May 7, 2020
Prisoners getting coronavirus relief checks should return them, IRS says
The Treasury Department is asking the relatives of deceased and incarcerated family members who mistakingly received economic stimulus payments intended to help Americans weather the coronavirus pandemic to return the...
This state just gave 20K teens driver's licenses without road test
Nearly 20,000 Georgia teens were reportedly granted a driver’s license without passing a road test as a result of an executive order aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus....
Disney World entertainment complex to reopen while theme parks, hotels remain closed
ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World plans to reopen its restaurant and entertainment area later this month, though the theme parks and hotels will remain closed. Disney Springs vice president...
Brawl breaks out at Atlanta mall on day it reopens after coronavirus lockdown
A brawl broke out at an Atlanta mall on the day it reopened after the state's lockdown -- with the melee captured on camera. The video has garnered more than...
Victory was ours! NYC hailed V-E Day 75 years ago
We’re only at the beginning, but these images show us how we will surely end. This is Times Square on V-E Day, 75 years ago today, newly alive and overrun...
Court doc from 1996 confirms Tara Reade told of sexual harassment in Biden's office
Tara Reade told her ex-husband that she was sexually harassed while working as an aide for Joe Biden in 1993, it was revealed in a newly-released court document on Thursday....
Free beer! German brewery gives away beverages it can't sell
WILLINGEN, Germany -- Unable to deliver to hotels and restaurants closed due to coronavirus restrictions, a German brewery on Thursday gave away some 690 gallons of beer. Rather than throwing...
Russian media company recruiting US journalists ahead of 2020 election
The Russians are coming — and this time they’re looking to recruit US journalists who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus. RT America, a newsgathering unit of Moscow-based...
Social media networks scrambling to remove viral 'Plandemic' conspiracy video
Social media networks are scrambling to get rid of a viral conspiracy video spreading false claims about the coronavirus, according to a report. The roughly 26-minute “Plandemic Movie” has been...
Cole, deGrom’s brilliance should've been on full display this weekend
This was going to be quite the baseball weekend around here, if. The Red Sox were coming to town, were going to play three at the big yard in The...
Airbus eyeing ‘smell sensors’ capable of detecting coronavirus on planes
Sensors being developed by Airbus and a California-based startup might be able to sniff out COVID-19 in an effort to help prevent its spread. Airbus is turning to California-based Koniku because of...
Giants will see Tom Brady after tough Eagles test
We already knew the Giants, based on 2019 records, have the seventh-easiest 2020 schedule in the NFL, facing opponents with a winning percentage of .482. For what that’s worth. Now...
Jets will be tested right out of the gate
The Jets will get tested early in 2020 with games against playoff teams in the first two weeks of the season. Gang Green open the season in Buffalo against the...
Father-son duo charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery death
The father-son duo caught on camera sparking the confrontation that led to the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were charged with murder Thursday, authorities said. Gregory McMichael,...
How the Army is adapting to virtual recruiting during coronavirus pandemic
Army recruiters have had to adapt to coronavirus shelter-in-place orders and have been working from home — trying to enlist new soldiers online.
Tara Reade says Biden told her 'I want to f--k you' during alleged assault
As Joe Biden pinned Tara Reade up against a wall, he told her "l want to f--- you," the former staffer says in a new interview with Megyn Kelly --...
AOC begins playing Animal Crossing, wants to visit your island
Watch out, Tom Nook. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined the rest of the world in playing the wildly popular Nintendo Switch game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" during the coronavirus lockdown,...
No boom to the womb: Don't expect a coronavirus baby surge
Don't expect a baby boom after the coronavirus pandemic, says a new study.
Nail salon was source of first coronavirus community spread case in California
The first recorded instance of coronavirus community spread in California was tracked to a nail salon, Gov. Gavin Newson said Thursday. The governor made the revelation as he explained why...
Jerry Nadler calls for DOJ probe into shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, on Thursday called for a Department of Justice investigation into the shooting death of unarmed black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. Cellphone footage...
Most who recover from coronavirus carry antibodies, study finds
A research study posted online Tuesday claims that most patients who recover from the novel coronavirus will make antibodies despite age, gender or how badly they were infected. An antibody is...
Hardest and easiest NFL schedule: This doesn't seem fair
Welcome to the time of year when every optimistic NFL fan sees a route to get a beloved team into the playoffs. And every pessimistic one can’t believe the bad...
2020 Giants schedule: Complete regular-season slate
The 2020 season will feature a first for the Giants: They'll be hosting a pair of Monday Night Football games, something they've never done in the history of MNF. The...
'Lock down' isn't a strategy — but neither is 'open up'
Lockdown isn’t a strategic choice. Quarantine isn’t a way forward. Self-isolation isn’t a remedy. That should be clear by now. These are all methods of dealing with a present calamity,...
Trump prays for coronavirus victims, health care workers on National Day of Prayer
President Trump on Thursday offered prayers for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, their families and health care workers during an event at the White House marking the National Day...
Andrew Cuomo's $25M plan to bring upstate farm food to NYC pantries
New York food banks received $25 million this week to spend on agricultural products grown in the Empire State, as upstate farmers struggle to make ends meet amid the coronavirus...
Yankees catcher forced to wait for long-sought backup role
Part 12 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees The actual event happened Dec. 12 in San Diego at the winter meetings, when Austin Romine left the Yankees and...
The most extreme lockdowns plainly don't pass constitutional sniff test
When he rejected a legal challenge to Michigan’s COVID-19 lockdown last week, Court of Claims Judge Christopher Murray quoted at length from Jacobson v. Massachusetts, a 1905 decision in which...
Facebook's new 'supreme court' looks like a license to censor
The Facebook Oversight Board — a 20-member independent panel that will rule on which posts can be blocked as false or as hate speech or harassment — is a recipe...
Bill de Blasio is hopelessly out of his depth in NYC's new fiscal crisis
We are beginning to see a light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel. But there are hard times ahead for our nation, state and beloved New York City. The...
Collapse of Michael Flynn case is latest sign 'RussiaGate' was a complete fraud
With the Justice Department moving to drop charges against Gen. Mike Flynn, pretty much the entire “RussiaGate” investigation stands exposed as a fraud. But will any of the witch-hunters pay?...
2020 Jets schedule: Complete regular-season slate
Year 2 of the Sam Darnold-Adam Gase partnership begins on September 13. Throughout the 17 weeks of the regular season schedule, the Jets will get a Thursday Night Football showing...
We know everything and nothing — and other commentary
Virus watch: We Know Everything and Nothing At Spectator USA, Matt Ridley reviews the data on the coronavirus, explaining that we know its genome but can’t “figure out how it...
Cop caught on video body-slamming maskless woman in Walmart
An off-duty Alabama police officer was caught on camera body-slamming a woman in Walmart in an altercation that cops say began because she wasn’t wearing a facemask.
Mets signing looking like $20 million 'thrown out the window'
Part 12 in a series about the New York Mets Jed Lowrie’s signing with the Mets before last season seemed confusing from the start. The Mets already had traded for...
Tara Reade says she'll take lie detector test — if Joe Biden takes one
Tara Reade says she'll take a polygraph test -- but only if Joe Biden does. "I will take one if Joe Biden takes one," Reade says in the latest clip...
Conservative blogger Pamela Geller sues de Blasio for pandemic protest ban
Controversial conservative blogger Pamela Geller says in a new lawsuit that Mayor Bill de Blasio's ban on public demonstrations violates her First Amendment right to protest the shut-down. "There is...
'Community' cast will reunite for virtual table reading for coronavirus relief
Six seasons and a Zoom call. The cast of “Community” and creator Dan Harmon are reuniting for a virtual table read and Q&A, in order to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.
College students connect farms with needy food banks during coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES – A group of college students is delivering more than 100 tons of potatoes, onions and eggs to food banks in three different states as part of a...
Universal Standard is giving away $120 dress for Mother's Day
Universal Standard's latest sale seemed like the perfect place to find a Mother's Day gift. But the brand just launched one more surprise deal that mom can already snag for...
Health care workers get Mother's Day present of pizza and flowers
Health care workers at a Manhattan hospital were treated to a firetruck full of gourmet pizza and flowers in an early Mother's Day present Thursday. Hero moms and other workers...
Airfares could soar up to 50% with new social-distancing regulations, IATA warns
“Airlines are fighting for their survival. Eliminating the middle seat will raise costs,” said Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of the International Air Transport Association.
Former Fort Lee, NJ, business owner blasts 'Bridgegate' ruling
A New Jersey woman who claims her doggie day care business in Fort Lee was killed by the "Bridgegate" scandal blasted Thursday's ruling that threw out the convictions of two...
Michael Jordan wouldn't let teammate eat after bad games: author
Here's one anecdote you won't be seeing in the final four installments of "The Last Dance." While Michael Jordan's harsh treatment of underperforming teammates is now part of his ultra-competitive...
FBI, Comey stalled push to notify Trump camp of Michael Flynn probe, docs show
Obama-era Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates pushed to notify the incoming Trump administration of the nature of Michael Flynn's communications with Russia, but was slow-rolled by the FBI, according to...
Could a late Super Bowl force the 2021 Oscars to reschedule?
The NFL is expected to release the official schedule for its 2020 season imminently, with a plan for its grand finale at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, 2021, airing...
Netflix's 'Hollywood' is a reality-altering, potentially dangerous TV series
How could show creator Ryan Murphy, backed by a stellar cast including the awesome Darren Criss, hilarious Jim Parsons and Broadway veteran Patti LuPone, get this tale from Hollywood's Golden...
George Fant faces daunting obstacle to Jets goal
George Fant was the first player Jets general manager Joe Douglas signed as part of his offensive line overhaul. When Fant signed in March, it looked like he could be...
NFL star 'pissed' fight with gun-waving wife was exposed
“It’s really not anybody’s business. It pisses me off that [the story] got out,” the Baltimore Ravens player fumed on Instagram. “Instead of talking about us, just keep us in...
NYU students get virtual reality graduation 'party' amid coronavirus crisis
New York University's class of 2020 will be having a graduation filled with pomp -- and some really unfortunate circumstances. Students at the $54,000-a-year in tuition school will have to...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Texas salon owner freed; Greece welcomes guests
A Dallas hair salon owner jailed for opening her shop in violation of the state’s coronavirus rules was ordered freed on Thursday. Shelley Luther was released from her seven-day sentence...
Stephanie McMahon's first kiss with Triple H was a 'butterfly moment'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=c7rnUaUoNO0&feature=emb_title Stephanie McMahon will never forget her first kiss from now-husband Triple H. Reflecting on the "butterfly moment," McMahon said she was taken aback when the former wrestler -- whose...
FBI lovebirds Lisa Page, Peter Strzok conspired in Michael Flynn case: docs
WASHINGTON -- Disgraced anti-Trump FBI lovebirds Lisa Page and Peter Strzok conspired to keep the case against Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn ongoing when they found out it...
Ty, Mercury Prize-nominated UK rapper, dead from coronavirus at 47
The hip-hop star, born Ben Chijioke, had been in declining health since at least early April.
New York eviction moratorium extended, new tenant protections issued
Empire State renters hit hard by the coronavirus can rest easy for another few months, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday extended a moratorium on non-payment evictions through August 20....
Giants reveal coronavirus refund policy for season-ticket holders
The Giants on Thursday announced a refund policy to their season-ticket holders, stating they will issue full refunds for any games that are canceled and not rescheduled or played without...
Rikers nurses demand masks, gowns — and soap and water for inmates
Frontline nurses at the notorious Rikers Island jail say they are struggling to treat inmates who don't even have enough soap and running water to keep the coronavirus at bay....
Blazers star is worried NBA facilities are reopening too soon
The NBA granted teams permission to open their facilities on Friday as certain states begin easing stay-at-home mandates during the coronavirus pandemic, but Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum is...
No one is buying breakfast while in lockdown and it's bad for fast food
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day… but no one is buying it. The restaurant and fast-food industries have faced many struggles during the coronavirus pandemic and breakfast...
Facebook’s new oversight board member made joke about Barron Trump during impeachment
Facebook's new oversight board includes Pamela Karlan, who was lambasted earlier this year for her crude remark about President Trump's teen son Barron while testifying at the House impeachment hearings.
Uber reports $3 billion loss, largest in three quarters
Uber reported a quarterly loss of nearly $3 billion on Thursday, it's biggest in three quarters as the coronavirus pandemic squeezes its ride hailing business. The stock dipped slightly in...
NYC may have been coronavirus' 'primary gateway' to the rest of the US
New research shows that the Big Apple's coronavirus outbreak fueled infections around the United States -- as thousand of people traveled in and out of the city in late February...
Michael Flynn's prosecution was a travesty of justice
It has long been obvious that the case brought by Special Counsel Robert Mueller against Michael Flynn stunk to high heaven. That has been copiously confirmed over the last three...
Coronavirus patient in first vaccine trial proud to be 'helpful to humanity'
One trial volunteer says participating in the coronavirus vaccine trial at NYU Langone Health has been a deeply fulfilling experience.
3 NYC councilmen call for firing of city's homeless services chief
“The nightly subway shutdowns have shed light on Commissioner Banks' failure to address the homeless situation," said Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Queens) in a new letter to the mayor.
Cher releasing ABBA cover in Spanish to fight coronavirus
The new version of ABBA's classic “Chiquitita” drops Friday
'Middle-class rich people' fleeing coronavirus dismayed over pricey summer rentals
They're going rental!
Amazon indigenous groups launch international fund to fight coronavirus
BRASILIA - Indigenous groups from nine countries in the Amazon basin called on Wednesday for donations to help protect 3 million rainforest inhabitants who are vulnerable to the spread of...
Trump calls Michael Flynn prosecution 'treason' done by 'human scum'
Flynn briefly served as Trump's White House national security adviser and in late 2017 he pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about two contacts with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
Jeffrey Epstein flew two girls from UK to US to be abused, accuser says
One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers claims that he and his alleged madame Ghislaine Maxwell flew two girls from the UK to the US to be abused, according to a report....
Top NFL free agent's hint gets rejected by old team
Free agent Jadeveon Clowney might be open to a return to Seattle, but it still takes two to tango. The odds of a Seahawks reunion have shrunken considerably since the...
Wendy's board probes price gouging amid meat shortage, source says
Wendy’s is turning up the heat on its meat suppliers amid concerns about possible price gouging, The Post has learned. The burger chain’s board on Tuesday agreed to explore whether...
NYPD cops forgo masks in violent social-distancing bust caught on video
NYPD officers broke up a group of men in Brooklyn for not social distancing and violently arrested a man filming the event — even though most of the cops, including...
Tara Reade calls for Joe Biden to drop out of race in Megyn Kelly interview
Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade says the former vice president should quit his 2020 campaign -- adding he "should not be running on character" -- in a new interview with...
NYC homeless services workers forced to wear trash bags as coronavirus PPE: union
Department of Homeless Services laborers tasked with helping move the Big Apple's least fortunate in and out of shelters are wearing trash bags to protect themselves from the coronavirus —...
A-Rod and J.Lo end their quest to buy the Mets
There is no joy in Flushing, for J-Rod has pulled out. According to multiple sources, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are no longer interested in buying the Mets. That decision...
Aleister Black on working with wife, unique religious upbringing, Money in the Bank chance
This Money in the Bank match will be like no other we’ve seen. The men’s and women’s competitors will try to work their way up from the ground floor of...
Peyton Manning roasts traitor Tom Brady to start golf hype
Tom Brady proved to be the easiest target during a promotional Zoom call for the upcoming, "The Match: Champions for Charity," with Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. The...
Stevie Wonder turns 70: 7 memorable moments in the music icon’s life
“Happy birthday to ya, Stevie!”
One-third of Americans may refuse coronavirus vaccine, according to poll
While 64 percent of respondents to a survey by Morning Consult said they would get the shot, 22 percent were unsure and 14 percent said they would not get vaccinated.
Teen defrauded cryptocurrency investor out of millions, suit alleges
A US cryptocurrency investor on Thursday sued a suburban New York high school senior, accusing the 18-year-old of being the mastermind and ringleader of a cybercrime scheme that defrauded him...
Could coronavirus be a sexually transmitted disease, too?
Scientists have detected the coronavirus in the semen of some men -- opening up the possibility the disease could be spread sexually, according to a report Thursday. Doctors at China’s...
Green Beret captured in Venezuela 'coup' grilled in new video
A second former US Green Beret captured in Venezuela following a botched coup attempt against President Nicolás Maduro was shown being interrogated in a pair of video clips released Thursday....
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Insect experts say people should calm down about the big bug with the nickname “murder hornet” — unless you are a beekeeper or a honeybee. The Asian giant hornets found...
Beloved goat with two faces tragically dies
Janus, a Wisconsin goat that gained worldwide recognition for having two heads, died unexpectedly this week.
Sweden sees higher coronavirus death rate than US after refusing lockdown
Sweden has reported a higher death rate than the US after controversially refusing lockdown measures to ward off the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest figures. The Scandinavian country, which...
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott to duke it out in 'Verzuz' battle on Instagram Live
Yes, the mother of all neo-soul showdowns is going down this Mother’s Day weekend.
'Cyberpunk 2077' allows gamers to customize their own genitals
'Cyberpunk' offers cyber-junk.
Greece declares victory over coronavrius, plans to slowly reopen
Greece has declared a tentative victory over the coronavirus pandemic -- with the country's prime minister even announcing plans to slowly open up to tourists on July 1. Visitors will...
Trump tweets 'Bridgegate' shows ‘grave misconduct’ by Obama administration
President Trump says the Supreme Court's unanimous decision Thursday to overturn two "Bridgegate" convictions reveals "grave misconduct" by the "Obama Justice Department." Liberal and conservative justices united to toss the...
Ex-Green Beret in botched Venezuela coup attempt now under federal probe
Jordan Goudreau, who has claimed credit for orchestrating the wild mercenary raid to kidnap the Venezuelan strongman, may also have been on the radar of the US Drug Enforcement Administration...
Over 100 'unemployed' Thai elephants return home amid coronavirus
More than 100 elephants kept at commercial camps and sanctuaries in Thailand are newly “unemployed” because of the coronavirus crisis. As the number of foreign visitors dwindle during the pandemic,...
The Willis Reed Game: Revisiting Knicks' legendary title 50 years later
The fourth quarter was about to start when Willis Reed hobbled along the bench, slapping hands and legs in encouragement and maybe that’s all he thought he could do then,...
Michelle Obama says having kids was ‘concession’ in new Netflix documentary
In the documentary “Becoming,” which was released Wednesday, Obama, 56, describes her life from childhood until her time in the White House as first lady, the Daily Mail reports.
'What’s more important, Mars or a house?': Elon Musk confirms he's selling his homes
Elon Musk on Thursday doubled down on his stated goal of getting rid of his earthly possessions, saying in an interview that his time is better spent thinking about Mars....
Fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain reassigned
The former commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who was removed from his post after he pleaded for help amid the coronavirus outbreak on his aircraft carrier, has taken a...
Biden accuser sits down for lengthy interview with Megyn Kelly
Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade has given a lengthy interview to Megyn Kelly — who is promising "a ton of news" will be revealed. "Former Biden staffer #TaraREade, who accuses...
DOJ dropping case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn
The Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information.”
Dua Lipa co-hosting virtual prom on iHeartRadio stations
No prom, no problem.
NHL's new 24-team return plan puts Rangers on weird bubble
The dynamic changes by the day, if not by the hour, but sources on both sides of the aisle have told The Post that the NHL’s reopening plan has shifted...
China gave Europe coronavirus supplies in exchange for praise
Multiple reports say Chinese officials pressured European leaders to make positive statements about China in order to get shipments of medical supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Another passenger rips airline over crammed flight amid coronavirus
It was another American Airlines flight-mare. A Connecticut woman is the latest passenger to blast the carrier for what she described as a “packed” flight amid the coronavirus pandemic --...
Florida judge violated ethics rules by turning court into reality show
A Florida judge violated judicial ethics rules when she turned her courtroom into a reality show using real victims involved in domestic violence cases, a panel ruled. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge...
Women in Italy sign petition to demand voice in coronavirus response
ROME — Every evening when health experts updated anxious Italians in televised briefings about their nation’s devastating coronavirus outbreak, the lineup of authoritative figures included only one woman: the sign-language...
The chilling 911 calls made before unarmed black jogger was killed
"Hello, er, I'm out here in Satilla Shores," Gregory McMichael, a retired district attorney investigator, said during the 911 call. "There's a black male running down the street," the Daily...
Owner of Jimmy's Corner dies of coronavirus at 89
Jimmy Glenn, the boxing trainer and owner of the storied Times Square bar Jimmy’s Corner, has died after battling coronavirus, fight game officials and his family said Thursday. He was...
Why Elon Musk and Grimes might not name their baby X Æ A-12 after all
The couple might run afoul of California law with their unique baby name.
Trump re-election campaign teases ramp-up with 'Death Star' tweet
Prepare to feel a great disturbance in the course ... of the 2020 presidential race. President Trump's re-election bid is armed to ramp up in intensity over the next few...
LA city council votes to name hotels that refuse to house homeless
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to identify hotels refusing to take in the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic and said they could possibly be “commandeered.” Only 1,582 people...
High Times owner hires Victoria's Secret, cannabis vet as CEO
Financially struggling Hightimes Holding Corp. has a new CEO — its third since December. The company, which owns stoner magazine High Times, has appointed Peter Horvath, most recently CEO of...
NYC health care workers catch coronavirus at below-average rate: Gov. Cuomo
New York's frontline healthcare workers have contracted the coronavirus at a rate significantly below that of the general population, according to antibody testing results revealed Thursday. In what Gov. Andrew...
NYPD enlists school safety agents to scold social distance violators
The NYPD is enlisting school safety agents to combat social distancing violators across the city, The Post has learned. Hoping to bolster what has been a scattershot crackdown on city...
Michigan barber says he won't close shop 'unless they handcuff me'
A Michigan barber reopened his shop this week in defiance of the governor’s executive orders amid the coronavirus pandemic — and says he plans to stay open despite a looming...
Why Kim Jong Un can't find a good body double, according to famed impersonator
“He’s not just chubby, he’s really fat. Where are you going to find a fat person in North Korea?” the Hong Kong-based performer who goes by Howard X told The...
US and Chinese trade chiefs to meet amid deteriorating relations
The phase one trade deal between the US and China could be in jeopardy as relations between the two nations continue to deteriorate over China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic....
Jailed salon owner in Texas ordered freed by state Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that a Dallas hair salon owner who was jailed for opening in violation of the state’s coronavirus rules be freed. The salon owner,...
House Intel Committee's Russia transcripts reaffirm no collusion findings
Two years after the conclusion of the House Intelligence Committee-led investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, transcripts of interviews from the probe that have been cleared for release...
Dining in post-coronavirus NYC will include gloves, masks and lots of space
A mask with your martini, and a side of surgical gloves with your filet mignon. The city's bar and restaurant scene will be transformed when it reopens after the coronavirus...
‘Wicked’ family puts on high-flying show for their neighbors
This family is having a "Wicked" good time. Watch as the Perrys in Kansas City, Missouri, perform a show-stopping musical number on their residential street — complete with Broadway-worthy aerial...
Ohio health officials hiring 'contact tracers' to help stop spread of coronavirus
Heads up, Ohioans: If you’re in need of a job, the state Department of Health may have one for you. The Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday announced its need...
City to limit number of people in some parks amid coronavirus: de Blasio
There will be limits to the number of people allowed in some city parks to ensure social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. "We’ve got...
De Blasio: NYC making 'progress' as coronavirus hospitalizations fall
The Big Apple is making “progress” in its war against the coronavirus, as both hospitalizations and the number of people in intensive care units have dropped, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Former MLB star: I was hungover when I threw perfect game
David Wells has company. Dallas Braden, the Oakland A's southpaw who became the 19th pitcher in Major League history to throw a perfect game in 2010, is now the second...
Moms may be scarring their children for life in latest social media challenge
It's a feeding frenzy. Moms on TikTok are getting in on the latest social-media challenge by exposing their breasts to their babies and recording their enticed reactions. Called the #DropEmOutChallenge,...
Tom Brady's biggest Buccaneers games on 2020 NFL schedule
With the 2020 NFL schedule being released Thursday night, all eyes are on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs suddenly became one of the biggest draws of...
Man arrested in murder of 22-year-old woman in the Bronx
Anthony Portis, 30, was arrested and charged in the death of Dominique Ben-David, whose remains were found on April 11 by police responding to a report of a foul odor...
Lyft shares surge 25 percent amid vows to slash costs
Lyft shares surged more than 25 percent after the ride-sharing giant posted higher-than-expected revenue and vowed to slash costs in order to achieve profitability. The San Francisco-based rival to Uber...
Monkey ‘robs’ ATM in new example that ‘Planet of the Apes’ can actually happen
A Rhesus macaque made a monkey out of police in New Delhi after the primate went bananas at a local bank ATM.
Anguished mom of slain jogger can’t bear to see video of 'modern lynching'
The mother of an unarmed black man shot dead while jogging says she can't bring herself to watch a video of his slaying -- and the family is demanding answers...
NYC education officials approve Zoom use after security agreement
The DOE initially banned staffers from using Zoom earlier this month after a series of high profile security breaches across the country tarnished trust in the popular application.
'SNL' sets Season 45 finale with third 'At Home' virtual episode
"Saturday Night Live" will wrap its truncated, coronavirus-addled 45th season this weekend, NBC has confirmed. This will mark the show’s third "At Home"-themed edition. The inaugural "SNL at Home" in early...
How Kobe Bryant passed the Michael Jordan test to form unique bond
Part 5 of the “The Last Dance” dove into Michael Jordan’s unique relationship with Kobe Bryant, and now a trainer whom the two legendary NBA stars shared revealed his first-hand...
Anheuser-Busch InBev sees profits evaporate amid bar, restaurant closings
Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a decline in profit in the first quarter as coronavirus restrictions curbed drinking and said the second quarter would be "materially worse."
Jets' 2020 schedule: Bills opener, Pats Monday nighter
The Jets are scheduled to begin the 2020 NFL season with a familiar opening opponent, and they'll later get a primetime visit from the Tom Brady-less Patriots. If the NFL...
Trump and Putin discuss coronavirus, China arms pact during call
The call was arranged to "commemorate and reflect upon" the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the White House said in a statement.
Study reveals the benefits of being a 'regular' at your favorite spots
Americans are more loyal to a particular employee than to a business as a whole, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found just over three-quarters of respondents...
Meet the NYC gravedigger burying coronavirus victims and honoring their families
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York, The Evergreens Cemetery has been handling three times its usual workload — with up to 10 burials a day. But gravedigger Juan Manon...
Irish send funds to Native American community, returning nearly 200-year-old favor
To pay it forward nearly 200 years later, the Irish are largely behind a massive donation to a Native American tribe that has been hit hard by the outbreak of...
Move over, murder hornets: New scary pest threatens Washington state
Murder hornets are no longer the only new, six-legged critters making Washington state bug out. Non-native gypsy moths with an appetite for crop destruction are set to terrorize the Evergreen...
New Jersey mayor believes he had coronavirus in November
A New Jersey mayor who recently tested positive for the coronavirus antibodies believes he contracted the bug back in November -- over a month before China reported their first case...
Fourth Amazon warehouse worker dies from coronavirus
The coronavirus has reportedly killed a fourth Amazon warehouse worker as the e-commerce titan faces scrutiny over how it's protecting employees.
Owner of iconic Grand Prospect Hall dies of coronavirus
Michael Halkias, the owner of Brooklyn's iconic Grand Prospect Hall, has died from the coronavirus, according to reports. Halkias, 82, owned the opulent Park Slope catering hall with his wife,...
Some states considering house arrest tech to keep coronavirus patients home
WASHINGTON - How do you ensure that someone sick with COVID-19 stays home? As the United States begins reopening its economy, some state officials are weighing whether house arrest monitoring...
Polar vortex to bring chilling temps in latest sign Mother Nature has had it with us
The wintry air mass is expected to send a chill through the region beginning on Friday, according to the Albany branch of the National Weather Service.
Harley-Davidson shares surge after CEO named
Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson on Thursday named Jochen Zeitz as chief executive officer. Zeitz has served as acting president and CEO of the company since February 202
Florida Gators license plate led cops to alleged meat thief
Cops had no trouble this week nabbing an alleged alligator meat thief -- thanks in part to his University of Florida Gators novelty license plate that led them to his...
De Blasio won't say Carranza isn't using coronavirus crisis to overhaul schools
Mayor de Blasio affirmed Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic has provided he and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza an opportunity to radically change the city’s public high school admissions policy next...
Andy Dalton is an awkward Cowboys upgrade for Dak Prescott
Andy Dalton may have the future on his mind, but his presence does make the Cowboys' present a little dicier. After signing a modest one-year, $3 million deal with the...
Chris Christie slams 'Obama Justice Department' over 'Bridgegate' ruling
Chris Christie lashed out against the "Obama Justice Department" after a Supreme Court ruling tossing out the convictions in the "Bridgegate" case.
Homeland Security to move biometric database to Amazon cloud
The Department of Homeland Security is moving its central biometric database — which stores biometric data on US citizens and foreign nationals — to the Amazon Web Services GovCloud, according...
Facebook names members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg
Facebook this week announced the members of its content oversight board, which will have power to overrule Mark Zuckerberg on what content to censor. The independent body, which has been...
Athletes at World Military Games may have brought coronavirus to Europe
A group of French athletes who competed in Wuhan back in October fear they may have brought the coronavirus back home -- meaning that the deadly bug may have been...
Pelosi says it's 'essential' for illegal immigrants to get health benefits
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it is “absolutely essential” that illegal immigrants also get access to health benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s in everyone’s interest that everyone be in...
Nintendo profits jump 200 percent on record-shattering 'Animal Crossing' sales
Nintendo on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit that soared 200 percent as cooped-up gamers have turned to its popular Switch console to pass the time. The Japanese video game giant said...
Nurse busted for stealing dead coronavirus patient's credit card
A nurse was arrested Thursday morning for stealing the credit card of a dead Staten Island coronavirus patient and using it to make purchases, police said. Danielle Conti, 43, of...
McDonald's Canada donating proceeds from french fry sales to coronavirus fight
Who said french fries are bad for you? McDonald’s in Canada is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts, as well as other...
'The Simpsons' star Hank Azaria insured his vocal cords
"My voice blows out rather easily, so I have to watch it," he said.
Dish Network suffers worst-ever quarterly subscriber losses
Dish Network logged its worst-ever quarterly loss of subscribers amid the coronavirus crisis, shedding 413,000 total pay-TV customers in the first quarter of the year. The satellite TV giant closed...
Trump's personal valet tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — A personal valet to President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus — the first known confirmed case in the West Wing, the White House said Thursday. “We...
Clark Duke connected with his 'Dixie Mafia' roots for 'Arkansas'
The “Hot Tub Time Machine” actor revisits his grandfather's southern mafia roots.
Jason Whitlock rips LeBron for outrage over Ahmaud Arbery shooting
LeBron James' response to the tragic shooting death of a black unarmed jogger in Georgia has led to a hyperbolic Twitter reply from Fox Sports host Jason Whitlock. Ahmaud Arbery...
Bad Company singer Brian Howe dead of cardiac arrest at 66
He was recruited to join Bad Company after working with American guitarist and mentor Ted Nugent.
Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy as coronavirus claims another retailer
Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy Thursday, blaming the coronavirus for spoiling its turnaround and forcing it into a restructuring. The Dallas-based luxury chain became the second major retailer to declare...
Joe Burrow's girlfriend reveals thrilling reunion months in the making
Olivia Holzmacher may not be boyfriend Joe Burrow's biggest fan after all. On Wednesday, the girlfriend of the Bengals rookie quarterback documented a sweet reunion between Burrow and pet dog...
Murder hornet takes on praying mantis in grudge match of the century
Praying may save us from murder hornets after all. Wild video posted online shows a giant Asian hornet finally meeting its match: a brain-gobbling praying mantis. The clip starts with...
Las Vegas woman allegedly stalked neighbors, called them 'Jewish pigs'
A Las Vegas woman is accused of stalking her Jewish neighbors and scrawling anti-Semitic slurs on signs in her window, according to a report. Georgina McGarvie, 57, is facing charges...
Giant swing ride is tested off 765-yard-high cliff
Is this the biggest swing in the world? A jaw-dropping swing, which developers claim is the fastest of its kind at 80 mph, is being tested in Chongqing, China. Watch...
Banksy surprises hospital with art to salute superhero workers
The piece is titled “Game Changer” and depicts a superhero nurse.
Google tells employees they can no longer expense lunch while working from home
Google for years has prided itself on an extensive offering of employee perks including on-site massage therapists and free gourmet cafeterias. But now that those employees are working from home,...
ViacomCBS sees streaming revenue rise despite no 'March Madness'
ViacomCBS delivered a narrower-than-expected profit drop despite the cancellation of the the NCAA “March Madness” men’s basketball championship that had been slated to air on CBS.
What Americans look for when looking for a therapist
When it comes time to find a therapist, three-quarters of Americans just want someone to listen to them and treat them with respect, according to new research. The study surveyed...
Ad depicting a squirrel humping a deodorant can outrages viewers
The commercial took a nutty turn.
Mom dies on vacation after birth control triggers blood clot
A British mom died on vacation to California from a blot clot that was partly triggered by her birth control, according to a report. Zoe Williams, 42, of South Wales...
Long Island calls for federal probe into coronavirus deaths at nursing homes
The latest call for an independent investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic comes from an elected official whose mother is stuck in a...
Report on face masks' effectiveness for coronavirus is dividing scientists
To wear a mask or not to wear a mask? That's the question that millions of Americans have been asking and will continue to as they navigate a patchwork of...
Key 'Bridgegate' figures behind NY/NJ gridlock hell bailed out by SCOTUS
The Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two people involved in New Jersey’s “Bridgegate” scandal.
Trump vetoes 'very insulting' measure to restrain actions against Iran
President Trump has vetoed what he called a “very insulting” congressional resolution that said he must get the green light from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran....
Homeless people going off the rails over MTA night scrubs
As the subway system closed down for a scrub-down from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. some homeless wandered off into the night, but others stuck around, seemingly lost.
Red tide lights up California's coast with bioluminescent plankton
Brilliant blue waves are lighting up California beaches at night thanks to a bloom of bioluminescent plankton called Lingulodinium polyedra. What the species of tiny organisms lack in a flashy...
'Our players are patriots:' Yankees exec hopeful about MLB plan
Baseball players’ love of their country can heighten their desire to bring the game back from the coronavirus shutdown, Yankees president Randy Levine said on Thursday morning. “I think our...
Andy Serkis, the voice of Gollum, to livestream reading of 'The Hobbit'
Andy Serkis has a precious gig on the way.
North Korea close to finishing facility for firing nukes that can reach US
North Korea appears close to finishing a giant new facility capable of firing its most powerful nuclear weapons -- including some capable of reaching anywhere in the US, experts have...
ESPN analyst's coronavirus hell came at the worst time
Todd McShay opened up about how difficult it was to miss out on ESPN’s 2020 NFL Draft coverage last month as he was battling the coronavirus. “It got really dark...
Coronavirus cases in Russia reach over 177,000 in new one-day record
Russia saw a one-day record rise in reported coronavirus cases Thursday -- and the country now has the world’s second-fastest rate of new infections behind the United States, according to...
Texas AG calls for release of salon owner jailed amid lockdown
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the immediate release of a beauty salon owner who was sentenced to seven days in the slammer for operating her business in defiance...
Town told to go on a diet — but residents say 'fat chance'
This went over about as well as you'd expect.
New study predicts US will see increasing number of extreme climate events by 2050
The US will most likely be exposed to a larger number of extreme climate events such as more frequent heat waves, longer droughts and more intense floods, according to a...
Morons are hosting 'COVID-19 parties' to intentionally catch virus
Some morons are hosting "COVID-19 parties" in a boneheaded effort to intentionally catch the deadly virus, officials warned this week. The Washington state county of Walla Walla reported a new...
Joe Biden vows to restore US aid to Palestinians as president
Joe Biden said that if elected president, he would resume US aid to the Palestinians, which was revoked by the Trump administration in part because it was being used to...
Woman charged with killing elderly man in supermarket stabbing spree
A 29-year-old British woman is accused of killing an elderly man and wounding three others during a stabbing spree at a supermarket, reports say.
The new theory behind Patriots' lack of Cam Newton interest
It’s been almost two months since the Carolina Panthers gave quarterback Cam Newton permission to find a new team, yet the three-time Pro Bowl signal-caller is still without an NFL...
A $6 million Alex Rodriguez-Yankees feud hung over one home run
Before Alex Rodriguez became the king of comebacks, he was still embroiled in controversies — including ones that marred what should have been historic milestones. That includes when he hit...
Robert Mueller memo shows why each key figure was targeted in probe
The Justice Department has released a largely unredacted copy of former acting Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's 2017 memo laying out the scope of former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, offering...
Read the full memo outlining the scope of Robert Mueller's probe
The Justice Department has released a largely unredacted copy of former acting Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s 2017 memo laying out the scope of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Read...
Last-minute Mother’s Day 2020 gifts that can be sent digitally
Did you forget? Don't worry, there's still time to do something nice.
NYC's hottest trainer is running the marathon on his hands and feet
"I want to show people you can do things you think are impossible."
The strongest evidence yet that Kim Jong Un is a body double
Kim Jong Un was once filmed chatting to two identically dressed lookalikes — escalating conspiracies that a body double was used to claim he is alive.
The Jets addition who will become a free-agency steal
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...
Student whose dad died of coronavirus denied assignment extension
A student at the University of Maryland asked her professor for an extension on an assignment after her father died from complications related to COVID-19 – but the educator told...
Family demands changes at nursing homes after coronavirus deaths
Vivian Rivera Zayas and Alexa Rivera of Deer Park announced their page, “Voices for Seniors” to share stories of coronavirus victims who have died at nursing homes.
Coronavirus has now put 33 million Americans out of work
Another 3.2 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the coronavirus crisis sidelined 33 million workers in less than two months.
Cops unleash pepper spray and batons as street brawl turns ugly
Police officers in New Jersey used batons and pepper spray to break up a crowd during an ugly caught-on-video street brawl involving dozens of people that resulted in six arrests,...
Biden weighs in on shooting of unarmed black jogger
Joe Biden is demanding justice for black jogger Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot to death by white men in Georgia, calling it a cold-blooded "murder."
Sen. Richard Burr's brother-in-law also sold stocks day before crash
Sen. Richard Burr and his brother-in-law dumped stocks on the same day before the coronavirus crisis sent global markets into a tailspin. National Mediation Board member Gerald Fauth — the...
TSA allegedly hoarded over 1.3 million N95 masks as airports became empty
The Transportation Security Administration allegedly hoarded over 1.3 million N95 masks instead of donating them to hospitals -- as airport traffic dropped by 95 percent and the agency instructed many...
Endangered baby rhino is dangerously cute
Apollo, an orphaned baby rhinoceros in Kenya, was rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Watch this day-in-the-life video of the black rhino, which is critically endangered, as the cute calf...
Learn in-demand graphic design skills with the help of these Adobe Creative Cloud classes
Think of the Adobe Creative Cloud as the Beyoncé of graphic design software. Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are among the most beloved editing tools used for practically any creative project....
These classes can train you to become a better dog owner
If you are one of the many individuals welcoming a new pup into their home, then you may be looking for some guidance on how to best care for them....
The rich are sheltering from coronavirus in luxury retreats with guns
"Imagine if we were in a 2,400-square-foot apartment somewhere? We would be crawling the walls," says a Manhattan resident, who is spending lockdown at a 3,500-acre luxury compound in Rhode...
Funhouse's first Francesa videos since self-imposed ban lifted
It didn't take long for the anonymous Twitter user Funhouse to get back to posting clips from Mike Francesa shows. What was the first one he posted on Wednesday since...
Wildfires in Florida panhandle force hundreds to evacuate
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Wildfires raging in the Florida Panhandle have forced nearly 500 people to evacuate from their homes, authorities said. One wildfire that broke out Monday afternoon in Santa...
Chemical gas leak at Indian plant kills 8, nearly 1,000 sick
HYDERABAD, India — A chemical gas leaked from an industrial plant in southern India early Thursday, leaving people struggling to breathe and collapsing in the streets as they tried to...
McDonald’s workers shot in argument over closed dining room
A man and woman walked into an Oklahoma City McDonald’s and shot two employees after an argument over the dining room being closed for coronavirus restrictions. "They were asked to...
This translation app is putting Google translate to shame
Google translate serves its purpose for on-the-fly translations while you’re surfing the web. But when it comes to more complex sentences, it falls a flat (let Jimmy Fallon’s Google Translate...
Go from zero to bookkeeper with this $30 QuickBooks training
QuickBooks is the #1 bookkeeping software trusted by more than 4.3 million small businesses—and for good reason. QuickBooks keeps everything organized in one place, so you’re tax ready all the...
Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, say more are yet to discovered
Meet your new but shy galactic neighbor: A black hole left over from the death of a fleeting young star. European astronomers have found the closest black hole to Earth...
Frontier Airlines will drop open-seat fee that drew attacks
Frontier Airlines is dropping plans to charge passengers extra to sit next to an empty middle seat after congressional Democrats accused the airline of trying to profit from fear over...
Wife holds NFL star at gunpoint after catching him, brother with 'other women'
The wife of NFL star Earl Thomas allegedly pointed a gun at his head and eventually chased him with a knife after catching him in bed with another woman, it...
Sinclair agrees to pay record $48M FCC fine
Sinclair Broadcast Group agreed on Wednesday to pay a record $48 million fine to resolve a series of allegations with the Federal Communications Communication. The FCC announced that the agreement...
Republican donor and Trump ally named postmaster general
WASHINGTON - A Republican Party donor was named on Wednesday to lead the US Postal Service, which President Donald Trump has criticized for not charging companies like Amazon.com more for...
What Giants learned about Joe Judge after first draft with team
It does not take long after meeting Joe Judge to get the sense he knows what he wants, does not mince words about what he wants and prefers to take...
Cops fatally shoot man during chase apparently broadcast on Facebook Live
A car chase that ended in the fatal shooting of a man by Indianapolis police was captured on a Facebook Live stream apparently recorded by the now-deceased suspect. The man...
Woman arrested after having virtual sex with incarcerated boyfriend
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly having virtual sex with her incarcerated boyfriend during a video call with a young child in her room, a report said. Noelle Rascati,...
US Space Force releases futuristic recruitment video
The Space Force released a recruitment video on Wednesday. The branch posted the video to Twitter, telling potential cadets: "Maybe your purpose on this planet isn't on this planet." The...
NY star, hitting in backyard, may be first-rounder in MLB Draft
It’s like old times in the Sabato household. At all hours of the day, you can hear bat on ball, ball being mashed into the net. The novel coronavirus pandemic...