GOP Rep. Nick LaLota claims victory against ‘kinky’ challenger Chris Gallant to hold onto Long Island seat

Heavily favored Long Island Republican Rep. Nick LaLota declared a midterms victory against Chris Gallant — his Democratic challenger with a past bondage modeling stint that resurfaced during the campaign. LaLota claimed his win Tuesday night in the conservative NY-01 district while leading Gallant by two points, about 51% to 49%, Newsday reported. “To every Long Islander who voted for me, thank you for your trust,” LaLota said in his victory speech. “I will work hard every day to keep that trust. And for those who didn’t vote for me, I want you to know something — I am your…

California Chick-fil-A closure scare as job cuts announced

They’re not chicken-ing out. A Southern California Chick-fil-A location appeared poised to shut up shop by the end of the year — an untasty move that would have impacted nearly 100 employees. The outlet at 2040 N. Rose Ave. in Oxnard was scheduled to close by Dec. 31, according to a…

Miami star Malachi Toney’s status in doubt for massive Notre Dame matchup

Miami’s Malachi Toney may miss Saturday’s massive game against Notre Dame.  ESPN reported Wednesday that the star wide receiver is “uncertain” to play with an injured ankle.  “Toney is expected to press and attempt to play, given the magnitude of the game,” college football insider Pete Thamel wrote on X. …

Lakers’ 2026 NBA Cup Group Play scheduled revealed

It was already known that the Lakers would play the Warriors three times during October entering Wednesday. Now, a fourth matchup in the month has been revealed.  The Lakers will travel to San Francisco to play the Warriors on Oct. 30 to kick off their NBA Cup Group Play slate.…

Vanity Fair profile on Usha Vance claims she ‘built JD’ Vance

WASHINGTON — Usha Vance is the quiet force who built JD Vance into the vice president he is today, according to a new profile of the second lady. A 5,500-word profile in Vanity Fair cast Vance, 40, as a sophisticated lawyer and mother of four who has been JD’s “spirit guide…

Top Forbes editor axed over secret M payment: report

Forbes fired its top editor after finding out he secretly raked in a cool $6 million from the founder of a company that does business with the publication, according to a report. Chief Content Officer Randall Lane was booted after getting paid by one RJ Shook of Shook Research, which…

Rams teammate noticed something terrifying during Aaron Donald workout

Aaron Donald has not officially announced his return to the Los Angeles Rams, but he is beginning to resemble the world’s least convincing retiree. The 35-year-old continued fueling comeback speculation Monday by working out at the Rams’ facility alongside defensive linemen Braden Fiske and Desjuan Johnson. Video posted by 2Tenths…

Rams star names 49ers nightmare he ‘hates’ facing

Puka Nacua has spent three NFL seasons tormenting defensive backs, but one San Francisco 49ers star apparently makes him reconsider the wisdom of crossing routes. During an appearance on Logan Paul and Mike Majlak’s “Impaulsive” podcast, the Los Angeles Rams receiver named Fred Warner the best defender he has faced…

Exclusive | Low-income tenants face eviction for 3M affordable housing project — backed by socialist mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman

Venice residents could soon be booted from their longtime homes to make way for a controversial affordable-housing project backed by mayoral candidate Nithya Raman. Venice Dell is a proposed 120-unit affordable and supportive housing development on city-owned land near the Venice Canals. The project would include 68 apartments for formerly…

Paramount keeping CNN sale ‘on the table’ in attempt to resolve lawsuit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options, including a possible sale of CNN, “on the table” to resolve California’s antitrust suit challenging ​its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, the company’s ‌chief legal officer said. Speaking at Politico’s California Agenda conference on Tuesday, Makan Delrahim also became the first Paramount executive to publicly…

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