As one would expect, people are not happy over the MBTAs planned service cuts.

These temporary measures, taken as ridership and revenue have plummeted due to the coronavirus pandemic, include curtailing commuter-rail schedules, shutting down subways early, eliminating bus routes and halting ferry service.

Whats also not surprising is that people dont believe the moves are temporary.

As the State House News Service reported, a MassINC Polling Group survey found that 64% of people somewhat or strongly oppose the cuts in service proposed by the MBTA. If eliminated, 54% said they didnt think the services would be restored after the COVID-19 pandemic abates and workplaces fully reopen.

Can you blame them the cynical view? In recent years, riders have experienced a winter of hellacious delays and disruptions on the Red Line, a series of Green Line derailments and the JFK/UMass incident, which threw Red Line commutes off kilter for months. Public trust has stalled.

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak defended the cuts, deeming them necessary. The vast majority of MBTA service will continue, the proposed service changes are not permanent, and the MBTA will periodically realign service as feasible to match current and future ridership patterns when durable revenue is available for pay for such service, Poftak said.

The problem is, as much as one may dislike the MBTA cuts, they are the best option to keep the agency operating. According to the T, subway ridership is about 24% of its pre-COVID volume, buses see 41% of their former ridership, the commuter rail is seeing approximately 13% of its pre-COVID traffic, and ferry ridership is approximately 12% of its pre-pandemic volume averaging seven passengers per boat.

None of that is good, and something must be done. If it isnt cuts, then Bay State wallets would have to open.

This poll fails to measure public support for the question that is actually at hand should taxes be increased in order to operate a transit system that has seen its ridership decrease by 75%? said Terry MacCormack, Bakers deputy communications director.

Unless someone strikes oil on the Boston Common, the dearth of revenue at the T has to be dealt with, one way or the other.

Cuts are preferable to fare hikes or tax increases.

But although the MBTA tries to reassure customers that things will get back to normal once the pandemics economic vice has been loosened, it shouldnt come as a shock that the public doesnt believe it.

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OXYGEN KICKS OFF 2021 WITH NEW SERIES FROM ICE-T, KELLY RIPA, MARK CONSUELOS AND BLUMHOUSE TELEVISION DURING THE NINE NIGHTS OF TWISTED KILLERS EVENT

ROBUST LINE-UP OF BRAND NEW TRUE-CRIME PROGRAMMING BEGINS SATURDAY, JANUARY 9

NEW YORK, NY - December 4, 2020 - Oxygen, the home for high-quality, true-crime programming kicks off 2021 with Nine Nights of Twisted Killers, a weeklong programming event from Saturday, January 9 - Sunday, January 17 featuring over 15 hours of brand new content from seasoned hitmakers Blumhouse Television, Ice-T, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. The nine night stunt will feature the launch of four new series "Florida Man Murders" (Jan. 9), "Framed By The Killer" (Jan. 15), "One Deadly Mistake" (Jan. 16), and "Exhumed" (Jan. 17), along with a brand new two-hour special "Monster Preacher" (Jan. 16). New programming will also include the season two return of "An Unexpected Killer" and brand-new chilling episodes of "Killer Siblings" and "Snapped: Inside the Episode." For a sneak peek, please visit: https://www.oxygen.com/videos/the-nine-nights-of-twisted-killers-begins-january-9th

Below are the upcoming premieres during Oxygen's Nine Nights of Twisted Killers: (all times ET/PT)

Saturday, January 9:

6:00 pm-- "Killer Siblings" -- NEW EPISODE

In the new episode, "Bruces," things get murky along the Tennessee River when a mussel distributor and his fiance are killed by a trio of rough-neck brothers determined to steal a big payout and silence anyone that gets in their way.

7:00 pm & 8:00 pm-- "Florida Man Murders" -- TWO-NIGHT SERIES PREMIERE

This series from Blumhouse Television zeroes in on America's most notorious and outrageous killers from the Sunshine State. Often referenced as "Florida Man" in headlines, these killers commit bizarre and outlandish crimes that captivate the nation and sometimes feel as though they are straight out of a Hollywood movie. With the aid of Florida investigators and prosecutors, the series unravels the cases' strange twists and examines what drove these killers to commit attention grabbing murders brutal enough to mistake for fiction. The premiere episode follows the case of Michael and Susan "Missy" MacIvor, a newlywed couple found brutally murdered in their home after a tropical storm rips through Tavernier in the Florida Keys.

For a sneak peek of "Florida Man Murders," please visit: https://www.oxygen.com/florida-man-murders/season-1/videos/florida-man-murders-premieres-saturday-january-9th-at-7-8pm

Sunday, January 10

7:00 pm & 8:00 pm-- "Florida Man Murders" -- TWO NEW EPISODES

Wednesday, January 13

8:00 pm & 9:00 pm -- "Snapped: Inside the Episode" -- NEW EPISODES

These special episodes feature never-before-seen facts, insights and jaw-dropping allegations of the most compelling investigations seen on "Snapped."

Friday, January 15

8:00 pm -- "An Unexpected Killer" -- SEASON TWO PREMIERE

In the season two premiere, a successful TV producer and mother of one is found shot dead in her upscale home. Suspicion falls on her soon-to-be-ex-husband, but his airtight alibi leads detectives to question other potential suspects. Just when the tenacious detectives believe they have a break in the case, they're faced with a shocking and unforeseen surprise in a truly twisted investigation.

9:00 pm -- "Framed By The Killer" -- SERIES PREMIERE

From Executive Producer Ice-T, this limited series unravels tales of elaborate whodunnit murder mysteries that lead police to one suspect, only to discover later their suspect was framed by the actual killer. As each episode explores a unique case, viewers embark on a twisted journey riddled with clues that ultimately reveal nothing is what it seems. In the premiere episode, a successful entrepreneur is found dead on the side of the road. When unexpected clues are found during the autopsy, investigators uncover a devious sex cult and are drawn into the religion of Santeria, ultimately revealing a killer no one ever suspected.

For a sneak peek of "Framed By The Killer," please visit: https://www.oxygen.com/framed-by-the-killer/season-1/videos/framed-by-the-killer-premieres-friday-january-15th-at-9pm-etpt

Saturday, January 16

6:00 pm -- "Killer Siblings" -- NEW EPISODE

In the new episode, "Lunas," the ambitious Luna brothers take wildly divergent paths, one becoming a decorated army officer, while another rises in a Mexican cartel. When the brothers' worlds collide, a murder ultimately brings them all down.

7:00 pm --"Monster Preacher" -- TWO HOUR SPECIAL

"Monster Preacher" takes a deep dive into the life of Gary Heidnik, a pastor in Philadelphia who brought the darkest of nightmares to life when he lured and confined six women as captives in his basement. In November 1986, Heidnik brutalized these women for four months as he chained, tortured, raped and even killed in his effort to create a colony of sex slaves to have his offspring. With exclusive access to two of the four surviving victims, Josefina Rivera and Jackie Askin, along with expert interviews from those closest to the case, the two-hour special takes viewers on a chilling ride through Philadelphia's most frightening horror story and sheds light on the racial and social dynamics that affected both Heidnik's motivation and the police investigation. The two survivors meet in person for the first time since their release from Heidnik's "Horror House" to recount their experiences, the abuse they endured and share how they were ultimately able to survive and move forward with their lives over three decades later.

9:00 pm -- "One Deadly Mistake" -- SERIES PREMIERE

Each episode of "One Deadly Mistake" follows a homicide investigation where police work tirelessly against the clock to solve a complex case, until they discover a piece of evidence left behind that exposes the identity of the calculated killer. In the premiere episode, Kathy Blair, a well-known and beloved member of the Austin, TX community, is found brutally murdered in her own home on a chilly afternoon in December 2014. As investigators process the puzzling crime scene, the clues point in several different directions. They are convinced they're on the hunt for a meticulous killer who has gone to great lengths to cover his tracks. But when an elderly couple in the same neighborhood is also found dead a week later, detectives work fast and furiously to track down the killer as the community awaits in fear for answers. One by one, as suspects are interviewed and evidence is tested, detectives begin to hone in on their killer when a surprising piece of evidence is discovered exposing the killers careless One Deadly Mistake.

For a sneak peek of "One Deadly Mistake," please visit: https://www.oxygen.com/one-deadly-mistake/season-1/videos/one-deadly-mistake-premieres-saturday-january-16th-at-9pm-etpt

Sunday, January 17

7:00 pm & 8:00 pm -- "Exhumed" -- SERIES PREMIEREwith Back-To-Back Episodes

From Executive Producers Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, "Exhumed" examines gripping murder cases in which unearthing a victim's body is the key to solving the twisted crimes. Each episode features a suspenseful exhumation that has led to shocking new breakthroughs, unexpected plot-twists, and ultimately, justice being served. The premiere episode follows the case of Diana Kelley who was found dead in Joplin, MO. Investigators initially suspected foul play, but years later a strange coincidence links the death of Diana to another Joplin resident with similar circumstances, bringing hope to investigators that digging up her body will help solve two murders.

For a sneak peek of "Exhumed," please visit: https://www.oxygen.com/exhumed/season-1/videos/exhumed-premieres-sunday-january-17th-at-7-and-8pm-etpt

"Florida Man Murders" is produced by Blumhouse Television and Man vs Robot with Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold and Mary Lisio serving as executive producers for Blumhouse Television and Danny Villa and Sergio Villa serving as executive producers for Man vs Robot. Rob Dorfmann also serving as executive producer/showrunner and Cindy Dorfmann serving as co-executive producer.

"An Unexpected Killer" is produced by Our House Media with Simon Lloyd, Samantha De France, Tom Adams and Craig Delaval serving as executive producers.

"Framed By The Killer" is produced by The Content Group with Steven Michaels, Jodi Flynn, James Macnab, Arvin Bautista and Brian Knappmiller serving as Executive Producers, along with Final Level Entertainment with Ice-T and Jorge Hinojosa serving as Executive Producers.

"Monster Preacher" is produced by Glass Entertainment Group with Nancy Glass, Jon Hirsch, Eric Neuhaus and Myles Reiff serving as executive producers.

"One Deadly Mistake" is produced by Weinberger Media with Scott Weinberger and Larry Israel serving as executive producers.

"Exhumed" is produced by Milojo Productions with Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa and Albert Bianchini serving as executive producers. Wendy Greene also serving as executive producer and Christopher Sgueglia as co-executive producer.

About Oxygen:

Oxygen is a multiplatform crime destination brand for women. Having announced the full-time shift to true crime programming in 2017, Oxygen remains one of the fastest growing cable entertainment networks with popular unscripted original programming that includes the flagship "Snapped" franchise, "Cold Justice," "Killer Couples," "Criminal Confessions," and breakout hit event series such as "The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway," "Dahmer on Dahmer: A Killer Speaks," and "Aaron Hernandez Uncovered." Available in more than 77 million homes, Oxygen is a network of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Lifestyle Group, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Watch Oxygen anywhere: On Demand, online, or across mobile and connected TVs.

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REVELATIONS, RECEIPTS, AND HOT TEA ARE SERVED ON BRAVO'S "THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC" THREE-PART REUNION BEGINNING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, AT 9:15PM ET/PT

The Season Five 75-Minute Supersized Finale Premieres Sunday, December 6, at 9PM ET/PT

Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" season five reunion hosted by Andy Cohen brings the ladies face-to-face to speak their truth and spill the tea on Sunday, December 13 at 9:15pm ET/PT. Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Monique Samuels, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Dr. Wendy Osefo take to the reunion stage to drop major receipts, indiscretions, and shocking revelations. For a sneak peek of the reunion, please visit: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/season-5/videos/your-first-look-at-the-shocking-real-housewives-of

Part 1: Sunday, December 13, at 9:15PM ET/PT

Candiace and Monique see each other for the first time since the altercation that impacted everyone, and Monique brings a surprise arsenal of jaw-dropping receipts, leaving the ladies on the edge of their seats.

Gizelle sets the record straight on her relationship with Jamal Bryant after an explosive accusation is brought forth by one of the ladies.

Karen and Gizelle discuss the ups and downs of their friendship and Gizelle's fashion woes.

Wendy reflects on her first season, breaks down why she celebrates all of her degrees, and explains the importance of choosing words carefully.

Part 2: Sunday, December 20, at 9:00PM ET/PT

Candiace and Monique go head-to-head about their tumultuous altercation, but when Candiace gets overwhelmed by her emotions, it leads to a dramatic turn of events.

The ladies confront Karen about where her loyalty lies between Candiace and Monique.

The green-eyed bandits, Gizelle and Robyn, lay everything out on what fueled the alleged trainer "plot."

Ashley clears the air about Michael and makes a shocking revelation.

Part 3: Sunday, December 27, at 9:00PM ET/PT (SUPERSIZED 90-MINUTE EPISODE)

The husbands come to the stage for the emotional conclusion of the Season 5 three-part reunion.

Chris Samuels and Chris Bassett discuss their differences, but when Chris Samuels calls out some of the women for their swirling rumors, a heated exchange ensues.

Karen and Ray Huger talk about the current status of their relationship, and Ray shares a surprise announcement.

Robyn shares her feelings about the surprise engagement and where she and Juan stand with their marriage plans.

The supersized 75-minute, season finale of "The Real Housewives of Potomac" premieres on Sunday, December 6 at 9pm ET/PT, as Robyn and Juan seek couples therapy to move forward in their relationship. Gizelle works hard to make sure Robyn's engagement goes off without a hitch, but Michael's skepticism causes her to panic. Candiace confronts Karen about setting her up, while Michael Darby and Chris Bassett square off, leaving Michael unhinged.

"The Real Housewives of Potomac" is produced by Truly Original with Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Lorraine Haughton-Lawson, Lauren Volonakis, and Kemar Bassaragh serving as Executive Producers. Eric Fuller and Nora Devin serve as Co-Executive Producers. Andy Cohen also serves as an Executive Producer.

About Bravo:

Bravo is the premier lifestyle and entertainment brand that drives cultural conversation around its high-quality, interactive original content across all platforms. The network has a diverse slate of original programming that includes unscripted favorites such as Emmy Award-winning "Top Chef" and "Project Runway," "Vanderpump Rules," "Below Deck," "Southern Charm," and the popular "Million Dollar Listing" and "The Real Housewives" franchises. Bravo also boasts the only live late-night talk show on television with the critically acclaimed "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," which has become a nightly destination for A-list celebrities. Available in 87 million homes, Bravo is a network of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Lifestyle Group, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Watch Bravo anywhere: on demand, online, or across mobile and connected TVs. Bravo has been an NBCUniversal cable network since December 2002 and first launched in December 1980.

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MIKE ROWE JOINS DISCOVERY+ WITH ALL-NEW SERIES, PROVING THE WORLD IS MORE CONNECTED THAN EVER

'SIX DEGREES WITH MIKE ROWE' Premieres Monday, January 4, on the Launch of Discovery's Streaming Service Discovery+

(LOS ANGELES) - Mike Rowe has taken on some of the dirtiest jobs on Earth. Now he's putting in that same hard work ethic - along with some elbow grease - to prove once and for all that everything in the world is connected. SIX DEGREES WITH MIKE ROWE, premieres Monday, January 4 on Discovery's streaming service Discovery+.

"I'm super excited to have a new show on Discovery+, and delighted to announce that it doesn't take place in a sewer. If I can remember half of what I learned while filming this remarkable series, I'll be twice as smart as I ever was. And if viewers have as much fun watching it, as I did making it, we'll be announcing Season 2 in no time!" Mike Rowe said.

In each of the six episodes, launching all at once on Discovery+, Mike transports himself back in time to some of the most major moments in history and connects the dots between these events - revealing incredible stories along the way. With his wry sense of humor and candid, no-nonsense take, Mike links society's most taken-for-granted moments to their surprising origins and connects them to the modern world of today. To help him out, he's roped in his pal Chuck who (reluctantly) acts out some of the historical events, demonstrating how everything in our wonderfully weird world came to be related.

Can a mousetrap really cure your hangover? Did a garbage man give us a glimpse into the big bang? And how can a horseshoe help you find the perfect soulmate? Mike leaves no stone left unturned as he discovers the unexpected and uncovers some amazing answers.

One thing is certain - Mike's wild travel back through time will show that truth is oftentimes stranger than fiction and reveal how interconnected we are in a time when everyone and everything feels so distant.

Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using #SixDegrees and following Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.

SIX DEGREES WITH MIKE ROWE is produced for Discovery Channel by School of Humans, LTD. and MRW Productions. For School of Humans L.C. Crowley and Ben Franzen are executive producers; Sandi Kloosterman is supervising producer. For MRW Productions Mike Rowe and Mary Sullivan are executive producers. For Discovery Channel, Gretchen Morning is executive producer and Paola Espinosa is associate producer.

About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.8 million U.S. homes, can be seen in 224 countries and territories, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit http://www.discovery.com

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the leader in global entertainment reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery satisfies curiosity, entertains and inspires viewers with high-quality content through global brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and through the Discovery Digital Networks portfolio, including Seeker and SourceFed. Discovery owns Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education. For more information, please visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com.

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When Lindsay Weiss began renovating her home on the edge of Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, it wasnt just an opportunity to give the place a new look it was a chance to make a clean break from a failed relationship.

Ms. Weiss, an architect, bought the 922-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment with her boyfriend in 2008, for about $735,000, and filled it with a mix of furniture each of them owned and new pieces they acquired together. By 2011, they had broken up, and Ms. Weiss bought out her ex, who left almost everything behind.

For a few years, she focused on her work, doing her best to live in a home that cost plenty but didnt make her happy. I hated my furniture, said Ms. Weiss, 41.

After she founded the firm Weiss Turkus Projects with Noah Turkus, an interior designer, in 2014, she began dreaming about making a radical change at home, brainstorming design ideas with her new business partner. But as an architect with wide-ranging tastes, she found it hard to commit to one course of action.

I didnt know how much I wanted to spend. I didnt know what I wanted to do. It was such a daunting task, Ms. Weiss said. I do this every single day, helping clients make these decisions, but its hard to pull the trigger yourself.

By 2017, Mr. Turkus insisted it was time to take action. To get things moving, he suggested breaking down the renovation into a series of manageable decisions. I was like, Lets get the flooring, said Mr. Turkus, 41. Once we have our flooring, we can hit the ground running.

Ms. Weiss selected wide-plank European white oak from Walking on Wood. Then, as if to prove to herself that there was no turning back, she cleared out her apartment, selling or giving away almost every piece of furniture, except her mattress. I just ripped off the Band-Aid, she said. I thought it was a good time to say goodbye to everything.

Soon after, Ms. Weiss decided to replace the swing doors into the bedrooms with pocket doors, and to rip out the closets to make way for custom cabinetry. She stayed with a friend for a few weeks while much of the apartment was gutted and moved back in as the new floors started to go down, carrying her mattress from room to room to stay out of the way.

Another early decision, which inspired much of what followed, was the material for the kitchen counter: Dzek Marmoreal, a terrazzo with large chunks of marble in various colors.

I had been trying to use it in our projects, but nobody would really go for it, Ms. Weiss said. It had the color palette for my entire apartment in it, even though I didnt realize it at the time. It set the stage for every other choice.

She decided to keep the existing kitchen cabinet framework, but updated it with new lacquered doors. And when she wavered on what color to make those doors, Mr. Turkus came up with an ideal choice: Benjamin Moores Regent Green, which picked up on one of the colors in the counter.

With each decision and with Mr. Turkus providing a steady stream of ideas and encouragement Ms. Weiss grew more emboldened, searching for ways to amp up the apartments character by tapping into their network of artisans.

For the foyer, she hired Lillian Heard, a decorative plaster artist, to finish a wall with mottled waves of terra-cotta orange. In the guest bedroom, which doubles as a home office, she covered the walls with vibrant green, flocked Moooi wallpaper from Arte, meant to resemble sloth fur. For a closet in the primary bedroom, she worked with Peg Woodworking to create doors covered in intricately woven cotton cord.

And when she was in need of a monumental piece of art to anchor the dining area, Ms. Weiss went to see her mother, Dale Weiss, a painter in Los Angeles. I hauled home a piece of the Marmoreal, Ms. Weiss said. I picked out a bunch of acrylic paints that went with the palette and just told her I needed to fill up the whole wall.

Most of the work was done by the summer of 2019, but by then Ms. Weiss and Mr. Turkus were finally on a roll. So they kept going, adding art and accessories. Its like a snowball rolling down a hill, Mr. Turkus said, taking on more and more, and becoming this much bigger thing.

They finally considered the apartment finished in February, just in time to hunker down for the pandemic, at which point Ms. Weiss had spent about $200,000.

Mr. Turkus seems just as happy with the result as Ms. Weiss is. I was really excited to watch her develop into a decorator, because so many architects dont have that skill set, he said. She succeeded infinitely beyond my expectations.

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New England managed to pull of the win against Arizona to close out November, so why not a few more victories for December?

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GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) The house at 5 Culvert St. is a nationally-recognized historic site, but until a few years ago, it spent over a century in disrepair.

In 2017, Darren and Lisa Tracy, the Saratoga Springs-based owners of West Branch Engineering and Consulting, bought the former 1870s office of Dr. James Ferguson for $1, and had a lot ahead of them. The 627-square-foot structure had gaps in walls, flooding, and a roof that had completely caved in and broken through two floors, into the basement. That roof had to be raised 6 inches from the brick in order to get it intact again.

The original windows are still intact, as are most of the outside brick walls. Inside, the building is a currently-occupied apartment, which the Tracys say found a tenant quickly.

The effort to fix the house finished this past spring. Since then, its received an Excellence in Historic Preservation award from the Preservation League of New York State.

Darren and Lisa Tracy previously restored property in Elizabethtown, which they got registered as a historic place themselves.

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DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL SERIES DEBUTING IN JANUARY 2021

New York, NY - December 3, 2020 - discovery+, the definitive non-fiction subscription streaming service, today announced the original series and specials that will be available during its debut month of January 2021. At launch on January 4, discovery+ will have the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service, including more than 50 original titles and over 150 hours of exclusive content. The service will premiere more than 1,000 hours of original content in year one.

"Our launch slate represents an ambitious start for discovery+, cementing our position as the leader in non-fiction, real life entertainment," said Lisa Holme, Group SVP of Content and Commercial Strategy for Discovery, Inc. "We can't wait for January 4, when we will give fans even more of the shows and stars they love. But we're even more excited to surpass expectations on streaming by mixing genres in new ways, digging even deeper in the documentary space and introducing fans to their new favorite personalities."

discovery+ will also launch with a landmark partnership with Verizon that gives their customers with select plans 12 months of discovery+ on Verizon. For more about discovery+ and the Verizon partnership, click here.

Original discovery+ titles for January are included below, organized by genre.

LAUNCHING JANUARY 4, 2021

Love and Relationships

90 Day Bares All: Get ready for your favorite 90 Day couples to bare it all - the lies, the secrets and everything we couldn't show on TV. Hosted by Shaun Robinson, this companion series to 90 Day Fianc will put cast members in the hot seat where they reveal pivotal new information and speak completely uncensored. Exclusive content, must-see footage and all the stories behind 90 Day Fianc!

90 Day Diaries: an intimate look into the lives of our couples, told from their perspective. Without producers or crew, the cast members film themselves in their day-to-day lives as they continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the new challenges it brings to their relationships.

90 Day Journey: The ultimate collection of 90 Day Fianc stories for the 90 Day Superfan are now on demand! Each curated mini-series is made up of every single scene a beloved couple has appeared in across each show in the 90 Day Universe. Now fans can watch each couples' story from the very beginning how and when they want to.

The Other Way Strikes Back!: Viewers will get a fresh look at the duos that fans have come to know and love, sharing their home lives, behind-the-scenes details missed by cameras and addressing some of the most outrageous, cringe-worthy moments and sassy social media and pillow talk commentary of the second season of The Other Way.

Food

Amy Schumer Learns to Cook: Uncensored: discovery+ offers an updated and uncensored look at the Emmy-nominated series.

Bobby and Giada in Italy: Longtime friends Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis take viewers on a culinary tour of Italy. It's the ultimate road trip across the most delicious country on earth.

Cakealikes: This comedic, ultimate cake off competition challenges experts to create life-size cakes that are the spitting image of famed celebrities. Hosted by Tregaye Fraser and judged by hyper realistic cake artist Natalie Sideserf, hilarious food commentator Kalen Allen, and a rotating guest judge, this panel will keep you laughing through every red carpet cake-win and cake-fail!

Chopped Challenge: Chopped Challenge brings the high drama of Chopped episodes into the homes of Judges Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Marcus Samuelsson and Geoffrey Zakarian as they use their culinary mastery to create delicious and inventive recipes from three rounds of mystery basket ingredients. Intercutting self-shot footage, the judges compete against the clock to answer the ultimate Chopped aficionado question... what would the judges make?

Lovely Bites with Chef Lovely: Lovely Bites invites viewers to the Lovely home and lovely world of Chef Connie "Lovely" Jackson as she prepares fabulous bites for special occasions.

Tregaye's Way in the Kitchen: Tregaye Fraser is a youthful, modern mom - and professional chef! - who's not afraid to push the boundaries of traditional cuisine... and not afraid to push her kids' palates, finally solving the age-old question of "Mom, what's for dinner?"

True Crime

American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda: Lt. Joe Kenda, one of the toughest, most experienced homicide detectives in ID history, is back exclusively on discovery+ with an all new series. Over the years, Kenda has heard about cases that defy logic - investigations so confounding that they feel more scripted in Hollywood than reality. In American Detective, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode featuring a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped put a killer behind bars and bring justice for the victim.

Onision: In Real Life: Greg Jackson, known to the world as "Onision," discovered YouTube when the platform was still burgeoning in the digital world. And as the power of YouTube grew, the character "Onision" grew with it. Jackson amassed millions of subscribers across multiple channels, luring in viewers with his off-kilter, opinionated and dark humor. But while his channels were twisted, his real life might be more sinister. This cutting-edge investigative series explores the mystery, controversy and alleged criminality surrounding Greg Jackson, bringing forward new research and revelations about the man that the YouTube community loves to hate.

Home

Frozen in Time: Maureen McCormick and designer Dan Vickery overhaul homes that are stuck in a design time warp. Dan will update the structure, while Maureen sources beautiful decade-specific pieces to give the home a refreshed look and a wink to its original era.

House Hunters: Comedians on Couches Unfiltered: America's favorite past time - watching and commenting on House Hunters - will get a fun new twist in this pithy new series led by comedians Dan Levy and Natasha Leggero. The series will feature eight popular comedians as they deliver hilariously unfiltered color commentary on classic episodes of House Hunters. The celebrity lineup includes Seth Rogen, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, JB Smoove, Chelsea Peretti, Whitney Cummings, Margaret Cho and NBA star-turned-comic, Blake Griffin.

Home Town: Ben's Workshop: Master woodworker Ben Napier will share his expertise in craftsmanship and carpentry with celebrity guests including astronaut Scott Kelly, tennis legend Martina Navratilova, comedian Loni Love, and country singer Chris Lane. In this four-episode series, Ben's visitors are in for a fun Southern experience - building iconic wood projects and making surprise visits to donate them to the community or a neighbor.

HGTV's House Party: This exciting new talk show features interviews with top HGTV talent, including David Bromstad, Tarek El Moussa, Jasmine Roth, Alison Victoria and more. Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Allison Holker Boss, Derek Hough and Margaret Cho are among the many HGTV superfans who stop by to join the fun. Each episode features games, DIY challenges and some good old-fashioned gossip.

Tarek's Flip Side: Star house-flipper Tarek El Moussa has a lot to celebrate in his personal life. In this series, the real estate and home renovation expert shares the stories behind his proposal to fiance Heather Rae Young and candidly reveals a few wedding plans. Along the way, Tarek takes his daughter Taylor on a tour of his latest house flip. He wants to know what she thinks of the project and hopes he can inspire her to get an early start in the family business.

Christina: Stronger By Design: Christina Anstead, star designer and home renovation expert, starts a fresh chapter in her life and reflects on what inspires her as she as rethinks her own home's design, including a bedroom refresh and a beautiful tablescape for her backyard. Christina also shares her personal wellness journey, her routine for self-care and a few of her favorite go-to beauty regimens with her makeup artist and best friend Shannon. The pair, along with friend Cassie, chat about life, motherhood, friendships and new beginnings.

Magnolia Network Preview

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: Infused with her warmth and passion for all things family, Joanna Gaines spends time in the kitchen sharing her favorite recipes, where they come from, and why she finds herself returning to them time and time again. New episodes will rollout weekly.

Magnolia Network: A Look Ahead: Chip and Joanna give a first look at some of the stories, people and projects that inspired the couple to create a network.

Road to Launch: Chip and Joanna catch up with some of the extraordinary storytellers and highlight the exciting selection of shows coming to Magnolia Network.

The Courage to Run with Chip Gaines and Gabe Grunewald: In this documentary special, Chip Gaines fortuitously meets professional runner and rare cancer fighter Gabe Grunewald. Together they set out to train for a marathon, and along the way find a friendship that alters Chip's perspective forever.

Premiere episodes from 10 upcoming Magnolia Network original series, including:

The Lost Kitchen: In brave pursuit of following her passion, Erin French opened a restaurant in her hometown of Freedom, Maine. Travelers from all over the world gather at The Lost Kitchen to enjoy Erin's locally-inspired and sourced menu.

Family Dinner: Host Andrew Zimmern visits families across America to explore how the cultural, regional, and historical facets of who we are inform what and how we eat.

The Fieldhouse: At The Fieldhouse, physical and personal challenges are tackled head-on. Owner Justin Bane and his staff change lives by restoring and rehabilitating clients from the inside out at this cutting-edge fitness facility in Abilene, Texas.

First Time Fixer: First-time house flippers take their home renovation dreams into their own hands and experience the risk and reward that comes with trying something new.

Home on the Road with Johnnyswim: Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez of the musical duo Johnnyswim document their three-month cross-country tour, while juggling their growing family and finding new adventures in each city along the way.

Restoration Road with Clint Harp: Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across the country that are in need of restoration, while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.

Super Dad: Father and DIY expert Taylor Calmus, along with his team of skilled builders, help aspiring DIY dads turn their kids' outrageous backyard dreams into playtime realities.

Point of View: A Designer Profile: Giving a behind-the-curtain look into the mind of interior designers, this anthology series lets in on their creative processes and introduces the inspirations and influences that shape their designs.

Self Employed: Entrepreneur Jonathan Morris travels the country to share the inspirational stories and new challenges of small business owners and their journeys to building their dream jobs.

Growing Floret: Erin and Chris Benzakien have spent the last decade building their family-run business Floret Farms in the fertile Skagit River Valley of Washington State. Now considered one of the most well-known flower farms in the world, they've decided to risk everything by adding and rehabilitating 24 new acres of land to expand their business.

Lifestyle

Say Yes to the Dress: In Sickness and In Health: During the COVID epidemic, brides have had their wedding dreams crushed. The team of Randy Fenoli and Hayley Paige will stop at nothing to help these women still have their special day.

Dr. Pimple Popper: This is Zit: Dr. Sandra Lee shares all the gory details behind some of her most difficult pops. Watch intimate excavation videos of blackheads so big and cysts so goopy, they have to be seen to be believed.

Adventure

Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge's Mine Rescue: Gold recovery expert Freddy Dodge helps struggling mine owners in this six-part series. If he can increase the owner's weekly gold haul, he gets a cut of the profits, but if he fails... he doesn't charge a dime.

Race Across the World: How would you race across the globe... if you couldn't fly and didn't have a phone? In this real-world adventure series, five teams of two are racing from point A to B... without flying. Each team must travel across the globe by whatever means they can: foot, car, bicycle, boat, bus, ferry, motorbike, horse ... with only the price of a flight ticket in their pocket (which will have to cover their food and accommodation), it's set to be the ultimate globe-trotting expedition. Who will make it in the quickest time and win a big cash prize?

Nature, Science & Animals

Mysterious Planet: Narrated by David Schwimmer, Mysterious Planet is an epic journey to the ends of the earth. Combining humor with the awe and beauty of the natural world, this special looks to unlock the greatest mysteries behind the world's most incredible species.

Six Degrees with Mike Rowe: Mike Rowe poses questions that no one has ever asked, and then, (with a little help from his old buddy Chuck), provides unforgettable answers that prove every single thing is connected.

BattleBots: The Bounty Hunters: Builders from around the globe get a chance to call their shot in a series of six all-new, two-hour events. Six of the most feared Bots in the sport of robot combat. Six one-of-a-kind bounty prizes.

Elephant Hospital: Take a trip to the world's largest hospital devoted solely to treating elephants: the Elephant Hospital in Lampang, Northern Thailand, which cares for over 100 sick, injured or neglected animals each year. With unique access to the daily challenges faced by the vets and volunteers on site, this is a heart-warming series full of uplifting, extraordinary and unexpected stories.

Documentaries

P.S., Burn This Letter Please: A box of letters, held in secret for nearly 60 years, ignites a five-year exploration into a part of LGBTQ+ history that has never been told. The letters open a window into a forgotten world where being yourself meant breaking the law and where the penalties for "masquerading" as a woman were swift and severe.

Restaurant Hustle 2020: All on the Line - Director's Cut: a self-shot documentary from Executive Producer and Co-Director Guy Fieri that follows four of America's favorite chefs - Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, Christian Petroni and Marcus Samuelsson, as they each picked up a camera and with the help of friends and family, documented the challenges their restaurants faced as COVID-19 swept across the United States.

The Impossible Row: Documenting adventurer Colin O'Brady and his crew's attempt at the world's first completely human powered ocean row across The Drake Passage, the most dangerous 600 miles of open ocean on Earth.

Beyond Borders: More people have been to space than flown around the world in a single prop plane. And this was not lost on filmmaker Juan-Peter Schulze (JP) and influencer / travel vlogger Louis Cole as they set off on a dangerous mission to circumnavigate the world in a single-engine, 1974 Cessna T210L airplane named Baloo. This adventure wasn't just to see if it was possible, but to experience the many cultures and societies that make up our beautiful planet. The trip was emotionally and physically draining, pushing them to their limits and forcing the pair to face situations which, if handled badly, could have had dire consequences. From losing critical equipment over oceans, past the point of no return, to confronting fighter jets at ten thousand feet on the other side of the world. This is Beyond Borders.

Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure: Dame Judi Dench and conservationist David Mils are setting out on a trip of a lifetime to uncover the lush rainforests, magical wildlife and spectacular coastlines of Malaysian Borneo in this two-part series.

JonBenet Ramsey: What Really Happened?: This feature-length documentary exploring the JonBenet Ramsey case, one of America's most notorious and captivating unsolved murder mysteries, showcases the exclusive and previously unheard audio diaries of legendary detective Lou Smit, who worked on 200 murder cases and was brought out of retirement in Denver to work on this homicide. Police immediately suspected her parents John and Patsy Ramsey of the murder, but after reviewing the evidence, Lou thought otherwise and he recorded it all.

Extreme Everest: An adrenaline-fueled adventure to the world's highest peak. Ant Middleton isn't afraid to take on a challenge. But there's one dangerous mission he's not yet carried out ... to scale the most famous, unforgiving and tallest mountain in the world, Everest.

Automotive

Monster Garage: Jesse James team gets seven days to complete a project. If they succeed, they each walk away with $5K. If they don't, Jesse's free to destroy the monster - by blowing it up.

Auto Biography: A premium documentary strand that tells the most surprising and phenomenal stories about iconic cars and legendary drivers that have changed the motoring world and continue to do so today.

Paranormal & The Unexplained

Amityville Horror House: Exclusive archive reveals frightening, new secrets from George and Kathy Lutz's brief stay in one of America's most wonderous haunts.

Ghost Adventures: Cecil Hotel: The Ghost Adventures team investigates a LA hotel with a long history of unnatural deaths and dark forces have been looming over the hotel for over a century.

Ghost Adventures: Top 10: Zak, Aaron, Billy and Jay present the best evidence of the paranormal, the existence of these varied phenomena and the many ways the afterlife manifests.

LAUNCHING JANUARY 14, 2021

Paranormal & The Unexplained

UFO Witness: Decades ago, the United States Air Force commissioned Project Blue Book, a top-secret investigation to review every UFO sighting on record. Now, one of the original scientists who worked on the project, Dr. Jennie Zeidman, has agreed to open up her archives to be reexamined by the next generations of UFO investigators.

LAUNCHING JANUARY 21, 2021

Fascinating Families & Extraordinary Lifestyles

Toddler's & Tiaras: Where Are They Now?: It's been over 10 years since the brand-building hit first premiered, and this series catches up with some of our favorite toddler beauty queens - now young women.

Additional original series and specials will be announced at a later date.

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In January, Hawaii head coach Todd Graham and his family will be handed the keys to a house that is completing an extensive renovation.

Its a house we found in the location we wanted, said Graham, who was hired nearly 11 months ago.Lets build a special home here. We wanted to make it our home here.

In planning the renovation, Graham recalled thinking, were going to do it the right way and build it up right.

It is the same approach he has endorsed in his first season at UH. While Grahams teams improved dramatically in the first year of four previous head-coaching jobs, the Rainbow Warriors are 2-3 entering todays game against 5-0 Nevada.

In these pandemic-restrictive times, Graham acknowledged, Im not surprised by where were at. We gave the last game away on special teams (with long returns setting up 21 Boise State points). But they showed tremendous progress. Were building something special.

Graham said the Warriors are embracing the culture of playing smart, disciplined and tough.

Were definitely changing the culture, Graham said. Im very pleased with the progression were having. We wish we won three more games. But you build the culture, and the wins will come.

For the second week in a row, the Warriors will face an opponent that is unbeaten in Mountain West play. Nevada also has the nations No. 4 passing offense (363.8 yards per game), led by quarterback Carson Strong, wideout Romeo Doubs, and an experienced offensive line. Doubs is averaging 41.7 yards per touchdown catch. The Wolf Pack have forced only three takeaways two picks and a fumble recovery but opponents are punting on 52.4% of drives. The Pack induced 21 three-and-outs on 63 possessions.

Theyre really playing at a different level than everybody else, Graham said of the Wolf Pack. Theyre definitely at the top (at) 5-0. We have to come out and play our best game. Im excited for the opportunity to go against somebody who sits at the very top.

Across the Aloha Stadium field will be Nevada head coach Jay Norvell, who was the pass-game coordinator on Grahams 2016 staff at Arizona State.

I really enjoyed my time with Coach Graham and the coaches there at ASU, Norvell said.

Norvell said he picked up some coaching advice from Graham, including the Wolf Pack walk. The day before each game, the Pack walk the length of the field. The first 50 yards, players think of the past, the next 50 are spent visualizing the upcoming game. Graham has implemented a similar walk for the Warriors.

I thought it was perfect to take that and bring that here to Nevada, and incorporate our alumni and boosters, Norvell said. That was one of Coach Grahams traditions.

Graham recalled the day he hired Norvell.

I can remember sitting at the hotel and visiting with him, Graham said. I was so impressed with him as a person. He embraced everything we were about character, discipline, tough. He came to us as a very experienced coach, and did a great job with us.

Graham said their families remain close. I think the world of him, Graham said.

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The Resurrection Project will renovate and build 150 affordable homes. (The Resurrection Project)

JPMorgan Chase is providing funds for the construction and restoration of 150 affordable homes in Chicago. The move comes more than two months after modular construction firm Skender Manufacturing closed down after 16 months in the city, halting plans to build dozens of affordable apartments buildings in vacant lots across Chicago.

JPMorgan will donate $7.2 million for its project, which will finance the construction of 100 prefab homes and renovation of about 50 existing properties in the Southwest and West Sides, according to Crains. Affordable housing nonprofit Resurrection Project will lead the effort.

The money is part of a $37 million fund JPMorgan will use for similar projects in cities across the country, according to the report.

In late September, the asset management arm of JPMorgan launched a $700 million fund focused on developing single-family and multifamily rental properties in Sun Belt cities.

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