Gavin Newsom milks DOJ probe for donations — how he’s spending .5M war chest

Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded the alarm last week on President Donald Trump ordering a federal investigation into the governor, his wife and their associates, but those in Newsom’s inner orbit may have heard a different sound: cha-ching! Within hours of releasing a video accusing the president of weaponizing the Department of Justice, Newsom’s political action committee, Campaign for Democracy, sent out an email pleading for money to help with his potential legal defense and political strategy — the latest cash grab for the PAC dedicated to raising his fame with mass text blasts, a book tour, pro-Newsom merch and podcast…

Exclusive | DOJ sues New York over law barring federal agents from wearing masks

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is suing New York over a law set to take effect this week that would bar federal agents from wearing masks, opening them up to “harassment, tracking, intimidation, and assaults.” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate and other DOJ attorneys…

Lakers must prove Luka Doncic is priority by drafting a center

Luka Dončić will be closely watching how this unfolds.  Ever since he was traded to the Lakers in February 2025, they’ve vowed to build a contender around him.  Well, summer 2026 has arrived and the sand is now streaming through the hourglass. The Lakers could have up to nine free agents. And…

IBD is caused by a broken ‘inflammation brake’ in some patients

The causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are poorly understood, but now, scientists have pinpointed a runaway immune response that may underlie the condition in some patients.IBD, which is characterized by chronic inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract, affects millions of people worldwide. Its principal forms are…

‘SportsCenter’ legend Linda Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years

Linda Cohn is taking one for the road. The longtime “SportsCenter” host — who has anchored more episodes of the flagship ESPN show — will officially retire from the network on June 30 after making her final appearances during the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. editions. Cohn hosted…

Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’

The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in…

UCLA women’s basketball signs Slovenian guard Lina Jerkovic

As part of her efforts to get back to a familiar place, Cori Close has gone overseas. The UCLA women’s basketball coach on Sunday imported an international prospect in Lina Jerkovic, a 5-foot-9 Slovenian guard who could accelerate the Bruins’ attempt to repeat as national champions. Jerkovic has shown significant…

Regrets? USC baseball might have a few after ninth-inning collapse

What might go down as the most devastating inning in USC baseball history started with a routine out. Trojans closer Adam Troy induced a ground ball to second base to start the bottom of the ninth inning with his team leading by a run Sunday, putting the Trojans two outs…

Nine injured in shooting just miles from England’s World Cup training base

Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near ​England’s World Cup base camp ‌in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, days before the tournament is due ​to kick off. Kansas City ​police said there were no suspects ⁠in custody and that at ​least three of the shooting ​victims were transported…

Popular space heater sold  at Costco for years recalled after causing house fires

Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold at Costco and other major retailers for years are being recalled after reports that the units overheated and caught fire, prompting federal safety officials to warn consumers to stop using them immediately. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Wednesday that more than 255,000 Vornado tower heaters…

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