Joey Chestnut got more than the Mustard Belt for his victory at the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. He will pocket $10,000, as will women’s champion Miki Sudo. For Chestnut, that worked out to…
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The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year came with a footnote. One of the eaters was disqualified. The women’s standings shown on a graphic on the event organizer’s social media site listed “Madison Barone…
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Politics
This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s father pleads for son’s freedom from Hamas terrorists
The first time I remember celebrating the Fourth of July was during the American bicentennial in 1976. As children living in New York City, my parents woke my sisters and I up early to see…
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Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Iowa on Thursday night, President Donald Trump announced that the military flight team that launched the strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities will be honored at the White House…
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In the wake of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the regime appears to be turning inward — escalating repression with chilling speed. According to Kasra Aarabi, director of IRGC research at United Against…
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There was no championship hangover for the Indiana Fever on Thursday, July 3. Two days after winning 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, July 1, the Indiana Fever defeated the Las…
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NFL teams have doled out hundreds of millions of dollars in free agency during the 2025 offseason, but they may not be done spending yet. Several prominent NFL stars are still negotiating contract extensions. This…
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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on leave and is under Major League Baseball investigation for gambling, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on…
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Aaron Rodgers didn’t sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers until June 7. The 41-year-old is doing his best to make up for lost time by hosting some of his teammates for offseason workouts in Malibu, California.…
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American Taylor Fritz looks to move onto the fourth round of Wimbledon when he faces No. 27 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on July 4. Fritz, the No. 5-ranked player in the world, defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard…