The 20-month-long infection is the longest known and highlights how prolonged infections enable the pandemic virus to accumulate genetic changes—potentially spawning new variants of concern.
tagCOVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 MutationsThe 20-month-long infection is the longest known and highlights how prolonged infections enable the pandemic virus to accumulate genetic changes—potentially spawning new variants of concern. sharesave
Rangers refused to panic while staring down past demons: ‘It was calm’This was a referendum on the culture built not just by Peter Laviolette but by the guys who were here before him.
Ask Amy: Retired couple misses social activities since the pandemicA retired couple has seen their social life dwindle as many of the activities they used to participate in have been shut down.
Miss Manners: Longtime friends lose minds over canceled dinner plansA couple canceled dinner plans with old friends a month ago. Their friends are still fuming.
Carolyn Hax: After holiday meals, guests rush the kitchen to claim the leftoversWhen fellow guests rush the leftovers after big family holiday gatherings, is it okay to speak up on behalf of the hosts?
Elle King sobbed after drunken Dolly Parton birthday tribute performance, admits ‘I was mortified’Elle King spoke out for the first time about her drunken performance during Dolly Parton's 78th birthday celebration at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry in January.
Hurricanes coach accuses Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad of selling crucial penalty: ‘Lot of extra’Minutes after his team’s season ended, Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed his displeasure with the call that led to the Rangers’ tying goal in their comeback victory Thursday night.
Missouri Attorney General Accuses Local Government of Doxxing Chiefs KickerDavid Eulitt/Getty ImagesMissouri’s top prosecutor is baying for justice after accusing Kansas City of having “doxxed” Harrison Butker, the Chiefs kicker who has come under fire in recent days for a controversial commencement speech in which he urged women to get back in the kitchen.State Attorney General Andrew Bailey said his office was “demanding accountability,” declaring that he would “enforce the Missouri Human Rights Act to ensure Missourians are not targeted for their free exercise of religion” and telling his X audience to “stay tuned.”Bailey’s heated response came after the official X account of Kansas City tweeted “a reminder” on Wednesday night that Butker did not live in Kansas City, but in a named city around 25 minutes’ drive away.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Missouri Attorney General Accuses Local Government of Doxxing Chiefs KickerDavid Eulitt/Getty ImagesMissouri’s top prosecutor is baying for justice after accusing Kansas City of having “doxxed” Harrison Butker, the Chiefs kicker who has come under fire in recent days for a controversial commencement speech in which he urged women to get back in the kitchen.State Attorney General Andrew Bailey said his office was “demanding accountability,” declaring that he would “enforce the Missouri Human Rights Act to ensure Missourians are not targeted for their free exercise of religion” and telling his X audience to “stay tuned.”Bailey’s heated response came after the official X account of Kansas City tweeted “a reminder” on Wednesday night that Butker did not live in Kansas City, but in a named city around 25 minutes’ drive away.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Rangers fans raucously celebrate inside — and outside — the Garden after Game 6 thrillerThe Rangers huge Game 6 series-clinching win over the Hurricanes in Game 6 came on the road, but that didn't mean Madison Square Garden was silent.
Kevin Spacey Breaks Cover to Do First U.S. TV Interview in Seven YearsNewsNationKevin Spacey sat for his first U.S. television interview in seven years on Thursday, telling NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo that he is eager to “get back to work” in show business after a series of sexual misconduct accusations derailed his career.When asked by the Cuomo host about some of Spacey’s peers in the industry—like Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone—publicly stating their desire to see his return, Spacey said their support “means a tremendous amount.”“These are people that I have conversations with who have been really helpful on my path, and I’m very, very grateful to them,” he said. “But look, Chris. Here’s the thing: I just want to go back to work. I would much rather play you in a movie than to be sitting here answering questions on your show.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Kevin Spacey Breaks Cover to Do First U.S. TV Interview in Seven YearsNewsNationKevin Spacey sat for his first U.S. television interview in seven years on Thursday, telling NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo that he is eager to “get back to work” in show business after a series of sexual misconduct accusations derailed his career.When asked by the Cuomo host about some of Spacey’s peers in the industry—like Liam Neeson and Sharon Stone—publicly stating their desire to see his return, Spacey said their support “means a tremendous amount.”“These are people that I have conversations with who have been really helpful on my path, and I’m very, very grateful to them,” he said. “But look, Chris. Here’s the thing: I just want to go back to work. I would much rather play you in a movie than to be sitting here answering questions on your show.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Chiefs’ Harrison Butker jersey ranked among NFL’s bestsellers after kicker’s faith-based commencement addressKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's commencement address at a private Catholic liberal arts school in Kansas over the weekend has drawn strong reaction.
UPS driver fatally shot while sitting in parked van, Irvine police sayThe Irvine Police Department said that a man was shot near Chrysler and Bendix streets around 3 p.m. Thursday.
New Hampshire daycare workers sprinkled melatonin in children’s food unbeknownst to parents, police sayThe owner of an in-home daycare in New Hampshire and three of her employees are facing charges after they allegedly served melatonin to children without parents’ knowledge and consent
Rangers become first Presidents’ Trophy winner in nearly a decade to make conference finalThe Rangers are the first team to advance to the Conference Finals after winning the President's Trophy in nine years.
Donovan Mitchell shoots down reported Cavaliers discontent: ‘Sick of y’all’Donovan Mitchell is trying to put an end to the rumors about his happiness in Cleveland.
Seth Meyers Revels in Lauren Boebert’s Courthouse HumiliationNBCFormer president Donald Trump is not allowed to publicly complain about his ongoing trial without risking a gag order violation, so Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and a clown car of Republican suck-ups flew to Manhattan Thursday to aid his defense.After sitting through hours of the proceedings, she attempted to give an impassioned speech outside the courthouse, only to be drowned out by a sea of heckling New Yorkers who got creative rather than sticking with the tried and true “boos” often used to disrupt public addresses.They chanted “Beetlejuice!” at Boebert, referring to the 2023 scandal where she was kicked out of a public theater for vaping and groping her date—all of which was caught on camera.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Seth Meyers Revels in Lauren Boebert’s Courthouse HumiliationNBCFormer president Donald Trump is not allowed to publicly complain about his ongoing trial without risking a gag order violation, so Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and a clown car of Republican suck-ups flew to Manhattan Thursday to aid his defense.After sitting through hours of the proceedings, she attempted to give an impassioned speech outside the courthouse, only to be drowned out by a sea of heckling New Yorkers who got creative rather than sticking with the tried and true “boos” often used to disrupt public addresses.They chanted “Beetlejuice!” at Boebert, referring to the 2023 scandal where she was kicked out of a public theater for vaping and groping her date—all of which was caught on camera.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell refutes report suggesting he grew frustrated with teammatesA report recently surfaced saying four-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell "grew frustrated with some teammates" at times throughout the 2023-24 season.
Mets grind out tough 11-inning win over Phillies to stop three-game skidThe Mets, in a sense, completed a circle in their four games this week against the Phillies.
Chris Kreider did his best Mark Messier impression in ridiculous Game 6 winKreider scored three goals in nine minutes, joining only Wayne Gretzky and Messier among Rangers who have scored a hat trick in any period of a playoff game.
Mike Schmidt destroyed Portland and the left is willing to re-elect himMike Schmidt, the leftist prosecutor in Portland, Ore., is asking voters to give him the opportunity to serve four more years as head of the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
King Charles Receives Standing Ovation Hours After Latest Health UpdateIsabel Infantes/ReutersKing Charles on Thursday night stepped out as his plans to resume his royal schedule during cancer treatment appear well underway.The 75-year-old took to the stage at the Royal Opera House after attending a special gala performance to pay tribute to Sir Antonio Pappano, the opera house’s longtime music director who is stepping down.The appearance came hours after Queen Camilla provided an update on the King’s health while attending a garden party in East Sussex, telling an audience that Charles is “getting better.” Captured by Royal Editor of The Sunday Times Roya Nikkhah, Camilla followed up her update adding, “Well, he would if he behaved himself.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
King Charles Receives Standing Ovation Hours After Latest Health UpdateIsabel Infantes/ReutersKing Charles on Thursday night stepped out as his plans to resume his royal schedule during cancer treatment appear well underway.The 75-year-old took to the stage at the Royal Opera House after attending a special gala performance to pay tribute to Sir Antonio Pappano, the opera house’s longtime music director who is stepping down.The appearance came hours after Queen Camilla provided an update on the King’s health while attending a garden party in East Sussex, telling an audience that Charles is “getting better.” Captured by Royal Editor of The Sunday Times Roya Nikkhah, Camilla followed up her update adding, “Well, he would if he behaved himself.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Igor Shesterkin’s stone-cold third-period stop preserved the Rangers’ wild rallyChris Kreider's natural hat trick put the Rangers in front. Igor Shesterkin made sure they stayed there.
Chris Kreider's 3rd period hat trick wills Rangers to Eastern Conference Final as Hurricanes stunned in Game 6Chris Kreider willed the Rangers to a Game 6 victory over the Hurricanes, scoring three goals in the third period to help his team advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
La historia espera a ‘Vaquero’ Navarrete, pero antes tendrá que domar a Berinchyk en San DiegoEl mexicano Emanuel Navarrete espera convertirse en campeón en una cuarta división y hacer historia cuando enfrente a Denys Berinchyk en San Diego.
Toby Keith honored at ACM Awards by Jason Aldean with emotional ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’ performanceJason Aldean paid an emotional tribute to Toby Keith at the Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday night with an emotional performance of Keith's "Should've Been a Cowboy."
AOC, 'baby girl' Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs in fiery Garland hearing: 'Are your feelings hurt?'Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene had a heated exchange Thursday evening during what was supposed to be a contempt hearing for Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Sidwell Friends, St. Albans repeat as DCSAA tennis champsSidwell’s Sara Abouzeid and Natalie McIntosh, both freshmen, lift the girls while the Zia brothers fuel the Bulldogs’ title.
Surprise, Surprise: Laura Ingraham Doesn’t Tell Harrison Butker to ‘Shut Up and Kick’Fox NewsIn 2018, when NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant criticized then-President Donald Trump, Fox News host Laura Ingraham complained that they should just “shut up and dribble” rather than weigh in on political matters.Six years later, Ingraham didn’t have a problem with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker giving a commencement speech at Benedictine College ranting against President Joe Biden, Pride Month, the “COVID fiasco,” the pro-choice crowd, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, the “tyranny of diversity, equity, and inclusion,” and the “growing support for degenerate cultural values and media.”Butker, whose mother is an accomplished physicist, also encouraged the women graduates—who had just earned their degrees—to embrace their roles as homemakers and wives.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Surprise, Surprise: Laura Ingraham Doesn’t Tell Harrison Butker to ‘Shut Up and Kick’Fox NewsIn 2018, when NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant criticized then-President Donald Trump, Fox News host Laura Ingraham complained that they should just “shut up and dribble” rather than weigh in on political matters.Six years later, Ingraham didn’t have a problem with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker giving a commencement speech at Benedictine College ranting against President Joe Biden, Pride Month, the “COVID fiasco,” the pro-choice crowd, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, the “tyranny of diversity, equity, and inclusion,” and the “growing support for degenerate cultural values and media.”Butker, whose mother is an accomplished physicist, also encouraged the women graduates—who had just earned their degrees—to embrace their roles as homemakers and wives.Read more at The Daily Beast.
PEN America, facing ongoing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual galaLiterary and human rights organization PEN America gathered for its annual gala, a high-profile event with guests including Seth Meyers and Paul Simon this year.
Sonoma State president put on leave after announcing agreement with protestersSonoma State University president Mike Lee announced an agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters without receiving necessary approvals, the California State University System said Wednesday.
SEAN HANNITY: This is what a weaponized justice system looks like in AmericaFox News host Sean Hannity says that if Judge Juan Merchan had any integrity at all, he would throw out the New York v. Trump case on "Hannity."
River Hill rides Henry Zatkowski past Sherwood in eight-inning thrillerThe 6-foot-2 Duke commit throws 103 pitches — just two shy of the limit — and sends the Hawks into a clash with Chesapeake in the state quarterfinals.
2024 ACM Awards: Complete winners listThe 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday night.
2024 ACM Awards: Complete winners listThe 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was held at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday night.
Chris Pratt's stunt double, Tony McFarr, dead at 47: 'I'll never forget his toughness'Chris Pratt's longtime stunt double, Tony McFarr, died at the age of 47 Monday. The two worked together in movies like "Jurassic World" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
Ex-diversity boss at Facebook, Nike who orchestrated fake events to steal $5M gets five years, must pay back hefty sumBarbara Furlow-Smiles, 38, set up fake business deals, invoices and events -- including a Juneteenth celebration -- to line her own pockets."
Homeless California parolee dragged female jogger by ponytail on beach in attempted sexual assault: policeA homeless man allegedly dragged a female jogger near Los Angeles by her ponytail and tried to sexually assault her, police said Thursday.
Mets hoping for Alec Bohm type breakthrough for Brett Baty, Mark VientosThe Mets do not have to look far to find hope with their unproven but talented third basemen.
JESSE WATTERS: 'The defense caught Cohen in lie after lie'"Jesse Watters Primetime" host Jesse Watters says Michael Cohen was caught in "lie after lie" during cross examination in New York v. Trump.
Chris Kreider hat trick completes Rangers rally to eliminate Hurricanes in Game 6The Rangers forward notched a natural hat trick in the third period to lead the Rangers to a 5-3 comeback win in Game 6 over the Hurricanes, sending New York to the Eastern Conference Final.
Missourians head to Washington to call for a House vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation ActResidents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.
LA Mag’s Billie Eilish Cover Shoot Shrouded in DramaPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Reuters/GettyA feud that unfolded behind the scenes of a glitzy Los Angeles magazine cover story starring pop icon Billie Eilish left one photographer so aggrieved that he pulled his name from the finished product and ended his working relationship with the magazine altogether.A source familiar with the photoshoot told The Daily Beast that the photographer, Shayan Asgharnia, wanted his name removed after the magazine gave final approval over the photographs to Eilish’s team during the session. Editor-in-chief Shirley Halperin confirmed in emails to The Daily Beast that Asgharnia did, indeed, ask for his credit to be scrapped from the December shoot as it went to press, but she said she did not know why.Halperin said the magazine “worked closely” with Eilish and her team for the shoot “as is standard with major talent,” but she denied Eilish or her team had cover approval or creative control. A representative for Eilish also characterized the magazine cover shoot as a “unique collaboration” and a “collaborative affair,” but they said they did not get “final approval.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
LA Mag’s Billie Eilish Cover Shoot Shrouded in DramaPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Reuters/GettyA feud that unfolded behind the scenes of a glitzy Los Angeles magazine cover story starring pop icon Billie Eilish left one photographer so aggrieved that he pulled his name from the finished product and ended his working relationship with the magazine altogether.A source familiar with the photoshoot told The Daily Beast that the photographer, Shayan Asgharnia, wanted his name removed after the magazine gave final approval over the photographs to Eilish’s team during the session. Editor-in-chief Shirley Halperin confirmed in emails to The Daily Beast that Asgharnia did, indeed, ask for his credit to be scrapped from the December shoot as it went to press, but she said she did not know why.Halperin said the magazine “worked closely” with Eilish and her team for the shoot “as is standard with major talent,” but she denied Eilish or her team had cover approval or creative control. A representative for Eilish also characterized the magazine cover shoot as a “unique collaboration” and a “collaborative affair,” but they said they did not get “final approval.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Celebrated for ‘Moral Clarity’ at ‘The People’s Graduation’Hundreds of students gathered at The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine on Thursday for 'The People's Graduation'
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegallyMigrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Caitlin Clark’s home debut a rough welcome thanks to Liberty routThe Liberty’s 102-66 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse captured just how difficult the rookie’s transition will still be.
Prep baseball: North Hollywood's Enoch Yi throws no-hitter in Division I openerNorth Hollywood defeats Wilson 4-0 behind no-hitter from Enoch Yi, who strikes out 10 in a City Section Division I baseball playoff opener Thursday.
Nuggets plan to continue excluding Aaron Gordon from team dinners amid playoff winning streakAfter dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals, the Nuggets decided to have a players-only team dinner — without Aaron Gordon.
After Assembly issues apology for California's role in slavery, some reparations bills die in SenateThe California Senate killed some reparations bills for Black residents on Thursday amid a budget deficit after the Assembly issued a formal apology for slavery
Jordan Martinook makes insane diving save to rob Rangers of goal in Game 6It was the save of the night and it wasn’t even the Hurricanes goaltender that kept what looked like a sure Rangers goal out of the net.
