Ro Khanna, IDF offer step-by-step war of words on West Bank clash

Democrat Ro. Khanna’s claims of a ”violent” confrontation with armed settlers on the West Bank were dramatically contradicted on by Israeli officials Monday. Israel Defense Forces, Israel Police, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. and Khanna have each released competing narratives over an incident that has become a new battleground in the increasingly bitter debate over Israel’s conduct in the occupied West Bank. On Saturday Khanna posted Saturday on X that “Israeli settlers, brandishing American-made M4s” detained him and other Americans while they toured the occupied West Bank last week. “When the IDF arrived, they sided with the settlers and continued…

Walker Kessler ready to ‘run through a brick wall’ for Lakers

LAS VEGAS — It’s no secret how badly the Lakers wanted – and needed – Walker Kessler. It’s reflected in not just what various Lakers have said about Kessler since acquiring him from the Jazz in a sign-and-trade. But also their actions and what the franchise invested to bring the…

The surprising health benefit of being bald

Less hair, less healthcare? Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness notice hair loss by the age of 30, with the number jumping to two-thirds of American men losing hair by 35. For some, going the way of The Rock, Jason Statham and Stanley Tucci can be tough (thought…

Exclusive | Questions mount over Gavin Newsom’s M diaper deal as ethics watchdog demands state audit

A government ethics watchdog is asking California’s state auditor to investigate a multimillion-dollar diaper deal championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom — alleging political favoritism and potential waste of taxpayer dollars. Washington D.C.-based Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) asked State Auditor Grant Parks to probe California’s $6.2M no-bid contract…

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