March 11, 2020
US sports not immune to coronavirus 'new normal'
March 11, 2020 | 11:56pmThe next step arrived just past 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, not long after Rudy Gobert, a center for the Jazz, was reportedly found to have tested positive for COVID-19. There, in...
US Senate staffer tests positive for coronavirus, closes DC office
March 11, 2020 | 11:52pmA staffer for US Sen. Maria Cantwell has tested positive for coronavirus -- the first known congressional worker to catch the virus, her office said Wednesday. The unidentified patient, who...
'Til politics do us part: Rep. Ilhan Omar announces marriage to alleged lover
March 11, 2020 | 11:47pmRep. Ilhan Omar has tied the knot again. The Minnesota Democrat announced on Instagram Wednesday night that she'd remarried, apparently to the political consultant she allegedly had an affair with....
Rest of Atlantic 10 tournament will be at empty Barclays Center
March 11, 2020 | 11:39pmThe Atlantic 10 became the latest conference to announce it would play to an empty arena for the rest of its conference tournament. Starting Thursday, the A-10 Tournament at Barclays...
Big East won't have fans at conference tournament amid coronavirus fears
March 11, 2020 | 11:35pmThe Big East joined the nation’s other power conferences late Wednesday night in restricting fan attendance for the remainder of its postseason tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic. After commissioner...
NHL evaluates options after NBA suspends season over coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 11:24pmThe NHL isn't following the NBA's lead — yet. Not long after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season indefinitely due to the coronavirus on Wednesday night, the...
Jazz player is NBA's first coronavirus case
March 11, 2020 | 10:57pmConcerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak crescendoed Wednesday night when a member of the Utah Jazz, Rudy Gobert, reportedly preliminarily tested positive for the virus. It prompted officials to postpone the...
This toothpaste can't cure coronavirus — but Alex Jones is hawking it anyway
March 11, 2020 | 10:55pmConspiracy theorist Alex Jones is hawking a silver-infused toothpaste he falsely claims has the power to kill the new coronavirus. The InfoWars founder claims the product has been verified by...
Mavericks' Mark Cuban on NBA suspending season: Hard to know what's right
March 11, 2020 | 10:52pmNBA players — even the ones still finishing their Wednesday night games — were aware the league had suspended its season. Not long after it was announced a Utah Jazz...
Trump cancels trips to Colorado, Nevada as coronavirus spreads
March 11, 2020 | 10:51pmPresident Donald Trump has canceled his upcoming trips to Colorado and Nevada amid rising coronavirus cases across the country. “Out of an abundance of caution from the coronavirus outbreak, the...
NBA player with coronavirus touched reporters' recorders
March 11, 2020 | 10:45pmThis joke didn’t age well. Rudy Gobert, who reportedly tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday, touched reporters’ recorders jokingly during media availability two days ago. The ill-timed gag came on the...
How can the Fed justify bringing interest rates down again?
March 11, 2020 | 10:43pmBlowout job growth in February creates jobs, hope ... and complications. The Labor Department announced there were an astoundingly large 273,000 new jobs created in February. That was almost 100,000...
Knicks win what could be their final game of the season
March 11, 2020 | 10:41pmATLANTA — Wayne Ellington cracked the only smile he had in him in the press room late Wednesday night. “We wanted to go out on a good note,’’ he said....
Eldorado's acquisition of Caesars may be in trouble due to coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 10:41pmThe casino industry’s largest merger of the year is becoming a game of dice, thanks to coronavirus. Eldorado Resorts — an acquisitive chain of gambling houses that includes the Tropicana,...
Robert Durst's brother testifies that he's terrified of him
March 11, 2020 | 10:40pmLOS ANGELES — The estranged younger brother of real-estate scion Robert Durst told Los Angeles jurors Wednesday that his sibling was cruel and that he was scared of him. “I’m...
Corey Johnson wants NYC to limit 'nonessential' large gatherings
March 11, 2020 | 10:26pmCity Council Speaker Corey Johnson on Wednesday called for the Big Apple to limit nonessential events that draw large crowds in light of the coronavirus outbreak — a direct conflict...
Ghost town: Tumbleweeds on Wall Street as bankers told to work from home
March 11, 2020 | 10:22pmThe coronavirus has Wall Street emptying out so fast you can almost hear the tumbleweeds rolling by. As cases surge in the tri-state area, big banks and hedge funds are...
A wild week on Wall Street could get even wilder
March 11, 2020 | 10:14pmBy now you probably understand why stock market bubbles are dangerous. Bubbles are especially unstable when they are caused by the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates artificially low for a...
Bernie Sanders vows to grill Joe Biden at Sunday debate
March 11, 2020 | 10:09pmA defiant Sen. Bernie Sanders promised Wednesday to hammer Democratic front-runner Joe Biden over key progressive issues at Sunday’s head-to-head debate, even as Sanders admitted that a slew of primary...
China quarantines all visitors from other countries amid coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 10:04pmChina on Wednesday ordered people arriving from other countries to be quarantined for 14 days to contain the coronavirus. The number of new infections in China has dropped dramatically, but...
Weather Channel boss Byron Allen making run at TV station owner Tegna
March 11, 2020 | 9:53pmByron Allen’s empire-building plans just got a whole lot bigger. Roughly two years after buying the Weather Channel for $300 million, the comedian-turned-media-mogul is making a run at TV station...
NBA suspends season after Rudy Gobert tests positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 9:44pmSAN FRANCISCO — The NBA suspended its season “until further notice” Wednesday night in the wake of a Jazz player testing positive for coronavirus. And just like that, the league...
Subway riders might pay for MTA's debt with fare raises, cut service
March 11, 2020 | 9:43pmThe MTA’s debt is a ticking time bomb that could force the authority to raise fares and cut service, a state watchdog said. The agency’s annual debt bill will account...
St. John's keeps its season alive
March 11, 2020 | 9:28pmThe Garden was loud and the red-clad majority of fans were on their feet. St. John’s was in the midst of a furious run, turning up its defensive pressure and...
Jazz-Thunder postponed after NBA player contracts coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 9:18pmThe game between the Thunder and the Jazz in Oklahoma City was originally postponed on Wednesday night due to "unforeseen circumstances," according to the league. But it later turned out...
Trump suspends travel from Europe over coronavirus fears
March 11, 2020 | 9:16pmPresident Donald Trump says he will suspend all travel from many European countries in a desperate effort to halt the coronavirus. Trump announced the unprecedented travel ban Wednesday night in...
Coronavirus has even O.J. Simpson wearing gloves
March 11, 2020 | 8:52pmThis time, he’s wearing gloves. O.J. Simpson donned gloves and a surgical mask as he disinfected cash in a Twitter video he posted Wednesday joking about the extensive measures he’s...
What Biden's success against Bernie means about the Democratic party
March 11, 2020 | 8:35pmWASHINGTON -- Bernie Sanders promised to deliver a movement. It hasn't materialized. The self-described socialist's plans to overthrow the system, combined with his front-runner status, rattled his own party who...
White House denies it's being secretive about coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 8:32pmOfficials said that Vice President Mike Pence, the administration's point person on the virus, has not classified any meetings of his 19-member coronavirus task force, even though they are held...
These startups make moving to a new NYC apartment less hellish
March 11, 2020 | 8:23pmA handful of new companies have sprung up to “hack” relocation like Uber did taxi-hailing.
Save Our City: Why does NYC lag in getting schoolchildren free breakfast?
March 11, 2020 | 8:20pmIt’s bad enough when New York loses to Houston or Los Angeles in sports — but it’s outrageous when we lose to these other cities when it comes to feeding...
Fan-less arenas will see broadcasts alter their approach
March 11, 2020 | 8:20pmIf the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments are played, the games will be broadcast on TV without fans in attendance due to the coronavirus. From talking with TV producers and...
Doctor with coronavirus shares daily symptoms on Twitter
March 11, 2020 | 8:20pmA doctor with coronavirus is giving his followers a day-by-day look at the disease's symptoms as it takes hold of his body. Dr. Yale Tung Chen got infected while treating...
Sports in silence will now be a shared surreal experience
March 11, 2020 | 8:17pmFor those of us who make a habit of reporting to ballparks and stadiums four hours before first pitch, the day started like any other workday. There is nothing quite...
Big East Tournament allowing fans into MSG — for now
March 11, 2020 | 8:15pmFor the time being, the Big East Tournament is moving ahead as planned, commissioner Val Ackerman said at a press conference Wednesday before the conference tournament began hours later at...
Healthcare worker at Jacobi Medical Center tests positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 8:14pmA healthcare worker at Jacobi Medical Center recently tested positive for the coronavirus, The Post has learned. The staffer is from Westchester and has a connection to the coronavirus cluster...
Lakers coach could be key to unlocking Kyrie Irving
March 11, 2020 | 8:13pmSAN FRANCISCO — In a star-driven league, the Nets’ next coach must have a good relationship with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. It’s hard to imagine anyone having a better...
Transperfect CEO buys Puerto Rico estate for primary residence
March 11, 2020 | 8:10pmThe head of the New York-based translation services company is paying $2.9 million for the former French consulate in Old San Juan.
I'm worried about coronavirus — and you should be, too
March 11, 2020 | 8:08pmFine, I’ll say it: I’m afraid of it, the virus. For a significant share of readers, that’s enough to write me off. “It’s just like the flu, but not as...
What it's like playing Cary Grant, on acid
March 11, 2020 | 8:04pmTalk about pressure! Tony Yazbeck’s feeling it. It’s not easy playing Cary Grant, the man he calls “the greatest movie star of all time.” Especially when Grant’s tap-dancing while tripping...
New 100th-floor observation deck opens in Hudson Yards
March 11, 2020 | 8:01pmDo look down! A sky-high observation deck at Manhattan’s Hudson Yards opened to the public Wednesday — featuring a glass window in the ground that allows brave thrill-seeking visitors to...
Chelsea Manning survives suicide attempt in jail, lawyers say
March 11, 2020 | 7:58pmChelsea Manning attempted suicide on Wednesday inside her Virginia jail cell ahead of a scheduled court appearance, her legal team said. "Chelsea Manning attempted to take her own life," the legal...
These Democratic primary numbers should have Trump extremely worried
March 11, 2020 | 7:56pmIt’s sobriety time for Trump partisans who were feeling wildly upbeat in the wake of the self-destructive Democratic failure with impeachment and from polls showing most Americans expected the president...
Quarantine and chill: How New Yorkers are mating and dating during coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 7:55pmCoronavirus panic may be driving locals indoors, but it’s not killing their mojos.
He used to sell crack, now he owns a successful bakery
March 11, 2020 | 7:49pmHe used to sling crack. Now he’s baking highly addictive cupcakes. Meet Antwoin Gutierrez, a k a Chef Fresh. He started making and selling the drug as a 16-year-old in Peekskill, NY,...
How to prepare and stock up for the coronavirus pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 7:44pmStocking up on pain and fever relievers, prescription drugs, electrolytes and food are the most prudent ways to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic, health officials say. People should not panic,...
NBA mulling potential hiatus as coronavirus responses escalate
March 11, 2020 | 7:24pmIt looks like the NBA won't have fans at its games one way or another. According to ESPN, the consensus among the league's Board of Governors is to continue sans...
Sanders can fight on if he likes, but voters aren't feeling the Bern
March 11, 2020 | 7:23pmBernie Sanders is determined to fight on for the Democratic nomination despite another whooping by Joe Biden in the “Big Tuesday” primaries. He’s welcome to pray for a miracle turnaround,...
I'm a dry-faster and haven't had any water in 4 years
March 11, 2020 | 7:22pmIt’s a thirst trap. Dry-fasting, a fad diet gaining traction with Instagram lifestyle gurus, restricts water as well as food — and some people are taking it to dangerous lengths,...
Maybe 23 years in prison will finally get through to Harvey Weinstein
March 11, 2020 | 7:19pmHarvey Weinstein still doesn’t get it. But he’ll have up to 23 years behind bars to reflect and come to some realization about the damage he’s wrought. That’s the stiff...
Macho men more likely to suffer health, social issues in old age
March 11, 2020 | 7:18pmToxic masculinity may literally be hazardous to men's health. While movies may make the macho lifestyle seem alluring, a new study has found that hypermasculine males could suffer from a...
America needs Washington to quit partisan bickering in face of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 7:14pmOne thing a nation watching nervously as the coronavirus spreads doesn’t need is the usual partisan Washington bickering. President Trump aimed for that in his Oval Office remarks Wednesday night,...
'I'm afraid, too': Coronavirus nurse posts photo of face bruised from mask
March 11, 2020 | 7:13pmAn Italian nurse says she's "physically tired" from fighting the coronavirus — and that her protective mask has left her face bruised, according to a report. “I am physically tired...
'Super spreaders' could turn gyms into coronavirus hotbeds, doctor warns
March 11, 2020 | 7:07pmCoronavirus-infected fitness enthusiasts could turn gyms into hotbeds for the disease, a doctor says. Dr. Norman Swan told Australian outlet ABC that the sweat of people with the virus could...
Virus-proof the economy and other commentary
March 11, 2020 | 7:07pmConservative: Virus-Proof the Economy President Trump has “hinted at potential government assistance” for businesses hurt by lowered demand because of coronavirus concerns, but that help has to come now, argues...
Woman busted smuggling 10 lbs of marijuana from New York to Caribbean
March 11, 2020 | 6:56pmA 33-year-old woman tried to check a bag with more than 10 pounds of pot at JFK Airport as she tried to make her way to the Caribbean, authorities said...
'Little Fires Everywhere' is 'Big Little Lies' with a blowtorch
March 11, 2020 | 6:50pmThe arrival of a stranger in town turns the genteel suburb of Shaker Heights, Ohio, upside down in "Little Fires Everywhere," an adaptation of the best selling novel by Celeste...
Broadway usher tests positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 6:35pmThe usher worked recent performances of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "Six."
There's an entire literary magazine devoted just to Taco Bell
March 11, 2020 | 6:27pmLiterature, but make it spicy.
Coronavirus fears prompt China to close Everest access via Tibet: climbers
March 11, 2020 | 6:22pmCoronavirus fears have prompted Chinese officials to close access to Mt. Everest from Tibet, according to climbers with knowledge of the matter. “Today, China announced the closure of Mt Everest...
What we learned about the coronavirus today: Stocks drop, events canceled, celebs react
March 11, 2020 | 6:21pmThe global coronavirus outbreak was officially declared a pandemic by the United Nation's World Health Organization on Wednesday. The virus, which first emerged in Wuhan, China, has now spread to...
Inside James Bond's 58 years of scandal and drama
March 11, 2020 | 6:16pmDiamonds are forever — and so is drama. In August 2018, just two months before the long-awaited 25th James Bond film was set to start filming, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle...
Michael Avenatti's lawyer afraid to visit him in jail over coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 6:08pmFraudster Michael Avenatti’s attorney is scared to visit him at the dirty and dangerous Metropolitan Correctional Center — because he fears the lockup could be a coronavirus hotbed. In a...
Late night shows to tape without audiences amid coronavirus fears
March 11, 2020 | 6:07pmBring back the laugh track. Late night shows are joining the growing list of productions closing their doors to live audiences now that coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by...
Driver in 2015 Brooklyn pedestrian death to serve no jail after manslaughter plea
March 11, 2020 | 6:04pmA Brooklyn man who ran over and killed an art curator in 2015 while she was out shopping for holiday presents will serve no time behind bars in exchange for...
Kenya's only female white giraffe, calf killed by poachers
March 11, 2020 | 5:59pmThe bodies of the two giraffes were found "in a skeletal state" in Ijara, Garissa County, the Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy said in a Tuesday statement.
CDC awards New York $16.7M to help fight coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 5:57pmIt’s the first batch of federal aid for New York — part of the $8.3 billion emergency measure approved by President Trump and Congress to battle the spread of COVID-19.
'Survivor' delays Seasons 41 and 42 due to coronavirus crisis
March 11, 2020 | 5:50pmThe global coronavirus crisis has led CBS and the producers of "Survivor" to delay production on the next two cycles, Seasons 41 and 42. In a letter to the show’s...
Coronavirus could force more drastic NCAA Tournament changes
March 11, 2020 | 5:48pmThe drastic changes to March Madness 2020 may have just begun. The AP reports that NCAA president Mark Emmert is considering switching the site of the men's Final Four and...
First US coronavirus doctor thinks it's been 'circulating unchecked' for weeks
March 11, 2020 | 5:47pmThe doctor who treated America's first coronavirus patient believes it has been secretly spreading across the US for "several weeks," according to a report. “I do think that this virus...
Ex-Robert Durst neighbor testifies his first wife was terrified of him
March 11, 2020 | 5:46pmLOS ANGELES -- A former Manhattan neighbor of jailed real-estate scion Robert Durst testified Wednesday in Los Angeles court that his first wife, Kathie, was terrified of him. Kathie McCormack...
CBS closes NYC offices after two employees positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 5:44pmBroadcasting giant CBS ordered its staff in two Manhattan offices to work from home after two employees tested positive for coronavirus Wednesday, the network announced. The network will be closing...
New Yorkers wary of subways take up cycling to avoid coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 5:39pmNew Yorkers afraid of contracting coronavirus on mass transit say they're turning to bikes — many for the first time. "I feel better taking the bike,” first-time two-wheeler Jen Ewald,...
De Blasio appoints new cultural affairs czar months after Mother Cabrini fiasco
March 11, 2020 | 5:36pmMayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday appointed the director of a Manhattan museum specializing in art by LGBTQ artists to serve as his cultural affairs commissioner, filling a vacancy left...
Knewz.com launches NYC-focused coronavirus page
March 11, 2020 | 5:34pmKnewz.com has launched a news-aggregation page with all the latest on the coronavirus outbreak in New York. News Corp's ad-free service features the latest stories about the coronavirus from dozens...
Udderly 'faster than it looks:' Loose Florida cow keeps evading police
March 11, 2020 | 5:33pmPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A cow is on the loose in South Florida. Not considered dangerous, but police have been trying to corral it for weeks. The Pembroke Pines Police...
Hospitals will soon be 'creamed' by coronavirus, ex-Trump adviser warns
March 11, 2020 | 5:31pmA former Homeland Security adviser warned that the US is just over a week away from the nation’s hospitals “getting creamed” by the rapidly spreading coronavirus, reports said. Tom Bossert,...
Giants free-agency target sends 'priority' warning to Patriots
March 11, 2020 | 5:27pmFree agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy says he wants to be a priority for a team in free agency, and the Giants could make him one. Van Noy, 28, is...
Harvey Weinstein fell asleep during his trial — his sentence should wake everyone up
March 11, 2020 | 5:26pmHarvey Weinstein will, as his defense team admitted in a Hail Mary plea this week, die in prison. Until then, may he rot. As Justice James Burke said to Weinstein...
Trump addressing nation on coronavirus pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 5:23pmPresident Trump said Wednesday that he would talk to Americans about the worsening coronavirus during a live speech at 9 p.m. “I will be addressing the Nation this evening at...
Breaking down Kaapo Kakko's first big Rangers moment
March 11, 2020 | 5:18pmThe Rangers picked up a big 4-2 win Tuesday night over the Stars to remain right in the thick of the playoff race. Rangers great Ron Duguay opens the latest...
The bullying monsters golf pro beat back to achieve dream
March 11, 2020 | 5:17pmFormer NCAA golf champion Haley Moore says she once considered giving up the sport due to bullying she experienced early in her career. In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports,...
Tests show new coronavirus lives on some surfaces for up to 3 days
March 11, 2020 | 5:05pmThe new coronavirus can live in the air for several hours and on some surfaces for as long as two to three days, tests by US government and other scientists...
Feds score major hit against bloody Mexican drug cartel
March 11, 2020 | 5:01pmFederal authorities said they dealt a major blow to Mexico's bloodiest drug cartel, wrapping up a six-month probe Wednesday with 100 search warrants and 250 busts nationwide. Dubbed "Project Python,"...
Underdogs who can make a run at The Players Championship
March 11, 2020 | 5:01pmThe Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course offers the largest purse in golf at $15 million and is considered the unofficial “fifth major.” Here are some players who are...
Modell's files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
March 11, 2020 | 5:00pmSporting goods retailer Modell’s Sporting Goods filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US bankruptcy court in New Jersey on Wednesday, citing a challenging retail environment. The privately owned company,...
Schools chief Carranza out sick with non-coronavirus related illness
March 11, 2020 | 4:58pmSchools Chancellor Richard Carranza has been out sick this week with a non-coronavirus related sinus infection, officials said Wednesday. The head of the nation's largest school system has been absent...
Cousin of 15-year-old girl beaten down for Air Jordans speaks out
March 11, 2020 | 4:48pmTony Herbert is the community relations officer at IHI Power Services Corporation at the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City. He is also president of the citywide public housing...
JFK Airport merchants ask Port Authority for coronavirus rent relief
March 11, 2020 | 4:45pmJFK Airport merchants are begging Port Authority Chief and coronavirus patient Rick Cotton to grant a temporary rent reprieve as travelers steer clear of planes thanks to growing coronavirus fears....
De Blasio defies CDC coronavirus protocol in 311 call with constituent
March 11, 2020 | 4:39pmMayor Bill de Blasio directly contradicted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on Wednesday when he gave a woman who'd recently returned from coronavirus-ridden Italy bad advice on when...
NCAA Tournament barring fans because of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 4:37pmMarch has never seen such madness. The NCAA made the difficult and unprecedented decision Wednesday to ban fans from attending its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments due to the coronavirus...
UK surgeon with coronavirus operated on patients after return from Italy vacation
March 11, 2020 | 4:32pmA British surgeon has tested positive for coronavirus -- after operating on patients rather than self-isolating after returning from vacation in the hot-spot of Italy, according to reports. The unnamed...
Man behind Washington DC sniper attacks gets married behind bars
March 11, 2020 | 4:27pmOne of the two men behind the 2002 sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington DC region got married in a jailhouse ceremony, according to a new report. Lee Boyd Malvo,...
St. Patrick's Day Parade postponed, latest victim of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 4:19pmNew York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is postponed in light of coronavirus containment efforts, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced late Wednesday night. “I recommended to the organizers that we...
Stock market sinks into bear territory as coronavirus declared a pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 4:17pmThe Dow Jones industrial average officially dipped into bear-market territory on Wednesday as the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and Goldman Sachs predicted an end to...
Myles Powell adds Big East POTY to Seton Hall legacy
March 11, 2020 | 4:15pmSeton Hall can forget the disappointment that was the final week of the regular season. The postseason is here, and it has a major reason to celebrate. Senior Myles Powell...
Adidas shares sink 14 percent amid weakness in Asian markets
March 11, 2020 | 4:13pmGerman sportswear maker Adidas expects first-quarter sales to drop by up to $1.14 billion in greater China due to the coronavirus and while business is picking up there, it is...
Knicks guard's surge gives Leon Rose something to ponder
March 11, 2020 | 4:12pmATLANTA – It could have been perceived as a blessing or curse for Frank Ntilikina when Leon Rose took over for Steve Mills as Knicks team president. Mills, who as...
Man in critical condition after being struck by 6 train
March 11, 2020 | 4:08pmA man is in critical condition after he was struck by an oncoming train in Manhattan, police said Wednesday. The victim, who is believed to be in his 60s, was...
Rep. Cheney calls for Capitol Hill tours to stop amid coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 3:56pmWASHINGTON -- A top Republican has called for Capitol Hill tours to be suspended as pressure mounts on authorities to shutter the building amid the coronavirus health crisis. Rep. Liz Cheney...
Take a break and check out these cute animals
March 11, 2020 | 3:48pmA study at the University of Hiroshima has found that looking at cute animals pictures can relieves stress and increases concentration.
Uber will suspend accounts of riders with coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 3:38pmGood luck catching an Uber if you catch the coronavirus. The ride-hail giant on Wednesday announced that it will suspend the accounts of drivers and passengers who fall ill with...
Jacqueline Schnabel nets $18M cash for West Village townhouse
March 11, 2020 | 3:30pmJacqueline Schnabel has sold her exquisite West Village townhouse. The stunning, five-story Italianate home at 132 W. 11th St. sold and closed for $18 million — just a half million...
Ghislaine Maxwell 'persuaded' Prince Andrew to snub FBI's Epstein probe
March 11, 2020 | 3:28pmPrince Andrew has hired a crisis management specialist dubbed "the backroom fixer" — after snubbing the FBI on the advice of Jeffrey Epstein's accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell, according to reports....
Mansion of 1-800-LAWYERS founder to hit market for $25M
March 11, 2020 | 3:24pmThe 25½-foot-wide townhouse at 25 W. 10th St. has eight bedrooms over 7,500 square feet of space.
TikTok steps up transparency efforts after privacy concerns in US
March 11, 2020 | 3:23pmSocial media app TikTok is launching a content moderation center in a bid to boost transparency, the Chinese company said on Wednesday, as it faces scrutiny from US lawmakers who...
Video shows woman burning flag outside Hindu temple in Queens
March 11, 2020 | 3:22pmA woman was captured on surveillance video setting fire to a flag outside of a Hindu temple in Queens in an incident being investigated as a possible hate crime, police...
How you sleep is a huge factor when it comes to choosing a partner
March 11, 2020 | 3:20pmDoes how you sleep have an effect on whether you’re boyfriend/girlfriend material? Yes, according to new research. Three in five Americans would hesitate to enter a relationship with somebody who...
Price of two adjacent Harlem brownstones slashed by $15M
March 11, 2020 | 3:19pmInterior designer Brad Linard has dramatically reduced the price of his two adjacent Harlem brownstones from a combined $27 million — which would have smashed the record for most expensive...
'Gossip Girl' reboot adds Tavi Gevinson and more to cast
March 11, 2020 | 3:17pmThe “Gossip Girl” reboot is lining up its cast. HBO Max announced Wednesday that Tavi Gevinson, Thomas Doherty, Adam Chanler-Berat and Zion Moreno have joined the show, which will be...
How to politely decline a handshake during coronavirus crisis
March 11, 2020 | 3:15pmHelaine Knapp is a hugger. But these days, the 33-year-old is opting for "a very lovely, casual elbow bump." Now that the deadly coronavirus is a certifiable pandemic, "We’re not...
Americans reveal their favorite superhero
March 11, 2020 | 3:14pmIt’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s Superman, earning the title of “America’s favorite superhero,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans pinpointed respondents’ favorite heroes and...
Eight more coronavirus cases reported in New Jersey, state total at 23
March 11, 2020 | 3:13pmTwenty of the people infected by the potentially deadly virus had been hospitalized — Gov. Phil Murphy told reporters.
MTA manager pleads guilty to not cooperating with Hurricane Sandy probe
March 11, 2020 | 3:07pmAn MTA manager pleaded guilty Wednesday to obstructing justice in a federal probe examining allegations that he set up a shell company to profit from a $1 million Superstorm Sandy...
Coronavirus causing hectic sports changes around country
March 11, 2020 | 3:06pmCoronavirus is beginning to turn the sports world upside down, and any leagues thinking they'll be able to keep fans involved should start prepping Plan B. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the...
Study reveals environmental impact of dairy and cow farts
March 11, 2020 | 3:04pmThe carbon impact of dairy butter can be more than three-and-a-half times that of its plant-based equivalents, according to a new report — with methane-producing dairy cows partly to blame....
Food cart operators struggling as coronavirus fears keep customers away
March 11, 2020 | 3:03pmFood cart operators in Manhattan are losing money as coronavirus fears keep their otherwise regular customers away, the struggling workers said Wednesday. Ahmed Froogh, 56, who sets up his breakfast...
Pals host coronavirus-themed party with hazmat suits and Corona beer
March 11, 2020 | 3:01pmThese party animals aren't letting the coronavirus pandemic get them down. In fact, this group of New Jersey friends is outright embracing the outbreak and threw a COVID-19-themed bash Sunday...
Big East Tournament 2020 schedule, bracket and TV channel
March 11, 2020 | 3:00pmThe 2020 Big East Tournament tips off on Wednesday night. Seton Hall entered the final day of regular season schedule with a chance to win the Big East regular season...
NYCFC and Red Bulls can't survive like this for long
March 11, 2020 | 2:56pmThings have been worse than they seem for New York’s MLS clubs. Through two games, the Red Bulls sit on four points after drawing Real Salt Lake 1-1 last weekend,...
Meet the men of the new 'Bachelorette' season
March 11, 2020 | 2:54pmThe new "Bachelorette" is ready to meet her match.
Mike Anderson's 'blue-collar' culture taking hold at St. John's
March 11, 2020 | 2:53pmThere were, Mike Anderson admitted, a lot of questions marks when he arrived in Queens. He had to assess a new roster, a new conference and a new school. As...
San Francisco rolls out RVs for homeless amid coronavirus concerns
March 11, 2020 | 2:51pmThe city of San Francisco preemptively rolled out 30 recreational vehicles on Tuesday (March 19) it said would be used to house individuals who do not have their own home...
SUNY and CUNY cancel in-person classes over coronavirus pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 2:47pmThe CUNY and SUNY systems will cancel all in-person classes beginning next week and institute remote learning due to coronavirus fears, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday afternoon. Pressure on the...
Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen unfazed by free-agency chaos
March 11, 2020 | 2:45pmTom Brady seems content seeing where the road takes him. On Wednesday, the 42-year-old quarterback shared clips from a horseback ride with his inner-circle, including wife Gisele Bündchen, with days...
Coronavirus cases creep above 200 in New York, 48 in NYC
March 11, 2020 | 2:44pmThe number of confirmed cases of coronavirus across New York state rose Wednesday to 212, while the five boroughs have now tallied 48 positive diagnoses, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo....
MGM to temporarily close Vegas buffets as virus precaution
March 11, 2020 | 2:35pmLAS VEGAS — One of the largest resort operators in Las Vegas said Tuesday it is temporarily closing buffets at all of its Las Vegas Strip casino-resorts as a precaution...
Kids hilariously guess what a phone book is
March 11, 2020 | 2:34pmWant to feel old? These kids had never seen a phone book before. Watch the hilarious video as a dad in Rockwood, Ontario, Canada, stumps his children, ages 11, 13...
Amateur astronomers help discover first-of-its-kind star
March 11, 2020 | 2:33pmAfter a 40-year search, astronomers have spotted a first-of-its-kind star that pulsates on just one side. Amateur astronomers played an important role in the discovery by trawling through data from...
Man with rare disorder defies odds to party with much bigger little brother
March 11, 2020 | 2:32pmThese brothers from Georgia have seen a lot of highs and lows together. Nick and Levi Smith, from Commerce, Georgia, may only be three years apart in age, but younger...
'Annie' musical creator's Westchester house is for sale
March 11, 2020 | 2:30pmThe seller is his widow, actress Shelly Burch, a former soap star on ABC's "One Life to Live."
Sharks vs. spearfisherman: Who wins?
March 11, 2020 | 2:27pmA spearfisherman fought off three sharks near the Cook Islands in this epic battle over a dogtooth tuna. Cole Harrison, 29, was on a fishing expedition in the South Pacific...
Massachusetts declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads
March 11, 2020 | 2:25pmMassachusetts declared a state of emergency as the number of coronavirus cases in the state jumped to 92 -- the bulk of them connected to a biotech company conference held...
Bill de Blasio resists closing MSG, Broadway amid coronavirus pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 2:20pmMayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday swatted down the idea of potentially canceling events in large city gathering points like Madison Square Garden and Broadway in the near future over...
New research says alien life an almost certainty
March 11, 2020 | 2:19pmNASA is committed to finding life in the universe and a new study suggests it "could be common," when taking into account how life's building blocks spontaneously form throughout the...
Coronavirus hits NBA with first empty-arena game planned
March 11, 2020 | 2:19pmSAN FRANCISCO — The coronavirus pandemic will force the Nets and Warriors to play behind closed doors Thursday at Chase Center. It will be the first empty-arena game in U.S....
Coronavirus bill will include liability protection for face mask sellers
March 11, 2020 | 2:11pmWASHINGTON -- A new coronavirus bill drafted by House Democrats will include a reform expanding liability protection for companies that sell masks after Democratic leaders dropped their opposition to that...
Asian man is victim in latest coronavirus-fueled hate crime
March 11, 2020 | 2:10pmAn Asian man was kicked in the back and told to go back to his country on Manhattan's Upper East Side in the most recent known coronavirus-inspired hate attack.
Ohio college students riot after classes, housing closed over coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 2:05pmStudents at the University of Dayton in Ohio broke out into a riot after the school announced the suspension of classes and on-campus housing amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak,...
Teacher charged with hate crime for calling woman a 'Nazi'
March 11, 2020 | 2:02pmA longtime Illinois teacher accused of assaulting an 87-year-old woman and calling her a "Nazi" has been charged with a hate crime, police said. Nancy Sweeney, who teaches fourth-graders at...
US Soccer says male players have more responsibility because of hostile crowds
March 11, 2020 | 2:02pmNEW YORK — The US Soccer Federation says facing hostile crowds in Mexico and Central America makes playing for the US men’s team a different job than competing for the...
De Blasio still hits the gym for workout amid coronavirus pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 1:59pmNot even a pandemic can stop de Blasio's gym rat routine.
Will Ferrell doppelgänger accused of pushing his dad off cliff
March 11, 2020 | 1:59pmGerald McCants, 49, was arrested Sunday after persuading his 78-year-old father to accompany him to a cliff in West Austin to check out a rattlesnake he spotted there, according to...
Pressure mounts to close CUNY campuses amid coronavirus outbreak
March 11, 2020 | 1:59pmThe university system is holding out against closure while private schools — including NYU and Columbia — have opted to shut down and shift to remote learning.
Coronavirus kills planned Apple iPhone launch
March 11, 2020 | 1:56pmApple reportedly has canceled an event to launch the latest iPhone amid growing fears about the coronavirus. The splashy reveal of a new, lower-priced version of the iPhone — possibly...
Jeff Sessions backs 'Trump agenda' after president endorses rival
March 11, 2020 | 1:48pmJeff Sessions on Wednesday responded to President Trump’s endorsement of a rival GOP candidate in the race for an Alabama Senate seat, saying he remained loyal to the president’s agenda....
NYC publishers tell employees to work from home
March 11, 2020 | 1:48pmThe city's biggest publishers are telling their employees to work from home in response to the worsening coronavirus crisis. Vanity Fair and Penguin Random House, the book publishing giant, joined...
New York federal court cancels 'non-case' activities amid coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 1:45pmThe federal court district that covers Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester County has canceled all non-case-related activities as the coronavirus outbreak spreads in New York, authorities said Wednesday. Chief Judge...
Everyone is amped to be at this granny’s 94th birthday party — except granny
March 11, 2020 | 1:37pmThe no-nonsense nonagenarian's caustic comment was captured on TikTok.
Bernie Sanders refuses to drop out
March 11, 2020 | 1:35pmSen. Bernie Sanders announced Wednesday that he has no intention of withdrawing from the race for the Democratic presidential nomination and said he "looks forward" to debating former Vice President...
Bernie Sanders faces uphill battle to win nomination
March 11, 2020 | 1:31pmWASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders’ revolution was on the ropes Wednesday as the self-described socialist now must combat unfriendly turf as he seeks to reverse a string of shocking primary losses....
Passenger licks fingers, rubs them on train pole amid coronavirus panic
March 11, 2020 | 1:25pmA drunken straphanger went off the rails on a Belgian subway train amid the coronavirus crisis – licking his fingers and wiping them on a pole.
World-famous Palm Too steakhouse is cooked
March 11, 2020 | 1:16pmJust One More Restaurant Corp., owner of the fabled Palm steakhouse chain, is now one restaurant fewer. Palm Too, a close cousin to the beloved original Palm steakhouse, abruptly shut...
Elderly man suffers broken nose in Bronx bus beatdown: cops
March 11, 2020 | 1:14pmA 76-year-old tried to play peacekeeper during a brawl on a Bronx bus and wound up with a broken nose for his troubles, police said Wednesday. The elderly victim was...
China coronavirus hotel collapse: Man rescued after 69 hours
March 11, 2020 | 1:08pmA man was rescued from a deadly hotel collapse in Quanzhou, China, after being trapped for nearly three days. Twenty-six people have died in the tragedy at Xinjia Hotel, which...
Zack Britton hit with scary line drive in Yankees batting practice
March 11, 2020 | 12:59pmTAMPA — Even Yankees practices are not immune from injury scares. Key reliever Zack Britton bruised his right wrist Wednesday morning here at George M. Steinbrenner Field, after taking an...
Crowd applauds Harvey Weinstein's victims as they leave court
March 11, 2020 | 12:58pmThe victims hugged as they exited the courtroom.
This must-have, 3-piece knife set is 60% off
March 11, 2020 | 12:55pmWhen it comes to working in the kitchen, you really can’t deny the value of a good chef’s knife. Not only does having a good blade let you effortlessly slice...
'Uncontained global spread': WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic
March 11, 2020 | 12:49pm'We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction."
Secret WWII bunker that belonged to 'Churchill's secret army' discovered
March 11, 2020 | 12:48pmA long-lost World War II bunker that belonged to "Churchill's secret army" has been discovered in Scotland. The discovery was made at a location in southern Scotland by Forestry and...
Coronavirus-infected CPAC attendee reportedly identified as NYC doctor
March 11, 2020 | 12:48pmThe coronavirus-infected Conservative Political Action Conference attendee who led to several lawmakers being quarantined has been identified as an NYU Langone doctor, according to a report. Dr. Alan W. Berger...
Ilhan Omar spotted with alleged lover months after denying affair
March 11, 2020 | 12:46pmRep. Ilhan Omar appears to be more comfortable being seen in public with chief fundraiser and alleged lover Tim Mynett -- now that the two are both divorced. Omar, who...
Cheating Astros now getting mocked with 90s pop music
March 11, 2020 | 12:45pmhttps://twitter.com/AsteriskTour/status/1237604011890446338 It’s going to be a long season for the Houston Astros. Playing the Braves in the first of two spring training games Tuesday, the Astros were welcomed to CoolToday...
Internet can't get enough of 'Bachelor' mom's judgy looks
March 11, 2020 | 12:45pmPray for Barb's DMs.
US heart surgeon treats children lacking care in Libya's war
March 11, 2020 | 12:45pmTRIPOLI, Libya — Yazan, a 1-year-old Libyan boy, was born with congenital heart disease. With just one chamber, the organ pumped so little blood that when Yazan cried, his skin...
Pete Alonso got an unprecedented raise from the Mets
March 11, 2020 | 12:42pmPORT ST. LUCIE — As a rookie, Pete Alonso set records on the field. Now, he’s setting records with his contract. The first baseman agreed to terms with the Mets...
Nassau County reports 6 new coronavirus cases
March 11, 2020 | 12:32pmCoronavirus cases in Nassau County continue to rise, with officials reporting six new confirmed cases on Wednesday, bringing the county's total to 25, according to reports. Twenty of the Nassau...
Sanders delivers update after tough primary losses
March 11, 2020 | 12:26pmBernie Sanders will deliver an update on his ailing campaign on Wednesday after his terrible showing in Tuesday night's primaries.
Woman jailed for enslaving Sri Lankan national as housekeeper
March 11, 2020 | 12:26pmA New Jersey woman has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for enslaving a Sri Lankan national -- forcing her to work as a nanny and a housekeeper...
Twitter's new 'Fleet' feature sparks hilarious enema debate
March 11, 2020 | 12:24pmThe function is a way to "share fleeting thoughts" as tweets that are flushed after 24 hours.
Save up to 74% on these Incase bags and packs
March 11, 2020 | 12:16pmPhotographers, videographers and commuters alike know the importance of a stellar backpack. It's why so many of them turn to Incase, a brand beloved for its minimalist exteriors, protective designs...
Whine-stein: Harvey bemoans his personal 'hell on earth'
March 11, 2020 | 12:08pmBefore he was handed 23 years in prison, Harvey Weinstein begged for a light sentence on Wednesday, telling the court he was going through "hell on earth" and was "really...
Coronavirus outbreak 'going to get worse,' admits White House expert
March 11, 2020 | 12:06pmDr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, warned lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday that the outbreak is "going to get worse." “I can say we...
Robert Griffin III could be trade target in evolving quarterback market
March 11, 2020 | 12:04pmRobert Griffin III may be adding another team to his resume this offseason. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport wrote on Twitter on Tuesday that the journeyman backup was an "intriguing name"...
This handy gadget backs up your phone every time you charge it
March 11, 2020 | 12:03pmEvery year millions of smartphones are lost or stolen. And that figure doesn’t even account for the sheer number of devices that are damaged annually. The real pain point here...
Bridgewater Associates tells most employees to work from home
March 11, 2020 | 11:58amBridgewater Associates — the world’s biggest hedge fund, headed by billionaire Ray Dalio — is telling most employees to work from home amid growing fears about the coronavirus outbreak, sources...
Journalist who attended conference tests positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 11:49amA person who attended a national journalism conference in New Orleans with more than 1,000 other reporters last week has tested “presumptive positive” for the coronavirus, event organizers announced. The...
Boeing shares plummet 17 percent on market turbulence
March 11, 2020 | 11:45amBoeing is planning a full drawdown of an existing $13.8 billion loan as early as Friday, as the US-based plane-maker struggles with worldwide travel disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak, a...
'If I die, I die': Millennials risk coronavirus for cheap flights
March 11, 2020 | 11:37amIt's a matter of fun — and affordability — over fear. As air travel becomes increasingly precarious with flight cancellations and country-wide quarantines amid the coronavirus pandemic, some young people...
UN reports last decade was hottest ever
March 11, 2020 | 11:36amUNITED NATIONS — Last year was the second warmest on record, the past decade was the hottest in human history and January was the warmest January since 1850, the head...
Subways, stations empty for morning rush amid coronavirus worry
March 11, 2020 | 11:36am"The subway stations will be like a ghost town," warned one commuter.
Cinderella coach challenges governor to keep wife from NCAA Tournament
March 11, 2020 | 11:34amRobert Morris basketball coach Andy Toole knows at least three Colonials fans that won't miss the program’s first March Madness appearance since 2015 for anything. After defeating St. Francis Tuesday...
Indonesian artisan makes shoes out of chicken feet
March 11, 2020 | 11:32amBANDUNG, Indonesia - It sounds like a riddle - what feet can be used to make shoes to put on your feet? Nurman Farieka Ramdhany, a 25-year-old entrepreneur in the...
One team's all-in approach for landing Tom Brady
March 11, 2020 | 11:31amThe Buccaneers are willing to give up a lot more than $30 million to tempt Tom Brady. With NFL free agency just a week away, interested teams are going to...
Thieves swipe $140,000 in stuff from Brooklyn Cube Smart storage units: cops
March 11, 2020 | 11:28amA group of masked bandits raided a Brooklyn storage facility -- managing to get away with nearly $140,000 worth of items after rummaging around in hundreds of storage units, police...
Moth-er Monster: Insect with 'wacky fashion sense' named after Lady Gaga
March 11, 2020 | 11:25amThe insect is re-born this way: Kaikaia gaga.
US, Canadian jets intercept Russian reconnaissance planes near Alaska
March 11, 2020 | 11:18amTwo Tupolev Tu-142 maritime recon planes entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Monday, NORAD revealed.
Will wearing gloves keep you safe from coronavirus? Think again
March 11, 2020 | 11:11am“Gloves should not be treated as an alternative to good hygiene," said Dr. Simran Deo.
NYPD halts fingerprint security at HQ amid coronavirus fears
March 11, 2020 | 10:58amThe NYPD has stopped employees from using a fingerprint entry security procedure amid the Big Apple's coronavirus outbreak, The Post has learned.
Coronavirus patients with mild symptoms may be highly contagious
March 11, 2020 | 10:58amCoronavirus patients with mild symptoms are likely to be extremely contagious soon after being infected with the bug, a new study says. Researchers revealed in the study published in the...
Days on Earth were shorter 70 million years ago
March 11, 2020 | 10:56amA full day on Earth hasn’t always been 24 hours long. A new study reveals that a day on our planet once lasted approximately 23.5 hours and it wasn’t that...
MLB knows coronavirus could alter its plans at any moment
March 11, 2020 | 10:56amThe first changes to the major league regular-season schedule were acknowledged Wednesday. There projects to be much more. Trying to subdue the spread of coronavirus, Washington state governor Jay Inslee...
Patrick Mahomes' girlfriend posts cheeky bikini photo
March 11, 2020 | 10:48amNo one is having more fun this offseason than Patrick Mahomes' longtime girlfriend, Brittany Matthews.
Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend found dead in car
March 11, 2020 | 10:45amThe ex-girlfriend of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was found dead at her California home, according to reports. Josie Harris, 40, who had three children with Mayweather, was discovered unresponsive...
UK arcade stocks claw machines with toilet paper, hand sanitizer
March 11, 2020 | 10:40amIt’s all fun and games until you’re battling for toilet paper and soap. An arcade owner in England might just cash in on the coronavirus outbreak by stocking claw machines...
NBA's last-resort scenario for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 10:31amThe NBA is making desperate plans to avoid having to play games in empty arenas because of coronavirus. The league is discussing the possibility of relocating games to cities that...
China shuts all 16 temporary coronavirus hospitals in Wuhan
March 11, 2020 | 10:31amThe final group of patients walked out of the Wuchang temporary hospital on Tuesday afternoon to cheers.
Senate Democrats will urge Trump to declare coronavirus national emergency
March 11, 2020 | 10:21amSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and two other Democratic senators are prepping a letter to President Trump in which they'll ask him to issue a national emergency declaration over COVID-19,...
How people are using Tinder for coronavirus info
March 11, 2020 | 10:19amThey don't want to be lovesick.
Brave shopkeeper fights off robber with chili powder
March 11, 2020 | 10:12amNow that's a spicy getaway! A quick-thinking store employee from Birmingham, England, defended himself against a knife-wielding robber with some seasoning. He chucked chili powder at the masked thief, sending...
Grandma dances for joy after evacuating Grand Princess
March 11, 2020 | 10:04amThis grandmother celebrated the end of her coronavirus cruise from hell by busting a move. Michelle Heckert shared a video of her elated grandparents waiting to leave the dock after...
Cuomo pushes for split employee shifts to prevent coronavirus spread
March 11, 2020 | 10:03amGov. Andrew Cuomo will meet with New York business leaders Wednesday to implore them to have employees work in “shifts” to reduce further spread of coronavirus. “Today I’m going to...
Stock markets tumble again amid coronavirus crisis
March 11, 2020 | 9:55amUS stocks plunged again Wednesday as Wall Street waited for the Trump administration’s plans to address the economic impact of the coronavirus, which is now a global pandemic. The Dow...
Rob Gronkowski has found his inevitable post-football calling
March 11, 2020 | 9:55amRob Gronkowski is getting ready to jump into professional wrestling. WWE is close to finalizing a deal with the former Patriots tight end and current Fox analyst, according to a...
Sanders wins North Dakota
March 11, 2020 | 9:47amSen. Bernie Sanders was declared the victor of North Dakota's Democratic primary race, giving the presidential hopeful his first win in the six states that went to the polls on...
7-Eleven owner charged with selling homemade hand sanitizer that burned 4 kids
March 11, 2020 | 9:40am"Retailers who try to make a quick buck by exploiting others will face civil and criminal consequences," said New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.
Detroit worker says Biden 'went off the deep end' during gun confrontation
March 11, 2020 | 9:39amThe Detroit construction worker who got into a shouting match with Joe Biden said the former vice president "kind of went off the deep end" when he asked a question...
Style star Margherita Maccapani Missoni shares her spring essentials
March 11, 2020 | 9:27amThe granddaughter of Missoni founders Ottavio and Rosita and daughter of its current creative director Angela, Margherita Maccapani Missoni is leaning into her chic roots. The 36-year-old style icon —...
E3 video game conference canceled over coronavirus fears
March 11, 2020 | 9:21amThe Electronic Entertainment Expo, the video game industry's biggest annual event, will reportedly be canceled because of the coronavirus epidemic.
British tourist on family vacation becomes Indonesia's first coronavirus death
March 11, 2020 | 9:15amA British tourist has become Indonesia's first death from coronavirus -- and officials fear she may have been already infected when she landed for a family vacation on the idyllic...
Elites shoot the 'deplorables' in lousy 'The Hunt'
March 11, 2020 | 9:10amThere simply aren’t enough synonyms for “loathsome” to do the new movie “The Hunt” justice. Perhaps if we expand into other languages. C’est détestable! È ripugnante! Take the phone texting...
Beijing to quarantine all international arrivals
March 11, 2020 | 9:02amBeijing on Wednesday ordered people arriving from all other countries into a 14-day quarantine as China -- where the coronavirus outbreak first began -- is now seeing an increase in...
St. John's spread success will end in Big East Tournament
March 11, 2020 | 9:01amSt. John’s begins Big East Tournament play Wednesday vs. Georgetown in the opening round at the Garden (7 p.m., FS1) A profitable season for backers is likely coming to an...
Karlie Kloss and Josh Kushner hunt for a country home
March 11, 2020 | 8:59am‘Project Runway” host Karlie Kloss, 27, and her husband, 34-year-old venture capitalist Josh Kushner (brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner), tell pals they love their new...
Thomas Valva’s brother details brutal life with NYPD cop dad accused of murder
March 11, 2020 | 8:46amThe brother of the tragic Long Island boy left to freeze to death in an unheated garage has detailed the heartbreaking abuse he claims was handed out by their NYPD...
Angela Merkel warns that 70% of Germans could get coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 8:40amGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel said up to 70 percent of her country’s population could be infected by the coronavirus – stressing the need to slow its spread.
PepsiCo to buy Rockstar Energy for $3.8 billion
March 11, 2020 | 8:35amPepsiCo has reached a deal to buy the Rockstar energy drink maker for $3.85 billion, the food and beverage giant said Wednesday. The acquisition of Rockstar Energy Beverages — whose...
Fall 2020 highlights from Milan Fashion Week
March 11, 2020 | 8:31amMilan’s fall 2020 shows were filled with Old World craftsmanship and new takes on throwback styles; I was on hand (@johannahmasters) to take it all in. Bold name brands presented...
James Bond's 'No Time to Die' star Lashana Lynch takes charge
March 11, 2020 | 8:31am"Can a magazine for a gun fit in? If it can’t, we need to make the pocket bigger."
Paris Fashion Week highlights: Fall 2020
March 11, 2020 | 8:25amDespite nerves in Europe over coronavirus, Paris fashion week remained the most glamorous lap of fashion month. I was there (@anahitaglitters) to witness it all. Hedi Slimane showed a beautiful...
AOC says progressive movement had 'tough night' amid Biden wins
March 11, 2020 | 8:24amRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez described Tuesday as a "tough night" for 2020 Democratic contender Bernie Sanders and for the progressive movement after primary rival Joe Biden further solidified his lead in...
De Blasio mulls canceling St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 11, 2020 | 8:20amBoston and Dublin have already canceled their parades.
Feds may delay IRS tax filing deadline because of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 8:00amOfficials have yet to determine how far to push the deadline and who would be eligible for the extension.
Coronavirus conference canceled in New York — because of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 7:34amThe Council of Foreign Relations was due to hold a roundtable titled “Doing Business Under Coronavirus” on Friday, but decided to cancel it amid fears that it could lead to...
Woman quarantined with body of husband who died of coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 7:18amAn Italian woman whose husband died of the coronavirus has been stuck with his body in their apartment for the past two days because of quarantine restrictions, according to a...
Boy's beatboxing skills are too incredible to believe
March 11, 2020 | 6:55amThis kid is a beatboxing genius. A boy in Manila, Philippines, shocked shoppers when he grabbed the mic at an electronics store — and dropped some serious beats. The talented...
Gleyber Torres' shortstop play becoming a problem
March 11, 2020 | 6:06amTAMPA — It was ruled a hit, but could have been a fielding error on Gleyber Torres. Randal Grichuk’s hard one-hopper toward the middle in the first inning of the...
Seattle event ban will include sporting contests
March 11, 2020 | 5:56amOLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is going to announce a ban on gatherings and events of more than 250 people in virtually the entire Seattle metro area, according...
Mets suddenly facing their first bit of adversity
March 11, 2020 | 5:44amWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Life was too good for the Mets. With Disney no longer being home for the Braves, Port St. Lucie was the happiest baseball place in...
Power play: Kremlin backs bill to keep Putin in charge another dozen years
March 11, 2020 | 5:38amMOSCOW — The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for...
Yankees starter impresses again in battle for rotation spot
March 11, 2020 | 5:28amTAMPA — Jordan Montgomery, the 27-year-old lefty who is a favorite to grab a rotation spot with injuries to James Paxton and Luis Severino, looked like an ace Tuesday. “He...
Witches battle terrorism in new Freeform show 'Motherland'
March 11, 2020 | 5:18amFreeform’s new witch drama “Motherland: Fort Salem” imagines an alternate universe where witches play a major role in American government. “To me that was a very interesting premise,” says Taylor...
Fordham's season will end with a whimper
March 11, 2020 | 5:10amUnlike the Ivy League Tournament, this column remains on schedule. Howie Hoops returns, from a minimum of 6 feet away from all players, coaches and essential personnel, for the 10th...
'Positive' talk but no timetable update for Mets star
March 11, 2020 | 4:55amWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Yoenis Cespedes did more outfield and base-running drills on Tuesday, according to general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. “All things continue to go in a positive...
Nets and Lakers bracing for possibility of fan-free games
March 11, 2020 | 4:44amLOS ANGELES — LeBron James did an about-face on his “I ain’t playing” stance on any games played behind closed doors. But the Nets and Lakers played Tuesday at Staples...
Rangers star takes a step forward in rehab process
March 11, 2020 | 4:31amDALLAS — Nothing has materially changed, but it sure was a sight for sore eyes. Chris Kreider was out of his walking boot and doing skating and stick-handling drills in...
Gerrit Cole has never seemed more worth $324 million
March 11, 2020 | 4:16amTAMPA — Sometimes, a lifeboat can run you as much as $324 million. Or think of it this way: How dour and dire would this Yankees camp be if they...
Breaking down a highly competitive Big East tourney
March 11, 2020 | 3:44amAs it turns out, last year’s down season was an anomaly. The Big East remains one of the premier conferences in the country, only growing deeper next season with UConn’s...
Giants awarded three extra picks in NFL draft
March 11, 2020 | 2:29amThe Giants decided not to pursue safety Landon Collins in free agency a year ago and believed that loss would significantly factor into the formula to bring back a third-round...
Trump says 'Pocahontas' destroyed Bernie Sanders' campaign
March 11, 2020 | 1:56amPresident Trump suggested in an early morning tweet on Wednesday that Elizabeth Warren worked with Democratic Party leaders to hurt Bernie Sanders' chances of beating Joe Biden in the 2020...
A huge win for the Nets and Jacque Vaughn
March 11, 2020 | 1:35amLOS ANGELES — If Nets interim coach Jacque Vaughn is building a case to get the interim tag removed, this is Exhibit A. And B and C, too. The Nets’...
Woman accused of turning hand sanitizer into Molotov cocktail, sparking fatal blaze
March 11, 2020 | 1:26amA Connecticut woman sparked a fatal apartment fire by igniting a bottle of hand sanitizer and chucking it at her girlfriend, a report said. The suspect, 28-year-old Destiny Waite, set...
Ex-Ranger's shootout goal sinks Islanders
March 11, 2020 | 1:17amVANCOUVER, British Columbia — J.T. Miller scored the only goal in the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-4 Tuesday night to move into a wild-card...
PGA Tour commissioner buoyed by support against rival league
March 11, 2020 | 12:36amPONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, sat at a podium at noon Tuesday, and he looked like a guy who could not wait for the proceedings...
3 TSA agents positive for coronavirus as number of infected in US tops 1,000
March 11, 2020 | 12:28amThree TSA agents in California's Bay Area have tested positive for coronavirus — as the total number infected in the United States reached more than 1,000. The officers, who were...
NYC's John Jay College closes after student tests positive for coronavirus
March 11, 2020 | 12:23amA student who attends classes at John Jay College in Manhattan has tested positive for coronavirus, the university said on Tuesday night. The woman developed symptoms over the weekend and...
Joe Biden thanks Bernie Sanders, his supporters after string of primary victories
March 11, 2020 | 12:07amJoe Biden thanked Sen. Bernie Sanders and his supporters in a gracious, gaffe-free speech following his commanding string of primary victories Tuesday night, following word the Vermont lawmaker would not...