Trump believes he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ in the future

President Trump said Monday that he expects to have the “honor” of “taking Cuba,” days after the island’s communist government acknowledged it was in talks with the US. Trump refused to say whether potential US intervention in Cuba would be more like Venezuela or Iran – while asserting he can do “anything I want with” the island, during remarks at the White House.  “I think Cuba’s seeing the end,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office. “You know, all my life I’ve been hearing about the United States and Cuba. When will the United States do it?“I do believe…

Trump taunts Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia, calling him ‘low IQ’

Donald Trump has brutally ridiculed Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia — calling him unfit to be president due to his “learning disability” and “low IQ.” “Honestly I’m all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. The president should not have learning disabilities, okay?” Trump told reporters in the Oval…

Mets’ bullpen battle down to one remaining spot

PORT ST. LUCIE — One spot remains, as the Mets look for the last arm to complete their bullpen.  Huascar Brazobán will be part of that Opening Day bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Monday, leaving only one available spot for a reliever.  Of course, it takes only a sore arm…

Not in MVP discussions, Luka Doncic is ‘playing as well as anybody’

HOUSTON — Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to talk about Luka Doncic. Specifically, he wants to talk about how he feels Doncic is “playing as well as anybody in the NBA right now.” And how Doncic’s recent play isn’t being discussed enough. Doncic is, at least, being recognized. On Monday,…

Trump admin., Iran have been in direct contact in recent days: report 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have reopened a line of communication in recent days, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source with knowledge.  Araghchi reportedly initiated the dialogue by sending text messages to Witkoff focused on ending the war, which is…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes bold prediction that AI chip sales will hit T

Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for running AI systems in real time. CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new central processor and an AI system built on…

Joe Burrow spotted at Oscars after-party with Tate McRae, Alix Earle

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shielded his face while leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party with singer Tate McRae, influencer Alix Earle and model Anastasia Karanikolaou, according to TMZ. Burrow was sitting with his head in his hand while in the front seat of a black SUV, as seen in…

Saks Global slashes 1,200 jobs after luxury retail giant files for bankruptcy

Saks Global — owner of luxury stores including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus — is cutting over 1,200 jobs as it shutters more than a dozen locations nationwide following its bankruptcy filing earlier this year. The New York-based company filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notices earlier this month…

Trump critic George Conway files to run for Congress in Manhattan as a Dem

George Conway, a longtime critic of President Trump, filed paperwork Monday to run for Congress as a Democrat. The co-founder of The Lincoln Project, an organization of ostensible Republicans dedicated to opposing the 45th and 47th president, will explore representing New York’s 12th Congressional District, a seat based in Manhattan…

Paramount amends Warner Discovery bid with Larry Ellison personal guarantee

Paramount Skydance on Monday doubled down on its hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, amending its $30-per-share all-cash offer to include a massive personal guarantee from Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison. The media company said Ellison has agreed to personally back $40.4 billion of the equity financing for the deal, a…

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