NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams upgraded New York City’s COVID-19 alert status to high on Tuesday because of a recent surge in people being hospitalized for the virus. The change in status comes as the number of hospitalizations in the city due to COVID ha…
Kristian Winfield: Luka Doncic is undeniable. Chris Paul … not so much
I remember when it happened. March 2, when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s when I realized Luka Doncic was a top-5 player. But Sunday night, after Luka Magic’s Mavericks ran up a 47-point lead to dismiss the league-best Suns …
Cardinals-Mets game postponed because of rain; doubleheader on Tuesday
It was humid, and the sun was poking out of the clouds above Citi Field when the Mets announced that due to severe weather forecast for later in the evening, their series opener against the Cardinals on Monday was postponed. The matchup was rescheduled…
Amber Heard denies Johnny Depp’s ‘disgusting’ feces accusation as she resumes testimony in defamation trial
Amber Heard denied ex-husband Johnny Depp’s feces-in-bed allegation, calling it “disgusting,” as she resumed her testimony in their defamation trial Monday. The actress told the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse that Depp accused her friend of leaving …
FDA chief says shuttered baby formula plant could reopen soon, offering hope to ease shortage
The head of the Food and Drug Administration said Monday that a shuttered baby formula factory should reopen within two weeks, potentially easing a serious nationwide shortage. FDA Director Robert Califf said he was “comfortable” with Abbott Nutrition’…
‘Bridgerton’ season 3 to spotlight #Polin love story, says Nicola Coughlan
It’s a feather in her cap. The amorous spotlight is about to shine on Penelope Featherington in “Bridgerton” season 3, Nicola Coughlan announced Sunday night during Netflix’s FYSEE Space’s opening night ATAS panel, the Daily News learned. Coughlan, 35,…
Jason Momoa apologizes for taking pictures in the Sistine Chapel
Jason Momoa, having drawn ire for taking photographs in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel – where pictures are strictly forbidden – apologized on Sunday via Instagram, during a workout, saying he had not intended any offense. He was fully clothed last Monda…
Victims of Buffalo shooting include retired cop, anti-gun advocate and a missionary
A retired police officer, the 86-year-old mother of a former fire commissioner, an anti-gun activist and a longtime missionary were among the 10 people shot and killed in Saturday’s racially motivated attack at a Buffalo supermarket. A total of 13 peop…
Buffalo shooting suspect brought in for mental health evaluation and released after ‘generalized’ threat last year
The suspected gunman in Saturday’s racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo previously garnered police attention with a threat he made last year, officials said. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said a June 2021 incident involving the su…
Buffalo supermarket shooter did ‘reconnaissance’ before attack targeting Black people, police say
A manager at the Buffalo supermarket where 10 people were killed Saturday says she saw the suspect pretending to be homeless the day before the massacre. “He was acting like he was homeless and needed change,” Shonnell Teague told the New York Daily Ne…