Trump responds to alleged DOJ Corey Lewandowski probe: ‘If they’re not going to be honest, they have to be prosecuted’

WASHINGTON — President Trump called for his former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski to “pay a price” if he wasn’t “honest” while serving as de facto chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security — following reports that the Justice Department was investigating him. The DOJ is reviewing a criminal referral from the DHS inspector general, CNN and the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday afternoon. “I heard something about it, but I don’t know exactly what it is. All I know is I want my people to be honest, and if they’re not going to be honest, they have to…

Elon Musk opens wallet to aid NY Rep. Mike Lawler’s tough re-election bid

The world’s richest man is launching his support behind Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler. Elon Musk’s self-financed America Super PAC dumped $600,000 to back Lawler in recent days as the two-term Hudson Valley congressman faces a tough challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in next month’s midterms, Federal Elections Commission…

New 5M mega-hotel breaks ground near LA: ‘Destination spot’

Sin City, say your prayers. Southern California’s booming casino scene is about to hit another major jackpot — with a massive $725 million Hard Rock hotel and convention center breaking ground just north of Los Angeles. The move comes after gamblers flocked to an already-built Hard Rock casino opened at…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stopped Trump from renaming the Atlantic Ocean

President Trump said Google CEO Sundar Pichai declined to go along with his idea to rename the Atlantic Ocean, arguing that the sprawling body of water touches too many countries for the tech giant to make the change on its maps. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday,…

5 mistakes women make that are aging them faster than they realize

Aging well isn’t just about looking good. Everyday choices play a big role in how we age, and one longevity doc says a few bad habits may seem harmless — but are actually having a real impact on your body. The good news? You can still backtrack on these mistakes.…

Brock Bowers ‘not overly serious’ injury stretches into Week 2

Brock Bowers remained on the sideline Wednesday as the Raiders opened their Week 2 practice schedule, keeping their most dangerous mismatch weapon in doubt for Sunday’s road game against the Chargers. The absence continues an already murky timeline after Bowers underwent a meniscus trim last week. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak…

SpaceX soars 5% after Starship reusable rocket launch date revealed

Shares of SpaceX soared over 5% Wednesday on news Elon Musk’s company has a new launch date for Starship — a huge, fully-reusable rocket that’s central to the firm’s business plans. The 14th test for the model was scheduled for next Tuesday morning. If all goes according to plan, the…

LSU star served papers for 0K Ole Miss lawsuit days before heated clash

A new twist has been added to the LSU-Ole Miss rivalry as Saturday’s big game and Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford approaches. The Tigers’ Princewill Umanmielen was handed court papers in the parking lot of LSU’s football facility on Tuesday related to the Rebels’ breach-of-contract lawsuit against him, per ESPN.…

Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, study finds

A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs, and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting. Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased…

Iran strikes US-contracted ship with American personnel on board: report

WASHINGTON — Iran attacked a US-contracted ship with Americans on board this week, according to a report — heightening tensions in the Middle East, with President Trump predicting the conflict won’t end until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Fox News reported that the attack near the Strait of Hormuz…

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