Trump ‘thrilled’ by FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage

President Trump said he was “so thrilled” by Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who peddle “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war. Trump ripped outlets that distribute AI-generated content created by the Tehran regime, which he labeled the “master of media manipulation and public relations.” He said Iran uses artificial intelligence as a “disinformation weapon” to convey an impression of military might when it has sustained heavy losses. “They showed phony ‘Kamikaze Boats,’ shooting at various Ships at Sea, which looks wonderful and powerful, and vicious, but these Boats don’t exist,”…

USA finally looked like the WBC favorite when it needed to most

MIAMI — Chants of “U-S-A, U-S-A,” could be heard on the concourses and hallways of loanDepot Park late Sunday night after Team USA finally matched its billing and beat the powerhouse Dominican Republic team to advance to the finals of the World Baseball Classic. Happily, Team USA is rewriting a…

Max Schuemann continues strong spring amid long shot to make Yankees roster

Observations from Yankees spring training on Sunday. Good start Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, brought in to mash lefties, delivered a single in his first at-bat Sunday against Tigers southpaw Framber Valdez.  De-Boot Paul DeJong could not handle a ground ball behind second base in the fourth inning, resulting in the…

Exclusive | Pro Picks: Celeb stylists select the best 2026 Oscar looks

The Oscars red carpet is the world’s longest runway, where Hollywood’s biggest movie stars parade one-of-a-kind gowns and dazzling high jewelry. This year, the talent descended on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles wearing custom finery, from Chase Infiniti’s river-of-ruffles silk Louis Vuitton dress, which took 750 hours to make,…

Bedbug nightmare spreading across multiple states: What you need to know — especially if you’re heading to spring break

Spring break travelers heading to popular destinations in the United States may want to be extra cautious about what they bring home. Pest control reports indicate that bedbug infestations linked to travel appear to be increasing in several Southern states. A recent report from Terminix in Atlanta ranked Georgia sixth nationwide for bedbug service…

WhistlePig founder offers 0M college campus for free with one big catch

The founder of a Vermont-based whiskey brand wants to give away a college campus that he bought during the pandemic — on the condition the new owner shares his vision for “the revival of our country and our civilization.” Raj Peter Bhakta is offering to gift the campus of 185-year-old now-defunct Green…

Costco customers fume as fan favorite’s replacement costs nearly double

Costco has finally answered calls to bring back its beloved churros — but shoppers aren’t exactly satisfied.  Instead of bringing back the full-size pastry that once defined its food court, the Washington-based big-box retailer has unveiled a $2.99 Caramel Churro Sundae topped with tiny churro bites.  The dessert features vanilla, chocolate…

Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Star Princess cruise ship

More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak occurred aboard the Star Princess during a voyage from March 7 to March 14, according to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP), which…

Donovan Dent, back to being himself, powers surging UCLA basketball

For several months, it looked like Mick Cronin was going to fulfill his preseason pledge. He really was going to ruin Donovan Dent’s senior year. The UCLA basketball coach had said those curious words as a warning, a salvo of sorts. The point was to let the star transfer point…

Trump administration to send 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans

The Trump administration is deploying 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans ahead of the New Year, launching another federal deployment in the city at the same time that an immigration crackdown led by Border Patrol is underway. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Tuesday that Guard members, as they have…

Matthew Schaefer’s Team Canada case couldn’t be any clearer

The decision Doug Armstrong’s management group needs to make before the Canadian Olympic roster is announced on New Year’s Eve cannot be about letting Matthew Schaefer be around the group before he takes a leading role in the 2028 World Cup or 2030 Olympics. It cannot be about the irresistible…

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