Clippers’ second half of NBA season will be defined by these 3 storylines

The Clippers dramatically changed course earlier in February by trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac in an attempt to get younger and clear salary cap space in hopes of landing a top free agent in 2027. Kawhi Leonard is now the last-standing star on the team after Paul George left in free agency in the summer of 2024 and Harden wanted out so he could join the contending Cavaliers.  It’s a whiplash-inducing change for a Clippers team that had gone on a recent 17-5 run, becoming the NBA’s hottest team before the trade deadline.  The Clippers are in 10th place in the…

NYNext Guide to: Concierge Medicine

Forget sitting in the reception area for 30 minutes — across New York, Miami, SF and LA, preeminent doctors at concierge clinics are the ones waiting on their patients.  Practices differ in purposes and perks, but usually follow a similar mold. In exchange for membership dues, some of which run…

DC Mayor Bowser takes a swing at NYC Mayor Mamdani over tax hikes

WASHINGTON — DC Mayor Muriel Bowser took a swipe at Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes on New Yorkers and urged Washingtonians to resist any similar efforts. Bowser (D), who isn’t seeking a fourth term, stressed that the DC Council, not her, is in charge of property tax rate policy,…

Exclusive | Apple News ‘inflames political polarization’ as it excludes conservative outlets from ‘top stories’: bombshell study

Apple News’ editorial team has been deliberately excluding conservative media outlets from the popular app’s handpicked “top stories,” according to a bombshell new study. AllSides, a nonpartisan group that classifies news outlets by their political leanings, reviewed a total of 166 articles that appeared on Apple News over a two-week…

Airbnb looking for new hosts in World Cup cities — here’s how much you could make

Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under…

Education Department scraps Biden-era race-based rules for doctoral degree grants

WASHINGTON — The Education Department has agreed not to enforce Biden-era rules in a federal grant program aimed at growing the number of underrepresented students obtaining doctoral degrees. The guidelines for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program had prompted a lawsuit from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty…

Senate demands answers from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer over bombshell allegations of ‘inappropriate’ relationship with staffer

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is demanding information from Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid a sprawling internal investigation into the Cabinet official’s alleged misuse of official travel and “inappropriate” relationship with a subordinate. The powerful Senate Judiciary Committee chairman wrote to Chavez-DeRemer Wednesday asking for a response to allegations that she…

February 2026 night sky: What to see and what you need

February’s night sky has a lot to offer for anyone who enjoys looking up at the stars. From the changing phases of the moon to conjunctions and even a planetary lineup, there’s plenty to spot if you know when and where to look. We’ve put together a simple calendar of…

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