newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Peter Bogdanovich Shares His Memories of Orson Welles, and Who Really Deserves Credit for ‘Citizen K

Peter Bogdanovich Shares His Memories of Orson Welles, and Who Really Deserves Credit for ‘Citizen Kane’

David Fincher ’ s new movie , Mank , is about many things , but it all started with an article written by legendary film critic Pauline Kael in The New Yorker in early 1971 .
“ Raising Kane ” purported to tell the real story behind the writing of Citizen Kane , and sought to prove that Orson Welles didn ’ t write any of the script , and in fact had tried to steal credit from his co-author , Herman Mankiewicz .
Kael ’ s article was debunked some years later , but its legacy lives on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and suggested to his father , Jack , that he write a screenplay based on its contents .
While Mank doesn ’ t quite share all of Kael ’ s opinions , much of her piece can still be felt in the movie .
Director Peter Bogdanovich , best known for a string of successes in the 1970s–including The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon–was close friends with Welles in those days , and the two recorded many hours of interviews for a book they intended to publish .
They also collaborated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article , which was published in Esquire in 1972 .
Decider talked to Bogdanovich about those experiences , and why Kael ’ s piece has remained in the cultural firmament , even after it had been disproven .
[ This conversation has been edited for clarity . ]
DECIDER : You ’ re so intimately involved in this story , thanks to your [ book of ] interviews with Orson Welles and with the Esquire piece you wrote about the authorship of Citizen Kane ( “ The Kane Mutiny , ” published October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your impression of Herman Mankiewicz before you started talking to Orson ?
Was Herman just the other name on the screenplay credit , or did you know his other work ?
PETER BOGDANOVICH : I didn ’ t know his work at all .
I assumed that he worked with Orson ; otherwise , he wouldn ’ t have gotten credit .
When the Kael piece came out , Orson was quite upset about it .
He didn ’ t like the idea that his [ grand ] children would think of him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Herman made a tremendous contribution .
That ’ s why I gave him first billing !
” He didn ’ t have to give him that .
Orson changed the credit order himself .
He reminded me of Bernstein ’ s story in Kane when he saw the woman in the white parasol , just for a moment , but there wasn ’ t a day that went by that he didn ’ t think of her .
Orson said , very emotionally , “ That was Mankiewicz !
That was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Orson still worked on the script .
Orson rewrote Shakespeare !
Nothing was going to stop him from rewriting Mankiewicz .
Pauline Kael ’ s piece was written in an attempt to destroy the French auteur theory , to show that even the greatest film supposedly ever made in America was not made by a single artist , but rather as a collaboration , and so on and so forth .
It was an attempt to take away from the idea of a personal cinema , so to speak .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critics who believed in personal films , like me , Andrew Sarris , Eugene Archer , and others .
Ironically , she would write as though she were an auteur critic .
She kept writing about the directors !
She was just full of shit .
She had an axe to grind .
Orson was very upset when the Kael piece came out .
How did you end up writing an article for Esquire telling Orson ’ s side of the story ?
I suggested to Orson that I write something .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviews and wrote the piece rather quickly and showed it to him before I sent it in .
He actually rewrote the last part of it quite a bit .
Not so much that it would be particularly noticeable .
You interviewed a couple of people for that piece like Charles Lederer and Welles ’ s secretary , Katherine Trosper .
Pauline ’ s only source of information was John Houseman , Orson ’ s producer for a short time .
He became Orson ’ s biggest enemy when they broke up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Orson .
I actually knew John , when I was a teenager .
I was in the production of King John that he directed , badly .
This was in 1956 at the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford , Connecticut .
He couldn ’ t direct his way out of a paper bag .
I didn ’ t talk about Orson because I didn ’ t know the connection at that point .
But when Orson told me that all of Pauline ’ s source material was basically Houseman–and she didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interviewing as many people as I could track down who were around and knew what was going on at the time .
His secretary said , “ if Orson didn ’ t write the script , then what was all that stuff I was typing ?
” Everyone I talked to , to a person , said Orson rewrote the script .
Well , people who read The New Yorker don ’ t read much else , I guess .
The other thing is that everybody likes to say that they found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that everybody else is a fool , all that shit .
It ’ s just a lot of crap .
As Orson said , Houseman had it in for him .
I think—and Orson did not say this—that Houseman was in love with Orson .
John may have been gay , and Orson wasn ’ t .
There might have been some kind of thing that happened .
I don ’ t know , but I have a feeling that ’ s what happened .
That turned Houseman into a one-man , ruin-Orson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather friendly with Mankiewicz ’ s grandson , Ben , over the years .
You both just worked on that podcast series , The Plot Thickens , together .
Obviously , Ben has his own views about this story , as do most of the people in the Mankiewicz family .
Did you and Ben ever talk about it ?
Not really .
I love Ben .
He ’ s a good guy , very smart .
We work well together .
But I wasn ’ t gon na get into that conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change his mind , so talking about it would be a waste of time .
He mentioned it once and I just nodded .
David Fincher ’ s movie , Mank , is putting all of this back into the spotlight .
How should Herman Mankiewicz be remembered by history , specifically with regard to Citizen Kane ?
What should his legacy on that film be ?
I think he was a tremendous help in getting that movie made .
I ’ m sure he did a lot of work on it that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
In fact , Orson gave him top billing , so I don ’ t know what the problem is .
Pauline ’ s bullshit and Houseman ’ s treachery live on .
Evan Davis is a writer living in New York City .
Follow him on Twitter @ EvanDavisSports

David Fincher’s new movie, Mank, is about many things, but it all started with an article written by legendary film critic Pauline Kael in The New Yorker in early 1971. “Raising Kane” purported to tell the real story behind the writing of Citizen Kane, and sought to prove that Orson Welles didn’t write any of the script, and in fact had tried to steal credit from his co-author, Herman Mankiewicz.
Kael’s article was debunked some years later, but its legacy lives on. Fincher read the piece in middle school, and suggested to his father, Jack, that he write a screenplay based on its contents. While Mank doesn’t quite share all of Kael’s opinions, much of her piece can still be felt in the movie.
Director Peter Bogdanovich, best known for a string of successes in the 1970s–including The Last Picture Show and Paper Moon–was close friends with Welles in those days, and the two recorded many hours of interviews for a book they intended to publish. They also collaborated on a response to Kael’s article, which was published in Esquire in 1972. Decider talked to Bogdanovich about those experiences, and why Kael’s piece has remained in the cultural firmament, even after it had been disproven. [This conversation has been edited for clarity.]
DECIDER: You’re so intimately involved in this story, thanks to your [book of] interviews with Orson Welles and with the Esquire piece you wrote about the authorship of Citizen Kane (“The Kane Mutiny”). What was your impression of Herman Mankiewicz before you started talking to Orson? Was Herman just the other name on the screenplay credit, or did you know his other work?
PETER BOGDANOVICH: I didn’t know his work at all. I assumed that he worked with Orson; otherwise, he wouldn’t have gotten credit. When the Kael piece came out, Orson was quite upset about it. He didn’t like the idea that his [grand]children would think of him as a bald-faced liar.
He said, “Herman made a tremendous contribution. That’s why I gave him first billing!” He didn’t have to give him that. Orson changed the credit order himself. He reminded me of Bernstein’s story in Kane when he saw the woman in the white parasol, just for a moment, but there wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t think of her. Orson said, very emotionally, “That was Mankiewicz! That was my favorite thing in the picture!”
Orson still worked on the script. Orson rewrote Shakespeare! Nothing was going to stop him from rewriting Mankiewicz.
Pauline Kael’s piece was written in an attempt to destroy the French auteur theory, to show that even the greatest film supposedly ever made in America was not made by a single artist, but rather as a collaboration, and so on and so forth. It was an attempt to take away from the idea of a personal cinema, so to speak.
It was all an attempt to shoot down the critics who believed in personal films, like me, Andrew Sarris, Eugene Archer, and others. Ironically, she would write as though she were an auteur critic. She kept writing about the directors! She was just full of shit. She had an axe to grind.
Orson was very upset when the Kael piece came out. How did you end up writing an article for Esquire telling Orson’s side of the story?
I suggested to Orson that I write something. He liked the idea. I did several interviews and wrote the piece rather quickly and showed it to him before I sent it in. He actually rewrote the last part of it quite a bit. Not so much that it would be particularly noticeable.
You interviewed a couple of people for that piece like Charles Lederer and Welles’s secretary, Katherine Trosper.
Pauline’s only source of information was John Houseman, Orson’s producer for a short time. He became Orson’s biggest enemy when they broke up. Houseman would spread a lot of shit about Orson.
I actually knew John, when I was a teenager. I was in the production of King John that he directed, badly. This was in 1956 at the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Connecticut. He couldn’t direct his way out of a paper bag.
I didn’t talk about Orson because I didn’t know the connection at that point. But when Orson told me that all of Pauline’s source material was basically Houseman–and she didn’t interview anybody else–I made a point of interviewing as many people as I could track down who were around and knew what was going on at the time.
His secretary said, “if Orson didn’t write the script, then what was all that stuff I was typing?” Everyone I talked to, to a person, said Orson rewrote the script.
Well, people who read The New Yorker don’t read much else, I guess. The other thing is that everybody likes to say that they found out something that nobody else knows, that everybody else is a fool, all that shit. It’s just a lot of crap.
As Orson said, Houseman had it in for him. I think—and Orson did not say this—that Houseman was in love with Orson. John may have been gay, and Orson wasn’t. There might have been some kind of thing that happened. I don’t know, but I have a feeling that’s what happened. That turned Houseman into a one-man, ruin-Orson’s-reputation department.
“Well, people who read The New Yorker don’t read much else, I guess.”
You have become rather friendly with Mankiewicz’s grandson, Ben, over the years. You both just worked on that podcast series, The Plot Thickens, together. Obviously, Ben has his own views about this story, as do most of the people in the Mankiewicz family. Did you and Ben ever talk about it?
Not really. I love Ben. He’s a good guy, very smart. We work well together. But I wasn’t gonna get into that conversation. I’m not going to change his mind, so talking about it would be a waste of time. He mentioned it once and I just nodded.
David Fincher’s movie, Mank, is putting all of this back into the spotlight. How should Herman Mankiewicz be remembered by history, specifically with regard to Citizen Kane? What should his legacy on that film be?
I think he was a tremendous help in getting that movie made. I’m sure he did a lot of work on it that was very good. Orson never denied it. In fact, Orson gave him top billing, so I don’t know what the problem is. Pauline’s bullshit and Houseman’s treachery live on.
Evan Davis is a writer living in New York City. Follow him on Twitter @EvanDavisSports
Watch Citizen Kane on HBO Max


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--US workers file 853K jobless claims as COVID-19 slams labor market

American workers submitted 853,000 applications for unemployment benefits last week as a new wave of coronavirus lockdowns kept the labor market under pressure , the feds said Thursday .
The latest batch of initial jobless claims brought the total reported during the COVID-19 pandemic to roughly 70.5 million — a number larger than the combined populations of California and Texas , the nation ’ s two most populous states .
New filings surged from the prior week ’ s revised total of 716,000 and outpaced economists ’ expectations for 720,000 as more parts of the country imposed restrictions to stem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The San Francisco Bay Area , for instance , started a month-long lockdown Sunday , and New York City officials have warned people vulnerable to the virus to stay home as much as possible .
Such measures could put added pressure on employers , while workers could suffer from the looming end of extended unemployment payments and other government benefits meant to help jobless Americans .
“ The expiration of CARES Act programs will intensify economic damage from pandemic restrictions and a sputtering job market in the winter months , ” Bloomberg economist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an extension before year-end expiry is essential in girding against a looming income shock.
” The US Department of Labor ’ s jobless claims data were just the latest sign that the labor market ’ s recovery from the pandemic has slowed since the robust rebound seen in the spring and summer .
The American economy added just 245,000 jobs in November , marking the fifth straight monthly slowdown in hiring amid an alarming resurgence of the coronavirus , the feds said last week .
But officials have cautioned that jobless claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the labor market ’ s health as they are in normal times because the pandemic has distorted the Labor Department ’ s usual method of reporting the numbers .

American workers submitted 853,000 applications for unemployment benefits last week — a surprisingly steep tally as a new wave of coronavirus lockdowns kept the labor market under pressure, the feds said Thursday.
The latest batch of initial jobless claims brought the total reported during the COVID-19 pandemic to roughly 70.5 million — a number larger than the combined populations of California and Texas, the nation’s two most populous states.
“Our fears of a significant economic toll taken by the explosion in the COVID-19 cases have now been matched by a spike in new claims for unemployment benefits,” said Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate.
New filings surged from the prior week’s revised total of 716,000 and outpaced economists’ expectations for 720,000 as more parts of the country imposed restrictions to stem a record-setting spike in coronavirus infections.
The San Francisco Bay Area, for instance, started a month-long lockdown Sunday, and New York City officials have warned people vulnerable to the virus to stay home as much as possible.
Such measures could put added pressure on employers, while workers could suffer from the looming expiration of extended unemployment payments and other government benefits meant to help out-of-work Americans.
“After serving to triage the entire economy for the better part of nine months, the imminent end of jobless pay would eviscerate the unemployment safety net at one of the most difficult periods in our nation’s history,” said Andrew Stettner, an unemployment insurance expert and senior fellow at the Century Foundation, which estimates that 12 million people will be cut off from CARES Act benefits for jobless workers when they expire at the end of the year.
The US Department of Labor’s jobless claims data were just the latest sign that the labor market’s recovery from the pandemic has slowed since the robust rebound seen in the spring and summer.
The American economy added just 245,000 jobs in November, marking the fifth straight monthly slowdown in hiring amid an alarming resurgence of the coronavirus, the feds said last week.
Experts say the Thanksgiving holiday may be partially responsible for the recent volatility in jobless filings. However, “the trend of more Americans losing jobs is clearly rising over the last month,” said Robert Frick, corporate economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
“Given COVID-19 cases and deaths are now regularly setting new highs, these reports put into question job growth in December, especially given the rapid slowdown in growth in November,” he said.
Officials have cautioned, though, that jobless claims are not as reliable an indicator of the labor market’s health as they are in normal times because the pandemic has distorted the Labor Department’s usual method of reporting the numbers.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--US customs officers seize hundreds of unauthorized COVID-19 test kits

The feds will likely scrutinize recent allergic reactions to Pfizer ’ s ...

Customs officers seized a shipment of 251 unauthorized COVID-19 test kits at San Diego International Airport, officials announced this week.
The shipment, listed as “plastic card,” arrived in two parcels aboard a flight from Mexico on Dec 1, according to a Wednesday press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Officers detained the shipment for further inspection, and discovered the large number of kits, officials said.
The FDA determined that the shipment did not have an Emergency Use Authorization from the agency, and violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, because the kits were misbranded.
The kits, with a domestic value of $5,000, were not allowed to proceed past Customs, and officers notified Homeland Security Investigations.
“I am proud of how vigilant our officers are when it comes to protecting our communities,” CBP San Diego Director of Field Operations, Anne Maricich, said in a statement.
“They stopped the entry of unauthorized, unproven and potentially unsafe goods into the United States. This is a perfect example of the great investigative work by our officers to protect our country from goods that could do us harm.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--FDA likely to weigh allergic reactions of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

The feds will likely scrutinize recent allergic reactions to Pfizer ’ s coronavirus vaccine before clearing it for emergency use , the government ’ s top vaccine adviser said .
Two people who received the groundbreaking COVID-19 shot in the UK suffered severe allergic reactions to it , leading British health officials to warn that individuals with “ significant ” allergic reactions may not be able to get vaccinated .
Those reactions will likely be discussed during a Thursday meeting of the Food and Drug Administration ’ s vaccine advisory committee , which will decide whether to recommend the shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Moncef Slaoui , chief adviser to the Trump administration ’ s Operation Warp Speed initiative .
“ My expectation is that this is new news , and I would assume — but of course the FDA will make those decisions — that tomorrow this will be part of the consideration , ” Slaoui said at a Wednesday press briefing .
“ As in the UK , the expectation would be that subjects with known severe reaction , allergic reactions , should not take the vaccine until we understand exactly what happened here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ histories of severe allergic reactions were excluded from Pfizer ’ s large-scale clinical trial of the vaccine , which is typical for such studies , Slaoui said .
Pfizer and its German partner , BioNTech , have said the shot posed no major safety concerns in the trial involving about 44,000 people .
FDA staff affirmed those findings this week , noting that recipients did report side effects such as headaches , fatigue and pain at the injection site .
The FDA could formally approve Pfizer ’ s vaccine for emergency use within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting , which is slated to run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday .
The concerns about allergies shouldn ’ t prevent the shot from being approved and administered by the end of the year , according to CNBC .
June Raine , the head of the UK ’ s drug regulatory agency , said “ the benefits in protecting people against COVID-19 outweigh the risks ” posed by the rare allergic reactions .
The FDA “ may indeed try to exclude certain people for a period of time , or make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipment in place so that they can deal efficiently with allergic reactions , ” Dr. William Schaffner , an infectious diseases professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center , told CNBC .
The FDA did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Thursday .
Pfizer shares were up about 0.4 percent in premarket trading at $ 42 as of 7:06 a.m .

The feds are expected to scrutinize recent allergic reactions to Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine before clearing it for emergency use, officials said.
Two people who received the groundbreaking COVID-19 shot in the UK suffered severe allergic reactions to it, leading British health officials to warn that individuals with “significant” allergic reactions may not be able to get vaccinated.
Those reactions will likely be discussed during a Thursday meeting of the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee, which will decide whether to recommend the shot for an emergency use authorization, according to Moncef Slaoui, chief adviser to the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed initiative.
“My expectation is that this is new news, and I would assume — but of course the FDA will make those decisions — that tomorrow this will be part of the consideration,” Slaoui said at a Wednesday press briefing.
“As in the UK, the expectation would be that subjects with known severe reaction, allergic reactions, should not take the vaccine until we understand exactly what happened here,” Slaoui added.
People with histories of severe allergic reactions were excluded from Pfizer’s large-scale clinical trial of the vaccine, which is typical for such studies, Slaoui said.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, have said the shot posed no major safety concerns in the trial involving about 44,000 people. FDA staff affirmed those findings this week, noting that recipients did report side effects such as headaches, fatigue and pain at the injection site.
The vaccine committee will discuss any allergic reactions that showed up in the trial at Thursday’s meeting, FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said.
“We take this seriously,” Hahn said in an interview with NBC’s “TODAY” show . “It’s one of the reasons that we at FDA do such a careful review, line by line, of the patient data, is because our label around a vaccine will not just say who should get it, but who should not receive the vaccine.”
The concerns about allergies shouldn’t prevent Pfizer’s vaccine from being approved and administered by the end of the year, according to CNBC. The FDA could formally clear the shot for emergency use within days of the vaccine panel meeting, which is slated to run until 6 p.m.
June Raine, the head of the UK’s drug regulatory agency, said “the benefits in protecting people against COVID-19 outweigh the risks” posed by the rare allergic reactions.
The FDA “may indeed try to exclude certain people for a period of time, or make the recommendation that every vaccination site have equipment in place so that they can deal efficiently with allergic reactions,” Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious diseases professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told CNBC.
Pfizer shares were up about 0.2 percent at $41.93 as of 10:23 a.m. Thursday.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Is ‘Elf’ On Netflix?

Is ‘Elf’ On Netflix?

It ’ s nearly impossible not to smile when watching Elf .
Along with It ’ s a Wonderful Life , Home Alone , and Ian Ziering ’ s popular Rad Santa franchise , Will Ferrell ’ s 2003 holiday classic is essential Christmas-time viewing .
From “ Buddy the Elf , what ’ s your favorite color ?
” to “ I just like to smile ; smiling ’ s my favorite , ” you can never go wrong when you choose to stream this beloved film .
Decider ’ s here to provide all the Elf streaming information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re looking for additional content , Netflix ’ s The Holiday Movies That Made Us recently released an episode full of behind-the-scenes information about this Christmas favorite .
Is Elf on Netflix or Hulu ?
Here ’ s everything you need to know .
Elf is currently available to stream for free on both Starz and AMC+ .
A seven-day free trial of Starz is available on both Hulu and Amazon .
AMC+ , which is available for $ 8.99/month , also offers a seven-day free trial via Prime Video .
Elf is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subscription to Sling TV , fuboTV , or Philo .
Philo offers a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers .
Nope .
But the film is available to rent ( $ 3.99 ) or purchase ( $ 9.99 ) on the streaming service .
Elf isn ’ t available to stream with a traditional Hulu account , but it is , however , available to stream via Hulu ’ s Starz add-on package .
IS ELF ON DISNEY PLUS OR HBO MAX ?
WHEN WILL ELF BE ON TV IN 2020 ?
Elf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beloved classic is airing on AMC during the holiday season .
Here are a few of the scheduled broadcasts : • Saturday , December 12 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m .
ET • Sunday , December 20 at 7:00 p.m .
ET and 9:00 p.m .
ET

It’s nearly impossible not to smile when watching Elf. Along with It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, and Ian Ziering’s popular Rad Santa franchise, Will Ferrell’s 2003 holiday classic is essential Christmas-time viewing. From “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” to “I just like to smile; smiling’s my favorite,” you can never go wrong when you choose to stream this beloved film.
Decider’s here to provide all the Elf streaming information you need. But if you’re looking for additional content, Netflix’s The Holiday Movies That Made Us recently released an episode full of behind-the-scenes information about this Christmas favorite.
Is Elf on Netflix or Hulu? Here’s everything you need to know.
IS ELF ON NETFLIX?
That’s a negative. Sadly, Elf isn’t currently streaming on Netflix.
WHERE TO WATCH ELF ONLINE:
Elf is currently available to stream for free on both Starz and AMC+. A seven-day free trial of Starz is available on both Hulu and Amazon. AMC+, which is available for $8.99/month, also offers a seven-day free trial via Prime Video.
Elf is also available to watch with a valid subscription to Sling TV, fuboTV, or Philo. Philo offers a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers.
IS ELF FREE ON AMAZON?
Nope. But the film is available to rent ($3.99) or purchase ($9.99) on the streaming service.
IS ELF ON HULU?
Elf isn’t available to stream with a traditional Hulu account, but it is, however, available to stream via Hulu’s Starz add-on package.
IS ELF ON DISNEY PLUS OR HBO MAX?
Ho, ho, no.
WHEN WILL ELF BE ON TV IN 2020?
Elf may not be on Netflix but this beloved classic is airing on AMC during the holiday season. Here are a few of the scheduled broadcasts:
Saturday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET
Monday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET and 9:00 p.m. ET
Where to stream Elf


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Ryan Dorsey returns to work on ‘Station 19’ following Naya Rivera’s death

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 ) Ryan Dorsey will return to the small screen on Thursday night .
The 37-year-old actor will appear on the ABC drama “ Station 19 , ” five months after the tragic death of his ex-wife , Naya Rivera .
“ Tomorrow night on 8PM @ ABC , see me/EDDIE on @ station19 ( thanks for having me ! )
& see how front line workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during a pandemic never knowing the type of characters they will encounter , ” Dorsey wrote on Instagram Wednesday .
“ S/o to @ jasonwinstongeorge [ Jason George ] & @ dontgo_jasonwaterfalls [ Barrett Doss ] for being easy and fun to work with , ” he continued .
Over the weekend , Dorsey shared a Christmas photo with 5-year-old son Josey , whom he shared with Rivera .
He captioned the photo with an explicit message to 2020 .
“ # HappyHolidays to all .
You , you , and even you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote .
“ Hope you get nothing but happiness .
Except you .
I ’ m talking to you , 2020 .
# f***2020 , ” he wrote .
In November , Dorsey filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of his son in the wake of Rivera ’ s passing .
Rivera drowned “ within minutes ” during a July trip to California ’ s Lake Piru with Josey .
She was 33 years old .

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Ryan Dorsey will return to the small screen on Thursday night.
The 37-year-old actor will appear on the ABC drama “Station 19,” five months after the tragic death of his ex-wife, Naya Rivera.
“Tomorrow night on 8PM @ABC, see me/EDDIE on @station19 (thanks for having me!)
& see how front line workers deal with insanity under pressure first hand during a pandemic never knowing the type of characters they will encounter,” Dorsey wrote on Instagram Wednesday.
“S/o to @jasonwinstongeorge [Jason George] & @dontgo_jasonwaterfalls [Barrett Doss] for being easy and fun to work with,” he continued.
Over the weekend, Dorsey shared a Christmas photo with 5-year-old son Josey, whom he shared with Rivera. He captioned the photo with an explicit message to 2020.
“#HappyHolidays to all. You, you, and even you, all of ya,” he wrote. “Hope you get nothing but happiness. Except you. I’m talking to you, 2020. #f***2020,” he wrote.
In November, Dorsey filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of his son in the wake of Rivera’s passing.
Rivera drowned “within minutes” during a July trip to California’s Lake Piru with Josey. She was 33 years old.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Taylor Swift releasing ‘Folklore’ sister album, ‘Evermore’

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Taylor Swift has surprised the Swifties for a second time in the pandemic .
The “ Betty ” singer , 30 , announced early Thursday that she ’ s releasing her ninth studio album titled “ Evermore.
” It will be released at midnight EST .
“ Evermore ” will serve as a sister record to her first surprise record , “ Folklore , ” which released in July .
Tonight she ’ s also releasing a music video , which she directed herself , for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ever since I was 13 , I ’ ve been excited about turning 31 because it ’ s my lucky number backwards , which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now , ” Swift tweeted .
“ You ’ ve all been so caring , supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something !
” “ Evermore ” will have 15 tracks on the standard version , but the deluxe version will offer two bonus tracks , “ Right Where You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Time to Go.
” Clearly , she ’ s going straight for the emotional jugular .
“ I also know this holiday season will be a lonely one for most of us and if there are any of you out there who turn to music to cope with missing loved ones the way I do , this is for you , ” she added .

Taylor Swift has surprised the Swifties for a second time in the pandemic.
The “Betty” singer, 30, announced early Thursday that she’s releasing her ninth studio album titled “Evermore.” It will be released at midnight EST.
“Evermore” will serve as a sister record to her first surprise record, “Folklore,” which released in July. Tonight she’s also releasing a music video, which she directed herself, for her first single, “Willow.”
“Ever since I was 13, I’ve been excited about turning 31 because it’s my lucky number backwards, which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now,” Swift tweeted. “You’ve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something!”
“Evermore” will have 15 tracks on the standard version, but the deluxe version will offer two bonus tracks, “Right Where You Left Me” and “It’s Time to Go.” Clearly, she’s going straight for the emotional jugular.
“I also know this holiday season will be a lonely one for most of us and if there are any of you out there who turn to music to cope with missing loved ones the way I do, this is for you,” she added.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Angels emerge as Mets’ biggest competition for James McCann

Despite the belief that the New York Mets are the favorites to sign James McCann , the former White Sox @ @ @ @ @ MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Angels are “ @ @ @ @ @ on McCann , and that they have been from the beginning .
Heyman also noted @ @ @ @ @ from Santa Barbara , Calif. and has family still in the area , so the @ @ @ @ @ geographic edge.
” The Post ’ s Joel Sherman reported Wednesday that while neither McCann @ @ @ @ @ Mets have acknowledged a deal is close , “ pretty much every agent ( not @ @ @ @ @ team executive ( not from the Mets ) said they expect the Mets to ultimately @ @ @ @ @ in the $ 36 million- $ 48 million range.
” McCann has emerged as the @ @ @ @ @ in the free-agent market behind J.T .
Realmuto .
The late-blooming McCann was an All-Star @ @ @ @ @ 2019 and had an .808 OPS in his two seasons in Chicago .

Despite the belief that the New York Mets are the favorites to sign James McCann, the former White Sox catcher has other suitors.
MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Angels are “among other teams engaged” on McCann, and that they have been from the beginning.
Heyman also noted that McCann, 30 is from Santa Barbara, Calif. and has family still in the area, so the Angels “could hold a geographic edge.”
The Post’s Joel Sherman reported Wednesday that while neither McCann’s representatives nor the Mets have acknowledged a deal is close, “pretty much every agent (not McCann’s) and team executive (not from the Mets) said they expect the Mets to ultimately sign McCann for four years in the $36 million-$48 million range.”
McCann has emerged as the No. 2 catching option in the free-agent market behind J.T. Realmuto. The late-blooming McCann was an All-Star for the White Sox in 2019 and had an .808 OPS in his two seasons in Chicago.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Montana Yao, Malik Beasley’s wife, speaks out amid Larsa Pippen scandal

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Montana Yao, the wife of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley, said Wednesday she is “pretty confused” amid recent drama involving her husband and Larsa Pippen.
Yao thanked fans for their support via Instagram, days after images surfaced of 24-year-old Beasley holding hands with Pippen, 46, during a November outing in Miami.
“Hey y’all I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for your tremendous love and support during this time,” Yao began.
“Things have been pretty rough I’m not going to [lie]. We were told to leave our family home 10 days ago and just like you all I’m pretty confused,” she continued.
Yao, who shares a child with Beasley, added, “There has been no private or public addressing of the situation nor any type of apology.”
“I’m not the type to disclose too much information but I definitely will if or when I feel it is appropriate,” she continued. “I mainly wanted to say, I have never received so many kind words of encouragement and love, and it has really held me up to be strong for not only myself, but more importantly for my son.”
Yao added she is “focusing on healing myself and becoming the best mother I can be at this time.”
In the wake of the images coming to light, Yao has reportedly filed for divorce from Beasley.
“Montana filed for a divorce the day she saw the photos,” an insider previously told E! News.
“Montana never cheated, and it’s not in her character. She’s not dating anybody. She’s a family person. She’s focusing on taking care of her son with her parents. They are quarantining together. Her son is her first priority,” the source continued.
Prior to news of the divorce filing, sources told The Post the couple had been living separate lives. Yao was previously linked to Denver Broncos safety Su’a Cravens, 25. He and Beasley got into an altercation last year.
Pippen, the estranged wife of former NBA star Scottie Pippen, 55, appeared to address critics Friday with a cryptic message on Instagram.
“Don’t judge me until you know me. Don’t underestimate me unless you challenge me. And don’t talk about me until you’ve talked to me,” she posted to her Instagram story at the time.
Pippen, who was spotted in Miami over the weekend, has four children with the Chicago Bulls legend, including 20-year-old son Scotty Pippen Jr.
Last week, Scotty Jr. addressed the controversy on social media.
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“Focused on myself and my goals. I’m not responsible for nobody’s actions. All good over here,” the 20-year-old tweeted.
Pippen filed for divorce from Scottie in 2018.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Madison LeCroy hopes to stay ‘cordial’ with ex Austen Kroll

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Madison LeCroy ’ s first season as a full-time cast member on “ Southern Charm ” has been a rollercoaster .
LeCroy , 31 , joined the Bravo series as she was dating cast member Austen Kroll , but the relationship has since fizzled .
“ So , unfortunately , we have called it quits , ” LeCroy told Page Six in a recent interview .
“ We remained talking , occasionally seeing each other , but overall we decided to end the relationship.
” She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cordial.
” While LeCroy and her 7-year-old son , Hudson , filmed heartwarming scenes with Kroll , 33 , she said that Kroll was in no way a father figure to him .
“ My son was pretty close [ to Kroll ] , but not as close as you probably would think after being in a three-year relationship , ” she explained .
“ I think he ’ s helped me maybe two times go pick up Hudson from school in that span .
I have a problem with asking people for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I ’ m not looking at Austen for that .
But , you know , he ’ d come over and have dinner with us and things like that .
But overall , I think that Austen ended up being more of like a big brother vibe then try to be a stepdad , so Hudson enjoyed it.
” Of course , that vibe may have contributed to the end of their relationship .
“ Unfortunately , I was like , ‘ You know , maybe we just shouldn ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ That ’ s the problem !
” “ Well , the good thing is I have it all on record on TV so I can sit there and look at this whole relationship unfold and hopefully I don ’ t have a little PTSD after all of this , ” she added .
Now , she ’ s taking in her newfound support via fans on social media and laughing when it comes to accounts like Comments by Celebs ’ offshoot Comments by Bravo picking up her comments about Jay Cutler and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midst of a divorce .
“ I mean it ’ s like , ‘ What have I done ?
’ or ‘ Maybe I shouldn ’ t [ have ] said that ’ or things like that , ” she quipped .
“ But it ’ s all commentary , funny .
It ’ s not — I don ’ t take it too seriously .
And I meant what I said , so !
” “ Southern Charm ” airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m .
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Madison LeCroy’s first season as a full-time cast member on “Southern Charm” has been a rollercoaster.
LeCroy, 31, joined the Bravo series as she was dating cast member Austen Kroll, but the relationship has since fizzled.
“So, unfortunately, we have called it quits,” LeCroy told Page Six in a recent interview. “We remained talking, occasionally seeing each other, but overall we decided to end the relationship.”
She said she hopes the pair can “remain cordial.”
While LeCroy and her 7-year-old son, Hudson, filmed heartwarming scenes with Kroll, 33, she said that Kroll was in no way a father figure to him.
“My son was pretty close [to Kroll], but not as close as you probably would think after being in a three-year relationship,” she explained. “I think he’s helped me maybe two times go pick up Hudson from school in that span. I have a problem with asking people for help and this is my responsibility and so I’m not looking at Austen for that. But, you know, he’d come over and have dinner with us and things like that. But overall, I think that Austen ended up being more of like a big brother vibe then try to be a stepdad, so Hudson enjoyed it.”
Of course, that vibe may have contributed to the end of their relationship.
“Unfortunately, I was like, ‘You know, maybe we just shouldn’t be dating,'” LeCroy laughed. “That’s the problem!”
“Well, the good thing is I have it all on record on TV so I can sit there and look at this whole relationship unfold and hopefully I don’t have a little PTSD after all of this,” she added.
Now, she’s taking in her newfound support via fans on social media and laughing when it comes to accounts like Comments by Celebs’ offshoot Comments by Bravo picking up her comments about Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari, who are in the midst of a divorce.
“I mean it’s like, ‘What have I done?’ or ‘Maybe I shouldn’t [have] said that’ or things like that,” she quipped. “But it’s all commentary, funny. It’s not — I don’t take it too seriously. And I meant what I said, so!”
“Southern Charm” airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--‘RHOSLC’ star Lisa Barlow’s family is all about business

“ Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ” star Lisa Barlow means business — and so do her kids .
The self-proclaimed “ Sundance Queen , ” 45 , told Page Six that her sons — Jack , 16 , and Henry , 8 — embody her entrepreneurial spirit so much that Henry even had a Fresh Wolf birthday cake at his bowling party in honor of his men ’ s grooming products on Wednesday night ’ s episode .
Barlow told us that she feels like she can juggle being a mom with her businesses — including Vida Tequila @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband , John , work with their boys .
“ They see how hard we work and they love it , like they don ’ t know any different and they created their own business too , ” she said .
“ It ’ s really fun to be able to work with them on that and make their dreams come true too.
” “ They ’ ve been around us working their whole lives , ” she added .
“ They hear business conversations in the car .
Our attorneys are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in our office .
So they hear a lot .
So I feel like they have a good understanding of what we do , what it takes to do what we do .
It ’ s not all cake pops and Diet Coke !
” She noted that WWE sisters Nikki and Brie Bella may have even inspired the boys ’ company , which is now available on Amazon .
“ We ’ re an investor in a brand with the Bella twins and Jack was with me when I was doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , ‘ Hey , you know , you ’ re helping Nikki and Brie do that .
Can I do that , too ? '
” Lisa recalled .
“ And I ’ m like , ‘ Write a business plan . '
” Henry , who was 7 years old at the time , named the brand Fresh Wolf “ because his brother always calls him Little Fresh Wolf because Henry ’ s obsessed with wolves.
” Unfortunately , the family ’ s ventures were derailed by the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hair show in front of investors , while John and Lisa ’ s liquor business almost took a dive .
“ But John and I immediately went into damage control and it ’ s like , ‘ What can we do ?
We ’ re going to take a hit here but there ’ s other things that we can do to make sure we ’ re not bleeding out.
’ And we did those things … John and I have created everything from scratch that we have and so when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t want to let it go , ” she said .
“ The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ” airs Wednesday nights on Bravo at 10 p.m .
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“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Lisa Barlow means business — and so do her kids.
The self-proclaimed “Sundance Queen,” 45, told Page Six that her sons — Jack, 16, and Henry, 8 — embody her entrepreneurial spirit so much that Henry even had a Fresh Wolf birthday cake at his bowling party in honor of his men’s grooming products on Wednesday night’s episode.
Barlow told us that she feels like she can juggle being a mom with her businesses — including Vida Tequila and LUXE Marketing — because she and her husband, John, work with their boys.
“They see how hard we work and they love it, like they don’t know any different and they created their own business too,” she said. “It’s really fun to be able to work with them on that and make their dreams come true too.”
“They’ve been around us working their whole lives,” she added. “They hear business conversations in the car. Our attorneys are constantly in and out of our home and in our office. So they hear a lot. So I feel like they have a good understanding of what we do, what it takes to do what we do. It’s not all cake pops and Diet Coke!”
She noted that WWE sisters Nikki and Brie Bella may have even inspired the boys’ company, which is now available on Amazon.
“We’re an investor in a brand with the Bella twins and Jack was with me when I was doing meetings … and came to me and said, ‘Hey, you know, you’re helping Nikki and Brie do that. Can I do that, too?'” Lisa recalled. “And I’m like, ‘Write a business plan.'”
Henry, who was 7 years old at the time, named the brand Fresh Wolf “because his brother always calls him Little Fresh Wolf because Henry’s obsessed with wolves.”
Unfortunately, the family’s ventures were derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Jack had been slated to speak at a hair show in front of investors, while John and Lisa’s liquor business almost took a dive.
“But John and I immediately went into damage control and it’s like, ‘What can we do? We’re going to take a hit here but there’s other things that we can do to make sure we’re not bleeding out.’ And we did those things … John and I have created everything from scratch that we have and so when you work so hard for something, you don’t want to let it go,” she said.
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” airs Wednesday nights on Bravo at 10 p.m. ET.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--COVID-19 vaccine trial participant’s feet used to spread misinformation

A Texas woman who took part in a coronavirus vaccine trial was targeted by anti-vaxxers who used graphic images of a skin condition on her feet to spread fear and misinformation , according to a report .
Patricia , who is in her 30s , participated in a trial for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine , but was never administered the actual inoculation .
Instead , she received a placebo of saltwater , the BBC reported .
Her gruesome skin condition was therefore unrelated to the jab , according to the report .
The dermatologic nightmare began in late October , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foot during a stroll with her husband , who thought her shoes might have been rubbing .
But she later noticed that her sole became painfully swollen and a huge blister erupted .
Later , her other foot also developed the same condition , which made it difficult for her to walk , the outlet reported .
Patricia visited a number of doctors who mentioned several possible causes , including a bad reaction to a medicine – focusing on the vaccine trial , in which she had received a second jab five days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page set up to raise money for her medical bills directly tied the blisters to the trial .
“ My cousin Patricia , who lives in Texas , was a volunteer in a COVID-19 vaccine study recently and has had a severe adverse reaction ; initially it was thought by multiple doctors to have been caused by the injection but now the cause is unclear , ” the page reads .
“ She has not been able to walk or go to work for almost 4 weeks now because of huge bleeding sores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wording , not realizing how her condition would go viral as it was picked by various fringe elements , including an apocalypse-themed evangelical Christian site that promotes conspiracy theories about vaccines , the pandemic and the US election , the BBC reported .
The site included passages from the Bible describing Patricia ’ s feet as having “ crusting holes that look a whole lot like the ‘ grievous sores ’ described in [ the book of ] Revelation.
” Her online plea continued to spread like wildfire and even ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romanian .
Patricia ’ s story was so alarming that Pfizer and her doctors began looking into her participation in the trial .
She was informed that she had received a saline placebo , which would not cause her condition , the BBC reported .
“ I have to assume some culpability for putting my story out there , ” Patricia said .
“ It ’ s social media .
You share it for one second and it can get picked up and go viral.
” She added : “ My injury had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My bad .
People make mistakes.
” But the torrent of misinformation continued to spread around the world — and she received messages from pseudoscience influencers and abusive trolls , the BBC reported .
Patricia said people called her “ an idiot , a drug addict , a convicted felon , con artist , a person of questionable character and worse.
” The anti-vaccine lobby got so bad that she decided to disable her social media profiles .
“ The fact that these anti-vaxxers are using this to fuel their agenda is infuriating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GoFundMe , which briefly removed her fund-raising page , has offered a refund to anyone who donated money under the false impression her condition caused by the vaccine trial .
The page has now raised $ 5,484 .
“ Patricia is still suffering from the painful skin condition on her feet ; however , the cause has become unclear , ” an update reads .
“ The manufacturer of the vaccine has unblinded her due to this safety concern and it has been discovered she was in the placebo arm of the trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dermatologist , emergency room physicians , and a vascular surgeon have told her this was caused by the injection , this apparently is not the case .
She will be undergoing further testing and seeing new specialists to get the correct diagnosis and cause .
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A Texas woman who took part in a coronavirus vaccine trial was targeted by anti-vaxxers who used graphic images of a skin condition on her feet to spread fear and misinformation, according to a report.
Patricia Chandler, who is in her 30s, participated in a trial for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, but was never administered the actual inoculation. Instead, she received a placebo of saltwater, the BBC reported.
Her gruesome skin condition was therefore unrelated to the jab, according to the report.
The dermatologic nightmare began in late October, when Chandler began feeling pain in her left foot during a stroll with her husband, who thought her shoes might have been rubbing.
But she later noticed that her sole became painfully swollen and a huge blister erupted. Later, her other foot developed the same condition, which made it difficult for her to walk, the outlet reported.
Chandler visited a number of doctors who mentioned several possible causes, including a bad reaction to a medicine — focusing on the vaccine trial, in which she had received a second jab five days before the blisters appeared.
A GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her medical bills directly tied the blisters to the trial.
“My cousin Patricia, who lives in Texas, was a volunteer in a COVID-19 vaccine study recently and has had a severe adverse reaction; initially it was thought by multiple doctors to have been caused by the injection but now the cause is unclear,” the page reads.
Patricia Chandler is suffering from an unexplained skin condition on her feet. GoFundMe
“She has not been able to walk or go to work for almost 4 weeks now because of huge bleeding sores on her feet.”
Chandler agreed with the wording, not realizing how her condition would go viral as it was picked up by various fringe elements, including an apocalypse-themed evangelical Christian site that promotes conspiracy theories about vaccines, the pandemic and the US election, the BBC reported.
The site included passages from the Bible describing Chandler’s feet as having “crusting holes that look a whole lot like the ‘grievous sores’ described in [the Book of] Revelation.”
Her online plea continued to spread like wildfire and even ended up being translated into Polish, Portuguese and Romanian.
Patricia Chandler GoFundMe
Chandler’s story was so alarming that Pfizer and her doctors began looking into her participation in the trial. She was informed that she had received a saline placebo, which would not cause her condition, the BBC reported.
“I have to assume some culpability for putting my story out there,” Chandler said. “It’s social media. You share it for one second and it can get picked up and go viral.”
She added: “My injury had nothing to do with the vaccine. My bad. People make mistakes.”
But the torrent of misinformation continued to spread around the world — and she received messages from pseudoscience influencers and abusive trolls, the BBC reported.
Chandler said people called her “an idiot, a drug addict, a convicted felon, con artist, a person of questionable character and worse.”
The anti-vaccine lobby got so bad that she decided to disable her social media profiles.
“The fact that these anti-vaxxers are using this to fuel their agenda is infuriating,” she told the BBC.
GoFundMe, which briefly removed her fundraising page, has offered a refund to anyone who donated money under the false impression that her condition was caused by the vaccine trial.
The page has raised $5,484.
“Patricia is still suffering from the painful skin condition on her feet; however, the cause has become unclear,” an update reads.
“The manufacturer of the vaccine has unblinded her due to this safety concern and it has been discovered she was in the placebo arm of the trial,” it continued.
“Although her dermatologist, emergency room physicians, and a vascular surgeon have told her this was caused by the injection, this apparently is not the case. She will be undergoing further testing and seeing new specialists to get the correct diagnosis and cause.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Andy Reid has a problem with Tyreek Hill’s goal line backflips

Andy Reid isn ’ t exactly head-over-heels when it comes to Tyreek Hill ’ s newest touchdown celebration .
In recent weeks , Hill , the star Kansas City Chiefs receiver , has made headlines for stopping on the goal line and flipping into the end zone .
It appears Reid ’ s issue with the shenanigans doesn ’ t have anything to do with a potential taunting penalty , however .
“ I ’ ll talk to him about that , ” Reid said Wednesday of his star wideout ’ s trick .
“ I just want him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I ’ d like .
It ’ s nice he can do backflips , but let ’ s do ’ em in the end zone.
” Reid didn ’ t seem too concerned about Hill costing his team with his literally over-the-top antics .
“ Unless it ’ s taunting , it ’ s not a penalty , ” he said .
Hill did have a score called back in the Chiefs ’ Week 13 win over the Broncos , though it wasn ’ t his flip that drew a flag from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s holding infraction .
Hill — who missed Wednesday ’ s practice with an illness , reportedly not related to COVID-19 — tops the NFL with 13 touchdowns and ranks third among receivers with 1,079 yards .
He ’ s still got the rest of the week to update his celebration to Reid ’ s liking ahead of a Week 14 date with the Miami Dolphins .

Andy Reid isn’t exactly head-over-heels when it comes to Tyreek Hill’s newest touchdown celebration.
In recent weeks, Hill, the star Kansas City Chiefs receiver, has made headlines for stopping on the goal line and flipping into the end zone.
It appears Reid’s issue with the shenanigans doesn’t have anything to do with a potential taunting penalty, however.
“I’ll talk to him about that,” Reid said Wednesday of his star wideout’s trick. “I just want him in the end zone. That’s what I’d like. It’s nice he can do backflips, but let’s do ’em in the end zone.”
Reid didn’t seem too concerned about Hill costing his team with his literally over-the-top antics.
“Unless it’s taunting, it’s not a penalty,” he said.
Hill did have a score called back in the Chiefs’ Week 13 win over the Broncos, though it wasn’t his flip that drew a flag from officials — it was guard Nick Allegretti’s holding infraction.
Hill — who missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness, reportedly not related to COVID-19 — tops the NFL with 13 touchdowns and ranks third among receivers with 1,079 yards. He’s still got the rest of the week to update his celebration to Reid’s liking ahead of a Week 14 date with the Miami Dolphins.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Braunwyn Windham-Burke confesses to hitting her husband Sean

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Braunwyn Windham-Burke has come clean about the physical altercations in her marriage that happened behind closed doors .
Braunwyn , 43 , revealed on Wednesday night ’ s “ RHOC ” that she has hit her husband , Sean Burke , multiple times .
“ I just , I lost it .
I lost my temper again with Sean belittling me over the vacuum cleaner , ” she began to explain in self-filmed footage , saying she couldn ’ t get the charger for the appliance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ Yeah , I ’ ll help you ’ — ’ cause he ’ s still going to the office .
He ’ s still working .
He ’ s still getting out of the house — instead of helping , he made fun of me and I lost it and I smacked him.
” “ I haven ’ t done that since we were in Aspen , ” she admitted .
In a confessional scene , the “ Real Housewives of Orange County ” star said that it wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have hit Sean a couple of times in my life .
Nothing though like what happened in Aspen , ” she said as footage from three months earlier of the family in Colorado played .
“ I hit him across the face and I hit him hard .
I wanted to go drink .
I was angry and I was lashing out and Curren saw it.
” Curren , 7 , is one of the pair ’ s seven children .
Braunwyn , who recently told the public that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also parents to Bella , 20 , Rowan , 18 , Jacob , 15 , Caden , 7 , Koa , 5 , and Hazel , 2 .
“ Looking back , it was a side of me I ’ ve never seen , ” she said .
“ It was bad.
” Later in the scene , she confessed that being quarantined due to the coronavirus pandemic was taking its toll on her while she was struggling to stay sober , saying : “ I feel trapped in my house .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I feel trapped emotionally and physically.
” While she said on the episode that her marriage was not as great as she previously portrayed , Braunwyn recently came out as gay and said that she plans to remain married to Sean despite having a girlfriend .
Sean showed his support for his wife of 20 years on social media , but has remained quiet about his thoughts on their marriage .
“ The Real Housewives of Orange County ” airs on Bravo on Wednesdays at 9 p.m .
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Braunwyn Windham-Burke has come clean about the physical altercations in her marriage that happened behind closed doors.
Braunwyn, 43, revealed on Wednesday night’s “RHOC” that she has hit her husband, Sean Burke, multiple times.
“I just, I lost it. I lost my temper again with Sean belittling me over the vacuum cleaner,” she began to explain in self-filmed footage, saying she couldn’t get the charger for the appliance to work. “Instead of being like, ‘Yeah, I’ll help you’ — ’cause he’s still going to the office. He’s still working. He’s still getting out of the house — instead of helping, he made fun of me and I lost it and I smacked him.”
“I haven’t done that since we were in Aspen,” she admitted.
In a confessional scene, the “Real Housewives of Orange County” star said that it wasn’t the first time she hit her husband.
“I have hit Sean a couple of times in my life. Nothing though like what happened in Aspen,” she said as footage from three months earlier of the family in Colorado played. “I hit him across the face and I hit him hard. I wanted to go drink. I was angry and I was lashing out and Curren saw it.”
Curren, 7, is one of the pair’s seven children. Braunwyn, who recently told the public that she’s an alcoholic, and Sean are also parents to Bella, 20, Rowan, 18, Jacob, 15, Caden, 7, Koa, 5, and Hazel, 2.
“Looking back, it was a side of me I’ve never seen,” she said. “It was bad.”
Later in the scene, she confessed that being quarantined due to the coronavirus pandemic was taking its toll on her while she was struggling to stay sober, saying: “I feel trapped in my house. I feel trapped in my marriage. I feel trapped emotionally and physically.”
While she said on the episode that her marriage was not as great as she previously portrayed, Braunwyn recently came out as gay and said that she plans to remain married to Sean despite having a girlfriend.
Sean showed his support for his wife of 20 years on social media, but has remained quiet about his thoughts on their marriage.
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” airs on Bravo on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Hawaii surfer bitten by shark dies after surgery

The surfer bitten by a shark in Hawaii this week , forcing a major competition to be scrapped , has died of his injuries , according to reports .
The 56-year-old Lahaina man had surgery after the shark chomped down on him and his board as he paddled out into Honolulu Bay on Tuesday .
He was initially listed as being in stable condition , but died after his condition quickly deteriorated following the surgery , officials confirmed to Hawaii News Now .
He has yet to be identified .
The death was also confirmed by the World Surf League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its Maui Pro competition following the attack of the recreational surfer close to where its competitors were due to ride waves .
“ The WSL has learned that Tuesday ’ s victim of the shark attack at Honolua Bay has tragically passed away , ” the organization said on Twitter .
“ Our thoughts and hearts are with the victim ’ s family and friends as well as the entire Maui surfing community.
” Photos released Tuesday by the state showed a surfboard with a huge chunk missing from where it was bitten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 171 unprovoked shark attacks , according to the Florida Museum of Natural History using data stretching back to 1837 .
Florida — which has been a US state for more than 100 years longer than Hawaii — easily ranks first with 852 attacks .

The surfer bitten by a shark in Hawaii this week, forcing a major competition to be scrapped, has died of his injuries, according to reports.
The 56-year-old Lahaina man had surgery after the shark chomped down on him and his board as he paddled out into Honolua Bay on Tuesday.
He was initially listed as being in stable condition, but died after his condition quickly deteriorated following the surgery, officials confirmed to Hawaii News Now. He has yet to be identified.
The death was also confirmed by the World Surf League (WSL), which had suspended its Maui Pro competition following the attack on the recreational surfer close to where its competitors were due to ride the waves.
“The WSL has learned that Tuesday’s victim of the shark attack at Honolua Bay has tragically passed away,” the organization said on Twitter.
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“Our thoughts and hearts are with the victim’s family and friends as well as the entire Maui surfing community.”
Photos released Tuesday by the state showed a surfboard with a huge chunk missing from where it was bitten.
Hawaii ranks second among all states with 171 unprovoked shark attacks, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History, using data stretching back to 1837.
Florida — which has been a US state more than 100 years longer than Hawaii — easily ranks first with 852 attacks.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Paige Spiranac reveals Logan Paul horror story: ‘Death threats’ from teens

Instagram golf star Paige Spiranac has slammed the Floyd Mayweather versus Logan Paul fight as a “ money grab.
” And Spiranac has revealed she “ hates ” Paul ever since she received “ death threats ” from his fans .
Mayweather is returning to the boxing ring to fight YouTuber Paul on Feb. 20 in an exhibition .
It followed Paul calling out the 50-0 undefeated Mayweather to a scrap .
But Spiranac isn ’ t such a fan of the two superstars getting it on .
Speaking on her Apple Podcast , the 27-year-old from Colorado said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there is going to be so much money thrown for that fight .
“ It ’ s insane that people actually want to see this happening .
It ’ s insane to see someone with a YouTube following or social following can make this happen It just shows how powerful that young demographic that everyone is reaching out to get now and the fact that people are talking about this is mind blowing to me.
” Spiranac went on to allege that she was sent “ death threats ” by Paul ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on anti-bullying in 2018 .
It came in the weeks after Paul was forced to apologize after filming himself laughing with friends about the body they filmed hanging from a tree in Japan .
“ I did an anti-bullying talk at a school and it was right after Logan Paul filmed a guy committing suicide in this forest , ” Spiranac said .
“ It was a huge controversy and I was asked what I thought about it .
“ I said , ‘ If you have a large following of a younger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the content that you put out there.
’ And I think he should have been punished more by YouTube or his sponsors or there needed to be some form of consequence bigger than what he got .
“ And I ended up receiving death threats by all of these kids in that high school , that they were defending Logan Paul and so ever since then I have hated him .
“ Because if that ’ s the fan base he has , where you criticize him you literally going to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stupid schoolboy bullying but horrible , horrible things , I just don ’ t think they are really good people.
” In his second apology , a video titled “ So sorry ” , Paul said : “ I ’ ve made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement and I don ’ t expect to be forgiven .
I ’ m simply here to apologize .
“ I ’ ve made a huge mistake .
I don ’ t expect to be forgiven… I ’ m ashamed of myself .
I @ @ @ @

Instagram golf star Paige Spiranac has slammed the Floyd Mayweather-vs.-Logan Paul fight as a “money grab.”
And Spiranac has revealed she “hates” Paul ever since she received “death threats” from his fans.
Mayweather is returning to the boxing ring to fight YouTuber Paul on Feb. 20 in an exhibition. It followed Paul calling out the 50-0 Mayweather for a scrap.
But Spiranac isn’t such a fan of the two superstars getting it on.
Speaking on her Apple podcast, the 27-year-old from Colorado said: “It’s a money grab, there is going to be so much money thrown for that fight.
“It’s insane that people actually want to see this happening. It’s insane to see someone with a YouTube following or social following can make this happen. It just shows how powerful that young demographic that everyone is reaching out to get now and the fact that people are talking about this is mind-blowing to me.”
Spiranac went on to allege that she was sent “death threats” by Paul’s fans after she gave an anti-bullying talk in 2018.
Paige Spiranac; Logan Paul Instagram; Getty Images
It came in the weeks after Paul was forced to apologize after filming himself laughing with friends about a body they filmed hanging from a tree in Japan.
“I did an anti-bullying talk at a school and it was right after Logan Paul filmed a guy committing suicide in this forest,” Spiranac said. “It was a huge controversy and I was asked what I thought about it.
“I said, ‘If you have a large following of a younger viewing audience, you have to be careful with the content that you put out there.’ And I think he should have been punished more by YouTube or his sponsors or there needed to be some form of consequence bigger than what he got.
“And I ended up receiving death threats by all of these kids in that high school, that they were defending Logan Paul, and so ever since then I have hated him.
“Because if that’s the fan base he has, where you criticize him, you [are] literally going to have people attack you, not just silly stupid schoolboy bullying but horrible, horrible things, I just don’t think they are really good people.”
In his second apology, a video titled “So sorry,” Paul said: “I’ve made a severe and continuous lapse in my judgement and I don’t expect to be forgiven. I’m simply here to apologize.
“I’ve made a huge mistake. I don’t expect to be forgiven … I’m ashamed of myself. I am disappointed.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Sweet Streams: Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’ Was The Sunny Soundtrack to A Dreary Year

When you ’ re in the mood for something nice , Sweet Streams is a column that explores the unique personal connections we have with pop culture .
There are so many pleasant options to stream , and while we ’ ve all heard , “ It ’ s so good !
” this aims to explain the joyful and meaningful feelings certain TV shows , movies , and music can elicit .
I don ’ t know what I would have done without the Fine Line album this year .
Since its release on December 13 , 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Played section of my Spotify account , and when I look back on all that this year had to offer , and holy hell was it a lot , this album will always stand out as a bright spot .
All of my best memories of 2020 are tied to this album .
I listened to it a lot , like , a lot a lot , with four of my top five songs of the year coming from Fine Line .
At first , the year started out nicely .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day in early January when I put it on to walk around my neighborhood and felt like I was walking through a dreamy cloud as “ Adore You ” filled my ears .
In February , Styles was one of the last concerts I saw , when I excitedly hauled out to Williamsburg , Brooklyn from the office ( the office ! )
to catch his secret show for SiriusXM .
It was the first time in my life I found myself watching a star performer in such a small venue and thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this room .
Normally it would feel so cool to be one of only hundreds of people in this setting , but I couldn ’ t wait to be in the presence of thousands of other new friends when I ’ d see him next during his three-night run at Madison Square Garden ( lol , jk on that one ) .
I was only more convinced when later that night , I jumped back on the subway ( the subway ! )
to see Hall and Oates at MSG , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be like four months later when “ Lights Up ” would have the entire room dancing .
During my last trip to Trader Joe ’ s before the lockdown , I listened to Harry ’ s Howard Stern interview , one of the best during that press run , something to focus on instead of the sheer panic that could be felt hanging in the air throughout the store .
His Tiny Desk performance served the same purpose , a distraction from the disaster , with the added bonus of being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my new work from home setup .
But then shit got bleak .
There ’ s no other way to say it , and even that is putting it lightly .
Especially in New York , it was hard to adjust .
Every piece of advice suggested settling into a routine and it wasn ’ t long before Fine Line found its way into mine .
It was the frequent soundtrack to my late afternoon neighborhood strolls in April , the time of day when I could stretch my legs and briefly see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , even if it was just a quiet , somber mood as people adjusted to wearing masks .
Those 12 songs drowned out the sound of non-stop sirens and my next-door neighbors arguing every single night ( seriously , so much yelling ) .
Things were kinda looking up in May ( maybe just because they couldn ’ t look more down ) and for the very first time in my life , I watched a YouTube video count down to the premiere of “ Watermelon Sugar ” .
That “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening message made me dizzy with emotion , some unexplainable mix of “ how dare this mf-er ” and “ omg brilliant , ” that really only this guy can elicit .
It was clear that this would be no ordinary summer , if it was even really a summer at all , but I dare you to try and let that stop Harry effing Styles from releasing the ultimate summer anthem anyway , which would eventually hit # 1 on the Billboard charts .
That cheery jam flowed out of car windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explain what it actually meant to the children that loved to sing along .
Much of the album ’ s lyrics were parsed by those that clearly do not join me in not wanting to know who or what the songs are about .
Don ’ t tell me !
Let me believe they ’ re all about me and my memories .
Let me think of that foggy day with “ Adore You ” and those sunny afternoon strolls as I walked in time to “ Cherry.
” I ’ ll always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while drinking White Claws on the beach during my only exotic trip of the year to…New Jersey .
But when I was finally able to visit my family , well , the “ I ’ m going home , ” ’ s of “ Canyon Moon ” hit different .
As we neared the fall , who hadn ’ t yet scream-sung “ Fine Line ” ‘ s reminder that “ We ’ ll be alright ” by that point in the year ?
“ Treat People With Kindness ” is the message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the real 2020 anthem of the bunch is “ To Be So Lonely ” .
Who could possibly have the foresight to release that song in time for this particular year ?
Only an arrogant son of a bitch , that ’ s who .
I love this album so much I have repeatedly wondered if it has some kind of subliminal messages hidden deep within it that keeps me coming back for more .
And it might !
But if not , it ’ s simply a work of art I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when any connection at all ( especially those home internet connections , amiright ? )
is so significant .
Of course the album is personal for the creator , but it ’ s just as personal , and in so many different ways , for the listener .
As we navigate the time of year that proves to be a sea of Best Of lists and award nominations and acknowledgments , it becomes a personal attack when your favorite anything isn ’ t another person ’ s favorite something .
How could a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big of an impact on you not even grazed the consciousness of others ?
!
We can debate the relevance of the Grammys all day , but like , let ’ s not .
While most can agree that the recognition of a nomination at all is significant enough , the way certain things are judged , music in particular , feels extra personal this year .
Music , both because of and despite the lack of live performance this year , has never been more important to my life .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about this year ; who was declared a winner at an award show is very likely not one of those things .
Harry Styles was one of the most dependable rays of sunshine throughout this entire year .
Some might even say he ’ s… “ Golden ” .
As a public figure , he made headlines all across the spectrum from petty to political , in a year where the two mingled more than most would care for them to .
He showed up to support Black Lives Matter , he cared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sexy mustache , and he hopefully made us all feel more confident about wearing whatever the hell we want to because we feel fabulous in it .
And he did it all while accomplishing some of his greatest professional achievements with this album — and that ’ s based not just on what the critics and the charts had to say ( though both were rightly positive ) , but those lasting , meaningful ways those songs made us feel .
They made us feel good during a time where it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though not without a little help from this album , it does in fact feel like…we ’ ll be alright .

When you’re in the mood for something nice, Sweet Streams is a column that explores the unique personal connections we have with pop culture. There are so many pleasant options to stream, and while we’ve all heard, “It’s so good!” this aims to explain the joyful and meaningful feelings certain TV shows, movies, and music can elicit.
I don’t know what I would have done without the Fine Line album this year. Since its release on December 13, 2019, the album has rarely left the Recently Played section of my Spotify account, and when I look back on all that this year had to offer, and holy hell was it a lot, this album will always stand out as a bright spot.
All of my best memories of 2020 are tied to this album. I listened to it a lot, like, a lot a lot, with four of my top five songs of the year coming from Fine Line. At first, the year started out nicely. I’ll never forget the magically foggy weekend day in early January when I put it on to walk around my neighborhood and felt like I was walking through a dreamy cloud as “Adore You” filled my ears. In February, Styles was one of the last concerts I saw, when I excitedly hauled out to Williamsburg, Brooklyn from the office (the office!) to catch his secret show for SiriusXM. It was the first time in my life I found myself watching a star performer in such a small venue and thinking, he’s simply too big for this room. Normally it would feel so cool to be one of only hundreds of people in this setting, but I couldn’t wait to be in the presence of thousands of other new friends when I’d see him next during his three-night run at Madison Square Garden (lol, jk on that one). I was only more convinced when later that night, I jumped back on the subway (the subway!) to see Hall and Oates at MSG, but couldn’t stop thinking about what it would be like four months later when “Lights Up” would have the entire room dancing.
During my last trip to Trader Joe’s before the lockdown, I listened to Harry’s Howard Stern interview, one of the best during that press run, something to focus on instead of the sheer panic that could be felt hanging in the air throughout the store. His Tiny Desk performance served the same purpose, a distraction from the disaster, with the added bonus of being able to sing along out loud from my new work from home setup.
But then shit got bleak. There’s no other way to say it, and even that is putting it lightly. Especially in New York, it was hard to adjust. Every piece of advice suggested settling into a routine and it wasn’t long before Fine Line found its way into mine. It was the frequent soundtrack to my late afternoon neighborhood strolls in April, the time of day when I could stretch my legs and briefly see for myself what was going on in the world, even if it was just a quiet, somber mood as people adjusted to wearing masks. Those 12 songs drowned out the sound of non-stop sirens and my next-door neighbors arguing every single night (seriously, so much yelling).
Things were kinda looking up in May (maybe just because they couldn’t look more down) and for the very first time in my life, I watched a YouTube video count down to the premiere of “Watermelon Sugar”. That “This video is dedicated to touching” opening message made me dizzy with emotion, some unexplainable mix of “how dare this mf-er” and “omg brilliant,” that really only this guy can elicit.
It was clear that this would be no ordinary summer, if it was even really a summer at all, but I dare you to try and let that stop Harry effing Styles from releasing the ultimate summer anthem anyway, which would eventually hit #1 on the Billboard charts. That cheery jam flowed out of car windows for months as we all scrambled to explain what it actually meant to the children that loved to sing along.
Much of the album’s lyrics were parsed by those that clearly do not join me in not wanting to know who or what the songs are about. Don’t tell me! Let me believe they’re all about me and my memories. Let me think of that foggy day with “Adore You” and those sunny afternoon strolls as I walked in time to “Cherry.” I’ll always think of hearing “Watermelon Sugar” while drinking White Claws on the beach during my only exotic trip of the year to…New Jersey. But when I was finally able to visit my family, well, the “I’m going home,”’s of “Canyon Moon” hit different. As we neared the fall, who hadn’t yet scream-sung “Fine Line”‘s reminder that “We’ll be alright” by that point in the year? “Treat People With Kindness” is the message we all need at all times, but the real 2020 anthem of the bunch is “To Be So Lonely”. Who could possibly have the foresight to release that song in time for this particular year? Only an arrogant son of a bitch, that’s who.
I love this album so much I have repeatedly wondered if it has some kind of subliminal messages hidden deep within it that keeps me coming back for more. And it might! But if not, it’s simply a work of art I’ve connected with this year, when any connection at all (especially those home internet connections, amiright?) is so significant. Of course the album is personal for the creator, but it’s just as personal, and in so many different ways, for the listener. As we navigate the time of year that proves to be a sea of Best Of lists and award nominations and acknowledgments, it becomes a personal attack when your favorite anything isn’t another person’s favorite something. How could a piece of art that has had this big of an impact on you not even grazed the consciousness of others?!
We can debate the relevance of the Grammys all day, but like, let’s not. While most can agree that the recognition of a nomination at all is significant enough, the way certain things are judged, music in particular, feels extra personal this year. Music, both because of and despite the lack of live performance this year, has never been more important to my life. We’re going to remember a whole lot about this year; who was declared a winner at an award show is very likely not one of those things.
Harry Styles was one of the most dependable rays of sunshine throughout this entire year. Some might even say he’s… “Golden”. As a public figure, he made headlines all across the spectrum from petty to political, in a year where the two mingled more than most would care for them to. He showed up to support Black Lives Matter, he cared about our sleeping habits, he grew a sexy mustache, and he hopefully made us all feel more confident about wearing whatever the hell we want to because we feel fabulous in it. And he did it all while accomplishing some of his greatest professional achievements with this album — and that’s based not just on what the critics and the charts had to say (though both were rightly positive), but those lasting, meaningful ways those songs made us feel. They made us feel good during a time where it was nearly impossible to. So now, though not without a little help from this album, it does in fact feel like…we’ll be alright.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Fantasy football mailbag: Who can you trust in the playoffs?

Welcome to the fantasy football playoffs and congratulations to all ...

The Post is fielding fantasy football questions from readers heading into the playoffs to address your lineup dilemmas and more.
Who are your top playoff defenses? I’ve been riding Miami but need a spot start Week 14. — @Big_Plush
Among defenses that are widely available (over 50 percent in Yahoo), I like the Panthers (10 percent rostered) as a streaming option for Week 14 against the Broncos. After that, I would target the Browns (39 percent rostered) for Weeks 15 and 16 against the Giants and Jets, respectively.
Do you trust Christian McCaffrey this week or will they take it easy with him? — Ryan Hallam
Managers who drafted McCaffrey have had a rough 2020. He missed six games with a high ankle sprain, only to be knocked out for another three with a shoulder injury. He was set to return in Week 14 when a mysterious quad injury popped up on Wednesday, which has limited him in practice and could jeopardize his playing time. Prior to this news, McCaffrey would have been an easy top-three play against Denver’s average run defense.
At 4-8, the Panthers currently sit in the basement of the NFC South and would have little incentive to overburden or rush their star running back — whom they extended this offseason for four years, $64 million — onto the field prematurely. There’s a strong possibility he’s limited if we see him at all this week. Monitor the practice reports for the rest of the week and hang onto Mike Davis.
Is it ethical/permissible to bench your QB to get a more favorable playoff seed? — Mat Yurow
This is an excellent question, and even though it may no longer be applicable now that the playoffs have begun for most leagues, it’s still worth addressing. Fantasy football isn’t an ethics contest and it’s not Miss Congeniality. You play to win and you should capitalize on any competitive advantage that exists within the rules. If that means benching your quarterback for a better playoff seed, then do it.
It is incumbent on commissioners to clearly specify rules prior to the season, so assuming that wasn’t done, it’s 100-percent kosher. If this becomes a problem and causes contention between your league mates, I would suggest you hold a postseason vote to amend the rules for next year.
Alvin Kamara, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Getty Images
What do I do with [Alvin] Kamara, [Clyde Edwards-Helaire] and to a lesser extent Jonnu [Smith] who helped me get to the playoffs? — Kevin Smedley
It’s definitely an unfortunate spot to be in, and not a unique one for many playoff teams. I’ll address each individually, since there isn’t one overarching answer.
– Kamara: His value has taken a significant hit since Taysom Hill took over in Week 11 but he’s still a must-start RB1. The former PPR-machine has just three catches for seven total receiving yards in the past three games and has finished as RB22, RB38 and RB11. Hopefully Drew Brees returns before the end of the year, in which case Kamara would jump back to a top-two-or-three RB. If not, he remains a low-end RB1.
– Edwards-Helaire: Better days should be ahead for the much-hyped rookie. He burned managers last week after not recording a snap due to illness, but should return as a high-end RB3/flex for the Chiefs’ Week 14 matchup in Miami. If he busts this week, I’d consider sitting him in Week 15 in a brutal matchup against the Saints.
– Smith: Panic. The team clearly likes Anthony Firsker, who caught five of seven targets for 51 yards in Week 13 with Smith out with a knee injury. Even if Smith returns soon, he hasn’t been a very reliable TE1 this year and could see less playing time while splitting snaps with Firsker.
Looking ahead to semis and final, I have Russ[ell Wilson] and Aaron Rodgers. Legit problematic. Russ has Rams week 16, and Rodgers has Titans. Russ stinks vs Rams. Have started Russ every week except one this year, but Rodgers is more consistent. Thoughts on making a playoff switch? — James Parziale
This is an enviable dilemma that many managers would dream to have heading into the playoffs, but it’s understandable you are anxious given Wilson’s recent decline. For Week 14, you have to roll with Wilson, just given the matchup against the hapless Jets. As far as Weeks 15 and 16 go, I would roll with Rodgers against the Panthers, and Rodgers once again against the Titans. Wilson’s schedule is much tougher as you noted in that two-game stretch. He always has sky-high upside, but I would personally suggest Rodgers for the final two weeks of your playoffs.
Do I start [Derek] Carr or [Mitch] Trubisky as my QB2 (Kyler [Murray] is QB1) through the playoffs? Trubisky has a better schedule, but has the chance to get pulled at any point. — Thom Julian
Both are pretty risky plays and always have bust potential, even in favorable matchups. Carr has better weapons and is slightly more consistent than Trubisky, but Trubisky’s schedule is much softer. The Bears face the Texans, Vikings and Jaguars, all of whom are favorable matchups in Weeks 14-16, while the Raiders face the Colts, Chargers and Dolphins in that span. I would hang on to both if it’s possible as an insurance policy against Trubisky getting pulled (as you mentioned), but if you must drop someone, I would lean toward dropping Carr.
Full PPR league in the playoffs – should I play Jamison Crowder, J.K. Dobbins or Cam Akers in the flex spot? — Joshua Anderson
I know it’s tempting to always want to use a receiver in your flex spot in full PPR, but I’m tossing out Crowder right off the bat. He’s too risky in this anemic Jets offense and has too much competition now that Denzel Mims and Breshad Perriman are healthy — though Mims may miss Sunday’s game because of a family emergency.
The question becomes Dobbins vs. Akers, which is a tough one. Both rookies started the season in frustrating three-man committees, but have begun to distinguish themselves from the pack. It would seem Akers has a path to more guaranteed touches, but head coach Sean McVay is as mercurial as they come with his running back usage. Akers is also banged up with a shoulder injury and was limited in practice this week. I’d give the edge to Dobbins, who is also slightly more involved in the passing game than Akers.
I’m in the playoffs with [Tom] Brady and Cam [Newton]. Both of them are capable of a single digit week. My RB/WRs are great and I need to start the QB least likely to put up an 8 point week. Also, what cocktail should I order on a date to convey the idea that I’m slightly more than my fantasy football team? — Jay Dozier
Brady has the higher floor in my opinion with better weapons and a much easier schedule for the playoffs. That said, I understand the argument for Newton, who has 106 rushing attempts for 435 yards and 11 touchdowns. Interestingly, both options have finished inside the top 12 in seven starts this year (Newton has one fewer start due to COVID-19).
The Buccaneers play the Vikings, Falcons and Lions (and the Falcons again if you play into Week 17), while the Patriots play the Rams, Dolphins and Bills (though they get the Jets if you play into Week 17). Brady gets the matchup edge in the first three weeks. I would roster both if you’re able, however, just as insurance..
As for libations, you can never go wrong with an Old Fashioned. Feels sophisticated and gives off strong “Mad Men” vibes.
What do I do with Miles Sanders? — @FantasyFB_23
It’s been a disappointing season for Sanders, who has dealt with injuries and has clearly been impacted by Carson Wentz’s decline. He hasn’t finished inside the top 12 since Week 5 in Pittsburgh (which was also the last time he made it into the end zone) and is tallying a mere 2.9 yards per carry over the last two games. Hopefully, Jalen Hurts can inject some life into the Eagles’ offense, but you should sit him this week against the Saints’ stout run defense if you have other options.
What are your favorite playoffs settings? 4 or 6 teams? Preferred tiebreaker? Points, head to head? Prizes? One winner takes all? — Mauricio Gutierrez
My preferred number of playoff teams varies based on league size but I would say no fewer than six. I like eight if the league is 16 teams though. I much prefer points as a tiebreaker since it’s more indicative of the team’s strength over the season and not just a one-week sample size. And finally, I don’t like winner-takes-all prizes. In my experience, teams give up much faster if they don’t think they have a shot at first. Third feels much more attainable.
Submit your fantasy football questions to be answered in an upcoming mailbag by emailing sprevite@nypost.com, or sending a tweet to @SamanthaNFL.


newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Weird backdoor is hidden under a kitchen counter

This apartment comes with a “ magical ” staircase .
When actor James Wilkes , who appears in HBO ’ @ @ @ @ @ , ” was hunting for a new place in London , UK , he discovered @ @ @ @ @ accessible by lifting the kitchen counter .

This apartment comes with a "magical" staircase. When actor James Wilkes, who appears in HBO's "His Dark Materials," was hunting for a new place in London, UK, he discovered a bizarre backdoor that is accessible by lifting the kitchen counter.
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newyorkpost--2020-12-10--Fauci reveals how COVID-19 touched his family

Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed that the brother of his youngest daughter Alison ’ s boyfriend died of complications from the coronavirus , according to a report .
The nation ’ s top infectious diseases expert was asked during a livestreamed interview hosted by the Harvard T.H .
Chan School of Public Health whether he knew anyone in his personal life affected by the illness .
“ The answer is yes , but one in particular , my youngest daughter ’ s boyfriend ’ s brother is a 32-year-old young man , athletic , healthy , who got COVID-19 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cardiomyopathy with an arrhythmia and died , ” Fauci told CNN ’ s Sanjay Gupta , the moderator , HuffPost reported .
“ So there you have a 32-year-old young man , otherwise healthy actually , quite athletic and strong , who died , ” said Fauci , who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
“ Very sad .
Really saddened my daughter greatly , ” added the top doc , who has three daughters with his wife , Christine Grady – Jennifer , 34 , Megan , 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not spend time with his kids on Thanksgiving due to the pandemic , according to HuffPost .
On Wednesday , the US reportedly hit a record of single-day COVID-19 deaths — topping 3,000 for the first time – and an average of over 200,000 Americans per day were testing positive for the illness , another record .
A total of almost 290,000 deaths and more than 15 million infections have been recorded as of Thursday , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Per capita , the US has the 11th-highest number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rate of 877.63 per 1 million people , according to Statista .

Dr. Anthony Fauci has revealed that the brother of his youngest daughter Alison’s boyfriend died of complications from the coronavirus, according to a report.
The nation’s top infectious diseases expert was asked during a livestreamed interview hosted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health whether he knew anyone in his personal life affected by the illness.
“The answer is yes, but one in particular, my youngest daughter’s boyfriend’s brother is a 32-year-old young man, athletic, healthy, who got COVID-19 and had one of the unusual complications of cardiomyopathy with an arrhythmia and died,” Fauci told CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, the moderator, HuffPost reported.
“So there you have a 32-year-old young man, otherwise healthy actually, quite athletic and strong, who died,” said Fauci, who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
“Very sad. Really saddened my daughter greatly,” added the top doc, who has three daughters with his wife, Christine Grady – Jennifer, 34, Megan, 31, and Alison is 28.
He did not spend time with his kids on Thanksgiving due to the pandemic, according to HuffPost.
On Wednesday, the US reportedly hit a record of single-day COVID-19 deaths — topping 3,000 for the first time – and an average of over 200,000 Americans per day were testing positive for the illness, another record.
A total of almost 290,000 deaths and more than 15 million infections have been recorded as of Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University. Per capita, the US has the 11th-highest number of coronavirus deaths in the world — or a rate of 877.63 per 1 million people, according to Statista.