April 22, 2020
Nova Scotia massacre victim was pregnant and fighting for more PPE
One of the victims in Canada's deadliest mass shooting was a pregnant health care worker advocating for front-line workers in the coronavirus battle to get more protective gear, her husband...
NHL restart plan starting to come into focus
The NHL appears to have trained its focus on completing the regular season before a traditional 16-team Stanley Cup playoff tournament if permitted by relevant governing health bodies, multiple sources...
Biopic of the late Whitney Houston reportedly in the works
LOS ANGELES — A feature film about Whitney Houston’s life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded by the Whitney Houston Estate,...
Yonkers ER doctor describes 'nightmare' of the coronavirus front line
YONKERS — A nurse furiously pushes down on a man’s chest as five other caregivers in full protective gear surround the patient’s bed. Suddenly, one throws up his arms and...
Thank goodness for the NFL Draft
What we seek, what we crave, are those slivers of everyday that approximate normalcy. Sometimes, it’s the first few seconds of consciousness after the alarm clock shatters the still of...
Celebrity climate activists cheer coronavirus misery in name of environment
Greta Thunberg, Joaquin Phoenix and fellow eco-luminaries used Earth Day Wednesday to rejoice in the global economic shutdown that has led to a reduction in carbon emissions. The pandemic has...
'Married at First Sight' Season 10 reunion: Cheating, arrests and lies
Since the cameras have stopped filming, their lives — and marriages — continued to unravel.
Hot Pockets heir seeks to avoid prison time, citing coronavirus
An heir to the Hot Pockets fortune who was sentenced to five months in prison as part of a college admissions bribery scheme asked a judge Wednesday to allow her...
Insurance companies need to be the ones to help small businesses out
The insurance industry is blowing it. In my April 9 column, I proposed that insurance companies be used as the conduits for getting government money to battered small businesses like...
Knicks using Instagram to honor heroes in coronavirus battle
There’s no opportunity to get loud at Madison Square Garden these days, which, in a good year, might be hosting a Rangers or Knicks playoff game. So instead of asking...
California health worker's N95 masks, PPE stolen from car, report says
A Los Angeles-area health worker says his supply of N95 masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) were stolen from his car Tuesday evening, according to a report. The man, who works at...
Bill and Melinda Gates buy $43M oceanfront home
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have purchased a massive oceanfront home near San Diego for $43 million. The deal for the Del Mar property is one...
NBA G-League route is not without risk for players
Injuries happen. Underperformance takes place. Projections can be off. You see it every year in college basketball. Supposedly one-and-done, lock-lottery picks fail to reach expectations for a variety of reasons....
AOC suggests low-income workers should boycott after coronavirus shutdown ends
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) argued Wednesday that many Americans should protest economic insecurity by refusing to work after coronavirus-related restrictions are lifted. "When we talk about this idea of reopening...
Yankees are one of the biggest losers in Red Sox cheating report
Well, that proved to be the lamest sequel since “Caddyshack 2.” Rob Manfred’s investigation of the 2018 Red Sox’s alleged sign-stealing lived down to its lack of hype, producing a...
Jets' raging first-round debate is all about Sam Darnold
WWSDD? What would Sam Darnold do? When the Jets’ No. 11-overall pick in the first round arrives in the NFL draft Thursday night, what will be the preference of their...
Seven more big cats at Bronx Zoo test positive for coronavirus
Four more tigers and three lions at the Bronx Zoo have tested positive for coronavirus, officials announced Wednesday. The animals were tested after Nadia, a four-year-old Malaysian tiger, was confirmed...
White House believes coronavirus will be 'largely in the past' by summer: Pence
Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday that the White House believes the coronavirus epidemic will be “largely in the past” by this summer. Pence gave the timeline in an interview...
Cops deliver birthday cake to quarantined Bronx boy
These cops are on the sweets beat. Police delivered a cake and sung “Happy Birthday” to cheer up Alexander, a 9-year-old Bronx boy who was sad he had to spend...
Coronavirus allows anchors to let viewers into their homes
TV presenters on NBC, Fox, CNBC, CBS and NY1 show the public their most private space, possessions and even loved ones.
Celebrity chef, real estate firm whip up nonprofit to feed coronavirus heroes
Renown chef Daniel Boulud is partnering with SL Green Realty to create a local nonprofit that will help combat hunger and feed frontline workers. Food1st will launch Thursday, with 2,000...
Former Daily News editor Jim Rich nabs top job at G/O Media
Jim Rich, the former editor-in-chief of the Daily News who was tapped to relaunch sports site Deadspin in March, has been elevated to editorial director of the whole G/O Media...
'I miss you most at six feet apart': Singer releases coronavirus song
It was only a matter of time before someone wrote a coronavirus-themed song.
Charity golf match with sports' biggest names may happen
Sports will be brought back briefly by some of its most legendary rivals. A golf match featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, is in the final...
Stop shutting down talk of how lockdowns end — we desperately need to figure it out
Chinese author Cixin Liu’s visionary science-fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” features a planet called Trisolaris with an unstable atmosphere whose surface occasionally becomes uninhabitable — and whose inhabitants can literally...
Trump on Georgia's decision to reopen businesses: 'It's too soon'
President Trump on Wednesday said he disagrees with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen part of his state’s economy Friday. “I think it’s too soon,” Trump said at the...
Inside the coronavirus' hellish wrath in New York's nursing homes
The coronavirus has been allowed to run roughshod through nursing homes and rehabilitation centers statewide to hellish results, relatives of some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers told The Post...
Yankees prez pushes back against grim MLB scenario
Yankees president Randy Levine doesn’t envision the entire season being played in empty ballparks. Slated to start on March 26, MLB’s season is on hold due to the coronavirus. “I...
Small businesses say banks fumbled applications in first round of PPP funding
Small businesses shut out of the government’s paycheck protection loan program last week are fuming at their banks for fumbling their applications. Dan Abrams, who owns The Mermaid Inn and...
NYC politicians haven't begun to face facts about coronavirus fiscal crisis
Neither Mayor Bill de Blasio nor the City Council understands the scope of the current fiscal crisis: a potential 25 percent loss in the city’s private-economy jobs base and an...
Trump signs executive order pausing immigration into US
President Trump on Wednesday fulfilled his vow to issue an executive order pausing immigration into the US, a move he said would protect American workers during the coronavirus pandemic. “In...
A24 auctions off wacky props from 'Midsommar,' 'Uncut Gems' for coronavirus relief
The virtual auction will give “movie fans a chance to own a piece of film history."
Sorry: Contact tracing isn't the answer to ending lockdowns
Many governors are claiming they can’t relax limits on business and recreation until their states have an extensive system of “contact tracing.” It’s a worthy aspiration. But they should listen...
Coronavirus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups
CHICAGO — Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of posts fly in the new Facebook groups daily. The coronavirus numbers are fake, some of the social media videos claim. “Social distancing is the...
How Mets superstar and fiancée are going 'above and beyond'
Not all of Pete Alonso’s home runs happen in the ballpark. Alonso kicked off his new foundation, Homers for Heroes, along with his fiancée Haley Walsh on Wednesday. The NL...
Female-focused ‘Star Wars’ series reportedly in the works at Disney+
A new “Star Wars” series is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources. The series hails from Leslye Headland, the co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of...
Dr. Birx is a fan of Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus PowerPoints
Cuomo's slides are replete with charts detailing hospitalization averages, virus totals per region and studies tracking COVID-19’s spread across the Empire State.
Charming 230-year-old Hamptons house hits market
The property, at 117 Main St. in Sag Harbor, was built in 1790 and is on the market for $6.99 million.
Bill de Blasio's 'snitch line' met its inevitable fate
What did he expect? Of course Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new “snitch” text line was overwhelmed by classic New York snark. De Blasio wants you to report people violating the...
Mexican wrestlers tackle the coronavirus with 'Lucha Libre' face masks
Fight COVID-19 like a luchador.
What the 'Let them die' order tells you about New York's health chief
Adding to our concern about Dr. Howard Zucker, the state health chief, is his now-abandoned “let them die” order. Hours after The Post reported exclusively on new state guidelines directing...
Kardashian-approved Malibu rental headed for auction block
The beach house where Caitlyn Jenner — then known as Bruce — lived when she was separating from Kris is up for bids with Concierge Auctions from May 27 to...
Forcing nursing homes to take coronavirus patients is just insane — and evil
Of all the missteps in the early days of the coronavirus crisis, New York state’s Health Department may have committed the worst: ordering nursing homes to accept residents who tested...
Coronavirus leaves NYC with 80 percent less real estate listings than normal
As the real-estate market pause enters its fifth week, New York City listings are up to 71 -- an increase of 37 percent compared to the week before. Still, that's...
MTA chair passes blame to health officials as agency's coronavirus death toll tops 80
MTA leaders on Wednesday defended the agency's handling of the coronavirus crisis -- even as the number of city transit workers killed by the virus surpassed 80. Eighty-two workers have...
Coronavirus cases surge at NYC's lone privately run jail
Thirty-eight inmates at the 222-bed federal lockup in Queens, New York City’s lone privately run jail, have tested positive for coronavirus, according to a report submitted on Tuesday to a...
French researchers to test nicotine patches on coronavirus patients
A French study suggests that smokers could be less at risk of catching the coronavirus -- and researchers now want to test nicotine patches on patients and health care workers....
Pentagon planning 'national unity' city flyovers amid coronavirus
The Pentagon is planning city flyovers around the country -- including New York City -- to "champion national unity" amid the coronavirus pandemic, a report said Wednesday. The Blue Angels...
Leonard Williams is sticking with the Giants for now
There is peace in our time with Leonard Williams and the Giants. Not that there was ever a battle going on. The defensive tackle on Tuesday signed his non-exclusive franchise...
The Biden VP mystery and other commentary
Campaign 2020: The Biden VP Mystery A presidential candidate’s running-mate choice “hasn’t really mattered much beyond political cosmetics” for a long time, but now it does, argues McClatchy’s Andrew Malcolm:...
CDC chief Redfield 'misquoted' on 'fall coronavirus outbreak,' Trump says
President Trump on Wednesday lashed out at a media report a day earlier that said Centers for Disease Control & Prevention chief Dr. Robert Redfield had predicted a second wave...
Now Chris Cuomo's teenage son Mario has coronavirus
CNN host Chris Cuomo's 14-year-old son, Mario, has contracted the coronavirus -- following the infections of his father and mother, according to the family. Chris Cuomo announced his own positive...
MTA honcho 'losing patience' with NYC on subway homeless
The city is not being aggressive enough to address subway homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic, said interim transit president Sarah Feinberg, who is "losing patience with the situation." "We ......
Las Vegas mayor wants to reopen the city, offered to be 'a control group'
The mayor of Las Vegas is all in on reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. In a contentious CNN interview Wednesday, Mayor Carolyn Goodman said she wants to get Sin City...
Robbie Amell says new Amazon show 'Upload' combines his favorite genres
“I love comedy and I love sci-fi, that’s kind of where my taste lives,” Amell, 31, tells The Post.
Majority of Florida voters want to continue social distancing, poll shows
Florida voters said by 72 percent to 22 percent that the state should not relax social distancing rules by the end of April, the Quinnipiac University survey found.
Knicks owner James Dolan is coronavirus-free and already helping others
Jim Dolan, the 64-year-old CEO of the Garden, has clinically recovered from COVID-19, The Post has learned. An MSG spokesperson confirmed that Dolan, who tested positive the final week of...
NYC Council holds first online meeting 5 weeks after coronavirus shutdown
The City Council met remotely Wednesday for the first time in its 82-year history — ending its five-week shutdown in response to the coronavirus. The meeting, aired live on the...
Scientists hope social distancing can save the blue tit from rare infection
They're encouraging "social distancing" for the blue tits.
Student wants tuition refund after LI University closes due to coronavirus
A college student is suing Long Island University for a tuition refund after the campuses shut down and all classes moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nicolas Irizarry paid...
Here's how to invest in oil — but beware, it's a slippery business
The oil market may look like a dollar-store clearance rack — but that doesn't mean investors should buy up barrels like they're out-of-season Easter candy. Rock-bottom prices have piqued the...
Woman's naked corpse found tossed in Bronx alleyway trash can
A woman’s naked body was dumped head-first into a garbage can in a Bronx alleyway, police sources said Wednesday. The superintendeant of a Park Avenue building discovered the 38-year-old's remains...
Coronavirus lingered in patient's eyes for at least 20 days, researchers say
A coronavirus patient in Italy had traces of the infectious pathogen in her eyes -- long after the illness had been cleared from her nose, according to researchers. The 65-year-old...
Listen to Episode 21 of 'Up In The Blue Seats': The Fighting Career of Ultimate Rangers Enforcer feat. Tie Domi
Subscribe on: https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=ADL2984346273&light=true Hockey is on hiatus, but the "Up In The Blue Seats" podcast with Ron Duguay is still going strong. We have a very entertaining episode this...
How Raúl Esparza corralled stars for a virtual Stephen Sondheim birthday celebration
Raúl Esparza is hosting a virtual celebration for Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday.
Accused St. Patrick's fire bug kills himself after coronavirus-related jail release
The former CUNY professor accused of trying to set St. Patrick’s Cathedral ablaze tragically committed suicide last week after he was released from Rikers Island amid the coronavirus outbreak --...
Kentucky nurse says coronavirus felt like her 'bones were breaking'
A Kentucky nurse says her bout with the coronavirus was so bad it made her feel like her "bones were breaking," according to a report. Meghan Harpole, a 43-year-old assistant...
Photographer Stéphane Sednaoui relists Noho penthouse for reduced $10M
The loft, at 27 Great Jones St. in Noho, has bounced on and off the market since 2015, when it asked $12.85 million.
NHL draft hypothetical would throw crazy twist into title chase
The only question the NHL and NHLPA must answer when it is time to declare its intentions on reviving the season is the one that Sir Laurence Olivier repeatedly asked...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Cats can get virus, Pompeo rips WHO
The nation's coronavirus timeline was drastically altered Wednesday.
Meet the Red Sox cheater being blamed for everything
Was J.T. Watkins just another scapegoat? At the conclusion of MLB's investigation into the Red Sox sign-stealing scandal, nearly all responsibility for the endeavor was pinned on the 30-year-old replay...
Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix's old Manhattan 'crash pad' sells
A Manhattan loft once owned by the two Oscar-winning actors (who are also ex-brothers-in-law) has sold for $3.13 million, according to city property records.
Eggheads crack: Harvard finally agrees to return coronavirus relief millions
After mounting pressure from President Trump and many others, heavily endowed Harvard University finally caved on Wednesday and said it would return the $8.6 million in coronavirus relief it received...
Cops probe possibility that Nova Scotia gunman had accomplice
After reportedly killing them, he left a bloody trail of bodies near his former partner's home and set fire to at least four more properties in the Portapique area, according...
Support for full withdrawal from Afghanistan grows: Poll
Nearly three-quarters of veterans surveyed and almost 70 percent of troops’ family members support a full withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, according to a new poll from a conservative...
Michigan gov to extend stay-home order as state furloughs workers
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday she likely will extend her stay-at-home order beyond April 30 even if she relaxes restrictions to reopen parts of the economy....
MIT researchers find cells targeted by coronavirus in breakthrough for cure
Researchers have pinpointed the specific cells targeted by the coronavirus -- a development they hope could be helpful in the search for a cure, MIT announced Wednesday. The team of...
Why wearing gloves to the grocery store isn't fighting coronavirus
For the last time: Just don't do it!
NYC home-schooling mom: 'It's hectic'
Five NYC families tell The Post how they're coping with home schooling.
Dolphins trying to leap-frog Giants in NFL Draft trade twist
On the eve of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins are trying to make a first-round trade with the Detroit Lions -- and that could throw a wrench into...
WHO defends coronavirus response, says it declared emergency at 'right time'
The head of the World Health Organization said the agency declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency early enough -- even though the deadly contagion has now infected millions of...
Body oils to gift for Mother’s Day 2020 — or try during quarantine
Now that every self-respecting beauty buff has incorporated a super-luxe face oil into their daily quarantine routine, it’s time to lavish some skin-love from the neck down.
Oscar-nominated actress Shirley Knight dead at 83
Shirley Knight, who was twice Oscar-nominated for best supporting actress, for “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs” (1960) and “Sweet Bird of Youth” (1962), and won a Tony...
Man busted loading corpse into U-Haul after passerby spots body
A 68-year-old Brooklyn man was taken into police custody Wednesday after a passerby caught him trying to load a tarp-covered dead body into a U-Haul, police sources said. The good...
Dr. Fauci: Relax, kid, I 'guarantee' the Tooth Fairy won’t get the coronavirus
At least one mythical being is immune to the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci has confirmed. The White House coronavirus task force member confirmed Wednesday that the beloved angel of fallen...
Coronavirus crisis: What are the potential long-term health impacts?
When one is struck by the coronavirus, symptoms can range from none to fatal. But for the many million in between who are infected by the novel pathogen and then...
New York cats diagnosed with coronavirus in first confirmed US pet cases
Those nine lives might come in handy. Two pet cats in the Empire State have tested positive for the coronavirus, in the first diagnoses of domestic animals on American soil,...
Slow your roll: Bill de Blasio claims California drivers stop at every intersection
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday claimed California drivers stop at every intersection — offering his latest in a series of ever-shifting justifications for why New York can't follow other...
Americans think you're 'officially old' once you hit this age
You’re officially old at age 57, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves old and revealed it to be a...
New Trump Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds first White House driveway gaggle
New White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday held her first informal press conference with reporters on the White House driveway, defending presidential tweets and a pending executive order...
Panic ensues as balcony 'shooter' fires imitation guns
Chaos broke out in Chatham, UK, after a man appeared to fire multiple guns from the top-floor balcony of a luxury apartment building. In since-deleted social media posts, the suspect,...
MTA's January launch of Manhattan congestion pricing 'unlikely'
Congestion pricing is "unlikely" to launch on-time this January, in part thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, MTA Chairman Pat Foye said Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after the agency's virtual boarding...
How stud linebacker burst onto Giants' draft radar
Will Isaiah Simmons be repping Big Blue come Thursday night? Giants great Carl Banks isn't opposed to the idea. "If they take Simmons, I would be excited that they have...
NYC coronavirus death toll nears 15,000 with over 138,000 positive
The Big Apple neared a painful milestone Wednesday as the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak that has ravaged the five boroughs approached 15,000. The pandemic has claimed the lives...
Sorry ladies — Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is engaged
Martin Shkreli put a ring on it. The 37-year-old disgraced Pharma Bro has a fiancée, his attorneys said Wednesday in a compassionate release request to spring Shkreli from a minimum-security...
Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend staying loyal to Patriots after trade
Kostek is a former Patriots cheerleader.
These are the toughest questions parents hear from their kids
Parents field 468 difficult questions from their kids each year, according to new research. And with parents likely to be home with their families during the day, respondents might be...
Inferno consumes truck on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
A box-truck burst into flames on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway early Wednesday, leaving the cargo area totally incinerated. The truck erupted on the eastbound lanes of the BQE at Cadman Plaza...
Buccaneers' next big decision after Rob Gronkowski trade
Three years ago, O.J. Howard was declared the Buccaneers' tight end of the future. Now, the former first-round pick's professional future has never looked so uncertain. Following Tuesday's stunning trade...
Michigan woman fired for asking to work from home amid coronavirus: suit
A Michigan pharmacy employee claims she was fired for pushing to work remotely after the state’s governor issued an executive order for all non-essential workers to stay home, according to...
Trump's immigration ban excludes 'temporary workers'
President Trump appears to have backed down from his vow to temporarily suspend all immigration into the US amid the coronavirus pandemic, opting instead to temporarily halt the issuing of...
Astronomers spotted a massive exoplanet, and then it disappeared
It wasn’t that long ago that astronomers could only dream of discovering worlds outside of our solar system. These days, exoplanet discoveries come at a regular pace, with new planets...
Allow this grinning dog to cheer you up during coronavirus quarantine
This is sure to put a smile on your face. Being under lockdown has seemingly left many people looking for ways to entertain themselves without leaving the house. For one...
Acting intel chief reacts to criticism by Adam Schiff
Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell rebuffed House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff's request for details on his reorganization of intelligence community agencies in a sharply worded letter. Grenell...
Mayo Clinic: Virginia senator gives stomach-turning tuna melt tutorial
A Virginia senator is drawing tubs of criticism after absolutely drenching his tuna melt in mayo during an ill-advised cooking-at-home post on social media. Mark Warner begins the Instagram video...
Angry man smashes grocery cart through car window
A supermarket shopper in West Memphis, Arkansas, was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a grocery cart through the back window of a stranger's car. Suspect Robert Jones was charged...
Couple sailing around the world had no idea about coronavirus pandemic
A British couple say they were stunned to learn the coronavirus had escalated into a raging pandemic after returning from a trip on the high seas, according to a report....
Top US general says no reason to believe Kim Jong Un not in control
The vice chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday he had no reason to believe that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was not still “in full...
Lesser-known Yankees prospect has scout dreaming
At least one scout is urging baseball fans not to sleep on this lesser-known Yankees pitching prospect. Baseball America magazine published an article Wednesday with insight from a scout on...
EU eyes more autonomy, less reliance on China after coronavirus pandemic
Relations between China and the European Union have soured over the Communist country’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic, with the EU now emphasizing more autonomy, according to a “roadmap” prepared...
Pompeo rips China, WHO for allegedly withholding coronavirus information
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday blasted the Chinese Communist Party and the World Health Organization for failing to alert countries worldwide about the coronavirus outbreak and neglecting to...
Owner of NY Daily News, Chicago Tribune furloughs employees in new round of cuts
Tribune Publishing, owner of the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News and Baltimore Sun, is instituting furloughs for employees making as little as $40,000 a year in its second round...
Only one person punished for Red Sox cheating scandal
MLB’s investigation into the Red Sox’s sign-stealing during their 2018 championship season lasted more than three months, covered 65 witnesses and hundreds of thousands of emails, texts and videos to...
NFL teams will regret passing on 'gentle giant' Mekhi Becton
Alarm bells rang when it was revealed that Mekhi Becton’s Combine drug test was flagged. But the word from the man who knows the giant offensive tackle as well as...
Jellyfish spotted in Venice canals during coronavirus lockdown
Happy Earth Day.
Canada Goose to stop buying fur from freshly killed coyotes
Canada Goose said it plans to stop using fur from freshly killed coyotes to make its pricey parkas — but the company denied it's caving to pressure from animal-rights groups.
Diesel takes 30 percent off spring styles for Friends & Family Sale
From denim to tees and outerwear, Diesel has your wardrobe covered with its latest Friends & Family Sale. You can get your hands on a variety of spring styles for...
Why '1917' star George MacKay wrestled shirtless to prepare for 'True History'
George MacKay has gone from playing a hero on the battlefield of World War I to an outlaw in a dress.
'Sound trucks' relay coronavirus advice in Massachusetts city
Roving “sound trucks” were deployed Wednesday in a Massachusetts city to remind residents of vital coronavirus information — including the ongoing need to stay at least 6 feet away from...
City fills skate park with sand amid coronavirus, so dirt bikers show up
Total airheads! One California city's scheme to stop kids from gathering at a skate park amid the coronavirus crisis by filling it with sand spectacularly backfired — when the park...
Cuomo: 'It's not our job' to provide PPE to nursing homes
Cuomo also reiterated earlier remarks in which he said that the state oversaw, but did not "run," New York's privately owned nursing homes.
This California town aims to test every resident for coronavirus
A small Northern California town is one of the first places in the world to attempt to test all its residents for the coronavirus, according to new reports. Almost every...
Pelosi shelves plan for House proxy voting amid coronavirus
Capitol Hill sources say that Pelosi on Wednesday announced that a bipartisan select committee now will consider the idea, scrapping a battle that was expected Thursday when lawmakers gather to...
Team Biden torn over use of Bloomberg-backed firm
Staffers from presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's campaign are at odds over whether to utilize Mike Bloomberg-backed firm Hawkfish to carry out its digital operations, according to multiple reports.
Disney heir accuses company of 'pillaging and rampaging' after mass furloughs
"WHAT THE ACTUAL F***?????" wrote the 60-year-old granddaughter of Walt Disney's brother, Roy Disney, at the start of a furious 25-tweet screed accusing management of "pillaging and rampaging."
Dave Gettleman has one final chance to save his job
Dave Gettleman gets this chance, this chance he nearly didn’t get when Pat Shurmur was fired, possibly his last chance if he fails to find Joe Judge the right players,...
Coronavirus cyber-scams are being shut down by the hundreds
The feds have disrupted hundreds of internet domains that cybercriminals have used to commit fraud by taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cancer-surviving MTA operator risks life to keep NYC moving: 'If you die, you die'
Wayne Wong, a subway train operator for six years, has missed just three days of work since the coronavirus came to New York — this past weekend, after his brother...
Earth Day 2020: Startling photos show pollution before and after the coronavirus lockdown
The changes are visible.
New details on veteran quarterback's fatal crash emerge
New details regarding former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson’s fatal car accident reveal that he lost control of his car while speeding, slammed into a signpost and crashed into a ditch,...
Kacey Musgraves marks Earth Day with new version of 'Oh, What a World'
It's “dedicated to our planet and all of the heroes on the front lines during the global pandemic.”
Missing Wuhan citizen journalist reappears after two months
Li Zehua was last seen on Feb. 26 when he live-streamed what he said were security agents entering his temporary apartment in Wuhan, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists...
More Americans have negative views of China than ever before: poll
More Americans have unfriendly views about China, with about 66 percent now saying they have negative views — up nearly 20 percentage points since the start of the Trump administration...
Gleyber Torres is a Yankees untouchable two years after MLB debut
The Yankees started out the 2018 season a bit more slowly than expected, playing just .500 baseball until they beat the Blue Jays on April 21. That same night, they...
Coronavirus crisis could cause 'biblical' famines, UN official says
The coronavirus plague could spur “multiple famines of biblical proportions” across the world if urgent action isn’t taken now, a UN official said this week.
Suspected cannibal arrested after severed penis found in garden
A suspected Russian cannibal with skeletons under his floor has been arrested on suspicion of murdering three people after a severed penis was found in his garden, according to a...
Surf girl hangs ten in quarantine with a hammock and hairdryer
It’s important to stay balanced while stuck at home. That’s why this surfer, Yasemin Özer, set up her own indoor water sports simulation at her apartment in Switzerland using a...
Iggy Pop and Bootsy Collins release funky 1985 cover of ‘Family Affair’
Pop hopes it will make people feel good.
100-year-old man dies of coronavirus after losing twin to Spanish flu
A 100-year-old Long Island man who lost his twin brother to the Spanish flu has died of the coronavirus — in a case of two pandemics devastating one family a...
Toddler befriends pack of wild hyenas in Zimbabwe
Some kids adore horses — this tot loves hyenas.
NY, NJ airports have highest number of TSA employees testing positive for coronavirus
John F. Kennedy International Airport -- the largest airport in New York -- has the highest number of employees in the country who have tested positive for coronavirus. According to...
Hackers may have a new way to break into your iPhone
The iPhone's email app may be making Apple's notoriously un-hackable gadget vulnerable to cybercriminals, a new report says.
AT&T signals layoffs as it takes $430 million coronavirus hit
Telecom giant AT&T said Wednesday warned that job cuts are likely on the horizon as its first-quarter results took a $430 million hit from the coronavirus.
Bloomberg to help New York State develop coronavirus tracing program
A familiar name will help design and bankroll the Empire State’s coronavirus-tracing program: Mike Bloomberg. Gov. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the former mayor, failed Democratic presidential candidate and media...
Tyson Foods shutting largest pork plant over coronavirus outbreak
Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation’s pork supply but had been devastated by a growing coronavirus outbreak. The company said that...
Avoid touching pretty much anything with this clever hand tool
If the current pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we all have a bad habit of touching random surfaces and then our faces all the time. The problem is...
China ramps up coronavirus propaganda in US to heighten fears
China, in concert with Russia and Iran, is using the coronavirus pandemic to run a coordinated disinformation campaign on several platforms in the US, intended to raise fears about the...
This tool kills germs as you wirelessly charge your phone
We’re going to be completely candid with you: your cellphone is gross. In fact, studies show that phones are home to 10x more bacteria than a toilet seat, so, on...
Lack of virus testing stokes fears in world's refugee camps
There are over 70 million people worldwide who have been driven from their homes by war and unrest, up to 10 million are packed into refugee camps and informal settlements...
Chase Young makes Joe Burrow 'extremely risky' draft pick: ex-Bengal
For the first time in 17 years, the Bengals have the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. In 2003, Carson Palmer was Cincinnati's obvious choice. This year, Palmer doesn't...
Recovered coronavirus patients in China test positive weeks later
A growing number of recovered coronavirus patients in China continue to test positive for the deadly bug, according to reports. Doctors in Wuhan, where the outbreak emerged in December, say...
49ers mulled Tom Brady gamble for 'a day or two'
On the heels of a crushing Super Bowl defeat, 49ers general manager John Lynch admitted his eyes wandered when the Greatest Of All Time hit the NFL free-agency market. "When...
Delta loses $534M in turbulent quarter, expects 90 percent hit ahead
Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable US airline, lost $534 million in the first quarter, a setback that will appear trivial when the full force of the pandemic...
Watch as woman reunites with stolen dog after four months
“Oh my god,” Talermo said during the much-anticipated, bark-laden reunion, which was captured on video by San Francisco police. “You’re so excited!”
Top German paper demands $165 billion coronavirus reparations from China
A top German newspaper says China kept the "world in the dark" about the coronavirus -- and should fork over $165 billion in reparations to the Fatherland because of it....
Moscow residents open homes to psychiatric patients, disabled children during lockdown
MOSCOW - Moscow resident Arina Muratova knew something was wrong when the messages she received from Nina, a patient at Psychiatric Hospital No.22 who has become a friend during her...
US coronavirus death toll more than doubles in just 10 days
Coronavirus' death toll in the US more than doubled in just 10 days, according to the latest figures. The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 45,435 on Tuesday morning, up from...
Georgia ER doctor calls plan to reopen state a 'slap in the face'
An ER doctor in Georgia says plans to start lifting the coronavirus lockdown are a "slap in the face" to front-line workers — and warned that they "cannot help you...
Spain plans to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions by end of May
Spain plans to start winding down its coronavirus lockdown measures by the second half of May, its prime minister announced Wednesday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made the announcement during a...
Here's when to expect Biden's running mate decision
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said his campaign intends to name a committee of advisers tasked with narrowing down his vice presidential search by May 1. The former vice president...
Anguished family stays on phone for 30 hours as dad dies of coronavirus
"Just hearing him breathe, it was like our connection to him and how we knew he was still alive," she said.
How Rob Gronkowski responded to Tom Brady's Buccaneers 'call'
Ex-Patriots assemble. On Wednesday, Tom Brady posted a clip of his new Buccaneers teammate Rob Gronkowski "reporting" for duty, responding to the call of a conch shell in a scene...
Broadway's TKTS booth starts fundraiser to stem coronavirus losses
It's the "Lifeline Campaign."
De Blasio hails ‘real progress’ as coronavirus ICU admissions decrease
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday the city has made “real progress” in its fight against coronavirus as he announced the number of patients in intensive care units has dropped,...
De Blasio reveals plan for NYC to 'ultimately defeat' coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday unveiled his plan to "ultimately defeat" the coronavirus in New York, starting with ramped-up testing in the city's public housing developments — but acknowledged...
New York scraps do-not-resuscitate order after Post report
New York state officials have scrapped controversial new guidelines that directed emergency service workers not to attempt to revive anyone without a pulse when they arrive on a scene during...
Heartbroken nurse reveals how COVID-19 patients say goodbye to family
How do COVID-19 patients say goodbye to their families? With an iPad. Nurse Jenna Greco knows this all too well. As a critical care RN at Long Island Jewish Medical...
Art teacher sends out 173 kits to students in Vermont community
Each student at a Vermont elementary school received a special package in the mail this month: an art kit hand-packed by their art teacher, Arista Alanis. "May you all find...
Victoria's Secret buyer wants to back out of deal amid coronavirus
A private equity firm is itching to back out of a deal to acquire Victoria's Secret, setting up a potential legal showdown over whether buyers can scrap deals because of...
Premature 3-week-old baby battled coronavirus — and won
Coronavirus was no match for this wee Scottish fighter. A premature baby girl named Peyton was diagnosed with COVID-19 at just three-weeks-old, beat the bug -- and was released for...
This is how airplane seats could look in the post-coronavirus era
Airline passengers may be buckling up to new social distancing measures in the post-coronavirus era -- through novel seat configurations that prevent the spread of bugs, according to a report....
WWII vet gets mohawk at 96, goes viral with coronavirus 'wake-up call'
He spawned the #MohawkChallenge.
NY doctors try new treatment protocol after detecting alarming coronavirus symptom
Signs of blood thickening and clotting were being detected in different organs by doctors from different specialties. This would turn out to be one of the alarming ways the virus...
Banks made $10 billion in fees on coronavirus loans despite low risks
Banks raked in $10 billion in fees for handing out US-backed loans to shore up small businesses battered by the coronavirus — despite taking on little to no risk on...
Jadeveon Clowney's free-agency flop makes Seahawks return an option
Still lingering on the NFL free-agent market, Jadeveon Clowney could end up back in Seattle after finding out the hard way he isn't worth $21 million. "He came in, did...
Driver charged with murder after woman he allegedly struck dies of coronavirus
A driver has been charged with murder in the UK because a woman he allegedly ran over died almost three months later -- after getting infected with the coronavirus in...
FDNY union head blasts de Blasio for promising parade over pay raise
The head of the FDNY EMS union blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio for promising first responders a ticker-tape parade to celebrate their heroic efforts to combat the coronavirus without pledging...
Giants' NFL Draft priority has created weakness free agency can't fix
A lack of homegrown talent is one of the first problems general manager Dave Gettleman identifies when he looks at how far the Giants defense has fallen since the last...
Boston mayor: Coronavirus, Patriots 'turned us upside down'
While Boston mayor Marty Walsh looks to keep his city safe during the coronavirus pandemic, he is also challenged with keeping his city sane amid the dismantling of the New...
Former Jets bust eyes NFL return after three-year retirement
Former Jets receiver Percy Harvin is eyeing another return to the league. “I’m ready to return to the NFL,” the free-agent wide receiver, who hasn't played since 2016, told ESPN...
Cops bust mom after boy fatally shoots 3-year-old sister in family home
A 7-year-old Colorado boy who found a shotgun in his home accidentally opened fire on his 3-year-old sister, killing her, police said.
Democratic state pol steps down after endorsing Trump
A Georgia Democratic state lawmaker announced Wednesday that he will not complete his current term, a week after he got blowback for endorsing President Trump, and said he is “leaving...
NYPD officers applaud doctors, nurses as they leave NYC
NYPD officers lined the streets and applauded Wednesday as hundreds of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who traveled from out of state to treat the city’s coronavirus patients left...
Dutch court approves euthanasia in advanced dementia cases
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands’ highest court ruled Tuesday that doctors can carry out euthanasia in patients with advanced dementia if the patient has earlier made a written directive....
Masks reused, bodies mount as Peru strains under coronavirus
LIMA - Peru’s hospitals are straining to deal with a rapid rise in the number of COVID-19 infections, with bodies being kept in hallways, masks being repeatedly reused and protests...
Netflix boss Reed Hastings' pay soared to nearly $39 million last year
Streaming giant Netflix gave its top brass a hefty pay day in 2019. Netflix founder and chief executive Reed Hastings saw his compensation jump 7 percent to $38.6 million last...
Romania makes millions from handing out strict coronavirus fines
Romania has made millions in handing out strict fines over the past month to people who failed to comply with coronavirus restrictions. Citizens of the southeastern European country must fill...
Meet the new snake named after a notorious 'Harry Potter' character
Its name is Salazar Slytherin
Snap shares spike 20 percent on strong earnings
Snapchat parent Snap Inc. on Tuesday reported revenue that demolished Wall Street's expectations as millions of hunkered-down users stared at its app amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The wild, untold story of Michael Jordan almost going straight to an MLB roster
Sandy Alderson's Tim Tebow signing as Mets general manager was deemed by some as purely a publicity stunt. But that doesn't come close to another move Alderson tried to make...
Julian Edelman flip-flops on Tom Brady follows after Rob Gronkowski trade
And then there was one. Julian Edelman remains on the Patriots roster as of Wednesday, following Tuesday's shocking trade of Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where the once-retired...
Tua Tagovailoa at center of raging sports media feud
Projected top-10 NFL Draft 2020 pick Tua Tagovailoa, who has drawn concerns due to his durability, has two members of the media in a serious feud. The Athletic’s Mike Lombardi...
De Blasio changes mind on Macy's July 4th fireworks: 'Show will go on'
Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed Wednesday that the city’s annual Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show “will go on” -- despite suggesting a day earlier that the blowout in New...
Stephen Hawking's ventilator donated to help treat coronavirus patients
Stephen Hawking’s family has donated the famed physicist’s ventilator to a hospital in Cambridge to help treat coronavirus patients, according to a report. Hawking's daughter Lucy said the Royal Papworth...
Top Obama adviser says 'no chance' Michelle will be Biden's VP
There is "no chance" former first lady Michelle Obama will be presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's running mate, according to a top Obama adviser and friend of the family....
Nurse sues hospital for firing her after speaking out on poor conditions
A veteran Detroit nurse was fired for speaking out on staffing ratios and poor conditions at a hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new lawsuit claims. In court papers filed...
Cops' hands tied as burglaries rise amid coronavirus crisis: NYPD
Burglaries are surging in the Big Apple during the coronavirus lockdown -- and there’s little that cops can do about it, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said Wednesday. Burglars picked up...
'Operation COVID Crackdown' busts predators targeting kids home from school
Thirty perverts targeting the surge of kids online because of school shutdowns were busted in a Virginia sting operation called "Operation COVID Crackdown," authorities said.
USDA to buy $3B worth of food from farmers to feed struggling families
Otherwise, an abundance of newly harvested produce, grains and livestock have nowhere to go.
Monkey flying a kite is the latest sign wildlife is taking the earth back from humans
This monkey found a bananas way to beat lockdown boredom: flying a kite. Wild footage going viral in India shows a monkey on a rooftop seemingly controlling and then reeling...
The Mets' best moments of the 2019 season had so much drama
The 2019 season was an up-and-down one for the Mets and their first-year GM Brodie Van Wagenen. A disappointing first half was erased by a 15-1 post-All-Star break run saw...
Chelsea Manning posts first photo of herself since suicide attempt in jail
Chelsea Manning is back in the Big Apple — sharing the first photo of herself since she attempted suicide in jail. "Hi all - been staying safe inside a lot,"...
Zoom will let users report 'Zoom-bombing' straight from the app
Zoom is rolling out a new feature to help users fight pervs and trolls who hijack their video meetings. The videoconferencing company said it will put a new button in...
Kim Jong Un's death would require massive military response
Rumors swirling that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fallen critically ill have sparked fears that his demise would destabilize the region and lead to a refugee crisis that...
Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend embraces NFL return with 'bay' bikini post
The former Patriots cheerleader is embracing the next chapter of her boyfriend's NFL career.
Trump authorizes Navy to 'destroy' Iranian vessels harassing US ships
Trump's tweet comes a week after 11 Iranian gunboats harassed US Navy and Coast Guard ships in the Persian Gulf.
Bold NFL Draft predictions: A long night for Tua Tagovailoa
If you think you know everything that’s going to happen in this week’s NFL draft and how it will go down you don’t. Neither do NFL general managers, coaches and...
Celeb modeling agency snags $2M in coronavirus small-business loans
A modeling agency that represents big-name rappers and pop stars snagged nearly $2 million in loans meant to help small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis. Wilhelmina International — which counts...
Italian sunbather fined after police drone spots him on deserted beach
Italian police showed off how they used a drone to help three officers track down a lockdown scofflaw sunning himself on an otherwise deserted beach. The unidentified beach-goer was caught...
North Korean media silent on Kim Jong Un's health, whereabouts
It was business as usual Wednesday for North Korean state media, which reported about Kim Jong Un’s achievements and undated musings on the economy -- without mentioning the despot’s health...
Hothead allegedly set mom's shed on fire after not getting stimulus cash
Marvin Smith Jr., 51, was squabbling with his mother over the federal payout in the Hamburg neighborhood of Avoyelles Parish when he intentionally ignited the shed.
Ivanka slams Biden for saying only Fauci should speak about coronavirus
Ivanka Trump took a swipe at Joe Biden for saying that White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci is the “only person” who should speak about the pandemic...
Where Fox could turn next after Charles Davis' departure
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...
Germany, UK approve human trials for coronavirus vaccine
Germany and the United Kingdom are forging ahead with plans for clinical trials using human volunteers in the race for a vaccine against COVID-19, according to reports. The Paul Ehrlich...
Texas official: 'There are more important things than living'
The lieutenant governor of Texas is pushing to completely reopen the Lone Star State -- insisting "there are more important things than living" during the coronavirus pandemic. "In Texas, we...
Trump demands Harvard return $8.6 million in coronavirus aid
President Donald Trump demanded again that Harvard pay back the $8.6 million it received under a stimulus package to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown -- hours after...
Clever cat leads supermarket shopper to the pet food section
This kitty may not have a tail, but it sure has street smarts. Watch as a stray cat in Piedras, Mexico, waits outside a grocery store and leads strangers to...
Tom Brady receives an offer to work out at this Tampa park
Tom Brady received a public smackdown Monday for working out in a Tampa park in violation of coronavirus rules, but a Yankees minor league team is welcoming the 42-year-old quarterback...
Iran says it launched country's first military satellite into orbit
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the United States, describing it as a successful launch after...
California hospital reinstates suspended nurses who demanded masks
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday. Their Southern...
Philly hospital caught transporting bodies in 'unacceptable' way
Numerous bodies were transported in an open pickup truck bed to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office Sunday -- with a worker caught stepping on the deceased as he unloaded them....
Giants' draft decision only gets harder if they pass on Isaiah Simmons
The first question. Tackle or not? The second question: If it is a tackle, which one? Unless the Giants pull another first-round stunner in the NFL Draft 2020 — was...
Connecticut cops deploy 'pandemic drone' to combat coronavirus
A Connecticut police department is using a drone equipped with virus-detecting technology to help battle the coronavirus. The Westport Police Department on Tuesday tested the "pandemic drone," which can measure...
The force continues: Disney announces Season 3 of 'The Mandalorian' is in production
The Force is still with Baby Yoda. Though its season 2 premiere date isn't until October, Disney has officially announced that season 3 of the hit series The Mandalorian is...
Thief snatches puppy from nurse treating coronavirus patients
A heartless thief stole a puppy from the home of a nurse who has been treating coronavirus patients at a California hospital, police said Tuesday. The dognapper, wearing a mask...
Yankees and Mets to pay full-time employees through May
With MLB commissioner Rob Manfred leaving it up to individual clubs to lay off or cut the pay of major and minor league coaches, trainers and scouts beginning May 1,...
History shows why Jets need to hit with No. 11 pick in NFL Draft
They might not all be familiar names, but the players selected with the 11th-overall pick in recent years have been productive players who have offered quality service to their teams,...
California county may have found earliest US deaths from coronavirus
California officials have discovered what are possibly the earliest known coronavirus deaths in the United States. Santa Clara County announced Tuesday that three people who died at home during February...
Derek Jeter Hall of Fame induction decision coming soon
Derek Jeter may have to remain on deck for another year for his Hall of Fame induction. That’s the word from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A...