May 28, 2020
'Horrified' de Blasio calls for charges in death of George Floyd
Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday called for charges against the Minneapolis cops involved in the death of George Floyd, saying he was “horrified” by the video. "George Floyd was murdered...
NFL planning another small step toward a return
The NFL is about to take one small step toward restoring normalcy. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday following a virtual owners meeting that coaching staffs are expected to be allowed...
George Weisz, inventor of ventilator used for coronavirus patients, dead at 90
Weisz, who was born in Hungary in 1929, fled Budapest for London with his mother and two sisters in 1939, two weeks before the outbreak of World War II, The...
Assault on Precinct 3: Protesters breach police station, set it on fire
Chaos and mayhem took over the streets of Minneapolis on Thursday night as protesters stormed a police precinct and set it ablaze in an explosion of anger over the death...
Former Giant has new NFL home
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Eli Apple. The move gives the Panthers the experienced cornerback they coveted after James Bradberry signed as...
The absurd lengths team went to avoid Rangers play-in matchup
Following the release of the NHL’s 24-team playoff format, which has the Rangers facing the Hurricanes in a play-in round, it was revealed Carolina was one of the two teams...
Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion, a sharp contrast from the...
Dave Gettleman’s Giants endgame may finally be in reach
Part 13 in a series analyzing the New York Giants. There is this contingent of fans who almost prefer to see the Giants slip-slide away, so as to confirm in...
Shots fired during 'tense' George Floyd protests in Denver
Shots were fired at a George Floyd demonstration in Denver Thursday evening, with one protester filmed being run over after an altercation with a driver. The shooting occurred in a...
Pitchers' MLB labor feud takes wild turn: ‘Sexist’
MLB players’ unhappiness with the latest salary proposal from the game’s owners, and how they have handled themselves in the process, are now pitting pitchers of different eras against each...
Twitter hits back at Trump's executive order targeting social media sites
Twitter struck back at President Trump's executive order targeting social media giants on Thursday, saying it threatens the future of online speech and internet freedoms. "This EO is a reactionary...
Hammer-wielding woman arrested after racist rant against Latino couple
She got nailed. A hammer-wielding Texas woman was arrested Sunday after reportedly launching a racist, profanity-laced rant at a Latina doctor and her husband while misidentifying them as Mexicans. Constance...
Spitshow: Woman allegedly spat in face of wrong-way shopper
A Connecticut woman was arrested for allegedly spitting in the face of a man who was disobeying a supermarket’s one-way aisle direction, a report said. Martine Shanchuk, of Sandy Hook,...
Is Twitter going to fact-check these tweets from prominent liberals?
This week, for the first time, Twitter “fact-checked” one of President Trump’s opinions and redirected users to coverage from that paragon of fairness and objectivity, CNN (don’t laugh). Twitter announced...
Serta Simmons is getting crippled by the coronavirus crisis
The nation’s biggest mattress maker is in danger of becoming a coronavirus casualty this summer — and it’s the company’s private-equity owners that have made it vulnerable. Serta Simmons Bedding...
Top publications come up empty at National Magazine Awards
The American Society of Magazine Editors inducted former Esquire Editor-in-Chief David Granger into the Magazine Hall of Fame after handing out over two dozen National Magazine Awards virtually for the...
Oregon woman buys winning lottery ticket with cash from sewing face masks
"I don't play a lot," said winner Lorna Hewitt, who bought her winning Keno-8 ticket at a grocery store in the town of Sisters.
Prosecutor says he won't 'rush' to charge cops involved in George Floyd death
A Minnesota prosecutor on Thursday night said there is evidence that does not support criminal charges against the white cop who kneeled on George Floyd before the black man’s death...
Entire 18th-century Swedish village listed for sale at $7.3M
Why buy a villa when you can buy a whole village? That’s the question nearly no one is asking themselves, aside from maybe a few super-rich Scandinavian billionaires, now that...
Here's everything we know about the death of George Floyd
The death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis cops has forced a nation into a bitter self-reckoning.
Rangers star's diabetes a big concern for John Davidson
Rangers president John Davidson says he promises to listen to science when it comes to the safety of his players amid the NHL’s plans to open club training facilities for...
Ex-Yankee thinks MLB will return but has warning for owners
Mark Teixeira said he was “cautiously optimistic” Major League Baseball and the Players Association would come to an agreement in the coming weeks to allow for there to be an...
Half of coronavirus cases in Washington state are under the age of 40
The coronavirus is moving from older to younger residents in Washington state. Half of the confirmed cases in Washington by early May are under the age of 40, marking a...
Michigan 'welcome' signs are anything but amid coronavirus
Welcome to Michigan -- not. Two electronic billboards at the Indiana border are urging travelers to think again before driving into the Wolverine State so long as coronavirus lockdowns are...
'Revolting is the only logical reaction': Kaepernick speaks out on Floyd death
Colin Kaepernick reacted to the death of George Floyd, and the violent protests that came in the days after, on social media Thursday. It was the first comments Kaepernick made...
America really doesn't need Silicon Valley to get into the fact-checking biz
No American, not even the president, has a right to a social-media account. Tech firms are free to ban any user they see fit. They’re free to “fact-check” anyone and...
When it comes to reopening, it's not health vs. wealth — it's health vs. health
An extended “lockdown cure” may kill far more Americans than COVID-19. That sobering reality underpins the Trump administration’s strategy to work with America’s 50 states to get the nation back...
MLB, Players Association need to cut a deal fast and start playing ball
It’s supremely obnoxious in this time of COVID-19 craziness: a fight over big dollars to play a game — while millions now go unemployed. That’s the back-and-forth between MLB's owners...
Raymour & Flanigan halts reopening plans after Post exposé
Furniture peddler Raymour & Flanigan has halted efforts to reopen its stores in New York after The Post wrote about the controversial practice, staffers said. “We were told that we...
Mansion has elaborate Christmas village hidden in basement
Yule love celebrating the holidays all year at this $4.5 million ho-ho-home in Maryland.
NFL missed obvious flaw in failed pass interference rule
As Sigmund Freud said, “Leave my mother out of this!” Oh, Mama! It’s all so confounding. How did the NFL make it — sell even one ticket — before “instant”...
New York's rules on which stores can open make no sense — and inflict needless pain
Is Gov. Andrew Cuomo trying to kill New York’s economy for good? That’s the only possible explanation for crazy state rules that ban shoppers from COVID-19-responsible stores — even by...
Jets are Joe Douglas' team now
Part 13 in a series analyzing the New York Jets. Joe Douglas has been the Jets’ general manager for almost a year now, but the evaluation of Douglas is only...
Lockdowns will exact a price from our kids for a long, long time to come
The other day I was talking to the woman who owns the fitness center where my kids take a variety of classes: sports skills, gymnastics, a baby-movement class. I asked...
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ sequel in the works
“Sonic the Hedgehog” is getting a sequel.
The Zion Williamson factor shaping NBA's return
The NBA doesn’t want to restart its season without its brightest young star. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective, the league may dismiss the idea of playing...
Man who tried suicide by cop to avoid COVID-19 death succumbs to virus
"Please kill me... please kill me... please kill me... shoot me here, shoot me here please," Ricardo Cardona begged of Officer Xaiver Marcus.
'Enhanced hurricane season' could cause even more problems amid coronavirus
President Trump said Thursday that US officials are forecasting a "slightly enhanced" hurricane season in coming months, creating new challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. "So you think we can have...
Gov. Cuomo's pathetic bid to blame New York Post for his nursing home horrors
Now Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s trying to blame the messenger — that is, The Post — for New York’s nursing-home disaster. His health commissioner, Howard Zucker, ordered homes to accept coronavirus-positive...
Chicago to resume outdoor dining next week, while NYC still has no plan
“We’ll also see the partial reopening of restaurants and coffee shops with a focus on outdoor space,” said Lightfoot in a press briefing, according to Eater.
Rachael Ray is doing the only live cooking show on daytime TV
Rachael Ray says that producing live cooking segments for her daytime talk show during the pandemic, from her home in upstate New York, has worked better than she expected.
Your guide to finding summer camps that are open in 2020
Looking for a summer camp to occupy the kids? You're not flat out of luck. Some day and overnight camp programs are still up and running despite the coronavirus pandemic....
NYC man claims he was raped as teen by director of NYPD youth program
A man is suing the city for $20 million over claims that he was raped by the director of an NYPD youth program as a child in the 1970s, new...
DOE official in charge of NYC admissions debate sent his child to top screened school
The Department of Education official overseeing the city's school admissions debate is sending his child to a highly selective and disproportionately white Manhattan middle school, sources told The Post. Deputy Chancellor...
How Lady Gaga always gets by with a little help from her friends
Lady Gaga has a lot of friends with musical benefits.
At least 70 arrested at NYC protest over death of George Floyd
Crowds of demonstrators clashed with cops in Lower Manhattan on Thursday during a protest against the police-involved death of George Floyd. At least 70 people were arrested in the latest...
Baseball may learn painful lesson if it stays on this path
This? This is different. We of a certain age still bear the scars of past labor wars, all sports. The World Series was called off in 1994. The entire NHL...
2020 MTV VMAs may happen Aug. 30 in Brooklyn
The show hopes to broadcast the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for its 36th edition.
Minnesota National Guard activated in response to George Floyd protests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has activated the state's National Guard to maintain peace in Minneapolis where protests over the death of George Floyd have become violent and destructive. “It is...
The most ingenious TikTok egg hacks of 2020
These eggcellent hacks will make prepping breakfast over-easy.
George Floyd was out of work during coronavirus before he was killed
George Floyd had moved to Minneapolis to turn his life around. The 46-year-old father -- who died Monday after a cop kneeled on his neck for several minutes during an...
Teacher charged with stalking a teenage student during coronavirus lockdown
A White Plains substitute teacher allegedly bombarded a teen student with inappropriate messages after schools were closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said. Craig Rosenberg, 56, allegedly sent the...
Huge post-coronavirus orgy planned to end 'longest dry spell in all of history'
It's Avengers-themed.
City Council makes 'alien' illegal, replaces with 'noncitizen'
The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly Thursday to replace all mentions of “alien” in city documents, regulations and local laws with “noncitizen,” a move that critics derided as political...
Russia probe had no justification and other commentary
Legal desk: Russia Probe Had No Justification A newly released FBI document used to kick off the Russia collusion “fiasco” will likely be “Exhibit A” in court, predicts bureau veteran...
Deaf mother makes masks with plastic windows to aid lip-reading
She is filling a clear need.
John Krasinski defends selling 'Some Good News' after fans call him a 'sellout'
John Krasinski didn't "sell out," he says. He just sold a TV show concept to a billion-dollar company.
Coronavirus turns financial advisers into grief counselors for families who lose loves ones
Most people would assume that financial planners only manage money. But advisers often see themselves as having a responsibility to help people manage their emotions. Financial planners are particularly active...
World's oldest man dead at 112
The former teacher and engineer held the title since February, when the previous holder, Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan, passed away.
One state makes big change to its coronavirus sports policy
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have spectators, but the numbers will be strictly limited, under a new order Thursday from Republican Gov. Greg...
NYC doctor worked 14 days straight to save lives
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Margarita Oks worked 14 days straight, for 12 hours a day, so she could save as many lives as possible. “I've never...
Investigation into George Floyd's death is 'top priority': DOJ
The US Department of Justice said it has made its investigation into the death of George Floyd a "top priority." The DOJ's statement came after two days of riots in...
Husband, wife executed by firing squad trying to flee North Korea
A married couple was executed by firing squad in North Korea after being caught trying to flee with their 14-year-old nephew, according to a report. The husband and wife, from...
Stocks slide on US-China, social media worries
Wall Street ended lower on Thursday following a late-session reversal, with Facebook weighing on the market after President Trump said he would sign an executive order related to social media...
Newly unearthed ancient Roman mosaic dubbed 'this year's biggest discovery'
The mosaic tile floor is from the third century and was remarkably well-preserved.
George Floyd's brother calls for Minneapolis cops to get death penalty
The brother of George Floyd -- the black Minneapolis man who died in police custody after a cop kneeled on his neck for several minutes -- on Thursday called for...
Most coronavirus patients on cruise were asymptomatic, study says
A new study has revealed that more than 80 percent of passengers and crew members on a cruise ship that contracted COVID-19 were asymptomatic. The research, published in the scientific...
Trump signs executive order against social media companies
“We’re here today to defend free speech from one of the greatest dangers,” Trump said before signing the executive order in the Oval Office where Attorney General Bill Barr was...
NY Times issues correction on ER doctor it claimed died of coronavirus
The New York Times Magazine published an eyebrow raising correction this week, reversing its claim that a 26-year-old emergency room doctor who contracted the coronavirus had died from the disease....
Mark Zuckerberg says social media censorship not the 'right reflex'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said governments wanting to censor social media platforms is not the "right reflex." Asked during an interview on Fox News about President Trump's plan to sign...
Coronavirus relief funds went to firms that avoided US taxes
Last month Zagg Inc, a Utah-based company that makes mobile device accessories, received more than $9.4 million in cash from a US government program that has provided emergency loans to...
Sen. Tim Kaine, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies
In a statement released by the senator's office, Kaine (D-Va.) said that he had the flu earlier this year, but the symptoms lingered after he was prescribed standard medication to...
TikTok owner ByteDance starts to shift operations out of China
TikTok’s poaching of Disney’s Kevin Mayer to be its CEO was just the most visible part of a broader strategy by its Chinese owner to shift its center of power...
Asymptomatic coronavirus cases may be more common than suspected
The number of "secret" coronavirus carriers -- people displaying no symptoms -- could be much higher than previously thought, according to new research. Researchers in two new studies published Wednesday...
Doomsday cult mom Lori Vallow made death prediction, believes in zombies: friend
Doomsday-obsessed Idaho mom Lori Vallow -- who has been jailed in connection to the mysterious disappearance of her children -- believes in zombie possession and predicted the death of her...
When will feds arrest Jeffrey Epstein 'fixer' Ghislaine Maxwell?
Nine months after Attorney General William Barr warned that Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators "should not rest easy," the pedophile's alleged madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, remains at large -- and is using a...
Central Park 'Karen' allegedly stalked ex-love interest, slammed him for Obama vote
A white dog-walker, who called 911 on a black man when he asked her to leash her cocker spaniel in Central Park, allegedly stalked a former love interest and chided...
Man shot at memorial for slain Brooklyn rapper KJ Balla
Bullets rang out Thursday at an afternoon memorial for rapper KJ Balla in East New York, leaving one man shot in the leg, cops said. The gunfire erupted at 790...
Staten Island tanning salon reopens — and gets shut down immediately
A Staten Island tanning salon owner fed up with New York’s coronavirus shutdown defiantly reopened Thursday as demonstrators cheered — but was quickly shutdown by police, he told The Post....
NYPD commissioner decries Minneapolis police for killing George Floyd
"What we saw in Minnesota was deeply disturbing," the Big Apple's top cop posted on his department account today.
Champagne sales go flat as Americans stop celebrating during coronavirus
With absolutely nothing to pop the bubbly over during the coronavirus pandemic, Champagne sales are fizzling out. The widespread closure of restaurants and bars — not to mention cancelled events...
China allegedly pursuing law allowing citizens to sue US over COVID-19
The proposal in China's National People's Congress would be in retaliation for lawsuits brought against China and the ruling Communist Party by several US states and a number of countries...
Warren in 'regular contact' with Biden as VP search heats up
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been in "regular contact" with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, according to a report, increasing her outreach to his longtime Senate allies as she makes her...
'Measles parties' and anti-vaxxers fueled 2019 outbreak in NYC, study finds
The findings should serve as a dire warning for those considering a "COVID-19 party."
Some college athletes could make more than $100K as social media influencers, studies show
The NCAA agreed last month to move forward with a plan for student-athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities. According to two studies, a handful...
Legislature declines to authorize de Blasio's $7B COVID-19 loan for NYC
The state Legislature refused Thursday to take up Mayor Bill de Blasio’s request to allow New York City to borrow $7 billion to address a massive shortfall triggered by the...
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history
Add the Boston Marathon to the list of sporting events canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After being postponed from April 20 and moved to Sept. 14, the race was...
AstraZeneca may expose coronavirus vaccine participants to pathogen
The chief executive of AstraZeneca, which is developing a leading coronavirus vaccine with Oxford University, said it is too early to deliberately expose trial participants to the pathogen, but it...
Packers coach's 'explosive play' intentions undercut by bizarre offseason
The Packers' priorities are all over the place. After a highly controversial 2020 NFL Draft, head coach Matt LaFleur says that the team needs to focus on becoming more explosive...
Cuomo says George Floyd cop should 'absolutely' face criminal case
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday called the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis cops "frightening" and said the killing was absolutely a "criminal case." "If I was...
How to save money during the pandemic, according to finance guru Nicole Lapin
With the coronavirus putting a damper on social gatherings — from international travel to dining out — there’s never been a better time to save. Simple steps from rethinking subscriptions...
Minneapolis mayor begs protesters to keep peace in 'honor' of George Floyd
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for peace Thursday as violent protests over the death of George Floyd shook the city — saying it's what the late 46-year-old father would have...
Mom charged in 15-year-old son's overdose death
A Pennsylvania mother shared drugs with her 15-year-old son and left him to die from an overdose, police said. Jennifer Pugliese, 49, was charged Wednesday with homicide and child endangerment...
Philippines easing one of world's longest lockdowns amid record coronavirus spike
President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the eased restrictions will be in effect from June 1 to 15 -- allowing gatherings of up to 10 people, and reopening workplaces, shops and...
Manhunts after hundreds flee quarantine in Zimbabwe, Malawi
BLANTYRE, Malawi — Manhunts have begun after hundreds of people, some with the coronavirus, fled quarantine centers in Zimbabwe and Malawi while authorities worry they will spread COVID-19 in countries...
NY businesses can deny entrance to those without masks Cuomo
No shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service. New York businesses will have the right to deny entrance to those who refuse to wear a mask or other face covering...
How ex-Yankee blew $44 million before massive cocaine bust
Esteban Loaiza spent 14 seasons in the majors — including a fairly miserable stint with the Yankees in 2004 — and made nearly $44 million. And now the 48-year-old is...
Mom, pal charged after daughter's remains found in dresser
A South Carolina mom and her boyfriend are accused of killing her special-needs daughter and hiding the body inside a dresser, authorities said.
Rapper Cal Wayne calls George Floyd a 'big brother' whom he 'idolized'
Rapper Cal Wayne has revealed George Floyd was like a "big brother" growing up in Texas -- saying "f--k the law" in reference to the way Floyd died while begging...
Researchers say mutations haven’t made coronavirus more dangerous
The novel coronavirus is so scary because of the way it spreads inside a community. Anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours may be enough for COVID-19 to...
Scientists create virus that has potential to fight cancer
Not all viruses set out to cause widespread death and sickness — some have the potential to fight cancer, according to new research. Researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan have...
Texas bar owner bans customers from wearing coronavirus masks inside
A Texas tavern said this week it will not serve customers who wear coronavirus protective face masks, according to a report. The Liberty Tree Tavern, located in Elgin -- about...
House votes to relax coronavirus PPP loans for small businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act allows businesses to spend money over 24 weeks rather than just eight to qualify for loan forgiveness.
India battling heat wave, worst locust invasion in decades amid coronavirus
NEW DELHI — As if the coronavirus wasn’t enough, India grappled with scorching temperatures and the worst locust invasion in decades as authorities prepared for the end of a monthslong...
Mets releasing minor league players to cut costs
With the possibility of a minor league season all but evaporated, the Mets are among the teams releasing players from their organization, according to an industry source. It’s unclear how...
The sex scandals, walkouts and boos of Cannes Film Festival
What cinephiles have missed most this spring are the cries of "hon hon hon!" bellowing from the Côte d'Azur — the bitchy French laughter of Cannes.
YouTube star took two months to nail this incredible trick shot
This just might be the trick shot of all trick shots. One man spent two months building an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine that spread across his entire backyard, concluding with...
Florida woman tops 150 mph on motorcycle during police chase
A Florida woman took cops on a high-speed chase -- topping 150 mph on her high-end BMW motorcycle, police said. Gina Aidaliz Henry, 38, was arrested in late April on...
Cuomo's parade of butt-kissing celebs shows how clueless he is
Thousands of New Yorkers tune into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s afternoon coronavirus briefings each day for vital updates on how to go on with their lives. When will my kids go...
Epstein accuser accepts Alan Dershowitz's dare, tells doc they had sex
Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer Alan Dershowitz dared Virginia Roberts Giuffre to "look in the camera" and accuse him of having sex with her — so she did. "I challenge Virginia...
12-year-old girl in Russia dies after swallowing lithium battery
A 12-year-old Russian girl died in agony after accidentally swallowing a tiny lithium watch battery that became embedded in her esophagus, according to a report.
YouTuber said she ‘wouldn’t trade’ adopted son with autism — then 'rehomed' him
Mommy blogger once said that she “wouldn’t trade him for anything!” in the caption of an Instagram post.
Food pantries dry up as unemployment skyrockets
Skyrocketing unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic has been forcing a growing number of Americans to turn to charitable services for assistance as food insecurity among families with children grows....
Sales of impulse buy items dip as social distancing alters checkout lines
Impulse purchases — gum, mints and snack bars tossed into a shopping basket as one snakes through the supermarket checkout line — are falling as more people get groceries delivered...
White House Press Secretary holds a briefing
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing in Washington, D.C.
France will let movie theaters reopen earlier than expected
The previous target date was July 1.
In post-quarantine haze, friends spend 7 hours driving to McDonald’s and back
They regret nothing.
Trump calls Twitter 'ridiculous' for fact-checking his tweets about voting
President Trump on Thursday called it “ridiculous” of Twitter to add fact-check labels to his tweets claiming that mail-in ballots would lead to voter fraud — and specifically singled out...
John Daly II's Crooked Stick finish reminiscent of dad's run
Nearly three decades after John Daly burst onto the golf scene by going from tournament alternate to PGA Championship major winner in 1991, Daly’s son, John Daly II, nearly got...
Rod Rosenstein to be first witness in Senate panel's Russia probe review
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will be the inaugural witness in the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation into the beginnings of the Russia probe. Rosenstein, who played a critical role...
Jeff Van Gundy still can't believe his Rihanna experience: 'Star-struck'
Three years later, Jeff Van Gundy can recall his encounter with Rihanna as if it happened yesterday. During an appearance Monday on the "A Minute Til 6" podcast, the ESPN...
Wrestling coach mocks George Floyd's death, and backlash was swift
A Washington state high school wrestling coach is under fire for mocking the Minneapolis death of George Floyd on Twitter, according to a report. Bethel High School first-year coach Dave...
Baseball has a huge deadline problem: Sherman
The clock is ticking. But toward what? And when? A veteran agent who has been through many negotiations said, “Everything in baseball gets done on a deadline.” But what is...
City Council introduces legislation for outdoor dining in NYC
Similar action has already been taken in Cincinnati and Chicago, where officials have released a 13-page list of guidelines for how restaurants can safely implement outdoor dining. I
WHO creates foundation to boost funding in coronavirus fight
GENEVA/ZURICH - The World Health Organization announced on Wednesday the creation of a foundation to tap new sources of funding that could help ease a potential cash shortage as it...
Paris restaurant offers Michelin-starred to-go menu as France prepares to reopen
Le Chiberta in Paris is delivering haute cuisine to isolated foodies for the first time.
Companies protect CEO compensation as workers suffer furloughs, layoffs
Sonic Automotive, which operates 95 US car dealerships, started laying off and furloughing about a third of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic crushed its sales. Then, it changed its...
Cuomo brings on Chris Rock, Rosie Perez to help with face mask message
Less than half of Brooklynites are wearing masks to help fight the coronavirus, Chris Rock estimated Thursday at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press briefing.
'The Vast of Night' review: Indie breakout gives you hope for sci-fi
The film is a smart, back-to-basics science-fiction film that’s both bold and retro.
Kid escapes crib to comfort his baby bro
Big brother to the rescue! A tot in San Juan, Texas, climbed out of his crib to soothe his crying brother in this sweet moment captured on the family's baby...
Incoming college football freshman drowns in Alabama lake
Jamari Smith, an incoming freshman on the University of Alabama at Birmingham football team, drowned in a lake while swimming with friends Wednesday, according to Alabama authorities. He was 18....
The silencing of Baker Mayfield
Perhaps he was feeling too dangerous. After a humbling sophomore season, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is demonstrating an air of maturity by toning down the bravado and letting his work...
Many questions remain after Conor McGregor accepts fight with UFC legend
Conor McGregor has accepted Anderson Silva's challenge and agreed to a historic 176-pound super-fight. Brazilian legend Silva, 45, called out the Irish southpaw online to test their "martial skills" against...
'sMothered' Season 2 trailer checks in with bath-sharing duo Sunhe and Angelica
The family that bathes together, stays together?
'I always wanted to be a singer': Tracee Ellis Ross on singing in 'The High Note'
Like mom Diana, Tracee Ellis Ross is coming out in her own way — as a singer — in the new film “The High Note.”
'Oxy Doc' convicted of patient's overdose death dies of coronavirus
An 84-year-old ex-doctor who was appealing his conviction for the overdose death of a patient has died of coronavirus. Martin Tesher, known as the Upper East Side "Oxy Doc," had...
Homeschooling advocates say public schools block parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states nationwide are "shocked" to find they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest U.S. legal organization for homeschool families told Fox News. Coronavirus restrictions...
Nancy Pelosi accuses Mark Zuckerberg of 'pandering to the White House'
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed into social media giant Facebook on Wednesday -- accusing founder Mark Zuckerberg of "pandering to the White House" after he refused to police...
Pompeo says US will begin reimposing sanctions on Iran
Tensions between the US and Iran appear to be ratcheting up again after the international community paused typical foreign affairs to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...
Man fires shotgun at officers, dad in front of home: cops
A shotgun-wielding Suffolk County man took potshots at his dad and cops from inside his home while the officers and his pops talked in the driveway, police said Thursday. The...
Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as CEO
Viacom tapped noted publisher Jonathan Karp to take over the Simon & Schuster book division that had been headed by Carolyn Reidy until her sudden death of a heart attack...
Theme parks in Japan reopen with new coronavirus rules
Disneyland and other amusement parks are reopening in Japan -- but with some bizarre new coronavirus-friendly rules, including no screaming or hugging on exciting rides, according to a report Thursday.
Mom paralyzed after freak accident on inflatable waterslide
A Georgia mother is paralyzed from the chest down after a freak accident on an inflatable waterslide during a Memorial Day weekend get-together. Valerie Feske, 37, of Richmond Hill, was...
Scott Boras to clients: Don't bail out MLB owners
Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players’ association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have...
Prince Andrew allegedly compared teen accuser to his daughters before sex
Prince Andrew teased Virginia Roberts Giuffre for being just a few years older than his own daughters before having sex with her for the first time, she said in a...
Chris Rock, Rosie Perez join Gov. Cuomo to promote masks, testing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recruited a pair of Brooklyn superstars Thursday to promote coronavirus testing, social distancing and the use of common-sense precautions, including wearing a mask: Rosie Perez and Chris...
Port Authority's payroll tab spiked to almost $1B in 2019
The cash-strapped Port Authority paid its workers nearly $1 billion last year -- $152 million more than it paid out in 2018, according to a new report.
China's actions in Hong Kong could inflame US-China trade war
China's move to impose sweeping national security regulations against Hong Kong could exacerbate the trade war between Beijing and Washington, according to a report. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on...
Gilgo Beach murder victim identified 20 years after disappearance
One of the victims in the Gilgo Beach murders is no longer a Jane Doe, police said Thursday. Suffolk County cops have identified the remains of a woman found on...
Bill Ackman dumps $1 billion stake in Berkshire Hathaway
Bill Ackman told investors that his hedge fund has sold its $1 billion stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.
NYC workers will 'make their own choices' for transportation: de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio sounded less than enthusiastic about telling New Yorkers to get back on the city's subways and buses when New York starts reopening from its coronavirus lockdown....
'No evidence' that reopening schools in Finland spread coronavirus faster
Finland has seen "no evidence" to suggest the coronavirus began spreading more rapidly since schools reopened, a top health official said Thursday. The Nordic country began reopening schools and daycare...
Hulu launches ‘Watch Party’ test to stream videos with friends
Hulu is testing Watch Party, its first social feature that will let viewers watch titles together and chat in groups of up to eight people.
ViacomCBS slashes CBS division with 400 more layoffs
ViacomCBS is slashing an additional 400 jobs as the broadcasting giant continues to search for cost savings from last year's merger of CBS and Viacom even as it struggles to...
Man with machete acquitted in sex fantasy identity mix-up
An Australian man who'd been hired to carry out a stranger's home-invasion sex fantasy -- but who showed up, machete and rope in hand, at the wrong house -- has...
Lucasfilms unveils new 'Star Wars' VR experience based on theme park
Disney is hoping to lure Star Wars fans back to its theme parks with the assistance of a new virtual-reality experience that extends the storylines encompassing the Star Wars: Galaxy’s...
Man in Singapore gets 4 months jail for Facebook post with fake coronavirus news
SINGAPORE - Singapore jailed a taxi driver for four months on Wednesday over a Facebook post in which he falsely claimed food outlets would close and urged people to stock...
George Floyd's death sparks trail of destruction in Minneapolis
Minneapolis looters left behind a trail of destruction at a Target and other local businesses as they protested the actions of police in the death of George Floyd — prompting...
George Floyd's brother says he's 'tired of seeing black men die'
He spoke as the outrage over George Floyd's death after a fatal encounter with Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and three other cops spilled into the streets.
3-in-1 pizza oven, BBQ and lava stone is the only summer kitchen gear you need
Even as stores begin to reopen, it is clear that summer 2020 is about to be very different from the past. Time spent at outdoor concerts and extended-family BBQs and...
This cordless vacuum is much cheaper than a Dyson -- and is 45 percent off
You’ve already cut the cord on your cable, your headphones, and even your iPhone chargers — so why do you still settle for a corded vacuum cleaner? Cordless vacuum cleaners...
Here's what happens when protesters find out where you live
Protesters descended on the home of the cop filmed pinning George Floyd down by his neck before his death -- scrawling "murderer" in large letters at the end of his...
Biker crashes after NYPD cop put up barricade in his path
Cops were called to Bronx River Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard for reports of motorcycles carelessly zipping through Soundview.
German minister warns of far-right threat as anti-Semitic crime jumps
BERLIN - The number of anti-Semitic crimes committed in Germany rose last year by 13 percent, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Wednesday, laying the blame squarely on right-wing radicals....
NBA Finals rival 'hates' the Michael Jordan we saw in 'Last Dance'
Clyde Drexler didn't need to see "The Last Dance" to understand Michael Jordan any more than he already does. "I lived it," the former TrailBlazers star and early 1990s Jordan...
Nearly half of Americans would stop supporting a company if they weren't sustainable
Nearly half of Americans say they would never shop with a company again if they learned they weren’t being as sustainable as possible, according to new research. Another one in...
Minn. mayor says George Floyd would still be alive 'if he were white'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a televised interview Thursday that he believes George Floyd would “be alive today if he were white."
Navy vet 'very lucky' to survive UConn suspect's alleged murder spree
An 80-year-old Navy vet who tried to save his neighbor while allegedly being attacked by a University of Connecticut student is “very lucky” to have survived, his wife said. John...
Mike Tyson sets his sights on an unexpected foe
Mike Tyson was getting physical in the ring again — it just so happened to be a wrestling ring. The former heavyweight boxing champion, who has said he is close...
Rising tensions with MLB haven't crushed ex-Yankee's optimism
Even with tensions white-hot in the baseball universe, Andrew Miller remains an optimist. “I think we’ll figure it out,” the former Yankees reliever, now with the Cardinals, told The Post...
Central Park 'Karen' should be probed for filing false claim: de Blasio
The white woman who called cops on a black man in Central Park during a now-viral encounter should be investigated for falsely accusing the birdwatcher of threatening her, Mayor Bill...
'The High Note' review: Tracee Ellis Ross sings, but her movie doesn't
It makes you feel good, in parts, but as far as rom-coms go it’s a B-side.
De Blasio has a vague plan to reopen NYC — and it doesn't even have a date
Get this guy a calendar. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday finally unveiled his plan for reopening New York City, but it was nothing more than a vague rehash of...
Kid throws socially distant prom after babysitter's was canceled
This 7-year-old boy is the real prom king.
Carl Icahn takes $1.8 billion loss as he dumps stake in bankrupt Hertz
Carl Icahn exited Hertz like a stuntman abandoning a burning car -- and he suffered some nasty cuts and bruises on his way out.
AG Barr appoints special prosecutor to review 2016 election 'unmasking'
Attorney General William Barr has appointed a US Attorney in Texas to review the "unmasking" process that took place at the time of the 2016 presidential election.
'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal spurs Golden Globes rule change
His primarily-masked performance would have been eligible, it turns out.
English Premier League returning in three weeks
MANCHESTER, England — The Premier League is planning to return on June 17 after a 100-day shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The league's official broadcasters in Britain — Sky...
Siberian zoo sees animal baby boom during lockdown
MOSCOW - A Siberian zoo that closed its doors to visitors for over two months due to the novel coronavirus says the lockdown has encouraged a baby boom among its...
Prostitutes will return to work in Switzerland before contact sports
Sex workers can soon get back between the sheets in Switzerland — but sports involving "close and constant contact" will remain prohibited under lockdown orders, according to a report. Swiss...
Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home
Like dozens of other veteran spellers in their final year of eligibility, Anson Cook had big plans for this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, which was canceled because of the...
Red Cross says there's been 208 coronavirus-related attacks on health workers
UNITED NATIONS — The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross said it has recorded 208 COVID-19-related attacks against health workers and installations in 13 countries since March,...
Mississippi cop on leave after video shows his hands around man's neck
A Mississippi cop held a young man by the neck as onlookers screamed, “He can’t breathe!,” troubling video shows. The 2-minute clip posted to Facebook Friday shows a uniformed Jackson...
Regal movie theater owner Cineworld expects to reopen in July
Cineworld, the owner of Regal cinemas in the US, expects to reopen its doors for business in July. The movie-theater giant said late Wednesday it anticipates that government restrictions related...
Hear Lady Gaga's new 'Sour Candy' dance track with BLACKPINK
Move over, Ariana.
Amazon to offer 70 percent of recent temporary hires permanent jobs
Amazon plans to offer permanent jobs to about 70 percent of the US workforce it has hired temporarily to meet consumer demand during the coronavirus pandemic, the company told Reuters...
Trump expresses 'heartfelt sympathy' as US passes 100K coronavirus deaths
President Trump expressed his "heartfelt sympathy" on Thursday as the US coronavirus death toll passed 100,000. "We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching...
Paige VanZant and husband have bath time after 'drowning' experiment
Wednesday nights are all about the love in Paige VanZant's bathroom. Days after VanZant attempted to "drown" husband Austin Vanderford in a quarantine experiment, the couple of two years climbed...
Baseball's leaders are pushing sport towards a bottomless pit of bad: Sherman
Since negotiating sessions have been rare despite much to do and a ticking clock, Rob Manfred and Tony Clark have time to take a plane flight together. That actually could...
Tom Brady would be a great used car salesman
How much would you pay for a car customized by Tom Brady? It appears the starting price is $300,000, according to a listing of a 2018 stretched Cadillac Escalade ESV...
'Killer cop' had numerous complaints against him before George Floyd death
The Minneapolis cop who was seen kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before he died was involved in three police shootings during his 19 years on the job — and has...
PETA founder vows to close 'Tiger King' zoo after it reopens to the public
Ingrid Newkirk, the founder and president of PETA, is once again coming after the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park made famous by Netflix’s “Tiger King.” The animal-rights organization made its...
Video captures man heroically dragging injured driver out of burning car
"I kinda just looked him and said, 'I've gotta drag you, man, this car is about to go up.' "
Photos show chilling wall ramblings of UConn murder suspect
The University of Connecticut student accused of killing two people and wounding another scrawled bizarre messages on the wall of his off-campus apartment, referencing the Sandy Hook massacre. “I’m not...
Thief makes off with puppies and birds from Bronx pet store
The bandit clipped the front gate and shattered the glass door of the Gabby Pets Discount Shop on Grand Concourse near East 183rd Street in Fordham Heights.
Trump expected to sign executive order targeting Twitter, Facebook
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would begin a review of laws that protect Twitter, Facebook and Google from responsibility for postings from users...
George Floyd protester flies off cop car in California, video shows
Video taken during the wild protests show the man clinging to front of the California Highway Patrol cruiser Wednesday and then falling to the pavement.
Jogger caught on camera taking a poop in community garden
Maybe he got the runs?
Study reveals human activity is threatening 50 billion years of evolutionary history
Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals. In research published in the journal Nature on Tuesday,...
UConn murder suspect Peter Manfredonia 'stone-faced' in new mugshot
Peter Manfredonia, the University of Connecticut senior accused of two murders, appeared stone-faced in a new mugshot released Thursday after he was arrested by Maryland police. Manfredonia, 23, had been...
How Eugenie Bouchard combats her online haters
Eugenie Bouchard may have 2.1 million Instagram followers — and that is not always a good thing. "There's a lot of positive out there," the Canadian tennis star recently told...
Ruby Rose breaks silence on shocking 'Batwoman' exit after one season
Those on set say there's more to her departure than meets the eye.
Australia's youngest coronavirus victim threw party days before death
An Australian man threw a party at his home just days before becoming the youngest person in the country to die of COVID-19, according to a report. Nathan Turner, a...
The Mets' grand slam that wasn't finished an amazing win
At the moment, there was hope in the home dugout and around every part of Shea Stadium. The Braves were the visitors, but for once, they were the tormented, not...
Patriots will regret not signing Cam Newton: former star
As free agent Cam Newton continues to search for a home in the NFL, at least one ex-Patriot believes the veteran quarterback would fit in well in New England. Former...
Mayor de Blasio gives update on NYC's coronavirus response
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference to give an update on the Big Apple's COVID-19 response from City Hall.
Minneapolis man loses lease after questioning black tenants
A white Minneapolis businessman who was captured in viral video asking a group of black entrepreneurs whether they are tenants in the building told The Post on Thursday that his...
Nancy Pelosi postpones FISA vote amid backlash from GOP, progressives
House Democrats decided to hold off on a vote to extend provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, caving in to pressure from progressives and top GOP leaders. The decision...
Henry Cavill’s Superman is coming back to Warner Bros.' DC Universe
And we know what film it won't be.
The 'hard to know' doubts threatening top Yankees prospect's MLB jump
Part 1 in a series on the Yankees' top prospects. It took just $200,000 for the Yankees to sign Deivi Garcia in 2015. Since then, the 5-foot-9 right-hander has exceeded...
Video of protesters attacking 'Jennifer from Target' is downright shocking
Video has emerged of a woman in a wheelchair being punched sprayed with a fire extinguisher in Minneapolis in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
NYPD detective says cop in George Floyd death is 'my enemy'
An NYPD detective this week denounced Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, shown in viral footage pinning his knee on the neck of George Floyd, as a failure — and called him...
This is when the Jets could trade Jamal Adams
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...
Soldier saved 'countless lives' by ramming gunman with car: cops
A Fort Leavenworth soldier likely saved “countless lives” by ramming his car into an active shooter who was randomly firing on a bridge, police said. The active-duty soldier was waiting...
Number of jobless Americans exceeds population of California
The coronavirus crisis has put more than 40 million Americans out of work, according to new federal data showing another 2.1 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week.
Amazon suspends warehouse worker after he handed out union flyers
An Amazon warehouse worker says he was suspended after handing out flyers encouraging colleagues to join a union. John Hopkins' account of his May 2 suspension from Amazon's DSF4 facility...
Inside a 103-year-old woman's journey from brink of death to an ice-cold brew
Hey, Jennie Stejna, this Bud's for you!
Ex-NBA star Stephen Jackson says death of George Floyd 'destroyed' him
Former NBA star Stephen Jackson fought back tears Thursday as he recalled his close friendship with "twin" George Floyd — saying watching the video of his death "destroyed" him. The...
Meet the 'heavily armed rednecks' defending stores amid protests
Self-proclaimed "heavily armed rednecks" in Minneapolis stood guard against looters who ravaged the city Wednesday night over the death of George Floyd. Two bearded men with long rifles strapped to...
Teenager's 'remarkable' trait has helped make him Mets' top prospect
Part 1 in a series on the Mets' top prospects. Ronny Mauricio’s early numbers don’t scream “exceptional talent,” but his athletic ability and maturity tell Mets evaluators otherwise. A 19-year-old...
First responders tried to save George Floyd's life for almost an hour
George Floyd was unresponsive and without a pulse by the time he was on the way to the hospital Monday — but first responders and ER personnel refused to give...
George Floyd calls for an end to gun violence in resurfaced video
George Floyd, the 46-year-old Minnesota man who died at the hands of white cops, urged the younger generation to put an end to gun violence in newly emerged video, according...
Cat viciously attacks animal sculpture
Everyone's a critic. The claws came out in Surat Thani, Thailand, when a cat pounced on a sculpture of an animal. The gray statuette, which appears to be of a...
Experts say six feet may not be enough distance to stop coronavirus transmission
When inside, it might be a good idea to take a few more steps back. Experts on Tuesday said they believe the six feet of distance recommended by the World...
Chinese lawmakers endorse new Hong Kong national security law
China's parliament has passed sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, a measure that sparked pro-democracy protests in the city and prompted the Trump administration to renew threats of imposing...
Ex-ESPN star tweets touching farewell to former colleagues
Rising sports television star Adam Amin — who recently left ESPN for Fox Sports as reported by The Post's Andrew Marchand — delivered a heartfelt Twitter farewell on Wednesday to...
Daniel Jones mentor envisions incredible Year 2 leap: 10-hour days, Tony Romo comparison
It is difficult enough taking a second-year quarterback leap under ordinary circumstances. But here’s the word from highly respected Peyton and Eli Manning quarterback guru, Duke head coach David Cutcliffe:...
University of Minnesota scales back Minneapolis police ties after death of George Floyd
The University of Minnesota is limiting its ties with the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd. University of Minnesota president Joan Gabe will no longer contract the...
George Floyd protests turn deadly after man shot outside pawn shop
A man was shot dead outside a Minneapolis pawn shop Wednesday night as violent protests over the death of George Floyd rattled the city, authorities said. Minneapolis cops are investigating...
UFC and boxing back on in Vegas after Nevada approves return
Mixed martial arts and boxing are back in business in Nevada. The Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously agreed Wednesday to allow two UFC events and two Top Rank boxing shows in...
'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' sells more than 500,000 copies
A decade after the “Hunger Games” series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more. Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” sold more 500,000 copies last week,...
Lingering 2004 heartbreak among Yankees recent what-ifs
In a weeklong series, The Post is looking at alternate realities in New York sports. Today’s edition looked at what would have happened had the Yankees traded Mariano Rivera in...
Virus fear alone not enough for mail balloting, Texas court says
Texas officials fighting to block widespread mail-in voting during the pandemic claimed victory after the state’s highest court ruled Wednesday that a lack of immunity to the coronavirus doesn’t qualify...
Meaningless NBA games would be a total disaster
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is in agony trying to figure out the season restart without a road map and without a way to satisfy everyone. All roads lead to Orlando,...
Nationals ace rips MLB: Players won't negotiate this point at all
If the players and owners are running out of time to restart the 2020 baseball season by early July, they sure don’t appear to be running out of words. The...
MLB-union tensions escalate, but more is at stake 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...
One-third of US adults are now showing signs of depression or anxiety
A study completed by the U.S. Census Bureau in collaboration with five federal agencies found that one-third of all Americans are struggling with anxiety or depression amid the coronavirus pandemic....
Yes, we bought a New York City apartment during coronavirus
"We know we want to live here for a very long time, so whatever happens, we will ride it out here.”