US Intel warns Iran boosting efforts to target Americans in Mideast

Iran has ramped up efforts to target Americans overseas, with lethal plots reaching “advanced stages” as the Trump administration weighs renewed military strikes against Tehran, new intelligence is warning. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton alerted Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the threat in a letter Friday, warning that Iran had “substantially increased efforts to target US personnel,” according to a memo first obtained by Axios. “The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against US citizens have reached advanced stages in both the Middle East and certain other countries,” Clayton wrote. The one-page, unclassified memo did not identify specific…

Biden ‘autopen’ attorney and anti-Trump lawyer helping ‘Squad’ Rep. Ilhan Omar battle immigration probe

The legal eagles defending embattled “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar from prison or deportation include former President Biden’s “autopen” personal attorney and the white-shoe lawyer who quarterbacked both of President Trump’s impeachments. The Somalia-born Omar’s defense duo boasts impressive lefty legal pedigrees, but neither specializes in immigration law — raising questions…

Lakers and Clippers bring the drip before Battle of LA showdown

The Lakers and Clippers brought the heat before the opening tip — and not just on the court. As the two Los Angeles rivals arrived for their latest Battle of LA showdown, the stars turned the pregame scene into a fashion show, serving up bold fits, designer looks and plenty…

Why were the Nazca Lines built?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Nazca Lines are the most famous geoglyphs in the world. Dating back around 2,000 years and reaching a combined length of more than 800 miles (1,300 kilometers), they depict a variety of motifs, including…

Rui Hachimura has a hilarious Lakers locker-room mix-up in Clippers debut

Rui Hachimura is all too familiar with Crypto.com Arena. The forward spent three-plus seasons with the Lakers before signing with the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal this summer. Hachimura kept things lighthearted in his return for the crosstown showdown as he jokingly attempted to enter the Lakers locker…

Brewers hold on for nail-biting World Series Game 1 win over Rays

MILWAUKEE — Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. DeLuca’s strikeout came after Tampa…

Warriors will ‘lose sleep’ over late collapse in loss to Grizzlies

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandin Podziemski converted a contested layup, the Grizzlies called timeout and the Warriors’ fifth-year guard amped up the crowd as he retreated to his bench. Podziemski put Golden State up 11 with 5:19 to play, and De’Anthony Melton drained a 3 96 seconds later to extend the…

Screen legends and their iconic watches

Icons are icons for a reason. That goes for silver-screen scene-stealers who keep us engrossed with every glance shot or word spoken — and stylish accessories that have stood the test of time, miraculously feeling of-the-moment no matter the decade. When the two combine? Pure magic. Here, five larger-than-life stars…

Moon magic: Van Cleef & Arpels channels the cosmos for its new watch

It takes a certain kind of mystique to make the passage of time an otherworldly experience. Cue Van Cleef & Arpels, and its affinity for the cosmos, to dial said experience up with its latest celestial-themed offering, the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune watch. An homage to the moon,…

Struggling California-founded restaurant chain’s massive comeback play revealed

They’re not going down without a bite. California-founded Denny’s is known as “America’s Diner” — but the iconic, breakfast-all-day chain known for it’s Grand Slam combo hasn’t exactly been knocking it out of the park in recent years, with more than 150 underperforming locations benched in recent months. But since their…

Jaxson Dart’s sterling Giants performance was defined by what he didn’t do

The test was taken and aced with such metronome-type efficiency that in this case, calling Jaxson Dart and the offense he commanded “methodical” could certainly be construed as a compliment.  Heck, going about your business in an orderly, logical, careful, organized manner and getting the desired results seems like a…

Gavin Newsom drops bombshell decision on White House bid if Kamala runs

Gov. Gavin Newsom has revealed one factor that could tank his expected presidential bid: fellow Democrat Kamala Harris. Newsom was asked in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper about his expected White House run, and he didn’t hold back on how the former vice president, his former colleague and rumored…

Top LA restaurant known for celeb sightings closes after 28-year run

The sun is setting on yet another famed eatery in West Hollywood. Sunset Strip staple Sushiya will close their doors on September 29 after nearly 30 years in business, the restaurant announced today. The shock shuttering adds yet another unwelcome name to the list of established eateries closed amid LA’s ongoing…

Exclusive | Sergio Hudson is fashion’s snatched-waist specialist

Dangerous curves ahead! Sergio Hudson’s sultry spring collection, unveiled at the Rainbow Room, showcased the models’ hourglass silhouettes. Fitted to a whisper, his evening gowns, sharp suits and plunge-neck jumpsuits outlined every contour. Paired with vertiginous heels, slender belts and sleek hair, the look was polished and powerful, just like…

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