Funeral attended by sons of Ayatollah Khamenei — but supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is missing
On Sunday, the three sons of the deceased Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gathered to pray beside his coffin, although Mojtaba, who has taken over as Iran’s supreme leader, was notably absent. State television broadcast footage of Mostafa, Maysam, and Massoud Khamenei praying around the coffin, located in the expansive courtyard of Imam Khomeini Grand […]
Exploring the difficulties Belgium poses for the USMNT
Belgium’s World Cup Journey Takes a Turn SEATTLE — Belgium’s journey in this World Cup has been, well, a bit quiet during the first week. But, as the Round of 16 approached, the Red Devils showcased why they are considered one of the world’s most formidable teams. Initially, Belgium struggled, going scoreless against Egypt and […]
Freddie Freeman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto help Dodgers defeat Padres
As the Fourth of July game at Dodger Stadium kicked off, fireworks lit up the sky outside. But fans inside had to wait until the bottom of the sixth inning, when Freddie Freeman ignited the crowd during the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory over the Padres. In what turned into a bit of an unexpected duel between […]
Trump praises the US as the “light and glory” of the world on Independence Day, denouncing the “cancer” of communism.
Trump Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary On Saturday night, President Trump celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday, delivering a speech that praised America’s “glory” and promised to defend it against the “cancer” of communism. “For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, the glory among nations around the world,” […]
Yankees’ Camilo Doval struggles again with issues in the late innings
Yankees’ Doval Struggles in Loss to Twins In a tough Independence Day matchup in the Bronx, Camilo Doval’s performance stood out—though perhaps not for the right reasons. The right-handed pitcher, who joined the Yankees at last year’s trade deadline, faced harsh criticism after contributing to an 11-4 defeat against the Twins on Saturday. He allowed […]
Kim Jong Un spotted watching weapon tests from a new North Korean naval destroyer
North Korea’s Naval Advancements Under Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un oversaw nuclear-capable cruise missile tests and other weaponry exercises on the newly-refurbished Kangkong destroyer, according to state media reports on Sunday. This marks another step in Kim’s ambition to enhance North Korea’s naval nuclear capabilities, following repairs to the ship after a failed launch last year. […]
Venues in California cancel World Cup viewing events ahead of the Mexico-England game
Following a series of violent incidents at celebrations for Mexico’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, California officials are cracking down on public viewing parties and enhancing security measures. Police have had to respond to various disturbances, including shootings, stabbings, and confrontations with law enforcement. Universal Studios Hollywood has already decided to cancel its […]
Turkey prevents American LGBTQ+ cruise ships from docking, referencing ‘moral values’
Turkey has reportedly denied two American LGBTQ+ cruises entry into its ports, citing “moral values.” This move reflects the government’s increasingly strict stance on LGBTQ+ issues, led by an Islamist administration. One of the affected trips, the “Athens to Venice” cruise organized by Atlantis Events from Los Angeles, was supposed to stop in Kusadasi, Turkey, […]
Juan Soto returns to the All-Star Game after being overlooked last year
Juan Soto Named All-Star Starter ATLANTA — This season, one of the standout players for the Mets is gearing up for the All-Star Game. Juan Soto has been named the National League starter for the game on July 14 in Philadelphia. He is the only player from the Mets selected for this honor. Soto found […]
Public center for disabled New Yorkers without air conditioning for three years: ‘Stifling heat’
For almost three years, the Sunmount Development Center in Tupper Lake, a state facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, has been without functioning air conditioning, forcing residents and staff to endure extreme heat. Union leaders have described the conditions as “sweltering.” The center, operated by the state’s Department of Developmental Disabilities, is facing issues with […]