Exclusive | Eric Swalwell billed 100+ booze delivery charges to campaigns

Disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell — who is accused of raping and sexually assaulting multiple women after nights of heavy drinking — billed an eye-watering amount of booze deliveries to his campaigns, including charges during a series of jaunts to Las Vegas.  Over a four-year period starting in 2020, Swalwell’s donor-funded congressional campaigns recorded more than 100 separate charges with now-defunct alcohol delivery company Drizly, according to federal campaign disclosures — purchases that even caught his team off guard. While the ex-congressman’s boozy campaign spending could be legal, “it might not be the best use of donor money,” Swalwell’s former chief…

Rams’ Day 3 NFL draft sleepers include cornerback, tackle, receiver

The Rams have seven picks in this week’s NFL draft, including the 13th overall thanks to the shrewd trade they pulled off during last year’s draft with the Falcons. However, they do not have any picks in the fourth or fifth round. In fact, after making their third-round selection at…

Kevin Durant injury changes everything: The Lakers could win this

The Lakers could actually win this thing.  They went from being the quivering dogs in the corner to becoming wolves. The transformation happened 1 ½ hours before tipoff when they found out that Kevin Durant was sidelined for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Rockets because of a right…

Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?

Many chickens meet their end with a swift blow to the neck. But there’s lore that chickens can run around headless, and there were even news reports of a chicken nicknamed Miracle Mike who reportedly lived 18 months after a farmer tried ‪—‬ and failed ‪—‬ to kill it by…

Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults’ memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported…

Trevor Bauer’s second chance nearly here with Long Island Ducks

It’s all about second chances when Trevor Bauer tugs on a Long Island Ducks jersey on opening night.  After years of playing in Mexico and Japan, the polarizing “outcast” 2020 Cy Young winner returns to the mound in America for the first time since his bombshell 194-game MLB suspension in…

Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory

LOS ANGELES — Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night.…

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…

Iga Swiatek calls for player privacy at Australian Open after Coco Gauff smashes racket: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’

World number two Iga Swiatek joined a growing chorus of players demanding more privacy off the courts at the Australian Open after cameras captured Coco Gauff in a post-match meltdown that the American said should have been a personal moment. The incident occurred after Gauff’s 59-minute quarter-final defeat by Elina Svitolina, when the American…

Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech

President Donald Trump paused during a restaurant stop in Iowa after a patron asked if he could pray for him ahead of the president’s remarks near Des Moines. Video shared on X by White House aide Margo Martin shows the moment unfolding inside the Machine Shed restaurant, where a man from the…

Former Knicks center Chris Dudley makes second run for governor of Oregon

A former Portland Trail Blazers player is taking his best shot at being the next governor of Oregon. Chris Dudley, a Republican and 16-year NBA veteran, announced his candidacy for the role in a video posted online. “I love Oregon, and even though we have some serious problems, there are solutions and I believe…

Keurig recalls over 80K coffee pods

Keurig Dr Pepper has recalled more than 80,000 McDonald’s brand coffee pods because they may contain caffeine, despite being labeled “decaf,” according to the Food & Drug Administration. The food giant issued a voluntary recall in December of its McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, which are sold in…

Rick Pitino already wants to expand NCAA coach’s challenge rule

Rick Pitino wants the NCAA to change the coach’s challenge rule to include foul calls next year. In Saturday’s win over Xavier, star forward Zuby Ejiofor fouled out. The St. John’s coach believes the officials missed several of those calls after watching the film. “Look at four of the five…

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