Islanders’ regular-season finale will have preseason-tryout feel

Game 82 of 2025-26 looks set to be the first preseason game of 2026-27. After the Islanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday with a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, coach Pete DeBoer indicated he’d like to use the last game of the season — a home match against Carolina on Tuesday — to “see as many guys as possible.” That may have been a nod to Victor Eklund, who could be in line to make his NHL debut after helping AHL Bridgeport clinch a playoff spot on Sunday night, though it’s unclear whether the Isles will call…

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones, 30, dead in a Florida car crash

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones died in a Florida car accident on Saturday night. He was 30. Payton-Jones, who was driving a sedan, collided head-on with a pickup truck in Alachua County, according to News 4 Jacksonville. He was the only person killed in the crash. The truck’s three passengers…

Costco travel perks that could save you hundreds on your next trip

Costco members may have access to added travel savings in 2026, as the retailer expands travel perks tied to its booking platform. For travelers looking to cut costs, these features may help cut expenses on hotels, rental cars and other parts of a trip. One option is Costco Travel’s bundled hotel pricing, which…

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,…

Gavin Newsom stays mum on discipline for Eric Swalwell allegations

Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on the rape and sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell — before failing to call for him to drop out of the race for governor. “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously,”…

This common condition could hide an early cancer warning

Out of sight, out of mind.   A new study suggests a common eye condition could be quietly masking one of the only early warning signs of bladder cancer — the 10th leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. Researchers found people with the visual impairment were more likely to…

Mamdani urges ‘abolish ICE’ after armed protester shot in Minneapolis

Mayor Mamdani on Saturday accused ICE of terrorizing cities nationwide after federal agents shot and killed an armed 37-year-old anti-ICE protestor in Minneapolis. “As tens of thousands across America protest the violence that ICE sows with impunity, federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis today,” Mamdani said on…

This surprising aspect of Jackie Robinson’s legacy endures

When Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey met Jackie Robinson in 1945 to recruit him as Major League Baseball’s first black player, he tested Robinson’s resolve. He unleashed a barrage of racial insults, gauging whether he could withstand the abuse that surely lay ahead. Robinson was stunned. “Mr. Rickey,” he…

Feeling tired? Why you may want to get your ears checked

Feeling tired? Your body may be trying to whisper a warning. Americans are notoriously bad sleepers, with 1 in 3 US adults failing to consistently get the recommended seven to nine hours of shut-eye at night. But if you’re still dragging even after logging enough Zzzs, doctors say the problem…

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