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Folarin Balogun issued a blunt apology to U.S. fans after the United States were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle. The Monaco forward, who had been the USMNT’s leading scorer…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery after a freak wrist injury suffered during celebrations following the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the World Cup last-16. The 36-year-old Brentford midfielder did not play in the…
A German investigation into a large online predator network has revealed a disturbing criminal organization where members used coded language to coordinate drug-facilitated sexual assaults and share videos of their attacks. The group, which called itself “German Driving School for…
A former Milwaukee County judge faces sentencing today on her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents in a case that has become a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Hannah Dugan, 67, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge…
The U.S. military launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran early Wednesday in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation in a conflict that is testing a fragile ceasefire agreement…
Nearly two years after a Bucknell University freshman football player collapsed and died during a conditioning session, authorities have charged the strength and conditioning coach overseeing the workout. The criminal case represents a significant step forward for the family seeking…
U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, marking the second consecutive month that monthly fuel costs exceeded $6 billion. The figure represents an 84 percent increase compared to May 2025, when airlines paid just $3.62 billion for…
A federal judge in Georgia on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from obtaining names and personal contact information for election workers who served during the 2020 election in Fulton County, ruling that the government’s grand jury subpoena was unreasonable and…
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston on Tuesday morning during a targeted enforcement operation, prompting calls for independent investigation from local officials and advocacy groups already concerned about a pattern of deadly ICE…
On July 7, 2026, a San Mateo County judge dismissed all attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, a 45-year-old Pasadena radiologist, after he successfully completed a two-year mental health diversion program. The ruling concluded a high-profile case that has sparked…
Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to enter a no contest plea in his Las Vegas DUI case, marking a significant development in the legal matter that began when he was arrested in January. According to his attorney, the…
George E. Johnson Sr., the pioneering Black entrepreneur who transformed the hair care industry and built one of the nation’s most influential Black-owned businesses, died Monday at his home in Chicago. He was 99. Born June 16, 1927, in a…
Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who narrowly lost the 2018 Florida gubernatorial race to Republican Ron DeSantis, was arrested last week in Alabama on drug possession charges. The 46-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Daphne, Alabama, after…
Jackson’s former mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, pleaded guilty Monday to federal conspiracy charges, marking a dramatic reversal in a sprawling corruption scandal that has ensnared multiple city leaders in Mississippi’s capital. The guilty plea came just one week after the…
President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after resharing a social media post that appeared to criticize very young schoolchildren for wearing hijabs during a graduation ceremony. The footage showed a kindergarten graduation ceremony at Gateway STEM Academy, a majority-Black K-8…
— A 37-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan descended into chaos Tuesday morning when two structural support columns buckled on the 21st floor, sending bricks tumbling onto the street below and forcing emergency officials to evacuate the building and…