Exclusive | Inside the biggest voter fraud bust in California’s history — as network of 28 democracy-defying cons are snared

Federal agents collared suspects in a slew of voter fraud cases Monday morning, chasing targets across California drawn from a list of more than 20,000 suspected noncitizens in the state who allegedly registered to vote in next month’s midterm election. Under the effort dubbed “Operation Protect the Vote,” law enforcement authorities sought more than two-dozen noncitizens charged with fraudulently registering to vote in US elections, in which most of them allegedly cast illegal ballots. Authorities called it the biggest such takedown in the state’s history. The California Post was there as Homeland Security Investigations swooped on the City of Commerce…

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…

Cracker Barrel upgrades three popular menu items

Cracker Barrel is upgrading three of its most popular dinner offerings while separately using proceeds from a real estate transaction involving 26 company-owned restaurants to reduce debt and support future growth. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain said Wednesday that it plans to improve the quality of its chicken, hamburger and steak…

5 things to get excited about Warriors ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams.  There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense.  They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still…

Harry Kane floats trying to be an NFL kicker while playing in MLS

England star Harry Kane is known as a world-class footballer, but he could give that a bit of additional meaning if his words about his future end up being true.  Kane, who starred for England at the World Cup over the summer and is back with the national team during…

California tech giant slashes jobs across the Bay Area

Intel Corporation is downsizing its workforce with a new round of permanent layoffs. The chipmaking giant will eliminate 52 manufacturing roles in its Santa Clara after filing a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on Sept 18. Sept 30 will be the last day of work for the affected…

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