Federal judge blocks Trump from requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

BOSTON — A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote. The ruling by US District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary injunction she issued a year ago, in which she temporarily blocked many of Trump’s efforts to overhaul elections, into a permanent ban. Casper rejected the administration’s argument that the lawsuit to block the changes brought by Democratic state attorneys general was premature because the rules…

Yale study finds the secret to aging well over 65

You’re not getting any younger. But new research suggests that aging doesn’t necessarily mean life gets worse — or that things will go downhill for your mind or body. In a Yale University study, almost half of older adults above age 65 actually got sharper mentally, stronger physically, or both —…

Austin Reaves intends to sign maximum contract with Lakers

Austin Reaves is staying in Hollywood. Confirmed by the California Post, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million contract to the Lakers — the only franchise he’s ever played for. After declining his $14.9M player option, Reaves will get the maximum contract extension he was wanting. He will have…

Inside Gavin Newsom’s hidden wine empire as filings expose insane earnings

Gavin Newsom’s carefully guarded wine empire is still netting a pretty penny while he’s in the governor’s office. Details of the governor’s sprawling network of wineries, hotels and booze ventures are revealed in the California governor’s economic disclosures. Federal Department of Justice probes involving Newsom’s wife, associates and family tax…

Rams’ Myles Garrett, Sean McVay react to Aaron Donald comeback rumors

The smiles on their faces said more than words ever could.  New Rams defensive end Myles Garrett was asked on Tuesday during his introductory press conference about the rumors flying around the NFL that future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald might come out of retirement to play alongside his friend. …

Absent Rep. Tom Kean secures GOP House renomination after unopposed primary

Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ), who has dropped out of public view for months, cruised to the Republican nomination in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday after running unopposed.   Kean, 57, has been away from work for nearly 90 days to deal with an unspecified medical issue. The congressman’s last vote…

Former Arsenal player  joins World Cup squad despite rape charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who serves as the team’s vice-captain, is part of the country’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite the former Arsenal star facing multiple rape charges in the United Kingdom. The 32-year-old, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, is due to stand trial —…

Latest California governor odds reveal who leads with hours to go

Just hours before the results of Tuesday’s primary for the California gubernatorial race start rolling in, one candidate is seeing his odds to win skyrocket dramatically. Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra had a whopping 73% chance of winning the race as of about 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to betting platform…

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