Paraguay stuns Germany in penalty shootout at World Cup to reach Round of 16

Paraguay pulled off one of the most stunning upsets of this World Cup. Paraguay beat European power Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after regulation ended 1-1 in the Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium on Monday. José Canale sent the winning penalty kick past German goalie Manuel Neuer in the sixth round to send Paraguay into the Round of 16. Jonathan Tah, who missed his penalty kick later on, thought he had the winner with a header for Germany in the 102nd minute, but the goal was controversially disallowed on a goalie interference call. Germany was getting the better…

Terrion Arnold cut by Lions after kidnapping, armed robbery charges

The Lions released Terrion Arnold amid allegations that he orchestrated an abduction and robbery of three men he believed stole money and luxury items from him.  The NFL organization made the announcement at 4 p.m., just hours after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond for the now ex-Lions…

Israeli defense chief blames Trump for halting all-out Hezbollah push in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…

Fred VanVleet makes  million Rockets decision as NBA free agency looms

Fred VanVleet is staying put. The Rockets guard is opting into his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to according to multiple reports. The Wichita State product signed a two-year, $50 million contract last summer to stay with Houston, but VanVleet missed the entire season with a torn…

America’s lifespan has doubled since 1776 — experts reveal what changed

Americans today live roughly twice as long, on average, as they did when the Declaration of Independence was signed. When the nation was founded in 1776, life expectancy was around 35 to 40 years old, historians estimate. However, someone who survived childhood in colonial America often lived into their 60s…

Publix supermarkets in Florida make controversial decision on guns

Publix has quietly reversed course on open carry in Florida — asking shoppers to leave visible firearms at home months after the grocery giant allowed customers to openly tote guns in its stores following a controversial court ruling. New signs posted at Publix entrances across Florida now read: “Publix kindly…

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Seventh-year Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died Monday at the age of 29, the team announced Tuesday. The cause of death is not known, according to TMZ. “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke,” the Grizzlies said in a statement. “Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even…

New estimated US price tag for war in Iran now up to B

WASHINGTON — The estimated price tag for the war in Iran so far has jumped to $29 billion, up from the $25 billion figure given at the end of April, a senior Pentagon official revealed Tuesday. Jules Hurst, acting under secretary of Defense who serves as the de facto chief…

Hersheypark may not be opening for summer season on time

A potential strike by more than 200 unionized maintenance workers may keep Hersheypark from opening for the summer season on time. Workers at the Pennsylvania park, The Hotel Hershey and the Giant Center rejected what Hershey Entertainment & Resorts described as its “last, best, and final” contract offer on Thursday…

Dodgers trade for Alek Thomas, but aren’t putting him on MLB roster

The Dodgers acquired a recognizable name in a minor trade with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Just don’t expect to see him on the Dodgers’ MLB roster for now. A week after he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks, five-year MLB veteran Alek Thomas was dealt to the Dodgers in…

CIA officers questioned amid FBI’s John Brennan Russiagate probe: sources

WASHINGTON — Current and former CIA employees are being interviewed as part of a FBI probe into ex-agency director John Brennan’s handling of a 2016 investigation of purported collusion between then-GOP candidate Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia, The Post has learned. Agents from the bureau’s Miami field office sat…

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