Egypt coach goes scorched earth on referees after heartbreaking World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan called the refereeing “unfair” — and on Argentina’s side — after his team lost 3-2 in heartbreaking fashion on Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. Despite Egypt going up 2-0 in the 59th minute, a controversially disallowed goal and then a controversial score for Argentina saw the South American team advance to the quarterfinals.  “We haven’t seen respect or fair play,” Hassan told reporters after the match. “A penalty was ruled out, and a second [incident] that should have been checked for a penalty for us was not even checked by the…

Spencer Pratt meets with Trump at White House

Spencer Pratt posted a photo Tuesday showing him with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, just after announcing the launch of his “WAR Foundation,” earlier in the day. The former Los Angeles mayoral candidate was photographed sitting with three others, including what appeared to be his son, as Trump…

Banks seek work-around on debit card fee limits

For years, big banks have railed against legal regulations that cap how much they can charge for debit-card fees – and now some industry leaders are reportedly eyeing a potential deal that could help them skirt around those limits. In recent months, JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and PNC…

I’m a doctor — the 4 symptoms I wish men would stop hiding

Man up and start sharing these symptoms with your doctor, guys. Between 2015 and 2022, men were more likely to be diagnosed with 16 different late-stage cancers than women, according to a new study published last week — with the biggest discrepancies for salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, thyroid cancer and…

Former Astros prospect Jon Kemmer, 35, dead in rollover car crash

Jon Kemmer, a former minor leaguer who played with the Astros, Twins and Dodgers, died over the weekend after getting into a rollover crash while returning home from coaching a youth baseball tournament, according to multiple reports. He was 35. Explore Jefferson, citing the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office in…

Tulsi Gabbard refers ex-intel community watchdog, whistleblower behind 2019 Trump impeachment to DOJ for criminal prosecution 

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has reportedly referred at least two former Intelligence Community members to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution over their roles in advancing the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.  Former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who was found by Gabbard’s office to not…

Breaking down 10 most intriguing storylines in these NBA playoffs

After the NBA closed a season with rampant tanking and record ratings — wait, those things can coexist? — now comes the postseason. With the attention mercifully turning away from lottery positioning to playoff competition, here are 10 storylines that will define the next month or two. 1. Are the…

Morgan Stanley traders see massive wins as bank posts record results

Morgan Stanley posted record first-quarter revenue on Wednesday and a 29% jump in profit as its trading desks cashed in on Wall Street’s volatile start to the year. The New York banking giant reported net income of $5.57 billion, or $3.43 per share, easily topping the $3.02 analysts expected. Revenue…

Anxiety drug Xanax recalled nationwide: How to check if your prescription is included

Bottles of Xanax – one of the most widely-prescribed medications for anxiety – have been recalled after failing a quality-control test, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Viatris, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based pharmaceutical firm, in March initiated a voluntary recall of its 60-tablet bottles of Xanax, citing “failed dissolution specifications,”…

Eric Swalwell quietly scrubbed from powerful PAC supporting ‘young Dems’

Congressional candidates across the nation will have to navigate what they will do with endorsements and money from disgraced former congressman Eric Swalwell, now considered politically toxic after accusations that he sexually assaulted multiple women. Swalwell’s own political action committee recently scrubbed mentions of him on his website. In 2015,…

Mark Mobius, ‘Indiana Jones of emerging markets,’ dead at 89

Mark Mobius, widely credited as a pioneer in emerging markets investing, died on Wednesday at the age of 89, according to a statement on his LinkedIn page. Known as the “Indiana Jones of emerging markets” for his willingness to unlock new, sometimes hazardous jurisdictions, Mobius relished the challenge. “Volatility,” he wrote in “Passport…

One-way star: Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not DH against Mets

Shohei Ohtani will be the Dodgers starting pitcher Wednesday night. But in a surprise, the two-way star will not serve as designated hitter in the team’s series finale against the New York Mets. The reason behind the lineup decision wasn’t immediately clear. Since joining the Dodgers and returning from a…

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