Putin, Zelensky among world leaders wishing US happy 4th of July on its 250th birthday

Even countries locked in a bloody war took a moment to cozy up to the US on its 250th birthday. Among the world leaders who posted notes of gratitude Saturday was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who compared the America’s fight for independence to his country’s battle for survival against Russia. Ukrainians were fighting for “our people’s right to happiness with much the same hope, the same purpose, and the same determination with which Americans won and defended their own independence,” he said. Zelensky, who endured a tense Oval Office standoff with President Trump last year, thanked him for American Patriots…

AI-crazed San Francisco homebuyers find insane new currency to outbid rivals

Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence boom is making home-buying in the notoriously expensive Bay Area real estate market even more miserable. In a viral post this week, Michael Hess, a founder at an AI-moderated research platform, shared a screenshot of a text message exchange with a realtor. Hess in the exchange…

Randal Grichuk finally has bust out game in Yankees’ win over Red Sox

BOSTON — Randal Grichuk acknowledged earlier this week that he needs to see results quickly. Tuesday, some results arrived. The Yankees platoon outfielder, who has not statistically hit well in the first weeks of the season and is playing for his roster spot while Anthony Volpe gets closer to a…

Trump shakes up NY GOP with blockbuster endorsement for Elise Stefanik’s seat

ALBANY – President Trump made a blockbuster endorsement Tuesday in the GOP primary race to succeed North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY). The president threw his weight behind ally Anthony Constantino, an eccentric upstate entrepreneur running against state Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R-Montgomery) in the June primary. “It is my Great…

Obama ripped for congratulating Virginia for ‘standing up for Democracy’ after gerrymander vote: ‘What a farce’   

Former President Barack Obama was slammed on social media Tuesday for suggesting the aggressive gerrymander of Virginia’s congressional districts will be good for democracy.  “Congratulations, Virginia!” Obama wrote on X, shortly after voters narrowly approved a redistricting plan expected to give Democrats control of all but one of the state’s…

Dark horse Dem suddenly rockets to front of California governor’s race

A California Democrat who was floundering in the single digits just days ago has suddenly become the new favorite in the governor’s race — as he racks up endorsements from establishment allies. Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and Health and Human Services chief under President Joe Biden, surged to…

Rebecca Allen’s return latest part of Liberty’s  retooled bench

This free agency period was different for Rebecca Allen than previous ones. Not only because it was condensed to such a short window, but also because the former Liberty guard/forward knew exactly what she wanted to do. “I was very clear,” Allen recalled Tuesday. “I had a narrow sort of,…

Sean McVay gives update on star WR, talks Rams upcoming NFL draft plans

PITTSBURGH — A familiar face was on hand when the Rams opened the on-field phase of their offseason program on Monday. Puka Nacua, their star wide receiver, is taking part in the program after entering a rehabilitation facility last month. Rams coach Sean McVay said Nacua will be a full…

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