Speaking at a press conference in Albany Saturday morning, Cuomo touted New Yorkers as the most supportive and unifying community in the country as the state government announced 10,300 people have tested positive for coronavirus – 6,200 of them being in New York City alone. He waxed poetic about the COVID-19 spread, saying a “crisis really brings out the truth about ourselves” as a people and a society. He compared the “trauma” being felt nationwide to the response in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but said Americans – particularly health workers and law enforcement – are “rising to the occasion” to offer gentility and compassion to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic....

We are a country whose entire system of government is based on the notion of checks and balances. If Congress cannot get its hands on the information it needs from the executive branch to hold that branch accountable—through investigation, legislation or even impeachment—then Congress’ ability to function under our three-branch separation of powers framework is totally compromised. The key tool that Congress has at its disposal to get at that information is the power to subpoena....

Harry the Hornet was branded “out of order” by new Palace boss Sam Allardyce following Monday’s 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road after the mascot mocked Wilfried Zaha. Zaha had been booked for simulation in the closing stages of the clash at Vicarage Road and at the end of the match the mascot performed an exaggerated dive at the 24-year-old’s feet. His actions angered Allardyce but Wenger - who faces Palace on Saturday - will not stop the Gunners’ mascot from following suit should he wish to do so....

I was stranded at the wrong telephone office my second day in the Gulf state of Qatar, where I’ve been sent to cover a war in Iraq. A young woman named Mona offered me a ride to the right one. A policewoman, she had a few days off from work and she quickly became my guide. She was wearing the uniform of Qatari women: a head scarf and an abaya–a loose-fitting black cloak that covers everything....

As you may know, Sen. Joseph Lieberman appeared on our program, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” two weeks ago. Our people are currently in touch with your people, trying to arrange a time for you to come on by for a segment. So far you haven’t committed and that’s cool. I just want to let you know that I understand why you’ve been holding back. The past few weeks have seen an unprecedented and ruthless, take-no-prisoners televised charm offensive waged by the other three major party candidates....

By now, you’ve probably heard from an uncle or aunt that this plague was either started by the Chinese in order to defeat America, started by Anthony Fauci to make a lot of money or started by Bill Gates in order to microchip us. In 1964, historian Richard Hofstadter wrote a piece that could have been written yesterday, entitled “The Paranoid Style of American Politics,” in which he argued: “American politics has often been an arena for angry minds....

A New York jury found Parnas, a 49-year-old Soviet-born businessman from Florida, guilty on multiple charges of making illegal campaign contributions after deliberating for about five hours. Parnas is expected to appeal the convictions. He was reportedly defiant while leaving the Manhattan courthouse, telling supporters that he “never hid from nobody” and “always stood up and told the truth,” according to The New York Times. Prosecutors said that Parnas illegally donated over $350,000 to Republican politicians and candidates, included two super PACs supporting former President Donald Trump....

Smith, 34, is a former WBO super welterweight champion who’s mixed with the best. The Liverpool star has excellent fundamentals, incredible fitness, and underrated ring craft. He’s also proven his warrior heart on several occasions. Outside of the heavyweight division, the 33-year-old Eubank Jr. is perhaps the biggest star in British boxing. Like his father before him, he’s charismatic, dynamic, and a master at driving the hype machine. As well as all that, Eubank Jr....

Aiming to put himself in line for another world title shot, Smith faces an opponent who has earned knockout wins in his last three fights as the Liverpudlian starts his deal with promoters Boxxers. Mwakinyo may be known to UK fans for his two-round win over Sam Eggington in Birmingham in 2018 in a victory that suggested he is unlikely to be in any way intimidated by a home crowd....

But it is no longer universally dismissed. Jacques Delors, president of the European Community’s Executive Commission, predicts that a prime challenge of the next decade will be “a whole new relationship between the citizen and leisure time.” Here and there in European think tanks and universities, scholars are toying with scenarios in which previously unthinkable levels of unemployment would become permanent. Their conclusions: that the result would not be merely social and political turmoil; it would make nonsense of existing concepts of work, money, dignity, prestige, even “value....

What’s at stake: There has been plenty of jockeying for position during the 17-game regular season. That’s because finishing in the top four places in the standings gives a team an automatic spot in the quarterfinals. The teams that finish No. 5 through No. 12 have to survive a single-elimination play-in game just to reach the quarters. The No. 13 through No. 18 teams are out of contention. Why standings matter: Regular season standings also come into play during the playoff quarterfinal and semifinal series, which take place over two legs....

Officials from the PGA said the tree struck was at an area that’s between the practice range, the 15th green and 16th tee. Six people — five men and a girl — were injured as a result from the lightning strike had been taken by ambulance for further medical attention. “Our latest report is that their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening,” The PGA stated. “The safety of our fans, players and partners is of the utmost importance....

Intentional or not, it’s a pitch-perfect bit of subtext, and only the first of many reasons “Azkaban” rocks. Sure, there’s a werewolf and a hippogriff and a bunch of other magical stuff, but the real reason this third film in the series outshines the others is that it’s about something far more frightening than failing your Potions final or facing Lord Voldemort. It’s about being 13. “It’s such an archetypal age–the bar mitzvah, the communion,” says Cuaron, who replaced Chris Columbus, the director of the first two movies....

The Real Madrid star posted a video on Instagram of his seven-year-old son Cristiano Jr. scoring a free-kick stunner, much like his father has done so many times in the past. The younger Ronaldo emulates his father’s trademark backwards walk and free-kick stance, before placing the dead ball beyond the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Ronaldo posted the footage of his son’s latest exploits with the caption: “Nothing is coincidence....

The USMNT started its youngest lineup, ever, in this World Cup qualifier in Columbus, Ohio, a decision made because the “kids” are just that good — but also because their elders simply aren’t. This is having an impact on the attempt to reach Qatar 2022 that is being too casually dismissed by many of the team’s supporters. MORE: USMNT earns big World Cup qualifying win after early scare The 2-1 victory over Costa Rica was needlessly harrowing because this team — whose players average 22 years, 199 days old — played, at times, like children....

Dressed in white shirts, khaki pants, sunglasses, and baseball caps, five people withh tiki torches appeared at the bus Friday morning. Their outfits were a reference to those worn by the marchers at the 2017 event, where a woman was killed by a white nationalist who drove his car into a crowd. At the time of the rally, then-President Donald Trump infamously said there were “fine people” on both sides of the protest....

The clip takes aim at Graham’s association to the rising national debt, as polls show him trailing in South Carolina. “What happened to Lindsay Graham?” the Lincoln Project narrator says at the beginning of the video. “He said he was a fiscal conservative, but he’s one of the biggest spenders in Congress. Under Lindsey, the national debt is through the roof. What is Lindsey thinking?” “In tough times, we need to hold the line on spending and Lindsay won’t,” the narrator continues....

Indeed, Riley — speaking with media for the first time in an official capacity at USC — revealed the university did not approach him for its open head coaching position until after the 10th-ranked Sooners lost 37-33 to No. 7 Oklahoma State in Bedlam. MORE: Why did Lincoln Riley leave Oklahoma? USC lures coach away from Sooners in stunning move “To be honest, it was a little bit of a blur....

“As we accelerate Lincoln’s transformation in North America and China, there is no better time to propel the Lincoln brand forward with electrification,” said Joy Falotico, president of Lincoln. “Electrification will take Quiet Flight to a new level with the smooth, exhilarating take-off feel and serene quietness our clients expect from a Lincoln.” By 2025, Lincoln predicts that half of its global volume will be zero-emissions vehicles. Through the end of June, Lincoln has sold 8,143 vehicles year-to-date in the U....