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Brian Niemietz
Brian Niemietz started with the Daily News in July 2012 and works on the National News desk, covering breaking news, politics, crime, celebrity and sometimes, all those things at once. He previously covered the nightlife beat for numerous New York City media outlets.
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‘Wild Thing’ songwriter Chip Taylor is dead at 86
Songwriter Chip Taylor, famous for "Wild Thing" and "Just Call Me Angel in the Morning," is dead at 86. The Yonkers naive battled throat cancer.

Boston singer Tommy DeCarlo dies at 60 after brain cancer diagnosis
He joined the band in 2007 following Brad Delp's death.

Mr. Clean retires after 68 years as company mascot
Mr. Clean announced its brawny, 68-year-old, bald and smiley mascot (first name: Veritably) is retiring in pursuit of unnamed new adventures.

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
"Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams is dead at 68 after a battle with prostate cancer.

More than 100,000 Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges recalled over fire, burn risk
More than 100,000 Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridges have been recalled due of the risk of them bursting into flames. At least 27 units have overheated and caused property damage.

Tina’s Burritos factory worker dies after falling into meat grinder
A 19-year-old burrito factory worker died Sunday night after calling into a meat grinder that appeared to be activated while it was being cleaned.

Billy Joel cancels all future shows due to brain disorder
He canceled all scheduled shows due normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Party City immediately closing all stores after 38 years
Party City employees were informed they'd be cut loose without severance pay or benefits just days before Christmas.

Rep. Lauren Boebert unveils massive ’90s-era body tattoo
Combative Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert revealed a '90s-era body tattoo in a photo posted to Instagram by the wife of Florida congressman Matt Gaetz.

Those we lost in 2021: A tribute to those who touched our lives
As the world spins into a new year, it does so without the help of many of the leaders, entertainers, athletes and thinkers who got humanity this far.