Politics

Exclusive | Nicki Minaj pledges cash to support Trump accounts for ‘Barbz’ babies
WASHINGTON — Rap superstar Nicki Minaj is pledging hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund new $1,000 tax-advantaged investment accounts for her fans’ newborns, as part of a...
Patriots fan Shelly Sepulveda dead after cancer battle — weeks after team owner Robert Kraft surprised her with Super Bowl tickets
A New England Patriots superfan died weeks after she was gifted tickets by owner Robert Kraft to watch her beloved team in this year’s Super Bowl. Shelly Sepulveda, 42,...
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and...
Dear Abby: My depression is getting in the way of my hygiene
DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is that I’ve always had an issue with taking a shower and...
Oh, Deer: Catalina’s plan to slaughter local herd sparks controversy
The group that manages Catalina Island’s wildlife has submitted a plan to kill some 2000 of the area’s iconic mule deer — prompting howls of protest from animal lovers....
Teen gets stuck in 11-inch-wide drain pipe while sledding on Kansas golf course: ‘Kind of mind boggling’
A 15-year-old managed to get stuck in an 11-inch-wide drain pipe during a sledding mishap on a Kansas golf course, according to authorities. The teen, whose identity has not...
Georgia state lawmaker moves to name Sawnee Mountain after President Trump
A state representative in Georgia filed an oddball resolution pushing to rename a mountain outside of Atlanta after President Trump. Sawnee Mountain, which sits on a nearly 1,000-acre preserve...
Adults turn to viral AI vegetables on social media for kitchen life-hacks and advice
Sometimes there’s a pinch of embarrassment in asking mom if the bread belongs in the fridge or pantry. To avoid the judgment, many of us resort to a quick...
New Mets star Bo Bichette won’t suit up for Team Brazil in WBC
Bo Bichette’s focus this spring appears to rest solely with his new team. On the heels of his lucrative three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets, the infielder will...
After two divorces, do Cavs fans want to tie the knot with James one more time?
A homegrown megastar who’s considered one of two greatest players of all-time, it’s obvious how much LeBron James’ his roots still mean to him.  He references being “just a...
Isaiah George’s AHL demotion could be positive Ryan Pulock sign
Isaiah George was sent back down to AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday to make room for newly acquired defenseman Carson Soucy on the Islanders roster, per the NHL’s media site....
Biggest mystery for Dodgers who can make or break season: Roki Sasaki
For the most part, the Dodgers know what they have. In Shohei Ohtani, they have the best player in baseball. In Mookie Betts, they have a capable shortstop who...