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Capitalists in space

America’s private-sector “conquest” of space continues. The latest: On Sunday, Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit successfully deployed 10 mini satellites into orbit using a two-stage rocket fired from a converted jumbo jet. The company’s LauncherOne rocketed into Earth orbit from “Cosmic…

Elfrid Payton clinging to Knicks starting spot with stellar defense

Like a cat’s nine lives, Elfrid Payton has survived all point-guard comers to hold onto the starting job for a second straight season — even turning back surging rookie Immanuel Quickley.  Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina have proved no…

NYC will run out COVID-19 vaccines by Friday, de Blasio warns

New York City is slated to run out of the coveted COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the week — and that will force the Big Apple to start closing its injection sites and cancel appointments, Mayor Bill de Blasio…

Two Spirit Airlines gate agents injured in caught-on-video attack

Wild video captured three passengers attacking two Spirit Airlines employees who asked them to make sure their carry-on bags were the right size before boarding their flight from Detroit to Atlanta. Both airline agents were injured and one was taken…

Bernie Sanders mural is defaced in DC in ‘suspected’ hate crime

A mural of Sen. Bernie Sanders in Washington DC was vandalized with a likeness of Pepe the Frog in a suspected hate crime, police said. The colorful “Bern the System” artwork painted onto a concrete wall beneath Interstate 395 in…

Starbucks to help Washington state ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations

Starbucks wants to make getting a coronavirus vaccine as easy as grabbing a pumpkin spice latte. Washington State officials tapped the coffee giant to help them ramp up the state’s COVID-19 vaccination capacity with the goal of inoculating 45,000 people…

Thai court gives record 43-year sentence for insulting king

BANGKOK — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok…

New Yorkers in the Biden Administration

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Janet L. Yellen, Deanne Criswell and others with connections to the city are poised to have influence on policies. Source: New York Times

Mets must fire Jared Porter amid sexting scandal: Sherman

If Carlos Beltran had to go for sign stealing last offseason, then Jared Porter has to go now if the facts in ESPN’s story are true and the new Mets GM in 2016 sent a barrage of unsolicited text messages…