California Republicans risk Trump’s wrath as they break ranks over governor’s race

President Donald Trump last week endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California’s next governor. State Republicans think they may know better. The state GOP on Sunday decided not to endorse either Republican candidate for governor, a surprising rebuke of Trump’s choice. More party delegates voted for Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, but not enough to reach the 60 percent needed to secure an endorsement. Bianco received 49 percent support; Hilton drew 44 percent. The sheriff chalked up the undecided result as a win, he told KCRA. “It shouldn’t have been near that close. The noise from this room, it was obvious…

Jury still out on effects Noah Dobson trade had on Islanders

Trading Noah Dobson Montreal last summer may have been the only choice Mathieu Darche had, and it may turn into a long-term win-win for both teams. One year in, with Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson yet to make their NHL debuts — though hopefully the Islanders call up Eklund Tuesday…

Eric Swalwell suspends governor campaign after sex attack allegations

Eric Swalwell has dramatically suspended his campaign for California governor after shocking claims he sexually assaulted multiple women. The congressman admitted to “mistakes in judgement in the past” but issued another defiant rebuttal of the allegations leveled at him. His gubernatorial opponents were quick to cheer at him steeping down,…

Fever bring back another Caitlin Clark favorite

The Indiana Fever are running it back. After re-signing guards Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, the franchise is also welcoming back Sophie Cunningham, the team announced Sunday. It’s a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou. Cunningham, 29, was a valuable glue player for Indiana across 30 games, averaging 8.6…

Eric Swalwell scandal snowballs for Dems as massive new fallout rocks Congress

Members of Congress are looking to force California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell out of office — and it could dramatically reshape the House. Rep. Swalwell’s political career is on life support after accusations published Friday by four women accusing him of sexual misconduct, including alleged rape. The Democrat is also…

UK regulators rushing to assess risks of latest Anthropic AI model: report

British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government’s cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority and Treasury officials are in talks with the National Cyber Security…

Doug Christie’s Kings fate revealed after disastrous season

The Sacramento Kings are retaining head coach Doug Christie after a brutal first full season in charge, according to reports. Christie took over for the Kings on an interim basis in December 2024 following the firing of Mike Brown – putting together a respectable 27-24 finish – but fared far…

Cutest Celebrity Couples to Hit Coachella Through the Years

There are only three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and celebrities coupling up at the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Since the ever-growing multi-weekend event was cofounded in 1999, A-list couples such as Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, and Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford have…

Ben Shelton gives poignant patriotic message after Australian Open victory

A reporter at the Australian Open has been asking American tennis stars their thoughts on the country and what it’s like to represent the Stars and Stripes. Ben Shelton apparently gave his answer without even being asked. After a victory over Valentin Vacherot in the third round of the Australian Open early Saturday…

Furious fourth quarter salvages Lakers victory over Dallas

DALLAS — Since shockingly being traded to Los Angeles nearly a year ago, Lakers star Luka Dončić didn’t know what losing a basketball game to the Mavericks felt like.  And he still doesn’t. The Lakers beat the Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday night at American Airlines Center in Dončić’s second game…

Paige Spiranac debuts new look after 3-month Instagram exile

A former professional golfer turned social media star has debuted a new look after not posting on Instagram since October. Paige Spiranac, who boasts more than four million followers on Instagram alone, hasn’t posted on the platform since October when she shared sponsored content for chat app Group Me. However,…

Rough bond market was behind Trump’s abrupt deescalation on Greenland

Don­ald Trump this past week abruptly ditched his plan to invade Greenland — and the head-spinning about-face came thanks to the US bond market. Yes, you read that right: It wasn’t diplomacy, and it wasn’t backroom deals among bigwigs inside some posh chalet here at the World Economic Forum. Instead,…

Craig Kimbrel signs minor league deal with Mets as pitching depth piece

The Mets are still not done making offseason moves. On Saturday, the Mets and nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel agreed to a minor league deal, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported. Exact details of the contract remain unclear, but Kimbrel will have an invite to MLB camp come this spring, according…

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