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,…

Gavin Newsom blasts Trump while rolling out new ,500 EV rebates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday rolled out details of a new program to provide instant rebates of up to $3,500 for Californians buying their first electric vehicles — pitching the state-backed incentive as a direct rebuke to President Trump’s fossil fuel push and rollback of federal EV support. “While Donald…

OpenAI set to get into the smart home sector with 0 doughnut-shaped puck

OpenAI’s highly-anticipated new smart home device is reportedly a small, $300 doughnut-shaped speaker with cameras, movable parts and advanced technological capabilities.  The Silicon Valley tech firm’s new product-in-development is essentially a smart speaker without a display, designed to be the size of a hockey puck so it’s easy to move…

Why Malik Nabers is sticking close to John Harbaugh at Giants camp

Observations from Giants training camp Friday. ‘Backs on target In a grueling practice filled with 11-on-11 periods, the top two quarterbacks were sharp as Jaxson Dart was 16-of-19 and Jameis Winston was 18-of-19. Both handled a variety of pressures, looking for checkdowns and leading drives of 13-plus plays at the…

Gavin Newsom defends gas car ban opposed by huge majority of Californians

Californians aren’t on board with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 — but the governor doubled down on the mandate Friday, suggesting that punishing gas prices in California could incentivize more residents to consider EVs. A recent poll revealed that nearly 66% of…

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