Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia cease-fire, prisoner swap

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Ukraine and Russia will embark on a three-day cease-fire that could be the “beginning of the end” of the more than four-year-old war — as both nations pause to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the truce would last three days, including Saturday, Sunday and Monday. “This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me,” Trump wrote. “Hopefully, it is the beginning of…

Landry Shamet seized his biggest Knicks opportunity yet

In the first eight games of the playoffs, Landry Shamet scored 14 total points.  He had 15 points Friday night.  Talk about providing a needed boost.  With OG Anunoby out due to a minor hamstring strain, Shamet was given a shot, and he took advantage. The veteran sharpshooter played a…

Rubio voices support for NATO in Italy amid alliance tensions with Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance. “I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO throughout my career in the Senate and even now,” Rubio told reporters in Italy after he met with Prime…

DSA reveals pick for California governor — with snide side note

California’s Democratic Socialists have made their pick for governor — but they’re not happy about it. The nation’s largest socialist organization grudgingly threw its weight behind billionaire Tom Steyer, who made a fortune in private equity before blowing nine figures on two political bids — first for the 2020 presidential…

11 House seats move to GOP’s favor after major redistricting wins for Trump

A midterm election handicapper upgraded Republicans’ chances of winning eleven House races Friday after major redistricting victories for President Trump. The new race ratings released by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report pertain to congressional districts in Virginia, Tennessee and Florida. Four districts in Virginia, where the state Supreme Court ruled…

OG Anunoby out for Game 3 against 76ers in major Knicks injury blow

PHILADELPHIA — Game 3 was too soon for OG Anunoby. Despite the Knicks’ optimism that his injury is minor, Anunoby is out for the Knicks’ clash against the 76ers on Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. He was listed as questionable heading into the game. Anunoby suffered a right hamstring…

Stefon Diggs attends Cardi B show with mom, brother after breakup

It was an ex-family affair at Cardi B’s concert in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Stefon Diggs, who was in a relationship with Cardi B until the two broke up shortly before Super Bowl 2026, was spotted alongside his mother and brother at the rapper’s “Little Miss Drama” show at Capital…

Finance chief exits xAI in wake of SpaceX merger

Anthony Armstrong, named xAI’s CFO in October, has departed the company as part of a broader wave of senior exits, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people familiar with the matter. Armstrong, who previously worked as a Morgan Stanley banker and advised Elon Musk during the acquisition of social media…

Lakers’ LeBron James, Warriors’ Steph Curry in similar predicaments

SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James and Steph Curry have a lot in common.  They’re on the Mount Rushmore of basketball greats. They met in the Finals four straight seasons from 2015-2018. And they deeply admire each other’s games.  But they share something less desirable, too.  Both of them are aging…

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