Longshot California gov candidate with presidential name launches bid for White House

The California governor’s primary is already over with Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton advancing to the November general election, and most of the losing candidates have conceded and exited the race. But one longshot contender, in a development the internet is finding hilarious, is taking his bid to the next level: a run for president in 2028. Barack D. Obama Shaw’s campaign for governor caught attention when mail ballots were sent out in May for his name’s stunning similarity to former President Barack Obama. He was one of 61 names on the governor’s ballot, many of whom like…

Trump announces pick for US Attorney in Southern District of New York

President Trump announced Saturday he plans to nominate James McDonald as the next US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a powerhouse role that impacts some of the most prominent terrorism cases across the country. McDonald previously served as an assistant US attorney and ran enforcement at the…

Restaurant owners in World Cup cities take matters into their own hands’ over fears customers won’t tip

As restaurants in several FIFA World Cup host cities welcome an influx of international visitors this weekend, some operators are adding automatic gratuities to customers’ checks — citing concerns that guests from countries without a strong tipping culture may unknowingly undercompensate workers.  Fox News Digital reported last month that the Missouri Restaurant…

Exclusive | NBA All-Star James Harden arrested with gun in Houston

NBA superstar James Harden was arrested in Houston on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department at 3:41 a.m., according to court records obtained by The California Post, and booked on one misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying weapons. Harden, a former Los Angeles Clippers…

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