Trump believes he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ in the future

President Trump said Monday that he expects to have the “honor” of “taking Cuba,” days after the island’s communist government acknowledged it was in talks with the US. Trump refused to say whether potential US intervention in Cuba would be more like Venezuela or Iran – while asserting he can do “anything I want with” the island, during remarks at the White House.  “I think Cuba’s seeing the end,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office. “You know, all my life I’ve been hearing about the United States and Cuba. When will the United States do it?“I do believe…

Trump taunts Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia, calling him ‘low IQ’

Donald Trump has brutally ridiculed Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia — calling him unfit to be president due to his “learning disability” and “low IQ.” “Honestly I’m all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. The president should not have learning disabilities, okay?” Trump told reporters in the Oval…

Mets’ bullpen battle down to one remaining spot

PORT ST. LUCIE — One spot remains, as the Mets look for the last arm to complete their bullpen.  Huascar Brazobán will be part of that Opening Day bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Monday, leaving only one available spot for a reliever.  Of course, it takes only a sore arm…

Not in MVP discussions, Luka Doncic is ‘playing as well as anybody’

HOUSTON — Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to talk about Luka Doncic. Specifically, he wants to talk about how he feels Doncic is “playing as well as anybody in the NBA right now.” And how Doncic’s recent play isn’t being discussed enough. Doncic is, at least, being recognized. On Monday,…

Trump admin., Iran have been in direct contact in recent days: report 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff have reopened a line of communication in recent days, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source with knowledge.  Araghchi reportedly initiated the dialogue by sending text messages to Witkoff focused on ending the war, which is…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes bold prediction that AI chip sales will hit T

Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for running AI systems in real time. CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new central processor and an AI system built on…

Joe Burrow spotted at Oscars after-party with Tate McRae, Alix Earle

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shielded his face while leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party with singer Tate McRae, influencer Alix Earle and model Anastasia Karanikolaou, according to TMZ. Burrow was sitting with his head in his hand while in the front seat of a black SUV, as seen in…

Saks Global slashes 1,200 jobs after luxury retail giant files for bankruptcy

Saks Global — owner of luxury stores including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus — is cutting over 1,200 jobs as it shutters more than a dozen locations nationwide following its bankruptcy filing earlier this year. The New York-based company filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notices earlier this month…

Drugs like Ozempic may have a surprising benefit: study

Talk about a surprise perk. Numerous additional benefits of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic continue to be discovered, from improving cardiovascular health to potentially preventing dementia and lowering the risk of depression. Now, one more benefit could be added to the list, thanks to new research that found the…

Lakers reveal injury for LeBron James after win vs Warriors

Lakers star LeBron James is questionable for Sunday night’s home game against the Kings, which is the second night of a back-to-back after Saturday’s win over the Warriors.  James, who was the lone player on the team’s injury report, was listed with left foot arthritis.  Rui Hachimura was taken off…

Berkshire Hathaway profit falls on lower insurance income, Occidental writedown

Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday operating profit fell in the fourth quarter, reflecting lower income from its insurance operations, and wrote down a longstanding investment in Occidental Petroleum.  The quarter was Warren Buffett’s last as the conglomerate’s chief executive, a job now held by Greg Abel. Buffett remains chairman. Berkshire reported ending 2025…

Knicks look like contenders as they stifle Spurs in statement win

The Knicks offense started the game in shambles. Then Jalen Brunson un-shambled it. And they never looked back. The surging Spurs had won 11 straight, looking like an elite team with title aspirations. And, since blowing a double-digit lead to the Spurs on New Year’s Eve, the Knicks had mostly…

How tampons in the men’s room helped derail the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

There were many defining moments featured in the months-long battle for the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery: Sit-downs to woo President Trump, high-profile Congressional hearings, a brutal bidding war, and a tampon. Yes, a tampon. During the deal negotiations, while Netflix was wooing skeptical GOP lawmakers that it wasn’t a left-wing…

How college softball team won despite getting no-hit

That’s one way to win a game. Northwestern State softball squeezed out a 5-3 win over Missouri State on Saturday despite getting no-hit, securing one of the more bizarre victories in recent memory. The Demons went 0-for-19 with one strikeout against Bears pitchers Brylee Brewster and Emily Korando — but…

Amex plans for Two World Trade Center is a psychological coup for Downtown

Conde Nast’s lease to anchor One World Trade Center, signed in 2011, affirmed that Downtown was at last brushing off the emotional carnage of 9/11 that lingered long after the physical rubble was removed. American Express’ announced decision to move to Two World Trade Center is equally momentous. It marked…

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