April 23, 2020
Scott Perry safe as Knicks GM after newest front-office hire
With Brock Aller soon to jump from the Cavaliers to become the Knicks’ vice president of strategy, general manager Scott Perry still will plow on in preparing for the NBA...
Three positions just got better with this Giants draft pick
This wasn’t only a dream come true for tackle Andrew Thomas, drafted by the New York Football Giants in Thursday night's 2020 NFL Draft. It is a dream come true...
The NFL Draft delivered — weirdly — in a time of sports need
It’s live sports! Or at least the next-best thing. Certainly a better thing than that ill-fated H-O-R-S-E tournament a few weeks back. The 2020 NFL Draft delivered two new offensive...
One year later, $100M National Enquirer sale still in limbo
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the sale of the National Enquirer — a headline-grabbing publishing deal that still hasn’t been consummated. On April 18, 2019, a press release...
Cardinals draft steal could turn into Giants' regret
Isaiah Simmons could end up haunting the Giants in so many ways. Though Clemson’s ultra-versatile linebacker/safety would have provided a much-needed defensive game-changer for the Giants, general manager Dave Gettleman...
Biden fears Trump will try to delay 2020 election over coronavirus concerns
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he believes Donald Trump will try to postpone the presidential election in November amid the coronavirus pandemic. “This president, mark my words,...
Firefighter honors NYC health care workers with Hendrix-like national anthem
He's a real guitar hero. A New York City firefighter channeled Jimi Hendrix on Thursday to honor healthcare workers by blasting an electric guitar rendition of the national anthem. FDNY's...
Florida lawyer to wear Grim Reaper costume to stop people visiting beaches
A lawyer in Florida said he will visit beaches that open “prematurely” while dressed as the Grim Reaper starting in May. “Many of you have asked if I am willing...
Hydroxychloroquine had no effect on seriously ill coronavirus patients in New York: study
Preliminary results of a study on hydroxychloroquine in New York showed that the anti-malaria drug had no effect on critically ill coronavirus patients, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday. The study,...
Why NY libraries may have to 'quarantine' their books
The New York Public Library may have to put books under quarantine as social restrictions begin to ease. “We may need to quarantine our books for that long to make...
Masked NYC subway rider caught on camera slugging straphanger
A subway rider wearing a face mask was caught on camera treating another commuter like his personal punching bag, according to video of the incident posted online. The man threw...
Roger Goodell can't blame this flub on a virtual glitch
Roger Goodell's big NFL Draft 2020 error Thursday night had nothing to do with a technical glitch. No, it seemed all was well technology-wise for Goodell during the first fully...
Cindy Adams, the First Lady of Gossip, turns 90 — and still turns heads
The New York Post’s reigning celebrity columnist personifies and celebrates all that’s special about our beloved, beleaguered hometown.
NYC artist Vice Verses honored after death with massive Zoom conference
Heavyweight hip hop MC Jason Williams, known by the name Vice Verses, is being honored with a massive teleconference after his death last week. “Jason ‘Vice Verses’ Williams passed away...
Odell Beckham goes on furious Twitter rant during NFL Draft
The fireworks from Thursday’s 2020 NFL Draft didn’t come from Roger Goodell’s basement, but Odell Beckham Jr.’s Twitter account. As the first round progressed, the Browns receiver appeared to call...
Bucs trade up to draft Tom Brady bodyguard
The Buccaneers traded up to make sure Tom Brady remains upright. Coming into the night with the No. 14 pick in NFL Draft 2020, the Bucs flip-flopped with the 49ers...
Democratic Party still hopes to hold 'in-person' convention in August
The Democratic Party still expects to hold an in-person convention to nominate Joe Biden for president. The event is currently scheduled to take place in Milwaukee during the week of...
Giants fans have insane reaction to this year's draft pick
Giants nation already is salivating over their newest addition. After weeks of debate over whether the team would draft an offensive tackle or a defensive player or make a trade,...
Over 5,000 US meatpackers exposed to coronavirus, union says
More than 5,000 US meat and food-processing workers have been infected with or exposed to the coronavirus, while another 13 have died, their union said Thursday. The nation’s meat supply...
FDA says there is no evidence groceries can transmit coronavirus
Your groceries apparently can't transmit the coronavirus. There's no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 can spread through food, or what it's wrapped in, Dr. Stephen Hahn, commissioner of the US...
BoJo expected to return to work next week after coronavirus battle
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to return to work as early as Monday -- a month after testing positive for the coronavirus, a report said. Johnson, who spent...
Behind Dave Gettleman's choice to wear mask during NFL Draft
Why was Dave Gettleman wearing a mask in his Bergen County, N.J., home Thursday night during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft? And why did a bunch of...
Newest Giant makes Joe Judge forget his Daniel Jones rule
So, he does know his name. New Giants coach Joe Judge has steadfastly avoided using the words "Daniel Jones" or calling any of his new players by name as he...
AOC blasted by primary challenger for voting against coronavirus relief package
Primary challenger Michelle Caruso-Cabrera slammed Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for being the lone House Democrat on Thursday to vote against the $484 billion coronavirus relief package. The Payroll Protection Plan...
Belgian port workers to wear buzzing social distancing bracelets
Belgian port workers must soon wear a social distancing bracelet that buzzes if they get too close to each other. Thousands of workers at Europe’s second-largest port in Antwerp will...
Sunbathers flock to Florida's Cocoa Beach as it reopens
Floridians flocked to Cocoa Beach on Thursday after it reopened for sunbathing, sitting in chairs, and other social activities -- as beach rules were relaxed following restrictions that were implemented...
Jets draft mammoth offensive lineman
The Jets offensive line got a whole lot bigger Thursday night. Time will tell if it got better. The Jets selected Louisville tackle Mekhi Becton with the No. 11 overall...
Private island for the super-rich gets $2M coronavirus loan from feds
Florida’s bougie Fisher Island community — a haven for the ultra-wealthy — was approved for a $2 million federal loan through the Paycheck Protection Program which is meant to help...
Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert picked back-to-back in NFL Draft
The world wanted the Dolphins to tank for Tua. They didn’t, but they landed the star quarterback that comes with an injury risk anyways. After all the pre-draft talk about...
Joe Burrow gives us our first taste of virtual draft
There was Roger Goodell, there were boos and there was Joe Burrow glued to his phone before the pick was announced. But when Goodell announced Burrow to the Bengals with...
Giants draft massive lineman with No. 4 pick
Finally. The Giants finally made the investment they needed to make and just like that, the football lives of Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley are greatly enhanced and, just maybe,...
Tip from Ashton Kutcher led to Iowa's coronavirus testing deal
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s governor said the state’s $26 million contract to increase coronavirus testing was reached after she acted on a tip from actor Ashton Kutcher, a revelation...
Tristan Wirfs creates his own NFL Draft red carpet
Top NFL prospects couldn't get to the red carpet Thursday night, so Tristan Wirfs brought the red carpet to Iowa. The stud offensive tackle kicked off his NFL Draft night...
How 'Superstore' is moving forward without star America Ferrera
The show's staff was apprised "about halfway through the season" that Ferrera might be (amicably) leaving.
Bengals don't screw up the start of unusual NFL Draft
The 2020 NFL Draft looked completely different than usual — until it came time to make the picks. Virtual setting or not, like always, quarterbacks ruled the first round Thursday...
Coronavirus patients admitted to Queens nursing home — with body bags
The first coronavirus patients admitted to a Queens nursing home under a controversial state mandate arrived along with some grim accessories — a supply of body bags, The Post has...
Tiger Woods kicks off trash talk for charity golf match
Details for the event have not yet been officially announced, but the trash talking already has begun. Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will take on Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady...
Trump bashes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp again over opening state
President Trump on Thursday ripped Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for his plan to reopen many of his state’s businesses on Friday, declaring, “I am not happy about Brian Kemp.” “I...
Stop slamming surfers, bikers: No evidence outdoor activities pose coronavirus risks
Forgive Jacksonville, Fla., for it has sinned. The largest city in the Sunshine State partly re-opened its beaches, and it became something of a national scandal. CNN ran disapproving segments,...
Trump says he 'doesn't agree' with Dr. Fauci's testing concerns
In an interview earlier Thursday, Fauci, an infectious disease specialist and respected member of the White House coronavirus taskforce, told Time Magazine he feared the US was not where it...
NFL Draft tracker 2020: Live first-round updates, picks and analysis
The Post's Ryan Dunleavy will be providing a pick-by-pick analysis of all 32 first-round selections in Thursday night's 2020 NFL Draft. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this is the first...
New York's magic method for 'balancing' the Medicaid budget
New York spent only $9.2 million on Medicaid in March — next to nothing when monthly outlays average almost $2 billion, and insanely little amid the coronavirus pandemic. What’s the...
Even amid coronavirus, New York's leaders can't resist 'school payola'
City Hall moved rapidly Sunday to stop plans to spend up to $700 million on idle school buses through the end of June — rapidly, that is, after The Post’s...
Elites go to war on homeschooling — just when everyone's doing it
We’re all homeschoolers now. Schools have closed for more than 55 million students nationwide, and at least 34 states have shuttered schools for the rest of the academic year. Just...
Top DHS scientists says heat, humidity slow coronavirus
A top scientist from the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that preliminary research shows that the coronavirus dies out more quickly in hot, humid weather than in colder, drier...
Jets 2020 NFL Draft tracker: Round-by-round picks and analysis
Joe Douglas enters his first draft at the Jets GM, and he's not going to have it easy. For starters, his team needs include receivers, a long sought-after edge rusher...
ESPN delivers ultimatum to NFL Draft prospects
The NFL is ensuring that all 2020 NFL Draft prospects are complying with mandated social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus crisis – and those who refuse risk not getting put...
‘Parks and Recreation’ cast to reunite in scripted special for COVID-19 benefit
The good folks of the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, Indiana are back for more hijinks.
Watch the NFL Draft here for a good cause
The NFL Draft will benefit more than your favorite team. As part of the mammoth three-day showcase kicking off Thursday, the NFL is hosting a "Draft-A-Thon" in order to raise...
We need to start pushing the envelope to get people back to work
Thursday’s grim jobless report only adds to the urgency of finding safe ways to ease the coronavirus lockdowns: This state of affairs simply isn’t sustainable. Another 4.4 million Americans filed...
Will our leaders really look at science to figure out when lockdowns end?
When she announced the startling results of a new COVID-19 study on Monday, Los Angeles County’s top public-health official, Barbara Ferrer, emphasized that the number of infections far exceeds the...
Giants 2020 NFL Draft tracker: Round-by-round picks and analysis
A year after tabbing Daniel Jones as Eli Manning's successor, Giants GM Dave Gettleman has his next set of challenges ahead of him at the 2020 NFL Draft. First and...
Tua Tagovailoa gets great hip news hours before NFL Draft
The most discussed hip on the planet seems to be doing well hours ahead of the NFL Draft. Tua Tagovailoa, the Alabama star quarterback some believe will fall in the...
COVID-19 vaccine tests in China protect monkeys from virus, researchers say
Even though the trial was limited to only a few monkeys, Meng Weining, Sinovac’s senior director for overseas regulatory affairs, told Science Magazine that the results “give us a lot...
Robotic dog deployed to help doctors fight coronavirus
He's a doctor's best friend. A robotic pup is helping doctors in Boston fight the coronavirus, the Boston Herald reported Thursday. Spot, a mechanical canine developed by Boston Dynamics, won't...
The big snag that could stop any potential Mets sale
The Wilpons are still interested in selling the money-losing Mets, but they are still not interested in selling money-making SNY, their regional sports network, sources tell The Post. “I don’t...
NYC students are suing colleges for refunds after coronavirus campus shutdowns
An anonymous student hit Columbia University with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday, alleging damages in excess of $5 million for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
House approves more small business loans, AOC joins 4 GOPers in no vote
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Thursday to replenish a small business loan program designed to halt layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic. The $484 billion relief bill is the fourth...
Not that insane: Coronavirus causes Insane Clown Posse to nix Gathering of the Juggalos
"Bottom line is simply that we REFUSE to risk even ONE Juggalo life by hosting a Gathering during these troubling times," the group wrote in a Twitter statement posted Thursday.
Mike Francesa backed off feud with Twitter foe too late
Mike Francesa folded, but the man behind the popular Twitter handle that for years posted video clips of Francesa still says: No tweets for you. After Francesa said he and...
Ruth's Chris Steak House to return $20M small biz cash to feds: report
Faced with mounting criticism, Ruth’s Chris Steak House — which operates more than 100 restaurants in North America — will return the $20 million coronavirus small business loan it got...
City needs $500M for mandate to house homeless in hotels
A top de Blasio administration official Thursday estimated it would cost taxpayers half a billion dollars to house all homeless New Yorkers in private rooms to slow the coronavirus’s spread...
Buccaneers' tight end drama grows before NFL Draft
Just as the Buccaneers landed Rob Gronkowski, another tight end reportedly wants out. O.J. Howard is looking for a fresh start after three years in Tampa Bay, JoeBucsFan.com reported, noting...
Dead woman dumped in Bronx trash can may have overdosed, NYPD says
A woman who was found naked and dead after she was dumped from a shopping cart into a Bronx trash can may have overdosed, police said Thursday. The 38-year-old's body...
Syracuse AD: No plans to cancel college football season yet
Everyone seemingly has a different prediction about when – or if – the college football season will start amid the coronavirus pandemic, which canceled the NCAA Tournament and has postponed...
AG Barr going after landlords who seek sex for rent amid coronavirus
Attorney General William Barr on Thursday urged federal prosecutors to crack down on landlords demanding sex from tenants during the coronavirus pandemic. "The current times are difficult enough without predatory...
What we learned about coronavirus today: Unemployment soars, virus not transmitted through sex
Unemployment is soaring to levels not seen since the Great Depression -- with one in six American workers put out of a job by the coronavirus pandemic. In all, roughly...
Screen time for kids explodes during coronavirus crisis, study says
Kids are staring at screens more than ever during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new report. Nearly half of American children spend more than six hours a day in...
Coronavirus was already spreading quickly in US by February, study says
Thousands of New York City residents and elsewhere in the country were already infected with the coronavirus by the time first case was confirmed in the Big Apple on March...
NYC doctor: ERs eerily quiet as non-coronavirus patients die at home
How many patients are dying of treatable heart attacks at home?
Brendan Benson and Jack White once rocked out in their underwear
Raconteurs co-lead singer Brendan Benson is dropping his seventh solo album, “Dear Life,” on Friday
Pence to Rush Limbaugh: Coronavirus outbreak may be 'behind us' by June
Vice President Mike Pence, the head of the government's coronavirus task force, believes the US coronavirus pandemic may be largely "behind us" by early June if cases continue falling. In...
Breakthrough at Florida Aquarium could save America’s only barrier reef
The world’s coral reefs are struggling. Warming ocean waters and pollution have led to mass die-offs of coral in many places around the planet. The only barrier reef in the...
Stratford Festival is streaming Shakespeare plays for free
Bored at home? Starting tonight, you can be Bard at home instead.
A 'virtual baby sitter' is the latest BS idea from coronavirus opportunists
Truth is that most kids are living, breathing demons who would laugh in the face of a virtual sitter
Terrifying moment huge birds of prey spot pet poodles through apartment window
This is the terrifying moment two birds of prey swoop onto a woman's balcony in Chile and attempt to break through the window to get to her three dogs. Gabriela...
Harvard professor wants to ban homeschooling because it's 'authoritarian'
“The issue is, do we think that parents should have 24/7, essentially authoritarian control over their children from ages zero to 18? I think that’s dangerous,” Elizabeth Bartholet said.
Nursing homes have 'no right' to reject coronavirus patients, Cuomo says
"They don’t have a right to object. That is the rule and that is the regulation and they have to comply with that," Cuomo said during his daily briefing in...
The subways' downward spiral and other commentary
Urban beat: The Subways’ Downward Spiral As Gotham prepares to reopen, the New York Police Department and the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority need to “make sure trains are safe not...
Supreme Court sides with Trump to deport green card holding criminal
Green card holders with criminal offenses will now have a harder time fighting deportation orders after the Supreme Court ruled with the Trump administration on Thursday. The split 5-4 ruling...
Infant killed by coronavirus 'went out looking like a princess': firefighter dad
The months-old girl tragically killed by coronavirus "went out looking like a princess" during her funeral -- wearing the dress her newly minted firefighter dad had got her for his...
Rob Gronkowski's 'fire is back' with Tom Brady reunion
Rob Gronkowski thanked Patriots fans, and promised a renewed vigor for those awaiting his Buccaneers debut. The three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end came out of retirement earlier this week and...
NHL has accelerated timeline for possible return
Even as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said, “we’re not going to rush anything,” in his interview with Sportsnet on Wednesday, the NHL may be on an accelerated timeline to resume...
Cleveland store owner vows to stay open despite lockdown
The owner of a Cleveland thrift shop facing criminal charges for violating Ohio’s non-essential business shutdown is vowing to stay open unless the military is sent in to stop her,...
NYC's coronavirus death toll at 15,411 as confirmed cases reach 141,754
The Big Apple coronavirus death toll surpassed another crushing milestone Thursday as city health officials reported that more than 15,000 New Yorkers have now passed from the disease. The pandemic...
What's going on behind the gates of shuttered Disney theme parks
Even if the only rides to enjoy are virtual, there’s still plenty of action happening behind the gates.
Rapper Fred the Godson dead from the coronavirus at 35
Fred the Godson has died after contracting the coronavirus earlier this month. He was 35.
NYC seeks to limit fees by food apps like Grubhub during emergencies
The New York City Council wants to ban food-ordering apps like Grubhub from charging most of their usual fees to restaurants during any government-ordered state of emergency, The Post has...
Justin Herbert in interesting spot in QB draft race
Jordan Love isn't the only prospect rumored to replace Tom Brady. Justin Herbert, the former Oregon Ducks quarterback, is said to be drawing interest from the Patriots, who currently hold...
Driver stranded as boulders rain from mountainside like meteors, video reveals
It wasn't a meteor shower, but it sure looked like one. A driver was stranded when gigantic boulders rained down from the side of a mountain in Ramban, India, according...
Woman stuck in clothing bin cries for help: 'I can't feel my arm!'
A woman was rescued after getting her arm trapped in the jaws of a clothing donation bin in Livermore, California. Watch the heroic moment when a good Samaritan, Steve Eveleth,...
Spanish resort launches coronavirus-free seals for hotels — where hugs will be banned
Alicante, Spain, is to introduce "Covid free" certificates for its hotels which will see a ban on hugs, handshakes or kisses for clients, protective gear for chambermaids, voice-operated lifts and...
Your fancy French press coffee isn't good for you
The findings are a boon to coffee snobs everywhere.
Target online sales surge, but rising coronavirus costs may hurt profits
Target said on Thursday that rising costs from trying to meet the fast-changing needs of consumers during the coronavirus crisis were set to hurt its first-quarter profit and margins, even...
Jets, team owners donating $2 million more to coronavirus relief
Jets CEO Christopher Johnson, his family and the Jets are making an additional $2 million donation to support the COVID-19 relief response in New York and New Jersey. This comes...
Doctors urge caution when using ventilators for coronavirus patients
Doctors are warning against the rush to use mechanical ventilators to treat coronavirus patients, saying the breathing machines could be doing more harm than good. While medical professionals in several...
Volunteers in Syria building makeshift ventilators to fight coronavirus
IDLIB, Syria - A team of volunteers in Syria have cobbled together prototypes of a ventilator and a testing machine - homemade equipment to fight the new coronavirus if it...
2020 New York Film Festival 'going ahead' in September despite coronavirus
The Big Apple has already lost multiple film festivals this year due to the pandemic. The New York Film Festival is optimistic it won’t suffer the same fate, however, and...
Pregnant mom awakes from coronavirus coma to learn she's expecting twins
A pregnant Irish mom woke up from a coronavirus-induced coma to find that she was expecting not just one baby -- but twins, according to a new report. Danielle Martin,...
Rapper-turned-ISIS fighter, once thought to be 'Jihadi John,' arrested in Spain
A British rapper turned notorious suspected ISIS fighter, who was once pictured proudly holding up a severed head, has been arrested in Spain, according to authorities. Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary --...
Dictionary.com updates definitions, adds new words explaining COVID-19 outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic is dominating and impacting daily life around the world, prompting Dictionary.com to update its glossary and add new terms that are more relevant than ever amid the...
'SNL' to air second 'At Home' coronavirus remote show
Two weeks after airing its first-ever totally remote telecast, "Saturday Night Live" is returning to Studio 8H (figuratively speaking) this weekend with its second "At Home" edition. The inaugural "SNL...
Second wave of stimulus checks could take up to 20 weeks to arrive
The second wave of coronavirus stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts in the next week, but retirees, veterans and pensioners expecting paper checks may have to wait up to...
Gap struggling to pay store rents, could need massive loan to survive next year
Gap Inc. warned on Thursday it may not survive the next 12 months intact and would need to borrow more funds in the face of widespread coronavirus shutdowns that have...
WHO should back probe of coronavirus origins, says Australian PM
All members of the World Health Organization should be behind an independent review of how the coronavirus spread around the world, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday, according to...
South Korean security brass see no signs Kim Jong Un not in charge
South Korea’s top security brass on Thursday “confirmed” that there has been no unusual activity in North Korea that would indicate that dictator Kim Jong Un was on death’s door....
Dodgers legend Vin Scully hospitalized after fall
LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully has been hospitalized after falling at his Los Angeles-area home. The team says the 92-year-old fell Tuesday and was taken...
NYC jail workers forced into 'cesspool of illness' 24-hour shifts: lawsuit
City jail workers are being forced to work 24 hours straight in a "cesspool of illness," claims a new suit brought by all three of the city's corrections unions. The...
Amazon rainforest ‘being destroyed at record rate' during coronavirus lockdown
Illegal loggers in the Amazon rainforest are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic as the rate of deforestation has doubled, researchers have warned. Trees are being cut down at twice...
Elizabeth Warren's older brother dies from coronavirus
Donald Reed Herring, the oldest brother of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, has passed away due to complications from coronavirus, the senator confirmed. He was 86 years old. "My oldest brother, Don...
Woman wakes up in body bag after she's pronounced dead by doc
They were dead wrong.
‘Mandalorian’ doc trailer: Filmmakers dish on directing Baby Yoda
We’ve only had a brief glimpse of "The Mandalorian"‘s face, but we’ll soon be privy to a bunch of his secrets. Disney+ on Thursday released a trailer for its "Mandalorian"-themed edition...
At least 840 sailors on USS Roosevelt test positive for coronavirus
The Navy had tested the entire 5,000-member crew of the Nimitz class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which made headlines when its former commander, Capt. Brett Crozier, was relieved of his duty...
WWE couple has awkward sex 'panda' moment
This could make for some awkward quarantining later on. During a recent Instagram Live, WWE stars Carmella and Corey Graves got candid about what does -- and doesn't -- happen...
Stuntmen create epic — and socially distanced — fight sequence
The hard-hitting YouTube clip, posted last week by the school — Campus Univers Cascades — boasts over 340,000 views.
Gilead coronavirus drug didn't help trial patients recover
An antiviral drug seen as a potentially promising treatment for the new coronavirus reportedly failed to help patients in a Chinese study.
Scientists probing whether blood-pressure drugs accelerate coronavirus
America's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is among those who have called for urgent research into whether the drugs could be acting as an accelerant for COVID-19.
History, geography scores drop on Nation's Report Card
The latest Nation’s Report Card shows eighth-graders’ scores in US history and geography declining since 2014, results Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday called “stark and inexcusable.” Civics scores on...
Joe Biden's ties to Obama could hamper appeal to Latino voters
For many Latinos, Biden's embrace of the Obama years is a frightening reminder of when the former president ejected about 3 million people living in the U.S. illegally, earning him...
Here's some good news for horny quarantiners
Safe sex, corona-style.
Alex Trebek's savage burn of 'loser' contestant stuns fans — 4 years later
Alex Trebek, who built his game show empire on the backs of trivia-obsessed nerds, knows a "loser" when he sees one.
Man roughed up in viral arrest video to sue NYC for $50 million
A man who was roughed up by cops in a caught-on-video arrest that went viral plans to sue the city for $50 million, according to legal papers filed Thursday. Fitzroy...
Dogs entertained by DIY Whac-A-Mole
Holy mole-y! Two golden retrievers kept their eyes on the prize while playing this homemade Whac-A-Mole at their home in London, UK. The dogs' owner, Ursula Aitchison, 31, put together...
Alarming number of Americans feel uninformed about their prescription medications
Four in 10 Americans feel uninformed and have unresolved concerns after being prescribed a new medication, according to new research. Results from a survey of 1,000 prescription-receiving Americans found 41...
Rolling Stones drop first original song in 8 years — 'Living in a Ghost Town'
The Rolling Stones have released the brand-new song “Living in a Ghost Town” to tide fans over until they’re able to reschedule the upcoming leg of their No Filter tour....
Gov. Cuomo slams 'Grim Reaper' Mitch McConnell over coronavirus funding
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's refusal to open the federal coffers for coronavirus-stricken state and local governments is a historically "dumb" idea that reeks of "ugly" partisanship, Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Florida Man Tom Brady walks into stranger's house
Tom Brady is becoming the embodiment of the Florida Man internet meme. The future Hall of Fame quarterback not only was booted from a public park in Tampa because of...
Nearly all coronavirus patients in NY's largest health system had underlying condition: study
Nearly all of the coronavirus patients in New York state’s largest hospital system had at least one underlying health condition, a study has found. The analysis, published by the Journal...
Long Island mom wakes up from coronavirus coma days after giving birth
It was a miracle in Mineola. A pregnant Long Island woman in a coronavirus-induced coma got a pair of priceless birthday gifts when she awoke from the medical slumber on...
Top ESPN analyst to miss draft with coronavirus
ESPN NFL Draft mainstay Todd McShay announced that he’s unable to work Thursday's telecast because he’s at home recovering from the coronavirus. McShay, 43, had recently been working from home...
Tips on helping your elderly neighbors — from a woman who's devoted her life to it
Let us not allow this time of extreme self-preservation to blind us to those who need our care and compassion the most.
Hedge funds see $33 billion get yanked amid coronavirus pandemic
Hedge funds just weathered what might be their worst month ever, with some of the industry’s biggest names getting hit the hardest.
Science teachers across US work to keep experiments exciting and accessible
Texas science teacher Avri DiPietro has a secret weapon in her tool kit to help keep her students engaged now that the coronavirus pandemic has forced them to stay home...
How The Strokes came up with latest album title, 'The New Abnormal'
The Strokes named their latest album “The New Abnormal” well before knowing what our new normal would be.
Hershey pulls 2020 forecast as sales weaken amid coronavirus
Hershey pulled its 2020 forecast on Thursday and warned of weak sales in certain categories as households worried about their financial futures cut spending on snacks and chocolates. The company...
Jerry Jones will escape family fights thanks to NFL's virtual draft
Jerry Jones and his shins sound excited about this year’s virtual NFL Draft. The Cowboys’ owner/GM won’t have to fight off other members of the organization, like his son and...
South Africa's itinerant wastepickers lose livelihood in lockdown
SOWETO, Johannesburg - They perform one of South Africa’s most important services, collecting recyclables that would otherwise swell the country’s rubbish dumps and burden municipal trash collection, but the coronavirus...
AOC announces on Instagram that she will vote for Joe Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will vote for presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the November election, she reaffirmed in a livestream appearance. Speaking to rapper Fat Joe in an...
Ariana Grande lashes out at 'degrading' TikTok impersonators
She's not amused by fans who impersonate her — or her ponytail.
Flightmare! Woman describes packed plane to NYC surrounded by passengers not wearing masks
A Manhattan woman who flew on an American Airlines flight from Miami to LaGuardia says she was shocked that the flight was packed full -- and about half the passengers...
2.7 million New Yorkers may have been exposed to coronavirus: study
One-in-five Big Apple residents screened in the state's first round of coronavirus antibody testing were found to have been exposed to the contagion — and some 2.7 million people could...
De Blasio denies subway homelessness 'out of control' amid coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday insisted the city is in "control" of subway homelessness amid the coronavirus outbreak, after a top transit official said she's “losing patience" with the...
Jets' divergent NFL Draft options if all the tackles are gone
The NFL Draft is finally here. With everything shut down, this has to be the most analyzed draft in history and it may be the most watched. This is a...
New York to launch probe into nursing homes over coronavirus
Under fire, New York state officials are launching a probe into whether nursing homes are complying with safety orders related to the coronavirus amid the deaths of more than 3,500...
Dems allegedly working around Congress to send checks to illegal immigrants
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said a fund for immigrants was "something we want to take a look at," Politico reported on Wednesday.
Atlanta man kills teen stepson during quarantine spat: cops
An Atlanta man fatally shot his stepson following an argument about leaving the family’s home during the city’s coronavirus stay-at-home order, police said. Bernie Hargrove, 42, was arrested late Wednesday...
Children's drawings from lockdown show the world what they miss most
Children confined to their homes under lockdown are drawing what they miss most - friends at school, grandparents, football and green open spaces. Regardless of where they are, the themes...
Latest partisan divide: Wearing masks on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Republican members of Congress were noticeably reluctant to wear masks on the House floor Thursday, sparking a sharp debate with Democrats, who readily accepted the federal guidance. As...
Net worth of America's billionaires surges during coronavirus pandemic
The combined wealth of America’s billionaires, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk, increased nearly 10 percent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published...
Thousands of Orthodox Jewish New Yorkers donate plasma to fight coronavirus
Thousands of Orthodox Jewish New Yorkers who have recovered from the coronavirus are now stepping up to donate potentially life-saving blood plasma to help fight the illness, according to a...
Coronavirus pulls Bezos back into Amazon's day-to-day ops
Amazon's globetrotting CEO Jeff Bezos has been pulled back into the company's day-to-day operations by the coronavirus, according to a new report. The 56-year-old Bezos -- who in recent years...
These training courses can help you increase your productivity
For those of you looking for a little assistance when it comes to increasing productivity, consider digitally enrolling in The Ultimate Life Hacker Masterclass Bundle (now on sale for $35). This...
Coronavirus could cause 2 million NYC residents to go hungry: de Blasio
The projection is double the amount of New Yorkers who lacked reliable access to meals before the pandemic hit the city.
Low on toilet paper? This gadget turns your toilet into a bidet
If you’ve recently been wondering if there’s a way to not constantly rely on TP when you’re sitting on your porcelain throne. The solution is something our European friends have...
Walmart creating one-way aisles to stem spread of coronavirus
Walmart said it is creating one-way aisles at its massive superstores beginning Thursday in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. "One-way aisles are designed to increase social distancing...
Biden accused of trying to 'out-Trump' Trump in new campaign ad
Joe Biden has been accused of trying to "out-Trump" President Trump after he released a tough-on-China campaign video, which backfired and upset the left flank of his base. The ad,...
Jordan Love's draft saga could end as Patriots' Tom Brady replacement
Round and round the quarterback carousel goes, but where Jordan Love ends up Thursday, nobody quite knows. The former Utah State signal-caller, whom The Post ranks fourth among this year's...
4-year-old boy attacked, partially eaten by roaming wild pigs
A 4-year-old boy was killed and partially eaten by wild pigs roaming the street near his home in India, according to a local report. “A pack of pigs were loitering...
Doctor documents 'torture' of seeing 4-year-old son battle coronavirus
"Gut-wrenching" doesn't begin to describe it.
Reopened businesses shouldn't be liable for coronavirus infections: Kudlow
“Businesses, particularly small businesses that don’t have massive resources, should not be held liable — should not be held to trial lawyers putting on false lawsuits that will probably be...
Hero of the Day: Nursing home administrator cares for coronavirus-stricken residents
When the coronavirus struck the St. Joseph’s Senior Nursing Home, it spread like wildfire. In six short days, one infection turned into 94 presumed positives at the New Jersey facility....
FDNY firefighter loses 5-month-old daughter to coronavirus
Young Jay-Natalie La Santa died Monday — just one week shy of turning 5 months old — from complications with the coronavirus, according to the department's Hispanic Society fraternal organization...
Up to 1 million NYC residents may have been exposed to coronavirus
"It wouldn't surprise me that at this point in time if we had 1 million New Yorkers who were exposed to COVID-19,” Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot said during Mayor...
Teen charged in McDonald's attack released over coronavirus fears
A Bronx judge cut loose a teenager charged in a brutal gang attack on a 52-year-old man — over fears the teen could catch the coronavirus while jailed awaiting trial,...
Discarded casket causes a scene outside Bronx funeral home
A casket left on a funeral home's front steps sparked fears of a "dead body" on Saturday, a new video shows. "Check this s--t out, they dropped the body off...
Michael Jordan punching me helped our relationship: Steve Kerr
It took a fight for Steve Kerr to gain Michael Jordan’s respect. Looking back at their altercation, though, it was a seminal moment in the relationship between the two former...
National Guardsman allegedly impersonating cop pulls over the wrong guy
A member of the Indiana National Guard picked the wrong driver to pull over while impersonating a cop – an off-duty lieutenant who was out on a Sunday drive with...
Girls' youth hockey coach sues Lightning for sexual assault
A woman who worked as a girls' youth hockey coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning says she was fired after informing the organization’s human resources that she was sexually assaulted...
De Blasio rejects Gov. Cuomo claim that 'it's not our job' to help nursing homes
Mayor Bill de Blasio pushed back Thursday against Gov. Andrew Cuomo's assertion that "it's not our job" to supply nursing homes with safety gear amid the coronavirus pandemic — saying...
Widow of man who labeled coronavirus a 'political ploy' speaks out
The wife of the Ohio man who died of coronavirus after dismissing it as a "political plot" pushing "bulls**t lockdowns" has spoken of her heartbreak that he never lived long...
UN chief says pandemic is fast becoming ‘human rights crisis’
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic is “a human crisis that is fast becoming a human rights crisis.” The UN chief said in...
Married 'soulmates' die of coronavirus just 12 days apart
Two New Jersey soulmates who were married for more than 20 years died of coronavirus less than two weeks apart, their family has revealed. Newark-born tennis pro Sid Schneider died...
Facebook to label national origin of popular posts
OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook said Wednesday it will label posts from popular accounts with their geographic origin in an attempt to curb political misinformation by foreign-based pages that mimic legitimate...
Finnish supermarket tests out hands-free door handles
With people reluctant to touch knobs and door handles in public places fearing to catch the novel coronavirus, hands-free door handles were being tested in a Finnish supermarket on Monday....
How to watch NFL Draft 2020 and start time
The NFL Draft 2020 will be unlike any other before it because of the global coronavirus pandemic. But even in a virtual-program format, the show will go on. Stud quarterback...
WHO reports horrifying link between nursing homes, coronavirus deaths
Up to half of the people who died in Europe from coronavirus were in nursing home facilities, a World Health Organization official said Thursday.
Coronavirus is still 'alive and well' in NYC: de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that coronavirus is “alive and well” in the city as he announced that the Big Apple saw more than 2,500 new confirmed COVID-19 cases...
Nearly all coronavirus patients on ventilators in NY's largest health system died: study
Almost 90 percent of COVID-19 patients who were placed on ventilators in New York’s largest hospital system have died from the coronavirus, according to a study.
Coronavirus fear, anxiety can be as contagious as the illness
No one has felt the stress from the coronavirus pandemic more than the nation’s health care workers and first responders who are trying to save lives. With more than half...
Redskins star's trade wish may finally come true
After an ugly, season-long standoff, the Redskins could be on the verge of trading seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams before or during NFL Draft 2020. NFL Network's Ian...
GOP senator proposes funding military assets to confront China
Sen. Tom Cotton has introduced legislation that calls for $43 billion in funding for military infrastructure, weapons and other related assets as part of a larger effort to confront China's...
Disney's theme parks may stay closed until 2021: analyst
The doors to the Magic Kingdom may not reopen for a year due to strict social distancing measures enforced as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country. Disney, which shuttered...
Jerry Seinfeld channels James Bond in Netflix special trailer
His name is Seinfeld. Jerry Seinfeld.
China to make $30 million donation to WHO after US halts funds
China said it would send an additional $30 million to the World Health Organization after President Trump halted US payments to the United Nations agency pending a review of its...
Which 'Too Hot To Handle' couples stayed together or broke up?
Nothing — not even big bucks — was going to keep these couples from getting it on.
USDA reports food-stamp enrollment up 40 percent since March
Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has increased 40 percent in the past month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday. The increase comes as more than...
Joe Burrow's girlfriend predicts 'worst thing' to happen before NFL Draft
Joe Burrow's pre-draft plans included an unexpected roasting from girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher. On Wednesday, Holzmacher shared a screenshot of her text exchange with Burrow, who was selected No. 1 overall...
'Extraction' review: Chris Hemsworth kicks ass in so-so action flick
Sometimes it’s refreshing when a movie is just an improper noun that delivers what it promises.
Investigators find 'items of interest' in decades-old cold case
California investigators digging into the disappearance of college student Kristin Smart -- who vanished more than two decades ago -- found “items of interest” in a former classmate's home during...
NFL Draft 2020's best prospect names: CeeDee Lamb, Lamar Jackson, more
The 2020 NFL Draft is upon us and with it comes another crop of soon-to-be household names. Or, in the case of cornerback prospects Lamar Jackson and A.J. Green, already...
US, Chinese warships enter South China Sea as tensions rise over dispute
A months-long standoff between Chinese and Malaysian vessels in disputed waters in the South China Sea over oil exploration has drawn US, Chinese and Australian warships, according to reports. The...
Ousted vaccine expert hires anti-Kavanaugh lawyers in battle with White House
Dr. Rick Bright, who led the agency tasked with creating a coronavirus vaccine, is alleging that he was demoted for not bowing to pressure to direct money toward hydroxychloroquine, and...
Chinese city locked down as NYU student is eyed in coronavirus outbreak
Harbin, which has a population of 10 million, has restricted travel after an infected 22-year-old student spread the virus to her neighbors.
Speeding tickets soar on empty California highways amid coronavirus lockdown
Drivers in California are putting the pedal to the metal on coronavirus-cleared roadways — with one reckless motorist recently topping out at 165 mph, officials said. Citations for speeding in...
Apple to use its own chips for Macs instead of Intel's next year
Apple's next generation of Mac computers will reportedly be ditching Intel's processors for the first time in 16 years. The laptops and desktops that Apple will put out in 2021...
Tom Hanks reaches out to bullied boy with most unfortunate name of coronavirus crisis
"You're the only person I’ve ever known to have the name Corona," Hanks wrote, "like the ring around the sun, a crown."
ESPN has technical difficulties while examining NFL Draft technical difficulties
ESPN’s Matt Barrie and Dianna Russini were discussing the possibility of technical difficulties during this year’s fully virtual NFL Draft 2020, when they began experiencing their own technical difficulties. On...
Ex-pharmacy tech busted for stealing drugs that could fight coronavirus
A California man was busted for stealing hundreds of tablets of the malaria drug being studied as a possible COVID-19 treatment from the pharmacy where he worked, prosecutors said. Christopher...
Stocks climb as oil prices rebound, jobless claims surge
US stocks ticked up Thursday as rising oil prices helped Wall Street shrug off another surge in Americans filing for unemployment benefits.
2020 NFL Draft order: Complete list of picks
The NFL Draft 2020 begins Thursday night with the first of seven rounds, with the picks made online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The second and third round will be...
Fans can virtually hang out with 'The Office' cast for coronavirus charity
If you’ve been using “The Office” as a comfort watch during the coronavirus lockdown, good news — now you can hang out with the cast. On Wednesday, several cast members...
Tua Tagovailoa wasn't always the most polarizing 2020 NFL Draft prospect
Where will Tua Tagovailoa fall during Thursday night's NFL Draft 2020? Perhaps with the Dolphins at No. 5. The 6-foot-1, 218-pound quarterback has long been tied to Miami, becoming an...
Joe Burrow pursuit, Giants trade: Dolphins' attempts to blow up NFL Draft
The Miami Dolphins are gunning for a higher pick than their No. 5 spot in the NFL Draft and have been actively trying to make it happen. ESPN reported Thursday...
Coronavirus deaths at US nursing homes reach worrisome new milestone
Coronavirus-linked fatalities at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the US have surpassed 10,000 -- with the highest tally in New York, according to a troubling new report....
China continues to block US scientists from examining coronavirus: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said China continues to block US scientists from entering the country to study the coronavirus as Hong Kong researchers estimated that the number of cases...
South Dakota gov defends 'unconventional' decision to keep state open
South Dakota's governor said her "unconventional" decision to keep the state open during the coronavirus pandemic is working — proving that "we're much better on offense." Gov. Kristi Noem said...
Roger Goodell's basement becomes center of football world
Roger Goodell gave football fans a first-person tour of the "man cave" -- and well-worn leather chair -- in his Westchester County home from where he will preside over the...
Anti-vaxxer busted for refusing to leave park closed due to coronavirus
An Idaho anti-vaccination activist protesting the closure of a local playground during the coronavirus pandemic was busted for refusing to leave, according to a new report. Sara Walton Brady, 40,...
Coronavirus puts 4.4M more out of work, crisis total now 26M
The number of Americans put out of work by the coronavirus crisis grew to 26.4 million last week as another 4.4 million people applied for unemployment benefits, new federal data...
Healthy 57-year-old woman was first confirmed coronavirus death in US
A seemingly healthy 57-year-old San Jose woman has emerged as the first person in the US to have died of the coronavirus — with her Feb. 6 death coming almost...
Bankers say new coronavirus loan money is likely to dry up quickly
New money for loans to small businesses battered by the coronavirus crisis could reportedly dry up almost as soon as it arrives.
Ex-WWE star Jesse Ventura body slams rumors about presidential run
Former WWE star Jesse Ventura early Thursday slammed rumors that he has filed paperwork to run for president. Despite previously hinting at plans for a "surprise" last-minute run, the wrestler-turned-Minnesota...
This is why the Jets hired Joe Douglas: Let's get 'exciting' draft picks
Ready, Set, Joe! Joe Douglas, the Jets general manager, finally gets his crack at the NFL Draft on Thursday, 10 months after he was hired. Douglas, the career scout, has...
Post Malone's Nirvana tribute livestream concert aims to raise $5M for coronavirus relief
Google will match all donations up to $5 million.
How the Giants' dream draft scenario plays out
The debate is ongoing and the next days should make one side joyous and the other despondent. Unless the Giants can get this so very right that they solve two...
CNN apologizes for using actor's photo in Kim Jong Un story
Kim Jong Un never looked so good. The North Korean leader was depicted as a character played by South Korean actor Hyun Bin -- star of the hit K-drama series...
NFL Mock Draft 6.0: Giants, Jets hold line, Tua Tagovailoa drops
It’s here. Finally. A live sporting event of sorts to take our minds off this pandemic. High drama, compelling theater, tears and cheers for all those collegiate stars whose dreams...
Migrant children go to school on this renovated bus
While most kids ride the bus to school, these migrant children have school on a bus. It's all part of Yes We Can's mission to provide free education for families...
Iran warns US warships in Gulf will be destroyed if they threaten
The commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard fired a verbal warning shot across the bow of US warships, saying they would be destroyed if they threaten the Islamic Republic’s security...
Truck kills four cops who stopped speeding Porsche in Australia
Four Australian police officers were killed when they were struck by a truck while attempting to detain a speeding Porsche driver on the side of a highway Wednesday night, officials...
Rep. Pete King rips Mitch McConnell as 'Marie Antoinette of the Senate'
Long Island GOP Rep. Pete King on Wednesday ripped Mitch McConnell as the "Marie Antoinette of the Senate" after the majority leader suggested struggling states go bankrupt amid the coronavirus...
Predicting the Giants' first-round pick in the NFL Draft
The Post's Paul Schwartz gives his prediction on whom the Giants will pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft: OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama There are no holes...
Predicting the Jets' first-round pick in the NFL Draft
The Post's Brian Costello gives his prediction on whom the Jets will pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft: OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa The priority for the...
Dennis Rodman says he's praying for Kim Jong Un: 'I hope it's just a rumor'
Former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman is praying for Kim Jong Un's recovery amid reports that the North Korean leader is in critical condition after undergoing surgery. The NBA player...
Mets star wants to work out with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski
Gronk, meet Polar Bear. Mets slugger Pete Alonso lives in Tampa, Fla., and like every other Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, he was thrilled to hear the news Rob Gronkowski will...
When seeds of Rob Gronkowski-Tom Brady reunion were planted
TAMPA, Fla. — Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago. He told the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback...
Gov. Cuomo talks coronavirus strategy, 'cynical' New Yorkers on 'The Daily Show'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday night revealed his strategy for convincing “cynical” New Yorkers to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic — laying out all the facts, however grim, at...
One NFL team won't be having virtual offseason program
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have canceled their offseason program because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and informed players they will not be required to report to club...
Doctors warn of shocking new coronavirus symptom in young adults
New York doctors are warning that the coronavirus may cause sudden strokes in adults in their 30s and 40s who are not severely sick. The doctors at Mount Sinai Health...
Virtual reality: NFL Draft promises many twists and turns
There will be blockbuster trades, surprising selections and all the other normal elements of an NFL draft. There also will be clock stoppages to allow negotiating, IT-equipped vans parked outside...
Tornadoes rip through Oklahoma and Texas, at least one dead
MADILL, Okla. — One person was killed Wednesday when an apparent tornado that damaged at least two businesses tore through Marshall County in southern Oklahoma. Another damaging storm, also an...
Possible coronavirus vaccine enters human testing trial
Progress is being made toward a viable vaccine for the coronavirus, say researchers at a Philadelphia-based pharmaceutical company. Inovio Pharmaceuticals, along with the University of Pennsylvania’s research facility and the...
The issues buzzing around Giants as NFL Draft approaches
As the time finally arrives for the 2020 NFL Draft, here is the latest buzzing around the Giants, who own 10 picks, including No. 4 overall: 1. For the Giants, it...
US soldiers caught sneaking off South Korean base to go drinking
Three US soldiers stationed in South Korea were punished for sneaking off base to go out drinking — ignoring the army’s coronavirus restrictions. The trio were accused of “entering post...
Lawyer arrested for allegedly threatening KY governor over lockdown
A Louisville lawyer was arrested after allegedly threatening the life of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear while criticizing the state’s coronavirus quarantine measures. James Troutman, 53, faces a misdemeanor charge of...