Glamorous SoCal inmate claims pervy sheriff deputy used jail records to stalk her

A Southern California jail worker who was arrested earlier this year allegedly mined inmate records to track down a newly released female prisoner — then called her in the middle of the night to tell her he wanted to “shoot his shot,” according to a bombshell legal claim. Riverside County corrections deputy Yash Patel, 30, allegedly pulled inmate Summer Johnson’s private data from a jail database, then used it to pursue the 31-year-old woman after she was released wearing leggings and a sports bar in early March, according to a legal claim filed this week. When Johnson — who was…

The Puma scratched from Kentucky Derby due to swelling in leg

One of the top horses to watch in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby is a race day scratch. The Puma will be out of the popular horse race after trainer Gustabo Delgado confirmed swelling was discovered in the horse’s leg due to a skin infection. “It’s just really bad timing,” Delgado told…

Yellowstone’s volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thought

Yellowstone’s famous supervolcano is likely being fueled in a completely different way from what many scientists assumed. New research suggests that Yellowstone’s volcanic activity is actually driven by shifts in Earth’s crust, rather than a deep well of magma underground as previously thought.This finding could help scientists predict future volcanic…

49ers’ unconventional 2026 draft approach could pay dividends soon

Here’s a closer look at the 49ers’ 2026 draft class: Instant impact player —  Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech, Round 3, No. 70 The 49ers fielded the worst pass-rush team in the NFL last year, clearly the result of defensive end Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams both…

Senate approves deal to end DHS shutdown without Democratic immigration demands

Senators approved a compromise measure early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security through the end of September, taking a major step toward ending the 42-day partial shutdown that has seen hundreds of airport security workers quit after missing paychecks and snarled travel nationwide. The agreement, passed…

6 things you can do right now to lower your dementia risk

Dementia is anything but fast — in fact, it’s often described as the “long goodbye.” Over 6 million Americans have the profoundly slow disease, which tends to take years, or even decades, to unfold. The largely irreversible condition gradually erodes personality, cognitive abilities and physical mobility. The good news is…

The Mets who have the most to prove this season

Juan Soto has little to prove. The star outfielder had a blip early last season when he wasn’t producing at a level expected for a player on a $765 million contract. But Soto got his act together and performed at a Juan Soto-like level for most of the season. There…

Professors slam Dem governor candidates’ racism accusations in USC debate fiasco

Professors have accused California Democrats of chilling academic freedoms and engaging in unfounded racial identity politics after the University of Southern California’s last-minute cancellation of a gubernatorial debate that didn’t include low-polling candidates of color. Four of race’s lowest-polling Democrats, who all are candidates of color, complained about being excluded…

Cherfilus-McCormick, indicted Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds, reluctantly sits for rare Congress ethics trial — as her lawyer begs for mercy

WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) was forced to appear Thursday at a rare ethics “trial” on whether she violated House rules by allegedly stealing as much as $5 million in federal funding to finance her political aspirations. Cherfilus-McCormick, 47, allegedly took the millions of dollars after the funds were…

Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight

HOUSTON — David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night. Next up is a meeting Saturday with ninth-seeded Iowa to see which…

USMNT confident they can end recent struggles vs. Europeans

ATLANTA — The United States enters this weekend’s friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in fine form. But fine enough to upend their recent struggles against European (UEFA) competition? “We have a lot of guys on the team all playing in top European clubs. So we play these players every single…

Trump insists MAGA ‘loves’ his war on Iran: ‘MAGA people are smart’

President Donald Trump said the Make America Great Again base “loves” his aggressive military campaign on Iran in a wide-ranging interview Thursday on “The Five.” “MAGA loves the fact that they’re not going to have somebody with a nuclear bomb over their head,” Trump said on “The Five.” “We have people that…

Trump taps David Sacks for powerful new White House AI, crypto role

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks was appointed as co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), expanding his role within the Trump administration. President Donald Trump established PCAST through an executive order on Wednesday, aimed at bringing together leading figures in science and technology to advise…

Tony DeAngelo to miss 1-2 weeks in Islanders crusher during playoff push

Tony DeAngelo will miss 1-2 weeks with a lower-body injury, the Islanders announced before their match Thursday against the Stars.  DeAngelo hurt himself while getting back to defend an odd-man rush against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, leaving the eventual 4-3 loss in the first period and not returning.  The Islanders…

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