Art of the stall: 2028 White House hopefuls in Congress stalling financial disclosures

These potential future presidents are already demonstrating the art of the stall. Rising political stars in Congress — who have an eye on a White House run in 2028 — are putting off filing the mandatory annual disclosures of their financial worth. Among them are Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the lefty Silicon Valley congressman who “tries to be a man of the people” despite a net worth of up to $232 million and being the most active Democratic trader in the House of Representatives, according to past filings. Khanna, 49, said he’s considering a 2028 run and would be the…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China’s plans to ‘tame nature’

This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves in the press.Goblin sharks (Mitsukurina owstoni) are mysterious, deepwater creatures that have not changed much since they first appeared on Earth 125 million years…

Rookie Pauline Astier leads way as Liberty win tight battle with Mercury

The Liberty fully anticipated the Phoenix Mercury to come to Friday’s game frustrated and amped up.  The Mercury had lost four in a row, including an epic third-quarter meltdown against the Liberty on Wednesday, during which they went scoreless for more than six minutes.  But Friday was mostly a rock…

UCLA baseball suffers freak injury ahead of freaky loss in NCAA Tournament

UCLA’s top-ranked baseball team suffered a loss before the first pitch Friday. Second baseman Aidan Aguayo, who was batting in the No. 6 spot on the lineup sheets distributed before the Bruins’ NCAA Tournament opener, sustained an injury in pregame drills. “He rolled his ankle on the tarp, and he…

Cowboy hat wearing Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, will retire from Congress

WASHINGTON — Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) became the latest member of Congress to announce her retirement during a new interview published Friday after having furiously denied talk of her stepping down as a “crazy rumor.” The 83-year-old congresswoman told the Miami Herald it was “time” to leave office and that…

Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds

Archaeologists working in a 14th-century monastery in Barcelona were surprised to find 25 skeletons when they opened eight graves — including the remains of a medieval queen.Seven centuries after Queen Elisenda of Montcada, the wife of James II of Aragon and Valencia, founded the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria Pedralbes…

‘Holy grail’ sleep apnea pill can cut episodes by more than 50%

A promising new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines and allow millions of Americans to breathe easy and sleep soundly. Researchers at the biopharm company Apnimed have been developing a sleep apnea drug called AD109. After various clinical trials, they are preparing to file for FDA approval. “A pill for…

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