Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP primary for Ohio governor, Brown notches Dem nod to face Husted for Senate seat

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy easily waltzed to victory over business owner Casey Putsch in the GOP primary for Ohio governor, teeing up a November showdown against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, where polls show a close race. Buoyed by his 2024 presidential bid, Ramaswamy had entered the gubernatorial race in his home state as the frontrunner and quickly enjoyed President Trump’s and Vice President JD Vance’s backing. Vance trekked to the Buckeye State on Tuesday to vote for Ramaswamy and give him a last-minute boost before polls closed. The populist, anti-woke crusader ran on a traditional GOP platform of cutting regulations,…

Willie Brown makes stunning endorsement in California governor’s race

California political kingmaker Will Brown made a surprise endorsement in the governor’s race — throwing his support behind billionaire Tom Steyer. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, said in a statement that he’s known Steyer “for many years” and praised his ability to lead. “I’ve seen how how he…

Burlington plots major May expansion — including 3 California stores

Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio…

Why Casey Schmitt is breakout star despite disappointing Giants season

SAN FRANCISCO — Just about nothing is going right for the Giants’ offense, but Casey Schmitt has been the lone exception. On Monday, he hammered his fifth home run of the season and is responsible for their past three trips around the bases dating back to last Saturday. Consider the…

Ken Griffin says Mamdani’s attacks against him are ‘creepy weird’

Ken Griffin called Zohran Mamdani’s controversial social media post outside the Citadel founder’s swanky midtown penthouse “creepy weird” and ultimately “frightening” after watching the socialist NYC mayor invoke Griffin’s name to tout a new tax plan on second homes of non-residents. Griffin, who runs the Citadel Investment empire headquartered in…

Late NBA legend honored with college basketball showcase

It’s been two years since Bill Walton’s passing, but the basketball world is still finding new ways to honor him. On Wednesday, the San Diego State men’s basketball team and Sports San Diego announced the creation of the “Bill Walton Classic,” a hoops showcase that’ll pay homage to the two-time…

Watch an AI-powered table tennis robot beat elite players

— Net BounceThe world of table tennis may be in for a shake-up after Sony’s AI division unveiled Ace — an autonomous robot that can compete with expert table tennis players.Using a combination of high-speed cameras and proprietary state-of-the-art hardware, Ace scored 16 unchallenged points, or “aces,” after serving against multiple…

The deadly dangers of a triathlon — no matter how experienced you are

When tragedy strikes at one of the most grueling sporting competitions on Earth, it would be easy to assume that a lack of preparation was to blame. Unfortunately, the unseen dangers remain even for the most well-trained athletes. Mara Flávia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, drowned during the open-water swimming…

Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women after he demanded their release

WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom — calling it “very good news” in a social media post. “I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in…

In-N-Out partners with legendary LA radio station in major venue upgrade

Talk about a Double-Double of SoCal icons. Burger giant In-N-Out is teaming up with alt-rock radio staple KROQ to give the station’s famed Wilshire Boulevard performance hub a major glow-up — rebranding it as the In-N-Out Burger Sound Space at KROQ, according to a news release from Audacy. The revamped venue…

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