March 31, 2020
Kevin Durant headlines ESPN video-game charity tournament
Kevin Durant and Trae Young will lead a 16-player field of NBA players in an NBA 2K20 tournament airing on ESPN. The NBA, its Players Association and 2K announced the...
Eric Adams wants to unify city agency cops under NYPD during coronavirus lockdown
Calling all cops. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams wants to unify cops serving other city agencies under the New York Police Department as more and more NYPD officers fall ill...
'Brockmire' is debaucherous romp that will take you inside the press box
During the coronavirus shutdown, each day we will bring you a recommendation from The Post’s Peter Botte for a sports movie, TV show or book that perhaps was before your...
Australian authorities take cluster approach to contain coronavirus
SYDNEY -- Australian authorities will open a pop-up coronavirus testing clinic next to Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Wednesday as health workers try to contain clusters of infections across the country....
Chris Cuomo hosts CNN show hours after testing positive for coronavirus
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo went on air Tuesday night, hours after revealing he tested positive for coronavirus. The TV host — and brother of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo —...
Coronavirus outbreak isn't stopping Ruth Bader Ginsburg's workouts
"The only reason why I didn't shut the justice down is because, hey, she ain't having it," her trainer Bryant Johnson said.
Dr. Fauci: Research showing coronavirus can travel 27 feet in air is 'terribly misleading'
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said recently published research that suggests the coronavirus can travel 27 feet and linger airborne for hours is “terribly misleading.” “I’m sorry, but I...
UFC star Jon Jones agrees to plead guilty to latest DWI charge
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on Tuesday agreed to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated in a deal with prosecutors, following his March 26 arrest in Albuquerque, N.M. If...
Commercial real estate industry coming up with creative spin for rent deals
The commercial real estate industry is adapting to the coronavirus quarantines by renegotiating sales and leases, pausing physical tours and having frank negotiations with lenders — when they can be...
Newhouse family buys Ironman for $730M from Wanda Sports Group
The family behind storied magazines like The New Yorker and Vogue has agreed to buy The Ironman sports group, known for intense long distance running/swimming/bike races. As part of its...
Cuomo, de Blasio must end feud for the sake of NY: Goodwin
These guys are taking social distancing to extremes. New York is the national epicenter of the pandemic, and they both like to say that New Yorkers are tough and that...
Bengals' soon-to-be No. 1 pick is 'just what the doctor ordered'
Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, The Post is breaking down the draft class by position in an 11-part series. Tomorrow: running backs. Where did he come from? It’s...
Giants coach will lean heavily on free-agency Patriots transplant
Every new coach, especially one as young as Joe Judge, needs an ally in the locker room, someone who knows what he is all about and can help spread that...
Renaissance Technologies hedge fund takes 17 percent hit due to coronavirus
The hedge fund empire founded by billionaire Jim Simons has taken a bit of a beating as the coronavirus pandemic rattles stocks, The Post has learned. As of Friday, two...
SI publisher Maven Media laying off 9% of workforce amid coronavirus
Maven Media Brands, publisher of Sports Illustrated and financial Web site The Street, said Monday it’s laying off 31 people across the company, or 9 percent of its workforce. The...
Knicks veteran's rebirth includes sad 'what if'
Part 10 of a series analyzing the New York Knicks Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton is back in his hometown of New Orleans, doing lots of running to keep in...
Nets player has tumultuous year on and off the court
Part 10 of a series analyzing the Brooklyn Nets. After Rodions Kurucs’ impressive rookie season ended, the Nets felt they had a second-round steal. Now with his sophomore season suspended,...
Barnes & Noble stops selling magazines while coronavirus rages
No new magazines will be sold at Barnes & Noble while the coronavirus rages, Media Ink has learned. Barnes & Noble, which earlier this week said it was temporarily shutting...
Astros owner: I can’t be sued because MLB ‘exonerated’ me
The owner of the Houston Astros said in a legal filing that he cannot be sued in the team’s sign-stealing scandal in response to the lawsuit filed by former MLB...
28 Texas students contract coronavirus after spring break trip to Mexico
Twenty-eight spring breakers from The University of Texas at Austin have contracted coronavirus following a trip to Mexico, health officials said. The infected students were among a group of 70...
Jets defer payments for season ticket holders
The Jets have deferred payments on season tickets that were scheduled to be due Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The team has informed its season-ticket holders that they...
Even during these dark days, it’s not all bad news in the jobs market
This month, as online shopping surged in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Amazon announced that it would hire 100,000 new workers and raise the pay of its current delivery...
California to release up to 3,500 non-violent inmates over coronavirus fears
California plans to reduce its state jail population by up to 3,500 inmates to reduce crowding during the coronavirus pandemic. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday outlined...
NYC's coronavirus death toll tops 1,000
The Big Apple's coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 on Tuesday afternoon -- with 164 people succumbing to the illness since the morning, city data shows. The increase in fatalities from...
Post-corona, the working class will blow a gasket over Chinese trade
I lost my secure, well-paying manufacturing job to free trade with the People’s Republic of China, and all I got was this damn virus that killed Grandma — and shut...
NYC has fewer than 400 free ICU beds left amid coronavirus crisis
The Big Apple's drastic effort to build new intensive care units in city hospitals is struggling to keep up with the wave of cases from the coronavirus pandemic, The Post...
You wouldn't know this was the NBA's first coronavirus patient
Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert worked out Tuesday for the first time since he became the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus two weeks ago. Gobert, who...
How Team Trump is racing to protect our homes amid coronavirus
America’s households are playing a vital role in our fight against the coronavirus. The White House Coronavirus Task Force and public-health experts have been clear: The best way to prevent...
Feds seize 213 lbs. of pot, $200K in cash at home of cold case slay suspects
Federal authorities seized 213 pounds of marijuana and about $200,000 in cash from the Brooklyn home of two suspects charged with the cold-case murder of a cafe owner in 2011,...
Bijou Karman’s new Fossil collection was designed to empower
Fashion illustrator Bijou Karman and Fossil have created the only accessories you’ll need this spring. And you’ll be happy to know the collection has as much purpose as it does...
There’s just no helping Iran's evil regime
Progressives in Congress — Sen. Bernie Sanders, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, etc. — want to lift sanctions on Iran to combat the virus outbreak. That sounds compassionate, but it...
Does Nancy Pelosi know about the coronavirus outbreak?
Someone ought to tell House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the coronavirus outbreak, because her laser focus on pushing her political agenda suggests she’s unaware of it. The latest evidence: She...
Mom who 'gloated' with daughter after SAT cheating in college scam gets prison
A well-heeled mother who "gloated" with her daughter after cheating her child’s way into Georgetown University has been sentenced to prison -- after asking a federal judge to serve it...
Andrew Cuomo's nipples take our minds off coronavirus
Andrew Cuomo looks like he's ready for action -- at a Jersey Shore nightclub. The governor set the internet on fire Tuesday with wild speculation that two bizarre protrusions seen...
Ex-Yankee-Met has challenge for MLB in shortened season
If there is a baseball season, Al Leiter sees opportunity for those running the game to implement new ideas. Whether that involves an expanded playoff structure, a regular season that...
De Blasio's plan to free violent inmates is surely his most reckless ever
Mayor Bill de Blasio has had some hare-brained schemes in his day but surely nothing as reckless as his plan to free dangerous Rikers detainees onto city streets — amid...
White House projects up to 240K American coronavirus deaths
The US coronavirus death toll could reach 100,000 to 240,000 even if social distancing guidelines are maintained, the White House projected Tuesday, as President Trump warned of a “rough two-week...
Trump says people can 'wear a scarf' to prevent coronavirus
WASHINGTON -- President Trump says people can "wear a scarf" over their face if they want to avoid catching the coronavirus. "You know, you can use a scarf," Trump said...
De Blasio: Evangelical charity running Central Park hospital won't discriminate
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that he has been "assured'' the evangelical Christian charity overseeing the makeshift Central Park hospital will not discriminate against patients. Hizzoner acknowledged that he...
Medicaid fight takes central stage in Albany budget battle
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers are at loggerheads over his proposed restructuring of the state’s Medicaid program, which critics charge would cut hospitals as coronavirus rages and cost...
Man accused of ordering hit on dad in McDonald's can't have corona-pass: judge
The man charged with plotting the murder of his dad in a McDonalds drive-thru can't get out of federal lockup to avoid catching the coronavirus, a federal judge ruled. Anthony...
March mercifully ends with sports, world unrecognizable
On March 1, there were two stories that dominated much of the news cycle. There was much buzz attached to Joe Biden’s stunning political resurrection after winning the South Carolina...
Jets bring back quarterback behind Sam Darnold
The Jets agreed to bring back Sam Darnold’s backup from last year on Tuesday. The team and quarterback David Fales agreed to a one-year deal, according to a source. Fales...
Americans are drinking a crazy amount of alcohol during coronavirus lockdown
Americans are concocting cocktails to cope with the coronavirus — and lots of them. US sales of alcoholic beverages have risen 55 percent in the week ending March 21, according...
The NFL isn't ready to delay its season
While the country’s other professional sports have been postponed indefinitely by the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL still intends to begin the 2020 season on time. “That’s my expectation,” NFL executive...
NYC mommy blogger gets heat for cross-country RV trip amid coronavirus
She’s a mom on the run! Manhattan-based mother of five and influencer Naomi Davis has sparked outrage by quitting New York City in the midst of a pandemic to embark...
Subway franchisees fret as corporation says it won't offer new break on fees
Subway franchisees whose business has been crippled by the coronavirus got a break two weeks ago on the fees they pay to their corporate parent -- and now the break...
Trump: America faces 'rough two weeks' in coronavirus battle
President Trump issued a grim warning to Americans on Tuesday that the country would face a spike in deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in coming weeks before the situation started...
Jim Sturgess dishes on new Apple show 'Home Before Dark'
Apple’s new series “Home Before Dark” is a crime drama with child reporters. It’s based on the true story of Hilde Lysiak (played by Brooklynn Prince), a 9-year-old journalist who...
Kennedy Center boss tells staff $25M coronavirus handout won't save them
WASHINGTON -- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts executives lobbied lawmakers for a $25 million handout in the massive coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Trump last week...
‘Authoritarian’ coronavirus rules and other commentary
From the right: ‘Authoritarian’ Corona Rules The coronavirus pandemic is “an urgent public-health concern,” but it doesn’t excuse “stay-at-home orders enforceable by criminal law,” which DC, Virginia and Maryland issued...
Trump and Pelosi want infrastructure in next coronavirus bill
The last time they saw each other she tore up his speech. But now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump are reading from the same script. Pelosi and Trump...
Wireless bra sales up 40 percent as women work from home amid coronavirus
Don’t fence them in. Purchases of comfy wireless bras have nearly doubled since the coronavirus lockdown has forced women to work from home. That’s according to UK-based retailer Figleaves, which...
Dean Skelos seeks early release over coronavirus fears, but prosecutors push back
Former New York state senator Dean Skelos is seeking to end his federal prison sentence early because of fears over coronavirus -- but prosecutors are arguing that he may well...
Coronavirus is only making Jeff Bezos and Amazon more powerful
The world’s richest man may also be its most hated. Tuesday marked the first mass “sick-out” in Whole Foods’ 40-year-history, with workers all-too-credibly claiming the company, owned by Jeff Bezos,...
Mother-to-be Alex Morgan is OK with Olympic postponement
Alex Morgan was planning to be back with the U.S. Women’s national soccer team in time for the Olympics this summer, mere weeks after giving birth to her first child....
Maryland GOP Gov. Hogan says Trump's COVID-19 testing claims 'just not true'
WASHINGTON -- Maryland's Republican governor on Tuesday dismissed President Trump's claims there were no coronavirus testing issues in the US, saying, "That's just not true." Larry Hogan, who is also...
What we learned about coronavirus today: US deaths top China, virus could travel 27ft
The coronavirus death toll in the US on Tuesday surged passed 3,500, surpassing China's -- as well as the number of people who died in the 9/11 terror attacks. The...
NYC paramedic says coronavirus patients brought to hospitals 'to die'
City paramedic Megan Pfeiffer is on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in New York — and said the situation has surpassed anything she could have imagined. “It’s like...
Savage x Fenty takes 50% off sitewide for Spring Sale
Savage X Fenty is rolling out all the savings during its Spring Sale. And you can get your hands on all of your favorite lingerie styles for super low prices....
Cuomo: No legal weed for New York in state budget, but reforming bail is
ALBANY — New York lawmakers’ plans to legalize pot have gone up in smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed Wednesday just hours ahead of the midnight deadline for the state budget....
Suspect in fatal Harlem subway fire charged with another arson case
Nathaniel Avinger, 48, was charged with setting the blaze in front of the Columbia University Computer Music Center on 125th Street on March 11, causing unspecified damage to property there,...
It's impossible to feel blue in this family's colorful Barbie Dreamhouse
One mom turned her boring house into a "wacky and wonderful" sanctuary of fun.
Boss accidentally transforms into potato during videoconference
Fortunately, no one was sacked over the mishap. A company videoconference went hilariously awry after its boss accidentally transformed herself into a potato due to a filter mishap and couldn't...
Science project proving Tom Brady cheated backfires on 11-year-old
Deflategate jokes might not be so funny anymore to Tom Brady's new fanbase. Time to delete the old tweets. But one science fair project -- titled, "Is Tom Brady a...
Thomas Massie says he did Trump a favor forcing in-person coronavirus vote
Rep. Thomas Massie says his decision to force lawmakers to return to Washington to vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus bill actually did President Trump a favor — though he...
'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin: I did not put my husband in a meat grinder
She sees herself as the victim in "Tiger King." Armchair detectives see things differently.
De Blasio orders Amazon probe after COVID-19 strike organizer fired
"We heard from Staten Island, from the Amazon Fulfillment Center, a specific charge that a worker raised health and safety concerns, raised social distancing concerns, was fired," Mayor Bill de...
FBI warns of hackers hijacking online Zoom meetings, classes
Even working from home isn't safe! Hackers have been hijacking video conferences and online classrooms on the popular software Zoom, in a frightening trend emerging amid the coronavirus pandemic, the...
Sysco switches to selling frozen food amid hotel, restaurant closings
As restaurants, hotels, schools and other big institutions get shuttered by the coronavirus, the food wholesalers that supply them are cooking up fresh tactics to survive. Sysco, the nation’s biggest...
Louisiana sees over 1,200 new coronavirus cases in one day
The newly diagnosed 2,212 cases brought the state's tally to 5,237 cases, representing a 30% increase in 24 hours, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Coronavirus forces top surgeon to suspend Tommy John surgeries
Tommy John surgeries are still being done in the age of coronavirus, just not by one of the most renowned orthopedic surgeons in the game. Dr. James Andrews has suspended...
Trio busted in 2011 cold-case murder of Brooklyn cafe owner
NYPD officers and federal authorities arrested Kevin Taylor, 27, Gary Robles, 37, and Michael Mazur, 26, for the killing of 30-year-old Joshua Rubin, whose burned body was found in the...
Even on coronavirus front lines, some women paid less than men
Women are more likely than men to work in industries substantially affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis by the Economic Policy Institute — whether on the...
Shaq's quarantine life is out of control
Social distancing isn't keeping Shaq down. Like many of us, Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal is thinking of new ways to combat the doldrums of quarantine life in the...
Coronavirus in NY: Schools ordered to continue remote learning during spring break
Public and charter schools in New York City and across the state have been ordered to cancel the scheduled April spring break and instead continue to provide remote instruction to...
Mother Cabrini foundation giving $50 million to NY coronavirus fight
One of New York's biggest Catholic charities, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, announced Tuesday it will donate $50 million to hospitals and nonprofits battling the coronavirus pandemic across the Empire...
Elephants in Thailand face starvation as coronavirus knocks out tourism
They are the biggest victims of the coronavirus. About 1,000 captive elephants in Thailand could be facing starvation as the global COVID-19 pandemic has all but wiped out the nation's...
Social media firms take aim at Brazil's president over controversial coronavirus posts
SAO PAULO — Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his...
Nearly a quarter of all city paramedics are out on medical leave
Nearly a quarter of New York City's paramedics are out because of illness or injury — as the number of 911 calls for medical service surge during the coronavirus outbreak....
City paramedic compares coronavirus crisis to 'war zone' — and he should know
A city paramedic says the Big Apple's fight against the coronavirus is like being in a “war zone” -- and he should know. “I’ve actually been in a war zone....
Rep. Max Rose will deploy with Staten Island National Guard amid coronavirus
Rose (D-NY) said Wednesday that he will serve as an Operations Officer in Staten Island-based facilities beginning April 1.
Cuomo blames ventilator shortage on competition with FEMA, states
ALBANY — New York is caught in a bidding war with the federal government and other states for pricey, much-needed ventilators, frustrating the Empire State’s quest for 40,000 machines, Gov....
Giants Mock Draft: Clemson stud is just start of defensive boost
It is called a Mock Draft for a reason. It is not real or authentic, but harboring no intention to deceive. So, mock if you will, but rest assured Giants...
Coronavirus death rate much lower than previously reported, study says
The coronavirus may not be as deadly as previously suggested, according to a new study that accounts for cases that were not diagnosed. The study published Monday in the medical...
City starts closing playgrounds still drawing crowds amid lockdown
De Blasio has resisted calls to close city parks and playgrounds — instead trusting New Yorkers to police their own social-distancing — but said Tuesday that his hand has been...
No plans to cancel US Open tennis tournament amid coronavirus
The Open is set to run Aug. 24 through Sept. 13, and, "We're still planning accordingly,'' said Danny Zausner, managing director of the US Tennis Association, which runs the tournament.
This country just outlawed any mention of the word 'coronavirus'
Turkmenistan has a special approach to wiping out the coronavirus -- by completely banning any mention of the word, according to reports. The Central Asian nation is ordering citizens to...
Be a 'Tiger King' without risking life and limb with Google's AR function
Calling all average Joe Exotics. Isolationist animal lovers are becoming their own "Tiger Kings," minus the mauling risk (or serial philandering), by using Google's augmented reality function to turn their...
Hero of the Day: Real estate exec gives free rent to pizzeria feeding hospitals
Free rent might be a pie in the sky for out-of-work New Yorkers, but this Manhattan landlord is making it a reality for a pizzeria that’s been feeding hospital workers. ...
Lenders blocked plan to protect Americans' credit scores amid coronavirus
Cash-strapped Americans — even those who lost their jobs — can’t expect to catch a break on their credit report if they miss a loan, rent or mortgage payment because...
Chris Kreider has become the Rangers' constant
Part 10 in a series analyzing the New York Rangers. Let’s play Jeopardy. Rangers edition. For $1,000. The Answer: Jan Erixon. The question: Who is the last forward drafted by...
Sheldon Adelson reportedly donates 2M masks to health workers in NY, Nevada
Casino owner and GOP mega-donor Sheldon Adelson has purchased 2 million masks and is donating them to first responders and medical workers to help offset a national shortage because of...
Christopher Meloni to reprise 'Law & Order: SVU' role in new NBC series
EXCLUSIVE: A beloved TV character is coming back. NBC has given a 13-episode series order to a new Dick Wolf crime drama series starring Christopher Meloni, reprising his "Law &...
China exporting faulty medical equipment as manufacturing rebounds: report
China's manufacturing rebounded in March now that Beijing began opening factories following the easing of anti-coronavirus measures, and the Netherlands became the latest nation to reject medical gear made in...
NYC’s rich are paying limo drivers to deliver their mail to their Hamptons beach houses
Talk about first-class mail. A Manhattan limousine company has found a way to drive revenue now that the COVID-19 pandemic has pumped the brakes on car service around New York...
Senators urge airlines to issue cash ticket refunds after bailout
Nine Democratic US senators on Tuesday urged the chief executives of 11 major airlines to issue full cash refunds to customers canceling flights during the coronavirus pandemic after Congress approved...
Jeff Van Gundy relives his most famous moment as Knicks coach
It's the swan song for the debut season of the "Big Apple Buckets" podcast with Kazeem Famuyide. This is the final episode until NBA Draft time, barring any major Knicks...
Louis Vuitton's dreamy new Escale collection is the escapism we need
In uncertain times, many of us dream of escape, perhaps to a far-away beach, where the sun shines and salt water laps softly against bare legs. Such is the inspiration...
Hospital cleaning staff surprised with moving round of applause
With health care workers being applauded in streets around the world, it's just as important to acknowledge the non-medical staff bravely working in hospitals. That's why these grateful doctors and...
Influencer under fire for fleeing to Hamptons after testing positive for coronavirus
She's officially a covidiot. The New York City fashion influencer who used personal connections to obtain a coronavirus test, much to the disgust of online critics, has now committed another...
De Blasio calls on NYC veterinarians, plastic surgeons to lend ventilators
Now it's time for even Fido to do his part in the battle against coronavirus in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday beseeched city veterinarians, as well as...
China jumps on path to recovery as factories reopen
China’s manufacturing rebounded in March as authorities relaxed anti-disease controls and allowed factories to reopen, an official survey showed Tuesday, but an industry group warned the economy has yet to...
Celebs are shaving their heads during coronavirus quarantine
It's a buzzy trend.
Mexican president: My rivals will take over country if I self-quarantine
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he won't self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic because his political enemies would take over the country if he did, according to news reports....
Aircraft carrier captain begs Navy to contain on-board coronavirus outbreak
The captain of a US nuclear aircraft carrier where more than 100 sailors have tested positive for coronavirus issued a rare SOS to Navy brass -- asking to quarantine his...
Hard proof erectile dysfunction leads to early death, study says
For men, problems in the sack might just be the canary in the coal mine. A growing body of evidence indicates erectile dysfunction may also be a harbinger of premature...
De Blasio says US Open coronavirus hospital will quickly be at 'full capacity'
The city's latest planned makeshift hospital -- at the Queens stadium that houses the US Open tennis tournament -- will quickly be at "full capacity'' after it starts taking coronavirus...
Brooklyn hospital resumes use of forklift to move bodies amid coronavirus
A Brooklyn hospital on Tuesday resumed its use of a forklift to move the dead bodies of coronavirus victims, just hours after the shocking practice was exposed on the front...
Teddy bear hunt helping kids have fun amid coronavirus lockdown
Inspired by the book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by British author Michael Rosen, the stuffed toys have been cropping up in windows, including in the US, providing kids...
Jets Mock Draft: Alabama star is first of few offensive weapons they'll add
With free agency basically over, the Jets are now preparing for the NFL Draft, which begins on April 23. They are unable to meet with draft prospects due to the...
Cops probe grocery store burglaries in the Bronx, Queens
The crooks are not self-isolating. Cops are probing break-ins at food stores in the Bronx and Queens and a Bronx liquor store, police sources said. Two men cut a hole...
WHO expert warns countries easing coronavirus restrictions to keep guard up
A health expert at the World Health Organization said on Tuesday that countries that have relaxed earlier coronavirus bans due to low transmission rates should keep their guard up due...
Mountain goats take over town during coronavirus lockdown
This has goat out of hand! Herds of wild goats have taken over a north Wales town now that the streets are theirs for the taking amid the coronavirus lockdowns,...
How Patriots can form 'new identity' without Tom Brady: Pro Bowler
Matthew Slater, now the longest-tenured player on the New England Patriots, believes the NFL’s winningest organization must forge a new identity without Tom Brady as their quarterback. The 42-year-old Brady...
Notorious serial flasher finally caught after decades of pantsless hijinks
A Michigan man could face life in prison after admitting to cops that he's the notorious "Cascade Flasher" -- the serial perv who's been turning stomachs in the western part...
Cops looking for sicko who decapitated family's cat, left body in yard
Cops are searching for a sicko who chopped the head off a cat in Long Island and left its carcass in a yard, authorities said Tuesday. The "gruesome discovery" was...
NFL Draft: Dolphins want to trade up for No. 1 pick to secure Joe Burrow
Draft drama is starting to heat up in Miami. A source has told the Miami Herald that "the Dolphins will make an attempt to trade to No. 1 in the...
NY man hid coronavirus in delivery room, may have gotten wife sick
The upstate expectant dad had been exposed to the deadly virus and began suffering symptoms related to it before he entered the maternity ward at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
German zoos ask Merkel for funds to feed animals during pandemic
BERLIN - Zoos in Germany have written to Chancellor Angela Merkel pleading for 100 million euros to help them look after their animals during the coronavirus crisis. “Unlike other organizations,...
Italy health official says nation hit 'plateau' 3 weeks after lockdown
Italy has hit a “plateau” in the coronavirus pandemic -- just three weeks after going into lockdown, one of the country's top health officials said Tuesday. Dr. Silvio Brusaferro, chief...
Morgues, cemeteries overwhelmed in NYC as coronavirus death toll climbs
New York State Funeral Directors Association director Mike Lanotte said religious cemeteries, including ones run by the Archdiocese of New York, have put protocols in place to protect staff working...
At least 17 die from coronavirus at nursing home in Germany
A dozen residents at the Hanns-Lilje retirement home in Wolfsburg died of coronavirus on Saturday — and five more died between Sunday and Monday.
Inside the chaotic effort to get Americans home as coronavirus spread around world
As the State Department hustles to get stranded Americans back to the US amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new agency checklist shows the lengths to which staffers have gone to...
MTA boss: Homeless people on subways is optical illusion
It's all in your head. The number of homeless people seeking refuge in the subway system amid the coronavirus pandemic isn't as high as it seems, MTA Chairman Pat Foye...
Indian doctors fight coronavirus with ripped raincoats amid gear shortage
NEW DELHI - Shortages of protective health gear in India are forcing some doctors to use raincoats and motorbike helmets while fighting the coronavirus, exposing the weak state of the...
Abortion providers sue Texas over coronoavirus outbreak order
AUSTIN, Texas — Planned Parenthood joined other abortion providers Wednesday in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak, including one clinic owner saying Republican Gov. Greg...
Red Sox infielder's quarantine includes naked neighbor and 'filming'
Michael Chavis is seeing more of his neighbor than he expected to during the coronavirus outbreak. Taking to Twitter on Monday night, the Red Sox first baseman detailed an interesting...
US coronavirus death toll eclipses China's official count
The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surged past 3,500 on Tuesday – passing China’s official count, according to a tally being kept by Johns Hopkins University. Globally, over...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe donates 100K drinks to health care workers during coronavirus fight
This company found a smooth way to help out with the coronavirus pandemic. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced its goal to donate 100,000 smoothies across the nation to health care workers...
Patrick McEnroe tests positive for coronavirus
Patrick McEnroe is the latest sports figure to reveal he has tested positive for coronavirus. The former tennis player and current ESPN broadcaster on Tuesday said he went to a...
Coronavirus smell test: Spicy food tastes ‘just like water’
Many people are reporting that loss of smell and taste is a side effect of COVID-19. This guy in Hertfordshire, UK, put his suspicions that he has the virus to...
Remote learning poses hurdles for students with disabilities
BOSTON — At school, Rose Hayes, 8, works with a team of teachers and therapists trained to help with her genetic condition. They set goals for her reading, give her...
John Legend, Chrissy Teigen buy second Manhattan penthouse
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have just plunked down $7.7 million on a second penthouse in their Manhattan building, according to city property records filed on Tuesday. The purchase was...
Man accused of killing EMT among violent inmates de Blasio wanted to release
The violent inmates the de Blasio administration wanted freed amid the coronavirus crisis included the man accused of killing Bronx FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo and the two men accused of...
MLB season likely to start without fans in quest for most games
Two items are becoming more and more probable if there is going to be a major league season this year: 1. It is going to begin without crowds. 2. It...
States consider November voting changes amid coronavirus
States are weighing measures to change voting rules in November’s presidential election as they struggle with social-distancing orders during the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, according to a report Tuesday. “More people...
Time magazine pledges no layoffs for 3 months amid pandemic
The billionaire owner of Time magazine has issued a moratorium on layoffs even as other news organizations slash pay amid a coronavirus-inspired ad slump. “TIME is pledging no layoffs for...
Jennifer Lopez isn't spared in ex-Met's fiery A-Rod takedown
A-Rod is A-Phony, according to Paul Lo Duca. The former Mets catcher tore into Alex Rodriguez on Monday, calling the former Yankees third baseman "one of the fakest people out...
Cops wear coronavirus helmets to scare residents into lockdown in India
Police in India have left residents bug-eyed by wearing terrifying coronavirus helmets resembling alien invaders covered by the familiar microscopic spikes to scare them into obeying lockdown rules, according to...
Cop gives doctor masks instead of ticket after stopping her for speeding
Lead-footed cardiologist Sarosh Ashraf Janjua wrote that a Minnesota state trooper stopped her for speeding on I-35 last week.
These cops have 'worked out' a deal to punish coronavirus lockdown violators
“Think before you step out during lockdown," one Indian tweeted along with a video of cops in Andhra Pradesh making people do sit-ups, according to The Economic Times.
Fauci sees 'glimmers' that social distancing is having an effect
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the infectious disease expert on the White House task force, said mitigation efforts like social distancing are having a "dampening" effect on the spread of the coronavirus...
Justice Department IG: FBI routinely failed to document FISA warrant claims
The Justice Department's inspector general revealed Tuesday that in each of more than two dozen cases his office reviewed, the FBI routinely failed to document evidence for claims made in...
Fetish company donates entire stock of cosplay scrubs to UK hospital
A kinky cosplay company has donated its entire range of fetish medical scrubs to a UK hospital -- saying staff were "desperate" because of a shortage while fighting the coronavirus...
Coronavirus lingers in air after patients leave room: study
Scientists found traces of the virus in rooms and outside hallways at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where patients who were diagnosed were put into isolation.
Coronavirus being used as a way to silent dissent across the globe
BELGRADE, Serbia — Soldiers patrol the streets with their fingers on machine gun triggers. The army guards an exhibition center-turned-makeshift-hospital crowded with rows of metal beds for those infected with...
Papa John's sales jump as coronavirus keeps deliveries moving
Papa John's said sales are jumping as customers hunkered down amid the coronavirus crisis have been ordering up pizzas for delivery, even as they steer clear of its restaurants. The...
New York state coronavirus cases top 75,000, death toll reaches 1,550
Over 75,000 people in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, as the number of Big Apple diagnoses rocketed past 40,000, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. "The march...
Cancer-ridden DJ dies from coronavirus, told docs to 'save someone else'
A British DJ who was battling leukemia -- and then tested positive for the coronavirus -- died after telling doctors to “save someone else’s life” and not give him any...
Las Vegas casino dealer from NJ dies after positive coronavirus test
A Las Vegas casino worker originally from New Jersey succumbed to coronavirus alone in his hospital room because staffers forbade his girlfriend from seeing him in his final hours, according...
Trump tweets that Pelosi's appearance on Morning Joe 'wasn't bad'
President Trump offered his chief foe, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, what appeared to be some rare praise in a tweet commenting on a cable news appearance she made. "I watched...
15 percent of NYPD officers out sick amid coronavirus crisis: commissioner
More than 15 percent of the NYPD — or roughly 5,600 officers — are out sick amid the coronavirus pandemic, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday. Nearly 1,200 officers and other department...
Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus
Chris Cuomo, the TV-host brother of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has the coronavirus, he said Tuesday.
Special connection behind Rob Gronkowski, Camille Kostek's coronavirus donation
Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek are lending a major helping hand to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight. On Monday, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day revealed the...
Coronavirus could cause QB shakeup at top of NFL Draft
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 don't have the only stocks in a coronavirus free fall. Tua Tagovailoa's draft stock could take a hit with sports at a standstill amid...
US hospitals tell staff to keep quiet about coronavirus working conditions
US hospitals are warning their employees to keep their mouths shut about their working conditions amid the coronavirus -- or risk being fired. “Hospitals are muzzling nurses and other health...
Rikers doc: DAs fail to recognize 'public health disaster' of coronavirus
City prosecutors who ripped the mayor for the planned release of high-risk inmates amid the coronavirus crisis fail to "appreciate the public health disaster" unfolding at Rikers Island, according to...
The best April Fools' Day pranks to play on your family while stuck at home
In a world turned upside down by a global coronavirus pandemic, it is difficult enough to know what to believe. But there's still a need for some harmless fun that...
WWII vet, 95, beats coronavirus: 'I survived Guam, I can get through this bulls--t'
A 95-year-old World War II vet living in Oregon has beaten COVID-19, according to a report.
Russian doctor who met Vladimir Putin tests positive for coronavirus
A doctor who gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a tour of a Moscow hospital treating coronavirus patients while neither man was wearing protective gear during a chat has tested positive...
'Impossible' clear puzzle is the ultimate coronavirus lockdown challenge
We have a clear-cut winner here.
South Korean man to donate his land to needy amid coronavirus outbreak
PAJU, South Korea — Kim Byung-rok survived tuberculosis when he was 23, but was left with one good lung. In his work polishing and mending shoes, he inhaled too much...
Suzanne Somers wants her tasteful nudes to appear in Playboy at 75
She's getting her birthday suit ready.
Let's relive the top-10 moments from the Yankees' thrilling 2019 season
The Yankees overcame countless injuries to go 103-59 last season in winning the AL East. They swept the Twins in the ALDS before losing to the Astros in six games...
Shirtless dad ruins daughter’s local news report from home
This local news reporter got upstaged by her half-dressed dad. Watch the hilarious moment when Suncoast News Network's Jessica Lang was interrupted by her father, Kevin, while filming from home....
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning being sought for Tiger-Phil rematch
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson might be calling an audible -- Omaha? -- as part of a potential Tiger vs. Phil part two. Mickelson tweeted Sunday night that he was...
Master essential music production tools without leaving the house
Have you ever wanted to create your own music? Well, with all this newfound free time stuck at home, you no longer have an excuse to not pick up the...
Save big on air purifiers, candles, and more home essentials with this sale
Home is where the heart is. But for many, it may now also be where your office is. And from air purifiers that can ensure you’re only breathing in allergen-free...
Google to skip April Fools' Day pranks amid coronavirus
Google will skip its traditional April Fools’ Day jokes and pranks across its platforms due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. "Under normal circumstances, April Fool's is a...
Miami Mayor ends quarantine after testing negative for coronavirus
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is out of coronavirus quarantine after 18 days in isolation.
Study claims Mars once had reservoirs of water deep underground
Scientists have discovered that two unique reservoirs of ancient water once flowed deep beneath the surface of Mars. It's hard to believe, but at one time the dry and dusty...
Sick of it: Medical staff suffers abuse by coronavirus patients, doc says
A doctor who manages a Big Apple-based chain of urgent care centers described a disturbing situation that his medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic have had...
Pol tweets his number for those worried about coronavirus
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said in a video uploaded to Twitter Monday that if people felt like they were going to hurt themselves or others, they could call him even...
Federal Reserve predicts 32% unemployment rate thanks to coronavirus
The St. Louis district of the Federal Reserve is predicting the worst of the economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak will result in a higher unemployment rate than at the...
Houston coronavirus patients first in US to try experimental plasma transfusion
A Houston-area hospital became the first hospital in the US to transfuse blood plasma of a recovered COVID-19 patient into one that is critically ill, an experimental therapy that could...
LeBron James can't contain excitement for Jordan documentary
LeBron James apparently is ecstatic about the latest Post exclusive. The NBA superstar tweeted his pleasure about ESPN’s decision to move up the release of its highly anticipated 10-part documentary...
CCNY professor who walked every NYC block dies of coronavirus
A City College of New York sociology professor best known for walking nearly every block in the Big Apple died of coronavirus -- just shy of completing his ambitious goal....
Newly discovered spider looks just like a van Gogh masterpiece
A new species of spider that resembles Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night” painting has been discovered in Australia. The spider is one of seven new species of Peacock spider...
Scientist suggests social distancing of 6 feet is not nearly enough
Social-distancing guidelines to stay 6 feet from others may be woefully inadequate, one scientist warns -- saying the coronavirus can travel 27 feet and linger for hours. MIT associate professor...
Bill Belichick's son: 'Hard to ignore' nepotism perception
It can’t be easy following in the family footsteps when your father is the most successful coach in the NFL’s Super Bowl era. Steve Belichick admits as much as he...
The wealthy are shelling out over $9K a week to hunker down in style
"There is a desire more than ever to want to be transported away from it all with family and loved ones," says Stephen Benson, the general manager of Blantyre Country...
Coronavirus has officially killed more people in US than 9/11
Coronavirus has killed at least 3,170 Americans, surpassing the 2,977 victims who were killed in the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and four hijacked planes on September 11,
Dow ends its worst quarter since the crash of 1987
It was the quarter from hell -- and Wall Street had no idea it was coming. US stocks slid on Tuesday, the final day of the first quarter, ending a...
FEMA sending 250 ambulances, 500 EMTs to aid NYC with coronavirus crisis
The feds are sending 250 ambulances and 500 EMTs and paramedics to the Big Apple to help the city contend with the "unprecedented" crush of calls to 911 during the...
Astronomers have located far edge of the Milky Way
Astronomers from Durham University in England have made an exciting discovery about the galaxy that includes Earth — specifically, they’ve finally found its far edge. Using nearby galaxies as a...
The Panthers' impossible Christian McCaffrey conundrum
The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of an odd offseason. After a last-place finish in the NFC South, they saw their two franchise cornerstones, Luke Kuechly and Cam Newton,...
Shaq's 'Tiger King' entanglement goes beyond Joe Exotic
Shaquille O'Neal and Joe Exotic might not be BFFs, but it seems the Lakers legend kept in touch with another breakout "Tiger King" star. Earlier this month, Jeff Lowe --...
Pompeo: Countries need to 'step up' and provide accurate coronavirus data
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on a number of countries to provide clear and accurate data about the coronavirus outbreak within their borders so that the worldwide risk from...
Ford to build 50,000 ventilators to help coronavirus patients
Ford plans to produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days to help meet the demand for the machines critical to fighting the coronavirus. Through a partnership with GE Healthcare, the automaker...
Coronavirus may still be threat to heart strength of healthy patients
Coronavirus can cause heart injuries in patients that put them at higher risk of dying from the disease, researchers said.
Cancer survivor with coronavirus says goodbye to kids with walkie-talkie
A breast cancer survivor and mother of six from Washington state who died from the coronavirus bid her loved ones a heartbreaking farewell by using a walkie-talkie that was propped...
Rangers mailbag: The likely Henrik Lundqvist outcome, alternate draft reality
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 regularly...
Please stop sending Joe Buck your 'NSFW' videos
That's not what Joe Buck had in mind. The lead play-by-play man on Fox for football and baseball asked fans to send him videos from home and he would call...
Biden has yet another gaffe-filled media appearance
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden conducted a gaffe-filled interview on MSNBC Monday, kicking off his media appearance by referring to the epicenter of the coronavirus by the wrong name.
Walmart to check temperatures of workers to prevent coronavirus spread
Walmart will check employees' temperatures at the start of their shifts to prevent them from working with coronavirus, company executives said Tuesday. Walmart and Sam's Club staffers who give a...
Field hospitals to open in Central Park, Queens
A field hospital in Central Park and a temporary hospital at the Queens stadium that’s home to the U.S. Open are opening to fight against coronavirus.
Lawsuit claims Zoom illegally shared user data with Facebook
Zoom illegally gave Facebook its users' personal data without telling them, according to a new lawsuit against the teleconferencing company that has seen its business surge amid the coronavirus pandemic....
De Blasio: All NYC hospital beds could be full of coronavirus patients
Every hospital bed in New York City may be converted to treat COVID-19 infected patients, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. "We project that potentially all of those beds, all...
Legendary announcer opens up about emotional WWE roller coaster
It was a struggle for Jim Ross to read his own words. The legendary wrestling announcer’s new book, “Under the Black Hat: My Life in the WWE and Beyond,” provides...
Girl, 12, becomes Europe's youngest known coronavirus death
A 12-year-old girl has died in Belgium after testing positive for COVID-19 -- making her Europe's youngest known victim, officials announced Tuesday. The girl -- who was not identified --...
Cuomo vs. Cuomo: Gov grilled by bro on possibility of White House run
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose approval rating is near 90 percent as he leads the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, shot down having any thoughts of running for president during...
'Tiger King' prompts sheriff to seek leads in cold case
A Florida sheriff is scratching for new leads in a 23-year-old missing person case — thanks to the popular Netflix series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.”
Man found his own Mt. Rushmore on this mountain
This guy definitely “peaked.” Watch the amazing moment a man in Switzerland found what appeared to be his face on the side of a mountain. "We passed by the mountain,...
Rash of coronavirus deaths, infections at Massachusetts facility for vets
A coronavirus outbreak at a Massachusetts health care facility that houses veterans has claimed the lives of five residents and six more are suspected of dying from the illness. A...
Fast and furryous: Man 'teaching his dog to drive' leads cops on high speed chase
He’s blaming man’s best friend. A Washington state motorist led police on a chase Sunday — and when he was finally stopped, he said he was teaching his dog how...
John Wooden's last UCLA hurrah turns 45 years old
He had built this remarkable pyramid of success, and now John Wooden was coaching the UCLA Bruins for the last time. Only Kentucky was standing between Wooden and his 10th...
Country singer Kalie Shorr tests positive for coronavirus
Yet another celebrity has announced that they're fighting coronavirus, and this time, it's Kalie Shorr. The 25-year-old country music star took to Twitter on Monday to discuss her diagnosis. "Despite...
Ex-Jet giving back again with 'life' webinar for NFL players
Brandon Copeland has a game on Tuesday. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. Eastern. Coronavirus be damned. That’s when the first in a series of webinars Copeland has created begins for...
Pete Alonso defends Noah Syndergaard after surgery causes coronavirus backlash
Pete Alonso is going to bat for Noah Syndergaard. The Mets first baseman took issue with a Sports Illustrated story examining whether pitchers should be getting Tommy John surgery while...
New Yorkers baffled over 'unsettling' Empire State Building siren display
New Yorkers were left spooked Monday night by a glaring Empire State Building light display intended to honor emergency workers fighting coronavirus. The iconic Midtown skyscraper announced the debut of...
Giants' new linebacker is huge fan of 'smart' defensive coordinator
There was only one season together in Green Bay but it was enough to convince Blake Martinez his linebackers coach, Patrick Graham, was something special. There are many factors that...
Tenor Placido Domingo feels 'fine' after testing positive for coronavirus
MEXICO CITY — Tenor Placido Domingo said Monday he is resting at home after catching the new coronavirus. Domingo said in a statement that he is "at home and I...
What a dumb mass: Pastor arrested for holding services amid coronavirus
A pastor of a Florida megachurch was arrested Monday for defying public health orders aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus by leading two services with hundreds of congregants, authorities...
NYC hotels may soon turn into temporary hospitals
The city will be teaming up with the state and the feds to rent Big Apple hotels and convert them into temporary hospitals to help ease burden on other facilities...
It's in the hole! The classic that will make you miss the golf course
During the coronavirus shutdown, each day we will bring you a recommendation from The Post’s Peter Botte for a sports movie, TV show or book that perhaps was before your...