Governor Gavin Newsom’s political team spent over a million and a half dollars to buy most of the copies of his new memoir, pushing it onto the bestseller list. Records show his PAC paid for about 67, 000 out of 97, 400 total copies sold nationwide. That means roughly two out of every three books so
JD Vance isn’t just the vice president—he’s also the finance chair for the Republican National Committee, a rare combo that gives him unusual influence. While the party benefits from his fundraising skills, raising tens of millions ahead of the 2026 midterms, Vance gains something too: access to the
Kamala Harris already has a big edge if she runs in 2028. The National Action Network event in New York showed it. Big crowds cheered for her, making clear she’s still the favorite among Black voters. Even after losing to Trump in 2024, early polls put her on top. Other Democrats like governors from
Harris dropped out of the 2024 race after losing to Trump, yet she hasn’t ruled out another try in 2028. Speaking at a civil rights gathering in New York, she gave a cautious but open response when asked whether she’d run again. “I might, I might, ” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. Her reaso
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast
The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics left a lasting gift: the LA84 Foundation. It started with $93 million in profits and now gives more than $250 million to youth sports groups in Southern California. Last Thursday, the foundation held its eighth Play Equity Summit. The goal: fix the problems tha
Mid-November in Huntington Beach isn’t just about sunsets and surf. In 2026, it’s the stage for a music festival that’s bringing back the sounds and styles of decades gone by. Forget modern pop—this is a one-day celebration of goth, punk, and new wave, packed with artists who defined the ’80s and ’9
The plan for a new Super‑Eight baseball tournament has cleared a big step. The idea is to let the top eight teams, no matter their division, play each other in a best‑of‑three series. Each team gets at least one home game. The winners move on to a single‑elimination semi and final that happen at the
The newest Apple phone could be a bit thicker than the last model, with a height of 8. 8mm instead of 8. 75mm on the previous version. Reports from a frequent leaker on Weibo say that this change may also make the phone heavier, possibly over 240 grams. A heavier body could mean a larger batte
The 1980s were a golden age for sports cars, and while some models faded into obscurity, a handful have kept their charm. These vehicles are not just nostalgic relics; they still fetch high prices and command respect from collectors worldwide. The Buick GNX, a limited‑run special edition, was born
