John Fetterman vehemently rejects pressure to ditch Dems: ‘I’d be a terrible Republican’

Mavericky Sen. John Fetterman slapped down calls for him to become a Republican due to his penchant for breaking ranks with Democrats, arguing that he’d be “terrible” as a GOPer. The hulking, hoodie- and shorts-wearing senator was adamant that he hasn’t changed, but his party has, and that he’s refused to lurch to the left on issues such as the border and avoiding government shutdowns. “These once-common views have become increasingly toxic in the Democratic Party, a result of catering to the fringe and agitated parts of our base,” Fetterman candidly wrote in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday. “My values…

Trade court rejects Trump’s 10% global tariffs in victory for small businesses

The US trade court on Thursday ruled against President Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding across-the-board tariffs were not justified under a 1970s trade law. The US Court of International Trade ruled in favor of small businesses that challenged the tariffs, which took effect on Feb. 24. The ruling was 2-1, with one judge…

USC men’s basketball roster may be complete with addition of Isaac Bruns

A final piece appears to have been locked into place for the USC men’s basketball team. The commitment of transfer Isaac Bruns, a 6-foot-5 guard from South Dakota, may have completed the Trojans’ roster for next season. The Trojans have now received commitments from seven transfers who averaged a combined…

Knicks have to find what’s eluded them most in this booming era

PHILADELPHIA — At this point, it’s hard to remember just how thirsty we were as a basketball populace for so many years, just how starved. The Knicks lost 93-80 to the Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on June 2, 2000. That year was the ninth consecutive…

Soon-to-be SpaceX billionaires are gearing up for a windfall

SpaceX’s looming IPO is set to mint more new billionaires than any liquidity event in history. Its Nasdaq listing in June could exceed $2 trillion, making it the largest company ever to go public. Analysts say the IPO will spur innovation, much like the PayPal sale did in 2002. SpaceX’s…

Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass new US driver assistance system tests

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new advanced driver assistance system tests. The tests have recently been added to the agency’s New Car Assessment Program. The models that passed are Model Y vehicles manufactured on…

When was the last time Antarctica was ice-free?

​​Antarctica, which is nearly four times the size of the United States, is almost entirely covered by a miles-thick layer of ice.But the South Pole hasn’t always been frozen. So when was the last time Antarctica was ice-free?This ice cap formed relatively recently in geological terms, experts told Live Science.…

Rubio walks back claim Israel forced Trump’s timing for Iran war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted Tuesday that he was misunderstood one day prior when he said the US attacked Iran on Saturday because “we knew that there was going to be an Israeli action” that would “precipitate an attack against American forces.” Follow The Post’s live coverage of President…

Experts warn of ‘mysterious’ leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones

It’s the Coruna-virus pandemic. Techsperts are cautioning iPhone users against a “mysterious” cyberscam allegedly created by the US government that can hijack your device using multiple weak points. The “powerful” software kit, dubbed Coruna, uses 23 different vulnerabilities to exploit iPhones and break into the device, Google warned in a…

Bessent says Trump’s new 15% global tariff starts this week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s newly announced 15% global tariff will take effect this week, as the administration moves to restore duties after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a key part of the president’s trade agenda. Speaking on CNBC’s morning show “Squawk Box,” Bessent…

Meet the world’s smallest AI supercomputer — it packs ‘doctorate-level intelligence’, its makers say, and can fit into your pocket

A U.S. startup has developed what it claims is the world’s smallest artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer. Packed with high-performance hardware and plenty of RAM, company representatives say it can run “Ph.D. intelligence” AI models — despite being compact enough to tuck into your pocket. This means they’re capable of autonomous…

Hawke Endurance ED 8×25 binocular review

Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best ones for you. Find out more about how we test. For anyone who enjoys hiking, birdwatching or just exploring the great outdoors, finding the best compact binoculars…

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