Hakeem Jeffries slammed for embracing Mamdani-backed candidates ‘with open arms’ after Dem primary sweep

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly embraced a new crop of congressional nominees Saturday, including three Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates whose primary victories have fueled fresh debate over the Democratic Party’s leftward shift ahead of the 2026 midterms. The powerful New York lawmaker’s post highlights the challenge facing the top House Democrat as he works to unite his party ahead of the general election. If Democrats take back the House in November, Jeffries is expected to become the next speaker. That means he’ll likely be leading a Democratic caucus with more self-described Democratic Socialists than ever before. So far,…

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to ‘trusted’ US organizations

WASHINGTON – Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some “trusted” U.S. organizations, partially reversing an order two weeks ago to suspend access over national security risks. More than 100 companies and institutions will now…

Parenting habit up to 6 months could protect kids against ADHD symptoms later

Parents, it’s time to focus up — your child’s attention span may depend on it. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders nationwide, affecting roughly 15.5 million American adults and an estimated 7 million children. Now, new research suggests that sticking with a widely recommended parenting habit during…

Why you should probably be taking your pills with tap water

You are what you eat — but what you drink could make or break your medication. New research suggests the beverage you wash down pills with could influence their effectiveness, but many drug labels offer little to no guidance on what should be used. “In the pharmacy, we regularly see…

A one-game blip? Or has Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki lost his magic?

SAN DIEGO – The Dodgers can’t drop out of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes just yet. As much as Dave Roberts tried to make the case that Friday night was an aberration, the Dodgers can’t possibly know what they have in Roki Sasaki. Not after Bad Roki suddenly resurfaced in a…

Exclusive | Soft-on-crime Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accepted free tickets to 20 swanky galas in 2025 — many thrown by lefty groups working with NYC

Soft-on-crime Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg accepted free tickets worth at least $21,500 to attend 20 posh black-tie fundraisers and other galas last year — many thrown by lefty organizations doing business with the city. Thirteen of the 20 events were hosted by nonprofits and other organizations that hold city contracts. Most…

Celestron NexStar 6SE review | Live Science

Originating in the late 1990s as Celestron’s response to Meade’s LX series, the NexStar SE line was designed as an affordable, user-friendly GoTo telescope. The 6SE features quality Schmidt-Cassegrain optics, a 6-inch aperture and a robust mount, earning a strong following among astronomers.The Celestron NexStar 6SE is the middle child…

The desperate Mets seem headed for a long and grim Citi Field summer

Unless something changes dramatically — and soon — it is going to be a long summer at Citi Field. It’s not even June, and the only teams worse than the Mets (23-33) in the National League are the Rockies and Giants. Not surprisingly, Mets fans have already seen enough. Even…

US forces deployed to war zones are reportedly being targeted using location data: Pentagon

US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield. In a letter shared with Reuters by US Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, USCentral Command said it had “received multiple threat reports concerning…

How often you should actually be pooping — and the best time of day

Going No. 2 should really be No. 1 on your priority list. Pooping is an essential phase of the body’s natural detoxification process — it clears indigestible dietary fiber, excess bacteria, metabolic waste and bile acids. Much has been said about what makes a healthy poop — generally, it should…

Jose Alvarado takes in Mets game as Knicks prepare for NBA Finals

Jose Alvarado once dreamed of being the next José Reyes.  As he prepares to fulfill a different lifelong dream by playing for the Knicks in the NBA Finals, Alvarado spent a night off Wednesday with his family at Citi Field during the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Reds. He grew…

Exclusive | House Judiciary Committee launches investigation of Tisch, Bragg and other NYC officials  over sanctuary laws

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee opened a probe Wednesday into seven New York City officials over their alleged “refusal to cooperate” with the Trump administration’s immigration agenda due to so-called “sanctuary” policies. Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Chairman Tom McClintock (R-Calif.)…

Top NJ congressional hopeful volunteered with al-Qaeda-linked group in 1990s

WASHINGTON — A top New Jersey Democrat seeking to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman once volunteered in Bosnia with a Chicago-based nonprofit whose offices were raided by the government in 2002 after it was determined to be a front for al-Qaeda. Adam Hamawy, an Egyptian-born former combat surgeon who served in…

The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is poised to lose its ice shelf this year. An Antarctic researcher explains what that means for global sea levels

Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is about to lose an ice shelf that protects it from warming ocean waters, which could have devastating long-term consequences for hundreds of millions of people affected by rising sea levels.The already-melting Thwaites Glacier is nicknamed the “Doomsday Glacier” because if it totally collapses, global sea levels…

Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The organization released the update in its flagship journal on Wednesday, noting that the new recommendations “re-affirm” that adults at average risk should be screened for colorectal cancer at age 45 and continue through 75, for those with a…

Mets’ Jonah Tong picks up first win of season in hard-fought outing

Jonah Tong followed the “opener” and shut the door on a couple of self-created rallies. Tong generated three whiffs on 11 swings on 17 cutters. He set the tone for a staff that stranded 17 runners on base.  The Mets’ top-ranked pitching prospect earned his first win of the season…

Leonie Fiebich makes defensive presence felt in her Liberty season debut

Breanna Stewart put her hands together and looked up, like she was thanking God for answering her prayer. Perhaps there’s no one more excited for Leonie Fiebich’s return to the Liberty’s rotation than Stewart, the team’s defensive anchor and leader who shouldered the burden of trying to keep the team…

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