DeSantis 2028 buzz builds after Florida withstands blue wave: ‘Only reason Florida didn’t fall’

Republicans are crediting Gov. Ron DeSantis with keeping Florida red – sparking buzz about his 2028 prospects after the Sunshine State bucked a Democratic blue wave that swept the GOP out of power across much of the country. “Let’s be clear about what happened last night,” DeSantis said at press conference Wednesday. “This is as close to an extinction-level event for Republicans in many parts of the country as we’ve seen probably in the last 100 years.”  Democrats flipped numerous House seats, at least seven Senate seats and five governorships on election night, including in the formerly GOP strongholds of…

Private sector added 86,000 jobs in October, exceeded expectations: ADP

Companies in the private sector added 86,000 jobs in October, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday. The figure is above economists’ estimates of a gain of 69,000 jobs and up from the prior month’s revised 86,000 payrolls. “Employers of all sizes were hiring last month,…

UCLA women’s basketball wants to see you in leather

College sports are known for their unusual promotional nights, but UCLA’s women’s basketball team is taking it to another level. As the Bruins are set to host UC Irvine on Thursday night, the team is having “Leather Pants Night.” The team announced the promotion on social media on Wednesday night…

Lakers rookie in awe of franchise superstar’s scoring ability

SACRAMENTO — Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made his feelings on Luka Dončić clear when he referred to the Lakers superstar as possibly the greatest scorer in NBA history. And consider the Lakers’ youngest player just as impressed with how his teammate has opened the 2026-27 season.  Cameron Carr watched Dončić…

Far-left tees up AOC for 2028 presidential run after midterm blue wave

WASHINGTON — Lefty efforts to recruit “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) for a 2028 presidential run are gaining steam on the heels of the Democrats’ blowout midterm victory. “Tuesday made the waters a lot warmer for AOC to run,” Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, told The…

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…

Dems eye targets for sweeping investigations of the ‘Trump Crime Family’ after midterms blowout

WASHINGTON — Democrats are prepping aggressive investigations into the “Trump Crime Family” and will use their newfound subpoena power to attempt to drag President Trump’s inner circle before Congress. Hours after their party’s blowout victories in the 2026 midterms, incoming Democratic leaders of House investigative committees name-dropped their intended targets,…

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JPMorgan hikes S&P 500 target as AI spending starts paying off

JPMorgan strategists raised their year-end target for the S&P 500 to 8,000 points on Monday, citing strong corporate earnings and clear signs that heavy spending on artificial intelligence is starting to pay off. The move marks the second increase in two months for the team led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas. In…

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen mulls dropping B eBay takeover bid: report

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is considering yanking his $56 billion bid to take over eBay after the bid received a lukewarm reception on Wall Street, according to a report. Cohen – who became a favorite of retail investors as GameStop rose to “meme stock” prominence – is instead weighing whether…

What is Vibrio vulnificus? Deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections surge in South

A flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters has led to the deaths of five Louisiana residents this year amid a summertime surge. Louisiana health officials are urging beachgoers to take precautions against Vibrio vulnificus, the deadliest species of Vibrio bacteria, which can cause severe and life-threatening infections resulting in gastrointestinal…

How Magic Johnson used Starbucks to fuel .2 billion Dodgers purchase

Los Angeles Lakers legend turned entrepreneur Magic Johnson purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers for a staggering $2.15 billion in October of 2012. Johnson purchased the team with Guggenheim Baseball Management, but reportedly contributed about $50 million of his own money in the deal. The five-time NBA champion and former Lakers…

‘They would come in with a chord change’: Composer Jim Nollman tells of his extraordinary interactions while jamming with orcas and other animals

Throughout his career as a composer, Jim Nollman has worked with unorthodox partners to create music. Instead of collaborating solely with human musicians, the artist has expanded his cast to include animal bandmates, and they’ve been making melodies together for more than 50 years.Nollman’s new album, “Orcas’ Greatest Hits,” will…

Why your neighborhood could be partly to blame for bad sleep

Where you live in your neighborhood could significantly affect your sleep, according to experts and recent research on urban landscapes. Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based nutritionist and author of “The Sleepdemic Solution,” confirmed that household surroundings and ambient neighborhood conditions can directly interfere with restfulness. Factors such as cohabitating with family members,…

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