National Reporter
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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Megyn Kelly goes on epic tirade after Taylor Swift endorses Harris
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly lashed out at Taylor Swift after the pop superstar endorsed Kamala Harris for president. "F you," Kelly barked.
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Bruce Springsteen’s wife, E Street Band singer Patti Scialfa reveals cancer diagnosis
Patti Scialfa, who’s married to frontman Bruce Springsteen, said a rare form of blood cancer is to blame for her inconsistent appearances with the group in recent years.
Potentially deadly sloth fever creeps into New York
The potentially fatal "sloth fever," spread by small fly and mosquito bites, has made its way to New York State.
Ann Coulter deletes tweet mocking Tim Walz' son Gus
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter posted then deleted a message calling Tim Walz' neurodivergent teenage son "weird" for crying at the DNC convention.
Cheryl Hines not enthusiastic husband RFK Jr. might endorse Trump
Cheryl Hines is said to be unenthused that her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., may end his independent presidential campaign to back Donald Trump.
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Celebs could influence the presidential election, Harvard study finds
While some people claim they aren’t influenced by celebrities, stars like Taylor Swift and Kerry Washington could very well impact the presidential race.
George Clooney tells Quentin Tarantino to 'f— off' after career diss
George Clooney said Quentin Tarantino can "f--- off" after the director supposedly questioned the Oscar winner's status among Hollywood leading men.
‘Catfish’ host Nev Schulman breaks neck in Long Island bike accident
"I broke my neck," Schulman posted on Instagram alongside photos from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. "C5 and C6 to be exact. Stable fractures. I’m not paralyzed."
MAGA influencers call for boycott of Dunkin' Donuts
MAGA activists have called for a boycott of Dunkin' Donuts after Rumble's CEO claimed the chain won't advertise on his platform due to divisive right-wing content.
Eric Trump compares Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to ‘spoiled apples’
Eric Trump compared Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to 'spoiled apples' and told British TV the U.S. "might not want them anymore."