Long Beach’s huge Fourth of July fireworks display killed by coastal officials — as San Diego also changes show
[ad_1] Long Beach residents keen to see fireworks light up the sky to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July will be disappointed — as Southern California moves away from pyrotechnics. The city will nix its annual July 4th fireworks display, named “Big Bang on the Bay,” for the first time in 15 years […]
US announces aggressive expansion of Iran blockade, warns regime to ‘choose wisely’
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The US military will “actively pursue” any Iranian-flagged vessels or any ships attempting to support the regime elsewhere in the world, Gen. Dan Caine Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced Thursday — in an expansion of the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Caine explained that in […]
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife and hiding her body in freezer arrested after international manhunt
[ad_1] A Navy reservist accused of murdering his wife in Virginia and fleeing the country has been arrested and is expected to be extradited to the United States. David Varela, 38, sparked an international manhunt after the body of Lina Maria Guerra, 39, was found inside a freezer in their Norfolk home on Feb. 5. He was […]
Titanic survivor life jacket set to fetch staggering price during 114-year anniversary of historic sinking
[ad_1] A rare life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor is set to be auctioned more than a century after the disaster. The flotation device, used by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli during the ship’s 1912 sinking, is expected to sell for roughly $339,000 to $475,000, news agency Cover Media reported. Francatelli wore the life jacket as […]
Nearly 2,000 ski instructors join lawsuit accusing Vail Resorts of wage violations
[ad_1] Thousands of ski and snowboard instructors are taking on one of the biggest names in the resort business, accusing the major company of shortchanging workers through a controversial pay setup. Nearly 2,000 instructors have already joined a federal lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging the company failed to properly compensate employees for required job duties […]
Trump says China agrees not to send Iran weapons — and predicts Xi will give him ‘big, fat hug’
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Trump said that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports it plans to give Tehran new air defense systems — and predicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping “will give me a big, fat, hug” when they meet next month. Trump further claimed Wednesday that Xi is “very happy” […]
Nevada mom Haleigh Knight faked cancer diagnosis to scam more than $20K from victims: ‘She’s a sociopath’
[ad_1] A Nevada mom confessed to fabricating having pancreatic cancer in hopes people would “feel guilty and more inclined to love and be around her” — while she accepted more than $20K in donations to splurge on herself and her children. Haleigh Knight pleaded guilty in a Las Vegas court on Monday to a felony […]
Gov. Hochul proposes taxes on NYC homeowners who own second house worth more than $5M
[ad_1] Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed adding an extra levy on people who own second pricey homes in the Big Apple — as its young socialist mayor calls for more taxes on New York’s highest earners. The gov has floated imposing a yearly surcharge on second homes in New York City that are worth $5 […]
How Nancy Pelosi backed Eric Swalwell’s rise in Congress
[ad_1] Before he was an accused rapist, Eric Swalwell was a Democratic golden boy who rose to some of the most influential roles in Washington over his 13 year career in Congress. With the help of Rep. Nancy Pelosi and other powerful allies, Swalwell won key appointments at congressional committees and made a name for […]
Gavin Newsom curiously says little on Eric Swalwell sex assault scandal
[ad_1] Gavin Newsom may have the biggest microphone in California politics, but the governor has been noticeably meek in commenting on the horrifying sexual assault scandal involving Rep. Eric Swalwell — who until last week was the leading Democrat to succeed Newsom in office. Swalwell suspended his campaign Sunday and submitted his immediate resignation from […]