newyorkpost--2020-11-17--‘The New Mutants’ Star Blu Hunt Reflects on the Movie Finally Heading Home

It ’ s been a long , strange journey for The New Mutants , but the last film in the X-Men series ( for now ) is finally heading home .
After a stint in theaters , the teen superhero/horror flick hits digital , Blu-Ray , DVD and 4K Ultra HD today .
And for Blu Hunt , who stars as Dani Moonstar in the movie , it was a tremendous relief to have the long gestating picture out in the world .
“ I was just excited for people to finally see it , ” Hunt told Decider .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , and everyone has their own opinions and ideas , false rumors.
” Director Josh Boone and co-writer Knate Lee began working on New Mutants , an adaptation of the Marvel Comics of the same name ( created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod , though the movie draws heavily on Claremont ’ s run with artist Bill Sienkiewicz ) back in 2014 , with filming finally taking place in 2017 .
The cast included Hunt as the mysteriously powered Dani Moonstar , Maisie Williams as wolf-girl Rahne Sinclair , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Charlie Heaton as human rocket Sam Guthrie , and Henry Zaga as the solar energy controlling Roberto DaCosta .
The movie is a change of pace from the epic , world-ending X-Men movies that get name-dropped and referenced a few times during the film ’ s running time .
Instead , the teens are all confined to a strange , mostly empty facility run by Dr. Cecilia Reyes ( Alice Braga ) , who may not actually have their best interests at heart .
Mixing the teen angst of The Breakfast Club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Hunt describes as a “ weird in-between of a movie ” — and that ’ s where it has lived for the past few years .
Due to circumstances mostly beyond anyone ’ s control , The New Mutants missed release date after release date , to the point that the non-release of the movie became a sort of running joke .
Not to Hunt , who felt it was “ a huge relief in my life and as a person , ” to finally have the movie released , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a tentpole movie , Disney ’ s acquisition of 20th Century Fox , and then the coronavirus pandemic , The New Mutants finally hit theaters on August 28 , almost two-and-a-half years after it was supposed to be seen by the public .
It ’ s a shame , too , because beyond being an entertaining movie for fans , it ’ s groundbreaking in at least two aspects : Hunt ’ s character marks the first Indigenous lead of a superhero movie ; and ( spoilers past this point ) her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of , if not the first , full-fledged LGBTQ+ couples in a mainstream superhero movie , a genre that has long flirted with the metaphor of the idea but often backed off on acting on the theme .
As noted , spoilers beyond this point for The New Mutants — but given you can finally watch the movie for yourself , read on to discover what Hunt has to say about appearing in her first big film , the Dani/Rahne relationship , and her hopes for the legacy of the movie .
Decider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey to actually getting New Mutants to the screen .
What was it like , finally , back in August , having it in theaters ?
And how do you feel about it coming out now on the home release ?
Blu Hunt : You know , it just was a huge relief in my life and as a person , as an actor .
It being pushed was definitely a slight halt to my career… It coming out was a huge relief for me , and a great new starting point .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Seriously , the day it came out , I was a different person .
I remember I was with my closest friends and my mom , and they were like , “ Oh my god , Blu , you ’ re so happy.
” I was like , “ I know !
” I was just excited for people to finally see it .
Especially because everyone was talking about it , and everyone has their own opinions and ideas , false rumors .
Now I ’ m happy it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who aren ’ t going to go to the movies to see it , which I couldn ’ t .
I was going to ask about that , actually .
Did you get to go to a drive-in ?
Or did you get to see or hear about any screenings back during the months that it was in theater ?
I was in LA when it came out , and I don ’ t drive .
I don ’ t have my driver ’ s license , I just choose not to , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the night it came out at drive-ins , they had someone pick me up and go open the movie with Henry Zaga .
Him and I just said a short little thing before it .
But as soon as we were done speaking , I got back in the car and went back home .
I was like , “ I don ’ t wan na watch it !
” I think I ’ ve watched the opening , because I was with my mom , and it seems like the guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think he wanted to watch it .
Whenever I was finally like , “ Okay , I want to leave , ” I felt really bad .
I think he was enjoying watching it .
But other than that , I hadn ’ t seen it .
I watched it with the cast in February or January , before it was finished — the CGI wasn ’ t finished , stuff like that .
We got to see it from start to finish , so that was nice .
The larger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be experiencing it for the first time on digital , on DVD , on Blu-ray .
How do you think the movie is potentially going to hit different in the home experience , versus in theaters ?
I actually think that it will hit differently at home .
It ’ s this weird in-between of a movie , where it ’ s almost a big movie , but it ’ s not really at all .
It ’ s quite contained .
I think that confused people .
It confuses people when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Movies are so technical .
It ’ s a trick of moving images and visuals , and they have to go a certain way to get an audience to go , “ Woah !
” and follow it , and feel the things that they ’ re supposed to feel .
I think , weirdly with this movie , it was a strange , in-between of everything — of genre .
I think it ’ ll actually play really well at home .
Even on a computer screen , which , I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m a huge , huge , huge movie theater person .
I think all movies should be seen in a theater .
But I do think some movies are good at home , on a couch with your friends or your family .
I think this is one of those movies .
Like you ’ re talking about , a lot of this movie is so intimate .
You have basically five characters — six , if you want to count Cecilia Reyes — just all hanging out together in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that filming experiences like ?
Given that it was such a tight cast , small space ; versus the regular theatrics of the X-Men movies ?
I mean , it was definitely intense , all of us being together so much .
We all stayed in the same hotel , on the same floor , in the same hallway .
It was just constantly being around each other , working together .
It was intense , but it had moments of so much fun .
There were moments where it was like , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m going to walk over to the side of the set ” … But most of the time , we were just really happy to be together , and really leaned on each other .
It definitely took a turn at the end of filming , suddenly switching to being on a soundstage with a CGI bear and all of these weird things we had to strap on to do stunts and stuff .
It really felt like making a superhero movie .
We were very spaced out , would be on set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal than the first half , but the first half was definitely a more unique , interesting experience .
Talk about , then — because you do have these two different modes — how you create , as an actor , a continuity of performance there .
I ’ m sure a large part of it is trusting your fellow actors , trusting the director .
But how do you make that switch from big CGI action sequences to the smaller , more intimate sequences , while keeping the performance consistent ?
Um @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man .
[ Laughs ] Ask the experienced actors .
No , I ’ m just kidding .
I had no idea .
If I had to do it again , now having done it once , I would know how to do that .
But at the time , I didn ’ t even know there would be a difference of energy or timing or anything , going from one to the other .
I had never made either kind of movie before .
I had never made a movie like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so my energy month-to-month would be really shifting .
I ’ d kind of be trying to learn what I was doing as I was doing it ; trying to know that I was making the right decisions and choices as I was going .
Now , I think it ’ s really just about stamina .
And about being completely present .
As long as you ’ re present and taking care of yourself , and you have the stamina , then you should be able to understand exactly what every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it ’ s making such a big shift in the middle of filming , or at the last quarter of filming .
Let ’ s talk about Dani Moonstar .
How much did you draw on the comic books to inspire her ?
How much did you work on making her different ?
Maybe that ’ s a script question versus an actor question , but I ’ m curious to get your take on it .
The first script I got was a lot different .
It followed exactly the direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She goes out into the snow and commits symbolic suicide .
All of those things happened in the original script that I got .
But then I think the studio , or the producers or something , didn ’ t want to do something that dark .
We changed it into what it became .
Also , when I showed up , I really loved Dani and I felt very connected to her in so many ways .
Of course , I usually keep short hair on me .
But I remember getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — because I never have long hair , so I was assuming that , you know : Anya got a wig to play Illyana .
Maisie got a wig to play Rahne .
But for some reason , I don ’ t know , nobody would let me have a wig to portray Dani !
I remember being like , “ Okay , well , it ’ s hair.
” But there were things that I really wanted to be more of Dani from the comics than I was allowed to be .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could to take her energy , but also make her a little younger , a little more — not emo , that ’ s the wrong word .
I projected a lot of myself into her .
What I was going through was similar to what she was going through , so I think I turned Dani into a little bit more of me .
Because I wasn ’ t able to fully transform physically into her , I think .
I was bummed you didn ’ t get a flying horse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole Valkyrie set-up .
I believe Dani is the first time that we ’ re seeing a Native American superhero lead in film history .
Did you feel the weight of that at any point ?
And have you gotten any response from the community about it ?
Oh yeah , I definitely felt the weight of that .
I remember before it had even been announced that I had the role , and people knew that there was going to be a movie and Maisie and Anya were in it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast or announced .
I remember sitting on Twitter , and I was refreshing the words “ Dani Moonstar , ” “ New Mutants , ” just reading what people were saying .
I would lay in bed , reading all day long .
Then , when it got announced even , I would just sit there and read what everyone was saying .
I remember being on the phone with people I knew from Pine Ridge , and being like , “ Am I doing the right thing ?
Am I Native @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” They carried all these questions , really relinquishing my own relationship with my own identity , giving it to strangers .
But just really wanting to do right by the people that I care about .
I found that it was people who really cared that were excited .
The people , actual Indigenous people , were excited .
It was other people who were questioning it .
At the end of the day , I really felt like I was right to play Dani .
I think she ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , hopefully Indigenous people from reservations , playing these roles .
I grew up in a suburb , but I ’ ve been to Pine Ridge .
It ’ s actually historic on two fronts , because it ’ s not just the Native American superhero lead , but also the relationship between Dani and Rahne is a big deal .
LGBTQ+ representation — particularly in superhero movies and genre movies — always goes to the edge and hints at things , and then backs off there .
But this movie very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then goes forward in a great way with the relationship .
Not to ask essentially the same question , but did you and Maisie Williams feel the sense of the weight of that , that you were actually going for this relationship ?
Taking this subtext thing from the comics that some fans felt , and making it text ?
We were just really excited .
I don ’ t know if we felt an intense pressure .
Which , as I ’ m thinking about it right now , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t more — people don ’ t seem to care as much if LGBTQ actors are actually playing the role .
Straight actors playing gay roles .
It doesn ’ t seem that anyone cared about that , which I think is kind of a shame .
I ’ m ranting right now .
I ’ m not answering your question , I ’ ve made up a new question .
[ Laughs ] We were just so excited , you know ?
I think if I had been a teenager and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s characters , it would have been helpful for me .
Because it normalizes it .
It doesn ’ t make it taboo .
There ’ s no taboo energy around it , and that ’ s what ’ s important .
Even sometimes movies that are very pro-LGBT , they still create significant energy of taboo , or energy that it ’ s a secret , that there ’ s a barrier .
That ’ s just not here in this .
It is what it is , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s just normal , because it is a very normal thing .
What was it like , though , forming the bond with Maisie Williams on set ?
Just because you spent , I imagine , the majority of time or the majority of scenes working with her ?
Yeah , most of my scenes were either alone , or with her .
We were really close .
We would sleep in each other ’ s hotel rooms most nights .
We were always joking on set , sometimes too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of intense things came out of the characters , and maybe we felt compelled to be silly a lot .
Which was really fun .
We ’ re really great friends now , and I ’ m just happy to know her .
I think my scenes , as an actor , with Maisie are my best scenes , because I felt so comfortable with her .
She was so helpful to me as an actor .
Gave me advice .
Just really made me feel comfortable to try things , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big role .
She never made me feel anything [ other than ] that I deserved to be there .
I think that ’ s why we have such a special friendship , and it really shows through in our scenes together , in our characters .
The movie definitely wears its influences on its sleeves .
Specifically , there ’ s a couple of scenes where Buffy the Vampire Slayer key scenes actually show up in the footage .
But was there anything either you specifically , or the cast as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boone , the director , he gave us a bajillion movies to take inspiration from .
Which I ’ d seen — just kidding .
[ Laughs ] But it was very , very ’ 80s .
Or ’ 90s , kind of — yeah , Buffy .
It ’ s supposed to be , not campy , because campy ’ s the wrong word .
More how movies used to be light , but kind of dark and silly at the same time .
Not that New Mutants is anything like Blade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I was like , “ This movie is just so amazing and perfect.
” Because it doesn ’ t take itself seriously ; it ’ s silly , it ’ s fun .
It ’ s dark , it ’ s gory .
Movies really just used to be like that , and that was kind of the inspiration we took from .
Since this is going to be at home now and people can kind of frame-by-frame through the whole thing , is there something you ’ re excited for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who saw it in theaters might have missed ?
I don ’ t know if we have very many Easter eggs .
I know there ’ s like the cool Buffy on the screen thing .
Which I think most people caught the kiss , it ’ s literally them kissing on the screen .
I think , though , in that scene , every DVD or book placed in that scene is very on purpose .
I do think it ’ ll be fun for people to really look at our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are a lot of little things in Illyana ’ s room that are little Easter eggs and stuff , from what I could remember .
But I think it ’ s because we didn ’ t know that there would ever be a sequel , or what even the plotline would be , or what universe we were going to be in… It was kind of hard to put little things in there .
On that note , I know it ’ s a tricky situation , but has there been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sequel , or getting back together ?
Or is that impossible , at this point ?
I think it ’ s kind of impossible at this point .
… Not that you get to choose what movies are cult classics — that happens to them on their own .
But this was this crazy story behind the movie , and then the kind of movie that it even is , with the actors that are in it — I really feel like it has the possibility to be this really neat , strange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It just has such a crazy story .
I can ’ t see it just disappearing , but I don ’ t know if it could ever become anything else , like another movie .
This interview has been edited for length and clarity .
The New Mutants is now available on digital , DVD , Blu-Ray and 4K Ultra HD .
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It’s been a long, strange journey for The New Mutants, but the last film in the X-Men series (for now) is finally heading home. After a stint in theaters, the teen superhero/horror flick hits digital, Blu-Ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD today. And for Blu Hunt, who stars as Dani Moonstar in the movie, it was a tremendous relief to have the long gestating picture out in the world.
“I was just excited for people to finally see it,” Hunt told Decider. “Especially because everyone was talking about it, and everyone has their own opinions and ideas, false rumors.”
Director Josh Boone and co-writer Knate Lee began working on New Mutants, an adaptation of the Marvel Comics of the same name (created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, though the movie draws heavily on Claremont’s run with artist Bill Sienkiewicz) back in 2014, with filming finally taking place in 2017. The cast included Hunt as the mysteriously powered Dani Moonstar, Maisie Williams as wolf-girl Rahne Sinclair, Anya Taylor-Joy as the teleporting Illyana Rasputin, Charlie Heaton as human rocket Sam Guthrie, and Henry Zaga as the solar energy controlling Roberto DaCosta.
The movie is a change of pace from the epic, world-ending X-Men movies that get name-dropped and referenced a few times during the film’s running time. Instead, the teens are all confined to a strange, mostly empty facility run by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga), who may not actually have their best interests at heart. Mixing the teen angst of The Breakfast Club with mounting horror, New Mutants is what Hunt describes as a “weird in-between of a movie” — and that’s where it has lived for the past few years.
Due to circumstances mostly beyond anyone’s control, The New Mutants missed release date after release date, to the point that the non-release of the movie became a sort of running joke. Not to Hunt, who felt it was “a huge relief in my life and as a person,” to finally have the movie released, of course. But due to the natural delays of a tentpole movie, Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, and then the coronavirus pandemic, The New Mutants finally hit theaters on August 28, almost two-and-a-half years after it was supposed to be seen by the public.
It’s a shame, too, because beyond being an entertaining movie for fans, it’s groundbreaking in at least two aspects: Hunt’s character marks the first Indigenous lead of a superhero movie; and (spoilers past this point) her relationship with Williams’ Rahne marks one of, if not the first, full-fledged LGBTQ+ couples in a mainstream superhero movie, a genre that has long flirted with the metaphor of the idea but often backed off on acting on the theme.
As noted, spoilers beyond this point for The New Mutants — but given you can finally watch the movie for yourself, read on to discover what Hunt has to say about appearing in her first big film, the Dani/Rahne relationship, and her hopes for the legacy of the movie.
Decider: It’s been quite a journey to actually getting New Mutants to the screen. What was it like, finally, back in August, having it in theaters? And how do you feel about it coming out now on the home release?
Blu Hunt: You know, it just was a huge relief in my life and as a person, as an actor. It being pushed was definitely a slight halt to my career… It coming out was a huge relief for me, and a great new starting point. I really felt like a new person. Seriously, the day it came out, I was a different person. I remember I was with my closest friends and my mom, and they were like, “Oh my god, Blu, you’re so happy.” I was like, “I know!”
I was just excited for people to finally see it. Especially because everyone was talking about it, and everyone has their own opinions and ideas, false rumors. Now I’m happy it’s going to be on demand for people who aren’t going to go to the movies to see it, which I couldn’t.
I was going to ask about that, actually. Did you get to go to a drive-in? Or did you get to see or hear about any screenings back during the months that it was in theater?
I was in LA when it came out, and I don’t drive. I don’t have my driver’s license, I just choose not to, which is a really weird thing. On the night it came out at drive-ins, they had someone pick me up and go open the movie with Henry Zaga. Him and I just said a short little thing before it. But as soon as we were done speaking, I got back in the car and went back home. I was like, “I don’t wanna watch it!” I think I’ve watched the opening, because I was with my mom, and it seems like the guy who was driving us, the driver, I think he wanted to watch it. Whenever I was finally like, “Okay, I want to leave,” I felt really bad. I think he was enjoying watching it. But other than that, I hadn’t seen it.
I watched it with the cast in February or January, before it was finished — the CGI wasn’t finished, stuff like that. We got to see it from start to finish, so that was nice.
The larger part of the viewing audience is going to be experiencing it for the first time on digital, on DVD, on Blu-ray. How do you think the movie is potentially going to hit different in the home experience, versus in theaters?
I actually think that it will hit differently at home. It’s this weird in-between of a movie, where it’s almost a big movie, but it’s not really at all. It’s quite contained. I think that confused people. It confuses people when they see it at the theaters. Movies are so technical. It’s a trick of moving images and visuals, and they have to go a certain way to get an audience to go, “Woah!” and follow it, and feel the things that they’re supposed to feel.
I think, weirdly with this movie, it was a strange, in-between of everything — of genre. I think it’ll actually play really well at home. Even on a computer screen, which, I am the last person to say this usually. I’m a huge, huge, huge movie theater person. I think all movies should be seen in a theater. But I do think some movies are good at home, on a couch with your friends or your family. I think this is one of those movies.
Like you’re talking about, a lot of this movie is so intimate. You have basically five characters — six, if you want to count Cecilia Reyes — just all hanging out together in a very small space. What was that filming experiences like? Given that it was such a tight cast, small space; versus the regular theatrics of the X-Men movies?
I mean, it was definitely intense, all of us being together so much. We all stayed in the same hotel, on the same floor, in the same hallway. It was just constantly being around each other, working together. It was intense, but it had moments of so much fun. There were moments where it was like, “Oh my god, I’m going to walk over to the side of the set” … But most of the time, we were just really happy to be together, and really leaned on each other.
It definitely took a turn at the end of filming, suddenly switching to being on a soundstage with a CGI bear and all of these weird things we had to strap on to do stunts and stuff. It really felt like making a superhero movie. We were very spaced out, would be on set at different times. That felt more normal than the first half, but the first half was definitely a more unique, interesting experience.
Talk about, then — because you do have these two different modes — how you create, as an actor, a continuity of performance there. I’m sure a large part of it is trusting your fellow actors, trusting the director. But how do you make that switch from big CGI action sequences to the smaller, more intimate sequences, while keeping the performance consistent?
Um, I don’t know, man. [Laughs] Ask the experienced actors. No, I’m just kidding. I had no idea. If I had to do it again, now having done it once, I would know how to do that. But at the time, I didn’t even know there would be a difference of energy or timing or anything, going from one to the other. I had never made either kind of movie before. I had never made a movie like the second half or like the first half, so my energy month-to-month would be really shifting. I’d kind of be trying to learn what I was doing as I was doing it; trying to know that I was making the right decisions and choices as I was going.
Now, I think it’s really just about stamina. And about being completely present. As long as you’re present and taking care of yourself, and you have the stamina, then you should be able to understand exactly what every single day requires of you. Even when it’s making such a big shift in the middle of filming, or at the last quarter of filming.
Let’s talk about Dani Moonstar. How much did you draw on the comic books to inspire her? How much did you work on making her different? Maybe that’s a script question versus an actor question, but I’m curious to get your take on it.
The first script I got was a lot different. It followed exactly the direction that she goes in the comic. She goes out into the snow and commits symbolic suicide. All of those things happened in the original script that I got. But then I think the studio, or the producers or something, didn’t want to do something that dark. We changed it into what it became. Also, when I showed up, I really loved Dani and I felt very connected to her in so many ways. Of course, I usually keep short hair on me. But I remember getting there, assuming that I would have — because I never have long hair, so I was assuming that, you know: Anya got a wig to play Illyana. Maisie got a wig to play Rahne. But for some reason, I don’t know, nobody would let me have a wig to portray Dani! I remember being like, “Okay, well, it’s hair.”
But there were things that I really wanted to be more of Dani from the comics than I was allowed to be. I tried to do as much as I could to take her energy, but also make her a little younger, a little more — not emo, that’s the wrong word. I projected a lot of myself into her. What I was going through was similar to what she was going through, so I think I turned Dani into a little bit more of me. Because I wasn’t able to fully transform physically into her, I think.
I was bummed you didn’t get a flying horse!
No, yeah! I want the whole Valkyrie set-up.
I believe Dani is the first time that we’re seeing a Native American superhero lead in film history. Did you feel the weight of that at any point? And have you gotten any response from the community about it?
Oh yeah, I definitely felt the weight of that. I remember before it had even been announced that I had the role, and people knew that there was going to be a movie and Maisie and Anya were in it, I was the last role to be cast or announced. I remember sitting on Twitter, and I was refreshing the words “Dani Moonstar,” “New Mutants,” just reading what people were saying. I would lay in bed, reading all day long. Then, when it got announced even, I would just sit there and read what everyone was saying.
I remember being on the phone with people I knew from Pine Ridge, and being like, “Am I doing the right thing? Am I Native enough? Am I too white?” They carried all these questions, really relinquishing my own relationship with my own identity, giving it to strangers. But just really wanting to do right by the people that I care about. I found that it was people who really cared that were excited. The people, actual Indigenous people, were excited. It was other people who were questioning it. At the end of the day, I really felt like I was right to play Dani. I think she’s just a good stepping stone for more Indigenous people, hopefully Indigenous people from reservations, playing these roles. I grew up in a suburb, but I’ve been to Pine Ridge.
It’s actually historic on two fronts, because it’s not just the Native American superhero lead, but also the relationship between Dani and Rahne is a big deal.
Yeah!
LGBTQ+ representation — particularly in superhero movies and genre movies — always goes to the edge and hints at things, and then backs off there. But this movie very much does not back off, and then goes forward in a great way with the relationship. Not to ask essentially the same question, but did you and Maisie Williams feel the sense of the weight of that, that you were actually going for this relationship? Taking this subtext thing from the comics that some fans felt, and making it text?
We were just really excited. I don’t know if we felt an intense pressure. Which, as I’m thinking about it right now, it’s really interesting to me that people aren’t more — people don’t seem to care as much if LGBTQ actors are actually playing the role. Straight actors playing gay roles. It doesn’t seem that anyone cared about that, which I think is kind of a shame. I’m ranting right now. I’m not answering your question, I’ve made up a new question. [Laughs]
We were just so excited, you know? I think if I had been a teenager and I had seen Dani and Rahne’s characters, it would have been helpful for me. Because it normalizes it. It doesn’t make it taboo. There’s no taboo energy around it, and that’s what’s important. Even sometimes movies that are very pro-LGBT, they still create significant energy of taboo, or energy that it’s a secret, that there’s a barrier. That’s just not here in this. It is what it is, and it’s happy. It’s not weird. It’s just normal, because it is a very normal thing.
What was it like, though, forming the bond with Maisie Williams on set? Just because you spent, I imagine, the majority of time or the majority of scenes working with her?
Yeah, most of my scenes were either alone, or with her. We were really close. We would sleep in each other’s hotel rooms most nights. We were always joking on set, sometimes too much. I think because a lot of intense things came out of the characters, and maybe we felt compelled to be silly a lot. Which was really fun. We’re really great friends now, and I’m just happy to know her. I think my scenes, as an actor, with Maisie are my best scenes, because I felt so comfortable with her. She was so helpful to me as an actor. Gave me advice. Just really made me feel comfortable to try things, and to be a new actor in such a big role. She never made me feel anything [other than] that I deserved to be there. I think that’s why we have such a special friendship, and it really shows through in our scenes together, in our characters.
The movie definitely wears its influences on its sleeves. Specifically, there’s a couple of scenes where Buffy the Vampire Slayer key scenes actually show up in the footage. But was there anything either you specifically, or the cast as a whole looked to for inspiration?
Josh Boone, the director, he gave us a bajillion movies to take inspiration from. Which I’d seen — just kidding. [Laughs] But it was very, very ’80s. Or ’90s, kind of — yeah, Buffy. It’s supposed to be, not campy, because campy’s the wrong word. More how movies used to be light, but kind of dark and silly at the same time. Not that New Mutants is anything like Blade, but I was just watching Blade and I was like, “This movie is just so amazing and perfect.” Because it doesn’t take itself seriously; it’s silly, it’s fun. It’s dark, it’s gory. Movies really just used to be like that, and that was kind of the inspiration we took from.
Since this is going to be at home now and people can kind of frame-by-frame through the whole thing, is there something you’re excited for people to catch on the home release that those who saw it in theaters might have missed?
I don’t know if we have very many Easter eggs. I know there’s like the cool Buffy on the screen thing. Which I think most people caught the kiss, it’s literally them kissing on the screen. I think, though, in that scene, every DVD or book placed in that scene is very on purpose. I do think it’ll be fun for people to really look at our rooms, especially Illyana’s room. There are a lot of little things in Illyana’s room that are little Easter eggs and stuff, from what I could remember. But I think it’s because we didn’t know that there would ever be a sequel, or what even the plotline would be, or what universe we were going to be in… It was kind of hard to put little things in there.
On that note, I know it’s a tricky situation, but has there been any talk about doing some sort of sequel, or getting back together? Or is that impossible, at this point?
I think it’s kind of impossible at this point. … Not that you get to choose what movies are cult classics — that happens to them on their own. But this was this crazy story behind the movie, and then the kind of movie that it even is, with the actors that are in it — I really feel like it has the possibility to be this really neat, strange movie that stands the test of time. It just has such a crazy story. I can’t see it just disappearing, but I don’t know if it could ever become anything else, like another movie.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Barbie is volunteering to curate your holiday gift list

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Come on , Barbie , let ’ s go party — and holiday shop while we ’ re at it .
The iconic doll who does it all is also a pro at purchasing gifts that wow — and she has some exclusive picks for New York Post readers .
She covers everyone on her list , and she can help you with yours — from what to get your besties , her sisters Stacie and Skipper , and , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Whether a gift is something silly , something needed , or something thoughtful , I love bringing joy to friends and family during the holiday season , ” Barbie told The Post .
Below are her carefully curated gifts for the holidays , so you and your friends can live in a Barbie world just like the famous , trend-setting doll .
“ A holiday treat that looks as good as it tastes , this Milk Bar Peppermint Bark Cake is as Insta-worthy as it is delish , ” raved Barbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yummy wintry confection .
Milk Bar is known for its holiday flavors , and after you enjoy the pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving , ship this minty treat to a friend and make their holidays that much sweeter .
( Milk Bar can send the tasty treat anywhere in the country to friends near and far . )
The cake features layers of peppermint-soaked dark-chocolate , with crunchy cocoa crumbs , chocolate fudge and peppermint frosting , and it ’ s topped with crushed candy cane .
Customize your very own Barbie Dreamhouse with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With everyone staying at home and staring at the walls , let ’ s jazz them up !
Graphic prints and pops of color are an easy DIY project to create a new vibe , ” said Barbie .
Society6 ’ s team of artists offer a huge variety of prints and patterns , one for every room of your ( doll ) house .
“ I love to accessorize and BaubleBar has so many fun styles to choose from .
A gift card allows anyone to express their own unique style personality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may come with her own caboodle of accessories , someone on your holiday list may be in need of some sparkle .
Gift cards can be given in amounts ranging from $ 25 to $ 500 , and with the option for an e-gift card or a traditional printed one , it ’ s never been easier to gift some glitz .
“ What ’ s a better gift than a great night ’ s sleep ?
Snooze in style with this zodiac-themed eye mask — special shout-out to my fellow Pisces !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re a Pisces like Barbie ( and Ken ! )
or not , the silky-smooth eye masks at Bloomingdale ’ s portend a good night ’ s sleep for whoever wears one .
The embroidered mask has a silk-covered elastic band to fit all head shapes and sizes and won ’ t pull your hair while you sleep .
Barbie and friends know how important it is to take some time for reflection while getting in your 30 minutes of activity per day .
Do both with this yoga mat from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ⅛-inch mat comes in a variety of Barbie-approved colors such as lavender , orange and pink .
“ Encourage self-care — it ’ s the gift that keeps on giving !
” said Barbie .
“ Chi makes the best hair tools , and I recommend gifting this one early .
It ’ s perfect for getting glam before any virtual holiday parties !
” said Barbie .
The blonde is exactly right , as this exclusive collaboration is a great gift and is a hot-pink pick for any beauty lover .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Chi flat iron , made with a 1-inch titanium plate and an LED temperature display .
The straightener is only available online on the Ulta website , so feel free to throw in some other Barbie-branded must-haves while you ’ re at it .
“ Take any holiday party to the next level with the Rocket Man ’ s greatest hits !
I love it on vinyl for the full experience , ” said Barbie , in between tracks .
Barbie is a huge Elton John fan herself , slipping into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now and then .
Listen to Sir Elton ’ s music the way it was meant to be heard — on vinyl , and with a perfect mix of his greatest hits .
The album includes classics such as “ Rocket Man , ” “ Candle in the Wind ” and his duet with George Michael , “ Don ’ t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.
” Donation to She ’ s The First , donation amount varies Barbie thinks that everyone should be able to get an education , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they want to be .
That ’ s why a donation to She ’ s The First makes for an empowering gift for anyone on your list .
“ She ’ s The First is an incredible organization that educates and empowers girls .
Making a donation in a friend ’ s name is all about the purpose , not the purchase !
” explained Barbie .
The purpose is to help provide girls with access to education and build support systems to help guide them through to graduation .
Especially during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only warm the heart of the recipient whose name is honored with the contribution , but it will make an impact on another girl in the world .
Take your look from the boardroom to the ballroom with a makeup look fit for a CEO .
A perfect gift for the boss babe in your life , the lipstick and nail-polish duo from Pür Cosmetics comes in a beautiful red that commands a room just by walking into it .
The set contains one Pür x Barbie Iconic Lips lipstick in CEO and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shine nail lacquer .
“ This makeup duo is an easy way to add some holiday glam to any at-home look !
” said Barbie .
“ Put your best face forward — on video calls !
This daily illuminating moisturizer promises to give skin a hydrated glow , ” said the fresh-faced doll .
Have porcelain skin just like Barbie with the “ mega-illuminating ” moisturizer from GlamGlow .
The limited-edition crossover is made with hyaluronic acid , green tea and illuminating pearls to promote a healthy look for normal , dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is available at Sephora , both online and for in-store pickup at select locations .

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links.
Come on, Barbie, let’s go party — and holiday shop while we’re at it.
The iconic doll who does it all is also a pro at purchasing gifts that wow — and she has some exclusive picks for New York Post readers. She covers everyone on her list, and she can help you with yours — from what to get your besties, her sisters Stacie and Skipper, and, of course, something for the Ken in your life.
“Whether a gift is something silly, something needed, or something thoughtful, I love bringing joy to friends and family during the holiday season,” Barbie told The Post.
Below are her carefully curated gifts for the holidays, so you and your friends can live in a Barbie world just like the famous, trend-setting doll.
“A holiday treat that looks as good as it tastes, this Milk Bar Peppermint Bark Cake is as Insta-worthy as it is delish,” raved Barbie, probably in between bites of this yummy wintry confection.
Milk Bar is known for its holiday flavors, and after you enjoy the pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving, ship this minty treat to a friend and make their holidays that much sweeter. (Milk Bar can send the tasty treat anywhere in the country to friends near and far.) The cake features layers of peppermint-soaked dark-chocolate, with crunchy cocoa crumbs, chocolate fudge and peppermint frosting, and it’s topped with crushed candy cane.
Society6 peel-and-stick wallpaper, $34.30 and up
Customize your very own Barbie Dreamhouse with this easy-to-use wallpaper from Society6.
“With everyone staying at home and staring at the walls, let’s jazz them up! Graphic prints and pops of color are an easy DIY project to create a new vibe,” said Barbie.
Society6’s team of artists offer a huge variety of prints and patterns, one for every room of your (doll)house.
“I love to accessorize and BaubleBar has so many fun styles to choose from. A gift card allows anyone to express their own unique style personality!” said Barbie.
While she may come with her own caboodle of accessories, someone on your holiday list may be in need of some sparkle. Gift cards can be given in amounts ranging from $25 to $500, and with the option for an e-gift card or a traditional printed one, it’s never been easier to gift some glitz.
“What’s a better gift than a great night’s sleep? Snooze in style with this zodiac-themed eye mask — special shout-out to my fellow Pisces!” said a well-rested Barbie.
Whether you’re a Pisces like Barbie (and Ken!) or not, the silky-smooth eye masks at Bloomingdale’s portend a good night’s sleep for whoever wears one. The embroidered mask has a silk-covered elastic band to fit all head shapes and sizes and won’t pull your hair while you sleep.
Strike a pose, Barbie — a yoga pose, that is!
Barbie and friends know how important it is to take some time for reflection while getting in your 30 minutes of activity per day. Do both with this yoga mat from Yoga Direct. Sold at Walmart, the ⅛-inch mat comes in a variety of Barbie-approved colors such as lavender, orange and pink.
“Encourage self-care — it’s the gift that keeps on giving!” said Barbie.
“Chi makes the best hair tools, and I recommend gifting this one early. It’s perfect for getting glam before any virtual holiday parties!” said Barbie.
The blonde is exactly right, as this exclusive collaboration is a great gift and is a hot-pink pick for any beauty lover. Get Barbie’s signature high ponytail with the Chi flat iron, made with a 1-inch titanium plate and an LED temperature display. The straightener is only available online on the Ulta website, so feel free to throw in some other Barbie-branded must-haves while you’re at it.
“Take any holiday party to the next level with the Rocket Man’s greatest hits! I love it on vinyl for the full experience,” said Barbie, in between tracks.
Barbie is a huge Elton John fan herself, slipping into her own “Tiny Dancer” persona now and then. Listen to Sir Elton’s music the way it was meant to be heard — on vinyl, and with a perfect mix of his greatest hits. The album includes classics such as “Rocket Man,” “Candle in the Wind” and his duet with George Michael, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
Donation to She’s The First, donation amount varies
Barbie thinks that everyone should be able to get an education, so they can grow up to be who they want to be. That’s why a donation to She’s The First makes for an empowering gift for anyone on your list.
“She’s The First is an incredible organization that educates and empowers girls. Making a donation in a friend’s name is all about the purpose, not the purchase!” explained Barbie.
The purpose is to help provide girls with access to education and build support systems to help guide them through to graduation. Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, this gift will not only warm the heart of the recipient whose name is honored with the contribution, but it will make an impact on another girl in the world.
Take your look from the boardroom to the ballroom with a makeup look fit for a CEO.
A perfect gift for the boss babe in your life, the lipstick and nail-polish duo from Pür Cosmetics comes in a beautiful red that commands a room just by walking into it. The set contains one Pür x Barbie Iconic Lips lipstick in CEO and a Butter London x Barbie CEO Patent Shine nail lacquer.
“This makeup duo is an easy way to add some holiday glam to any at-home look!” said Barbie.
“Put your best face forward — on video calls! This daily illuminating moisturizer promises to give skin a hydrated glow,” said the fresh-faced doll.
Have porcelain skin just like Barbie with the “mega-illuminating” moisturizer from GlamGlow. The limited-edition crossover is made with hyaluronic acid, green tea and illuminating pearls to promote a healthy look for normal, dry and combination skin. The skin-care staple is available at Sephora, both online and for in-store pickup at select locations.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Pope Francis’ Instagram account appears to ‘like’ bikini model’s photo

A bikini model has claimed that Pope Francis ’ Instagram account liked a photo racy of her dressed in stockings and suspenders .
Natalia Garibotto , 27 , said the pontiff ’ s verified Franciscus account was among the 133,000 who “ liked ” an image of her standing at a school locker with a white crop-top and a skirt barely reaching her behind .
“ My mum may hate my ass pics but the Pope be double-tapping , ” the Brazilian joked with Barstool Sports , which also claimed to have seen the apparent papal seal of approval before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my way to the Vatican , ” Garibotto joked with her Twitter followers , along with a prayer emoji .
“ At least I ’ m going to heaven , ” she joked of the like on the image in which she teased followers that she would “ teach you a thing or two ” along with a red devil emoji .
The “ like ” is no longer there , and it is not clear if Francis controls his own account .
But news of the apparent scrolling sparked a slew of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created dat ass .
Just appreciating the Lord ’ s work , as he should , ” one of the model ’ s followers , Eric Graehler , wrote on Twitter , while another , Collin Little , similarly said , “ My mans just admiring God ’ s creation leave him alone.
” “ It just means that your ass is divine , ” one fan told Garibotto .
The type of photo that the pontiff may be admiring from the Vatican was not the only part that caused shock .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past the fact that the pope has an IG !
!
!
” one commentator noted .

Oh, you devil!
A bikini model has claimed that Pope Francis’ Instagram account liked a racy photo of her dressed in stockings and suspenders.
Natalia Garibotto, 27, said the pontiff’s verified Franciscus account was among the 133,000 that “liked” an image of her standing at a school locker with a white crop-top and a skirt barely reaching her behind.
“My mum may hate my ass pics but the Pope be double-tapping,” the Brazilian joked with Barstool Sports, which also claimed to have seen the apparent papal seal of approval before it was removed.
“Brb on my way to the Vatican,” Garibotto joked with her Twitter followers, along with a prayer emoji.
“At least I’m going to heaven,” she joked of the like on the image in which she teased followers that she would “teach you a thing or two” along with a red devil emoji.
The “like” is no longer there, and it is not clear if Francis controls his own account. But news of the apparent scrolling sparked a slew of devilish reactions and jokes.
“God created dat ass. Just appreciating the Lord’s work, as he should,” one of the model’s followers, Eric Graehler, wrote on Twitter, while another, Collin Little, similarly said, “My mans just admiring God’s creation leave him alone.”
“It just means that your ass is divine,” one fan told Garibotto.
The type of photo that the pontiff may be admiring from the Vatican was not the only part that caused shock. “I’m still trying to get past the fact that the pope has an IG!!!” one commentator noted.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Sen. Lankford says he did ‘step in’ over Joe Biden getting intel briefings

Sen. James Lankford says he did , in fact , step in and inquire about President-elect Biden receiving intelligence briefings after pledging to do so last week .
Speaking to CNN Monday , Lankford ( R-Okla. ) made the admission after being asked about his comments last week in which he pledged to “ step in ” if Biden was not being briefed by Friday .
“ I did step in .
I did talk to them on Friday , ” the Oklahoma Republican told the network , declining to elaborate on who he had spoken to specifically , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been involved.
” Lankford , who leads the Senate subcommittee that conducts oversight on the General Services Administration , which has yet to officially green-light the presidential transition process , said that he spoke to the agency about the process of determining who is the president-elect .
“ We talked through the process , where they ’ re coming from .
I talked through what I see is a good process , but I ’ m just not going to go into all the details , ” he told the network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Oklahoma senator since his pledge to get involved last Wednesday gained attention .
Speaking to local station KRMG last week , Lankford argued that , “ There ’ s nothing wrong with Vice President Biden getting the briefings to be able to prepare himself so that he can be ready.
” “ There ’ s nothing wrong with a former vice president getting those .
Kamala Harris is on the Intelligence Committee , she has all the clearance she needs to be able to do that .
There is no loss from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not occurring by Friday , I will step in to be able to push them and say this needs to occur , so that regardless of the outcome of the election … people can be ready for that task , ” he said .
Speaking to Newsmax TV in an interview over the weekend though , Lankford blamed the media for blowing his comments out of proportion .
“ I ’ m not in a hurry , necessarily , to get Joe Biden these briefings .
It ’ s been interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — not this network , but others — have twisted this term ‘ step in.
’ I happen to chair the committee that oversees GSA .
That is the entity that has to be able to make this call.
” “ This race is not even close to being counted yet .
So what I said I was going to step in on Friday is : How are you doing it ?
What are your metrics ?
How are you making decisions ?
What is the process ?
Those are the basic things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what a member of the Senate would do , ” he continued .
“ And other networks blew this up , saying ‘ Oh my gosh , there ’ s this Republican senator that ’ s now shifting away and is reporting Joe Biden now to be president or opposed to the president , ” the senator added .
A spokesperson for Lankford could not immediately be reached by The Post for comment .
Every major news outlet in the country called the 2020 election race for Biden , who has surpassed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the White House , but President Trump has refused to concede .
The election has not been certified as there are ongoing legal proceedings contesting the tally .

Sen. James Lankford says he did, in fact, step in and inquire about President-elect Joe Biden receiving intelligence briefings after pledging to do so last week.
Speaking to CNN Monday, Lankford (R-Okla.) made the admission after being asked about his comments last week in which he pledged to “step in” if Biden was not being briefed by Friday.
“I did step in. I did talk to them on Friday,” the Oklahoma Republican told the network, declining to elaborate on whom he had spoken to specifically. “My staff has been involved; I’ve been involved.”
Lankford, who leads the Senate subcommittee that conducts oversight of the General Services Administration, which has yet to officially green-light the presidential transition process, said he spoke to the agency about the process of determining who is the president-elect.
“We talked through the process, where they’re coming from. I talked through what I see is a good process, but I’m just not going to go into all the details,” he told the network.
The comments are the second from the Oklahoma senator since his pledge to get involved last Wednesday gained attention.
Speaking to local station KRMG last week, Lankford argued, “There’s nothing wrong with Vice President Biden getting the briefings to be able to prepare himself so that he can be ready.”
“There’s nothing wrong with a former vice president getting those. Kamala Harris is on the Intelligence Committee, she has all the clearance she needs to be able to do that. There is no loss from him getting the briefings. If that’s not occurring by Friday, I will step in to be able to push them and say this needs to occur, so that regardless of the outcome of the election … people can be ready for that task,” he said.
Speaking to Newsmax TV in an interview over the weekend, though, Lankford blamed the media for blowing his comments out of proportion.
“I’m not in a hurry, necessarily, to get Joe Biden these briefings. It’s been interesting how the media, the national media — not this network, but others — have twisted this term ‘step in.’ I happen to chair the committee that oversees GSA. That is the entity that has to be able to make this call.”
“This race is not even close to being counted yet. So what I said I was going to step in on Friday is: ‘How are you doing it? What are your metrics? How are you making decisions? What is the process?’ Those are the basic things. That’s basic oversight, what a member of the Senate would do,” he continued.
“And other networks blew this up, saying, ‘Oh my gosh, there’s this Republican senator that’s now shifting away and is reporting Joe Biden now to be president or opposed to the president,'” the senator added.
A spokesperson for Lankford could not immediately be reached by The Post for comment.
Every major news outlet in the country called the 2020 election race for Biden, who has surpassed the 270 electoral-vote threshold needed to gain the White House, but President Trump has refused to concede. The election has not been certified as there are ongoing legal proceedings contesting the tally.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Pfizer starts delivery trial for COVID-19 vaccine in four states

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Pfizer has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental coronavirus vaccine in four states — Rhode Island , Texas , New Mexico and Tennessee — as it seeks to address distribution challenges amid ultra-cold storage requirements , according to a report .
The US drugmaker ’ s jab , which has been shown to be more than 90 percent effective , must be shipped and stored at minus 94°F , significantly below the standard for vaccines of 36-46°F , Reuters reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this vaccine delivery pilot will serve as the model for other U.S. states and international governments , as they prepare to implement effective COVID-19 vaccine programs , ” Pfizer said in a statement Monday .
The company picked the four states after taking into account their differences in overall size , diversity of populations , immunization infrastructure , and need to reach people in various urban and rural settings , according to Reuters .
The four states will not receive doses earlier than anywhere else in the US by virtue of the pilot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Pfizer said .
Pfizer expects to have enough safety data on its inoculation from the late-stage trials by the third week of November before proceeding to apply for emergency use authorization .
The manufacturer and its partner BioNTech have a $ 1.95 billion deal to supply 100 million doses to the US government , which has an option to acquire up to an additional 500 million doses , according to the outlet .
Rival Moderna on Monday said its experimental vaccine was 94.5 percent effective based on interim data from a late-stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shots use a new technology called synthetic messenger RNA to activate the immune system against the deadly bug .

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Pfizer has launched a pilot program in four states to try to work out any potential kinks in delivering its experimental COVID-19 vaccine — amid questions over distribution hurdles involving the immunization’s required ultra-cold storage.
The Manhattan-based drugmaker said it has selected New Mexico, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Texas to do dry runs involving the distribution of its promising vaccine, which has yet to be approved by the FDA.
The vaccine, shown to be more than 90 percent effective, must be shipped and stored at minus 94°F, significantly below the standard for vaccines of 36 to 46°F.
“We are hopeful that results from this vaccine delivery pilot will serve as the model for other US states and international governments, as they prepare to implement effective COVID-19 vaccine programs,” Pfizer said in a statement Monday.
The company said it picked the trial states after taking into account their differences in overall size, diversity of populations, immunization infrastructure and the need to reach people in various urban and rural settings.
The four states will not be receiving actual doses for use any earlier than anywhere else in the US, Pfizer said.
Pfizer expects to have enough safety data on its inoculation from the late-stage trials by later this month before proceeding to apply for emergency use authorization.
The manufacturer and its partner BioNTech already have a $1.95 billion deal to supply 100 million doses to the US government, which has an option to acquire up to an additional 500 million doses.
Rival Moderna on Monday said its experimental vaccine was 94.5 percent effective based on interim data from a late-stage trial.
Both the Pfizer and Moderna shots use a new technology called synthetic messenger RNA to activate the immune system against the deadly bug.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--COVID-19 pandemic could change how people shop for gifts, survey reveals

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The coronavirus won ’ t shrink Americans ’ holiday budgets very much — but it could change how people shop for gifts , a new survey says .
US consumers expect to spend an average of $ 1,248 on holiday gifts , travel and entertainment during the last two months of the year , down just about 3 percent from last year ’ s levels , according to professional-services firm PwC ’ s annual holiday forecast .
Spending on presents is expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlays for travel and entertainment will drop about 4 percent and 13 percent , respectively , given that the virus has made holiday trips and family gatherings risky , the report released Tuesday shows .
“ Consumers are still shopping for these gifts that are for friends and family , and for themselves , ” Alison Stone , senior manager for consumer markets at PwC , told The Post .
“ … The way that people are celebrating the holidays just feels different this year.
” While this is the first year since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in holiday spending , the outlook has improved considerably since August , when a separate survey showed consumers planned to spend about 12 percent less .
But shoppers will have their eyes on the virus as a record-setting surge in infections and hospitalizations grips the nation , Stone said .
Some 55 percent of consumers said COVID-19 is their top concern about holiday shopping , and nearly nine in 10 say pandemic safety measures are important to them when they shop in stores , PwC ’ s survey found .
That appears to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Black Friday , when about a third of Americans expect to buy the bulk of their holiday gifts , according to PwC .
The share of consumers who plan to do all of their Black Friday shopping digitally jumped to 37 percent from 30 percent last year , while just 18 percent expect to shop exclusively in stores , down from 22 percent last year , the report shows .
“ There is some anticipation of Black Friday people lining up outside of stores , stores are packed , so some consumers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be , ” Stone told The Post .
Moreover , a growing number of consumers have gotten a jump on the shopping season as major retailers such as Amazon and Target started offering deals as early as October .
More than 40 percent of holiday shoppers said they started earlier than normal this year and 59 percent had begun making purchases by early November , up from 49 percent a decade ago , according to a National Retail Federation survey released this week .
“ Consumers have welcomed the longer shopping season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals before and leading up to the traditional Thanksgiving and Black Friday doorbusters , ” Phil Rist of Prosper Insights & Analytics , which conducted the NRF survey , said in a statement .

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The coronavirus won’t shrink Americans’ holiday budgets very much — but it could change how people shop for gifts, a new survey says.
US consumers expect to spend an average of $1,248 on holiday gifts, travel and entertainment during the last two months of the year, down just about 3 percent from last year’s levels, according to professional-services firm PwC’s annual holiday forecast.
Spending on presents is expected to stay roughly flat at $719 while outlays for travel and entertainment will drop about 4 percent and 13 percent, respectively, given that the virus has made holiday trips and family gatherings risky, the report released Tuesday shows.
“Consumers are still shopping for these gifts that are for friends and family, and for themselves,” Allison Stone, senior manager for consumer markets at PwC, told The Post. “… The way that people are celebrating the holidays just feels different this year.”
While this is the first year since 2014 that PwC has forecast a drop in holiday spending, the outlook has improved considerably since August, when a separate survey showed consumers planned to spend about 12 percent less.
But shoppers will have their eyes on the virus as a record-setting surge in infections and hospitalizations grips the nation, Stone said. Some 55 percent of consumers said COVID-19 is their top concern about holiday shopping, and nearly nine in 10 say pandemic safety measures are important to them when they shop in stores, PwC’s survey found.
That appears to be spurring a shift toward online shopping for Black Friday, when about a third of Americans expect to buy the bulk of their holiday gifts, according to PwC.
The share of consumers who plan to do all of their Black Friday shopping digitally jumped to 37 percent from 30 percent last year, while just 18 percent expect to shop exclusively in stores, down from 22 percent last year, the report shows.
“There is some anticipation of Black Friday people lining up outside of stores, stores are packed, so some consumers are wary about how crowded stores might be,” Stone told The Post.
Moreover, a growing number of consumers have gotten a jump on the shopping season as major retailers such as Amazon and Target started offering deals as early as October.
More than 40 percent of holiday shoppers said they started earlier than normal this year and 59 percent had begun making purchases by early November, up from 49 percent a decade ago, according to a National Retail Federation survey released this week.
“Consumers have welcomed the longer shopping season, where many retailers have chosen to offer deals before and leading up to the traditional Thanksgiving and Black Friday doorbusters,” Phil Rist of Prosper Insights & Analytics, which conducted the NRF survey, said in a statement.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Another Giants player tests positive for COVID-19

The Giants learned Monday night one of their players tested positive for COVID-19 and Tuesday morning triggered the NFL ’ s coronavirus protocols .
The player was immediately self-isolated and , through contact tracing , two close contacts , both staff members , were identified and told to remain home .
The Quest Diagnostics practice facility remains open to staff , but all players were told to stay home .
The Giants are in their bye week .
Coach Joe Judge gave the team off as a Victory Monday after beating the Eagles 27-17 and players were scheduled to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in meetings Tuesday and Wednesday before getting the rest of the week off .
Now , there will be no on-field work Tuesday and all meetings will be held remotely .
This is the second Giants player to test positive .
Guard Will Hernandez did so two weeks ago and missed two games .
With the Giants not playing again until Nov. 29 in Cincinnati , the positive test is less impactful to the team schedule .
Last time , contact tracing forced several players to miss one day of practice , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available to work .
Even though players are off Thursday through Sunday this week , they can not leave the area .
All players are required to go to the team facility every day to get their COVID-19 test .
Judge previously said given that the players must stay local , he anticipated many of them coming into the facility during their days off to work out .
“ So , we ’ ll make sure we have the facilities open for them if that ’ s something they want to do , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is not yet known when the facility will re-open to players .
Players bringing in family members from out of town also presents challenges unlike any other year .
“ If there ’ s someone coming in town , obviously , we want to control who ’ s coming in , ’ ’ Judge said .
“ We want to make sure they ’ re smart about the number of people we expose ourselves to .
We want to make sure that on the front end , we make sure that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re putting ourselves in the safest environment possible .
At the same time , we ’ re realists .
We want to make sure that if something does happen , we ’ re treating it the best way possible and that we ’ re doing it in the safest way possible .
’ ’

As the Giants welcomed back their player who tested positive for COVID-19, Joe Judge last week acknowledged a stark reality: Rising coronavirus outbreaks, the upcoming bye week and then Thanksgiving presented serious challenges to a team attempting to keep the virus at bay.
“We’ve got to make sure to stay proactive with things and not think ‘OK, we’re beyond this, we’re past it,’ ” Judge said. “You see every day a different team has something pop up, different tests. The biggest warnings you get from different teams who have dealt with this over a long term is the duration of how tests pop up. It’s kind of like weeds. You think you pulled them all out and then there’s one growing right underneath the other one. To me, the focus has been trying to keep this out of our building as much as possible. That’s easier said than done.”
Indeed.
The Giants learned Monday night that kicker Graham Gano tested positive for COVID-19, The Post has learned, and Tuesday morning triggered the NFL’s coronavirus protocols. Gano was immediately self-isolated and, through contact tracing, two staff members were identified as close contacts and told to remain home.
The Quest Diagnostics practice facility remained open to staff, but all players were told to stay home. Judge gave the team off as a “Victory Monday” after beating the Eagles 27-17 and players were scheduled to be in for work on the field and in meetings Tuesday and Wednesday before getting the rest of the week off for their bye. There was no on-field work Tuesday and all meetings were held remotely.
Gano is the second Giants player to test positive. Guard Will Hernandez did so three weeks ago and missed two games. With the Giants not playing again until Nov. 29 in Cincinnati, the positive test is less impactful to the team schedule. Last time, contact tracing forced several players to miss a day of practice, leaving the Giants with only four offensive linemen available to work.
Gano, 33, was put on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The expectation is he should be available to kick against the Bengals after missing a few days of practice time next week. The Giants as a precaution signed kicker/punter Ryan Santoso from their practice squad. Santoso was one of the practice squad players protected every week, with situations such as this in mind.
If the Giants have to go with Santoso, it will be a foray into the unknown. He was with the Titans for three games last December but did not attempt any field goals. He did have touchbacks on nine of his 16 kickoffs. He is an extra-large kicker at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds. He was in the Lions’ camp in 2018 and 2019 and kicked and punted at the University of Minnesota.
Gano, in his first year with the Giants, has hit 20 consecutive field goals (and 21 of 22 for the season). After the game Sunday, the Giants announced Gano was signed to a three-year extension, worth $14 million.
Even though players are off Thursday through Sunday this week, they cannot leave the area. All players are required to go to the team facility every day to get their COVID-19 test.
Given that the players must stay local, Judge anticipated many of them coming into the facility during their days off to work out. It is not yet known when the facility will reopen to players.
Players bringing in family members from out of town for the bye week and upcoming Thanksgiving also presents challenges unlike any other year.
“If there’s someone coming in town, obviously, we want to control who’s coming in,” Judge said. “We want to make sure they’re smart about the number of people we expose ourselves to. We want to make sure that on the front end, we make sure that we test and that we make sure we’re putting ourselves in the safest environment possible. At the same time, we’re realists. We want to make sure that if something does happen, we’re treating it the best way possible and that we’re doing it in the safest way possible.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Christiane Amanpour apologizes for comparing Trump presidency to Kristallnacht

CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour has apologized for comparing President Trump ’ s four years in office to Kristallnacht after drawing condemnation in both the US and Israel .
The veteran correspondent told her viewers Monday that she regrets any pain her remarks caused .
“ And finally tonight , a comment on my program at the end of last week .
I observed the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht , as I often do – it is the event that began the horrors of the Holocaust , ” she said about the “ Night of Crystal , ” a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also noted President Trump ’ s attacks on history , facts , knowledge , and truth .
I should not have juxtaposed the two thoughts , ” Amanpour , 62 , continued .
“ Hitler and his evils stand alone , of course , in history .
I regret any pain my statement may have caused .
My point was to say how democracy can potentially slip away , and how we must always zealously guard our democratic values , ” she added .
In her inflammatory comments last week , Amanpour said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern-day assault on those same values by Donald Trump , the Biden-Harris team pledges a return to normal.
” Amanpour was assailed by the Anti-Defamation League , officials in the Trump administration and the Israeli government .
Omer Yankelevich , Israel ’ s minister of diaspora affairs , accused her of making the comparison for the sake of “ cheap headlines or a political agenda , ” The Jerusalem Post reported .
He called on CNN to be a partner in fighting anti-Semitism , according to the Israel Hayom newspaper .

CNN International anchor Christiane Amanpour has apologized for comparing President Trump’s four years in office to Kristallnacht after drawing condemnation in both the US and Israel.
The veteran correspondent told her viewers Monday that she regrets any pain her remarks caused.
“And finally tonight, a comment on my program at the end of last week. I observed the 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht, as I often do – it is the event that began the horrors of the Holocaust,” she said about the “Night of Crystal,” a series of violent Nazi pogroms.
“I also noted President Trump’s attacks on history, facts, knowledge, and truth. I should not have juxtaposed the two thoughts,” Amanpour, 62, continued.
“Hitler and his evils stand alone, of course, in history. I regret any pain my statement may have caused. My point was to say how democracy can potentially slip away, and how we must always zealously guard our democratic values,” she added.
In her inflammatory comments last week, Amanpour said: “After four years of a modern-day assault on those same values by Donald Trump, the Biden-Harris team pledges a return to normal.”
Amanpour was assailed by the Anti-Defamation League, officials in the Trump administration and the Israeli government.
Omer Yankelevich, Israel’s minister of diaspora affairs, accused her of making the comparison for the sake of “cheap headlines or a political agenda,” The Jerusalem Post reported.
He called on CNN to be a partner in fighting anti-Semitism, according to the Israel Hayom newspaper.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Bucks trading for Jrue Holiday in push to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Milwaukee Bucks, who are attempting to persuade NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay with them long term, reportedly added an All-Star point guard Monday night.
According to The Athletic and ESPN, the Bucks acquired Jrue Holiday from the Pelicans, sending guards Eric Bledsoe and George Hill to New Orleans along with three future first-round draft picks. The trade also features two future draft-pick swaps.
Holiday, 30, was selected as the 2020 NBA Teammate of the Year, capping a season in which he averaged 19.1 points, 6.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds.
Antetokounmpo is coming off his second consecutive MVP season and was also selected the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for 2019-20. The 25-year-old Greek, who has one year left on his current contract, could sign a super-max contract extension worth between $220 million and $250 million over five years to remain with the Bucks.
He has hinted in the past that his willingness to remain in Milwaukee is directly tied to the franchise’s ability to consistently contend. Questions about his future grew after the team’s second-round exit to the Heat in five games inside the Orlando NBA bubble.
A first-round pick (17th overall) of the 76ers in 2009 out of UCLA, Holiday spent four years in Philadelphia before he was traded to New Orleans in July 2013. Holiday, an All-Star in his final season for the 76ers, has career averages of 15.9 points, 6.4 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 713 games (640 starts).
Bledsoe, 30, spent three seasons in Milwaukee, most recently averaging 14.9 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds last season. He previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers (2010-11 to 2012-13) and the Phoenix Suns (2013-14 to 2017-18), and his career norms are 14.2 points, 4.8 assists and four rebounds per game.
Hill, 34, led the NBA with a 46 percent success rate from 3-point range last season, hitting 81 of 176 attempts. He averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 assists and three rebounds in 2019-20, leaving his career averages at 11.1 points, 3.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds. Hill has competed for the San Antonio Spurs (2008-09 to 2010-11), Indiana Pacers (2011-12 to 2015-16), Utah Jazz (2016-17), Sacramento Kings (2017-18), Cleveland Cavaliers (2017-18 to 2018-19) and Milwaukee.
The Bucks weren’t done making moves after trading for Holiday. They also received Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings, in exchange for Donte Divencenzo, D.J. Wilson, and Ersan Ilyasova in a sign-and-trade, also receiving Justin James in the deal.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Former Australian cheerleader found stabbed to death after reporting alleged stalker

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A 23-year-old former cheerleader has been found stabbed to death in her Melbourne, Australia, home after going to police about a former co-worker her family says had developed an obsession and stalked her, according to reports.
Celeste Manno and her mother, Aggie, were at their home when the alleged killer broke in through a window and attacked the young woman at about 4 a.m. Monday, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
A 35-year-old man later turned himself in to authorities and remains under police guard in a hospital with unspecified injuries, according to the news outlet, which said he has not been charged.
Chilling crime scene photos show blood dripping down a fence outside the suburban home in Mernda, where a dark Peugeot was seen driven off after the crime.
The same car crashed into the police station later, 9news.com reported.
“How could I not protect her?” Manno’s mother could be heard screaming in anguish, 9news.com reported.
Manno’s brothers and boyfriend, Chris, arrived at the home, where floral tributes were left behind for the slain woman.
Her 19-year-old brother, Alessandro, told the Morning Herald that she was a team leader at a call center of global company Serco. Her alleged stalker was a former colleague who left the firm about a year ago, he said.
“He got fired and she wasn’t close with him at all but just to give him some support she walked him out the door, and ever since that day he has just been obsessed with her,” he said, adding that the man had created several social media accounts after Manno blocked him.
“It started at the start of the year, contacting her on Instagram … At first, she was nice to him and said she was not interested, and then he kept getting obsessive and eventually she had to block him and he created about a million other accounts,” Alessandro said.
He said his sister had reported her concerns to police.
“I hope justice does get served,” the grieving teen added.
Older brother Jayden, 33, described his sister as “the most intelligent one of all of us, the best of all us. She was loved by everyone — there [isn’t] a soul on this Earth who could ever say a bad thing. Such an amazing person.”
He said the family was struggling with the devastating loss.
“It’s harrowing. Harrowing. Such a senseless, unfathomable evil act. Should never happen, not to our family, not to anyone’s family. This can’t happen, it should never happen,” Jayden told the paper.
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“We need the government to listen. Everyone should have the right to live their lives. In their homes, in their bedrooms, on the streets. No one should be scared. Man, woman or child, this evil should not exist.
“Things need to change. This evil cannot be allowed to continue. Things need to change,” he added.
The victim’s dad, Tony, also said the system had let her down.
“It’s got to be changed. It won’t bring her back but it’s got to be changed. Too many scenarios have already happened. What’s it going to take for the government to listen? It’s not right. It’s got to stop,” he said.
Manno, who was looking forward to celebrating her 24th birthday on Sunday, was excited to visit her new niece, Daisy, whom she had only been able to see a handful of times due to coronavirus restrictions, the Morning Herald reported.
One of her colleagues said some co-workers had been aware of the stalking allegations.
“I knew she had someone inappropriately infatuated but that was a while ago, a long time ago,” he told the outlet without giving his name. “I knew her reasonably well. I wish I knew her better. Everyone at work knew Celeste. Everyone.”
Another colleague who did not want to be named said she was wise beyond her years and had risen through the company ranks swiftly.
“She had a very positive energy. You wouldn’t think she was dealing with [any problems],” she said. “She definitely loved people and making people happy. She was always trying to look out for people, do whatever she could.”
The co-worker added: “She was a strong girl, very strong. You wouldn’t see it because she was all about positive energy and gave us that positivity. I don’t think it was something she would ever want anyone to know.”
Several heartfelt messages were left at the family home.
“You were my angel. I love you always. Thank you for everything. Rest in peace,” one said.
“RIP angel gone too soon,” read another.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Harry Potter broomstick scooter is a magical ride

This Harry Potter broomstick is flying high .
See the motorized vehicle in action in Sao Paolo , Brazil , @ @ @ @ @ .
The company behind the scooter , Nuvem Vassouras , plans to sell the broomsticks @ @ @ @ @

This Harry Potter broomstick is flying high. See the motorized vehicle in action in Sao Paolo, Brazil, reaching speeds of 37 mph. The company behind the scooter, Nuvem Vassouras, plans to sell the broomsticks for $740 apiece.
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newyorkpost--2020-11-17--NFL Power Rankings for Week 11: Seahawks hit a new low

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An exciting pair of young gun quarterbacks have moved their rising teams further up the charts in The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings.
Miami and Arizona — led respectively by Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray — firmly have established themselves as playoff contenders, adding to their résumés with impressive wins on Sunday.
Meanwhile, a couple of longtime Top-5 staples — Baltimore and Seattle — continued their recent slides, with the Seahawks falling to a season-worst No. 11 ranking.
1. Kansas City Chiefs, 8-1 (Last week: 1)
Patrick Mahomes (25-to-1 TD/INT ratio) and the defending Super Bowl champs come out of their bye week looking to avenge their lone loss from Week 5. Andy Reid had two weeks to prepare for this week’s prime-time trip to Sin City. A win would give K.C. a three-game cushion in the AFC West. Next: Sunday night at Las Vegas
2. Pittsburgh Steelers, 9-0 (2)
The league’s lone unbeaten team played its most complete game of the season Sunday, with Ben Roethlisberger flipping two of his four TD passes to rookie Chase Claypool, and T.J. Watt recording two of the Steelers’ four sacks in a 36-10 rout of Cincinnati. Mike Tomlin’s team looks primed for its second consecutive blowout for a crack at the first 10-0 start in franchise history. Next: Sunday at Jacksonville
3. New Orleans Saints, 7-2 (3)
The Saints went 5-0 in Drew Brees’ injury absence last season with since-departed Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback, and they’ll likely have to play at least a couple of weeks without the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yardage and touchdowns after it was revealed Monday that Brees has five fractured ribs and a collapsed lung. The Saints’ defense is ranked second against the rush and fourth overall, and running back Alvin Kamara is second in the league with 11 touchdowns. Next: Sunday vs. Atlanta
4. Green Bay Packers, 7-2 (5)
The Pack trailed the one-win Jaguars in the fourth quarter Sunday, but an Aaron Rodgers-to-Davante Adams hookup and a late stand by the Green Bay defense helped them avoid what would have been an inexcusable defeat at Lambeau for coach Matt LaFleur and the NFC North leaders. Next: Sunday at Indianapolis
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7-3 (8)
Tom Brady and the Bucs avoided a second straight stinker with Sunday’s rout of Carolina to remain a half-game within the banged-up Saints in the NFC South. Ronald Jones exploded for 192 rushing yards (including a 98-yard TD) after averaging 22 over the previous three games. Next: Monday vs. LA Rams
6. Buffalo Bills, 7-3 (6)
The Bills were one Hail Murray pass from improving to 8-2, but three of their defenders couldn’t outjump one DeAndre Hopkins in Sunday’s last-second loss in Arizona. Josh Allen, who leads the NFL in passing yards, had Buffalo set up for the win with a 21-yard TD pass to Stefon Diggs with 34 seconds remaining. Next: Bye
7. Miami Dolphins, 6-3 (10)
With Tagovailoa moving to 3-0 since seamlessly replacing veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Dolphins have won five straight games overall for their best record after nine games since 2001. Brian Flores’ team also already has exceeded last season’s win total (5-11), and Buffalo’s loss Sunday keeps Miami in play for its first AFC East title since 2008. Next: Sunday at Denver
8. Arizona Cardinals, 6-3 (11)
It’s hard to believe that people thought Murray was a better prospect in baseball than football; the No. 1-overall pick in 2019 already is one of the most exciting players in the NFL. He’s on pace to become the first player in league history with over 4,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in one season. He also already has 10 touchdowns on the ground through nine games, behind only NFL leader Dalvin Cook. Next: Thursday vs. Seattle
9. Baltimore Ravens, 6-3 (4)
Murray’s projected numbers even would exceed those posted last season by reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who hasn’t been able to duplicate his record-setting 2019 campaign. The Ravens have dropped two of their last three to fall three full games behind unbeaten Pittsburgh in the AFC North. Next: Sunday vs. Tennessee
10. Los Angeles Rams, 6-3 (13)
The Cardinals and Rams have supplanted fading NFC West foe Seattle in our Top 10; both are ahead on tiebreakers despite the three-way knot atop the divisional race. The underrated Rams’ defense has allowed the second-fewest yards per game (296.4) in the league, behind only Indianapolis. Next: Monday at Tampa Bay
11. Seattle Seahawks, 6-3 (7)
12. Indianapolis Colts, 6-3 (12)
13. Tennessee Titans, 6-3 (9)
14. Las Vegas Raiders, 6-3 (14)
15. Cleveland Browns, 6-3 (15)
16. Minnesota Vikings, 4-5 (20)
17. Chicago Bears, 5-5 (16)
18. New England Patriots, 4-5 (19)
19. Detroit Lions, 4-5 (21)
20. San Francisco 49ers, 4-6 (17)
21. Philadelphia Eagles, 3-5-1 (18)
22. Denver Broncos, 3-6 (22)
23. Atlanta Falcons, 3-6 (24)
24. Carolina Panthers, 3-7 (23)
25. Giants, 3-7 (29)
Joe Judge’s squad has won three of five, including Sunday’s 10-point victory over Philadelphia, to place the Giants oddly but firmly in contention in the NFC East. Daniel Jones and the Big Blue offense haven’t committed a turnover in either of their past two games, and they just might pull this off if that trend continues. Next: Bye
26. Cincinnati Bengals, 2-6-1 (25)
27. Houston Texans, 2-7 (26)
28. Los Angeles Chargers, 2-7 (27)
29. Dallas Cowboys, 2-7 (28)
30. Washington Football Team, 2-7 (30)
31. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1-8 (31)
32. Jets, 0-9 (32)
Coming off their first week of the season without a loss, the Jets emerge from their bye to face perhaps the most winnable of their remaining seven games Sunday against a 2-7 team with a rookie starting at quarterback. Gang Green’s final six opponents currently have a combined record of 34-20 as the Trevor Lawrence picture comes further into focus. Next: Sunday at LA Chargers


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--British diplomat saves student from drowning in Chinese river

A British diplomat could be seen on a dramatic TikTok video saving a woman from drowning in a Chinese river on Saturday morning .
Stephen Ellison , the consul-general in Chongqing , jumped into the river to rescue the 24-year-old college student , who slipped into the water and lost consciousness , BBC reported .
“ She was unconscious , she was not breathing and for a short time .
We feared the worst , ” Ellison , 61 , told the outlet .
“ But as we got back to the side , she started breathing again.
” Tiktok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter by the British Embassy in Beijing ’ s account .
“ We are all immensely proud of our Chongqing Consul General , Stephen Ellison , who dived into a river on Saturday to rescue a drowning student and swim her to safety , ” the British government said in the tweet .
Footage shows the woman slip off a rock and into the water , emerging face down after passing under a footbridge .
Ellison can be seen taking off his shoes , jumping in and leading the woman to safety with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the water .

A British diplomat could be seen on a dramatic TikTok video saving a woman from drowning in a Chinese river on Saturday morning.
Stephen Ellison, the consul-general in Chongqing, jumped into the river to rescue the 24-year-old college student, who slipped into the water and lost consciousness, BBC reported.
“She was unconscious, she was not breathing and for a short time. We feared the worst,” Ellison, 61, told the outlet.
“But as we got back to the side, she started breathing again.”
Tiktok video of the rescue was reposted to Twitter by the British Embassy in Beijing’s account.
“We are all immensely proud of our Chongqing Consul General, Stephen Ellison, who dived into a river on Saturday to rescue a drowning student and swim her to safety,” the British government said in the tweet.
Footage shows the woman slip off a rock and into the water, emerging face down after passing under a footbridge.
Ellison can be seen taking off his shoes, jumping in and leading the woman to safety with an inflatable life ring that was tossed into the water.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Education Department investigating anti-Semitism at University of Illinois

URBANA , Ill. — Allegations of anti-Semitism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education , university officials said Monday .
Spokesman Robin Kaler said the Education Department ’ s Office for Civil Rights notified the university of the investigation on Friday .
Allegations filed with the department describe increased anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism at the university over the past five years .
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law , located in Washington , filed the complaint in October along with Chicago-based Jewish United Fund and Hillel International .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the experiences of two students at the university .
They point to the defacement of religious ornaments , depictions of swastikas drawn on campus property and tense interactions between Jewish students and a student group advocating for liberation and self-determination of the Palestinian people .
The university released a joint statement Monday with the organizations that filed the complaint condemning anti-Semitism .
“ We deplore anti-Semitic incidents on campus , including those that demonize or delegitimize Jewish and pro-Israel students or compare them to Nazis , ” said the statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are not applied to others .
All Jewish students , including those who identify with Israel or Jewish campus organizations , should be able to participate in campus activities aimed at fighting racism and achieving social justice.
” The university said that before the spring 2021 semester , it will create an advisory council on Jewish and campus life made up of students , faculty and alumni to work with the chancellor and other officials on the issue of anti-Semitism .

URBANA, Ill. — Allegations of anti-Semitism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education, university officials said Monday.
Spokesman Robin Kaler said the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights notified the university of the investigation on Friday. Allegations filed with the department describe increased anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism at the university over the past five years.
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, located in Washington, filed the complaint in October along with Chicago-based Jewish United Fund and Hillel International.
The Chicago Tribune reports the allegations are based on the experiences of two students at the university. They point to the defacement of religious ornaments, depictions of swastikas drawn on campus property and tense interactions between Jewish students and a student group advocating for liberation and self-determination of the Palestinian people.
The university released a joint statement Monday with the organizations that filed the complaint condemning anti-Semitism.
“We deplore anti-Semitic incidents on campus, including those that demonize or delegitimize Jewish and pro-Israel students or compare them to Nazis,” said the statement. “This subjects them to double standards that are not applied to others. All Jewish students, including those who identify with Israel or Jewish campus organizations, should be able to participate in campus activities aimed at fighting racism and achieving social justice.”
The university said that before the spring 2021 semester, it will create an advisory council on Jewish and campus life made up of students, faculty and alumni to work with the chancellor and other officials on the issue of anti-Semitism.


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Pregnant woman, unborn child killed in Los Angeles shooting

A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a Los Angeles shooting on Sunday morning , authorities said @ @ @ @ @ , who was seven months pregnant , was struck by a gunman as she sat @ @ @ @ @ neighborhood of Wilmington , police said .
An unidentified man working on the car ’ @ @ @ @ @ , but is expected to survive , the Los Angeles Times reported .
The shooter @ @ @ @ @ vehicle before fleeing .
Rodriguez became the city ’ s 294th murder victim of the @ @ @ @ @ not exceeded 300 homicides in a year since 2009 .

A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a Los Angeles shooting on Sunday morning, authorities said.
Arlene Rodriguez, 24, who was seven months pregnant, was struck by a gunman as she sat in a car in a neighborhood of Wilmington, police said.
An unidentified man working on the car’s engine was also shot, but is expected to survive, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The shooter fired multiple shots at the vehicle before fleeing.
Rodriguez became the city’s 294th murder victim of the year. Los Angeles has not exceeded 300 homicides in a year since 2009.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-11-17--Fantasy football: The real star in 2020 is a deep bench

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At this stage, most fantasy football owners are starting to focus their attention on the playoffs. Typically, with trade deadlines upon us, many are following the usual path of consolidating bench depth and borderline starters to increase their star power while simultaneously avoiding the need to make weekly lineup decisions. If that sounds like you, you may want to pump the brakes. It’s 2020, and quality bench depth is what moves the needle this season.
Take a real good look at the top teams in your league right now. Are they there because of their first- or second-round pick? Probably not. Maybe the Alvin Kamara owner is feeling good, but according to 2020 fantasy ADP (average draft position), 18 of the top 24 players taken in drafts have either been injured or are posting numbers far below their projected value. It may sound trite and cliché, but fantasy championships are won in the middle-to-late rounds. Those teams at the top of your standings are there because of their bench depth and ability to withstand injuries or disappointing totals.
You can even take a look at the teams that thought they were being savvy by trading away their depth for one of these top players returning from injury. How many of you witnessed deals like D’Andre Swift, Antonio Gibson and D.J. Moore for Christian McCaffrey? Or how about deals for players like Michael Thomas, Joe Mixon or Austin Ekeler? Having your eye on the playoffs is one thing, but if you’re just looking at schedules for Weeks 14-16, you’re not seeing what is happening right in front of you.
Under normal circumstances, we would tell you to look at the big picture, to see the forest through the trees. Unfortunately, the 2020 season is anything but normal circumstances, and looking too far into the future could be a mistake. The winds of change are blowing in different directions each week, and if you don’t have the roster depth to withstand the weekly adjustments, you’ll never make it to the winner’s circle.
Howard Bender is the VP of operations and head of content at FantasyAlarm.com. Follow him on Twitter @rotobuzzguy and catch him on the award-winning “Fantasy Alarm Radio Show” on the SiriusXM fantasy sports channel weekdays from 6-8 p.m. Go to FantasyAlarm.com for all your fantasy football advice.