Rand Paul subpoenas Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before the Senate on COVID-19 origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci was subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to appear before the Senate for a grilling on the origins of the coronavirus pandemic next month. Paul accused Fauci of dodging a previous commitment to testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, saying he’d now subpoena him to force his appearance in July. “We’ve been negotiating with him for material and for testimony. This has gone on for some time,” Paul told CNBC. “He slow-walked us.” Paul also vowed to examine the pardon Fauci was given by then-President Joe Biden before the Democrat left office.  “There will be questions…

What is the ‘herb of longevity’? All about the trendy Korean skincare staple

Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. Nicknamed tiger grass…

Graham Platner reveals he used Planned Parenthood for STD tests: ‘Smart thing to do’

WASHINGTON —  Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner commended Planned Parenthood for helping him get tested for sexually transmitted diseases as he grapples with scandals over his alleged adultery and debauchery. While receiving an endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s president, the horny oyster farmer heaped praise on the controversial…

Trump urges hope for finding Nancy Guthrie after ransom note revelation

President Trump said he hopes law enforcement finds Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, noting the NBC News anchor and her family have been through “hell.” “I hope they find her,” he told reporters after he landed in Pennsylvania for a speech. “That family has gone through hell. I hope they find…

New Trader Joe’s replaces Big Lots in Southern California city

Grab your canvas tote bags — Trader Joe’s is expanding its empire. The cult-favorite grocer has confirmed its bringing its everything bagel seasoning and mandarin orange chicken to Anaheim Hills. The new store will be located at 6336 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, taking over a former Big Lots space…

Meta is building a prediction markets app to rival Polymarket, Kalshi: report

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is quietly developing a prediction markets app that could challenge industry leaders Polymarket and Kalshi, according to a report. Zuckerberg recently tasked a small team inside Meta with building the experimental app, which is internally known as “Arena,” the New York Times reported, citing two employees familiar…

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Israeli ambassador blasts Lebanon cease-fire talks as a ‘train wreck’

The Israeli ambassador to the United States blasted the status of peace efforts between the Jewish state and Lebanon ahead of the latest round of US-mediated talks on Tuesday. Yechiel Leiter warned the issue has become a “train wreck” and questioned whether dismantling Hezbollah remains a central objective. “This is…

US Supreme Court OKs Exxon’s bid to get compensation from Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier on Tuesday for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro’s government, ruling in favor of Exxon Mobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. In a 6-3 decision, the court said a legal defense called…

European Union escalating probe into Meta’s addictive features for kids: report

The European Union is reportedly escalating a probe into Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta over allegations that its social media apps are intentionally designed to get kids hooked. The European Commission, the EU’s competition watchdog, is close to issuing its preliminary findings – including that Facebook and Instagram are built with addictive…

Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents

Fox News Channel has signed Natalie Chuck as a Los Angeles-based correspondent, bringing the award-winning investigative reporter to the network after a career that has taken her from local newsrooms in Colorado and California to some of the West’s biggest stories. Chuck joins Fox from ABC affiliate KMGH-TV in Denver,…

Developmental issues in kids spike 62% when mom has key health issue

Around 15% of American kids experience developmental delays, and the number is rising. Now a new study suggests that a specific factor in moms’ health plays a big role in whether her kid will face those challenges. “Pregnancy is not like Vegas, where what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” Dr.…

Spencer Pratt fires up the grill and his campaign in South LA

Spencer Pratt traded campaign speeches for barbecue smoke Wednesday, setting up in South Los Angeles as the mayoral hopeful made another food-fueled campaign stop centered on neighborhood concerns and conversation. Roughly 100 people rotated through the event at any given time, a mix of local residents and supporters who drove…

Nancy Mace unveils legislation to ban naturalized citizens – like Ilhan Omar, Pramila Jayapal and Shri Thanedar –  from serving in Congress

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) unveiled legislation Wednesday aiming to ban foreign-born US citizens from serving in Congress and other high levels of  the federal government.  The South Carolina congresswoman singled out Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Shri Thanedar (D-Ill.) and Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) in announcing her joint resolution to add an…

MTA’s design blunder on garage repair costs taxpayers more than 0K

The MTA bungled routine garage repair work so badly the agency now has to fork over an additional half a million dollars and add another year onto the project’s timeline. Basic design mistakes in a $2.7 million project to repair a maintenance garage on Randall’s Island had transit officials asking…

Trump buys huge stake in popular Los Angeles conveyor sushi chain

President Donald Trump has added an unexpected company to his investment portfolio — an Irvine-based sushi chain known for serving dishes on conveyor belts, for robot servers and anime-themed prizes. Financial disclosures released this week show Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of shares in Kura Sushi USA earlier this…

Tech titan Sergey Brin pours 500K into revolt against SF ‘Overpaid CEO Tax’

Google co-founder Sergey Brin — who has been leading the campaign against California’s billionaire’s tax — has turned his vast fortune to to San Francisco politics. Brin has already shifted himself from Silicon Valley’s liberal bubble for a sprawling Nevada hideaway perched on the edge of Lake Tahoe, just beyond the…

Knicks’ Mike Brown taps into Warriors’ blueprint to torture James Harden

Knicks coach Mike Brown is leaning on lessons from his Warriors’ days to methodically take advantage of James Harden. After the Knicks pulled off a stunning 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, erasing a historic 22-point fourth-quarter deficit, Brown revealed…

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