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Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he’s convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend
NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors was convicted Monday of assaulting his former girlfriend after a trial that he hoped would vindicate him and restore his status as an emerging Hollywood star. It did just the opposite: Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. dropped him hours after the verdict. A Manhattan jury found Majors,…
Very windy and lots rain to start the week
There is a flood watch for most of the area with 2-3 inches of rain expected to fall in about a 12-hour window. It will be very windy with gusts up to 60 mph, heavy downpour for NYC area through midday Monday. Winds will be sustained at 25 to 35 mph through the Monday morning…
Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden ‘s motorcade Sunday night while the president was leaving a visit to his campaign headquarters. The president and first lady Jill Biden were unharmed. While Biden was walking from the campaign office to his waiting armored SUV, a…
Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella infections can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare cases, the bacterial disease can be fatal. Quaker, which…
Trevor Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards for the fourth year in a row
(AP) As the age-old adage goes, don’t mess with success. The Grammy Awards aren’t, bringing Trevor Noah back as host in 2024. Noah shared the news Wednesday night on his podcast “What Now? With Trevor Noah.”SZA heads into the 2024 ceremony with a leading nine nominations. “Kill Bill,” her revenge anthem cloaked in an R&B…
Mayim Bialik says she’s out as a host of TV quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mayim Bialik won’t be giving answers as a host of “Jeopardy!” anymore. “The Big Bang Theory” actor posted news of her departure on Instagram on Friday. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” Bialik wrote. “I am incredibly honored to have been…
Jets eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Dolphins. Rodgers’ comeback bid in question
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The very slim opening the New York Jets had of keeping their playoffs hopes alive closed with an emphatic dud. And it might have ended the chances of Aaron Rodgers making a late-season return from a torn Achilles tendon. A week after their 30-6 win over Houston, Zach Wilson and…
What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches
NEW YORK (AP) — Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived Well, actually, the world’s. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023’s top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.…
Long Island custodian threatens school district
Suffolk County police say Jimmy Martin a 57-year-old custodian who was recently passed over for a promotion has been arrested for allegedly making a threat of mass harm against the Cold Spring Harbor School District that he worked for.Martin pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Central Islip on Thursday, a day after he was…
Judge sides with Hofstra University in casino lawsuit
A state appeals court has sided with Hofstra University in denying Nassau County’s request to keep its 99 year lease agreement in place with Las Vegas Sands for the Nassau Coliseum site.The lease was part of Las Vegas Sands plan to build a $4 billion casino project on the Nassau Coliseum property.Hofstra University sued Nassau…
Mazi Melesa Pilip tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George Santos
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republicans have picked a little-known county lawmaker who once served in the Israeli military as their candidate in a special election to replace ousted New York congressman George Santos, party officials said Thursday. Nassau County legislator and former Israeli paratrooper Mazi Pilip will face off against Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi…
LIPA board approves rate increase
The LIPA board voted Wednesday to approve the 2024 budget, which includes a rate hike of 11.6%.The average monthly bill is expected to increase by $19.43.LIPA says the rate increase is due to an anticipated hike in the cost of power and fuel in the New Year.