Judge rejects Justice Department’s attempt to obtain names of 2020 election workers in Georgia

ATLANTA — The US Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers. President Donald Trump has long claimed without evidence that widespread voter fraud in Georgia’s most populous county, a Democratic stronghold, cost him victory in the state in 2020. Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena, arguing it was meant to “target, harass and punish the President’s perceived…

The disorder that makes people feel sadder in the summer

A right ray of sunshine? Meh. While most people find warm, sunny weather a welcome relief after brutal arctic winters with record-breaking blizzards, not everyone looks forward to those clear-sky, 80-degree days. In fact, some people are pretty miserable in the summer — tired, touchy and impatiently waiting for cooler…

Lakers agree to .9M deal with Kevon Looney in NBA free agency

The Lakers have found their backup big man to complement Walker Kessler. The team has agreed to terms with Kevon Looney on a one-year deal. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with three time champion Kevon Looney in NBA free agency. Looney will join…

Banks seek work-around on debit card fee limits

For years, big banks have railed against legal regulations that cap how much they can charge for debit-card fees – and now some industry leaders are reportedly eyeing a potential deal that could help them skirt around those limits. In recent months, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and PNC…

I’m a doctor — the 4 symptoms I wish men would stop hiding

Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and…

US, Iran fail to reach peace agreement after marathon talks in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Vice President JD Vance said an agreement was not reached with Iran to end the six-week war that has rocked the Middle East following marathon peace talks in Pakistan. Throughout the roughly 17 hours of talks, very few details were made available — leaving the world to…

Dodgers’ Blake Snell laughs off viral online exchange

Since the start of spring training, Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell has faced nothing but questions about his lingering shoulder injury. This even includes his Twitch video-game streams –– where one of his recent exchanges with a commenter went viral on social media this week. When told by the user to…

Breaking down possible Knicks first-round playoff opponents

The season finale at MSG means nothing for the Knicks. They’re locked into the third seed. No wiggle room.  Not surprisingly, they’re sitting four of their five starters Sunday — minus consecutive-games king Mikal Bridges — against the Hornets, who are more motivated to win to secure the ninth seed.  But…

Who is Brittany Watts? Wife of disgraced Cali Rep. Eric Swalwell

Embattled California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently fighting off allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, has lived a public-facing life for two decades — but his wife of nine years seems to prefer privacy. After Swalwell’s previous marriage ended in divorce, he and 31-year-old Brittany Watts were set up…

Mamdani scrambles to secure NYC Council OK for corruption watchdog pick

Mayor Mamdani is scrambling to secure NYC Council support for his choice to head the city’s government watchdog agency. Hizzoner’s team is working hard to set up private sit-downs with Council members and Nadia Shihata, a former federal prosecutor he nominated as commissioner of the Department of Investigation — all…

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