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Belgians weigh Folarin Balogun as “darling of the match” in which he didn’t play
BRUSSELS — FIFA’s decision to lift U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban — freeing him up to play against Belgium in Monday’s World Cup round-of-16 match on Monday this week — has not gone down well in the European nation. Coverage from Belgian national broadcaster RTBF of the match between Brazil and Norway was distracted,…
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Even Gavin Newsom knows his wealth-tax flip-flop won’t work
Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to understand the folly of a wealth tax in California, yet he’s suddenly pushing one for the whole nation. Sorry, Gav — you had it right the first time: It’s bad for your state and for the country. Newsom has opposed a California ballot measure that would slap a one-time…
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Kate Middleton shows off new photos posing with all three kids — including a surprisingly tall Prince George
Kate Middleton shared a sweet photo of her son Prince George nearly towering over her during an outdoor family outing. The Princess of Wales posed with her arm wrapped around her tall 12-year-old after completing last week’s National Three Peaks Challenge to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, per an Instagram photo posted on Sunday.…
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Michigan Rep. Mallory McMorrow, who trashed rural Americans, suspends Senate bid after polling collapse
WASHINGTON — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic contest a two-way battle between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for the critical seat. McMorrow (D), whose support in polls dropped dramatically over recent weeks and who previously trashed rural Americans, vowed to back whomever Democrats tap as their nominee…
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Inside Lutnick’s back channel with FIFA brass
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was involved in behind-the-scenes conversations with FIFA to get U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban suspended, according to two people familiar with the matter granted anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Lutnick has developed close ties with the leadership of soccer’s governing body. He attended a previously unreported dinner in early June…
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Gavin Newsom hands 136 acres of beloved California coastline to Indigenous tribes
A beloved stretch of California’s rugged coastline is headed back to Indigenous stewardship after a Gavin Newsom-backedstate commission approved the transfer of a popular Mendocino County beach to three Indigenous tribes. The 136-acre property, encompassing Blues Beach and the dramatic coastal bluffs just south of the community of Westport, will be transferred to Kai Poma,…
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Fireworks, fights and cops on horses: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach
A Fourth of July celebration erupted into chaos in Newport Beach, leading to more than 400 arrests by local law enforcement. Officers were dispatched to the Newport Peninsula about 7 p.m. Saturday following reports that large crowds were lighting fireworks and fighting, per City News Service. Digital footage obtained by The Times showed large aerial…
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How Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid
PARIS — Paris’ appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run in next year’s election. Le Pen, 57, is appealing a March 2025 conviction that found her and other members of her National Rally party guilty of misusing…
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Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz pushes back against alleged links to illegal cockfighting
Edwin Díaz insists he did nothing wrong. After facing live batters for the first time Sunday since undergoing elbow surgery in April, the Dodgers’ reliever pushed back against allegations linking him to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico. “I’ve been doing that before because, like the story said, that’s legal in Puerto Rico,” Díaz said. USA…
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Netanyahu gov’t declares it will ignore Israeli Supreme Court allowing media regulator to convene
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet greenlit a resolution Sunday committing to ignore the country’s supreme court order against allowing its media regulator to convene. The resolution marks the first time an Israeli government has committed to openly defying the country’s highest court, paving the way for a constitutional crisis to rock the Jewish state.…