Advocacy groups in California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage in Oakland despite research suggesting the policy showed “negative outcomes” across the Golden State. It was reported on March 30 that One Fair Wage is launching a ballot initiative in Alameda County and the city of Oakland as local officials consider an increase in Read More >
Swalwell campaign rejects ‘outrageous’ allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning
California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell’s, D-Calif., campaign broke their silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns. “This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have Read More >
American couple chasing retirement dream in Bahamas boating mystery were ‘inexperienced’: Friend
Tune in to Fox and Friends Wednesday morning to see more of Griff Jenkins’ interview with Lynette Hooker’s daughter. HOPE TOWN, Bahamas —The American woman who went missing in the Bahamas after her husband said she fell off a small boat had been living out her retirement dream of sailing when tragedy struck, according to Read More >
Liberals tighten grip on battleground state Supreme Court in low-key but high-stakes election
Liberals expanded their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an election Tuesday, strengthening control in a key battleground state, in a ballot box showdown that drew limited national attention but had plenty riding on the results. Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former democratic state representative, defeated Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, a Read More >
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel responds after photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed recent photos that show him and New York Times and The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini in bathing suits by a pool. The photos, originally published by the New York Post’s Page Six, also show the coach and journalist holding hands and hugging on the roof of Read More >
Tori Spelling speaks out after car crash that sent her and her kids to the hospital
Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend. The 52-year-old “Beverly Hill, 90210” star shared an update on how she and her children are doing following the car accident on Thursday, April 2, in a video she posted Read More >
Gary Woodland savors Masters return after brain surgery, PTSD battle nearly ended his career
Gary Woodland’s return to Augusta National Golf Club carries added significance this year after he pulled off a surprising win at the Houston Open in March. Woodland embraced the moment at Augusta National this week, reflecting on the tradition and significance of the Masters. “I love this place,” Woodland said Tuesday. “I love the tradition. Read More >
Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges
Hours before President Donald Trump announced a two-week delay in attacking Iran, Pope Leo issued a rare and pointed condemnation, denouncing Trump’s Tuesday morning threat against the country as “truly unacceptable.” Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics spoke out against the escalating war Read More >
Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline
A federal judge allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being distributed by mail nationwide for now, but warned the Biden-era policy could soon face major legal changes as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety review of the drug unfolds. The legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s January 2023 Risk Evaluation Read More >
A-10 Warthog given new maritime role targeting boats in Iran after efforts to retire aircraft
The A-10 Warthog has a new maritime role in targeting boats in the war in Iran that could extend the life of the aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force had been attempting to retire for years. Despite the Air Force trying to phase out the A-10, Congress has resisted its efforts and blocked attempts to Read More >