April 7, 2020
UFC 249 finds way around stay-at-home order
The location of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 249 has finally been revealed. UFC 249 will be held at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, Calif., which is situated...
Feds classifying all coronavirus patient deaths as 'COVID-19' deaths, regardless of cause
The federal government is classifying the deaths of patients infected with the coronavirus as COVID-19 deaths, regardless of any underlying health issues that could have contributed to the loss of...
Court allows Texas to ban most abortions during coronavirus crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal appeals court sided Tuesday with Texas in allowing it to ban most abortions while the state is under an emergency order that limits non-essential surgeries...
Frank Ntilikina: Knicks doing group workouts over video
The coronavirus pandemic shutdown hasn’t stopped Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina from attempting to stay in shape, but it required some purchases. Ntilikina, unable to fly back to his home...
Blaming China for coronavirus is reasonable – not racist: Goodwin
The dying started in China, but did not stop there. Every death from the coronavirus has its roots there.
Grocery store customers tackle man who coughed, spat on food
They don't mess around in Massachusetts. Customers at a grocery store in Kingston tackled a man who coughed and spat on produce amid the coronavirus pandemic, video shows. "Some guy...
Shocking video shows man in medical mask sucker-punch NYPD cop
A man wearing a medical face mask was caught on camera sucker-punching an NYPD officer in the Bronx Tuesday night as the cop’s partner was subduing a robbery suspect. Nelson...
Coronavirus has NYC buildings eyeing new cleanliness and security protocols
Building owners are creating new cleanliness and security protocols amid fears that pandemics could become part of the new normal. “People are tearing up the old real estate playbook,” said...
Meredith still plans to launch magazines 'Millie' and 'Sweet July'
Despite the industry’s ad woes, Meredith is going ahead with two magazine launches this year. One million copies of a new women's personal finance magazine called Millie is being mailed...
Police sergeant probed after appearing to purposely cough near woman
A Baltimore police sergeant is under investigation after he was caught on camera coughing -- seemingly on purpose -- as he walked by a woman in a housing complex, authorities...
Magazine publishers see print sales boost due to coronavirus
Magazine publishers got an unexpected boost to their newsstand sales last month — thanks to all the coronavirus panic buying, Media Ink has learned. Executives at a slew of publishers,...
John Prine, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, dead at 73 from coronavirus complications
Grammy-winning folk and country singer-songwriter John Prine died Tuesday from complications related to coronavirus, his family confirmed to Rolling Stone. He was 73. He had been hospitalized March 26 and...
Amy Klobuchar and husband open up on coronavirus battle
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and her husband on Tuesday opened up about their battle with the coronavirus, calling the experience "one of the hardest things" someone could go through. The former...
Golf's ultimate character missing Masters just like rest of us
This is the week John Daly would normally be at the Masters. A two-time major winner, he hasn’t been a participant in the storied tournament since 2002, but remains an...
NHL may need big sacrifice to return from coronavirus
The Rangers and Islanders likely don’t want to hear this, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, for the first time since halting play four weeks ago, raised the possibility Tuesday of...
New Jersey nurse suspended after crowdsourcing $12K for protective equipment
A New Jersey nurse was reportedly suspended by her hospital after crowdsourcing more than $12,000 to buy gowns and masks for her colleagues. Olga Matievskaya, 48, and her nursing colleagues...
'Wheel of Fortune' breaks rules, allows contestant to appear twice after 'production issue'
“Wheel of Fortune” broke with tradition and allowed a contestant to appear on the show twice due to a “production issue.” A recent episode of the hit game show saw...
'That's hell': MLB players sound off on daunting return possibility
“That’s hell” is how one Met described what could be ahead for players if a plan MLB has mulled to play all of its games in Arizona is enacted. “I...
Why NYC grocery stores that cater to the rich are struggling amid coronavirus
The coronavirus has created a weird divide among the Big Apple’s grocery stores — and the supermarkets that cater to the rich have been caught on the wrong side. Initial...
Attention, sports TV networks: Please air vintage games
We probably need to start with a disclaimer. Let’s go with this: None of what follows is important, in the traditional sense of “important.” This is not an issue that...
Fauci compares race disparities of coronavirus to AIDS epidemic
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that the coronavirus outbreak's disproportionate death toll among black Americans reminds him of HIV/AIDS largely impacting gay people. "I...
Pandemic answer on 'Jeopardy' has people totally freaked out
I'll take "predicting the future" for $1,000, Alex.
Trump needs to call off his 'war' on inspectors general
While President Trump does battle against the invisible enemy of the coronavirus, he seems on the verge of starting another war — on very visible inspectors general. On Tuesday, Trump...
Traveling nurses on what it's like on the NYC coronavirus front lines
A nurse who traveled from Texas to the front lines of the coronavirus battle at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens says it is "absolute chaos" -- but also "inspiring" to see...
What does a Trump 2020 campaign look like amid coronavirus?
That's the question confounding the president's re-election campaign as it faces the new reality that their candidate is largely confined to the four walls of his home along with the...
'Killing Eve' star Fiona Shaw teases 'darker' Season 3
“The audience gets to know Carolyn much more [this season],” Shaw, 61, tells The Post.
NYC's pandemic preparations that started — and stopped
Just like the federal government, New York City realized more than a decade ago that it wasn’t ready for a pandemic, started to prepare — then dropped the ball in...
Disney may check temperatures at gates when parks reopen
As the Walt Disney Co. looks beyond the current coronavirus crisis and to a horizon where its worldwide theme parks and resorts are able to re-open, Disney executive chairman Bob...
This Ranger overcame self-inflicted obstacles to save career
Part 17 of a series the New York Rangers. Jacob Trouba overheard my question to Brendan Smith following practice one day in February and laughed. The question was whether Smith,...
Mayor's wife busted at bar after hubby's crackdown on gatherings
A mayor of a small Illinois city threatened arrests for violators of the state’s state-at-home order during the coronavirus outbreak -- only for his wife to be busted at a...
TV anchors, on-air guests go pantsless during broadcasts from home
"I do have pants on. You're just going to have to take my word on that because I'm not standing up."
How the coronavirus pandemic has upended politics
I’ve been telecommuting for decades, so for me sheltering in place isn’t remotely the burden it is for a lot of Americans. But it does make the job of following...
Two ways to relive 'Miracle' of America's greatest sports win
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...
Navarro memos reveal White House war over coronavirus response: Bannon
Leaked memos from White House trade adviser Peter Navarro warning of mass coronavirus death in the US were written in a desperate bid to get President Trump's attention as officials...
What you miss when teaching online
In the enforced solitude of stay-at-home orders to fight the coronavirus, we sense the absence of things we’ve taken for granted — a colleague’s handshake, a smile from a stranger....
Bronx Assemblywoman returns to nursing on frontlines of coronavirus battle
A Bronx state lawmaker who used to work as a nurse has ditched her business attire for a pair of scrubs to join healthcare workers on the frontlines of the...
Trump weighs in on resigned Navy secretary, fired captain
Crozier warned last week that COVID-19 was spreading among his 5,000-man crew. Modly removed him from command, telling his former crew he was "too naive or too stupid" if he...
Trump needs a get-America-back-to-work team
President Trump is hinting at a second task force responsible for getting Americans back to work. Appoint it now, Mr. President. Don’t wait until the coronavirus peaks. This task force...
High school QB-turned-linebacker slated to be high pick in NFL draft
Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, The Post is breaking down the draft class by position in an 11-part series. Tomorrow: cornerbacks. Wisconsin was playing the role of Tom...
New York’s coronavirus death toll now greater than several countries
The number of coronavirus deaths and infections in New York has now eclipsed those in each of China, Iran and Germany, new statistics show. There were 5,489 deaths and 138,863...
Japan declares 'state of emergency' as coronavirus cases start to soar
Japan declared a state of emergency Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases surge in the country. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed the one-month order for Tokyo and six other...
Tom Brady's Buccaneers get a Super Bowl-worthy uniform
What's old is new again for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And that goes for more than just Tom Brady. The Buccaneers will be welcoming the six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback with...
Universal Standard donates cozy clothes to health care workers
Women's fashion label Universal Standard is helping health care workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic stay comfortable. The inclusive, body-positive retailer (which offers sizes from 00 to 40)...
City DOE hit with $264 million in budget cuts due to COVID-19
The startling budget slash - which will impact programs ranging from early education to teacher training - is part of larger $1.3 billion spending drawdown across a slew of strapped...
NYC's coronavirus death toll keeps growing as pandemic claims 3,500
The city’s coronavirus death toll soared past 3,500 Tuesday, passing a grim benchmark that New Yorkers hoped would go forever unequaled: the lives lost in the 9/11 terror attacks. The...
Healthy Joe Harris won't stop shooting during quarantine
With the coronavirus pandemic gripping much of society and four Nets having tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Harris reassured fans he is healthy — albeit stuck in quarantine and having...
Twitter's Jack Dorsey pledges $1B to fight coronavirus -- 28% of his wealth
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Tuesday pledged $1 billion toward coronavirus relief efforts — representing 28 percent of his wealth. In a series of tweets, Dorsey said that the ten-figure...
Scores of 'probable' coronavirus deaths not counted in NYC tally
Dozens — if not hundreds — of coronavirus deaths in New York City will not be included in the Big Apple's grim tally, because victims died at home without being...
Officials 'underestimated' issues facing USNS Comfort to fight pandemic, experts say
"The original assumption that they could control access onto the ship of patients who were free of COVID-19 was very unrealistic," said Stephen Morrison of the Center for Strategic and...
New Jersey couple die alone from coronavirus within days of each other
A New Jersey husband and wife each died alone in the same hospital within days of each other after one came down with coronavirus, according to a report. Alfredo and...
NYC park-goers threaten to spit, cough on cops enforcing social distancing
It's dangerous to be a city parks enforcement officer these days. Several officers told The Post on Tuesday that some park-goers are so angry over being called out about social...
How Philip Roth's nightmare was recreated for 'The Plot Against America'
Sixteen years before the current pandemic gripped us, writer Philip Roth envisioned a different kind of plague. In “The Plot Against America,” aviator and Nazi sympathizer Charles Lindbergh wins the...
Peloton finally cancels live classes after employee gets coronavirus
After continuing to film live classes despite member protests, Peloton has finally announced it will cease production after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The exercise bike and fitness video...
NYC's coronavirus budget cuts $24M from bike lanes, bus lanes, SI Ferry
City Hall's coronavirus budget ax is hitting Staten Island Ferry service and some of Mayor Bill de Blasio's street safety initiatives, including Vision Zero and bike lane expansion plans, as...
NYC rolls out $1.3B in budget cuts with big hits to education and social services
City Hall detailed its plans to whack $1.3 billion from its spending plans Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to capsize the Big Apple's finances with billions in lost tax...
CBS questioned about video of nurse claiming she quit over lack of coronavirus masks
CBS News was forced to issue a clarification after promoting footage of a crying nurse who claimed she was asked by hospital managers not to wear an N95 mask when...
Town uses 'exploding whale' fiasco to teach social distancing
A town in England used Oregon’s "exploding whale" incident to teach a lesson about the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. The Doncaster Council shared the tale of...
US military 3D-printing coronavirus shields and masks for health care workers
The US military is using 3D printers -- and even sewing machines -- to manufacture face shields, reusable plastic N95 masks and surgical masks much-needed by medical professionals during the...
PETA on the hunt for bargain stocks
Animal rights group PETA is on a shopping spree — for cheap stocks. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals scooped up shares in nearly two dozen apparel companies, including...
Third cougar captured amid Chilean city's coronavirus lockdown
A third cougar has been captured in the Chilean capital Santiago amid the city’s coronavirus lockdown. In a Facebook post on Monday, Zoologico Nacional de Chile explained that the cougar...
Young NHL player in medically induced coma after brain bleed
The Edmonton Oilers say forward Colby Cave is out of emergency surgery after suffering a brain bleed. The team posted on Twitter that doctors removed a colloid cyst that was...
This NY county may store coronavirus victims' bodies in farm fridge if morgues fill
Plans to convert the processing center on the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank into a makeshift morgue come as the death toll in the county reached 266 and the number...
What we learned about coronavirus today: NYC deaths top 9/11, panic buys hike prices
More people have now been felled by the coronavirus in New York City than were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The grim milestone was reached Tuesday, when...
How to spice up your sex life during the coronavirus quarantine
Quarantine doesn’t have to put a damper on your sex life.
Coronavirus in NY: Amazon pilots disinfectant fog at Staten Island warehouse
Amazon.com Inc told Reuters it is piloting the use of disinfectant fog starting on Tuesday at a warehouse on Staten Island, New York, within days of protests at the worksite...
Why we’re not making masks and other commentary
From the right: Why We’re Not Making Masks Despite “a dangerous shortage of special protective masks” amid the pandemic, a group “trying to make such masks in the United States”...
Hal Willner, 'SNL' music producer, dead at 64 from coronavirus
Hal Willner — the respected producer who worked with Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull, was a long-time "Saturday Night Live" staffer and compiled a series of eccentric all-star tribute albums...
Food meant for Olympic athletes donated to Colorado food banks
The Olympics in Tokyo have been postponed until July, 2021 due to the coronavirus health crisis, causing a mass surplus of food that was meant to feed the athletes at Colorado’s Olympic Training...
Hero of the Day: Manhattan doctor puts Elon Musk's apnea masks to use
As Mount Sinai’s Chief of Pulmonology, Dr. Charles Powell has the daunting task of making sure the hospital has enough ventilators to keep the ever-increasing surge of COVID-19 patients alive....
US trial of Japanese flu drug for coronavirus gets green light
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for the country's first clinical trial of a Japanese flu drug that could be used to treat the coronavirus,...
One more reason to stay indoors: 'Near-record' levels of pollen expected in NY
Here's extra reason to stay inside -- seasonal allergies could be historically severe this year, experts warn. With New Yorkers already suffering severe cabin fever, the next four months are...
Louisiana newborn dies after coronavirus-positive mom gives birth prematurely
A Louisiana newborn baby died of the coronavirus this week -- after the illness caused the infected mom to give birth prematurely, according to a report. The infant, who was...
Hedgies look to capitalize on coronavirus pain à la Warren Buffett
Hedge fund billionaires like Nelson Peltz are looking to mimic Warren Buffett’s strategy of investing in distressed companies through preferred shares as the coronavirus wreaks havoc on the economy, The...
NYC, state vow to release coronavirus data along racial lines
New York City and the state promised Tuesday they will finally release data this week breaking down the coronavirus' toll along racial lines, responding to days of questions and criticism....
This could be a bad sign for sports everywhere
Nippon Professional Baseball announced that the start of the Japanese baseball season, which was rescheduled for April 24, now will not happen until late May at the earliest. But it...
Cathedral of St. John the Divine being turned into coronavirus field hospital
They should have even more of a prayer now. Manhattan's famed Cathedral of St. John the Divine is being turned into a field hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, church officials...
Riding out the pandemic, Rio surfers catch a wave of controversy
RIO DE JANEIRO - Despite stay-at-home orders aiming to protect people from the new coronavirus, many of Rio de Janeiro’s famous beaches have been buzzing with surfers seeking to catch...
NYC schools clear science lab shelves to donate coronavirus supplies to health care workers
City schools have joined the coronavirus fight. A group of Brooklyn principals have been compiling critical protective supplies from science and career technical classrooms and donating them to the city's...
Nudists warned by police to cover up — their mouths for coronavirus
Sun's out, buns out — but cover that face. As coronavirus cases soar past 4,700 in the Czech Republic, the Eastern European nation's nude sunbathers are being targeted by authorities...
How Wisconsin is managing a primary vote amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON -- Wisconsin voters braving serious risks to their health headed to the primary polls on Tuesday after a last-ditch effort to postpone in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic failed....
Kevin Garnett's anger toward 'snake' Timberwolves owner is unrelenting
Kevin Garnett will soon be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, but the former MVP may need to wait much longer before being honored by his longtime team. Garnett,...
Rand Paul says he's recovered from coronavirus, volunteering at local hospital
Sen. Rand Paul is free to use the Senate gym again -- once it reopens. Paul announced Tuesday that he has tested negative for COVID-19 just over two weeks after...
Silver linings: 3 ways the coronavirus is helping the environment
Mother Earth is getting a much-needed breather during this time.
Fashion stars are livestreaming workouts for fans amid coronavirus
With social distancing in full effect during the coronavirus pandemic, fashionistas are getting creative with their at-home workouts — and sharing their mood-boosting fitness routines on social media. From catwalk...
CNN's Tapper ripped for retweeting post calling Trump 'insane'
CNN’s Jake Tapper took heat Tuesday for retweeting a post from conservative lawyer George Conway — a frequent critic of President Trump and the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne...
Coronavirus knocks out NY Regents exam requirement for graduation
Officials were concerned that the hobbled school year would leave students unprepared for the exams and jeopardize their graduation. The students had been expected to take the exams in June.
Guardian Angels respond to NYC's surge in coronavirus-related burglaries
The Guardian Angels are deploying a dozen civilian crime-fighters to neighborhoods that have been hit hard by a surge in commercial burglaries tied to the coronavirus crisis, founder Curtis Sliwa...
Acting Navy secretary resigns after firing captain for coronavirus warning
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has resigned after giving a profane speech defending his firing of a ship captain who warned about the coronavirus infecting his crew. Modly resigned after...
Tips for looking your best on work video conference calls
Step into my home office. Appearing put-together during a video conference is an entirely different skill from making an impression at the water cooler. The current reliance on remote technology...
Schumer calls for up to $25K in 'heroes' pay for coronavirus workers
The Senate's minority leader declared the emerging proposal the “highest priority” from Democrats as congressional leaders and President Trump call for more aid for Americans.
Drone video may show inmates burying coffins on infamous Hart Island
Disturbing new drone video shows a crew of city inmates in protective gear burying coffins in a mass grave on Hart Island -- where the city says it may bury...
Egg prices crack records thanks to coronavirus panic shopping
Egg prices have cracked fresh records as the coronavirus crisis sent shoppers scrambling for yolks. The wholesale price for a dozen “Midwest large” eggs tripled over the course of last...
New Jersey's governor extends state's health emergency
The governor of New Jersey announced Tuesday that he’s issuing an executive order extending the state’s public health emergency by an additional 30 days amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Phil...
'Cats' visual effects artist says rumored 'butthole cut' exists
“There was nobody that said, ‘We want buttholes.' It was one of those things that just happened and slipped through.”
Lust in the time of corona: Lockdown sex is the best we've ever had
In the age before quarantine, Denise and her husband of 14 years were in the grips of a serious dry spell. “We hadn’t had sex for almost two years,” the...
Online grocery deliverers struggle to satisfy coronavirus demand
A pandemic forcing everyone to stay home could be the perfect moment for online grocery services. In practice, they’ve been struggling to keep up with a surge in orders, highlighting...
Inside glimpse at Cowboys' NFL Draft process could be subtle Dak Prescott hint
At least some members of the Dallas Cowboys are practicing social distancing. The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to adjust to remote working using teleconferencing software like FaceTime,...
Defense secretary reportedly made Navy chief apologize for 'stupid' captain remarks
Defense Secretary Mark Esper directed acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly to apologize for his remarks after he called the fired captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt "stupid" and "naive" in...
Americans with kids say this is the most difficult age to parent
In the midst of COVID-19 and social distancing, parenting challenges have never been more apparent. Forget the terrible twos and prepare for the hateful eights ‒ parents have named age...
To infinity and bored: Dad makes Buzz Lightyear drone during quarantine
One New York dad is taking kid-entertaining during the coronavirus lockdown to new heights. Brooklynite John Cirillo knew he had to adhere to the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19...
Pair of masked gunmen rob illegal coronavirus gambling den, kill host
A pair of masked gunmen robbed an illicit coronavirus gambling den in Brooklyn — and fatally shot the host of the party, police sources said Tuesday. The duo barged into...
Toddler destroys child-proof doorknob in 6 seconds
This child-proof doorknob met its match. Watch as a 2-year-old tot in Oxford, Alabama, manhandles the plastic covering on a doorknob and rips it apart in just a few seconds....
Doctors strike in Pakistan over lack of coronavirus protection
QUETTA, Pakistan - Pakistani doctors went on strike at two hospitals in southwestern Quetta on Tuesday, a day after police used force to break up and detain medics protesting against...
How MLB's suspect coronavirus return idea got to this point
The economic element is powerful. Of course, MLB owners and players want to play because that is the way both are paid. But the sport also is receiving insights and...
CBS brings back Sunday movie night during coronavirus crisis
Theatrical movies are making a comeback on broadcast television. With the networks’ original series’ production halted and people looking for comfort-food entertainment while sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic,...
Robots help Japanese students attend graduation from home
TOKYO - Spring graduation ceremonies in Japan have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at one school were able to attend remotely by controlling avatar robots while...
Coronavirus get-ups make de Blasio, DOE boss look like Wild West bandits
Those aren't masked bandits -- that's the mayor and schools chief. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza were caught leaving a press conference at the Alfred E....
NASA reveals Eagle Nebula’s ‘Pillars of Creation’ in new image
NASA released a stunning image of the Eagle Nebula's Pillars of Creation this week. The newly revisited picture, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, shows the pillars in infrared light....
Red Sox star wonders if he unknowingly had coronavirus
Chris Sale didn’t start spring training with his teammates. A mild case of pneumonia held him back. Now, he’s wondering if that illness could be the novel coronavirus that has...
MLB can't be remembered for reckless coronavirus risk
At many of our most tumultuous times, Major League Baseball has helped guide us to a better place by the simple act of taking the field. But what if the...
American Eagle takes 50% off apparel, sports merch, and more for flash sale
American Eagle is rolling out some fresh deals, with the brand taking 50% off everything for its latest sitewide sale. The brand is dropping prices on all AE apparel, shoes,...
Jets NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Stud's shocking fall creates tough decision
Another week closer to the NFL Draft and time to take a look at what could happen for the Jets in our latest mock draft. The Jets No. 11 pick...
Gov. Cuomo working with CT, NJ governors on a post-coronavirus plan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is teaming up with his opposite numbers in New Jersey and Connecticut to plan for an eventual return to normalcy once the worst of the coronavirus has...
Senate should boost coronavirus small business loans to halt layoffs: McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate should quickly approve more funds for small-business loans to prevent layoffs due to the coronavirus outbreak. McConnell (R-Ky.) said he would seek...
Nearly half of US women say they were never given the ‘sex talk’
Over half of women feel they were not given an adequate education when it comes to different types of birth control methods, according to new research. A survey of 2,000...
How volunteers helped in Wuhan's coronavirus fight
WUHAN, China -- While most people in the Chinese city of Wuhan were hunkered down in their homes at the height of the country’s coronavirus outbreak, Lin Wenhua was out...
Coronavirus task force unit working from home after positive test
An email sent by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials Monday evening, and obtained by NBC News, told staff members of the Supply Chain Resilience task force that they were "required...
Love-sick man hangs fliers for 'germ free' girlfriend amid coronavirus
Single, ladies? A 30-something New Yorker seeking a "germ free" girlfriend during the coronavirus pandemic has hung dating flyers along city running paths, including in Central Park, as a more...
Luxury car owner wrecks rare $1M ride — among other vehicles
A luxury-car aficionado on a bender all but totaled his ultra-rare, million-dollar ride when he plowed it into parked vehicles in Hell’s Kitchen, cops said on Tuesday. Benjamin Chen, 33,...
NYC residents still flocking to public parks despite coronavirus warnings
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Voters flock to Wisconsin polls despite coronavirus, video shows
One video clip taken taken at Milwaukee's Riverside High School shortly before 7 a.m. shows masked-up voters waiting in a line that stretched around several blocks.
New Zealand's health minister demoted for breaking coronavirus lockdown
New Zealand’s health minister has been officially demoted for breaking the country's strict coronavirus lockdown rules by taking his family to the beach — and even branded himself an "idiot"...
Trump dismisses chairman of coronavirus bailout committee
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Monday dismissed the independent chairman of a committee tasked with overseeing the roll-out of the $2 trillion coronavirus bailout package, The Post has learned. Glenn...
Cuomo: NYC heroes lost to coronavirus may get 9/11-like benefit packages
Families of first responders who make the ultimate sacrifice fighting the coronavirus may receive line-of-duty death benefits similar to those afforded kin of 9/11 heroes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday....
Corrupt de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz's alleged victims trying to force him into bankruptcy
Several California jewelers are trying to force corrupt Mayor Bill de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz's diamond company into bankruptcy in an effort to recoup more than $15 million they say...
Paige VanZant gets heat from followers as naked streak continues
Not everyone is pleased with Paige VanZant's cheeky content. The 26-year-old UFC stunner, who has been sharing her naked adventures while quarantining with husband Austin Vanderford, received pushback Monday after...
This priest is DJing his way through the coronavirus crisis
LISBON - Parish priest by day, DJ by night: Guilherme Peixoto is not your typical cleric. In fact, music is so important to him that last year, during a trip...
Boris Johnson 'stable' amid coronavirus battle in ICU, UK Foreign Minister says
Raab, whom Johnson deputized to partially fill in for him on some roles while he is hospitalized, said Johnson was “receiving the very best care from the excellent medical team."
China officially ends 10-week coronavirus lockdown in Wuhan
China has ended its more than 10-week-long lockdown of Wuhan -- the city where the coronavirus is believed to have originated, and spread to 184 countries across the globe. As...
Dog on trampoline is jumping for joy
This sure beats going for a walk. Hugo, a 1-year-old dog in Glasgow, Scotland, loves jumping on a trampoline so much that his owner, Debbie, got him the toy for...
Verizon customers say they can't get internet fixed for months
The company advised customers Tuesday on its site that at-home service would be limited to "critical needs" in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
What unprecedented NFL Draft will look like in ESPN's hands
The NFL Draft 2020 is expected to begin with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell from his home or office introducing the first pick. From ESPN’s Bristol studios, host Trey Wingo will...
NYC health officials clash on use of anti-malarial drug to treat coronavirus
Two of the city's leading doctors gave opposing views on the controversial use of an anti-malarial drug to treat patients in local hospitals. President Trump has trumpeted hydroxychloroquine as a...
Singapore aims to ensure safe elections during coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE - The Singapore government tabled a bill in parliament on Tuesday that sought to ensure that a general election could be held safely if called during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Domino's to donate 10 million slices of pizza across US
Mama mia, that’s a lot of pizza. Domino’s recently announced that it plans on giving away 10 million slices of pizza to help keep communities across the United States fed...
Louisiana family said final goodbye to Air Force vet on FaceTime
An Air Force veteran in Louisiana who died from the coronavirus had to say his final goodbyes to relatives on FaceTime, according to a report. Dennis Richard, a 79-year-old retired...
Giants NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Why Tristan Wirfs overtook Isaiah Simmons
What has changed in a week as far as projecting the entire seven-round NFL Draft for the Giants? Well, nothing really, but each passing day offers more intrigue, speculation and...
Trump slams HHS watchdog for report on hospital shortages, rips WHO
President Trump on Tuesday again lashed out at the Department of Health and Human Services inspector general, accusing her of political bias after she compiled a report about serious shortages...
Nissan, Honda to furlough US workers as demand for cars sputters
Nissan and Honda on Tuesday said they had furloughed thousands of workers at their US operations as the coronavirus pandemic slashes demand for cars in the country.
This deep-sea 'giant' is actually made up of millions of 'clones'
Just in case you didn't think the ocean wasn't alien enough, researchers off Western Australia have filmed an otherworldly underwater creature comprised of millions of interconnected "clones." Ecstatic scientists are...
Myles Powell adds to his college basketball accolades
The novel coronavirus pandemic took away Myles Powell’s postseason, but he’s not headed to the professional ranks empty-handed. The Seton Hall superstar guard from Trenton will be leaving the New...
How to make the best pantry sauces during coronavirus quarantine
We've all been there — reaching into the backs of our pantries and cabinets for something, anything that could constitute a balanced meal. Too tired to go to the store,...
Gary Cohen pitches 25-game season after 'weird, fun' virtual Mets call
Like everyone else, Gary Cohen doesn’t know if there will be a baseball season. The novel coronavirus has postponed it for now, along with all the other professional sports. But...
AGs urge Trump to increase production of coronavirus safety gear
More than a dozen attorneys general from across the country are urging President Trump to order more companies to ramp up production of protective gear and testing supplies -- as...
Cam Newton's free agency hopes cut further by coronavirus
Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy. Then he was first-overall pick in the NFL Draft. Then he was the Rookie of the Year. Then he was the MVP, starting in...
Polish parliament approves election by postal vote only
WARSAW, Poland — Polish lawmakers voted late Monday to conduct the country’s forthcoming presidential elections exclusively through postal voting due to the lockdown imposed for the coronavirus pandemic. Parliament also...
Formula One puts almost half its staff on furlough due to coronavirus
Formula One has put almost half its staff on furlough until the end of May due to the novel coronavirus with chairman Chase Carey and senior management also taking a...
The best local New York fashion brands to shop now
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation — and we all stay home to prevent the spread — independent fashion companies are struggling to stay afloat. The best way to...
Japanese brewers suggest 'slowly' drinking a 'moderate amount' of sake
TOKYO - A Japanese sake brewery has warned against binge drinking at home as more Japanese are expected to hunker down indoors after the government stepped up calls for people...
Pastor who criticized coronavirus 'mass hysteria' dies from illness
A Virginia pastor who criticized the “mass hysteria” surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has died of the illness, according to new reports. Landon Spradlin, of Gretna -- a small town halfway...
Retired cop 'frustrated' with hospital's care of coronavirus symptoms later found dead
Police found 56-year-old Yon Chang's, 56 body near the intersection of East 77th Street and Park Avenue around 6 a.m. Monday, sources said.
Actress who fronted coronavirus PSAs arrested for throwing wild house party
A Nigerian actress who fronted a national campaign about social distancing during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested — for throwing a wild party packed with revelers, according to police....
The best way to make DIY face masks with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley
Time to cut up that old T-shirt. Fashion designer Cynthia Rowley shows us how to make a DIY face mask with items from your closet. For this tutorial, you'll need...
Surgeon General warns African Americans at greater risk for coronavirus
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams had good and bad news Tuesday on the coronavirus pandemic, saying that initial death estimates could be too high but that African Americans were at...
Dylan Howard leaves National Enquirer's owner after slew of scandals
Dylan Howard, the National Enquirer editor who was caught in a hush-money scheme to silence women who claimed they had affairs with President Trump, has reportedly left the supermarket tabloid's...
The Google doc that is keeping Yankees pitchers connected
The Yankees are stuck at home, like most of us. So, they're working like many of us do. With players, coaches, training and medical staff spread all around the country,...
Couple married for over 50 years die of coronavirus while holding hands
An elderly Mississippi couple died from the coronavirus just minutes apart while holding hands -- after they contracted the deadly illness on a cruise ship, their pastor said. Jerry Austin...
Plasma infusions from coronavirus survivors may help ill recover: study
Doctors in China say they have preliminary but promising evidence that blood plasma taken from recovered coronavirus patients can be injected into those who are more seriously ill -- and...
Finland to begin randomized coronavirus antibody testing
HELSINKI - Finland will start tracking the spread of the new coronavirus in its population with randomized antibody tests, its public health authority said on Tuesday. The main hospitals will...
New York state sets grim record with 731 coronavirus deaths in single day
A New York state-record 731 coronavirus deaths were reported Tuesday, running the total toll to 5,489 — a grim twist following a two-day dip that led officials to believe the...
7-year-old piano prodigy pens a haunting song for isolation
While most kids staying at home are driving their parents nuts, this piano prodigy in Nea Makri, Greece, is writing classical music. Meet 7-year-old Stelios Kerasidis, an award-winning piano prodigy,...
3 murders in NYC over 24 hours disturbs weeks of relative peace
The city logged three murders over a 24-hour period -- a stark turn-around from the relative peace Gotham has seen as residents isolate to stanch the spread of coronavirus. By...
Travel limits are forcing Wuhan farmers to dump their crops
HUANGPI, China — Stuck in the same bind as many other Chinese farmers whose crops are rotting in their fields, Jiang Yuewu is preparing to throw out a 500-ton harvest...
Researchers work on test to identify patients with worst cases of coronavirus
Australian researchers say they could soon have a blood test that will predict which coronavirus patients are going to need the most intensive care -- so front-line doctors can make...
Cops announce coronavirus curfew with 'Purge' siren as deaths skyrocket
Few were thrilled about being told to isolate inside via apocalyptic movie alarm.
Anonymous bidder in China buys rocket for $5.6 million
SpaceX might be the biggest name in commercial spaceflight these days but it’s far from the only game in town. There are dozens of other companies crafting rockets of their...
Coronavirus deaths in NYC soar past 3,000
New York City's coronavirus death toll reached a grim milestone as more than 3,200 people have now died, surpassing the number of people killed on 9/11.
Queen Elizabeth 'dresses up' as a Sex Pistol, Trekkie and more
Queen Elizabeth II is legendary for throwing shade with her retina-scorching fashion sense. “What she cannot overtly say with language she secretly says with clothes,” wrote London journalist Sali Hughes...
MLB's Arizona restart vision fraught with logistical nightmares
For the first time Monday, the commissioner’s office presented a potential plan in which all teams would train, then play exclusively in Arizona with no crowds. Officials from the commissioner’s...
Pandas finally mate in Hong Kong zoo shuttered over coronavirus
The coronavirus lockdown is just what the love doctor ordered for a pair of pandas in China. The randy twosome — Ying Ying and Le Le — were caught on...
Why NBA should cancel Draft Lottery: ESPN analyst
Stop the lottery. So says ESPN NBA Draft guru Fran Fraschilla, who believes the social-distancing machinations involved in arranging one amid the coronavirus pandemic is not worth the bother. The...
Tua Tagovailoa desperate to show he's ready for NFL Draft
Tua Tagovailoa is desperate to prove to the world he deserves to be a top-tier quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft. The former Crimson Tide star has watched as the...
De Blasio: Number of patients who need ventilators has 'improved'
Mayor Bill de Blasio offered up some “good news” in the city’s battle against coronavirus Tuesday, saying that the number of COVID-19 patients in Big Apple hospitals who need ventilators...
Shuttered theme park Fantasy Island will pay out nearly $500K in refunds
A recently shuttered upstate theme park will pay nearly $500,000 to customers who booked tickets before its closure, the New York Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday. Fantasy Island — located...
Trump 'may look into' case of ousted Navy Capt. Brett Crozier
President Trump "may look into" the controversy over a Navy captain relieved of command for sounding the alarm about a coronavirus outbreak on his ship, and then being ridiculed by...
US coronavirus death toll doubles in first week of April
The US coronavirus death toll surged in April, more than doubling the nation's total tally in just the first week, grim new data reveal.
51 recovered coronavirus patients test positive again in new virus fear
At least 51 patients diagnosed as having fully recovered from the coronavirus in South Korea have tested positive a second time after leaving quarantine, according to officials. The patients from...
Bronx Zoo tiger with coronavirus shows signs of improvement
The Bronx Zoo tiger infected with COVID-19 is "showing evidence of improvement every day," its chief veterinarian said this week. Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, and at least a half...
Police in India catch scammers trying to sell world's largest statue for $4 billion
MUMBAI - Police in India lodged a case this week against an unknown online fraudster who tried selling the world’s largest statue for $4 billion, claiming the proceeds would be...
Your phone is dirtier than your toilet. This UV sanitizing device can keep it clean
Here’s the dirty truth about your cellphone: Researchers estimate that your cellular device is on average 10 times dirtier than your toilet seat. That figure might sound shocking at first, but the...
Concerns over reporter at White House briefing with ties to China
Republicans raised alarms after a reporter with links to the Chinese propaganda apparatus appeared at a White House briefing and questioned President Trump over Beijing's efforts to combat the coronavirus...
UFC fighter was 'ready to die' while fending off home invader
Anthony Smith may not have a belt, but he’s a champion in his own household. The UFC fighter Sunday morning stopped an intruder named Luke Haberman, who was arrested and...
Airbnb hosts reportedly listing rentals as 'COVID-19 retreats'
A quarantine is not supposed to be a vacation. Reports of Airbnb listings claiming to be “COVID-19 retreats” have surfaced, possibly breaking various lockdown rules or laws that have been...
Meet the new White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham is leaving her role as White House press secretary without having ever held a single press briefing, according to a report.
These first aid kits will help you prepare for any emergency
The Solo First Aid Kit comes with the essentials, like bandages and gauze, but it also packs a myriad of extra supplies that can tend to a variety of needs.
Man fatally stabbed on J train in Brooklyn
A man was fatally stabbed early Tuesday on a Brooklyn subway train, according to police. The victim was attacked on a northbound J train as it pulled into the Lorimer...
Federal agencies buy massive supply of hydroxychloroquine
Two federal agencies have placed orders for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine -- using taxpayer money -- even as debate rages over its effectiveness...
WeWork sues SoftBank for pulling $3B offer
WeWork has sued SoftBank after the Japanese conglomerate said last week that it's backing out of a $3 billion offer for shares in the struggling office-sharing startup. In the lawsuit,...
Dow surges again amid reports coronavirus pandemic is slowing
US stocks initially jumped again Tuesday, as Wall Street nursed hopes that the coronavirus crisis finally may be peaking, before sliding by the end of the day. After surging as...
Colorado county threatens tourists with fines, jail time amid coronavirus crisis
A Colorado county is closing its doors to tourists amid the coronavirus outbreak, threatening anyone who violates a new public health order with up to 18 months in jail and...
Couple creates fine art gallery for pet gerbils during quarantine
Some people are quarantine baking. Others are quarantine fashionistas. But for one couple, being stuck inside for days on end means it’s time to build a tiny art gallery for...
Finally, justice for George Cardinal Pell: Devine
Thank God. George Cardinal Pell has been exonerated. Justice has been done at last.
Chernobyl radiation levels skyrocket as forest fires burn in exclusion zone
Radiation levels surged 17 times higher than normal this week near the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine, as forest fires tore through the disaster area, officials said. Ukraine's emergency...
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are home after 3-week Bahamas quarantine
Not all quarantines are as unique as Kristin Cavallari and husband Jay Cutler's.
WhatsApp limits forwarded messages to curb coronavirus misinformation
WhatsApp has put new restrictions on forwarded messages in an effort to clamp down on misinformation about the coronavirus. Users can now forward certain messages to only one conversation at...
China reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since January
China reached a milestone this week, with no new coronavirus deaths reported on its mainland for the first time since January — as authorities in Wuhan began to allow healthy...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg slams SCOTUS decision on Wisconsin absentee voting
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg decried a decision made by the Supreme Court's majority blocking an extension to the absentee ballot deadline in Wisconsin, where the governor unsuccessfully tried to postpone...
Star running back's big NFL regret was signing with the Jets
The coronavirus pandemic is leading to a lot of self-evaluation. For former NFL running back Chris Johnson, it led him to vent about one poor decision — signing with the...
The Hulkster has quite the take on coronavirus crisis
Hulk Hogan has caused controversy by suggesting the world may not need a vaccination for coronavirus and claiming the pandemic is an act of God. The deadly COVID-19 outbreak has...
USNS Comfort's capacity cut in half to treat coronavirus patients
The capacity of the US Navy’s 1,000-bed hospital ship Comfort has been slashed in half in the wake of the vessel’s reconfiguration to treat COVID-19 patients, officials said. The USNS...
Trump nominates White House lawyer to oversee coronavirus stimulus plan
President Trump nominated a White House lawyer to serve as the special inspector to oversee how the $2 trillion approved by Congress to fight the coronavirus pandemic will be spent.
Rangers mailbag: Wide range of questions surround Kaapo Kakko
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...
Kid takes out the trash in a tank
This boy's parents must be “tank”-ful he’s doing his chores. A kid in North Mackay, Australia, shows off how he takes out the trash: in a motorized tank. The over-the-top...
Pregnant woman with coronavirus dies during labor in hospital
A pregnant woman who tested positive for coronavirus has died during labor in a London hospital -- with doctors managing to save her baby, according to a report. “Senior hospital...
Detroit news anchor has 'survivor's guilt' after coronavirus recovery
A Detroit news anchor has fully recovered from the coronavirus, but says he’s now dealing with another affliction altogether: survivor’s guilt.
Super pink moon 2020: When to see the brightest full moon of the year
See the bright side — literally — during these dark times.
UFC working around coronavirus by getting a private island for fights
If you didn't fully grasp just how desperate Dana White is to run UFC fights amid the coronavirus pandemic, you will now. Not only is UFC 249 set to happen...
Doc Gooden's magical Mets debut included awkward security guard confrontation
Five innings. Three hits. One run, earned. Two walks. Five strikeouts. And one dustup with a security guard. Dwight Gooden’s major league debut, which occurred 36 years ago Tuesday at...
Dem lawmaker says controversial drug touted by Trump saved her life
Michigan lawmaker Karen Whitsett, infected with COVID-19, is crediting the controversial anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine with saving her life.x
UK PM gets oxygen in ICU as he battles coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was being given oxygen as he remained in intensive care Tuesday while battling the coronavirus. The 55-year-old leader — who announced on March 27 that...
Amazon threatens to fire workers who break social distancing rules
Amazon has reportedly threatened to fire warehouse workers repeatedly caught breaking social-distancing rules aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
Civil rights icon John Lewis endorses Joe Biden for president
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis is endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden in his bid to oust President Trump from the White House. Lewis (D-Ga.) told reporters during a...
Sheep turn playground into their treadmill
These sheep are having a field day. A flock of sheep took over an empty playground in Preston, UK, and hopped on the carousel. Watch as the wooly animals run...
Chaos, death and hope: A nurse's painstaking battle on front lines of coronavirus crisis
Here’s what it looks like to be shipped to New York City from the Midwest to work as a nurse on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. A 40-year-old...
Crewmember on USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus
A crew member on the Navy hospital ship sent to NYC to help with the coronavirus pandemic has tested positive for the illness, a report said on Monday night. The...
Hasidic Jews hold another funeral in Brooklyn despite coronavirus pandemic
Hundreds of Hasidic Jews once again defied social distancing orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, taking over a Brooklyn street to hold a funeral for a local rabbi. The massive funeral,...
Illinois couple dead in murder-suicide after man feared they had coronavirus
An Illinois man who feared he and his girlfriend had contracted coronavirus fatally shot the woman before turning the gun on himself last Thursday night, authorities said. Patrick Jesernik, 54,...
Trump says dispute with 3M over protective masks ends 'very happily'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is touting the end of a dispute with 3M to supply millions of masks to medical professionals on the front lines of the fight against...
NYC's latest coronavirus tally shows slow in deaths, new cases
New York City's rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths slowed on Monday compared to the average increase over the past three days. The recent numbers bolster Gov. Andrew Cuomo's suggestion that...
Rockland County closes parks to maintain social distancing
ALBANY — Rockland County announced they’re shutting down all green space starting Tuesday, shuttering county-run parks as it gets harder to contain density and maintain proper social distancing amidst the...
Jets drafting a top edge-rusher isn't far-fetched
The Jets have needed an edger-rusher since roughly the Paleozoic Era. Every year with every draft, we always talk about edge-rusher being one of the team’s biggest needs and every...