mp Dodgers commit to pay non-playing employees through May 31 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:22:02 -0400 The Dodgers on Friday joined a long list of clubs who have pledged to pay non-playing employees through May 31 while the MLB season remains suspended. Full Article
mp Neve Campbell in talks with ‘Scream 5’ directors about returning to horror franchise By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:15:00 +0000 What’s your favorite scary movie? Full Article
mp Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:45:15 +0000 He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy. Full Article
mp Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to rock Mother’s Day with Bon Jovi on YouTube By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:59:02 +0000 A handful of special Mother's Day messages will be read by the Tony Award-winning composer and songwriter David Bryan, who revealed he tested positive for the coronavirus in March. Full Article
mp SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
mp Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
mp Another 3.2 million Americans file for unemployment as coronavirus continues to slam U.S. economy By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:58:57 +0000 The coronavirus crisis has forced another 3.2 million Americans to file for jobless aid, bringing the total number to 33.5 million in the seven weeks since the pandemic forced millions of companies to close and layoff huge amounts of staff. Full Article
mp Former Bad Company lead singer Brian Howe dead at 66 By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:55:08 +0000 Singer and songwriter Brian Howe, a former lead vocalist for the British rock band Bad Company, died Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida. The 66-year-old English musician had a brief conversation with first responders, but he then “slipped away" and could not be revived, longtime friend and manager Paul Easton said Thursday. Full Article
mp Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus, but both the president and Pence are fine By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:54 +0000 A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as one of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus. Full Article
mp Unheard-of May snow, icy cold temps, and high winds blasting in for Mother’s Day weekend By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:55:10 +0000 Weather extreme enough to shatter records across large swaths of the U.S. is heading our way this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. A storm system heading into the Northeast on Friday will smash into the polar vortex as it makes swing down from the Arctic, reported NBC News. This might sock the region in with heavy, wet snow all the way into New England. Full Article
mp Woman goes mad after being told McDonald’s is closed, shoots and injures 3 employees, OKC cops say By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:04:33 +0000 Things were not OK. Full Article
mp Justice Department drops ‘unjustified’ criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:02:44 +0000 The move marks a stunning renunciation of one of the most high-profile convictions secured as part of the federal investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia. Full Article
mp Google parent company scraps ‘Smart City’ project amid coronavirus crisis By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:32:21 +0000 Google parent Alphabet has scrapped its plans to develop a futuristic “Smart City” on the Toronto waterfront over privacy concerns and economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic Full Article
mp ‘I learned a lot from Richard Nixon,’ Trump during interview on Fox & Friends By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:42:05 +0000 During a rambling interview on FOX & Friends, President Trump did a victory lap following DOJ's decision to drop charges against Michae Flynn and how he learned from Nixon as not firing people during an investigation. Full Article
mp Trump offers Biden rapid COVID-19 test to resume travel By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:43:08 +0000 In a telephone interview with "Fox & Friends," Trump said he would be willing to provide the former vice president with the same coronavirus tests he uses. Full Article
mp SEE IT: Gov. Cuomo approves of Robert De Niro playing him, gives his best ‘Taxi Driver’ impression By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:14:23 +0000 Gov. Cuomo is down with Robert De Niro portraying him in a movie about the coronavirus pandemic, should there be one, and he also took a moment to play the role of the Manhattan-born actor. Full Article
mp Trump calls video of Ahmaud Arbery killing ‘disturbing’ but trusts Georgia’s ‘very good’ law enforcement By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:55:23 +0000 President Trump on Friday called the viral video of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing “very, very disturbing,” but he said he’s confident that Georgia’s law enforcement authorities will handle the case properly despite a slow-moving investigation and conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the incident. “So I saw the tape, and it’s very, very disturbing," he said in a Fox New phone interview. “I looked at a picture of that young man. He was in a tuxedo... And I will say that that looks like a really good, young guy.” Full Article
mp Record unemployment hits veterans hard, nearly 12% out of work By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:48:38 +0000 Veterans are being hit hard by unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:25:51 +0000 The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon. Full Article
mp Out of work and out of money: New Yorkers remain frustrated by overburdened state unemployment system By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:04:13 +0000 Gov. Cuomo said he understands the worries of those out of work during the coronavirus pandemic — but the sentiment offered little solace to those who have been watching their bank accounts dwindle for weeks with no relief in sight. Full Article
mp Andrew Yang on attempt to cancel N.Y. presidential primary: ’Their argument just doesn’t make sense’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:53:54 +0000 “They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News. Full Article
mp Can you get an airline ticket refund due to postponed Olympics or coronavirus crisis? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:54:21 -0400 If you were headed to Tokyo or any other destination, here's what you must know to get a refund. It may not happen — you may get a voucher instead — but you can get some relief. Full Article
mp Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:09 -0400 The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive. Full Article
mp Griffith Park trails, U.S. Forest campgrounds closed. Here's which Southern California parks are safe to visit By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:45:08 -0400 Public officials press for more social distancing as many beaches and public spaces close amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
mp California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:02:45 -0400 A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say. Full Article
mp Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:07:39 +0000 Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL. Full Article
mp Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:07:39 +0000 Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL. Full Article
mp Capitals dump Brendan Leipsic for trashing women and teammates in leaked private chat By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:17:50 +0000 Brendan Leipsic talked his way out of a job. Full Article
mp Devonte Green’s complicated path to the NBA Draft By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:45:33 +0000 He is preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft in a year where basketball is no longer the same. Full Article
mp UCLA's Jalen Hill and Cody Riley find redemption after regrettable China incident By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:26:30 -0400 UCLA's Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were involved in a shoplifting incident in China in 2017 that created international headlines. Three years later, they've found redemption. Full Article
mp Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions 'until further notice' because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:39:02 -0400 The Pac-12 men's basketball tournament, and all other conference sporting events, have been canceled amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
mp Championships for sprinter Kenroy Higgins II, UCLA teammates come to premature end By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:14:32 -0400 UCLA sprinter Kenroy Higgins II's hopes of winning the 60-yard dash crumbled when the Pac-12 announced it was halting events due to the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
mp Pac-12 cancels all sports competitions for remainder of academic year By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:28:42 -0400 The Pac-12 has canceled all conference and nonconference competitions through the end of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
mp Where are they now? A look at UCLA's 1995 NCAA men's basketball championship team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 10:11:57 -0400 A look at the players and coaches from UCLA's 1995 NCAA men's basketball championship team and what they are up to today. Full Article
mp Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis believes postponed Olympics will be even better By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:24:03 -0400 Former UCLA gymnast Danusia Francis is looking forward to "another year to get stronger, another year to get more confidence" amid the Olympics postponement. Full Article
mp UCLA's 1995 basketball championship team goes virtual for its 25-year reunion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 19:22:37 -0400 With the coronavirus outbreak putting tradition reunions on hold, the 1995 UCLA men's basketball NCAA title team improvises by meeting and reminiscing on Zoom. Full Article
mp UCLA coach Chip Kelly isn't a fan of holding football games in empty stadiums By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 17:37:37 -0400 UCLA football coach Chip Kelly says if it's not safe for fans to attend games because of COVID-19, then it's not safe for players to participate. Full Article
mp Former UCLA linebacker Tyree Thompson granted sixth year of eligibility By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:29:34 -0400 Tyree Thompson has been granted a sixth year of eligibility and will finish his college career at Buffalo. He started every game for UCLA in 2018. Full Article
mp Bill Stern, champion of California ceramics, is dead at 78 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:14:24 -0400 The founder of the Museum of California Design organized shows related to women in design and California pottery. Full Article
mp Roger Mayweather, former boxing champion and uncle to Floyd Jr., dies at 58 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:46:04 -0400 Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr. who won 59 career bouts, died Tuesday at age 58. Full Article
mp Playwright Terrence McNally, 81, dies of coronavirus-related complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:50:00 -0400 Terrence McNally, whose varied and prolific career as a playwright, musical librettist and screenwriter earned him five Tony Awards and an Emmy, died Tuesday. Full Article
mp Maurice Berger, 63, curator who explored race, dies of presumed COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:33:18 -0400 Berger, a curator and writer who organized exhibitions that explored whiteness and civil rights, has died in upstate New York after COVID-19 illness. Full Article
mp Leading lung expert John F. Murray dies of coronavirus-related complications at 92 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:45:50 -0400 Dr. Murray led the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at UC San Francisco for 23 years and helped set up the study of lung disease as its own field. Full Article
mp Mark Blum, actor in 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' dies at 69 from COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:04:55 -0400 Mark Blum, who was in several recent episodes of 'You' and was known for his role in 'Crocodile Dundee,' died from coronavirus-related complications. Full Article
mp Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for monumental works, dies at 86 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:34:19 -0400 Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for his monumental orchestral and choral compositions, died in Krakow at 86. Full Article
mp Joe Diffie, award-winning country music singer, dies at 61 of COVID-19 complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:16:15 -0400 Joe Diffie, a country music star who enjoyed a career high in the 1990s, died Sunday of complications from COVID-19. Full Article
mp Adam Schlesinger, co-founder of Fountains of Wayne, dies from COVID-19 complications at 52 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 18:41:02 -0400 Adam Schlesinger, cofounder of "Stacy's Mom" rock band Fountains of Wayne and songwriter for film and television, died from complications related to COVID-19. He was 52. Full Article
mp Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dies at 85 from coronavirus complications By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:37:43 -0400 Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died. He was 85. Full Article
mp Hal Willner, longtime music producer and 'SNL' veteran, dies of COVID-19 complications at 64 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:26:08 -0400 Hal Willner, Grammy-winning record producer and longtime "Saturday Night Live" sketch music producer, has died from complications from COVID-19. He was 64. Full Article
mp John Prine, revered singer-songwriter, dies of COVID-19 complications at 73 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:28:50 -0400 John Prine, who survived cancer and heart issues, died from COVID-19 complications. The Grammy winner was known for his keen observations and mordant humor. Full Article