JD Vance’s surprising admission about ‘childless cat ladies’ quip that enraged Taylor Swift

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance is calling his resurfaced screed against “childless cat ladies” that went viral during the 2024 election “one of the dumbest things I ever said,” according to pages from his forthcoming memoir. In “Communion,” Vance takes responsibility for the “boneheaded comment” but notes that it had succeeded in provoking people, as intended. “One of the dumbest things I ever said came when I argued that ‘childless cat ladies’ across the Democrat Party were running our country into the ground,” Vance writes in his second memoir, according to NBC News. “The comment caused two firestorms: the…

London Jewelers Turns 100 with a once-in-a-century dazzling diamond

London Jewelers is rocking its 100th anniversary in a big way. The renowned luxury retailer is celebrating its centennial by transforming a massive 63-carat natural rough diamond into a 20.26-carat D-color, flawless, old mine cushion-cut sparkler.  The final weight was chosen to match the current year, a nod to the…

Fox Corp to acquire streaming giant Roku in  billion blockbuster deal

Fox Corp. is buying streaming giant Roku in a blockbuster deal valued at roughly $22 billion, including debt, creating a media powerhouse that the companies say will become the third-largest player in US television by share of viewing. The acquisition, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, brings together Fox’s…

2026 U.S. Open odds: Scottie Scheffler tops the board once again

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The third major of the year is here. Scottie Scheffler is once again the clear betting favorite as the U.S. Open arrives at Shinnecock…

Temporary ‘smart tattoo’ could catch skin cancer before it’s visible

Finally, a new use for temporary tattoos beyond kiddie goodie bags. A team of Canadian researchers says it has developed a temporary “smart tattoo” to spot melanomas before they’re visible — and life-threatening. Published last week in Nature Sensors, the new study evaluated the efficacy of SMEAR-ULM, which measures temperature…

How Argentina is handling a possible Lionel Messi World Cup injury

Lionel Messi’s World Cup status has been put into question.  The entire soccer fandom held its breath Sunday as the Argentinian superstar had to be subbed off in the 79th minute of his latest game with MLS’ Inter Miami. The initial report was “muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.” Argentinian…

Former TV anchor’s home reduced to ashes in overnight fire

A former local TV news anchor watched her home go up in flames as firefighters battled a massive blaze that could be seen from miles away. Former WOOD TV8 anchor Michele DeSelms lost her home in a fire that tore through the residence in Plainfield Township, Mich., according to WOOD-TV.…

Japan hits 6G key milestone with high-frequency speeds topping 100 Gbps

Scientists in Japan have discovered a way to transmit data at a speed of 112 gigabits per second (Gbps) at a specific spectrum band that’s vital for the build-out of next-generation 6G wireless networks.To achieve this breakthrough, the researchers developed a new kind of terahertz wireless communication system driven by…

Islanders hire ex-NHLer Jay McKee as coach for new AHL team

The Islanders hired longtime OHL coach and former NHL defenseman Jay McKee to lead their new AHL club in Hamilton, Ont. After spending over a decade coaching in the Canadian junior league, McKee returns to the AHL to spearhead the newly-named Hamilton Hammers in their first season of existence in…

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