Trump says voters should ‘look at France’ to see ‘what’s at stake’ in midterm elections

President Trump framed the upcoming midterm elections as a battle for “Western civilization” on Monday, pointing to a wave of violent riots in France.  “If you want to see what’s at stake in this election, just look at France,” Trump said at a rally in Wichita, Kansas. The president described France as “a once great nation that is being conquered, looted and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists and communists who hate Christianity.” “And they hate, frankly, the Western civilization itself,” Trump added.  At least 2,400 arrests were made over the weekend as violence and looting broke out across…

Ric Grenell offered Alina Habba’s Turkish billionaire husband access to Trump for M Kennedy Center donation that vanished, texts allege

WASHINGTON — Ric Grenell, the embattled former executive director of the Kennedy Center, allegedly promised Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon access to President Trump while reeling in an alleged $5.6 million donation to the performing arts venue that was never deposited. The White House counsel’s office has been investigating Grenell for…

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…

Packers embarrassed by Falcons as nightmare start to season continues

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers knew they’d have their hands full early in the season with their offense missing Josh Jacobs and their defense lacking Micah Parsons. But they couldn’t have expected their home opener to go this miserably. With a makeshift offensive line struggling to give…

Ex-Trump official Alina Habba to marry Turkish billionaire: report

Alina Habba, the former acting New Jersey US attorney and one-time personal lawyer for President Trump, is reportedly engaged to a Turkish billionaire 13 years her junior.  Habba, 42, is set to wed Turhan Mildon, 29, at an undisclosed location on Saturday, The Correspondent, an independent news outlet, first reported on…

‘America’s Got Talent’ Winners: Where Are They Now?

Created by Simon Cowell, America’s Got Talent debuted on NBC in June 2006, shortly after the show was set to launch in the U.K. While the contestants and their talents change each season, they’re not the only element that switches up. At first, the reality competition series was hosted by…

Yankees-Orioles to have Friday doubleheader due to approaching nor’easter

With a nor’easter expected to hit the area this weekend, the Yankees wiped out Saturday’s game and will play a doubleheader Friday in The Bronx against the Orioles. The first game of the single-admission twin bill will begin at 4:05 p.m. CC Sabathia’s number retirement ceremony and Monument Park plaque…

New York sues Polymarket, accuses company of running illegal gambling operation

New York on Thursday sued Polymarket, accusing the company of running an illegal gambling operation that skirts industry regulations in the latest challenge to prediction markets.  The lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James comes nearly two months after she launched a similar case against prediction market Kalshi. The complaints…

White Sox complete amazing turnaround with historic playoff clincher

The White Sox made baseball history with their unbelievable playoff berth.  After clinching an American League postseason spot on Thursday, the Southsiders became the first team ever to reach the playoffs after back-to-back 100-loss seasons.  Chicago had, in fact, been even worse than that in recent years, losing at least…

Here’s the menu for the Trump-Xi state dinner at White House

Fish, fresh vegetables and friendship are on the menu for Thursday night’s state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. The three-course meal, being served in the East Room of the White House will feature “American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence,” according to first lady Melania…

Bob Pettit, NBA legend and league’s first MVP, dead at 93

An 11-time NBA All-Star and one of the league’s greatest scorers and rebounders in its history has died.  Bob Pettit, the first NBA MVP winner, died at the age of 93, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday. Pettit spent 11 seasons in the NBA, all with the…

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