Trump-backed candidates take out GOP incumbents in Indiana, dominate Ohio primary in big night for president 

President Trump proved to be a kingmaker in the Indiana and Ohio Republican primaries Tuesday night, where his seal of approval propelled several GOP candidates to landslide victories.  In Indiana, Trump’s revenge campaign against incumbent state senators who torpedoed his push last year to redraw the Hoosier state’s congressional boundaries was largely successful – with the president’s preferred candidates winning five of six contests.  A potential sixth victory for a Trump-endorsed candidate was still too close to call late Tuesday. “Everyone in Indiana politics should have learned an important lesson today: President Trump is the single most popular Republican among…

Willie Brown makes stunning endorsement in California governor’s race

California political kingmaker Will Brown made a surprise endorsement in the governor’s race — throwing his support behind billionaire Tom Steyer. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, said in a statement that he’s known Steyer “for many years” and praised his ability to lead. “I’ve seen how how he…

Burlington plots major May expansion — including 3 California stores

Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio…

Why Casey Schmitt is breakout star despite disappointing Giants season

SAN FRANCISCO — Just about nothing is going right for the Giants’ offense, but Casey Schmitt has been the lone exception. On Monday, he hammered his fifth home run of the season and is responsible for their past three trips around the bases dating back to last Saturday. Consider the…

Generative AI can amplify and reinforce our delusions, findings show

There are numerous examples of artificial intelligence (AI) systems’ hallucinating and the effects of these incidents. But a new study highlights the potential dangers of the reverse: humans hallucinating with AI because it tends to affirm our delusions.Generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT and Grok, generate content that responds to…

Caitlin Clark shines in USA basketball senior team debut

MIAMI — Caitlin Clark grew up watching the greatness of Maya Moore, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi dominate the global stage with USA Basketball. She imagined one day following in their footsteps and representing the red, white and blue in international competitions. So before Clark took the practice court in…

DHS restarts key program used by frequent fliers amid ongoing shutdown

WASHINGTON — A key program that gives frequent fliers a fast-track process at airport security has been restored after a brief closure during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The Global Entry program, which gives pre-screened fliers a faster airport security process for international flights, had been suspended on Feb. 22,…

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