Democrats turn on Newsom as stunning poll reveals numbers who back probe into him and his wife

A sizable share of Democrats support the federal probe into California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife as the duo claims President Donald Trump is directing a politically motivated attack against them, a new survey shows. A Daily Mail/JL Partners poll found 27% of Democrats support the probe into California’s first couple, with 14% saying they “somewhat support” the investigation and 13% saying they “strongly support” it. Last month, Newsom announced he and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom were the targets of a federal investigation by the US Department of Justice. The investigation, which involves the FBI and IRS, has reportedly focused…

Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for M deal with Clippers

The Lakers are losing their starting forward to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency. Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers.…

James Webb telescope’s largest-ever map of the universe unmasks hidden corners

Astronomers have reconstructed the “skeleton” of the cosmos in unprecedented detail, thanks to the largest-ever survey conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The resulting map reveals how galaxies have evolved since the universe’s infancy around 13 billion years ago and how they fall together in a vast structure…

What travelers can do as the Iran war impacts flight costs and availability

As the US and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips. The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that European countries could run low on jet fuel within…

Shohei Ohtani extends on-base streak to 50, but Dodgers lose to Rockies

DENVER — The Dodgers found themselves in an unfamiliar place Saturday night. For the first time in almost a week, the other team had the lead. After entering play with not only four straight wins, but essentially four consecutive wire-to-wire victories (their only recent deficit came briefly in the top…

Mets’ David Peterson scratched from scheduled start but is not injured

CHICAGO — The Mets desperately need a win, and scuffling David Peterson isn’t viewed as the best starting pitching option to help deliver it. Peterson was removed from his scheduled Sunday start against the Cubs, with the team announcing Saturday night that Tobias Myers will start instead. The Mets have…

Changpeng Zhao’s memoir is key to understanding the future of crypto

Changpeng Zhao, the controversial crypto mogul better known as CZ, has published a new book called “Freedom of Money” — a narrative of his life and career that’s key for anyone who wants to understand the business of digital assets. What makes this 366-page memoir sing isn’t the riveting prose…

Kevin Durant sidelined for Game 1 of Lakers-Rockets playoff series

Rockets star Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of the Lakers-Rockets first-round playoff series because of a right knee injury.  Rockets coach Ime Udoka said pregame that Durant suffered the right knee contusion that held him out of Saturday’s matchup in Los Angeles after bumping the knee during Wednesday’s…

Ex-Duke guard Nikolas Khamenia is heading to UConn after Elite Eight stunner

Duke’s UConn nightmare has continued into the transfer portal.  The Blue Devils’ Nikolas Khamenia announced on social media Saturday that he’s transferring to the fellow blue blood program, simply stating “committed” alongside him in a Huskies uniform.  The rising sophomore averaged 5.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and one assist per game…

Sports guarantees can be so fun — until they spoil all hope

We want colorful. We want outspoken. We want confident. We want swagger. We want over-the-top far more than under-the-radar. And all of that is perfectly lovely. But there is always a flip side to that: You’d better deliver. You’d better be right.

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