Gavin Newsom milks DOJ probe for donations — how he’s spending .5M war chest

Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded the alarm last week on President Donald Trump ordering a federal investigation into the governor, his wife and their associates, but those in Newsom’s inner orbit may have heard a different sound: cha-ching! Within hours of releasing a video accusing the president of weaponizing the Department of Justice, Newsom’s political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, sent out an email pleading for money to help with his potential legal defense and political strategy — the latest cash grab for the PAC dedicated to raising his fame with mass text blasts, a book tour, pro-Newsom merch and podcast…

Exclusive | DOJ sues New York over law barring federal agents from wearing masks

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is suing New York over a law set to take effect this week that would bar federal agents from wearing masks, opening them up to “harassment, tracking, intimidation, and assaults.” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate and other DOJ attorneys…

Lakers must prove Luka Doncic is priority by drafting a center

Luka Dončić will be closely watching how this unfolds.  Ever since he was traded to the Lakers in February 2025, they’ve vowed to build a contender around him.  Well, summer 2026 has arrived and the sand is now streaming through the hourglass. The Lakers could have up to nine free agents. And…

IBD is caused by a broken ‘inflammation brake’ in some patients

The causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are poorly understood, but now, scientists have pinpointed a runaway immune response that may underlie the condition in some patients.IBD, which is characterized by chronic inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract, affects millions of people worldwide. Its principal forms are…

‘SportsCenter’ legend Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years

Linda Cohn is taking one for the road. The longtime “SportsCenter” host — who has anchored more episodes of the flagship ESPN show — will officially retire from the network on June 30 after making her final appearances during the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. editions. Cohn hosted…

How hot is Earth’s core?

When Earth first formed around 4.5 billion years ago, it was a ball of molten rock. Over time, heavier elements, like iron and nickel, sank to the planet’s center, forming the Earth’s early core.Today, Earth’s core remains an incredibly hot and dense sphere deep inside our planet. It consists of…

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