Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is de-mined — and being watched by Space Force

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Tuesday that the “International Waters of the Strait of Hormuz” were completely de-mined and “every square inch” of the waterway is now being monitored by the US Space Force for any potential new explosives. Trump said in a Truth Social Post that the US Navy had swept the strait and detonated or removed the mines and that any new ones identified by Space Force would be detonated as well. “Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed,” the president noted. “Through Space Force, we are…

Gavin Newsom vows revenge on Supreme Court after mail-in ballot ruling

Gavin Newsom has vowed to fight the Supreme Court after it cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue pursuing new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. The California governor said in a statement late Monday he will launch another lawsuit against the federal government to try…

The midlife milestone linked to a higher Alzheimer’s risk in women

It’s not called the “big change” for nothing. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than men, accounting for roughly two-thirds of people with the degenerative condition. And one factor in particular could point to an increased risk for women of a certain age, according to a…

Fernando Mendoza path to Week 1 Raiders starting job still open

Maybe it’s coach speak. Maybe Klint Kubiak is using the Raiders’ unsettled quarterback situation to send a message throughout the locker room: Nobody should get comfortable. Every job must still be earned. Or perhaps Kubiak truly believes rookie Fernando Mendoza has a path to overtake Kirk Cousins and become the…

Angel Reese sets two WNBA records with epic performance: ‘That’s a talent’

Angel Reese did her best Dennis Rodman impression Monday night.  The Dream’s star forward posted an incredible 26 rebounds in a 78-71 victory over the Sparks, shattering Chamique Holdsclaw’s single-game record of 24 that had stood since 2003.  Her incredible effort on the boards also gave her the league’s highest…

Joey Bosa likely retiring at 30 years old as he remains free agent

Joey Bosa’s NFL career may have quietly reached the end. The former No. 3 overall pick remains unsigned after spending last season with the Bills, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter said on his podcast that the 30-year-old pass rusher is more likely to retire than return. “It is more likely than…

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