Jon Ossoff calls out Hasan Piker’s antisemitic tropes and remarks on the mainstream media

Hasan Piker is facing yet another Democratic lawmaker critic amid the fallout from comments he made on a stream last week, this time from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Ossoff, who is Jewish, was recently asked about Piker’s comments that suggested American Jews could bring violence on themselves for being too associated with support of Israel. The senator, through a spokesperson, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he “unreservedly rejects reckless and dangerous rhetoric suggesting that policy advocacy invites violence against the Jewish community or any community.” “American Jews and all Americans must have the freedom and security to speak out and petition their government…

San Francisco Democrats break ranks and vote against state billionaire tax

California’s billionaire tax is splintering state Democrats, with the latest sign of division coming from deep-blue San Francisco, where the local Democratic Party voted Wednesday not to endorse the ballot measure. San Francisco’s Democratic leaders delivered a stunning rebuke of Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time…

Lakers’ top options after LA’s failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

The Lakers’ failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, who is signing a two-year deal with the Timberwolves, has left them with a hole in the frontcourt.  And with their payroll $8.1 million from the NBA’s $209 million first-apron threshold, they’re hard-capped for the 2026-27 season. With their roster already having 16…

Mayor Karen Bass makes stunning move on illegal street vendors

Illegal street vendors are getting a free pass in Los Angeles — a slap in the face to brick-and-mortar businesses — after Mayor Karen Bass ordered cops to stop issuing criminal citations to vendors who flout the rules. Bass’ office told the California Post Thursday that the mayor “stands firmly…

USC receiver Tanook Hines remains man of mystery going into opener

As USC football fans trickle into the Coliseum on Saturday morning, many will be on the lookout for No. 16. That’s the number worn by Tanook Hines, the team’s top returning wide receiver whose status remained in doubt on the eve of the Trojans’ season opener. While coach Lincoln Riley…

Gavin Newsom burned by ethics fine over LA wildfire cash

Gov. Gavin Newsom — just a day after announcing he’s under federal investigation — has agreed to pay a $31,500 ethics fine after California’s political watchdogs found the governor failed to timely disclose millions of dollars in donations he solicited, many of which were tied to Los Angeles wildfire relief.…

Apple to launch AI-juiced AirPods and sunglasses, going head-to-head with Meta

Apple is preparing for a huge wave of new product releases, including camera- and AI-equipped AirPods and glasses that will launch the company into the red-hot AI device market — and into head-on competition with Meta’s own AI-enabled camera sunglasses. Apple’s new AirPods mark the next step in its development…

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