These recipes are cheesy, flavorful comfort food that are easy to make last-minute, and will make for great leftovers. From spinach artichoke zucchini bites to chicken Parm sliders, these recipes will elevate your appetizer game, and make your New Year’s Eve celebration all the more delicious. Fair warning though—don’t read this article on an empty stomach. Stuffed Mushrooms If you’re a picky eater and not a fan of mushrooms, try stuffing them....

Players Conventional Wisdom Shutdown down arrow D.C. vacationers forced to visit alternate sites: Homelessland, Historic First Crack House. Freshmen down arrow Throw budget tantrum, hide behind Mommy Newt when voters call them babies. The rich up arrow Mutual funds up more than 20 percent and rising! Next year, lower taxes! Let’s party! Internet up arrow CompuServe caves to German censors over online smut. Junior says Guten Tag, AOL. Football up arrow Finally, a national championship bowl game....

On Saturday, it came back to bite NYCFC again. Vieira’s build-from-the back philosophy has resulted in plenty of picturesque attacking moves since he took over prior to the 2016 season, and it helped his team finish second in the Eastern Conference standings last year. But it has also resulted in some calamitous errors at the back from NYCFC. Early in the second half of Saturday’s match against D.C. United, defenders Maxime Chanot and Frederic Brillant experienced a mix-up when the ball was played back between them....

His administration plans to distribute the devices to 10,000 senior residents living in buildings operated by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), starting with locations in Brownsville, East New York, Mott Haven, Red Hook, Bushwick and Coney Island. Roughly 10,000 apartments in NYCHA’s network are designated senior residences. During a press conference held at City Hall, de Blasio said the $5 million investment aimed to reduce isolation among older New Yorkers without access to virtual communication methods....

“If you’re going to be in public and you cannot maintain social distancing, then have a mask and put the mask on when you are not in socially-distanced places,” Cuomo said during his daily coronavirus briefing. The order covers public areas where it is not possible to follow social distancing guidelines recommending people leave six feet of space between each other. Cuomo listed modes of public transportation, parks and even busy sidewalks as examples of public spaces covered by the order....

The riot unfolded after President Donald Trump held a rally nearby, once again claiming without evidence that the election results were invalid. His supporters then descended on the Capitol in an attempt to disrupt a session of Congress that would formalize President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November 3 election. Five people died in the siege; four protesters and a police officer. The outgoing president is facing a historic second impeachment after being accused of inciting the violence on January 6....

The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) said in a new report that of more than 300 complaints filed against the NYPD, at least 91 allegations against 65 officers have been substantiated. Among those, the police watchdog group is recommending the highest level of discipline against 37 officers and less severe discipline for the remaining 28. Those who are recommended to face the highest discipline will be given an administrative trial run by the CCRB’s prosecution unit....

“We’re going to make reopening decisions on a regional basis based on that region’s facts and circumstances,” Cuomo said at a press briefing on Tuesday. “Let’s look at the numbers for that region on COVID virus. Let’s look at the hospitalization rate. Then, let’s be open to making a region-by-region determination.” During his press conference, Cuomo compared the way New York plans to reopen to the way other states have been opening across the U....

As reported by The New York Times Thursday, the Broadway League, the national association for the Broadway theater industry, called for suspension of gatherings in which fans wait outside of the stage door to meet their favorite star at the end of a performance. “We are highly recommending that all stage door activities be eliminated for the time being,” the League said Tuesday. The suspension of the practice has the support of Actors’ Equity, the union that represents performers....

Earlier this month, lawmakers rejected two plans, one favoring Democrats while the other favoring Republicans. If the committee fails to reach a conclusion by January 25, the Legislature, controlled by a majority of Democrats, can take over the process. “We have negotiated with our Republican colleagues in good faith for two years to achieve a single consensus plan. At every step, they have refused to agree to a compromise,” the commission’s Democratic members said in a statement released Monday morning....

The screening is quick—taking roughly five to 10 minutes—and painless. Using computers, ear probes, and, sometimes, electrodes (small devices that can record brain activity), a trained professional will test how the baby’s ear and brain respond to sound. This article will discuss the different hearing screening methods used for newborns, What the results mean, what happens next if the screen shows reduced hearing, and what hearing screens may be done later....

The Magpies are winless in their last eight top-flight games at the St James’ Park which leaves them just two places above the relegation zone. Diame, unhappy with their poor run of form at home, is hoping they can secure the maximum points against Jose Mourinho’s side. “We are dropping points at home and it is causing a lot of frustration,” Diame told Chronicle Live. “You can talk about a lot of things but it has happened again and again and it needs to stop because when we are playing at home it should be a fortress....

Police in Ottumwa, Iowa, apprehended Washington after he allegedly pocketed $17.84 worth of DVDs — “Curse of Chucky” and “Taken.” He was released after posting $300 bond. MORE: Herb Sendek on the “transfer epidemic” | Sendek gets contract extension “The Indian Hills administration and coaching staff are aware of Jordan’s arrest. He has been suspended from basketball activities until the matter is resolved. We are still in the process of gathering facts ourselves and we know the legal system will need to process his case....

The Quotes On December 26, Kelly tweeted, “Damn STRAIGHT. We need TRUMP. NO ONE ELSE would ever, could ever, stand up to the CORRUPT SWAMP like TRUMP. FOUR MORE YEARS. NOT OVER.” His tweet was a response to a Trump tweet issued the same day slamming the Supreme Court for being “totally incompetent and weak on the massive Election Fraud that took place in the 2020 Presidential Election.” In a December 27 tweet, Kelly wrote, “The Cabinet Room....

UPDATE: January 22, 2023 - 1:30 a.m. CT Conditions aren’t getting better. In fact, they’re getting worse. Hard rain and fog continue. Other drivers on the road are growing impatient and pushing their vehicles far beyond their capabilities. The Fast Women have passed numerous traffic accident sites in the slow going over the last hour and a half. Some drivers have simply collided with another vehicle while others have wound up deep into the tree line off the side of the road....

Cholesterol is an important part of the body and serves as a structure for your cells. However, too much cholesterol in your blood can put you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, or stroke. High cholesterol can be caused by many reasons, including conditions that increase your blood vessels’ fat levels. One common cause of high cholesterol is a diet of excessive amounts of fatty meat, dairy, or fast food....

The new, 11th-generation Accord is longer than its predecessor with a broad stance that gives it a more grounded look. Its lines are inspired by new CR-V design language, with a more upright grille than in the past and blacked out LED headlights. Depending on trim level, the Accord comes with 17- or 19-inch wheels, and black or silver exterior trim. A black rear spoiler, side mirrors and rear diffuser are standard on the Accord Sport and Sport-L....

You’re superstars in England. Now important was conquering America? NOEL: We want to be the biggest band in the world, so you’ve gotta have America, haven’t you? But it was a pleasant surprise. It’s good to see you people catching up with Europe. Famous American bands tend to hate being famous. What do you think of people like Nirvana and Pearl Jam? If you can’t enjoy being in a job like this, then you’ve got big f—ing problems....

Goals from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani were punctuated by a pair of efforts from Angel Di Maria, sending the Parc des Princes faithful into raptures. Luis Enrique on the brink of Barca exit Barca must now complete an unprecedented turnaround to triumph in the last-16 tie, and the Brazil international confessed success is unlikely. “It was an unusual game that hardly ever happens to us, but Paris deserve credit....

Hazard can conquer the Premier League for Chelsea The Brazil international had to settle for fifth place in the 2016 award, with Cristiano Ronaldo beating Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to scoop the gong. Neymar, however, has stressed he will not lose any sleep over whether he will ever lift the trophy. “I am very happy in Barcelona, at this team and with the life I have,” the 24-year-old told the official La Liga website....