The chilling pre-9/11 videos that victims’ families say will finally prove Saudi culpability in court

Two chilling videos kept out of sight for decades could be the key to persuading a court next month that Saudi Arabia was behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and that victims’ families have amassed enough evidence to continue their years-long legal battle, according to family members of victims. Federal Appeals Court judges in lower Manhattan will hear oral arguments for the first time Oct. 7 that connect the men in those videos to the Saudi government and its intelligence services, as well as the horrific attacks of that day. Both videos involve the same enigmatic figure, Omar al-Bayoumi,…

California-based diner chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after 36-year run

Just over a month after closing its Calabasas location, a beloved Southern California diner chain is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Marmalade Cafe, which opened its first location on Montana Ave in Santa Monica in 1990, filed for Chapter 11 on Wednesday, citing, “rent disputes and mounting supplier debts.”…

How Lakers will make marquee addition of Walker Kessler worth it

As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently.  And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of the 2026-27 NBA season nears. As part…

Author Lise Barnéoud on the bizarre and provoking world of microchimerism — when cells from one person live in another, genetically distinct individual

Over a century ago, German pathologist Georg Schmorl documented a strange phenomenon: cells from fetuses that had moved into the mother during pregnancy. He had discovered microchimerism — where the cells from one individual move into another and set up shop.In the past few decades, scientists’ understanding of microchimerism has…

How did the Romans build their towering aqueducts?

The Romans are well known for their aqueducts, which brought water to their cities and settlements.These aqueducts sometimes ran for very long distances. For instance, the aqueduct of Valens, which brought water to the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), was 250 miles (400 kilometers) long, according to a statement from…

USC nails ending during its impressive shutout of Fresno State

Another huge halftime lead. More crazy efficiency from quarterback Jayden Maiava. Further fodder for Trent Mosley’s case as the top freshman receiver in the country. The only significant difference between No. 14 USC’s 39-0 blowout of Fresno State on Friday at the Coliseum and its season opener six days earlier?…

George Lombard Jr. expected to return to Yankees’ lineup on Friday

ANAHEIM, Calif. — George Lombard Jr. is nearly out of the woods. The rookie shortstop missed a fourth straight game Wednesday with right knee inflammation, but the Yankees expect he will return to the lineup Friday when they open a series against the Padres at Petco Park. “I don’t want…

Hakeem Jeffries fumes at two House Dem defectors, vows ‘serious response’

WASHINGTON — House Democratic leadership publicly scolded Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for breaking party lines to bail out Republicans on a key vote Tuesday. The two blue dog Democrats voted for a GOP rule, a procedural requirement needed to determine how bills will be considered, after Republicans suffered…

National Education Association’s charter at risk as Senate committee chairman calls teachers union out over links to far left

The head of an influential Senate committee is urging Congress to reconsider the charter of the nation’s largest teachers union, citing its far-left associations and allegedly irresponsible financial activity. In recent years, the National Education Association, which represents roughly 3 million educators, has come under fire for mobilizing students and…

Yankees clip Angels in 10 to gain game on Rays in AL East race

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees’ top priority in September is trying to chase down the Rays for the division. Besides that, they need to get Aaron Judge back healthy and allow him to get his timing down before the postseason arrives. They wouldn’t mind giving their heavily used high-leverage relievers…

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. Platner, who won the nomination in June but dropped out in July after Politico reported that a former girlfriend said…

Aryna Sabalenka blows up at reporter in fiery US Open scene: ‘A joke’

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been fiery on and off the court during this year’s U.S. Open, with the latest episode coming after her straight-sets win over Polina Iatcenko on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Belarusian got into a back-and-forth with a reporter, with Sabalenka at one…

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