newyorkpost--2020-08-04--14 people shot across NYC in yet another bloody night

At least 14 people were shot across New York City during yet another surge of gunplay that began on Monday and stretched into early Tuesday, cops said.
Gunfire rang out at Ninth Avenue and West 39th Street in Hell’s Kitchen around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, striking a 21-year-old man in the chin and arm, according to police.
He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue with non-life-threatening injuries, and simply told cops he heard shots and felt pain.
Hours earlier, a 33-year-old man and 29-year-old woman were shot around 10 p.m. Monday at a candlelight vigil for a family member at the Soundview Houses on Seward Avenue near Croes Place, cops said.
The relationship between the victims was not immediately clear.
They were taken to Jacobi Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
And just after 9 p.m., a 30-year-old man was shot in the arm and a 25-year-old woman blasted in the leg at Fifth Avenue and West 132nd Street in Harlem, cops said.
Both say they were walking when they heard shots and felt pain. They were taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem by private means.
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Around 8:10 p.m., a 38-year-old man was shot in the arm and a 22-year-old man was shot in the leg inside St. Mary’s Park at East 148th Street and St. Ann’s Avenue in the South Bronx.
Both were taken to Lincoln Medical Center, and it’s unclear what led to the shooting.
Earlier Monday evening, a 19-year-old woman was shot once in the leg at 224th Street and North Conduit Avenue in the Laurelton neighborhood of Queens.
She too reported hearing shots and feeling pain, and was treated at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, cops said.
On Monday alone, seven shootings were reported with 13 victims, according to preliminary information released by the NYPD.
No one was killed.
A day earlier, the city endured a bloody Sunday with a total of 16 shootings involving 20 victims.
City shooting numbers have been rising all year, but they skyrocketed when warmer weather hit, sending the total number of incidents in just the first seven months of the year barreling past the total for all of 2019.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--‘The View’ Should Replace Meghan McCain with Bari Weiss

Change is coming to The View .
In March , just a few weeks after the ABC talk show went virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic , conservative co-host Meghan McCain announced that she was pregnant with her first child .
McCain has revealed few additional details about her pregnancy , but with the 2020 presidential election on the horizon , The View will undoubtedly need to replace their ratings-making star when she goes on maternity leave in the fall .
It brings me no joy to say this , but there is only one person who seems right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times opinion editor Bari Weiss .
Let me preface this by saying that I disagree with Bari Weiss on practically everything , from her stance on Israel to her “ cancel culture ” screeds and beyond .
However , I also have the distinct pleasure ( or misfortune , depending on how you look at it ) of watching The View every day , and it ’ s clear that Weiss , with her provocative takes and fervent critics , has the stuff to fill McCain ’ s seat , even just for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a firecracker , Weiss is the match that makes it go boom .
This isn ’ t just a random pick for a conservative button pusher who has recently made headlines , either .
Weiss is no stranger to The View .
The former New York Times op-ed staff editor and writer has guest hosted on various occasions , most recently in February 2020 , and has stopped by as a guest countless other times ( she appeared on the show just a few days before McCain famously cried during a conversation about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weiss proved that she has the TV bonafides to deftly switch between political , pop culture , and lifestyle topics , a skill required of all daytime hosts .
On top of her familiarity with the ABC talk show , Weiss and McCain are friends off-camera , so her casting wouldn ’ t lead to a power struggle between the two women when McCain returns from parental leave .
The conservative co-host seemed to enjoy having backup during Weiss ’ previous appearances on The View ; and on July 14 , just hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NYT , she publicly voiced her support for her fellow contrarian .
“ Right before we came on air , it came out that my friend Bari Weiss is leaving the New York Times , ” said McCain during yet another “ cancel culture ” discussion .
“ Part of it is the controversy over that Tom Cotton op-ed , which exploded … [ Weiss ] was entangled in it for a lot of different reasons .
She ’ s been a target of many people on the left , in many different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a liberal Democrat.
” Logistics aside , let ’ s put all the cards on the table : it ’ s Weiss ’ politics and persona that make her most attractive to ABC execs looking to temporarily replace McCain .
While McCain may consider her friend a “ liberal Democrat , ” Weiss would likely disagree with that label .
In an interview with Joe Rogan , the How to Fight Anti-Semitism author described herself as a “ left-leaning centrist ” driven by her support for Israel and Zionism .
Like McCain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump , the # MeToo movement , and the alleged stifling of free speech on college campuses clear ; and like McCain , Weiss believes that mainstream media has “ become a kind of performance space ” that pushes out voices engaged in “ Wrongthink , ” as she claimed in her NYT resignation letter .
“ Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times .
But Twitter has become its ultimate editor , ” she wrote in the letter .
“ I can no longer do the work that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the work that Adolph Ochs described in that famous 1896 statement : ‘ to make of the columns of The New York Times a forum for the consideration of all questions of public importance , and to that end to invite intelligent discussion from all shades of opinion . '
” McCain offered a similar analysis the day Weiss resigned .
“ When you are a conservative , or someone who is center-right , or someone who is saying something that is different , it is just hostile territory in mainstream media , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I , for one , I don ’ t want to just be able to watch Fox News !
I want to read opinion columns in The New York Times from a diversity of people … And I worry we are going down a slippery slope where we will not have the kind of diversity of opinion that I think all of us celebrate want on this show.
” In addition to their ideological similarities , Weiss and McCain are among media ’ s most-criticized figures , if not the most-criticized .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both women ; many of which are deserved , others less so .
If The View were to cast Weiss , it would no doubt stir up controversy , and like it or not , controversy equals ratings .
With McCain on the sidelines for an unknown amount of time , perhaps even through the November election , ABC will need to go to great lengths to preserve its place among the top three network and syndicated and daytime talk shows , a position it claimed in the final weeks of the just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the timing of all this remains up in the air .
McCain and husband Ben Domenech , co-founder of right-wing outlet The Federalist , first announced her pregnancy in late March , but the couple declined to reveal her due date .
However , McCain ’ s tweets may provide some insight : on July 15 , she replied to a tweet about Kevin Hart ’ s pregnant wife and wrote that “ 3rd trimester is gnarly.
” If The View co-host ’ s third trimester began in July ( or maybe even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she is due sometime between now and October .
Depending on when she gives birth , McCain ’ s maternity leave could take her through the election , or even into 2021 .
All this is to say that finding a suitable substitute for McCain is a major undertaking .
Regardless of how you feel about her politics , the outspoken conservative is the big kahuna of The View , and she deserves to be replaced with an equally large personality .
Now that she has some free time on her hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the spot .
Or , you know , The View could replace Meghan McCain with frequent guest co-host Ana Navarro .
Lord knows McCain would hate that .
Full Disclosure : The author of this piece is friends with Bari Weiss ’ sister , Suzy Weiss , who works for the New York Post .
Decider is part of the New York Post Digital Network .
Where to stream The View

Change is coming to The View. In March, just a few weeks after the ABC talk show went virtual in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, conservative co-host Meghan McCain announced that she was pregnant with her first child. McCain has revealed few additional details about her pregnancy, but with the 2020 presidential election on the horizon, The View will undoubtedly need to replace their ratings-making star when she goes on maternity leave in the fall. It brings me no joy to say this, but there is only one person who seems right for the job: former New York Times opinion editor Bari Weiss.
Let me preface this by saying that I disagree with Bari Weiss on practically everything, from her stance on Israel to her “cancel culture” screeds and beyond. However, I also have the distinct pleasure (or misfortune, depending on how you look at it) of watching The View every day, and it’s clear that Weiss, with her provocative takes and fervent critics, has the stuff to fill McCain’s seat, even just for a few weeks. If McCain is a firecracker, Weiss is the match that makes it go boom.
This isn’t just a random pick for a conservative button pusher who has recently made headlines, either. Weiss is no stranger to The View. The former New York Times op-ed staff editor and writer has guest hosted on various occasions, most recently in February 2020, and has stopped by as a guest countless other times (she appeared on the show just a few days before McCain famously cried during a conversation about anti-Semitism). During these appearances, Weiss proved that she has the TV bonafides to deftly switch between political, pop culture, and lifestyle topics, a skill required of all daytime hosts.
On top of her familiarity with the ABC talk show, Weiss and McCain are friends off-camera, so her casting wouldn’t lead to a power struggle between the two women when McCain returns from parental leave. The conservative co-host seemed to enjoy having backup during Weiss’ previous appearances on The View; and on July 14, just hours after Weiss announced her resignation from the NYT, she publicly voiced her support for her fellow contrarian.
“Right before we came on air, it came out that my friend Bari Weiss is leaving the New York Times,” said McCain during yet another “cancel culture” discussion. “Part of it is the controversy over that Tom Cotton op-ed, which exploded … [Weiss] was entangled in it for a lot of different reasons. She’s been a target of many people on the left, in many different ways, despite the fact that she is a liberal Democrat.”
Logistics aside, let’s put all the cards on the table: it’s Weiss’ politics and persona that make her most attractive to ABC execs looking to temporarily replace McCain. While McCain may consider her friend a “liberal Democrat,” Weiss would likely disagree with that label. In an interview with Joe Rogan, the How to Fight Anti-Semitism author described herself as a “left-leaning centrist” driven by her support for Israel and Zionism. Like McCain, Weiss has made her concerns about Trump, the #MeToo movement, and the alleged stifling of free speech on college campuses clear; and like McCain, Weiss believes that mainstream media has “become a kind of performance space” that pushes out voices engaged in “Wrongthink,” as she claimed in her NYT resignation letter.
“Twitter is not on the masthead of The New York Times. But Twitter has become its ultimate editor,” she wrote in the letter. “I can no longer do the work that you brought me here to do — the work that Adolph Ochs described in that famous 1896 statement: ‘to make of the columns of The New York Times a forum for the consideration of all questions of public importance, and to that end to invite intelligent discussion from all shades of opinion.'”
McCain offered a similar analysis the day Weiss resigned. “When you are a conservative, or someone who is center-right, or someone who is saying something that is different, it is just hostile territory in mainstream media,” she told her co-hosts. “I, for one, I don’t want to just be able to watch Fox News! I want to read opinion columns in The New York Times from a diversity of people … And I worry we are going down a slippery slope where we will not have the kind of diversity of opinion that I think all of us celebrate want on this show.”
In addition to their ideological similarities, Weiss and McCain are among media’s most-criticized figures, if not the most-criticized. The internet is filled with savage takedowns of both women, many of which are deserved, others less so. If The View were to cast Weiss, it would no doubt stir up controversy, and like it or not, controversy equals ratings. With McCain on the sidelines for an unknown amount of time, perhaps even through the November election, ABC will need to go to great lengths to preserve its place among the top three network and syndicated and daytime talk shows, a position it claimed in the final weeks of the just finished Season 23.
Of course, the timing of all this remains up in the air. McCain and husband Ben Domenech, co-founder of right-wing outlet The Federalist, first announced her pregnancy in late March, but the couple declined to reveal her due date. However, McCain’s tweets may provide some insight: on July 15, she replied to a tweet about Kevin Hart’s pregnant wife and wrote that “3rd trimester is gnarly.” If The View co-host’s third trimester began in July (or maybe even earlier), it stands to reason that she is due sometime between now and October. Depending on when she gives birth, McCain’s maternity leave could take her through the election, or even into 2021.
All this is to say that finding a suitable substitute for McCain is a major undertaking. Regardless of how you feel about her politics, the outspoken conservative is the big kahuna of The View, and she deserves to be replaced with an equally large personality. Now that she has some free time on her hands, Bari Weiss seems like a no-brainer for the spot.
Or, you know, The View could replace Meghan McCain with frequent guest co-host Ana Navarro. Lord knows McCain would hate that.
Full Disclosure: The author of this piece is friends with Bari Weiss’ sister, Suzy Weiss, who works for the New York Post. Decider is part of the New York Post Digital Network.
Where to stream The View


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--‘Coyote Ugly’ turns 20: Secrets and scandals of the real-life bar and movie

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It gave haters a massive hangover — but to die-hard fans, “Coyote Ugly” has aged like a fine whiskey.
Released 20 years ago Tuesday, the movie starred Piper Perabo as Violet, an aspiring songwriter from New Jersey who winds up bartending at the raunchy and rowdy NYC saloon owned by Lil (played by Maria Bello) and helmed by a trio of bartender babes (Tyra Banks, Bridget Moynahan and Izabella Miko).
The cheesy “small-town girl with big-city dreams” trope was not a hit with big-screen pundits. In fact, “ugly” was an understatement. The Post’s review declared it “soulless,” while the Village Voice critic said he’d “rather eat ball bearings.”
Despite being skewered by critics, the cult classic grossed $113 million and is that type of movie fans watch again and again, doing shots and quoting lines like “Hell no H2O!”
“It’s so funny, I was in the movie so briefly, yet still feel very connected to its legacy,” supermodel Tyra Banks, 46, who had a cameo as bartender Zöe, told The Post. “I look at the screen, though, and ask, ‘Who is that girl?’ Because she’s [now] so much wiser and … wider. Yay, curves.”
Though she has dozens of film and TV credits under her belt, actress Maria Bello said she’s most often stopped by “Coyote” fans, both men and women, of all ages. “I get, ‘You’re the owner from ‘Coyote Ugly’!” Bello, 53, told The Post. “I really think this movie travels generationally. I didn’t know how gigantic it would be and that it would turn into this cult classic.”
Just don’t tell that to the owner of the wild joint that spawned it all.
“I watched it once in my whole life,” Liliana Lovell told The Post of the film, loosely based on the real-life Coyote Ugly Saloon at First Avenue and 10th Street, which has grown into an international franchise of bars with 29 locations as far as Kyrgyzstan.
As far as similarities go, she said, the booze and babes are about it.
“I will never see it more than once because the Lil character bought the bar a round when the health department comes in,” said the self-described “hardass” Lovell, 52. “That drives me nuts. Who the f - - k would do that?”
Truth is crazier than fiction
An NYU grad and briefly an apprentice broker on Wall Street, Lovell, a Westchester native, saved up tips from bartending at the Village Idiot to open her first Coyote Ugly in 1993.
The name, she says, refers to “when you get so drunk that the next day you wake up in bed with some awful guy and you’d rather chew your arm off than wake them up.”
The film — for which she got a “consultant” credit — got that part right, Lovell said, but didn’t even scratch the surface of the real bar’s crazy antics — especially since it was filmed on a set in Los Angeles rather than the actual East Village dive. (For NYC shots, they rented Lovell’s friend’s bar on the Upper East Side “because Coyote was too small and I wasn’t going to close the bar down for that amount of time.”)
When asked if she hosed down anyone who ordered water, Lovell said “sometimes,” with a devious grin. Did they actually light the bar on fire? You bet. That infamous shot out of a cowgirl boot? “That will be 500 bucks,” she said.
But that’s not the half of it, Lovell said, admitting she now has to “filter” her stories since she has a 20-year-old son, who is studying to be a field biologist and wants no part in the family business.
“I had a guy pay $1,000 to do a shot out of my underwear so I cut my thong underwear off and pulled it out and he did a shot out of it. I don’t get it personally. I wouldn’t do it, but they do. To this day, they still do.”
‘I’ve seen some crazy s - - t, my friend.’ - Liliana Lovell
Then there was that time one of her regulars accidentally crashed his motorcycle into the bar and nearly destroyed everything — which the cheering customers thought was staged. “I remember thinking, ‘Did they actually think I f - - king planned this?’” she said. “The absurdity of how the crowd just loved it when they could have just died.”
There’s also a celebrity incident or two. Lovell recalled an A-list kerfuffle out of a location in Tampa about 12 years ago: A female celebrity who showed up “already drunk … missed the toilet when she went to the bathroom — No. 2.”
The bottom line: “I’ve seen some crazy s - - t, my friend,” Lovell said.
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The enduring cult of ‘Coyote’
Twenty years on, diehard fans still beg cast members to hop on the bar for an impromptu twirl.
While making a film in South Africa a few years ago, Bello visited a furniture gallery, Amatuli, which has a replica of the bar in its Johannesburg showroom.
“Every Sunday night, they had ‘Coyote Ugly’ night,” she said. “I came and talked to the crowd, gave out drinks and stood on the bar. The whole thing was hilarious.”
Moynahan, 49, told The Post her fans “just can’t understand that Erin Reagan from ‘Blue Bloods’ is also Rachel,” her character from the movie. Still, “people will be like, ‘Get on the bar and dance,’ and I’m like, ‘No, I’m just gonna drink,’ ” the star of the long-running CBS cop series said. “You can’t ask me to get up on every bar … I wouldn’t even know how to do that dance anymore.”
It’s a “hysterical” moment which LeAnn Rimes — who sang the film’s theme song, “Can’t Fight The Moonlight” — is often asked to recreate, too.
“There are places I have been to where they intentionally put on the song and clear off the bar a little, smile and look at me as if asking if I want to hop on up on the bar and sing,” Rimes, 37, told The Post.
After shooting a jokey impromptu “Moonlight” music video with husband Eddie Cibrian in lockdown, Rimes said she’s celebrating its 20th anniversary on Aug. 15, performing her songs from the soundtrack for a streaming show on Stageit.com, as well as dropping a new anniversary MegaMix.
“[Songwriter] Diane Warren, [producer] Trevor Horn and I knew we were creating something special but we had little idea then that we were creating something together that would have such an empowering effect for women,” Rimes said. “It always brings a huge smile to my heart.”
Lovell said female patrons still come in internationally “singing that freaking LeAnn Rimes song.
“Nothing wrong with LeAnn Rimes — but after hearing it a million times …”
It spawned a ‘sisterhood’
Of the film’s enduring appeal, Lovell said, “I don’t get it, but hey, dude, it’s helped me out! I’m humbled at the fact that my business was interesting enough for people to make a movie out of. I never thought Coyote would be my big success story. Then all of a sudden with the movie, I realize, ‘Dude, this is your ticket to try and make Coyote something bigger.’ ”
Lovell said she still keeps in touch with some former New York bartenders — most of whom have gone on to successful careers. It was former Coyote Ugly drink-slinger Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the 2006 best-seller “Eat, Pray, Love,” who wrote the 1997 GQ story that caught the attention of the film’s producer, Hollywood heavyweight Jerry Bruckheimer.
“It’s a steppingstone to do other things,” Lovell said. “These are individuals that are empowered women.”
On set, Bello said, it was also a “sisterhood,” noting that she believes it’s “my most impactful film that I’ve made social justice-wise.
“It was very rare to have a movie that centered on all women, that was a female-led story, that was about female friendship and dreams and empowerment.”
When the film came out, Bello said, the cast had to defend it against interviewers who thought it was “objectifying women’s sexuality.”
But, she said, “There was nothing exploitative. All of those women worked so hard on those dance numbers and were so focused.”
At 31, Bello was considered “too old” to take part in the “hardcore” choreographed numbers. “It was very ageist in that way back then,” she said.
But “it wasn’t a big stretch to teach the other girls how to flip bottles and pour drinks,” Bello said, since she spent time bartending for six years in the West Village before moving to LA. Moynahan also worked as a waitress before modeling.
In fact, the actresses said they still identify with the story, as both are former small-town girls with dreams.
“When I was 21, I moved to New York City with two trash bags filled with clothes and $300 and didn’t know a soul,” Bello said. “[‘Coyote Ugly’] was really kind of weirdly the story of my young adult life.”
Moynahan said she even plans on watching this “badass chick flick” with John, her 12-year-old son with legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady, to celebrate its anniversary Tuesday.
“I think we will have a movie night at the Moynahan house. I am sure he has not seen it,” she said. “He’s turning 13 so maybe he’s ready. When he starts rolling his eyes, maybe that’s when I should show it to him and say, ‘Look, your mom was cool!’ ”
“Coyote Ugly” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and YouTube.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Reni Santoni, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Dirty Harry’ actor, dies at 81

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Reni Santoni, who stole scenes as “sloppy” Poppie in several iconic “Seinfeld” episodes, died on Aug. 1 in Los Angeles. He was 81.
The veteran character actor — who also co-starred opposite Clint Eastwood in 1971’s “Dirty Harry” — had been “sick for quite a while” before passing away Saturday morning, according to a Facebook memorial posted Monday by his friend, singer-songwriter Tracy Newman.
“Those of you who knew him know how funny he was, what a terrific actor, improviser, performer, etc.,” wrote Newman, an Emmy and Peabody Award winner who worked as a TV writer for series such as “Cheers” and “Ellen.”
“[He was] so brilliant. I loved him very much and will miss him terribly. Another great one is gone,” continued Newman, who also was a founding member of The Groundlings and The New Christy Minstrels. “I have a lot of wonderful pictures of him, and will post them over the next week. My heart goes out to his son, Nick, who has been such a comfort to Reni over that past five years or more.”
Santoni died of “natural causes” while under hospice care after years of battling various health issues, Newman confirmed.
A native New Yorker, Santoni launched his decades-long acting career in off-Broadway theater productions, including a role in “The Mad Show” (from the team behind Mad magazine), a 1966 musical comedy revue featuring lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and co-starring Linda Lavin and David Steinberg. He also wrote and and staged the 1962 play “Raisin’ Hell in the Son.”
After several TV appearances, Santoni transitioned into film work with an uncredited role in the 1965 Sidney Lumet feature “The Pawnbroker,” in which he played a junkie attempting to pawn a radio.
He scored his first starring role in Carl Reiner’s acclaimed film directorial debut, “Enter Laughing” (1967). Santoni played delivery boy David Kolowitz in the comedy-drama based on Reiner’s novel of the same name.
Among his dozens of subsequent film credits with Hollywood heavyweights: Inspector Chico González in Don Siegel’s first “Dirty Harry” film and a juvenile detention center official opposite Sean Penn in 1983’s “Bad Boys.” He also sparred with Sylvester Stallone in 1986’s “Cobra” and Howard Stern in 1997’s “Private Parts.”
But surely one of Santoni’s most well-remembered roles was a recurring one on “Seinfeld,” as Poppie, a restaurant owner who’s infamous for being “a little sloppy.” He appeared on the classic sitcom from 1994 to 1998. In later years, Santoni starred opposite Sandra Bullock as Daniel in the 2000 rehab comedy “28 Days,” and had guest turns on TV series such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Santoni is survived by his wife, actress and stage director Lisa James, and his son, Nick.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Hurricane Isaias: NYC braces for strong rain, winds

A tornado watch was added Tuesday to the tropical storm warning in effect across the tri-state area as Tropical Storm Isaias continues its trek toward the Big Apple after making landfall in North Carolina.
Isaias may spawn twisters across large swaths of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, according to the advisory from the National Weather Service, which said the tornado watch is in effect until 4 p.m.
Despite being downgraded from hurricane status, Isaias is still packing strong winds and is expected to dump 1 to 2 inches of rain across the region, with flash floods possible, AccuWeather meteorologist Mike Doll told The Post.
“The worst of it will hit the city beginning around noon and will last until about 5 p.m.,” he said, adding that sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected — with gusts of up to 60 mph possible.
Flash flood watches and wind advisories are in effect for most of the area. The strong winds pose a risk of downed trees and power lines, as well as electrical outages, he noted.
“This will end as fast as it starts,” Doll said. “By about 7 p.m., the rains will stop and the winds will be around 10 mph by sunset.”
Tornadoes have already been observed as Isaias heads up the East Coast, including in Dover, Delaware, where Max Ollendorff tweeted that one touched down behind his hotel.
“Trees shredded. Several cars under branches. I felt the whole building shudder,” he said on Twitter shortly after 9 a.m.
Isaias made landfall as a hurricane along the North Carolina coast, where it dumped rain, caused floods and sparked fires that displaced dozens of people.
Royce Potter, a seafood purveyor and owner of Potter’s Seafood in Southport, said he rode out the storm on a boat after he got the impression from forecasters that his area would be spared.
“They got this wrong,” he said, visibly shaken. “I’ve ridden storms out here for years.”
Instead, the storm surge and gusting winds left dozens of boats piled up against the docks, many of which were destroyed.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that one person was killed and several others hurt when a tornado struck a mobile home park in Bertie County, about 200 miles from where Isaias made landfall.
At least two other twisters were confirmed by the National Weather Service, near Kilmarnock, Virginia, and Vienna, Maryland.
On North Carolina’s Oak Island, police had to rescue five adults and three children after the storm hit, causing damage along the beachfront, knocking out power and damaging sewer facilities, authorities said.
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More than 650,000 customers lost electricity, most of them in North Carolina and Virginia, according to PowerOutage.US, which tracks utility reports.
As the storm arrived, a gauge on a pier in Myrtle Beach recorded its third-highest water level since it was set up in 1976. Only Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016 caused more ocean water to rush inland.
At 5 a.m. Tuesday, the center of the storm was located over northeastern North Carolina moving northeast near 28 mph. Its center is expected to bear down on New Jersey by the afternoon.
“We don’t think there is going to be a whole lot of weakening, we still think there’s going to be very strong and gusty winds that will affect much of the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast over the next day or two,” said Robbie Berg, a hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center.
Daniel Brown, a senior hurricane specialist, added: “All those rains could produce flash flooding across portions of the eastern Carolinas and mid-Atlantic, and even in the northeast US.”
Isaias was upgraded earlier from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Monday evening. Early Tuesday, it was downgraded again while centered about 25 miles northwest of Greenville, North Carolina.
Cooper urged those evacuating to turn to shelters as a last resort, citing coronavirus risks and the need to operate shelters at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.
“Whether it’s labeled a tropical storm or a hurricane, you should take this storm seriously, and make sure your family is ready,” he said.
Isaias’ center was moving toward Baltimore by mid-morning Tuesday, on its northeastern track. The tropical storm warning extends all the way up to Maine, where flash flooding is possible in some areas Wednesday.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Chinese media slams Trump’s ‘smash and grab’ TikTok tactics

Chinese state media branded the US a “ rogue country ” late Monday because of Washington ’ s approach to the popular , but controversial app TikTok , saying that a forced sale would amount to “ an open robbery.
” Hu Xijin , editor-in-chief of the Chinese state mouthpiece Global Times , tweeted a screen grab of a news headline detailing President Trump ’ s stance regarding a potential sale of TikTok to Microsoft .
“ The world is watching and God is watching that how President Trump is turning the once great America into a rogue country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday said he wanted to see the Beijing-based app owned by “ a very American company , ” and said TikTok would be “ out of business in the United States ” by September 15 if it did not reach a deal for a sale .
The US government should receive a cut from any sale because he made it “ possible for this deal to happen ” and TikTok doesn ’ t “ have any rights unless we give it to them , ” Trump said .
Xijin ’ s newspaper then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a potential TikTok ban in the United States would highlight the country ’ s “ cowardice.
” TikTok has been the subject of escalating scrutiny from US public officials over concerns the Chinese government could force ByteDance to give up valuable user information .
Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have suggested the app pipes data to the Chinese Communist Party .
Tiktok denies it .
Also on Tuesday , the founder and CEO of TikTok parent company ByteDance said in an internal email to employees that the goal of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American company own TikTok , but to ban it entirely .
Zhang Yiming said that some people had misconceptions about the situation , according to the letter , which was reported by Chinese media and later confirmed by Reuters .
Zhang has been criticized in China after news broke that he was in talks to sell at least a portion of his company ’ s crown jewel to Microsoft .

Chinese media branded the US a “rogue country” late Monday after President Trump proposed that the federal government take a cut in a forced sale of the wildly popular TikTok app to Microsoft, saying such a deal would amount to “an open robbery.”
“The world is watching and God is watching how President Trump is turning the once great America into a rogue country,” tweeted Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Chinese state mouthpiece Global Times.
Trump said Monday he wanted to see the Beijing-based app owned by “a very American company,” and said TikTok would be “out of business in the United States” by Sept. 15 if it did not reach a deal for a sale.
The US government should receive a cut from any sale because he made it “possible for this deal to happen” and TikTok doesn’t “have any rights unless we give it to them,” Trump said.
Xijin’s newspaper then published a story with a headline that said a potential TikTok ban in the United States would highlight the country’s “cowardice.”
TikTok has been the subject of escalating scrutiny from US public officials over concerns that the Chinese government could force parent company ByteDance to give up valuable user information.
Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have suggested the app pipes data to the Chinese Communist Party. Tiktok denies it.
On Tuesday, the founder and CEO of ByteDance said in an internal email to employees that the goal of the US government was not to have an American company own TikTok, but to eliminate it entirely.
Zhang Yiming said some people had some misconceptions about the situation and called a forced sale “unreasonable,” according to a copy of the letter published by Bloomberg.
“But this is not their goal, or even what they want,” he said. “Their real objective is to achieve a comprehensive ban.”
Zhang has been criticized in China after news broke that he was in talks to sell at least a portion of his company’s crown jewel to Microsoft.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Four reportedly shot at Beverly Hills party with ‘hundreds’ thrown for NFL player

Four people have been critically wounded in a shooting at a Beverly Hills house party held for an NFL player , according to reports .
The LAPD received a call about the large party on Mulholland Drive , near Franklin Canyon Park , about 7:30 p.m. Monday , according to the LA Times .
A man who said he was working security for the party said it was being thrown for an unidentified NFL player , CBS Los Angeles reported .
“ We have money .
We are people .
This COVID , I mean , is just pushing us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so the only thing we do have is Airbnbs to rent swimming pools for our kids , to do big things and things of that nature , ” security manager Kennie Leggett said .
The company that manages the rental property said that it had advised the renters that the party was a serious breach of the rental agreement and asked them to vacate the property immediately , CBS Los Angeles reported .
CBS LA correspondent Brittney Hopper reported that she was told by a guard that the party was being thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t know which player , we don ’ t know which team , ” said Hopper , who described buses arriving with “ hundreds of people.
” One of the revelers said that “ a bunch of gangsters came in and robbed everybody and started shooting , The Sun reported .

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One person was killed and two others critically wounded when gunfire erupted during a party held for an NFL player at a Beverly Hills mansion, according to reports.
The LAPD received a call about the large party about 7:30 p.m. Monday on Mulholland Drive in the upscale Beverly Crest neighborhood, according to the LA Times. The shooting occurred about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.
A man who said he was working security for the party said it was being thrown for an unidentified NFL player, CBS Los Angeles reported.
In a video one reveler posted to Instagram, about 20 gun blasts could be heard in two series of firings, followed by chaos as partygoers tried to run for safety.
“A bunch of gangsters came in and robbed everybody and started shooting everybody. a lot of people with money and guns and gangsters got crazy I ran for my life it was crazy,” gabrieldaactor323 wrote in the caption.
The three people who were shot were rushed to local hospitals, where one person died and two others were in critical but stable condition, the LAPD told CBS-LA. A man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s were among the victims.
A fourth person suffered a non-firearm-related wrist injury while escaping the mayhem. None of the victims have been identified. It was unclear if any suspects have been arrested.
Kennie Leggett, who told CBS-LA that he was head of security for the party, said it was thrown to celebrate a player recently drafted to an NFL team, but did not elaborate.
“We have money. We are people. This COVID, I mean, is just pushing us out everywhere, and we have nothing, so the only thing we do have is Airbnbs to rent swimming pools for our kids, to do big things and things of that nature,” Leggett told the station.
The company that manages the rental property said that it had advised the renters that the party was a serious breach of the rental agreement and asked them to vacate the property immediately, CBS-LA reported.
Before the shooting, police responded to multiple complaints from neighbors worried about the size of the gathering crowd.
Buses were seen dropping dozens of people off at the home. When cops first arrived, they found about 200 people, according to CBS-LA.
One of the revelers said that “a bunch of gangsters came in and robbed everybody and started shooting,” The Sun reported.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Royal Family wishes Meghan Markle a ‘very happy birthday’ as she turns 39

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Meghan Markle is celebrating her 39th birthday Tuesday , and members of the Royal Family are ringing in the occasion by sending well wishes on social media .
“ Wishing The Duchess of Sussex a very happy birthday !
” the Royal Family ’ s official Twitter page posted , joined by a photo of Markle and Queen Elizabeth II together in Chester in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , Prince William and Kate Middleton .
“ Wishing a very happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex today !
” they posted .
The well-wishes come as a new tell-all biography “ Finding Freedom : Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family , ” reveals that Prince Harry often felt like a third wheel — and even like “ a gooseberry ” — when he carried out official engagements alongside his brother and sister-in-law .
Birthday wishes also came from Prince Charles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cornwall .
In a bombshell move early this year , Prince Harry and Meghan revealed they were stepping down from their roles as “ senior ” royals and beginning a “ progressive new role.
” The pair are currently holed up in Tyler Perry ’ s $ 18 million mansion in Los Angeles with their 1-year-old son Archie .

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Meghan Markle is celebrating her 39th birthday Tuesday, and members of the Royal Family are ringing in the occasion by sending well wishes on social media.
“Wishing The Duchess of Sussex a very happy birthday!” the Royal Family’s official Twitter page posted, joined by a photo of Markle and Queen Elizabeth II together in Chester in 2018.
Birthday wishes also came from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“Wishing a very happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex today!” they posted.
The well-wishes come as a new tell-all biography “Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family,” reveals that Prince Harry often felt like a third wheel — and even like “a gooseberry” — when he carried out official engagements alongside his brother and sister-in-law.
Birthday wishes also came from Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
In a bombshell move early this year, Prince Harry and Meghan revealed they were stepping down from their roles as “senior” royals and beginning a “progressive new role.”
The pair are currently holed up in Tyler Perry’s $18 million mansion in Los Angeles with their 1-year-old son Archie.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 picks: Best items and deals to shop now

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If you ’ ve been patiently counting down the days until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale , then you ’ ll be glad to know your wait is over .
Starting on August 4 , Icon members of the Nordy Club can access the deals-packed event .
The next tiers to gain early access to the sale will be Ambassadors on August 7 , Influencers on August 10 , and Insiders on August 13 .
The sale will then open to the public on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can get major markdowns on a variety of top brands , like Anthropologie , Giorgio Armani and Versace .
Plus , you can find savings on trendy home decor , beauty products and more .
Whether you ’ re looking for stylish apparel , handbags or jewelry , you ’ ll definitely find some standouts to add to your collection .
And to make your shopping just a little easier , we ’ ve gathered a few of the best items you can snag during the Anniversary Sale .
You won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additions to your wardrobe with all of the Anniversary Sale clothing deals .
For a limited time , you can stock up on luxury apparel listed for up to 70 % off .
Your search for the perfect bag will be over once you take a look through the sale .
The event features designer totes , satchels , briefcases and more listed for over 50 % off .
If you ’ re a makeup lover , then you definitely have to check out all of the beauty deals .
The event features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more beauty items from top brands , like Chanel , YSL and Tom Ford .
Upgrading your home will also be simple with the Anniversary Sale deals on home goods .
For a limited time , you can save on candles , cookware and more .
And with items starting as low as $ 4.80 , you can enjoy the savings while sticking to your budget .

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One of the biggest annual event’s in the shopping calendar is here: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022.
The one-of-a-kind shopping event brings new arrivals from more than 100 brands including Barefoot, La Mer, Madewell and more.
The sale kicked off with early access to Nordstrom Nordy Club members on July 6 and opened to the general public on July 15 until July 31.
If you want to shop the sale, we wouldn’t wait around, as quantities are limited and new brands are guaranteed to sell out quick.
To get shopping and saving, we outlined the best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks for women, men, kids, home, beauty and more below. Products range from designer finds, kitchen deals and more.
Click an option below to shop this article by category or click here to shop directly through Nordstrom.
Top-sellers
There are great deal across the entire Nordstrom site, but these are the ones our readers are loving most.
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This relaxed tee will become a new favorite. It’s great for the gym and beyond, making it a do-it-al must-have.
2. Hanky Panky Regular Rise Lace Thong, $17, original price: $22
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This gorgeous lace thong is stretchy and sexy. Available in an assortment of different colors, there’s something available for everyone.
3. Natori Rose Dream Custom Coverage Underwire Bra, $48, original price: $72
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Don’t settle for another basic bra. Instead, opt for this excellent T-shirt bra. It disappears under clothes and molds to your body.
4. Natori Bliss Perfection Underwire Contour Bra, $47, original price: $70
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Another fan-favorite Natori option is this underwire contour bra. Made with foam-lined jersey, this pretty bra creates a flattering look under clothes. We also can’t get enough of the delicate lace trim.
Womens picks
Shop all Nordstrom Anniversary Sale women’s picks here.
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Great for dressing up or down, this NYDJ Crepe Blouse is made with lightweight material. The fit is roomy, relaxed and features a high-low hem. Choose from an array of lively prints and colors.
2. Free People Maggie Ripped Ankle Straight Leg Jeans, $50, original price: $78
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Everyone loves Free People. But Free People on sale? Even better. These ripped angle jeans highlight a distressed finish, shredded hems and an old-school light wash.
3. Bracha Initial Pendant Necklace, $36, original price: $50
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Made in the USA, this dainty pendant necklace features your initial. Rock it alone or layer it over more gold necklaces.
4. Kate Spade Bradley Gingham Print Leather Bifold Wallet, $70, original price: $110
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Kate Spade will always be that one brand we will forever be obsessed with. Right now, you can add this gingham finds in both black and pink for $40 off.
5. KARL LAGERFELD Cieone Sandal, $80, original price: $119
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Add and textured and bold stiletto to your wardrobe with these strap sandals. Choose from an endless lineup of color variations.
6. Nordstrom 2ct tw Cubic Zirconia Earrings, $30, original price: $46
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Timeless and elegant, these cubic zirconia earrings will go with just about everything. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these discounted finds.
7. Nordstrom Cubic Zirconia Pendant Necklace, $19, original price: $29
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Don’t forget to snag the matching necklace for the full minimalistic look. This necklace features a chain-link collar and a single sparkling cubic zirconia pendant.
8. Chinese Laundry Lana Slide Sandal, $47, original price: $70
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Slip these colorful slides on and call it a day. They come in four different colors and feature a raised, walkable block heel that’s simple to style.
9. Alo Airlift High Waist Midi Leggings, $80, original price: $118
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Alo leggings are truly some of the best workout pieces we’ve ever tried. They are chafe-preventing, feel like a second-skin and are ideal for errands, working out and everything in between.
10. Free People Intimately FP Adella Frilled Chemise, $55, original price: $88
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It’s hard to say what we love most about this Free people chemise. Is it the vintage flare? The romantic allure? Perhaps it’s both!
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Strut like you mean it in these Quay Australia cat eye sunnies. We love the gradient style and oversized look.
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Featuring gorgeous flutter sleeves and a rib knit of a V-neck tee, this top is easy to style, comfortable to wear but still chic.
13. Dolce Vita Pama Sandal, $80, original price: $125
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A contemporary block heel is every fashion gurus dream. Details include knotted straps and a snake printed heel.
Mens picks
Shop all Nordstrom Anniversary Sale men’s picks here.
1. Allen Edmonds Carlyle Plain Toe Oxford, $270, original price: $395
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Made using Allen Edmonds’ signature crafting process, this oxford shoe features a tapered toe and a streamlined fit. Details include a laced top and a single leather oak sole.
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Made of cotton piqué with pointer embroidery, this men’s collared shirt is next level. Great for dressing up or down, it’ll become a closet staple.
3. Ted Baker London Reversible Leather Belt, $56, original price: $75
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Every man needs a classic belt that he can depend on, and this is it. Choose from three shades.
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Sure, this T-shirt may not look like anything special, but just wait until you put it on. You’ll be enveloped in soft, ultra-smooth pima cotton jersey. You’ll never want to take it off.
5. Cole Haan Generation ZeroGrand Stitchlite Sneaker, $84, original price: $120
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Looking for a light, breathable shoe? Then you’re sure to love the ZeroGrand Cole Haan shoe. It features a knit upper and anatomical cushioning to support natural flexibility.
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Yes, it’s true. You can score a pair of Ray-Bans for $72 off right now. Best of all, the dark tortoise pattern and color on these sunglasses go with nearly everything.
7. Tommy John Cool Cotton Crewneck Undershirt, $27, original price: $40
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Shoppable in both black and white, this undershirt is ideal for layering under your favorite shirts. It’s make of stretchy, pill-resistant cotton jersey that keeps you cooler than traditional cotton.
8. AG Everett SUD Print Slim Straight Leg Pants, $144, original price: $215
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Elevate a classic look with these suede-cotton pants. Up close, you’ll notice a tonal micro pattern, which adds a bit of flare.
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Opting for comfort shouldn’t mean saying no to style. Herschel Supply Co. created the classic zip backpack in awesome patterns and colors.
10. Sperry Gold Cup Authentic Original Boat Shoe, $125, original price: $170
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In both Sahara and chocolate colors, these Sperry Gold Cup boat shoes take style and practicality to new heights. Details include burnished leather, 18 karat gold-plate details and rawhide laces.
11. Brixton Messer Packable Felted Wool Fedora, $46, original price: $69
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Spice up your look with this Brixton packable wool fedora. We love this hat because you can pack it away, take it to the pool and everything in between.
12. Ted Baker London Phylipa Multifunction Leather Strap Watch, $110, original price: $165
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Look forward to a multifunction watch featuring three subdials to keep track of the date and time. The deep cobalt blue color is also a show-stopper.
13. Bonobos Washed Stretch Cotton Chino Pants, $70, original price: $99
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Whether you have tons of chino pants in your wardrobe or none, you need to opt for these babies. Stretchy yet slim-fitting, you won’t regret this purchase.
Kids picks
Shop all Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kids’ picks here.
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Your little one can now enjoy mixed-media panels of nylon and fleece to keep them warm on those late night camping trips or cool summer nights.
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Let her stash her treats in the small side pocket while you get a kick out of the too-cute puff-sleeves.
3. Hunter First Classic Waterproof Rain Boot, $40, original price: $65
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Just because summer is here doesn’t mean the rain is gone for good. Prepare for those spontaneous showers and the following season with the Hunter rain boots.
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Make sure she can run and play until her heart’s content with these colorful Skechers. She can enjoy slip-on fun and air-cooled memory foam.
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Enjoy a compact stroller that’s simple to maneuver and even more durable than before. This option is also accompanied by a zip-up sling bag.
6. Silver Cross Slumber Travel Crib, $270, original price: $300
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Make sure your baby has a safe and comfortable space wherever you go with this travel crib. It’s simple to setup and compact.
Home picks
Shop all Nordstrom Anniversary Sale home picks here.
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This collection is totes toast-worthy. Enjoy sparkling rosé bears and roses each displayed in their own little boxes. It’s the cutest and most delicious buy you can get!
2. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle, $141, original price: $190
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The perfect electric kettle for pro and newbie pour-over-coffee fans didn’t exist — until this Fellow Stagg electric kettle. Choose between black and cream colors.
3. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw Blanket, $98, original price: $147
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Stay cozy all season long with this Barefoot Dreams throw blanket. The Kardashians don’t love this blanket for no reason, as you can choose from an array of colors to fit your aesthetic perfectly.
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Make sure your coffee, tea and other hot drinks stay warm modern mug. Score it in three fun colors that’ll each compliment your home.
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Did someone say a limited-edition candle set? We sure did, and it’s on sale for the big event. Each candle is made with a beeswax and coconut-wax blend.
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Speaking of cooking, ensure you have everything you need by opting for this Great Jones dutch over. Not only does it get the job done, but it also looks great on display.
Beauty picks
Shop all Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty picks here.
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Get ready to tone and treat your face with this NuFace facial kit. Featuring various treatment attachments, you’ll be on your way to a contoured, smoothed and toned appearance in no time.
2. PMD Clean Facial Cleansing Device, $66, original price: $99
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A powerful facial cleansing tool is here. Available in six various colors, this gentle silicone device uses bristles and four customizable modes to get rid of all of that dirt and grime.
3. Olaplex Bond Maintenance Set, $99, $135 value
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Olaplex’s best-selling products come together in this one limited edition hair repair kit. Look forward to a jumbo size No. 3 Hair Perfector, a full-size No. 4 Bond Maintenance shampoo and a full-size No. 5 Bond Maintenance.
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Nothing feels quite as good as loose locks and Bumble and Bumble hair products. In this set, you’ll score three of the brand’s most popular hairdresser products.
5. RIKI LOVES RIKI 10X Skinny Lighted Mirror, $150, original price: $230
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Light up the world (or at least your face) with this lighted beauty mirror. Use the bright LED lights to assist in makeup applications, to take selfies and more.
6. Too Faced Hype is Real Lip Injection Set, $42, $61 value
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Score two of the brand’s most popular lip finds with one easy purchase. Plus, you’ll be scoring a $61 value and only spending $42.
7. NARS Orgasm Blush Duo, $40, $64 value
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Everyone needs the NARS Orgasm blush in their makeup bags. It gives you a perfect peachy glow that’s weightless and natural-looking.
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Get the sleek and straight hair your desire with this GHD Platinum Styler. It even recognizes the thickness of your hair and the speed at which you’re styling to enhance your experience.
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newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Prince Andrew was at nightclub with Virginia Giuffre, new witness claims

A new witness is claiming she saw Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein ’ s “ sex slave ” Virginia Giuffre at a nightclub on the night the royal allegedly had sex with her , according to a new report .
“ I remember him dancing and chatting with the young girl , ” Shukri Walker told The Sun , contradicting the Duke of York ’ s contention that he was not there .
Giuffre claims she was forced to have sex with the prince after they left Tramp in Mayfair in March 2001 , according to the news outlet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not even at the club that night , adding that he recalls the date well because he took his daughter Beatrice to a pizza joint in Surrey at the time , The Sun reported .
But Walker said she was positive she saw Andrew busting moves with Giuffre because she apologized to him after standing on his foot .
“ He was smiling .
He said , ‘ No problem , ’ ” she told the outlet .
The embattled duke has come under increased scrutiny after the arrest of Epstein ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is at the Brooklyn Detention Center awaiting trial after her July 2 arrest in New Hampshire .
Walker said she decided to speak out after watching the prince ’ s disastrous BBC “ Newsnight ” interview over his relationship with Epstein , the financier pedophile who committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell a year ago while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges .
She said she contacted Lisa Bloom , the attorney who represents multiple alleged Epstein victims , who then passed the information on to the FBI .
Walker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was even more determined to speak out because she was a sex-trafficking victim herself as a teenage refugee from her war-torn homeland .
Bloom said that all Walker “ wanted was to get her story to the FBI as a witness to help Virginia .
So she wasn ’ t seeking any money from anyone .
She wasn ’ t looking to bring a lawsuit , ” according to The Sun .
“ But the agency decided it did not need the woman ’ s testimony , ” Bloom said .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thank you .
And we don ’ t need to bother her , ’ ” Bloom added .
Walker told The Sun : “ When I watched the BBC interview and saw Prince Andrew deny knowing Virginia , saying he has no recollection of that night , I had to come forward.
” She told the outlet that she and a male friend had been dancing while the prince sat with a group in a corner .
“ I can remember exactly where they were sitting .
They had one of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In fact , probably two of those .
You could tell they were getting special treatment , ” Walker said .
“ The man I was with went over there and started talking to them and then came back .
Then at some point I was dancing with him and stood on the feet of one of the men sitting in the corner and I said , ‘ I ’ m sorry , ’ ” she continued .
“ And he was smiling .
He said , ‘ No problem.
’ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stood on was actually Prince Andrew , ” Walker said .
“ I ’ d never seen a prince in my life before .
I just stood and looked at this man , thinking , ‘ Oh my goodness .
It ’ s a real prince.
’ “ He was smiling a lot , most of the night , ” she added .
“ He looked like he was having a great time .
And he was with this young girl who was close to my own age , perhaps even a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not that alone .
They were with the woman who has just been arrested , Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein , ” she said .
“ I will never forget the night because I was told this is a real prince .
That ’ s the moment that stood out for me .
I don ’ t think I would have remembered otherwise.
” Walker said she remembers that Giuffre had an “ awkward expression.
” “ I do remember the little girl perhaps was a little bit drunk or just had a weird @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she told The Sun .
“ But she wasn ’ t smiling , it was the opposite of smiles.
” Giuffre has said that Andrew was “ sweating profusely ” as they danced — but he told the BBC that was impossible due to a medical condition that makes him unable to perspire .
Walker said she could not be sure if Andrew was sweating , but claims she saw him wipe his face .
“ He was using the back of his hand .
I don ’ t know with all honesty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sweating or just touching it , ” she said .
“ But he wiped at his forehead with the back of his hand when he was dancing several times.
” Giuffre , now 36 , claims she was forced to have sex with the royal at Maxwell ’ s house in London .
David Boies , Giuffre ’ s attorney , told The Sun : “ The more the evidence comes out , the more confirmation there is that the Epstein survivors are telling the truth , and that the denials and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a smokescreen.
” Buckingham Palace has described Giuffre ’ s allegations as “ false and without any foundation.
” “ Any suggestion of impropriety with under-age minors ” by Andrew was “ categorically untrue , ” it added , according to The Sun .

A new witness is claiming she saw Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein’s “sex slave” Virginia Giuffre at a nightclub on the night the royal allegedly had sex with her, according to a new report.
“I remember him dancing and chatting with the young girl,” Shukri Walker told The Sun, contradicting the Duke of York’s contention that he was not there.
Giuffre claims she was forced to have sex with the prince after they left Tramp in Mayfair in March 2001, according to the news outlet.
Andrew denies the claim, saying he was not even at the club that night, adding that he recalls the date well because he took his daughter Beatrice to a pizza joint in Surrey at the time, The Sun reported.
But Walker said she was positive she saw Andrew busting moves with Giuffre because she apologized to him after standing on his foot.
“He was smiling. He said, ‘No problem,’” she told the outlet.
The embattled duke has come under increased scrutiny after the arrest of Epstein’s accused madam Ghislaine Maxwell, 58, who is at the Brooklyn Detention Center awaiting trial after her July 2 arrest in New Hampshire.
Walker said she decided to speak out after watching the prince’s disastrous BBC “Newsnight” interview over his relationship with Epstein, the financier pedophile who committed suicide in his Manhattan jail cell a year ago while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
She said she contacted Lisa Bloom, the attorney who represents multiple alleged Epstein victims, who then passed the information on to the FBI.
Walker, who is from Somalia, said she was even more determined to speak out because she was a sex-trafficking victim herself as a teenage refugee from her war-torn homeland.
Bloom said that all Walker “wanted was to get her story to the FBI as a witness to help Virginia. So she wasn’t seeking any money from anyone. She wasn’t looking to bring a lawsuit,” according to The Sun.
“But the agency decided it did not need the woman’s testimony,” Bloom said.
“They said, ‘We have the story, thank you. And we don’t need to bother her,’” Bloom added.
Walker told The Sun: “When I watched the BBC interview and saw Prince Andrew deny knowing Virginia, saying he has no recollection of that night, I had to come forward.”
She told the outlet that she and a male friend had been dancing while the prince sat with a group in a corner.
“I can remember exactly where they were sitting. They had one of those coolers with ice and a bottle in. In fact, probably two of those. You could tell they were getting special treatment,” Walker said.
“The man I was with went over there and started talking to them and then came back. Then at some point I was dancing with him and stood on the feet of one of the men sitting in the corner and I said, ‘I’m sorry,’” she continued.
“And he was smiling. He said, ‘No problem.’ My companion said that the man who I stood on was actually Prince Andrew,” Walker said. “I’d never seen a prince in my life before. I just stood and looked at this man, thinking, ‘Oh my goodness. It’s a real prince.’
“He was smiling a lot, most of the night,” she added. “He looked like he was having a great time. And he was with this young girl who was close to my own age, perhaps even a bit younger than me.
“They were not that alone. They were with the woman who has just been arrested, Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein,” she said. “I will never forget the night because I was told this is a real prince. That’s the moment that stood out for me. I don’t think I would have remembered otherwise.”
Walker said she remembers that Giuffre had an “awkward expression.”
“I do remember the little girl perhaps was a little bit drunk or just had a weird expression, an awkward expression,” she told The Sun. “But she wasn’t smiling, it was the opposite of smiles.”
Giuffre has said that Andrew was “sweating profusely” as they danced — but he told the BBC that was impossible due to a medical condition that makes him unable to perspire.
Walker said she could not be sure if Andrew was sweating, but claims she saw him wipe his face.
“He was using the back of his hand. I don’t know with all honesty if he was wiping it because he was sweating or just touching it,” she said. “But he wiped at his forehead with the back of his hand when he was dancing several times.”
Giuffre, now 36, claims she was forced to have sex with the royal at Maxwell’s house in London.
David Boies, Giuffre’s attorney, told The Sun: “The more the evidence comes out, the more confirmation there is that the Epstein survivors are telling the truth, and that the denials and attacks of the Epstein enablers and participants are a smokescreen.”
Buckingham Palace has described Giuffre’s allegations as “false and without any foundation.”
“Any suggestion of impropriety with under-age minors” by Andrew was “categorically untrue,” it added, according to The Sun.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Whale and calf splash surfers in up-close encounter

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These surfers had a “whale” of a good time. Stunning drone footage shows a group of surfers’ close encounter with a huge whale and her calf in the crystal-blue waters of Manly, Australia. Sydney-based photographer Dominique Taylor, 31, initially thought the mammal was a rock when, in fact, it was one of the largest animals on the planet.
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newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Missing sailors rescued after searchers spot their ‘SOS’ sign in sand

These three castaways made it off the island .
A trio of lost sailors were rescued after three days on @ @ @ @ @ when airborne search crews spotted their “ SOS ” sign in the sand .
The @ @ @ @ @ Island — an uninhabited Micronesia archipelago that is 118 miles away from their intended destination @ @ @ @ @ SOS sign — an internationally recognized distress signal that originates from Morse code — was @ @ @ @ @ rescuers .
The sailors had departed the Federated States of Micronesia island Pulawat atoll last @ @ @ @ @ 27 miles to Pulap atoll .
But they got lost and ran out of fuel @ @ @ @ @ Island .
They were said to be in good condition when located and received a @ @ @ @ @ before getting picked up by a Micronesian patrol vessel .

These three castaways made it off the island.
A trio of lost sailors were rescued after three days on a small Pacific island Sunday when airborne search crews spotted their “SOS” sign in the sand.
The men were found on Pikelot Island — an uninhabited Micronesia archipelago that is 118 miles away from their intended destination, authorities said.
The SOS sign — an internationally recognized distress signal that originates from Morse code — was spotted by Australian and US rescuers.
The sailors had departed the Federated States of Micronesia island Pulawat atoll last Thursday, intending to sail 27 miles to Pulap atoll.
But they got lost and ran out of fuel, ending up on Pikelot Island.
They were said to be in good condition when located and received a shipment of food of water before getting picked up by a Micronesian patrol vessel.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Portland man, 18, charged with assaulting US Marshal during courthouse protest

An 18-year-old man in Portland has been charged with assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and willfully damaging government property after his explosive device allegedly blasted both of a deputy U.S.
Marshal ’ s legs , according to the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Oregon .
Isaiah Jason Maza , Jr. , removed plywood sheeting attached to the front of the building to protect its already damaged façade the morning on July 22 , the attorney ’ s office said .
After pulling back the plywood , authorities said , Maza tried to kick in the window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ object and then with an alleged hammer .
After the window was broken , Maza carried a cylindrical object and allegedly lit a fuse before putting it inside the broken window .
The object exploded near law enforcement officers leaving the building through the broken window , injuring the marshal .
Maza was chased by cops and arrested less than one block from the courthouse .
The assault charge is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $ 250,000 fine ; the property damage charge is punishable by 10 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Maza was ordered detained on Monday pending the next court proceedings .
Portland has seen more than two months of often violent demonstrations following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
In early July , President Trump sent more federal agents to the city to protect the federal courthouse , but local officials said their presence made things worse .

An 18-year-old man in Portland has been charged with assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and willfully damaging government property after his explosive device allegedly blasted both of a deputy U.S. Marshal’s legs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon.
Isaiah Jason Maza, Jr., removed plywood sheeting attached to the front of the building to protect its already damaged façade the morning on July 22, the attorney’s office said.
After pulling back the plywood, authorities said, Maza tried to kick in the window and then punched it with a metal object and then with an alleged hammer.
After the window was broken, Maza carried a cylindrical object and allegedly lit a fuse before putting it inside the broken window.
The object exploded near law enforcement officers leaving the building through the broken window, injuring the marshal.
Maza was chased by cops and arrested less than one block from the courthouse.
The assault charge is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; the property damage charge is punishable by 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Maza was ordered detained on Monday pending the next court proceedings.
Portland has seen more than two months of often violent demonstrations following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In early July, President Trump sent more federal agents to the city to protect the federal courthouse, but local officials said their presence made things worse.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--‘Drop the knife!’: Portland protester stabbed outside federal courthouse, cops say

A Portland protester was stabbed Monday night during a fight with a woman who took footage inside a city park that housed demonstrators for months , according to police and social media footage .
The confrontation went down about 6:20 p.m. inside the Lownsdale Square park across from Portland ’ s Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse , cops said .
After shooting photos and video at the park , the woman began arguing with protesters and stabbed one of them in her chest , police said .
Footage posted to TikTok and shared on Twitter shows the victim and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Call the police !
” a woman filming repeatedly says before urging the suspect to drop the knife .
“ I told you not to f–k with us , ” a man also says as he and the victim , with blood pouring from her chest , confront the woman .
“ You stabbed someone , you b—h , ” the man says .
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries , cops said .
Police on Monday night said they were interviewing the suspect .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and located the knife , but somebody ran off with it .
Faced with a hostile crowd , police said they were unable to conduct their investigation and left the area .
Lownsdale Square park was one of two neighboring green spaces cleared of protesters by police last Thursday morning as part of a plan to withdraw federal troops from the Oregon city in phases , according to Mayor Ted Wheeler .
Police had recovered a sledgehammer , body armor and a fuel canister at the two parks .

A Portland protester was stabbed Monday night during a fight with a woman who took footage inside a city park that housed demonstrators for months, according to police and social media footage.
The confrontation went down about 6:20 p.m. inside the Lownsdale Square park across from Portland’s Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse, cops said.
After shooting photos and video at the park, the woman began arguing with protesters and stabbed one of them in her chest, police said.
Footage posted to TikTok and shared on Twitter shows the victim and other protesters tailing the suspect after the stabbing.
“Call the police!” a woman filming repeatedly says before urging the suspect to drop the knife.
“I told you not to f–k with us,” a man also says as he and the victim, with blood pouring from her chest, confront the woman.
“You stabbed someone, you b—h,” the man says.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, cops said.
Police said Monday night they were interviewing the suspect. They also said they returned to the scene and located the knife, but somebody ran off with it.
Faced with a hostile crowd, police said, they were unable to conduct their investigation and left the area.
Lownsdale Square park was one of two neighboring green spaces cleared of protesters by police last Thursday morning as part of a plan to withdraw federal troops from the Oregon city in phases, according to Mayor Ted Wheeler.
Police had recovered a sledgehammer, body armor and a fuel canister at the two parks.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Long Island goose rescued after being found strapped with explosives

Authorities were goosed to find a bird strapped with explosives in a Long Island park last week , the apparent product of someone intending to harm the animal , according to local animal rights groups .
The Canada goose was found on Friday at Silver Lake Park in Baldwin , Long Island , with a high powered firecracker duct-taped to its chest .
The bird was rescued by John DiLeonardo , along with other members of PETA and LION — Long Islanders Orchestrating for Nature .
Both organizations are offering a $ 5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime .
“ The explosive appeared to have been lit but was soaked in water , presumably when the cowardly perpetrator let go and the bird wisely escaped into the water , ” LION posted on its Facebook page .
The bird was injured by the duct tape used to fasten the explosive to its body and had to be taken to a local vet .
It was released back into the wild a few hours after its rescue .
But DiLeonardo and LION say they are still concerned about the person or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBI , medical professionals , the police department have all well documented the link between animal abuse and human violence , so it ’ s only a matter of time before this person escalates and harms another animal or a person , ” he told PIX 11 .

Authorities were goosed to find a bird strapped with explosives in a Long Island park last week, the apparent product of someone intending to harm the animal, according to local animal rights groups.
The Canada goose was found on Friday at Silver Lake Park in Baldwin, Long Island, with a high powered firecracker duct-taped to its chest.
The bird was rescued by John DiLeonardo, along with other members of PETA and LION — Long Islanders Orchestrating for Nature. Both organizations are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who committed the fowl crime.
“The explosive appeared to have been lit but was soaked in water, presumably when the cowardly perpetrator let go and the bird wisely escaped into the water,” LION posted on its Facebook page.
The bird was injured by the duct tape used to fasten the explosive to its body and had to be taken to a local vet. It was released back into the wild a few hours after its rescue.
But DiLeonardo and LION say they are still concerned about the person or persons who did this.
“The FBI, medical professionals, the police department have all well documented the link between animal abuse and human violence, so it’s only a matter of time before this person escalates and harms another animal or a person,” he told PIX 11.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Yankees eliminate one reason for James Paxton’s brutal start

Now it ’ s the weather forcing the Yankees and Phillies to ...

James Paxton had lower back surgery in early February and two rough outings since the season got underway. Following Sunday night’s game against the Red Sox in which the lefty gave up five runs (three earned) and seven hits in three innings, Paxton said he was “concerned’’ about a dip in velocity.
Aaron Boone said the problem isn’t related to the pitcher’s health.
“I am pretty confident it is not physical. I feel like he is healthy’’ Boone said of Paxton, who didn’t make it out of the second inning in his first start against the Nationals. “We do feel like physically he is sound. All the behind-the-scenes tests we do as far as measuring strength and output and everything it is very similar to what it has been his entire career.’’
Even before hitters finished with an MLB record 6,776 homers last year there was talk the baseball would change this season. That, according to J.A. Happ’s eyes, hasn’t happened.
“It doesn’t seem like, it seems like we are dealing with the same baseball,’’ said Happ, who had been scheduled to start Tuesday against the Phillies before that game was postponed. “I didn’t feel a difference over the last couple of years. I just saw a difference. The baseball in my hand I am not feeling much change.’’
Happ, 37, is in his 14th big-league season and gave up a career-high 34 homers in 2019 which was seven more than he allowed in 2018. This year the lefty has given up two homers in four innings during his only start Thursday against the Orioles.
Left-handed hitters Tyler Wade and Mike Ford were in the Yankees’ lineup at short and first base, respectively, against Phillies right-hander Jake Arrieta.
According to Boone, regular shortstop Gleyber Torres was getting a day off and was OK physically. As for Mike Ford, the manager was looking for more punch from the left side.
“Just wanted to get another lefty in there,’’ said Boone, who started Ford at first for the second time.
Aroldis Chapman went to the Yankees’ satellite camp in Scranton on Monday.
“I believe he is throwing [Monday] and I think he is scheduled [for] his first bullpen [Tuesday] or Wednesday,’’ Boone said.
Per MLB’s protocol rules players Chapman had to go to Scranton.
“In-season returning from the [coronavirus] you have to do your rehab there,’’ Boone said.
According to Luis Cessa the Yankees assigned to the satellite camp in Scranton have two things on their mind: staying safe and rejoining the big-league club.
Cessa, who is on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive before the start of spring training 2.0 and then having two tests come back negative, is throwing at the Yankees’ Triple-A facility.
“Right now the key is to stay safe. Everybody has their distance. We use both clubhouses. We use the mask all the time and we work in groups of 10,’’ the right-hander said via Zoom on Monday. “Right now the key is to try and stay safe.’’
Near the end of spring training 2.0 those who didn’t get put on the 30-man big-league roster reported to Scranton. And with no minor league games the pitchers have faced hitters.
One of the familiar faces Cessa has pitched to is Clint Frazier.
“I faced [Frazier] a couple of times. We face all the guys and he looks good. I think he looks ready,’’ said Cessa, who has thrown three live sessions. “Everybody here is waiting for the opportunity to come back [to the Yankees]. I think Clint looks good.’’
When Cessa was cleared to begin working out he was fatigued for the first few days. But after that he said the post-workout tiredness left his body and he felt much better.
As for a timetable to return to the Yankees, Cessa is waiting for the call after his last outing two days ago consisted of 40 pitches.
“[Pitching coach]Matt [Blake], Cash and Boone are making a decision right now. I am just waiting,’’ Cessa said. “I am just waiting for the decision and stay healthy and be ready.’’
Boone said “I would expect that to be pretty soon’’ when asked if Cessa would join the Yankees soon.
Following Monday night’s 6-3 win over the Phillies the Yankees optioned Brooks Kriske to their satellite camp. That likely clears the way for Cessa’s return.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Video shows police responding to large party at Los Angeles mansion

Police responded to a large party at a Los Angeles mansion on Monday night as the city ’ s clubs @ @ @ @ @ , according to local reports .
Chopper footage from the local CBS station showed dozens @ @ @ @ @ not wearing masks , dancing poolside in close quarters — against the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ from the Los Angeles Police Department can be seen responding to the event , which @ @ @ @ @ home in the tony Beverly Crest neighborhood of the city .
It is unclear whether @ @ @ @ @ been made .
As of Monday , there were 521,000 confirmed cases of the novel @ @ @ @ @ 194,000 of which were in Los Angeles County .
The city has seen over 4,000 @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , with 597 of those occurring in the last 14 days .

Police responded to a large party at a Los Angeles mansion on Monday night as the city’s clubs and bars remain on lockdown, according to local reports.
Chopper footage from the local CBS station showed dozens of guests, who are not wearing masks, dancing poolside in close quarters — against the state’s social distancing guidelines.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department can be seen responding to the event, which took place at a palatial home in the tony Beverly Crest neighborhood of the city.
It is unclear whether or not any arrests have been made.
As of Monday, there were 521,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in California, over 194,000 of which were in Los Angeles County.
The city has seen over 4,000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with 597 of those occurring in the last 14 days.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Two shot at Bronx vigil, a block away from scene of fatal shooting last week

If only Monday night ’ s thunderstorm in The Bronx possessed a ...

A man and a woman were shot Monday night at a Bronx candlelight vigil for a family member, cops said.
Bullets started flying at the event at the Soundview Houses on Seward Avenue near Croes Place at about 10:00 p.m., police said.
Both the woman, 29, and 33-year-old man were struck in the leg, cops said. The relationship between the victims was not immediately clear.
They were taken to Jacobi Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Police at the scene Monday night could be seen searching for evidence among scores of votive candles.
Monday’s shooting took place a block away from a fatal shooting on Friday that claimed the life of 21-year-old Shaiquan Wilson.
Wilson’s killer was still on the lam as of Monday.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--This is just a taste of Gerrit Cole’s tantalizing potential

The Yankees don ’ t need Aaron Judge to hit balls into ...

If only Monday night’s thunderstorm in The Bronx possessed a little more oomph, Gerrit Cole could have doubled his career complete-games total from two to four in the span of three starts as a Yankee.
Alas, this shower showed off as much power as the standard 2020 Yankees opponent: Not much. Hence the Yankees’ $301.3 million man couldn’t add a six-inning CG to the five-inning, rain-shortened masterpiece he twirled on opening night in Washington. Action resumed after a one-hour, seven-minute delay, allowing the Yankees to complete their 6-3 defeat of Joe Girardi’s Phillies and make Cole’s home pinstriped debut a successful if sleepy one (you really felt the empty seats on this night).
Besides, with Cole now 3-0 in three Yankees starts, the winner of 19 straight regular-season decisions overall (sixth best in the game’s history), I’m less intrigued by the length of Cole’s outings and more curious about the height of his potential, which, based on what we know of him, he hasn’t hit. How good can he be once he gets his sea legs under him?
“I think there’s room for improvement still across the board,” Cole said after the game. “With that said, with what we’ve had every time we’ve gone out, we’ve done a good job. So you can do as much work as you can in between, but whatever you’ve got that day, is what you’ve got that day, and you’ve got to figure it out. We’ve been doing a good job of that.”
“He’s got that kind of stuff where it can be a shutout. He’s going to hold teams down when he gets in those rolls on a given night where … he’s going to cut through no matter what the lineup is,” Aaron Boone said of his ace. “You know that’s always possible. But I think what he’s showing you right now is just how good a pitcher he is.”
Boone praised the Phillies for staying on Cole’s fastball; their one run against him, Jay Bruce’s solo homer in the third, came on a 99 mph heater. That prompted Cole to turn more to his curveball, which he used to strike out Adam Haseley in the fifth. In all, the Phils tallied five hits and a walk off Cole while fanning four times.
With the Yankees offense again producing plenty against Phillies veteran Jake Arrieta, even as Aaron Judge’s streak of consecutive games going deep halted at five, Cole didn’t need to dominate the opposition, and his 2.55 ERA through three starts represents nothing at which to sneeze. Yet he has totaled 16 strikeouts in 17 innings, an average of 8.2 per nine innings, markedly lower than his two breakout seasons with the Astros when he K’d 12.4 per nine in 2018 and 13.8 last year.
“He’s kind of still finding his way a little bit,” Boone said. “But I’m excited by where he’s at.”
With nitpicking the only current pathway to misery for the Yankees’ legendarily spoiled fan base, such grumpy types can point to the team’s starting rotation as a source of concern when they’re not screaming over Gary Sanchez’s swings and misses. If this season actually reaches October, there’s reason to think that the dominant bullpen will again be asked to carry a heavy load. The difference between manageable and too heavy, as it proved to be last postseason, could be Cole’s ability to dominate deep into playoff contests.
This version of Cole could be good enough to do great things. The Yankees know, however, that a better version exists. Can that guy emerge amidst this romp through the schedule?
“To be honest, I imagined getting a win in the home debut,” Cole said, downplaying the bummer of empty stands. “So I guess we got that one done. The new uniform was great. The mound is top notch here. We obviously played a crisp ballgame. So yeah, it was a good day.”
The better his workdays look, the better the Yankees’ chances at ending their 10-year champagne drought.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Democratic donor Ed Buck facing new charges for prostitution, fatal drug overdose

Disgraced Democratic donor Ed Buck has been charged with four more felonies , including enticing victims to travel interstate for prostitution .
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a Los Angeles federal grand jury returned an updated indictment with the additional felony charges , bringing a total of nine counts against Buck , 65 , before he is scheduled to head to trial in January .
Prosecutors have alleged Buck operated a drug den in his West Hollywood home , where he administered methamphetamine to men against their will during sexual encounters .
Among the new charges , prosecutors claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gemmel Moore , 26 , to travel to Los Angeles , where Buck provided methamphetamine to Moore who then fatally overdosed on July 27 , 2017 .
Buck is also responsible for the fatal overdose of another victim , Timothy Dean who died in Buck ’ s apartment , on January 7 , 2019 , prosecutors believe .
Buck scouted his victims through social media sites and a gay dating website , according to the indictment .
Once inside his home , Buck would prepare syringes of meth and would in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without their consent , prosecutors allege .
The high-profile political donor is being held in federal custody without bond .

Disgraced Democratic donor Ed Buck has been charged with four more felonies, including enticing victims to travel interstate for prostitution.
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a Los Angeles federal grand jury returned an updated indictment with the additional felony charges, bringing a total of nine counts against Buck, 65, before he is scheduled to head to trial in January.
Prosecutors have alleged Buck operated a drug den in his West Hollywood home, where he administered methamphetamine to men against their will during sexual encounters.
Among the new charges, prosecutors claim Buck knowingly lured one of his victims, Gemmel Moore, 26, to travel to Los Angeles, where Buck provided methamphetamine to Moore who then fatally overdosed on July 27, 2017.
Buck is also responsible for the fatal overdose of another victim, Timothy Dean who died in Buck’s apartment, on January 7, 2019, prosecutors believe.
Buck scouted his victims through social media sites and a gay dating website, according to the indictment. Once inside his home, Buck would prepare syringes of meth and would in some instances personally inject his victims with or without their consent, prosecutors allege.
The high-profile political donor is being held in federal custody without bond.


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Chainsmokers fiasco causes headache for Hamptons businesses

A COVID crackdown is going down in the Hamptons following the recent charity concert headlined by the Chainsmokers .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo blasted the event as “ illegal ” and “ reckless ” for its alleged lack of social distancing .
And now , Ruschmeyers ’ new restaurant-within-a-restaurant concept , Etiquette — which was hit with a number of minor non-COVID-related citations this summer — is already shutting down .
“ With nightly visits from the fire marshal , the Ruschmeyers partnership with the immersive dining experience Etiquette Montauk was a target from the beginning , ” the spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ after the Chainsmokers performance in the Hamptons , the town of East Hampton has made it impossible for the Etiquette concept , equipped with bottle parades and dinner performances , to continue into August.
” The space will still serve food .
75 Main owner Zach Erdem told us , “ After the Chainsmokers , [ the town ] became a big target.
” Erdem assured us , “ We have been following all the rules , ” and even got creative with a sign outside declaring , “ No chain smoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

A COVID crackdown is going down in the Hamptons following the recent charity concert headlined by the Chainsmokers.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted the event as “illegal” and “reckless” for its alleged lack of social distancing. And now, Ruschmeyers’ new restaurant-within-a-restaurant concept, Etiquette — which was hit with a number of minor non-COVID-related citations this summer — is already shutting down.
“With nightly visits from the fire marshal, the Ruschmeyers partnership with the immersive dining experience Etiquette Montauk was a target from the beginning,” the spot said in a statement. But, “after the Chainsmokers performance in the Hamptons, the town of East Hampton has made it impossible for the Etiquette concept, equipped with bottle parades and dinner performances, to continue into August.” The space will still serve food and the hotel is still open.
75 Main owner Zach Erdem told us, “After the Chainsmokers, [the town] became a big target.” Erdem assured us, “We have been following all the rules,” and even got creative with a sign outside declaring, “No chain smoking here. We practice social distancing.”


newyorkpost--2020-08-04--Billy Hamilton wouldn’t take train to Mets debut because of ‘Criminal Minds’

ATLANTA — Jared Hughes came sprinting from the bullpen before ...

WASHINGTON — Billy Hamilton’s first day on the Mets roster was eventful off the field.
After his flight to northern Virginia from New York was canceled, the veteran outfielder was offered a train ticket that would still get him into town for Tuesday night’s game.
“I told them I watch too much ‘Criminal Minds’ for the train,” said Hamilton, who ultimately settled on a car service that got him to Nationals Park in plenty of time.
Hamilton, 29, was acquired last weekend in a trade with the Giants for pitcher Jordan Humphreys. He missed most of summer camp for an undisclosed medical reason, but had been working out at the Mets’ alternate camp in Brooklyn in recent days.
“My legs are back under me and I feel great,” said Hamilton, who has stolen 299 bases over seven major league seasons. “You sit out for a couple of weeks like that, it’s tough to get right back in the groove of things.”
Hamilton will mostly provide the Mets with a late-inning glove in center field and pinch-running option.
“They told me to be ready for anything,” Hamilton said before the Mets’ 5-3 loss.
Jared Hughes’ two innings of scoreless relief to close Monday’s game — in his Mets debut — was appreciated by manager Luis Rojas, who compared it to Franklyn Kilome’s extended role on Saturday. Kilome pitched four innings in relief in his major league debut, allowing two runs.
“[Hughes] gave us a lot we needed, two innings and to give an extra day to a lot of guys in the bullpen, knowing this guy is a veteran,” Rojas said. “He’s going to come and challenge you, and with his stuff and using whatever pitch he wants in his repertoire, no matter the count, that confidence was shown out there [Monday].”
Robert Gsellman and Brad Brach are both continuing to build up as possible bullpen additions. Gsellman, who is returning from a triceps strain, is probably the closest of the two, according to Rojas, as he prepares to face batters. Brach, who missed camp after testing positive for the coronavirus, continues to throw side sessions.
The Mets flew from Atlanta just ahead of tropical storm Isiasis, enduring a rough ride before landing in northern Virginia around 3 a.m.
“It was bumpy,” Rojas said. “I was looking around, I saw a few people kind of holding on to their seats.”