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New York Post
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani's posture reveals how Dems really felt during tense NYC mayoral debate showdown: experts
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo dodging an onslaught of jabs and socialist state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani trying to snag a viral breakout moment were among the standouts from New York City's mayoral Democratic primary debate. Body language experts weighed in after the Democratic candidates sparred against each other Wednesday in the first debate of the 2025 primary election — as they jostled to outshine in each other in an already overcrowded race. Here's what they had to say of the top moments: Advertisement 5 The Democratic candidates for New York City mayor participating in a debate on June 4, 2025. Pool/ABACA/Shutterstock A rapidly blinking Cuomo Despite being the front-runner, Cuomo's body language clearly shifted as the NBC-Politico debate wore on as he was relentlessly attacked by his fellow candidates over more than two hours. The former governor, 67, dramatically increased his blinking when peppered with questions about his handling of COVID nursing home deaths and the sexual harassment scandal that led to his resignation, according to Washington DC-based body language expert Christopher Ulrich. Advertisement 'Initially confident and expressive, Cuomo's posture changed over time — particularly when he was under attack,' Ulrich said. 5 Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo looked uncomfortable as the attacks from other candidates continued, body language experts told The Post. 'We also saw an increase in blink rate when asked questions about COVID-19 nursing home deaths and sexual harassment.' The behavior, the expert noted, was a clear sign of 'increased psychological discomfort.' Hand in his pocket Advertisement Cuomo was also repeatedly spotted with his hand in his pocket as the going got tough, according to experts. 'While under verbal attack from the rest of the candidates, we see Cuomo keep his hand in his pocket, a self-soothing or protective gesture that often signals discomfort,' Ulrich said. At various points, Cuomo could be seen staring down at his podium as the attacks continued. 5 Cuomo kept on putting his hand in his pocket throughout the debate. NBC / YouTube Advertisement 'These unrelenting jabs, that obviously hit his sore spots, ultimately resulted in Cuomo looking down at his podium more than he looked up at the other candidates, the hosts or the camera,' brain and body language expert and psychiatrist Carole Lieberman said. 'To remove himself from the hostility directed at him, he began writing something and concentrated on it, so as not to be disturbed.' In search of a viral moment Mamdani, the 33-year-old socialist Queens Assemblyman, repeatedly used wild hand gestures in an apparent bid to steal the spotlight from Cuomo, the experts said. '[He] employed numerous attacks, including references to Cuomo's donors and the COVID report, to try to contrast and achieve one of those viral moments,' Ulrich said, adding that he often gestured toward Cuomo when delivering the attacks. 5 Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani used wild hand gestures to stand out during his clashes with Cuomo, experts say. Lieberman noted that Mamdani — who has zeroed in on young, white, ultra-left New Yorkers during his campaign — often used 'sensational, dramatic language' on stage at 30 Rockefeller Center. 'He is the wild card in the race, as his hand gestures, pointing in all directions, underscored,' she said. 'He was the most animated and determined to outshine Cuomo.' A statesmanlike performance A fired up Rev. Michael Blake came off as 'very stately' — even as the former Obama administration official consistently hammered Cuomo on stage, Lieberman said. Advertisement Ulrich added that Blake, a former Bronx Assembly member, tried to command attention with his Cuomo onslaught. 5 Rev. Michael Blake appeared 'stately' as he stood up to Cuomo. 'Mr. Blake stood out in some of the key moments by demanding Cuomo clarify several of his answers,' he said. 'Reporters often picked up on those demands and would repeat Blakes's clarifying questions. 'By interjecting assertively and keeping others quiet, Blake commanded attention. This approach mirrored techniques used by Trump in the 2016 Republican primary debates,' Ulrich said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Legendary Hard Rock Band Racks Up the Heavy Metal as Iconic Album Hits Sales of 20 Million
Metallica is one of the biggest hard-rock acts in history. They're currently slaying fans on tour and their classic records continue to shift units, as two of their classic titles just reached new certification heights by the Recording Industry Assn. of America. The band has announced through their press representatives that their self-titled 1991 album, known as The Black Album, has been certified 20 times platinum for sales in excess of 20 million copies. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 That's big enough news, but in typical Metallica style, there's more. Masters of Puppets, the band's third album, has been certified eight times platinum for over 8 million in sales. The Black Album is seen as Metallica's mainstream breakthrough as it went to No. 1 in 10 different countries, including the U.S., where it spent four weeks atop the Billboard 200 beginning the chart week of Aug. 31, 1991. 'We had come off the …And Justice for All album and tour. For me, it was pretty obvious that we had taken the progressive, complicated side of Metallica as far as we could take it,' drummer, who writes the bulk of the band's songs with singer/guitarist , said in an interview for The Billboard Book of Number One Albums. 'The songs kept getting longer and more and more sideways. When we took those songs out on the road, we realized that was it. We really needed to make a major change — not so much for commercial reasons, but creatively we had exhausted that route.'During that same period, Ulrich had begun to rediscover his hard-rock roots by listening to classic sides by the Rolling Stones and AC/DC. 'The one thing in Metallica that we had not done was to really sit down and try to write a bunch of short and more to-the-point songs,' he said. 'We decided to take what we do in Metallica and make it a little more straightforward and not be so concerned about trying to show our musicianship.' The plan worked. The first song that Ulrich and Hetfield wrote for the new album was 'Enter Sandman,' which Ulrich said, 'That was the most straightforward, simplest song we had ever written. We did that in two days. That kind of set the tone for the whole record.' With producer Bob Rock, known for such classics as Motley Crue's Dr. Feelgood, on board, Metallica went on to write and record such classics as 'The Unforgiven,' 'Wherever I May Roam,' 'Nothing Else Matters' and more. 'Everyone has one album when everything comes together,' said Ulrich. 'This was ours.' Metallica is currently on the third year of its M72 World Tour, which has set attendance records at venues ranging from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. The band's next gig is Wednesday, May 28 at Northwest Stadium in Washington, D.C. Legendary Hard Rock Band Racks Up the Heavy Metal as Iconic Album Hits Sales of 20 Million first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LSU Gets Visit from 5-Star All-American in Transfer Portal
LSU Gymnastics may be on the verge of landing one of the top gymnasts in the country. Madison Ulrich posted pictures on her Instagram from her visit to Baton Rouge. Although she used the hashtag #notcommitted, she seems like a perfect fit for LSU. Advertisement Madison said in the comments, 'Baton Rouge, how we feelin?[hearts emojis]' Her accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Denver Pioneers are nothing short of outstanding. She has recently recorded career highs on Vault (9.925), Beam (9.900), Floor (9.95), and All-Around (39.575) during the NCAA Second Round and Regionals last month. The former 5-star recruit from South Carolina has been a leader on Denver from the moment she arrived two years ago. In addition to being named the Big 12 Newcomer of the year in 2024, she followed it up by individually qualifying for the NCAA National Championships. It's clear that LSU is pulling out all the stops for this gymnast. The team's existing squad members had a lot to say about Ulrich's visit in the comments. Advertisement Haleigh Bryant posted, 'These are your colors. Yes, yes, yes!' Lexi Zeiss said, 'So fun having you!!!' Freshman Kaliya Lincoln posted, 'You look so good in purple and gold'. Kylie Coen posted, 'I like this!' Kailin Chio posted, 'Yes, ma'am!' And Junior Ashley Cowan posted, 'We feelin' good!' It's still very much uncertain where Ulrich will be competing next season, but the anticipation is clear. Madison's choices could significantly influence who the frontrunners will be for the 2026 gymnastics season. Related: Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne React to Hailey Van Lith Swimsuit Photo Shoot Related: Livvy Dunnes Announces Riders Up Ahead of Good Cheer's Kentucky Oaks Win Related: Some Fans are Disgusted by Livvy Dunne's Latest Viral Video
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Longmont's Calvary Open Door ESL/high school equivalency program celebrates 19 graduates
Dressed in caps and gowns, graduates in Longmont celebrated a major milestone Saturday evening: achieving their high school equivalency degrees. During a bilingual ceremony at Longmont's Venture Church, graduates of the Calvary Open Door program received certificates of completion for passing their high school equivalency classes. This year's class had 19 graduates, with 13 attending the ceremony in person. Barbara Ulrich, director of Open Door, said the Class of 2025 is the largest pool of graduates the program has had in its decade of operation. Calvary Open Door is an academic prep program that helps adults work toward their high school equivalency degrees. Program participants take classes and tests at Venture Church, formerly Calvary Church, at 2101 Gay St. Ulrich explained that students needed to pass five tests to graduate: reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Each graduate receives a diploma from the Colorado Department of Education. 'That is a huge accomplishment,' Ulrich said. 'It's been awesome for me to watch this journey.' This year's graduates are Abel Villegas, Alma Berumen, Annallely Mesa, Dulce Guzman, Eloisa Bailon, Erika Leeticia Escalante, 'Faviola' Maria Gandara Bayona, Jose Matos, Juan Azdar, Juliza Hernandez, Luke Arnott, Maria Elena Rico, Maria de la Luz Rodriquez, Maria Soto Lozano, Martha Galvan Ceniceros, Oralia Macias, Tomas Scott, Valeria Aguilar Loera, and Wendy Clavel. Ulrich said students of all ages and backgrounds come through the program. So far, the oldest student to participate in Open Door was 65. 'You're never too late to get your diploma,' Ulrich said. Graduate Abel Villegas called getting his high school equivalency degree a 'significant step' for his life. 'The achievements in our lives are a reflection of what we do,' Villegas said. 'We have to work hard for the things that we want in the future.' Villegas addressed his classmates, encouraging them to follow their dreams. Luke Arnott, left, and Juliza Hernandez, hold up their Graduation Certificates during the group photo. There were 20 graduates in this year's Calvary Open Door ESL class. Graduates received their HSE diplomas from the Colorado Department of Education on April 26, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) 'Turn your dreams into reality,' Villegas told them. 'Be brave. Life is not easy. It requires effort and commitment.' Open Door teachers handed the graduates their certificates and congratulated them on reaching this point. 'Everybody in my class from last summer passed,' said Jodi Benson, a social studies teacher for Open Door. Benson explained that most of the students had to balance responsibilities in their lives on top of their studies. 'They come back to school, maybe after having kids,' Benson said. 'Maybe they're taking these tests in English when their first language is Spanish.' Ana Nieto, who supervises the testing center, said she's familiar with seeing the students nervous while taking their tests. The graduation ceremony, however, was a time for everyone to celebrate. 'When I see them here, I'm very proud of them,' Nieto said of the students. 'I know that it's not easy.'
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Oklahoma gymnasts cheer for Denver's Madison Ulrich at NCAA Championships
Oklahoma gymnasts cheer for Denver's Madison Ulrich at NCAA Championships Show Caption Hide Caption Oklahoma gymnasts support Denver's singular competitor at NCAA Semifinal In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Oklahoma gymnasts cheered on lone Denver competitor at the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Semifinal in Fort Worth. FORT WORTH, Texas — Madison Ulrich wasn't alone in the NCAA women's gymnastics championship semifinals last Thursday. Ulrich and two of her Denver teammates had qualified as individuals for the semifinals, but their Pioneers' squad had narrowly missed qualifying as a team. Individual championships are decided in the semifinals. But while Denver's Rosie Casali (vault) and Rylie Mundell (bars) were paired together with Missouri, Ulrich was set to go through the competition in the same rotation as OU. The Sooners, who eventually won the program's seventh national championship, embraced it. More: How OU gymnast Audrey Davis carries father's memory with her on path to NCAA championships While Ulrich didn't compete until after they had finished their rotation, and it would've been easy to begin to prepare for their next event, OU's gymnasts stayed engaged as Ulrich competed. The Sooners cheered for Ulrich just as they had their teammates during the rotation. Ulrich and OU were plenty familiar with each other, as the Sooners and Pioneers were conference rivals in the Big 12 until OU's move to the SEC over the summer. The Sooners beat Ulrich's Denver team twice last season, with Ulrich competing in the all-around each time. Ulrich finished with a 39.325, including a 9.8875 on both the uneven bars and balance beam.
