Political advisor, commentator and former Fox News Steve Hilton joined this week’s episode of The Daily Beast Podcast to discuss his forthcoming book, Califailure. As its title suggests, the book addresses rising crime, homelessness, sky-high taxes and other crises in the Golden State (which he blames “far-left” policies for), but also offers solutions which Hilton confirmed he’d like to put into action—in elected office. The self-described “populist,” a former political advisor to David Cameron, said he is “strongly considering” running for the state’s governorship—to succeed the term-limited Gavin Newsom—but added he wouldn’t confirm anything until he’s sure he’d “want to do it in order to win,” not just to “make a point.” (Still, he assured co-hosts Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles that he would announce his plans before Kamala Harris, who has reportedly planned to make a decision as to whether she’ll enter the race by the end of summer.) When asked by Coles what his slogan would be, he replied: “Restore the California dream.” This is also the slogan of his organization Golden Together, a non-political organization that examines California policy.

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A Delta flight nearly collided with an Air Force jet over Washington, D.C., setting off warning alarms in the passenger plane’s cockpit on Friday, according to CNN. Delta flight 2983, carrying 131 passengers, took off from Ronald Reagan Airport while four of the military’s T-38 Talons were inbound to Arlington National Cemetery for a flyover. One of the aircraft swiped close enough to trigger a warning on the Delta Airbus, after which air traffic controllers issued corrective directions to both planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told CNN in a statement. The FAA will investigate the incident, it said. The close call was near the site of the collision between an American Airlines flight and Blackhawk military helicopter that killed 67 people two months ago. A string of American aviation disasters and near misses over the past few months have raised concerns about air safety as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have sought to cut the federal workforce, including at the FAA.

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The estimated death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake Friday that was centered in Myanmar, but which led to casualties in neighboring countries as well, is likely to be at least 10,000, according to models by the United States Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter was only 10 miles from Mandalay, the war-torn country’s second-largest city, which has an estimated population of 1.5 million. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock occurred minutes later, according to the USGS, with less powerful ones striking over the following few hours. The densely populated region, combined with the integrity of structures, has factored into experts’ high fatality forecasts. In addition to Myanmar, damage also occurred in Bangkok, Thailand, with a partially built skyscraper tumbling down. The number dead from that alone is at least eight, with dozens more missing, authorities said. Shaking was also felt in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and China. Both the United Nations and the United States have indicated they will provide assistance.

A death row inmate in Florida is asking for mercy due to his “morbid” obesity. Michael Tanzi, 48, wants “leniency” for his scheduled execution next month due to health issues including his weight. His lawyer’s appeal reads that Tanzi “is morbidly obese and suffers from severe chronic sciatica,” alongside “hyperlipidemia, uncontrolled hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.” According to NBC News, Tanzi claims that his lethal injection execution would violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. “The existing protocols for lethal injection do not contemplate the execution of someone with obesity and uncontrolled medical conditions, like Mr. Tanzi’s, that are likely to complicate the lethal injection process,” the appeal reads, according to the outlet. Tanzi was arrested in 2000 for kidnapping a woman, then killing her. Florida’s Attorney General denied the appeal, and wrote that his concerns were “meritless.” Despite the rejection, his lawyers are asking the court to undo the AG’s order.

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On the latest episode of her podcast, Real Housewives star Lisa Rinna has revealed that her 94-year-old father died by assisted suicide with the help of a “death doula.” The 61-year-old actress said that her father died in 2016 thanks to Oregon’s 1997 Death with Dignity Act, which allows terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of medical assistance. “I never told this story at the time,” said Rinna. “I had just started the [Real Housewives of Beverly Hills] show, and I think it was just too painful.” An emotional Rinna said that watching her father die was a “surreal” experience and that she didn’t feel like she was in her body. Her father had to administer his own medication: “pick up the juice, or whatever, to drink it themselves,” said Rinna, adding that he was frustrated when there was a two-day delay in receiving the medication because he was “in pain” and “really unhappy.” Rinna said the experience was “nothing gruesome” and her father just went to sleep in a “very peaceful” way. Although it’s a “very humane” way to go, she said, “it didn’t feel awful, but it felt awful.”

Actress and model Jenny McCarthy, who endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2024, said she’s switching to a carnivore diet after she “almost died” being a vegan. The 52-year-old, who is also a well-known anti-vaxxer, revealed on Maria Menounos’ Heal Squad podcast Tuesday that she became “very ill” after following the vegan diet. “I tried vegan and I almost died. I became so ill. I was exhausted and fatigued. I was a mess.” Veganism revolves around eating plants, grains, nuts and fruits, abstaining from any food that comes from animals, such as honey, meat, eggs, and dairy. McCarthy claimed that this carbohydrate-heavy diet plan was making her feel like she was “literally dying.” She is also allergic to soy, which many vegans gravitate to as a source of protein. As a result, she decided to make the switch to the “zero carb” carnivore diet. Harvard Health states that a carnivore diet “only allows consumption of meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, fish, some dairy products, and water,” excluding all fruits, grains, vegetables, seeds, legumes, and nuts. The actress has also spoken out about her belief that vaccines may cause autism, a claim which has been debunked by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2007, she revealed that her autistic son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism when he was three-years-old. While McCarthy has moved to soften her stance on vaccines over the years, she and former New Kids on the Block husband Donnie Wahlberg have appeared on anti-vax programs in the past including The Highwire.

The verdict is in on who Republican voters think should resign over the Signal leak, according to a poll by J.L. Partners for the Daily Mail. This follows the bombshell revelations by Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, who was accidentally added to a group chat about bombing Houthi targets in Yemen by Trump’s National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the exact time for the attack in the group chat. Although the attack on March 15 was successful, voters are not pleased with the lack of precaution showed by Trump’s national security team. The poll reveals that 38 percent of Republicans think Hegseth needs to resign, with only 33 percent supporting him and the rest unsure. While Waltz was the one who added Goldberg, only 33 percent of Republicans say he needs to go and 32 percent saying he should stay. “The Signal drama seems to have cut past the usual battle lines, and the public thinks it a sackable offense regardless of their politics,” J.L. Partners co-founder James Johnson told the Daily Mail.

Anna Wintour revealed why she thinks Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are one of the most influential couples in fashion, Entertainment Tonight reported. The Vogue editor-in-chief also shared her thoughts on the 2025 Met Gala scheduled for May 5. The theme for the Costume Institute Benefit this year is Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. A$AP Rocky will co-host the event alongside Wintour, actor Colman Domingo, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, and singer Pharrell Williams. Wintour not only explained how much she admires Rihanna and the rapper, but also how the pair made an impact on the fashion industry. “Well, I mean, first of all, they’re very talented, they’re very brilliant, I think they have wonderful values, and they have an enormous amount of style,” Wintour said. “I actually talked to A$AP Rocky yesterday about what he was going to wear, but no clue on what she’s going to wear yet.” The editor-in-chief also shared why she is excited for this year’s theme, saying “I think it’s wonderful that the museum is putting a spotlight on menswear for the first time in a long time, and also the amazing talent of many Black designers and for me, it’s a joy and an honor to work at the Met.”

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The search for a Queensland, Australia police inspector who went missing while surfing has been called off after a three-day effort that included help from his friend, Thor star Chris Hemsworth. Jay Notaro, 45, was reportedly surfing in New South Wales when he disappeared on Tuesday morning. His surfboard was found washed up on the shore with its leg-rope attached. Hemsworth, who frequently surfed with Notaro, was spotted speaking to authorities near the beach on Wednesday. The air and land search was called off on Friday, with Notaro’s father mourning his son’s disappearance in a social media. “The family is of course naturally devastated. This hole in our lives will never be filled. We are heart broken. Such a tragic accident,” he wrote, reported News.com.au. Notaro’s father went on to thank police and “all the friends and colleagues that attended to help in any way they could.” Dan Purdie, the Queensland minister for police and emergency services, posted a tribute on Facebook, remembering Notaro as a “dedicated officer who lived and breathed the values of our police.”

Super Bowl winner Matt Stevens has died. He was 51. Early in his football career, Stevens started out as a two-time All-American at Appalachian State, helping his team reach the Southern Conference Championship in 1995. He was inducted into the university’s hall of fame before he made his way to the NFL, where the Buffalo Bills selected him as a safety in the third round of the 1996 draft. He then went on to play for eight more years in the league, jumping around from the Philadelphia Eagles to then play for Washington, before landing himself a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2001. He ended his career playing for the Houston Texans up until his retirement in 2003. A few years later in 2007, the Super Bowl champ got into a motorcycle accident and broke his spinal cord, paralyzing him from the waist down. Four years later, Stevens received special leg braces that allowed him to move around once more. Stevens was born in Chapel Hill, N.C., and is featured in Chapel Hill High School’s hall of fame. The ex-NFL player is survived by his parents, brother, and two children. A memorial service will be held on March 28 in Chapell Hill, N.C., according to his obituary. No cause of death has been revealed yet.