SEATTLE — U.S. national team coach Mauricio Pochettino passionately defended the decision by FIFA to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, saying his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina was wrong to begin with. “We celebrate that decision,” Pochettino said. “We were punished enough against Bosnia-Herzegovina to play with 10 men, 30 minutes, in a decision that was completely unfair. But it’s not only because I am the head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, I need to defend my side. It’s only because I think 100 or 99.9 percent, that we all…
Amy Schumer is celebrating the 4th of July in style after opening up about her weight loss journey. “Epic fourth,” Schumer, 45, wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, July 5, while sharing a photo of her crew enjoying the patriotic holiday. “Just a group of 25 friends who have…
England’s celebration following a wild win over Mexico in the Round of 16 was dampened after midfielder Jordan Henderson was injured in bizarre fashion, hurting his wrist after the team celebrated with English fans in Mexico on Sunday night. The Three Lions had been celebrating with their supporters while “Wonderwall”…
Former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his wife, Jessica Clarke, are expanding their family. “The world is blessed because @jessclarke_ is becoming a mother of two girls and Winona is so excited about becoming a big sister!” Higgins, 37, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 5. “Waylon still carries the pressure…
Luka Doncic appears to be making the most of his NBA offseason. Doncic posted a series of photos on his Instagram Story on Sunday afternoon that included pictures of him enjoying some time out on the water. The first photo of Doncic featured him free-falling into the ocean with his…
It seems that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had a marvelous time at their dreamy nuptials — and so did their star-studded guests. Swift and Kelce, both 36, exchanged vows on Friday, July 3, inside New York City’s Madison Square Garden in front of a complete who’s who of attendees.…
A Pennsylvania teen is defying all odds after losing his legs and most of his arms due to an illness at just 3 years old. Chase Mayweather, 16, has been winning big on the track field and dreams of becoming a track star and one of the few quadruple-amputee athletes…
Mariska Hargitay celebrated pal Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce in style — with a flawless new ‘do to match. Hargitay, 63, was among the famous faces present as Swift and Kelce, both 36, said “I do” inside New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden arena on Friday, July…
He played the Trump card! President Trump asked FIFA’s president to review the red-card suspension of the US men’s team’s breakout star – before the organization shockingly announced he could play in Monday’s do-or-die game against Belgium, The Post has confirmed. Trump reached out to FIFA president Gianni Infantino directly…
Neymar Jr. let his frustration come out as Brazil was on the verge of their eventual knockout-round loss to Norway on Sunday. After scoring a stoppage-time goal on a penalty kick, Neymar got in the face of Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, which turned out to…
Former Kansas City Chiefs star Mitch Schwartz was admittedly his wife Brooke Lynn’s hero for his tireless support of her first postpartum outing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding. Schwartz, 37, and Lynn, 33, were spotted leaving their New York City hotel on Friday, July 3, where eagle-eyed…
Huntington Beach has erupted after a judge ordered the city to adopt ranked-choice voting for council members — amid fears it could destroy the Republican supermajority. Orange County Superior Court Judge Craig Griffin ruled late June that the MAGA enclave needs to move away from its at-large system after a…
Exclusive | How US Soccer got Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned — including Trump’s phone call
SEATTLE — At the end of the day — a day before the most significant match in U.S. men’s soccer history — justice was served. Folarin Balogun, the dynamic U.S. striker who’s scored a goal in each of the three matches he’s played in this World Cup, will play against…
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WASHINGTON — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic contest a two-way battle between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for the critical seat. McMorrow (D), whose support in polls dropped dramatically over recent weeks and who previously trashed rural Americans, vowed to back whomever…
The Norwegians were outnumbered — playing in a building filled with an ocean of yellow and puddles of red, playing against a nation home to more than 200 million more citizens, playing an opponent that has won a record five World Cups and had made eight consecutive quarterfinal appearances on…
Veteran Major League Baseball umpire C.B. Bucknor will retire at the end of the 2026 season, bringing to a close a three-decade career that was as controversial as it was lengthy. Bucknor is one of seven umpires who accepted Major League Baseball’s voluntary buyout offer as he chooses to step…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated, star-studded wedding ceremony somehow managed to feel like an extremely personal affair. “It really was intimate,” broadcaster Robin Roberts revealed after attending the couple’s Friday, July 3, ceremony during an episode of Good Morning America the next day. Roberts’ co-anchor George Stephanopoulos concurred,…
Biden’s illegal immigration surge triggered 30% rise in home prices, $ 20% in rents, Fed paper finds
A new Federal Reserve working paper found the record surge in illegal immigration during the Biden administration triggered higher home prices and rents. The findings arrive as immigration remains a polarizing political issue. Republicans argue former President Joe Biden’s border policies strained housing and public resources, while Democrats say immigration helped ease labor shortages…
OPEC+ has agreed a further increase in output targets from August, the group said in a statement on Sunday, adding to global supply at a time when oil prices are falling due to the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports. The oil-producing group agreed during an…
SEATTLE — After the Royal Belgian Football Association released a 283-word statement saying it was “astonished” at Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement, manager Rudi Garcia compared it to April Fools’ Day at his pre-match press conference. “I didn’t know that July 5 was equal to April 1 at FIFA,” Garcia said in…
Zendaya embraced her inner Grecian goddess in support of her new movie The Odyssey for the highly-anticipated film’s London photocall. Zendaya, 29, stunned in a white, custom Jacquemus halter gown for the Sunday, July 5, press event. She completed her show-stopping look with a coordinating head scarf connected to the back…
Anchorage Capital Advisors is the latest tenant to sign on at 125 W. 57th St., the 265,000 square-foot boutique office tower on Billionaires’ Row developed by global investment management firm Cain and Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners. The deal for two full floors brings the project to nearly 75% leased less than…
Astronomers have spotted an ancient galaxy shining through the cosmic fog of the early universe, revealing a detailed view that was thought to be impossible.Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, along with data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers detected…
Lonzo Ball — the oldest of LaVar Ball’s three sons — spoke candidly this week about his parents’ breakup, and he said he believed his mom was “damn-near forced to leave” his dad. Lonzo gave his opinion on the topic during the “Ball in the Family Podcast” that he co-hosts…
From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic…
A Nebraska candidate whom Democrats are entrusting to help win back the House resorts to a kinky habit when having to deal with President Trump. Denise Powell, who won her state’s Second District Dem primary on May 13, urged supporters of her Women Who Run Nebraska PAC to “read some…
Google on Thursday lost its last bid to overturn a record-breaking $4.7 billion antitrust fine from the European Union, the latest blow as overseas regulators seek to crack down on Big Tech. The EU’s top court dismissed Google’s appeal of a 2018 European Commission ruling accusing it of anti-competitive practices,…
June global sea surface temperatures have climbed to record highs, prompting concerns over extreme weather, flooding, sea level rise and stress to global ocean ecosystems.The record, announced by the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program on July 1, surpassed the previous record set in June 2024, with experts warning that…
Manhattan, Westchester or the Hudson Valley? Where you call home could have a real impact on whether you’ll die of dementia, according to new research. “This is really a wakeup call,” Dr. Liron Sinvani told The Post. “This study really puts numbers behind what many of us in geriatrics have…
Athletics top prospect Ryan Lasko was hospitalized after a scary collision in the outfield with his teammate Devin Taylor. Lasko, who played center field for Double-A Midland Tuesday, collided with Taylor after both players attempted to dive for a ball hit in the gap. Lasko was down for about 10…
Former Bachelor Nation producer Julie LaPlaca is sharing her expert opinion on the future of Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette season after it was pulled from the air. “I think viewers will see that season,” Julie, 41, shared in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly while promoting her memoir, The Love…
WASHINGTON — They’re not done making their marx on the Democratic Party. Fresh off a recent string of key upset victories, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is eyeing more potential breakthrough wins in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, and possibly Florida over the next few weeks as it works to drag Democrats…
Goldman Sachs on Thursday announced that it will make a matching contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of the firm’s employees. The company will make a one-time matching contribution of $1,000 to employees with children born between 2025 and 2028 upon the time of enrollment in Trump Accounts, matching the $1,000…
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario, Canada, has died after being bitten by a rabid bat that was resting on his face as he slept. The boy had no obvious bite or scratch marks and didn’t show symptoms for the first 19 days after the incident, his doctors report.While on vacation…
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The University of Idaho murders case cost over $8 million in public money, with at least $5.5 million being spent on convicted killer Bryan Kohberger’s defense, according to a report. The Idaho Statesman reported the estimated expenditure, based on its own analysis, on Friday, June 26. According to the newspaper,…
A mysterious wavelength of light is missing from the dwarf planet Pluto and Saturn’s supersized moon Titan, new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations show. The surprising discovery hints that these worlds harbor an unknown molecule that has not been seen in any other solar system world or exoplanet so…
Five New York city beaches are under advisory amid a heatwave set to make Independence Day weekend a real scorcher. The advisory means the water at these beaches has high levels of bacteria. The city’s Department of Health advises against swimming and wading under this warning. Warmer temps and direct…
Some English soccer fans weren’t done getting their sports fix after their comeback win over DR Congo on Wednesday. Following Harry Kane’s heroics that sent the Three Lions through to the World Cup Round of 16 in Atlanta in the afternoon, a group of supporters made their way to the…
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A sweeping series of law enforcement raids hit the Central California city of Avenal on Wednesday as investigators searched City Hall, a community center and multiple homes linked to the town’s embattled leadership. The move dramatically escalates a months-long political crisis after local elected officials refused to relinquish power despite…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly floating a proposal to hand the US government a 5% stake in the ChatGPT maker as the company looks to cement ties with the Trump administration and blunt mounting political pressure over the explosive rise of artificial intelligence. Altman has argued that giving the…
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