Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz brushes off criticism for flying out of Texas ahead of ‘catastrophic’ winter storm
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) set the record straight after he was criticized for flying to California on a planned trip ahead of a “catastrophic” winter storm projected to blast...
Ex-Georgia lawmaker Karen Bennett admits to lying to collect pandemic unemployment — weeks after resigning
A former Georgia House member pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Karen Bennett’s guilty plea to one count of making false statements to collect...
Mayor Mamdani’s proposals will fail to address the homeless crisis going on across NYC
For a year, I worked with the homeless in New York City. Over the course of that year, I encountered more than 200 unhoused people. Only three ended up...
Mets part with two elite prospects to pry Freddy Peralta from Brewers
The Mets needed an ace, but it did not come cheap. The Amazin’s, who acquired right-handed starter Freddy Peralta and 27-year-old reliever Tobias Myers from the Brewers, had to...
Knicks destroy Nets in historic laugher to snap four-game losing skid
Can the Knicks play the Nets every night? For one night at least, they found the perfect medicine. With their season beginning to go off the rails, a matchup...
Potentially deadly fungus leaves dozens sickened as infection spreads across Tennessee
A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum,...
Travis Kelce may have hinted about his NFL future while welcoming Eric Bieniemy back to Chiefs
Did Travis Kelce give a hint about his NFL future while reacting to the news that Eric Bieniemy is expected to be back as offensive coordinator in Kansas City? ...
Time for LA City Council to finish the job on permit fees
It’s not final, and it shouldn’t have taken this long, but the decision Tuesday by the LA City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee to advance a proposal to waive...
Rich Paul downplays bombshell Jeanie Buss, LeBron James report: ‘Who gives a s—t’
Rich Paul said Wednesday he’s unbothered by the new claims that Jeanie Buss is no longer a fan of his biggest client, LeBron James. On his “Game Over With...
Beloved California-born java chain Peet’s Coffee set to shutter multiple locations amid $18 billion takeover
A more than three-decade-old outpost of California java chain Peet’s Coffee is expected to close as the company an $18 billion takeover of the beloved brand. The shop in...
