Spencer Pratt meets with Trump at White House

Spencer Pratt posted a photo Tuesday showing him with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, just after announcing the launch of his “WAR Foundation,” earlier in the day. The former Los Angeles mayoral candidate was photographed sitting with three others, including what appeared to be his son, as Trump spoke. “I will never stop fighting for my community,” Pratt wrote in the caption. After the former reality star failed to reach November’s runoff election, Trump urged him to dispute the June primary loss. “Spencer Pratt…He shouldn’t go away quietly. He should protest because it was, in my very strong…

Lakers agree to .9M deal with Kevon Looney in NBA free agency

The Lakers have found their backup big man to complement Walker Kessler. The team has agreed to terms with Kevon Looney on a one-year deal. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with three time champion Kevon Looney in NBA free agency. Looney will join…

Banks seek work-around on debit card fee limits

For years, big banks have railed against legal regulations that cap how much they can charge for debit-card fees – and now some industry leaders are reportedly eyeing a potential deal that could help them skirt around those limits. In recent months, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and PNC…

I’m a doctor — the 4 symptoms I wish men would stop hiding

Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and…

Your 401(k) could be at risk if the AI bubble bursts: Treasury report

A draft Treasury Department report is warning that an artificial intelligence bubble could put millions of Americans’ retirement savings at risk if the industry goes through a major downturn — even as leaders from Washington to Silicon Valley tout AI as the engine of a new economic boom. The internal…

Gavin Newsom’s spending could put California in budget hell

Gavin Newsom is set to leave California a shocking legacy of a structural budget deficits of between $20 and $30 billion — as state officials admit they have no idea how much money from the general fund it spends on state worker’s salaries. A report by the state’s Legislative Analyst’s…

Raiders legend gives Fernando Mendoza blessing to wear No. 15

Fernando Mendoza can wear No. 15 in Las Vegas with a clear conscience. Former Raiders quarterback and coach Tom Flores recently revealed he’s given the team’s top draft pick his blessing to wear his old number. “He deserves my blessing,” Flores said of Mendoza. “Because if he’s not the real…

California’s High-Speed Rail plan delayed again after uproar

California’s bullet train can’t catch a break. The state’s High-Speed Rail Authority board punted a vote Wednesday on its long-awaited business plan — after it was revealed that the project’s cost had ballooned to a staggering $231 billion. Lawmakers and budget hawks have ripped the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco train project…

Steve Kerr, Warriors reportedly hold meeting, still mulling future

There’s no more clarity in Steve Kerr’s situation following a reported meeting with the Warriors’ top decision-makers earlier this week. According to an ESPN report on Wednesday, Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. on Monday. The meeting lasted two hours, per ESPN, but while…

Another brutal offensive showing leads to another Dodgers loss

After a lackluster offensive performance Tuesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts implored his team to “to have a better plan” at the plate. An afternoon later, however, the club was still searching. In a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, the Dodgers not only dropped a three-game series…

Disney makes major decision on the future of ESPN

Disney has decided to keep ESPN — shelving years of speculation about a potential spinoff — in one of the first major strategic calls by newly installed CEO Josh D’Amaro, according to a report. The move signals that the media giant is doubling down on sports as it navigates a…

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