Dem lawmaker to host ‘Real Housewives’ viewing party as DHS shutdown leaves thousands unpaid

Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) is hosting a watch party on Thursday night for the premiere of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” feting the franchise as the Department of Homeland Security is shut down. “Bring a friend, bring the drama,” reads the invite, which he posted to social media. The event, being co-hosted by state Rep. Jackie Baginski and state Sen. Hanna Gallo, will feature speciality cocktails and door prizes. Many lawmakers are enjoying the good life in casinos, at Disney World, and on overseas jaunts during their two-week break from Capitol Hill, as hundreds of DHS workers remain unpaid and thousands of Americans endure…

Artemis II launch: NASA prepares for Wednesday launch of historic space mission

Refresh 2026-03-31T11:14:48.681Z The mission timeline Hello, fellow Artemis enthusiasts! Senior staff writer Harry Baker here to tell you a little bit about the timeline for NASA’s historic return trip to the moon (and back).As soon as operators gave the green light for launch, the Artemis II mission officially began, and…

The Rangers see the promise of Will Cuylle — now they need him to deliver

Will Cuylle very quickly became a key player for the Rangers. Each year since his four-game cameo during the 2022-23 season, his role had grown. Between his ability to establish himself as a full-time NHLer almost right away and the Blueshirts’ roster turnover, Cuylle has become a multi-faceted contributor in…

Keeping Sean Manaea stretched out is a work in progress for Mets

ST. LOUIS — Sean Manaea is still trying to figure out the particulars. A day after pitching 1 ¹/₃ innings in relief, the displaced Mets starter was asked Monday how he will remain stretched out for the first time he’s needed in the rotation this season. “I don’t really know,”…

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden shot himself in the buttocks: report 

A real pain in the butt.  The Secret Service agent who accidentally fired his gun while guarding former first lady Jill Biden last week shot himself in the buttocks, according to a report.  The agent’s non-life-threatening injury following the “negligent discharge” at Philadelphia International Airport was initially described as a…

Yes, women often feel colder than men — here’s why

Battle of the sexes? More like battle of the thermostat. Men are from chilly Mars, yet they apparently run hotter — while women feel left out in the cold. One study got to the bottom of this phenomenon and proposed an explanation for why half the population feels like they’re…

Conduent data breach exposed 25 million Americans – including half of Texas

At least 25 million Americans — including roughly half of Texas’ population — were swept up in a massive data breach at tech firm Conduent, exposing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and health insurance data. Conduent, the New Jersey-based government and business technology contractor, was targeted by hackers…

People are getting an old-timey sailors’ disease on GLP-1s

Time for Ozempic to walk the plank?  Top dietitians in Australia this week are waving a red flag about an unforeseen impact of the GLP-1 class of weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.  In a new systematic review of existing research, led by professor Clare Collins of the Newcastle…

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