Trump still wants to crack open Fort Knox to personally confirm 0B gold cache has not been stolen

President Trump believes this is his golden opportunity. The president revealed that he’s still eager to crack open Fort Knox and personally ensure that the nation’s gold reserve — valued at nearly $700 billion — is still in the highly secure bullion depository following an uproar about it last year. “We wanted to go and knock on the door of Fort Knox — a very thick door — and to see whether or not we have any gold in there,” Trump told “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” in an interview that dropped Sunday. Last year, former Department of Government Efficiency…

The best player for the Lakers this series is about to become a free agent

There’s been one player who has shined the brightest on the playoff stage and his name is not LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, or Austin Reaves.  It’s Rui Hachimura.  Playing on a court with superstars, future Hall of Famers, and generational icons, it’s Hachimura that has been the best…

Dodgers in no rush with ace Blake Snell: ‘Learned a lot’

Blake Snell wanted this. This stage. This opponent. By pitching against the Braves at Dodger Stadium instead of the Angels’ Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga, Snell was able to do more than build up his arm. “It’s going to let you know where you’re at pretty quickly,” Snell said. More…

Undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada opens Giants kicking competition

Better call Sauls (and Sanders). Undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada fired the opening salvo Saturday at Giants rookie minicamp in what is expected to be a kicking competition pitting him against incumbent Ben Sauls and former All-Pro Jason Sanders. Zvada went 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 55-yarder. “It’s going to…

Are we more closely related to cats or dogs?

They sleep on our beds, steal our food, and generally rule the house. Between them, cats and dogs make up two-thirds of pet ownership worldwide. But which of the two companion animals are we more closely related to?The answer depends on how you look at the question.”From an evolutionary perspective…

USS Gerald R. Ford enters Mediterranean Sea as Iran tensions rise

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford entered the Mediterranean Sea Friday morning as speculation grows about a potential US attack on Iran. Ship trackers spotted the American vessel as it passed through the Strait of Gilbraltar, though it is still several days from getting into position to target the…

What is ALS? Eric Dane’s debilitating disease as actor dies at 53

Beloved “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane has died at age 53, less than a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with…

Lakers confident zone defense makes them NBA title contenders

After an abysmal start to the NBA season defensively, the Lakers turned a corner on that end of the floor over the last month, and they’re confident the reasoning behind the turnaround can help lead to further success.  With respect to their roster construction, the Lakers’ defense wasn’t expected to…

Exclusive | ‘America’s Next Top Model’ alum reveals all in ‘triggering’ new Netflix series — but she’s still waiting for her pay day

For Giselle Samson, competing for the crown on season 1 of “America’s Next Top Model” came at a high price. And recently appearing in Netflix’s “Reality Check” docuseries, which unveiled a host of ugly truths behind the early 2000s beauty battle, also didn’t pay off in the way she’d hoped.  “I did not…

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