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…

Local Utah officials’ approval of ‘Shark Tank’ mogul Kevin O’Leary’s massive new data center enrages residents: ‘Shame!’

Hundreds of furious Utahn residents packed a gym and erupted in chants of “Shame! Shame! Shame!” this week as county commissioners pushed through approval of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s colossal AI data center project — a sprawling development critics warn could transform the rural region forever. The controversial proposal…

Mike Maccagnan resurfaces with Eagles seven years after Jets firing

Seven years after his last front office job in the NFL, Mike Maccagnan is back in the league. The former Jets general manager has been hired by the Eagles as a personal executive, the team announced. The decision comes the same day that Philadelphia made Adam Berry’s promotion to assistant…

Spencer Pratt transforms into Batman in ‘amazing’ new video

A Hollywood blockbuster-inspired video that transforms Spencer Pratt into a Batman-like superhero is being praised as the Los Angeles mayoral candidate gains momentum just weeks before the election. The AI-generated clip shows Pratt being called on to save a dystopian LA from the Democratic establishment — with incumbent Mayor Karen…

Anthony Volpe called out for mistake on basepaths at Triple-A

Anthony Volpe is not doing himself any favors down in the minor leagues.  The once highly touted Yankees prospect made a noticeable baserunning blunder on Wednesday afternoon during the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ 9-7 win over the Worcester Red Sox, either not realizing how many outs there were or thinking a Spencer…

Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental treatment after probe into ‘sex slave’ claims found nothing: sources

Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment by prosecutors after they launched a criminal investigation into his claims that a senior banker turned him into a “sex slave” — and found nothing, sources told The Post on Wednesday.  The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office started looking into the claims…

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