April 17, 2020
How regular exercise can fend off coronavirus complications
When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, exercise is preventative medicine, according to one new study. Regular cardiovascular workouts may help protect future coronavirus patients from developing a severe complication...
Shear madness: Botched home grooming amid coronavirus turns dog into 'mini alpaca'
Howl he ever go out in public! With lockdowns closing nonessential businesses, an Australian dog owner was forced to groom her Pomeranian on her own — and later posted hilarious...
Ex-Mets, Yankees among retired players hurt by coronavirus pause
The dominoes moved swiftly — instantaneously, really — upon the shutdown’s execution. “When Major League Baseball postponed the start of its season on Thursday, March 12, my phone rang like...
How Cole Anthony feels about possibly joining Knicks
The Knicks need a point guard and there is a highly rated one who lives just a few subway stops from the Garden. It could be a perfect match, one...
The fan-less fights roadblock facing local boxing
Sports organizations around the world are investigating ways to hold events halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes the UFC, Top Rank, the Premier Boxing Champions and other major MMA...
4 Tyson Foods workers in Georgia dead from coronavirus, company says
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Four employees of a major poultry producer's operations in rural southwest Georgia have died after becoming infected with the coronavirus, a company spokesman said Friday. Tyson Foods spokesman...
Antibody study suggests coronavirus rate much higher than previously believed
Many more people may have been infected by the coronavirus than previously believed, a new study shows. A recent study tested the blood of 3,300 volunteers in Santa Clara County,...
Goldman Sachs' hotel the Conrad a respite for pandemic heroes
On any other Friday evening in mid-April, “The Loopy Doopy” rooftop bar at the Conrad Hotel in Battery Park City would be abuzz with Goldman Sachs bankers wrapping bright blue...
Joe Biden looks to placate Bernie Sanders by letting him keep delegates
WASHINGTON -- Seeking to avoid the bitter feelings that marred the 2016 Democratic convention, Joe Biden’s campaign is angling to allow Bernie Sanders to keep some of the delegates he...
Maine police warn against scam coronavirus text messages
A police department in Maine is warning the public against a text message-based coronavirus scam. Cops in the Maine port town of Thomaston have posted a photo on their Facebook...
AJ Styles devastated over WWE's release of 'little brothers'
AJ Styles is taking WWE releasing his friends and stable mates Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows hard – even blaming himself. The former WWE champion, who hasn’t been on “Monday...
Fauci says testing isn't everything when it comes to reopening states
White House coronavirus task force member Anthony Fauci says critics incorrectly believe that "testing is everything" as states prepare to reopen from the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, who enjoys broad respect...
Gianna Bryant, teammates named honorary WNBA Draft picks
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Gianna Bryant, Alyssa Altobelli and Payton Chester were named as honorary draft picks just prior to the start of Friday’s 2020 WNBA Draft. The league...
Joe Exotic wins slight legal victory in longshot bid to be released
OKLAHOMA CITY — A former Oklahoma zookeeper who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for a murder-for-hire plot and federal wildlife violations has been granted an extra month to argue why...
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea's wise warning on 'compassionate' coronavirus prison releases
"We still need to keep violent criminals in jail,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea warned this week on “Good Day New York.” Seems a no-brainer — but not for the city’s...
The 'fixes' to New York's no-bail law don't do nearly enough
New York is the epicenter of America’s COVID-19 crisis, but it’s also the focal point of the national debate about reducing jail populations through bail reform. The pandemic has renewed...
De Blasio's years of overspending make NYC's coronavirus fiscal mess far worse
COVID-19 is a catastrophe for the city’s $89.3 billion budget, likely tearing 20 percent — or more than $13 billion — off the city’s tax revenues by winter. It would...
New York officially has its newest star
Not even the challenges of a virtual draft could get in the way of this pick. The Liberty completed the no-brainer Friday night and selected Oregon superstar point guard Sabrina...
No need to wipe down food packaging during pandemic, FDA says
Heads up, consumers: When running the essential errand that is grocery shopping during the coronavirus epidemic in the U.S., there’s no need to wipe down the food packaging after you’ve...
US officials confirm investigation into whether coronavirus escaped from Wuhan lab
The US is conducting a full-scale investigation into whether the novel coronavirus, which went on to morph into a global pandemic that has brought the global economy to its knees,...
We doctors need more freedom to use experimental anti-coronavirus treatments
Hydroxychloroquine shows promise as a treatment for COVID-19. It’s now routinely used on hospitalized patients nationwide, and we hope ongoing clinical trials in New York will confirm a therapeutic effect....
How Mindy Kaling's Netflix show 'Never Have I Ever' found its star
Newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was plucked from an audition pool of 15,000 hopeful actresses to star in Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show, "Never Have I Ever."
Adam Silver paints bleak picture on NBA restart
Commissioner Adam Silver couldn’t have sounded more uncertain about the NBA season’s restart if he tried. Despite reports of renewed optimism about restarting the season, Silver said Friday night there...
Three California community newspapers to close amid coronavirus
California Times, the parent company of the Los Angeles Times, will close down three of its five community newspapers in the LA metropolitan area, affecting about 14 people. The move...
Residents furious as coronavirus disrupts mail delivery across NYC
Rain and sleet are fine - a pandemic is another matter. Frustrated residents across the city aren't getting their mail amid the coronavirus crisis, The Post has learned. With carriers...
Trump's tough balancing act and other commentary
Foreign desk: Trump’s Tough Balancing Act President Trump is walking a “tightrope” as he weighs “the need to reduce deaths from COVID-19 against the need to forestall the human cost...
Joe Rogan flaunts getting tested twice for coronavirus, angering fans
“I got tested yesterday, and I got tested two days before that. I’m just going to test myself every three or four days.”
Coronavirus has ravaged NYC nursing homes at a startling rate
The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged New York City’s nursing homes -- with dozens of elderly patients dying at numerous facilities, according to a grim tally released Friday by the state...
Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the...
Facebook's 'fact checkers' are the real fake news after censoring Post story
Way back on Feb. 23, The Post ran an opinion piece by Steven Mosher saying that we couldn’t trust China’s story about the origins of COVID-19. He argued that the...
World champion darts player misses tournament due to faulty WiFi
A darts player in Great Britain busted on his attempt for corks during the coronavirus pandemic due to a faulty WiFi hookup. That counts as double bull – that’s a...
Coronavirus pandemic prompts fraud alerts from banks
Fraud alerts are going out from U.S. banks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In an email sent out earlier this week, Bank of America advised its customers not...
Over 20 percent of NYC high schoolers aren't engaging during remote learning
City principals began submitting remote learning engagement data on April 6 by tracking log-ins, completed assignments, parental contacts, and other metrics.
Colorado city has snowiest winter on record
Residents in this Colorado city got to use their shovels plenty this winter, which ended up being one for the record books. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Boulder...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Trump says liberate states, some Fla. beaches open
President Trump on Friday put out a series of Tweets calling for states to be “liberated” from coronavirus-related lockdowns — including Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia.
Wisconsin sheriff threatened to arrest girl over coronavirus photo, lawsuit says
A Wisconsin teen who traveled to Florida for spring break was threatened with arrest for starting a “panic” when she posted on social media about having the coronavirus, a lawsuit...
Marines spring into action for COVID-19 patients running out of oxygen
From the Halls of Montezuma . . . to the docks at Pier 90. A pair of Marines became heroes in the fight against coronavirus this week when they sprung...
Parks Department report from 1940 links drop in drownings with more pools
A vintage, if macabre, graphic from a 1940 city Parks Department report shows a dramatic decrease in drownings as swimming pool capacity increased. Five hundred New Yorkers drowned in city...
NYC launches 10 new coronavirus testing centers
Mayor de Blasio announced Friday that 10 new coronavirus testing sites will be opening across the five boroughs as the city slowly expands its efforts to track the pandemic and...
Disturbing video shows handcuffed maniac kick NYPD cop onto subway tracks
A homeless, handcuffed accused turnstile-jumper kicked an NYPD cop so hard that she tumbled off a Harlem subway platform and onto the train tracks, a shocking video shows. The officer...
Upstate inmates forced to clean up after coronavirus patients: 'We're scared'
More than two dozen inmates and correctional officers at an upstate correctional facility have contracted the coronavirus after prisoners were forced to clean up after COVID-19 patients without proper protective...
Celebrity skin gurus share their best skincare tips and products
Instead of a cooped-up quarantine, think of this as a self-care staycation. What better time to commit to a skincare overhaul? We asked Lady Gaga's skin expert Ada Ooi, along...
Family creates dinosaur sculptures during coronavirus social distancing
It's an art show 65-million-years in the making. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in social distancing measures in nearly every part of the world, causing people to look for new...
NBA's coronavirus delay hasn't changed anything for Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant’s manager threw more cold water on the idea of the injured Nets superstar returning if and when the NBA season resumes. The season getting suspended on March 11...
Senate Democrats, Pence spar over COVID-19 testing in tense call
The administration failed to give a clear answer to the questions, with New York Sen. Chuck Schumer at one point telling them to stop dodging and start providing answers, the...
Charles Barkley's criticism put Michael Jordan friendship on ice
The friendship between Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan continues to be on the sidelines with ESPN’s much-anticipated “The Last Dance” documentary slated to be released Sunday. The two NBA legends...
'9-1-1' star Ryan Guzman worried extreme stunt would end him having kids
"I had to tell my girl, 'I don't know if we're having any more kids,'" he says.
Here's why sauerkraut and kimchi sales have surged during the coronavirus
If New York City hot dog stands could deliver, business would be booming right now. Sales of fermented cabbages like sauerkraut and kimchi have spiked as consumers sought to bolster...
NYC coronavirus deaths hit 12,199 as confirmed cases continue to climb
The city's coronavirus death toll continued climbing to alarming heights with 722 new COVID-19 fatalities over 24 hours, bringing the grim total to 12,199 by Friday afternoon. The previous two...
Authorities bust three alleged Bronx drug dealers, seize 11 kilos of heroin and fentanyl
Three alleged drug dealers were nabbed in the Bronx and their heroin and cash was seized Friday after a five-month investigation, officials said. Two defendants, one of whom is charged...
Bat studies in US may pose another outbreak risk, officials warn
"Until we have a better understanding of the risk to bats posed by [the coronavirus] we recommend that people consider temporarily postponing activities requiring direct contact with wild bats," the...
States move toward reopening amid coronavirus crisis after Trump outlines path
WASHINGTON -- Several US states are moving towards reopening by May 1 after President Trump on Thursday outlined new federal guidelines to get the economy moving after the coronavirus crisis....
Joe Buck and wife have fun with porn site's $1 million offer
If you logged on for some hardcore Buck-ing, you're about to be disappointed. One porn site offered a seven-figure bounty to have the dulcet tones of Joe Buck's voice penetrate...
Hospital janitor finds joy in cleaning, helping others overcome
He spends his days mopping some of the most dangerous floors in New York City -- but every hard shift still fills him with "joy" at being able to help...
UK moves to drop Huawei as 5G vendor, citing China coronavirus transparency
The UK is moving to drop Huawei as a vendor for the country's 5G cellphone network in a major blow to Communist China over poor coronavirus transparency. Prime Minister Boris...
'Indiana Erection Commission:' video meeting hacked with porno video
A hacker interrupted an Indiana Election Commission public video conference Friday and posted a pornographic video, according to a report. The meeting — held on video platform Zoom — resumed...
WHO warns coronavirus antibody may not prove immunity
So called "serological" tests can only show if antibodies are present in a person's blood, the WHO said in a statement.
You can relive the last time the Knicks were 'at the top'
It’s been too long time since Knicks fans could watch something on MSG Network to make them feel really euphoric. So, the network is going to party Saturday like it's...
NFL star's 'shocking' fight with coronavirus
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller took his COVID-19 diagnosis -- the second known case in the NFL -- extremely seriously “since day one.” Opening up about his battle with the...
UK government unveils COVID-19 vaccination task force
Business Secretary Alok Sharma announced that the specialized unit combines government, academia and industry.
Cuomo wants to restart New York's economy — with one big condition
Gov. Andrew Cuomo again said Friday he would like to reopen New York's shuttered economy, but reiterated once more that testing must dramatically expand before the Empire State can safely...
Trump says China secretly has 'far higher' coronavirus death toll
President Trump says China actually has a "far higher" coronavirus death toll after Chinese officials revised data from Wuhan, the pandemic's epicenter. "China has just announced a doubling in the...
Sexy selfies are getting these ladies through quarantine
"Thirst trapping and getting attention is totally getting me through this quarantine!"
YouTuber Steve Cash dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound at 40
He amassed more than 2.4 million subscribers and a fervent fan base.
Lawyer for Louisiana pastor who defiantly held church service has coronavirus
A lawyer helping to represent the Louisiana pastor who flouted a state-ordered ban to hold large church gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic has been infected by the bug himself, according...
Africa could see at least 300K coronavirus deaths this year, report warns
Africa could see 300,000 coronavirus deaths this year alone under the best case scenario -- and 3.3 million deaths under the worst, according to a Friday report. If “intense social...
Bill Simmons mansion story killed over 'security issues'
The Hollywood trade publication Variety removed a story about sports media personality Bill Simmons’ purchase of a $16 million house because of security concerns. “Security issues were brought to Variety’s...
Airlines accused of withholding $10B in cash from customers
US airlines are estimated to be sitting on more than $10 billion in travel vouchers that should have been cash refunds from canceled flights, a group of senators released on...
Man broke into restaurant, spent days eating, downing booze: cops
A shameless freeloader quarantined himself in a shuttered Connecticut restaurant, helping himself to thousands of dollars worth of food and drink during a four-day bacchanalian binge, police said. Louis Angel...
Giants 'serious' about trading down with QB interest crucial
Never say never when it comes to Dave Gettleman and trading down in an NFL Draft. Even though he has never, ever done it. “Well, it’s something I will very...
Woman pushing stroller narrowly escapes death in tunnel
This was a close call. A driver nearly mowed down a woman pushing a stroller inside a dark tunnel. Watch the heart-stopping moment, in Foshan, China, when the vehicle brakes...
Corey Johnson says city council 'taking action' to close streets for social distancing
Johnson and Councilwoman Carlina Rivera plan to introduce legislation next week requiring the city "allocate more street space to pedestrians and cyclists" on 75 miles of city streets.
Russia will take US offer of ventilators for coronavirus if needed
The Kremlin says Russia will gratefully accept President Trump’s offer to provide ventilators for coronavirus patients if needed.
Russian official at recent rocket launch tests positive for coronavirus
Fears over coronavirus reaching the International Space Station have emerged after a senior Russian official present at last week’s launch to the space lab has tested positive. Evgeniy Mikrin flew...
How TV news anchor couple Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur broadcast from home
The couple takes us through a typical day.
Taylor Swift cancels 2020 tour dates due to coronavirus crisis
Taylor Swift has canceled her 2020 tour dates — including her Lover Fests — due to the coronavirus pandemic. Her planned U.S. shows will instead take place in 2021. “I’m...
Wild animals are reclaiming streets as coronavirus keeps people indoors
It's an animal party.
NYPD cops suspended after profane rant was caught on video
Two NYPD officers have been suspended after being caught on camera in a curse-laden tirade over their cruiser’s megaphone.
Elderly husband and wife miraculously survive plunge off cliff
A 90-year-old woman and her 83-year-old husband plunged 70 feet off a cliff into a California lake in their car — and “amazingly” lived to tell the tale, police said....
Where 'the great' Shea Stadium ranks among dead MLB ballparks
Those of us of a certain age hold at best mixed memories of Shea Stadium, the Mets’ second home, where they’ve won both of their World Series titles. For those...
Nurse who was beaten, robbed receives outpouring of support
Martha Toscano, who works at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, had just gotten out of the 6 train station on her way to work Wednesday evening.
Trump tweets Obama-Biden 'incompetence' caused 17,000 to die of swine flu
President Trump tore into his presumptive Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden on Friday, saying the "incompetence" of former President Barack Obama and his then-vice president caused 17,000 people to die...
'Goodfellas' mobster released early from prison over coronavirus concerns
The aging Bonanno capo who once beat charges that he was involved in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist immortalized in Martin Scorsese's “Goodfellas” is getting another break -- early release...
98-year-old doctor in France refuses to stop treating coronavirus patients
CHEVILLY-LARUE - Doctor Christian Chenay is almost old enough to remember the 1918 Spanish flu and treated typhus sufferers during World War Two. Now, as he nears his 99th birthday,...
Pompeo rips Huawei after China 'failed to be transparent' about coronavirus
“This moment, where the Chinese Communist Party failed to be transparent and open and handle data in an appropriate way, will cause many, many countries rethink what they were doing...
Stranded kayaker rescued from remote island in Jamaica Bay
It was like “Cast Away” — but in Queens. A stranded kayaker was rescued by the NYPD on a remote island in Jamaica Bay after flagging down cops with sticks...
UK allegedly paid Chinese companies $20M for faulty coronavirus test kits
The paper said the companies offered to sell the tests even though the technology hadn’t been proven effective, the cash had to be paid up front and the UK would...
Macron says 'naive' to think China handled coronavirus better than West
French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea that China handled the coronavirus outbreak better than Western democracies, calling the idea “naive” because of the Communist country’s lack of transparency. In...
'Stubborn' 92-year-old man with terminal cancer beats coronavirus
“Amazingly, he was not ready to go, he is stubborn. He has been back at home and he is on the mend and recovering slowly,” Jim Bannister’s grandson, Dan Bannister,...
Trudeau says US-Canada border will remain closed for weeks
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his country’s border with the US would not fully reopen for at least several weeks. The border — the world’s longest international frontier at...
Lucky guy catches a fish off his apartment balcony in quarantine
This was a fish story for the ages. Philip Du Plessis — a 40-year-old yacht captain and fisherman quarantined in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — decided to go fishing off...
Apple shares sink after Goldman predicts big drop in iPhone sales
The coronavirus is poised to spur a massive drop in iPhone sales this year, according to Goldman Sachs. Analysts at the Wall Street bank on Friday said they expect iPhone...
USS Theodore Roosevelt coronavirus victim was chief petty officer
The USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor who died of COVID-19 has been identified as 41-year-old Charles Robert Thacker, a father of two whose active-duty wife rushed to Guam to be by...
San Diego Comic-Con 2020 officially canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Another tradition is on lockdown.
Brooklyn Half Marathon canceled to help curb coronavirus crisis
The Brooklyn Half Marathon -- the largest in the country -- has been canceled as the city battles the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday morning.
Chile's coronavirus restrictions clean up air around capital, study says
SANTIAGO - Air pollution in Chile’s capital Santiago, a sprawling metropolis and industrial hub of 6 million, has plunged in the past month by as much as a third as...
Cuomo says coronavirus will 'transform' society like 9/11 did
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared Friday that the coronavirus pandemic will forever change the world in the same way that the 9/11 terror attacks did. “This has to be one of...
Disney's quarantine singalong special lands 10.3M viewers
ABC’s "The Disney Family Singalong" special drew a strong at-home crowd Thursday, topping the night with a 2.6 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic and 10.3 million viewers. It teamed...
Coronavirus kills another 630 New Yorkers in last 24 hours
“The number of deaths, unfortunately, refuses to come down dramatically,” Cuomo said. “That is still breathtaking in its pain and grief and tragedy.”
Coronavirus patients show signs of heart attack in new virus mystery
On their EKGs, it appeared they were having major heart attacks. Their X-rays said otherwise.
Another streaming service for Broadway shows will debut next month
A streaming war is brewing on Broadway. With coronavirus restrictions keeping theater marquees dimmed since March 12, a new streaming service called Broadway on Demand is set to debut next...
Kim Jong Un's absence from North Korean celebration sparks health speculation
During the national holiday known as the Day of the Sun on Wednesday, senior officials paid tribute to the former leader’s embalmed body in the Kumsusan Palace of Sun, according...
12 deals to upgrade your binge-watching at home
Investing in today’s premium technology, including HD TVs, projectors, antennas and more, can make your TV viewing experience better than ever. If that sounds like an expensive feat, the good...
'Blind lucky': The trade that nearly crushed Warriors dynasty before it started
This might have surpassed the Nets’ trade for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce as the worst deal in NBA history. If it had been consummated, that is. The Golden State...
UK vows 'hard questions' for China in coronavirus 'deep dive'
British foreign minister Dominic Raab says there will be a “very, very deep dive” into the coronavirus outbreak and “hard questions” for the Chinese Communist Party. “There’s no doubt, we...
The NBA Draft now has its most polarizing prospect
The dream began over a decade ago. Cole Anthony was just 7 years old, admittedly not very good at basketball. The sport had yet to become his passion, not the...
The Tua Tagovailoa draft bashing has peaked
As the NFL Draft 2020 draws near, it's open season for scouts and analysts, whose commentary about Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa is starting to resemble pages from Regina George's Burn Book...
Uber pulls 2020 revenue guidance
Uber on Thursday said it was scrapping its 2020 financial guidance and taking a $2 billion write down on first quarter investments thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But shares of...
Trump calls for states to be 'liberated' from coronavirus lockdowns
WASHINGTON -- President Trump on Friday called for a number of states under extended lockdown to be "liberated" after telling governors on Thursday "you're going to call your shots" over...
Authors and celebrities are reading to kids online during quarantine
James Dean is one of dozens of authors and performers keeping kids, and even adults, entertained online.
Body of missing Rutgers student found in pond
A body found in a New Jersey pond has been identified as a Rutgers honor student who vanished over two weeks ago, authorities said. Yasir Williams, a 21-year-old junior at...
Trump trolls Cuomo during press conference, tweets 'get the job done'
President Trump seethed during Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus press conference Friday, tweeting that the New York leader needed to spend less time complaining and more time doing his job....
Louisiana pastor urges people to donate stimulus checks to church
A Louisiana pastor who caught heat for ignoring social distancing guidelines by holding in-person church services is now urging people to donate their coronavirus stimulus checks to evangelists.
Most Americans doubt the coronavirus crisis will end soon, poll says
More Americans are pessimistic about when life will return to normal amid the coronavirus crisis, according to a poll released Friday. The ABC News/Ipsos poll said that among Americans who...
Bald eagles spotted nesting in saguaro cactus for first time in Arizona
The Arizona Game and Fish Department shared what it said were the first known photos of bald eagles nesting within the arms of a saguaro cactus taken in the state....
Shakespeare in the Park canceled for the first time in 58 years
This marks the first time the popular free event won't be held in its 58-year history.
'Outlander' star Sam Heughan says he's hurt by bullying and death threats
"I am at a loss, upset, hurt and have to speak out," says Heughan.
Truck dangles off bridge in this dramatic firefighter rescue
When a tractor-trailer dangled perilously off a bridge after a car accident in Virginia, firefighters came to the rescue. Watch the nail-biting video as a member of the Chesapeake Fire...
Trump: Democrats on 'endless vacation' during coronavirus crisis
Donald Trump accused Democrats of forcing Americans into joblessness by taking an "ENDLESS VACATION" during the coronavirus outbreak.
Anguished NYPD forced to observe social distancing at funeral for one of their own
There was no sea of blue. No emotional embraces. And the grief was hidden behind masks. An NYPD detective who died from the coronavirus was laid to rest Friday by...
Ben Roethlisberger's simple Tom Brady advice for Buccaneers friend
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had some advice for his former teammate and current Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich in regards to Tom Brady. While appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio on...
NASA astronauts return from ISS to coronavirus-ravaged Earth
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan, along with Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, returned from the International Space Station to a coronavirus-ravaged world early on Friday morning. The Soyuz capsule...
Coronavirus hospitalizations, ICU admissions are down in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio said people in ICUs for th coronavirus across NYC's public hospital system declined from 887 on Tuesday to 874 on Wednesday.
The DeAndre Hopkins trade scrutiny just won't end for Texans boss
Texans head coach and GM Bill O’Brien is pleading for Houston fans to give his scrutinized moves as general manager a chance to “play out.” O’Brien stood by his message...
Space Force's first cadet class set to launch career in new command
A group of 86 space cadets will reach the final frontier Saturday as they earn their second lieutenant bars and join the US Space Force, according to reports. The young...
NYC has no plan to keep cool during summer without pools, beaches
Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted he has no current plan to keep New Yorkers cool this summer if the city's coronavirus lockdown continues through Labor Day.
Beaches be crazy: Jacksonville sand and surf to reopen despite coronavirus
Beaches in Jacksonville, Florida, will be reopened for limited hours beginning Friday evening, following President Trump's announcement that governors could decide when to open their states back up, the city's...
Pelosi, GOP leader deadlocked on small-business bill as program runs out of cash
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy remain at odds over the next round of stimulus spending, with her demanding more cash for hospitals and state governments, while...
Florida game shop owner arrested for violating lockdown: deputies
The owner of a Florida gaming shop was arrested for flouting a “safer-at-home” order multiple times while selling collectible card games to customers, authorities said. Galen Trent Wood, who runs...
UN report says coronavirus pandemic is turning into a ‘child-rights crisis’
UNITED NATIONS — Children have so far largely escaped the most severe symptoms of COVID-19 but the social and economic impact “is potentially catastrophic for millions of children,” according to...
Stocks surge on hopes for coronavirus treatment, reopening economy
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted early gains as large as 2.2 and 1.6 percent, respectively, following the news, which helped Gilead shares open the day 11.2 percent...
Maryland county proposes specific days for grocery shopping based on last names
One county in Maryland has proposed that customers only visit the grocery store on specific dates as determined by the first letter of their last name. The Calvert County Health...
Michelle Obama is reportedly Joe Biden's next key endorsement
WASHINGTON -- Michelle Obama is planning to endorse former veep Joe Biden's presidential campaign, adding her star power to a White House bid that has a lingering enthusiasm problem, according...
Car hits roundabout and goes airborne
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … a car? Watch the thrilling moment a car appeared to take flight after crashing into the curb of a roundabout in Rabien,...
Parades, city events through June may be axed over coronavirus, de Blasio says
"I don’t see it for June, but we're going to have the conversation carefully and then have an announcement real soon," de Blasio said.
Sanitation worker serves wine to nurses outside hard-hit NYC hospital
"You girls worked hard all week, it’s Friday in New York."
Want to launch your own fashion brand? These courses can help you get started
Before Yves Saint Laurent became a household name, he spent years watching and learning from mentors in the field (*cough cough* Christian Dior). And he’s not the only famous designer...
Trump says WHO ignored Taiwanese email citing coronavirus transmission
Trump suspended US funds to the WHO on Tuesday, saying the United Nations body failed to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic by circulating false Chinese data about the scope of the...
Reopening could require thousands more public health workers
SEATTLE — Before stay-at-home orders are lifted, the nation's public health agencies want to be ready to douse any new sparks of coronavirus infection — a task they say could...
Doctor prescribed controversial drug cocktail to NYC coronavirus victim: family
A 65-year-old Queens woman whose relatives said was not tested for COVID-19, despite exhibiting symptoms of the illness, has died after being prescribed a controversial cocktail with known cardiac side...
Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead release unseen footage for quarantined fans
Maybe this will help everyone feel a bit more comfortably numb. Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, Radiohead, Metallica and other iconic bands are all releasing archived or unseen concert footage...
Dr. Phil is latest example of a TV doc who should probably sew mouth shut
Dr. Phil is getting slammed on social media for downplaying the coronavirus, comparing the global pandemic to car accidents, drowning and other accidental deaths — while wildly exaggerating fatality totals....
Not even Roger Federer's wife is safe from his Twitter trolling
Winning is a force of habit for Roger Federer, be it on the court or behind the keyboard. The tennis legend has already started a viral craze during the coronavirus...
How to learn Spanish, dance, guitar and more online during coronavirus quarantine
Bored? Learn something new.
Insurance companies save $100M as coronavirus keeps drivers off roads
Insurance companies in New Zealand reportedly are saving big bucks as the coronavirus crisis keeps the country's drivers off the roads. The Kiwi insurance industry has saved about $100 million...
Fauci doesn't 'feel confident at all' about China's coronavirus data
Dr. Anthony Fauci is doubting China's coronavirus data, saying he’s not certain the country of 1.3 billion has reported an accurate death toll. Fauci, the director of the National Institute...
Nurse in Texas develops masks with better filtration than N95
The chief executive nurse at University Health System has developed a mask that has better filtration than N95 masks. Nurse Tommye Austin used AC filter material she purchased at Lowe's...
Sleazy landlords trying to cut 'sex-for-rent' deals for cash-strapped tenants
Some landlords are taking advantage of coronavirus by trying to coerce their cash-strapped tenants into "sex-for-rent" agreements, a report says.
NFL scout's weird 'cooking' criticism of Giants, Jets draft target
With the 2020 NFL Draft just days away, 'tis the season for scouts cloaked in anonymity to leak bizarre takes on prospects. Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton is regarded as...
Homeowner’s Association in NJ denies family’s RV request to let health worker self-isolate
A New Jersey homeowner’s association recently denied a request from a family to park an RV in their driveway so a physician assistant who treats coronavirus patients could be near...
AMC theaters raising $500 million in debt amid coronavirus closures
Struggling movie theater chain AMC Entertainment, whose movie houses got shuttered nationwide last month by the coronavirus, said late Thursday it will raise $500 million in debt to stay afloat....
Coronavirus has killed 26 NYC public hospital system workers
The coronavirus has claimed the lives of at least 26 employees from the city's public hospital system, The Post has learned.
NASA discovers new exoplanet that could support liquid water
A group of scientists used reanalyzed data from NASA's Kepler space telescope to discover an Earth-size exoplanet orbiting in its star's habitable zone. For the space agency's purposes, habitable zone...
Lizzo-approved fashion label Miscreants on designing amid a pandemic
During the coronavirus shutdown, The Post fashion team is sharing the stories of buzzy brands as they navigate uncertain times. When Lizzo celebrated her three Grammy wins at a Hollywood...
How Jaguars star is rationalizing his Cam Newton recruitment
It doesn’t seem like Leonard Fournette is fully embracing Minshew Mania. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back this week publicly recruited free agent quarterback and former NFL MVP Cam Newton, albeit...
Lawmakers introduce bill allowing Americans to sue China over coronavirus
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) have introduced legislation that would allow Americans to sue China in federal court over the “Wuhan Virus.”
Researchers find rheumatoid arthritis drug is promising coronavirus treatment
With auranofin, the coronavirus was cut down by 95% in human cells within 48 hours.
Joe Biden: Americans should 'think much bigger' about policy after coronavirus
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says the coronavirus crisis offers an “opportunity” to make shifts in the way Americans consider wage and global warming policy. “I think we have...
MLB reliever's wild pitch shatters window at worst possible moment
There hasn’t been a window-shattering video like this from a pitcher since Nuke LaLoosh. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly channeled the classic Tim Robbins character from “Bull Durham” while...
Big restaurant chains take $30M in coronavirus loans meant for small businesses
Large restaurant chains have gobbled up $30 million in federal loans meant to shore up small businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The companies behind Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Ruth's Chris...
Can 'The Handmaid's Tale' director get Jennifer Lopez an Oscar for ‘The Godmother’?
Reed Morano could avenge Oscar 2020's most infamous snub.
Dr. Oz now says he 'misspoke' when advocating for reopening schools
The celebrity health expert sparked outrage by calling reopening schools “a very appetizing opportunity” to help the US get its “mojo back.”
Ebola drug proving effective in treating serious coronavirus cases
Very ill coronavirus patients treated with the Ebola drug Remdesivir are showing promising -- and quick -- results, according to a new report.
It's getting messy between Jamal Adams and the Jets again
Things between the Jets and star safety Jamal Adams are getting messy … again. ESPN reported Friday that Adams is not participating in the virtual offseason program, which begins April...
Breaking down best NFL Draft strategy for Dave Gettleman
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...
Mitt Romney is sole GOP senator not on White House coronavirus task force
Sen. Mitt Romney was the only GOP senator not chosen to be on the congressional task force created by the White House to study the reopening of parts of the...
Queens nursing home where 29 died of coronavirus sparks ire, death threat
At least 29 people have died of the coronavirus in a single nursing home in Queens -- prompting a death threat from a man "upset" by the staggering tally.
Fiona Apple’s ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’ review: Back in fine form after 8-year 'quarantine'
This could be her best album yet.
'The Talented Mr. Ripley' is leaving Netflix: How to shop its iconic fashions
The preppy psychological thriller is still in style.
'My lungs are on fire': Coronavirus survivors live in fear of lasting effects
They survived a pandemic — but they are still fighting.
Enemy at the Gates: Why coronavirus conspiracy theories are targeting Bill
Theories linking Microsoft magnate Bill Gates to coronavirus have exploded as as right-wing conspiracists and anti-vaccine zealots accused him of using the virus to control the masses.
Blind teen can hear the difference between sodas
Who needs a “blind” taste test when you have heightened senses? Watch as 17-year-old AJ Moncman, who has been blind since birth, demonstrates how he tells the difference between various...
NFL Draft is approaching: What we can learn from recent trends
In less than a week, the 32 NFL teams will take their swings at the 2020 NFL Draft. This draft has been the most debated and discussed ever because of...
Longtime Yankees scout retiring after 28 years with team
He had a hand in Dellin Betances becoming a Yankee out of Grand Street Campus High School in Brooklyn. He said Manny Ramirez, who played at George Washington High School...
Former Tom Brady teammate: Patriots already have QB answer
It’s a new dawn in Foxborough, and the big question for the Patriots is who will succeed six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, who is now quarterbacking the Tampa Bay...
Wuhan suddenly increases coronavirus death toll by 50 percent
The coronavirus death toll in the Chinese city of Wuhan -- where the global outbreak is believed to have originated -- was revised on Friday, increasing by 50 percent, state...
It's official: St. John's adds George Washington transfer
St. John’s added forward Arnaldo Toro on Thursday as a graduate transfer from George Washington. The Post’s Zach Braziller reported earlier this month that Toro verbally committed to the school....
Supplies sent to Coler Hospital on Roosevelt Island following complaints from staffers
Following alarming claims of shortages, masks and other supplies were delivered Thursday to a city hospital on Roosevelt Island being used to treat COVID-19 patients. Last week, staffers at Coler...
Six people die of coronavirus after attending same funeral
Six elderly South Carolina residents -- including a married couple -- died of coronavirus a few weeks after attending the same funeral, according to a report. All six of the...
Mike Conley beats Zach LaVine to win ESPN's HORSE title
Mike Conley was pleased just to get in some good competition with the NBA season suspended during the coronavirus outbreak. That he won ESPN's H-O-R-S-E Challenge, beating Zach LaVine in...
What was football was like in the 1970s? Check out this movie
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...
Federal judge denies Roger Stone's request for a new trial
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday denied a request for a new trial made by Trump ally Roger Stone following his conviction on charges related to the Russia investigation....
Bolsonaro fires Brazil health minister amid coronavirus pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, whose dismissive stance toward the COVID-19 pandemic has angered many health experts, fired his popular health minister following a series of disagreements...
First rankings of greatest New York-New Jersey hockey teams
We’re being treated to classic rewinds on MSG, with the network televising noteworthy games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as many of the best and brightest from this...
NJ contractor arrested for stealing masks meant for hospital workers
A New Jersey electrical contractor was arrested for allegedly stealing over 1,000 respirator masks meant for hospital workers battling the coronavirus, authorities said Thursday. Kevin Brady is accused of swiping...
El Chapo's daughter, Mexican cartels distribute coronavirus aid packages
“Chapo’s provisions” to the rescue. A daughter of the notorious drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and Mexican cartels are distributing coronavirus aid packages as the number of confirmed COVID-19...
Sixty years later, boxer's tragic death still resonates
His friends always said the same thing about Charlie Mohr: If you didn’t know him, the last thing you ever would have guessed was that he was a boxer. He...