House GOP’s campaign arm outraises Dems with record  million haul

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) raked in a record $47.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 — topping their Democratic counterparts by nearly $2 million ahead of the midterm elections.  The hefty sum was boosted by the best March fundraising the NRCC has ever recorded, with $28.1 million in donations capping off the quarter for the House GOP’s campaign arm.  “This historic fundraising quarter proves House Republicans have a tremendous amount of enthusiasm behind our agenda to lower costs and keep Americans safe,” NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) said in a statement.   “House Republicans are united, battle-tested, and…

Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally reunited with a much bigger Liberty goal

Satou Sabally and Sabrina Ionescu sat shoulder to shoulder in the hallway outside the Liberty’s practice court in the depths of Barclays Center. Two Oregon teammates reunited in the Big Apple. “It’s something that we never thought could be a possibility,” Ionescu said Monday after the Liberty’s first day of…

Victor Wembanyama becomes first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Victor Wembanyama made a bit of NBA history on Monday, becoming the first ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.  The Spurs big man earned all 100 first-place votes from the group of media members tasked with voting for this year’s league awards, beating out Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren and…

Apple names insider John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple on Sept. 1, the Big Tech giant said in a shock announcement on Monday afternoon. Cook, 65, will transition to a role as the company’s executive chairman. John Ternus, the head of Apple’s hardware division, will replace Cook as CEO. Apple…

ActBlue employees took the Fifth in House depositions 146 times

WASHINGTON — ActBlue employees invoked their Fifth Amendment right at least 146 times in depositions with congressional committees investigating alleged donor fraud on the fundraising platform, according to an explosive report released Monday. Two ActBlue officials, one of whom formerly served as VP of customer service, and three of its…

LeBron James is still dealing with criticism 23 years into his NBA career

It was painful to watch.  LeBron James was in this position?  The guy who resuscitated the Los Angeles Lakers after a six-year playoff drought had to field questions about his relationship with Jeanie Buss? The guy who won the team their first championship in 10 years had to address reported criticism…

Josh Allen heavily involved in Bills’ head coaching search

Josh Allen is playing an active role in the Bills’ search for a new head coach. The 2024 NFL MVP has been a “constant in every single interview” and “is sitting in on everything,” according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Bills, who fired Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss in…

Baby teething toy sold on Amazon recalled over dozens of choking scares

A popular baby teething toy that is sold on Amazon has been recalled after it was blamed for more than 30 reported choking incidents. The Chinese-made Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy, a Montessori toy that is touted as one that helps babies improve sensory ability and motor skills, is being…

Surprising new way cigarettes are harmful — and not just to smokers

One more reason to kick butts. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, according to the CDC, causing everything from cancer to lung disease to heart disease. Second hand smoke, too, has serious risks — as does the lesser-known thirdhand smoke, which clings to surfaces and…

Michael Irvin’s wild cocaine denial after viral Miami sideline outbursts

Michael Irvin said his phone was blowing up with messages letting him know that some thought he was high on cocaine during the national championship game Monday. The Dallas Cowboy legendary wide receiver, who is a proud Hurricanes alum, was trolled over his “belt-to-ass” celebration and sideline antics as Miami’s…

Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants

QUICK FACTSName: Chocolate HillsLocation: Bohol, PhilippinesCoordinates: 9.8297, 124.1396Why it’s incredible: The hills change color with the seasons, inspiring legends that giants formed the mounds from mud.The Chocolate Hills are a formation made of 1,776 limestone, grass-covered mounds in the Philippines.This landscape is lush green during the rainy season from February…

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