Bad Bunny’s record label gifted Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ,000 in concert tickets

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted more than $4,000 in concert tickets last summer from superstar rapper Bad Bunny’s record label, according to her annual financial disclosure released Monday.  The tickets, valued at $4,333, were provided to Sotomayor by Rimas Entertainment “for a concert for me and guests while I was on a private trip to Puerto Rico in August 2025,” the justice noted on her disclosure.  Rimas Entertainment, founded in Puerto Rico by Bad Bunny’s longtime manager Noah Assad, represents several leading Latin music artists.  It’s unclear if the concert tickets were for a Bad Bunny show or…

Terrion Arnold cut by Lions after kidnapping, armed robbery charges

The Lions released Terrion Arnold amid allegations that he orchestrated an abduction and robbery of three men he believed stole money and luxury items from him.  The NFL organization made the announcement at 4 p.m., just hours after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond for the now ex-Lions…

Israeli defense chief blames Trump for halting all-out Hezbollah push in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…

Exclusive | Right ignites after stunning SCOTUS ruling on California voter rights

California Republicans have blasted a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, warning the decision will further erode voter confidence. Steve Hilton, the Republican nominee for governor who advanced to November’s general election, called the decision “an insult” and predicted it would energize…

Fred VanVleet makes  million Rockets decision as NBA free agency looms

Fred VanVleet is staying put. The Rockets guard is opting into his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to according to multiple reports. The Wichita State product signed a two-year, $50 million contract last summer to stay with Houston, but VanVleet missed the entire season with a torn…

America’s lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed

Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed. When the nation was founded in 1776, life expectancy was around 35 to 40 years old, historians estimate. However, someone who survived childhood in colonial America often lived into their 60s…

Exclusive | Larry Fitzgerald’s father’s cause of death revealed

Larry Fitzgerald Sr. — the dad of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald Jr. — died from multiple issues, including severe sepsis, according to a copy of his death certificate obtained by The California Post. The document states a urinary tract infection and prostate cancer were other factors that…

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…

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