newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Turkeys, Corn and Cob, expected to be first in slew of final Trump pardons

People close to the White House believe President Trump may pardon humans in addition to turkeys this holiday season — with one advocate saying they expect Trump to close out his term with a bang as the “ most merciful ” president in history .
Trump will “ pardon ” gobblers named Corn and Cob in an annual tradition at the White House on Tuesday , but in a potential twist , allies and reform advocates are anticipating more serious reprieves in the coming weeks .
“ President Trump has moved mountains since taking office and I ’ m certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Amy Povah , a clemency advocate and founder of the CAN-DO Foundation .
“ I would not be surprised if he goes down in history as the most merciful president when it comes to correcting injustices carried over from the horrifying tough-on-crime era of the late ’ 80s and ’ 90s that is responsible for sending many good people to prison for life , including life for pot.
” Presidents generally are more generous with clemency — including pardons and prison commutations — toward the end of their terms , contributing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has issued 27 pardons and 11 commutations in the last four years .
Trump has publicly mused about pardoning figures ranging from anti-surveillance NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to “ Tiger King ” Joe Exotic , and often bemoaned as unfair the treatment of 2016 campaign associates convicted in connection with special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s investigation .
He ’ s also sprung lesser-known figures — most recently last month — who were presented to the White House by clemency advocates .
Names bandied about as potential clemency recipients before Trump leaves office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser Mike Flynn , former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Roger Stone , whose prison sentence Trump already commuted .
A wide range of prominent figures conceivably could get a pardon , from Charles Kushner , the formerly imprisoned father of Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner , to rapper Lil Wayne , who effectively endorsed Trump in October before being charged last week with illegal gun possession , which carries up to 10 years in prison .
Some clemency aspirants were jailed-for-life for marijuana dealing or importing crimes under President-elect Joe Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an opportunity to thumb his nose at his 2020 rival .
Jessica Jackson , chief advocacy officer at the REFORM Alliance , who worked closely with Jared Kushner , said , “ Our federal prisons are filled with people who were sentenced to unfairly long sentences and deserve a second chance at life .
This Thanksgiving , I am hopeful that President Trump will recognize this and pardon not just turkeys , but people who deserve to be home for the holidays with their families.
” Conservative reform advocate Mark Holden , formerly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ we are really hopeful that there will be people getting clemencies or pardons this time of year ” and that “ it ’ s very important to show there is hope for people in prison , and hope for people in prison that they can get back into society.
” Allies see the final two-month stretch of Trump ’ s term as an opportunity to cement his first-term legacy before handing over the reins to Biden , who authored some of the most punitive drug laws .
Paraplegic Michael Pelletier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smuggling marijuana from Canada into Maine in the early 2000s .
Both jurisdictions later legalized the drug and he ruefully notes that pot shops have been deemed “ essential ” during COVID-19 lockdowns .
“ I don ’ t have much strength in my arms due to lack of physical therapy , so the prison staff hired another prisoner to push me around the compound .
He died from COVID , ” Pelletier told The Post .
“ I also contracted COVID , but fortunately I survived , even though I have stage-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the Obama clemency project , but was never ruled on .
It ’ s still pending today and I honestly believe President Trump will be the man who will end this nightmare and reunite me with my family.
” Another clemency seeker , Corvain Cooper , 41 , has a life sentence for his role transporting marijuana from California to North Carolina , also under the three-strike provision of Biden ’ s law .
“ Trump has pledged to , in his own words , clean up the mess that the Obama-Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michael Megaro , who represents Cooper .
“ Biden is responsible for the 1994 crime law that [ resulted in ] Corvain Cooper being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for marijuana and the Obama-Biden administration was directly responsible for the prosecution and conviction of Corvain Cooper under the 1994 crime law.
” Megaro said Biden should release Cooper if Trump doesn ’ t “ right the wrong.
” The Biden law ’ s mandatory life sentence for a third serious drug conviction was reduced to 25 years by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduction wasn ’ t retroactive .
Cooper ’ s initial two strikes were later thrown out , but that , too , did not apply retroactively .
Some Trump allies are openly urging him to use his constitutional pardon powers while he can .
Decisions on clemency can be a belabored process , however , and insiders note that predicting the precise timing can be difficult .
Pro-Trump stalwart Matt Schlapp , who rallied behind Trump ’ s election outcome challenges , tweeted last week : “ Socialist/Dems want to cancel American history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we save Thanksgiving and the WH should pardon more deserving Americans along w the turkey.
” Schlapp is chairman of the American Conservative Union and husband of Trump campaign aide Mercedes Schlapp .
Many prisoners pushed by clemency advocates aren ’ t public figures and were sentenced for drugs .
David Barren , 55 , whose drug-dealing life sentence was reduced to 30 years by former President Barack Obama , told The Post he hopes to be free while his parents , in their 80s , are still alive .
Rufus Rochell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he completes a 40-year drug sentence , said his family is grateful that his brother Richard Williams , convicted in the same drug conspiracy , was released from prison this year under Trump ’ s reform law , but that he would be grateful to have his record cleared .
Physical lists of convicts seeking commutations and pardons have swirled in the West Wing since June 2018 when Trump freed Alice Johnson from a life sentence at the request of Kim Kardashian .
Johnson spoke at this year ’ s Republican National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first presidential debate in Cleveland .
Trump often speaks proudly of freeing Johnson and turned to her for recommendations .
During this year ’ s campaign , Trump pledged minority voters a new clemency commission if he won re-election .
The White House did not respond to a request for comment .

People close to the White House believe President Trump may pardon humans in addition to turkeys this holiday season — with one advocate saying they expect Trump to close out his term with a bang as the “most merciful” president in history.
Trump will “pardon” gobblers named Corn and Cob in an annual tradition at the White House on Tuesday, but in a potential twist, allies and reform advocates are anticipating more serious reprieves in the coming weeks.
“President Trump has moved mountains since taking office and I’m certain he’s not done yet,” said Amy Povah, a clemency advocate and founder of the CAN-DO Foundation.
“I would not be surprised if he goes down in history as the most merciful president when it comes to correcting injustices carried over from the horrifying tough-on-crime era of the late ’80s and ’90s that is responsible for sending many good people to prison for life, including life for pot.”
Presidents generally are more generous with clemency — including pardons and prison commutations — toward the end of their terms, contributing to the anticipation.
Thus far Trump has issued 27 pardons and 11 commutations in the last four years.
Trump has publicly mused about pardoning figures ranging from anti-surveillance NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden to “Tiger King” Joe Exotic, and often bemoaned as unfair the treatment of 2016 campaign associates convicted in connection with special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
He’s also sprung lesser-known figures — most recently last month — who were presented to the White House by clemency advocates.
Names bandied about as potential clemency recipients before Trump leaves office on Jan. 20 include former national security adviser Mike Flynn, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, whose prison sentence Trump already commuted.
A wide range of prominent figures conceivably could get a pardon, from Charles Kushner, the formerly imprisoned father of Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, to rapper Lil Wayne, who effectively endorsed Trump in October before being charged last week with illegal gun possession, which carries up to 10 years in prison.
Some clemency aspirants were jailed-for-life for marijuana dealing or importing crimes under President-elect Joe Biden’s 1994 crime law, giving Trump an opportunity to thumb his nose at his 2020 rival.
Jessica Jackson, chief advocacy officer at the REFORM Alliance, who worked closely with Jared Kushner, said, “Our federal prisons are filled with people who were sentenced to unfairly long sentences and deserve a second chance at life. This Thanksgiving, I am hopeful that President Trump will recognize this and pardon not just turkeys, but people who deserve to be home for the holidays with their families.”
Conservative reform advocate Mark Holden, formerly general counsel at Koch Industries, said, “we are really hopeful that there will be people getting clemencies or pardons this time of year” and that “it’s very important to show there is hope for people in prison, and hope for people in prison that they can get back into society.”
Allies see the final two-month stretch of Trump’s term as an opportunity to cement his first-term legacy before handing over the reins to Biden, who authored some of the most punitive drug laws.
Paraplegic Michael Pelletier, 64, has a life sentence for smuggling marijuana from Canada into Maine in the early 2000s. Both jurisdictions later legalized the drug and he ruefully notes that pot shops have been deemed “essential” during COVID-19 lockdowns.
“I don’t have much strength in my arms due to lack of physical therapy, so the prison staff hired another prisoner to push me around the compound. He died from COVID,” Pelletier told The Post.
“I also contracted COVID, but fortunately I survived, even though I have stage-2 diabetes. My clemency petition was submitted during the Obama clemency project, but was never ruled on. It’s still pending today and I honestly believe President Trump will be the man who will end this nightmare and reunite me with my family.”
Another clemency seeker, Corvain Cooper, 41, has a life sentence for his role transporting marijuana from California to North Carolina, also under the three-strike provision of Biden’s law.
“Trump has pledged to, in his own words, clean up the mess that the Obama-Biden administration left,” said attorney Patrick Michael Megaro, who represents Cooper. “Biden is responsible for the 1994 crime law that [resulted in] Corvain Cooper being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for marijuana and the Obama-Biden administration was directly responsible for the prosecution and conviction of Corvain Cooper under the 1994 crime law.”
Megaro said Biden should release Cooper if Trump doesn’t “right the wrong.”
The Biden law’s mandatory life sentence for a third serious drug conviction was reduced to 25 years by the Trump-signed First Step Act, but the reduction wasn’t retroactive. Cooper’s initial two strikes were later thrown out, but that, too, did not apply retroactively.
Some Trump allies are openly urging him to use his constitutional pardon powers while he can. Decisions on clemency can be a belabored process, however, and insiders note that predicting the precise timing can be difficult.
Pro-Trump stalwart Matt Schlapp, who rallied behind Trump’s election outcome challenges, tweeted last week: “Socialist/Dems want to cancel American history and traditions like Thanksgiving. How about we save Thanksgiving and the WH should pardon more deserving Americans along w the turkey.”
Schlapp is chairman of the American Conservative Union and husband of Trump campaign aide Mercedes Schlapp.
Many prisoners pushed by clemency advocates aren’t public figures and were sentenced for drugs.
David Barren, 55, whose drug-dealing life sentence was reduced to 30 years by former President Barack Obama, told The Post he hopes to be free while his parents, in their 80s, are still alive. Rufus Rochell, 69, who is under home arrest as he completes a 40-year drug sentence, said his family is grateful that his brother Richard Williams, convicted in the same drug conspiracy, was released from prison this year under Trump’s reform law, but that he would be grateful to have his record cleared.
Physical lists of convicts seeking commutations and pardons have swirled in the West Wing since June 2018 when Trump freed Alice Johnson from a life sentence at the request of Kim Kardashian. Johnson spoke at this year’s Republican National Convention and traveled with Trump to the first presidential debate in Cleveland.
Trump often speaks proudly of freeing Johnson and turned to her for recommendations. During this year’s campaign, Trump pledged minority voters a new clemency commission if he won re-election.
The White House did not respond to a request for comment.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Sean Stewart to appear on ‘The Hills: New Beginnings’ with girlfriend Audrina Patridge

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) There will be a new face on “ The Hills : New Beginnings.
” Sean Stewart is set to appear on the MTV reality series thanks to his romantic relationship with “ The Hills ” star Audrina Patridge , Page Six can exclusively reveal .
The pair started dating earlier this year , and as a result , Stewart has made his way onto the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production told us that Stewart is not an official cast member .
Patridge , 35 , and Stewart , 40 — who have already filmed episodes together — met through mutual friends Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt , who are also on the show .
Stewart is the son of music legend Rod Stewart and his first wife , Alana Stewart .
Production on “ The Hills : New Beginnings ” hit a snag this summer with COVID-19 putting a pause on production , which upset the cast .
They filmed three episodes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in October .
Patridge , Montag , Pratt , Brody Jenner , Justin Bobby , Frankie Delgado , Whitney Port , Brandon Thomas Lee , Jason Wahler and Kaitlynn Carter are all set to return to the show .
It ’ s not yet known when Season 2 will premiere .

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There will be a new face on “The Hills: New Beginnings.”
Sean Stewart is set to appear on the MTV reality series thanks to his romantic relationship with “The Hills” star Audrina Patridge, Page Six can exclusively reveal. The pair started dating earlier this year, and as a result, Stewart has made his way onto the show.
However, sources close to production told us that Stewart is not an official cast member.
Patridge, 35, and Stewart, 40 — who have already filmed episodes together — met through mutual friends Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, who are also on the show.
Stewart is the son of music legend Rod Stewart and his first wife, Alana Stewart.
Sean’s manager, David Weintraub, had no comment.
Production on “The Hills: New Beginnings” hit a snag this summer with COVID-19 putting a pause on production, which upset the cast. They filmed three episodes prior to the shutdown and resumed filming in October.
Patridge, Montag, Pratt, Brody Jenner, Justin Bobby, Frankie Delgado, Whitney Port, Brandon Thomas Lee, Jason Wahler and Kaitlynn Carter are all set to return to the show.
It’s not yet known when Season 2 will premiere.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Ex-Defense Secretary Mattis urges Joe Biden to end Trump’s ‘America first’ policy

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is urging Joe Biden to dump President Trump ’ s “ America First ” foreign policy for a more “ cooperative ” approach with the country ’ s allies around the globe .
“ In January , when President Joe Biden and his national security team begin to reevaluate U.S. foreign policy , we hope they will quickly revise the national security strategy to eliminate ‘ America first ’ from its contents , restoring in its place the commitment to cooperative security that has served the United States so well for decades , ” Mattis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ op-ed published Monday .
“ The best strategy for ensuring safety and prosperity is to buttress American military strength with enhanced civilian tools and a restored network of solid alliances – both necessary to achieving defense in depth , ” he continued .
Mattis , who stepped down in December 2018 after clashing with Trump ’ s policy against protracted engagement in Syria , said “ ‘ America first ’ has meant ‘ America alone . '
” “ The United States today is undermining the foundations of an international order manifestly advantageous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignorance of the extent to which both robust alliances and international institutions provide vital strategic depth , ” Mattis wrote adding that the policy “ has damaged the country ’ s ability to address problems before they reach U.S. territory and has thus compounded the danger emergent threats pose.
” In the article titled “ Defense in Depth , ” Mattis criticized Trump and Biden for referring to “ forever wars ” in Iraq and Afghanistan .
The Trump administration earlier this month announced that the Pentagon will cut US forces in Afghanistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iraq to 2,500 from 3,000 .
Mattis said the troops and diplomats stationed in Asia , Europe and the Middle East act as an “ early warning system ” that raise necessary alarms about threats that develop and give the US time to react .
“ To dismiss U.S. involvement today in Afghanistan , Iraq , and elsewhere as ‘ endless ’ or ‘ forever ’ wars – as both President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden do – rather than as support to friendly governments struggling to exert control over their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ It is in the United States ’ interests to build the capacity of such governments to deal with the threats that concern Americans ; that work isn ’ t quick or linear , but it is an investment in both greater security and stronger relationships and preferable to the United States ’ indefinitely having to take care of threats on its own , ” he continued .

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is urging Joe Biden to dump President Trump’s “America first” foreign policy for a more “cooperative” approach with the country’s allies around the globe.
“In January, when President Joe Biden and his national security team begin to reevaluate U.S. foreign policy, we hope they will quickly revise the national security strategy to eliminate ‘America first’ from its contents, restoring in its place the commitment to cooperative security that has served the United States so well for decades,” Mattis wrote in Foreign Affairs magazine in an op-ed published Monday.
“The best strategy for ensuring safety and prosperity is to buttress American military strength with enhanced civilian tools and a restored network of solid alliances — both necessary to achieving defense in depth,” he continued.
Mattis, who stepped down in December 2018 after clashing with Trump’s policy against protracted engagement in Syria, said “‘America first’ has meant ‘America alone.'”
“The United States today is undermining the foundations of an international order manifestly advantageous to U.S. interests, reflecting a basic ignorance of the extent to which both robust alliances and international institutions provide vital strategic depth,” Mattis wrote, adding that the policy “has damaged the country’s ability to address problems before they reach U.S. territory and has thus compounded the danger emergent threats pose.”
In response to the piece, Trump blasted the retired Marine general Tuesday morning on Twitter.
“That says it all about Mattis. Obama fired him. I should have fired him sooner. Did best work after he was gone. World’s most overrated general!,” the president wrote.
In the article, titled “Defense in Depth,” Mattis criticized Trump and Biden for referring to “forever wars” in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Trump administration earlier this month announced that the Pentagon will cut US forces in Afghanistan to 2,500 from 4,500, and in Iraq to 2,500 from 3,000.
Mattis said the troops and diplomats stationed in Asia, Europe and the Middle East act as an “early warning system” that raise necessary alarms about threats that develop and give the US time to react.
“To dismiss U.S. involvement today in Afghanistan, Iraq, and elsewhere as ‘endless’ or ‘forever’ wars — as both President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden do — rather than as support to friendly governments struggling to exert control over their own territory misses the point,” he said.
“It is in the United States’ interests to build the capacity of such governments to deal with the threats that concern Americans; that work isn’t quick or linear, but it is an investment in both greater security and stronger relationships and preferable to the United States’ indefinitely having to take care of threats on its own,” he continued.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Model now making $35K a month on OnlyFans after racy Fort Bragg Twitter incident

An OnlyFans model has seen her monthly income from the racy site quintuple to $ 35,000 in the wake of the Twitter account for the US Army ’ s elite Fort Bragg salaciously interacting with her on the social media site , Business Insider reports .
On October 22 , the Fort Bragg Twitter account started commenting on the public hair of OnlyFans model Quinn Finite .
The account enthused about a naked image of Finite , who lives in Montreal , and suggested that they should copulate .
The U.S. Army claimed that the Fort Bragg Twitter account had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the OnlyFans model were the result of a malicious outside actor .
Except that this turned out not to be true .
The culprit , whoever they may be , apparently stands to be in a whole mess of trouble .
Before the Fort Bragg tweets , Finie brought in perhaps $ 7,000 per month for her sexually explicit modeling .
Now she boasts 4,000 subscribers and is poised to rake in $ 35,000 a month .
Pre–Fort Bragg brouhaha , the OnlyFans model was ranked in the top 1.2 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s rocketed up to the 0.14 percent .
The Daily Mail notes that while the Army suffered from a public relations nightmare over the errant tweets , for Finite the exposure has amounted to hitting “ the jackpot , ” allowing her to ride out the pandemic in comfort and ( naked ) style .
The COVID lockdowns have only served to drive further traffic to OnlyFans .
“ It was plenty to live off of , ” the OnlyFans model said of her pre–Fort Bragg tweets earnings , “ but now I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s so interesting to see how the internet works that way , ” Finite added .
“ You can ’ t even pay for this kind of promotion .
This is the jackpot.
” The News & Observer reported that Finite is “ honestly relieved ” that the Fort Bragg tweets and resulting publicity outed her work on OnlyFans to her family .
“ Honestly relieved that this article is doing the ‘ coming out ’ work for me , ” the OnlyFans model tweeted regarding the Business Insider story on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m just silently eating spaghetti on my couch in awe and amusement.
” “ I had alluded to selling ‘ modeling photos ’ to fans who pay a subscription price weeks prior but never was specific , ” she told McClatchy News .
“ Thankfully , [ my mom ] was pretty cool with it , saying she kinda figured I was working in the adult industry .
My dad doesn ’ t know yet though ( I think ) — he ’ s more conservative , so I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The Washington Post reported that Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Army Colonel Scott Pence ordered an inquiry into the sexually charged tweets about the OnlyFans model , which determined that three people had access to the account .

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An OnlyFans model has seen her monthly income from the racy site quintuple to $35,000 in the wake of the Twitter account for the US Army’s elite Fort Bragg salaciously interacting with her on the social media site, Business Insider reports.
On October 22, the Fort Bragg Twitter account started commenting on the public hair of OnlyFans model Quinn Finite.
The account enthused about a naked image of Finite, who lives in Montreal, and suggested that they should copulate.
The U.S. Army claimed that the Fort Bragg Twitter account had been hacked and that the online comments about the OnlyFans model were the result of a malicious outside actor. Except that this turned out not to be true. The culprit, whoever they may be, apparently stands to be in a whole mess of trouble.
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Before the Fort Bragg tweets, Finie brought in perhaps $7,000 per month for her sexually explicit modeling.
Now she boasts 4,000 subscribers and is poised to rake in $35,000 a month.
Pre–Fort Bragg brouhaha, the OnlyFans model was ranked in the top 1.2 percent of content creators, and now she’s rocketed up to the 0.14 percent.
The Daily Mail notes that while the Army suffered from a public relations nightmare over the errant tweets, for Finite the exposure has amounted to hitting “the jackpot,” allowing her to ride out the pandemic in comfort and (naked) style.
OnlyFans, a London-based content subscription service, allows creators to post content on the platform and receive payment directly from their followers, or 'fans' via subscriptions or one-off tips. OnlyFans sex worker says she's on track to earn $35,000 a month after her profile went viral when the Fort Bragg Twitter account posted sexual comments on her nude photos Daily Mail
The COVID lockdowns have only served to drive further traffic to OnlyFans.
“It was plenty to live off of,” the OnlyFans model said of her pre–Fort Bragg tweets earnings, “but now I kind of quintupled my income.”
“It's so interesting to see how the internet works that way,” Finite added. “You can't even pay for this kind of promotion. This is the jackpot.”
The News & Observer reported that Finite is “honestly relieved” that the Fort Bragg tweets and resulting publicity outed her work on OnlyFans to her family.
Quinn Finite, a content creator on OnlyFans, tweeted of the moment her mother found Business Insider’s story highlighting her newfound fame on the pay-per-view adult website. Sex worker ‘honestly relieved’ after Fort Bragg hysteria outed her to family Raleigh News & Observer
“Honestly relieved that this article is doing the ‘coming out’ work for me,” the OnlyFans model tweeted regarding the Business Insider story on the Fort Bragg tweets.
“Otherwise I’m just silently eating spaghetti on my couch in awe and amusement.”
“I had alluded to selling ‘modeling photos’ to fans who pay a subscription price weeks prior but never was specific,” she told McClatchy News. “Thankfully, [my mom] was pretty cool with it, saying she kinda figured I was working in the adult industry. My dad doesn’t know yet though (I think) — he’s more conservative, so I’m a bit scared of his potential reaction.”
The Washington Post reported that Fort Bragg Garrison Commander Army Colonel Scott Pence ordered an inquiry into the sexually charged tweets about the OnlyFans model, which determined that three people had access to the account.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Elon Musk passes Bill Gates to become world’s second-richest person

Tesla boss Elon Musk surpassed Bill Gates to become the world ’ s second-richest person as the electric-car maker continued its staggering stock-market surge .
A 6.5 percent jump in Tesla ’ s share price added about $ 7.2 billion to Musk ’ s fortune on Monday , putting his total net worth at $ 127.9 billion — slightly eclipsing Microsoft co-founder Gates ’ $ 127.7 billion , according to Bloomberg ’ s Billionaires Index .
Musk , 49 , took the No .
2 spot on the ranking of the world ’ s 500 richest people less than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zuckerberg into third place .
The South African-born entrepreneur is still well behind Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos , whose $ 182 billion fortune puts him comfortably at the top of the list .
Musk ’ s wealth has exploded by $ 100 billion so far this year thanks to the strength of Tesla ’ s stock , which accounts for the majority of his net worth .
The Silicon Valley firm ’ s market value is approaching $ 500 billion — making it the most valuable automaker in the world — and its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since it snagged a spot in the S & P 500 last week .
The upward trajectory could continue ahead of Tesla ’ s Dec. 21 debut in the benchmark index because big investment funds that duplicate the S & P ’ s holdings must buy Tesla shares to accurately track its performance .
Gates , 65 , was the world ’ s richest person for years before Bezos dethroned him in 2017 .
His fortune would be even larger if he hadn ’ t given such a large chunk of it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion to his eponymous foundation since 2006 , according to Bloomberg News .
Musk and Gates have publicly traded jabs in recent months .
Gates criticized Musk in July for downplaying concerns about the coronavirus pandemic , suggesting he shouldn ’ t “ confuse areas he ’ s not involved in too much.
” That prompted Musk to tweet , “ Billy G is not my lover.
” In February , Musk said his conversations with Gates had been “ underwhelming ” after the software magnate revealed he ’ d bought an electric @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Tesla boss Elon Musk surpassed Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person as the electric-car maker continued its staggering stock-market surge.
A 6.5 percent jump in Tesla’s share price added about $7.2 billion to Musk’s fortune on Monday, putting his total net worth at $127.9 billion — slightly eclipsing Microsoft co-founder Gates’ $127.7 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.
Musk, 49, took the No. 2 spot on the ranking of the world’s 500 richest people less than a week after climbing past Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg into third place. The South African-born entrepreneur is still well behind Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, whose $182 billion fortune puts him comfortably at the top of the list.
Musk’s wealth has exploded by $100 billion so far this year thanks to the strength of Tesla’s stock, which accounts for the majority of his net worth. The Silicon Valley firm’s market value is approaching $500 billion — making it the most valuable automaker in the world — and its share price has jumped nearly 28 percent since it snagged a spot in the S&P 500 last week.
The upward trajectory could continue ahead of Tesla’s Dec. 21 debut in the benchmark index because big investment funds that duplicate the S&P’s holdings must buy Tesla shares to accurately track its performance.
Gates, 65, was the world’s richest person for years before Bezos dethroned him in 2017. His fortune would be even larger if he hadn’t given such a large chunk of it to charity — including more than $27 billion to his eponymous foundation since 2006, according to Bloomberg News.
Musk and Gates have publicly traded jabs in recent months. Gates criticized Musk in July for downplaying concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting he shouldn’t “confuse areas he’s not involved in too much.” That prompted Musk to tweet, “Billy G is not my lover.”
In February, Musk said his conversations with Gates had been “underwhelming” after the software magnate revealed he’d bought an electric car from Porsche rather than Tesla.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Alleged cartel boss arrested over slaughter of Mormon family in Mexico

The FBI has opened an investigation into the massacre of ...

The alleged boss of a Mexican drug cartel has been busted in connection to the slaughter of three Mormon mothers and their six children last year, according to reports.
Roberto González Montes, the alleged leader of La Línea, who is known as “El32” or “El Mudo,” meaning the mute, was arrested as part of a huge multi-agency investigation into the murders in Mexico last November, sources told El Diario on Monday.
The arrest in the northern province of Chihuahua was confirmed by the local Secretary of State for Public Security, Emilio García Ruiz, who said Montes had already been flown to Mexico City to be charged before a judge, according to Entrelineas. It was not clear when he was arrested.
The massacre allegedly came during turf warfare between Montes’ La Línea and the rival Sinaloa Cartel that was previously led by Joaquin ” El Chapo” Guzman, according to the outlet, citing an Attorney General investigation.
He was arrested alongside Eulalio Domínguez Alanís and Santiago Casavantes Radovich, who is known as “El Condor,” the sources said.
The alleged cartel members were arrested by the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Organized Crime Investigation, the Secretary of National Defense, the National Intelligence Center and the navy, El Diario said.
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It was not immediately clear what role the trio is accused of playing in the slaughters of the nine, who were part of a convoy of 17 ambushed while driving to a wedding in the border state of Sonora.
So far, more than a dozen alleged cartel members have been arrested.
The dead and six others injured were all members of La Mora, a decades-old settlement in Sonora founded as part of an offshoot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Among those killed were Christina Marie Langford Johnson, a mother who stepped out of her SUV to confront one of the gunmen. Her 7-month-old daughter, Faith Langford, survived.
Dawna Ray Langford, who was driving an SUV with her nine children inside, was slain nearby along with her two sons, Trevor, 11, and Rogan, 3. Rhonita Miller, 30, was also killed along with her four children, including 8-month-old twins.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Neighbor vandalizes car parked in his trash can spot

This man trashed his neighbor ’ s car — all over a trash can .
See how Alena Camilla Helzer @ @ @ @ @ vandalized in Draper , Utah , with a marker and a sign taped to the @ @ @ @ @ ” her elderly neighbor ’ s “ garbage canister location .
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This man trashed his neighbor’s car — all over a trash can. See how Alena Camilla Helzer’s vehicle was allegedly vandalized in Draper, Utah, with a marker and a sign taped to the windshield claiming she “occupied” her elderly neighbor’s “garbage canister location.”
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newyorkpost--2020-11-24--NFL Power Rankings for Week 12: Finally some movement

The Eagles did not exactly make a strong impression in ...

The first three teams in The Post’s weekly NFL Power Rankings posted impressive wins in Week 11, but losses by half of the teams in the Top 10 caused significant movement in the pecking order thereafter.
The Colts, Seahawks and Titans all moved back into the high-rent district entering Thanksgiving week, taking advantage of losses by the Dolphins, Ravens and Cardinals.
1.Kansas City Chiefs, 9-1 (Last week: 1)
Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champions have opened a three-game cushion in the AFC West and are closing in on their fifth straight division title after avenging their lone loss and leaving Las Vegas with a last-minute win Sunday night. Next: Sunday at Tampa Bay
2. Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-0 (2)
The Steelers are a perfect 10-0 for the first time in franchise history after cruising over spiraling Jacksonville. Their defense leads the league in fewest points allowed (17.4 ppg) and most takeaways (21), and receiver Chase Claypool leads all rookies with 10 touchdowns. Next: Thursday vs. Baltimore
3. New Orleans Saints, 8-2 (3)
Taysom Hill threw for 233 yards and ran for two touchdowns in his first NFL start, but it barely will matter who plays quarterback in Drew Brees’ injury absence as long as the Saints’ defense continues to dominate like it did Sunday with eight sacks (three by Cameron Jordan) and two interceptions against Matt Ryan and the Falcons. Next: Sunday at Denver
4. Buffalo Bills, 7-3 (6)
Miami’s loss to Denver allowed the Bills to maintain first place in the AFC East race on their bye week. They will meet the Dolphins in the final game of the regular season, possibly to see which team finally will end New England’s 11-year run atop the division. Next: Sunday vs. LA Chargers
5. Indianapolis Colts, 7-3 (12)
The Colts’ second-ranked defense held Rodgers and the Packers to three points after halftime and forced four turnovers Sunday, including the key fumble recovery in the first minute of overtime. The impressive win sets up a first-place showdown this week in the AFC South. Next: Sunday vs. Tennessee
6. Green Bay Packers, 7-3 (4)
Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s overtime fumble was a killer, but the Packers’ defense coughed up 420 yards and 34 points to Philip Rivers and the Colts. The Pack still can grab a three-game lead in the NFC North with a win against a flawed divisional foe this week. Next: Sunday night vs. Chicago
7. Seattle Seahawks, 7-3 (11)
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks responded to a rough stretch of three losses in four games with a statement win in the NFC West last Thursday over rising Arizona. They can help shape the crazy NFC East standings with another primetime victory this week. Next: Monday at Philadelphia
8. Tennessee Titans, 7-3 (13)
The Titans refuse to go away in the AFC playoff chase, pulling out an important win Sunday over Lamar Jackson and the fading Ravens. NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry and Minnesota’s Dalvin Cook already are over 1,000 yards for the season. Next: Sunday at Indianapolis
9. Los Angeles Rams, 7-3 (10)
Aaron Donald and the Rams’ top-rated defense held Tom Brady to 216 passing yards and picked him off twice Monday night. Jared Goff hooked up with Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods for a combined 23 catches and 275 of his 376 passing yards. Next: Sunday vs. San Francisco.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7-4 (5)
Brady and the Bucs have alternated wins and losses the past four weeks and now must deal with Mahomes and the league’s highest-scoring offense before finally getting their bye in Week 13. Next: Sunday vs. Kansas City
11. Arizona Cardinals, 6-4 (8)
12. Cleveland Browns, 7-3 (15)
13. Miami Dolphins, 6-4 (7)
14. Baltimore Ravens, 6-4 (9)
15. Las Vegas Raiders, 6-4 (14)
16. Chicago Bears, 5-5 (17)
17. Minnesota Vikings, 4-6 (16)
18. New England Patriots, 4-6 (18)
19. San Francisco 49ers, 4-6 (20)
20. Denver Broncos, 4-6 (22)
21. Detroit Lions, 4-6 (19)
22. Carolina Panthers, 4-7 (24)
23. Philadelphia Eagles, 3-6-1 (21)
24. Atlanta Falcons, 3-7 (23)
25. Giants, 3-7 (25)
It’s improbably all happening for the Giants, who could hold a share of first place in the NFC East by this time next week if fading Philly loses to Seattle. With Joe Burrow’s awful season-ending injury, the Giants have no excuses not to post their fourth win in six games this week. Next: Sunday at Cincinnati
26. Houston Texans, 3-7 (27)
27. Dallas Cowboys, 3-7 (29)
28. Los Angeles Chargers, 3-7 (28)
29. Washington Football Team, 3-7 (30)
30. Cincinnati Bengals, 2-7-1 (26)
31. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1-9 (31)
32. Jets, 0-10 (32)
An 0-16 season for Adam Gase’s team comes fully into focus now with five straight games against teams with winning records: the Dolphins, Raiders, Seahawks, Rams and Browns. Next: Sunday vs. Miami


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Apple security chief accused of trying to bribe sheriff’s office

Apple ’ s head of global security was indicted on Monday for allegedly trying to bribe a California sheriff ’ @ @ @ @ @ of 200 iPads in exchange for concealed-weapon permits for company employees .
In addition to @ @ @ @ @ the tech-giant ’ s chief security officer , two officers with the Santa Clara County @ @ @ @ @ also charged in the alleged scheme .
The officers are also facing bribery charges .
@ @ @ @ @ required to carry concealed firearms and county sheriffs are in charge of issuing them .
@ @ @ @ @ , no quid pro quo , ” Moyer ’ s attorney , Ed Swanson , @ @ @ @ @ went through the process the way you ’ re supposed to do it.
” Swanson @ @ @ @ @ was separate from the permits .
The lawyer also said Moyer was seeking the four @ @ @ @ @ for the protection of company workers .
Apple conducted their own investigation into the allegations @ @ @ @ @

Apple’s head of global security was indicted on Monday for allegedly trying to bribe a California sheriff’s office with the promise of 200 iPads in exchange for concealed-weapon permits for company employees.
In addition to Thomas Moyer, 50, the tech-giant’s chief security officer, two officers with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office were also charged in the alleged scheme.
The officers are also facing bribery charges.
In California, permits are required to carry concealed firearms and county sheriffs are in charge of issuing them.
“There was no bribe, no quid pro quo,” Moyer’s attorney, Ed Swanson, told Reuters. “They went through the process the way you’re supposed to do it.”
Swanson said the promised iPad donation was separate from the permits. The lawyer also said Moyer was seeking the four permits for Apple security personnel for the protection of company workers.
Apple conducted their own investigation into the allegations and found no wrongdoing.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Florida rapper accused of fatally shooting two men inside recording studio

A well-known Florida rapper was charged on Saturday with murdering two men inside a recording studio after he finished making music , police said .
Billy Bennett Adams III , 23 , known as the musician ACE NH , is accused of fatally shooting the men last Thursday night in the makeshift studio in a shed behind a home in the community of Lutz , according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Police said Adams had just finished recording when he blasted the two victims in what is believed to be a gang-related attack .
Adams and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media identifying as members of the Crips , the sheriff ’ s office said .
The rapper was charged with two counts of premeditated first degree murder with a firearm and one count of armed burglary of a structure , authorities said .
“ This was a violent execution this suspect performed , and although the attack was clearly targeted , we will not allow gang-related disputes to disrupt the comfort and safety of innocent residents in any of our communities , ” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a @ @

A well-known Florida rapper was charged on Saturday with murdering two men inside a recording studio after he finished making music, police said.
Billy Bennett Adams III, 23, known as the musician ACE NH, is accused of fatally shooting the men last Thursday night in the makeshift studio in a shed behind a home in the community of Lutz, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said Adams had just finished recording when he blasted the two victims in what is believed to be a gang-related attack.
Adams and one of the victims have posted messages on social media identifying as members of the Crips, the sheriff’s office said.
The rapper was charged with two counts of premeditated first degree murder with a firearm and one count of armed burglary of a structure, authorities said.
“This was a violent execution this suspect performed, and although the attack was clearly targeted, we will not allow gang-related disputes to disrupt the comfort and safety of innocent residents in any of our communities,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--NYPD cop resigns after he is charged with sexually abusing 11-year-old girl

An NYPD cop accused of masturbating in front of a 10-year-old girl resigned on Monday after another arrest — this one for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl , police and sources said .
Shaun Frazier , 40 , who had been suspended without pay following his Sept. 2019 arrest , was caught in Bensalem Township , Pennsylvania on Saturday and extradited to New York on Monday , police sources said .
He was charged in Brooklyn with criminal sexual act , sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child , police said .
Frazier ’ s newest charges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are alleged to have occured in 2017 .
The alleged victim in that case is a family friend who was 11 at the time , sources said .
The disgraced officer was arrested earlier this month and charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child .
In September 2019 , he was busted for allegedly sexually assaulting his friend ’ s 10-year-old daughter , according to police sources .
Frazier made the advance on the 10-year-old while babysitting her and her 5-year-old brother on Sept. 5 , 2019 .
Prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s underwear and told the girl to come into a room while he was masturbating .
Frazier worked in the NYPD ’ s building maintenance department for five years .
He resigned Monday following his latest charges , sources said .

An NYPD cop accused of masturbating in front of a 10-year-old girl resigned on Monday after another arrest — this one for allegedly sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, police and sources said.
Shaun Frazier, 40, who had been suspended without pay following his Sept. 2019 arrest, was caught in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania on Saturday and extradited to New York on Monday, police sources said.
He was charged in Brooklyn with criminal sexual act, sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
Frazier’s newest charges were brought following an internal affairs investigation and are alleged to have occured in 2017.
The alleged victim in that case is a family friend who was 11 at the time, sources said.
The disgraced officer was arrested earlier this month and charged with acting in a manner injurious to a child.
In September 2019, he was busted for allegedly sexually assaulting his friend’s 10-year-old daughter, according to police sources.
Frazier made the advance on the 10-year-old while babysitting her and her 5-year-old brother on Sept. 5, 2019.
Prosecutors alleged he asked to lick the girl’s underwear and told the girl to come into a room while he was masturbating.
Frazier worked in the NYPD’s building maintenance department for five years. He resigned Monday following his latest charges, sources said.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--New data shows 28% rise in child COVID-19 cases in last two weeks

New data shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases among children as health experts warn the public not to travel for the holidays .
The American Academy of Pediatrics reported Monday there ’ s been 144,145 new cases of coronavirus in children from Nov. 12 to 19 .
Nearly 1.2 million children have tested positive for the virus as of Nov. 19 , the AAP says .
The surge in cases comes after several states across the U.S. have imposed tougher restrictions to curb the spread .
In New York , Gov .
Cuomo ordered bars and restaurants to close at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The city is also setting up an emergency field hospital on Staten Island to treat COVID patients .
In California , residents underwent an overnight curfew last week , and , in Pennsylvania , officials announced Monday no alcohol sales in eateries the night before Thanksgiving and stay at home mandates .
Medical experts have also urged people to stay home instead of traveling to see their loved ones for the holidays .
“ You might want to reconsider travel plans , and certainly try as best as you can to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful as they sound , to a minimum number of people , preferably just members of a household.
” Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s top infectious diseases doctor , told the Washington Post on Monday .
There have been more than 12 million cases and more than 257,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. , according to John Hopkins University .

New data shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases among children as health experts warn the public not to travel for the holidays.
The American Academy of Pediatrics reported Monday there’s been 144,145 new cases of coronavirus in children from Nov. 12 to 19.
Nearly 1.2 million children have tested positive for the virus as of Nov. 19, the AAP says.
The surge in cases comes after several states across the U.S. have imposed tougher restrictions to curb the spread.
In New York, Gov. Cuomo ordered bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m., and encouraged small gatherings. The city is also setting up an emergency field hospital on Staten Island to treat COVID patients.
In California, residents underwent an overnight curfew last week, and, in Pennsylvania, officials announced Monday no alcohol sales in eateries the night before Thanksgiving and stay at home mandates.
Medical experts have also urged people to stay home instead of traveling to see their loved ones for the holidays.
“You might want to reconsider travel plans, and certainly try as best as you can to keep congregate meetings indoors as innocent and as wonderful as they sound, to a minimum number of people, preferably just members of a household.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases doctor, told the Washington Post on Monday.
There have been more than 12 million cases and more than 257,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S., according to John Hopkins University.


newyorkpost--2020-11-24--Sam Darnold needs shoulder ready to absorb hits in order to play

Sam Darnold ’ s shoulder is feeling better , and now the question is how it will hold up when the Jets quarterback takes a hit or gets driven into the ground .
The only problem is that Darnold likely won ’ t know that until he actually plays in a game , but for now the Jets hope to get him back practicing Wednesday before determining his status for Sunday ’ s game against the Dolphins .
“ For me , it ’ s just taking it one day at a time still , ” Darnold said Monday on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels good throwing and doing all the things I need to do .
At this point , it ’ s just getting hit and how it ’ s going to respond that way .
Throughout the week , I just got ta be careful with how it feels and what bothers it , what doesn ’ t .
But it feels really good .
“ I think I ’ m nearing that point to where I finally have a little bit more confidence in my shoulder to be able to withstand a hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing.
” Darnold missed his fourth game of the season Sunday , with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback in a 34-28 loss to the Chargers .
The third-year pro said if he does get reinjured , “ the worst-case scenario ” would be missing another two to three weeks .
Six weeks remain in the season , with those games being critical to get a final evaluation on Darnold before the Jets could potentially have a decision to make if they get the No .
1 pick .
“ I ’ d like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide receivers , ” coach Adam Gase said .
“ That would probably be my No .
1 thing I ’ d love to see.
” But caution will come first .
“ I wish I could tell him , ‘ Hey , you won ’ t get hit .
You won ’ t get driven into the turf and land on your shoulder , ’ ” Gase said .
“ I can ’ t predict that .
… That ’ s a part of the game I can ’ t control .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ If he gets hit , he ’ s going to be all right , ’ then we ’ ll be good to go .
If there ’ s any concern there , then obviously we have to look at that.
” Rookie running back La ’ Mical Perine will miss time after suffering a high-ankle sprain Sunday , meaning veteran Frank Gore will continue to see plenty of snaps in the coming weeks .
Ty Johnson could also get a bigger role .
Right tackle George Fant is week-to-week with knee and ankle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chuma Edoga , who also suffered a low-ankle sprain but could practice this week .
The Jets made a $ 15,000 donation to Food Bank For New York City , providing 75,000 meals for New Yorkers in need at Thanksgiving , the team announced .
The donation included a delivery of turkeys and fixings to the Community Kitchen & Pantry of West Harlem .
The Jets released QB Mike White and restored TE Ross Travis to the practice squad from the reserve/COVID-19 list .
… CB Pierre Desir , who the Jets cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Ravens , NFL Network reported .

Sam Darnold’s shoulder is feeling better, and now the question is how it will hold up when the Jets quarterback takes a hit or gets driven into the ground.
The only problem is that Darnold likely won’t know that until he actually plays in a game, but for now the Jets hope to get him back practicing Wednesday before determining his status for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
“For me, it’s just taking it one day at a time still,” Darnold said Monday on a conference call. “The shoulder feels good throwing and doing all the things I need to do. At this point, it’s just getting hit and how it’s going to respond that way. Throughout the week, I just gotta be careful with how it feels and what bothers it, what doesn’t. But it feels really good.
“I think I’m nearing that point to where I finally have a little bit more confidence in my shoulder to be able to withstand a hit. So that’s a good thing.”
Darnold missed his fourth game of the season Sunday, with Joe Flacco starting at quarterback in a 34-28 loss to the Chargers. The third-year pro said if he does get reinjured, “the worst-case scenario” would be missing another two to three weeks.
Six weeks remain in the season, with those games being critical to get a final evaluation on Darnold before the Jets could potentially have a decision to make if they get the No. 1 pick.
“I’d like to see him play with our starting wide receivers,” coach Adam Gase said. “That would probably be my No. 1 thing I’d love to see.”
But caution will come first.
“I wish I could tell him, ‘Hey, you won’t get hit. You won’t get driven into the turf and land on your shoulder,’ ” Gase said. “I can’t predict that. … That’s a part of the game I can’t control. If everybody feels good about, ‘If he gets hit, he’s going to be all right,’ then we’ll be good to go. If there’s any concern there, then obviously we have to look at that.”
Rookie running back La’Mical Perine will miss time after suffering a high-ankle sprain Sunday, meaning veteran Frank Gore will continue to see plenty of snaps in the coming weeks. Ty Johnson could also get a bigger role.
Right tackle George Fant is week-to-week with knee and ankle sprains. Sunday he was replaced by Chuma Edoga, who also suffered a low-ankle sprain but could practice this week.
The Jets made a $15,000 donation to Food Bank For New York City, providing 75,000 meals for New Yorkers in need at Thanksgiving, the team announced. The donation included a delivery of turkeys and fixings to the Community Kitchen & Pantry of West Harlem.
The Jets released QB Mike White and restored TE Ross Travis to the practice squad from the reserve/COVID-19 list. … CB Pierre Desir, who the Jets cut last week, is expected to sign with the Ravens, NFL Network reported.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--See it: Deer, bears and other wildlife use Utah’s animal-only bridge

New video shows a stream of deer , porcupines , bears and bobcats walking over an interstate highway in Utah — using the state ’ s first wildlife bridge .
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources shared the footage last week , showing that the $ 5 million Parleys Canyon Wildlife Overpass near Salt Lake City is being used as intended .
The state ’ s Department of Transportation took on the project as a way to reduce vehicle collisions with critters on Interstate 80 , local outlets reported .
The 350-foot long animal-only bridge was completed in 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were at least 106 vehicle crashes with wildlife , killing about 64 animals .
Complete data wasn ’ t immediately available for the years since the overpass was completed .
However , UDOT spokesman John Gleason told the Salt Lake Tribune last year that early results were “ encouraging.
” “ From what we can tell , the number of accidents there is down dramatically , ” he said .
“ At least initially , it appears the investment in safety is paying off .
And we expected it to take several years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , so this is great.
” To make the bridge more appealing to wildlife and help it blend into the surroundings , crews placed dirt , rocks and boulders on the crossing .
“ We want to make the bridge feel as much a part of the surroundings as we can , ” Gleason said .
“ It ’ s a win for both wildlife and people that drive on the road.
” Six miles of fencing were also put up to make sure wildlife would make use of the overpass , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ As you can see , the 2nd year of this overpass has been successful at helping wildlife safely migrate over busy Interstate 80 and helping motorists be much safer as well , ” the Division of Wildlife Resources said .

It’s a real-life animal crossing.
New video shows a stream of deer, porcupines, bears and bobcats walking over an interstate highway in Utah — using the state’s first wildlife bridge.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources shared the footage last week, showing that the $5 million Parleys Canyon Wildlife Overpass near Salt Lake City is being used as intended.
“It’s working!” the agency wrote on Facebook.
The state’s Department of Transportation took on the project as a way to reduce vehicle collisions with critters on Interstate 80, local outlets reported.
The 350-foot long animal-only bridge was completed in 2018. In the two years prior, there were at least 106 vehicle crashes with wildlife, killing about 64 animals.
Complete data wasn’t immediately available for the years since the overpass was completed. However, UDOT spokesman John Gleason told the Salt Lake Tribune last year that early results were “encouraging.”
“From what we can tell, the number of accidents there is down dramatically,” he said. “At least initially, it appears the investment in safety is paying off. And we expected it to take several years before the animals got used to using it, so this is great.”
To make the bridge more appealing to wildlife and help it blend into the surroundings, crews placed dirt, rocks and boulders on the crossing.
“We want to make the bridge feel as much a part of the surroundings as we can,” Gleason said. “It’s a win for both wildlife and people that drive on the road.”
Six miles of fencing were also put up to make sure wildlife would make use of the overpass, instead of trying to cross the interstate.
“As you can see, the 2nd year of this overpass has been successful at helping wildlife safely migrate over busy Interstate 80 and helping motorists be much safer as well,” the Division of Wildlife Resources said.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--CIA officer killed during combat in Somalia

A senior CIA officer was killed during combat in Somalia , according to reports .
The officer — who wasn @ @ @ @ @ a former member of the Navy ’ s SEAL Team 6 and belonged to the @ @ @ @ @ agency ’ s paramilitary division , the New York Times reported Wednesday .
The officer @ @ @ @ @ President Trump suggested he may withdraw troops out of Somalia in the future .
The @ @ @ @ @ Somalia tasked with working with local forces to defeat the terrorist group Al-Shabaab , according @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death will add another star on the memorial wall located inside the CIA @ @ @ @ @ .
The wall pays tribute to CIA service members killed in the line of duty @ @ @ @ @ agency tweeted that the wall featured 135 stars to honor the fallen officers .

A senior CIA officer was killed during combat in Somalia, according to reports.
The officer — who wasn’t named — was a former member of the Navy’s SEAL Team 6 and belonged to the Special Activities Center, the agency’s paramilitary division, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
The officer’s death comes after President Trump suggested he may withdraw troops out of Somalia in the future.
The US has 700 troops in Somalia tasked with working with local forces to defeat the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, according to Reuters.
The officer’s death will add another star on the memorial wall located inside the CIA’s headquarters in Virginia. The wall pays tribute to CIA service members killed in the line of duty.
In September, the agency tweeted that the wall featured 135 stars to honor the fallen officers.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Alan Cumming hosts virtual opening for mentalist Jason Suran’s new show

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens @ @ @ @ @ to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Alan Cumming hosted a virtual @ @ @ @ @ of mentalist Jason Suran ’ s new show , “ Reconnected , ” we ’ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s producing , attracted guests including Julianna Margulies , Betty Buckley , Kenneth @ @ @ @ @ Falco , Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest , and “ Billions ” actor Toby @ @ @ @ @ show is expected to be presented in a theater when they reopen , but for @ @ @ @ @ .

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Alan Cumming hosted a virtual opening for the Zoom version of mentalist Jason Suran’s new show, “Reconnected,” we’re told.
Cumming, who’s producing, attracted guests including Julianna Margulies, Betty Buckley, Kenneth and Maria Cole, Edie Falco, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest, and “Billions” actor Toby Moore from Australia.
The show is expected to be presented in a theater when they reopen, but for now is an interactive livestream.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Xavier McKinney set to join Logan Ryan in Giants’ secondary

A potentially disastrous injury ultimately made the Giants stronger for their playoff push .
Despite months of negotiations during the offseason , the Giants didn ’ t sign free-agent safety Logan Ryan until rookie second-round pick Xavier McKinney fractured his foot , creating a huge hole in the defense .
A post-surgery McKinney is on the verge of returning from injured reserve — he looked smooth jumping for the ball at Wednesday ’ s practice — and the two could be playing side-by-side Sunday against the Bengals .
“ I ’ m confident in any role the team asks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and I think it ’ s his job to do what the team is asking of him , ” Ryan said .
“ There are no egos about that.
” Ryan mostly has been used in the post to read quarterbacks , but he has played perimeter and slot cornerback in his career .
Add strong safety Jabrill Peppers to the mix and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham could get creative with his nickel and dime packages .
“ We have a lot of versatile players , ” Ryan said .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re getting better , and I ’ m excited to see how it unfolds .
Pat Graham ’ s job is to stay up late and design those defenses , but you can never have too many good players on the field.
” The Patriots used a three-safety rotation of Devin McCourty , Duron Harmon and Patrick Chung as chess pieces during their most recent three Super Bowls .
Ryan and Graham experienced it first-hand .
“ My biggest strength is the ability to disguise … and to make the players ’ jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pre-snap , ” Ryan said .
“ When you have success with it and you see some quarterbacks struggle , you buy into it more .
It ’ s an addiction .
We ’ re becoming really good at it really quickly.
” Cornerback James Bradberry is excused from two practices this week to tend to a family matter , according to the team .
He is expected back Friday , which would be his only time on the field with teammates since beating the Eagles on Nov. 22 .
Given his Pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the depth chart , Bradberry might be the most irreplaceable Giant .
Right guard Kevin Zeitler suffered a concussion against the Eagles but returned as a full participant without an injury-designated pinny , meaning he cleared the protocol after the bye week .
Giants scout team players of the week ( from practices leading up to the Eagles game ) were recognized Wednesday by wearing a black jersey with the number of a Ring of Honor member of their choosing .
No .
16 Frank Gifford for QB Colt McCoy , No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slade , No .
75 George Martin for DL David Moa , No .
56 Lawrence Taylor for OLB Carter Coughlin and No .
7 Mel Hein for CB Jarren Williams .
Judge called select newly added Giants season-ticket holders to thank them for signing up .
“ What gets lost in the shuffle sometimes is the connection we have with the fans , ” Judge said .
“ That , to me , is critical for our team .
There is a lost element of this game with having empty stadiums.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marketing to get Judge ’ s help .
“ This has been a very tough year around the country for a lot of people , ” Judge said .
“ The fact we have people willing to invest their own hard-earned money in this time into us , it ’ s important they understand we ’ re invested in them as well .
”

A potentially disastrous injury ultimately made the Giants stronger for their playoff push.
Despite months of negotiations during the offseason, the Giants didn’t sign free-agent safety Logan Ryan until rookie second-round pick Xavier McKinney fractured his foot, creating a huge hole in the defense.
A post-surgery McKinney is on the verge of returning from injured reserve — he looked smooth jumping for the ball at Wednesday’s practice — and the two could be playing side-by-side Sunday against the Bengals.
“I’m confident in any role the team asks of me — whatever position that may be — and I think it’s his job to do what the team is asking of him,” Ryan said. “There are no egos about that.”
Ryan mostly has been used in the post to read quarterbacks, but he has played perimeter and slot cornerback in his career. Add strong safety Jabrill Peppers to the mix and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham could get creative with his nickel and dime packages.
Ryan referred to McKinney as “Weapon X.”
“We have a lot of versatile players,” Ryan said. “We’re getting healthier, we’re getting better, and I’m excited to see how it unfolds. Pat Graham’s job is to stay up late and design those defenses, but you can never have too many good players on the field.”
The Patriots used a three-safety rotation of Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon and Patrick Chung as chess pieces during their most recent three Super Bowls. Ryan and Graham experienced it first-hand.
“My biggest strength is the ability to disguise … and to make the players’ jobs around me easier with what we do pre-snap,” Ryan said. “When you have success with it and you see some quarterbacks struggle, you buy into it more. It’s an addiction. We’re becoming really good at it really quickly.”
Cornerback James Bradberry is excused from two practices this week to tend to a family matter, according to the team. He is expected back Friday, which would be his only time on the field with teammates since beating the Eagles on Nov. 22.
Given his Pro Bowl-caliber play and the drop-off after him on the depth chart, Bradberry might be the most irreplaceable Giant.
Right guard Kevin Zeitler suffered a concussion against the Eagles but returned as a full participant without an injury-designated pinny, meaning he cleared the protocol after the bye week.
Giants scout team players of the week (from practices leading up to the Eagles game) were recognized Wednesday by wearing a black jersey with the number of a Ring of Honor member of their choosing.
No. 16 Frank Gifford for QB Colt McCoy, No. 76 Chris Snee for OL Chad Slade, No. 75 George Martin for DL David Moa, No. 56 Lawrence Taylor for OLB Carter Coughlin and No. 7 Mel Hein for CB Jarren Williams.
Judge called select newly added Giants season-ticket holders to thank them for signing up.
“What gets lost in the shuffle sometimes is the connection we have with the fans,” Judge said. “That, to me, is critical for our team. There is a lost element of this game with having empty stadiums.”
It did not take any arm-twisting from marketing to get Judge’s help.
“This has been a very tough year around the country for a lot of people,” Judge said. “The fact we have people willing to invest their own hard-earned money in this time into us, it’s important they understand we’re invested in them as well.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Rutgers rolls past Sacred Heart in impressive season opener

PISCATAWAY , N.J. — Freshman center Cliff Omouryi had 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting and added 11 rebounds to help Rutgers beat Sacred Heart 86-63 on Wednesday night in their season opener .
Ron Harper Jr. had 18 points and Montez Mathis added 17 for Rutgers , ranked in the AP preseason poll for the first time in 41 years .
Paul Mulcahy and Myles Johnson also were perfect from the field for the Scarlett Knights .
Mulcahy had 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting and added seven assists , and Johnson was 5 of 5 for 10 points .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the Rutgers Athletic Center speakers , the game felt more like a closed scrimmage than the start of a season with more hype around it than has been around the program in recent decades .
Due to COVID-19 restrictions , only 150 people were allowed in the 8,000-seat venue that saw 10-consecutive sellouts last season as Rutgers rose in the Big Ten and Top 25 rankings .
Rutgers showed it was deserving of its Top 25 ranking , however , it won ’ t get a real test until the Big Ten/ACC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec. 8 .
With just over four minutes left in the first half , Geo Baker came down on Clarke ’ s foot and tweaked his left ankle .
The senior captain and All-Big Ten honoree did not return and was back on the bench in the second half with crutches .

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — No. 24 Rutgers opened up its most anticipated season in decades without its sixth man.
While Rutgers will be without junior swingman Caleb McConnell, who will take a medical redshirt because of a back problem, it was the missing fans that were more jarring. With the Scarlett Knights ranked in the AP preseason poll for the first in 41 years, the buzz that would have been around the Rutgers Athletic Center was missing.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 150 people were allowed in the 8,000-seat venue that saw 10-consecutive sellouts last season as Rutgers rose in the Big Ten and Top 25 rankings.
Nonetheless, freshman center Cliff Omouryi had 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting and added 11 rebounds to help Rutgers beat Sacred Heart 86-63 on Wednesday night in their opener.
“I was leaving everything to my teammates because they make me feel comfortable to play,” the 6-foot-11 Omoruyi said. “They fed me in practice and it showed in the game. They were passing the ball, I was rebounding, and we came together for the win.”
Ron Harper Jr. had 18 points and Montez Mathis added 17 for Rutgers (1-0). Paul Mulcahy and Myles Johnson also were perfect from the field for the Scarlet Knights. Mulcahy had 15 points on 7-of-7 shooting and added seven assists, and Johnson was 5 of 5 for 10 points.
“Paul has been tremendous,” Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said. “He’s a worker, he devours films, he’s got a really good feel as you can see seven assists and one turnover, he’s worked on his jump shot all summer long.”
Aaron Clarke had 17 points for Sacred Heart.
While a soundtrack of crowd noise was pumped over the RAC speakers, and cardboard cutouts in place of fans, the game felt more like a closed scrimmage than the start of a season with more hype around it than has been around the program in recent decades.
“The cutouts are weird,” Harper said. “It’s with weird implemented crowd noise and a bunch of cardboard cutouts staring at you — it’s just different. The first five minutes were definitely new to all of us out there and really trying to figure stuff out and create our own energy but after that, we were looking at the cutouts like there was a part of the crowd. (Reserve) Luke Nathan was jumping off the bench every TV timeout waving his hands in the air like we had a crowd so it just felt great to be at home at the RAC again.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Ulta Black Friday 2020 deals take up to 50 percent off makeup, skincare and more

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newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19

Wyoming Gov .
Mark Gordon announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus .
A staffer at the governor @ @ @ @ @ Wyoming State Capitol also tested positive .
The office was closed Tuesday for a deep @ @ @ @ @ Republican , said he intends to work remotely as he quarantines .
Nearly 26,700 Wyoming @ @ @ @ @ the illness , and 215 deaths in the state have been linked to COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ Gordon , less than two weeks ago , blasted some Wyoming residents as “ knuckleheads @ @ @ @ @ pandemic seriously .
“ We ’ ve relied on people to be responsible , and @ @ @ @ @ .
They think somehow this is all nonsense , ” he said at the time @

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
A staffer at the governor’s office at the Wyoming State Capitol also tested positive. The office was closed Tuesday for a deep cleaning.
Gordon, a Republican, said he intends to work remotely as he quarantines.
Nearly 26,700 Wyoming residents have tested positive for the illness, and 215 deaths in the state have been linked to COVID-19, according to state data.
Gordon, less than two weeks ago, blasted some Wyoming residents as “knuckleheads” for not taking the pandemic seriously.
“We’ve relied on people to be responsible, and they’re being irresponsible. They think somehow this is all nonsense,” he said at the time.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Megan Fox files for divorce from Brian Austin Green

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) In a classic example of some under-the-wire paperwork the night before a holiday , Megan Fox has filed for divorce from Brian Austin Green .
Fox filed papers in LA Wednesday , TMZ reports .
The actress , 34 , is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the couple ’ s three children — 8-year-old Noah Shannon , 6-year-old Bodhi Ransom and 4-year-old Journey River — and wants the ability to forestall spousal support for both halves of the couple .
TMZ also has the response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to most of her requests , though he apparently would like spousal support to remain on the table .
The couple ’ s filings also differ on the date of their separation : Green puts it at March 5 , 2020 , while Megan says they split in November 2019 .
The pair ’ s protracted separation has turned increasingly contentious as of late .
Fox came after Green on Instagram over Halloween weekend , charging him with “ feeding the pervasive narrative that I ’ m an absent mother , and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the year.
” “ You have them half of the time , ” she added .
“ Congratulations you truly are a remarkable human !
” Meanwhile , Fox made her red-carpet debut with her new beau , rapper Machine Gun Kelly , 30 , at the American Music Awards this week .
The couple have been dating for almost six months after meeting on the set of Randall Emmett ’ s “ Midnight in the Switchgrass.
” Also making its debut was a new tattoo on Fox reading “ el pistolero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reference to MGK .
Fox popped up in Kelly ’ s music video for “ Bloody Valentine ” in May , the same month her split from husband Green was confirmed .
Since then , she and Kelly , self-described “ twin flames , ” have become known for their public declarations of love , including when Fox called MGK an “ achingly beautiful boy ” in a steamy Instagram post .
In September , Kelly proclaimed he fell in love for “ the first time ” with Fox .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] was until me and her made eye contact , ” Kelly said on the “ Howard Stern Show.
” “ That ’ s when I was like , ‘ Whoa .
’ ”

In a classic example of some under-the-wire paperwork the night before a holiday, Megan Fox has filed for divorce from Brian Austin Green.
Fox filed papers, obtained by Page Six, in LA Wednesday. The actress, 34, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s three children — 8-year-old Noah Shannon, 6-year-old Bodhi Ransom and 4-year-old Journey River — and wants the ability to forestall spousal support for both halves of the couple.
Green, 47, filed his response the same day and agrees to most of her requests, though he would like spousal support to remain on the table. The couple’s filings also differ on the date of their separation: Green puts it at March 5, 2020, while Megan says they split in November 2019.
The pair’s protracted separation has turned increasingly contentious as of late. Fox came after Green on Instagram over Halloween weekend, charging him with “feeding the pervasive narrative that I’m an absent mother, and you are the perennial, eternally dedicated dad of the year.”
“You have them half of the time,” she added. “Congratulations you truly are a remarkable human!”
Meanwhile, Fox made her red-carpet debut with her new beau, rapper Machine Gun Kelly, 30, at the American Music Awards this week. The couple have been dating for almost six months after meeting on the set of Randall Emmett’s “Midnight in the Switchgrass.” Also making its debut was a new tattoo on Fox reading “el pistolero,” which some fans took as a reference to MGK.
Fox popped up in Kelly’s music video for “Bloody Valentine” in May, the same month her split from husband Green was confirmed. Since then, she and Kelly, self-described “twin flames,” have become known for their public declarations of love, including when Fox called MGK an “achingly beautiful boy” in a steamy Instagram post.
In September, Kelly proclaimed he fell in love for “the first time” with Fox.
“I didn’t know what [love] was until me and her made eye contact,” Kelly said on the “Howard Stern Show.” “That’s when I was like, ‘Whoa.’ ”


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Greg Van Roten on Jets’ tanking talk: ‘Nothing is guaranteed’

Greg Van Roten grew up a Jets fan on Long Island , but the veteran guard is tuning out calls for his team to finish with the worst record in the league for the chance to draft Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence , if he chooses to enter the draft .
“ It doesn ’ t matter to me , because if we lose every game there ’ s a possibility that I ’ m not going be here next year , ” said Van Roten , who signed a three-year contract worth $ 10.5 million as a free agent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t matter who the Jets end up drafting , that ’ s kind of how you have to think about it in this league .
“ Nothing is guaranteed — not the next game , not the next week , not the next year , not even the next play .
You don ’ t know which play is going to be your last , so you can ’ t concern yourself with long-term in this league.
” The Chaminade High School product played two seasons with Green Bay and three with Carolina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started all 10 games during their 0-10 start .
Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in practice Wednesday with a left thumb injury , but Dolphins coach Brian Flores said the former Alabama star is expected to start Sunday against the Jets .
He was pulled last week for performance , replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick .
Offensive tackle George Fant ( knee/ankle ) did not practice , and offensive lineman Chuma Edoga ( ankle ) , wide receiver Breshad Perriman , tight end Chris Herndon ( back ) and linebacker Blake Cashman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adam Gase said offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains will continue calling plays , but Gase added , “ I ’ m sending things in .
It ’ s just more a situation that I can help in some of the situation stuff .
I think that ’ s unique and it ’ s fun that we ’ re able to work like that.
” Former Jets coach Walt Michaels ’ 1978 AFC Coach of the Year award is up for bid in the Lelands Fall Classic Auction , which runs through Dec. 11 .

Greg Van Roten grew up a Jets fan on Long Island, but the veteran guard is tuning out calls for his team to finish with the worst record in the league for the chance to draft Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, if he chooses to enter the draft.
“It doesn’t matter to me, because if we lose every game there’s a possibility that I’m not going be here next year,” said Van Roten, who signed a three-year contract worth $10.5 million as a free agent in April. “So it doesn’t matter who the Jets end up drafting, that’s kind of how you have to think about it in this league.
“Nothing is guaranteed — not the next game, not the next week, not the next year, not even the next play. You don’t know which play is going to be your last, so you can’t concern yourself with long-term in this league.”
The Chaminade High School product played two seasons with Green Bay and three with Carolina before joining the Jets. He has started all 10 games during their 0-10 start.
Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in practice Wednesday with a left thumb injury, but Dolphins coach Brian Flores said the former Alabama star is expected to start Sunday against the Jets. He was pulled last week for performance, replaced by Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Offensive tackle George Fant (knee/ankle) did not practice, and offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (ankle), wide receiver Breshad Perriman, tight end Chris Herndon (back) and linebacker Blake Cashman (hamstring) were limited.
Coach Adam Gase said offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains will continue calling plays, but Gase added, “I’m sending things in. It’s just more a situation that I can help in some of the situation stuff. I think that’s unique and it’s fun that we’re able to work like that.”
Former Jets coach Walt Michaels’ 1978 AFC Coach of the Year award is up for bid in the Lelands Fall Classic Auction, which runs through Dec. 11.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Thailand’s ‘largest ketamine bust’ turns out to be cleaning solvent

Thailand authorities claimed to have made the “ largest ketamine bust ” in the country ’ s history earlier this month — only the “ drugs ” turned out to be a common cleaning solvent .
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said Tuesday that a “ technical error ” during field testing had led to the original false claim , the Bangkok Post reported .
“ This was a misunderstanding that our agency must accept , ” he told reporters .
The nation ’ s anti-narcotics agency on Nov. 12 had proudly announced the seizure of 11.5 tons of ketamine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from a warehouse in the Chachoengsao province , close to Bangkok .
But lab tests later found that the powdery white substance was actually trisodium phosphate — a chemical compound commonly used as a cleaning agent , stain remover and even food additive .
At a press conference announcing the supposed historic seizure , the country ’ s Office of Narcotics Control Board said it had acted on a tip that a foreign drug network planned to smuggle the ketamine to Taiwan via Thailand , The Nation reported .
“ The drugs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thailand… , ” Wichai Chaimongkhol , the agency ’ s secretary-general , had declared .
The justice minister explained Tuesday that the mix-up occurred because preliminary tests , which turn purple in the presence of ketamine , react the same to trisodium phosphate .
He later admitted that it “ might have been premature to hold a press conference ” at such an early stage .

Thailand authorities claimed to have made the “largest ketamine bust” in the country’s history earlier this month — only the “drugs” turned out to be a common cleaning solvent.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said Tuesday that a “technical error” during field testing had led to the original false claim, the Bangkok Post reported.
“This was a misunderstanding that our agency must accept,” he told reporters.
The nation’s anti-narcotics agency on Nov. 12 had proudly announced the seizure of 11.5 tons of ketamine, a sedative used as a party drug, from a warehouse in the Chachoengsao province, close to Bangkok.
But lab tests later found that the powdery white substance was actually trisodium phosphate — a chemical compound commonly used as a cleaning agent, stain remover and even food additive.
At a press conference announcing the supposed historic seizure, the country’s Office of Narcotics Control Board said it had acted on a tip that a foreign drug network planned to smuggle the ketamine to Taiwan via Thailand, The Nation reported.
“The drugs are the largest amount ever seized in Thailand…,” Wichai Chaimongkhol, the agency’s secretary-general, had declared.
The justice minister explained Tuesday that the mix-up occurred because preliminary tests, which turn purple in the presence of ketamine, react the same to trisodium phosphate.
He later admitted that it “might have been premature to hold a press conference” at such an early stage.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Arizona to host tournament with 500 youth teams amid pandemic

Hundreds of kids are expected to attend a soccer tournament in Arizona that ’ s hosting 500 teams amid the ongoing pandemic .
The annual Desert Super Cup is being held over the Thanksgiving weekend in Phoenix where the soccer teams , in-state and out of state , are participating , CNN reported Wednesday .
Will Humble , executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association , called the timing of the tournament “ foolish.
” “ It ’ s incredibly bad timing .
I can ’ t think of a worse time to do something like this .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are now in exponential growth of the virus , ” Humble told the Washington Post .
“ I don ’ t understand why city staff would approve something like that given the circumstances that we ’ re in.
” The games also will be held in Mesa and Scottsdale .
Players , spectators and coaches are expected to follow strict guidelines such as socially distancing and doing a self-temperature check before arriving to the sports facilities , according to FOX10 .
The Phoenix City Council hasn ’ t canceled the tournament even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Absolutely fantastic news , ” councilmember Sal DiCicco tweeted Tuesday .
“ The 800 kid soccer tournament will still be held in Phoenix this coming weekend .
They are coming here because they had been banned everywhere else and we have amazing facilities .
We welcome you and your families to our great city !
” Arizona has seen more than 300,000 coronavirus cases .
The Arizona Department of Health said there were an additional 3,982 cases and 9 deaths as of Wednesday .

Hundreds of kids are expected to attend a soccer tournament in Arizona that’s hosting 500 teams amid the ongoing pandemic.
The annual Desert Super Cup is being held over the Thanksgiving weekend in Phoenix where the soccer teams, in-state and out of state, are participating, CNN reported Wednesday.
Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, called the timing of the tournament “foolish.”
“It’s incredibly bad timing. I can’t think of a worse time to do something like this. What is so foolish about this is that we are now in exponential growth of the virus,” Humble told the Washington Post. “I don’t understand why city staff would approve something like that given the circumstances that we’re in.”
The games also will be held in Mesa and Scottsdale. Players, spectators and coaches are expected to follow strict guidelines such as socially distancing and doing a self-temperature check before arriving to the sports facilities, according to FOX10.
The Phoenix City Council hasn’t canceled the tournament even though it has the power to do.
“Absolutely fantastic news,” councilmember Sal DiCicco tweeted Tuesday. “The 800 kid soccer tournament will still be held in Phoenix this coming weekend. They are coming here because they had been banned everywhere else and we have amazing facilities. We welcome you and your families to our great city!”
Arizona has seen more than 300,000 coronavirus cases. The Arizona Department of Health said there were an additional 3,982 cases and 9 deaths as of Wednesday.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Man killed when struck by three hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles

A man was killed when he was struck by three hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles on Sunday night , @ @ @ @ @ , identified as Jose Fuentes , 50 , was first struck by a motorcyclist , @ @ @ @ @ tried to cross a street in the neighborhood of Florence , KABC reported .
“ @ @ @ @ @ Mr. Fuentes as he lay there , ” LAPD Detective Ryan Moreno said at a @ @ @ @ @ said the motorcyclist , who appeared to have briefly lost control off his ride , @ @ @ @ @ traffic , possibly preventing the next two collisions .
“ But he elected to get @ @ @ @ @ motorcycle … and fled the scene , ” Moreno said .
By Wednesday , the @ @ @ @ @ lam , according to police .

A man was killed when he was struck by three hit-and-run drivers in South Los Angeles on Sunday night, police said.
The victim, identified as Jose Fuentes, 50, was first struck by a motorcyclist, then two vehicles as he tried to cross a street in the neighborhood of Florence, KABC reported.
“Nobody stopped and helped out Mr. Fuentes as he lay there,” LAPD Detective Ryan Moreno said at a Tuesday press conference.
Moreno said the motorcyclist, who appeared to have briefly lost control off his ride, could have tried to stop traffic, possibly preventing the next two collisions.
“But he elected to get [back] on his motorcycle … and fled the scene,” Moreno said.
By Wednesday, the drivers were still on the lam, according to police.


newyorkpost--2020-11-25--Giants get one more gift from backup QB Gods against Bengals

The slogging NFC East race has tightened even further , with ...

If the NFL’s best quarterbacks form a Murderer’s Row, the Giants mostly have faced Traffic Ticket Row.
The Bengals will be the latest opponent to turn to a backup quarterback against the Giants — and possibly the second to start a third-stringer now that Brandon Allen reportedly has jumped over Ryan Finley in Joe Burrow’s absence.
It’s enough to make the Giants heavy road favorites for the first time since 2016, but also enough to cause shivers from fans familiar with the team’s 15-ish head-scratching losses to backup quarterbacks since the turn of the century.
“We’ve got three wins. We’re confident, but nobody is going to be overconfident,” safety Logan Ryan said. “Backup quarterbacks have won some games against us. Every quarterback won games against us early in the year.”
Put aside future Hall of Famers Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady, and a pre-injury half against Dak Prescott. The Giants otherwise have faced Mitchell Trubisky, Nick Mullens, Jared Goff, Andy Dalton, Kyle Allen, Carson Wentz and Alex Smith.
So, Brandon Allen — who joined the Bengals in August and was on the practice squad until two days ago — could be the fifth backup to face the Giants in 11 games. Or the sixth if counting Trubisky, who went to the bench shortly after beating the Giants.
Allen is a former sixth-round draft choice who was 1-2 in his first three career starts for the Broncos last season. He is familiar with coach Zac Taylor’s offense from their time together with the Rams — and, though this combination isn’t Goff and Sean McVay, the Tyler Boyd-Tee Higgins-A.J. Green receiver trio could pick up some of the quarterback slack.
Taylor declined to name whether Allen or Finley (3-for-10 replacing Burrow last week) will be the starter.
“You watch [Allen’s] tape, he gives his receivers a chance to make plays down the field,” Giants coach Joe Judge said. “He’s not afraid to throw it into tight windows, and these receivers have all shown they’re very capable of making those 50/50 catches. This is an elite receiving group. We have to acknowledge that this is one of the best in the league.”
The Giants have faced two of the top 14 in the NFL in passing yards. Same goes for two of the top 14 in passing touchdowns and top 14 in passer rating. It’s one of the top 14 in completion percentage.
Maybe then the Giants’ rankings as No. 17 in total defense, No. 12 in scoring defense and No. 24 in passing defense actually are overinflated.
Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray and reigning MVP Lamar Jackson are coming in December, so the Giants need to capitalize on one final gift from the Quarterback Gods to stay in an unlikely playoff race.
Allen brings up memories of the Giants losing to Kurt Kittner in 2003 … or Todd Collins in 2007 … or Matt Moore in 2009 … or Vince Young in 2011 … or Drew Stanton in 2014 … and so on. The scars of Mullens throwing for 343 yards in September are fresh.
One new possible advantage? Giants linebackers coach Bret Bielema was Allen’s college head coach for three years at Arkansas.
“I want to know what type of bubble gum he likes,” Ryan said. “Tell me what type of trash talk to go with that day. I definitely want to know as much as I can about the opponent. It might let me know how he handles pressure and adversity. Is he a fighter?”
The Giants devoted advance scouting in the bye week to Burrow and the last two days to Finley, so they still are not counting out the possibility of facing a two-man rotation. But Bielema fills in the gaps on Allen.
“The things Bret talks about are his poise, his composure, his competitiveness,” Judge said. “Knowing the guy’s mindset from his former head coach, that’s critical.
“Bret really understands what makes these guys tick. He’s described Brandon as a leader — this guy is going to get in the huddle and he’s going to have 10 sets of eyes that are confident in what he’s telling them, and they’re going to go out and play aggressive for him.”