Exclusive | Drill, baby drill! Americans want energy independence from foreign countries: poll

Drill baby, drill! A majority of Americans support energy independence so the US no longer has to rely on foreign countries for oil and natural gas, according to a new survey. The poll conducted for the Council for a Secure America found 53% of American adults support energy independence while 18% respondents disagreed. The survey asked to what extent the 2,200 participants agreed with the statement, “America’s energy independence makes our country safer because we no longer rely on foreign countries for energy, such as oil and natural gas.” The latest findings come from polling done Sept. 25-27 as the…

Unexpected truth about diet soda vs. water revealed in new study

Maybe that Diet Coke isn’t so toxic after all. Diet soda has long promised a hit of sweetness without the sugar overload that can fuel weight gain. But sobering research has linked artificial sweeteners to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Now, a landmark new study…

California billionaire tax faces spectacular collapse in bombshell new poll

The billionaires appear to be winning. California voters remain closely divided over a proposed wealth tax on billionaires to backfill federal health care cuts, but just 46% of likely voters are supporting it and 43% are opposed, according to a new Citrin Center-Politico poll. Proposition 40 needs a majority of…

Why The Rock’s protein-heavy post-workout smoothie may not be right for everyone

Actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently shared his post-workout smoothie recipe on social media, and it contains a hefty portion of protein powder, as well as an unexpected ingredient. The smoothie contains 70 grams of protein powder, according to Johnson’s Oct. 5 Instagram post. However, it…

White House plays ‘Les Miserables’ hit censored by China at Trump-Xi dinner

WASHINGTON — A military chorus entertained President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping with a medley from “Les Misérables” during Thursday night’s White House state dinner — despite one of the selections being restricted in China for encouraging dissent. As Trump and the Chinese “president for life” dined with assorted…

Tarik Skubal fuels Dodgers’ playoff hopes with domination of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO –– In his final tune-up of the regular season, Tarik Skubal looked like a well-oiled machine. After looking good, but not often great, in his first couple months with the Dodgers, the team’s marquee trade deadline acquisition tapped back into his two-time Cy Young-winning form on Friday night,…

Californians turn against Gavin Newsom in knockout new poll

California voters don’t seem to be feeling as good as they once did about terming-out Gov. Gavin Newsom heading into the November midterm elections, according to a recent poll by Politico and the UC Berkeley Citrin Center. In the poll, conducted September 8 to 14 on 2,418 registered voters, 42%…

UCF unveils unlimited ‘hot dog’ pass — with a catch

If you want a free hot dog, fly to Orlando, Fla., this weekend. No, seriously. UCF football has apparently decided the best way to fill up the Acrisure Bounce House is with an irresistible — or irresponsible, depending on who you ask — amount of beef. The Knights announced a…

Supreme Court denies Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly…

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