGELES — Two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance, according to published reports. The New York Times...
TikTok stars Bryce Hall, Jaden Hossler arrested for drug possession
TikTok stars Bryce Hall and Jaden Hossler, both members of the creative collective Sway House, reportedly have been arrested on charges of drug possession. The arrests took place in Lee...
NASCAR driver gets some revenge on Kyle Busch with Truck Series win
CONCORD, N.C. — Chase Elliott gained a measure of revenge against Kyle Busch on Tuesday night — and then let him know about it. Elliott snapped Busch’s seven-race NASCAR Truck...
Minneapolis protesters trash police precinct during clash over George Floyd's death
A protest in Minneapolis over the death of a black man in police custody turned violent Tuesday night, with demonstrators clashing with police and trashing a precinct building, reports said....
NC coronavirus cases surge as Trump demands full-capacity GOP convention
North Carolina is grappling with a steady surge in new coronavirus cases as President Trump demands the state accommodate a full-capacity Republican convention. The number of infected residents continues to...
MLB pitcher blasts league's latest return proposal
MLB's latest proposal didn't go over well with the union on Tuesday, and one major league pitcher says it didn't do any favors for the game's top players. And he...