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San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York looked stunned as police descended on his rental vehicle when he tried to meet up with a $160 prostitute in an Ohio trailer park — while still wearing his wedding ring, bodycam footage obtained by the California Post shows.York, dressed in a Yankees T-shirt, basketball shorts and tennis shoes, was pulled over in his rental Volkswagen SUV in East Palestine by officers and quickly taken into custody without issue, according to the footage.One of the cops later discovered two of York's phones in the rental car's center console, the footage shows. When police sent a test text to York from the number listed on the undercover ad that led him to the trailer park, one of the phones is seen lighting up with an apparent notification that featured the words “the nude girl.”York was at the mobile park home after he had agreed to shell out $160 to a woman for sex after reaching out to her through the ad on a website known for prostitution, according to a Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force incident report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur whose rags-to-riches story, outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent placed her in a class by herself, died on Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80.The death was announced in a video posted on social media by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. No cause was provided. Concerns about Ms. Parton's health, which began last year as she postponed and later canceled a Las Vegas residency, grew to the point that she took to social media last fall to confirm that “I ain't dead yet.” In May, she said she had responded well to treatment after, as she put it, her immune and digestive systems “got all out of whack” in recent years.Ms. Parton's life, as depicted in autobiographical songs like “Coat of Many Colors” and “My Tennessee Mountain Home,” was the stuff of make-believe, from her hardscrabble beginnings in Appalachia to her glittering stardom in Nashville and beyond.The writer Chet Flippo likened her to the Big Rock Candy Mountain, the Depression-era symbol of abundance personified by Ms. Parton's voluptuous figure, rhinestone-studded stage costumes and blonde bouffant wigs. Her songs spoke to millions, confronting privation and loss even as they radiated possibility and hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters, many wearing pink clothing emblazoned with phrases such as “Believe,” “She Needed Help” and “Peace For Lindsay,” gathered Thursday outside the courthouse where she is on trial in the killings of her three children.Several of the 300 women, and a few men, said Clancy's story resonated with them and that they wanted to raise awareness about how the mental health system treats women. Clancy's lawyer does not dispute that she killed the children, but says she should not be held criminally responsible because she was mentally ill.The livestreamed trial has sparked massive discussions online and has brought attention to postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington says she had that is linked to the stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes that follow childbirth. Reddington said she also has bipolar disorder. After strangling her children, Clancy jumped from a second-story window and remains paralyzed from the waist down.Ramsey County gang lawsuit: 6 members agree to skip Minnesota State FairOn Wednesday, an agreement was reached between Ramsey County and some alleged members of the “Muddy” and “Ville” gangs in connection with a civil lawsuit seeking to prevent gang members from gathering at the Minnesota State Fair this year.RELATED: Ramsey County files lawsuit seeking to keep rival gangs from gathering at Minnesota State FairRamsey County Attorney John Choi and Attorney General Keith Ellison filed the civil lawsuit earlier this month, asking the court to prevent members of the two rival gangs from associating at the fair after law enforcement saw a post on social media by an alleged gang member promoting “The Biggest Battle of the Year” at the fair.In court on Wednesday, six of the 10 listed members agreed not to attend the fair, according to court records.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another Dum-Dum run is phrased up saying........Hey Canada........(BLEEP) YOU!!!!!!The Savanah Bananas is an absolutely spectacle. Mike moves his oldest daughter off to Ole Miss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom said Friday he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, saying he has examined the league's eligibility rules and believes they make him eligible — a claim that is not supported by the WNBA's published rules.In a video posted to X, Mr. Freedom, wearing an orange WNBA-branded sweatshirt, said his team had “carefully examined the WNBA's eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion.”“Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027,” he said.The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement does not contain a self-identification standard. Article XIII, Section 1(a) of the 409-page agreement states only that “only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA,” and does not define “woman” or address gender identity anywhere in the document, according to an OutKick report. Neither the WNBA nor the players' union has publicly clarified how eligibility would be determined for a transgender or self-identified player, the outlet reported.Freedom, an 11-year NBA veteran and the third overall pick of the 2011 draft, said he was not trying to mock anyone.“I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices,” he said, adding that he wants the WNBA's rules “applied equally, consistently, and without exception.”The post is capitalizing on controversy surrounding remarks from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who said in a July ESPN profile that she wants to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to compete against biological men, while maintaining she does not “hate trans” people. The remarks have prompted rallies and counter-rallies outside WNBA arenas, and Cunningham addressed the fallout again this week, telling a USA Network broadcast that she wants “love and respect” to remain even amid disagreement, while lamenting that the debate has overshadowed the basketball itself, according to an OutKick report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump has created a way for Wall Street to pay to win. Trump Media & Technology Group's premium data product released its new subscription service for earlier access to Truth Social posts for $100,000 a month. According to reports, five Wall Street firms have already signed up for the service, gaining access to Truth Social posts milliseconds before the general public.Senator Amy Klobuchar says she is strong on US border security at Farm Fest. The crowd laughs out loud in her face and she and the moderator shush the crowd afterwards. Phillies fan wins auction to broadcast game — and ‘nothing can prepare you for how his voice sounds'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA has a major marketing problem making Sophie Cunningham the villain in the trans movement.Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a major WNBA controversy by stating she believes transgender women and girls should be barred from female sports categories to protect biological females and fairness. Her remarks generated intense public debate, on-site fan rallies, and opposing demonstrations outside arenas.The Remarks: Sophie Cunningham stated in a media profile published in July 2026 that her stance is focused on safety, fairness, and preserving opportunities for young girls rather than malice toward the transgender community. [1, 2]Arena Protests: Consecutive Indiana Fever away games—including matchups in Portland and against the Minnesota Lynx—drew organized groups of both critics and supporters holding demonstrations outside and inside the venues. [1, 2]League Responses: Figures across the league responded diversely, with Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wearing a "Trans kids belong" shirt, while teammate Caitlin Clark emphasized that the team's primary focus remains strictly on basketballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Anthony Fauci will face a contempt of Congress vote next weekDr. Anthony Fauci will face a contempt of Congress vote in a Senate committee next week after he invoked the Fifth Amendment in a hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its origins.Kentucky Senator Rand Paul led the charge to have the now-retired infectious disease expert testify.But Fauci declined to answer dozens of questions from senators."Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion," said Fauci."Therefore, although it pains me to do so because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government and my decades-long record of cooperating with Congress, under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution to refrain from answering your questions. Thank you."Paul told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted for not answering questions during the hearing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mamdani: Today, I am proud to announce a collection of essential staples that will be predictably 30% cheaper at all five of our city-run grocery stores. This core set of goods will include all fresh produce, meat, and seafood, along with 20 other essential items like cheese, milk, and bread.Here's how it will work. Once a month, our five city-run grocery stores will set prices for this core set of goods at 30% below typical retail prices. No exceptions, no gimmicks. The savings will last for the entire month. That means no weekly fluctuations or sticker shock at the checkout line—not for our seniors living on fixed incomes, nor for the parents who rely on a regular supply of apple slices to keep toddler tantrums at bay.Also:45 restaurants that shaped Twin Cities dining courtesy of The Star TribuneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artificial intelligence models from OpenAI staged a breakout this month. AI researchers will often ask models that they're testing to perform a task without having access to the internet. It's like taking a closed-book exam in school. OpenAI says two of its experimental models escaped that isolated environment to cheat on the test. According to the maker of ChatGPT, the models gained access to the internet and hacked into another AI company called Hugging Face. OpenAI called it, quote, "unprecedented cyber incident" and the CEO of Hugging Face said it was, quote, "an attack unlike anything we've seen before." To better understand this, we called Nate Soares. He's the president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and coauthor of the book "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies."Nate, so I got to be honest, and I hate to do this - defaulting to Hollywood (laughter) on questions about AI - but it sounds like "Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines" meets "The Matrix." So walk us through what happened.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The best day of the year is the day after the World Cup final so we can all stop pretending to care about soccer. Mike played with Adam Thielen in the 3M Open Pro-Am tournament. Major changes at ESPN include our friend Tom Pelissero. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gov. Tim Walz is defending his vote to pardon a man convicted of molesting a 10-year-old child more than 20 years ago.Last week, the Trump administration deported Tou Lue Vang despite a pardon approved by Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson in their role on the Board of Pardons.Walz said the victim's advocacy for Vang factored in his decision to grant the pardon.“I can tell you in these pardons, one of the overriding factors that continuously influences the decision — certianly of me, I can't speak for the rest of the board, but looks like that — depends on where the victims are at,” Walz said.The governor emphasized that this action “didn't let this person out of jail.” Vang completed his sentence — served entirely as supervised probation — in 2019.Walz said his vote to pardon Vang was not an attempt to prevent him from being deported, though Vang is at least the third convicted felon with pending removal orders to be pardoned in Minnesota this year.In May, the Board of Pardons unanimously granted clemency for At “Ricky” Chandee, who was convicted of second-degree assault in 1993; and Jai Vang, a Laotian man who was convicted of aggravated robbery in 1994.On the same day the board considered a pardon for Vang, four others who had applied for pardons — including three who were facing deportation — were denied. Brian Evans, a spokesman for the Attorney General's Office, said they lacked victim support.In all cases, the Department of Homeland Security criticized the pardons as attempts to “take away qualifying convictions” for removal from the U.S.Vang was deported anyway.Walz questioned whether Vang's removal improved outcomes in Minnesota.“I guess the question I would as is, did that make us any safer? Did that make the children that are left behind any more stable? Did it improve the idea that we can't all be judged by our worst day?” Walz said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A woman who held the legs of her husband as he was nearly sucked head-first out of a Ryanair cabin window on Friday said his "right shoulder and head were outside the plane".Svetlana Grković, who was travelling with her husband Ljubisa Karović from Greece's Thessaloniki to Germany's Memmingen, told BBC Serbia how two other passengers helped pull him back inside after nearly two minutes."We pulled him back together," she said. "His entire face was deformed and blood was pouring from his nose and mouth."Speaking to Serbian outlet Nova, Grković said she "immediately reacted and grabbed his legs", adding: "I thought: 'If we die, we die together.'"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More details are emerging after an American flag was displayed upside down at a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota, sparking both outrage and apologies in a situation that has gone viral on social media in recent days.The St. Cloud Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that on July 3 at 5:29 p.m., the department received a call that the U.S. flag was being flown upside down on a city flagpole at the Lake George Park Pavilion during a Somali Independence Day event.A video from that event, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, showed the flag upside down as event attendees, roughly 500 people at peak times, enjoyed the festivities. The department said the officer "corrected the flag without objection" and that organizers "indicated to City staff that the flag being flown upside down was not intentional."Police leader blasts ‘spineless' Mayor Frey, Minneapolis City Council for Somali gang problem, staffing woesJoe Gamaldi, the national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about policing in Minneapolis.Somali gang problem captured on camera from the 4th of JulyThis past weekend marked yet another violent Fourth of July in Minneapolis. Dozens of car windows were smashed, there was a homicide, and several people were injured by gunfire—with some of it caught on camera.Despite the danger to the public, many local leaders seem unwilling to publicly acknowledge that there is a Somali gang problem in the city.Gamaldi, however, had a lot to say about policing and crime in Minneapolis.“I think Mayor [Jacob] Frey likes to talk tough with everyone, but I think we all know he is completely spineless,” Gamaldi said.“Because these gangs know that even if they are arrested, they're just gonna be let right back out over and over and over again,” he said.Gamaldi pointed out who is really getting harmed by all of this: “the law-abiding, hardworking members of the community.”“You know, it's funny because you'll see politicians who, I will remind you, sit their asses safely behind their desks and say we need to defund and dismantle the police department. But it's not them who has to deal with the consequences,” he added.Gamaldi explained how “defund the police” ideology shares much of the blame for the rise in violence.“When we went down this failed social experiment back in 2020 and 2021, you saw 16 American cities experience their highest murder rate in recorded history. Innocent civilians paid with their blood,” he said.Gamaldi spoke clearly about the hypocrisy of the “defund the police” movement: “You know who got it the worst? It was black males who averaged a homicide rate of 12 times that of any other race. Yet we still had these lunatics pushing defund the police.”“It is very clear that they are willing to put their failed ideology over the safety of their community members, and it's sickening,” he added.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody and i mean NOBODY breaks down the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding like Reuvers and Frattallone.Here is the Huffington Post piece:My Husband Deleted Our Invitation To Taylor Swift's Wedding. When He Told Me Why, I Lost My Mind.Here is the 4th of July fireworks show from Washington DC that Reuvers mentioned:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

That magical time of the year where we celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day!!!!!Bobby Bonilla receives a check for $1,193,248.20 from the Mets today, something he's been cashing in on every July 1st from 2011 through 2035. He has not played a game since the year 2001. Reuvers is officially in love with Sophie Cunningham. The WNBA has the second biggest selling jersey in basketball. Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Grandpa and Grandma Reuvers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We finally have a local angle with the Dianna Russini saga and boy oh boy this is the story that keeps on giving.Our buddy Larry from Harmony Spirits on the big 4th of July celebration this weekend. Bread lines are just as good as grocery stores in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Public Service Announcement from Reuvers: Get your lazy (@$$) out o the left lane!!!!!USA loses in the World Cup. More great 4th of July suggestions for the 250th anniversary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The best places to watch the U.S. World Cup game tonight in the Twin Cities.How many heat related deaths a year in Europe?NASCAR reveals course layout for San Diego race in 2026More submissions for the best 4th of July road trip to celebrate 250!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike gets a tutorial on The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.Inside California's Gay-Certification ProgramThe state is pressuring utilities to award $633 million in contracts to “LGBT” businesses.The scheme operates through the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which regulates privately owned utility companies. California utilities spent more than $43 billion in 2024 on contractors—fuel suppliers, surveyors, engineers, and others—whose work helps deliver water, gas, electricity, and internet service to California's 39 million residents.In 1986, Governor George Deukmejian signed Assembly Bill 3678, which required certain CPUC-regulated utilities to submit annual “plans” for buying goods and services from woman- and minority-owned companies. Two years later, CPUC created its “Supplier Diversity Program,” which would enforce the law and set contracting “goals” for large utilities.After hours of public comment and sometimes heated debate at the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board meeting on Wednesday, board members voted to begin decommissioning the Minnehaha off-leash recreation area. All but one board member supported the decision, which is part of the Minnehaha Regional Park long-term plan.The board heard from dozens of people, including many dog owners who said they have been using the park for more than 30 years. Members of the Indigenous community argued the land is a sacred Dakota site with thousands of years of history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The obsession with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner is everything that is wrong with society.Timothée Chalamet reveals Kylie Jenner surprised him with a private IMAX screening of Interstellar for his birthday“I was grumpy on the way there cause I didn't know where she was taking me. I was like, ‘This is my birthday, why are we driving 30 minutes outside of LA?'”“I got to the theater. It was Interstellar in IMAX. I said, ‘Oh I'm sorry I was so grumpy on the drive'”“I love that movie man. I hope it resonates for you guys too cause I just love that movie and I'm the only person that gets sad every time Casey Affleck comes on screen cause that's when I'm out the movie”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its IPO, Musk's net worth shot up to top $1.1 trillion when the stock began trading Friday, putting him in an economic class of his own.Combined with his holdings in electric vehicle maker Tesla, as well as other investments and assets, Musk's net worth is now estimated at about $1.1 trillion.Musk's stake in the rocket and satellite company alone is now estimated at a staggering $690 billion, but it's also a life-changing moment for thousands of workers at the company who hold equity.Investors who watched Musk help turn Tesla into an automotive giant are now betting he can do the same in space and artificial intelligence, as SpaceX launches the largest IPO in history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are we all going to do to celebrate the 250th anniversary for the 4th of July?????The United States Semiquincentennial,[a] also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial, or the Quarter Millennium, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Festivities will mark various events leading up to the Declaration's anniversary on the 250th Independence Day: July 4, 2026.Official planning for the celebrations began in 2016 with the congressional, non-partisan United States Semiquincentennial Commission (America250). In 2025, federal resources were diverted to the Donald Trump-aligned White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday (Freedom250) to promote and plan new events. Celebrations began with the United States Army 250th Anniversary Parade on June 14, 2025,[1] with America250 events formally starting on July 3, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SpaceX is targeting an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 12, with a planned fixed share price of $135SpaceX is targeting an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 12, with a planned fixed share price of ($135). This record-setting debut will value the company at approximately ($1.8) trillion and raise about ($75) billion in new capital. Once trading begins, the stock will list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX. [1]Prior to the IPO, secondary markets (such as Forge Global and Hiive) calculated implied valuations and trading prices for pre-IPO shares, which were recently tracking between ($129) and ($157) per share.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump's team pushes for new $250 bill with his face on it.Key administration officials are pushing the Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 banknote with Trump's image, the Washington Post reported.Should the Treasury Department move ahead with the plan, it would mark the first time a living person's face was slapped on a greenback since 1866.The $250 note would be a nod to America's 250th birthday this year.Under the Thayer Amendment, which passed in 1866, it is illegal to put the likeness of a living person on official US currency, bonds, or other financial notes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gov Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey completely embarrassed themselves on Memorial Day yesterday .From Liz Collin of Alpha News:NEW: While Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made time to visit George Floyd Square to dance today, multiple people with direct knowledge of Fort Snelling's Memorial Day program confirm he did not attend, despite appearing in the program to speak.“We are supposed to honor our heroes, and he blows off the veterans? What a slap in the face,” one attendee said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

School graduation celebrations have gotten completely out of control!!The founder of Feeding Our Future was sentenced to over 41 years (500 months) for her role in the sprawling fraud scheme on Thursday morning.Aimee Bock, 45, was convicted on all counts following a more than six-week federal jury trial last year.Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence Bock to 50 years in prison, while her attorney asked for either time served or a maximum of 37 months.The former prosecution team, Joe Thompson, Harry Jacobs, Matthew Ebert and Daniel Bobier, attended the sentencing. Joining them were law enforcement who worked on the case, and even several jurors from the six-week trial.Top federal officials on Thursday announced prosecutions against 15 defendants accused of defrauding government services.Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, the head of the Department of Justice's Fraud Enforcement Division, said the charges brought this week targeted “shocking” schemes that reaped $90 million in taxpayer funds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blackstone, the world's largest private owner of data centers, will invest $5 billion in equity capital in a new artificial intelligence infrastructure company with Google, the New York-based asset management firm announced Monday.Google will supply the new U.S.-based company with its tensor processing units — chips purpose-built for processing artificial intelligence computations — bringing the first 500 megawatts of compute capacity online by 2027, with “plans to scale significantly over time,” Blackstone said in a statement.“This new company has enormous potential as it helps to meet the unprecedented demand for compute,” Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, said in the statement.The unnamed company will be helmed by Benjamin Treynor Sloss, who most recently served as Google's chief programs officer. A Google spokesperson declined to comment on whether Google would retain a direct leadership role in it.The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the joint venture before Blackstone's official statement, said the private equity giant would hold a majority stake, citing sources familiar with the matter.Blackstone did not disclose the venture's ownership structure in its statement, and did not respond to CNBC's request for comment by publication time.The Journal also reported that the joint venture has already identified likely data center locations, some of which are under construction.Blackstone, which manages more than $1.3 trillion in assets, has invested aggressively across the AI ecosystem and, earlier this month, established a similar venture with Anthropic.Shares of Alphabet and Blackstone rose by about 1% in pre-market trading on Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Twin Cities media loses two legends in the past week.Final Walz fraud report rips ‘culture of tolerance' as Minnesota taxpayers face billions in alleged lossesA comprehensive final report released Tuesday by the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee concluding its work for the current session takes aim at a "culture of tolerance" under Gov. Tim Walz that it says allowed serial fraudsters to fleece taxpayers for billions of dollars. The Professional Women's Hockey League postponed a playoff game Monday night “due to player safety concerns related to illness.”The Minnesota Frost and the Montreal Victoire were supposed to play a decisive Game 5 Monday, but the game was postponed two hours before its scheduled start.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All candidates in the MN DFL party run the EXACT same playbook and it's hilarious!!!Minneapolis grocery store owner charged in $1 million food assistance fraud.A Minneapolis grocery store owner faces felony charges in what investigators say was a million-dollar food assistance fraud scheme.Abdid-Wahid Mohamed is accused of using other people's EBT cards to get more than a million dollars to buy items from wholesale stores that he later sold at his own store.EBT cards work like debit cards for low-income families who receive government-paid benefits.Investigators said Mohamed owned Minnesota Food Grocery LLC near West Lake Street in Minneapolis and was seen buying items such as energy drinks and baby formula with EBT cards that did not belong to him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Senser, the well-known former Minnesota Vikings tight end and Twin Cities businessman, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 69 years old. Someone reported a University of Minnesota fraternity to the campus Bias Response and Referral Network for a sign that said “Drinko de Mayo,” referencing the Mexican holiday.The unidentified person turned in the report last year on May 1, according to newly obtained bias response team documents. The College Fix acquired more than 100 reports submitted between July 30, 2024 and March 13, 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Babylon Bee "We Asked AI To Show America Without Republicans"Minnesota sent $67 million to 9 daycare centers raided by federal agents, records show.Minnesota paid more than $67 million in public child care subsidies over the past eight years to nine day care providers raided by federal authorities last week as part of a sweeping fraud investigation, according to state data obtained by 5 INVESTIGATES.The payments flowed through the state's Child Care Assistance Program, known as CCAP, which helps low-income families cover the cost of child care. The feds have not filed charges, and investigators have not said how much, if any, of the money paid to those providers may have been fraudulently obtained.Still, the records show dramatic financial growth at the nine centers, while the number of kids they served stayed relatively flat.Over the last two years alone, state payments to the nine providers more than doubled, rising from about $8 million in 2023 to more than $16 million in 2025, according to the data. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A California winery co-owned by Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband, Tim Mynett, has shut its doors for good amid scrutiny of the congresswoman's family wealth.The winery ceased business operations on April 4, two months after Republicans sent a letter demanding answers into the discrepancies between Omar's congressional financial disclosures for 2024 and the one she filed just one year earlier, according to California business records.In a February letter to Mynett, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said financial disclosures filed by his wife Omar “show eStCru LLC and Rose Lake Capital LLC, which you hold ownership stakes in, went from being worth as much as $51,000 in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024.”The United States has crossed a grim threshold: The national debt now exceeds the size of the entire American economy. As of March 31, debt held by the public stood at $31.27 trillion, while nominal GDP over the prior 12-month period was an estimated $31.22 trillion—pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 100.2%, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), based on new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini story has had a new layer added to it.Gov Tim Walz tries to take credit for a fraud crackdown that came from..........the feds. Kentucky man credits a Giants kicker for missing a FG and saving his life. No idea how but we get into the Vikings Love Boat scandal from 2005See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A sad day in the world of music in Minneapolis as.......The Basilica Block Party is no more.The Basilica Block Party took last year off, and the early summer music festival isn't coming back.Last year, officials had said that they were looking forward to a bright future in 2026, but that is not to be.“The final Block Party was held in 2024, concluding an incredible run and leaving a lasting legacy in our community,” a statement on the event's website reads. “We are deeply grateful for the fans, the artists, and the support shown for our beloved Basilica.”Started in 1995, the major fundraiser for the Basilica of St. Mary, the historic downtown Minneapolis church, drew a wide mix of local and national acts in its 30-year history. Artists that took the stage included Weezer, Ryan Adams, Brandi Carlile, Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows and the Jayhawks.Thousands attended the two-day event held outside the church, although the 2024 festival was held at Boom Island Park.This summer, the basilica is undergoing a $45 million restoration.The block party ran annually until 2020, when it was called off due to the pandemic. It also was scrubbed in 2022 and 2023 before returning for one year.Tim Walz embarrasses himself on Jimmy Kimmel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minneapolis considers first downtown indoor playground for winter play.Minneapolis city planners are considering an indoor playground downtown as they survey residents on whether the idea would bring more families to the area.The city is in the early stages of the idea and is asking residents about parking, security and spending habits. City planners are also asking about different parts of downtown as they study whether an indoor playground makes sense.“Where are you supposed to go in the winter… There's not too many places to take kids to play,” said Minneapolis resident Isabella Reichert, who works as a nanny.Places like that are already common in suburbs, including Edina and Eagan, but this would be a first in Minneapolis.Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier has confirmed LIV Golf's financial backing from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will come to an end after the 2026 season, delivering the clearest indication yet that the Saudi-funded breakaway league faces an uncertain future beyond next year.Baier, citing two sources with direct knowledge of the situation, revealed that while the PIF will continue to fund LIV Golf through the remainder of the 2026 campaign, its long-term financial commitment is set to be withdrawn as part of a broader shift in priorities. The funding through 2026 is expected to cover all major operational aspects of the league, including player contracts, television agreements and tournament staging.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We make a positive out of a negative today starting with the extensive road construction in the Twin Cities.NYC Mayor Moron Zamdani celebrates Happy Tax Day, New York. We're taxing the rich.Another billion dollar business is leaving California“Home building giant KB Home is the latest billion-dollar corporation to exit California. KB Home announcing plans to move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Tempe, Arizona”“The move is aimed at lowering operational costs with their CEO, highlighting the Phoenix Metro's business-friendly climate and lower cost of living. As pivotal factors, they join other corporations like public Storage, Realtor. com, and Yamaha, who are all left seeking relief from California's high taxes and regulatory hurdles”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode unfortunately has a theme of.............We told you soAfter 15 years, the Lowry is closing its doors in Uptown, and April 26 is the last day of service for the Blue Plate Restaurant Co. diner, it announced on social media.The post cited “multiple compounding issues over several years” that made business “unsustainable,” including “changing consumer behavior,” “city specific mandates and economics,” and “prolonged and disruptive Hennepin Avenue construction.”Nearly 50 Lowry employees have been offered jobs at other Blue Plate locations, the post said.A nearly century-old landmark in downtown Minneapolis is facing foreclosure after its owner defaulted on its mortgage.The owner of the 32-story Foshay Tower, home to the the W Minneapolis hotel, failed to pay off its $51 million mortgage by its maturity date in May 2025, according to a lawsuit filed in Hennepin County District Court last week.Last year, Minnesota paid $4.32 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to the 14 programs now identified as being a high risk for fraud — more than double what it paid in 2021.As more reimbursements have been finalized, a KARE 11 data practices request reveals the total since 2018 is $20 billion — even more than the astonishing $18 billion former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson revealed in December.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reuvers has the bold prediction that the Minnesota Twins will find a way to sneak into the playoffs this year.Mike has some interesting information as to where a person rankings in net worth in the free world. Why are we supposed to constantly cater to those who will not just simply leave us alone?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota's nearly $9 billion hospitality industry “is on the brink of no return,” according to a new report warning that years of mounting regulation and economic uncertainty threaten to decimate a key part of the state's economy.The new survey from Hospitality Minnesota found that only a third of restaurants, hotels and other tourism businesses expect a better spring than last year. In contrast, nearly three-quarters expected a better spring in 2021.“We've not recovered since the pandemic,” said Angie Whitcomb, Hospitality Minnesota's president and CEO. “We are at a point now where it is dire and we're starting to see the effects of this.”ALSO: (Courtesy of Alpha News and Liz Collin)EXCLUSIVE: Spending on nonprofits has doubled in a decade in Minnesota's most-populated county, says entrepreneur"I think that people, as they've learned more about how those tax dollars have been wasted and defrauded, they're surprised at first and I think there just comes to be this point of, candidly, just a little bit of anger," said Kevin Peterson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesotans could pay upward of $20 billion every year in a few decades if the state doesn't adapt to climate change, according to a new study from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.The Legislature-mandated report, which was released Monday, March 16, says the costs of not adapting to the warming climate are higher than if the state began to make necessary changes.Minnesota has seen heavier rainfall, smokier air and warmer summers in recent years as a result of climate change, according to the report.“Investing in adaptation reduces costly risks to the state and its residents,” the report said.If the state invests more in climate projects, it could cost $2.5 billion to $4.1 billion annually, considerably less than what the long-term negative effects are expected to cost Minnesota. Expenses for failure to adapt could balloon up to $57 billion by 2070.After a bill to lower license tab fees failed in the Minnesota House transportation committee, the cost is unlikely to go down anytime soon.In 2023, the legislature increased the tax rate for license tab fees, while at the same time dramatically slowing the rate of depreciation, so you pay a higher rate on an artificially high valuation on your vehicle.There's a bill in the house to lower the license tab tax rate from 1.575% of your vehicle's value to 1.285%, while also speeding up the depreciation of your car.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026. Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata, Md., was arraigned in the District Court of Maryland for Charles County after being located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and arrested following the fatal shooting of 27‑year‑old Bradrick Michael Wells, according to court documents. United Airlines is launching the North American version of the Air New Zealand Skycouch idea: a dedicated row of three economy seats whose leg rests flip up after takeoff to create a couch or bed-like surface, with a mattress pad, extra bedding, pillows, and family-oriented amenities.It launches next year, sits between Economy and Premium Plus, and United calls it the “Relax Row.” They plan for ‘up to' 12 sections per widebody aircraft and a rollout to 200+ widebodies by 2030.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesotans could pay upward of $20 billion every year in a few decades if the state doesn't adapt to climate change, according to a new study from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.The Legislature-mandated report, which was released Monday, March 16, says the costs of not adapting to the warming climate are higher than if the state began to make necessary changes.Minnesota has seen heavier rainfall, smokier air and warmer summers in recent years as a result of climate change, according to the report.“Investing in adaptation reduces costly risks to the state and its residents,” the report said.If the state invests more in climate projects, it could cost $2.5 billion to $4.1 billion annually, considerably less than what the long-term negative effects are expected to cost Minnesota. Expenses for failure to adapt could balloon up to $57 billion by 2070.After a bill to lower license tab fees failed in the Minnesota House transportation committee, the cost is unlikely to go down anytime soon.In 2023, the legislature increased the tax rate for license tab fees, while at the same time dramatically slowing the rate of depreciation, so you pay a higher rate on an artificially high valuation on your vehicle.There's a bill in the house to lower the license tab tax rate from 1.575% of your vehicle's value to 1.285%, while also speeding up the depreciation of your car.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026. Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata, Md., was arraigned in the District Court of Maryland for Charles County after being located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and arrested following the fatal shooting of 27‑year‑old Bradrick Michael Wells, according to court documents. United Airlines is launching the North American version of the Air New Zealand Skycouch idea: a dedicated row of three economy seats whose leg rests flip up after takeoff to create a couch or bed-like surface, with a mattress pad, extra bedding, pillows, and family-oriented amenities.It launches next year, sits between Economy and Premium Plus, and United calls it the “Relax Row.” They plan for ‘up to' 12 sections per widebody aircraft and a rollout to 200+ widebodies by 2030.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Shirley is at it again and California may make Minnesota look like a birthday party with their own fraud!!Nick Shirley just CONFRONTED people walking out of a dilapidated California “hospice center” — which received MILLIONS of tax dollars — and they jumped in expensive cars.ALL members of the same family. And of course, they ran away.CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS FRAUD CASH FOR BALLOTS PART I: Homeless Bribed with Cash & Drugs In Exchange For Registering To Vote & Signing Election Petitions Caught On Tape Undercover On Skid Row In California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKING: Trump reportedly briefed that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is probably gay???U.S. intelligence believes Iran's new Supreme Leader is gay.The source: one of the CIA's most protected assets. The confidence: high enough to brief the President.Iran has executed thousands for exactly this since 1979.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz is moving from the Seattle area to Miami Florida. Also Starbucks corp is gradually moving its HQ to Tennessee.The state of Washington just approved a 9.9% income tax aimed at their people making over $1 million per year. They already have a death tax on estates. Florida has neither.Expect many other Seattle region high earners to exit this year.Texas man Curtis Lee Daniels faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly cheating in a fishing tournament by placing weights inside his largemouth bass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St Paul Democrat wants to QUADRUPLE license tab fees in the state of Minnesota!!!Rep. Luger-Nikolai (D-Saint Paul): "At some point I may offer an amendment to quintuple the rates of these registration fees so that we may fund other projects in the state that everyone deems worthy."That would equal a ~$3,650 payment on a two-year-old $50,000 vehicle in Hennepin County EVERY YEAR.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he's replacing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with a Republican U.S. senator from Oklahoma.Trump revealed his decision in a post on Truth Social, saying Sen. Markwayne Mullin will take over on March 31.“The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida. I thank Kristi for her service at ‘Homeland,'” Trump wrote.The president's announcement comes two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from both GOP members and Democrats. During that hearing, Noem defended DHS's immigration enforcement tactics and pushed back against criticism from Democrats who say she wrongly disparaged Renee Good and Alex Pretti after they were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lumber Exchange building in Minneapolis is set to change hands for a dollar this week, going to Kristi Oman—the same person who two years ago bought the Kickernick Building, another old downtown property, and transformed it into a hub for artists.That, or something like it, is likely to be the fate of the 12-story Lumber Exchange building. In chats with Twin Cities Business, Oman mentioned she wants to keep the roughly 140-year-old, 225,569-square-foot space commercial (rather than making residencies out of it), converting it for artists and folks in the fashion industry.The official sale price will be $20,001, Oman says. In addition to the $1 price tag, she must pay a $20,000 fee for taking the property off auction. Oman owns Space Unlimited, a Minneapolis real estate company specializing in restoration of historic buildings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BREAKING: Gavin Newsome's California is attempting to make history by electing the first registered sex offender into office in the Fresno city council. This isn't clickbait, Rene Campos says he has ‘been given the chance to rehabilitate through the courts and back into the system.'Campos also says it's time to ‘choose somebody outside the box, somebody who knows the system from inside out, because me, I have experienced the laws that we are trying to reform right now.'If Rene wins he still will be prohibited from entering a school site or being around children. California state law does not prevent a registered sex offender to run for office. This is what Democrats have created, it's not a joke anymore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.