newyorkpost--2020-12-16--7 Best Books To Gift The Bingewatchers In Your Life

For anyone who has grieved turning the last page of a favorite book , there ’ s nothing like the anticipation of finding out it ’ s being made into a TV show .
Unlike stories adapted as one-off movies and films , TV has the ability to create a multifaceted version of what you ’ ve read—with deep , lasting characters which , in many cases , outpace their source material .
Yet , for every book successfully parlayed into a show , there are a mountain of duds ( Remember Hidden Hills ?
No ?
Good ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look far and wide to find the most bingeable shows and mini-series based on books and graphic novels .
So why not make your obsession into the perfect gift for the ones you love ?
Though there are far too many titles to mention here , we chose a few of our favorites .
From time travel to dragons to murder in Bangkok , here are the best books for the binge watchers in your life right now .
A series of novels about two brothers solving mysteries , The Hardy Boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boys were updated in 1959 , then re-serialized in 2005 , 2012 and again in 2013 .
On TV , Frank and Joe joined Nancy Drew for a few years in the 70s and then enjoyed one season of 13 episodes on their own in 1995 .
What we ’ re trying to say is , there ’ s a whole lot of history here , so we ’ re glad Hulu finally decided to bring the Hardy Boys into the 21st century .
This time , we ’ re treated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alum Jason Stone , bringing us back to the simpler times before smartphones and social media , when mysteries had to be solved with good old grit .
And because the brothers are trying to figure out who killed their mother throughout the entire season , it veers away from the Law & Order type case-of-the-week philosophy .
It ’ s also a great show to binge with the whole family and the books are a perfect gift for the younger readers in your life .
Give Netflix a blue ribbon for taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player struggling with addiction and making it into the largest scripted limited series in the streaming service ’ s history .
The book , written in 1983 by Walter Tevis , is a coming-of-age story which follows Beth Harmon as she rises to the top of the male dominated chess world in the early 60s—all while battling alcohol and tranquilizers .
The book is a spellbinding narrative which dramatically explains chess moves without turning off the reader .
Netflix , on the other hand , makes Beth , and the game , chic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Decider scribe Meghan O ’ Keefe opines about the show ’ s massive popularity , “ The Queen ’ s Gambit is secretly just another superhero show .
Sure Beth Harmon ( Anya Taylor-Joy ) opts for chic coats and cat eyes over a cape and mask , but her story follows the basic arc of a superhero origin story.
” Chris Bohjalian hit the jackpot when his 20th book , 2018 ’ s The Flight Attendant , was made into an eight hour limited series now streaming on HBO Max .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she parties her way into an international incident in Bangkok .
Here , in a hotel room with a view , she wakes up with a hangover , a dead lover—and little to no memory of what happened .
The rest of the series follows her as she attempts to piece together the murder , drinks lots of vodka and tries not fall in love with the dead guy who keeps popping up in her head .
This sleek thriller is a page turner , while the show promises to keep you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locales and designer outfits—but for its deeper look into a seemingly shallow party girl who ends up an emotionally complex protagonist .
A modern play on girl meets boy , Dash & Lily is a limited holiday series from Netflix , based on the YA book Dash & Lily ’ s Book of Dares , co-authored by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan .
Instead of simply falling for each other under the bright lights of an NYC dressed in its Christmas finest , these two teens cum young adults communicate through a red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hidden between books at the The Strand bookstore ( which in real life has been struggling to stay afloat during COVID ) .
Bonding through the written word while dancing around each other ’ s loved ones , the two find solace in their eccentricities , which help to bridge the gap in their seemingly opposite lives .
Plus , they read AND write , so that ’ s a plus .
There are two other books in the Dash & Lily , series , The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so feel free to add those to your Christmas list .
The Haunting of Bly Manor/Turn of the Screw Henry James is a timeless virtuoso .
His beautifully written prose and insight into the human heart have inspired many a Merchant-Ivory masterpiece , like Wings of the Dove and Portrait of a Lady .
But if you aren ’ t a period drama kinda streamer , the Henry James for you is most definitely The Haunting of Bly Manor , which Netflix adopted from a smaller novella called The Turn of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in comparison with the series ) .
A ghost story updated from 1898 to a more palatable 1987 , an American nanny is spirited away to a full-on English manor in the countryside to take care of orphaned siblings , Flora and Miles .
What we can promise is ghosts , mystery and romance galore—and the inability to stop watching until you ’ ve binged the whole darn thing .
buy the turn of the screw on amazon HBO ’ s Watchmen is not an actual adaptation of the 12-issue comic series and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but more based on it .
The original material , published in 1986 , was co-authored by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and became a notorious , yet treasured , subgenre peeling away the onion of superhero lore .
A Watchman movie came out in 2009 , replete with Dr. Manhattan ’ s big , blue penis , but was not well received by many fans , so it was with great relief that this dark , gritty and utterly addictive series , from Lost maestro David Lindelof essentially rebuilt the Watchmen world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ binge-worthy is its prescient update to Black Lives Matter and white supremacy from the more dated theme of Cold War nuclear holocaust .
Plus , it rains baby octopi .
So there ’ s that .
The Deluxe edition of the graphic novel is an absolute must-read and promises to give you a thorough background on the gritty , fantastical world of this electrifying show .
A Song of Ice and Fire Series/Game of Thrones If you haven ’ t had a chance to stream HBO ’ s obsessively bingeable Game of Thrones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say : “ IT ’ S TIME !
” The series , based on R.R .
Martin ’ s 1996 beloved fantasy series , A Song of Ice and Fire , is a storytelling marvel—replete with hundreds of engrossing characters , histories , make-believe lands and even religions .
Though the TV show , adapted by HBO in 2011 , previewed just a month before Martin ’ s fifth book in the series , A Dance With Dragons , was published , it overtook the books by season 6 .
Yet , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own direction , fans can attest to savoring every minute of this wild , epic story from beginning to end .
HBO Max is currently offering 20 percent off its six-month subscriptions—so here ’ s your chance to spend the holidays with Jon Snow , the Starks , the Lannisters , The Mother of Dragons , et al , if you haven ’ t yet subscribed to the updated premium streaming service .
Plus , if you finish all seven books , you ’ ll be ready for R.R .
Martin ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Winter , which the author is currently penning–and which may tie up some loose ends from season 8 .
Buy the box set of a song of fire and ice on amazon

For anyone who has grieved turning the last page of a favorite book, there’s nothing like the anticipation of finding out it’s being made into a TV show. Unlike stories adapted as one-off movies and films, TV has the ability to create a multifaceted version of what you’ve read—with deep, lasting characters which, in many cases, outpace their source material.
Yet, for every book successfully parlayed into a show, there are a mountain of duds (Remember Hidden Hills? No? Good). Thankfully, you don’t have to look far and wide to find the most bingeable shows and mini-series based on books and graphic novels. So why not make your obsession into the perfect gift for the ones you love?
Though there are far too many titles to mention here, we chose a few of our favorites. From time travel to dragons to murder in Bangkok, here are the best books for the binge watchers in your life right now.
A series of novels about two brothers solving mysteries, The Hardy Boys was first published in 1927, though the boys were updated in 1959, then re-serialized in 2005, 2012 and again in 2013. On TV, Frank and Joe joined Nancy Drew for a few years in the 70s and then enjoyed one season of 13 episodes on their own in 1995. What we’re trying to say is, there’s a whole lot of history here, so we’re glad Hulu finally decided to bring the Hardy Boys into the 21st century. This time, we’re treated to a darker vision, created by Riverdale alum Jason Stone, bringing us back to the simpler times before smartphones and social media, when mysteries had to be solved with good old grit. And because the brothers are trying to figure out who killed their mother throughout the entire season, it veers away from the Law & Order type case-of-the-week philosophy. It’s also a great show to binge with the whole family and the books are a perfect gift for the younger readers in your life.
buy the hardy boys starter set on amazon
Give Netflix a blue ribbon for taking a little-known novel about an orphaned chess player struggling with addiction and making it into the largest scripted limited series in the streaming service’s history. The book, written in 1983 by Walter Tevis, is a coming-of-age story which follows Beth Harmon as she rises to the top of the male dominated chess world in the early 60s—all while battling alcohol and tranquilizers. The book is a spellbinding narrative which dramatically explains chess moves without turning off the reader. Netflix, on the other hand, makes Beth, and the game, chic, without drowning us in minutiae. As Decider scribe Meghan O’Keefe opines about the show’s massive popularity, “The Queen’s Gambit is secretly just another superhero show. Sure Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) opts for chic coats and cat eyes over a cape and mask, but her story follows the basic arc of a superhero origin story.”
buy the queen’s gambit on amazon
Chris Bohjalian hit the jackpot when his 20th book, 2018’s The Flight Attendant, was made into an eight hour limited series now streaming on HBO Max. The show follows free-spirit flight attendant Cassie as she parties her way into an international incident in Bangkok. Here, in a hotel room with a view, she wakes up with a hangover, a dead lover—and little to no memory of what happened. The rest of the series follows her as she attempts to piece together the murder, drinks lots of vodka and tries not fall in love with the dead guy who keeps popping up in her head. This sleek thriller is a page turner, while the show promises to keep you hooked, not only for its stunning locales and designer outfits—but for its deeper look into a seemingly shallow party girl who ends up an emotionally complex protagonist.
buy the flight attendant on amazon
A modern play on girl meets boy, Dash & Lily is a limited holiday series from Netflix, based on the YA book Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares, co-authored by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. Instead of simply falling for each other under the bright lights of an NYC dressed in its Christmas finest, these two teens cum young adults communicate through a red notebook of dares, which Dash finds hidden between books at the The Strand bookstore (which in real life has been struggling to stay afloat during COVID). Bonding through the written word while dancing around each other’s loved ones, the two find solace in their eccentricities, which help to bridge the gap in their seemingly opposite lives. Plus, they read AND write, so that’s a plus. There are two other books in the Dash & Lily, series, The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily and Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily, so feel free to add those to your Christmas list.
buy dash & lily’s book of dares on amazon
Henry James is a timeless virtuoso. His beautifully written prose and insight into the human heart have inspired many a Merchant-Ivory masterpiece, like Wings of the Dove and Portrait of a Lady. But if you aren’t a period drama kinda streamer, the Henry James for you is most definitely The Haunting of Bly Manor, which Netflix adopted from a smaller novella called The Turn of the Screw (which is a quick read in comparison with the series). A ghost story updated from 1898 to a more palatable 1987, an American nanny is spirited away to a full-on English manor in the countryside to take care of orphaned siblings, Flora and Miles. What we can promise is ghosts, mystery and romance galore—and the inability to stop watching until you’ve binged the whole darn thing.
buy the turn of the screw on amazon
HBO’s Watchmen is not an actual adaptation of the 12-issue comic series and graphic novel of the same name, but more based on it. The original material, published in 1986, was co-authored by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and became a notorious, yet treasured, subgenre peeling away the onion of superhero lore. A Watchman movie came out in 2009, replete with Dr. Manhattan’s big, blue penis, but was not well received by many fans, so it was with great relief that this dark, gritty and utterly addictive series, from Lost maestro David Lindelof essentially rebuilt the Watchmen world. But what really makes this series binge-worthy is its prescient update to Black Lives Matter and white supremacy from the more dated theme of Cold War nuclear holocaust. Plus, it rains baby octopi. So there’s that. The Deluxe edition of the graphic novel is an absolute must-read and promises to give you a thorough background on the gritty, fantastical world of this electrifying show.
buy watchmen on amazon
If you haven’t had a chance to stream HBO’s obsessively bingeable Game of Thrones, we have just one thing to say: “IT’S TIME!” The series, based on R.R. Martin’s 1996 beloved fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, is a storytelling marvel—replete with hundreds of engrossing characters, histories, make-believe lands and even religions. Though the TV show, adapted by HBO in 2011, previewed just a month before Martin’s fifth book in the series, A Dance With Dragons, was published, it overtook the books by season 6. Yet, even as the writers veered off in their own direction, fans can attest to savoring every minute of this wild, epic story from beginning to end. HBO Max is currently offering 20 percent off its six-month subscriptions—so here’s your chance to spend the holidays with Jon Snow, the Starks, the Lannisters, The Mother of Dragons, et al, if you haven’t yet subscribed to the updated premium streaming service. Plus, if you finish all seven books, you’ll be ready for R.R. Martin’s next and last installment, The Winds of Winter, which the author is currently penning–and which may tie up some loose ends from season 8.
Buy the box set of a song of fire and ice on amazon


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Jeff Dye seemingly reacts to Kristin Cavallari-Austen Kroll dating rumors

It appears Jeff Dye is keeping up with rumored girlfriend Kristin Cavallari ’ s recent rendezvous .
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday , the 37-year-old comedian — who has been linked to the Uncommon James founder , 33 , since October — posted a cheeky response seemingly in regards to the rumors Cavallari ’ s seeing “ Southern Charm ” star Austen Kroll .
Over the weekend , Cavallari and her hairstylist pal , Justin Anderson , hung out with Kroll , 33 , and fellow “ Southern Charm ” star Craig Conover .
The foursome dined in Nashville and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared on Instagram Live .
During the evening , Cavallari was seen on Kroll ’ s shoulders .
By Monday , however , the mother of three shot down romance buzz .
“ I didn ’ t realize I wasn ’ t allowed to have FRIENDS that are guys , ” Cavallari posted to her Instagram story as she rolled her eyes .
In April , Cavallari announced her divorce from husband Jay Cutler , with whom she shares sons Camden , 8 , Jaxon , 6 , and 5-year-old daughter Saylor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southern Charm ” star Madison LeCroy have been in an on-and-off-again relationship .
She recently confirmed to Page Six that the two had called it quits .
Last month , LeCroy responded to an Instagram video posted by Cutler , 37 , who was seen sipping wine with “ Very Cavallari ” alum Shannon Ford .
Cavallari infamously axed Ford during Season 2 of the reality series .
Earlier this month , Kroll also commented on a bikini-clad shot of Cavallari , posting to Instagram : “ See you next week !
Keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cavallari did just , as her December vacation snaps with Dye have made the rounds online .

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It appears Jeff Dye is keeping up with rumored girlfriend Kristin Cavallari’s recent rendezvous.
Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the 37-year-old comedian — who has been linked to the Uncommon James founder, 33, since October — posted a cheeky response seemingly in regards to the rumors Cavallari’s seeing “Southern Charm” star Austen Kroll.
“He wishes,” Dye tweeted, along with a winky face emoji.
Over the weekend, Cavallari and her hairstylist pal, Justin Anderson, hung out with Kroll, 33, and fellow “Southern Charm” star Craig Conover. The foursome dined in Nashville and had an intimate dance party, which appeared on Instagram Live.
During the evening, Cavallari was seen on Kroll’s shoulders. By Monday, however, the mother of three shot down romance buzz.
“I didn’t realize I wasn’t allowed to have FRIENDS that are guys,” Cavallari posted to her Instagram story as she rolled her eyes.
In April, Cavallari announced her divorce from husband Jay Cutler, with whom she shares sons Camden, 8, Jaxon, 6, and 5-year-old daughter Saylor.
As for Kroll, he and “Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy have been in an on-and-off-again relationship. She recently confirmed to Page Six that the two had called it quits.
Last month, LeCroy responded to an Instagram video posted by Cutler, 37, who was seen sipping wine with “Very Cavallari” alum Shannon Ford. Cavallari infamously axed Ford during Season 2 of the reality series.
“See y’all soon,” LeCroy wrote.
Earlier this month, Kroll also commented on a bikini-clad shot of Cavallari, posting to Instagram: “See you next week! Keep breaking the internet in the meantime.”
Cavallari did just, as her December vacation snaps with Dye have made the rounds online.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Man reportedly obsessed with COVID-19 kills two relatives in stabbing spree

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A Wisconsin man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in a mental health institution for stabbing four of his family members — two fatally — during a rage-filled outburst linked to his obsessive worries about the COVID-19 pandemic , according to a report .
Adam Roth , 36 , of Waukesha , recently pleaded guilty but not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to two counts of intentional homicide and two counts of attempted intentional homicide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also was charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and mistreatment of animals/causing death by use of a dangerous weapon – but those counts were dismissed as part of his plea deal , according to the paper .
On March 10 , Roth and his wife , Dominique , were eating in their kitchen when he began stabbing her , according to a criminal complaint cited by the Journal Sentinel .
When Dominique ’ s mother , Gilane Popanda , and Popanda ’ s other daughters , Desiree and Deidre , yelled at Roth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned on everybody , ” according to the complaint .
Dominique , 34 , Deidre , 26 , and a family dog died from their injuries — while Desiree , 36 , and Popanda , 62 , were left with serious injuries .
“ I don ’ t know that in my 28 years here in the DA ’ s office I ’ ve seen a more horrific crime than this , ” Deputy District Attorney Ted Szczupakiewicz said during a sentencing hearing Monday .
“ There is clear and convincing evidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he would pose a significant risk .
And that ’ s not a risk , at this point , I think anyone would hope the court would take , ” added Szczupakiewicz , who sought a lifetime commitment .
Roth ’ s attorney Cameron Weitzner did not oppose the requested sentence .
“ This case is about an individual who is suffering from mental illness and was suffering in a way that I don ’ t think any of us can understand , ” Weitzner said , according to the news outlet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s treatment — whether that be in a hospital , whether that at some point be in the community — I hope that that can provide him the opportunity to heal , but also everyone else that this incident impacted , ” the lawyer added .
Judge Laura Lau ruled that Roth be institutionalized for life on counts one and two , and ordered 60-year commitments for the other counts — all to be served concurrently .
“ For everyone , I ’ m hoping today brings some healing to you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it certainly doesn ’ t bring loved ones back , it doesn ’ t erase horrible memories or fears for the future .
But I hope it does , to a certain degree , bring this to a conclusion.
” Roth ’ s father urged for some compassion at the sentencing .
“ I wish all people could know , realize and understand that mental illness is real , not an excuse or a story to tell , ” Rohn Roth said .
“ It is as real as someone who has cancer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s , high blood pressure , or even broken bones.
” Roth ’ s aunt and godmother , Kristie Fischer , noted that the killer has a “ deep compassion for people , ” and supported her husband when he suffered from prostate cancer .
“ It is my hope that the sentence given to Adam will be a balance between justice for this tragic event and compassion for the man behind a mental illness , ” she said .
Meanwhile , Popanda said in a video call that she didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savage attack .
“ But I do know that he murdered two of the most wonderful people in the world , my daughters were wonderful , ” she said .
“ But at the same time , I didn ’ t want anything bad to happen to Adam .
He was like my son.
” Popanda added : “ What I saw that night was not the Adam I know or knew .
What I saw was a monster.
” She has said Roth had been “ acting obsessive ” over the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident , according to the complaint .
When interviewed after the stabbing , Roth told a detective that “ it ( the coronavirus ) was coming and I had to save them.
” Two doctors who evaluated Roth ’ s mental health indicated that he had been experiencing “ a … precipitous decline of psychiatric stability ” in the months leading up to his attack .

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A Wisconsin man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in a mental health institution after fatally stabbing two family members and the family dog — and seriously injuring two others — during a rage-filled outburst linked to his obsessive worries about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adam Roth, 36, was with his wife, Dominique, in their kitchen eating on March 10 when Roth suddenly snapped and began stabbing her, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
When Dominique’s mother, Gilane Popanda, and Popanda’s other daughters, Desiree and Deidre, yelled at Roth to stop his assault, he then “turned on everybody,” a criminal complaint cited by the Journal Sentinel said.
Dominique, 34, Deidre, 26, and a family dog died from their injuries — while Desiree, 36, and Popanda, 62, were left with serious injuries in the assault.
According to the complaint, Roth had been “acting obsessive” over the coronavirus for several weeks leading up to the incident.
When interviewed after the stabbing, he told a detective that “it (the coronavirus) was coming and I had to save them.”
Roth, of Waukesha, pleaded guilty but not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to two counts of intentional homicide and two counts of attempted intentional homicide.
He also was charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and mistreatment of animals/causing death by use of a dangerous weapon — but those counts were dismissed as part of his plea deal, according to the paper.
Roth was sentenced Monday with Judge Laura Lau ruling he be institutionalized for life on counts one and two, and ordered 60-year commitments for the other counts — all to be served concurrently.
Deputy District Attorney Ted Szczupakiewicz, who sought a lifetime commitment, told the hearing that he hadn’t seen a more “horrific” crime in his 28 years in the DA’s office.
Roth’s attorney Cameron Weitzner did not oppose the requested lifetime sentence.
“This case is about an individual who is suffering from mental illness and was suffering in a way that I don’t think any of us can understand,” Weitzner said, according to the Journal Sentinel.
Roth’s father had urged for some compassion at the sentencing.
“I wish all people could know, realize and understand that mental illness is real, not an excuse or a story to tell,” Rohn Roth said.
“It is as real as someone who has cancer or heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, or even broken bones.”
Roth’s aunt and godmother, Kristie Fischer, also noted that the killer has a “deep compassion for people,” and supported her husband when he suffered from prostate cancer.
“It is my hope that the sentence given to Adam will be a balance between justice for this tragic event and compassion for the man behind a mental illness,” she said.
Meanwhile, Popanda said in a video call that she did not know the Roth who carried out the savage attack.
“But I do know that he murdered two of the most wonderful people in the world, my daughters were wonderful,” she said.
“But at the same time, I didn’t want anything bad to happen to Adam. He was like my son.
“What I saw that night was not the Adam I know or knew. What I saw was a monster.”
Two doctors who evaluated Roth’s mental health indicated that he had been experiencing “a … precipitous decline of psychiatric stability” in the months leading up to his attack.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Musical girl plays keyboard during brain surgery

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The two-hour surgery was successful and 9-year-old Soumya ’ s tumor was removed .

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newyorkpost--2020-12-16--COVID-19 vaccine may not reach quarter of the world until 2022

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As much as a quarter of the world ’ s population will likely not receive the COVID-19 vaccination until 2022 , according to a report .
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said that just over half all planned doses of the inoculation have been obtained by rich countries like the US , Japan and Australia , CNN reported .
The counties have pre-ordered almost 7.5 billion doses , enough to vaccinate 3.76 billion people , Johns Hopkins ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Just over half ( 51 % ) of these doses will go to high income countries , which represent 14 % of the world ’ s population , ” they wrote in their report , which was published in the peer-reviewed BMJ medical weekly .
At the time the report was written , the US accounted for one-fifth of all global cases of the disease but had reserved 800 million doses of the jab , according to CNN .
Japan and Australia , which accounted for less than 1 percent of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doses , the network reported .
The researchers predicted that the 13 major vaccine makers had the potential capacity for close to 6 billion courses of vaccine by the end of next year .
“ High income countries have reserved just over half of these vaccine doses from 13 leading vaccine manufacturers .
Low and middle income countries have the remainder , despite these countries comprising more than 85 % of the world ’ s population , ” they wrote .
“ Even if all 13 of these vaccine manufacturers were to succeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least a fifth of the world ’ s population would not have access to vaccines until 2022 , ” the researchers added .
One effort that aims to get around this is COVAX , which is coordinated by the World Health Organization , global vaccines initiative Gavi and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations .
The group is trying to create manufacturing capacity for 2 billion doses of vaccine .
“ The COVAX Facility could play a key role in ensuring access to Covid-19 vaccines .
However , its target of two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still short on premarket vaccine commitments and financing to deliver on this goal , ” So ’ s team said .

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As much as a quarter of the world’s population will likely not receive the COVID-19 vaccination until 2022, according to a report.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said that just over half all planned doses of the inoculation have been obtained by rich countries like the US, Japan and Australia, CNN reported.
The counties have pre-ordered almost 7.5 billion doses, enough to vaccinate 3.76 billion people, Johns Hopkins’ Anthony So and his colleagues found.
“Just over half (51%) of these doses will go to high income countries, which represent 14% of the world’s population,” they wrote in their report, which was published in the peer-reviewed BMJ medical weekly.
At the time the report was written, the US accounted for one-fifth of all global cases of the disease but had reserved 800 million doses of the jab, according to CNN.
Japan and Australia, which accounted for less than 1 percent of the cases, had options on 1 billion doses, the network reported.
The researchers predicted that the 13 major vaccine makers had the potential capacity for close to 6 billion courses of vaccine by the end of next year.
“High income countries have reserved just over half of these vaccine doses from 13 leading vaccine manufacturers. Low and middle income countries have the remainder, despite these countries comprising more than 85% of the world’s population,” they wrote.
“Even if all 13 of these vaccine manufacturers were to succeed in reaching their maximum production capacity, at least a fifth of the world’s population would not have access to vaccines until 2022,” the researchers added.
One effort that aims to get around this is COVAX, which is coordinated by the World Health Organization, global vaccines initiative Gavi and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.
The group is trying to create manufacturing capacity for 2 billion doses of vaccine.
“The COVAX Facility could play a key role in ensuring access to Covid-19 vaccines. However, its target of two billion doses by the end of 2021 is still short on premarket vaccine commitments and financing to deliver on this goal,” So’s team said.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Times Square ball will drop without spectators for the first time since 1907

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For the first time since its inception in 1907, the city’s famed New Year’s ball will drop — and mark the start of 2021 — in an empty Times Square.
Instead, the in-person event — which typically draws more than one million revelers to the Crossroads of the World to see live performances and watch the glittering sphere descend its pole from atop One Times Square — will be held virtually over rising COVID-19 infection-rate concerns.
Jamestown, the real-estate investment and management company that owns One Times Square, has spent the last six months planning a robust, and very 2020, alternative to the typical festivities — one that blends virtual and augmented experiences with live camera feeds. Most of all, it’s totally free to access.
The digital party kicks off this Saturday, and those who wish to take part don’t have to worry about planning the right outfit — or bundling up and standing in Times Square for hours to secure their spot. All they need to do is download the free “NYE” app, or sign in to VNYE.com, to see what’s in store. Here’s a look at what they’ll get.
See New Year’s from Times Square, around the world — and above
On Dec. 31, both the app and site will air several live feeds of the ball drop in addition to typical broadcast events on television networks with roughly 10 vantage points positioned around Times Square, allowing users to customize their view.
Throughout the day, with a rolling live feed from EarthCam, users can watch New Year’s Eve celebrations taking part in other world cities, including Sydney, which will ring in the new year 16 hours before New York does.
But this New Year’s will also be out of this world — literally. Visitors will even get a New Year’s shout-out from the crew aboard the International Space Station, as well as a live view of Earth from space as it begins another trip around the sun. That’s something to launch 2021 off to a better start.
A virtual tour of Times Square
Users can create a customized avatar to represent their virtual selves on the app and website to be used during the coming weeks to play games, check out an art exhibit and even catch a concert in a digital Times Square.
West Philadelphia rapper Armani White will be one of three performers to put on a virtual performance for app and website users. Courtesy of Fly Studio
In this virtual component, Times Square’s billboards will be replaced with digital artworks, whose flair will flow into a virtual art exhibit called “HI-RESOLUTION,” which users can find at street level. The show will display more than 60 pieces of digital works from some 45 artists, including Shyama Golden and Jeanette Getrost.
Avatars can also “ride” the elevator up the One Times Square building. There, across three floors, they can access three immersive games — including a flying game in which avatars soar down a track hitting as many balls as possible to collect “confetti points,” which can then be used to buy merch in the virtual square. For more, they can continue on to the building’s observation deck for virtual-reality views of the city.
Previous 1 of 5 Next Advertisement Alex Boyé is a singer known for his African takes on pop music. Courtesy of Jamestown Chloe Gilligan is a Nashville-based pop artist. Courtesy of Jamestown Advertisement Armani White is a West Philadelphia rap artist. Courtesy of Jamestown Advertisement
There are also performances from three musical artists: Alex Boyé, a singer known for his African takes on pop music; Chloe Gilligan, a Nashville-based pop artist; and Armani White, a West Philadelphia rap artist. Although not live, they sing three songs apiece on a rotating schedule, which users can visit privately. The trio pre-recorded their segments in a studio while wearing motion suits to capture their moves for this virtual set.
“I want people to be able to go to that different world and dance with me,” White told The Post. “I hope it … takes everybody out of this moment for a second, or at least the nine or 10 minutes that I’m performing, and kind of creates an atmosphere where people can feel like their soul is dancing, their mind, their spirit is dancing.”
Take a selfie in Times Square without being there
Just because users can’t be in Times Square doesn’t mean they can’t have that special selfie for the new year. In an augmented-reality feature, users can snap shots of their ready-for-2021 smiles that can be superimposed onto the New Year’s ball with a fireworks background or have a digital silver 2021 crown cap their heads. But on New Year’s Eve, this augmented-reality portion will include a virtual countdown to 2021, replete with virtual fireworks when the clock strikes midnight.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ returns to No. 1 on the Top 100

Mariah Carey got all she wanted for Christmas .
The singer ’ s iconic Christmas anthem “ All I Want for Christmas Is You ” soared to the top of the Hot 100 chart on Monday after hitting 812 million streams .
The song , which was originally released in 1994 , reached the top of the tree again this year after rising to No .
1 in 2019 — making it the first Christmas song to reach the pinnacle of popular music in 60 years , according to Vulture .
Carey tweeted in appreciation to her fans , thanking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ WOW !
🤯🥳🥰🤩😇I truly wasn ’ t expecting this at all !
!
” she tweeted .
“ Eternally grateful for the enduring success of this song .
‘ I don ’ t want a lot for Christmas … ’ just wishing for a bit more JOY and some holiday spirit for all , especially this year .
Merry Christmas !
Love , MC.
” Along with the song , her album , “ Merry Christmas , ” also made a resurgence , bouncing to # 10 on the Billboard 200 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s feeling the Christmas spirit .
As of this week , five of the Hot 100 ’ s top 10 songs are holiday-themed , including “ Rocking around the Christmas tree , ” “ Jingle Bell Rock ” and “ Feliz Navidad ” — the song ’ s first reappearance on the top 10 since it was released 50 years ago .

Mariah Carey got all she wanted for Christmas.
The singer’s iconic Christmas anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” soared to the top of the Hot 100 chart on Monday after hitting 812 million streams.
The song, which was originally released in 1994, reached the top of the tree again this year after rising to No. 1 in 2019 — making it the first Christmas song to reach the pinnacle of popular music in 60 years, according to Vulture.
Carey tweeted in appreciation to her fans, thanking them for listening to her music.
“WOW! 🤯🥳🥰🤩😇I truly wasn’t expecting this at all!!” she tweeted. “Eternally grateful for the enduring success of this song. ‘I don’t want a lot for Christmas …’ just wishing for a bit more JOY and some holiday spirit for all, especially this year. Merry Christmas! Love, MC.”
Along with the song, her album, “Merry Christmas,” also made a resurgence, bouncing to #10 on the Billboard 200.
Carey isn’t the only one who’s feeling the Christmas spirit. As of this week, five of the Hot 100’s top 10 songs are holiday-themed, including “Rocking around the Christmas tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Feliz Navidad” — the song’s first reappearance on the top 10 since it was released 50 years ago.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Florida woman arrested after throwing dog off motel balcony

A Florida woman who threatened to leap from a motel balcony on Monday was arrested after allegedly throwing her German Shepherd over the railing , authorities said .
Allison Murphy , 35 , was charged with animal cruelty over the incident at Motel 6 in Daytona Beach , according to the Volusia Sheriff ’ s Office .
Motel staff had called police reporting that Murphy attacked a maid and was threatening to jump from the second floor , the sheriff ’ s office said .
By the time police arrived , Murphy was locked inside her room .
When she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out with her leashed dog , picked the animal up and threw her over the railing , according to police body camera footage of the incident .
Officers then forced Murphy to the ground and arrested her , the video shows .
The dog miraculously landed on its feet and bystanders stopped the pooch from running away .
Volusia County Animal Services is caring for the dog and nicknamed her “ Miracle , ” according to the sheriff ’ s office .
Besides discovering a sewing needle lodged in the dog ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — she was not seriously injured in the fall , authorities said .

Dramatic footage captured the moment a Florida woman hurled a helpless German shepherd off a second-floor balcony at a motel, according to police and reports.
The poor pooch landed on its paws and survived the two-story plunge — earning it the name Miracle from local cops, WESH-TV reported.
The woman, 35-year-old Allison Murphy, was charged with animal cruelty over the incident at Motel 6 in Daytona Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
The department described Murphy as “a suicidal person” in a Twitter post.
“Dog is recovering @VolusiaAnimal Services,” the post said. “Human charged w/felony animal cruelty.”
Allison Murphy Volusia County Sheriff's Office
Motel staff had called police to report that Murphy attacked a maid and was threatening to jump from the second floor, the sheriff’s office said.
By the time police arrived, Murphy was locked inside her room.
When she finally opened the door, she walked out with her leashed dog, picked the animal up and threw her over the railing, according to police body camera footage of the incident.
Officers then forced Murphy to the ground and arrested her, the video shows.
Besides a sewing needle — which was subsequently removed — discovered lodged in the dog’s right thigh, she was not seriously injured in the fall, authorities said.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--FDA announces new study into blood donation restrictions on gay, bisexual men

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it plans to fund a study into longtime blood donation restrictions placed on gay and bisexual men .
Originally introduced in 1977 as a lifetime ban on blood donation for men who have a same-sex partner , the FDA in 2015 changed its policy to a one-year waiting period for men following same-sex relations .
This new study has the potential to fully eliminate the controversial ban altogether , reports ABC News .
The FDA ’ s announcement comes on the heels of the United Kingdom ’ s announcement that it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men who have a same-sex partner .
In April , the FDA further relaxed blood donation restrictions due to a severe drop in blood donations due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Dubbed “ ADVANCE : Assessing Donor Variability And New Concepts in Eligibility ” , the new study will work alongside various LGBTQ+ centers and three of the nation ’ s largest blood donation centers : Red Cross , Vitalant and OneBlood .
The goal of the study is to determine whether donor deferral should be based on individual situations rather than blanket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The FDA remains committed to considering alternatives to time-based deferral by generating the scientific evidence that is intended to support an individual risk assessment-based blood donor questionnaire , ” a spokesman for the FDA said to ABC .
Right now , the study includes 2,000 men who have had a past sexual encounter with a member of their own gender and wish to donate blood .
Dr. Brian Custer , one the head researchers on study , hopes that these men “ could generate data that will help the FDA determine if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be as effective as time-based deferrals in reducing the risk of HIV.
” Researchers are hoping to have the results of this study by late 2021 .

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it plans to fund a study into longtime blood donation restrictions placed on gay and bisexual men.
Originally introduced in 1977 as a lifetime ban on blood donation for men who have a same-sex partner, the FDA in 2015 changed its policy to a one-year waiting period for men following same-sex relations.
This new study has the potential to fully eliminate the controversial ban altogether, reports ABC News.
The FDA’s announcement comes on the heels of the United Kingdom’s announcement that it will be suspending all restrictions on blood donations for men who have a same-sex partner.
In April, the FDA further relaxed blood donation restrictions due to a severe drop in blood donations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dubbed “ADVANCE: Assessing Donor Variability And New Concepts in Eligibility”, the new study will work alongside various LGBTQ+ centers and three of the nation’s largest blood donation centers: Red Cross, Vitalant and OneBlood.
The goal of the study is to determine whether donor deferral should be based on individual situations rather than blanket rules, according to ABC.
“The FDA remains committed to considering alternatives to time-based deferral by generating the scientific evidence that is intended to support an individual risk assessment-based blood donor questionnaire,” a spokesman for the FDA said to ABC.
Right now, the study includes 2,000 men who have had a past sexual encounter with a member of their own gender and wish to donate blood.
Dr. Brian Custer, one the head researchers on study, hopes that these men “could generate data that will help the FDA determine if a donor questionnaire based on individual risk assessment would be as effective as time-based deferrals in reducing the risk of HIV.”
Researchers are hoping to have the results of this study by late 2021.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--UFC star Amanda Nunes says ‘I’m in’ to fight Jake Paul

Jake Paul may soon find himself in a real-life battle of the sexes .
The YouTube star has been angling unsuccessfully for a boxing match against UFC star Conor McGregor for some time , but in lieu of that matchup another of the sport ’ s biggest stars offered her services Tuesday — Amanda Nunes , considered by many to be the greatest female MMA fighter of all time .
It was the culmination of a feisty back-and-forth between Paul and UFC President Dana White , who has been dragging his feet on the Paul-McGregor matchup but said Monday he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knock his ass out.
” Fresh off his victory against former NBA player Nate Robinson , Jake Paul is now vying for a much higher profile match to prove he is serious about breaking into the world of professional fighting .
He claims to have offered the Irish fighter $ 50 million for a matchup .
“ You ’ re scared to fight me , Conor !
!
You ’ re ducking me because you don ’ t wan na lose to a fucking YouTuber , ” he said in a wild video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You ’ re 0-1 as a boxer .
I ’ m 2-0 as a boxer , ” he added , referring to McGregor ’ s 2017 loss to Floyd Mayweather , Jr — the second highest-grossing pay-per-view fight in history .
Nunes is widely considered to be one of the most successful fighters in history and is one of only three fighters ever to hold titles in two weight classes at the same time .
She is also the only fighter in history to defend two titles while holding them both .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement about the proposed fight .

Jake Paul may soon find himself in a real-life battle of the sexes.
The YouTube star has been angling unsuccessfully for a boxing match against UFC star Conor McGregor for some time, but in lieu of that matchup, another of the sport’s biggest stars offered her services Tuesday — Amanda Nunes, considered by many the greatest female MMA fighter of all time.
It was the culmination of a feisty back-and-forth between Paul and UFC president Dana White, who has been dragging his feet on the Paul-McGregor matchup but said Monday he was “thinking of letting Amanda Nunes knock his ass out.”
The women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion tweeted “I’m in” Wednesday.
Fresh off his victory against former NBA player Nate Robinson, Jake Paul is vying for a much higher-profile match to prove he is serious about breaking into the world of professional fighting.
He claims to have offered the Irish fighter $50 million for a matchup.
“You’re scared to fight me, Conor!! You’re ducking me because you don’t wanna lose to a f—ing YouTuber,” he said in a wild video filmed Monday, according to TMZ.
“You’re 0-1 as a boxer. I’m 2-0 as a boxer,” he added, referring to McGregor’s 2017 loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. — the second-highest-grossing pay-per-view fight in history.
Nunes is widely considered one of the most successful fighters in history and is one of only three fighters ever to hold titles in two weight classes at the same time. She is also the only fighter in history to defend two titles while holding them both.
The UFC hasn’t yet released a statement about the proposed fight.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Sam Jayne, frontman of Brooklyn band Love as Laughter, dead at 46

Sam Jayne , the musician who was the frontman for the Brooklyn band Love as Laughter , has died .
Jayne , 46 , had gone missing on Dec. 6 and friends started a social media campaign over the week to locate the singer .
Jayne was found in his car and that a preliminary investigation showed no “ signs of criminality , ” according to Pitchfork .
Zeke Howard , Jayne ’ s Love and Laughter bandmate , confirmed the news on Instagram , “ Our dear Sam is no longer with us but his memory and impact will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the family at this time , ” he added .
“ Rest In Peace , Sam , ” Robin Pecknold wrote on Instagram .
“ You didn ’ t know it but you were an elusive and inspiring hero to me and you touched so many of the lives of the people we love .
You were Sam fucking Jayne .
F–k.
” Greenpoint bar The Diamond wrote “ for those that don ’ t know yet I ’ m very sad to say that the search for Sam has ended and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t believe I won ’ t see you again , Sam .
I can hear your voice and your giggle and it just seems impossible that its not going to happen again .
being around you was such a spark that we ’ ll always be grateful for .
Thank you.
” Jayne was also briefly a member of Modest Mouse in the ’ 90s .
More recently , he was a beloved Brooklyn bartender at Clem ’ s in Williamsburg .

Sam Jayne, the musician who was the frontman for the Brooklyn band Love as Laughter, has died.
Jayne, 46, had gone missing on Dec. 6 and friends started a social media campaign over the week to locate the singer.
Jayne was found in his car and that a preliminary investigation showed no “signs of criminality,” according to Pitchfork.
Zeke Howard, Jayne’s Love and Laughter bandmate, confirmed the news on Instagram, “Our dear Sam is no longer with us but his memory and impact will endure.”
“Please respect the privacy of the family at this time,” he added.
“Rest In Peace, Sam,” Robin Pecknold wrote on Instagram. “You didn’t know it but you were an elusive and inspiring hero to me and you touched so many of the lives of the people we love. You were Sam fucking Jayne. F–k.”
Greenpoint bar The Diamond wrote “for those that don’t know yet I’m very sad to say that the search for Sam has ended and he has passed.”
“I can’t believe I won’t see you again, Sam. I can hear your voice and your giggle and it just seems impossible that its not going to happen again. being around you was such a spark that we’ll always be grateful for. Thank you.”
Jayne was also briefly a member of Modest Mouse in the ’90s.
More recently, he was a beloved Brooklyn bartender at Clem’s in Williamsburg.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Man arrested for chasing Maine McDonald’s employees with chainsaw

Employees at a McDonald ’ s in Maine weren ’ t lovin ’ it when a would-be customer started chasing @ @ @ @ @ Alice Sweet entered a McDonald ’ s in Portland around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday with a @ @ @ @ @ at employees behind the counter , the Westbrook Police Department said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ and a drink before fleeing the restaurant , police said .
The manager later confronted @ @ @ @ @ Sweet began chasing him with the chainsaw , police said .
Cops said the 26-year-old @ @ @ @ @ cars that were parked at the fast-food joint .
Officers who responded to the scene @ @ @ @ @ him down to arrest him .
Sweet has been charged with robbery , criminal mischief @ @ @ @ @ arrest and violation of conditions of release .

Employees at a McDonald’s in Maine weren’t lovin’ it when a would-be customer started chasing them with a chainsaw.
Alice Sweet entered a McDonald’s in Portland around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday with a chainsaw and revved the weapon at employees behind the counter, the Westbrook Police Department said in a statement.
Sweet then stole some food and a drink before fleeing the restaurant, police said.
The manager later confronted the madman, but then Sweet began chasing him with the chainsaw, police said.
Cops said the 26-year-old of Portland also damaged two cars that were parked at the fast-food joint.
Officers who responded to the scene ran after Sweet and tracked him down to arrest him.
Sweet has been charged with robbery, criminal mischief, refusing to submit to arrest and violation of conditions of release.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Pfizer vaccine vials hold extra doses, could expand US supply

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing doctors to use extra doses found in vials of Pfizer ’ s coronavirus vaccine , which means the U.S. has more vaccines than previously believed .
On Wednesday , an FDA spokesperson told Fox News that a single vial could contain up to seven doses .
It was previously announced that a single vial held only five doses .
Previously , some pharmacists threw away any leftover vaccine in the vials because guidance on what to do with any overfill wasn ’ t clear , according to a report from Politico .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows of the overfill issue and is “ working with Pfizer to determine the best path forward.
” “ At this time , given the public health emergency , FDA is advising that it is acceptable to use every full dose obtainable ( the sixth , or possibly even a seventh ) from each vial , pending resolution of the issue , ” the spokesperson said .
“ However , since the vials are preservative-free , it is critical to note that any further remaining product that does not constitute a full dose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create one , ” the spokesperson added .
According to Politico , the use of overfill from the vaccine vials means the U.S. ’ s supply could increase by up to 40 % .
That means the initial 2.9 million doses that were delivered across the U.S. this week could end up being closer to 4 million doses .
The issue of overfilled vaccines was also addressed on Monday at a press conference by Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County , Fla .
Though Memorial Healthcare System was given 19,500 doses , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s vice president of Pharmacy Services , said there were probably more than that .
“ Every vaccine comes with an overfill and we are allowed to use the overfill , ” she said at the time .
“ And we have calculated that we can actually vaccinate seven patients per vial because of the overfill in the vial.
” Pfizer did not immediately return Fox News ’ request for comment .
However , a spokesperson told Politico that the amount of leftover vaccine varies based on the types of needles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time , we can not provide a recommendation on the use of the remaining amount of vaccine from each vial , ” the spokesperson reportedly said .
“ Vaccinators need to consult their institution ’ s policies for the use of multidose vials .
”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing doctors to use extra doses found in vials of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, which means the U.S. has more vaccines than previously believed.
On Wednesday, an FDA spokesperson told Fox News that a single vial could contain up to seven doses. It was previously announced that a single vial held only five doses.
Previously, some pharmacists threw away any leftover vaccine in the vials because guidance on what to do with any overfill wasn’t clear, according to a report from Politico.
The FDA spokesperson said that the agency knows of the overfill issue and is “working with Pfizer to determine the best path forward.”
“At this time, given the public health emergency, FDA is advising that it is acceptable to use every full dose obtainable (the sixth, or possibly even a seventh) from each vial, pending resolution of the issue,” the spokesperson said.
“However, since the vials are preservative-free, it is critical to note that any further remaining product that does not constitute a full dose should not be pooled from multiple vials to create one,” the spokesperson added.
According to Politico, the use of overfill from the vaccine vials means the U.S.’s supply could increase by up to 40%. That means the initial 2.9 million doses that were delivered across the U.S. this week could end up being closer to 4 million doses.
The issue of overfilled vaccines was also addressed on Monday at a press conference by Memorial Healthcare System in Broward County, Fla.
Though Memorial Healthcare System was given 19,500 doses, Dr. Dorinda Segovia, Memorial Healthcare System’s vice president of Pharmacy Services, said there were probably more than that.
“Every vaccine comes with an overfill and we are allowed to use the overfill,” she said at the time. “And we have calculated that we can actually vaccinate seven patients per vial because of the overfill in the vial.”
Pfizer did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment. However, a spokesperson told Politico that the amount of leftover vaccine varies based on the types of needles and syringes that are used.
“At this time, we cannot provide a recommendation on the use of the remaining amount of vaccine from each vial,” the spokesperson reportedly said. “Vaccinators need to consult their institution’s policies for the use of multidose vials.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Mets have no complaints over Noah Syndergaard timeline

Noah Syndergaard ’ s rehab from Tommy John surgery is apparently progressing as the Mets had hoped .
Manager Luis Rojas , on a Zoom call , divulged Wednesday that the right-hander is “ on schedule or maybe a little bit ahead of schedule ” in his workouts before team president Sandy Alderson offered a more concise timeline , telling WFAN a “ reasonable expectation ” is Syndergaard will return at some point in June .
Syndergaard underwent the surgery on March 26 , and typical rehab is 14-18 months .
He has been rehabbing in Florida and recently posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slope of the mound .
“ He ’ s a hard worker , so he ’ s a guy that was going to face this surgery and rehab the best you can face it , ” Rojas said .
“ He ’ s in a good spot right now , physically and rehabbing from his surgery.
” Alderson joked about Syndergaard ’ s shirtless physique in the videos .
“ I think he ’ s ready right now for like a Spartacus competition , ” Alderson said on WFAN .
Dave Jauss was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rojas indicated pitching coach Jeremy Hefner will return , with hitting coach Chili Davis also expected back .
Beyond that , Rojas indicated there are discussions about potential new titles for coaches and additions to the staff .
Gary DiSarcina ( third base ) , Tony DeFrancesco ( first base ) , Ricky Bones ( bullpen ) , Brian Schneider ( quality control ) , Jeremy Accardo ( assistant pitching ) and Tom Slater ( assistant hitting ) were the other members of the coaching staff last season .
Jauss replaced Hensley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Davis worked remotely last season from his home in Arizona because of COVID-19 concerns .
Rojas indicated he spoke with Robinson Cano after the second baseman was suspended for the season for testing positive for a banned performance enhancing drug .
It was Cano ’ s second career PED suspension .
“ I was shocked when it happened , obviously disappointed at the time as well , knowing the suspension , ” Rojas said .
“ Robinson is a great human being , and he ’ s always been a great presence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guys and the coaching staff , including myself .
I called him to support him in tough times .
I am sure it will be tough times for him next year , not being able to participate in games .
”

Noah Syndergaard’s rehab from Tommy John surgery is apparently progressing as the Mets had hoped.
Manager Luis Rojas, on a Zoom call, divulged Wednesday that the right-hander is “on schedule or maybe a little bit ahead of schedule” in his workouts before team president Sandy Alderson offered a more concise timeline, telling WFAN a “reasonable expectation” is Syndergaard will return at some point in June.
Syndergaard underwent the surgery on March 26, and typical rehab is 14-18 months. He has been rehabbing in Florida and recently posted a video of himself throwing from the slope of the mound.
“He’s a hard worker, so he’s a guy that was going to face this surgery and rehab the best you can face it,” Rojas said. “He’s in a good spot right now, physically and rehabbing from his surgery.”
Alderson joked about Syndergaard’s shirtless physique in the videos.
“I think he’s ready right now for like a Spartacus competition,” Alderson said on WFAN.
Dave Jauss was officially named the Mets bench coach, and Rojas indicated pitching coach Jeremy Hefner will return, with hitting coach Chili Davis also expected back. Beyond that, Rojas indicated there are discussions about potential new titles for coaches and additions to the staff.
Gary DiSarcina (third base), Tony DeFrancesco (first base), Ricky Bones (bullpen), Brian Schneider (quality control), Jeremy Accardo (assistant pitching) and Tom Slater (assistant hitting) were the other members of the coaching staff last season. Jauss replaced Hensley Meulens, who wasn’t retained.
Davis worked remotely last season from his home in Arizona because of COVID-19 concerns.
Rojas indicated he spoke with Robinson Cano after the second baseman was suspended for the season for testing positive for a banned performance enhancing drug. It was Cano’s second career PED suspension.
“I was shocked when it happened, obviously disappointed at the time as well, knowing the suspension,” Rojas said. “Robinson is a great human being, and he’s always been a great presence in the clubhouse with the rest of the guys and the coaching staff, including myself. I called him to support him in tough times. I am sure it will be tough times for him next year, not being able to participate in games.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Comedy club owner says NYC is only aiding high-culture spots

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 ) Comedy club owner Dani Zoldan told Page Six that the city is propping up its high-culture institutions — while telling small venues to “ drop dead.
” The Department of Cultural Affairs said this week that it was awarding $ 47.1 million to artsy institutions like Jazz at Lincoln Center , the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera .
“ These are organizations that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the Stand Up NY co-owner told us .
Meanwhile , he said , “ New York City is basically telling independent music venues and comedy clubs to drop dead.
” Zoldan said he just wants the COVID-19 regulations to be fair .
“ All we ’ re asking is to be able to be granted the same guidelines that have been given to restaurants and bars , ” he said .
Under current guidelines , small venue theaters are still unable to open , while restaurants and bars have been open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoor dining has been scrapped once again ) .
Zoldan ’ s planning a drive-in and streamed fund-raiser on Feb. 14 at Coney Island ’ s Ford Amphitheater .

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Comedy club owner Dani Zoldan told Page Six that the city is propping up its high-culture institutions — while telling small venues to “drop dead.”
The Department of Cultural Affairs said this week that it was awarding $47.1 million to artsy institutions like Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera.
“These are organizations that have access to unlimited amounts of capital,” the Stand Up NY co-owner told us. Meanwhile, he said, “New York City is basically telling independent music venues and comedy clubs to drop dead.”
Zoldan said he just wants the COVID-19 regulations to be fair. “All we’re asking is to be able to be granted the same guidelines that have been given to restaurants and bars,” he said.
Under current guidelines, small venue theaters are still unable to open, while restaurants and bars have been open at limited capacity since September (although indoor dining has been scrapped once again).
Zoldan’s planning a drive-in and streamed fund-raiser on Feb. 14 at Coney Island Amphitheater.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Georgia babysitter charged with murdering 2-year-old girl she cared for

A Georgia babysitter was charged in the murder of a 2-year-old girl she was caring for last Wednesday , police said The Sandy Springs Police Department did not reveal how the little girl died , but said an autopsy revealed her death was the result of severe injuries she sustained while being watched by 29-year-old Kirstie Flood .
Family members of the victim who spoke to WSB-TV identified her as Fallon Fridley .
“ She was just the light of my life , the love of my life , ” the girl ’ s mother , Kristin Fridley told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na be the next president .
She was gon na be a doctor.
” Flood , who the mother said was a close friend and full-time babysitter since August , called her crying , claiming Fallon injured herself on a playground slide .
A search warrant obtained by the outlet revealed the babysitter had used her phone to search “ what type of people enjoy abusing other people ’ s children.
” Flood also looked up : “ what does it mean to have a sudden urge to beat a child that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the warrant .
The victim ’ s parents said they had no idea Flood posed a threat .
“ It ’ s like this evil was in front of my face for years and I never saw it , ” the mother said .
Flood was charged with felony murder , malice murder , aggravated battery and cruelty to children , according to police .

A Georgia babysitter was charged in the murder of a 2-year-old girl she was caring for last Wednesday, police said
The Sandy Springs Police Department did not reveal how the little girl died, but said an autopsy revealed her death was the result of severe injuries she sustained while being watched by 29-year-old Kirstie Flood.
Family members of the victim who spoke to WSB-TV identified her as Fallon Fridley.
“She was just the light of my life, the love of my life,” the girl’s mother, Kristin Fridley told the outlet. “This girl was gonna be the next president. She was gonna be a doctor.”
Flood, who the mother said was a close friend and full-time babysitter since August, called her crying, claiming Fallon injured herself on a playground slide.
A search warrant obtained by the outlet revealed the babysitter had used her phone to search “what type of people enjoy abusing other people’s children.”
Flood also looked up: “what does it mean to have a sudden urge to beat a child that’s not yours,” according to the warrant.
The victim’s parents said they had no idea Flood posed a threat.
“It’s like this evil was in front of my face for years and I never saw it,” the mother said.
Flood was charged with felony murder, malice murder, aggravated battery and cruelty to children, according to police.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Yankees don’t want anyone doubting ‘beast’ Giancarlo Stanton

Three years ago Friday , the Yankees pulled off the trade ...

The Yankees finally saw the Giancarlo Stanton they expected in the playoffs, when the oft-injured slugger hit six homers and had 13 RBIs in seven games.
That performance, according to general manager Brian Cashman, proved Stanton wasn’t overwhelmed by the spotlight of playing for the Yankees.
“I thought Stanton, showing what he did in the postseason, I think should eliminate anybody’s questions about whether he can play in New York or not, that do come up,’’ Cashman said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “It’s just, bottom line, when he’s healthy, he’s a beast.”
That, of course, is the issue. And it’s something the 31-year-old has not been able to do for most of his three seasons in The Bronx.
“Keeping him healthy is the key,’’ the GM said. “It’s not questioning whether the New York scene is a scene for him or not because it felt like he was gonna hit a home run every game in the postseason against elite pitching. That’s what he seemed to be doing.”
But there’s no getting around the fact that various injuries have limited Stanton to 41 games and seven homers in the last two regular seasons.
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The Yankees remain hopeful the work Stanton has done with the new strength and conditioning program started last offseason will help in that regard.
Stanton isn’t the only one the Yankees hope to keep in one piece over a full season. In addition to Aaron Judge, Cashman pointed to Aaron Hicks, who struggled at times coming back from Tommy John surgery last season. But the GM was encouraged by what Hicks was able to do in the playoffs.
“You saw what he is in the postseason again,’’ Cashman said. “When the stakes are highest, that’s when you see the best of Aaron Hicks.”
The Yankees are also interested in bringing back Brett Gardner, a free agent, and Clint Frazier emerged as a consistent threat last season, while 2019 standout Mike Tauchman was mostly a mess.
Cashman said he’s gotten a number of inquiries into Tauchman’s availability, but that he still values the lefty-swinger’s ability to play all three outfield positions, as well as the fact he’s under team control for another four years.
There are expectations around the league that spring training and the regular season will be delayed due to COVID-19. For now, Cashman said “currently, it’s all systems go” to start on time.
“I’ve been told nothing about our season starting late or compromised,’’ Cashman said. “We have a spring training schedule, report date and a season. Until someone above me tells me otherwise, we’re planning to hit those marks.’’
Cashman addressed his comments from last week, when he said Gleyber Torres wasn’t in good shape entering the second spring training.
“It wasn’t a criticism as much as a fact,’’ Cashman said. “Once he got back online, he was what he was. I think Gleyber Torres is obviously an elite player.”


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newyorkpost--2020-12-16--NY Assembly cancels remote hearing ‘due to weather’

ALBANY — A leader of the New York Legislature is ...

It’s “snow” excuse!
The New York State Assembly postponed a hearing scheduled for Thursday “due to weather” — even though it was set to take place remotely.
A spokesman for Speaker Carl Heastie said that the meeting — about mayoral control of New York City schools — had to be pushed off “because staff needs to be in the (State Capitol) to run the virtual component.”
But Big Apple schoolkids won’t catch the same break as lawmakers.
All 1.1 million of them will be learning from home during the anticipated snowstorm, the Department of Education said.
Assembly Education Committee Chairman Michael Benedetto chuckled when asked about getting a snow day due to the postponed hearing.
“The schools are open but we’re getting a snow day,” he said.
Benedetto (D-Bronx) said the meeting was pushed off for the safety of Assembly staffers, who had to go to the State Capitol building to prepare for the remote hearing.
“There are people who have to put this together. For their safety, we postponed. We’ll take up the issue early next year,” he said.
Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R-Staten Island) said that while he was “disappointed,” it was understandable that the hearing was postponed for the staff’s safety.
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However, he said he would push to get another meeting on the books before the end of the year.
“There are so many parents, educators and advocates who want to share their thoughts on mayoral control,” Reilly said.
He added: “Fixing mayoral control is a priority of mine, especially with the upcoming 2021 mayoral election.”
Lawmakers were going to examine whether mayoral control of the NYC school system should be extended or gutted when the law is up for renewal in June of 2022.
Mayoral school control was initially championed by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and approved by the state Legislature in 2002, then renewed several times since then, including last year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio also has been a big booster.
The law expires after de Blasio leaves office, meaning school control will be an issue for the next mayor, who will have to negotiate extending or revise the school control law with the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Asked about the issue on Wednesday, Cuomo said that “the assembly is doing a hearing on it.”
“We’d have to pass a law next year so we have plenty to talk about right now, and we haven’t gotten to the topic with the legislature,” Cuomo said.
“But .. especially because the Assembly is predominantly from New York City, I’m sure the Assembly is going to have strong feelings on that and then we’ll have a conversation, I just haven’t had that conversation.”
Additional reporting by Tamar Lapin


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--ESPN star Tom Rinaldi bolting for Fox Sports

Fox Sports has signed away another ESPN stalwart , The Post has learned .
Tom Rinaldi , one of ESPN ’ s top on-air reporters , is leaving for Fox , where he is expected to be featured across all of its major events from the Super Bowl to the World Series to the World Cup and college football , according to sources .
At ESPN , Rinaldi was probably best known for the poignant features he would do for “ College GameDay ” and on the sidelines for the national championship .
He has worked on most of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep association with golf .
In 2010 , Rinaldi conducted the first interview with Tiger Woods after his car accident and subsequent scandal .
Rinaldi joined ESPN in 2002 after being a reporter at CNN/SI .
ESPN recently had layoffs in which it eliminated 500 positions and let go of 300 employees .
Rindaldi was a favorite there , but left at his own discretion .
Over the past year , Fox has been swiping top ESPN on-air people .
Among them , Fox has signed Adam Amin , Jonathan Vilma and Emmanuel @ @

Fox Sports has signed away another ESPN stalwart, The Post has learned.
Tom Rinaldi, one of ESPN’s top on-air reporters, is leaving for Fox, where he is expected to be featured across all of its major events from the Super Bowl to the World Series to the World Cup and college football, according to sources.
At ESPN, Rinaldi was probably best known for the poignant features he would do for “College GameDay” and on the sidelines for the national championship. He has worked on most of the major sports for the network with a deep association with golf.
In 2010, Rinaldi conducted the first interview with Tiger Woods after his car accident and subsequent scandal.
Rinaldi joined ESPN in 2002 after being a reporter at CNN/SI. ESPN recently had layoffs in which it eliminated 500 positions and let go of 300 employees. Rindaldi was a favorite there, but left at his own discretion.
Over the past year, Fox has been swiping top ESPN on-air people. Among them, Fox has signed Adam Amin, Jonathan Vilma and Emmanuel Acho.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Adam Gase just made it a lot easier for Jets to fire him

The Jets coach , without hesitation , answered , “ Yes , ’ ’ when he was asked if he feels like he ’ s let down team CEO Christopher Johnson .
“ I ’ ve told him multiple times [ that ] he deserves better — especially with how he is with our players , our staff , our coaches , anybody involved in this organization , ” Gase said .
“ I couldn ’ t ask to work for a better guy.
” Maybe Gase ended up doing this unwittingly or maybe he saw the line of questioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do the noble thing and passively accept and endorse his eventual firing — giving it his blessing ( not that Johnson needs it , of course ) .
Wednesday ’ s honest and sincere words from Gase had the distinct sound of a concession speech from a man on his way out … and from a man who knows he doesn ’ t deserve to stay on based on his body of work .
Gase was hired by Johnson and has grown close with him .
This will naturally make firing Gase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — particularly after his ill-fated and poorly timed double-down on his handpicked coach as an “ offensive genius ’ ’ after the team ’ s season-opening loss .
As the kids say in the social media world : “ That tweet didn ’ t age well.
’ ’ But a 7-22 record entering Sunday ’ s game against the 9-4 Rams in Los Angeles can — and should — lead to termination of the coach overseeing that woeful mark .
There really isn ’ t any other choice for Johnson to make — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irate and disgusted fan base .
Those fans can not —and will not — be sold on another minute of Gase beyond the season finale in New England in three weeks , a game that likely will leave the Jets as the third team in NFL history to finish 0-16 .
So , maybe Gase ’ s apology was his noble way of smoothing the path for his boss to do what his boss doesn ’ t want to do .
“ At the end of the day , it ’ s about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We haven ’ t done that .
For him not to feel a playoff feel of being competitive in December , it ’ s disappointing to me that we haven ’ t been able to do that for him.
’ ’ Johnson has become an easy target for the angry fans as an owner who doesn ’ t care about winning .
But that ’ s not even close to accurate .
Christopher Johnson burned to win while his brother Woody was away in England serving as an ambassador for the Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ record of his brother on his watch , half-joking about it being a sibling-rivalry thing .
Unfortunately , it ’ s all gone the wrong way for Christopher .
And not without any fault of his .
He , after all , is the man who curiously became so smitten with Gase despite Gase ’ s thoroughly mediocre run in Miami .
The Jets were Gase ’ s rebound relationship , and we all know how rebound relationships go .
They rarely work out .
“ I ’ ve never seen anger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s frustration from the losing .
“ He ’ s like all of us .
He wants to win as much as we do .
Anything he ’ s ever said to me after a game really , it ’ s been more about our guys , how hard they ’ re playing , what do we need to do different to try to change the result .
Do we need to get different guys out there ?
“ He can see it and look at , ‘ OK , are we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we making our miscues ?
’ Some of them are obvious to everybody of , ‘ Hey , we lost that game because of this , penalties or we didn ’ t finish the game situationally , we let a ball get over our head when we shouldn ’ t. ’ We have those discussions .
He can see the effort the guys are playing with.
’ ’ When asked if the team ’ s “ effort ’ ’ has seemed to have been satisfactory enough for Johnson , Gase said , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cares about the process for the most part .
Coaches and players have to focus on the process .
That ’ s what we have to do .
Outside of that , most people are just looking for the end result.
” Gase has known for quite some time now what the end result for him will be once this miserable season mercifully ends .
Maybe he took Wednesday as an opportunity to make it a little easier for Johnson to execute that end result .

Adam Gase apologized on Wednesday.
Sort of.
The Jets coach, without hesitation, answered, “Yes,’’ when he was asked if he feels like he’s let down team CEO Christopher Johnson.
“I’ve told him multiple times [that] he deserves better — especially with how he is with our players, our staff, our coaches, anybody involved in this organization,” Gase said. “I couldn’t ask to work for a better guy.”
Maybe Gase ended up doing this unwittingly or maybe he saw the line of questioning about him and Johnson as an opportunity to do the noble thing and passively accept and endorse his eventual firing — giving it his blessing (not that Johnson needs it, of course).
Wednesday’s honest and sincere words from Gase had the distinct sound of a concession speech from a man on his way out … and from a man who knows he doesn’t deserve to stay on based on his body of work.
Gase was hired by Johnson and has grown close with him. This will naturally make firing Gase after just two seasons difficult for Johnson — particularly after his ill-fated and poorly timed double-down on his handpicked coach as an “offensive genius’’ after the team’s season-opening loss.
As the kids in the social media world say: “That tweet didn’t age well.’’
But a 7-22 record entering Sunday’s game against the 9-4 Rams in Los Angeles can — and should — lead to termination of the coach overseeing that woeful mark.
There really isn’t any other choice for Johnson to make — especially when he takes into consideration his irate and disgusted fan base. Those fans cannot — and will not — be sold on another minute of Gase beyond the season finale in New England in three weeks, a game that likely will leave the Jets as the third team in NFL history to finish 0-16.
So maybe Gase’s apology was his noble way of smoothing the path for his boss to do what his boss doesn’t want to do.
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“At the end of the day, it’s about winning,’’ Gase said. “We haven’t done that. For him not to feel a playoff feel of being competitive in December, it’s disappointing to me that we haven’t been able to do that for him.’’
Johnson has become an easy target for the angry fans as an owner who doesn’t care about winning. But that’s not even close to accurate.
Christopher Johnson burned to win while his brother Woody was away in England serving as an ambassador for the Trump administration. He craved to better the record of his brother on his watch, half-joking about it being a sibling-rivalry thing.
Unfortunately, it’s all gone the wrong way for Christopher. And not without any fault of his. He, after all, is the man who curiously became so smitten with Gase despite Gase’s thoroughly mediocre run in Miami.
The Jets were Gase’s rebound relationship, and we all know how rebound relationships go. They rarely work out.
“I’ve never seen anger,” Gase said when asked about Johnson’s frustration from the losing. “He’s like all of us. He wants to win as much as we do. Anything he’s ever said to me after a game really, it’s been more about our guys, how hard they’re playing, what do we need to do different to try to change the result. Do we need to get different guys out there?
“He can see it and look at, ‘OK, are we playing hard or not? Where are we making our miscues?’ Some of them are obvious to everybody of, ‘Hey, we lost that game because of this, penalties or we didn’t finish the game situationally, we let a ball get over our head when we shouldn’t.’ We have those discussions. He can see the effort the guys are playing with.’’
When asked if the team’s “effort’’ has seemed to have been satisfactory enough for Johnson, Gase said, “This is a results-oriented business. Nobody cares about the process, for the most part. Coaches and players have to focus on the process. That’s what we have to do. Outside of that, most people are just looking for the end result.”
Gase has known for quite some time now what the end result for him will be once this miserable season mercifully ends.
Maybe he took Wednesday as an opportunity to make it a little easier for Johnson to execute that end result.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Man allegedly stabs girlfriend’s eyes, throws daughter out of window

A mentally ill Florida man was arrested for allegedly beating his mother and stabbing his girlfriend ’ s eyes before throwing their 1-year-old daughter out of a window Saturday , authorities said .
Pierre Francois , 29 , first attacked his mother in their Fort Lauderdale home by beating her with a two-by-four as she demanded him to stop hurting her during a schizophrenic episode , the Broward County Sheriff ’ s Office said .
Francois then began hitting his daughter and the girl ’ s mother who pleaded “ don ’ t hit us , ” according to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ mother managed to escape to a neighbor ’ s house to ask for help .
The neighbor called police who immediately responded to the home .
Officers found Francois had thrown the toddler outside a one-story window , and was laying face down in the family ’ s front yard , the arrest report says .
The girlfriend had stab wounds in her face , eyes and throat , police said .
Both victims were rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries .
Francois ’ mother suffered a dislocated thumb and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Broward Assistant State Attorney Eric Linder said in court Monday that Francois ’ girlfriend would be blind as a result of her injury , according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel .
The baby girl was on life support with a traumatic brain injury , WTVJ reported .
Francois ’ mother told cops her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and wasn ’ t taking his medication .
She also believed he was taking other drugs at the time of the attack , the arrest report says .
Francois has been charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ count of aggravated battery .
He ’ s being held in jail on $ 550,000 bond .

A mentally ill Florida man was arrested for allegedly beating his mother and stabbing his girlfriend’s eyes before throwing their 1-year-old daughter out a window Saturday, authorities said.
Pierre Francois, 29, first attacked his mother in their Fort Lauderdale home by beating her with a two-by-four as she demanded that he stop hurting her during a schizophrenic episode, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said.
Francois then began hitting his daughter and the girl’s mother, who pleaded, “Don’t hit us,” according to an arrest report obtained by WTVJ-TV.
Francois’ mother managed to escape to a neighbor’s house to ask for help. The neighbor called police, who immediately responded to the home.
Officers found Francois had thrown the toddler out a one-story window, and she was lying face-down in the family’s front yard, the arrest report says.
The girlfriend had stab wounds in her face, eyes and throat, police said.
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Both victims were rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Francois’ mother suffered a dislocated thumb and cuts on her forearms, police said.
Broward Assistant State Attorney Eric Linder said in court Monday that Francois’ girlfriend would be blind as a result of her injuries, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The baby girl was on life support with a traumatic brain injury, WTVJ reported.
Francois’ mother told cops her son was diagnosed with schizophrenia and wasn’t taking his medication. She also believed he was taking other drugs at the time of the attack, the arrest report says.
Francois has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated battery. He’s being held in jail on $550,000 bond.


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Joe Harris’ $72 million jackpot comes with smaller Nets role

Joe Harris finally signed the first lucrative , long-term deal of his career with the Nets this past offseason , but it appears his role will look a lot different than his past four seasons in Brooklyn .
After accepting less to stay with the Nets two years ago , Harris inked a four-year , $ 72 million contract in free agency last month — making him the third-highest-paid player on the team .
The deal also represents the fifth-largest signing in franchise history .
According to Spotrac , Harris will make just over $ 16 million this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year , $ 18.6 million in 2022-23 and $ 19.9 million in the final year of the deal , which includes $ 500,000 in bonuses each season .
Harris , whom the Nets scooped up off the waiver wire in 2016 , earned his payday during the 2019-20 season .
The 29-year-old averaged a career-high 14.5 points , the fourth-most on the team , as well as 4.3 rebounds in 30.8 minutes per game .
However , with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant expected to drive the offense now that the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris has had to switch from a “ shoot-first ” mentality to more of a supporting mindset .
“ Obviously , right now , those guys are our focal point offensively , ” Harris said Tuesday .
“ That ’ s how we ’ re going to play our best basketball .
That ’ s how we ’ re going to be most productive .
I think , kind of across the board , a lot of other guys are going to have to adapt .
“ There ’ s going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to get a lot of looks , where guys are collapsing on them .
Other games , maybe not so much .
That ’ s sort of how it ’ s probably going to be.
” In the Nets ’ first preseason game Sunday against the Wizards , a 119-114 win , Harris got his first taste of playing alongside both Irving and Durant .
Though head coach Steve Nash stuck to the plan of playing Irving only in the first half , with reduced minutes for Durant as well , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they generated a majority of the team ’ s scoring .
The All-Star duo accounted for 28 of the Nets ’ 68 first-half points , with Irving leading all players on the court with 18 points .
Harris went just 2-for-5 from the field and 0-for-2 from behind the arc , where the Virginia product usually has success .
His 43.9 percentage from deep since 2017 is the best in the league ( minimum 1,000 attempts ) .
He was also the 2019 league 3-point champion .
But Harris , who is tied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the roster , recognizes how much deadlier the offense is when operating around supreme talents like Irving and Durant .
It has prompted Harris to reevaluate how he plans to contribute to the team ’ s success this year .
“ At the end of the day , for us to win and have the most success , our offense is going to go through those two guys and then kind of go down from there , ” he said .
“ That ’ s one of those things where my main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to get space for those guys .
Getting down to the deep corners , cutting off of the ball , making sure that I ’ m occupying guys on the weak side and allowing them more space to facilitate .
”

Joe Harris finally signed the first lucrative, long-term deal of his career with the Nets this past offseason, but it appears his role will look a lot different than his past four seasons in Brooklyn.
After accepting less to stay with the Nets two years ago, Harris inked a four-year, $72 million contract in free agency last month — making him the third-highest-paid player on the team. The deal also represents the fifth-largest signing in franchise history.
According to Spotrac, Harris will make just over $16 million this season. He’ll earn $17.3 million next year, $18.6 million in 2022-23 and $19.9 million in the final year of the deal, which includes $500,000 in bonuses each season.
Harris, whom the Nets scooped up off the waiver wire in 2016, earned his payday during the 2019-20 season. The 29-year-old averaged a career-high 14.5 points, the fourth-most on the team, as well as 4.3 rebounds in 30.8 minutes per game.
However, with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant expected to drive the offense now that the two have recovered from their respective injuries, Harris has had to switch from a “shoot-first” mentality to more of a supporting mindset.
“Obviously, right now, those guys are our focal point offensively,” Harris said Tuesday. “That’s how we’re going to play our best basketball. That’s how we’re going to be most productive. I think, kind of across the board, a lot of other guys are going to have to adapt.
“There’s going to be some games where you’re probably going to get a lot of looks, where guys are collapsing on them. Other games, maybe not so much. That’s sort of how it’s probably going to be.”
Joe Harris (r.) during the Nets’ first preseason game on Sunday. Corey Sipkin
In the Nets’ first preseason game Sunday against the Wizards, a 119-114 win, Harris got his first taste of playing alongside both Irving and Durant. Though head coach Steve Nash stuck to the plan of playing Irving only in the first half, with reduced minutes for Durant as well, the score sheet still reflected the expected: they generated a majority of the team’s scoring.
The All-Star duo accounted for 28 of the Nets’ 68 first-half points, with Irving leading all players on the court with 18 points. Harris went just 2-for-5 from the field and 0-for-2 from behind the arc, where the Virginia product usually has success.
His 43.9 percentage from deep since 2017 is the best in the league (minimum 1,000 attempts). He was also the 2019 league 3-point champion.
But Harris, who is tied with Caris LeVert as the longest-tenured player on the roster, recognizes how much deadlier the offense is when operating around supreme talents like Irving and Durant.
It has prompted Harris to reevaluate how he plans to contribute to the team’s success this year.
“At the end of the day, for us to win and have the most success, our offense is going to go through those two guys and then kind of go down from there,” he said. “That’s one of those things where my main assignment as an offensive player is just trying to get space for those guys. Getting down to the deep corners, cutting off of the ball, making sure that I’m occupying guys on the weak side and allowing them more space to facilitate.”


newyorkpost--2020-12-16--Home for the holidays? Ring in the season with cozy style

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The party-hopping circuit might not be happening this season , but that ’ s not a reason to give up on festive fashion .
Ditch dress codes from years past and make your own rules .
Want to wear a glitzy frock with fuzzy slippers ?
Or dress up sweats with a sharp blazer and bling ?
Or mix and match cozy knits with delicious silks ?
It ’ s 2020 — go nuts .
Here , our favorite looks for a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re homebound doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t dress up .
For the one who loves everything extra , a sequin dress finished in a relaxed silhouette is perfect for couch surfing while sipping on bubbly ( go the additional mile with embellished accessories , why not ? )
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And at a time when slippers have never felt more essential , this fuzzy-soled pair deserves a sock party to match .
It ’ s safe to say that every item that falls under the athleisure category peaked in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Check , check , check ) .
Comfort still reigns supreme , but that doesn ’ t mean it can ’ t be dressed up with a sharp blazer and some colorful bling .
Go for chill in this look that ’ s fully fit to ring in the new year .
If formalwear is your vibe , ’ tis the season to embrace this season ’ s blissfully plentiful spins on chic with a relaxed twist : polo-inspired knits , silky midi-skirts and polished jewels ( including revived riffs on classics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gold hoop earring ) , finished with an easy-to-slip-on mule .
She ’ s chic and yet cozy-cool .

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The party-hopping circuit might not be happening this season, but that’s not a reason to give up on festive fashion. Ditch dress codes from years past and make your own rules. Want to wear a glitzy frock with fuzzy slippers? Or dress up sweats with a sharp blazer and bling? Or mix and match cozy knits with delicious silks? It’s 2020 — go nuts.
Here, our favorite looks for a big night on the couch.
Shut-in shine
Sequin dress, $79.99 at H&M; Made to order tie-dye socks, $10 at The Colours Shop; Madewell “Scuff” slippers, $39.50 at Shopbop; Houndstooth oversized multi pearl headband, $99 at Lele Sadoughi; “Jacques” ear climbers, $150 at Dorsey Courtesy of the brands
Just because we’re homebound doesn’t mean we can’t dress up. For the one who loves everything extra, a sequin dress finished in a relaxed silhouette is perfect for couch surfing while sipping on bubbly (go the additional mile with embellished accessories, why not?). And at a time when slippers have never felt more essential, this fuzzy-soled pair deserves a sock party to match.
Fits the chill
Tailored double-breasted blazer, $89.90 at Zara; “Suki” striped knit sequin hoodie, $269.85 at Olivia Rubin; alexanderwang.t stretch corduroy pants, $295 at Alexander Wang; Mini technicolor rainbow earrings, $120 at Roxanne Assoulin; Vans x Anderson .Paak “Old Skool” sneakers, $90 at Vans Courtesy of the brands
It’s safe to say that every item that falls under the athleisure category peaked in 2020 (sweatpants? hoodies? sneakers? Check, check, check). Comfort still reigns supreme, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be dressed up with a sharp blazer and some colorful bling. Go for chill in this look that’s fully fit to ring in the new year.
Knit-wit
Zip knit sweater, $79.99 at Mango; Cami NYC “The Jessica” silk-charmeuse midi skirt, $295 at Net-A-Porter; Mules with rhinestone buckle, $84 at White House Black Market; Front-facing hoop earrings, $31.50 at Jackie Mack; “Tinker Bell” tennis bracelet, $65 at BonBonWhims Courtesy of the brands
If formalwear is your vibe, ’tis the season to embrace this season’s blissfully plentiful spins on chic with a relaxed twist: polo-inspired knits, silky midi-skirts and polished jewels (including revived riffs on classics, such as the tennis bracelet and gold hoop earring), finished with an easy-to-slip-on mule. She’s chic and yet cozy-cool.