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SACRAMENTO — As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympics, state lawmakers are raising concerns that potential clashes with President Trump could cause chaos.State Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), speaking at a legislative hearing this week on the 2028 Games, expressed concern about Trump’s animosity toward California and questioned whether that could affect the federal financial support that is essential to the Olympics.“I know we rely a lot on the federal funding,” Rubio said. “Can you assure me that we’re not going to be left in the middle of the planning carrying the bag?”Rubio was addressing Joey Freeman, the vice president…

Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of everyday healthcare, and mental health is no exception. AI therapy tools, chatbot counselors, and emotional wellness apps are now used by millions of people seeking quick and affordable support. Supporters believe AI mental health systems could improve access to care, especially in areas where therapists are difficult to reach. Critics, however, warn that the ethics of AI in healthcare cannot be ignored as these technologies become more advanced.Why AI Therapy Is Growing So QuicklyThe conversation around AI therapy has grown rapidly in recent years. Universities, psychologists, and healthcare organizations continue studying how…

A Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and two of the top jockeys in horse racing were allegedly linked to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico through social media posts, according to reporting from USA Today. The article, published Thursday, highlights social media posts advertising cockfighting tournaments that picture three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz in his Dodgers uniform and an article in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz. Brothers and jockeys Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz, who finished first and second, respectively, in the Kentucky Derby this month were advertised as participants in a cockfighting tournament in…

Ghana’s Black Princesses have received a comprehensive welfare package comprising sanitary pads, bottled water, and assorted drinks in a continued effort to support female footballers, with the latest gesture coming shortly after their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The presentation took place at the Erata Hotel on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and was jointly led by Cabfix Ladies FC and the Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana (MISUGHA) as part of a growing national initiative focused on menstrual health support and the overall well-being of women in football. Cabfix Ladies FC, under the leadership of…

The mayor’s new budget finds him making deals—while trying to keep his promises. Ad Policy Mayor Mamdani presents his FY27 Executive Budget at City Hall in May 2026. (Ed Reed / Mayoral Photography Office) When we last checked in with our young mayor, New York City was still $5.4 billion away from the balanced budget the city is required by law to come up with by the end of June. Even getting to that point, from the $12 billion fiscal cliff he found on taking office would—or so the mayor claimed in March—require a raid on the funds the city…

You may have noticed that Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher, was conspicuously absent from Daredevil: Born Again season two. There’s a reason for that, though, and that’s because Jon Bernthal was busy working on The Punisher: One Last Kill, a forty-five-ish minute short film that’s out now on Disney+. Bernthal co-wrote the script with the film’s director, Reinaldo Marcus Green (We Own This City), in an attempt to really deliver on the character. Do they succeed? Let’s find out. It’s not 100% clear when One Last Kill takes place on the timeline. It’s most certainly before the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand…

Cerebras Systems soared in its Nasdaq debut on Thursday, opening at $350 after selling shares at $185, well above the company’s expected range. That values the chipmaker at over $100 billion. The company sold 30 million shares in its offering late Wednesday, raising $5.55 billion, the largest IPO for a U.S. tech company since Uber’s debut in 2019. If underwriters exercise their option to buy 4.5 million additional shares, total proceeds could reach $6.38 billion. After peaking at above $385, the stock drifted lower Thursday afternoon to about $310, bringing the market cap to $95 billion. Cerebras, based in Silicon…

Federal agents have seized more than 18 million vaping devices worth over $175 million as part of Operation Red Mist, a targeted effort aimed at illegal e-cigarette imports from China, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced. The enforcement effort was carried out by CBP in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Food and Drug Administration. The operation primarily targets maritime cargo shipments originating from China and is designed to combat the illicit importation, transportation and distribution of vaping products and their hazardous components, according to the agency. Investigators found that seized shipments contained hazardous materials that had been…

For the time this season the 66th IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will take place on May 21 2026 at 7:30 pm IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad.  After GT won their first encounter this season by 8 wickets in Chennai, the head-to-head record now stands at GT 5–4 all-time. With playoff spots on the line, this rematch at GT’s home ground carries enormous weight for both sides. So, who will win in CSK vs GT head to head IPL 2026? Let’s find out. CSK’s Best Performances in IPL 2026The side has been inconsistent, but…

May 11, 2026; Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Garrick Higgo plays a shot on the ninth hole during a practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images South Africa’s Garrick Higgo received a two-stroke penalty Thursday after arriving late to his first-round tee time at the PGA Championship in Newtown Square, Pa. Higgo, 27, was scheduled to tee off at 7:18 a.m. at Aronimink Golf Club alongside Michael Brennan and Shaun Micheel. With the penalty, Higgo wound up with a double bogey at the par-4 opening hole. He birdied Nos. 3 and 9…