Lefty influencer Kat Abughazaleh loses Illinois House primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who had fling with ex-student

WASHINGTON — Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh’s bid for election to Congress failed Tuesday after Democratic primary voters opted for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.Biss’ victory came only hours after his campaign confirmed the mayor had a relationship with a former student while working as a professor at the University of Chicago in 2004. Abughazaleh, who formerly worked for left-wing organization Media Matters in conducting opposition research against conservative outlets, was one of 15 Democrats jockeying to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) in the Land of Lincoln’s 9th District, which covers parts of Chicago and its northwestern suburbs. The 26-year-old also known…

Major pizza franchisee owner files bankruptcy, leaving SoCal locations in limbo

Another one bites the dust. Domino’s, the nation’s largest pizza dining chain, joins the ranks of pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy, leaving many SoCal locations in major limbo. San Diego’s North County Pizza Inc. has reported liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. North County Pizza Inc.…

Trump fuels mystery on which ex-president he’s been talking to about Iran

WASHINGTON — Could it have been the 45th? President Trump’s Monday claim that he spoke with one of his predecessors who regretted not attacking Iran stoked continued intrigue on Tuesday after spokespeople for all living ex-presidents denied contact. “Look, for 47 years, no president was willing to do what I’m…

Easy ‘silent’ TikTok trend is actually great for heart health

Shhh — the secret’s out! Experts say a TikTok fitness trend that prioritizes the sound of silence can support heart health. “Silent walking” is the practice of stepping out without the distractions of devices or music. Devotees of the “rawdogging” movement maintain that it is a whole-body boon that builds…

MTA sues Trump admin to release M in frozen 2nd Avenue Subway funding

New York transit officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, claiming the feds have illegally withheld nearly $60 million in funding for the expansion of the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem. The lawsuit, filed in the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC, claims the White House’s refusal to turn…

Restaurant jobs spike as Americans seek treats, cheap comfort food

NEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) – On paper, American consumers spent last year tightening their belts, and even retail heavyweights stumbled. But sit-down restaurants and some drive-through chains buzzed with patrons seeking a special treat or cheap comfort food. Their upbeat sales made the US restaurant industry a rare bright…

Where ChatGPT Health fails — and how it could turn deadly

Don’t call it ChatEMT. OpenAI last month introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space in ChatGPT that allows users to ask health questions, analyze their medical records and connect to wellness apps. Now, weeks after its launch, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are raising concerns that the…

Dow tumbles 500 points as growing AI anxiety, hot inflation rattle Wall Street

Wall Street’s main indexes tumbled on Friday as AI anxiety hammered technology stocks, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 on track for their steepest monthly drop since March 2025, while hotter-than-expected inflation data also hit sentiment. Technology shares faced selling pressure this month as concerns over high valuations and the uncertain payoff from Big…

Inherited diseases don’t work like we thought they did

For decades, scientists have delved into the genetic causes of disease by studying patients with those diseases and their families, picking through their genomes in search of genetic mutations that could be the cause.It’s a method that has turned up hundreds of mutations, many thought to be responsible for diseases…

How Diego Pavia dealt with maturity question at NFL Scouting Combine

Diego Pavia is counting on a growth spurt. OK, the 24-year-old, 5-foot-9 quarterback probably isn’t going to reach NFL height preferences at this point. But the Vanderbilt star can mature and get past things like writing, “F-ALL THE VOTERS,” after he finished second to Fernando Mendoza in a runway Heisman…

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