newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Jim Sturgess dishes on new Apple show ‘Home Before Dark’

Apple ’ s new series “ Home Before Dark ” is a crime drama with child reporters .
It ’ s based on the true story of Hilde Lysiak ( played by Brooklynn Prince ) , a 9-year-old journalist who broke a local murder story in Selinsgrove , Pennsylvania , in 2016 .
( Her name in the series is Hilde Lisko . )
Jim Sturgess , who stars as her father , Matt , says he was drawn to both the crime aspects of the story and the family angle .
“ I ’ ve played various dads in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve always really enjoyed it , ” says Sturgess , 41 ( “ Across the Universe ” ) .
“ But it was always in the background of the story , not [ in ] the main predominant plotline .
You get a lot from working with kids as an actor ; you really have to sort of create the world with them and for them , and make the imaginary world as believable as possible for them to react and engage with in a very real way.
” Out Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Home Before Dark , ” ( filmed in Vancouver ) , centers on the plucky kid-reporter Hilde , who investigates a local murder case after her family moves from Brooklyn to her father ’ s Pennsylvania hometown .
But Matt is also grappling with a dark incident from his past .
“ My character has huge trouble dealing with his past .
Something very traumatic happened to him at a young age , ” says Sturgess .
Abby Miller plays his onscreen wife , Bridget .
“ For many years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think he ’ s suffering a great deal from PTSD , ” he says .
“ And so to go back to the hometown which he grew up in is a hugely traumatic and stressful experience for him .
“ The show deals with a young kidnapping and an abduction that happens , ” he says .
“ [ Matt ] is not a perfect parent by any means .
The family has their ups and downs , but predominantly you feel and know that there ’ s a lot of love between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his child co-star was a big draw .
“ When this came along , to be a dad with a family and the dynamic between a man and his daughter was at the forefront of the story — I was really excited for that , ” he says .
“ And just to know that it was going to be working with Brooklynn .
I ’ d seen her in ‘ The Florida Project , ’ and like most people who saw that film , I was excited about her performance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even the most professional child actors are still kids .
“ That was the constant reward and the challenge at the same time , ” says Sturgess .
“ It ’ s important that they enjoy the work , because they work hard .
They ’ re so professional and brilliant , but they are also 8 years old and they need a lot of attention , which is so much fun .
It brings so much joy to the whole set , the whole crew and cast have to be part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made up loads of stupid songs together , ” he says .
“ We had emotional power ballads , raps and all out rock anthems .
We also constantly made up crazy handshakes .
”

Apple’s new series “Home Before Dark” is a crime drama with child reporters.
It’s based on the true story of Hilde Lysiak (played by Brooklynn Prince), a 9-year-old journalist who broke a local murder story in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in 2016. (Her name in the series is Hilde Lisko.)
Jim Sturgess, who stars as her father, Matt, says he was drawn to both the crime aspects of the story and the family angle.
“I’ve played various dads in other films and TV shows, and I’ve always really enjoyed it,” says Sturgess, 41 (“Across the Universe”). “But it was always in the background of the story, not [in] the main predominant plotline. You get a lot from working with kids as an actor; you really have to sort of create the world with them and for them, and make the imaginary world as believable as possible for them to react and engage with in a very real way.”
Out Friday and already renewed for a second season, “Home Before Dark,” (filmed in Vancouver), centers on the plucky kid-reporter Hilde, who investigates a local murder case after her family moves from Brooklyn to her father’s Pennsylvania hometown. But Matt is also grappling with a dark incident from his past.
“My character has huge trouble dealing with his past. Something very traumatic happened to him at a young age,” says Sturgess. Abby Miller plays his onscreen wife, Bridget.
“For many years, he buried that trauma, and I think he’s suffering a great deal from PTSD,” he says. “And so to go back to the hometown which he grew up in is a hugely traumatic and stressful experience for him.
“The show deals with a young kidnapping and an abduction that happens,” he says. “[Matt] is not a perfect parent by any means. The family has their ups and downs, but predominantly you feel and know that there’s a lot of love between them all.”
Sturgess says that working with his child co-star was a big draw.
“When this came along, to be a dad with a family and the dynamic between a man and his daughter was at the forefront of the story — I was really excited for that,” he says. “And just to know that it was going to be working with Brooklynn. I’d seen her in ‘The Florida Project,’ and like most people who saw that film, I was excited about her performance and her onscreen presence.”
But of course, even the most professional child actors are still kids.
“That was the constant reward and the challenge at the same time,” says Sturgess. “It’s important that they enjoy the work, because they work hard. They’re so professional and brilliant, but they are also 8 years old and they need a lot of attention, which is so much fun. It brings so much joy to the whole set, the whole crew and cast have to be part of that.
“Me and Brooklynn made up loads of stupid songs together,” he says. “We had emotional power ballads, raps and all out rock anthems. We also constantly made up crazy handshakes.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Kennedy Center boss tells staff $25M coronavirus handout won’t save them

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WASHINGTON — Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts executives lobbied lawmakers for a $25 million handout in the massive coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Trump last week but were planning to lay-off staff regardless, leaked audio of an internal conference call reveals.
In the March 26 call, KCPA President Deborah Rutter told more than 200 employees at the Washington, D.C. cultural institution to brace for lay-offs, pay cuts and furloughs despite receiving a large carve-out in the $2 trillion emergency economic bailout for Americans and businesses financially devastated by the outbreak, which made headlines last week.
Rutter revealed how the organization deployed a lobbyist to push Capitol Hill lawmakers to include them but said it would not help with staff retention because they were already running out of cash, according to the audio first reported by One America News’ Jack Posobiec.
“We are really grateful for this $25 million, but I will tell you that it does not keep us whole,” Rutter said, acknowledging the bailout had made them “the target for a lot of unhappy people who believe we are taking the money away from sick people.”
Staff at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts were informed that many of them would be losing their jobs because the financial situation at the arts organization was so dire.
“This $25 million does not allow us to maintain our current structure,” Rutter said on the call. “If we had not received any cash and everything had stayed exactly as it is today, no changes, we would draw fully on the line of credit, we would be out of cash on May 15.”
In an email Tuesday, the organization confirmed 725 part-time staff had been impacted and another 60 percent of the center’s full-time administrative staff would also be furloughed until at least May 10.
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The respected arts complex received incoming fire when they were named as a benefactor in the coronavirus aid bill — many calling it inappropriate, despite President Trump saying he had no problem with it.
According to the final bill, the $25 million grant can be used for operations, including employee compensation. Rutter said while the language was “relatively broad,” they could no longer meet payroll.
“It’s not like we can spend all the money right now to keep everybody whole and find ourselves without cash,” she said, claiming “most people” didn’t understand.
“This is not a bail out. This is a life preserver in a hurricane. I came up with that when somebody said, ‘Woohoo, good for you,’ and I said ‘Uh, sorry.’ None of this is good for any of us.”
The center last week also axed nearly 100 members of the National Symphony Orchestra, telling musicians they would receive their last pay check on April 3, according to a Washington Free Beacon report.
One staff member asked Rutter to clarify that the Kennedy Center was laying off staff despite being included in the stimulus package.
“Yes, that is correct,” she said on the recording, adding, “That is why I wanted to start with the cash flow, that said, absent that money coming in, we would be out of cash and unable to move forward as of mid-May.”
In an email to The Post, a Kennedy Center spokeswoman provided a breakdown of the grant and said $20.2 million would be spent on staff compensation and benefits — a figure at odds with Rutter’s comments on the call.
“It is imperative that we scale back the entire institution’s personnel costs during this time of closure and dearth of ticket income,” the statement read.
“Again, all of these choices are difficult, though absolutely necessary for us to re-employ staff and musicians when we can resume our programming and bring audiences back to the Center in the months to come.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--‘Authoritarian’ coronavirus rules and other commentary

From the right : ‘ Authoritarian ’ Corona Rules The coronavirus pandemic is “ an urgent public-health concern , ” but it doesn ’ t excuse “ stay-at-home orders enforceable by criminal law , ” which DC , Virginia and Maryland issued Monday , following other states — and which , The Washington Examiner ’ s Tom Rogan writes , are “ patently authoritarian.
” While it ’ s “ appropriate ” for governments to “ advise their citizens strongly to remain at home , ” “ enforce bans on large gatherings ” and “ use mandatory stay-at-home orders ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York , ” strident “ stay-at-home orders bound to criminal sanction should not stand.
” Fighting the crisis “ can not come at the expense of the most basic constitutional rights , ” including “ the right to assemble peacefully.
” New York City released some inmates “ at high risk of serious complications associated with COVID-19 ” and is debating whether to discharge more — a choice , City Journal ’ s Rafael Mangual observes , that “ exposes ” a problem city leaders “ contributed to by shrinking jail capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Even while “ the jail population ” has decreased , “ detainees are still sleeping 40 to a room.
” That ’ s dangerous : Studies show overcrowding “ presents a host of challenges in correctional settings beyond disease control , ” including higher assault and recidivism rates and increased violence and suicide .
So , policymakers : “ Rather than proceed with the current ‘ Close Rikers ’ plan , ” which “ will surely result not only in more dangerous criminals on the street but also more crowded jails , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and give city inmates more breathing room.
” It ’ s become “ all but mandatory ” for legal conservatives to support the theory of originalism — but , Harvard Law prof Adrian Vermeule dissents at The Atlantic , that theory has prevented “ the development of a robust , substantively conservative approach to constitutional law and interpretation.
” Instead of originalism , conservatives should “ imagine a substantive moral constitutionalism , ” in which judges read “ moral principles ” that benefit “ the common good ” out of the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitution.
” Judges need “ a candid willingness to ‘ legislate morality , ’ ” letting go of “ libertarian assumptions ” on everything from abortion to “ free-speech ideology.
” Originalism has “ done useful work , ” Vermeule concedes , but it should “ give way to a new confidence in authoritative rule for the common good.
” President Trump ’ s “ idiosyncratic sixth sense has come in handy ” during the coronavirus crisis , especially his “ strident distrust of China , ” Victor Davis Hanson argues at American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in its furor at China — even if it is giving no credit to Trump for being years ahead of where it is now , ” he notes .
There ’ s no longer a “ debate over the evils of ‘ protectionism ’ and ‘ nationalism , ’ but rather over how quickly and effectively the US can return the manufacturing of key medical supplies , pharmaceuticals , strategically vital technologies and rare-earth metals to American shores.
” Trump ’ s “ suspicions about China and globalization , ” “ distrust of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interests of farmers and frackers ” have “ eased the implementation of many of his most effective orders during this crisis.
” While many businesses “ may be open and operating by July , ” the political parties probably won ’ t be able to host “ massive ” conventions , Lara Brown notes at The Hill .
Instead of fretting about these political events , which “ aren ’ t that interesting to most Americans ” anyway , parties should use the opportunity to start “ streaming programming of politicians and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interactive conversations with the party ’ s rising stars , ” engaging more Americans .
“ They could even schedule live musical acts to join in the online festivities from empty concert halls.
” If they ’ re “ successful at energizing more of the public this summer , ” we could ditch traditional conventions for good .
“ Whichever party best adapts to this fraught environment will win in November .
”

From the right: ‘Authoritarian’ Corona Rules
The coronavirus pandemic is “an urgent public-health concern,” but it doesn’t excuse “stay-at-home orders enforceable by criminal law,” which DC, Virginia and Maryland issued Monday, following other states — and which, The Washington Examiner’s Tom Rogan writes, are “patently authoritarian.” While it’s “appropriate” for governments to “advise their citizens strongly to remain at home,” “enforce bans on large gatherings” and “use mandatory stay-at-home orders” in “the worst-hit areas such as New York,” strident “stay-at-home orders bound to criminal sanction should not stand.” Fighting the crisis “cannot come at the expense of the most basic constitutional rights,” including “the right to assemble peacefully.”
Urban beat: Time To Rethink Closing Rikers
New York City released some inmates “at high risk of serious complications associated with COVID-19” and is debating whether to discharge more — a choice, City Journal’s Rafael Mangual observes, that “exposes” a problem city leaders “contributed to by shrinking jail capacity so drastically over the last several years.” Even while “the jail population” has decreased, “detainees are still sleeping 40 to a room.” That’s dangerous: Studies show overcrowding “presents a host of challenges in correctional settings beyond disease control,” including higher assault and recidivism rates and increased violence and suicide. So, policymakers: “Rather than proceed with the current ‘Close Rikers’ plan,” which “will surely result not only in more dangerous criminals on the street but also more crowded jails,” let’s “change course — and give city inmates more breathing room.”
Conservative jurist: Beyond Originalism
It’s become “all but mandatory” for legal conservatives to support the theory of originalism — but, Harvard Law prof Adrian Vermeule dissents at The Atlantic, that theory has prevented “the development of a robust, substantively conservative approach to constitutional law and interpretation.” Instead of originalism, conservatives should “imagine a substantive moral constitutionalism,” in which judges read “moral principles” that benefit “the common good” out of the “majestic generalities and ambiguities of the written Constitution.” Judges need “a candid willingness to ‘legislate morality,’ ” letting go of “libertarian assumptions” on everything from abortion to “free-speech ideology.” Originalism has “done useful work,” Vermeule concedes, but it should “give way to a new confidence in authoritative rule for the common good.”
Pandemic watch: Trump’s Sixth Sense
President Trump’s “idiosyncratic sixth sense has come in handy” during the coronavirus crisis, especially his “strident distrust of China,” Victor Davis Hanson argues at American Greatness. “The country is united in its furor at China — even if it is giving no credit to Trump for being years ahead of where it is now,” he notes. There’s no longer a “debate over the evils of ‘protectionism’ and ‘nationalism,’ but rather over how quickly and effectively the US can return the manufacturing of key medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, strategically vital technologies and rare-earth metals to American shores.” Trump’s “suspicions about China and globalization,” “distrust of bureaucratic regulations” and “promotion of the interests of farmers and frackers” have “eased the implementation of many of his most effective orders during this crisis.”
Political scientist: Time for Virtual Conventions
While many businesses “may be open and operating by July,” the political parties probably won’t be able to host “massive” conventions, Lara Brown notes at The Hill. Instead of fretting about these political events, which “aren’t that interesting to most Americans” anyway, parties should use the opportunity to start “streaming programming of politicians and party delegates convening online” and “interactive conversations with the party’s rising stars,” engaging more Americans. “They could even schedule live musical acts to join in the online festivities from empty concert halls.” If they’re “successful at energizing more of the public this summer,” we could ditch traditional conventions for good. “Whichever party best adapts to this fraught environment will win in November.”
— Compiled by Karl Salzmann & Kelly Jane Torrance


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Trump and Pelosi want infrastructure in next coronavirus bill

The last time they saw each other she tore up his speech .
But now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump are reading from the same script .
Pelosi and Trump say they want major infrastructure spending in the next coronavirus bill , which is expected to emerge in the House as early as this month .
Trump set aside a bitter feud over impeachment after watching Pelosi on TV Tuesday morning .
She said she wanted a “ recovery ” deal that includes infrastructure .
It was music to the real estate developer ’ s ears .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad.
” The president followed up writing that low interest rates make it an ideal time .
“ It should be VERY BIG & BOLD , Two Trillion Dollars , and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country !
Phase 4 , ” Trump wrote .
In her morning TV hit , Pelosi outlined a deal that is “ specific to the coronavirus challenge.
” “ That would be to do infrastructure for water systems , they ’ re so essential , ” she said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relying on telecommunications and social media and the rest , and other aspects of infrastructure that will help get us through all of this , as we proceed with issues that relate to surface transportation and the rest.
” Later in the day , Pelosi told reporters , “ the president said during the campaign — and since — infrastructure was a priority for him .
So that ’ s why we believe that in terms of recovery , that ’ s probably the most bipartisan path that we can take.
” Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fizzled and details of the bill are likely to be contentious .
Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) also said on TV she wanted more funds for states and local governments .
She told reporters she wanted more direct cash payments to people .
But Republicans are skeptical of her denials that she ’ s going to incorporate an unrelated “ wish list ” unfurled last week .
The White House and Pelosi ’ s office would not provide additional information on talks .
A third coronavirus bill topping $ 2 trillion became law Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per week and sending $ 1,200 checks to adults who earn up to $ 75,000 , with $ 500 more per child .
The package created a $ 500 billion loan program for businesses and a separate $ 350 billion loan program for small businesses with forgivable loans if they don ’ t lay off workers .
A week prior , a bill funded free COVID-19 testing , boosted funds for states , and required businesses to expand paid sick leave .
An initial $ 8.3 billion deal passed in early March funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response efforts .

The last time they saw each other she tore up his speech. But now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump are reading from the same script.
Pelosi and Trump say they want major infrastructure spending in the next coronavirus bill, which is expected to emerge in the House as early as this month.
Trump set aside a bitter feud over impeachment after watching Pelosi on TV Tuesday morning. She said she wanted a “recovery” deal that includes infrastructure.
It was music to the real estate developer’s ears. Trump tweeted that “she wasn’t bad.”
The president followed up writing that low interest rates make it an ideal time. “It should be VERY BIG & BOLD, Two Trillion Dollars, and be focused solely on jobs and rebuilding the once great infrastructure of our Country! Phase 4,” Trump wrote.
In her morning TV hit, Pelosi outlined a deal that is “specific to the coronavirus challenge.”
“That would be to do infrastructure for water systems, they’re so essential,” she said, “broadband because so many people are relying on telecommunications and social media and the rest, and other aspects of infrastructure that will help get us through all of this, as we proceed with issues that relate to surface transportation and the rest.”
Later in the day, Pelosi told reporters, “the president said during the campaign — and since — infrastructure was a priority for him. So that’s why we believe that in terms of recovery, that’s probably the most bipartisan path that we can take.”
Trump’s previous pushes for infrastructure legislation fizzled and details of the bill are likely to be contentious.
Pelosi (D-Calif.) also said on TV she wanted more funds for states and local governments. She told reporters she wanted more direct cash payments to people. But Republicans are skeptical of her denials that she’s going to incorporate an unrelated “wish list” unfurled last week.
The White House and Pelosi’s office would not provide additional information on talks.
A third coronavirus bill topping $2 trillion became law Friday, boosting unemployment pay by $600 per week and sending $1,200 checks to adults who earn up to $75,000, with $500 more per child. The package created a $500 billion loan program for businesses and a separate $350 billion loan program for small businesses with forgivable loans if they don’t lay off workers.
A week prior, a bill funded free COVID-19 testing, boosted funds for states, and required businesses to expand paid sick leave. An initial $8.3 billion deal passed in early March funding medical supplies, vaccine research and other response efforts.


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Wireless bra sales up 40 percent as women work from home amid coronavirus

Purchases of comfy wireless bras have nearly doubled since the coronavirus pandemic has forced women to work from home .
That ’ s according to UK-based retailer Figleaves , which says sales of non-wired bras and bralettes are up 40 percent this week compared to the same week last year .
The lingerie label says customers have been flocking to brands like Sloggi — which stitches soft-cup “ zero feel bras ” — with sales of those styles skyrocketing 70 percent as the world quarantines .
It makes sense that ladies are letting the girls run loose ( so to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to foundation garments .
After all , who needs underwire cutting into your skin when you ’ re dealing with a global pandemic ( not to mention home-schooling your kids and juggling work calls in your pajamas ) ?
Some women , in fact , are ditching their bras altogether .
Twitter users have been hilariously bragging about going braless while social distancing .
And Allison Powell , a 24-year-old fashion buyer who ’ s been working from home in NYC ’ s Hell ’ s Kitchen for the last two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the office ) says this is the ideal moment for women to say buh-bye to brassieres .
“ What better time to start going braless ?
” she tells The Post .
“ It ’ s 10 times more comfortable and think of all the money you ’ ll save .
Even if you ’ re on your webcam for work calls , it ’ s never going to show more than your shoulders up , so no one ’ s going to see .
The only thing you have to lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life.
” But Victoria Shelton , a garment technologist for Figleaves , insists that chest support is still crucial , even if you ’ re staying home .
“ Due to their weight , you may damage your posture or have back pain if your breasts aren ’ t fully supported , ” she warns , suggesting that women switch to lighter options instead of tossing their brassieres altogether .
For those of you not ready to take the full # braless plunge , here are some comfy , cozy wireless styles to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bonus ?
Many of them are also sale .
The flirty floral number is too pretty to keep under wraps .
Constructed from exceptionally soft materials with a seamless finish , the “ Zero Feel ” will almost make you forget you ’ re wearing a bra .
This sunny riser provides both effortless lift and coverage — making it the perfect T-shirt bra .
Consider this plunging wonder — made from recycled nylon fabric — a victory for V-neck tops .
Stay fresh as a daisy in this crocheted bralette .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sexy sheer cami .
This convertible classic can be worn three ways : over the shoulders , criss-crossed or as a halter .
The triangle cut , super-soft fabric and light padding all ensure a perfect fit .
Take undercover comfort to the next level with luxuriously soft-brushed microfiber , flat-encased seams and soft straps .
Busty beauties will adore a feline foundation with extra-wide straps and an inner sling for extra support .

Don’t fence them in.
Purchases of comfy wireless bras have nearly doubled since the coronavirus lockdown has forced women to work from home. That’s according to UK-based retailer Figleaves, which says sales of non-wired bras and bralettes are up 40 percent this week compared to the same week last year.
The lingerie label says customers have been flocking to brands like Sloggi — which stitches soft-cup “zero feel” bras — with sales of those styles skyrocketing 70 percent as the world quarantines.
It makes sense that ladies are letting the girls run loose (so to speak) and taking a more relaxed approach to foundation garments. After all, who needs underwire cutting into your skin when you’re dealing with a global pandemic (not to mention home-schooling your kids and juggling work calls in your pajamas)?
Some women, in fact, are ditching their bras altogether.
Twitter users have been hilariously bragging about going bra-free while social distancing. And Allison Powell, a 24-year-old fashion buyer who’s been working from home in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen for the last two weeks (and has previously advocated going braless in the office) says this is the ideal moment for women to say buh-bye to brassieres.
“What better time to start going braless?” she tells The Post. “It’s 10 times more comfortable and think of all the money you’ll save. Even if you’re on your webcam for work calls, it’s never going to show more than your shoulders up, so no one’s going to see. The only thing you have to lose is bras for the rest of your life.”
But Victoria Shelton, a garment technologist for Figleaves, insists that chest support is still crucial, even if you’re staying home.
“Due to their weight, you may damage your posture or have back pain if your breasts aren’t fully supported,” she warns, suggesting that women switch to lighter options instead of tossing their brassieres altogether.
For those of you not ready to take the full #braless plunge, here are some comfy, cozy wireless styles to slip on from the comfort of home. Bonus? Many of them are also sale.
Saving lace
The flirty floral number is too pretty to keep under wraps.
“Millie” lace bralette, $20 at Figleaves
Smooth operator
Constructed from exceptionally soft materials with a seamless finish, the “Zero Feel” will almost make you forget you’re wearing a bra.
Sloggi “Zero Feel” bralette, $19 at Figleaves
Ombre oasis
This sunny riser provides both effortless lift and coverage — making it the perfect T-shirt bra.
Aerie “Sunnie” wireless demi coverage push-up bra, $30 at AE
Eco chic
Consider this plunging wonder — made from recycled nylon fabric — a victory for V-neck tops.
“The ReNew” bra, $18 at Everlane
Budding beauty
Stay fresh as a daisy in this crocheted bralette. Sport it on its own or under a sexy sheer cami.
Free People “Miss Dazie” bralette, $20 at Nordstrom Rack
Triple threat
This convertible classic can be worn three ways: over the shoulders, criss-crossed or as a halter.
Natori “Feathers” convertible wireless bra, $20 at Nordstrom Rack
Coral crush
The triangle cut, super-soft fabric and light padding all ensure a perfect fit.
Maison Lejaby “La Petite” soft-cup bra, $52 at Saks
Second skin
Take undercover comfort to the next level with luxuriously soft-brushed microfiber, flat-encased seams and soft straps.
Smoothing non-wired plunge bra, $27 at Figleaves
Cheetah girl
Busty beauties will adore a feline foundation with extra-wide straps and an inner sling for extra support.
Lively “The Busty Print” bralette, $35 at Nordstrom


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Dean Skelos seeks early release over coronavirus fears, but prosecutors push back

The world ’ s richest man , at this moment , may also be ...

Former New York state senator Dean Skelos is seeking to end his federal prison sentence early because of fears over coronavirus — but prosecutors are arguing that he may well be safer behind bars than heading back to New York.
Skelos filed a sealed emergency motion seeking to finish his term in home confinement, according to prosecutors’ opposition, which was filed Tuesday.
Skelos, who used his office to get his son Adam cash and jobs, cited coronavirus cases in federal prisons in his effort to be released, but didn’t provide any information that showed the Bureau of Prisons was not taking steps to slow the spread, prosecutors wrote.
They added Skelos provided no information to show that he’d be better protected from contracting the virus outside of his cell in federal prison in Otisville.
“It bears noting that while Skelos does not specify his desired place of release, his primary residence is in New York State, which, as noted in his submission, is currently the global epicenter of the coronavirus,” wrote prosecutors, who noted the steps federal prisons were taking to stop the disease.
“Beginning approximately two months ago, in January 2020, BOP began to plan specifically for coronavirus/COVID-19 to ensure the health and safety of inmates and BOP personnel,” the prosecutors wrote in their opposition.
Judge Kimba Wood has not yet ruled on whether he’ll be cut loose.
A number of other inmates in New York federal prison have sought release amid the virus outbreak in the state and several cases in the federal prison system.
A Manhattan federal judge last week denied rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s bid for home release after he petitioned citing his asthma as a condition that put him at serious risk behind bars.


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Coronavirus is only making Jeff Bezos and Amazon more powerful

As the global economy craters , as the gap between the ...

The world’s richest man may also be its most hated. Tuesday marked the first mass “sick-out” in Whole Foods’ 40-year-history, with workers all-too-credibly claiming the company, owned by Jeff Bezos, doesn’t care about its workers and is doing nothing to protect them from the coronavirus.
This came one day after workers at Amazon’s JFK8 warehouse on Staten Island walked out, making similar claims against founder and owner Bezos — including the charge that the company’s infamous strictly timed and supervised breaks don’t allow 20 seconds for proper handwashing.
The response? Amazon fired process assistant Chris Smalls, who led the strike and dared speak to the media.
“It’s a shame on them,” Smalls told Vice. “This is a proven fact . . . they don’t care about their employees: to fire someone after five years for sticking up for people and trying to give them a voice.”
Amazon claimed Smalls was fired because he defied an order to quarantine after coming in contact with an infected co-worker. People buy a lot of things from Amazon. That excuse isn’t one of them.
A leaked internal memo obtained by Vice News revealed Amazon aimed to smear Smalls and make him the “face of the entire union/organizing movement.
“He’s not smart, or articulate, and to the extent the press wants to focus on us versus him, we will be in a much stronger PR position than simply explaining for the umpteenth time how we’re trying to protect workers,” wrote Amazon General Counsel David Zapolsky. Bezos was reportedly involved in that discussion.
This comes less than a week after 15 state attorneys general wrote an open letter to Bezos, asking him to give Whole Foods and Amazon employees more than two weeks’ paid sick leave.
Another open letter, signed by Bernie Sanders and 15 other congressional lawmakers, asked Bezos to explain just how he was protecting his Amazon warehouse workers, who “continue to raise concerns that their employer is not doing enough to protect them from exposure to COVID-19” even as “Amazon’s US sales have spiked” due to national self-quarantine.
Indeed: Online grocery shopping doubled by mid-March, according to Bloomberg, and overall online shopping soared 25 percent. We are in a retail and restaurant apocalypse, and when we emerge from this pandemic, we will be living in the United States of Amazon. No one will profit like Jeff Bezos.
Bezos already made headlines for becoming even richer, adding $3.4 billion to his $117 billion net worth after dumping stocks just before the crisis exploded — installing him in a rogues’ gallery of pandemic profiteers that includes Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn.
Other headlines as his serfs strike: Bezos got his space company Blue Origin deemed an “essential service.” He spent $165 million for a Beverly Hills estate belonging to David Geffen — himself the target of biblical wrath for posting an aerial sunset photo of his yacht, from his yacht, over the weekend.
It seems no accident that Bezos suddenly announced a $100 million donation to Feeding America late Thursday afternoon.
Oh, and Bezos made news for giving his warehouse and Whole Foods workers a whopping $2 per hour raise — which, in his mind, must pass for hazard pay, because it’s not permanent.
Employees of Amazon and Whole Foods have been among our most essential workers for weeks now, not just practically but psychologically. They reassure us of a strong supply chain for food, medicine, cleaning supplies and other necessities — all while risking their lives, and the lives of their families, in a most unglamorous and thankless way.
It is unfathomable and inexcusable that a company like Amazon, which paid zero federal tax on $11.2 billion in profit in 2018, refuses to treat its employees in a decent, compassionate, fair manner and pay them in kind. A company based in Seattle, home of our first known coronavirus case, refuses to do better.
Jeff Bezos, in all his realized personal ambition, clearly wants his legacy to be that of a great man. How much better and more interesting, for him and for us all, if he were a good one.


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newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Mother-to-be Alex Morgan is OK with Olympic postponement

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Alex Morgan was planning to be back with the U.S. Women’s national soccer team in time for the Olympics this summer, mere weeks after giving birth to her first child.
The 2012 gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion supports the International Olympic Committee’s decision last week to postpone the 2020 Japan games until July 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Overall it’s just the right decision,” Morgan said in an extensive interview with Glamour. “I tried to look at it more from a team perspective, but I couldn’t help but think of myself with all of the stress that’s going on from the coronavirus on top of trying to get back in shape in such a short amount of time.”
“That’s the best decision to level the playing field for all athletes in all events.”
Morgan, 30, announced shortly after the U.S. team repeated as World Cup champions last year that she and her husband, soccer player Servando Carrasco, were expecting their first child, a daughter, in April.
“Casual fans of the game were just like, ‘Why would she do something like that during the peak of her career?’” Morgan had told the magazine in February, before the postponement was announced. “It’s not like women can’t do both — our bodies are incredible — it’s the fact that this world isn’t really set up for women to thrive,” she says. “That was one thing where I was like, ‘Do I want to be public with this?’ This is my body, my family, my life.”
“I thought to myself, I have the support in place to be able to come back. There’s no reason for me to stop just to start a family.”
And there’s no reason to believe Morgan – whose 107 international goals are tied for fifth on the all-time USWNT list – won’t return to the national team once play resumes after the pandemic.
“We can only hypothesize over so much uncertainty in the future,” she said. “If I have no goal to try to achieve, then that’s not true to the core of who I am.
“There are a hundred things that have been going through my mind. Now I have more time to deal, and I’ll have more time with my daughter without the endless questions. I can figure it out with a little more calm and a little more clarity. I have to look to the positives.”


newyorkpost--2020-03-31--Maryland GOP Gov. Hogan says Trump’s COVID-19 testing claims ‘just not true’

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WASHINGTON — Maryland’s Republican governor on Tuesday dismissed President Trump’s claims there were no coronavirus testing issues in the US, saying, “That’s just not true.”
Larry Hogan, who is also the chair of the National Governors Association, slammed Trump’s claims that he hadn’t heard about COVID-19 testing shortages for “several weeks” during an interview with NPR.
“President Trump has suggested that the testing problems are over. They’ve been fixed. It’s no longer an issue,” said NPR host Rachel Martin.
“Yeah, that’s just not true,” countered Hogan. “I mean, I know that they’ve taken some steps to create new tests, but they’re not actually produced and distributed out to the states.”
“So it’s an aspirational thing, and they have taken — they’ve got some new things in the works, but they’re not actually out on the streets, and that’s — no state has enough testing,” he said of the administration.
In a call with governors on Monday, Trump denied knowing anything about testing shortages as several rural governors including Steve Bullock of Montana, a Democratic senate candidate, warned their states were facing critical shortages.
“I haven’t heard about testing in weeks,” Trump said, before telling governors to call if they needed anything, according to the audio obtained by CBS News.
The president on Monday evening unveiled a rapid coronavirus test which will produce a diagnosis within five minutes. Officials want to make it widely available within the next month.
Hogan said it was important to “get the facts out there.”
“And we’re listening to the smart team, the coronavirus team, the vice president and Ambassador Birx and Anthony Fauci and people like that who are giving factual information on a daily basis.”
The interview comes one day after Hogan issued a dramatic three-month stay-at-home order as the number of coronavirus cases topped 1,400.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--British American Tobacco working on coronavirus vaccine using tobacco leaves

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A London-based tobacco company said Wednesday that it is working on a potential coronavirus vaccine through its US biotech subsidiary – with the first batches possibly ready by June, according to a report.
British American Tobacco said Kentucky BioProcessing, a division of BAT’s Reynolds American Inc., could churn out between 1 million and 3 million doses of the vaccine using proteins extracted from tobacco leaves by that time, according to Reuters.
KBP would develop the vaccine on a not-for-profit basis, according to the tobacco giant, which noted that the effort also would require support from government agencies and the right manufacturers.
The vaccine, which is undergoing pre-clinical testing, uses a cloned part of the virus’s genetic sequence to make antigens — substances that spark an immune response in the body — that is inserted into tobacco plants for reproduction, according to the news outlet.
Once harvested, the antigens are extracted, purified and then inserted into the body to fight the virus, the company said.
“We believe we have made a significant break-through with our tobacco plant technology platform and stand ready to work with governments and all stakeholders to help win the war against COVID-19,” David O’Reilly, the company’s director of scientific research, said in a statement.
British American Tobacco said it was working with the Food and Drug Administration and with British health authorities on launching clinical studies as soon as possible.
KBP also made headlines in 2014 when it developed a treatment for Ebola, developing ZMapp alongside Mapp BioPharmaceuticals. The drug has not yet received FDA approval.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--4-year-old gives dad a ‘pretty good’ haircut in quarantine

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It’s hard to get a haircut these days. That’s why a father of two, Cliff Nix, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, enlisted his 4-year-old daughter, Hallie, for a trim. The adorable little girl used scissors and eventually progressed to electric clippers — with a plastic guard, of course — to shave the sides of her dad’s head. “It turned out pretty good, Daddy!” the tot exclaimed at the end of the video.
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newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Tiger Kings and cougar queens

Tiger Kings and cougar queens

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Netflix ’ s hit “ Tiger King ” has every celebrity – and also Maggie and Ian – obsessed .
Real Housewife of New York Jill Zarin is getting real about her donor sperm saga .
And in Emmy Rossum ’ s home , there is zero social distance between her cat and her raw chicken .
Cardi B is team Joe Exotic all the way !
The Bronx-born rapper , 27 , took to Twitter in defense of Joe “ Exotic ” Maldonado-Passage , the controversial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Tiger King.
” He is currently serving a 22-year-sentence for attempting to facilitate the murder of nemesis Carole Baskin and a slew of animal cruelty charges .
The “ Money ” artist , however , doesn ’ t believe the charismatic inmate got a fair shake , saying she would consider setting up a GoFundMe account for the former Oklahoma governor contender .
After calling out Baskin , Cardi retweeted a meme asserting the Big Cat Rescue founder killed her late husband and fed him to the tigers she keeps in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baskin by Exotic and several others throughout the documentary .
She went on to ask fans , “ Who you think burn Joe studio ?
” with most replying they believe Joe did it himself .
Still , that didn ’ t stop the former reality star from empathizing , going on to tweet , “ They did Joe so dirty over and over again.
” “ Bout to start a gofundme account for Joe .He shall be free , ” she added .
Jill Zarin ’ s daughter , Ally Shapiro , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed to be her half-siblings — only to discover that they weren ’ t related to her .
Zarin , the “ Real Housewives of New York City ” star , used a sperm donor to conceive 27-year-old Ally , after struggling to get pregnant with then-husband Steven Shapiro .
In 2013 , Zarin posted on an online service that helps the children of sperm donors find their siblings — and quickly found a woman who said she was the daughter of the same sperm donor .
Ally met the woman and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and three more half-siblings .
“ I ’ m an only child , so it was nice and exciting to have an extended family , ” Ally told Page Six .
“ It was like , ‘ Welcome to our club !
’ ” Ally says they “ checked in on each other ” and sent each other messages on holidays .
But , she said that she had a gut feeling that prevented her from getting too close to the group .
Then in January 2019 , one of the half-brothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23andMe , forcing Ally to wrestle with whether or not to start a relationship with her biological father .
In April of that year , Ally got her own match with a man who claimed to be her father and , in fact , shared half her DNA — making her realize that she ’ d spent years with “ siblings ” who weren ’ t related to her .
Ally tells us that her gut instinct that kept her from forming too close a bond with the group saved her from heartache @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deeper connection , I would have been gutted , ” she said .
But “ I felt like I ’ d been lying to them all these years.
” She hasn ’ t decided if she ’ ll meet her dad , with whom she ’ s exchanged e-mails .
“ Because of what happened , I ’ m a little more hesitant , ” she said .
With Hollywood stars staying home and whiling away their days on Instagram , we ’ re getting an even deeper look into the day-to-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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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Netflix’s hit “Tiger King” has every celebrity – and also Maggie and Ian – obsessed. Real Housewife of New York Jill Zarin is getting real about her donor sperm saga. And in Emmy Rossum’s home, there is zero social distance between her cat and her raw chicken.
Here’s a closer look at today’s stories:
Cardi B vows to start GoFundMe for incarcerated ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic
Cardi B is team Joe Exotic all the way!
The Bronx-born rapper, 27, took to Twitter in defense of Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage, the controversial star of current Netflix phenomenon, docu-series “Tiger King.” He is currently serving a 22-year-sentence for attempting to facilitate the murder of nemesis Carole Baskin and a slew of animal cruelty charges.
The “Money” artist, however, doesn’t believe the charismatic inmate got a fair shake, saying she would consider setting up a GoFundMe account for the former Oklahoma governor contender.
After calling out Baskin, Cardi retweeted a meme asserting the Big Cat Rescue founder killed her late husband and fed him to the tigers she keeps in her Florida sanctuary, an accusation leveled against Baskin by Exotic and several others throughout the documentary.
She went on to ask fans, “Who you think burn Joe studio?” with most replying they believe Joe did it himself. Still, that didn’t stop the former reality star from empathizing, going on to tweet, “They did Joe so dirty over and over again.”
“Bout to start a gofundme account for Joe .He shall be free,” she added.
Ally Shapiro spent years believing strangers were her siblings
Jill Zarin’s daughter, Ally Shapiro, had a five-year relationship with people she believed to be her half-siblings — only to discover that they weren’t related to her.
Zarin, the “Real Housewives of New York City” star, used a sperm donor to conceive 27-year-old Ally, after struggling to get pregnant with then-husband Steven Shapiro.
In 2013, Zarin posted on an online service that helps the children of sperm donors find their siblings — and quickly found a woman who said she was the daughter of the same sperm donor.
Ally met the woman and she quickly developed a long-distance friendship with her — and three more half-siblings.
“I’m an only child, so it was nice and exciting to have an extended family,” Ally told Page Six. “It was like, ‘Welcome to our club!’ ”
Ally says they “checked in on each other” and sent each other messages on holidays. But, she said that she had a gut feeling that prevented her from getting too close to the group.
Then in January 2019, one of the half-brothers found their father through DNA analysis service 23andMe, forcing Ally to wrestle with whether or not to start a relationship with her biological father.
In April of that year, Ally got her own match with a man who claimed to be her father and, in fact, shared half her DNA — making her realize that she’d spent years with “siblings” who weren’t related to her.
Ally tells us that her gut instinct that kept her from forming too close a bond with the group saved her from heartache.
“I think if I had a deeper connection, I would have been gutted,” she said. But “I felt like I’d been lying to them all these years.”
She hasn’t decided if she’ll meet her dad, with whom she’s exchanged e-mails. “Because of what happened, I’m a little more hesitant,” she said.
Emmy Rossum lets cat walk near raw food, internet goes wild
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!”
Catch up on all episodes of “We Hear” by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes come out every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin gives Tom Brady his No. 12 — for free

A lot has changed for Tom Brady this season , but he still will be No .
12 .
Brady will wear No .
12 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Chris Godwin will switch to No .
14 , the team announced on its website Tuesday .
A bit surprisingly , Godwin told the website that no transaction was involved for the jersey number , which is often the case when big-name athletes in every sport join a new team and want to keep their previous number .
Godwin , who will now wear No .
14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give up his No .
12 to the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback .
“ Obviously if he doesn ’ t want it , or if he ’ s not making a big deal out of it , I ’ m definitely going to keep it .
We ’ ll see how that goes , ” Godwin said earlier this month .
“ I think just out of respect for what he ’ s done , what he ’ s accomplished , just kind of the career he ’ s built for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that respect.
” Godwin , who made his first Pro Bowl last season , likely will be one of Brady ’ s top targets .
Godwin , drafted out of the third round from Penn State in 2017 , hauled in 86 passes for 1,333 receiving yards last season .
He posted on Instagram an altered image of him wearing a No .
14 jersey with Brady wearing No .
12 .
Brady , who wore No .
12 in his 20 seasons with the Patriots , later responded , writing : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And ready to get to work !
!
!
, ” according to ESPN .
Brady signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 20 worth $ 50 million guaranteed , with up to $ 9 million more in performance and team success incentives and a no-trade clause .

A lot has changed for Tom Brady this season, but he still will be No. 12.
Brady will wear No. 12 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Chris Godwin will switch to No. 14, the team announced on its website Tuesday.
A bit surprisingly, Godwin told the website that no transaction was involved for the jersey number, which is often the case when big-name athletes in every sport join a new team and want to keep their previous number.
Godwin suggested recently that he was prepared to give up his No. 12 to the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback.
“Obviously if he doesn’t want it, or if he’s not making a big deal out of it, I’m definitely going to keep it. We’ll see how that goes,” Godwin said earlier this month. “I think just out of respect for what he’s done, what he’s accomplished, just kind of the career he’s built for himself, you have to lean into that respect.”
Godwin, who made his first Pro Bowl last season, likely will be one of Brady’s top targets. Godwin, drafted out of Penn State in the third round from 2017, hauled in 86 passes for 1,333 receiving yards last season.
He posted on Instagram an altered image of him wearing a No. 14 jersey with Brady wearing No. 12.
Brady, who wore No. 12 in his 20 seasons with the Patriots, later responded, writing: “Much Appreciated — Very Grateful — Humbled And ready to get to work !!!,” according to ESPN.
Brady signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 20 worth $50 million guaranteed, with up to $9 million more in performance and team success incentives and a no-trade clause.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--50 residents of California nursing home test positive for coronavirus

More than 50 residents at a California nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus — and two of the @ @ @ @ @ illness , officials said Tuesday .
Health officials in San Bernardino County said all residents @ @ @ @ @ center should assume they ’ ve contracted COVID-19 .
In addition to the 51 residents @ @ @ @ @ far at Cedar Mountain — six staffers are also confirmed to have been stricken by @ @ @ @ @ s unclear how many residents currently live at the nursing home .
A Yelp page @ @ @ @ @ have 95 beds .
The facility has been closed to visitors under the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s also currently not accepting new residents .
California has seen over 8,200 coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ as of Tuesday .
Nursing homes , including one in Washington State , have been @ @ @ @ @ as they mainly house elderly residents with chronic medical conditions .

More than 50 residents at a California nursing home have tested positive for the coronavirus — and two of the patients have died from the illness, officials said Tuesday.
Health officials in San Bernardino County said all residents in the Cedar Mountain rehab center should assume they’ve contracted COVID-19.
In addition to the 51 residents who have tested positive so far at Cedar Mountain, six staffers are also confirmed to have been stricken by the virus.
It’s unclear how many residents currently live at the nursing home. A Yelp page for the business states it has 95 beds.
The facility has been closed to visitors under the state’s stay-at-home order. It’s also currently not accepting new residents.
California has seen over 8,200 coronavirus cases and reported 173 deaths as of Tuesday.
Nursing homes, including one in Washington state, have been especially vulnerable to the coronavirus as they mainly house elderly residents with chronic medical conditions.
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newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Nearly half-mile long cross-border drug tunnel found near San Diego

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SAN DIEGO — A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
The tunnel connected warehouses in Tijuana and San Diego, extending about 2,000 feet (610 meters) with an average depth of 31 feet (9.5 meters) and width of 3 feet (0.9 meter), according to the San Diego Tunnel Task Force, an investigative team made up of several federal agencies. Investigators believe the tunnel existed for several months “due to the advanced construction observed in several portions.”
Authorities seized more than 2 tons of a variety of drugs, a departure from earlier discoveries that consisted largely of marijuana. The discovery of the tunnel March 19 netted about 1,300 pounds (590 kilograms) of cocaine, 86 pounds (39 kilograms) of methamphetamine, 17 pounds (7.7 kilograms) of heroin, 3,000 pounds (1,360 kilograms) of marijuana and more than 2 pounds (0.9 kilogram) of fentanyl.
The tunnel was built near a vaunted double-layered border wall constructed under President Trump’s watch, illustrating the limitations of such barriers against sophisticated drug-smuggling organizations.
While border walls built under Trump go underground to deter digging, they are not nearly deep enough to stop the most advanced secret passageways.
The discovery marked the first time that five types of drugs were found in a single tunnel in San Diego, a magnet for Mexican cartels for its clay-like soil and abundance of industrial warehouses on both sides of the border that give cover for trucks and heavy construction equipment.
US authorities said they alerted Mexican counterparts about their investigation for help locating the entry point in Tijuana and later executed a search warrant in San Diego’s Otay Mesa industrial warehouse district.
In January, authorities announced the discovery of the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the US-Mexico border, stretching more than three-quarters of a mile from a small industrial building in Tijuana into San Diego. The nearby tunnel had an extensive rail-cart system, forced-air ventilation, high-voltage electrical cables and panels, an elevator at the tunnel entrance, and a complex drainage system.
There were no arrests, drug seizures or confirmed exit point in the United States in that discovery. But the length — more than 14 football fields — stunned authorities. It went under several warehouses in San Diego.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--NFL Draft 2020: Jets could look for quarterback in later rounds

The Jets are not in the market for a starting quarterback , but could be looking for a developmental quarterback on Day 3 of the draft .
Sam Darnold is entering Year 3 with the Jets and there are still question marks about his future , but the Jets are happy with the 22-year-old and his starting job is secure .
The Jets agreed to a one-year deal with David Fales on Tuesday to be Darnold ’ s backup , and Mike White , who was on the practice squad last season , is the third quarterback under contract .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a developmental quarterback on the roster .
This would be a quarterback the Jets don ’ t believe is a starter but can be developed into being a long-term backup for Darnold .
Former Packers general manager Ron Wolf had a philosophy of drafting a quarterback every year .
His belief was that you attacked the position with volume , hoping you hit on a few .
Submit questions on your favorite New York teams to be answered in an upcoming mailbag The Jets have whiffed in this area of the draft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tajh Boyd , Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg were all quarterback draft picks who did not pan out .
It is hard to know exactly which quarterbacks will make it to the late rounds , but Colorado ’ s Steven Montez , Iowa ’ s Nate Stanley and Florida International ’ s James Morgan are some possibilities .
For Jets GM Joe Douglas , this is going to be a question of whether drafting a quarterback is a luxury he can afford .
The Jets have so many holes on their roster that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs late in the draft rather than looking for potential project quarterbacks .
The Jets are two years removed from taking a quarterback No .
3 overall , so the organization ’ s hope is that quarterback won ’ t be a high priority for them for a long , long time .

The Jets are not in the market for a starting quarterback, but could be looking for a developmental quarterback on Day 3 of the draft.
Sam Darnold is entering Year 3 with the Jets and there are still question marks about his future, but the Jets are happy with the 22-year-old and his starting job is secure.
The Jets agreed to a one-year deal with David Fales on Tuesday to be Darnold’s backup, and Mike White, who was on the practice squad last season, is the third quarterback under contract.
It is always a good idea to have a developmental quarterback on the roster. This would be a quarterback the Jets don’t believe is a starter but can be developed into being a long-term backup for Darnold.
Former Packers general manager Ron Wolf had a philosophy of drafting a quarterback every year. His belief was that you attacked the position with volume, hoping you hit on a few.
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The Jets have whiffed in this area of the draft in recent years. Greg McElroy, Tajh Boyd, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg were all quarterback draft picks who did not pan out.
It is hard to know exactly which quarterbacks will make it to the late rounds, but Colorado’s Steven Montez, Iowa’s Nate Stanley and Florida International’s James Morgan are some possibilities.
For Jets GM Joe Douglas, this is going to be a question of whether drafting a quarterback is a luxury he can afford. The Jets have so many holes on their roster that Douglas may still be focusing on filling needs late in the draft rather than looking for potential project quarterbacks.
The Jets are two years removed from taking a quarterback No. 3 overall, so the organization’s hope is that quarterback won’t be a high priority for them for a long, long time.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--NFL Draft 2020: Giants won’t be looking for a quarterback

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Either you have one or you don’t, and if you don’t, you keep looking until you find one. The Giants have one, so they will not be looking for a quarterback in this year’s draft. Taking one, in any of the seven rounds, appears highly unlikely.
As of now, there are three quarterbacks on the roster, and as long as the name Daniel Jones sits atop the list, there is not much reason for discussion when it comes to the Giants and this most critical position. Behind him, veteran backup Colt McCoy was brought in via free agency and Alex Tanney remains on the scene, at least for now.
Jones turns 23 on May 27, and his rookie year was filled with evidence he can be the worthy successor to Eli Manning, in terms of comportment, demeanor and an ability to throw the heck out of the football. Jones is more athletic, though, and was far more advanced in his first year than Manning was as a rookie in 2004.
If the Giants could do it all over, they would again select Jones with the No. 6 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, a franchise-altering decision that at the time was stunning, considering many draft analysts viewed Jones as a good-but-not-great prospect. Former head coach Pat Shurmur was fully on board with the pick initiated by general manager Dave Gettleman, and now, in Year 2, Jones faces the difficult reality of a new head coach, Joe Judge, and the need to learn an entirely new offensive system installed by coordinator Jason Garrett. Manning had the luxury of playing in essentially the same offense for the first 10 years of his NFL career.
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Jones must cut down on his turnovers. His interceptions (12 in 459 pass attempts) were more than acceptable. His fumbles (18 in 13 games, including 11 fumbles lost) were not at all acceptable.
McCoy, 33, is a 10-year veteran with 28 career starts, and he knows the NFC East well after six years with the Redskins. He is well-versed in the art of supporting younger teammates and should fit nicely. Tanney, 32, had his option picked up and will try to convince the new coaching regime he has value running the scout team and as a behind-the-scenes aid to Jones.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Several countries threaten jail time for coronavirus-related April Fools’ pranks

This is no joking matter .
Some countries in Asia have threatened jail time for anyone planning coronavirus-related April Fools ’ Day pranks .
Thailand on Tuesday warned that anybody joking about the virus could face up to five years prison time .
“ It ’ s against the law to fake having COVID-19 this April Fools ’ Day , ” the government said on Twitter .
The cybersecurity unit of India ’ s Maharashtra state said anybody spreading fake coronavirus news would face legal action .
“ The state govt won ’ t allow anyone to spread rumors/panic on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anil Deshmukh tweeted .
He added that authorities were instructed to “ act swiftly & strongly ( against ) such miscreants ” .
And in Taiwan , President Tsai Ing-wen said in a Facebook post that anybody disseminating false information about the illness could face three years behind bars and a fine of nearly $ 100,000 .
The World Health Organization has called the spread of coronavirus misinformation circulating on the internet an “ infodemic.
” The international agency said the spread of myths related to the virus could increase the risk of @ @ @ @ @ @

This is no joking matter.
Some countries in Asia have threatened jail time for anyone planning coronavirus-related April Fools’ Day pranks.
Thailand on Tuesday warned that anybody joking about the virus could face up to five years prison time.
“It’s against the law to fake having COVID-19 this April Fools’ Day,” the government said on Twitter.
The cybersecurity unit of India’s Maharashtra state said anybody spreading fake coronavirus news would face legal action.
“The state govt won’t allow anyone to spread rumors/panic on #Corona,” Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh tweeted. He added that authorities were instructed to “act swiftly & strongly (against) such miscreants”.
And in Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said in a Facebook post that anybody disseminating false information about the illness could face three years behind bars and a fine of nearly $100,000.
The World Health Organization has called the spread of coronavirus misinformation circulating on the internet an “infodemic.”
The international agency said the spread of myths related to the virus could increase the risk of vulnerable people contracting the illness.
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newyorkpost--2020-04-01--‘Star Wars’ actor Andrew Jack dead at 76 due to coronavirus

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Star Wars actor and dialect coach Andrew Jack is dead at age 76 due to complications from coronavirus , his agent confirmed .
He is one of many celebrities who have succumb to the deadly virus .
The actor died in Britain at Surry Hospital on Tuesday .
Jack starred in both “ Star Wars : The Force Awakens ” and “ The Last Jedi ” as Resistance General Caluan Ematt .
He also worked as a dialect coach on many other films @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wars Story , ” “ The Lord of the Rings ” trilogy , many of the Marvel movies as well as the upcoming Batman movie .
His agent , Jill McCullough , confirmed his passing to the Evening Standard saying that he passed in a hospital bed while his family was stuck in quarantine in Australia .
His wife later posted a tribute to Jack .
“ Andrew lived on one the oldest working houseboats on the Thames , he was fiercely independent but madly in love with his wife ; also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said McCullough .
“ Andrew was full of life , he was tall and striking with flowing white hair .
You wouldn ’ t miss him if he walked into a room.
” Many of Jack ’ s co-stars took to social media to express their grief .
Greg Grunberg , who worked with Jackson on “ The Force Awakens ” posted a photo with Jack on Twitter .
“ Devastated to hear of the passing of the wonderful , talented , beloved gentleman # AndrewJack .
He is one of the kindest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Please stay safe .
Please stay home !
!
!
# RIPAndrewJack.
” Anthony Daniels , who also worked with Jack on Star Wars , also expressed his grief .

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“Star Wars” actor and dialect coach Andrew Jack has died due to complications from coronavirus, his agent confirmed. He was 76.
The actor died in Britain’s Surry Hospital on Tuesday. Jack starred in both “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi” as Resistance General Caluan Ematt.
He also worked as a dialect coach on many other films such as “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and many Marvel films, as well as the upcoming Batman movie.
His agent, Jill McCullough, confirmed his passing to the Evening Standard, saying that he passed in a hospital bed while his family was stuck in quarantine in Australia. His wife later posted a tribute to Jack.
“Andrew lived on one of the oldest working houseboats on the Thames, he was fiercely independent but madly in love with his wife; also a dialect coach: Gabrielle Rogers,” said McCullough.
“Andrew was full of life, he was tall and striking with flowing white hair. You wouldn’t miss him if he walked into a room.”
Many of Jack’s co-stars took to social media to express their grief. Greg Grunberg, who worked with Jack on “The Force Awakens,” posted a photo with Jack on Twitter.
“Devastated to hear of the passing of the wonderful, talented, beloved gentleman #AndrewJack. He is one of the kindest people I’ve ever worked with. Please stay safe. Please stay home!!! #RIPAndrewJack.”
Anthony Daniels, the actor behind the droid C-3PO, who also worked with Jack on Star Wars, also expressed his grief.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--NFL Draft 2020: Ranking the top 10 quarterbacks

Leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft , The Post is ...

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 quarterbacks in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft:
1. Joe Burrow, LSU, 6-3, 221
Once considered a late-round prospect, Heisman Trophy winner is most clear-cut No. 1 overall quarterback pick since Cam Newton in 2011.
2. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, 6-0, 217
Left-hander with so much talent, one big injury concern (hip surgery) unable to be eased because of canceled Pro Days and medical checks.
3. Justin Herbert, Oregon, 6-6, 236
Ugly history for Oregon quarterbacks in the NFL, but he has 44 career games to evaluate on film. He might have been better off in 2019 draft.
4. Jordan Love, Utah State, 6-4, 224
Patrick Mahomes improvisational comparisons are tantalizing, but 20:17 touchdown-to-interception ratio in 2019 is troubling.
5. Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma, 6-1, 221
The athletic dual-threat went 38-4 as a starter and totaled nearly 13,000 total yards of offense (including three years at Alabama).
6. Jacob Eason, Washington, 6-6, 231
Gunslinger transferred from Georgia and showed better deep-ball touch at the NFL combine, but remains a complete wild card.
7. Jake Fromm, Georgia, 6-2, 219
Smart game-manager who had Bulldogs within a play of a national championship as a freshman, before Tagovailoa saved the day.
8. James Morgan, FIU, 6-4, 229
Oozes toughness but struggles with accuracy. He was better in 2018 than 2019.
9. Anthony Gordon, Washington State, 6-2, 205
Did ex-teammate Gardner Minshew pave a path from the Air Raid to the NFL? Maybe, but Gordon doesn’t have Minshew’s zip.
10. Nate Stanley, Iowa, 6-4, 235
Prototypical NFL size but not much mobility. Never completed 60 percent of his passes in a season.
Late riser:
Hurts: No one asking him to change positions now. Is he the perfect fit on a “redshirt year” for the Patriots?
Dropping fast:
Fromm: He would have benefited from returning to Georgia for another season because he didn’t fully maximize his talent. NFL combine performance hurt.
Small school wonder
Kevin Davidson, Princeton: Sat for three years at Princeton but got on the radar in the East-West Shrine Bowl and NFL combine. All the makings of a reliable career backup.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--New Mexico man arrested for intentionally coughing on store customers

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SANTA FE , @ @ @ @ @ man is facing charges after police say he entered a store and intentionally coughed on @ @ @ @ @ Fe New Mexican reports Edward Babcock was arrested last week following reports he was coughing @ @ @ @ @ Lots store in Santa Fe .
According to a criminal complaint , the 4O-year-old Babcock @ @ @ @ @ her 10-year-old daughter after telling the woman , “ It ’ s on , it @ @ @ @ @ witness told police Babcock was getting close to others and coughing on them , too @ @ @ @ @ all felt Babcock was exposing them to COVID-19 .
Babcock was arrested and released .
@ @ @ @ @ counts of assault .
It was not known if he had an attorney .

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe man is facing charges after police say he entered a store and intentionally coughed on several people.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports Edward Babcock was arrested last week following reports he was coughing on customers at a Big Lots store in Santa Fe.
According to a criminal complaint, the 4O-year-old Babcock coughed on a woman and her 10-year-old daughter after telling the woman, “It’s on, it’s on.”
A witness told police Babcock was getting close to others and coughing on them, too.
Police say the victims all felt Babcock was exposing them to COVID-19.
Babcock was arrested and released. He was charged with two counts of assault.
It was not known if he had an attorney.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Americans watched a lot of ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ while on coronavirus quarantine

Instead of watching their own finances crater , shut-in television viewers tuned in to the game show “ Let ’ s Make a Deal ” in record numbers last week .
TV programs across the dial recorded superlatives last week with a captive audience of millions of Americans told to stay home because of the coronavirus .
Few were as interesting as the newfound fervor for CBS ’ “ Let ’ s Make a Deal , ” which recorded its most-watched week since the show was brought back 11 years ago with Wayne Brady as host , the Nielsen company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Price is Right , ” now hosted by Drew Carey , its biggest audience in four years , Nielsen said .
It was also a terrific week for television uber-producer Dick Wolf , whose Windy City-based trilogy of dramas dominates NBC ’ s lineup .
Excluding special crossover episodes , “ Chicago Fire ” recorded its most popular episode in six years , while “ Chicago Med ” and “ Chicago PD ” had their largest audiences in four years , Nielsen said .
The Wolf-produced dramas “ FBI ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did have a crossover last week , leading both relatively new shows to their highest ratings ever .
Nielsen hasn ’ t computed the numbers for last week yet , but during the previous week , television usage overall was up 18 percent over the same week a year ago .
It was up 43 percent among viewers aged 12 to 17 , which leads to questions about how much homeschooling was being accomplished .
Increased usage was even more striking in Nielsen ’ s measurements of streaming .
During the week of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumers streamed 156.1 billion minutes of content .
That was more than double the 71.3 billion minutes streamed during the same week a year earlier , and up from the 116.4 billion minutes for the week of March 2 this year .
Twenty-nine percent of the streaming two weeks ago was Netflix programming , and 20 % was YouTube , Nielsen said .
CBS was the most popular network in prime time , averaging 6.3 million viewers and led by the best ratings for “ NCIS ” this year .
NBC had 4.72 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had 4.66 million , Fox had 3.4 million , Univision had 1.7 million , ION Television had 1.3 million , Telemundo had 1.2 million and the CW had 600,000 viewers .
News dominated the cable world again , with Fox News Channel averaging 4.23 million viewers in prime time .
MSNBC had 2.32 million viewers , CNN had 2.19 million , HGTV had 1.26 million and TLC had 1.13 million .
ABC ’ s “ World News Tonight ” led the evening newscasts with an average of 11.9 million viewers .
NBC ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million viewers and the “ CBS Evening News ” had 7.4 million .
The week ’ s top 20 shows in prime time , their networks and viewers :

Instead of watching their own finances crater, shut-in television viewers tuned in to the game show “Let’s Make a Deal” in record numbers last week.
TV programs across the dial recorded superlatives last week with a captive audience of millions of Americans told to stay home because of the coronavirus. Few were as interesting as the newfound fervor for CBS’ “Let’s Make a Deal,” which recorded its most-watched week since the show was brought back 11 years ago with Wayne Brady as host, the Nielsen company said.
Cost-conscious viewers also gave “The Price is Right,” now hosted by Drew Carey, its biggest audience in four years, Nielsen said.
It was also a terrific week for television uber-producer Dick Wolf, whose Windy City-based trilogy of dramas dominates NBC’s lineup. Excluding special crossover episodes, “Chicago Fire” recorded its most popular episode in six years, while “Chicago Med” and “Chicago PD” had their largest audiences in four years, Nielsen said.
The Wolf-produced dramas “FBI” and “FBI: Most Wanted” on CBS did have a crossover last week, leading both relatively new shows to their highest ratings ever.
Nielsen hasn’t computed the numbers for last week yet, but during the previous week, television usage overall was up 18 percent over the same week a year ago. It was up 43 percent among viewers aged 12 to 17, which leads to questions about how much homeschooling was being accomplished.
Increased usage was even more striking in Nielsen’s measurements of streaming. During the week of March 16, Nielsen said that U.S. consumers streamed 156.1 billion minutes of content. That was more than double the 71.3 billion minutes streamed during the same week a year earlier, and up from the 116.4 billion minutes for the week of March 2 this year.
Twenty-nine percent of the streaming two weeks ago was Netflix programming, and 20% was YouTube, Nielsen said.
CBS was the most popular network in prime time, averaging 6.3 million viewers and led by the best ratings for “NCIS” this year. NBC had 4.72 million viewers in prime time, ABC had 4.66 million, Fox had 3.4 million, Univision had 1.7 million, ION Television had 1.3 million, Telemundo had 1.2 million and the CW had 600,000 viewers.
News dominated the cable world again, with Fox News Channel averaging 4.23 million viewers in prime time. MSNBC had 2.32 million viewers, CNN had 2.19 million, HGTV had 1.26 million and TLC had 1.13 million.
ABC’s “World News Tonight” led the evening newscasts with an average of 11.9 million viewers. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 11 million viewers and the “CBS Evening News” had 7.4 million.
The week’s top 20 shows in prime time, their networks and viewers:
1. “NCIS,” CBS, 13.2 million.
2. “FBI,” CBS, 10.69 million.
3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 10.51 million.
4. “Chicago Med,” NBC, 9.61 million.
5. “The Voice,” NBC, 9.58 million.
6. “FBI: Most Wanted,” CBS, 9.5 million.
7. “Chicago Fire,” NBC, 9.21 million.
8. “Hawaii Five-0,” CBS, 8.44 million.
9. “Survivor,” CBS, 8.2 million.
10. “The Masked Singer,” Fox, 8.03 million.
11. “This is Us,” NBC, 7.98 million.
12. “Chicago PD,” NBC, 7.76 million.
13. “American Idol (Sunday),” ABC, 7.32 million.
14. “911,” Fox, 7.04 million.
15. “American Idol” (Monday), ABC, 7.02 million.
16. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 7.01 million.
17. “Station 19,” ABC, 6.89 million.
18. “The Good Doctor,” ABC, 6.82 million.
19. “MacGyver,” CBS, 6.72 million.
20. “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 6.54 million.


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--6.5-magnitude earthquake tumbles Idaho

6.5-magnitude earthquake tumbles Idaho

BOISE , Idaho — An earthquake struck north of Boise Tuesday evening , with people across a large area reporting shaking .
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the magnitude 6.5 temblor struck just before 6 p.m .
It was centered 73 miles ( 118 kilometers ) northeast of Meridian , near the rural mountain town of Stanley .
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries .
More than 2 million live in the region that could feel the Idaho quake , according to the USGS , with reports of shaking coming in from as far away as Helena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Utah .
Marcus Smith , an emergency room health unit coordinator at St. Luke ’ s Wood River Medical Center , said the hospital , about 65 miles ( 104 kilometers ) south of the epicenter , shook but the quake didn ’ t interfere with the treatment of any patients .
The hospital in Blaine County is on the front line of Idaho ’ s coronavirus outbreak , in a region with the nation ’ s highest per-capita rates of known COVID-19 cases outside of New York City and its surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave going through the ground , so I knew right away what it was .
It just felt like waves going through the ground , ” he said .
The earthquake added stress during an already tense time for the region , but Smith said everything seemed fine , for now .
“ Until the next one , I guess , ” Smith said .
“ I mean , that ’ s what we do .
We ’ re all good.
” Brett Woolley , the owner of Bridge Street Grill in Stanley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he felt it .
“ I heard the roar , and at first it sounded like the wind but then the roar was tremendous , ” Woolley said about 10 minutes after the earthquake .
“ The whole house was rattling , and I started to panic .
I ’ m sitting here perfectly still and the water next to me is still vibrating.
” Dr. Lucy Jones , a seismologist at Caltech and the founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Seismology , said the Idaho region has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 or 40 years .
The most recent one , a magnitude 7.0 earthquake near Borah Peak in 1983 , killed two children in Challis and caused an estimated $ 12.5 million in property damage across Challis and Mackay .
That quake was along what scientists call a “ normal fault , ” with the quake causing vertical movement , she said .
Tuesday ’ s quake appeared to be on an unmapped “ strike-slip fault , ” causing mostly horizontal movement along the fault line .
“ This is one that wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before now , ” Jones said .
Unmapped faults of this size are rarer in highly populated areas like California , she said , but in sparsely populated and remote regions like central Idaho they ’ re less likely to cause damage and less likely to be a focus of geologists and seismologists .
Residents in the region will likely continue to feel aftershocks , she said .
The area had already recorded five aftershocks within the first hours after the 6.5 earthquake .
“ An aftershock is just an earthquake , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t surprise us , ” she said .
“ They do every bit as much damage.
” People in an earthquake should drop to the floor and cover their heads with their arms , she said .
“ Get to the floor before the earthquake throws you there , and if you have a table nearby , get under it and hold onto it , ” Jones said .
“ Running in an earthquake is incredibly dangerous — people die from running in an earthquake .
Just get down and try to @ @ @

BOISE, Idaho — An earthquake struck north of Boise on Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking.
The US Geological Survey reports the magnitude-6.5 temblor struck just before 6 p.m. It was centered 73 miles (118 kilometers) northeast of Meridian, near the rural mountain town of Stanley. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
More than 2 million live in the region that could feel the Idaho quake, according to the USGS, with reports of shaking coming in from as far away as Helena, Montana, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Marcus Smith, an emergency room health unit coordinator at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, said the hospital, about 65 miles (104 kilometers) south of the epicenter, shook but the quake didn’t interfere with the treatment of any patients. The hospital in Blaine County is on the front line of Idaho’s coronavirus outbreak, in a region with the nation’s highest per-capita rates of known COVID-19 cases outside of New York City and its surrounding counties.
“It felt like a wave going through the ground, so I knew right away what it was. It just felt like waves going through the ground,” he said.
The earthquake added stress during an already tense time for the region, but Smith said everything seemed fine, for now. “Until the next one, I guess,” Smith said. “I mean, that’s what we do. We’re all good.”
Brett Woolley, the owner of Bridge Street Grill in Stanley, said he heard the earthquake coming before he felt it.
“I heard the roar, and at first it sounded like the wind but then the roar was tremendous,” Woolley said about 10 minutes after the earthquake. “The whole house was rattling, and I started to panic. I’m sitting here perfectly still and the water next to me is still vibrating.”
Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist at Caltech and the founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Seismology, said the Idaho region has an earthquake of about this size every 30 or 40 years. The most recent one, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake near Borah Peak in 1983, killed two children in Challis and caused an estimated $12.5 million in property damage across Challis and Mackay.
That quake was along what scientists call a “normal fault,” with the quake causing vertical movement, she said. Tuesday’s quake appeared to be on an unmapped “strike-slip fault,” causing mostly horizontal movement along the fault line.
“This is one that wasn’t obvious enough to be mapped before now,” Jones said.
Unmapped faults of this size are rarer in highly populated areas like California, she said, but in sparsely populated and remote regions like central Idaho, they’re less likely to cause damage and less likely to be a focus of geologists and seismologists.
Residents in the region will likely continue to feel aftershocks, she said. The area had already recorded five aftershocks within the first hours after the 6.5 earthquake.
“An aftershock is just an earthquake, but it happens at a time that doesn’t surprise us,” she said. “They do every bit as much damage.”
People in an earthquake should drop to the floor and cover their heads with their arms, she said.
“Get to the floor before the earthquake throws you there, and if you have a table nearby, get under it and hold onto it,” Jones said. “Running in an earthquake is incredibly dangerous — people die from running in an earthquake. Just get down and try to cover.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-01--Jets’ biggest strengths, weaknesses after busy NFL free agency

The rush of free agency is over and now teams are turning to the draft and filling out their rosters with some smaller free-agency moves .
The Jets will still add some more players , but they will be lesser-known , depth players now .
The team has about $ 10 million- $ 15 million in salary-cap space to still use ( the exact number won ’ t be known until all contracts are filed ) .
They will get an additional $ 11 million in June when Trumaine Johnson comes off the books , money they can use to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn the page from free agency to the draft , it is a good time to take a look at their roster and its current strengths and weaknesses : Tight ends : The Jets expected big things from second-year player Chris Herndon last year , but he ended up playing just one game because of a suspension and hamstring and rib injuries .
Though that hurt the offense in 2019 , it could be a benefit in 2020 .
With Herndon on the shelf , the team turned to Ryan Griffin ( 34 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , and he showed he can be a key cog for the team .
Rookie Trevon Wesco also got valuable playing time he would not have gotten if Herndon were healthy .
That leaves the Jets in good position for 2020 with Herndon , Griffin , Wesco and Daniel Brown .
Inside linebackers : This was a position hit hard by injuries last year .
Avery Williams missed the entire season , and C.J .
Mosley appeared in just two games .
Neville Hewitt , Blake Cashman and James Burgess all played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Jets have all of them coming back and added former Raven Patrick Onwuasor , giving Gregg Williams tremendous depth at the position .
It won ’ t be a surprise if Williams moves one or more of them outside to give some help at a weaker position .
Williams values position flexibility and will surely get some from this group .
Safeties : Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye are two of the best players on the team .
The only players left from the Jets ’ 2017 draft class , the safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spots of recent drafts .
Adams is looking for a new long-term deal , something he should get by Week 1 .
Maye is coming off a season when he stayed healthy and made a game-saving play in Week 16 against the Steelers .
GM Joe Douglas needs to add some depth here after their agreement with free agent Marqui Christian fell through , but they are set at starter .
Outside linebackers : The Jets managed to bring back Jordan Jenkins on a one-year , $ 5 million deal in free agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address the position .
Tarell Basham played well at times last season , but he is a better backup than a starter .
It is hard to find pass-rushers in the draft outside of the top 10 .
Douglas and his staff will be challenged to fill this hole .
Williams got creative with his scheme last year and blitzed a lot of defensive backs .
Having Adams as one of your top pass-rushers is not a long-term plan for success .
Submit questions on your favorite New York teams to be answered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Douglas made a flurry of moves to address this position in free agency , but there is still work to be done .
Namely , Douglas needs to find a tackle and the expectation remains that will be the likely target with the No .
11-overall pick .
If the Jets land one of the top tackles , they can play him at left tackle and move George Fant to the right side or play the rookie on the right side instead of Chuma Edoga .
Cornerbacks : The Jets added Pierre Desir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maulet .
None are long-term answers and , other than Poole , may not be the greatest short-term answers .
The Jets have not drafted a good cornerback since Darrelle Revis in 2007 .
They ’ re due .
Wide receivers : If the Jets do not take a tackle in the first round , do they take one of the top receivers in the draft ?
Jerry Jeudy , CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs would give Sam Darnold a nice new weapon .
The addition of Breshad Perriman was a good rebound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ position still needs help .

The rush of free agency is over and now teams are turning to the draft and filling out their rosters with some smaller free-agency moves.
The Jets will still add some more players, but they will be lesser-known, depth players now. The team has about $10 million-$15 million in salary-cap space to still use (the exact number won’t be known until all contracts are filed). They will get an additional $11 million in June when Trumaine Johnson comes off the books, money they can use to sign their draft picks.
As they turn the page from free agency to the draft, it is a good time to take a look at their roster and its current strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths
Tight ends: The Jets expected big things from second-year player Chris Herndon last year, but he ended up playing just one game because of a suspension and hamstring and rib injuries. Though that hurt the offense in 2019, it could be a benefit in 2020.
With Herndon on the shelf, the team turned to Ryan Griffin (34 catches, 320 yards, five touchdowns), and he showed he can be a key cog for the team. Rookie Trevon Wesco also got valuable playing time he would not have gotten if Herndon were healthy.
That leaves the Jets in good position for 2020 with Herndon, Griffin, Wesco and Daniel Brown.
Inside linebackers: This was a position hit hard by injuries last year. Avery Williams missed the entire season, and C.J. Mosley appeared in just two games. Neville Hewitt, Blake Cashman and James Burgess all played well at times in their place. The Jets have all of them coming back and added former Raven Patrick Onwuasor, giving Gregg Williams tremendous depth at the position.
It won’t be a surprise if Williams moves one or more of them outside to give some help at a weaker position. Williams values position flexibility and will surely get some from this group.
Safeties: Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye are two of the best players on the team. The only players left from the Jets’ 2017 draft class, the safety duo is one of the few bright spots of recent drafts.
Adams is looking for a new long-term deal, something he should get by Week 1. Maye is coming off a season when he stayed healthy and made a game-saving play in Week 16 against the Steelers. GM Joe Douglas needs to add some depth here after their agreement with free agent Marqui Christian fell through, but they are set at starter.
Weaknesses
Outside linebackers: The Jets managed to bring back Jordan Jenkins on a one-year, $5 million deal in free agency but did not do anything else to address the position. Tarell Basham played well at times last season, but he is a better backup than a starter.
It is hard to find pass-rushers in the draft outside of the top 10. Douglas and his staff will be challenged to fill this hole. Williams got creative with his scheme last year and blitzed a lot of defensive backs. Having Adams as one of your top pass-rushers is not a long-term plan for success.
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Offensive line: Douglas made a flurry of moves to address this position in free agency, but there is still work to be done. Namely, Douglas needs to find a tackle and the expectation remains that will be the likely target with the No. 11-overall pick. If the Jets land one of the top tackles, they can play him at left tackle and move George Fant to the right side or play the rookie on the right side instead of Chuma Edoga.
Cornerbacks: The Jets added Pierre Desir and brought back Brian Poole and Arthur Maulet. None are long-term answers and, other than Poole, may not be the greatest short-term answers. The Jets have not drafted a good cornerback since Darrelle Revis in 2007. They’re due.
Wide receivers: If the Jets do not take a tackle in the first round, do they take one of the top receivers in the draft? Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs would give Sam Darnold a nice new weapon. The addition of Breshad Perriman was a good rebound after losing Robby Anderson, but this position still needs help.