Supreme Court blocks failed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore from collecting .2M defamation award over 2017 campaign ad

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a bid by former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore to collect an $8.2 million defamation award stemming from a Democratic campaign ad that ran during his unsuccessful 2017 Senate bid. Moore, 79, had asked the court to stay an April ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that reversed a federal jury’s 2022 finding against the Democratic-aligned Senate Majority PAC. Justice Clarence Thomas declined Moore’s emergency application without explanation, as is common in such cases. Moore, best known for his hard-line stance against same-sex marriage and support for displaying the Ten…

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US ​over a transmission defect that can ‌damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the US ​National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said ​on Tuesday. The recall affects certain 2018-2021 ⁠Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, ​and 2021 F-150…

Nancy Pelosi’s post-Congress job revealed: ‘Liberation’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I…

Supreme Court upholds Trump firing of FTC commissioners in expansion of presidential power

WASHINGTON — President Trump acted lawfully when he fired former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter last year, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, finding legal protections against such dismissals unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the 6-3 opinion that overturned precedents restricting presidents from removing officials at independent government agencies without cause. “Although it is up…

Young fan makes a bold move by asking Maxx Crosby to join the 49ers

A young San Francisco 49ers fan didn’t waste her shot when she met Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. When the fan approached Crosby, she asked him if he could get traded to the 49ers, leaving Crosby speechless. “Bruh I literally made a post about you, like a couple of…

Gavin Newsom rewards insiders with paid California board appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff,…

Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark

Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its…

Blakeman courts deep-pocketed NY elite at Hamptons power breakfast — pledges to rid of Hochul and Mamdani’s tax on 2nd homes

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman courted deep-pocketed donors in the Hamptons Saturday with his pledge to eliminate Gov. Kathy Hochul’s and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned tax on luxury second homes. The Nassau County executive rubbed elbows with more than 80 CEOs, philanthropists and other power brokers who gathered for the…

Mikal Bridges rises from the depths to become most impactful Knick

CLEVELAND — Here’s all you need to know about the Eastern Conference finals: Mikal Bridges has outscored James Harden. It’s an amazing development considering how these playoffs started for Bridges, who looked like he had the yips in the opening five games against the Hawks. But Bridges killed those demons…

Biden breaks silence on California governor endorsement

Joe Biden will not endorse anyone in the race for California governor, despite candidate Xavier Becerra working as one of the top officials in the former president’s administration. The decision not to make an endorsement in the chaotic race is being seen by some as a glaring snub of former…

Dodgers bullpen sets record-long scoreless streak to snap Brewers skid

MILWAUKEE –– The Dodgers have had no problem beating the Brewers in the playoffs in recent years. The regular season, however, had been a different story. Entering Saturday’s game at American Family Field, the Dodgers hadn’t recorded a regular-season victory over Milwaukee since Aug. 13, 2024. Nine straight times since…

Xavier Becerra talks tough on big oil while slurping Chevron

In the final days of the race for California governor, Xavier Becerra is claiming only he can stand up to Big Oil — while simultaneously leaning on donations from it. “Tom Steyer made his billions off oil and coal,” Becerra wrote on X Friday, taking aim the his hedge-fund billionaire…

Apple TV reporter Tricia Whitaker hurt in Orioles’ foul ball nightmare

Apple TV+ MLB reporter Tricia Whitaker saw a little too much action during the Orioles game on Friday. Whitaker revealed that, while covering Baltimore’s 7-4 win over the Tigers at Camden Yards, she was beamed in the wrist by a foul ball by Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. She initially posted…

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