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Mexico defeats U.S. men's national soccer team in Concacaf Gold Cup final
It’s going to be a long year ahead for the U.S. men's national team before the 2026 World Cup. Edson Álvarez scored a late header (77’) confirmed by VAR, and Mexico defeated the United States, 2-1, in the Concacaf Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium in...

And the winner is...
From thousands of entries 10 people were randomly selected to try their hand to become the one person that will win a seven-day Southern Caribbean cruise for four people courtesy of The Guardian Media Group and Going Places Travel — among them a...

USMNT vs. Guatemala Prediction, Betting Picks and Analysis
The United States Soccer men's national team will face Guatemala in a Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal few expected before the tournament began. The USMNT presence is no surprise, having reached at least the semifinal stage in all but one of the 17...
Otto Mears Toll Road: The Untraveled Route that Sparked a Colorado Empire – The Colorado Sun
SAGUACHE COUNTY — Long before a turnpike linked Boulder and Denver in 1952 or express lanes began appearing throughout the Front Range and mountains, Otto Mears was devising ways to charge for easier travel in Colorado during the late 1800s. I...

Where to watch Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia: Gold Cup quarterfinals free live stream
Saudi Arabia made it to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals despite winning one of three games in the group stage. Mexico will host Saudi Arabia in Saturday’s match for a spot in the semifinals against the winner of Panama vs. Honduras. The...

Sterilized Flies To Be Released In Order To Stop Flesh-Eating Maggot Infestation
Beeftopia shares a report from CBS News: The U.S. government is preparing to breed billions of flies and dump them out of airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating maggot. That sounds like the plot of a horror movie, but it...

The 8 Best Cruises for Solo Travelers, Experts Say
If you've ever dreamed of setting sail on your own—no travel companions, no compromises—2025 is the perfect time to make it happen. With more cruise lines than ever rolling out solo cabins, no single supplement fees, and curated events just for...

Why is Journalist Day celebrated across Latin America?
They go by names such as National Journalist Day, Press Day, or Journalist and Media Worker Day. And they’re observed on the date the first national newspaper was printed, the date journalists were killed for criticizing dictatorships, or the date...

Westside Happenings: Week of July 3, 2025
The Music of The Doors With Peace Frog JULY 3 This musical performance pays tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors by the band Peace Frog. The tribute group is based in Venice, and the lead singer, Tony Fernandez, channels Morrison on the stage to...

Beloved burger chain ‘better than McDonald’s’ opens first-ever locations in 3 cities as CEO reveals mass expansion plan
A POPULAR fast-food chain is opening its first locations in three cities as part of the CEO's mass expansion plan. Shake Shack's Chief Development Officer, Andrew McCaughan, announced that the brand is opening locations in New York, Florida, and...

Television and radio – June 28, 2025
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Where to watch the U.S. vs. Mexico CONCACAF Gold Cup final livestream for free
It all comes down to this. The United States and Mexico will face off in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final tonight. Fans can catch all the action on FOX beginning at 7 p.m. ET with streaming available through FuboTV, Sling and DirecTV. Streaming...

The best dressed at Wimbledon and the trends they served
Once again, at this year’s Wimbledon tournament, the only thing distracting from the tennis is the court-side style. “Wimbledon has turned the stands into a catwalk, and I am here for it,” says model and presenter Leomie Anderson, who is covering...

Brink Heading To SUNY Brockport
Panama senior Carter Brink recently signed his celebratory signing letter to attend SUNY Brockport and play football for the Golden Eagles. Pictured, in front, from left, are: Mandy Brink, sister; Rod Brink, father; Carter Brink; Dawn Brink,...

Donald Trump: Warmonger or peacemaker?
Six months into his second presidency, Trump has shown a wide array of foreign policy possibilities—from wanting to take over Greenland and buy the Panama Canal, to looking at Gaza as real estate to develop, to announcing he would end the Ukraine...

2025 Concacaf Gold Cup odds: Mexico, USMNT remain on collision course for final
After three penalty shootouts and two upsets, the Concacaf Gold Cup was not short on drama in the quarterfinals, but the two traditional powers in the region are still standing heading into the final four. Mexico enters the semifinals as the...

Bob Edwards: Rocket’s Red Glare
As this issue hits the streets, Sonoma and the entire nation is preparing to celebrate yet another bombs-bursting-in-air Fourth of July, replete with exuberant flag-waving, bands, parades, fireworks, speechifying and wine, until dawn’s early...

Goals and Highlights of USMNT (4) 2-2 (3) Costa Rica in Gold Cup
⚽ USMNT won 2-2 Damion Downs' goal, the United States advances to the semifinals, defeating Costa Rica. Andy Rojas' penalty kick fell short of the Costa Ricans' victory. Matthew Freese was the MVP of the penalty shootout, saving key penalties....

Rite Aid is closing 114 more stores including 40 in Pa. (list)
Rite Aid’s massive collapse continues as more than 100 stores are now set to disappear. One hundred and fourteen locations are on the latest closings list that Rite Aid announced in bankruptcy filings on Thursday. Forty of the stores are located...
Goals and summary of the Australia 3-0 Slovenia Women's Friendly Match
EVENT ENDED Home victory by ‘The Matildas’ 3-0 over Slovenia in their first match between the two teams. Emily Gielnik, Holly McNamara and Hayley Raso scored the goals. The Aussies' next match is against Panama on July 5. VAVEL 9:19 AM9 hours ago...