FBI confronts Eric Swalwell at airport, seizes electronics in sexual misconduct probe: report

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell, the disgraced California politician accused of rape, was reportedly confronted by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport, where they seized his electronics as part of a federal criminal probe. Agents served Swalwell with a search warrant Saturday after he arrived in California and seized his cellphone and other electronics, the Daily Mail reported. Sources told the outlet, agents also executed additional warrants at Swalwell’s Washington, DC, home Sunday, where they seized other potential evidence. Swalwell, 45, was reportedly cooperative during the airport encounter. The investigation comes as the former California congressman faces multiple allegations of…

Exclusive | California clan that swindled M from COVID cash inspires Senate bill to crack down on ‘fraudster families’

WASHINGTON — They’re a shady bunch. A California family that swindled $18 million in COVID-19 relief cash to splurge on various trappings — including a Harley-Davidson, diamonds and luxury homes — inspired a Senate crackdown on so-called “fraudster families.” Two of the family members, Richard Ayvazyan and his wife, Marietta Terabelian, cut…

Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow electric in rehab start, primed to join stacked rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow is ready to return. The All-Star made his final rehab start Wednesday night for the Oklahoma City Comets and was absolutely filthy on the mound. Glasnow retired 16-of-18 batters, including a consecutive stretch of 11 hitters. The right-hander tossed 5.1 innings, allowing one run…

Walk-off home run propels Bayonne, NJ to dramatic LLWS opener win

All Bridgewater Little League pitcher Jude DeSimone could do was tip his cap toward Bayonne Little League’s Mason Rincon after he hit the game-winning blast to center field in the bottom of the sixth in a 2-1 win for the New Jersey Little Leaguers. If Bayonne’s mantra this tournament is…

Morning coffee could interfere with popular weight-loss pill, doctors warn

Those who take oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as Wegovy tablets, are advised not to take the medication with morning coffee or tea. According to FDA prescribing information, Wegovy tablets should be taken on an empty stomach with up to 4 ounces of water — and no other liquids. Patients…

Trevor Zegras becomes highest-paid Flyers player with .5 million extension

Trevor Zegras is getting rewarded for a career season.  Zegras inked a four-year deal to stay in Philadelphia, the team announced Wednesday.  The 25-year-old center, who spent the first five years of his career with the Ducks before getting traded to the Philadelphia last offseason, will earn $36.5 million ($9.125…

Did ancient Egyptian princesses use weapons? Controversial study claims they hunted or trained with the military, but not all experts agree.

Several ancient Egyptian princesses buried with bows, arrows and a dagger may have trained with those weapons during their lives, possibly using them while hunting or practicing archery, a controversial new study suggests.Researchers examined the remains of six royal individuals who lived during Egypt’s Middle Kingdom nearly 4,000 years ago.…

FBI launches probe after rounds of bullets pepper Arizona ICE building

The FBI launched a probe after several rounds of bullets were fired at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Arizona this week. At least one assailant fired several shots at the Enforcement and Removal Operations building in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, the FBI’s Phoenix office said in a Thursday…

Adam Silver believes Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ in WNBA

Adam Silver thinks the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark goes beyond just foul calls.  As debates regarding officiating and physical play in the WNBA continue on, Silver said Clark has become a “political football” for people’s agendas both in and outside the sport. “Ultimately, the issues around Caitlin Clark are not…

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