Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s Wikipedia page was whitewashed of controversies by mystery editor before election: sources

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s Wikipedia page was quietly whitewashed over the past few months by a mysterious editor, including scrubbing a series of antisemitism controversies, according to social media sleuths. The editor — who goes by “CopyleftEverything” — is also responsible for dozens of other edits to pages on the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the American Communist Party and the Revolutionary Communists of America. The editor was “diligent in what appears to be a clean-up of El-Sayed’s page” heading into Tuesday’s general election where the radical Dem defeated Republican Mike Rogers, according to investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg. Both Rindsberg,…

I almost died from flu. My life didn’t go back to normal after | Madi Allen

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In February 2011, Madi Allen, a healthy 12-year-old in Central Illinois, who loved playing sports, almost died from the flu. The influenza B virus resulted in her developing necrotizing pneumonia, where the infection triggers inflammation…

Why do most cats hate it when you touch their belly, feet or tail?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Dogs typically love belly rubs and will roll on their backs to get more. With cats, it’s a different story: Most are visibly uncomfortable when someone touches their belly, and the same applies to their…

Mamdani grins as Hochul teases new taxes to fund free childcare in NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul teased new taxes to fund her and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s universal childcare program Friday — as she faces rising pressure from his lefty allies to hike levies in the wake of Democrats’ midterm domination. “When we have a severe need for something extraordinary, I am willing to…

Lions have new rallying cry after Jack Campbell’s terrifying injury

The Lions have a new mantra as they prepare to play without injured linebacker Jack Campbell: “Play like 46.” The message has become a centerpiece throughout the organization following the worrisome neck injury Campbell suffered during Sunday’s 19-15 victory over the Vikings. Campbell, 26, was carted off the field after…

Abdul El-Sayed taps ex-Kamala Harris aide who once accused Zionists of ‘controlling’ US politics to lead transition team

Abdul El-Sayed has tapped a former Kamala Harris campaign aide who once claimed Zionists were “controlling” American politics to help lead his transition following his stunning Michigan Senate victory. Brenda Abdelall, an Egyptian-American attorney who previously served as Harris’ director of Arab-American outreach during her 2024 presidential campaign, has been…

Cody Bellinger caps stellar Yankees defensive season with Platinum Glove

Cody Bellinger has gone Platinum. The Yankees outfielder, already announced as a Gold Glove winner earlier this week, was awarded the American League’s Platinum Glove award as the junior circuit’s top defensive player on Friday night. Cubs center fielder — and former Mets prospect — Pete Crow-Armstrong took home the…

Lakers coach reveals next destinations for Bronny James, Cameron Carr

The Lakers recently sent two of their youngest players to their G League affiliate. Rookie Cameron Carr and third-year guard Bronny James are on assignment with the Coachella Valley Lakers. Lakers coach JJ Redick revealed the messaging he shared with Carr and James on the decision. “You guys need reps,…

Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize it

Inside the world’s newest data centers, energy-guzzling computations proceed round the clock as AI chatbots and other generative AI tools tackle tasks from the frivolous to the weighty: assembling imagery for social media, proffering relationship advice, analyzing medical images to diagnose cancer, creating code for developers or detecting financial scams…

Jorge Messi, father of soccer great Lionel Messi, dead at 68

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer great Lionel Messi, died Friday night at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina after a long battle with illness, according to multiple Argentine and Spanish outlets. He was 68. Jorge Messi’s battle with illness became a story during the World Cup that saw his son’s…

Giants legend Jon Miller dishes on ‘sad’ Mike Krukow retirement news

Earlier this week, San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced he will retire following the 2026 season, as he’s been battling a degenerative muscle disease called body myositis for the past two decades. On Friday, Giants radio play-by-play commentator Jon Miller appeared as a guest on 95.7 The Game and…

What’s the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

Yams and sweet potatoes are often confused, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably in the U.S. However, they’re two different crops. So what sets them apart?The differences lie mainly in these vegetables’ classifications, plant growth, and nutritional profiles, experts told Live Science.Despite both growing underground and appearing somewhat similar,…

Michael Brockers gives honest opinion about Aaron Donald’s health

Over the last week, momentum has been at an all-time high regarding a potential reunion between Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams and whether Donald can still play at the level he once did. Donald’s former teammate Michael Brockers appeared as a guest on the Jim Rome show and…

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Trump’s attorney general in 50-49 vote

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to lead the Justice Department on a permanent basis under President Trump. Blanche’s nomination was approved in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), voting with all Democrats against his…

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