Glamorous politico reveals ‘insane’ plot to help Spencer Pratt become LA Mayor by voting for Karen Bass

A political influencer is telling supporters of LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt the best way to help his victory is to vote for Mayor Karen Bass next month — and critics are torching her argument as “insane.” Samantha Ettus, a self-described best-selling author and commentator, has been posting multiple videos in recent days urging conservatives to vote for Bass. Ettus claims her primary motivation is to ensure Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist running for mayor, does not win. Here is how the LA Mayoral race works and here is the strategy that aims for two outcomes:1. Blocks the DSA candidate…

McDonald’s is quietly ditching a popular in-store feature nationwide

McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company…

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition: spokesperson

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition, a spokesperson for the close ally of President Trump said Sunday. “Mayor Rudy Giuliani is currently in the hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition, the spokesperson said in a statement. “Mayor Giuliani is…

OPEC+ agrees on third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran war continues to disrupt Gulf oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output targets by 188,000 barrels per day in June, the third…

One Liberty tenant Cleary Gottlieb renews lease

A giant renewal affirmed that the success of  Downtown’s eastern side isn’t limited to the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place. Cleary Gottlieb renewed on 475,000 square feet at Brookfield Properties’ One Liberty for 20 more years. The law firm is the largest tenant in the 2.3 million square-foot tower on Broadway…

Feil’s 7 Penn Plaza to lease three floors to HDR Engineering

Strong leasing momentum in the Feil Organization’s portfolio snared another new tenant —  HDR Engineering, which signed for 74,000 square feet on three full floors at 7 Penn Plaza, formerly known as 370 Seventh Ave. HDR, the largest US-based employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, will move from 500 Seventh Ave., where…

Manhattan’s Redeye Grill to close after 30 years

Bye, bye, Redeye. Fireman Hospitality Group’s Redeye Grill, a Manhattan dining institution since 1995, will serve its last cowboy ribeye steak and shellfish tower on July 12, Realty Check has learned. CEO Ben Grossman, who’s run the 11-location eatery empire since founder Shelly Fireman passed away at 93 last October, said, “After…

Science news this week: Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis marble fragment resurfaces, and a pure hexagonal diamond is born

This week’s science news was packed with stories that highlighted humanity’s complex, often-fraught relationship with nature, with forecasters predicting the possible onset of a “super El Niño” this summer.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center announced that there’s currently a 62% chance that El Niño will emerge…

Nets keeping extra close tabs on this year’s NCAA Tournament

With March Madness starting, Nets fans are going to be watching a lot of basketball on split screen. One eye on the Nets, and the other on the NCAA Tournament. One on their team tanking for lottery odds, the other on the potential franchise-changer(s) they hope all this losing buys…

Why are humans the only species with a chin?

Humans are the only species with a chin — a feature absent from even our closest relatives. Indeed, it’s such a unique anatomical quirk that it’s one of the main traits anthropologists use to identify Homo sapiens remains in the fossil record.Yet, for such a defining feature, we know surprisingly…

St. John’s gets hot from 3-point land in positive March Madness sign

This was a pretty good NCAA Tournament omen.  Fifth-seeded St. John’s hit its most 3-pointers since Jan. 12 at Creighton, sinking 10 from deep in a 79-53 rout of No. 12 Northern Iowa in an East Region opening-round game at Viejas Arena on Friday night.  The Red Storm entered the…

Yankees’ Luis Gil closes out spring training with impressive start

TAMPA — As far as spring training games go, Friday was an important one for Luis Gil, given some of the questions lingering around him this camp. The Yankees right-hander came out and answered them emphatically. Gil looked more dominant than he has all spring, mowing down the Orioles across…

Russian hackers targeting US officials and journalists on Signal – have accessed ‘thousands’ of accounts, FBI warns

Russian hackers are targeting US officials and other “high intelligence value” individuals on the encrypted messaging app Signal and “thousands” of accounts have already been compromised, FBI Director Kash Patel warned Friday. “The [FBI] has identified cyber actors associated with Russian Intelligence Services targeting users of commercial messaging applications, including…

Xavier Booker gives UCLA basketball big lift with Tyler Bilodeau out

PHILADELPHIA — There was no consensus when it came to Xavier Booker’s greatest impact. His four blocks in leading UCLA’s rim protection during its NCAA Tournament opener? “I would say the blocks, for sure,” Booker said late Friday. His work on the boards against UCF? “I was mostly happy with…

Reigning NBA champion Thunder skipping White House visit

The reigning NBA Champion Thunder are skipping a visit to the White House after their Finals victory over the Pacers last season. The Thunder have a game scheduled against the Wizards in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at 5 p.m., making this an ideal time to visit, but in a statement…

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