Karen Bass’ awkward response to her brother suing her for losing his M home in Palisades Fire

Karen Bass could not flee fast enough as she was quizzed about her older brother suing the City of Los Angeles after his luxury Malibu home was destroyed in the Palisades fire. The mayor, who is seeking re-election, repeatedly refused to discuss the lawsuit and ducked into her blacked-out chauffer-Suburban when politely approached at World Cup soccer event on Thursday.  Bass was asked three time about the city being sued by her older sibling Kenneth Bass, 78, but refused to respond on each occasion. “We’re not talking about that!” a rattled Bass assistant said as she tried to prevent her…

Hunter Biden teases massive new role with Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom is set to drop a bombshell tell-all interview with former President Biden’s son Hunter. The California governor released a teaser clip from the sit down on X on Thursday afternoon, where he jokingly introduced his guest as: “Presidential candidate Hunter Biden.” Biden, in a clip of the podcast…

Taking a shot: Can a GLP-1 regimen boost fertility?

There’s been a revolving door of viral social media posts recently promoting the idea that you’ll boost your chances of conceiving if you take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Unfortunately, the promise of the “Ozempic baby boom” is more myth than reality. While there is some connection between GLP-1s (semaglutide, like Ozempic…

LeBron James and Steph Curry in Golden State continues to gain steam

After spending their entire careers as NBA rivals, LeBron James and Steph Curry might actually join forces. According to NBC Sports Warriors insider Monte Poole, James joining Golden State should not be dismissed. “I know it seems crazy,” Poole and NBC Sports Bay Area were told by a well-connected source.…

Man of the hour: Would you have a male midwife?

Midwifery is a field long dominated by women — hence the name — with females comprising more than 99% of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in the US. Yet, this April, Peter Johnson, Ph.D., CNM, of Boones Mill, Va., took the reins as the first male president of the American College of…

Rubio and Dana White sign agreement for more UFC-style diplomacy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC chief Dana White came together at the State Department on Thursday to discuss diplomacy, not fighting, as they signed a partnership to enhance sports diplomacy. “Everybody loves the fights,” White said, noting that when their cage matches go overseas, they see presidents or…

Harley dealers blast Indian Motorcycle over attack ad targeting CEO Artie Starrs being ‘from a pizza company’

Harley-Davidson dealers are accusing rival Indian Motorcycle of engaging in “attack-based marketing” after the company posted an advertisement mocking CEO Artie Starrs — a move that has fueled speculation about whether a broader anti-Harley social media campaign is benefiting the competitor. The controversy erupted after Indian Motorcycle posted a commercial…

Elon Musk’s SpaceX prices record-breaking B IPO at 5 a share

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially priced its record initial public offering at $135 per share, catapulting the rocket firm among the world’s most valuable companies ahead of its Friday debut. The hotly anticipated IPO raised $75 billion while selling 555.6 million shares, according to a statement posted on SpaceX’s website…

Memo Ochoa’s wife Karla Mora stuns in Mexico World Cup opener outfit

While legendary Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa wasn’t in his team’s starting 11 for their World Cup opening game against South Africa, his wife, Karla Mora, is still drawing attention. Mora does a great job of staying active on social media while her husband’s on the pitch. And she proved this…

Trump picks Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton to be next DNI

President Trump has announced his pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence: Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton. “Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay,” Trump said on Truth Social. “I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay…

Century-old tuberculosis vaccine could help treat diabetes, trials hint. How?

A century-old tuberculosis vaccine reduced insulin use in people with diabetes, new clinical trial results suggest. The catch: Research on this vaccine has divided the diabetes research community for years.The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine contains a weakened version of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis, the germ that causes tuberculosis. Inside the…

Dodgers starting pitchers offer amazing relief, rest for bullpen

That could have been worse. Much worse. While Emmet Sheehan’s implosion Sunday forced the Dodgers to deploy six relievers in a 13-5 loss to the Angels, the surprise bullpen game shouldn’t have any lasting effects — and not just because they aren’t scheduled to play Monday. With Roki Sasaki pitching…

Trump says Israel, Iran must ‘stop shooting’ after airstrikes rock Tehran

President Trump called Monday for Israel and Iran to lay down their weapons in his first public comments since the Middle Eastern enemies traded attacks overnight after both countries traded retaliatory strikes in what marked the biggest escalation since April’s cease-fire. “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting,’” Trump wrote…

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in…

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