Nancy Pelosi’s post-Congress job revealed: ‘Liberation’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi already has her next act lined up after she ends her four-decade career in Congress in January 2027. The California congresswoman will return to her home state to lead the newly created Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy at the University of California, Berkeley. “I think all of us in public service who have an opportunity to do so want to use our experience to train leaders for the future,” she told CNN. She described the move as a chance to leave behind the partisan battles of Washington, DC without leaving public service altogether. “I…

Gavin Newsom rewards insiders with paid California board appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff,…

Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark

Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its…

Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday formally blocked President Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now – arguing such a dismissal from the White House could set a precedent that would politicize policy decisions. But while the court protected Fed policymakers from being fired without cause,…

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk

Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…

Why Lakers’ Luka Doncic wouldn’t have made a difference against Thunder

Do you know the craziest part of the Lakers’ second-round playoff series against the Thunder? There’s such a wide chasm between the two teams that it has all-but-nullified what would’ve been a burning question in every other series involving LA.  Would things have been different had Luka Doncic played?  Doncic,…

Exclusive | DNI Tulsi Gabbard probes US funding to more than 120 biolabs abroad

WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is investigating more than 120 biological laboratories abroad that were funded by US taxpayer dollars for decades, as part of an effort to end potentially risky experiments with viruses pursuant to President Trump’s executive order on so-called “gain-of-function” research. Gabbard told The…

Sleeping with more than one pillow may have an unexpected health risk

Talk about a slumber setback. It’s not just when you go to bed, but how your head hits the pillow that can significantly influence several aspects of your well-being, from breathing and digestion to spine alignment. And while many prefer two pillows to get a good night’s rest, some people…

Five Guys closing multiple California stores, including 2 LA County locations

Burger chain Five Guys is shuttering multiple California locations and cutting dozens of jobs as the fast-casual giant buckles under financial pressures — as critics say their high menu prices are pushing consumers away. The chain is permanently closing two restaurants in Los Angeles County, one in Whittier and another…

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