Exclusive | Dem leader, experts admit what fueled NYC’s socialist surge — and it wasn’t ‘affordability’ pledge

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist cronies who swept last week’s Democratic primaries boasted about an affordability message — but critics say it was anti-Israel furor that is fueling the party’s swing to the left. State Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs admitted voters’ feelings on Israel helped propel Mamdani buddies to three House primary victories, including firebrand Darializa Avila Chevalier and former city Comptroller Brad Lander, who upset incumbent Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Dan Goldman, respectively. Both Espaillat and Goldman backed the Jewish state — which may have motivated young activist liberals with pro-Palestinian views who have staunchly opposed Israeli military action…

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Heat’s top NBA free agency targets after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

The Heat are expected to remain busy this offseason. And in reality, they have no choice. The three-time NBA champions made a big swing earlier this week, landing Giannis Antetokounmpo after a year-long pursuit, and now they’re looking to add role players to fill out the rest of their roster…

Critics howl as Gavin Newsom gifts B subsidy for EV trucks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a massive $1 billion electric truck subsidy program Wednesday, just one day before his budget presentation, prompting critics to accuse the Democrat of forcing taxpayers to bankroll an industry that still can’t stand on its own. The new California Clean Fuel Reward program will hand…

Iconic California Coca-Cola bottling plant closing after more than century

One of Ventura’s longest-running businesses is preparing to shut its doors for good after being tied to the local community for more than 100 years. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling confirmed last week that its Ventura distribution and bottling facility will permanently close on July 10, ending a relationship between the seaside California…

Liam Hendriks joins Cubs on minor league deal in search of All-Star form

Liam Hendriks is getting another chance to work his way back to the majors. The veteran reliever signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on Wednesday after being let go by the Twins before Opening Day, giving Chicago a low-risk opportunity to evaluate whether the former All-Star closer still…

Denise Powell wins contentious Democratic House primary election for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s ‘blue dot’ Nebraska district 

Political activist Denise Powell won the hotly contested Nebraska Democratic primary Wednesday for retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s (R-Neb.) seat in the House of Representatives. Powell’s close race against state Sen. John Cavanaugh was called by the Associated Press about 24 hours after polls closed in the Cornhusker state. The Omaha-area 2nd…

Eric Swalwell’s wife spotted without wedding ring as rape scandal plagues family

The wife of disgraced congresssman Eric Swalwell was spotted without her wedding ring near the couple’s $1.2 million Washington, D.C. home — as her husband’s whereabouts still remain publicly unknown. Brittany Swalwell was seen solo and hardware-free as her husband faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment that abruptly ended…

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