LA’s top federal prosecutor throws down the gauntlet as noncitizen voter fight goes down to the wire

Los Angeles federal prosecutor Bill Essayli is calling on California officials to use a federal citizenship database to verify voter eligibility after an appeals court rejected President Donald Trump administration’s effort to set aside roughly 20,000 ballots tied to suspected noncitizens. In a post on X, Essayli questioned why California could not use the same database it relies on to verify the citizenship of Medi-Cal applicants. “This debate over noncitizens on California’s voter rolls could be resolved in under a day if California simply used the same federal database it has relied on for 40 years to confirm Medi-Cal applicants’…

Lauren Conrad’s Best Halloween Costumes of All Time

Lauren Conrad is both a master of style and DIY-ing, so it should come as no surprise that she has crafted some of our favorite Halloween costumes over the years. “When I was 11 I made my first Halloween costume,” Conrad wrote via Instagram in October 2019, sharing a snap…

Abdul El-Sayed’s ex-Dem opponent Rep. Haley Stevens makes dramatic switch to support GOP rival in 11th-hour Mich. Senate twist

WASHINGTON — Stevens is getting even.Michigan Dem Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers Sunday in a stunning defection two days before the midterm election after a massive, public falling-out with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.Haley’s comet hit Democrats’ only vulnerable Senate seat in the 2026 midterm, making it…

Heidi Klum’s Best Halloween Costumes Through the Years

Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween.  Through the years, Klum has gone above and beyond when it comes to dressing up at her annual spooky soirée.  One of her most memorable looks came at her 2022 bash, which saw her disguised as a giant worm. The getup featured creepy…

Global law firm Vedder getting new NYC digs with move to Sixth Ave. tower

The latest law firm to choose Sixth Avenue for a new Big Apple home is global powerhouse Vedder. The firm signed for 49,000 square feet, the entire 34th floor, at Rockefeller Group’s 1221 Sixth. The long-term deal brings the former McGraw-Hill building’s 2.6 million square feet to 98% leased. Vedder…

Popular snack may protect the aging brain when eaten every day: study

The brain benefits of this snack are nuts. Certain foods are considered super when it comes to their nutritional benefits, promoting gut health, supporting immunity, and even helping us live longer. A hefty handful of one common food can boost brain power as we age, according to recent research. A…

49ers’ bad drafts forced them to retread rather than reset

The 49ers held their last practice in front of fans this week, and nothing this training camp has gotten the faithful hooting and hollering more than two particular players. Any play involving red jersey No. 57 and white jersey No. 19 generally elicits a big reaction. Almost a month in,…

Exclusive | Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hopeful IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will ‘bring America together’

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is hoping the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix this weekend “brings America together” in a first-of-its-kind racing event that will showcase some of the sport’s top drivers — and President Trump — lapping historic sites in the nation’s capital. “The president loves sports,” Duffy told…

49ers get redemption, answers in preseason game vs Chargers

The San Francisco 49ers were left humbled by Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. Brock Purdy ran into a buzzsaw on one field, while Justin Herbert ran roughshod on the other. It was a different story when the teams met Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.…

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan, once Asia’s richest man, sentenced to life in prison after property giant’s collapse

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world’s most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on Thursday, five years after the firm’s collapse shook the nation’s economy and financial markets. Hui Ka Yan, once Asia’s richest man, pleaded guilty in April to eight charges, including misuse of funds, fundraising…

Raiders emerge victorious after furious comeback, but much work remains

HOUSTON — The Raiders came to Houston looking for clarity. They got it, especially about their best players. Between a difficult joint practice against the Texans on Tuesday and Thursday night’s 22-20 preseason victory, in which they trailed 20-3 before mounting a furious second-half comeback featuring the bottom-of-the-roster players for…

Steve Hilton vows to fire California energy bosses behind tire regulations

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton promised to wipe out the agency behind California’s controversial new tire rules aimed at lowering emissions — blasting what he called an bloated “bureaucracy” that is only driving up the cost of living. “When I am in office, we are going to have affordable, reliable energy…

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