US forces destroy 3 Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and Gulf of Oman: ‘You have 3 minutes’

The United States military destroyed three Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps crude oil tankers in the Persian Gulf Saturday – as fighting intensifies between the two nations. Footage shows large tankers blown up in flames, as a thick plume of black smoke rise off the sea. A US military aircraft crew can be heard over radio warning an oil tanker near Kharg Island, before unleashing a barrage of missiles that lit the vessel in flames. “I’m preparing to fire. …You have three minutes to clear the crew,” the US is heard in a video filmed aboard a nearby vessel, obtained by Iran International. Crew members can…

Blake Snell, other Dodgers starters ramping up for playoffs

Six innings, no runs. By most standards, that would be a start worth celebrating. Blake Snell called it a “good starting point.” “I think I can be way better,” Snell said. The more Snell talked about his start in the Dodgers’ 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night,…

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.”…

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…

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…

No. 16-seeded American Brandon Nakashima ousted in second round of US Open

The narrative entering the U.S. Open was that a wide-open men’s draw could lead to an American men’s breakthrough. No Jannik Sinner. No Novak Djokovic after the opening night. A rusty Carlos Alcaraz coming off a wrist injury. But in the early going, the tournament hasn’t gone according to that…

JD Vance’s mom fires back at Abdul El-Sayed after his racially charged criticism of second family: ‘I’d punch the guy ‘ 

Vice President JD Vance’s mother called Abdul El-Sayed an “idiot” Wednesday and warned that she’d “probably punch” the Democratic Michigan Senate candidate if she ran into him after his racially charged criticism of the Second Family.  “I think that man’s an idiot,” Beverly Vance Aikins told OutKick’s Tomi Lahren during…

Major airline unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers

American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The carrier, which is expanding its premium offerings to improve profitability, said the…

Jonah Tong’s Mets return expected to come next week

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonah Tong appears set for his next chance with the Mets. The rookie is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse next week and pitch for the Mets during their series in Miami, according to an organizational source. Tong, 23, has dominated in his past four…

Tom Brady’s warm embrace with women’s college volleyball star goes viral

NFL legend Tom Brady is turning heads because of an embrace that might have lingered a moment too long. Brady’s 13-year-old daughter, Vivian, appears to be a volleyball prodigy. And the Raiders minority owner took his daughter to a women’s college volleyball match between the No. 1-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers and…

Beloved SoCal BBQ joint closing after 75 years

A beloved Southern California barbecue joint announced it was closing its Bellflower restaurant after 75 years. Chris & Pitts BBQ broke the news on Tuesday that its outpost at 9839 Artesia Blvd. had shuttered “With grateful hearts, we say goodbye to our beloved location and thank you to all of…

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