newyorkpost--2020-04-16--NFL Draft 2020: Kenny Robinson may be only XFL player selected

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Kenny Robinson figured his NFL dreams were on hold. He was stressed and upset, his career at West Virginia over after two years due to an academic violation of the school’s student code of conduct that would have forced him to sit out a year upon transferring.
The XFL, a new spring professional football league, changed that trajectory. Now, after playing in the league that has since filed for bankruptcy, the Wilkinsburg, Pa., native is on the cusp of his NFL dream, expected to be selected on the draft’s third day.
“They gave me a chance,” the safety prospect said in a phone interview.
Lance Zierlein, a draft analyst with NFL.com, believes Robinson has an advantage over other prospects who didn’t get invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. Because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, virtually all pro days were canceled and teams were unable to bring in players for visits. But the 6-foot-2, 200-pound Robinson has recent film for scouts to watch — he notched 21 tackles and two interceptions in just five games with the St. Louis BattleHawks before the XFL season was canceled due to coronavirus — in addition to his two seasons at West Virginia.
“It does solidify him over the guys who were non-combine guys,” Zierlein said.
How much remains to be determined. Zierlein praised the 21-year-old defensive back as a hard-hitting ballhawk with a long frame. He expects him to be drafted in the fifth or sixth round, but some teams value him even higher. Safety, Zierlein cautioned, is a hard position to gauge because it can depend on the type of system an organization runs.
“It will be interesting to see how the league in general views him coming up in the draft,” Zierlein said.
Robinson, who said he has spoken to 10 teams, believes he shouldn’t have to wait past the first night of the draft.
“I’m the most prepared and pro-ready safety in this draft,” he said.
Joining the XFL wasn’t an easy decision for Robinson and his family. Staying in school, his ill mother Danielle Hudson’s preference, remained an option. He was considering Marshall and Florida. But the more Robinson and his father, Kenny Robinson Sr., discussed it after meeting with reps for the XFL, which promised to pay for his education as part of his contract, the more it seemed like the only decision to make. Robinson felt an obligation to his family to help out financially, with Hudson in and out of the hospital battling colon cancer following two strokes.
“That was the biggest thing, because I felt like I owed them that, just by letting everybody down,” said Robinson, who was accepted in the NFL draft pool in January.
Now, everything seems to be working out for Robinson and his family. His mother is out of the hospital, cancer-free. Her health is improving. He’s only a week away from potentially hearing his name called, realizing a goal he has had since football became a part of his life at age 4. The elder Robinson coached youth football, so his son was always around the game.
“I woke him up on his fourth birthday,” Robinson Sr. recalled. “I said, ‘Happy birthday.’ His first words were, ‘I can play football now?’ ”
His father thought his son would make a good running back, but Robinson preferred defense. He liked to hit people a lot more than getting hit. He developed into a three-star recruit and picked West Virginia. As a sophomore he was an All-Big 12 first-team selection and had four interceptions and 77 tackles, but then came the academic problem — described as academic dishonesty, and led to his expulsion — that threatened to shatter his dreams.
“I made a mistake and I owned up to that and I’ve learned from it,” he said.
Robinson believes the experience in the XFL will only help once he gets to the NFL, mentally as well as physically. He was on his own, expected to act and prepare like a professional. Time management became very important. With the BattleHawks, he worked under longtime NFL position coach and former first-round pick Tim Lewis and faced former NFL players in practices and games.
“I will learn things quicker than other guys,” he said. “Being in an NFL system, I’ve seen a lot of coverages that will be taught to me in the NFL.”
Had the XFL remained operational and had Robinson been drafted, other players might have followed in his footsteps. The ability to make money, practice with and play against pros, get coached by former NFL coaches and focus solely on football, Zierlein believes, would’ve been an attractive option, at least for players who didn’t want to have to sit out a year after transferring. Robinson might have been somewhat of a trailblazer.
“I think that would’ve been something that might’ve changed college football a little bit, at least caused some ripples,” Zierlein said. “You would’ve seen other guys try this route.”
Instead, if he gets drafted, Robinson will be the answer to a trivia question several years from now.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--New Jersey man allegedly strips nude inside funeral home, leaves booze in casket

A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Pennsylvania funeral home Saturday night — then stripping naked and leaving a beer in a display casket , a report said .
The bizarre chain of events began when Ethan Palazzo , of New Jersey , busted into Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home in Old Forge at about 8 p.m. , reported local newspaper The Citizens ’ Voice , citing police .
Palazzo , who disrobed once he got inside , is suspected of sifting through the morgue ’ s chemicals , which were stored in a closet , the paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police were tipped off to the break-in , but when they arrived they discovered Palazzo , who reeked of booze , and a cold bottle of beer in a display casket .
Palazzo did not reveal to the authorities why he broke into the funeral home , but said he wanted to speak to his girlfriend , the report said .
He ’ s also suspected of breaking into a car outside the funeral home and leaving a can of Natural Ice beer in the center console .
Palazzo was charged with burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the paper said , citing a criminal complaint .
He was freed Wednesday after posting $ 40,000 bail .

A man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Pennsylvania funeral home Saturday night — then stripping naked and leaving a beer in a display casket, a report said.
The bizarre chain of events began when Ethan Palazzo, of New Jersey, busted into Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home in Old Forge at about 8 p.m., reported local newspaper The Citizens’ Voice, citing police.
Palazzo, who disrobed once he got inside, is suspected of sifting through the morgue’s chemicals, which were stored in a closet, the paper said.
It’s unclear how police were tipped off to the break-in, but when they arrived they discovered Palazzo, who reeked of booze, and a cold bottle of beer in a display casket.
Palazzo did not reveal to the authorities why he broke into the funeral home, but said he wanted to speak to his girlfriend, the report said.
He’s also suspected of breaking into a car outside the funeral home and leaving a can of Natural Ice beer in the center console.
Palazzo was charged with burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, the paper said, citing a criminal complaint.
He was freed Wednesday after posting $40,000 bail.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Why coronavirus won’t wreck Joe Judge’s Giants

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You better know what to do when circumstances change, when you are confronted with crisis. Coaching the New York Football Giants —whether you are champions such as Bill Parcells and Tom Coughlin or a rookie such as Joe Judge — in the midst of a pandemic is not exactly miraculously landing a plane in the middle of the Hudson River and saving the lives of all 155 passengers.
But it helps to have a little Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger in you.
Giants fans should not worry about Joe Judge.
He’ll land your plane.
“As a head coach,” Parcells would say all the time, “no less than five unexpected things will happen to you every day — it’s all about how you react to them.”
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the landscape every bit as much for Bill Belichick as it has for Judge. A virtual world has replaced an interpersonal world. Belichick, of course, navigated his way through Spygate and Deflategate and now faces life after Tom Brady. So this isn’t his first rodeo. It is, of course, Judge’s first rodeo.
He doesn’t sound like a guy who will fall off the Big Blue horse anytime soon.
“It’s my job to be prepared,” Judge said. “As the head coach, I’ve gotta have a plan for everything that’s gonna come up.
“We’ve made four calendars already in anticipation of different scenarios that can come up, and we’ve got it color coded so if we get the players as scheduled, we’ll work it off the blue calendar. If we don’t get the players, I’ll work off a red calendar. If we get them later in the spring, we can pull up the purple calendar.
“It’s our job to figure it out and have a plan for the players, and we’re working on doing that right now.”
So Judge is a man with a plan. A man who appears fully capable of adapting and adjusting on the fly. The kind of poised and prepared and smart leader the Giants needed even before all our lives were disrupted and turned upside down.
Whether he is held hostage in his basement on a couch with his golden retriever Abby or smelling the green grass outside 1925 Giants Drive under a warm sun with his players and coaches, the job is to create an environment conducive to winning, a culture everyone from the owners to the cafeteria workers swear by, no matter the size of the problems he is asked to solve. The teaching and instruction will begin on Monday.
Patriots players have been conditioned for the better part of two decades to know exactly what the expectations are every season. Giants players once had those expectations. Under Judge, they better learn quickly how to embrace those expectations. Whether they are newly signed free agents, or Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley.
“I expect everybody on the team to bring a level of commitment and competitiveness that’s gonna make us an improved team,” Judge said. “Whether it’s someone who was on the roster last year, someone we added in free agency or some of these players we add in the draft, that’s the expectation of all these players — come to work every day, with a relentless effort and attitude, and improve his team.”
To Judge, it isn’t what you accomplished yesterday. It is what you can accomplish today and tomorrow. It doesn’t matter if you’re the 2020 Patriots, or the 2020 Giants.
“I think the advantage goes to whoever’s best prepared from this point forward,” Judge said.
“I don’t think any established program’s gonna have an advantage over anybody else.”
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The right rookie head coach can own an advantage in this regard: He can hold the carrot of playing time in his hand, because virtually everyone will have a clean slate and jobs are available to be won. And lost. There will be no special treatment for anyone. He and his coaches have researched what makes each player tick. On the field and in the meeting rooms and locker room, wherever they have been.
“No one at this point on the roster has an edge over anybody else that’s part of this team,” Judge said.
Judge alluded to the 2011 lockout, when returning players were plagued by injuries. He hasn’t left the injury box unchecked.
“The biggest thing we’ve gotta make sure that we adjust for is the ability for our players to be prepared physically when they get back,” Judge said.
Message to Giants: Be as prepared for your job as your rookie head coach will be for his.
“I expect when they show up to be in shape,” Judge said. “I expect them to be ready on the material that we presented to them, and I expect them to come out on the field and compete aggressively every single day.”
Message to Giants: If you are a fraud, you will be exposed sooner rather than later. That will be a virtual certainty starting Monday. No pro day? No problem. Joe Day instead.
“It gives you an opportunity to at least look the player in the eyes as you talk,” Judge said. “I’m very big on body language. I’m very big on eye contact. It gives you a good picture of how they are as far as talking ball, how much they can learn and teach back to you.”
Parcells had another saying: “Don’t tell me about the pain, show me the baby.’” No one knows when the baby will be walking. Joe Judge is a man with great compassion and appreciation for the sacrifice all the first responders have made and are making. But you better believe he can’t wait to show Giants fans the baby.
“We’re gonna make sure that what they’ve been anticipating [when] we put that on the field,” Judge said, “we give them a product they can be proud of.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Gov. Cuomo taps McKinsey to hatch ‘Trump-proof’ economic re-opening plan

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has hired high-powered consultants to develop a science-based plan for the safe economic reopening of the region that can thwart expected pressure from President Donald Trump to move more rapidly , state government sources told Reuters on Wednesday .
Cuomo , along with many other U.S. governors , shut his state economy to limit the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus and has warned that he is are prepared to keep businesses shut – perhaps for several months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety .
Governors from seven East Coast states formed a coalition on Monday , led by New York , to develop a joint reopening plan .
Three governors from the West Coast formed a similar plan .
The 10 states , mostly led by Democrats , together make up 38 percent of the U.S. economy .
As part of Cuomo ’ s effort , McKinsey & Company is producing models on testing , infections and other key data points that will underpin decisions on how and when to reopen the region ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also recalled three former top aides : Bill Mulrow , a senior adviser at Blackstone Group ; Steven Cohen , an executive vice president and CEO of MacAndrews & Forbes Inc ; and Larry Schwartz , a deputy Westchester County executive .
Deloitte is also involved in developing the regional plan , a source said .
The goal is to “ Trump-proof ” the plan , said an adviser to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy .
“ We think Trump ultimately will blink on this , but if not , we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaching out to top experts and other professionals to come up with a bullet-proof plan , ” to open on the state ’ s terms , said a Cuomo adviser .
Trump , whose reelection bid was built on a strong economy before it was derailed by the epidemic , is losing patience with the economic blackout and has challenged governors who are preaching caution , setting the stage for larger clashes over the pace of the reopening .
Trump said in late March he hoped to reopen the economy by Easter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections and projected deaths forced him to extend federal guidelines for 30 days to the end of April .
More than 30,000 people have died in the United States from the epidemic .
McKinsey is providing analysis on testing availability and demand across the state , supply chain for critical supplies , hospital capacity and virus projections , a company official said .
“ McKinsey , like so many other businesses , is committed to supporting the response to the crisis , ” a company spokesman said .
The Trump administration has recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , starting with states with fewer infections and giving more time to those with severe problems , like New York and New Jersey .
Experts and governors have said there would need to be guarantees of ramped-up coronavirus testing before people return to work safely .

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has hired high-powered consultants to develop a science-based plan for the safe economic reopening of the region that can thwart expected pressure from President Trump to move more rapidly, state government sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
Cuomo, along with many other US governors, shut his state economy to limit the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus and has warned that he is prepared to keep businesses shut — perhaps for several months more — unless he can assure public safety.
Governors from seven East Coast states formed a coalition Monday, led by New York, to develop a joint reopening plan. Three governors from the West Coast formed a similar plan. The 10 states, mostly led by Democrats, together make up 38 percent of the US economy.
As part of Cuomo’s effort, McKinsey & Company is producing models on testing, infections and other key data points that will underpin decisions on how and when to reopen the region’s economy, the sources said.
Cuomo has also recalled three former top aides: Bill Mulrow, a senior adviser at Blackstone Group; Steven Cohen, an executive vice president and CEO of MacAndrews & Forbes Inc.; and Larry Schwartz, a deputy Westchester County executive.
Deloitte is also involved in developing the regional plan, a source said.
The goal is to “Trump-proof” the plan, said an adviser to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
“We think Trump ultimately will blink on this, but if not, we need to push back, and we are reaching out to top experts and other professionals to come up with a bullet-proof plan” to open on the states’ terms, said a Cuomo adviser.
Trump, whose re-election bid was built on a strong economy before it was derailed by the epidemic, is losing patience with the economic blackout and has challenged governors who are preaching caution, setting the stage for larger clashes over the pace of the reopening.
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Trump said in late March he hoped to reopen the economy by Easter in mid-April, but the mounting toll of infections and projected deaths forced him to extend federal guidelines for 30 days to the end of April.
More than 30,000 people have died in the United States from the epidemic.
McKinsey is providing analysis on testing availability and demand across the state, supply chain for critical supplies, hospital capacity and virus projections, a company official said.
“McKinsey, like so many other businesses, is committed to supporting the response to the crisis,” a company spokesman said.
The Trump administration has recently recommended a staggered reopening of the economy, starting with states with fewer infections and giving more time to those with severe problems, like New York and New Jersey.
Experts and governors have said there would need to be guarantees of ramped-up coronavirus testing before people can return to work safely.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Rams’ Brian Allen first NFL player to test positive for coronavirus

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen became the first NFL player to test positive for the coronavirus , according to Fox Sports .
Allen told Fox Sports he first contacted COVID-19 three weeks ago .
The biggest symptom he first noticed was that he lost his ability to smell , saying smelling salts up to his nose had no effect .
According to the report , Allen eventually lost his sense of taste and things spiraled from there .
Allen , who told the website that he is feeling better , also added that his other symptoms included periodical sore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt different than any other flu he has had .
Doctors told the 24-year-old that he will actually be all clear from his symptoms this week , according to the report , but that regaining full function of taste and smell could take a bit longer .
The Rams selected the 6-foot-2 Allen in the fourth round out of Michigan State in the 2018 NFL Draft and started nine games last season until suffering an MCL injury that ended his campaign .
New Orleans coach Sean Payton was the first NFL coach to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleared of all symptoms .

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen became the first NFL player to test positive for the coronavirus, according to Fox Sports.
Allen told Fox Sports he first contacted COVID-19 three weeks ago. The biggest symptom he first noticed was that he lost his ability to smell, saying smelling salts up to his nose had no effect. According to the report, Allen eventually lost his sense of taste and things spiraled from there.
Allen, who told the website that he is feeling better, also added that his other symptoms included periodical sore throats, severe fatigue and that it felt different than any other flu he has had.
Doctors told the 24-year-old that he will actually be all clear from his symptoms this week, according to the report, but that regaining full function of taste and smell could take a bit longer.
The Rams selected the 6-foot-2 Allen in the fourth round out of Michigan State in the 2018 NFL Draft and started nine games last season until suffering an MCL injury that ended his campaign.
New Orleans coach Sean Payton was the first NFL coach to test positive and said he has been cleared of all symptoms.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--United cuts May flights by 90 percent, tells employees to brace for job cuts

United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that it has cut its flight schedule by 90 % in May and expects similar cuts for June as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , and warned that travel demand that is now “ essentially at zero shows no sign of improving in the near term , ” making job cuts likely .
United disclosed its outlook in a memo to employees that it publicly released .
The memo was from Chief Executive Oscar Munoz and President Scott Kirby .
Like other U.S. airlines , travel demand for Chicago-based United has cratered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus .
United said it flew less than 200,000 people in the first two weeks of April , a 97 % drop from the more than 6 million people it flew during the same time in 2019 .
It expects to fly fewer people during the entire month of May than it did on a single day in May of last year , Munoz and Kirby said .
“ The historically severe economic impact of this crisis means even when travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely will not bounce back quickly , ” they said .
“ We believe that the health concerns about COVID-19 are likely to linger which means even when social distancing measures are relaxed , and businesses and schools start to reopen , life won ’ t necessarily return to normal.
” While the $ 5 billion that United expects to receive in government payroll support under the CARES Act bars its from involuntary furloughs before Sept. 30 , the airline indicated that it expects to have to cut payroll after that .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave packages in the coming weeks and voluntary separation programs .
United said that the government money does not cover its total payroll expense , and noted that payroll is only about 30 % of total costs , which also include airport rent and supplies .
So far more than 20,000 United employees have volunteered for unpaid leaves of absence .
United ’ s efforts to further cut payroll costs are similar to moves by peers Delta Air Lines Inc and American Airlines Group Inc. United is among airlines eyeing a separate $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passenger carriers given expected favorable terms , Reuters reported on Wednesday .
United said last week it plans to start daily service on May 4 from Chicago to London , Newark to Amsterdam , and Washington to Frankfurt , and three flights a week between Washington and Buenos Aires starting on May 5 .
It is canceling planned seasonal summer service from Newark to Prague ; Stockholm ; Palermo , Italy ; and Reykjavik , Iceland ; but continues to operate flights between the United States and Frankfurt , Brazil , Sydney , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as cargo and repatriation flights .

United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that it has cut its flight schedule by 90% in May and expects similar cuts for June as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and warned that travel demand that is now “essentially at zero shows no sign of improving in the near term,” making job cuts likely.
United disclosed its outlook in a memo to employees that it publicly released. The memo was from Chief Executive Oscar Munoz and President Scott Kirby.
Like other U.S. airlines, travel demand for Chicago-based United has cratered as most U.S. states have ordered residents to stay at home in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
United said it flew less than 200,000 people in the first two weeks of April, a 97% drop from the more than 6 million people it flew during the same time in 2019. It expects to fly fewer people during the entire month of May than it did on a single day in May of last year, Munoz and Kirby said.
“The historically severe economic impact of this crisis means even when travel demand starts to inch back, it likely will not bounce back quickly,” they said.
“We believe that the health concerns about COVID-19 are likely to linger which means even when social distancing measures are relaxed, and businesses and schools start to reopen, life won’t necessarily return to normal.”
While the $5 billion that United expects to receive in government payroll support under the CARES Act bars its from involuntary furloughs before Sept. 30, the airline indicated that it expects to have to cut payroll after that. It said it will be offering new voluntary leave packages in the coming weeks and voluntary separation programs.
United said that the government money does not cover its total payroll expense, and noted that payroll is only about 30% of total costs, which also include airport rent and supplies.
So far more than 20,000 United employees have volunteered for unpaid leaves of absence.
United’s efforts to further cut payroll costs are similar to moves by peers Delta Air Lines Inc and American Airlines Group Inc.
United is among airlines eyeing a separate $25 billion federal loan package for U.S. passenger carriers given expected favorable terms, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
United said last week it plans to start daily service on May 4 from Chicago to London, Newark to Amsterdam, and Washington to Frankfurt, and three flights a week between Washington and Buenos Aires starting on May 5.
It is canceling planned seasonal summer service from Newark to Prague; Stockholm; Palermo, Italy; and Reykjavik, Iceland; but continues to operate flights between the United States and Frankfurt, Brazil, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Tokyo, as well as cargo and repatriation flights.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Nurses suspended for refusing to treat coronavirus patients without N95 masks

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Nurse Mike Gulick was meticulous about not bringing the novel coronavirus home to his wife and their 2-year-old daughter .
He ’ d stop at a hotel after work just to take a shower .
He ’ d wash his clothes in Lysol disinfectant .
They did a tremendous amount of handwashing .
But at Providence Saint John ’ s Health Center in Santa Monica , California , Gulick and his colleagues worried that caring for infected patients without first being able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The N95 mask filters out 95 percent of all airborne particles , including ones too tiny to be blocked by regular masks .
But administrators at his hospital said they weren ’ t necessary and didn ’ t provide them , he said .
His wife , also a nurse , not only wore an N95 mask , but covered it with a second air-purifying respirator while she cared for COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center across town in Los Angeles .
Then , last week , a nurse on Gulick ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which causes the disease COVID-19 .
The next day doctors doing rounds on their ward asked the nurses why they weren ’ t wearing N95 masks , Gulick said , and told them they should have better protection .
For Gulick , that was it .
He and a handful of nurses told their managers they wouldn ’ t enter COVID-19 patient rooms without N95 masks .
The hospital suspended them , according to the National Nurses Union , which represents them .
Ten nurses are now being paid but not allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from human resources , the union said .
They are among hundreds of doctors , nurses and other health care workers across the country who say they ’ ve been asked to work without adequate protection .
Some have taken part in protests or lodged formal complaints .
Others are buying — or even making — their own supplies .
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention don ’ t require N95 masks for COVID-19 caregivers , but many hospitals are opting for the added protection because the infection has proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Wednesday at least 9,200 health care workers have been infected .
Saint John ’ s said in a statement that as of Tuesday it ’ s providing N95 masks to all nurses caring for COVID-19 patients and those awaiting test results .
The statement said the hospital had increased its supply and was disinfecting masks daily .
“ It ’ s no secret there is a national shortage , ” said the statement .
The hospital would not comment on the suspended nurses .
Angela Gatdula , a Saint John ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she asked hospital managers why doctors were wearing N95s but nurses weren ’ t .
She says they told her that the CDC said surgical masks were enough to keep her safe .
Then she was hit with a dry cough , severe body aches and joint pain .
“ When I got the phone call that I was positive I got really scared , ” she said .
She ’ s now recovering and plans to return to work next week .
“ The next nurse that gets this might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They might die , ” she said .
As COVID-19 cases soared in March , the U.S. was hit with a critical shortage of medical supplies including N95s , which are mostly made in China .
In response , the CDC lowered its standard for health care workers ’ protective gear , recommending they use bandannas if they run out of the masks .
Some exasperated health care workers have complained to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration .
“ I … fear retribution for being a whistleblower and plead to please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tennessee medical worker , who complained staffers were not allowed to wear their own masks if they weren ’ t directly treating COVID-19 patients .
In Oregon , a March 26 complaint warned that masks were not being provided to nurses working with suspected COVID-19 patients .
Another Oregon complaint alleged nurses “ are told that wearing a mask will result in disciplinary action.
” One New Jersey nurse who asked not to be named out of fear of retribution , said she was looking for a new job after complaining to OSHA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint ?
No , at least not yet , ” she said .
“ I know it was the right thing to do.
” Some are taking to the streets .
On Wednesday , nurse unions in New York , Massachusetts , Michigan , Illinois , California , and Pennsylvania scheduled actions at their hospitals and posted on social media using hashtag “ PPEoverProfit.
” Nurses at Kaiser Permanente ’ s Fresno Medical Center in central California demanded more protective supplies at a protest during their shift change Tuesday .
The hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses to use one N95 mask per day , which has raised concerns about bringing the infection from one patient to the next .
Ten nurses from the facility have tested positive with COVID-19 , Kaiser said .
Three have been admitted to the hospital and one is in critical care , protest organizers said .
Wade Nogy , a Kaiser senior vice president , denied union claims that nurses have been unnecessarily exposed .
“ Kaiser Permanente has years of experience managing highly infectious diseases , and we are safely treating patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while protecting other patients , members and employees , ” Nogy said .
Amy Arlund , a critical care nurse at the facility , said that before the pandemic , following infection control protocols they ’ re currently using would have been grounds for disciplinary action .
“ And now it ’ s like they ’ ve thrown all those standards out the window as if they never existed , ” Arlund said .
“ It ’ s beyond me .
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Nurse Mike Gulick was meticulous about not bringing the novel coronavirus home to his wife and their 2-year-old daughter. He’d stop at a hotel after work just to take a shower. He’d wash his clothes in Lysol disinfectant. They did a tremendous amount of handwashing.
But at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, Gulick and his colleagues worried that caring for infected patients without first being able to don an N95 respirator mask was risky. The N95 mask filters out 95 percent of all airborne particles, including ones too tiny to be blocked by regular masks. But administrators at his hospital said they weren’t necessary and didn’t provide them, he said.
His wife, also a nurse, not only wore an N95 mask, but covered it with a second air-purifying respirator while she cared for COVID-19 patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center across town in Los Angeles.
Then, last week, a nurse on Gulick’s ward tested positive for the coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19. The next day doctors doing rounds on their ward asked the nurses why they weren’t wearing N95 masks, Gulick said, and told them they should have better protection.
For Gulick, that was it. He and a handful of nurses told their managers they wouldn’t enter COVID-19 patient rooms without N95 masks. The hospital suspended them, according to the National Nurses Union, which represents them. Ten nurses are now being paid but are not allowed to return to work pending an investigation from human resources, the union said.
They are among hundreds of doctors, nurses and other health care workers across the country who say they’ve been asked to work without adequate protection. Some have taken part in protests or lodged formal complaints. Others are buying — or even making — their own supplies.
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Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention don’t require N95 masks for COVID-19 caregivers, but many hospitals are opting for the added protection because the infection has proven to be extremely contagious. The CDC said Wednesday at least 9,200 health care workers have been infected.
Saint John’s said in a statement that as of Tuesday, it’s providing N95 masks to all nurses caring for COVID-19 patients and those awaiting test results. The statement said the hospital had increased its supply and was disinfecting masks daily.
“It’s no secret there is a national shortage,” said the statement. The hospital would not comment on the suspended nurses.
Angela Gatdula, a Saint John’s nurse who fell ill with COVID-19, said she asked hospital managers why doctors were wearing N95s but nurses weren’t. She says they told her that the CDC said surgical masks were enough to keep her safe.
Then she was hit with a dry cough, severe body aches and joint pain.
“When I got the phone call that I was positive, I got really scared,” she said.
She’s now recovering and plans to return to work next week.
“The next nurse that gets this might not be lucky. They might require hospitalization. They might die,” she said.
As COVID-19 cases soared in March, the US was hit with a critical shortage of medical supplies including N95s, which are mostly made in China. In response, the CDC lowered its standard for health care workers’ protective gear, recommending they use bandannas if they run out of the masks.
Some exasperated health care workers have complained to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
“I … fear retribution for being a whistleblower and plead to please keep me anonymous,” wrote a Tennessee medical worker, who complained that staffers were not allowed to wear their own masks if they weren’t directly treating COVID-19 patients.
In Oregon, a March 26 complaint warned that masks were not being provided to nurses working with suspected COVID-19 patients. Another Oregon complaint alleged nurses “are told that wearing a mask will result in disciplinary action.”
One New Jersey nurse, who asked not to be named out of fear of retribution, said she was looking for a new job after complaining to OSHA.
“Do I regret filing the complaint? No, at least not yet,” she said. “I know it was the right thing to do.”
Some are taking to the streets.
On Wednesday, nurse unions in New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, California and Pennsylvania scheduled actions at their hospitals and posted on social media using the hashtag “PPEoverProfit.”
Nurses at Kaiser Permanente’s Fresno Medical Center in central California demanded more protective supplies at a protest during their shift change Tuesday. The hospital, like many in the US, requires nurses to use one N95 mask per day, which has raised concerns about bringing the infection from one patient to the next.
Ten nurses from the facility have tested positive with COVID-19, Kaiser said. Three have been admitted to the hospital and one is in critical care, protest organizers said.
Wade Nogy, a Kaiser senior vice president, denied union claims that nurses have been unnecessarily exposed.
“Kaiser Permanente has years of experience managing highly infectious diseases, and we are safely treating patients who have been infected with this virus, while protecting other patients, members and employees,” Nogy said.
Amy Arlund, a critical care nurse at the facility, said that before the pandemic, following infection control protocols they’re currently using would have been grounds for disciplinary action.
“And now it’s like they’ve thrown all those standards out the window as if they never existed,” Arlund said. “It’s beyond me.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Andrew Cuomo talks baseball-return hope with Mets’ Jeff Wilpon

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he is hoping baseball can return soon and made his feelings known to Mets COO Jeff Wilpon .
But with one caveat .
“ I said why can ’ t we talk about a baseball season with nobody in the stands ?
Why can ’ t you play the game with the players , ” Cuomo told his brother Chris on CNN ’ s “ Cuomo Prime Time ” Wednesday .
“ I think it would be good for the country .
I think it would be good for people to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight cabin fever .
I think it ’ s something I ’ m going to pursue.
” Gov .
Cuomo said he wants the games to be played even without the fans as a holistic approach .
MLB officials recently floated a plan to put all 30 teams in the Phoenix area in empty ballparks to start the season .
“ Apparently Major League Baseball would have to make a deal with the players because if you have no one in the stands , then the numbers are going to change , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But if Major League Baseball and the players could come into an agreement on how to adjust the economics for that reality , I think that would be a good thing .
You know we have to start to move to normalcy and people have to see some sort of hope and light.
” Politicians throughout the country , such as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti , have expressed pessimism about large sports gathering being held this calendar year .
Earlier Wednesday , New York City mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would most likely be months before fans would be able to return to Yankee Stadium and that he is “ not confident ” the city will host large gatherings in June , July , or August .
“ I think it ’ s going to be a while , ” said de Blasio .
“ I think that ’ s one of the things later in the trajectory .
”

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he is hoping baseball can return soon and made his feelings known to Mets COO Jeff Wilpon.
But with one caveat.
“I said why can’t we talk about a baseball season with nobody in the stands? Why can’t you play the game with the players,” Cuomo told his brother Chris on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” Wednesday. “I think it would be good for the country. I think it would be good for people to have something to watch and do. To fight cabin fever. I think it’s something I’m going to pursue.”
Gov. Cuomo said he wants the games to be played even without the fans as a holistic approach. MLB officials recently floated a plan to put all 30 teams in the Phoenix area in empty ballparks to start the season.
“Apparently Major League Baseball would have to make a deal with the players because if you have no one in the stands, then the numbers are going to change, right? The economics are going to change. But if Major League Baseball and the players could come into an agreement on how to adjust the economics for that reality, I think that would be a good thing. You know we have to start to move to normalcy and people have to see some sort of hope and light.”
Politicians throughout the country, such as Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, have expressed pessimism about large sports gathering being held this calendar year.
Earlier Wednesday, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio told CNN’s “New Day” that it would most likely be months before fans would be able to return to Yankee Stadium and that he is “not confident” the city will host large gatherings in June, July, or August.
“I think it’s going to be a while,” said de Blasio. “I think that’s one of the things later in the trajectory.”
— With Julia Marsh


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--New Jersey cops find 17 bodies stuffed inside tiny nursing home morgue

Police reportedly discovered 17 corpses stuffed inside a small morgue at one of New Jersey ’ s largest nursing homes .
Officers at the Andover Township Police Department found the bodies at the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center after pursuing an anonymous tip about the improper storage of corpses during the coronavirus pandemic , the New York Times reported .
The bodies were placed in a morgue built for just four as the nursing home grappled with mounting deaths .
“ They were just overwhelmed by the number of people who were expiring , ” Eric Danielson , the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after finding the bodies on Easter Sunday and the following Monday .
The 17 bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to the long-term care center , with 26 of those deaths having tested positive for the coronavirus , according to the Times .
Andover Subacute accommodates 700 beds .
Of the patients who remain in the facility ’ s two buildings , 76 have tested positive for the virus in addition to another 41 staff members , the Times reported .
Both the nursing home and Danielson did not respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman , told the New Jersey Herald that she was concerned about staffing levels and a lack of personal protective equipment at nursing homes across the state .
Her office has specifically launched three cases for investigations into Andover Subacute between March 13 and April 13 .
Now , with so many facilities affected , families are calling us desperately seeking information and answers about why their loved ones are not being tested , questioning whether they are receiving the proper treatment or if they are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected , ” Facciarossa Brewer said told the Herald in a statement .
“ The lack of testing and the scarcity of personal protection equipment ( PPE ) appears to be a huge issue even at this late date .
”

Police reportedly discovered 17 corpses stuffed inside a small morgue at one of New Jersey’s largest nursing homes.
Officers at the Andover Township Police Department found the bodies at the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center after pursuing an anonymous tip about the improper storage of corpses during the coronavirus pandemic, the New York Times reported.
The bodies were placed in a morgue built for just four as the nursing home grappled with mounting deaths.
“They were just overwhelmed by the number of people who were expiring,” Eric Danielson, the police chief in Andover, told the paper, after finding the bodies on Easter Sunday and the following Monday.
The 17 bodies were among 68 recent deaths linked to the long-term care center, with 26 of those deaths having tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Times.
Andover Subacute accommodates 700 beds. Of the patients who remain in the facility’s two buildings, 76 have tested positive for the virus in addition to another 41 staff members, the Times reported.
Neither the nursing home nor Danielson responded to requests for comment.
Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, the New Jersey long-term care ombudsman, told the New Jersey Herald that she was concerned about staffing levels and a lack of personal protective equipment at nursing homes across the state.
Her office has specifically launched three cases for investigations into Andover Subacute between March 13 and April 13.
“Now, with so many facilities affected, families are calling us desperately seeking information and answers about why their loved ones are not being tested, questioning whether they are receiving the proper treatment or if they are not COVID-19-positive, whether they are being adequately protected,” Facciarossa Brewer said told the Herald in a statement.
“The lack of testing and the scarcity of personal protection equipment appears to be a huge issue even at this late date.”


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Three Colorado men arrested for violating state’s stay-at-home order

Three men in Colorado were nabbed for violating the state ’ s stay-at-home order in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus .
Police in Steamboat Springs responded to a call around 9 p.m. Monday from a man who said a roommate invited friends over to their residence , violating the self-quarantine order .
According to the Denver Channel , the caller told police he tried to get the visitors to leave without much success .
Annette Dopplick , operations commander with the Steamboat Springs Police Department , told the news outlet that when officers arrived at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or provide their names .
The three men – identified as Ryan Albert , 25 , Travis Pettit , 34 , and Joseph Thompson , 28 — were taken into custody and charged with failing to comply with a public health order .
Police said the three men did not live in Steamboat Springs .
A fourth person , Robert Rees , 46 , faces charges of third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer , but was not arrested , the news outlet reported .
The three men were released on bond after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has recorded at least 7,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 327 deaths , is under a stay-at-home order .
It went into effect on March 26 and is currently set to expire on April 26 .

Three men in Colorado were nabbed for violating the state’s stay-at-home order in place to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Police in Steamboat Springs responded to a call around 9 p.m. Monday from a man who said a roommate invited friends over to their residence, violating the self-quarantine order.
According to the Denver Channel, the caller told police he tried to get the visitors to leave without much success.
Annette Dopplick, operations commander with the Steamboat Springs Police Department, told the news outlet that when officers arrived at the residence, the guests refused to leave or provide their names.
The three men – identified as Ryan Albert, 25, Travis Pettit, 34, and Joseph Thompson, 28 — were taken into custody and charged with failing to comply with a public health order.
Police said the three men did not live in Steamboat Springs.
A fourth person, Robert Rees, 46, faces charges of third-degree assault and obstructing a peace officer, but was not arrested, the news outlet reported.
The three men were released on bond after spending a night in jail.
Colorado, which has recorded at least 7,950 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and at least 327 deaths, is under a stay-at-home order. It went into effect on March 26 and is currently set to expire on April 26.


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--California will pay illegal immigrants not included in coronavirus stimulus

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California will be the first state to send money to illegal immigrants who did not qualify for assistance under the $ 2.2 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package passed last month .
Democratic Gov .
Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the allocation of $ 75 million in taxpayer funds for $ 500 payments to 150,000 adult immigrants who are reeling from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tens of millions of Californians , ” said Newsom .
Ten percent of California ’ s workforce consists of immigrants living in the country illegally according to Newsom .
The state ’ s illegal immigrants paid over $ 2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year , the governor added .
The state government will send the money to a coalition of regional non-profits , who will in turn vet potential recipients and disperse the money to those who qualify .
Grove said the funds should be spent on food banks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortfalls amid the pandemic .
“ Instead of meeting these urgent needs , Governor Newsom has chosen to irresponsibly pursue a left-wing path and unilaterally secured $ 125 million for undocumented immigrants , ” said Grove .
California , as of Wednesday , has more than 26,600 confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 850 deaths , according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University .

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California will be the first state to send money to illegal immigrants who did not qualify for assistance under the $2.2 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package passed last month.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the allocation of $75 million in taxpayer funds for $500 payments to 150,000 adult immigrants who are reeling from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportations that are still addressing essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” said Newsom.
Ten percent of California’s workforce consists of immigrants living in the country illegally according to Newsom. The state’s illegal immigrants paid over $2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year, the governor added.
The state government will send the money to a coalition of regional non-profits, who will in turn vet potential recipients and disperse the money to those who qualify.
California’s Republican state Senate Leader Shannon Grove slammed Newsom for the payout.
Grove said the funds should be spent on food banks, education and local governments suffering revenue shortfalls amid the pandemic.
“Instead of meeting these urgent needs, Governor Newsom has chosen to irresponsibly pursue a left-wing path and unilaterally secured $125 million for undocumented immigrants,” said Grove.
California, as of Wednesday, has more than 26,600 confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 850 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-04-16--Prince Harry enjoying quarantine by ‘rolling around in hysterics’ with Archie

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 ) Prince Harry isn ’ t feeling guilty for enjoying family time with Meghan Markle and their 11-month-old son , Archie , in their Los Angeles home amid the coronavirus lockdown .
The Duke of Sussex participated in a 30-minute virtual meeting with several U.K. parents and caretakers associated with his patronage WellChild , a children ’ s charity , over Easter Weekend , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hell of a lot of positives that are happening at the same time and being able to have family time — so much family time — that you almost think , ‘ Do I feel guilty for having so much family time ? '
” he said .
“ You ’ ve got to celebrate those moments where you are just on the floor rolling around in hysterics.
” “ Inevitably , half an hour later , maybe a day later , there ’ s going to be something that you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way you can run away from it.
” Harry has been involved with WellChild for more than a decade said , “ It ’ s very nice to see familiar faces here.
” He praised the families , calling them “ super-parents ” for their resilience .
When asked how he ’ s doing , the 38-year-old replied , “ Not too bad .
I think it ’ s certainly strange times — everyone is experiencing the same thing in a very unique way.
” He added , “ Of course , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen , but there ’ s so much that ’ s out of our control and all of a sudden we ’ ve realized how small we are in the grand scheme of things.
” In reference to Archie , Harry joked “ Having one kid at 11-months-old is enough !
” The former royal duo has plans to launch a nonprofit venture named Archewell , no additional details have been released .

Prince Harry isn’t feeling guilty for enjoying family time with Meghan Markle and their 11-month-old son, Archie, in their Los Angeles home amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The Duke of Sussex participated in a 30-minute virtual meeting with several UK parents and caretakers associated with his patronage of WellChild, a children’s charity, over Easter Weekend.
“There’s a hell of a lot of positives that are happening at the same time and being able to have family time — so much family time — that you almost think, ‘Do I feel guilty for having so much family time?'” he said.
“You’ve got to celebrate those moments where you are just on the floor rolling around in hysterics.”
“Inevitably, half an hour later, maybe a day later, there’s going to be something that you have to deal with and there’s no way you can run away from it.”
Harry has been involved with WellChild for more than a decade and said, “It’s very nice to see familiar faces here.” He praised the families, calling them “super-parents” for their resilience.
When asked how he’s doing, the 35-year-old replied, “Not too bad. I think it’s certainly strange times — everyone is experiencing the same thing in a very unique way.”
He added, “Of course, there’s that fear of what might happen, but there’s so much that’s out of our control and all of a sudden we’ve realized how small we are in the grand scheme of things.”
In reference to Archie, Harry joked, “Having one kid at 11 months old is enough!”
The former royal duo has plans to launch a nonprofit venture named Archewell, though no additional details have been released.


newyorkpost--2020-04-15--NYPD detective who survived 9/11-related cancer dead of coronavirus

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An NYPD detective @ @ @ @ @ died due to coronavirus .
Detective Robert Cardona was a 19-year veteran of the NYPD @ @ @ @ @ son after succumbing to the illness , according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison @ @ @ @ @ another great detective to COVID-19 complications , ” Harrison said on Twitter .
Cardona is @ @ @ @ @ of the NYPD to have died from coronavirus complications .
Six of the victims were @ @ @ @ @ 20 were civilian employees .
More than 4,000 members of the NYPD have tested positive @ @ @ @ @ 3,350 uniformed officers and 730 civilian employees .
The department announced it would begin taking @ @ @ @ @ pilot initiative to try and halt the spread of the virus through the ranks .
@ @ @ @ @ the 36,000-person strong police force out sick , the department has instructed detectives to don @ @ @ @ @ a hand patrolling on the streets , sources told the Post .

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An NYPD detective who survived 9/11-related cancer has died due to coronavirus.
Detective Robert Cardona was a 19-year veteran of the NYPD and leaves behind an 8-year-old son after succumbing to the illness, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison.
“Today we lost another great detective to COVID-19 complications,” Harrison said on Twitter.
Cardona is at least the 26th member of the NYPD to have died from coronavirus complications. Six of the victims were uniformed members and the other 20 were civilian employees.
More than 4,000 members of the NYPD have tested positive for the virus, including 3,350 uniformed officers and 730 civilian employees.
“Detective Robert Cardona was a caring and courageous Detective who protected every New Yorker for 19 years,” said Detectives’ Endowment Association President Paul DiGiacomo. “Robert’s dedication to service did not stop with public. As a union delegate, he also deeply cared for all of his fellow Detectives – and was there to help everyone. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with his son and loved ones, who we vow to always support.”
The department announced it would begin taking officers’ temperatures in a pilot initiative to try and halt the spread of the virus through the ranks.
With a large number of the 36,000-person strong police force out sick, the department has instructed detectives to don their patrol uniforms and lend a hand patrolling on the streets, sources told the Post.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Matt Rhule to become Panthers coach in massive Giants blow

Disaster is striking for the Giants .
It appears they ’ re not even getting a chance to speak to @ @ @ @ @ who according to multiple reports is being hired by the Carolina Panthers to be their @ @ @ @ @ ’ s interview was planned for Tuesday , but it does not look like the @ @ @ @ @ head north .
Rhule , 44 , was considered the clear favorite for the Giants @ @ @ @ @ hired Mike McCarthy .
The Giants are scheduled to interview Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels @ @ @

The Giants were not left at the altar by Matt Rhule, only because they never got to walk Rhule down the aisle.
In a stunning development, the Giants never even got the chance to get Rhule — their top choice for their new head coach — into their building Tuesday for a scheduled interview, an interview that very likely was going to lead to a job offer. Rhule never even got on the plane to New Jersey. He met with the Panthers Monday night in Waco, Texas, and Tuesday morning had agreed to become their new head coach, a huge coup for new Carolina owner David Tepper and a massive blow to the Giants.
According to ESPN, Rhule is getting a seven-year deal worth $60 million, with incentives potentially taking it up to $70 million.
From the start of this process, the Giants targeted Rhule, 44, as their top candidate and believed the Baylor coach was in line with their vision for Pat Shurmur’s replacement. Rhule’s only NFL experience was with the Giants, as an assistant offensive line coach in 2012, and that figured to be an advantage. As it turned out, Rhule never even spoke with the Giants.
A source during this process said Tepper would “make a strong play” for Rhule, but the Giants never envisioned not getting a chance to sit down and speak with Rhule. The fatal flaw in the Giants’ plan was having the Panthers interview Rhule one day before their scheduled interview, as Tepper clearly made an offer Rhule could not refuse.
This is an embarrassing situation for the Giants, who had Rhule and former Packers coach Mike McCarthy at the top of their wish list, very much in that order. When McCarthy was hired by the Cowboys, the Giants did not flinch, as they knew — or thought they knew — Rhule was making his way to New Jersey.
Where do the Giants go next? They have their sixth interview set for Wednesday, when they will meet with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels — who also has interest from the Browns. From the start, it did not seem as if McDaniels and the Giants was a good fit. With Rhule out of the picture, perhaps things change with that thinking.
Jason Garrett looms as a possibility. The recently deposed Cowboys coach is well-regarded by the Giants — he was their backup quarterback for three years (2000-2003) — but was definitely a fallback option if something went wrong with Rhule. Well, something has gone wrong with Rhule. Garrett, with limited success in the playoffs and underwhelming work this past season with all the talent on the Dallas roster, will be a hard sell to Giants fans.
Two assistants included in the interview process — Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Ravens defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale — figure to also be revisited.
The Giants never getting Rhule in the building is an awful look for the franchise. Rhule, a head coach at Baylor and previously at Temple, may have wanted more control over personnel and might have received assurances from the Panthers that he would get it in Carolina. Perhaps the Panthers came up with a financial package that was too attractive to pass up. No matter how they did it, the Panthers got their man, and the Giants never even got the chance to get their guy.
Then there is the hooded elephant in the room: Bill Belichick. No one really knows what his contractual situation is in New England, and after the Patriots’ ouster from the playoffs in the wild-card round, there is more uncertainty around the Patriots than ever before. At the very least, the Giants need to investigate whether Belichick can or would leave the Patriots to return to the franchise where he got his NFL coaching start.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Toyoto building ‘city of the future’ at base of Mt. Fuji

LAS VEGAS – Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it planned to build a prototype “ city of the future ” at the base of Japan ’ s Mt .
Fuji , powered by hydrogen fuel cells and functioning as a laboratory for autonomous cars , “ smart homes , ” artificial intelligence and other technologies .
Toyota unveiled the audacious plan for what it will call “ Woven City , ” in a reference to its origins as a loom manufacturer , at the big annual technology industry show , CES .
“ It ’ s hard to learn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are only building a smart block , ” James Kuffner , chief executive officer for the Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development , told Reuters .
The “ Woven City ” idea , under discussion for a year , is aimed at creating safer , cleaner , more fun cities and learning lessons that could be applied around the world , he added .
It will have police , fire and ambulance services , schools and could be home to a mix of Toyota employees , retirees and others , Kuffner said .
The development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a car factory that is planned to be closed by the end of 2020 , will begin with 2,000 residents in coming years and also serve as a home to researchers .
Toyota did not disclose costs for the project , whose construction is scheduled to start next year and which seeks to re-imagine a city , but executives said it had been extensively vetted and had a budget .
The plan for a futuristic community on 175 acres is a big step beyond proposals from Toyota ’ s rivals .
Executives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how cities of the future could be designed to cut climate-changing emissions , reduce congestion and apply internet technology to everyday life .
The company ’ s proposal showcases not only the ambition of Chief Executive Akio Toyoda but also the financial and political resources Toyota can bring to bear , especially in its home country .
“ You know if you build it , they will come , ” said Toyoda , who called the project “ my personal ‘ field of dreams.
’ ” Toyota Housing , a company unit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan in 37 years .
Toyota said it had commissioned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels to design the community .
Ingels ’ firm designed the 2 World Trade Center building in New York and technology giant Google ’ s offices in Silicon Valley and London .
Toyota said it is open to partnerships with other companies seeking to use the project as a testing ground for technology .
Still Toyoda acknowledged not all may see the wisdom of what could be an expensive and lengthy project .
“ You may be thinking , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ” Toyoda asked an audience in Las Vegas , to laughter .
“ ‘ Is he like a Japanese version of Willy Wonka ?
’ Perhaps .
”

LAS VEGAS – Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it planned to build a prototype “city of the future” at the base of Japan’s Mt. Fuji, powered by hydrogen fuel cells and functioning as a laboratory for autonomous cars, “smart homes,” artificial intelligence and other technologies.
Toyota unveiled the audacious plan for what it will call “Woven City,” in a reference to its origins as a loom manufacturer, at the big annual technology industry show, CES.
“It’s hard to learn something about a smart city if you are only building a smart block,” James Kuffner, chief executive officer for the Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, told Reuters.
The “Woven City” idea, under discussion for a year, is aimed at creating safer, cleaner, more fun cities and learning lessons that could be applied around the world, he added.
It will have police, fire and ambulance services, schools and could be home to a mix of Toyota employees, retirees and others, Kuffner said.
The development, to be built on the site of a car factory that is planned to be closed by the end of 2020, will begin with 2,000 residents in coming years and also serve as a home to researchers.
Toyota did not disclose costs for the project, whose construction is scheduled to start next year and which seeks to re-imagine a city, but executives said it had been extensively vetted and had a budget.
The plan for a futuristic community on 175 acres is a big step beyond proposals from Toyota’s rivals.
Executives at many major automakers have talked about how cities of the future could be designed to cut climate-changing emissions, reduce congestion and apply internet technology to everyday life.
The company’s proposal showcases not only the ambition of Chief Executive Akio Toyoda but also the financial and political resources Toyota can bring to bear, especially in its home country.
“You know if you build it, they will come,” said Toyoda, who called the project “my personal ‘field of dreams.’”
Toyota Housing, a company unit, has sold more than 100,000 homes in Japan in 37 years.
Toyota said it had commissioned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels to design the community. Ingels’ firm designed the 2 World Trade Center building in New York and technology giant Google’s offices in Silicon Valley and London.
Toyota said it is open to partnerships with other companies seeking to use the project as a testing ground for technology.
Still Toyoda acknowledged not all may see the wisdom of what could be an expensive and lengthy project.
“You may be thinking, ‘Has this guy lost his mind?’” Toyoda asked an audience in Las Vegas, to laughter. “‘Is he like a Japanese version of Willy Wonka?’ Perhaps.”


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Billionaire tycoon Ron Burkle’s son found dead at Beverly Hills home

The 27-year-old son of billionaire tycoon Ron Burkle has been found dead in his Beverly Hills home , according to a report .
Andrew Burkle — a Hollywood producer on flicks such as “ The Juiceman ” — was pronounced dead by authorities Monday evening at his apartment , People reported .
“ It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we announce the death of Andrew C. Burkle on January 6 , 2020 , in Beverly Hills , California , ” the family said in a statement to the outlet .
“ He is deeply loved by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missed.
” No cause of death was provided and his loved ones requested the “ privacy of the family be respected during this difficult time , ” the outlet reported .
His 67-year-old father founded private equity firm Yucaipa Companies and is co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team .
The businessman is worth an estimated $ 1.5 billion , Forbes reported .
Beverly Hills Police Department said they received a call around 7:26 p.m. Monday about an “ unconscious male.
” Upon arriving at the scene , emergency crews “ determined the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The producer is survived by Ron and his mother , Janet Duitson , as well as siblings Carrie Harr and John Burkle .

The 27-year-old son of billionaire tycoon Ron Burkle has been found dead in his Beverly Hills home.
The body of Andrew Burkle, who helped run a Hollywood production company, was discovered by authorities Monday evening at his apartment, People reported.
Cops received a call at 7:26 p.m. for an “unconscious male’’ at the address, and responding officers found the body, the outlet said. Officials believe that Andrew died hours earlier, a source told People.
His cause of death was not immediately known. Andrew’s famous 67-year-old investor father rushed to the scene and was there with police as they investigated, People said.
“It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we announce the death of Andrew C. Burkle on January 6, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California,” the family said in a statement. “He is deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.”
The loved ones requested the “privacy of the family be respected during this difficult time.”
Ron Burkle founded the private equity firm Yucaipa Companies and is co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team.
He and his son shared a love of the sport.
In a touching Instagram tribute to his dad for Father’s Day in 2018, Andrew posted a photo of the two of them plus his brother John after the Penguins won the Stanley Cup the year before, writing, “It’s hard to find words to describe my dad, but here goes.
“He is one of the smartest people in the world, he’s kind, loving, and incredibly generous,” Andrew wrote, according to People.
The account was made private after Andrew’s death.
Other online postings appeared to show that the young man — who grew up surrounded by his dad’s famous friends, including Bill and Hillary Clinton — had just enjoyed a joyous holiday season.
Andrew spent Christmas with his family, posting a photo on Instagram on Dec. 25 of him in front of a Christmas tree hugging a young girl, apparently a relative, People said.
“Merry Christmas from me and the munchkin! 2nd year of this photo, definitely a tradition now,” Andrew wrote.
A few weeks earlier, on Dec. 2, he celebrated his birthday.
At the time, his brother John posted an online slideshow of photos of the two of them at a race track, People said.
“Sometimes we slide cars around tracks and try to look really cool doing it. Great way to celebrate my bro’s Birthday,” John Burkle wrote.
Andrew was a producer with In Good Company Films, and his IMDB account said he made the 2019 movie “Airplane Mode.’’ The plot, according to IMDB, was “Horny American teenagers fly to Australia for sex at the social media convention in Sydney. Will Logan survive his fear of flying? Will the pilots survive passengers not using airplane mode? Will anyone survive?”
Andrew also appeared as “boy on slide’’ in the 1998 flick “Breakfast with Einstein,’’ which IMDB said is, “When Albert Einstein puts his mind into a dogs body, he becomes the new under dog. He certainly shows whos boss…”
Forbes estimated the fortune of Andrew’s dad at $1.5 billion and said the mogul has invested in companies such as Uber.
Andrew is survived by his father and his mother, Janet Duitson, as well as his brother and sister Carrie Harr.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Doctor, 25, plunges to his death after wrong turn on French Alps ski slope

A young British doctor died while skiing in the French Alps after taking a wrong turn and plummeting off a 30-foot cliff , according to his family .
Scottish surgeon William Reid , 25 , made the tragic wrong turn just moments after finishing lunch with his family in Avoriaz , France , his grieving father told the Edinburgh Evening News .
His long-term girlfriend Kirsty Summers , 25 , and stepbrother Murray , 20 , soon came across the horrifying sight of medics battling in vain to save him , his 56-year-old dad , Dr. Hamish Reid , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kirsty saw this and were asked to step back — they ’ re quite traumatized by all of this , ” his dad said , adding that they were “ distressed by what they saw ” of their “ loving brother and life partner.
” Reid had studied at Boston ’ s Harvard Medical School and was excited for his new career as a surgeon , his dad said .
He was also planning to buy a home in Edinburgh with Summers , his girlfriend of six years , whom his family expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outstanding person , ” his tearful dad told the Evening News .
“ I never heard anyone say a bad word about him .
He was just a lovely , lovely guy.
” Reid ’ s mother Sarah , 52 , and brother Cameron , 23 , called him “ extremely kind and caring ” in a statement to the paper .
“ His family were immensely proud of his achievements but more than that they were proud of who William was as a person , ” they said .
“ William @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was an exceptional young man.
” The family is now waiting to repatriate William ’ s body while funeral arrangements are being made .
Britain ’ s Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed it was “ supporting the family of a British man who died in Avoriaz , France , after a skiing accident .
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A young British doctor died while skiing in the French Alps after taking a wrong turn and plummeting off a 30-foot cliff, according to his family.
Scottish surgeon William Reid, 25, made the tragic wrong turn just moments after finishing lunch with his family in Avoriaz, France, his grieving father told the Edinburgh Evening News.
His long-term girlfriend, Kirsty Summers, 25, and stepbrother Murray, 20, soon came across the horrifying sight of medics battling in vain to save him, his 56-year-old dad, Dr. Hamish Reid, told the paper.
“Poor Murray and Kirsty saw this and were asked to step back — they’re quite traumatized by all of this,” his dad said, adding that they were “distressed by what they saw” of their “loving brother and life partner.”
Reid had studied at Boston’s Harvard Medical School and was excited for his new career as a surgeon, his dad said.
He was also planning to buy a home in Edinburgh with Summers, his girlfriend of six years, whom his family expected him to marry.
“He was an outstanding person,” his tearful dad told the Evening News. “I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. He was just a lovely, lovely guy.”
Reid’s mother, Sarah, 52, and brother Cameron, 23, called him “extremely kind and caring” in a statement to the paper.
“His family were immensely proud of his achievements but more than that they were proud of who William was as a person,” they said.
“William will be missed by so many people, he was an exceptional young man.”
The family is waiting to repatriate William’s body while funeral arrangements are being made.
Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed it was “supporting the family of a British man who died in Avoriaz, France, after a skiing accident.”


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Tom Hanks’ son Chet reacts to viral Golden Globes 2020 video

Hours after confusing the internet with his patois accent in a bizarre video from Sunday ’ s Golden Globes , Tom Hanks ‘ son Chet addressed the masses Monday on — where else — social media .
Sharing a screenshot to Instagram of a CNN story entitled , “ Tom Hanks ’ son Chet is filmed speaking patois at the Golden Globes — and the internet is baffled , ” the 29-year-old captioned the image , “ Average citizens : damn this is scary I can ’ t believe we ’ re on the verge of WW3 let me check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slew of crying-face emojis while tagging CNN ’ s handle in the post .
Chet also posted a separate video Monday , in which he continued to speak in an accent .
“ RESPECT TO MI # ISLAND MASSIVE , ” he wrote of the clip , adding Jamaican flag emojis as well .
Over the weekend , Chet hit the red carpet with his famous family at the 2020 Golden Globes , where dad Tom , 63 , received the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award .
The “ Empire ” star , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even posted a selfie with his father during the show .

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Hours after confusing the internet with his patois accent in a bizarre video from Sunday’s Golden Globes, Tom Hanks‘ son Chet addressed the masses Monday on — where else — social media.
Sharing a screenshot to Instagram of a CNN story titled, “Tom Hanks’ son Chet is filmed speaking patois at the Golden Globes — and the internet is baffled,” the 29-year-old captioned the image, “Average citizens: damn this is scary I can’t believe we’re on the verge of WW3 let me check the news smh.” He added a slew of crying-face emojis while tagging CNN’s handle in the post.
Chet also posted a separate video Monday in which he continued to speak in an accent.
“RESPECT TO MI #ISLAND MASSIVE,” he wrote of the clip, adding Jamaican flag emojis as well.
Over the weekend, Chet hit the red carpet with his famous family at the 2020 Golden Globes, where dad Tom, 63, received the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award. The “Empire” star, who struggled with drug addiction for years, even posted a selfie with his father during the show.
For behind-the-scenes details on the Golden Globes, listen to this episode of the Page Six podcast, “We Hear“:


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones’ Cowboys infatuation ‘like love at first sight’

The sleepover sealed it .
Less than 24 hours after parting ...

A sleepover may have sealed the deal with Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, but owner Jerry Jones appeared enamored with his new head coach from the start.
After news broke Monday about McCarthy and the Cowboys agreeing to terms, a source close to both parties told Pro Football Talk, “it was like love at first sight” between Jason Garrett’s replacement and Jones.
McCarthy, regarded as one of the top candidates in this year’s coaching carousel, met with the team Saturday, a day before the Cowboys and Garrett officially parted ways after nine-plus seasons. The former Packers coach had also spoken with the Browns and Giants about their coaching vacancies.
Jones appeared to be so smitten with McCarthy, he invited the Super Bowl-winning coach into his home.
“Once you stay at Jerry’s house, he doesn’t lose his guy,” an insider shared with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
As for Garrett, he could be in the Giants’ future plans should the team’s meeting Tuesday with Baylor coach Matt Rhule go south. Rhule is considered to be the favorite after ownership fired Pat Shurmur last week after two seasons in New York.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Bloomberg meets polling threshold for next debate but unlikely to appear

He may be the 14th richest person on Earth , but ...

Mike Bloomberg has officially exceeded the polling threshold required to qualify for next week’s debate — but likely won’t appear on stage, thanks to his self-funded campaign.
The former New York City mayor, who has plunked down more than $100 million on campaign ads since announcing his late entry into the Democratic primary in November, has been unable to meet any donor requirements set by the Democratic National Committee.
When asked by The Post if they would request a change in rules to participate, Bloomberg campaign spokeswoman Galia Slayen said, “We will abide by the DNC rules. If we are eligible, we will certainly debate.”
The DNC previously refused to change the requirements for Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
Bloomberg holds about 5.6 percent of Democratic support nationally, according to a Real Clear Politics average of national Democratic polling. The average places him in fifth place, behind former Vice President Joe Biden, Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
That’s a steep rise from where the former Republican stood in most polling following the initial launch of his campaign.
The gun control advocate faced unfavorability ratings of 25 percent and favorability ratings of 31 percent in a November Politico-Morning Consult poll that showed him having 2 percent support among Democratic primary voters.
Now, that same polling team says Bloomberg holds 7 percent support nationally and has a favorability rating of 44 percent. His unfavorability rating clocked in at 27 percent.
A poll released Friday by The Hill-HarrisX takes Bloomberg’s progress even further, putting him in third place nationally with 11 percent support. The findings place him at a tie with Warren.
Since the November campaign launch, the ex-mayor has spent over $135 million on campaign advertising, taking his message directly to the American people instead of focusing on early-voting states such as Iowa and New Hampshire.
The multibillionaire will likely lay out more than $500 million on ads alone by the time New Yorkers vote in the April 28 Democratic primary if he continues spending at the current rate.
Campaign experts believe Bloomberg could spend $1 billion or more if he were to win the Democratic nomination and take on President Trump in the general election.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--UK woman Demi Burton jailed for drunken ‘mile-high club’ antics on flight

A British woman has been jailed for going on a drunken rampage on an Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Manchester after asking men to join her in the “ mile-high club , ” according to reports .
Demi Burton , 20 , who boarded the May 9 , 2019 , flight while already sloshed , continued to drink wine until the flight attendants told her she could no longer order alcohol , according to the Mirror .
By then , she had already gotten so drunk that she propositioned several men to get frisky in the lavatory while cruising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she could no longer drink booze , the unhinged woman kicked , bit and head-butted the crew during her four-hour blowout , according to the report .
“ You may as well just land the plane now then !
” Burton shouted at the crew and unleashed her attack as the 259 fellow passengers looked on in horror .
An anesthesiologist who tried to retrain Burton was bitten on the elbow and head-butted – saying the struggle was “ worse than anything he ’ d seen ” in the emergency room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Other passengers also were bitten and kicked before six crew members and others finally took her down , restrained her and handed her over to authorities when they touched down .
“ It was a stressful situation but whilst I managed to remain calm and professional , it ’ s not acceptable for crew members to be treated this way and not fair on the other passengers to witness things like this , ” flight attendant Fouzia Naim said in a statement , according to the Telegraph .
“ As a result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulting , I couldn ’ t eat or drink anything whilst the flight was ongoing , ” Naim added .
Burton , who had been traveling home after a three-month trip to visit family in Australia , claimed she had been drinking because of a fear of flying .
Her defense lawyer Martin Callery said : “ She is thoroughly ashamed of herself and because she is remorseful , she is utterly embarrassed at the way she behaved .
It is completely out of character as far as she is concerned .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her family who have behaved towards her from her early years in a very controlling and very abusive way , ” he said .
Prosecutor Claire Brocklebank said Burton appeared to be drunk even before getting on the flight .
“ She started making a number of inappropriate sexual comments to a number of male passengers on the flight , ” Brocklebank said .
“ Two in particular remember hearing comments and at first they laughed it off but it then became more and more increasingly inappropriate and she asked them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she continued .
“ Both tried to end conversation with her but she carried on .
One said he felt quite shocked by her comments and people around her started to ask her to be quiet as others could hear , ” Brocklebank added .
Judge John Edwards , who sentenced Burton to six months in jail , said : “ Good order on any flight , in particular a long distance one , is essential and those who undermine that put that at risk by behaving in such crass way .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dealt with in a way that might deter others , ” he said .

A British woman has been jailed for going on a drunken rampage on an Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Manchester after asking men to join her in the “mile-high club,” according to reports.
Demi Burton, 20, who boarded the May 9, 2019, flight while already sloshed, continued to drink wine until the flight attendants told her she could no longer order alcohol, according to the Mirror.
By then, she had already gotten so drunk that she propositioned several men to get frisky in the lavatory while cruising at 30,000 feet.
But when told that she could no longer drink booze, the unhinged woman kicked, bit and head-butted the crew during her four-hour blowout, according to the report.
“You may as well just land the plane now then!” Burton shouted at the crew and unleashed her attack as her 259 fellow passengers looked on in horror.
An anesthesiologist who tried to restrain Burton was bitten on the elbow and head-butted — saying the struggle was “worse than anything he’d seen” in the emergency room, the Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
Other passengers also were bitten and kicked before six crew members and others finally took her down, restrained her and handed her over to authorities when they touched down.
“It was a stressful situation but whilst I managed to remain calm and professional, it’s not acceptable for crew members to be treated this way and not fair on the other passengers to witness things like this,” flight attendant Fouzia Naim said in a statement, according to the Telegraph.
“As a result of her being verbally abusive towards me and assaulting, I couldn’t eat or drink anything whilst the flight was ongoing,” Naim added.
Burton, who had been traveling home after a three-month trip to visit family in Australia, claimed she had been drinking because of a fear of flying.
Her defense lawyer Martin Callery said: “She is thoroughly ashamed of herself and because she is remorseful, she is utterly embarrassed at the way she behaved. It is completely out of character as far as she is concerned.
“She went to Australia to get away from her family who have behaved towards her from her early years in a very controlling and very abusive way,” he said.
Prosecutor Claire Brocklebank said Burton appeared to be drunk even before getting on the flight.
“She started making a number of inappropriate sexual comments to a number of male passengers on the flight,” Brocklebank said.
“Two in particular remember hearing comments and at first they laughed it off but it then became more and more increasingly inappropriate and she asked them to join the mile high club,” she continued.
“Both tried to end conversation with her but she carried on. One said he felt quite shocked by her comments and people around her started to ask her to be quiet as others could hear,” Brocklebank added.
Judge John Edwards, who sentenced Burton to six months in jail, said: “Good order on any flight, in particular a long distance one, is essential and those who undermine that put that at risk by behaving in such crass way.
“I’m afraid you have to be dealt with in a way that might deter others,” he said.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--‘Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time’: How to watch and everything to know

“ Jeopardy !
” champion Ken Jennings — who awed audiences when he ...

The wildest “Jeopardy!” showdown in history kicks off on Tuesday night.
Have your remote at the ready, put on your thinking cap and strap in for what promises to be the brain-teasing quiz show to end all brain-teasing quiz shows.
Dubbed “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time,” the tournament will begin airing on Jan. 7 and promises the be a brawl fought with brains. The once-in-a-lifetime series pits the game’s three biggest winners — Ken Jennings, James “Jeopardy James” Holzhauer and the lesser-known but biggest-winning Brad Rutter — against one another. They will be vying for ultimate GOAT status.
But there’s unfortunate timing involved: Beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek is battling pancreatic cancer, and there is no telling how much longer he will be able to man his post at the podium. Additionally, Holzhauer’s stunning $2.46 million in prize money, accrued over a 32-game winning streak last year, provided a third top-notch competitor.
He’s facing off against the show’s two most established champs: Jennings, who racked up $3.37 million between his record-setting 74 consecutive regular-season wins in 2004 and 15 years of tournament and other appearances, and Rutter, the top earner in the game show’s history with almost $4.7 million.
The head of ABC reality programming, Rob Mills, told USA Today that the three-man match is his “dream project … We had to make this happen.”
Here, then, is a primer to the show, with some details that you need to know — even if you think you didn’t. And, please, if you have any comments, remember to phrase them in the form of a question.
When and where can I watch it?
The game-show spectacular will air on ABC for three to seven weekday nights beginning Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central and Mountain). The GOAT tournament will run for one hour per night, made up of two 30-minute contests that are akin to regular matches. The contestant who has the most money combined from the two matches will be the winner for that night. Whoever is first to win three nights of play will be the champion. That means the Greatest of All Time matchup could end this week — or it could last as many as seven nights.
How much money is at stake?
The winner gets $1 million. The other two finishers go home with $250,000 each.
What’s up with the competitors?
Jennings, Holzhauer and Rutter are the three biggest winners in the game — hence, GOAT — and each guy holds a record that makes him a unique force to be reckoned with. Last year, Holzhauer won more in a single game than anyone else in “Jeopardy!” history: $131,127. Jennings has won the most in regular-reason play, during his 2004 reign: $2.52 million over the course of that record 74 games. Tournament and other appearances bring that total up to almost $3.4 million. Rutter’s total earnings, when you factor in tournaments, is a staggering $4.68 million. That is particularly impressive when you consider that he’s won most of his money against the toughest players in tournaments. It’s no wonder Jennings said Rutter is the one to beat.
So who has won the most overall?
It breaks down like this (including tournaments): $2,712,216 for Holzhauer, $3,370,700 for Jennings and $4,688,436 for Rutter.
Are these guys human computers?
Not really. In 2011, Jennings and Rutter both lost to IBM’s question-answering computer Watson in a special challenge. Holzhauer has not yet taken on the artificial-intelligence master.
Do they have day jobs?
Jennings, a 45-year-old former software engineer from Seattle, might be classified as a professional “Jeopardy!” champion ever since his rise to game-show fame. After his winning streak ended in 2004, he authored five books (including “Brainiac” and “Jennings’ Trivia Almanac”), hosted a couple of TV shows and appeared in commercials. Rutter, 41, hosted a radio quiz show for high school students before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Holzhauer, 35, is a professional gambler in Las Vegas — which jibes with his strategically sound but seemingly go-for-broke style of picking expensive clues first and working up the board instead of down it. So they’re all self-employed and nobody has to fake being sick to carve out time for “Jeopardy!” tapings.
Can I get in on the action?
It’s too late for that. Back in November, according to ESPN, offshore sports-betting sites were taking wagers. But then, in mid-December, a flurry of bets came in on one of the contestants. A day later, more bets came in — on the same person. (It’s unclear whether it was Holzhauer, Jennings or Rutter.) Considering that “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time” was taped in November, the belief was that the winner had been leaked. All betting opportunities were subsequently taken down.
Who is predicted to win?
Everyone has theories. This writer thinks that the GOAT guys finish in this order: Holzhauer, Jennings, Rutter. My reasoning is that Holzhauer is the best player, Rutter will play for first (but ultimately finish in third by taking big risks that fail to pay off) and Jennings will be OK with second. Anyone want to bet?


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Stefanos Tsitsipas injures dad, scolded by mom in racket-smashing tantrum

Looks like someone lost their Playstation 4 privileges for the week .
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas , 21 , @ @ @ @ @ a racket-smashing tantrum during his three-set loss to Nick Kyrgios in the ATP Cup in @ @ @ @ @ Tsitsipas ’ father , Apostolos , was seen grabbing his right arm and walking off @ @ @ @ @ .
Then Tsitsipas ’ mom , Julia , came down and appeared to give her @ @ @ @ @ before the match continued .
The outburst came after Tsitsipas , ranked No .
6 @ @ @ @ @ the first set tiebreak to Kyrgios .
The umpire gave Tsitsipas a point penalty for @ @ @

Looks like someone lost their Playstation 4 privileges for the week.
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas, 21, accidentally swatted his dad during a racket-smashing tantrum during his three-set loss to Nick Kyrgios in the ATP Cup in Australia on Tuesday morning.
Tsitsipas’ father, Apostolos, was seen grabbing his right arm and walking off the court after the incident. Then Tsitsipas’ mom, Julia, came down and appeared to give her son a few harsh words before the match continued.
The outburst came after Tsitsipas, ranked No. 6 in the world, lost the first set tiebreak to Kyrgios. The umpire gave Tsitsipas a point penalty for the incident.


newyorkpost--2020-01-07--Chris Hemsworth donates $1M to Australian wildfire relief

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 ) 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 ) “ Thor ” has swooped in to help with Australian wildfire relief efforts .
Actor Chris Hemsworth and his family have donated $ 1M to the crisis , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea .
The Australian actor announced the donation on Twitter and called on others to “ chip in ” and contribute funding .
He joins a growing list of Hollywood stars pledging support , including Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman .
“ I ’ m going to put forward a million dollars and was hoping you can contribute in any shape or form .
That money goes directly to the firefighters , the people on the front lines , the people who have suffered , the communities that have taken a hit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support , ” he said .
Hemsworth added : “ Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations .
It really does make a difference , so dig deep !
Love ya.
” The fires have been raging since September , killing at least 24 people and rendering thousands of others homeless .
New South Wales , in the southeast of Australia , has been hardest hit by the fires .
Many other stars have used social media to encourage their followers to help , including Hugh Jackman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ellen DeGeneres , Selena Gomez , and singer-songwriter Charli XCX .

“Thor” has swooped in to help with Australian wildfire relief efforts. Actor Chris Hemsworth and his family have donated $1M to the crisis, which has destroyed an area the size of South Korea.
The Australian actor announced the donation on Twitter and called on others to “chip in” and contribute funding. He joins a growing list of Hollywood stars pledging support, including Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman.
“I’m going to put forward a million dollars and was hoping you can contribute in any shape or form. That money goes directly to the firefighters, the people on the front lines, the people who have suffered, the communities that have taken a hit and who are in desperate need of our support,” he said.
Hemsworth added: “Beyond appreciative to everyone around the world for their well wishes and donations. It really does make a difference, so dig deep! Love ya.”
The fires have been raging since September, killing at least 24 people and rendering thousands of others homeless. New South Wales, in the southeast of Australia, has been hardest hit by the fires.
Many other stars have used social media to encourage their followers to help, including Hugh Jackman, Nick Kroll, Kerry Washington, Ellen DeGeneres, Selena Gomez, and singer-songwriter Charli XCX.