The good news for former President Donald Trump is that his political operation says it hauled in a staggering nine-figure sum in May, including a flood of donations right at the end of the month. The bad news: He had to be convicted on 34 felony counts in order to send his supporters into that … Read more
A 74-year-old woman declared dead at a nursing home was found alive two hours later by funeral home employees attending to what they believed were her remains, a Nebraska sheriff’s official said. The employees of the Lincoln funeral home called 911, and the woman was taken to a hospital alive, where she remained Monday, Lancaster … Read more
News organizations and pollsters released multiple snap surveys over the weekend to gauge the political landscape after a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Here are five takeaways from what the different … Read more
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history as the first woman elected president of Mexico, according to projections from the nation’s official quick count. Sheinbaum obtained between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, according to a statistical sample used to conduct the quick count. It was announced early Monday morning by Guadalupe Taddei Zavala of Mexico’s National … Read more
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday said that “every American should accept the results” of the upcoming presidential election, as some Republicans repeatedly refuse to say whether they’ll accept the results, regardless of who wins. Speaking to CNN’s “Inside Politics,” McCarthy also blasted Democrats for challenging “every single Republican elected president since George Bush,” specifically … Read more
NEWARK, N.J. — Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 14 fights, third-longest in UFC history, by getting a submission victory over Dustin Poirier in the fifth round Saturday night at UFC 302. Overcoming one of the sport’s accomplished veterans and a crowd that was against him from the start, … Read more
The New York Police Department said Saturday it took 34 people into custody after responding to a pro-Palestinian protest in Brooklyn, New York, that led to reports of damaged artwork and staff harassment at the Brooklyn Museum. Within Our Lifetime, a New York-based, Palestinian-led community organization, called for the protest on Friday to “de-occupy” the … Read more
TUCSON, Ariz. — An Arizona Democratic field office opening celebration Friday afternoon featuring high-profile politicians was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters — four separate times. The third and fourth disruptions occurred while Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democratic Senate hopeful, was speaking on stage. The fourth protester got inches away from the congressman, pointing her finger at … Read more
As a beauty reporter, part of my job is to try new products in the skin- and hair-care space each month, so I can share the best products with our readers. In May, for example, I reported on and tried various bestselling SPF lip balms and clarifying shampoos. With each article, I test multiple products … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games. Kyrie Irving also scored 36 points for the Mavericks, who built a 29-point … Read more