How SPLC’s 0,000-per-year CEO helped turn civil rights group into a ‘partisan smear machine’

The ex-boss of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Margaret Huang, helped oversee the nonprofit’s shift from a respected civil rights group — into an alleged “partisan smear machine.” The Justice Department indicted the group on Tuesday, alleging it paid millions to members of hate groups to work as informants and “stoke racial hatred.” Huang, whose compensation totaled $522,000 in 2023, took over as President and CEO in 2020 after the group’s co-founder, Morris Seligman Dees Jr., was axed following accusations of sexual harassment and being “complicit” in racial discrimination among the staff. Huang’s tenure saw the SPLC take a much…

Roger Stone hired by native tribe to help seize San Francisco’s Presidio

Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump, has waded into the high-stakes fight over control of San Francisco’s Presidio after the White House purged Democratic appointees tasked with overseeing the national park with picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge. New filings show Stone — whose prison sentence was…

Amed Rosario, Ryan McMahon’s strengths prove key in Yankees’ win

BOSTON — The Yankees primarily roster Amed Rosario for a bat that has proven deadly against left-handed pitchers and is showing more and more power by the day. The Yankees primarily roster Ryan McMahon for a glove that helped steady their infield defense after the trade deadline last year. On…

NFL defends shift to streaming in meeting with FCC

The NFL defended its shift to streaming during a meeting with FCC officials last week as the agency questions whether the league has made watching games too challenging and pricey, according to a filing Tuesday. During a meeting Friday in Washington, DC, which the NFL requested, the league’s top media…

California governor’s debate shows why race still a toss-up

California’s wide-open governor’s race hit the debate stage Wednesday night, and any voters looking for spicy signature moments were unfortunately met with a six-candidate serving of meh. The televised debate in San Francisco largely slogged through familiar talking points on costs of living, immigration, public safety and President Trump —…

Max Fried’s masterful start leads Yankees over Red Sox again

BOSTON — Whether it is the quality of their arms or the ineptitude of their opponents’ bats — or perhaps a mix of both — the Yankees pitching staff is at it again.  Max Fried became the latest starter to throw up a string of zeroes, this one turning into…

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Francisco Lindor exits with calf injury in newest Mets debacle

On the same night Juan Soto returned to the lineup from a strained right calf, the Mets lost Francisco Lindor to left calf tightness in Wednesday’s game against the Twins. With the Mets looking to snap a 12-game losing streak, Lindor was removed after scoring from first base on Francisco…

Virginia court pauses implementation of Democrat-drawn congressional map 

A Virginia court on Wednesday blocked the state from enacting new congressional districts that could allow Democrats to flip four Republican House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.  A judge in Tazewell County ruled that the constitutional amendment on redistricting, narrowly approved by voters in a closely watched election Tuesday night, was…

Dalton Rushing says viral expletive was not directed at Jung Hoo Lee

SAN FRANCISCO — No, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was not trying to belittle the injury that Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee sustained in Tuesday’s game at Oracle Park. On Wednesday, Rushing was asked about a clip that made the rounds (especially among Giants fans) the night before, when he appeared…

Elon Musk says Tesla expenses will rise ‘substantially in the future’ as  he funds AI and robotic dreams

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he expected the electric vehicle maker’s capital expenses would rise “substantially in the future” after it surprised investors on Wednesday with positive cash flow in the first quarter. “We’re going to be substantially increasing our investments in the future, so you should expect to see significant increase in capital expenditures,”…

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