March 27, 2020
Veteran's Knicks future comes with coaching-search twist
Part 6 of a series analyzing the New York Knicks: If Tom Thibodeau becomes the next Knicks head coach, Taj Gibson can be assured of a spot on the roster....
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant shocks with quick puzzle solve
“Wheel of Fortune” fans were left shocked after a contestant solved a puzzle almost immediately with only one letter on the board. The popular game show has continued to air...
Trump praises de Blasio: 'I've really gotten to like him' amid coronavirus crisis
President Trump on Friday said he's "really gotten to like" New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, saying they bonded while responding to the coronavirus outbreak. "He's like us, he's working...
Coronavirus killing people in NYC at rate of one every 17 minutes
For the past two days, New Yorkers have been dying at a rate of one every 17 minutes, according to the latest grim citywide statistics. On both Thursday and Friday,...
Here's a breakdown of the $2T coronavirus bailout
What you need to know about the $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package President Trump signed into law on Friday.
US becomes first country to report more than 100,000 coronavirus cases
The United States became the first country to report more than 100,000 coronavirus cases, with more than 1,500 deaths due to the disease. The US is now home to about...
Cuomo orders 1,100 parole violators released from jails over coronavirus concerns
ALBANY — Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered the release of 1,100 parole violators across the state Friday, citing concerns over inmates contracting the coronavirus. "We're releasing people who are in jails...
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health amid coronavirus
Walking, and especially enhanced walking, has to be the new “gold standard” in living and in planning cities. During the present crisis, when an individual may want to avoid modes...
Cuomo's going to have to improvise after being disappointed by federal relief bill
New York didn’t get remotely as much cash as Gov. Cuomo wanted from the $2 trillion federal corona-relief bill, but $3 billion is an OK start — and more aid...
Signs of desperation — and hope — on Long Island amid coronavirus crisis
If you walked down Main Street here in Northport, my small Long Island hometown, just a few weeks ago, you’d see people bustling, shops and restaurants buzzing, boat after boat...
Media meltdown over Trump's suicide warning shows the press can't let its hatred go
Even a pandemic can’t shock the media out of its blinding hostility to President Trump — witness this week’s absurd press eruption after he warned of a likely rise in...
Yes, it's entirely OK to question the coronavirus lockdowns
If I followed all my doctor’s instructions to the letter, life would be excruciating. It would be tantamount to having Michael Bloomberg make my life choices, which is to say...
Why Dems are so bent on passing wind amid corona crisis
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Renewable energy is getting so cheap that it doesn’t need subsidies anymore. Yes, well. Renewables live or die by subsidies, in fact. That...
Melvin Gordon regrets legacy-tarnishing Chargers holdout: 'Tension'
Melvin Gordon is enjoying his new surroundings after the free-agent running back officially signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Denver Broncos. While Gordon stays in the AFC West,...
Construction for Islanders' new home put on hold
The Islanders’ wait for their new home just got a little longer. All construction on Belmont Park Arena was officially paused on Friday as part of New York’s response to...
Another horse track has been shut down
LOS ANGELES — Santa Anita canceled live racing Friday because of the coronavirus pandemic after instructions from the Los Angeles County Health Department. The track in Arcadia, California, was preparing...
Jacobi nurses rebel against wearing same coronavirus mask for 5 days
Nurses at Jacobi hospital in the Bronx are rebelling against a new city hospital policy of rationing that would require them to reuse the same N95 mask for up to...
Officials blast city for closing center for kids of coronavirus first responders
City lawmakers blasted City Hall and the Department of Education on Friday for shuttering a Staten Island child care center for emergency responders with little notice. The pols blasted the...
Brooklyn lawyer sues Cuomo over coronavirus orders
A Brooklyn lawyer has filed suit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo claiming his executive order prohibiting large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic violates his rights to free speech and to observe...
Trump vows US will get 100,000 ventilators within 100 days
President Trump on Friday vowed that the US would manufacture or otherwise procure 100,000 badly needed ventilators to treat critically ill coronavirus patients within 100 days. “In the next 100...
NYC coronavirus supplies may be wiped out as soon as next week, de Blasio claims
New York City will run out of critical resources to combat the coronavirus in a little more than a week, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. As the epicenter for...
Jets' offensive line makeover may not be enough
Joe Douglas wasted no time in free agency starting to rebuild his offensive line. The Jets general manager signed three potential new starters, re-signed one from last year and added...
Jamaica hospital puts out plea for nurses amid COVID-19 surge
Another Queens hospital is feeling squeezed by the coronavirus pandemic. Jamaica Hospital has sent out a plea for more nurses as they get flooded with a surge of patients. “We...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Relief checks coming, 911 calls up
Congress reached final approval Friday on a $2.2 trillion-coronavirus stimulus package that authorizes $1,200 checks for all adults who earn up to $75,000. President Trump signed the bill Friday afternoon,...
The best women's pajamas and slippers to wear while working from home
If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent the last several days working from home in the comfort of your PJs. Perhaps the exact same PJs. What better time to...
ESPN analyst fears coronavirus doomsday scenario for football
With other sports already on hold, one prominent analyst believes NFL and college football will follow suit due to the coronavirus pandemic. "I'll be shocked if we have NFL football...
Workers laid off due to coronavirus can't get through to unemployment office
Crashing websites and jammed phone lines are preventing workers put out of a job by the coronavirus crisis from even applying for unemployment benefits. Some are so frustrated by the...
NYC judge frees alleged murderer out of concern he'll catch coronavirus
A Manhattan judge on Thursday ordered the release of a career criminal charged with stabbing his girlfriend to death out of concern he could contract coronavirus at Rikers, the Post...
Four die aboard coronavirus-stricken cruise ship off Panama
Four passengers have died aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Panama and at least two other people on board have tested positive for the coronavirus, a report said...
Tone-deaf NYU dean sends video of herself dancing to students seeking tuition refunds
Hundreds of students at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts demanded a partial tuition refund since spring classes were moved online amid the coronavirus pandemic --and their dean responded with...
Better than a stimulus package and other commentary
Free-marketeer: Better Than a Stimulus Plan The nation faces “a personal and business liquidity problem,” warns economist Arnold Kling, not “a typical business-cycle recession that requires fiscal or monetary stimulus.”...
Delay in Caesars-Eldorado merger could mean deal totally craps out
Casino regulators are putting the industry’s biggest gaming merger on the back burner due to the coronavirus — raising the odds that the deal could be squashed, The Post has...
These maps show just how fast coronavirus spread across US
Whether coronavirus came in like a lamb this March may be debatable — but it is undoubtably going out like a lion.
Cops collar man who allegedly snatched $80 from elderly woman at Union Square ATM
Cops have collared a man in the robbery of an 84-year-old woman inside a Union Square bank, police sources said Friday. Carlito Vera, 64, was picked up by the Manhattan...
Anonymous mom leaves free sack lunches for those in need amid coronavirus crisis
Who says there’s no free lunch? As the coronavirus crisis continues to inspire the best in Americans, a mystery “neighborhood mom” has started leaving out sack lunches on a table...
New York menswear company shifts to producing protective equipment
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in New York, CEO Stephen Granovksy said on Friday that his clothing company, Hickey Freeman's Tailored Clothing, has shifted its production to make...
'Roswell, New Mexico' star Amber Midthunder walks us through Season 2
Amber Midthunder didn’t have to go far from home to film her role in “Roswell, New Mexico.” “We shoot the show mostly in Santa Fe studios – I grew up...
Onlookers flock to dead body in Queens park despite coronavirus fears
Police removed the body from the waters at Little Bay Park at around 1 p.m. and put it in a body bag on the grass near a bike path at...
7 bars selling cocktails to go during coronavirus in New York City
We could all use a little socially distant cheer.
Texas Roadhouse CEO foregoes salary for 1 year to pay workers amid coronavirus
Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry...
California's coronavirus crisis feared to be the next New York
The coronavirus crisis in California could escalate to be as bad as the Big Apple's outbreak, officials warned this week. By Friday afternoon, a total of 4,533 COVID-19 cases and...
Enjoy your cool, productive lockdown — I'll be over here, eating trash and panicking
For all fellow New Yorkers using lockdown to shape up, grow and evolve, you're on my mind as I dig into my stash of peanut butter cups.
NHL's video calls are getting odd: Chicken coops, 'weird pictures'
Like everyone else in the world, NHL players are just trying to keep themselves entertained during the stay-at-home order due to the global coronavirus pandemic. During Friday’s Pacific Division video...
Mounting NYC bill in federal DOE discrimination case tops $300M
The city's tab for a class-action lawsuit over a racially biased teaching exam has hit $330 million — and could eventually exceed $1 billion, court papers show. The long-running case...
Manhattan federal court suspends jury trials amid coronavirus outbreak
The chief judge for the federal court district that covers Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester and several other New York counties on Friday ordered the suspension of all jury trials in...
How to set job limits while working from home during coronavirus crisis
"At any time, my mom can walk into the room to ask if I want an omelet or tell me to take out the garbage."
The luxury bunkers super-rich survivalists buy for doomsday
The coronavirus crisis is changing daily life around the globe in dramatic ways — and homeowners and buyers are thinking about how they might make changes, too, to their properties,...
NYU creates cheap, easy-to-produce face masks for hospitals
Academics from NYU’s Tandon Future Labs created the prototype with just two pieces of flexible clear plastic and an elastic band -- making the mask in mere minutes using scissors...
Hero of the Day: Brooklyn upholsterer makes masks for hospitals amid coronavirus
A crafty Brooklyn upholsterer is using her needles and thread to combat the coronavirus crisis -- by making hundreds of face masks for hospitals in dire need of the protective...
NYPD aide in The Bronx dies after contracting coronavirus
A police aide in The Bronx has died after contracting coronavirus — becoming the second civilian employee of the NYPD to die from the pandemic COVID-19, The Post has learned....
Number of NYC inmates with coronavirus soars as jail population dwindles
The city Department of Correction reported a sharp spike on Friday in the number of employees and inmates at Rikers Island and other jails who have tested positive for COVID-19....
Corey Johnson among pols calling for $50M in funds to feed hungry New Yorkers
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and other Big Apple lawmakers demanded Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo release $50 million in emergency aid to for food pantries, which...
First known cat infected with coronavirus reported in Belgium
The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 -- including difficulty breathing -- a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a...
NYC teacher treats tots to remote firehouse field trip amid coronavirus
They were all fired up. An enterprising city kindergarten teacher treated her homebound students to a surprise virtual field trip to a Queens firehouse Thursday. Success Academy Rosedale teacher Terianne...
Trump wishes Boris Johnson a speedy recovery after coronavirus diagnosis
"The President thanked the Prime Minister for his close friendship and wished him a speedy recovery," the White House said in a statement.
Disney closes theme parks indefinitely amid coronavirus pandemic
Disney is keeping the doors to its US resorts firmly shut amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Mouse House said Friday that it will keep the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.,...
Second homeless New Yorker dies from coronavirus
New York's least fortunate were dealt another blow by the coronavirus as the pandemic claimed a second homeless man in the city — and the tally of cases in the...
Banks to weather coronavirus better than 2008 financial crisis: report
Banks are wobbling from the economic wallop being delivered by the coronavirus, but experts say they are unlikely to fall down. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the...
Freed Rikers inmates are given cellphones, cab fare and hotel rooms
Some inmates released from Rikers Island amid the coronavirus outbreak are being given free cellphones, cab fare and even hotel rooms as they head out the door, according to sources...
'Like a war zone:' Overcrowding, supply shortages mount at hard-hit NYC hospital
"It’s almost like a battlefield triage going on.”
Jets' $2 million deal with free agent safety falls apart
The Jets and free agent safety Marqui Christian appeared to have a deal last week, but that has now fallen apart. The team and Christian failed to agree on final...
NBA's patient zero cleared of coronavirus symptoms
Two weeks after triggering the NBA’s shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Utah Jazz are clear of the spreading virus. Jazz teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are clear of...
Elderly Washington state couple die of coronavirus 5 hours apart
An elderly married couple in Washington state died of coronavirus only five hours apart -- and hospital staff allowed the heartbroken family to say goodbye over FaceTime, according to a...
My wedding was the worst day of my life thanks to the coronavirus
It was supposed to be the destination wedding New York City bride Trish Barillas had always dreamed of. Set to happen inside a 300-year-old Guatemalan church ruin, the life coach...
WHO to launch official coronavirus app March 30
Fake news travels fast, but the coronavirus is faster. That's why the World Health Organization has committed to providing the most accurate, up-to-date information about COVID-19 made available by global...
President Trump signs into law $2 trillion coronavirus bailout
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday signed into law a historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package, the largest stimulus deal in United States history, as the pandemic devastates the nation’s...
Trump uses Defense Production Act to order GM to make ventilators
President Trump on Friday used his powers under the Defense Production Act for the first time to order General Motors to start producing ventilators to deal with the worsening coronavirus...
Coronavirus Diary Day 8: Long Island mom on recovery, life after pandemic
Long Island mom Diana Berrent, 45, has been writing for The Post about her ordeal since testing positive for the coronavirus last week. Today, as she recovers, she considers how life...
PGA star, wife escape burning house: 'Total loss'
Two-time U.S. Ryder Cup captain and major championship winner Davis Love III lost his house in a fire early Friday morning. Love and his wife, Robin, were the only ones...
A look inside the Javits Center's new coronavirus hospital
Four sections of the exhibition space on Manhattan's West Side have been converted into 1,000 individual, prefabricated treatment rooms.
Sex club hosts digital orgy on Zoom with 100 horny masked members
This sex party is only screen-deep. London-based sex club Killing Kittens isn't letting the coronavirus stop its members from ogling each other — they just can't do it in-person. So...
'Grey's Anatomy' plans early season finale for April 9
Grey Sloan Memorial is closing its doors ahead of schedule. The Season 16 finale of "Grey’s Anatomy" will now air on Thursday, April 9 (ABC, 9/8c), TVLine has learned. The...
'Contagion' cast PSAs urge vigilance against coronavirus: 'Your life depends on it'
In an apparent effort to glean what one might expect from a deadly viral pandemic, streams of the 2011 film "Contagion" spiked earlier this month, placing the eerily prophetic flick...
How to handle groceries during coronavirus and other food safety tips
A different kind of clean eating is on everyone's mind during the time of the coronavirus. Food presents a surface that the coronavirus can live on, which is why there...
Popular ESPN broadcaster recovering after coronavirus nightmare
One of America’s most popular sportscasters is doing better after testing positive for coronavirus. ESPN’s Doris Burke said on Adrian Wojnarowski’s podcast, “The Woj Pod,” that she contracted the pandemic...
Luxury Park Ave. condo owners asked to 'volunteer' as doormen amid coronavirus pandemic
Residents of a luxury Park Avenue building are up in arms after their management company suggested they "volunteer" as doormen if staff shortages continue amid the coronavirus pandemic, The Post has...
Sorry, but the quinine in tonic water can't protect you from coronavirus
Save the tonic for gin. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the country, myths and junk science continue to flood social media. The latest bunk idea? That tonic water can help...
London cheers on health care workers in touching tribute
A movement to show UK health workers how much they matter went viral on social media, after thousands applauded from their homes across Britain, including the entire city of London....
More than 500 members of the NYPD have coronavirus
Nearly 200 more NYPD cops tested positive for the coronavirus in less than a day — causing the number of infected department members to soar above 550, officials said Friday.
Who is Thomas Massie? 'Masshole' infuriates DC with coronavirus aid stunt
WASHINGTON -- Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie made himself the most hated man in Washington — and maybe the nation — on Friday when he forced colleagues to return to vote...
Drive-in theaters make a comeback amid coronavirus
As businesses nationwide struggle to survive amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters in Florida are thriving. At the Ocala Drive-In, owner John Watzke said moviegoers are packing the lots...
Is this the end of the USWNT as we know it?
The United States women’s national soccer team was ready to roll into Olympics 2020 with essentially the same roster that captured a historic back-to-back World Cup title last summer and...
Doling out the hardware in lieu of delayed NHL awards
The NHL Awards in Las Vegas have been postponed — and could eventually be entirely canceled — but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our own voting right here, right?!?...
Cancer-stricken man kills self in hospital room after learning he had coronavirus
He had been admitted to the hospital the day before with pneumonia and later tested positive for COVID-19, police said.
Pilot’s ‘work simulator’ is the perfect quarantine hack
This grounded pilot found a way to feel like he’s still going to work. Pennsylvania man Alexander McGeough posted a funny video of his dad — a pilot who normally...
WHO thinks alcohol is an 'unhelpful coping strategy' for coronavirus cabin fever
A World Health Organization official is urging people to lay off the booze — calling it an "unhelpful coping strategy" for cabin fever during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to a...
Mexican governor sparks outrage after claiming poor are 'immune' to coronavirus
A state governor in Mexico sparked outrage Wednesday when he claimed poor people are immune to the coronavirus. Gov. Luis Miguel Barbosa of the state of Puebla, southeast of Mexico...
Baby tiger born at zoo in Mexico named 'Covid'
MEXICO CITY - The rare birth of a baby tiger called “Covid” has brought a glimmer of hope to a private zoo in eastern Mexico even as normal life seizes...
Why enrollment in this Yale course has skyrocketed
Enrollment in the Yale class "The Science of Well-Being," which is designed to "increase happiness," has skyrocketed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
MLB's coronavirus agreement leaves one big unanswered question
The tough part is over. Now, comes the tough part — figuring out what kind of season can be had, if there is actually going to be a major league...
The man with the stolen guns: Bond villain steals pistols used by Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan
Among the “irreplaceable” pieces swiped from a collector’s home was an iconic Walther PPK that Moore used in “A View to a Kill” and a pair of Berettas brandished by...
Some Kenyan nurses refusing coronavirus patients in protest over gear shortages
NAIROBI - Nurses in Kenya’s capital and at least two towns have launched protests or refused to treat suspected coronavirus patients because the government has not given them enough protective...
Scientists create 'ankle exoskeletons' to make running easier
Humans were built to run, but that doesn’t mean that we all enjoy it. In fact, I’ll go out on a limb and say that a majority of the people...
Nancy Pelosi cites coronavirus death of NYC hospital worker
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged lawmakers to do more for nurses and doctors fighting the coronavirus crisis, citing a Post exposé on the tragic death of a Mount...
De Blasio admits coronavirus learning curve a 'godforsaken experience'
Mayor de Blasio admitted Friday his administration has been learning on the fly as it combats the ever-growing coronavirus pandemic — and warned that the Big Apple’s overloaded hospitals could...
New York lawmakers don't seem to care about social distancing on Capitol Hill
The lawmakers, most if not all recently returning to Washington from their home districts, took varied steps to prevent viral spread after at least two House members already came down...
Boston train pulled from service after rider licks car
An entire train in greater Boston’s public transit system was pulled from service because a rider licked a car amid the coronavirus pandemic, transit officials said.
The best workout clothes for women working from home
Shelter-in-place season is upon us. Social distancing, of course, means not being able to let off steam at the gym. But shoebox apartment-dwelling New Yorkers are getting creative with their...
Georgia Aquarium’s puppies are adorable and adoptable
At the Georgia Aquarium, these puppies had a field day. Watch the Atlanta Humane Society’s adorable visit to the world-famous aquarium, which is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While...
Rare 'midcentury stunner' by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple for sale
Aaron Resnick -- who's known for his work on New York's Usonia planned community -- designed this modern, just-listed spread in LaGrangeville, NY.
Elton John, DJ D-Nice and other music livestreams to watch this weekend
This pandemic can’t stop the music, as more artists are getting creative to stay in tune with their fans. At-home and other livestream concerts are being held, and streaming services...
Italian engineers are harnessing snorkel masks for CPAP machines
After news spread that the Italian innovation firm Isinnova successfully saved lives by 3D printing ventilator valves for its local hospital, CEO Cristian Fracassi and engineer Alessandro Romaioli fielded all...
Meet the retired doctors and nurses helping to fight the coronavirus
Former Bronx doctor Jane Bedell planned to meet her son in Wyoming for a relaxing hiking trip after she retired last month. Then the coronavirus pandemic struck, and Bedell scrapped...
NYC VA hospitals could be converted to treat coronavirus patients
Two federal veterans hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn would be converted into facilities for coronavirus patients under a proposal advanced by Rep. Max Rose. “As the administration seeks out additional...
Disturbing video shows the real coronavirus crisis in NYC hospital
A shocking new Facebook video shows disturbing, crowded conditions inside the emergency room at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens -- with gurneys crammed side by side and sick patients...
Paroled murderer kills victim's daughter near same crime scene 24 years later
One of Arkansas’ most notorious murderers returned to the scene of his crime 24 years later to kill his victim’s daughter — and then drowned as he tried to flee...
Knicks stars donating to help New York's coronavirus crisis
Knicks teammates Julius Randle and Bobby Portis are chipping in to provide meals for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The Knicks announced that Randle and Portis have teamed...
The best classical music to boost you up during the coronavirus crisis
Crazy times cry out for good music — the kind that sends your spirits soaring, even as it helps keep you grounded. That often means classic rock for some, but...
Why Andy Dalton may be stuck in Bengals limbo for some time
Andy Dalton might have to get comfortable in quarterback limbo. With most teams' quarterback positions filled and the addition of LSU's Joe Burrow looming, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports...
House OKs $2.2T coronavirus aid bill that will send checks to Americans
The House rushed President Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a US economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. Trump...
Cuomo defends need for 30K ventilators after Trump criticism
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo defended the state's request for 30,000 more ventilators to save coronavirus patients, a day after President Trump downplayed the need. "All the predictions say you...
NYC restaurants that have turned into minimarkets during coronavirus shutdown
It's no secret that good restaurants have access to top-quality produce, wines, meats and delicacies that the home cook doesn't. Now, as we wait out the coronavirus, some of the...
Justin Verlander 'forces' Kate Upton to watch his no-hitter on Opening Day
The baseball world grieved as what was supposed to be Opening Day came and went on Thursday. Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander took advantage of the stay-at-home order that postponed...
Poll shows over 50 percent of Americans back Trump on coronavirus response
Trump gets better marks for his handling of the pandemic than for his overall job performance, with 48 percent approving and 46 disapproving according to the random survey of 1,003...
Pregnant women may be passing coronavirus to their babies, studies say
Chinese scientists followed 33 pregnant women with coronavirus contracted in the city of Wuhan — and found that three babies, all boys, were infected.
Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Even if it takes an extra year, Nino Salukvadze will still be aiming for an Olympic record. The Georgian shooter has competed at every Olympics since 1988,...
Spit happens: Amazon worker hocks a loogie on package in vile video
Revolting video captured by a doorbell camera has caught an Amazon deliveryman apparently spitting on a package on the customer’s front porch and using his hand to smear his saliva....
When former teammate knew Tom Brady-Patriots divorce was coming
Kyle Van Noy may not have been a New England Patriot for as long as Tom Brady, but he certainly understood the four-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback’s decision to leave...
19th century beer bottles found under staircase in England
More than 600 old beer bottles dating to the 1800s were found underneath a cellar staircase. Archaeological Services WYAS first discovered them in February within the remains of what was...
Coronavirus likely to kill 81K in US over next four months, study warns
The final death toll is unlikely to be less than 38,000 nationally and could be as high as 162,000 -- with the team predicting the most likely number to be...
Emergency medical calls hit highest level since 9/11
Calls to New York City's emergency dispatch centers have hit levels not seen since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, as the city deals with the coronavirus outbreak, according...
Woman stabbed to death in NYC hotel lobby
A man stabbed a woman to death in an Upper Manhattan hotel lobby, cops said Friday. Authorities responded to calls of a woman being stabbed in the lobby of the...
New York AG leading coalition to stop Texas abortion ban
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition to stop Texas from blocking abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, her office announced Friday. Earlier this week, Texas issued a...
Cuomo tells New York to 'kick coronovirus' ass'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday called on New Yorkers to "kick coronavirus' ass" as the state braces for the anticipated "apex" of the crisis in three weeks. The call to...
Scientists question accuracy of coronavirus test that delivers results in minutes
MADRID — Some political leaders are hailing a potential breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19: simple pin-prick blood tests or nasal swabs that can determine within minutes if someone has,...
Bucky Dent's famous home run was replayed — and his phone blew up
When life moves pretty fast, as it typically does, a replay of a classic sporting event might get your attention for a second or five — long enough to smile...
Woman dies days after sister became first Illinois coronavirus death
An older sister of Illinois’ first coronavirus victim has also died from the disease, according to reports. Wanda Bailey, 63, of Crete, died Wednesday at a hospital in Olympia Fields...
Alarming cellphone map shows how spring breakers could spread coronavirus
One of the most frustrating images associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been that of spring break partygoers in Florida enjoying the surf and sun in defiance of warnings...
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GOP rep to force delay on $2T coronavirus aid bill
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie said Friday that he will force a roll call vote on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill — delaying passage by hours if not days.
'Killing Eve' Season 3 premiere to air two weeks early
Fans of "Killing Eve," the Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer-fronted psychopath drama, are in for an early thrill after AMC Networks moved the show’s third season premiere forward by two...
Trump rips GM and Ford, orders automakers to make ventilators 'FAST'
President Trump on Friday lashed into General Motors over a critical shortage of lifesaving ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cop screams at man claiming to have coronavirus: 'You are killing people!'
Shocking video shows British cops confront a man who claims he tested positive for the coronavirus as he casually strolls down a shopping area -- with an officer screaming, "You...
James Bradberry bringing massive 'chip on shoulder' to Giants
James Bradberry thinks the Giants were the best fit for where to continue his NFL career, which is why the Carolina Panthers free agent agreed to a three-year, $45 million...
De Blasio may slap fines on social distancing violators
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers may face $500 fines for violating social distancing rules meant to slow the spread of coronavirus. “We have seen some non-compliance that is...
Walmart reports increase in sales of tops, not pants, during the coronavirus lockdown
Who needs pants these days?
Cuomo to suspend non-essential construction amid coronavirus
The ban is expected to follow the lead of other major cities like Boston, which has suspended all construction other than emergency work, and San Francisco, which instituted similar measures.
EPA temporarily stops enforcement of environmental laws due to coronavirus
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suspended its enforcement of a variety of environmental laws on Thursday, saying that industries could have trouble complying with them due to the coronavirus pandemic....
Three dead inside Queens nursing home
Three elderly people have been found dead in a Queens nursing home, police and sources said Friday. EMS workers responded on three occasions to the Highland Care Center on 175th...
Carranza dismisses teacher's coronavirus claims because they were in The Post
Rather than address the issue on NPR's "Morning Edition," he suggested that the on the record comments made by a union chapter leader were to be ignored.
Noah Syndergaard has successful Tommy John surgery
Noah Syndergaard’s Tommy John surgery went as expected on Thursday, the Mets confirmed Friday. The right-hander will be out 12-15 months, which will sideline him for all of whatever part...
British dad could be UK's first coronavirus 'super spreader'
A British dad infected with coronavirus after a ski trip to Austria could be the first “super spreader" of the bug in the UK.
Space Force launches first mission with virus precautions
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The newly established US Space Force launched its first national security satellite Thursday with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Nothing stops the space...
Trump says GOP should eject Rep. Thomas Massie for stalling coronavirus bill
President Trump tore into Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of his possible action to stall a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, saying Massie should be ejected from the Republican Party. Massie,...
'The Simpsons' predicted the coronavirus outbreak over 20 years ago
The animated prophecies continue.
NJ cops break up third wedding amid state's large gathering ban
New Jersey cops broke up another wedding in violation of the state’s ban on large gatherings amid the coronavirus outbreak — the third in less than two weeks, police said....
New Yorker singing out window told to ‘Shut the f--k up!’
While musicians performing from their balconies in Spain and Italy have gone viral, this singer in New York City got a different reception. Watch the hilarious moment a person singing...
AI-powered blood test could diagnose lung cancer without CT scan
A team of scientists in the United States has developed a blood test that uses machine learning to hunt for the telltale signs of lung cancer. The system, which is...
Mookie Betts' Dodgers career could end before it started
Mookie Betts might end up never playing a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal between Major League Baseball and its players association, broken down here by The Post’s...
What Patriots' interest in Panthers QB reveals about plan to replace Tom Brady
With the Tom Brady era in the rearview mirror and no heir apparent on their roster, the Patriots may have all but relegated themselves to a rebuilding year in 2020....
Video shows man pepper-spray, shove stranger in Brooklyn
The 33-year-old victim was standing in front of a butcher shop on 16th Avenue near 51st Street in Borough Park at around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, when the attacker suddenly...
Judge frees ICE detainees after coronavirus hits New Jersey jails
A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday night ordered the release of 10 immigration detainees with underlying health conditions from several jails in New Jersey that have confirmed coronavirus cases. The...
Check out these accessories that'll help perfect your game from home
To ensure your skills stay fresh, add any one of these six at-home golfing aids to your practice regimen. From precision smart home simulators to a fun take on the...
Healthy woman details 'unbearable' pain after contracting coronavirus
A fit and healthy 32-year-old British woman said she suffered “unbearable” pain after contracting COVID-19 on a ski trip in Switzerland.
Trump says it's been 'very hard' to talk about coronavirus as a parent
President Trump said in a TV interview that as a parent, he finds it “very hard” to talk about the coronavirus pandemic -- particularly with his youngest son, 14-year-old Barron....
2020 Emmy Awards still set for September despite coronavirus
The Television Academy is adjusting the eligibility and voting deadlines for this year’s Primetime Emmy calendar in response to concerns made by TV communication executives and awards strategists in the...
Dow plunges 900 points after historic rally as coronavirus spreads
US stocks tumbled despite President Trump signing a $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package, as the deadly bug's rampant spread across the US rattled Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average...
GM slashes salaries for thousands during coronavirus pandemic
General Motors is temporarily cutting pay for thousands of salaried workers to save cash during the coronavirus crisis. The Detroit-based automaker's roughly 69,000 white-collar employees will defer 20 percent of...
17-year-old football player dies from coronavirus
A 17-year-old school football player who dreamed of turning pro has died in New Orleans after testing positive for coronavirus, officials confirmed this week. Jaquan Anderson died Sunday, the Orleans...
Paulina Gretzky 'social distancing' is dancing with future sister-in-law
Paulina Gretzky’s quarantine crew may rival Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown’s. Following a round of indoor golf with longtime fiancé and PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson on Wednesday, Gretzky showed...
CDC underestimated coronavirus threat, botched response: report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underestimated the threat from the emerging outbreak of the coronavirus in the US — and bungled its communication with local public health agencies...
Man threatened to kill Pelosi over coronavirus aid: feds
A Texas man threatened to kill Nancy Pelosi over congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying she and other Democrats “need to be removed at any cost necessary.”
Rihanna releases new music for first time in three years, upsets fans
They can't "Believe it."
Ben Roethlisberger has fat-shaming conspiracy theory
Big Ben thinks his big beard is making people think he looks like a big fatty. Ben Roethlisberger promises he will shave the hipster-esque facial hair he revealed in a...
Off-duty NYPD officer stabs himself in the neck
An off-duty NYPD transit officer stabbed himself in the neck in Brooklyn on Friday, police sources said. EMS responded to the officer's home on Kimball Street in Marine Park at...
Shrimp vendor at Wuhan market may be coronavirus 'patient zero'
A shrimp peddler at the Chinese market where the coronavirus pandemic likely began has been identified as one of the first victim's of the disease -- and possibly “patient zero.”
French teen is youngest known to die from coronavirus in Europe
A 16-year-old French schoolgirl with no underlying health problems has become the youngest person in Europe to die of COVID-19, according to reports.
Giants mailbag: Evaluating roster after NFL free agency blitz
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York's biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of...
Kid's grossed-out reaction to chore is full of 'garbage'
This kid nearly hurls every time he takes out the trash. Watch as Nathan, a boy with a "weak stomach," according to his mom, gags while doing garbage duty at...
Elon Musk will donate ventilators to save NY patients
Mayor de Blasio tweeted his gratitude to Tesla's Elon Musk for pledging to donate hundreds of ventilators needed to save New York's coronavirus patients.
De Blasio denies there's a protective gear shortage
Mayor de Blasio insisted there's no shortage of protective gear for NYC health care workers as he dismissed a New York Post front page showing nurses wearing garbage bags.
More than 40,000 Cheesecake Factory workers out of a job after restaurants closed
The Cheesecake Factory has sidelined nearly all of its restaurant workers, without pay, as the coronavirus crisis shutters some of its eateries, records show. The California-based chain has furloughed about...
Tesla cuts staff at Gigafactory in Nevada because of coronavirus
Tesla is slashing the number of workers at its Nevada Gigafactory by about 75 percent as the coronavirus pandemic roils the company's operations.
Trump pledges to work with China to fight coronavirus
President Trump announced Friday that he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have pledged to cooperate in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Boris Johnson has coronavirus
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, he revealed Friday.
Maduro threaten's 'racist cowboy' Trump, defies US drug charges
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro slammed President Trump as a “racist cowboy” as he defied a $15 million bounty by the US to face drug-trafficking charges.
Hero MTA worker killed in horrific Harlem subway fire
An MTA motorman was killed and 16 people injured when flames tore through a train in Harlem early Friday — and officials believe the blaze may be an arson tied...
Watch this chameleon wash its hands like a pro
Take note, everyone — this chameleon knows how to stay safe from the coronavirus. See the cute moment this pet from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, washes its hands under the tap, even...
Minor leaguers praise treatment from Yankees during crisis
In a time of crisis, the Yankees left a big impression on their minor leaguers who said they will never forget how well they were treated after the Tampa complex...
Equipment-strapped docs told to use goggles, diapers as makeshift coronavirus protection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The state Department of Health is advising doctors to use diapers and swim goggles to protect their faces if they cannot obtain personal protective equipment due to...
Coronavirus pandemic doesn't stop low-brow sports voices
Discretion — the act of being discreet — isn’t tough to grasp. In simple terms, it’s the art and act of looking around to weigh circumstances before you open your...
Stockpile of expired masks likely to be given to TSA workers
A stockpile of 1.5 million expired N95 respirator masks belonging to the US Customs and Border Protection agency is expected to be deployed to the Transportation Security Administration to aid...
Bob Dylan releases 17-minute song about John F. Kennedy assassination
For years, Bob Dylan fans have spoken in a sort of hushed awe about the longest song he ever released, “Highlands,” an album side-length 1997 track that ran 16 minutes...
Shanghai reopening 205 cinemas that closed due to COVID-19
After two months of being shut down due to the rapid spread of coronavirus, Chinese officials announced Thursday that they are planning to reopen 205 cinemas on Saturday. The teeming...
WWE star off WrestleMania due to coronavirus concerns
Roman Reigns has pulled out of WrestleMania. The WWE superstar will not be going forward with his scheduled Universal championship match with Bill Goldberg at WrestleMania 36 because of coronavirus...
Five best WR draft classes ever
Several scouts and draft gurus are projecting this year’s NFL draft to be historically rich with wide receivers. Here are The Post’s five best draft years at that position in...
Connecticut to reduce coronavirus testing, focus on medical workers, 'very sick'
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut plans to decrease testing for the new coronavirus, giving priority to the very sick, health care workers and front-line responders, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday. Lamont...
Lasting infamy denies one team rightful place among best ever
They are known best for what happened afterward, remembered for their infamy rather than their feat, and when you come right down to it, that is probably the way it...
'Perfectly healthy' dad of 6 dies after coronavirus diagnosis: family
A “perfectly healthy” father of six from Texas died Thursday from the coronavirus -- two days after he received his positive diagnosis, a report said. Adolph Mendez, known as TJ,...
Jets could grab top receiver in deep NFL draft class
Jerry Rice, Andre Reed and Al Toon were part of the same draft class in 1985. Multiple Hall of Famers — Michael Irvin and Tim Brown in 1988, and Terrell...
Newest Giant has coaching-staff ties, untapped potential
Sean Spencer is the latest Giants coach to dig into his past to make a recommendation. The Giants agreed to terms with defensive tackle Austin Johnson, The Post confirmed. Johnson...
MLB, union reach deal on service time, other coronavirus issues
No matter what happens with baseball this season, Mookie Betts will become a free agent come winter. So will J.T. Realmuto, Trevor Bauer, James Paxton and Marcus Stroman. Following a...