Sex therapist who vowed to put ‘American Zionists’ into ‘castration’ centers loses Texas Democratic primary

WASHINGTON — A sex therapist who vowed to force “American Zionists” into federal immigration detention centers — where many, who she claimed are also “pedophiles,” would be castrated — was soundly defeated in a Texas Democratic primary on Tuesday. Maureen Galindo, whose “insane, antisemitic views” were denounced by members of her own party, lost to opponent Johnny Garcia in the Lone Star State’s 35th Congressional District runoff, 59.5% to 40.5% when the Associated Press called the race at about 10:40 p.m. EST. Either Republican state Rep. John Lujan or Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz will face off with…

Rural counties vote to break away from California in new secession push

Momentum is building behind a Republican leader’s proposal for rural California areas to split off from the rest of the Golden — as two counties are set to vote Tuesday to support the proposal. Yuba County supervisors adopted a resolution to back the split in Tuesday morning, and Sutter County…

Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins to return for 21st NHL season

Evgeni Malkin is back for another year in the Steel City.  The beloved Penguins star signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract on Tuesday, marking his return for his 21st NHL season, and one that will likely be his last.  Malkin will turn 40 later this summer and has spent his…

From Cartier’s golden gift to American astronauts to Madonna’s breast-baring Gaultier dress: Comité Colbert’s new exhibit celebrates France’s friendship with the US

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were over the moon in 1969 when each was gifted a solid gold model of their Lunar Excursion Module created by Cartier. The glittering tribute to America’s pioneering spacemen was commissioned by the French newspaper Le Figaro, funded by its…

Bob Horner, 1978 National League Rookie of the Year, dead at 68

Former Braves star Bob Horner has died, the team announced Tuesday.  He was 68. Horner, the No. 1 pick in the 1978 draft, played 10 total seasons in the big leagues after skipping the minor leagues.  No cause of death was not given. “The Atlanta Braves extend sincere sympathies to…

Oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon

Novo Nordisk’s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon. Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company’s highly popular treatments have been a major success. “It’s an exciting time, I would…

Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia cease-fire, prisoner swap

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Ukraine and Russia will embark on a three-day cease-fire that could be the “beginning of the end” of the more than four-year-old war — as both nations pause to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Trump wrote on…

Knicks fans take over Philadelphia during statement Game 3 victory

Despite the 76ers’ best efforts, they couldn’t keep Knicks fans out of Philadelphia. Scores of Knicks supporters made the trek to Pennsylvania to see their team roll to a 108-94 Game 3 win over the Sixers to take a 3-0 second-round series lead. Not only were the blue-and-orange supporters cheering…

Social media erupts after Democrats ‘burned M’ on failed Virginia gerrymander

The Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling striking down Democrats’ costly redistricting push sparked an uproar on social media over the massive sum the party spent to pass the now-defunct congressional map.  Virginians for Fair Elections, the main pro-redistricting group, raised north of $64 million in support of the Democratic-friendly gerrymander that could have…

Landry Shamet seized his biggest Knicks opportunity yet

In the first eight games of the playoffs, Landry Shamet scored 14 total points.  He had 15 points Friday night.  Talk about providing a needed boost.  With OG Anunoby out due to a minor hamstring strain, Shamet was given a shot, and he took advantage. The veteran sharpshooter played a…

Khamzat Chimaev has one piece of business in the way of his UFC prophecy

The newest UFC kaiju has emerged from the depths, ravaging all obstacles in his path. Beware of “Borz,” the monster known better as middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. He’s a bogeyman with the potential for combat sports terror rarely seen, save for nigh-unbeatable Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones. That’s “HOMM-zott.” Don’t…

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