In a stunning pre-deadline trade, Padres GM A.J. Preller sent top prospect Leo De Vries and three pitchers (Braden Nett, Eduarniel Nuñez, Henry Báez) to the Athletics for All-Star closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears. De Vries, ranked No. 5 on Baseball America's Top 100, is one of the...
President Trump plans to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test for schoolchildren, replacing the current Youth Fitness Program. The program, originally established in 1966, was revised in 2012 to focus on individual health. Trump will sign an executive order re-establishing the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, ...
The Trump administration canceled plans for large-scale offshore wind energy development in US federal waters, reversing Biden's initiatives. Over 3.5 million acres previously designated for wind energy projects are now rescinded. This decision aligns with Trump's broader policy to prioritize fossil fuels, halting lease sales and permits for wind...
US inflation rose to 2.6% in June, exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target, driven partly by President Trump's tariffs. The increase is reflected in higher prices for imported goods like furniture and appliances. The Fed, despite Trump's pressure, kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about persistent inflation. ...
A massive drone attack on Kyiv on July 31st resulted in at least 11 deaths and 135 injuries. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported the use of rocket-powered Shahed-type drones, a weapon Russia has been rapidly upgrading. These drones, capable of carrying large warheads and covering long distances, pose...
A conservative Republican faction, led by the Republican Study Committee (RSC), is pushing for a major overhaul of US sanctions against Russia. They propose a sweeping, economy-wide sanctions regime giving President Trump broad authority to negotiate and cripple Russia's war machine. The RSC letter to congressional leaders cites...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight, her first interview since losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. This comes a day after she announced she wouldn't run for California Governor and is writing a book about her campaign. ...
Former President Trump announced a 90-day negotiation period with Mexico regarding tariffs, following a phone call with President Sheinbaum. Despite a "successful" conversation, a 25% tariff on Mexican goods imported into the U.S. remains, impacting autos, while copper, aluminum, and steel face a 50% tax. Trump aims to...
World's top golfer Scottie Scheffler prioritized family over golf, sparking a debate with Tom Brady. Brady argued that professional success can positively influence family life by setting a strong work ethic example. However, he acknowledged his own imbalance, highlighting the difficulty of finding the right work-life balance. ...
Ferrari confirmed Fred Vasseur will continue as team principal, ending speculation about his future. Vasseur, who replaced Mattia Binotto in 2023, led Ferrari to second place in last year's constructors' championship. The announcement comes as a boost to the team, particularly driver Charles Leclerc, ahead of the Hungarian...
