Bruce Springsteen defends anti-Trump, anti-ICE statements: ‘Blowback is just part of it’

Bruce Springsteen defended his anti-ICE and anti-Trump political stances ahead of an upcoming “No Kings” rally in St. Paul this weekend. “You want to try to meet the moment,” Springsteen told The Minnesota Star Tribune Wednesday. “The No Kings movement is of great import right now. When you have the opportunity to sing something where the timing is essential and if you have something powerful to sing, it elevates the moment, it elevates your job to another level. And I’m always in search of that.” The rally will also help kick off Springsteen’s 20-day “Land of Hope and Dreams American…

Gavin Newsom regrets calling Israel ‘apartheid state’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is walking back earlier controversial remarks where he labeled Israel an “apartheid state.” In a sit-down conversation with Politico published Tuesday, Newsom said “I do” when asked if he regretted the comments. However, the governor still stood by the “apartheid” label, insisting he was talking about…

Inside Meta’s play to turn 250M SMBs into AI customers

Meta is making a play for Main Street. The tech giant is launching Meta Small Business, an aggressive initiative offering the 250 million small and medium businesses that use its platform a suite of new AI tools. The company is betting that smaller enterprises will drive its next growth phase as…

Once-a-week activity may cut older people’s dementia risk by 30%

Kitchen aid? A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30% to almost 70%. In fact, if they’re beginners with low skills, the benefit is even greater. Published in the Journal of Epidemiology…

Eric Swalwell breaks silence on Chinese spy rumors as 0K payments revealed

California governor candidate Eric Swalwell is speaking out about the Chinese spy who infiltrated his office and sparked a congressional ethics probe — as revelations surface about $300,000 in legal payments from his campaign fund around the same time. Swalwell insisted he was cleared of wrongdoing, dismissing the scandal as…

Labor Department reveals the deadliest jobs for American workers

More than 5,000 deadly work injuries were recorded in the U.S. in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with truck drivers and construction trades workers accounting for a large proportion. “There were 5,070 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2024, down 4.0 percent from…

Don’t fall for TikTok’s ‘trimester zero’ pregnancy planning trend, warns doc

What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need…

Timeline of events for drama surrounding Jaylen Brown, City of Beverly Hills

The Jaylen Brown vs. City of Beverly Hills drama isn’t stopping anytime soon. Speaking to Andscape after the Celtics’ 121-110 victory over the Warriors on Thursday night, Brown expressed that he continues to feel disrespected by the City of Beverly Hills and is considering legal action following the events that…

Hundreds of small businesses demand refunds after Supreme Court decision

A coalition of over 800 small businesses that were bruised by President Trump’s global tariffs is calling for refunds after the Supreme Court struck them down on Friday. The group, called We Pay the Tariffs, is demanding “full, fast and automatic” refunds – though Trump suggested in a heated press…

Trump to sign new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court defeat

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday afternoon that he would impose a new 10% tariff on most foreign imports — after the Supreme Court ruled that same baseline rate could not be imposed using emergency powers. “Today, I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under Section 122, over…

OL, WR additions? Chargers have questions that need answers at NFL combine

The Chargers have made progress under Jim Harbaugh over the last two years, but it’s worth noting that both seasons ended in the same frustrating fashion. The disappointing way they were bounced from the playoffs by the Texans and Patriots doesn’t negate the headway the Chargers have made under Harbaugh.…

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