March 10, 2020
New York man who threatened Ilhan Omar sentenced to prison
A New York man who threatened to assault and murder Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., last year has been sentenced to a year and one day in prison, federal prosecutors announced...
Rangers rookie's big night comes at the perfect time
DALLAS — This is the kind of game that Rangers dreams are made of. Such steadiness in goal from Igor Shesterkin. A breakout game from Kaapo Kakko. And two points...
Premier League game called off due to coronavirus concern
LONDON — Members of Arsenal's playing squad went into self-isolation in a coronavirus precautionary move, forcing the immediate postponement of the Premier League game at Manchester City later Wednesday. It...
Trump endorses ex-Auburn coach over Jeff Sessions in Alabama Senate race
President Donald Trump endorsed former Auburn Football coach Tommy Tuberville over his former attorney general, Jeff Sessions, in a tight Alabama Senate primary runoff this month. The president cited Tuberville’s...
Bill Raftery talks Big East Tournament — present and past
Bill Raftery, the longtime college basketball analyst and part of the Final Four broadcast team, was head coach at Seton Hall from 1970-81 and was there at the birth of...
Biden's primary wins fueled by women, African American voters
A large swath of those casting ballots in Tuesday's Democratic primary think Joe Biden is the man to beat President Trump — especially women and African American voters, who fueled...
St. John's bid for an improbable run begins now
It has been 20 years since St. John’s won the Big East Tournament. It has been two decades of disappointment during the most thrilling time of the year. On seven...
'We’re very worried': Officials fret coronavirus will tank NYC economy
State and city officials openly worried Tuesday that the coronavirus outbreak could wreak havoc on New York’s banking and tourism industries — blowing new holes in their budgets. Gov. Andrew...
'The Bachelor' finale: Peter Weber's family hates his final choice
Peter Weber's journey as "The Bachelor" ended Tuesday night.
Andrew Yang endorses Joe Biden for president on live TV, cites 'the math'
Andrew Yang endorsed Joe Biden for president live on CNN Tuesday night during the network's primary election night broadcast. "The math says Joe is our prohibitive nominee," Yang, 45, said...
Penguins star too much for the Devils
Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up another to lead the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Prudential Center...
Condé Nast, Hearst give employees work-from-home option amid coronavirus
Condé Nast and Hearst are giving their NYC employees the option of working from home in light of the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 170 in NY so far. Over...
The best and worst of Joe Biden put on display during whirlwind day
What matters more — that Joe Biden probably put the Democratic race away tonight, or that he told a voter who accused Biden of wanting “to end our Second Amendment...
Knicks waste Frank Ntilikina's big night
WASHINGTON — Frank Ntilikina posted his career-high in points and became the youngest Knick to post a 20-point, 10-assist game. It all went for naught, however, as Bradley Beal exploded...
Coronavirus sends city landlords scrubbing as events are canceled
Real estate organizations and companies worried about the spread of the novel coronavirus are scrubbing down offices and hotels and canceling events and cocktail parties while tenant companies are deploying...
Hofstra clinches first NCAA tournament bid since 2001
WASHINGTON — Eli Pemberton dreamed since he was 6 years old about playing in the NCAA Tournament. He'll get to live that dream after helping end the Hofstra Pride's 18-year...
Why it's easier than ever to win REBNY's 'Ingenious Deal of the Year' award
It will be easier than ever to win the 76th Annual Real Estate Board of New York Ingenious Deal of the Year award for deals completed in 2019. That’s because...
Mets don't like prospect of playing in an empty Citi Field
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets played their spring training game in front of a crowd at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches with an eye toward Opening Day at...
Ex-Esquire editor-in-chief named to the Magazine Hall of Fame
Former Esquire Editor-in-Chief David Granger has been named to the Magazine Hall of Fame by the American Society of Magazine Editors. Granger, who ran Esquire from June 1997 to March...
The New York Times is urging its staffers to work from home
The New York Times is encouraging staffers to work from home in anticipation of a coronavirus crisis that could prevent its staffers from coming into the office. “We want to...
Mum's the word for Brooklyn hospital treating coronavirus patient
A confirmed coronavirus patient is being treated at Brooklyn Hospital Center — but the case is being kept hush-hush, according to one fuming former volunteer, who quit after learning of...
MTA doubles subway station cleanings as NYC coronavirus cases climb
The MTA is doubling its subway station cleanings as coronavirus cases continue to rise in New York state. Transit crews currently cleaning stations each night will now perform a second...
How Yankees discovered Gary Sanchez didn't have coronavirus
TAMPA — On orders from MLB, big-league clubhouses are closed to the media and other nonessential folks until further notice as part of the war on the coronavirus. With reporters...
Rory McIlroy trapped in a top-ranked purgatory
PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Rory McIlroy isn’t just a professional golfer. He’s also a professional wrestler. At the moment, the world’s No. 1 ranked player is in the throes of...
DOE cancels face-to-face parent teacher conferences due to coronavirus
The Department of Education has canceled all in-person parent-teacher conferences scheduled for the end of this week, saying they will done electronically or by phone in light of rising coronavirus...
CNN technical glitch erroneously calls Mississippi primary for Bernie Sanders
Welcome to the Technical Situation Room! CNN's night of Democratic primary coverage got off to a start worse than Bernie Sanders' Super Tuesday, as a technical glitch led to network...
Giants are winning the Odell Beckham trade — so far
If you could do it all over again, would you? No, not a life-changing decision about your love life or your chosen profession. Not balking at a hefty investment in...
MLB players, media adjusting to 'strange' new coronavirus reality
By 8:30 Tuesday morning at George M. Steinbrenner Field, some 75 years of tradition had been replaced by a high-top table, four stanchions and a Yankees banner (with sponsor) placed...
Next Democratic debate ditches live audience over coronavirus fears
There won't be a live audience at the next Democratic primary debate due to coronavirus fears. The Democratic National Committee's decision to scrap the audience at Sunday's debate in Arizona...
Sports won't be our escape from this crisis
You can have any number of signs and symbols of what’s befallen us as the coronavirus wends its way through our conscious, through our subconscious, through our darkest fears and...
MTA suspends employee fingerprint scans to combat coronavirus
It's a touchy issue. The MTA says it will stop using its controversial fingerprint-scanning time clocks for employees in an effort to combat the spread of coronavirus. The clocks, billed...
White House to issue guidance on public school closings
The White House will soon issue a guidance on public schools closings to slow the spread of coronavirus, Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday. "We're working very closely with California,...
AG seeks to stop hand sanitizer, disinfectant price gouging over coronavirus
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued cease and desist letters to two stores for price gouging on hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays amid the coronavirus scare, her office announced...
Knicks scrap celebration due to coronavirus concern
The Knicks are postponing the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1969-70 championship team, originally scheduled for March 21, due to the coronavirus, according to sources. Team officials have started to...
Weakened at Bernie's: Biden burying Sanders in mini-Super Tuesday
Joe Biden continued his march toward the Democratic nomination on Tuesday night with a string of commanding primary wins to put challenger Bernie Sanders on the ropes. Maintaining the momentum...
Eerie photos show empty subway stations amid coronavirus panic
The new coronavirus brought the unthinkable: a lonely New York City commute. Dramatic photos shot by a Post photographer show a nearly empty Times Square subway station Tuesday afternoon as...
More than 10,000 people in Italy have coronavirus
More than 10,000 people in Italy have been infected with coronavirus — the most in any country outside of China, where the virus originated, officials said Tuesday. A total of...
Trump upbeat as he pitches Capitol Hill on coronavirus stimulus package
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s push for payroll tax cuts and other stimulus to help prop up markets hit hard by coronavirus fears faced a steep climb after getting a...
Assistant principal at Queens yeshiva tests positive for coronavirus
The assistant principal of a renowned Queens yeshiva has tested positive for coronavirus, The Post has learned. Yeshiva Har Torah in Little Neck canceled classes after Rabbi Etan Ehrenfeld contracted...
NY GOP files complaint against Schumer for Supreme Court judge threat
The New York State Republican Party is filing a complaint against US Sen. Chuck Schumer for making “unprecedented threats” against two Supreme Court justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. GOP...
Putin moves to keep power through 2036 — when he'll have ruined Russia
Looks like President Vladimir Putin is going Mike Bloomberg on Russia’s term-limits law: The parliament's lower house just passed a bill to let him run for a fifth term in...
Justin Bieber's wellness guru tried to cure my anxiety
"I got a good crew, but today I just feel off," Justin Bieber says as he films a music video in Episode 9 of his YouTube docuseries, “Seasons." He drops...
Trump awards Army Gen. Jack Keane the Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Tuesday awarded the Medal of Freedom to retired Gen. Jack Keane, a native New Yorker raised on the Lower East Side. Keane, a Fox News analyst and...
Legislating in a time of coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is right to pan the idea of suspending the current state legislative session out of coronavirus fears — for several very distinct reasons. First off, it would...
Man accused of mowing down Bronx tot in his SUV charged with fleeing scene
Kier Boneparte, 22, was indicted on the new charge on Tuesday and released on his own recognizance, according to a news release from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.
British health minister tests positive for coronavirus
A British health minister has tested positive for the coronavirus. Conservative politician Nadine Dorries is the first member of Parliament to catch COVID-19, the BBC reported. Dorries, who has served...
Coronavirus: Watch, prepare ... and wait
Keep calm and carry on — but be ready. That’s the advice American authorities are giving us, and it’s sound. Panic is pointless, but prudent preparation is vital. After brief...
Coachella 2020 postponed amid coronavirus fears
Hang up your flower crowns because Coachella 2020 has been silenced. Amid fears over the deadly coronavirus, Coachella organizers announced Tuesday that the Indio, Calif., festival will not go on...
Pete Davidson channels Pete Davidson in 'Big Time Adolescence'
I'm a little worried about Pete Davidson. Then again, that's the enduring brand of Davidson, the proudly unstable "Saturday Night Live" comic who's having a moment with a Netflix special,...
On coronavirus, President Trump needs to step up: Goodwin
During a 1983 strike on Metro-North commuter trains, many suburban riders ventured onto outer-borough subway lines to get to Manhattan. One of those riders, a man from Stamford, Conn., told...
Yonkers Raceway closes after horse trainer identified as NJ coronavirus death
Yonkers Raceway was shut down Tuesday after a long-time harness racing trainer and fixture at the track died from the coronavirus, according to track officials and news reports. The man,...
Man allegedly bites FDNY firefighter during Bronx brawl
The man barged into Ladder 56 in Fordham Heights shortly after midnight, claiming someone was out to get him and begging for help, sources said.
Coronavirus-stricken EMS worker is first Staten Islander diagnosed
The EMS worker diagnosed with coronavirus is a Staten Island resident, making him the first from the borough to contract the disease, sources said Tuesday. The troubling diagnosis, revealed Monday,...
Men can't have it all either, struggle with work-life balance
Hey, ladies — you're not the only ones struggling with work-life balance. Just like women, men these days are struggling to have it all, according to a new report.t The...
Attorney for Brooklyn teacher on trial for sex with student says alleged victim is lying
An attorney defending a teacher on charges that he had a sexual relationship with an underage student told jurors on Tuesday that the alleged victim invented the accusations to make...
City homeless still sleeping on subways amid coronavirus outbreak
What should a rider do in this case, Mayor Bill de Blasio? Hizzoner on Tuesday advised straphangers to avoid taking crowded rush hour trains amid the coronavirus crisis -- but...
We're learning how to beat coronavirus, but health care workers need more training
There is good news and bad news about coronavirus. First, there is reason for optimism. The virus struck only four months ago, yet we already know its genetic features. It...
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrested on drunk driving charge
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested in Texas early Tuesday on charges of driving while intoxicated following a spat with his wife, authorities said. Travis County Sheriff's Deputies were responding...
Biden's biggest problem: His candidacy relies totally on Obama nostalgia
Last week wiped away Democrats’ worst fears. Joe Biden’s comeback likely ended the possibility that Bernie Sanders and his leftist fanatics will hijack their party and crash it in November....
Rosario Dawson voted for Sanders after boyfriend Cory Booker endorsed Biden
In an Instagram post on Monday night, the "Men in Black II" actress and activist, who was a surrogate for Sanders in 2016, said she was proud to support the...
NYC's half marathon, auto show postponed over coronavirus concerns
The new coronavirus has claimed two iconic springtime events in New York City. Organizers of the annual New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center have rescheduled the 10-day...
Mother of man in viral arrest video demands punishment for cops
The mother of a man who was roughed up by cops in a tense, caught-on-video arrest has hired civil rights attorney Sanford Rubenstein to get "justice" for her son, she...
Instagram star dons skimpy swimsuit to fight coronavirus
From infectious hand-washing PSAs to grapefruit masks, people around the world have conjured up ever-inventive measures to fight coronavirus. However, one enterprising Instagram star is raising awareness in a more...
Senator urges feds to probe Pornhub over clips of potential sex-trafficking victims
A US senator wants the feds to investigate Pornhub for allegedly letting users stream videos of women being raped and exploited. Sen. Ben Sasse urged the Department of Justice in...
Barbuto is back, and the beloved Italian restaurant hasn't changed a bit
Barbuto’s back — and if the beloved Italian restaurant looks, smells, sounds and tastes the same at a new location a few hundred feet from the West Village original, chef-owner...
Daryl Morey is here to fix all the problems in sports
BOSTON — Elbow bumps, fan engagement, gender inequality and Tom Brady were just some of the topics addressed by analytics evangelist Daryl Morey at the 2020 Sloan Sports Analytics Conference...
Johns Hopkins doctor warns coronavirus 'could happen here' like Wuhan
The coronavirus outbreak gripping the US could grow to become as serious as the conditions in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a doctor warned. “What happened in Wuhan could happen...
LeBron James explains where his coronavirus confusion came from
LeBron James has crossed over on his previous coronavirus take. The Lakers star had dismissed the possibility last week of playing games in empty arenas, but James has changed his...
Biden, Sanders cancel Ohio rallies as coronavirus fears grow
Both Democratic candidates canceled Cleveland events planned for late Tuesday at the behest of Ohio authorities.
This wild 'upside down' house has turned into a tourist attraction
HARTEBEESTPOORT, South Africa — With its roof on the ground and its floor in the air, an upside down house is attracting tourists who want to see the world from...
The strangest and most common things left in Uber cars
You’ve heard of people “losing their lunch” in taxis and ride-share vehicles, but how about an uncooked steak dinner? That’s one of the items that made Uber’s list of unusual...
Unhinged woman slugs Asian lady for not wearing coronavirus mask
A coronavirus panic-case slugged another woman in Midtown on Tuesday morning — because she was Asian and wasn't wearing a face mask, law enforcement sources said. The victim was walking...
Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by next month, Chinese officials say
“According to our estimates, we are hopeful that in April some of the vaccines will enter clinical research or be of use in emergency situations,” Zheng Zhongwei, director of the...
US stocks rebound slightly amid hopes for government stimulus
US stocks rebounded somewhat on Tuesday from the previous day’s historic crash on renewed hopes for government stimulus to combat the coronavirus. The Dow Jones industrial average ended the day...
New York rodents evolve to mirror human rat race, study finds
Rats are becoming more like people — at least in New York. A research paper published last month in bioRxiv found that the genetic makeup of NYC's rodent residents has...
Airbnb creates $1M competition to build fantasy homes
Interested in building a fantasy home that looks like a boot? Or a UFO? Or some other unusual design? Airbnb is setting aside $1 million and enlisting the help of...
Mets get Opening Day worry with Michael Conforto injury answer
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets could head north without Michael Conforto. The right fielder was diagnosed with a right oblique strain after being sent back to New York...
Rep. Matt Gaetz, who had contact with Trump, tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of seven lawmakers in self-quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus, has tested negative for the disease, he said Tuesday. "I've just been informed...
Westchester coronavirus lawyer's family fears contagion will be their legacy
The wife of Westchester County coronavirus patient zero Lawrence Garbuz pleaded with the public not to blame their family on Tuesday — as the governor announced a mile-radius coronavirus "containment...
French mayor defends holding Smurf rally amid coronavirus outbreak
Sacre bleu! The mayor of a town in France was forced to defend his decision to hold a 3,500-person Smurfs rally amid the global coronavirus outbreak, Agence France-Presse reported "We...
Wrongly convicted man feels grass for the first time in 35 years
Paul Hildwin is a free man after spending 35 years at the Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, Florida — 29 of those years on death row. Hildwin was proven...
German hospital launches drive-thru coronavirus testing
A new German drive-thru isn’t doling out fast food -- it's testing people for the novel coronavirus. Doctors at the local hospital in the small German town of Gross-Gerau launched...
My beef with Bernie Sanders and other commentary
Conservative: My Beef With Bernie National Review’s David Harsanyi has a gripe with Bernie Sanders that starts off personal: “In the summer of 1968, my parents — both in their...
Robert Durst will take the stand at his California murder trial
Scandal-scarred real-estate heir Robert Durst will take the stand at his California murder trial, defense lawyers said Tuesday in court. “Bob Durst is going to testify,” Dick DeGeurin told jurors...
Rutgers cancels classes, tells students to leave campus due to coronavirus fears
The New Jersey state school has become the latest college to cancel classes due to spiraling coronavirus fears, officials said Tuesday.
How NYC strip clubs are handling the coronavirus outbreak
The dancing is dirty — but strip clubs are keeping it clean.
Kansas measure would allow college athletes to cash in
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas legislators are taking steps to allow college athletes to hire agents and sign endorsement deals because they fear that if they don’t, out-of-state rivals will attract...
Sizing up WWE's storylines entering WrestleMania 36
WWE Elimination Chamber is behind us and WrestleMania 36 is less than a month away. Here are 36 observations as we get ready for the big show on April 5...
Walmart to allow any worker concerned about coronavirus to stay home 'without penalty'
Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly US workers that allows them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of a...
Coronavirus starting to wreak havoc on NCAA Tournament
March Madness 2020 games could be played without fans. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday he is asking indoor sporting events take place without spectators "other than the athletes, parents,...
Barclays reveals coronavirus case on New York trading floor
A stock trader at Barclays PLC’s Manhattan office has tested positive for coronavirus, the company told employees Tuesday. According to a memo obtained by Reuters, the infected person worked out...
Mom and son rescued 52 hours after coronavirus quarantine center crumbles
A 10-year-old boy and his mother were miraculously rescued 52 hours after the makeshift coronavirus quarantine center where they were staying in China crumbled to the ground, rescuers confirmed. Xinjia...
New York high school games postponed over coronavirus concerns
Four state public high-school playoff games were scrapped Tuesday in Ulster and Orange Counties over coronavirus concerns. Section IX of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced...
Anthony Scaramucci closes Skybridge office on coronavirus concerns
Anthony Scaramucci is hedging the coronavirus. The Skybridge founder and managing partner who lasted 11 days in Donald Trump’s White House said he’s shuttering his firm’s offices in midtown Manhattan...
Does wearing glasses help protect you against coronavirus?
Ready your readers.
Lyft driver crafts crude coronavirus containment compartment in car
This Lyft driver is taking no chances with the coronavirus in the Big Apple. The ingenious man fashioned a crude self-containment compartment out of plastic and tape – with a...
Coronavirus symptoms usually take 5 days to appear, study says
Coronavirus symptoms usually take about five days to appear after exposure, and almost always emerge within two weeks -- confirming that a 14-day quarantine is appropriate, according to a new...
This is what Americans hope to see change in their lifetime
What would you like to see the United States achieve in your lifetime? A new study of 2,000 Americans found over half want to see affordable health care and access...
Durst found best friend dead in her apartment and panicked, defense claims
It was the first time Durst's defense has admitted that he was in Berman's apartment on Dec. 23, 2000.
Cuomo calls for new state tax projections amid coronavirus epidemic
New York will recompute its tax projections as the coronavirus threatens to wreak havoc on its key banking and tourism industries, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Cuomo's request to the...
Stephen King: Coronavirus isn't as serious as 'The Stand' pandemic
Fear not, says horror expert Stephen King: The fictional disease from one of his most iconic books could kick coronavirus' butt. The prolific novelist, 72, took to Twitter Sunday to...
Americans prefer technology in quest for a better sleep
Six in 10 Americans are turning to tech to aid their sleep, according to new research. From using smartphones to set their bedtime and apps to limit evening screen time,...
Coronavirus hospital ward staffed by robots opens in Wuhan to protect medics
A coronavirus hospital ward staffed by robots to protect medics from the deadly bug has opened in Wuhan. The program, launched Saturday at the Wuchang field hospital, will see the...
Man shot outside Bronx DA office
The victim, whose identity wasn't released, was struck by a bullet around 1:30 p.m. on the corner of East 161st Street and Concourse Village West.
Breaking down a potential Knicks-Kenny Atkinson union
The Knicks are coming off a victory over the Pistons on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The big story, though, is Kenny Atkinson now being available after this season. Kazeem...
BlackRock employee in New York has coronavirus
BlackRock said on Tuesday an employee in its New York office was diagnosed with the coronavirus, and has been in self-quarantine and working from home since March 4. "The employee...
Knicks rationing hand sanitizer amid coronavirus fears: 'It's insane'
WASHINGTON — The Knicks are low on high-fives and maybe soon even hand sanitizer. Welcome to the world of the NBA under coronavirus guidelines. Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina, whose...
NFL player scammed by man impersonating former Cy Young winner
As a general rule of thumb, don’t ever send money or merchandise to anyone purporting to be a Nigerian prince or a two-time Cy Young award winner. A man posing...
McDonald's employees want sick pay, coronavirus safety protocols
Hourly wage workers at McDonald’s on Tuesday sought paid sick leave for those working at its US restaurants and an update to the safety protocols as coronavirus cases in the...
Another federal judge orders coronavirus screening for inmates
Brooklyn federal Judge Roslynn Mauskopf issued a directive prohibiting prisoners at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and other holding facilities in the jurisdiction from being brought to court if...
Panicked Brits steal hand sanitizer from hospitals during coronavirus shortage
Panicked Brits have been stealing hand sanitizer from hospital wards amid a national shortage sparked by coronavirus fears, according to reports. One hospital, Northampton General Hospital, says dispensers are being...
This 73-year-old is a hot fitness model with 500K followers
Pumping iron knows no age.
Coronavirus fears could imperil New York's democracy, lawmakers warn
One Westchester County lawmaker — the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Empire State — has drafted legislation to slash the number of signatures required for Assembly and Senate...
More than 50 corporate events canceled due to coronavirus so far
Spreading fear over the deadly coronavirus has taken a toll on corporate America. The virus has so far forced the cancellation of more than 50 corporate events in the US,...
CDC head says public labs need more staff, equipment to handle coronavirus surge
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told lawmakers Tuesday there's not enough staff and equipment in state and local labs -- as he revealed that around...
Seattle nursing home at center of coronavirus outbreak doesn't have testing kits
The Seattle nursing home that became the US epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t have the kits it needs to test 65 employees with symptoms of the deadly bug, a...
Car dealership invites homeless drivers to park on their lot overnight
"It means so much. It means I can be focused and be comfortable."
How to watch ACC Tournament 2020: Bracket, schedule, live stream info
The 2020 ACC Tournament tips off on Tuesday, March 10 and runs through Saturday, March 14, with the winner earning an automatic bid to March Madness. The tournament will take...
Elon Musk proposes 'mega rave cave' amid Coachella cancellation rumors
No Coachella, no problem. Tesla founder Elon Musk proposed a unique solution to the "sucking" Indio, California, music fest possibly being canceled over coronavirus: building a "mega rave cave" under...
Nike takes up to 50 percent off footwear, apparel and more
You can snag some great discounts on Nike footwear and apparel now that the brand has launched a new flash sale. During the event, Nike is taking up to 50% off...
Girlfriend accidentally farts in boyfriend's face during stinky stunt
Cartwheel? More like "fart"-wheel! Watch the hilarious moment Kendra Colwell accidentally lets one rip on her boyfriend in her Mooresville, North Carolina, home. Joe Sliwoski was trying to be a...
Senator raises conflict of interest concern in probe of Fifth Third Bank's 'fake accounts'
A senior Democratic senator on Tuesday raised concerns that a federal regulator probing allegations that Fifth Third Bancorp employees created phony accounts may be conflicted because one of its staffers...
Port Authority head infected with coronavirus says he feels 'good' quarantined at home
A smiling Rick Cotton, the coronavirus-stricken head of the Port Authority, said he felt “good” Tuesday as he opened the front door of his Manhattan home to pick up a...
Nassau County coronavirus cases include school bus drivers
Nassau County now has 19 confirmed coronavirus cases, including two school bus drivers, County Executive Laura Curran announced Tuesday. "These school bus drivers, they both drive small buses," Curran said...
Giant asteroid apocalypse 13K years ago likely wiped out ancient civilization
The asteroid that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago and ended the Pleistocene era likely wiped out an ancient civilization in what is modern-day Syria, according to newly discovered evidence....
NYPD release footage of suspects in $250K Aqueduct Racetrack heist
Cops are hoping to solve this case with a photo finish. The NYPD on Tuesday released surveillance video of the suspected bandits in last weekend’s heist at Aqueduct racetrack in...
Queens school temporarily locked down after knife threat
A Queens school was locked down Tuesday morning after reports of a male armed with a knife, police said. Police received a 911 call about the knife-wielding individual at PS/IS...
Man wins $30K lottery for second time in same store
“The first time the prize helped me pay some bills,” winner Thomas Perretta said. “This time, it’s going towards a new kitchen remodel.”
Students in Taiwan fight coronavirus with Lego robots
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Students at an elementary school in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung have found their own unique way to fight the coronavirus and stay ahead of the...
Over a dozen Americans test positive for coronavirus from Egypt cruise ship
More than a dozen Americans have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after traveling on a cruise ship that is now quarantined in Egypt, according to a new report. Twelve...
Broadway tickets chopped to $50 amid coronavirus fears
If you're not showing symptoms, now would be a good time to catch these shows.
Burglar gets away with 25 iPads, 20 MetroCards from Brooklyn elementary school
The thief climbed through a second-floor window at Bedford-Stuyvesant's P.S. 93.
New Jersey's first coronavirus death confirmed
The governor said victim is a man in his 60s from Bergen County who had a history of traveling between New Jersey and New York, and was admitted to Hackensack...
The one team sportsbooks are rooting against in the Tom Brady sweepstakes
Casinos have a lot at stake as the Tom Brady free-agency frenzy draws near. After 20 seasons in New England, the Patriots remain the favorite to land the six-time Super...
Trump vows aid to airline, cruise ship industries
"We’ll be helping them through this patch," said Trump, "and so far I think it’s been going very well."
Coronavirus outbreak eases headhunters' jobs but delays hiring
Online video interviews increasingly being used by major recruiters seem to be the perfect answer to the disruption caused by coronavirus, but there is a catch: Many senior-level positions still...
Judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to release 3D-printed gun plans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s bid to publicly release 3D-printed gun blueprints, according to court papers. In January, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20...
Council Speaker Corey Johnson cancels State of the City address over coronavirus outbreak
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Tuesday that "out of an abundance of caution," he’s canceling his planned State of the City speech this week in response to the coronavirus...
Coronavirus puts MLB in 'uncharted territory': Bryce Harper
Baseball teams across the Grapefruit League took their first major steps towards addressing the coronavirus crisis Tuesday, and at least one star has no idea what to expect next. MLB...
FBI probing crooked de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz in diamond scam
Maybe Kim Kardashian can get him a pardon. Convicted ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio crony Jona Rechnitz — who recently boasted about being a jeweler to the Kardashian family — is...
Baker Mayfield's offseason getting better with wife 'photobombs,' statue
Patrick Mahomes isn't the only quarterback enjoying some R&R in Cabo this offseason.
National Guard deployed to NY community with 'largest coronavirus cluster'
The National Guard will be deployed to enforce a mile-radius coronavirus “containment area” in overwhelmed New Rochelle, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday — as the number of New York cases...
Study says sea turtles eat plastic because it smells like food
New research reveals that some sea turtles confuse the smell of plastic with the smell of food. A range of different marine creatures interact with the vast amount of plastic...
Dow's rebound fizzles after Monday's historic crash
The Dow rallied more than 900 points -- and then gave up most of the gains -- as an oil price war and the coronavirus epidemic continued to roil Wall...
Say goodbye to bad sleep with this doctor-recommended meditation app
In this excessively digital age, it’s become harder than ever to get a good night’s sleep. Most of us spend our days staring at a computer screen, only to go...
Biden tells Detroit worker he's 'full of s--t' during gun-control argument
Former Vice President Joe Biden got into a heated, profane argument over gun control with a worker during a tour of an auto plant under construction in Detroit Tuesday, at...
Prince Andrew 'dipping his toe' back into royal life despite Epstein ties
Prince Andrew is "dipping his toe" back into royal life -- even as US officials are furious at his failure to cooperate with the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to a...
How to properly use hand sanitizer to help prevent coronavirus
The CDC cautions people may not be using enough sanitizer to be effective.
Barry Bonds: Being MLB pariah is a 'death sentence'
Barry Bonds feels like he’s gone from comparisons to Murderers’ Row to being on Death Row. Baseball’s single-season record holder and all-time leader in home runs believes Major League Baseball...
Thief swipes woman's wallet while she pumps gas in Brooklyn
A sly bandit swiped a wallet from out of an unsuspecting woman’s unlocked car while she was pumping gas in Brooklyn, cops said Tuesday. The low-key theft happened just before...
UN commission reaffirms 1995 plan to achieve gender equality
UNITED NATIONS — The main UN body promoting women's rights reaffirmed the 1995 road map to achieve gender equality on Monday and pledged to step up implementation amid warnings of...
Jimmy Garoppolo's 49ers future faces unlikely quarterback threat
It's not just Tom Brady that Jimmy Garoppolo has to worry about. Amid rumors that the two signal-callers may be swapping places this offseason, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer wrote on...
Save big on everything from hi-tech headphones to cooking essentials
Gone are the days when we’d have to rummage through department store shelves to find the best deals of the week. Now, all we need to is open up our...
Japan's live music clubs emerge as new coronavirus transmission sites
Of the 73 recorded cases in Osaka, at least 49 were linked to a quartet of smaller music venues.
First conference tournaments canceled over coronavirus
March Madness 2020 has its first coronavirus victim. The Ivy League canceled its four-team conference tournament, which was scheduled to take place at Harvard's home court in Cambridge, Mass., starting...
Gary Sanchez not at Yankees camp, dealing with flu
Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not at George M. Steinbrenner field in Tampa on Tuesday because of a fever. Sanchez tested positive for the flu, according to manager Aaron Boone,...
De Blasio calls on Warren to endorse Sanders
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday called on Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race last week, to endorse fellow progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders and...
Iranians die while trying horribly inaccurate method of fighting coronavirus
At least 44 people have died of methanol poisoning in Iran -- mistakenly thinking that downing bootleg booze would ward off COVID-19, according to the state news agency.
Police chief busted for alleged ‘love nest’ with female arrestees
The Philippine National Police raided a police chief's "love nest" in Cebu City, where Police Chief Major Ildefonso Miranda Jr. allegedly had sex with female detainees. Video of the sting...
Singer plummets 10 feet, keeps singing in shocking video
Some concertgoers confessed that they thought her tumble into the orchestra pit was part of the act.
Women in Afghanistan's capital sell burgers in solar-powered foodcarts
KABUL - On a sunny weekend in Kabul, 30-year-old Maryam Mohammdi drives a solar-powered rickshaw around a city suburb, selling burgers to hungry customers as part of a business that...
Video show stampede of crazed toilet paper shoppers
The running of the bulls has nothing on this stampede of toilet paper shoppers Down Under. Crazy video captures the moment a buttload of crazed customers wipe the shelves clean...
K'Andre Miller on the brink of joining Rangers organization
The effort to bring K'Andre Miller into the Rangers organization is "pretty far down the road," an individual with knowledge of discussions between general manager Jeff Gorton and the Wisconsin...
Woman tried to stab guard with screwdriver after stealing from Family Dollar: cops
A woman tried to stab a security guard who suspected her of shoplifting in a Bronx convenience store, according to police and surveillance footage. The woman was loading up a...
France had to tell citizens that cocaine won't cure coronavirus
Coronavirus infection COVID-19 has no available vaccine or cure. Like the flu, once you have it, managing symptoms is the best thing you can do. However, that hasn’t stopped some...
'Miserable' man is blue da ba dee da ba daa
"Questions from strangers about my genitals have increased by, like, 10,000%," joked Donnie Snider.
Fraudster swipes $11K diamond ring from Zales in Queens
The fraudster walked into a Zales Jewelry Store on the corner of 31st and Steinway Avenues in Long Island City around 11 a.m. on Jan. 23 requesting help finding an...
Gold teeth, puppy sweater among 'most interesting' items left in Ubers
Not to mention a purple tutu, a puppy sweater, and a violin bow.
NHL team mulls options after county's coronavirus ban
Major sporting events in the United States are beginning to be affected by coronavirus. Santa Clara County in California announced Monday a ban on gatherings of at least 1,000 people...
NJ patient fighting coronavirus unable to talk from illness
The New Jersey health care worker who was the Garden State's first coronavirus case says he's unable to talk because his body is still too exhausted from battling the dangerous...
Wheelchair dancer's inspiring routines are leaving audiences emotional
Kenta Kambara, a resident of Tokyo, Japan, has worked tirelessly to become one of the world's most passionate dancers. Living with spina bifida has not been easy: The athlete has...
Christian Yelich's Brewers contract is a reminder of painful Mets deal
Mets fans might be wary of this one. The Brewers will be paying Christian Yelich until 2042, when the All-Star outfielder is 50 years old. Yelich’s $215 million, nine-year contract...
Women in Florida can order 'owl shot' to let bartender know they're in danger
Bars in Florida are taking steps to help women get away from dangerous situations. Members of a student government group came up with a clever idea for women to secretly...
Man jumps to his death from building in Midtown
A man jumped to his death from a Midtown building Tuesday morning, according to police. The man leaped from an “elevated height” at around 6:15 a.m. at the intersection of...
Newark-bound flight diverted after 'disruptive' passengers mistake allergies for coronavirus
The commercial flight made a detour to Denver for what was "in no way a medical situation," United Airlines said.
HHS unsure how many Americans have been tested for coronavirus
“We actually have a surplus at the moment that [is] awaiting orders to be shipped,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Woman swings butcher knife during fight at Bronx Burger King: cops
A woman swung a butcher’s knife at a fellow patron’s head during a whopper of a squabble in a Bronx Burger King, cops said Tuesday. The incident happened just before...
Tesla just cranked out its millionth car
Tesla has reached the milestone of producing 1 million cars as the electric auto maker works to rev up production abroad. Chief executive Elon Musk announced the achievement on Twitter...
Firefighters rescue kindergartner’s teddy bear from school roof
Ashton, a kindergartner in Cape Coral, Florida, was heartbroken after his favorite stuffed animal, named Rockstar Freddy, was thrown onto the school roof by an older student. That's when the...
Billie Eilish takes off her shirt to protest body shaming
Unlike most of her pop-star peers, Billie Eilish is known for covering herself in oversize T-shirts and baggy jeans.
Coronavirus fears push 'Peter Rabbit 2' premiere to August
Sony has decided to move its family sequel "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" back to the summer in a bid to swerve disruption from the spiraling coronavirus epidemic, Deadline can...
Congressman returns to work despite potential coronavirus exposure
A GOP lawmaker potentially exposed to coronavirus has returned to work on Capitol Hill, choosing to disregard his colleagues' lead and self-quarantine. Upon his return, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) even...
Zookeeper's murder-for-hire plot inspires Netflix docuseries
Editor’s note: A new Netflix documentary series, “Tiger King,” covers the dark world of private zoos and exotic animal breeding, including an unbelievable murder-for-hire plot that The Post covered. The...
Biden, Sanders set to face off in pivotal primaries
Joe Biden is looking to continue to ride a surge of momentum and build on his delegate lead as Sen. Bernie Sanders aims to pull off an upset in Michigan...
ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ dream takes Al Michaels hit
NBC Sports has declined ESPN’s initial request to engage in trade talks to acquire Al Michaels, according to sources. “We look forward to Al completing his contract and calling 'Sunday...
Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl victory lap: Cabo with girlfriend
Patrick Mahomes' postseason victory lap continues.
Couple on coronavirus-stricken cruise sues for a bundle
Ronald and Eva Weissberger claim Princess Cruise Lines lacked proper screening protocols for the potentially deadly bug.
Cuomo announces new coronavirus cases in NY, warns number will rise
The number of people infected with the coronavirus in New York state has gone up by about 25, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday -- a day after the total stood...
Sanders blasts Clinton: 'I don't want to relive 2016'
Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted Hillary Clinton after she criticized the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful in a recently released documentary.
Mike Tyson knocks out Eminem in bizarre 'Godzilla' video
It's a hit single.
California restaurant checking diners for fever amid coronavirus crisis
Patrons who refuse a temperature check are denied service.
American Airlines slashes domestic flights as coronavirus tanks demand
US airlines are slashing flights and cutting executive pay as the coronavirus outbreak tanks demand for air travel. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines on Tuesday said they will reduce...
Mr. Bean impersonator being used to praise China's 'amazing' coronavirus response
In alleged propaganda videos, Nigel Dixon touts "the tireless process that has been undertaken to eradicate the virus in China."
Creeped-out cat hits all the wrong notes sitting on keyboard
Hey, what's that noise? Watch the hilarious moment Parker, a 5-year-old cat from Atlanta, Georgia, freaks himself out by plopping down on a plugged-in keyboard. To make matters even funnier,...
Capitol ill: Congressmen want to work from home amid coronavirus fears
A bipartisan pair of congressmen are introducing a bill this week that would enable lawmakers to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak. Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rick Crawford...
Practice what you preach: Pope — via livestream — tells priests to meet coronavirus patients
In a livestreamed Mass, Pope Francis on Tuesday urged Catholic priests to summon the courage to visit people sickened by the coronavirus amid Italy’s national lockdown due to the deadly...
Doctor treating coronavirus patients: 'Schools should be closed immediately'
A doctor in an upscale Los Angeles suburb who is treating coronavirus patients insisted this week that “schools should be closed immediately,” as he said “nothing" in his decades-long career...
Italian doctor at heart of illness shares chilling coronavirus thoughts
An Italian doctor at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak that has placed the country under lockdown has painted a grim picture of the deadly illness.
Union jacked: UK could face full Italy-style lockdown to combat coronavirus
Great Britain has confirmed its fourth death with at least 319 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Dow rebounds more than 800 points on coronavirus stimulus hopes
US stocks rebounded Tuesday from a historic crash after President Trump promised a fiscal stimulus to stanch the economic bleeding from the coronavirus outbreak.
Big Apple coronavirus cases up, de Blasio says he won't shut down city
Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted Tuesday that there would be no Italy-style lockdown in the Big Apple to contain the coronavirus, even as he announced five new cases to bring...
Cow poop bath is yet another coronavirus 'cure'
Don't have a cow? Fearing coronavirus, three men and one boy in Hiriyur, India, were filmed taking a dip in a bath filled with cow poop. "The whole world is...
Jacque Vaughn hints at where changes are coming for Nets
The Nets flew west on Monday facing a road trip that offers a grueling schedule, but also a chance to settle into life with Jacque Vaughn. The interim coach only...
A-Rod talks about his interest in buying Mets
“Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon asked the former all-star if the rumors were true.
Iowa girl miraculously regains vision after being blinded by flu
A 4-year-old Iowa girl who was blinded and nearly died after catching the flu has regained her eyesight, family members announced this week. Jade DeLucia, who didn’t receive a flu...
St. John’s University asks students to vacate dorms amid coronavirus outbreak
St. John’s University asked students living in on-campus dorms to return to their homes and announced the school will be suspending in-person classes amid the coronavirus outbreak. Effective Tuesday, the...
Marcus Stroman fired up by improved pitch: 'So many weapons'
Marcus Stroman can get fired up even over a simulated game. As he stayed at Clover Park to get in his work, honoring the long-standing tradition of not providing too...
Seton Hall big man cleans up with Big East awards
Romaro Gill’s transformation — from a forgotten reserve to key part of Big East regular-season tri-champion Seton Hall — reached a new high on Monday. The 7-foot-2 big man from...
Rangers take first step toward signing K’Andre Miller
The Rangers have engaged in dialogue with the representatives for Wisconsin sophomore defenseman K’Andre Miller, with the 22nd overall selection in the 2018 draft leaning toward leaving school and turning...
Chinese President Xi Jinping makes first Wuhan visit since coronavirus outbreak
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made his first visit to Wuhan, the central Chinese city that has been hit hardest by the new virus epidemic. State media...
Yankees have their Gary Sanchez return plan
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The earliest Gary Sanchez will return from his back problem will be Friday against the Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Out since Saturday with what the...
Greg Schiano carries big regret into his Rutgers 'second chance'
For his band name, Greg Schiano prefers “Second Chances” to “Unfinished Business.” Schiano traveled through a wormhole in December and turned back time eight years to the end of his...
Dem front-runner Donovan Richards skips Queens BP debate
Councilman Donovan Richards, the Queens Democratic Party machine-backed candidate for borough president, blew off a debate Monday night ahead of the March 24 special election to replace Melinda Katz, who...