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Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several of his events were canceled, and the race approaches a deadline related to whether the scandal-plagued Democrat can be replaced on the ballot.Multiple Platner events over the 4th of July holiday weekend as of Monday were canceled without an official explanation or comment from the campaign, Bangor Daily News reported on Monday, other than one event organizer saying that an event in Gorman was canceled due to Platner "not feeling well."The news of the canceled events led to conservative outlets and pundits

FIFA denied Belgium’s appeal over the decision to suspend USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban for a red card in a Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The FIFA Appeal Committee issued a statement hours before kickoff between the U.S. and Belgium."The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered a request submitted by the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) as inadmissible in relation to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision to suspend for one year the match suspension imposed on United States national-team player Folarin Balogun following his dismissal for a direct red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026

Americans were blasting Toby Keith's music over the weekend to celebrate the 4th of July.The beautiful country we are blessed to call home celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday, and it was an epic moment.People fired up their grills, cracked open plenty of beer and celebrated the greatest country on the planet.LEE GREENWOOD SAYS HE'S 'VERY PROUD' TO STAND NEXT TO TRUMP DURING AMERICA'S 250TH CELEBRATIONWhat do you need for a great Independence Day? A fire playlist, and that includes Toby Keith.Toby Keith's legendary song "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)" was the most streamed song

A surfacing whale struck a New Jersey fire department boat Friday, forcing firefighters to abandon the vessel as it returned from a July 4 marine security assignment in New York Harbor, officials said.The Carteret Fire Department said Marine Unit 2 was returning to Carteret waters around 4:30 p.m. Friday after assisting with a regional special operations marine security detail in the New York/New Jersey Port area when a whale breached beneath the vessel's stern near the mouth of Raritan Bay.The department said the whale strike caused catastrophic damage to the boat, which immediately began taking on water, giving firefighters only

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has never worked a cattle ranch. He has never run a meatpacking plant. And after America saw his backyard grilling stunt, it is fair to ask whether he knows how to properly grill a cheeseburger.Yet as Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence this July 4th — in the heart of summer grilling season — Schumer wants Washington to muscle its way into the U.S. beef industry.What could possibly go wrong?TRUMP WILL WELCOME FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO WHITE HOUSE DINNER TO CELEBRATE TRADE, TAX WINSPlenty.Schumer’s so-called "Family Grocer and Farmer Relief

PROVO, Utah – Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last year, is due in court Monday for a week-long preliminary hearing that will determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to move the case toward trial.While in many cases, prosecutors secure a grand jury indictment behind closed doors and without giving defense lawyers a chance to challenge the evidence, Robinson was charged by information, meaning prosecutors must establish probable cause at a public preliminary hearing before the case can move to trial.Defense attorneys will be able to cross-examine witnesses.

One of the tournament's instant classics unfolded Sunday at the historic Estadio Azteca, where 87,500 screaming fans created a deafening atmosphere.England weathered the storm, silencing the sea of green with a ruthless finishing display to escape with a dramatic 3-2 victory.Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane combined to crush El Tri's World Cup dreams. El Tri is a popular nickname for the Mexican men's national team. WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 SOCCER PREVIEW AS ENGLAND, BELGIUM AND USA ALL SEEK REGULATION WINS ON A PACKED DAYIn a stunning two-minute span in the first half, Bellingham struck twice, leaving Mexico's defense completely shell-shocked.But

Marcellus Wiley, the former NFL Pro Bowler and sports broadcaster, was arrested on charges of domestic battery on Saturday.Wiley was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, which court records showed. He is currently being held without bond.There have been no additional details provided on Wiley’s arrest.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThis arrest of Wiley, 51, comes after a recent Rolling Stone article, which cited accusations of sexual assault by four women in April 2026.FOUR MORE WOMEN ACCUSE FORMER NFL PLAYER OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AMID EXISTING ALLEGATIONS: 'BLATANT LIES'Wiley was also previously sued by three women for allegedly