Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ initiative in Strait of Hormuz — teases ‘great progress’ in Iran talks

President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be…

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…

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…

Former MLB prospect dead at 46 in ‘tragic accident’

Former MLB prospect Brian Kirby “tragically lost his life” in an accident last Wednesday while working as an HVAC technician at Graves Memorial Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., the church said in a Facebook post. He was 46. “This morning [on April 15], a tragic accident occurred at…

Meta workers outraged over internal software tracking keystrokes, mouse movements

Meta employees are fuming over a new internal tool that tracks their clicks and keystrokes — the latest flashpoint in the company’s all-in push on artificial intelligence. Staffers reacted with alarm after learning the software would monitor mouse movements, typing and on-screen activity to help train Meta’s AI systems, according…

Falcons ‘open to dealing’ Kyle Pitts as 2026 NFL Draft rumors swirl

The Falcons may attempt to cash in after Kyle Pitts finally raised his stock. The veteran tight end is available in trade talks and could be moved during the three-day NFL draft beginning Thursday to help give the Falcons more picks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Pitts signed his one-year,…

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