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Cosmetics maker Coty on Thursday posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss and a 56 percent slump in sales, as the coronavirus-induced closure of stores and parlors hammered demand for its beauty products. Cosmetics makers are battling the closure of other channels of sales, including duty-free shops at airports, and also contending with work-from-home customers focusing on …

The Yankees began a stretch of 35 games in 33 days with a doubleheader in Atlanta on Wednesday. It couldn’t have gone much worse. They dropped both ends of the twin bill, with Gerrit Cole beaten in the first game, as the Yankees lost 5-1 in seven innings. And then they dropped the second game …

City restaurateurs reacted with shock and disbelief to Mayor de Blasio’s lack of urgency to reopen eating places indoors — an industry that employs over 300,000 people and is an indispensable part of the Big Apple’s social and business fabric. More than 1,000 of the city’s 25,000 sit-down eateries have closed since the start of …

Nene Leakes has deleted her Instagram account after routinely being asked by fans whether she’ll return for Season 13 of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” There’s been buzz about Leakes’ contract negotiations to return. Sources have said she’s been holding out for a bigger payday, but Bravo might add fresh faces instead. Leakes has posted …

Airbnb said Wednesday its employees could choose to work remotely through the end of August 2021, even if some of its offices reopened as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The company said it would provide a $300 stipend for home office equipment, with an additional $200 to cover ergonomic equipment. Airbnb said its employees will also have …

The Giants’ already-decimated secondary took another major hit Wednesday when it was revealed that rookie and projected starting free safety Xavier McKinney has suffered a fractured left foot that will require surgery. McKinney, the Giants’ second-round draft pick (36th overall) out of Alabama, was slated to start alongside strong safety Jabrill Peppers in a DB …

At-home workouts and outdoor athletic activities are shaping up to be good business for Dick’s Sporting Goods. The retailer’s second-quarter results easily beat Wall Street’s expectations as consumers continue to focus on health and wellness while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. “During this pandemic, the importance of health and fitness has accelerated and …

The Yankees have added catching depth five days before the MLB trade deadline. The team announced Wednesday it traded for Giants catcher Rob Brantly in exchange for cash considerations. Brantly is on the Yankees’ 60-man roster and will report to the team’s alternate site in Scranton. Brantly, 31, appeared in just one game for the …

Porsha Williams was arrested again on Tuesday during a protest over the murder of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police in Louisville, Ky. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and her pal, “Love and Hip Hop” star Yandy Smith, were participating in a “Day of Action” march organized by the social justice group Until …

Cynthia Bailey opened up about the 20-pound weight fluctuation she experienced while quarantining during the coronavirus pandemic. The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, 53, discussed a bikini photo she posted in July, recently telling Us Weekly, “This was after I came back from Los Angeles and honestly you can’t tell so much in there, but …