Matches were canceled due to COVID-19, so a Mexican wrestler began making 'lucha libre' face masks

A Mexican wrestler financially impacted by canceled wrestling matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dedicated his time to making “lucha libre” face masks to help others fight the virus. 

NYPD to continue social distancing patrols despite violent arrest

New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.

Cuomo details opening plans as NY hits 1M tests

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday laid out criteria for reopening New York’s economy region by region.

Virtual cooking classes with NYC chefs

If you've always wanted to explore your creativity in the kitchen, now is the time to sign up for a virtual cooking class with a New York City chef.

U.S. Supreme Court holds arguments by phone

The nation's top court had what amounted to a phone discussion with the nine justices and two arguing lawyers.

J. Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after coronavirus plunge

The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just over three months after the first person in the U.S. tested positive for COVID-19.

US to rein in flood of virus blood tests after lax oversight

The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy, according to the AP.

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner

After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.  

'An excellent day' as NYC's pandemic indicators all down, says de Blasio

For the first time since New York City began tracking COVID-19 cases, all indicators of the virus including new hospitalizations, patients in intensive care units and the percent of positive cases were down, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Called to order: Supreme Court begins 1st arguments by phone

The changes are a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which has made holding courtroom sessions unsafe, especially with six justices aged 65 or older and at risk of getting seriously sick from the virus.

DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials

According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options. 

College students file lawsuits seeking refund from schools moved online during coronavirus lockdowns

Students at more than 25 U.S. universities who have been sent home to learn online during the coronavirus pandemic are filing lawsuits against their schools, claiming they're not getting the quality of education they were promised and demanding partial refunds on tuition and campus fees.