Trump confirms GOP will hold ‘midterm convention’ in  Dallas in September

President Trump confirmed Tuesday that the Republican Party will host an unusual “midterm convention” in Dallas on Sept. 9-10. The location and dates for the event, designed to drum up enthusiasm for GOP candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election, were first reported by Bloomberg News. “BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event,” the president continued.…

Gavin Newsom finally stumps up the cash to speed up California’s glacially slow elections

Gov. Gavin Newsom is putting millions behind an effort to tackle one of California’s biggest election headaches: the state’s notoriously slow vote count. As part of California’s newly approved $351.7 billion state budget, Newsom and Democratic lawmakers allocated $40 million to help counties process ballots more quickly before the November general election. Republican strategist…

Hawaii Nordstrom Rack outpost abruptly closes

After more than a decade in business, a beloved clothing retail store will close at the end of July, leaving Honolulu residents one less place to purchase clothing. The Nordstrom Rack in the Waikiki neighborhood will close on July 27, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. The 34,000 square foot…

How Rangers can fill their biggest need as offseason market opens up

The dropoff after Vladislav Gavrikov on the left side of the Rangers defense corps is considerable and remains a priority as free agency begins at noon Wednesday. Finishing this past season with 21-year-old Drew Fortescue and Matthew Robertson, a career AHLer up until that campaign, as their second- and third-pair…

California Dems push war-time price gouging crackdown as gas prices spike

California lawmakers accusing oil companies of exploiting the Iran war to gouge drivers are now backing a bill that would allow the state to crack down under its emergency price-gouging laws. The Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act (SB 493) — co-authored by Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Sen. Ben…

God makes people eat more junk food: study

Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt…

Did Japan have female samurai?

The samurai of Japan are famous for being skilled warriors who followed a code of honor. In popular culture and museums, samurai are often depicted as men, which raises a question: Were any samurai women?Female samurai existed and there is some evidence that they fought in battle, several experts told…

Mets waste numerous chances in brutal 10-inning loss to Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For a second straight night the Mets rallied from an early deficit, but this time there wasn’t a postgame celebration. Opportunities were wasted Saturday, including a replay challenge that the Mets didn’t issue, which would have subtracted the Angels’ first run. Along with them went the Mets’…

In big upset, top-seeded UCLA men’s volleyball season ends

Their fortunes changed in a flash. One moment, the UCLA men’s volleyball players were celebrating a trip to the Final Four. The next, they were mourning the end of their season. That’s how quickly the momentum shifted Saturday night after what appeared to be the winning point was wiped out…

Ronny Mauricio fractures left thumb and is headed to the IL

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets need a replacement for their replacement at shortstop. Ronny Mauricio is headed to the injured list, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, after he fractured his left thumb Saturday while diving into first base in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 4-3 loss to the Angels…

Gavin Newsom ripped as California’s population drops

A grim new report found California lost more than 50,000 residents last year, leaving Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials talking out of both sides of their mouths on which direction the state is headed. On Friday, the state’s Department of Finance issued a defensive press release blaming a “full…

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