Xavier ‘B— ass Becerra’ trolled with brutal attack website ahead of California governor debate on CNN

Xavier Becerra probably hates his new nickname, which is why Steve Hilton is hoping it sticks. Hilton’s campaign turned a reported White House insult from 2024 into a campaign attack during Wednesday night’s CNN debate – as the Republican gubernatorial candidate created a website branding his Democratic opponent “Bitch–ass Becerra.”  Steve Hilton came ready to rumble Wednesday night, invoking a notorious Washington insult by reminding voters that Xavier Becerra had been called a “Bitch-ass” by a former Biden administration official — setting a fiery tone as Becerra found himself defending his record from the opening exchanges of California’s lone scheduled…

Pennsylvania records fifth measles death as country sees worst outbreak in 35 years

Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since 1991. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated. The state did not provide any further information about the person who died. Lancaster…

Americans blame their debt on inflation more than their own spending

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Americans carrying more debt have plenty of possible culprits to blame, from impulse purchases to emergencies to years of high credit card interest rates. Increasingly, though, consumers are pointing…

Cristiano Ronaldo gives cryptic response about leaving Portugal’s camp

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo made a cryptic statement about his departure from Portugal’s national team camp prior to the club’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday, adding more drama to a situation involving one of the sport’s biggest names.  Ronaldo left the national team camp on Wednesday following…

Sydney Sweeney’s racy ads help sports betting platform quadruple valuation to B

Novig, a sports-focused prediction market, has reportedly quadrupled its valuation to $2 billion after it targeted young men with racy ads featuring actress Sydney Sweeney posing fully nude with strategically placed sports gear. The prediction market – a smaller competitor to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, which rival traditional sportsbooks…

Moody? Tired? Aggressive? You could have ‘irritable male syndrome’

Don’t get teste. Women — and the people who love them — are mostly familiar with the mood swings associated with PMS. But it turns out, men have their own mood issues tied to changing hormones, which one expert has dubbed “irritable male syndrome,” or IMS. Even if it’s not…

Todd Blanche moves closer to confirmation after rescinding .8B fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche moved closer to Senate confirmation Sunday after formally rescinding a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” and narrowing tax protections included in President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement. A spokeswoman for Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, confirmed an agreement had been reached after Cornyn and Sen. Thom Tillis,…

Jorge Polanco booed by Mets fans as woes keep worsening

One Met who won’t be gone by Monday’s trade deadline is Jorge Polanco, who continues to look lost at the plate. He went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts and a walk in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins on Sunday and was booed by the Citi Field crowd after…

Astros in talks with Marlins for Kyle Stowers ahead of trade deadline

The Astros are making a play for Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, and discussions are ongoing.  The Padres are listening on anything, including superstar closer Mason Miller. But a trade of Miller still seems like a long shot.  With superstar Tarik Skubal off the board, there are still several starters on…

Where Yankees can look to fill remaining holes after Luis Garcia Jr. trade

New Yankees slugger Luis García Jr., a vastly improved player who leads the National League in slugging (.560), will help the sagging Bronx Bombers lineup. The New York-born García was finally showing his big potential in the Nats’ new, fun environment, and heaven knows the Yankees need bats.  Still, García’s…

California’s insurance hell is destroying lives — here’s what the top commissioner candidates say they’ll do

California’s insurance crisis has left homeowners scrambling for coverage, businesses paying soaring premiums and thousands of residents forced on to the state’s insurer of last resort after major companies pulled back from the market following years of devastating wildfires. Now, the race to replace termed-out Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has…

Inside the Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Sears Catalog Homes

In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one marketplace—featuring clothes, toys, and even complete mail-order house kits. These mail-order homes were shipped directly by train, and considered “modern” at the time. They included everything a homeowner would need to build their own sanctuary:…

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