newyorkpost--2020-02-04--The best Valentine’s Day gifts: UrbanStems flowers, Soothe massage and more

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Even toward the end of January, we’re seeing red and pink everywhere to mark the start of February — and the honorary day of love: Valentine’s Day.
And though a day of love, this romantic day always conjures up a variety of emotions. For the newlyweds, it’s a symbol of their vows. For the individuals who are in a relationship, it’s another year to surprise your partner with sentimental gestures and the perfect gift.
But, Valentine’s Day isn’t limited to star-crossed lovers. It’s the perfect occasion to show your mom and grandmother how much they mean to you, to grab a bottle of champagne and toast to a cherished relationship with your BFF (perhaps via Zoom, nowadays) or treat yourself to some heart-shaped chocolates and blossoming flower bouquets — just because.
Though gifts aren’t the only way to bestow love, we’re seasoned at providing the most sought-after items that everyone on your list would actually appreciate for Valentine’s Day. Not to mention, these gifts work equally as well for birthdays and other special occasions, too.
So, put on your favorite loungewear set, cozy up on the couch and get to reading our 108 best Valentine’s Day gifts of 2022 that are specially curated for ladies, gentlemen and kids.
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Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
Proflowers
As one of our favorite flower delivery services, Proflowers has stunning arrangements and even offers the option to deliver from February 10 to 13 to avoid holiday premiums.
Not only that, but the lovely arrangements are guaranteed to arrive fresh (and put a smile on any woman’s face).
Godiva
Enter the No. 1 Valentine’s Day gift that is the hallmark of the holiday. Godiva’s Valentine’s Day Fabric Heart 14-Piece Chocolate Gift Box is a $50 dream come true. Plus, it’s one of the best places to order chocolate online — especially on Feb. 14.
Our Place
If you don’t have the Always Pan everyone’s buzzing about by now, you’re doing it wrong. We reviewed it for ourselves, swear by its ability to replace eight pieces of cookware and couldn’t imagine our stovetops without it.
Plus, the pan comes in a palette of stunning colors, including this bold red that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting.
4. Fishtail Diamond Eternity Ring, $862-$2,872 depending on carat
As one of our favorite affordable fine jewelry brands, JamesAllen.com is a premier online jeweler for diamonds — specifically — but also a gorgeous array of gemstones and pearls. For fine jewelry and other offerings, it’s superb,
The Fishtail Diamond Eternity Ring is the perfect way to honor your romantic commitment and a gift your girlfriend or wife will cherish.
lululemon
For the fitness gal, lululemon’s The Reversible Mat is likely on her wishlist. For $88, it’s a gift she probably didn’t get around to treating herself to. And, with this quality, rest assured there won’t be a need for a replacement anytime soon.
Cozy Earth
Cozy Earth answered all our warmest dreams with its loungewear collection, especially the Rib-Knit Bamboo Long Sleeve Lounge Top. Wear it to bed, while reading a book on the couch or grabbing brunch with a friend. Any way you wear the top, it’s the softest material ever.
Target
There’s nothing more festive than breakfast in bed for your boo, especially with these heart-shaped waffles you can whip up from this $13 mini machine. It’s worth the buy and we recommend hurrying before it’s out of stock. Plus, we love Dash appliances.
Nordstrom
Perfect for any woman on your list, the highly acclaimed Tom Ford “Rose Prick” Candle has a warm and floral scent, with notes of Rose de Mai, Turkish rose and Bulgarian rose. Plus, it’s on Nordstrom’s approve-list for Valentine’s Day.
Minted
Arrange your favorite moments in this frame-worthy custom photo art. Displayed in a heart shape, it’s a fine choice to gift your loved one this Valentine’s Day (not to mention the endless personalized options Minted provides).
Lunya
We can actually say this luxe lounge set is as smooth as silk (because it is). Gift the woman in your life unbelievable quality with Lunya‘s matching set. It’s soft, fit for Valentine’s Day and is sure to sell out quickly.
As one of Bloomingdale’s most-purchased scents — especially during the Valentine’s Day season — Ex Nihilo’s Fleur Narcotique Eau de Parfum is a stunning gift that’s indicative of a “sensual peony wrapped in woods.”
Sephora
It may look like just a lip balm, but Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask is much more. We tried it and deemed it one of our favorite lip balms for chapped lips, namely for its luscious, plumping look that lasts for hours.
Neiman Marcus
Under-eye patches are having a moment, truthfully. Knesko Skin’s six-pack is one of the most popular right now and will make any woman feel like a queen, right from home.
Food52
Who doesn’t like receiving chocolate in the mail? Yeah, we’re all about it, especially when it comes packaged picture-perfectly with Food52. This bundle comes in a three- or eight-bar option with impeccable flavor combos.
Uncommon Goods
For the tea lover, how precious are these heart-shaped tea bags? They add a glimmer of festivity to your evening chamomile and green tea and are an exceptional gift for less than $35.
UrbanStems
UrbanStems makes it incredibly simple to deliver fresh blooms to your sweetheart — especially if you can’t be there to celebrate the day with her. There are endless bouquets to choose from and they’re always delivered fresh.
Brooklinen
After living in Brooklinen’s Waffle Bath Robe for just about a year, we can attest it’s effortlessly breathable and spa-reminiscent. Plus, it’s less than $100.
Sephora
If the woman in your life is eyeing a blow-dryer brush this year, consider T3’s new Airebrush Duo. We reviewed the product and are impressed with the interchangeable heads that offer a traditional flat brush and the versatile round brush for styling.
Target
Not all superheroes wear capes, and Dyson’s V8 Motorhead Origin Cordless Stick Vacuum is the poster product for that adage. It’s our favorite Dyson vacuum we reviewed — cleaning carpets and hard floors has never been easier.
Amazon
For listening to favorite playlists, engaging podcasts and audiobooks, these new Apple AirPods are a fantastic way to say “I love you” this year. Not to mention, there’s a reason why they’re so well-reviewed on Amazon.
Auvere
Auvere’s 22K Gold Heartbeat Ring doesn’t do justice when not worn on your finger. The quality of gold is so high that it’s one of our favorite brands to buy affordable fine jewelry from online. And, the heart ring is just perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Baked By Melissa
Who doesn’t love a sweet surprise from Baked by Melissa? Not just boxed up for birthdays, the brand has a “Sending Love Cupcake Gift Box” that features a 25-pack of cupcakes that are decadent and make a great shippable gift option this Valentine’s Day.
Bearaby
Bearaby is a sought-after item that makes a lovely weighted blanket. According to reviews, it helps you sleep better and serves as a beautiful end-of-bed throw to decorate your bed when it’s not being used.
24. Book of the Month Subscription, $49.99 for three months
Book of the Month
A perfect package for the woman in your life who loves to read: Book of the Month. With three months priced at $50, she’ll have access to some of the newly released and bestselling titles that’ll keep the pages flipping from cover to cover.
Brooklinen
Bring hotel-quality towels to their home with Brooklinen’s Super-Plush Move-In Bundle. When hopping out of the shower or bath, they’ll be thrilled to wrap themselves in these plush towels.
Caraway
Practical and clad in a sophisticated design, Caraway’s Cookware Set is a premiere kitchen four-piece bundle that’ll have your loved one sautéing, boiling and frying like a pro. Plus, it’s on sale right now for less than $400.
Gift a festive and yummy box with the Valentine’s Day gift basket from Cheryl’s. Inside, you’ll find a tasty offering of buttercream cookies, wrapped chocolates, shortbread cookies and more.
Amazon
It’s never been easier to grow fresh herbs and produce from your kitchen (especially apartment-sized spaces). If the woman in your life has a green thumb — or is looking to get better at gardening — this less-than-$150 gift is splendid.
Nordstrom
Go the extra mile this Valentine’s Day and buy your leading lady a luxury gift! This David Yurman’s Cable Classic Bracelet Plated in 18K gold is an awesome piece to add to her collection.
Eberjey
Matching pajama sets are always a good idea, especially when there’s a cute top-and-shorts set in a Valentine’s Day-ready pink shade. For more matching and dreamy sleepwear sets, Eberjey has more options up its sleeve, too — pun totally intended.
Funboy
While summer is months away, nothing quite screams Valentine’s Day like Funboy’s Clear Red Lip Couch Float. If there’s an upcoming vacation planned, you’re residing in a warmer climate or simply dreaming of lounging by the pool, this luxe float is to die for.
HelloFresh
After thousands of mentions on social media, HelloFresh landed a top spot in our edit to the best meal delivery services after testing 23 meal kits (and we gave it a wholehearted review, too). It makes a fun date night activity that’s healthy, scrumptious and memorable, too.
Kendra Scott
New from Kendra Scott, these set-of-three Heaven Heart Rings are perfect for the gold jewelry wearer who loves a pop of color equally as much. Plus, it’s a wonderful gift option for less than $75.
Amazon
We don’t have to get into the weeds of why KitchenAid’s Stand Mixer made the cut (not only for its Valentine’s Day red color, either). It’s a baking essential, pairs well with a bestselling Amazon cookbook and is a reliable countertop staple.
Amazon
What pairs well with a KitchenAid stand mixer? The pasta attachment, of course! Make fresh pasta from the comfort of your own home. It makes a wonderful gift for cooking connoisseurs and lovers of fresh Italian cuisine.
Plus, this model is one of our favorite KitchenAid Stand Mixer attachments we rounded up this year.
Williams Sonoma
On the cooking train, Le Creuset’s Signature Enameled Cast Iron Oval 8 Qt. Dutch Oven is a fan-favorite. Whether for oven-ready meals or hearty dishes, it’s a splurge-worthy essential she’ll love to unbox this Valentine’s Day.
Amazon
Lulu Candles’ “Espresso Bean” Scented Jar Candle is a dream for the coffee lover you know. Seriously, it makes your room smell like a coffeehouse.
1-800 Flowers
The Magnificent Roses are a wonderful preservable bouquet option that’s worth the buy this Valentine’s Day.
Uncommon Goods
We love having truffles delivered, but just as mouthwatering is the Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit curated by Uncommon Goods. It’s a fun, DIY activity that’ll rev up your Valentine’s Day date night, for sure.
Sephora
Word of advice: gift the woman in your life Necessaire’s Body Lotion with Niacinamide. It’s truly heaven in a tube and for $25 you’ll score major brownie points.
Parachute
Parachute has some of the finest linens, but its slippers? Unbeatable. Just shy of $40, gift your Valentine clean-white comfort that she’ll wear all around the house.
PDPAOLA
Gift a piece of fine jewelry this year. PDPAOLA’s Letter Necklace is bound to make an impression.
Uncommon Goods
How adorable is this personalized four-across game from Uncommon Goods? Simply input you and your partner’s name and a special date for a sweet gift you’ll keep on playing and talking about for years to come.
Walmart
Nothing shouts Valentine’s Day like this posh-pink bathtub caddy tray. Perfect for some R&R, it has room for flowers, candles, bath salts and of course, a book to read.
Williams Sonoma
We’re obsessed with Smeg’s Two-Slice Toaster that brings some retro glam to your kitchen. Available in other colors, too, it’s a lovely display piece that makes your toast just how you like it.
Tatcha
Tatcha’s The Water Cream is truly worth the hype and is a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift for the skincare lover. Not to mention, it’s infused with unique Japanese ingredients known for balancing the skin and diminishing the appearance of pores.
Thirdlove
For a sexy surprise, Thirdlove‘s 24/7 Lace Balconette Bra is a stunning garment, especially with its berry detail.
Amazon
A Victoria’s Secret Gift Card can accomplish a number of things for the woman you’re gifting to — a new sleepwear set, some quality activewear or spicy lingerie. That said, this gift card will work wonders in her wallet.
Amazon
If there’s a kitchen essential that’s absolutely worth the buy, it’s the Vitamix 5200 Blender. We reviewed the nifty gadget for ourselves and are impressed by its ability to crush whole produce and even heat up soups!
Uncommon Goods
For the spontaneous person you know, there’s nothing more exciting than having a spread of 100 things to do laid out in front of you.
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
Brooklinen
As one of the most sought-after gifts right now, Brooklinen’s Super-Plush Robe is an ideal unisex gift that comes in white and a dark gray, along with a few limited-edition colors and patterns.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
While we believe in ordering luxe-looking truffles all year round, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to splurge on some decadent minis. Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s Exotic Truffle Collection is a tasty choice, featuring 16 desserts from around the world.
Best Buy
For an “I love you” splurge, consider Samsung’s 65″ The Frame Series Smart Tizen TV. Also available in other sizes, the stunning display offers an artful picture when you’re not streaming your favorites — which is equally as great as the near-live graphics you’ll enjoy while on Hulu and other channels.
Cozy Earth
Truthfully, our men’s joggers edit is one of our favorites, especially because the classic bottoms are effortlessly flattering. The man in your life will stay cozy as can be with Cozy Earth’s Ultra-Soft Bamboo Jogger Pant (which we can attest is made with a hard-to-beat comfy material).
5. Audible Premium Plus Membership, $14.95 a month after 30-day free trial
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For $14.95 a month, an Audible Premium Plus Membership is an educational and thoughtful gift to bestow upon a fellow commuter, lover of podcasts or devout reader (see our favorite audible books). Plus, it’s something practical that’ll be put to good use.
Uncommon Goods
We can’t forget about the dads this Valentine’s Day. For $40, Uncommon Goods makes it difficult to pass up this “A Dozen Reasons I Love You Dad” sentimental and personalized offering. Simply craft a few reasons and gift something he’ll treasure forever.
Allbirds
Truthfully, we love Allbirds, with the brand’s fan-favorite Tree Dashers being a top gift option.
Available in an array of colors, the sustainable shoes are flexible to your movement, machine washable and have a lightly padded heel collar to lock your ankle in place.
Brightland
Enter the Instagrammable white bottles of olive oil that are just as delicious as they look. We reviewed the brand and can attest that its high quality of extra-virgin olive oils (and vinegar, too) makes a wonderful gift.
Nordstrom
For a splurge-worthy gift for him this Valentine’s Day, Burberry’s Giant Check Cashmere Scarf is like no other. The softer-than-soft cashmere tipped with a fringe hem is an accessory he’ll have for years, too.
Amazon
You can’t go wrong with a Champion hoodie (especially if you’re planning on stealing it). Well-priced and offered in every color you can think of, it’s a stay-warm gift that’s perfect for the Valentine’s Day season.
Uncommon Goods
It’s one thing to love chocolate, but it’s another to have fun breaking it — with a mallet. This iconic, memorable offering from Uncommon Goods is sure to put a smile on his face (and a mouth-watering treat to dive into after unpackaging).
Uncommon Goods
This article wouldn’t be incomplete without a mention of a sentimental, personalized book to DTR (define the relationship, that is). Not to mention, it’s a display-worthy way to put your love story on paper.
Uncommon Goods
As one of the most-purchased holiday gifts for boyfriends in 2021, the Create Your Own Reel Viewer has earned its place as a great Valentine’s Day gift, too. It’s retro, adorable and worth the $30 price tag.
Nordstrom
Featured as one of our favorite watch brands from Nordstrom, Daniel Wellington is a classic gift for men. It’s difficult not to love this large white face and leather strap, either.
Best Buy
If the man in your life just isn’t about lukewarm coffee and tea, add the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug to your cart ASAP. Not only does it look sophisticated on a desk but it’s just as practical for an early morning start.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
For the fitness lover who is seeking a new home for his dumbbells, this three-tier rack is your winner. Though weights aren’t included, shop our favorite dumbbells we rounded up for an add-on to this great gift.
Uncommon Goods
Know a hot sauce lover? Diversify his taste buds with the Global Hot Sauce Gift Box that boasts concoctions from around the world. It’s an exciting gift filled with fresh flavor palettes and unique recipe-making ahead.
Amazon
As one of Amazon’s bestsellers, the Herschel Novel Duffel Bag is a great, under-$100 Valentine’s Day gift idea that’s perfect for weekend trips and longer vacations alike. Plus, it comes in various colors to choose from.
Goldbelly
There’s no other way to say it — if the guy in your life loves cheese, there’s no better gift than CheeseBoarder’s Terza Cheese Board. It’s filled with some of the most melt-in-your-mouth cheeses and is unstoppable for your date night charcuterie board, too.
Nordstrom
Le Labo has been picking up steam, namely for its unisex scent that smells fresh and clean. As a safe, luxury option ideal for anyone on your list, it’s worth looking into.
Target
Party games are great and all, but one-on-one card games are a treat to unwrap this Valentine’s Day. The “Let’s Get Deep” Game is derived from the makers of “What Do You Meme?” and will encourage you and your partner to strengthen your relationship with engaging, deep questions.
Uncommon Goods
We reviewed the TikTok-popular Lovebox and it’s one of the most spontaneous and feel-good ways to receive words of affirmation from your partner or another loved one. When someone sends a message, the heart will spin. With the new mobile update, you can now send gifs and photos, too!
Amazon
For gorgeous sound quality on a handsome face, Marshall’s Emberton Bluetooth Portable Speaker is an incredible gift for music lovers. Not to mention, it’s fitting for your living space, outdoor pool party and on-the-go picnic date.
MasterClass Masterclass
As one of our favorite online course platforms (especially with online cooking classes from Gordon Ramsay), MasterClass is a supreme option. For $15 a month, give the gift of learning — from classes on real estate to poker strategy.
Amazon
As one of our favorite kitchen items to date, Nespresso’s Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker is unmatched — and makes a phenomenal gift). Pick up some delicious pods for your morning coffee (or evening espresso) and you have yourself a well-rounded gift he’ll go nuts for.
Nordstrom
Let’s face it — you can’t have too many socks, especially when we’re talking about Nike’s Everyday ones. This six-pack is just $22 and is a practical gift he’ll love this Valentine’s Day.
Nordstrom
Whether there’s an upcoming wedding on the calendar or you want to contribute to his tie collection, Nordstrom’s Collier Silk Tie is a new, fashion-forward option that makes a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift paired with these cufflinks.
Papier
Papier has some of the best planners we’ve seen, and its line of personalized notebooks is no exception. Whether it’s for taking work notes or journaling, this monogram leather notebook — that comes in many colors besides this festive red — is a winner.
Amazon
For a great $25 gift idea, you can’t beat Philips Norelco’s Multigroomer. It’s men’s version of self-care — and it’ll show him how much you care, too.
The Polo Ralph Lauren’s Lightweight Windbreaker is a stunning slim-fit option that’s perfect for date nights in breezy weather. Plus, it comes in a variety of shades.
Williams Sonoma
Lover of whiskey? Gift this set of two whiskey glasses in this cool navy and gray color. They’re perfect for entertaining and add a unique spin on the all-clear glasses he may have in his cabinet.
Amazon
Truthfully, robot vacuums have changed the cleaning game. For a well-priced option, consider iRobot Roomba’s 694 Robot Vacuum that’ll make cleaning days more efficient.
Amazon
For the Valentine’s in your life who always loses a set of keys or phone, the Tile Starter Pack will be their saving grace. It’ll instantly track the location of missing devices so you don’t have to fret and retrace your steps.
Nordstrom
Perfect for hiking or dressing up for dinner, Timberland’s 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot is a fan-favorite option that we adore. They look sleek, sophisticated and make any outfit look more put-together.
Amazon
If your loved one is a fan of all things retro, the Victrola Vintage Three-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player is your best bet, featuring built-in speakers that will beautifully spin all their favorite records you can purchase on Amazon.
Saks Fifth Avenue
A watch may be a popular Valentine’s Day gift, but how about a watch box? This high-end storage option looks sharp on a dresser, plus has seven slots for all his watches and room for extra links and accessories, too.
Yeti
It may be cold outside but we’re already dreaming of warmer weather. The Yeti Hopper Flip 8 Soft Cooler is a gift he’ll appreciate for years on end, making beach and picnic trips a breeze.
38. Bright Cellars Wine Subscription, $100 a month for six bottles
Bright Cellars
For the wine lover in your life, Bright Cellars is the way to go. After taking a detailed wine quiz to generate your preferred flavor palette, the brand will send you six bottles of high-quality wine for just $100.
Yeti
There’s nothing quite like a Yeti Tumbler to get you through your morning drives and on-the-go adventures. For $30, it’s a fairly affordable Valentine’s Day gift.
Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Oculus
Formerly dubbed the Oculus Quest 2, this virtual-reality gadget is on every kids’ wishlist we know, namely for its 3D experience to take gaming to the next level. Be sure to note the brand only recommends this popular item for ages 13 and up, too.
Amazon
Even if the young one on your Valentine’s Day gifting list doesn’t watch Star Wars, it’s hard not to love this adorable “Yoda One for Me” T-Shirt that’s just $20 on Amazon.
Amazon
Any kid who always has their head in a book will jump up and down upon receiving a Barnes & Noble gift card. Plus, it’s just as great for teens if they want to pick up a contemporary romance book on their reading list.
Dylan’s Candy Bar
We’re already salivating just looking at Dylan’s Candy Bar’s spread of chocolate. With a decadent assortment, it’s worth gifting.
Amazon
To make tasty creations, gift this unique cookbook that’ll have them making portrait-ready waffle, banana and cherry breakfasts that look like ice cream before you know it.
Hanna Andersson
Fitting for Valentine’s Day, Hanna Andersson’s Long John Pajamas are a comfy staple to wear anytime it’s cold, really. The pattern is too adorable to pass up, too.
Amazon
A classic to say the least, the mouse from “When You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is back for Valentine’s Day. This board book is a festive, less-than-$5 treat, too.
Amazon
For fans of dress-up, this compact shoes and tiara playset will have anyone feel like a princess this winter, especially when watching their favorite animated movie on Disney+.
Amazon
On Amazon, the traditional train set meets your local farmhouse with this unique building set. It’ll keep any child occupied for hours, especially when creating new villages.
KiwiCo
For the science-obsessed kid, how about making their own crystal ombre soap? It’s a fascinating kit many kids may be intrigued about and a good gift idea that’s less than $50.
Amazon
If we had a dollar for every time we heard about these pop bubble toys, we’d be billionaires. For $16, it’s sure to make any kid’s Valentine’s Day.
Target
Ah, the Nintendo Switch. For the kid who loves gaming, it’s a portable option for car rides, meeting up with friends and enjoying from their bed.
Amazon
This two-sided moody octopus plushie is so popular, even adults are buying them. They come in different shade combos.
Amazon
Ride in style with the Schwinn Roadster Tricycle. Designed for toddlers and kids, it’s a hot new whip that’s safe (thanks, two large training wheels) and fun to give for a spin.
Walmart
It’s hard not to love this bear-ear kids’ winter coat that’s less than $30 right now. Plus, it’s just perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Amazon
The possibilities are endless with LEGO’s Classic Bricks and Houses Building Toy Starter Set. Now $16, it unleashes creativity instantaneously.
Target
If we’re being honest, we’ve seen firsthand how excited little kids get with this smart checkout toy and just had to include it here. You can even connect an iPad for even smarter playtime, too.
Amazon
Introducing another gift for the gamer you know — gaming headphones, of course. This light-up pair is less than $30 on Amazon right now and glows in these modern black and blue shades that any kid will appreciate.
Best Buy
Train your kids to become professional photographers with Polaroid’s Now Instant Film Camera. It’s easy to take around and snaps incredible photos.
For more gifting recommendations, check out the New York Post Shopping section.


newyorkpost--2020-02-04--4 Alaska kids found alive after vanishing during blizzard on snowmobile

Four children were found alive after they went missing on a snowmobile during a blizzard in Alaska , officials said .
The kids — Christopher Johnson , 14 , Frank Johnson , 8 , Ethan Camille , 7 , and Trey Camille , 2 – were located Monday around 18 miles away from their home in Nunam Iqua after an extensive search , news station KTUU reported .
The group had gone out Sunday for a short snowmobile ride , but then the weather conditions grew worse .
“ It became an hour and the weather started being bad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for someone to go out and look , ” said Karen Camille , who is the mother of three of the children and sister to the fourth .
More than 24 hours later , the missing kids were found by a search and rescue team on the ground .
They had managed to locate shelter , a member of the search team told KTTU .
They were suffering from severe hypothermia and airlifted to a hospital in Bethel , the outlet reported .
One child was admitted to Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. Hospital for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage , the outlet reported .
The two other children were treated and released .
“ I never would have thought that he would make it , ” Trey ’ s father , Alphonso Thomas , told KTUU .

Four children were found alive after they went missing on a snowmobile during a blizzard in Alaska, officials said.
The kids — Christopher Johnson, 14, Frank Johnson, 8, Ethan Camille, 7, and Trey Camille, 2 – were located Monday around 18 miles away from their home in Nunam Iqua after an extensive search, news station KTUU reported.
The group had gone out Sunday for a short snowmobile ride, but then the weather conditions grew worse.
“It became an hour and the weather started being bad, and that’s when we called for someone to go out and look,” said Karen Camille, who is the mother of three of the children and sister to the fourth.
More than 24 hours later, the missing kids were found by a search and rescue team on the ground. They had managed to locate shelter, a member of the search team told KTTU.
They were suffering from severe hypothermia and airlifted to a hospital in Bethel, the outlet reported.
One child was admitted to Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. Hospital for further care, while another was brought to Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, the outlet reported. The two other children were treated and released.
“I never would have thought that he would make it,” Trey’s father, Alphonso Thomas, told KTUU.


newyorkpost--2020-02-04--Remains of two sailors killed in Pearl Harbor identified

The remains of two sailors killed in the attacks on Pearl Harbor have been identified — 79 years after the tragedy .
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency claims that Navy Fireman 1st Class Rex Wise , 21 and Navy Fireman 1st Class Hadley Heavin , 23 , have been accounted for , KSN NBC reports .
Their remains could not be initially identified and were transferred to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu , Hawaii — were they are listed as unknowns .
Wise was among the 429 killed aboard the USS Oklahoma , and Heavin one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virginia on Dec. 7 , 1941 .
The Japanese-led attack on the military base — which led the United States to enter WWII — left 2,403 Americans dead and 1,143 wounded .
In recent years , many Pearl Harbor victims have been accounted for , thanks to advancements in DNA and dental testing .
The remains of 18-year-old Seaman 1st Class Walter C. Foley of Brooklyn — also aboard the USS Oklahoma — were identified in November 2018 .
Heavin ’ s remains were officially determined in September and Wise in October .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ — will be buried this spring .
Wise will be laid to rest on April 22 , 2020 and Heavin on May 23 , 2020 .

The remains of two sailors killed in the attacks on Pearl Harbor have been identified — 79 years after the tragedy.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency claims that Navy Fireman 1st Class Rex Wise, 21 and Navy Fireman 1st Class Hadley Heavin, 23, have been accounted for, KSN NBC reports.
Their remains could not be initially identified and were transferred to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii — were they are listed as unknowns.
Wise was among the 429 killed aboard the USS Oklahoma, and Heavin one of 106 killed aboard the USS West Virginia on Dec. 7, 1941.
The Japanese-led attack on the military base — which led the United States to enter WWII — left 2,403 Americans dead and 1,143 wounded.
In recent years, many Pearl Harbor victims have been accounted for, thanks to advancements in DNA and dental testing.
The remains of 18-year-old Seaman 1st Class Walter C. Foley of Brooklyn — also aboard the USS Oklahoma — were identified in November 2018.
Heavin’s remains were officially determined in September and Wise in October.
The two men — both Kansas natives — will be buried this spring. Wise will be laid to rest on April 22, 2020 and Heavin on May 23, 2020.


newyorkpost--2020-02-04--Private disaster company hired to clean up Kobe Bryant crash site

The bodies of Kobe Bryant , his daughter Gianna and the ...

Workers in hazmat suits have started cleaning up the debris and toxic material at the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site.
The team from BMS-Cat, a Texas-based company, which specializes in emergency cleanups, was hired by AIG Insurance to clean out the area, according to the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, which has a headquarters that borders the crash site.
“They’re making sure any piece of the crash, anything from the fuselage, or glass, and those types of things, are completely removed from the site,” spokesman Mike McNutt explained after The Post spotted the workers and asked the agency why they were there.
“If God didn’t want it there, they don’t want it there either.”
The site of the accident is situated in a remote, mountainous area in Calabasas, on publicly maintained land that’s typically used for hiking, according to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, which oversees the area.
The Las Virgenes headquarters borders that land and has been at the center of the clean up because of their proximity to the hard-to-reach site.
“Getting to the site has been very challenging and the most direct route for the response team was to basically just go straight up through the back of our property to the crash site,” McNutt explained.
Dash Stolarz, the public affairs director for the MRCA, said a lot of work needs to get done before the area can be opened to the public again.
“When the helicopter crashed, it released a lot of jet fuel and a lot of hydraulic fuel, which is toxic,” Stolarz explained.
“It is very contaminated, there’s a really strong scent of fuel and it’s a public trail so they have [to clear it out.] The public cannot have contact with jet fuel.”
Once the debris is removed, the private companies will clear out the soil, replace it and then have it tested by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to ensure it’s safe.
Just over a week ago, Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, along with seven others were killed when Bryant’s helicopter crashed into a side of the mountain after flying through bad conditions.
The group was expected at the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks for a basketball game about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles when the devastating wreck occurred.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--NY congresswoman diagnosed with coronavirus days after sharing podium with colleagues

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WASHINGTON — New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez has been diagnosed with coronavirus, just days after she shared a speaking lectern and microphone with dozens of House colleagues.
The Brooklyn Democrat placed an open palm on a shared microphone’s foam Friday morning during debate on the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, moving the device closer to her face, before draping her hands on a lectern that held her notes.
And a seat occupied by Velázquez toward the rear of the House chamber was subsequently filled by a different congresswoman. All Democrats who spoke after her shared the same podium and mic.
“In the wee hours of Sunday morning, I began to feel under the weather,” Velázquez, 67, said in a statement Monday. “I developed the abrupt onset of muscle aches, fevers, nasal congestion and stomach upset. I noticed that I could no longer smell my perfume or taste my food.”
She continued: “After speaking with The Attending Physician by phone, I was diagnosed with presumed coronavirus infection. My symptoms are mild at the present time and I am taking Tylenol for fever, and isolating myself at my home. At the advice of The Attending Physician, neither COVID 19 laboratory testing nor a doctor’s office visit was recommended. I am carefully monitoring my symptoms, working remotely and in constant contact with my staff.”
Velázquez added, “I encourage everyone to stay at home and continue practicing social distancing.”
The congresswoman and many other New York members of Congress attended the House debate on Friday, flouting CDC guidance that they should self-isolate for 14 days after leaving the New York City area, which is the national epicenter of COVID-19.
The chamber was filled with an uncomfortable amount of coughing. Lawmakers poured into the House after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) indicated he would force them to appear in person to vote.
“We’ve all got to wait 14 days to see what happens,” Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) said after the vote. “Hopefully, none of us get ill. If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have had to come [back],” he said of Massie. “He put people in jeopardy, there’s no question about it.”
Velázquez attended a celebration with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) after the bill passed.
Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said: “Following the announcement by Chairwoman Velazquez, the Speaker today consulted with the Attending Physician who found her contact to be of low risk and recommended the Speaker take no particular action.” A spokesman for McCarthy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges that “residents who were recently in the affected areas of New York, out of an abundance of caution, should self-quarantine for 14 days.”
A spokesperson for Velázquez on Friday had defended her appearance in Washington.
“As Chair of the Small Business Committee, the Congresswoman will be present for debate on the small business portions of the bill,” the spokesperson told The Post. “She will be social distancing as much as possible during her time in Washington, minimizing contact with staff and other Members and taking precautions recommended by the Capitol’s Office of Attending Physician.”
At least four other House lawmakers — Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), Ben McAdams (D-Utah), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Joe Cunningham (D-SC) — had previously been diagnosed with suspected cases of COVID-19, as has one senator, Rand Paul (R-Ky.).
New York has more than 66,000 cases of COVID-19 and more than 1,200 deaths. There are more than 153,000 cases in the US.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Emmy Rossum lets cat walk near raw food, internet goes wild

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) With Hollywood stars staying home and whiling away their days on Instagram , we ’ re getting an even deeper look into the day-to-day lives of the rich and famous .
And it turns out that there are some things that we ’ d really rather not see .
A case in point : On Monday , Emmy Rossum innocently posted a picture on Twitter showing the food that she planned to cook that day , including a raw chicken and a stack of chopped fruit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she ’ d already baked .
But the “ Shameless ” star — who generally seems quite put-together and polished — accidentally revealed that she is , in fact , gross .
Because walking along her range in the shot , just inches from the raw bird , is her cat .
“ This is why I don ’ t and won ’ t ever do potlucks … animals should never be that close to food prep … hairs , mites , and who knows what else … , ” replied one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but cat dandruff and fleas , ” wrote another .
“ Get that cat off the counter !
They literally digs in and walks on s–t , ” said a third .
Meanwhile , her culinary efforts didn ’ t get a warm response either .
“ Ma ’ am that chicken is naked , ” wrote a follower , “ Please put some seasoning on it , it hurts !
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With Hollywood stars staying home and whiling away their days on Instagram, we’re getting an even deeper look into the day-to-day lives of the rich and famous. And it turns out that there are some things that we’d really rather not see.
A case in point: On Monday, Emmy Rossum innocently posted a picture on Twitter showing the food that she planned to cook that day, including a raw chicken and a stack of chopped fruit and vegetables, plus a filet of salmon that she’d already baked. But the “Shameless” star — who generally seems quite put-together and polished — accidentally revealed that she is, in fact, gross. Because walking along her range in the shot, just inches from the raw bird, is her cat.
“This is why I don’t and won’t ever do potlucks … animals should never be that close to food prep … hairs, mites, and who knows what else … ,” replied one user.
“Nothing seasoning this bird but cat dandruff and fleas,” wrote another. “Get that cat off the counter! They literally digs in and walks on s–t,” said a third.
Meanwhile, her culinary efforts didn’t get a warm response either. “Ma’am that chicken is naked,” wrote a follower, “Please put some seasoning on it, it hurts!”


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--‘Sick experiment’: Arizona not implementing coronavirus lockdown measures

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Arizona has not rolled out any statewide coronavirus lockdown measures in what some panicked residents are slamming as a “huge, sick experiment,” according to a report.
The Grand Canyon State is among 10 states that have no shelter-in-place measures on the state, county or municipal level, the Guardian reported.
“It’s really disconcerting because you just see these people and there’s no social distancing,” Paradise Valley resident Ann O’Connor told the outlet. “It is like a huge, sick experiment.”
Gov. Doug Ducey has prohibited cities and counties from issuing their own lockdown orders, the outlet reported. Though he shut down libraries and schools throughout the state, he has allowed non-essential businesses to keep their doors open.
Salon owner Leyna Negron said she made the decision to close the business on her own, but would’ve preferred that it was mandated.
“We cannot comply with CDC guidelines and stay six feet away from our clients,” Negron told the Guardian, adding that she now wants to know “what to do and what help is coming.”
Coronavirus has spread in the state to more than 1,000 people, causing at least 20 deaths, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.
Some experts fear that the state has been too slow to enact widespread social distancing measures and flatten the curve.
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“I am very concerned that we are behind the curve on this one,” said Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Final survivor of last American slave ship identified

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The final survivor of the transatlantic slave trade has been identified after painstaking research.
Matilda McCrear was just two years old when she was captured by slave traders in West Africa and transport to the U.S. on the Clotilda, the last American slave ship. The Clotilda docked in Mobile, Alabama in July 1860.
McCrear died in 1940, aged 82 or 83.
Dr. Hannah Durkin, a lecturer in Literature and Film at Newcastle University’s School of English Literature, uncovered McCrear’s story when she read an interview with her in the Selma Times-Journal. Durkin then used census data and other records to piece her life together.
The research enabled McCrear’s 83-year-old grandson Johnny Crear to find out about his grandmother’s story.
“I had no idea she’d been on the Clotilda,” he said in a statement released by Newcastle University. “It came as a real surprise.
“Her story gives me mixed emotions because if she hadn’t been brought here, I wouldn’t be here,” he added. “But it’s hard to read about what she experienced.”
The research revealed that Matilda was brought to the U.S. with her mother Gracie, her three older sisters and the man who would go on to be her stepfather. Two of her brothers were left in West Africa.
“On arrival in the USA, Matilda was bought by Memorable Walker Creagh along with her ten-year-old sister Sallie and her mother Gracie,” explained Newcastle University in the statement. “Gracie was forcibly paired with Guy, another Clotilda survivor, while her two oldest daughters were bought by another slave owner and never seen again.”
Durkin explained that McCrear never married; instead, she had a decades-long common law marriage with a white German-born man, with whom she had 14 children.
“Even though she left West Africa when she was a toddler, she appears throughout her life to have worn her hair in a traditional Yoruba style, a style presumably taught to her by her mother. She also changed her surname from Creagh – her former enslaver’s spelling– to McCrear,” Durkin explained.
Previously, the final survivor of the last American slave ship was thought to be Redoshi, who was also onboard the Clotilda. Given the slave name Sally Smith, Redoshi died in Alabama in 1937.
Durkin read the interview with McCrear in the Selma Times-Journal while she was researching Redoshi.
Prior to the identification of Redoshi, the last survivor of the Clotilda was thought to be Oluale Kossola, also known as Cudjo Lewis, who died in 1935.
Part of the triangular trade in slaves and goods between Africa, the Americas and Europe, the transatlantic transport of slaves is known as the Middle Passage. Between the 16th and the 19th centuries, around 12 million African slaves were shipped to the Americas, according to the Boston African American National Historical Site. About 15 percent of slaves died during the horrific voyages, which lasted around 80 days.
“In some ways Matilda was more fortunate than the vast majority of Middle Passage survivors,” said Durkin, in the statement. “She got to stay with her mother and one of her sisters, and because she was only two when she was taken from Africa, she was still very young when she was emancipated.”
“But make no mistake, her life was incredibly hard,” Durkin added. “The story of Matilda and her family highlights the horrors of slavery, the abuses of the US South’s sharecropping system, the injustices of segregation and the suffering of black farmers during the Great Depression.”
McCrear was in her 70s when she was interviewed by the Selma Times-Journal. She had come to Dallas County Courthouse in Selma in 1931 to make an unsuccessful claim for compensation for herself and Redoshi as Clotilda survivors.
The research is published in “Slavery and Abolition: A Journal of Slave and Post-Slave Studies.”
“Matilda McCrear’s story helps us to understand what the slave trade and its aftermath were like for a little girl and her family,” Durkin told Fox News via email. “Even more remarkably, McCrear’s claim for compensation in Selma in 1931 preempted later work there by Civil Rights Movement campaigners and her death in 1940 reminds us just how recently the slave trade ended.”
In 2017, it was reported that the remains of the Clotilda may have been found in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Alabama. The notorious ship was set ablaze after delivering its captive cargo from Benin in West Africa to Mobile. Subsequent analysis, however, revealed that the wreckage does not belong to the Clotilda. The remains of the ship, however, were discovered in Alabama last year.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Reopened Wuhan retailers greeted by light shopper turnout

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The city at the center of China’s virus outbreak was reopening for business Monday after authorities lifted more of the controls that locked downs tens of millions of people for two months.
“I want to revenge shop,” one excited customer declared as she traversed one of Wuhan’s major shopping streets,
Customers were still scarce, though, as those who did venture out were greeted by shop employees who wore masks and carried signs that told them to “keep a safe distance.”
Among them was this teacher, who was visiting her family when most access to the city of 11 million was suspended Jan. 23 to stem the coronavirus spread.
“I’m so excited, I want to cry,” said the woman, who gave only her English name Kat as she eyed the wares in the Chuhe Hanjie pedestrian mall.
“After two months trapped at home, I want to jump,” she added, jumping up and down excitedly.
A teacher in the eastern city of Nanjing, Kat was among those trapped in Wuhan when the central Chinese manufacturing hub was shut down as the virus spread.
While governments worldwide were tightening travel and other controls, the ruling Communist Party has rolled back curbs on Wuhan and other areas as it tries to revive the world’s second-largest economy after declaring victory over the outbreak.
The city in Hubei province is the last major population center still under travel controls. Residents were allowed to go to other parts of Hubei but could not leave the province. Restrictions on other Hubei residents were lifted March 23. The final curbs on Wuhan end April 8.
Wuhan became the center of the most intensive anti-disease controls ever imposed after the virus emerged in December. Some researchers suggest it may have jumped to humans from a bat at one of the city’s wildlife markets.
The ruling party suppressed information about the outbreak and reprimanded doctors in Wuhan who tried to warn the public. As late as Jan. 19, city leaders went ahead with a dinner for 40,000 households to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Local leaders held one more event, a Jan. 22 holiday gala at which musicians and actors were sniffling and coughing, before the government acknowledged the severity of the problem. The next morning, residents awoke to news that their sprawling city that straddles the Yangtze River was cut off from the outside world.
Police set up roadblocks at expressway entrances. Only truckers leaving the city to collect food and a handful of other drivers with official passes were allowed through. Bus and subway service was shut down.
Restaurants, shops, cinemas and other businesses were ordered to close, leaving streets empty and silent in a foreshadowing of controls that would spread to other countries. Families were ordered to stay home.
Restrictions spread to cities near Wuhan and eventually expanded to cover some 800 million people, more than half of China’s population.
Wuhan became the center of a massive effort to treat the sick, understand the virus and stop its spread. Two temporary hospitals with more than 1,000 beds each were built and a third one was set up in an exhibition center. Hundreds of military doctors and nurses were dispatched to the city, along with tons of medical supplies.
President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan for the first time March 10 in a show of official confidence that the virus was under control. The next day, the government began to ease controls on Hubei, allowing some factories and other businesses deemed essential to reopen.
On Monday, about 75 percent of shops in the Chuhe Hanjie mall in the city center were open but many imposed limits on how many people could enter.
Shopkeepers set up dispensers for hand sanitizer and checked customers for signs of fever.
Buses and subways started to run again Saturday and the train station reopened, bringing thousands of people to the city.
At the same time, the ruling party rolled out a massive propaganda effort to portray its leaders as the heroes of the outbreak and deflect accusations they allowed the virus to spread due to politically motivated foot-dragging.
Government spokespeople have suggested the coronavirus’ origin is unknown, contradicting earlier official statements that it came from Wuhan.
A foreign ministry spokesman said the virus might have been brought by visiting American military officials, a claim that prompted an angry response from Washington.
Wuhan suffered 2,547 coronavirus deaths, accounting for about 80 percent of China’s total fatality toll of 3,186 as of Sunday, according to the National Health Commission. The country had a total of 81,470 confirmed cases, though both the number of cases and the death toll are believed to undercount the real number of victims.
Officials are under orders to revive manufacturing, retailing and other industries while also preventing a spike in infections as people return to work.
This week, visitors to Wuhan were required to report how they arrived and their reason for coming. Hotel guests were checked twice a day for fever. They were required to show a code on a smartphone app that tracks the user’s health status and travel.
Authorities set aside five hotels to quarantine visitors, including foreigners who lack Chinese identity cards. Hotel staff in protective coveralls sprayed guests and their luggage with disinfectant.
Passengers who wanted to board a public bus had to show the smartphone health code to volunteers in red vests.
Customers at the upscale Wuhan International Mall were greeted by employees who wore masks and carried signs that said, “Please wear masks all the way. Please don’t gather. Please keep a safe distance.”
Automakers and other manufacturers in Wuhan reopened but said they needed to restore the flow of components from suppliers before production can return to normal levels.
Some were waiting for employees who went to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday and were stranded when plane, train and bus service in areas deemed at high risk were suspended.
The owner of a candy shop in the Chuhe Hanjie mall said two of her four employees were back at work but she wasn’t sure whether the others were willing to come back.
“We’ve only prepared a little stock,” said the owner, Li Zhen. “Most people are still afraid of the virus.”
A poster at the entrance to the mall asked customers to wear masks and cooperate with fever checks.
A banner nearby said, “Wuhan We Are Coming Back. Thank You.”
Two women in protective clothing that identified them as medical workers were surrounded by pedestrians who waved Chinese flags at them in a gesture of gratitude. Li gave them bags of candy.
“We may have to wait for a while to see when things can return to normal,” Li. said


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--The best ‘Tiger King’ memes almost as good as the Netflix show itself

The “ Tiger King ” is the Meme King .
If there was ever a person who lends himself to be immortalized in meme form , it ’ s Joe Exotic — aka Joseph Maldonado-Passage , nee Joseph Schreibvogel — of Netflix ’ s absurd docuseries , “ Tiger King , ” which follows the ferocious feud between “ big cat ” enthusiasts and its spiral into a bungled murder-for-hire plot .
Exotic — the 57-year-old mullet-haired roadside zookeeper ( now a convicted felon ) and bizarro social media sensation , to put it lightly — has become the focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frenzy has only intensified as the seven-episode docuseries became the number one most streamed show on Netflix in America while many remain home in coronavirus lockdown .
The “ perfect storm ” of boredom , plus the made-for-TV insanity of the show and its kooky cast of characters has led to a flurry of memes about Exotic , his arch-nemesis ( Big Cat Rescue ’ s Carole Baskin ) , Exotic ’ s many husbands ( including John Finlay , Dillon Passage and Travis Maldonado ) , fellow zookeeper Bhagavan “ Doc ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lowe and even Exotic ’ s barely-hanging-on eyebrow ring .
Just for good measure , it also includes themes of a potential Nxivm-like sex cult , Hollywood , polygamy , an alleged murder cover-up , two political campaigns , animal abuse and rights , country music and a whole lot of sequins .
Of course , Exotic ’ s — er , exotic — fashion was front and center .
Despite the sequins and mullet , everyone seemed to compare Exotic ’ s eyebrow ring to the current state of affairs .
Others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take their mind off the coronavirus pandemic .
Some were charmed by Baskin ’ s famous sign-on line , “ Hey all you cool cats and kittens.
” A few couldn ’ t help but divulge their thoughts on a conspiracy theory that Baskin was involved in her husband ’ s alleged disappearance .
Almost everyone pointed out the absurdity in the little things , from whistleblower James Garretson on a jetski to “ handyman ” and would-be murderer Allen Glover ’ s interview in a bathtub and lead homicide detective John Marsicano @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unbridled craziness , central to the plot , seemed to be the biggest draw .

The “Tiger King” is the Meme King.
If there was ever a person who lends himself to be immortalized in meme form, it’s Joe Exotic — a k a Joseph Maldonado-Passage, né Joseph Schreibvogel — of Netflix’s absurd docuseries “Tiger King,” which follows the ferocious feud between “big cat” enthusiasts and their spiral into a bungled murder-for-hire plot.
Exotic — the 57-year-old, mullet-sporting roadside zookeeper (now a convicted felon) and bizarro social media sensation, to put it lightly — has become the focus of much internet attention. The feeding frenzy has only intensified as the seven-episode docuseries became the most streamed show on Netflix in America while many remain home in coronavirus lockdown.
The perfect storm of boredom, plus the made-for-TV insanity of the show and its kooky cast of characters, has led to a flurry of memes about Exotic, his arch-nemesis (Big Cat Rescue’s Carole Baskin), Exotic’s many husbands (including John Finlay, Dillon Passage and Travis Maldonado), fellow zookeeper Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, business “partner” Jeff Lowe and even Exotic’s barely-hanging-on eyebrow ring.
Just for good measure, it also includes themes of a potential Nxivm-like sex cult, Hollywood, polygamy, an alleged murder cover-up, two political campaigns, animal abuse and rights, country music and a whole lot of sequins. Of course, Exotic’s — er, exotic — fashion was front and center.
Despite the sequins and mullet, everyone seemed to compare Exotic’s eyebrow ring to the current state of affairs.
Others were just thankful to have something to take their mind off the coronavirus pandemic.
Some were charmed by Baskin’s famous sign-on line, “Hey, all you cool cats and kittens.”
A few couldn’t help but divulge their thoughts on a conspiracy theory that Baskin was involved in her husband’s alleged disappearance.
Almost everyone pointed out the absurdity in the little things, from whistleblower James Garretson on a Jet Ski to “handyman” and would-be murderer Allen Glover’s interview in a bathtub and lead homicide detective John Marsicano’s home decor.
But the unbridled craziness, central to the plot, seemed to be the biggest draw.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Missing 5-year-old boy found dead in Alaska after mom left him on hike to get help

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The body of a 5-year-old boy was found in Alaskan woodland three days after his mother left him to get help after they got lost on a hike, according to authorities.
Jaxson Brown and his mom, Jennifer Treat, 36, got lost last Wednesday on Lunch Creek Trail close to their home in Ketchikan after they “became disoriented and lost the trail,” Alaska state troopers said.
When the youngster grew too tired to continue looking for aid, the mom “left Jaxson to seek help on her own,” the release says.
“In her rush to find help, Treat reportedly tripped on a root and significantly injured her leg. Treat was found the following day and search and rescue efforts immediately began for Jaxson,” the troopers said.
After helicopters aided searchers on the ground, the youngster’s body was finally found Saturday afternoon, the troopers said. The cause of death has yet to be released.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Democrats ask DOJ for spate of federal prison releases due to coronavirus

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr on Monday urging him to release “ as many prisoners as possible ” from federal facilities who are at high risk of becoming dangerously ill with the coronavirus .
The letter called on the Justice Department and the federal Bureau of Prisons to use their authority and “ modify the sentences of prisoners who present ‘ extraordinary and compelling reasons . '
” “ We call on you , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the right thing and exercise this authority and immediately move to release medically-compromised , elderly and pregnant prisoners from the custody of the BOP , ” the letter says .
“ In addition , we urge that you use every tool at your disposal to release as many prisoners as possible , to protect them from COVID-19.
” The missive was signed by Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York , the chairman of the committee , and Rep. Karen Bass of California , the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Crime , Terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wake of the first death of a prisoner in federal custody because of COVID-19 .
The 49-year-old prisoner died Saturday in Louisiana and had pre-existing medical conditions that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified as risk factors for developing “ more severe COVID-19 disease.
” The letter also noted that a guard at the facility is in intensive care with the virus and 30 prisoners and staff have tested positive .
The lawmakers said the $ 2.2 trillion rescue plan signed by President Trump last Friday gives the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authority to “ release prisoners to home confinement.
” Nadler and Bass also raised concerns that the Bureau of Prisons is still moving prisoners between federal facilities .
“ We are familiar with BOP ’ s directive suspending internal movement during the COVID19 pandemic , with limited exceptions , ” the letter says .
“ Unfortunately , I have heard multiple reports that BOP is transporting prisoners outside of the limited exceptions BOP has enumerated.
” Rep. Fred Keller ( R-Pa. ) said he plans to introduce a bill to halt the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ While I hope , given the national urgency to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 , any legislation stopping BOP prisoner movement can pass Congress quickly , it is just one avenue I am pursuing , ” he told Fox News .
“ The fastest way to stop inmate movement is for those in charge of this process to see the danger continued inmate movement poses to BOP employees and their communities and stop it immediately .
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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr on Monday urging him to release “as many prisoners as possible” from federal facilities who are at high risk of becoming dangerously ill with the coronavirus.
The letter called on the Justice Department and the federal Bureau of Prisons to use their authority and “modify the sentences of prisoners who present ‘extraordinary and compelling reasons.'”
“We call on you, in the most urgent terms, to do the right thing and exercise this authority and immediately move to release medically-compromised, elderly and pregnant prisoners from the custody of the BOP,” the letter says. “In addition, we urge that you use every tool at your disposal to release as many prisoners as possible, to protect them from COVID-19.”
The missive was signed by Rep. Jerrold Nadler of New York, the chairman of the committee, and Rep. Karen Bass of California, the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
It comes in the wake of the first death of a prisoner in federal custody because of COVID-19.
The 49-year-old prisoner died Saturday in Louisiana and had pre-existing medical conditions that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified as risk factors for developing “more severe COVID-19 disease.”
The letter also noted that a guard at the facility is in intensive care with the virus and 30 prisoners and staff have tested positive.
The lawmakers said the $2.2 trillion rescue plan signed by President Trump last Friday gives the Justice Department and the Bureau of Prisons the authority to “release prisoners to home confinement.”
Nadler and Bass also raised concerns that the Bureau of Prisons is still moving prisoners between federal facilities.
“We are familiar with BOP’s directive suspending internal movement during the COVID19 pandemic, with limited exceptions,” the letter says. “Unfortunately, I have heard multiple reports that BOP is transporting prisoners outside of the limited exceptions BOP has enumerated.”
Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pa.) said he plans to introduce a bill to halt the movement of prisoners during the pandemic.
“While I hope, given the national urgency to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, any legislation stopping BOP prisoner movement can pass Congress quickly, it is just one avenue I am pursuing,” he told Fox News. “The fastest way to stop inmate movement is for those in charge of this process to see the danger continued inmate movement poses to BOP employees and their communities and stop it immediately.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Facebook pledges $100M to help journalists cover coronavirus pandemic

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday a $ 100 million commitment to support local news outlets , committing $ 25 million for emergency grant funding through the Facebook Journalism Project and $ 75 million in marketing to support journalists amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ As part of our efforts to support the news ecosystem and make sure everyone has access to accurate and timely information , we ’ re investing $ 100 million in new funds to support journalists , especially focused on local news , ” Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post .
“ Right now journalists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep their communities informed and many news organizations are struggling due to the economic impact of the outbreak , ” Zuckerberg added .
“ Local news is especially hard hit , so we ’ re committing $ 25 million for emergency grant funding through the Facebook Journalism Project and another $ 75 million in marketing spend to support journalists and news organizations covering the crisis.
” “ This new emergency program is in addition to the $ 300 million we ’ ve committed to supporting news and local news in particular , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re hoping this will support many journalists through this period so they can continue doing their critical work of keeping all of us informed , ” Zuckerberg said .
Facebook has also started several other initiatives to fight the coronavirus pandemic .
Earlier this month , it announced it would launch a $ 100 million program consisting of cash grants and ad credits in an effort to help small businesses .
It is also giving every one of its nearly 45,000 employees a $ 1,000 bonus to assist them during the ongoing pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnerships Campbell Brown explained the COVID-19 Community Network grant program , which aims to help journalists cover important stories during tough times .
“ We ’ re building on this work and will direct a portion of these funds to publishers most in need in the hardest hit countries .
The first round of these grants went to 50 local newsrooms in the US and Canada , ” Brown wrote , noting “ The Post and Courier , ” “ Southeast Missourian ” and “ El Paso Matters ” are three of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cover the coronavirus pandemic .
“ If people needed more proof that local journalism is a vital public service , they ’ re getting it now .
And while almost all businesses are facing adverse financial effects from this crisis , we recognize we ’ re in a more privileged position than most and we want to help , ” Brown wrote .

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday a $100 million commitment to support local news outlets, committing $25 million for emergency grant funding through the Facebook Journalism Project and $75 million in marketing to support journalists amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“As part of our efforts to support the news ecosystem and make sure everyone has access to accurate and timely information, we’re investing $100 million in new funds to support journalists, especially focused on local news,” Zuckerberg wrote in a Facebook post.
“Right now journalists are working under very difficult conditions to keep their communities informed and many news organizations are struggling due to the economic impact of the outbreak,” Zuckerberg added. “Local news is especially hard hit, so we’re committing $25 million for emergency grant funding through the Facebook Journalism Project and another $75 million in marketing spend to support journalists and news organizations covering the crisis.”
“This new emergency program is in addition to the $300 million we’ve committed to supporting news and local news in particular, over the next few years. We’re hoping this will support many journalists through this period so they can continue doing their critical work of keeping all of us informed,” Zuckerberg said.
Facebook has also started several other initiatives to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, it announced it would launch a $100 million program consisting of cash grants and ad credits in an effort to help small businesses.
It is also giving every one of its nearly 45,000 employees a $1,000 bonus to assist them during the ongoing pandemic.
Facebook vice president of global news partnerships Campbell Brown explained the COVID-19 Community Network grant program, which aims to help journalists cover important stories during tough times.
“We’re building on this work and will direct a portion of these funds to publishers most in need in the hardest hit countries. The first round of these grants went to 50 local newsrooms in the US and Canada,” Brown wrote, noting “The Post and Courier,” “Southeast Missourian” and “El Paso Matters” are three of the local papers that have used funding to cover the coronavirus pandemic.
“If people needed more proof that local journalism is a vital public service, they’re getting it now. And while almost all businesses are facing adverse financial effects from this crisis, we recognize we’re in a more privileged position than most and we want to help,” Brown wrote.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--GOP senator to forgo salary, donate to coronavirus relief for two months

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Rob Portman will donate his salary over the course of two months to charities focused on helping with coronavirus relief efforts , he announced Monday .
Portman ( R-Ohio ) said in a statement that he would donate his salary through the end of May to five regional organizations across his home state : the Cleveland Foundation COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund , the Columbus Foundation Emergency Response Fund , the United Way and Greater Cincinnati Foundation local nonprofit fund , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toledo Community Foundation Covid-19 Response .
“ Many Ohioans are hurting right now due to the coronavirus pandemic , struggling to pay their bills and make ends meet , ” Portman ’ s statement read .
“ Many individuals are seeing their paychecks disappear and small business owners throughout the state are making sacrifices as they struggle to keep their doors open .
Our nonprofits are also under tremendous pressure.
” “ These organizations are representative of so many great nonprofits and volunteers that are responding to the urgent needs of individuals , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during this coronavirus crisis , ” he closed .
As a senator , Portman makes $ 174,000 annually .
Two months ’ salary adds up to about $ 29,000 .

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Sen. Rob Portman will donate his salary over the course of two months to charities focused on helping with coronavirus relief efforts, he announced Monday.
Portman (R-Ohio) said in a statement that he would donate his salary through the end of May to five regional organizations across his home state: the Cleveland Foundation COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, the Columbus Foundation Emergency Response Fund, the United Way and Greater Cincinnati Foundation local nonprofit fund, the Southeast Ohio Food Bank and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation Covid-19 Response.
“Many Ohioans are hurting right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, struggling to pay their bills and make ends meet,” Portman’s statement read.
“Many individuals are seeing their paychecks disappear and small business owners throughout the state are making sacrifices as they struggle to keep their doors open. Our nonprofits are also under tremendous pressure.”
“These organizations are representative of so many great nonprofits and volunteers that are responding to the urgent needs of individuals, families, and small businesses across Ohio during this coronavirus crisis,” he closed.
As a senator, Portman makes $174,000 annually. Two months’ salary adds up to about $29,000.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Ozone layer is healing thanks to international treaty signed in 1987

A newly published study notes that the ozone layer is continuing to heal and could recover completely , thanks to the global actions from the 1987 Montreal Protocol .
The research , published in Nature , notes that chemicals that caused the depletion of the ozone layer , known as chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) , also triggered a change in atmospheric circulation .
However , since 2000 , those changes have paused or “ slightly reversed ” because of the nearly 30-year-old international treaty , according to experts .
“ This study adds to growing evidence showing the profound effectiveness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study ’ s lead author , Antara Banerjee , said in a statement .
“ Not only has the treaty spurred healing of the ozone layer , it ’ s also driving recent changes in Southern Hemisphere air circulation patterns.
” The ozone layer is approximately 7 to 25 miles above the Earth ’ s surface and acts as a “ sunscreen ” for the planet , according to NASA .
It keeps out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun that has been linked to skin cancer , cataracts , immune system suppression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Previous studies have linked the trends in circulation to weather changes .
In October 2019 , a study published by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said unusual weather patterns in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica caused a drastic reduction in ozone depletion , leaving the ozone with the smallest hole seen since its discovery in 1982 .
To prove that the ozone recovery is driving the changes in atmospheric circulation , Banerjee and the other researchers used a two-step technique known as detection and attribution .
They determine what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of natural changes and what could be attributed to human-related factors , such as changes in carbon dioxide .
Even though their computer simulations showed carbon dioxide emissions have continued to expand , only changes in the ozone layer could explain the “ pause ” that the experts identified .
“ Identifying the ozone-driven pause in circulation trends in real-world observations confirms , for the first time , what the scientific ozone community has long predicted from theory , ” said one of the study ’ s co-authors , John Fyfe , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimistic about their findings , they caution the trends could reverse themselves again .
“ We term this a ‘ pause ’ because the poleward circulation trends might resume , stay flat , or reverse , ” Banerjee added .
“ It ’ s the tug of war between the opposing effects of ozone recovery and rising greenhouse gases that will determine future trends.
” The 1987 Montreal Protocol was enacted after scientists disturbingly found a hole in the ozone over Antarctica and Australia in 1985 .
It was enacted by the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kofi Annan called it “ [ p ] erhaps the single most successful international agreement to date ” and it has been widely regarded as successful , with the ozone continuing to recover each year .
A total of 197 countries , including the US under former President Ronald Reagan , are signatories of the Montreal Protocol .
Skeptics have largely dismissed fears over man ’ s impact on global warming , saying climate change has been going on since the beginning of time .
They also claim the dangers of a warming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact that fossil fuels have had on climate change .

A newly published study notes that the ozone layer is continuing to heal and could recover completely, thanks to the global actions from the 1987 Montreal Protocol.
The research, published in Nature, notes that chemicals that caused the depletion of the ozone layer, known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), also triggered a change in atmospheric circulation. However, since 2000, those changes have paused or “slightly reversed” because of the nearly 30-year-old international treaty, according to experts.
“This study adds to growing evidence showing the profound effectiveness of the Montreal Protocol,” the study’s lead author, Antara Banerjee, said in a statement. “Not only has the treaty spurred healing of the ozone layer, it’s also driving recent changes in Southern Hemisphere air circulation patterns.”
The ozone layer is approximately 7 to 25 miles above the Earth’s surface and acts as a “sunscreen” for the planet, according to NASA. It keeps out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun that has been linked to skin cancer, cataracts, immune system suppression and can also cause damage to plants.
Previous studies have linked the trends in circulation to weather changes. In October 2019, a study published by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said unusual weather patterns in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica caused a drastic reduction in ozone depletion, leaving the ozone with the smallest hole seen since its discovery in 1982.
To prove that the ozone recovery is driving the changes in atmospheric circulation, Banerjee and the other researchers used a two-step technique known as detection and attribution. They determine what patterns in wind changes were unlikely because of natural changes and what could be attributed to human-related factors, such as changes in carbon dioxide.
Even though their computer simulations showed carbon dioxide emissions have continued to expand, only changes in the ozone layer could explain the “pause” that the experts identified.
“Identifying the ozone-driven pause in circulation trends in real-world observations confirms, for the first time, what the scientific ozone community has long predicted from theory,” said one of the study’s co-authors, John Fyfe, in the statement.
Though the researchers are optimistic about their findings, they caution the trends could reverse themselves again.
“We term this a ‘pause’ because the poleward circulation trends might resume, stay flat, or reverse,” Banerjee added. “It’s the tug of war between the opposing effects of ozone recovery and rising greenhouse gases that will determine future trends.”
The 1987 Montreal Protocol was enacted after scientists disturbingly found a hole in the ozone over Antarctica and Australia in 1985. It was enacted by the United Nations Environment Program.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan called it “[p]erhaps the single most successful international agreement to date” and it has been widely regarded as successful, with the ozone continuing to recover each year.
A total of 197 countries, including the US under former President Ronald Reagan, are signatories of the Montreal Protocol.
Skeptics have largely dismissed fears over man’s impact on global warming, saying climate change has been going on since the beginning of time. They also claim the dangers of a warming planet are being wildly exaggerated and question the impact that fossil fuels have had on climate change.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Doorbell licker is sorry for slurping stranger’s Ring camera

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A jerk who licked a stranger’s doorbell in Batesville, Arkansas, has apologized for his behavior. After getting caught performing the gross act — and then dancing the “floss” with his friend for camera — the man returned three days later to say he’s sorry. “I was kinda showing out and putting on a show for the camera. And that’s not okay,” he said to resident Matthew Wehmeier. “I apologize for that.” The unsanitary stunt caused extra alarm due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Amazon urged to help people with disabilities get groceries amid coronavirus

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is being asked to prioritize food deliveries to people with disabilities during the coronavirus lockdowns that have made it harder for them to stock their pantries.
The American Network of Community Options and Resources has told Bezos via letter that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are among the Americans “left most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic” because they often require other people, including so-called service providers, to help them shop for food.
The group known as ANCOR represents nonprofits serving people with conditions such as Down syndrome and autism. Those organizations have been scrambling to get groceries into the homes where they provide crucial services while following social-distancing protocol required to keep the virus in check, ANCOR says.
Prioritizing food deliveries to those service providers “would make a world of difference for the people …. who don’t have direct support professionals who can take them shopping, and who may lack access to the resources needed to navigate the community on their own,” ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill wrote in a March 20 letter to Bezos.
“Amazon is in that position to ensure that help is on the way so that you don’t have to suddenly put four people in the direct support professional’s car and drive to the grocery store,” Merrill told The Post. “That’s not what we need to be doing right now to flatten the curve of this pandemic.”
ANCOR’s letter comes as Amazon has vowed to boost capacity for its grocery delivery service during the crisis, which has led to major delivery delays and a shortage of certain essentials like sanitizing wipes and toilet paper. The Seattle-based company recently said it would hire 100,000 workers in response to the pandemic, some of whom will go Amazon Fresh fulfillment centers.
Amazon said it is talking with ANCOR about ways to help vulnerable people during the pandemic. The company has already funded the delivery of over 70,000 meals to more than 2,700 seniors and medically at-risk people in the Seattle area by partnering with a local caterer, an Amazon spokesperson said.
“We continue to be focused on providing an essential service to as many customers as possible, including those who are most vulnerable,” the Amazon spokesperson said. “We are working hard to identify ways to deliver groceries to more customers, like adding more delivery windows throughout the day.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--North Carolina pastor holds services at drive-in to avoid coronavirus

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A pastor at a North Carolina church held Sunday services at a drive-in theater due to coronavirus social distancing practices , according to a report .
Instead of preaching at the Harriet Baptist Church in Henderson , Pastor Will Breedlove took to an outdoor stage for the second straight Sunday at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre , where parishioners honked their horns in praise , the News & Observer reports .
“ I just wanted to be able to gather and keep people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prior to an 11 a.m. service .
Although attendance was capped at 50 worshipers , Breedlove ’ s earlier service at 9:30 a.m. was packed .
Among other precautions , church volunteers directed drivers to park in every other spot and to listen to Breedlove ’ s service using their radios with windows rolled up , the newspaper reports .
“ It ’ s very hard to be Southern Baptist and not be hugging , ” Stephanie Gupton , who attended the unorthodox service with her husband , Jimmie , told the newspaper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules.
” Breedlove , who lives in Henderson , approached the owner of the theater — which opened in 1949 as the Moon-Glo — to inquire about paying to host services there amid the growing coronavirus outbreak .
But owner Mike Frank turned down that proposal , prompting the pastor to offer the services of church members to rebuild a wooden stage in front of a mammoth screen at the drive-in .
Breedlove , meanwhile , delivered a message from the Book of Job during his service , which also included hymns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the newspaper .
“ Its easy to praise God ’ s holy name in the good times , ” Breedlove said .
“ We learn from Job to praise God even when times are bad.
” One couple who attended Sunday ’ s service just hours before showings of “ Sonic the Hedgehog ” said they held hands throughout the entire uplifting sermon .
“ It builds me back up , ” Jackie Hoyle told the newspaper .
“ And gives me the strength to go forward .
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A pastor at a North Carolina church held Sunday services at a drive-in theater due to coronavirus social distancing practices, according to a report.
Instead of preaching at the Harriet Baptist Church in Henderson, Pastor Will Breedlove took to an outdoor stage for the second straight Sunday at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, where parishioners honked their horns in praise, the News & Observer reports.
“I just wanted to be able to gather and keep people safe,” Breedlove told the newspaper prior to an 11 a.m. service.
Although attendance was capped at 50 worshipers, Breedlove’s earlier service at 9:30 a.m. was packed. Among other precautions, church volunteers directed drivers to park in every other spot and to listen to Breedlove’s service using their radios with windows rolled up, the newspaper reports.
“It’s very hard to be Southern Baptist and not be hugging,” Stephanie Gupton, who attended the unorthodox service with her husband, Jimmie, told the newspaper. “But we’re following the rules.”
Breedlove, who lives in Henderson, approached the owner of the theater — which opened in 1949 as the Moon-Glo — to inquire about paying to host services there amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.
But owner Mike Frank turned down that proposal, prompting the pastor to offer the services of church members to rebuild a wooden stage in front of a mammoth screen at the drive-in.
Breedlove, meanwhile, delivered a message from the Book of Job during his service, which also included hymns by performers who stood 6 feet apart, according to the newspaper.
“Its easy to praise God’s holy name in the good times,” Breedlove said. “We learn from Job to praise God even when times are bad.”
One couple who attended Sunday’s service just hours before showings of “Sonic the Hedgehog” said they held hands throughout the entire uplifting sermon.
“It builds me back up,” Jackie Hoyle told the newspaper. “And gives me the strength to go forward.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--Jared Leto dresses up as Joe Exotic for ‘Tiger King’ viewing party

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Leto and tigers and bears, oh my!
As one of many obsessed with Netflix’s new true-crime series “Tiger King,” Jared Leto hosted a viewing party on Twitter Thursday evening — and got into character by dressing up as Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage, the show’s controversial star.
The “Suicide Squad” actor, 48, channeled the former zoo operator in a straw cowboy hat and sparkling Western-style shirt unbuttoned down to the navel, even toting a plush tiger to complete the look.
Leto, whose own flamboyant sense of style has made him a front-row and red-carpet favorite, continued to praise 57-year-old Exotic’s look as he live-tweeted the docuseries’ first episode.
“Thanks to joe for keeping fringe alive,” he wrote, later adding of his two-tone mullet, “I’m not gonna lie I’m into that hair.”
But it’s not just the “I Saw a Tiger” crooner who’s serving up serious fashion inspiration in Leto’s eyes; the Oscar winner couldn’t help but compliment the style of Exotic’s nemesis Carole Baskin, too.
“I DEF wore this on tour,” Leto tweeted along with side-by-side photos of himself and Baskin, 59, wearing strikingly similar pink floral shirts. He also seemed to envy the Big Cat Rescue founder’s jewelry, asking, “Can someone send me that turquoise necklace?”
Exotic is currently serving a 22-year sentence after being convicted of a murder-for-hire plot against Baskin, along with more than a dozen wildlife-related charges.
All seven episodes of “Tiger King” are now streaming on Netflix.


newyorkpost--2020-03-30--FDA approves limited use of malaria drugs for coronavirus

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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a limited emergency-use authorization for two antimalarial drugs that President Trump has touted for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
In a statement published Sunday, the US Department of Health and Human Services cited recent donations of medications to the Strategic National Stockpile, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, Politico reported.
It said the FDA had allowed the drugs “to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19, as appropriate, when a clinical trial is not available or feasible.”
The HSS said that Sandoz, a division of the Novartis Group, had donated 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine, while Bayer donated 1 million doses of chloroquine.
The FDA has already given New York state permission to give desperately ill patients a cocktail of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin on a “compassionate care” basis.
“Let’s see how it works,” Trump said during a press conference Sunday, regarding the Empire State’s efforts. “It may, it may not.”
HHS Secretary Alex Azar praised Trump and the emergency-use authorization.
“Scientists in America and around the world have identified multiple potential therapeutics for COVID19, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine,” Azar tweeted Sunday night.
Trump helped create a recent flurry of demand for the drugs when he announced that chloroquine “could be a game-changer.” He also said hydroxychloroquine could be used in prevention.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious-disease expert, has said there is no substantive proof, at least yet, that either drug works in the battle against the deadly pandemic, only anecdotal information.
Two US medical bodies — the National Institutes of Health and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority — are working to plan clinical trials involving the drugs, according to Agence France-Presse.