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A Blaring Message in Republicans’ Muted Criticism: It’s Trump’s Party

WASHINGTON — The lack of widespread Republican condemnation of President Trump for his comments about four Democratic congresswomen of color illustrated both the tightening stranglehold Mr. Trump has on his party and the belief of many Republicans that an attack on progressivism should in fact be a central element of the 2020 campaign. While a smattering

Amazon Prime Day 2019: prices are slashed on nearly all Amazon devices: $50 Echo Show 5, free Echo Dot bundles, $15 Fire TV Sticks and more - CNET

Angela Lang/CNET We're not even halfway through Prime Day: It started early in the morning hours of Monday, July 15 and it runs straight through all day and night of Tuesday, July 16. But one thing's for sure: If you wanted to buy an Amazon device -- a Kindle, a Fire TV streamer, an Echo speaker, a Blink security camera, a Fire tablet or pretty much

Ben Stokes writes his redemption story with World Cup tour de force

B en Stokes: remember the name. This World Cup was always billed as a moment to refresh and start over, a chance to straighten the mistakes of the recent past. It is a process that works on the micro as well as the macro level. For a long time Sunday’s final at Lord’s was an occasion looking for a shape to fit, a genre to follow. As England restricted

What happened on Love Island tonight? Recap of episode 37 with all the highlights and gossip

IT all kicked off on Love Island tonight when one Islander was shown the door which left another heartbroken. Here are all the juicy best bits from the latest action from the villa. The Islanders had to decide whether to keep Michael or Joanna – with the latter given the boot ITV What happened on Love Island tonight? The episode kicked off where last

From Ginger Meggs to fighter jets: vintage Australian toys – in pictures

Music festival deaths inquest hears ‘dogs with big teeth’ leading to panicked drug-taking

A large police presence and “dogs with big teeth” at music festivals deter drug-affected people from approaching emergency services, an addiction specialist has told an inquest. “They naturally will be worried that if they seek help, they’re going to get into trouble,” Dr Hester Wilson said at the NSW coroners court on Tuesday. “That’s one of the dynamics

Australia's Orwellian anti-refugee system hints at what's to come for climate refugees | Jeff Sparrow

If you want to imagine the politics of the future, think about climate refugees. This week the ABC published internal briefing notes from the Australian Defence Force warning about huge population flows spurred by environmental disasters, with the former defence force chief Chris Barrie telling the broadcaster he once estimated the number at 100 million

Clive Palmer trial: Queensland Nickel liquidators allege notebook falsified

Liquidators seeking to recover about $200m from the collapse of Clive Palmer’s Queensland Nickel business have told the Queensland supreme court they intend to prove that critical notebook entries, purportedly empowering Palmer to use the company’s finances for other purposes, were falsified. The long-awaited civil trial began on Tuesday morning. The

Boris Johnson is the epitome of what’s worst about the English ruling class | Jean Quatremer

T he scene, Cardiff. The date, 16 June 1998. The European summit of heads of state and government has just ended, rounding off the UK’s six-month EU presidency. Tony Blair, who has chaired the summit, is holding a press conference. The EU correspondent for the Daily Telegraph puts up his hand and launches into a tirade that is not so much question

Ethiopian Israelis protest after officer in teen shooting released, faces lesser charge

An off-duty police officer who shot and killed an unarmed 18-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli in northern Israel on June 30 was released from house arrest on Monday after prosecutors reduced the charges he faces from manslaughter to involuntary manslaughter. The news arrived as Solomon Teka’s parents, Wbjig and Worka Teka, and other members of the 140,000-strong

Catastrophic government, indeed

close Video Trump doubles down on tweet telling Democrat congresswomen to 'go back' to where they came from The president continues to criticize the group on Twitter amid a firestorm from Democrats on the comment; John Roberts reports from the White House on the fallout. **Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here .** On the

Reason for massive NYC blackout remains a mystery

close Video Widespread NYC power outage cripples subway system, snarls traffic Con Ed has reported that over 44k customers are without power in Midtown Manhattan. Around 72,000 energy customers experienced a blackout in New York City on Saturday night as a massive power outage hit the metropolis's West Side — and energy officials still don't know why

Goldman banker highlights Morgan Stanley's Hong Kong IPO woes

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A senior Goldman Sachs ( GS.N ) banker has highlighted to colleagues the role played by rival Morgan Stanley ( MS.N ) in failed Hong Kong IPOs following the collapse on Friday of Budweiser APAC’s $9.8 billion initial public offering, according to an internal email seen by Reuters. On Friday AB InBev ( ABI.BR ) called off the Hong

US will let Huawei sell to companies within weeks, report says - CNET

Huawei is almost back. Angela Lang/CNET Huawei may almost be out of the doghouse with the US. President Donald Trump banned the Chinese company earlier this year, but the government will reportedly start approving licenses for Huawei again soon. The government will begin approving licenses for US companies to reestablish partnerships with Huawei in

Trump says has 'better' plan if Congress doesn't pass U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he has “a better plan” if the U.S. Congress does not pass a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Trump, who was speaking at a White House event, did not give details about his plan. The United States, Mexico and Canada signed the USMCA last November to replace the existing North American

Garden tools maker Husqvarna second-quarter profit just lags expectations

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s Husqvarna ( HUSQb.ST ) reported on Tuesday a slightly smaller increase than expected in second-quarter operating profit as savings and price hikes helped offset subdued demand due to a slow start of the gardening season. Operating profit in the group’s seasonally important second quarter was 2.13 billion crowns ($227

Prime Day 2019: The weirdest deals we've seen - CNET

Yeti Hopper Cooler Deal: $90 Off for Amazon Prime Day

I come by my Yeti fandom reluctantly. As I've said before, Yeti's reengineering of utilitarian objects like a bucket , or a lunch bag , is so extensive as to almost invite parody. But there's no doubting its commitment to premium, rugged, and attractive products. Yeti is the no-brainer choice for all the times when your cooler just cannot fail , like

Fitbit Charge 3 at cheapest ever price on Prime Day 2019

THE Fitbit Charge 3 has fallen to its cheapest ever price on Prime Day 2019, dropping under £100 for the first time. Fitbits are some of the most popular wearable fitness trackers, largely because they’re stylish and easy to get to grips with. The Fitbit Charge 3 is available for less than £100 for the first time ever And the Charge 3 is one of the

Sony Opens Adelaide Office, Creates 32 Jobs

Image: Getty Images Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) are opening up a new office in Adelaide, according to a release from the South Australian Premier Steven Marshall. The South Australian Government has announced that Sony Interactive Entertainment will be opening a studio in the state, courtesy of a $480,000 grant. It'll create 32 engineering

New Jersey Devils mascot shatters a giant window at a child's birthday party

The New Jersey Devils mascot is apparently OK after running into and shattering a glass window at a child’s birthday party. No one else was injured. Which is good, not only for everyone involved but also the rest of us, who can now feel free to laugh at the hilarious and totally bizarre videos of the incident posted to social media this weekend by

Remarkable 95-year-old film discovered in junk shop shows 1920s Kansas in stunning detail

close Video Recently discovered 95-year-old video shows snapshot of life in 1920s Kansas Raw video: Rare piece of footage found in an Arkansas City junk store shows a parade marching through Wichita in 1924. Incredible film footage discovered in a junk shop shows a 1924 parade in Wichita in stunning detail. The Wichita Eagle reports that the film was

The U.S. Holocaust Museum is wrong to deny how Trump's racism resembles Nazism

The leaders of the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington presumably thought they were standing up for truth and fairness when they issued a statement condemning attempts to draw analogies between the Holocaust and contemporary American politics — notably the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The museum “unequivocally rejects efforts to create

Some whales 'whisper' to their calves to evade predators

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com Along with dolphins, whales are widely considered the smartest animals in the sea, having developed brains and behavior that suggest intelligence and sophistication rarely seen in nature. But a new study theorizes

Kawasaki’s Z1000SX mile-munching all-rounder offers bags of zip and it keeps getting better

YOU could be forgiven for overlooking the Z1000SX in Kawasaki’s  bustling large capacity offering. But how could you walk into a Team Green showroom and not be drawn straight to the supercharged  stuff? All Rights: Double Red You might not realise how fast you are going on the Z1000SX[/caption] The H2 and H2SX dangle all the delights of a regular bike

Can British F1 ace Lando Norris drive on the roads as well as tracks? We supplied the L-plates and found out

WHAT were you doing at age 19? Probably not mugging off Lewis Hamilton and watching him in your rear-view mirrors in front of 500 million global F1 fans. Barry Hayden Not your average driving test car, but McLaren Formula One driver isn’t your average 19-year-old ‘learner’[/caption] Barry Hayden AA driving instructor Colin Wilkinson gets the test under

Claire Williams says claims Williams are set to sell the team are ‘rubbish’ as team plots return to the top of F1

CLAIRE WILLIAMS could be forgiven for wishing this season was over. Left red-faced after the team failed to arrive in time for pre-season testing, they then had the bitter fall-out with former chief technical officer, Paddy Lowe. Getty - Contributor Lowe has since left the team and a trail of chaos in his wake as they arrived at the Australian Grand

Wedding photographer calls for a ban on guests using phones to take snaps after perfect pic of the bride and groom is ruined

A PHOTOGRAPHER has slammed iPhone-wielding wedding guests after a woman ruined the perfect professional shot at a clients wedding with her phone. In a Facebook post, Hannah Mbalenhle-Stanley revealed how guests often get in the way of her doing her job by getting in the frame of her professional shots to get their own on their phones. To the girl with

‘Buckle up!’ Russian stunner Irina Shayk ditches heels to get behind wheel of Formula-E car (PHOTOS)

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk cast off her high heels as stepped into the world of the Formula-E Championship in New York over the weekend. Underwear model Shayk, 33, was in town to promote the electric-powered racing action and even slipped off her stilettos to get into a BMW i8 safety car with Formula E boss Alejandro Agag. An excited Shayk shared

Daily horoscope for Tuesday July 16 – here’s what the stars have in store for you today

ARIES March 21 to April 20 The full moon, intensified by the eclipse, ignites ambitions and you can figure out where you want to go next work-wise. It is important to follow your own emotional lead and recognise your deepest talents. In love terms, you are a hot mix of big feelings and impulsive actions that is quite irresistible. TAURUS April 21 to

Babies born via c-section are more likely to suffer with hay fever, allergy expert reveals

DO you suffer badly with hay fever yet neither your parents or siblings – or anyone in your family for that matter – are affected by pollen levels? Many of us presume allergies are down to our genetics but experts say it could be down to the way you were born. itv/this morning Allergy expert Dr Glenis Scadding appeared on This Morning today where she

Monica Lewinsky's reply to this tweet about career advice is absolutely perfect

Monica Lewinsky is brilliant at Twitter. Anyone who's ever stumbled across the anti-bullying activist's feed will know this. Despite the fact she's endured horrendous trauma and public shaming over the years since she was embroiled in former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial, Lewinsky isn't afraid to make jokes about her experiences. “As a

Mark Ruffalo's Avengers-themed 'wrong answers only' meme is the best one yet

Not everyone loves the "wrong answers only" meme, but Mark Ruffalo clearly does. The Bruce Banner/Hulk actor came up with one of his own on Sunday, and it sourced from a behind-the-scenes photo seemingly taken on the Avengers: Endgame set. It  features Ruffalo, Tom Holland (Spider-Man), and Don Cheadle (War Machine) in a moment where they're joining

Song of the summer 2019: our writers pick their favourite tracks

MUNA – Number One Fan Facebook Twitter Pinterest There are plenty more obvious candidates for blockbuster holiday tunes, but if you’re the type who pumps Depeche Mode at the pool party, you’re going to detect the summer potential of this LA synthpop trio’s 2019 comeback single. For MUNA, summer has jumped out. Number One Fan begins from the not-so-gloomy

Kate Nash: '40-year-old men were hanging out with me, happy to profit, not concerned about my health'

L ate in 2017, an article appeared on Buzzfeed with the headline: “33 Singers That Only Exist in the Mind of British Millennials”. At No 9 was Kate Nash, the mid-noughties MySpace sensation who had a huge hit with Foundations and went on to win best British female at the Brits. The article explained: “She was the cute vintage-dress-wearing girl we

Original handwritten lyrics for Sir Elton John’s first song have gone on sale for £10,000

THE original handwritten lyrics for a song that Sir Elton John considers to be his first have gone on sale for £10,000. The Rocket Man star was aged 21 and still known as Reginald Dwight when he penned Skyline Pigeon with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin in 1968. EPA Original handwritten lyrics for Elton Johns ‘first’ song have gone on sale for £10,000[/caption]

Nile Rodgers | This much I know

I love New York, it’s given me everything. I grew up on the Lower East Side and it was such a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood. Irish, Poles, Italians, Jews, Latinos African Americans. I’ve probably missed someone! My first memory as a conscious person is being outside my house. There’s a load of kids across the road and they’re all dressed as

Coronation Street spoilers: Gary Windass tries to frame murdered Rick Neelan for factory roof collapse as he’s quizzed by police

COBBLES villain Gary Windass is set to be questioned by the police again in Coronation Street next week as he plots to frame dead loan shark Rick Neelan for the Underworld roof collapse. Scheming Gary – who’s played by Mikey North in the ITV soap – will be seen sneaking into murdered Rick’s house. Gary Windass is set to be questioned by the police

EastEnders star Tameka Empson quits the soap after ten years as fiesty Kim Fox

EASTENDERS legend Tameka Empson has quit the soap after ten years playing fiesty Kim Fox. Tameka, 42, has brought the character to life since 2009 and viewers will see Kim will tell sister Denise her plans to leave Albert Square next week. EastEnders star Tameka starring as Kim Fox BBC Kim will reveal she’s heading north Scotland to start a new life

New Emmerdale trailer reveals violent Robert and Lee clash and first look at factory blaze

EMMERDALE’S latest trailer reveals Robert Sugden’s violent clash with Lee – and the first look at the factory blaze. The trailer teases the soap ‘s action-packed summer, and a dramatic week ahead. Robert has a violent clash with Lee in the upcoming trailer It shows the village being transformed into ‘Emmerdeadsville’ for a murder mystery party that’ll

Emmerdale spoilers: Matty Barton turns his back on Victoria as he desperately tries to impress his new friends

MATTY Barton will turn his back on BFF Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale next week as he meets two lads he’s keen to impress. He meets one of the lads – Jono – at a cubs football match. Jono is the opposing team’s defender and barges into Matty. Matty Barton will turn his back on BFF Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale next week as he meets two lads he’s keen

Please Touch Me

In 2003, I started working for a Paris-based trend forecaster as a futurist, collaborating with clients like L’Oréal on what the next trends would be in texture, shade and scent for cosmetics and skin care products. I got the job largely because I understood the importance of using email subject lines, which my boss, the only other employee there,

Flight instructor dead, student pilot injured after helicopter lands upside down at East Bay airport: reports

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com A flight instructor was left dead and a student pilot was hospitalized after a helicopter landed upside down at a Bay Area airport Monday afternoon, according to reports. The R44 helicopter crashed for unknown

31 secrets the cruise lines don't tell you, for first-time and experienced cruisers

CLOSE Beat the crowds and have the best time at the port of call. Time Cruise ship life can be a little mysterious. Your choices aren't always spelled out in black and white. The more you cruise, the more you pick up on the unofficial secrets the cruise lines don't tell you — which give you more options, let you save money and generally allow you to

Woman appears to hold up beer during lewd sex act on crowded beach: 'Bloody disgusting'

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com For some people, a cold beer is just as satisfying as a sex on the beach . For others, they like to enjoy both at the same time. Beachgoers at Brighton Beach in England were shocked when they caught a couple

'Russian Maldives': Odd Lake in Siberia Sparks Selfie Craze

There is an unusual lake near the TPP-5 thermal power plant inthe Russian city of Novosibirsk: the colour of its water is amazingly blue and resembles the place where the Bounty advert was filmed. Since the first selfies taken by the lake went viral on social media, the place has been called the "Russian Maldives" and become very popular among Instagrammers

Changing habits: China's pig farms clean up to beat swine fever

BEIJING (Reuters) - A devastating outbreak of African swine fever that has killed millions of pigs in China is changing attitudes in a country where farm hygiene has often been seen as lax by international standards. From farms to feed mills to transport, people involved in the pork industry say biosecurity has been tightened, with sales of disinfectants

GSK drug helps ovarian cancer patients live longer in late-stage study

(Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s cancer treatment Zejula met the main goal of helping patients with ovarian cancer live longer without their disease worsening in a late-stage study, the company said on Monday. The company bought the drug when it acquired U.S. cancer specialist Tesaro for $5.1 billion in December and Zejula is already approved for

Canada police probing 'possible policy breaches' at National Microbiology Lab

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada’s national police force said on Monday it is investigating a referral by the country’s Public Health Agency over “possible policy breaches” at its National Microbiology Lab, whose work includes research on the most dangerous human and animal pathogens, such as Ebola. “We can confirm that we have received a referral from the

Vaping may aid smoking cessation but also boost relapse risk

(Reuters Health) - Adults who smoke cigarettes may have an easier time cutting back or quitting altogether if they start vaping, but a new French study also suggests that vaping may make ex-smokers more likely to relapse. “Among adults, electronic cigarette use by never smokers is extremely rare - most users are smokers who want to quit or reduce their

Racing Report Card: A big day in the Jockey’s Championship, a Keith Dalgleish horse on the up & a Roger Fell smash and grab at Ayr

THE racing was nothing to write home about on Monday, but it may prove an important one in the Jockey’s Championship and there were some decent pots up for grabs at Ayr and Ripon. We’ve picked out some snippets you may have missed on a steady afternoon. A big day in the Jockey’s Championship Danny Tudhope once again had a strong book of rides up north

17-year-old NASCAR driver discusses her meteoric rise and dealing with Twitter haters

CLOSE Hailie Deegan is one of the biggest rising stars in NASCAR, and she hasn't even made it to one of the national series yet . The teenage racer is just days away from her 18th birthday and drives the No. 19 Toyota in NASCAR's developmental K&N Pro Series West. She made history last season when she became the first female driver to win a K&N Pro

Templegate’s racing tips: Ayr, Ripon, Windosr and Wolverhampton – Templegate’s betting preview for racing on Monday, July 15

JUMIRA BRIDGE (7.30 Windsor, nap) looks hard to cross with champ Silvestre De Sousa on board. He bounced right back to his best form when winning over this trip at Sandown last time and a 4lb rise in the weights looks on the lenient side. ROUNDHAY PARK (3.50 Ripon, nb) did really well to finish second at Haydock nine days ago after meeting plenty of

IndyCar drivers get testy with post race scrap in Toronto

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 13 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 13 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com IndyCar drivers Takuma Sato and Sebastien Bourdais got into an altercation and punches were thrown after their practice race on Saturday in Toronto . After the race, Japanese driver Sato angrily approached

Alan Richardson stands down as coach of AFL club St Kilda

St Kilda have become the third AFL club to join the chase for a new coach this season after Alan Richardson’s 127-game tenure came to an end. The decision to part ways was made late on Monday after discussions involving the 54-year-old Richardson, Saints CEO Matt Finnis and board members. The players were informed on Tuesday morning, three days after

Sunk cost Suns little more than a punchline

C live James once began a review of a Leonid Brezhnev biography by writing that it was so dull that “if it were read in the open air, birds would fall stunned from the sky.” It is difficult to know what James would make of the soporific Gold Coast Suns and their danger to the hinterland’s birdlife, but as a student of Dante he’d have a solid understanding

Sportwatch: Tigers v Giants, Roosters v Cowboys, and more - live!

Hello everybody and welcome to another action-packed edition of Sunday sportwatch. In terms of live action this afternoon we’re all about the footy with the AFL and NRL to the fore. In the AFL finals contenders Richmond and GWS began their duel at 1.10pm so we’ll check in on that shortly before turning our attention to Western Bulldogs v Melbourne

Philippe Coutinho’s agent says Man Utd transfer ‘near impossible’ as Barcelona star only wants Liverpool return

PHILIPPE COUTINHO’S agent has admitted a move to Manchester United is “near impossible” because he only wants to return to Liverpool. Kia Joorabchian confirmed that the Barcelona midfielder would “find it hard” to play for any other Premier League club. Philippe Coutinho scored just eight goals for Barcelona last season Getty - Contributor The Brazilian

Man United target Benoit Badiashile is France’s next big thing, but he was once reprimanded by Thierry Henry for his bad manners

YOU always want to be on the good side of your manager. But when French wonderkid Benoit Badiashile , 18, forgot his manners in front of former Monaco boss Thierry Henry, he was quickly reminded. French wonderkid Benoit Badiashile is reportedly wanted by Man United But Badiashile once upset Thierry Henry when he forgot to tuck his chair in after a

Arsenal fans organise alliance calling for 'better leadership' as they vent anger at Stan Kroenke

A n alliance formed by a band of influential Arsenal supporters calling for "better leadership" of the club insist they have not launched another campaign calling for owner Stan Kroenke to leave but for changes to be made at the highest level. A total of 16 signatories from across supporters' organisations, fanzines and blogs published a statement

Better late than never: Neymar FINALLY returns to PSG training… but how long will he stick around?

Brazilian forward Neymar belatedly returned for pre-season training at Paris Saint-Germain on Monday but speculation continues to mount as to how long he will remain at the Ligue 1 champions. Neymar was due back in France one week ago but failed to show, prompting the club to issue an official statement condemning the actions of the man who joined

Australian rugby star Taniela Tupou slashed in arm after being robbed of his phone

AUSTRALIA rugby star Taniela Tupou was slashed in the arm after he was the victim of a mobile phone mugging. Thankfully the 23-year-old prop didn’t suffer more serious injuries from the shocking incident in Johannesburg. Australian rugby star Taniela Tupou was robbed of his mobile phone and slashed on the arm Getty Images - Getty Tupou had been out

Clarke to start as Open makes emotional return to Northern Ireland

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) - Home favorite Darren Clarke will hit the first tee shot at the Open Championship on Thursday when the tournament returns to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. As in 1951, the picturesque links course at Royal Portrush is the host venue, having undergoing extensive logistical and infrastructure upgrades

Angels search for familiarity and hope following Tyler Skaggs’ death

The rhythms of the game pulled them back in and took hold again Monday, and for that small gift, the Angels were grateful. They gladly gave in to the tug exerted by the familiar and routine, to playing catch under a cloudless blue sky and hearing the reassuring pop of the ball as it smacked into leather gloves, to chatting as they took batting practice

Nasser Hussain suffers wardrobe malfunction during raucous England Cricket World Cup celebrations

NEW ZEALAND must be hot under the collar following England’s sensational World Cup final triumph. But it was pundit Nasser Hussain who really got it in the neck – after the former England skipper appeared on TV afterwards with his shirt wrongly buttoned up. England legend Nasser Hussain makes a wonly impression with his badly-buttoned shirt The Sky

Phil Mickelson 'sheds weight' with dramatic diet in attempt to rediscover form for the Open

P hil Mickelson arrived at the 148th Open on Monday claiming to have shed 15lbs (6.8kg) in less than a week. The 2013 champion announced that he has embarked on his dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form in time for the season’s final major . Mickelson, 49, has failed to record a single top 10 since winning the AT&T Pro-Am in February,

My breast reduction: why I had the surgery that helped Simona Halep win at Wimbledon

T hree days before Christmas 2015, when I was 19, I had my breasts reduced in size. Sitting alone in my flat after the operation at Ross Hall hospital in Glasgow, I confronted my scars for the first time, and I cried. It was not the first time that I had cried over my body, but these were not the tears of a miserable, frustrated teenager. I felt as

Five facts that prove just how epic the 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final was

The 2019 Wimbledon men's singles final had all the makings of an epic showdown: Reigning champion Novak Djokovic attempting to defend his title, Roger Federer on track to become the oldest man in the Open era to win a Grand Slam singles title and the potential for a new rule to decide the winner if a tie break became necessary. When the two met on

Novak Djokovic tops Roger Federer in epic final to claim fifth Wimbledon title

In a match that produced history on multiple levels, Novak Djokovic showed that while Roger Federer may be the GOAT, he is the current king. The world No. 1 won his fifth Wimbledon title Sunday, dispatching his longtime rival 7-6 (7-5), 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 13-12 (7-3) in an epic heavyweight duel that saw fans, royals and celebrities who flocked to

Why is there a pineapple on the top of the Wimbledon trophy?

WINNING Wimbledon is one of the greatest feats a tennis player can achieve. Every year the All England Club hosts two weeks of fantastic competition, with the victor of the men’s event lifting the extravagant Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy. Andy Murray lifts the trophy in 2016 – with the pineapple visible at the top PA:Press Association Why does the Wimbledon

Retief Goosen wins Bridgestone Senior Players

Retief Goosen, of South Africa, raises the Sam Snead Trophy after winning the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Akron, Ohio. (Jeff Lange/Akron Beacon Journal via AP) Retief Goosen birdied the final two holes to win the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship on Sunday at Firestone

New York Giants safety Kamrin Moore arrested for punching woman, stepping on her neck: police

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 15 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com New York Giants player Kamrin Moore cold-cocked a paramour and stepped on her neck so hard it left bruises during a love-triangle brawl outside his home on Thursday that led to his arrest and suspension, according

Binghamton University basketball player Calistus Anyichie identified in drowning

CLOSE A college-aged male who drowned at Buttermilk Falls State Park near Ithaca, New York, has been identified as Binghamton University basketball player Calistus Anyichie. Anyichie, a 19-year-old entering his sophomore year at the university, drowned on Sunday , according to a statement from the university. Anyichie was a member of the men's basketball

Thomas in driving seat as Tour rivals lose time

ALBI, France (Reuters) - Defending champion Geraint Thomas gained time on a handful of his main rivals as crosswinds caused chaos in the peloton in the climax of Monday’s 10th stage of the Tour de France. Thomas was on the right end of a bunch split 35 kilometres from the finish of the 217.5km ride from St Flour with France’s Thibaut Pinot, Dane Jakob

US Reluctant to Share AI Tech With Other Countries - Security Analyst

Accessibility, availability, readiness, and trust are factors that you will get more with Russia than with America, Indian security analyst Pravin Sawhney said. Sputnik: The Trump Administration is on course to upgrade its defence and technological ties with India after the US Senate approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorisation Act for

Gutfeld on Trump's tweets

close Video Gutfeld on Trump's tweets Media critics and Democrats wish President Trump ill and read his tweets with ill-intent. Did you hear ? President Trump tweeted. The tweets are being called racist because Trump told critics of the United States to go back to their country. TRUMP STOKES FIRESTORM OVER 'GO BACK' TWEETS, SAYS DEM FRESHMEN 'HATE'

There’s a Wild Bill hiccup… the show’s a new Lowe for ITV with its awful script

ITV’S new police drama Wild Bill is based on an idea that’s probably as ancient and well worn as dear old Carol Vorderman herself. A brash American cop arrives in Britain, for no convincing reason, and in fairly equal parts is charmed, baffled and horrified by the locals. KUDOS/Itv None of the opening five episodes of ITV’s Wild Bill have worked so

Deroy Murdock: When it comes to health care, Dems all offer the same cure (and it's snake oil)

close Video Whatever Happened to ObamaCare? The Affordable Care Act has undergone some big changes since President Trump took office; Jonathan Serrie reports. When it comes to health care, the Democratic presidential candidates offer the same cure: Big Government. Their chief prescriptions are almost stereotypically statist. Their “remedies” include