April 9, 2020
Florida gov says coronavirus 'doesn't seem to threaten' kids
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed the coronavirus “doesn't seem to threaten” kids at an educational roundtable Thursday where he left open the possibility of reopening schools in May, according to...
AG William Barr says Russia probe was started 'without basis'
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr believes the Russia investigation that shadowed President Donald Trump for the first two years of his administration was started without any basis and amounted...
'Tiger King’ costar 'still has nightmares' over shocking death
While fans were left reeling watching the moment captured on surveillance footage, Dial, then the manager of Joe Exotic’s long-shot Oklahoma gubernatorial campaign, still relives that fateful 2017 day.
The party's over for New York golfers
The party’s over for New York golfers. While all golf courses in New Jersey have been closed for two weeks under Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order as a result of...
Case cracked: Florida woman admits to stuffing porn-filled Easter eggs in mailboxes
They cracked the case. A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly filling hundreds of residential mailboxes with plastic Easter eggs stuffed with pornographic pictures and religious writings, authorities...
Top safety with ex-NFL dad could fall to Giants
Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, The Post is breaking down the draft class by position in an 11-part series. Tomorrow: specialists. Antoine Winfield Jr. can challenge a worthy...
Poll shows sports likely face fan-fear crisis upon return
United States sports leagues may be itching to return to action but 72 percent of those who responded to a Seton Hall poll said they would not feel safe to...
Hearst prides itself on zero layoffs during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus may be battering the news industry, but Hearst Corp., which owns 33 TV stations and two dozen newspapers in addition to magazines, appears to be weathering the storm....
US testing of 2nd possible coronavirus vaccine underway
WASHINGTON — US researchers have opened another safety test of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, this one using a skin-deep shot instead of the usual deeper jab. The pinch should feel...
Going into the NFL's greatest minds with two must-read books
During the coronavirus shutdown, each day we will bring you a recommendation from The Post’s Peter Botte for a sports movie, TV show or book that perhaps was before your...
Chris Cuomo’s wife tracking his coronavirus battle with her magazine site
Want to know more about CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s battle with the coronavirus? Check out Purist, a digital and print publication dedicated to wellness and founded by Cuomo’s wife Cristina...
New ‘Tiger King’ aftershow coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Thursday that a “Tiger King” after-show hosted by Joel McHale will premiere on Sunday. The show’s Jeff Lowe, who took over the Oklahoma exotic animal zoo from Joe...
Trump's coronavirus border closure has locked out 10,000 migrants
The Trump administration has barred refuge to nearly 10,000 Mexicans and Central Americans after closing down the southern border during the US coronavirus outbreak last month. The people have been...
Push for UFC 249 shutdown didn't start with ESPN
Dana White was determined to stage UFC 249 next weekend, but even the president of the UFC has to bow to the power of his network partner. White on Thursday...
NYSE quietly opened its coronavirus-shut doors to facilitate IPO
The New York Stock Exchange quietly used its trading floor to take a company public late last month — days after it had shuttered the famous pit because of a...
Texans deal for their DeAndre Hopkins replacement
Brandin Cooks in on the move again. The Houston Texans are acquiring Cooks in a trade from the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports, the fourth NFL stop for...
Hopefully NY Labor Department really did end unemployment application nightmare
It looks like the state Labor Department is doing something to end the nightmare that applying for jobless benefits has become. As we noted Monday, the website for starting the...
An inside look at Central Park's makeshift coronavirus hospital
The makeshift field hospital set up in Central Park for COVID-19 patients was at near capacity Thursday as The Post got an inside-look at the facility amid the coronavirus crisis....
Tua Tagovailoa holds virtual pro day: 'His health is just fine'
Tua Tagovailoa’s agent says the quarterback is healthy and will be ready for training camp. Tagovailoa held a virtual pro day with former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer on Thursday after...
Accused NYC serial burglar 'Brick Man' released from jail after coronavirus concerns
The “Brick Man” is out of jail again -- but this time he has the coronavirus to thank for his freedom. Anthony Manson -- a 50-year-old ex-con who earned his...
De Blasio, Staten Island pols bicker over medical help at borough hospitals
City Hall’s lack of transparency over how its splitting up much-sought-after medical supplies and other assistance at Big Apple hospitals has incited the latest cry from Staten Island pols that...
NYC hit with 518 more coronavirus deaths in 24 hours
Another 518 coronavirus patients died in New York City over the course of 24 hours. The city's death toll rose to 4,778 Thursday evening, up from 4,260 the day before,...
WHO head cries racism to cover for his enabling of China's lies about coronavirus
In answer to global complaints that he helped China lie about the coronavirus threat in the crucial early days of the pandemic, the World Health Organization’s top dog has opted...
Pop artist creates digital mosaic of coronavirus healthcare workers
They are the faces of the frontline. An artist collected photos from healthcare workers across the United Kingdom to create a stunning digital collage of a nurse in scrubs and...
NY pols say local hospitals get shortchanged under coronavirus relief bill
Local hospitals ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic could get the shaft in funding under the recently approved $2 trillion federal COVID-19 emergency spending package, the New York Congressional delegation claims....
Democrats opt for blackmail over small-business money — and the media covers for them
What a deal for Democrats: They get to hold the economy for ransom, and the media blithely cover for them. On Thursday, Senate Democrats nixed a simple but urgent request...
Rex Ryan's disgusting rant is everything ESPN wants from him
Tale of Two Networks. On Monday, Hall of Famer Al Kaline, among the most graceful and gracious to have played baseball, died at 85. The folks at MLB Network, as...
The other story of a postponed Masters: 'An economic disaster'
Masters Week is also known as the 13th month in Augusta, Ga., a special Saturday to Sunday in April when merchants, retailers and creative entrepreneurs can earn an extra month’s...
Democrats trying to use coronavirus crisis to rewrite all US election law
I’m sorry, but you have no constitutional “right” to vote by mail. You have no constitutional “right” to vote six days after an election is over. Nor do you have...
Ranking the top 10 safeties in NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 safeties in the 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Xavier McKinney, Alabama, 6-0, 201: Box safety or nickel linebacker against the run? Yes. Center...
Why USNS Comfort, Javits Center are mostly empty as coronavirus strains ERs
The USNS Comfort and the Javits Center field hospital remain practically empty of COVID-19 patients as both Department of Defense-run facilities strictly manage intake while getting up to speed --...
San Francisco's mayor did everything de Blasio didn't to fight coronavirus
New York City is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. As of Thursday, there were some 160,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York state...
NYC prisoner released by state over coronavirus charged with robbery
A Bronx man released from prison by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month amid the spread of the coronavirus has been charged with beating and robbing a 62-year-old man -- who...
'Biden bros' attack Bernie’s press secretary with 'essential worker' pics
Biden bros are attacking Bernie Sanders’ national press secretary on social media by posting altered images depicting her as an “essential worker” in the wake of Sanders suspending his campaign....
Convicted murderer released from Rikers over COVID-19 fears busted for bank robbery
James Little, 40, was cut loose from the jail because of the coronavirus outbreak on March 28 after being locked up for strangulation earlier in the month, the sources said.
Paramedic who retrieved body parts after 9/11 says coronavirus is worse
A New York City paramedic who retrieved body parts after the Sept. 11 attacks said the coronavirus pandemic is an even worse disaster for New York. “I’d have to says...
Aaron Judge's fitting response to being called the 'new Derek Jeter'
Some consider Aaron Judge the next Yankees captain. For now, he answers the tough questions like the last one, Derek Jeter, would. On "The Huddle," an Adidas Instagram Live chat...
Woman models fancy gowns all day to fight quarantine boredom
Dressed up and nowhere to go?
NYC teachers fret about their future amid coronavirus chaos
Nervous city teachers are worried about crucial performance evaluations and tenure decisions with the school system upended by the coronavirus crisis. The Department of Education normally begins informing probationary teachers...
Bridget Regan dishes on new Southern gothic drama 'Paradise Lost'
Life imitated art for “Paradise Lost” star Bridget Regan when she filmed the new Spectrum drama.
President Trump mulling second coronavirus task force, reports say
WASHINGTON -- President Trump is expected to announce the creation of a second coronavirus task force focused on reopening the nation's battered economy, according to reports. The smaller task force...
Lumens takes up to 75% off furniture, lighting, and more for summer sale
You can completely transform your home with the discounts Lumens has rolled out for its Summer Sale. The home goods company is taking up to 40% off lighting, furniture, and more...
'Must see!!!': Movie critic Britney Spears gushes over flop 'Dolittle'
We movie critics may have loathed "Dolittle," but Britney Spears doesn't think it's "Toxic" at all.
Cuomo to allow out-of-state funeral directors to help with coronavirus dead
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he will sign an order allowing out-of-state funeral directors to come in and help overwhelmed Big Apple parlors deal with the mounting coronavirus death toll....
MTA taking worker temperatures as coronavirus spreads
The MTA has begun taking temperatures of its frontline workers as the coronavirus continues to ravage the transit authority. Crews with thermometers are being stationed at 22 work locations around...
Joe Biden releases plan to expand Medicare and forgive some student debt
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden pushed out new proposals Thursday to expand Medicare and forgive student debt — in a less-than-subtle appeal to the left-wing fans of vanquished rival...
ESPN pressures Dana White into postponing UFC 249 amid coronavirus concerns
UFC 249, it appears, is off. And it's not the company's only event on hold. All UFC events are postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus, president Dana White told ESPN. "This...
Costco's sales surge on panic shopping
The long lines at Costco stores last month resulted in big sales increases at the warehouse club. Panicked consumers fueled a 12.3 percent spike in comparable sales at the retail...
The coming corruption pandemic and other commentary
Ex-FBI agent: The Coming Corruption Pandemic During this “unprecedented medical crisis,” be on the lookout for corruption, advises Jeff Cortese at The Hill. “Diseases and outbreaks create an opportunity for...
White House will test reporters for coronavirus before briefings
White House reporters will soon learn if they have the coronavirus when they show up to attend daily briefings with President Trump. Journalists with so-called "hard passes" sit just feet...
The coronavirus hasn't shut down 'cancel culture' idiocy
We all know how it goes. Someone posts something on social media. PC mobs deliberately misinterpret the meaning. Evil intention is attributed where none exists. The poster is “canceled” —...
What we learned about coronavirus today: NY cases top countries, New Zealand death toll is 1
The Empire State on Thursday recorded a total of 159,937 COVID-19 cases -- surpassing every other country worldwide.
Hugh Jackman sends pizzas to his local NYPD precinct
Sure Wolverine "isn't very nice" -- but the guy who plays him sure is. Actor High Jackman sent pizzas to a Manhattan police precinct on Thursday afternoon, supporting some of...
Stop the sickening 'Cuomo Brothers Feel-Good Pandemic Variety Show'
So how is CNN approaching the two most important elected officials in the country in these days of crisis? At Elected Official One, CNN directs a nonstop barrage of antagonistic...
Costco gives special access to coronavirus health care workers, first responders
Certain frontline workers can skip straight to “the front of any line to enter the warehouse," Costco says.
1 in 5 Americans now personally know someone with coronavirus
The Americans who haven’t caught the coronavirus already might know someone who has. More than one in five (22%) people said they personally know someone who has been diagnosed with...
New York-area coronavirus outbreak originated primarily in Europe, not China: report
Two separate studies show that the coronavirus outbreak in the New York City area – by far the most deadly in the US – originated from Europe, not China, according...
Yankees are MLB's most valuable team and it's not even close
Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9 percent over last year and 47 percent more than the No. 2 Los Angeles...
Air Force sees small dip in suicides compared to same period last year
The Air Force saw a small drop in total force suicides for the first quarter of 2020 when measured against this point of the year in 2019, according to the...
Hulu snaps back at Twitter users dissing 'Parasite' over subtitles
Hapless trolls learned the hard way not to trash the multi-Oscar-winning movie “Parasite.”
87-year-old NYC doctor who invented rubella vaccine joins coronavirus fight
The 87-year-old New York City doctor who played a pivotal role in the discovery of the rubella vaccine is now helping in the fight against coronavirus. Dr. Stanley Plotkin --...
Shop cute work-from-home essentials: slippers, masks, plants and more
Florals? For spring? So 2019. This season's groundbreaking must-haves are toilet paper, hand sanitizer and Clorox wipes. Work-from-home essentials are naturally topping shopping lists during the quarantine — but you...
Harlem nursing home kept dead body in storage unit for 5 days, suit alleges
A Harlem nursing home allegedly stashed a dead resident's corpse in a storage area for five days -- letting it badly decompose -- instead of turning it over to a...
Mitch Trubisky the poster-child for social distancing in Chicago
Mitch Trubisky may never bring the Bears to a Super Bowl, but at least he can help lead Chicago to safety. A Chicago restaurant called Chip Monks is humorously highlighting...
Pfizer working on promising coronavirus treatment, vaccine
Drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday that it is working on a promising treatment for coronavirus, as well as a vaccine. The drugmaker said preclinical studies showed that an unspecified compound that...
Inmates spitting in guards' faces amid coronavirus outbreak in NYC jails, sources say
Spiteful inmates are coughing and spitting on correction officers as the pandemic COVID-19 has become potentially weaponized in city jails, The Post has learned. "I got the virus, I don't...
Billionaire Cliff Asness' hedge fund AQR hit with $43B COVID-19 losses
Billionaire investor Cliff Asness has spent his quarantine watching $43 billion disappear. Asness’ AQR Capital — which managed $186 billion at the end of 2019 — has updated its Web...
Oh sh-t! Coronavirus found in wastewater at higher levels than expected
Coronavirus was detected in Massachusetts sewage at higher levels than expected, suggesting there are many more undiagnosed patients than previously known, according to a new study. Researchers from biotech startup...
Ava DuVernay, Viola Davis, Lee Daniels, more salute stylist who died of coronavirus
Ava DuVernay, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, Lee Daniels and many more industry luminaries today paid tribute to Charles Gregory Ross after the Emmy-nominated hairstylist lost his battle with the coronavirus...
NY rebooting unemployment website amid coronavirus-related backlog
New York state officials are revamping and rebooting the website for unemployment-insurance applications on Thursday in their latest bid to handle the flood of coronavirus-related benefit applications that have overwhelmed...
NYC starts burying coronavirus victims on Hart Island potter's field
Mayor Bill de Blasio said earlier this week that the city was considering temporary burial of the pandemic's dead on Hart Island, but shied away from making a firm commitment.
‘SNL’ returning to air with original content this weekend
Is it Saturday yet? The creators of "Saturday Night Live" have announced that the sketch show will return with fresh material this weekend, Deadline reports, despite social distancing orders due...
US economy unlikely to recover as rapidly as it collapsed
President Trump has been telling voters that the US economy will leap back to life “like a rocket,” stronger than ever after its bout with the coronavirus. But there is...
'Flunked': This is Tua Tagovailoa's nightmare draft scenario
A week ago, Tua Tagovailoa went through a thorough medical exam with an independent doctor agreed upon by NFL team physicians. The NFL Network reported the results were “overwhelmingly positive,"...
Another 28 inmates at Rikers released over coronavirus concerns
A judge Thursday sprang another 28 Rikers Island inmates who were supposed to be transferred to state corrections department drug treatment programs, according to the Legal Aid Society. The 28...
Up to 150 members of the Saudi royal family reportedly have coronavirus
Up to 150 members of the Saudi Arabian royal family have been infected with the coronavirus -- striking fear into the hearts of the authoritarian kingdom's powerful rulers, according to...
NJ dentist resurrects sexy, scandalous Easter Bunny display
It's quite the eggs-rated display.
How Naomi Campbell became poster girl for coronavirus safety
As she nears turning 50 next month, Campbell has been having a moment.
'Sammy the Bull' Gravano, daughter Karen star in 'Families of the Mafia' series
Omertà doesn't mean anything to these former mob households. In "Families of the Mafia," a new docuseries premiering Thursday at 9 p.m. on MTV, four Staten Island broads formerly associated with...
Polish priest offers drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus lockdown
A Polish priest has become a real holy roller -- by offering drive-thru confession in his church parking lot during the coronavirus lockdown. Sitting on a small chair and wearing...
Bucs coach was seriously paranoid about a Tom Brady about-face
Even the victors of the Tom Brady free-agency sweepstakes didn't believe he would leave New England until the ink was dry. NFL insider Jay Glazer, who has a "very tight"...
Facebook gives grants to local news to fund coronavirus coverage
Facebook on Tuesday announced 400 local news organizations that are receiving grants to bolster their coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. The Facebook Journalism Project, launched in January 2017 to bolster...
Cleveland Plain Dealer takes aim at union by moving print reporters to suburbs
After hacking jobs, the Cleveland Plain Dealer has sidelined its remaining print reporters. The paper, founded in 1842, cut 22 editorial jobs last week, reducing its newsroom to only 14...
Off-duty Triborough Bridge and Tunnel cop shot dead in Staten Island
An off-duty Triborough Bridge and Tunnel cop was fatally shot outside his Staten Island home, police sources said Thursday. The 48-year-old was shot in front of his home on Bradley...
How 'West Side Story' cast stays connected online during coronavirus lockdown
When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way.
Here's what 5 sci-fi movies set in 2020 envisioned for this year
What did film envision for us in 2020, specifically?
Kansas lawmakers overturn governor's limit on church services ahead of Easter
A panel of lawmakers in Kansas has overturned an executive order by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly that banned religious services of more than 10 people during the coronavirus outbreak. The...
Cuomo: NY coronavirus hospital admissions at lowest level since shutdown
The number of newly hospitalized coronavirus patients has dipped to its lowest level since New York state was all but shut down last month — but residents can't "relax" yet,...
Heartless crook swipes $150 from 75-year-old man in Manhattan
A heartless crook knocked a 75-year-old man to the floor and swiped $150 from him inside a Manhattan bank, cops said Thursday. The septuagenarian was withdrawing cash inside a Citibank...
Nick Saban does email now thanks to coronavirus
Nick Saban is almost entirely consumed by football. In November 2016, the Alabama coach claimed Election Day passed without his knowledge. Still, Saban's bubble is even smaller than we imagined....
Coronavirus lockdowns shouldn't end until there's a vaccine, study says
Countries should be cautious about completely ending coronavirus lockdowns for their citizens until there is a vaccine against the deadly bug, according to a new study based on China’s experience....
General says coronavirus may affect more Navy ships
WASHINGTON — Pentagon leaders anticipate that the coronavirus may strike more Navy ships at sea after an outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific infected more than 400 sailors,...
Ryan Strome's likely contract outcome after Artemi Panarin success
Part 19 in a series analyzing the Rangers. This is where you must begin with a Ryan Strome overview: He was acquired from Edmonton on Nov. 16, 2018, in a...
Socialite stranded in hotel by coronavirus crisis laments lack of amenities
She's eating Subway sandwiches.
'Little details' changed everything in Kristaps Porzingis' Mavericks adjustment
Kristaps Porzingis still remains hopeful that the NBA can resume this summer, but the former Knicks star fully understands why he might not get the chance to appear in postseason...
NYC to get 50,000 coronavirus test kits from charitable Indiana city
The Big Apple is getting 50,000 coronavirus tests donated by an Indiana city that has way more than it needs, its mayor announced Thursday. The city of Carmel is home...
Heart-pounding house fire rescue of 8-year-old boy left for dead
When police arrived at this blazing house fire in South Hedlund, Australia, they learned one child, named Liam, was still inside. Watch the newly released bodycam footage of the March...
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon's podcast looks at married life in quarantine
If you haven't seen their story in the Oscar-nominated autobiographical dramedy "The Big Sick" (and what better time than now to seek it out on Amazon?), writer Emily V. Gordon...
Scientist asks for breast milk to study coronavirus treatment
Could the cure for coronavirus be abreast? Medical researcher Rebecca Powell, Ph.D., is asking mothers of newborns to donate breast milk to her study, with hopes of analyzing its healing...
Boris Johnson leaves ICU, still in hospital with coronavirus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been released from intensive care, but remains hospitalized in London on his fourth day battling coronavirus.
Suspect accused of butchering wife tried to shove ring down her throat: cops
The 64-year-old woman, whose name is being withheld pending family notification, fled into Wine Heaven on Third Avenue in Turtle Bay to escape her knife-wielding husband John L. Foster
Dermatologists in France have uncovered another unusual coronavirus symptom
Fever, fatigue, a dry cough and shortness of breath. These are among the most common COVID-19 symptoms, but they’re not enough to confirm an infection from the novel coronavirus. You’d...
Paige VanZant sends 'subtle' message to naked haters
Paige VanZant and husband Austin Vanderford are doing a bit of light reading while stripping down in quarantine. On Wednesday, the couple added the next chapter to their naked escapades,...
How a global pandemic led to a toilet paper shortage — and when it gets better
What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic? Nothing. Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Store shelves have been emptied. Amazon is...
This isn't how Tiger Woods wanted to keep the green jacket
Every golfer dreams of having the Masters’ famed green jacket in their possession one day. Tiger Woods only wishes he had the opportunity to lose it. Coming off his thrilling...
Vienna's horse-drawn carriages now delivering lockdown meals
VIENNA - Under coronavirus lockdown, one aspect of modern Vienna might look familiar to victims of plagues past - horse-drawn carriages delivering meals to those most at risk during the...
Wisconsin parks to close after crowds ignore social distancing mandates
Swarms of nature lovers flocked to Wisconsin's great outdoors and flouted social distancing mandates during the coronavirus crisis, forcing officials on Thursday to shutter dozens of parks across the state....
Hero of the Day: Out-of-work waitress serves food to her community
She's not hanging up her apron just yet. Brooklyn waitress Shakeyra Stewart has made feeding New Yorkers her full-time job — even after the diner where she worked was forced...
India seals off coronavirus hot spots to stop spread
The world's second-largest country, already under nationwide lockdown to fight coronavirus, is now sealing dozens of hot spots as it looks to ease restrictions in less impacted areas. Indian Prime...
Likely false negative test puts COVID patient on his ‘deathbed’
This Alabama man felt like hell despite receiving a negative test for coronavirus. Brian Holloway was tested for COVID-19 at a drive-thru clinic in Birmingham on April 1. While the...
Doctor who warned Boris Johnson of supply shortage dies from coronavirus
Dr. Abdul Mabud Chowdhury, 53, a urologist at London’s Homerton Hospital, succumbed to the disease Wednesday after spending 15 days at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, according to Sky News.
Astronauts leave virus-plagued planet for International Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Three astronauts flew to the International Space Station on Thursday, departing the virus-plagued planet with little fanfare and no family members at the launch site to...
FDNY firefighter arrested for stripping parts off civilian's truck on duty
Aleksander Sweiszek, 40, was charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property for stealing from a Dodge Ram that was parked on 56th Street and Northern boulevard in...
Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig stage wacky quarantine soap opera
It's perfect for the young and the restless — and the quarantined.
Stephen King is 'sorry' you feel stuck in one of his horror stories
Pandemic was "bound to happen," he says.
New York is now the coronavirus capital of the world
New York state is now the coronavirus capital of the world, logging more COVID-19 cases than any other country across the globe outside of the US.
Steph Curry FaceTimes jersey-wearing nurse in inspiring video
Now, it is Steph Curry in awe of one of his fans. After learning of an ICU nurse sporting his jersey while helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Warriors superstar...
Coronavirus hits home for Yankees' Clint Frazier
First, the coronavirus pandemic interrupted what Clint Frazier was hoping would be a breakthrough season. Now, it may be endangering a close friend of his. “It’s something that resonates with...
Where to buy face masks — and what to wear if you can't find one
It's time to put your best — and safest — face forward. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending that all Americans wear a cloth facial covering in...
Chicago woman killed while social-distancing outside 7-Eleven
A 27-year-old Chicago woman was fatally shot while social-distancing outside a convenience store, according to a report.
Twin sisters who 'did everything together' die of coronavirus days apart
Twin sisters who "did everything together" in Wales have died of the coronavirus just days apart -- and their older brother is now battling for his life in a hospital....
Coronavirus cases set off rowdy demonstration at Washington prison
More than 100 inmates at a Washington state prison staged a rowdy demonstration this week after six men there tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said. The minimum-security prisoners, at...
Mort Drucker, legendary Mad magazine artist, dead at 91
Th renowned caricature artist was having trouble breathing on Friday, but it's unclear if he had coronavirus.
Quarantine dog video shows man hilariously adopting his dogs’ routine
As quarantine dog memes litter the internet, this Michigan man has decided if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. See how Joshua Butler spends lockdown with his two pooches, Roxy...
Yelp laying off or furloughing 2,000 employees
Yelp is in for some new criticism — from axed employees and investors. The popular review website is laying off or furloughing more than 2,000 workers due to economic strain...
Bar owner gives unemployed staff $3,714 taken from walls amid pandemic
A Georgia owner of a bar known for having cash stapled to the walls took down $3,714 worth of bills to give to her unemployed staff as they weather the...
Young girl who inspired CBD movement dies at 13
Charlotte Figi, the epileptic child who became a symbol of the CBD movement, died after a battle with a coronavirus-like illness, her family said.
Seton Hall lands 'stud' Harvard transfer to ease Myles Powell hurt
The day was Sept. 19, 2015. Myles Powell committed to Seton Hall during an official visit and would later become one of the program’s all-time greats. That same day, his...
China to reclassify dogs as pets, not livestock, in wake of coronavirus
China has drawn up new guidelines to reclassify dogs as pets, rather than livestock, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak -- a move that the Humane Society called a...
NYC Council will be working online due to coronavirus, speaker says
New York's City Council will conduct its first-ever online hearings later this month as they try to keep the city's massive $94 billion budget on schedule, officials said Thursday. “The...
Star pulls out of UFC 249 after two family members die of coronavirus
UFC 249 appears to be happening despite the coronavirus outbreak, but the virus is impacting the card. Former women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas pulled out her co-headline bout against Jessica...
More than half of renters say they lost jobs due to coronavirus
The longer some people stay at home, the more difficulty they have making ends meet. “Low-income renters — many of whom work in service industries hit hard by the pandemic...
USNS Comfort, Javits Center at fraction of capacity during pandemic
Part of the reason for the lack of patients is that hospitalizations are down, Gov. Cuomo said Wednesday.
Corrections officers union secures free coronavirus testing for members
The city will provide free coronavirus testing for corrections officers following a weekslong legal battle for supplies and policies to protect guards from infection. Officers can now visit Northwell Health...
'Black box' removed from cruise ship in coronavirus probe
Australian authorities said on Thursday they seized “black box” from a cruise ship, which was the country's deadliest source of coronavirus cases, as part of a homicide investigation.
NYC restaurateur Keith McNally hospitalized in London for coronavirus
New York restaurateur Keith McNally is in a London hospital battling coronavirus — and posting about his battle on Instagram. McNally has created some of the city's most successful restaurants,...
Cuomo compares NY coronavirus deaths to 'same evil we saw on 9/11'
New York's surging death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is a "silent explosion" that's akin to the "same evil that we saw on 9/11," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. And...
'Player A:' Redskins hint at draft strategy with huge fallout
The prospect of trading the No. 2 overall pick in NFL Draft 2020 comes with the risk of losing a shot to pick star edge rusher Chase Young. First-year Washington...
Temporary hospital at NYC cathedral closes before it even opened
The volunteer group that was building a coronavirus field hospital at St. John the Divine is making an exodus before the center ever saw a patient. A spokeswoman for the...
Barr blasts 'draconian' coronavirus restrictions, calls for re-evaluation
Attorney General William Barr called the restrictions intended to slow the spread of coronavirus "draconian" and said they should be re-examined next month. Government officials, Barr said on Fox News...
Wall Street firm offered 175% returns to investors using US aid programs
A New York investment firm pitched wealthy investors in recent days on a way to make returns of 22 percent to 175 percent using US government programs designed to help...
Andrea Bocelli on Easter quarantine concert: 'Music can become a prayer'
The coronavirus crisis may prevent you from going to church on Sunday, but you can still worship the talent of Andrea Bocelli when he brings an Easter concert directly to...
The best designer bag sales: Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Valentino and more
With stores closed due to the coronavirus quarantine, online sales continue to heat up — including some incredible deals on designer bags from past and present seasons. Here are our...
New York City's coronavirus death toll passes 4,400
More than 4,400 people have died from the coronavirus in New York City as both fatalities and total cases continued to rise, according to new statistics released Thursday morning. The...
'Mad Dog' almost at a loss for words over 'totally different' WFAN
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, alongside Mike Francesa, helped build WFAN into a sports-talk giant, having the No. 1 afternoon drive-time show in the area for years. Now, watching from a...
Jeff Bezos makes surprise visit to Amazon warehouse
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos visited one of his company's warehouses as well as a Whole Foods grocery store on Wednesday, making rare public appearances as employees have raised complaints about...
De Blasio to make decision on fate of 2020 school year this week
The fate of the city school year will be determined in a matter of days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday morning. "I think we are a couple of days...
Scientists successfully reversed stroke damage in rodent tests
Over the years, doctors and healthcare professionals have learned a lot about what increases the risk of a person having a stroke. Things like high blood pressure, smoking and heart...
Snake party busted for not social distancing
“It looks like more than a party of 10,” a park manager joked after stumbling upon more than a dozen snakes huddled together in North Sioux City, South Dakota. The...
Nevada man stole hundreds of masks from VA facility: feds
An ex-Marine from Nevada is accused of stealing about 200 surgical masks from a Veterans Administration hospital, federal prosecutors said. Peter Lucas, 35, appeared in court Wednesday after allegedly ripping...
Senate Dems block $250B for coronavirus small business loans
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked legislation to add $250 billion to a small-business loan program designed to prevent layoffs during the coronavirus outbreak. The move means that Congress won't pass...
51 patients transferred from Queens hospitals due to oxygen demands
A total of 51 patients were transferred from Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Medical Center -- including 10 to the Navy ship USNS Comfort -- after the facilities reported that their...
Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control
JOHANNESBURG — The callers were in tears. One by one, women in homes across rural Zimbabwe had a pleading question: When would family planning services return? Lockdowns imposed to curb...
Score unlimited access to 1,500+ yoga and fitness classes for only $29
If you are one of these people who are interested in staying active while physical distancing, then you probably already know that there are a plethora of options on the...
Ithaca hospital buses dozens of employees to NYC to fight coronavirus
Big-hearted hospital workers from a small city in central New York are headed to the Big Apple on a 200-plus-mile road trip to help out at a hotspot in the...
Wrestling star a bloody mess after busted nose
At least the dentist's precious teeth are intact. Britt Baker, an AEW wrestling star who is also a real-life dentist, became a bloody mess during her pre-taped match with Hikaru...
Tom Brady was the 'most unhappy 8-0 quarterback' last season
Not even an undefeated start could cure Tom Brady's Patriots unhappiness last year, according to NBC play-by-play man Al Michaels. After Brady confirmed his Patriots expiration date Wednesday during a...
De Blasio says some coronavirus restrictions could end next month
The Big Apple is at least a month away from relaxing some of its tough stay-in-place restrictions that have slowed the spread of the deadly coronavirus — and will need...
Melania Trump issues PSA about face coverings amid coronavirus
First lady Melania Trump appeared in a public service announcement Thursday to tout the importance of wearing face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gigantic hole opens in ozone layer over the Arctic
A rare and very large hole has opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic. Scientists blame low temperatures in the atmosphere above the north pole for the occurrence,...
Jill Biden celebrates Sanders dropping out: 'We can finally get to work'
Dr. Jill Biden rejoiced to supporters about Sen. Bernie Sanders' decision to withdraw from the Democratic primary, officially making her husband, Joe, the party's presumptive nominee. "Thank goodness we can...
Man robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn by thief in surgical mask
A man was robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn by a man wearing a blue surgical mask, police said Thursday. The unidentified victim was inside Madison Food Market on Madison Street...
Learn the business of becoming a professional YouTuber with these courses
YouTube’s highest-paid star last year, toy reviewer Ryan Kaji, raked in a cool $26 million in 2019. Did we mention he’s also not even 10 years old? Never has it...
Quarantined NYC residents are adopting bunnies just in time for Easter
Here's a fluff piece to brighten your spirits. Along with cats and dogs, New Yorkers are also bringing home rabbits as a fuzzy balm for the soul in trying times....
Porn-filled Easter eggs stuffed into Florida town's mailboxes
One very rotten egg hatched the obscene prank.
Woman busted for licking $1,800 in groceries during coronavirus crisis
A California woman was busted for licking $1,800 worth of items at a grocery store amid the coronavirus crisis, local authorities said. Jennifer Walker, 53, picked up various items at...
NASA wants to turn a moon crater into a giant telescope
NASA has given out some new grants for innovative space projects. Perhaps the wildest of the chosen projects is a plan to put a radio telescope on the moon that...
Fed unveils $2.3 trillion new loans to support US economy
The loan program aims to help businesses, households and state and local governments facing a cash crunch as large parts of the economy have been shut down.
Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt with coronavirus transferred to ICU
A sailor assigned to the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt has been transferred to an intensive-care unit in Guam after being found unresponsive, the US Navy said. The sailor, who tested...
Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman reveals he had coronavirus
Morgan Stanley boss James Gorman surprised his staff by disclosing in an internal video that he has won his own battle with the coronavirus. According to sources close to the...
NBC Sports adds 'The Rich Eisen Show' ahead of NFL Draft
In an effort to increase live programming and with the NFL Draft 2020 just two weeks away, NBC Sports Network is adding “The Rich Eisen Show,” The Post has learned....
Colleagues cheer New Jersey doctor who beat coronavirus in emotional video
Dr. James Pruden, 70, beat the illness about a month after he was diagnosed at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, where he works as the director of emergency...
Giants Super Bowl champ wants prison release over coronavirus fears
Mark Ingram Sr. is seeking an early release from his latest stint in prison, with the former Giants wide receiver's lawyer claiming his client's dementia and other health issues make...
Stocks jump again after Fed announces $2.3T coronavirus loan program
US stocks rose Thursday as the Federal Reserve made a fresh push to shore up the coronavirus-battered economy, even continued job losses showed the pandemic's damage has been worse than...
NBA's star-studded HORSE field is set
Basketball is (sort of) back. Beginning Sunday, a group of eight NBA and WNBA players and legends— headlined by Chris Paul and Hawks All-Star Trae Young — will partake in...
Husband of accidental ‘Thanksgiving grandma’ dies of coronavirus
Jamal and his friends are mourning the loss of the internet's favorite big-hearted grandpa
'Nashville' and 'Beverly Hills Cop II' actor dead of coronavirus at 80
New Jersey-born actor Allen Garfield -- who played key roles in movies like “Nashville” and “Beverly Hills Cop II" -- has died after getting coronavirus in a Hollywood retirement home.
What New Zealand got right: Only 1 death reported amid country's lockdown
Only one coronavirus death has been reported in New Zealand amid the country's stringent lockdown -- which orders all residents to stay home for four weeks, with few exceptions, data...
Ex-NFL star accused in murder-for-hire shootings
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson is accused of paying a suspected gang member for allegedly killing two men who shot him and killed his friend in 2015, according to...
Woman faces charges after bank hacking claims against her NASA astronaut wife
Summer Worden, 44, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Houston in what was the latest twist in her bizarre saga with decorated NASA astronaut Anne McClain.
CNN's Chris Cuomo presses brother Andrew on running for president
Coronavirus-infected CNN host Chris Cuomo playfully pressed his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, about whether he would jump into the Democratic presidential race now that Sen. Bernie Sanders has dropped out....
Video shows man assault laundromat worker over faulty machine in Brooklyn
A man blew a gasket in a Brooklyn laundromat, attacking a worker when a washing machine went on the fritz, footage released by police Thursday shows. The hothead was in...
Wife begs for young NHL husband to 'please wake up' from coma
The wife of Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave said Wednesday the family needs "a miracle" after the 25-year-old hockey star suffered a brain bleed and underwent surgery. The team confirmed...
De Blasio still focused on getting hospital supplies for coronavirus patients
New York may be "flattening the curve" of new coronavirus cases, but Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday he's still laser-focused on supplying hospitals with the equipment and medical personnel...
Check's in the mail, baby: Some may see coronavirus stimulus relief today
Millions of Americans should receive their $1,200 relief payments beginning Thursday, as the first wave of payouts for citizens impacted by coronavirus begins.
Afghan government releases another 100 Taliban prisoners
A day after releasing 100 Taliban prisoners, the Afghan government on Thursday said it would free another 100 -- even though the insurgents have walked out of talks over a...
Dr. Fauci agrees NY likely seeing flattening of the curve on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci agreed Thursday that New York is likely seeing the "flattening of the curve" in its coronavirus crisis -- while revealing that antibody tests could be available in...
A Cowboys trade offer that could tempt Jets
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...
Social distancing spat may have led to murder of doc, husband
A squabble over social distancing may have led to the execution-style slayings of a Wisconsin doctor and her husband, court documents show. Khari Sanford, 18, was charged Tuesday with two...
Couple names baby Lockdown during coronavirus crisis
Last month, Corona and Covid were born to Preeti and Vinay Verma in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
De Blasio doesn't regret telling New Yorkers to visit bars before shutdown
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he has no regrets about telling New Yorkers to visit their local watering holes less than a day before restaurants and bars shut down to...
Coronavirus crisis puts 17 million Americans out of work in three weeks
The coronavirus crisis has put nearly 17 million Americans out of work in just three weeks, including more than 6.6 million people who applied for unemployment benefits last week, new...
Shake it off: Fauci calls for end to handshakes after coronavirus
Americans should avoid shaking hands -- “ever” again -- in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, according to the top doctor on the White House’s task force battling the deadly...
Fox and TMZ join forces for 'Tiger King — What Really Went Down?' special
The new special features "never-before-seen footage."
3 nurses forced to wear trash bags during gear shortage get coronavirus
Three British nurses who were photographed wearing trash bags because of the desperate shortage of emergency gear have all tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report. Photos of...
Obama gave Joe Biden advice on picking a vice presidential running mate
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden says former President Barack Obama told him that when picking a vice presidential running mate, he should find the yin to his yang. Speaking to...
Simulation shows how a cough can spread coronavirus in supermarkets
Researchers in Finland have released a chilling simulation that shows how droplets from a single cough in a supermarket can hang in the air for “several minutes” and travel across...
Disney+ lands more than 50 million subscribers in 5 months amid pandemic
Disney+ has racked up more than 50 million paid subscribers within five months, an early sign the Mouse House is gaining ground in the streaming wars. Roughly 8 million of...
Coronavirus pandemic could send half a billion people into poverty: charity
About half a billion people – or 8 percent of the world’s population -- could be pushed into poverty as a result of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic,...
Boris Johnson 'sitting up in bed' on fourth day battling coronavirus in ICU
Coronavirus-infected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "improving" and sitting up in bed as he began his fourth day in intensive care Thursday -- but he could still be out...
Double amputee schools his friends at basketball
Meet Jo Jo Hayes, a teenage amputee in Champaign, Illinois, who plays basketball better than most kids his age. "He shoots that ball like he's standing on two legs," said...
'Send money ASAP:' Todd Gurley says Rams owe him cash
Former Los Angeles Rams Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews said on Twitter Tuesday the team owes them some back-pay. Gurley, who finalized a deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday,...
Woman who punched cop should be freed as 'essential' worker: lawyer
The woman arrested for slugging a Bronx cop should be let free without bail because she’s delivering medicine to sick people during the coronavirus pandemic, her lawyer said. Brandee Isom,...
When Jets could make a run at a cornerback in NFL Draft
The Jets’ needs on offense — namely offensive line and wide receiver — have gotten most of the attention in the lead-up to the draft, but cornerback is just as...
Ranking the top 10 cornerbacks in the NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Jeff Okudah, Ohio State, 6-1, 205 Finding flaws here feels like nitpicking. Future All-Pro will...
Man allegedly stabs woman to death in NYC liquor store, threatens to jump off roof
A 64-year-old woman was fatally stabbed inside a Manhattan liquor store Wednesday night by a man who later threatened to jump from a nearby rooftop, law enforcement sources said. The...
Dick's Sporting Goods furloughs 40,000 employees amid coronavirus pandemic
Another business has been hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Dick's Sporting Goods announced that keeping its doors open has proven difficult while there are no sports or...
LeBron James hoping Lakers will get 'closure' to this NBA season
LOS ANGELES — Instead of preparing for a playoff run, LeBron James is mostly spending the spring playing hoops with his teenage sons and enjoying tea time with his young...
Body of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s 8-year-old grandson found
The body of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s missing grandson was recovered by authorities in the Chesapeake Bay on Thursday, police said. Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean, 8, was...
Man shot dead on quiet Staten Island street
A 48-year-old man was fatally shot on a quiet Staten Island street Wednesday night, cops said. The man was shot in front of a home on Bradley Avenue in the...
Ohio State star on Giants radar could be 'home-run' pick
Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, The Post is breaking down the draft class by position in an 11-part series. Tomorrow: safeties. The Ohio State defense gathered away from...
Federal government stockpile of protective gear nearly drained
The federal government's stockpile of desperately needed personal protective equipment is almost completely depleted as the coronavirus outbreak continues to intensify in the United States. About 90 percent of the...
Coronavirus may have spread in NYC weeks before first case
The coronavirus was likely spreading in New York City as early as February, weeks before the Big Apple’s first confirmed case, according to a report citing new research. Dr. Adriana...
Pinpointing moment where Tiger Woods became a legend
With the 2020 Masters, which was scheduled to begin Thursday with the opening round at Augusta National, postponed until November, The Post each day this week is reliving some of...
Why Panthers coach is OK about moving on from Cam Newton
First-year Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said moving on from quarterback Cam Newton was a difficult — but correct — decision for his team. “I think the world of Cam...
John Prine’s wife Fiona urges everyone to take coronavirus ‘seriously’ after icon's death
John Prine’s wife and manager, Fiona Whelan Prine, is speaking out following the death of one of country and folk music’s most influential artists. “We have no words to describe...
Former MLB MVP indicted, accused of beating daughter
FORT WORTH, Texas — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating...