Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky cease-fire

A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for high-level talks with Iranian representatives, the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago that will test whether they can shore up a fragile cease-fire and pave the way for peace. The cease-fire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have traded fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin. The Iranian delegation arrived early Saturday in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who said on X…

Max Muncy caps three-homer night with walk-off blast in Dodgers win

Andy Pages’ big night was nearly wasted by Edwin Díaz’s first blown save as the Dodgers closer. Instead, it all set up Max Muncy for some walk-off heroics. In an 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night, Muncy hit three home runs. The first opened the scoring. The…

Hakeem Jeffries slammed for demanding Eric Swalwell drop out of Calif. gov race – but not resign from Congress

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was slammed Friday for calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to end his California gubernatorial campaign — but not resign from Congress amid shocking sexual misconduct allegations. “Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into…

Brittney Griner signs with Connecticut Sun in huge payday

The Connecticut Sun are making a big splash for their final season. The team has agreed to a seven-figure contract to bring in Britney Griner, according to Sun sideline reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby. Griner, a nine-time WNBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer, is one of the most decorated players in…

Eric Swalwell loses endorsements for CA governor after sex assault reports

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s lead in the race for California governor is taking a huge hit as the Democratic frontrunner began losing endorsements Friday after bombshell allegations of sexual assault. But the backlash has been so severe it may even cost the congressman his job. The San Francisco Chronicle published an…

Former NY Rep. Eliot Engel, who served 16 terms in Congress, dead at 79

Longtime New York Rep. Eliot Engel died Friday from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his family confirmed. He was 79. The longstanding Democratic public servant passed away “in the borough that raised him,” in the Bronx on Friday, surrounded by his family and friends, according to an official statement from his…

Hawke Frontier ED X 8×42 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. The Hawke Frontier ED X 8×42 are aimed at those who actually spend time using binoculars, not…

Why the Yankees couldn’t afford the international scouting status quo

Given their recent track record, perhaps it is not the worst thing that the Yankees’ top projected international signing this year backed out of his agreement or that next year’s reportedly has, too. That is why Mario Garza’s hire as the director of international scouting is more important than how…

4 troubling signs that your nail salon will give you an infection

Talk about a nail-biting decision. Choosing a reputable nail salon can be difficult — do you prioritize the slickness of the nail art? Cost? Staff expertise? Experts say that hygiene and safety should be at the top of the list. There aren’t many comprehensive, nationwide studies on the cleanliness of…

Unrivaled to take show on road to Philadelphia — for one night

Philadelphia is set for a professional women’s basketball revival Friday. The city, which has not hosted a pro women’s team since 1998 when the Philadelphia Rage and the American Basketball League ceased operations due to bankruptcy, has Unrivaled coming to town — and North Philadelphia native Kahleah Copper is thrilled…

A*Teens: Where Are They Now?

Mamma mia! The A*Teens made quite an impression on pop music during their short-lived run. After joining forces as an ABBA tribute band in 1998, Marie Serneholt, Dhani Lennevald, Sara Lumholdt and Amit Sebastian Paul released their debut album, The ABBA Generation, in August 1999 in their native Sweden and May…

Tough-on-crime mayor and vocal Newsom critic to run for California governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has sent shockwaves through the California governor’s race on Thursday by announcing a surprise bid for the state’s top job. Mahan, 43, a tough-on-crime Dem from the heart of Silicon Valley, said he’s running because the state needs to do better on affordability, homelessness and…

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