Far-left, ‘Squad’-backed Dems crash and burn in Illinois primaries

WASHINGTON — Democratic candidates aligned with the far-left legislative “Squad” went 0 for 6 in Illinois House primary races Tuesday evening, dealing a blow to insurgent dreams of taking control of the party following the November midterms. “Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois,” the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) cheered on X as the results rolled in. “Democratic voters rejected their extreme anti-Israel candidates, instead choosing mainstream candidates. AIPAC is proud to help defeat six would-be Squad members tonight!” Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of…

7 deep-sky targets we think you should observe this spring

The bright stars and constellations that dominate the night sky around the turn of the year are much-loved, from Orion and its spectacular M42 nebula, super-bright Sirius and the Pleiades open cluster. However, all of these jewels exist in the Orion Spur of the Milky Way — the same spiral…

The most fun, useful and curious Giants free-agent moves

The whirlwind of the first few days of NFL free agency came and went last week, and the Giants played their part in adding to the player movement frenzy. Going in, the Giants were expected to take their shots, but not set the market with any single signing. They wanted…

Exclusive | Trump will ‘rebalance’ media, FCC boss Brendan Carr tells Pod Force One — and urges broadcasters to air ‘pro-America’ programs

The Trump administration aims to “rebalance” the media by encouraging television broadcasters to “stand up” for their communities and air more patriotic programming, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr said in the latest episode of “Pod Force One.”  Carr used last year’s uproar over late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s inflammatory…

Knicks’ latest update on injured Miles McBride: ‘progressing well’

The Knicks announced encouraging news Tuesday about the recovery of Miles McBride, who is taking contact on the court and “progressing well,” the team said. McBride has been out since late January and underwent sports hernia surgery, saying last month he hopes to return before the playoffs. The sixth man…

Jakobi Meyers, Jaguars finalizing three-year,  million extension

Jakobi Meyers wanted to remain in Jacksonville, and now he will. The Jaguars wide receiver, and arguably one of the best trade deadline acquisitions this season, and the organization are finalizing a three-year contract extension, ESPN reported Thursday.  The deal is worth $60 million, with $40 million of that guaranteed. …

Kanye West’s Wife Bianca Censori Reveals If She Ever Feels ‘Trapped’ by Public Image in Rare Interview

Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, is starring in a doppelgänger-ridden art exhibition. “The doppelgänger are not copies of Bianca. They’re spillages. They’re what happens when a public image detaches from the person who animates it,” Censori, 30, told Interview magazine in a Tuesday, December 16, profile, speaking as “Bianca2” throughout…

President Trump creates two new federal holidays around Christmas

Federal workers are getting a Christmas gift from President Trump. The president took executive action Thursday to ensure that federal workers get Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas off from work. Trump had previously given federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve, but his action Thursday goes a…

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