up 'Despicable human being’: NYC nurse arrested for gassing up car with credit card stolen from dying coronavirus patient — cops By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:42:32 +0000 Danielle Conti, 43, used the pandemic as her personal piggy bank after allegedly stealing the charge card from 70-year-old widower Anthony Catapano while making her daily rounds at hard-hit Staten Island University Hospital North sometime in early April, authorities charge. Full Article
up Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy in upstate New York: state police By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:09:44 +0000 Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said. Full Article
up Influential music mogul Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, dead at 59 By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:10:33 +0000 At Uptown Records, Harrell took on Sean "Diddy" Combs as an intern. The future music mogul quickly became the record label’s full-time talent director and helped develop the careers of several R&B stars during the early 1990s including Mary H. Blige and Jodeci. Full Article
up Coronavirus: Fans are still allowed at many sporting events. But are they showing up? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:02:45 -0400 Is the coronavirus outbreak keeping local fans from attending Lakers, Clippers and other professional teams' games? Seems like it depends on the team. Full Article
up Gary Bettman says NHL can find 'credible' way to finish regular season and award Stanley Cup By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:31:52 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman, who suspended the NHL season this week because of the coronavirus pandemic, believes the league can finish the season in a sensible way. Full Article
up Elliott: Stanley Cup playoffs in the summer? NHL has a lot on the line to finish the season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:11 -0400 Because the NHL relies more on gate revenue than the other major sports leagues, it will try everything possible to finish the season, columnist Helene Elliott says. Full Article
up NHL offers hope players could return to ice in small groups by middle or end of May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:33:39 -0400 The NHL and the players' association suggest that players might be able to engage in small-group activities in May "provided that conditions continue to trend favorably." Full Article
up DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
up As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects. Full Article
up Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:41 -0400 Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair. Full Article
up Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully shares update of his health in audio message By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:18:44 -0400 Two days after his release from the hospital following a fall at home, Vin Scully assured Dodger fans he was healthy in a prerecorded message. Full Article
up Rupert Grint, girlfriend Georgia Groome welcome first child By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:05:19 +0000 The Weasley line lives on! Full Article
up DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
up ‘Saturday Night Live’ to wrap up 45th season with third at-home episode By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:48:57 +0000 "Saturday Night Live" season finale will feature no host or musical guest. Full Article
up Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:19:56 +0000 The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby. Full Article
up Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:40:30 +0000 Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.” Full Article
up Chrissy Teigen, food writer Alison Roman stir up bizarre pseudo-beef on Twitter By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:23:07 +0000 It’s not that spicy. Full Article
up DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
up Supermarkets limiting meat purchases amid tight supply and buyer panic By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:58:27 +0000 Meat is going the way of toilet paper, and grocery stores are rushing to stay ahead of panic buying as supplies tighten during the coronavirus pandemic. Just as scared shoppers snapped up hand sanitizer, soap and yes, toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, now they are rushing to stock meat. Grocery chains across the country have begun limiting meat purchases in response to the dual pressures. Full Article
up Ahmaud Arbery supporters are running 2.23 miles on what would be his 26th birthday By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:06:15 +0000 Supporters for Ahmaud Arbery, the unarmed black jogger who was fatally shot by two white men on a Georgia road in broad daylight, are planning to run 2.23 miles Friday to celebrate what would be his 26th birthday and call for justice in the case. Organizers of the virtual run are asking people to go for a walk, jog or run and post a photo, video or written message on social media with the hashtag #IRunwithAhmaud. Full Article
up DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
up McDonald’s CEO expresses full confidence in chain’s meat supply By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:34:47 +0000 McDonald’s knows exactly where its beef is. The fast food chain’s CEO on Thursday expressed full confidence in the burger joint’s meat supply. Full Article
up Up to 190,000 coronavirus deaths possible in Africa in first year of pandemic unless there’s containment: WHO By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:08:02 +0000 Between 83,000 and 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, with 29 million to 44 million infected, in the coronavirus pandemic’s first year if containment measures do not work, the African regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. Full Article
up Amber Alert issued for missing 9-year-old boy in upstate New York: state police By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:09:44 +0000 Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said. Full Article
up SYSTEM UPDATE: 5 Mother’s Day gifts for the ‘Gamer Mom’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:42 +0000 You can always get your mom flowers for Mother’s Day, or chocolate, or your standard Mother’s Day gift. Or, if your mom is anything like mine, you can go in a completely different direction. Full Article
up Costco shoppers upset the retailer is requiring customers to wear face masks during a pandemic By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:09:05 +0000 Some Costco customers are not happy about having to wear masks in stores. Full Article
up Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:40:30 +0000 Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.” Full Article
up 4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals. Full Article
up WATCH LIVE VIDEO: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s May 9 press conference with coronavirus updates By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:34:06 +0000 Watch New York Gov. Cuomo’s daily press conference with updates on the state’s fight against coronavirus. Full Article
up Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed up tight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:49:20 -0400 The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different Full Article
up A world cruise ended abruptly. Now the ship is hoping to dock in L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:30:20 -0400 The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It's currently making its way to L.A. Full Article
up These acts of kindness will cheer you up and cheer you on By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:10:26 -0400 We asked readers to share acts of kindness, large and small, that they've witnessed during this time of coronavirus. They are different, but all spring from selflessness and elicit gratitude. Full Article
up All the cool things you can see on national park webcams (including Old Faithful eruptions) By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Cool webcams, like the one showing Old Faithful eruptions in Yellowstone, let you visit national parks from home. Full Article
up One group of Nets workers is being left out in the cold By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:51:58 +0000 When Nets owner Joe Tsai pledged to continue paying the Barclays Center workers who make game day experiences possible through the end of May, it was a relief to many. One group has been left out in the cold, however, and is now speaking up for itself. Full Article
up Here’s the 2020 Giants regular season schedule; Big Blue opens up on MNF vs. Steelers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:30:00 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the NFL from scheduling a Giants home game in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season. Full Article
up New Colts QB Philip Rivers accepts HS coaching gig in Alabama for when he wraps up NFL career By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:00:53 +0000 New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has his post-NFL life figured out already. Full Article
up UCLA football opens practice with more players, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 20:11:42 -0500 UCLA began spring football practice Tuesday with 99 players available. That's nearly 40 more players than the Bruins had the previous two springs, but backup quarterback reportedly to transfer. Full Article
up UCLA gymnastics coach excited about future after coronavirus disrupts season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:14:10 -0400 First-year UCLA gymnastics coach Chris Waller knew the Bruins would face challenges, but he's pleased with what the team accomplished. Full Article
up Small fire in kitchen - Sidcup By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:06:41 +0100 Firefighters are warning Londoners not to leave cooking unattended Full Article
up Fire at public house - Sidcup By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:49:31 +0100 The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 13 calls to the fire Full Article
up Bungalow fire - Upminster By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:05:50 +0100 Firefighters tackle bungalow fire Full Article
up Lyle Mays, keyboardist and co-founder of Pat Metheny Group, dies at 66 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:47:18 -0500 The jazz musician's work won nearly a dozen Grammy Awards. Full Article
up Henri Richard, who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, dies at 84 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 18:43:44 -0500 Henri Richard, who holds the record for most Stanley Cup wins during his 20-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday at age 84. Full Article
up On the Beverly Center escalators, Pae White's art makes for an uplifting ride By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:15:16 -0500 Pae White's art installations at the Beverly Center have taken over the walls along the five-story escalators. Full Article
up We grew up close by, but our paths never crossed. Was it fate to meet now? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 09:30:31 -0500 I turned our encounters over and over in my head, wondering if I had been too boring, unattractive, or callow. Why would he text, then drop me, then text again? Full Article
up Chris Erskine: Human beings are so overrated. But the good ones make up for it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:00:23 -0500 What do I know about anything? But these pre-measured meals are helping us kick the winter doldrums. Full Article
up I'm going to make it easy on you, she said. And then she broke up with me By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 1 Feb 2020 10:00:21 -0500 There was no anger. She understood what I was going through. She had been divorced for over a decade, and had been in a few relationships since. And I was just coming to realize that I wasn't ready to be in a committed relationship just months after ending a 23-year marriage. Full Article
up He broke up with me by text. But I wish he had just ghosted me By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:00:24 -0500 Ghosting gets a worse rep than it deserves, in my opinion. As both a former ghoster and a ghostee, I find it way more merciful than a text with stupid excuses. Full Article
up Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:33 -0400 There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value. Full Article
up The upside of social distancing: How hygge can help By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:27:49 -0400 Let's lean in to "hygge," an Norwegian word for "well-being," cozy togetherness," "fun," "safety and shielding from the world," "the absence of annoyance" and the notion that your home is, literally and metaphorically, giving you a "hug." Full Article