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The future of slap fighting in the United States — UFC President Dana White is an advocate of the sport — just might be in the palm of the Da Crazy Hawaiian’s hand. Slap fighting, yes the art of striking another fighter with an open hand for sport, is the latest head-turning spectacular . “Some people just need to be slapped ,” Da Crazy Hawaiian said. Trying to poke fun at the slap-until-you’re-knocked out-sport would be, yes, a slap in the face to the Da Crazy Hawaiian. He might take offense, but Layne Kailiilauokekoa Viernes — his actual name — can handle the pain. He has dished out the fiercest open-hand smacks in the United States in his bid to be the most punishing slapper in slap fighting. The soundtrack from his highlight reel of slaps sounds like the constant cracking of a bullwhip and he’s used his heavy hand of justice to defeat every cherry-cheeked challenger in his path. “I’m putting my head on the line,” Viernes said. “I want to be a pioneer in the … [Read more...] about Slap in the Face: Da Crazy Hawaiian, Rising Slap Fight Star

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — After nearly losing his life to COVID, an East Village man lost all of his belongings, coming home from the hospital to find building management had cleared out his apartment. After being in the hospital and rehab for two months with COVID, Ryo Nagaoka couldn’t wait to be back home Wednesday, where he’s lived for more than two decades. READ MORE: FEMA To Open Mass Vaccination Site In Newark Monday As New Jersey Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility “I turned the door with my key… Didn’t work. I was surprised,” he told CBS2’s Jessica Layton. So when the super opened the door for him, there was no way to prepare for what was, or wasn’t, inside. “I saw the whole empty room, except the piano was there,” Nagaoka said. The piano and his pet turtle remained. Everything else had been cleared out while he fought for his life. “Shocked and surprised. I was stunned,” he said. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Ask CBS2’s Dr. Max Your Vaccine Questions COVID … [Read more...] about East Village Man Returns Home After Battling COVID For 2 Months To Find Apartment Cleared Out

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Three firefighters were hurt, two seriously, while battling a fire in Queens early Saturday. Flames broke out around 2 a.m. at a commercial building on Springfield Boulevard in Queens Village . READ MORE: Thousands Attend Funeral For Firefighter Jared Lloyd, Volunteer Killed In Spring Valley Assisted Living Center Fire Heavy smoke filled the air and hundreds of firefighters responded to the scene. READ MORE: April, The Giraffe That Became An Online Star, Dies, Upstate Animal Adventure Park Confirms The injured firefighters are expected to be OK, the FDNY said. MORE NEWS: COVID Impact: Marriott Hotel Workers Enlist NYC Councilman To Help Get Their Jobs Back After Pandemic Ends There was no immediate word on what caused the fire. … [Read more...] about 3 Firefighters Hurt Battling Blaze In Queens Village

Sunday on FNC’s “The Next Revolution,” host Steve Hilton opened his show with a call to take on so-called “wokeism,” a phenomenon he argued was being led by the country’s elite institutions. Hilton said it was something Americans must fight back against “wokeism” on levels of society, including at the local levels. Transcript as follows: HILTON: On this Easter Sunday, there’s a new religion stalking our land and it is rapidly becoming the dominant religion, certainly the most powerful one. Just in the last year or so, it seems to have taken over nearly every part of our ruling class, Corporate America, establishment media, Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and of course, the Democratic Party, which now controls the Federal government. This new religion is wokeism. It has core beliefs like think the worst of everyone. The world is out to get you. Victimhood is sainthood. If you’re not a straight white male, you’re oppressed. It has sacred texts, like “White Fragility” by … [Read more...] about FNC’s Hilton: ‘We Need to Overturn Wokeism with Our Own Revolution’

JEFFERSON, N.H. (CBS) – Santa’s Village, a popular amusement park in New Hampshire, is offering college students free housing and utilities for the summer in an attempt to attract seasonal workers. Santa’s Village is opening in late May with COVID precautions in place. The park will limit capacity and require reservations. Masks must be worn while at the park. READ MORE: Allergic Reaction To First COVID Vaccine Shot May Not Disqualify Second Dose The park posted a message on Facebook “calling all college students” and saying it will offer free housing and utilities, “VERY competitive wages” and full-time seasonal work. READ MORE: One-Third Of COVID Patients Diagnosed With Psychiatric Or Neurological Problems Post-Infection “Grab your roomie, best friend, and club members then visit our website and fill out an application right now. What are you waiting for?” Santa’s Village posted. MORE NEWS: Former Northeastern Track Coach Steve Waithe Accused Of Duping Women Into … [Read more...] about Santa’s Village Offering College Students Free Housing In Effort To Attract Seasonal Employees