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A notorious New York mobster became a target of the federal government after Marilyn Monroe allegedly called out his name during an encounter with Robert F. Kennedy, his son claimed. Appearing on the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast, former Colombo crime family captain Michael Franzese detailed a bombshell account passed down by his late father, underboss John “Sonny” Franzese. Franzese said Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ordered FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to target Franzese’s father after Marilyn Monroe allegedly mentioned the mobster during an intimate encounter with Kennedy. Franzese said his father claimed he had an affair with...

@BasilTheGreat The Sikh community have made a statement condemning the murder of Henry Nowak by one of their own

New research shows nearly 40 percent of cancers are preventable.Lia Hasier’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2022 was disorienting. She was not unhealthy before it, as she regularly prioritized exercise and healthy eating. So she became curious about what she might have been doing wrong and how she could prevent a recurrence. The 48-year-old mother of two now avoids all added sugar, chips away at exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, does daily gratitude journaling, and continues to learn about the ways her body works at the cellular level to prevent cancer. “There’s always room to make changes, but not all at one...

Weissbrot is one of three supporters of Mangione who are referred to online as “Mangionistas." One of the fangirl “journalists” who has publicly supported Luigi Mangione is reportedly the daughter of a senior healthcare executive at CVS Health. Lena Weissbrot is the daughter of Reina Natero, a longtime pharmaceutical industry executive who oversees prescription drug insurance coverage rules at CVS Health. Natero has worked in the industry for more than two decades. Weissbrot is one of three supporters of Mangione who are referred to online as “Mangionistas.” They recently gained attention during Mangione’s pre-trial hearings after receiving New York City...

Enough with the sarcasm—seriously, what are the actual obstacles keeping fusion energy inside lab experiments? Staff inspect the interior of the chamber and diagnostic equipment at the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. =================================================================================== Fusion is always “x years away,” or so goes the old joke. I tried (unsuccessfully) to find where this saying even came from. For what it’s worth, one researcher’s testimonial dates back to the 1960s, whereas another 1986 conference panel mentioned something similar. Both accounts say fusion power is 50 and between 25 and 30 years away, respectively, so that adds up to around...

Vile video shows Israeli couple harassed by antisemitic hotel employee in California: ‘Are you a baby killer?’ Two tourists in California were subject to vile antisemitism after a hotel worker asked the couple, “Are you a baby killer?” videos posted to social media showed. The spiteful interaction allegedly took place Thursday at the Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria, Ca. a spokesperson for the hotel confirmed to The Post. The altercation unfolded after a female guest of the hotel, who is allegedly a dual citizen of Israel, confronted the employee after he said “Free Palestine” as the couple exited the lobby, according...

One of the jazz guitarist’s best records was recorded in 1965 with two Coltrane sidemen.Grant Green was discovered playing in a bar in his hometown, St. Louis, by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, who hired the young guitarist and put him on the radar of Blue Note producer Alfred Lion. A self-taught musician steeped in the blues, Green, who idolized bebop saxophonist Charlie Parker, approached the guitar like a horn player – he rarely played chords, instead producing long streams of single-note melodic lines. Green moved to New York in 1959 and began recording for Blue Note the following year. Although...

GRAPHIC. Spanish Police Beat Flotilla 'Activists' Minutes After Landing in Bilbao | WATCH. Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israeli detention arrived at Bilbao airport and were met with police batons. Four arrested in clashes caught on video. May 23, 2026 Spanish police beat Gaza flotilla 'activists' Spanish police beat Gaza flotilla 'activists' Gaza flotilla activists who were deported from Israel on Thursday landed at Bilbao airport in Spain's Basque Country and were met with police batons. Clashes broke out between local police, returning activists, and a group of supporters who had gathered to welcome them back. Four people were arrested....

Cheese is one of the world’s most beloved foods, enjoyed by millions of people across countless cultures and cuisines. Credit: Shutterstock Scientists have traced the changing microbial communities inside three artisan British cheeses, revealing how bacteria shape their flavor, texture, and potential benefits for gut health. Cheese can seem like a simple pleasure, but every bite is the result of a microscopic transformation. As milk becomes cheese, bacteria and fungi break down sugars, proteins, and fats, creating the flavors, aromas, and textures that make each variety distinct. New research suggests that some of these tiny cheesemakers may do more than...

The battery retained 76 percent capacity after 500 consecutive six-minute charging cycles. Charging an electric vehicle fast without degrading the battery has been one of the harder problems in battery research. A team at Adelaide University says it has a way through it. Six minutes. That is how long it took their new battery cell to reach 85 percent charge, while delivering an energy density of 240.4 watt-hours per kilogram. The result comes from a team led by Professor Shi-Zhang Qiao, an ARC Industry Laureate Fellow in the University’s School of Chemical Engineering, working alongside researchers from Imperial College London....

ransomnote: Full video at linkGuy Reffitt@GuyReffittJ6Striking the head with a baton is generally categorized as a potentially lethal use of force. In the use-of-force continuum, lethal force is the highest level.Strikes to the skull with a baton are lethal.May 22, 2026~~~~~~~Grok's analysis:The X post by Guy Reffitt (@GuyReffittJ6) shares security footage from a crowded January 6 Capitol tunnel showing riot-geared officers striking and pushing civilians with batons amid a dense confrontation.Reffitt, a pardoned Three Percenter convicted as the first J6 trial defendant, captions the video to argue that head strikes with batons qualify as potentially lethal force per standard use-of-force...

Joe Biden will not endorse anyone in the race for California governor, despite candidate Xavier Becerra working as one of the top officials in the former president’s administration. The decision not to make an endorsement in the chaotic race is being seen by some as a glaring snub of former Health and Human Services Secretary, who has risen to the top of the Democratic crop in recent polling. Biden recently told former White House chief of staff Ron Klain that he would not endorse in the June 2 primary despite Becerra’s years of service under Biden, according to the New...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a person who opened fire on officers at a security checkpoint on Saturday in an exchange of gunfire that briefly locked down the White House, officials said.The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. when a male approached the Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, pulled a gun from a bag and opened fire on officers, the Secret Service said in a statement.The officers returned fire and shot the suspect, who was taken to a hospital, where he later died, the Secret Service said. The agency said the shooting...

Federal authorities said U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than $600,000 worth of suspected cocaine concealed inside a minivan at the Hidalgo International Bridge earlier this month. The seizure occurred on May 1, when a CBP officer referred a Chrysler Pacifica for secondary inspection after a K-9 alerted on the vehicle. Authorities identified the male driver as a 48-year-old Mexican citizen. According to CBP, officers used a nonintrusive imaging system to scan the minivan and discovered 18 concealed packages inside. The packages contained 45.23 pounds, or 20.52 kilograms, of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $604,026....

Fire officials have released a clear and haunting view of what damage could look like if the toxic Garden Grove tank explodes, with its temperature increasing with each passing hour. OCFA Division Chief Nick Freeman said Friday that blast zones would be divided into severe, moderate, and light blast zones in a radius around the tank. The most severe blast zone will cause “severe structural damage and significant harm,” while the moderate zone will see structural damage and some harm. The lightest zone will see just some structural damage. In addition, an oblong circle above the tank is divided into...

The Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, initially articulated by Prime Minister Abe Shinzō in 2016...includes capacity-building assistance aimed at strengthening governance, maritime security, and navigational safety. FOIP represented a major step forward in Japan’s strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in Southeast Asia. For example, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has conducted Indo-Pacific Deployment long-range training missions, mainly in the South China Sea, since 2017. These deployments deliberately incorporate port visits and joint exercises with regional navies, reflecting broader strategic considerations. Over the past decade, China’s maritime law-enforcement capabilities and naval power have expanded significantly, fundamentally transforming the security...

President Trump is putting one of America’s most unforgettable 9/11 heroes back in the national spotlight. President Trump announced that Welles Remy Crowther, the 24-year-old former Boston College lacrosse player who gave his life saving strangers inside the burning South Tower on September 11, 2001, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. Crowther is known to history as the Man in the Red Bandana. On that terrible morning, Crowther was working as an equities trader on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when United Airlines Flight 175...

Denmark is one of the rare European countries to publish crime data by country of origin. Somalis top the list when it comes to rapes, fraud, forgeries and grievous assaults. Palestinians lead in burglaries, blackmail and theft. Data: Statistics Denmark (STRAFNA4, FOLK1C), compiled by @jonatanpallesen.

In the 25 years since Shrek first lumbered into theaters, the lovable green ogre voiced by Mike Myers has arguably transcended the film franchise that made him famous. So far, his adventures have been adapted into three sequels, two spinoffs, a series of TV specials, multiple video games, and even a Tony-winning Broadway musical. He’s also become one of the most-memed characters of the 21st century, his image serving as a kind of cultural shorthand for millennial and Gen Z fans. The Oscar-winning irreverent fairy-tale — which Entertainment Weekly gave an A– — follows Shrek (Mike Myers) as he attempts...