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Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report
The Khosla family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, shattering the previous NFL franchise sale record set by the Washington Commanders.
It's Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave
Hundreds of Santas from countries including Norway and Japan descended on Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress amid summer heat.
Social media was not impressed by Norway subbing off Erling Haaland with their World Cup on the line
Erling Haaland was controversially subbed off during Norway's World Cup quarterfinal loss to England, sparking widespread outrage on social media.
Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and 3 injured
At least two people were killed and three others injured after gunfire erupted at Toronto's TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival. Police are investigating the deadly shooting.
'Die Hard' actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy
Robert Davi posted a fiery video blasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a city immigrant enclaves map that omitted Little Italy.
Last American to use an iron lung dies at 78 years old after childhood polio diagnosis
Martha Lillard contracted polio at age five and relied on an iron lung to breathe, but COVID-19 left her dependent on the machine nearly 24 hours a day.
Kristin Cavallari admits her kids fly coach while she sits in first class
Kristin Cavallari revealed her kids fly coach while she sits in first class, echoing Jessica Simpson's controversial parenting move with fans.
England soccer manager goes viral for angry, combative interview after World Cup victory over Norway
Thomas Tuchel called England "lucky" and "sloppy" after their 2-1 World Cup win over Norway, then clashed with the interviewer over mentality questions.
Dem governor escalates McConnell health demands, cites response to past Trump health concerns
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands Sen. Mitch McConnell reveal his undisclosed medical condition as the 84-year-old remains absent from the Senate.
Jude Bellingham's second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England edged Norway in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash.
