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The United States is currently gearing up to play its biggest game in program history without arguably its top performer of this World Cup.Folarin Balogun will have to sit out Monday's Round of 16 matchup against Belgium after receiving a red card on an incidental, yet ugly-looking, play.In going for a loose ball, Balogun and an opponent got incidentally tangled up to the point where Balogun stepped on the opponent's ankle, causing it to roll awkwardly. The video assistant referee (VAR) ordered the play to be looked at, and Balogun's transgressions were deemed "serious" enough for the red card.ZERO BS.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is drawing an interesting crowd of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to Madison Square Garden.That includes New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, fresh off Super Bowl LX, who was spotted in New York City arriving and then later departing a hotel with his wife, Jen.Page Six posted a video of the two on social media, showing them leaving the hotel and getting into a car early Friday evening.TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S WEDDING OF THE YEAR: EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FARVrabel — who previously coached the Tennessee Titans —

Hello? Anyone out there? Is anyone in class today?For those of you who didn't skip, congrats! That's dedication. I'll be be honest, if I wasn't working today, I'd be so far from the internet I'd probably forget it even existed.Nothing like Fourth of July Eve, right? An underrated mini-holiday. Christmas Eve is the GOAT. The night before Thanksgiving is a good one. But the day before the Fourth, especially on the magical year when it falls on a Friday? Elite stuff. This is why we grind in June and keep our heads down during Pride month.For days — and weekends

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took aim at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Elon Musk and what he described as the "arena of supremacy" in the United States during an immigration-themed America 250 speech on Friday ahead of Fourth of July weekend.Flanked by eight recently naturalized U.S. citizens, Mamdani invoked the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and America's history of immigration before turning his rhetoric on elements of today's U.S. Mamdani also blasted the "world's first trillionaire" --- a milestone Musk achieved with the long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) of SpaceX last month."We see the wealthiest country

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was confronted repeatedly over whether Israel has a right to exist during a tense CNN interview on Thursday, in addition to several social media posts he's deleted about defunding the police."AIPAC is a big part of this conversation because Israel has become a very central topic, especially inside the Democratic Party, but nationally as well. Do you believe Israel has a right to exist?" CNN's Kasie Hunt asked.El-Sayed responded, "So, Kasie, AIPAC has become a big issue in this election because AIPAC has already spent $30 million in this election — they’re by far the biggest

The Caitlin Clark Hate Tour rolled on this week in the WNBA, and the Fever star didn't even have to take a fist to the throat this time.This one, however, may somehow hurt even more.According to her peers, Clark is the 11th-best guard in the league. That's right. Eleven! The 24-year-old was voted as a starter in the July 25 All-Star game, but the breakdown of how the league, media, and fans voted raised some eyebrows.WNBA WANTS A BIGGER STORY THAN CAITLIN CLARK, BUT TV RATINGS KEEP POINTING BACK TO HERThe fans voted Clark as the second-best guard in the

A New Orleans grand jury on Thursday indicted Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing the state's top law enforcement officer of threatening local officials during a high-profile political dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk's office.The 16-count indictment accuses Louisiana's first female attorney general of threatening local officials with removal from office if they proceeded with actions she believed violated state law.Assistant District Attorney Laurie White, who is prosecuting the case, said Thursday she expects it to be "very simple" and "very open and shut."INDICTED SPLC CHIEF FACES HOUSE GRILLING OVER ALLEGED

An appeals court on Thursday ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond while their deportation proceedings are pending.In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the administration, potentially affecting thousands of immigrants who have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in states within the court 's jurisdiction, including Texas and Louisiana.Judge Leslie Southwick, writing for the majority, said the U.S. Supreme Court found in 2001 that the due process clause protects everyone, including two Mexican

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, backyard barbecues and home-cooked meals remain at the heart of many Independence Day traditions.A new Fox Nation special, "American Kitchen: An America 250 BBQ," celebrates those flavors with patriotic recipes, grilling inspiration and dishes that reflect the country's diverse culinary traditions. Premiering July 3, the special features decorated U.S. Army veteran and celebrity chef Andre Rush alongside chef David Burke, with appearances by chef Robert Irvine, as they showcase classic American cooking and Fourth of July favorites.GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 1757 BEER RECIPE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAYBelow are nine recipes