Dems are lining up to condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker as midterm elections near

Prominent Democrats are lining up to condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker after he warned that American Jews could face violence if they continue to be seen as strongly supporting Israel. The backlash follows a stream last week in which Piker displayed an image of Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss, who is Jewish and the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. Moss has said a fake audio clip is being circulated that falsely portrays him as saying he ran for Congress solely to ensure continued U.S. support for Israel. “If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that…

Meta calls out YouTube, TikTok after historic  billion settlement

Meta’s historic $18 billion deal to settle a federal lawsuit alleging it fueled a teen mental health crisis has a major caveat – its chief rivals TikTok and Google-owned YouTube must agree to make the same safety changes to their apps before Mark Zuckerberg will pay the full amount of…

USC viewed as ‘sleeper’ team to win National Championship

It’s no secret that the 2026 College Football Season is a make-or-break year for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans. With so much pressure facing the Trojans, college football analyst RJ Young said he believes this year’s USC team is a “sleeper” to win the National Championship. “I think we…

California cheesemaker shuts down after 94-year run

A nearly century-old Wine Country cheesemaker is closing its award-winning factory citing ongoing challenges since the Covid pandemic. Vella Cheese in Sonoma County announced Monday that after 94 years it has made the “incredibly difficult decision” to cease production of its famous products. “Our business has never fully recovered from…

‘Unlike anything seen before’: Archaeologists unearth a unique, 11,000-year-old statue of a person riding a leopard from one of the world’s earliest settlements

Archaeologists working at a Stone Age site in Turkey have discovered a unique depiction of a person sitting on the back of a leopard. The 11,000-year-old statue may reflect the culture’s fascination with virility and masculinity, experts say.The statue was unearthed this summer at Karahan Tepe (also written as Karahantepe),…

Popular restaurant at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island closes after 32 years

P.F. Chang’s abruptly pulled the plug on its longtime restaurant at Southern California’s ritzy Fashion Island shopping center reportedly after 32 years — with one local claiming stunned workers only learned the news after their final shift. The Asian-inspired chain’s Newport Beach outpost served its final meals last week, according…

How worried are you about extreme heat?

Earth is getting hotter, and people across the world are starting to feel the effects. The past decade includes all 10 of the warmest years on record, and 2024 was the hottest year ever measured. As temperatures continue to rise and heat waves become more frequent and intense, that heat…

Why USC football’s Jahkeem Stewart won’t play in season opener

USC has lost another likely starter to injury with the season quickly approaching. Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, who was a freshman All-American last season, recently went down with a foot injury after the Trojans lost center Kilian O’Connor for the season earlier in training camp. Stewart’s setback is not expected…

Senate passes anti-Iran war resolution with 4 Republican votes

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 50-48 Tuesday to require President Trump to end the Iran war — which concluded last week with a memorandum of understanding. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis It’s the first time Congress has passed a…

NCAA adopts new five-year eligibility model in massive overhaul

The NCAA is moving forward with a major eligibility change. The governing body’s Division I cabinet unanimously approved a five-year, age-based eligibility model on Tuesday afternoon, months after calls for the new rule first began in April. Under the new model, college athletes will receive five years of eligibility beginning…

No. 4 England can’t solve Ghana in stunning World Cup draw

England was forced to settle. The fourth-ranked World Cup side was unable to break through against the stout defense of No. 64 Ghana, ending their second Group L match with a goalless tie. England made a valiant push in the final minutes of regulation, with Nico O’Reilly’s header going off…

What is the ‘herb of longevity’? All about the trendy Korean skincare staple

Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. Nicknamed tiger grass…

Graham Platner reveals he used Planned Parenthood for STD tests: ‘Smart thing to do’

WASHINGTON —  Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner commended Planned Parenthood for helping him get tested for sexually transmitted diseases as he grapples with scandals over his alleged adultery and debauchery. While receiving an endorsement from Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s president, the horny oyster farmer heaped praise on the controversial…

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