As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea
Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy.
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AIPAC Closes Donor Portal to Democrats Who Voted to End Aid to Israel
The pro-Israel lobbying group appeared to be punishing Democrats it had endorsed for re-election after they voted in favor of an amendment that would have cut off U.S. aid to Israel.
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S.
The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke has blanketed U.S. cities including New York and Chicago.
Tom Brady, angling for yet another paycheck, moves toward a WWE match
As noted English poet William Michael Albert Broad once said, "Too much is never enough."
Robert Griffin III hints at a Netflix documentary on the day he tore his ACL
Five years after former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced, then scrapped, a tell-all book about his time with an inherently dysfunctional franchise, Griffin is apparently ready to tell his story.
Who are the “Sea People” in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
Throughout Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey, there are plenty of threats both seen and unseen. From the towering Cyclops to the wrathful god Poseidon, Odysseus and his soldiers must contend with all of them. Perhaps the most ominous threat though is the “Sea People” or the “People from the Sea,” a force mentioned throughout the film as a danger to Ithaca and its neighbors in the Mediterranean.
49ers exec Paraag Marathe is a finalist for MLS Commissioner
Long-time 49ers executive Paraag Marathe, a key figure in the sustained success of the franchise, could be leaving.
2026 World Cup Odds: Bettors Backing 'Fairytale Finish For Messi'
As a soccer oddsmaker — and an English one at that — Mark Bickerdike knows it’s never over ‘til it’s over. But Bickerdike and his Caesars Sports trading team remain stunned that it’s Spain vs. Argentina odds on the board for the World Cup final, rather than Spain vs. England. "We were just about ready to release Spain vs. England and had to quickly change our plans," Bickerdike said Friday. That’s because Lionel Messi & Co. pulled yet another rabbit out…
10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, Netflix, and Hulu (July 17-19)
It’s finally the end of the week. As we head into the weekend, there are numerous movies available on streaming, keeping you with plenty to watch as you enjoy your days off.
2026 World Cup Odds: Back Spain To Hoist World Cup Trophy
There are a couple of ways to play the Spain vs. Argentina match, and I think both have a good chance of cashing. There is value on Spain to win in regulation at +125, but if you take Spain to lift the World Cup at -150, you protect yourself if it doesn't get the job done in 90 minutes. Spain’s defense has been absolutely elite, conceding just one goal the entire tournament. It has shut down some of the best attacks…