James Talarico turns Texas blue with defeat of Republican Ken Paxton

James Talarico made history Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988 by upsetting state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, 63, had unseated 24-year incumbent John Cornyn in a May primary runoff, but a history of scandals and controversy proved too much for him to overcome in the eyes of the Lone Star State’s electorate. Talarico was ahead of Paxton, TK% to TK%, when the race was called by the Associated Press at X:XX p.m. EST with XX% of the expected vote in. Tuesday’s election brought an end to a brutal campaign which saw…

Popular Asian grocery chain to shutter California stores in sudden shake-up

Checking out. A beloved Asian supermarket chain is checking out of two California communities, leaving more than 100 workers facing layoffs as competition for grocery shoppers heats up. 99 Ranch Market, one of the nation’s largest Asian grocery chains, is permanently closing its longtime Pleasanton location in the San Francisco…

California restaurant known for fine Italian dining to close after 17-year run

It’s arrivederci for a Napa Valley dining institution. Oenotri, a celebrated downtown Napa hotspot known for its upscale Italian fare, house-made salumi, and extensive wine list, announced it will shut its doors permanently after 17 years, leaving longtime customers heartbroken. The Italian eatery, which became a go-to destination for locals…

Meta responds as women in politics demand action against online abuse

The owner of Facebook and Instagram is “reviewing a range of enforcement actions” to combat threats and harassment targeting female parliamentarians on its platforms, as the attack on independent MP Helen Haines last month casts a spotlight on the risks women in politics face. “Women should be able to represent…

.6M hypercar wrecked in brutal test crash — and the driver survived

Footage of a multimillion-dollar hypercar crashing in a high-speed test has been released by car manufacturer BYD. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme hitting a fence while on a closed circuit. According to BYD, the car was travelling between 420-450km/h when…

What is a ‘Wolverine shot’? The biohacking booster athletes love

It’s a beast of a shot. With the Trump administration easing access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the small molecules with big buzz are popping up everywhere. And two particularly popular peptides make up a combo that fans have nicknamed the “Wolverine shot”…

MLB owners offer up salary cap twist in latest CBA proposal

MLB owners are willing to wait an additional year on a key proposed element of the next collective bargaining agreement. The league has proposed postponing a salary cap and floor until the 2028 season, as the CBA nears expiration on Dec. 1. “Starting in 2028 would allow a smoother transition…

Would you risk your health to visit Mars?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A crewed mission to Mars could be one of humanity’s greatest achievements, but getting there may come with serious health risks. Beyond the challenges of surviving in space for months at a time, astronauts would…

Anthropic investors are getting skittish over sky-high valuation: report

Wall Street is getting skittish about Anthropic’s eye-watering valuation – with key investors pushing the artificial-intelligence giant to temper its expectations ahead of its blockbuster stock-market listing, expected in the coming weeks. Institutional investors have told the San Francisco-based Claude chatbot maker and its advisers that shooting for a valuation…

Ilhan Omar claims Trump has a ‘creepy obsession’ with her — like birther claims against Obama

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) claimed in a new interview that President Trump has a “creepy obsession” with her and is spreading “conspiracy theories” — likening the federal inquiry into her alleged immigration fraud to questions about former President Barack Obama’s birthplace. The Somalia-born progressive is under investigation by…

McDonald’s CEO questioned over AI pricing tools by Elizabeth Warren, Democrats

Senator Elizabeth Warren and four other lawmakers questioned McDonald’s use of algorithmic pricing tools in a letter to CEO Chris Kempczinski, which the lawmakers shared with Reuters. The letter, dated Nov. 2, cites a Reuters story from Sept. 29 that found McDonald’s uses machine learning algorithms to generate what the…

49ers trade pursuits may not be done with Cowboys WR rumors swirling

The 49ers orchestrated a blockbuster trade ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. San Francisco landed defensive lineman DeForest Buckner in a deal with the Colts at the end of October, but the 49ers may not be done on the trade block. On The Pivot Podcast, NFL insider Jordan Schultz…

Bears Super Bowl odds take massive leap after ‘Monday Night Football’ win

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Bears hype train is full steam ahead. After a huge win on “Monday Night Football” over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the Monster of…

Apple shares fall despite profit growth as traders fear rising chip costs

Apple shares fell 1.6% Tuesday despite reporting better-than-expected revenue as traders zeroed in on rising costs – fearful that an AI-driven surge in chip prices could hit growth.  The iPhone maker recorded $114.8 billion in revenue – beating Wall Street estimates of $113.9 billion and up 12% from $102.5 billion…

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