Eye-opening Gavin Newsom poll reveals ticking time bomb in his presidential prospects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has tepid approval ratings in his home state as he prepares to leave office and launch a possible presidential bid — and a new poll could signal pitfalls ahead for the California Democrat’s national ambitions. The Democratic governor netted 45% approval of his job performance and 46% disapproval from 625 registered California voters in a poll released by NBCUniversal Local and Telemundo Station Group. The poll, conducted Sept. 21 to 24, shows a stark partisan split: About 93% of Republicans said he’s been doing a bad job, and a majority of Independents, at 56%, agreed Newsom…

Luka Doncic files petition to have daughters brought from Slovenia to  US

Luka Doncic has filed a “Hague Convention” petition to have his two daughters brought from Slovenia to the United States, a source confirmed to the California Post. The petition “seeks to organize or secure effective exercise of rights of access to a child,” according to the U.S. Department of State.…

Anne Hathaway reveals what she’d give up for a second Knicks championship

Anne Hathaway made it clear that her Knicks fandom doesn’t waver. During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, Hathaway prioritized another Knicks championship over winning a second Academy Award while playing a game called “Best Thing Ever.” The game forced her to choose among two…

NYC doom loop? More like boom loop — as Manhattan office space fills up

The pandemic-era “doom loop” that supposedly threatened New York City’s future turned to a boom loop, as Manhattan’s 450 million square feet of offices are now more full than before the COVID pandemic emptied out skyscraper floors. Three major brokerages found that demand has driven up rents at a frenzied…

How Tony Romo, CBS handled  million albatross before split

Tony Romo isn’t walking away empty-handed. The now-former CBS Sports NFL commentator is expected to “probably be a paid a good portion” of the $72 million remaining on his contract, according to The Athletic. The sides reportedly agreed to financial terms Friday before news broke of of their split with…

All the New Shows and Specials on BritBox in October 2026

Murder, romance and David Tennant — it must be another month of outstanding programming from BritBox. The British-based streamer just released its October 2026 slate, and it’s packed full of binge-worthy shows that will surely ruin your social life. At the top of Watch With Us’ list is War &…

How prepared are you for a disaster?

This year’s “super” El Nino means the U.S. will likely face a higher risk of stormy weather and flooding, so experts are recommending Americans stock up on food.And flooding is just one of the natural disasters people will face — many people are at risk of wildfires, power outages or…

Horror on California college basketball court as 6ft 9in teen star suddenly collapses

An 18-year-old freshman suddenly suffered a life-threatening tear in his aorta on the basketball court, despite having no known history of heart problems. Jackson Scarborough, a 6-foot-9 incoming freshman at Fresno City College, is recovering after collapsing during basketball activities nearly two weeks ago, prompting coaches and athletic staff to…

Intrigue over St. Barth hotel deal detailed in new book

Realty Check rarely strays beyond the Big Apple but we couldn’t resist this tale of intrigue in Michael Gross’s new book, “Treasured Island: The Story of St. Barth . . . and Its Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties.” Izak Senbahar, the New York developer of trophy properties such as jinga puzzle-like…

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away: new study

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? There’s a different fruit for the old adage. Avocados have been shown to have plenty of health benefits, including improved sleep and digestion. Now, new research has found the brunch menu staple is associated with a major health benefit for the heart.…

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