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2021-04-20 22:36 |
Netflix stock drops 10% as new subscribers fall short... Shares of Netflix were walloped on Tuesday after the company said it added 4 million net subscribers globally in the first three months of the year, falling short of Wall Street's expectations of 6.2 million new subscribers. The streaming giant behind... |
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2021-04-20 22:30 |
Republicans, Democrats hail Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts in George Floyd murder... United States lawmakers expressed bipartisan support for Tuesday's conviction of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) told reporters on Capitol Hill that the jury's decision signaled a turning poi... |
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2021-04-20 22:28 |
NBA, players react to Derek Chauvin verdict: 'Justice appears to have been served'... Reactions from both the NBA offices and the league's players flooded out at the news former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of the murder of George Floyd. The videotaped final moments off Floyd's life, last May 25, s... |
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2021-04-20 22:27 |
Stringer disgraced himself by accepting the NYC teachers union's endorsement... The United Federation of Teachers, which has radiated contempt for New York City's school kids throughout the pandemic, just endorsed city Comptroller Scott Stringer for mayor. Stringer, all smiles, accepted. Does it get any more cynical than that? An... |
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2021-04-20 22:27 |
George Floyd's brother: My prayers were answered... MINNEAPOLIS — George Floyd's brother said he had been "praying" for Tuesday's guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, the ex-city cop who killed his sibling. Trembling and weeping as the judge read the Minnesota's jury's verdic... |
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2021-04-20 22:20 |
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial 'anti-riot' bill... Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law an "anti-riot" aimed at cracking down on civil unrest — with provisions that include civil immunity to people who drive through protesters blocking roads. The controversial law was inked on Monda... |
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2021-04-20 22:18 |
Why is the CDC needlessly terrifying Americans with asthma about COVID?... Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has vowed that her agency's information and guidelines will be "based on science" — essential to public trust in health authorities. Yet there is reas... |
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2021-04-20 22:17 |
Police in Ohio shoot and kill person shortly before Derek Chauvin verdict... Police in Ohio shot and killed a person Tuesday less than an hour before fired Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, a report said. The fatal shooting happened on Legion Lane in Columbus after officers were called there... |
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2021-04-20 22:13 |
Federal 'relief' is so generous it's more lucrative to stay home than to work... With half of American adults having had at least one vaccine dose and restrictions gradually easing throughout most of the country, employers are eager to rebuild the economy. One problem: Unemployment benefits have become so generous, people aren't t... |
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2021-04-20 22:11 |
Biden to speak on Derek Chauvin conviction after 'praying' for that outcome... President Biden will address the nation Tuesday evening over the guilty verdicts for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted on all counts for murdering George Floyd. Biden said earlier Tuesday that he was "praying" for ... |
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2021-04-20 22:07 |
Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021... The Issue: Rep. Maxine Waters' encouraging police-violence protesters to 'get more confrontational.' |
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2021-04-20 21:59 |
NYC can't be saved without a mayor who supports law and order... A new MTA survey found that, of 25,205 "active" transit riders, only 26 percent were "satisfied" with "safety from crime and harassment on trains." Perhaps more telling: Among lapsed riders, 36 percent stopped riding transit due to... |
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2021-04-20 21:58 |
Here's how much prison time Derek Chauvin faces... Convicted murderer Derek Chauvin faces a maximum of 75 years in prison after being found guilty on Tuesday for the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin faces 40 years in prison for the top count of second degree murder, according to charging documents against... |
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2021-04-20 21:53 |
Call off the protests: Maxine Waters says she's 'relieved' by Chauvin verdict... Congresswoman Maxine Waters — who may have singlehandedly given the defense team grounds for an appeal — said Tuesday that she was "relieved" by the conviction of ex-cop Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. "You know, someo... |
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2021-04-20 21:48 |
Belgian artist's 'portable oasis' offers COVID protection — and fresh air... When governments around Europe told people to create a "bubble" to limit their social contacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, this was probably not what they had in mind. Alain Verschueren, a Belgian artist and social worker, has been strolling thr... |
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2021-04-20 21:47 |
After Chauvin trial, politicians must turn down the temperature... The jury has spoken. Derek Chauvin is guilty on all charges. Now it's time for politicians to do what they haven't done so far — act responsibly. President Biden was completely wrong to weigh in on Tuesday, saying that he was praying for a g... |
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2021-04-20 21:47 |
Team Biden's only worry on the border is ... words... When it comes to the border crisis, Team Biden seems to think the only real issue is . . . words. Thus did Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday make a big point of walking back President Joe Biden's use of the word "crisis," insisting he meant ... |
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2021-04-20 21:42 |
Nextdoor to alert users before they post something racist... The neighborhood-specifi |
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2021-04-20 21:40 |
A 'vulgar' gift to Princeton and other commentary... Conservative: A 'Vulgar' Gift to Princeton News of the just-established Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity at Princeton University made National Review's Kevin D. Williamson's eyes roll: Multibillionaire Mike Bloomberg's ... |
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2021-04-20 21:27 |
Derek Chauvin may be guilty, but Waters and Biden made sure this will drag on in appeal... Remember when the Left used to go ballistic over President Trump's propensity to lob rhetorical bombs into pending investigations and prosecutions?... |
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2021-04-20 21:24 |
Crowd reacts to Derek Chauvin trial outside courthouse... MINNEAPOLIS — Cheers erupted and tears flowed outside the Minneapolis courthouse Tuesday where former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd. People fell to their knees in relief as others cried an... |
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2021-04-20 21:24 |
New York Times balks at gender neutral bathrooms, transgender byline demands... New York Times journalists want the company to bring in "Ally McBeal"-style gender neutral bathrooms and to retroactively revise the bylines of transgender journalists who have changed their names. Those are the issues topping the list of demand b... |
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2021-04-20 21:24 |
Can't eat out? In locked down Paris, a chef can come to you... Parisians yearning for haute cuisine dining since the COVID-19 pandemic closed down restaurants have found an alternative: private chefs who serve up meals in customers' homes. Fatiha El-Kaddaoui is a trained chef who takes bookings from private indiv... |
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2021-04-20 21:11 |
Alleged Brooklyn Capitol rioter wanted to be 'where the action was'... An alleged rioter from Brooklyn surrendered to the FBI Tuesday morning after telling investigators he breached the US Capitol because he wanted to be "where the action was," court papers allege. A tipster identified Dovid Schwartzberg in photos an... |
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2021-04-20 21:06 |
These six black ops-inspired watches are up to 53% off... These watches from Luminox — like those used by black ops teams around the world — offer a great mix of functionality, durability and fashion, while adding extra functions.... |
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2021-04-20 21:05 |
4/20 No: Psaki blows smoke as reporters roll on Biden pledge to free pot prisoners... WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday declined to say if President Biden will honor his campaign promise to release "everyone" jailed for pot. Psaki was blasted with 4/20 questions on the unofficial pot holiday &mdash... |
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2021-04-20 21:05 |
Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant... Texas A&M researchers have found a new coronavirus variant, called BV-1 for the surrounding Brazos Valley area, though there are still many unknowns, according to a university release posted Monday. The variant was detected in a saliva sample from just on... |
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2021-04-20 21:05 |
Comptroller: MTA's COVID debt could slow $54.8B repair plan... The MTA borrowed $2.9 billion to cover operating expenses during COVID-19 — and state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says that added debt could force officials to shrink or delay their $54.8 billion plan to maintain, upgrade and expand the transit system.... |
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2021-04-20 21:04 |
Giants could trade down for edge rusher in 2021 NFL Draft... As part of The Post's 2021 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Tuesday: Edge rusher. Somehow, the Giants produced 40 sacks on defense in 2020. That was mainly based on the ingenuity of defensive coordinator Patrick... |
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2021-04-20 21:04 |
Biden reportedly plans to double down on greenhouse gas emissions... The Biden administration is readying a plan to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 — nearly double the target the US committed to when it joined the Paris climate accords in 2015, according to a report on Tuesday. President Bid... |
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2021-04-20 20:55 |
Ohio school district director sought sex with 8-year-old, FBI says... An Ohio school district employee who thought he was arranging sex with an 8-year-old girl showed up at a hotel with candy, condoms and a bottle of NyQuil, FBI officials said. Bradley Willem Beun, 41, of Uniontown, was busted Friday at a hotel in Akron, wh... |
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2021-04-20 20:51 |
To curb gun violence, de Blasio goes to last year's failed NYPD plan... Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to curb the surging gun violence in NYC is to try out the failed policing strategy from last year — but this time, with 100 fewer cops. The NYPD will reassign 200 cops to areas where the Big Apple has seen the highest... |
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2021-04-20 20:47 |
Yankees benching Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier in lineup shakeup... A fiery post-game talk didn't do the trick over the weekend, so on Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone went with a new lineup to spark the Yankees. Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier and Rougned Odor were replaced by Brett Gardner, Mike Tauchman and Mike Ford, who i... |
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2021-04-20 20:44 |
NYPD ready for protests following Derek Chauvin verdict... The NYPD on Tuesday braced for a wave of protests that were planned across the Big Apple before the verdict was reached in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Several demonstrations are set for Tu...... |
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2021-04-20 20:41 |
Apple unveils new brightly colored iMacs, iPads and more... Apple's new stable of souped up, slimmed-down products will get bathed in bright colors this spring. The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant on Tuesday unveiled a line of new, 24-inch iMacs that come in seven colors, including yellow, red, teal, rose a... |
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2021-04-20 20:38 |
NYU joins Columbia in requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all students next fall... NYU will join Columbia University in requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccines before next fall, officials said. "[New York University] intends to require vaccinations for all NYU students returning to campus in New York City and other U.S. sites fo... |
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2021-04-20 20:27 |
McCarthy forces censure vote over Waters' call for protestors to 'get confrontational'... House Republicans on Tuesday forced a vote to censure Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) for calling on protesters to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been acquitted of murder charges in the killing of G... |
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2021-04-20 20:24 |
NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 prepare for another historic flight... NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission is set to launch for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. In a prelaunch press conference on Tuesday, representatives from the agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Sp... |
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2021-04-20 20:19 |
9 elegant pieces of Swarovski crystal jewelry on sale for Mother's Day... Crystals, no matter the color, exude elegance.... |
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2021-04-20 20:17 |
Up to six inches of snow expected in some parts of New York... Say it ain't snow! Parts of New York could be socked with up to half a foot of snow overnight into Wednesday morning, officials said Tuesday as the Big Apple basked in summerilike weather. The National Weather Service on Tuesday issued a hazardous wea... |
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2021-04-20 20:08 |
Super League falling apart with teams quitting amid fan outrage... Manchester City have quit the European Super League with Chelsea set to follow them in a victory for soccer. The Etihad club no longer want to be involved in the rebel league and the Blues are also "preparing documentation" to request withdrawal. ... |
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2021-04-20 20:08 |
De Blasio orders vagrant sweep, 80 cops to bring Midtown workers back... Mayor Bill de Blasio finally realized that defunding the police didn't work out as he hoped — and has now ordered the NYPD to make Midtown Manhattan safe again so workers will come back after more than a year of pandemic lockdowns. At least 80 u... |
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2021-04-20 20:08 |
Why this could be the year Dave Gettleman breaks his NFL Draft blueprint... Is this the year Dave Gettleman, for the first time in his nine years as an NFL general manager, trades down in an NFL Draft? It might make sense, for a variety of reasons. The Giants own the No. 11 overall pick, a spot in the first round where they likel... |
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2021-04-20 20:02 |
'Cobra Kai' mansion lists for $2.65M — bizarre shower included... The massive Georgia home showcased in the Netflix show has one questionable feature: a brick- and stone-tiled shower that some have likened to a horse stall.... |
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2021-04-20 19:55 |
South Africa's University of Cape Town salvages books after wildfire burns library... Staring helplessly as flames from a weekend wildfire on the slopes of Table Mountain spread and razed the University of Cape Town's library, chief librarian Ujala Satgoor was back amid the smouldering ruins on Tuesday to try and salvage what was left.... |
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2021-04-20 19:47 |
Mexican president gets COVID vaccine after waffling on shot... MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador finally got a coronavirus vaccine Tuesday, after waffling on receiving the shot. Mexico is in a race against time to get its population vaccinated as case numbers have begun to rise again and... |
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2021-04-20 19:42 |
NJ bookie pulled in $250K by running own 'Pick-6' lottery, feds say... A Jersey Shore bookmaker admitted Tuesday to operating his own illegal lottery that netted him about $250,000, officials said. Edward O'Neill, 54, appeared in US District Court in Newark, where he pleaded guilty to managing an illegal gambling busines... |
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2021-04-20 19:41 |
France may soon open its doors to vaccinated American travelers... Vive la France!... |
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2021-04-20 19:39 |
Listen to Episode 42 of 'Big Apple Buckets': The Knicks' Magical Run feat. Ashley Nicole Moss... How fun are these Knicks? It's must-watch basketball every night. They have won six straight games and have four home games coming up. They are now 31-27 and are tied for the No. 5 seed in the East, just a half game behind the Hawks for the No. 4 seed... |
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2021-04-20 19:38 |
Ohio waitress killed in front of co-workers during shift... An Ohio waitress was allegedly shot dead while at work by her ex-boyfriend — who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to the grisly slaying in front of her co-workers, according to reports. Rebecca Jean Rogers, 38, was reportedly gunned down by her ex, Richar... |