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CONEY ISLAND (WABC) — The 4th of July means that it’s time for New York City’s time-honored tradition, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.The official weigh-in ceremony will take place at Hudson Yards at noon on Thursday.World Champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is making his big return.”I’m thrilled to be returning to the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest,” Chestnut tweeted. “This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life.”He calls this competition his Indy 500.The 16-time winner didn’t participate last year following a…

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan recently grabbed attention during his County Championship stint with Nottinghamshire, not only for his batting exploits but also for a rare appearance with the ball. During a drawn match against Somerset on July 2, Kishan tried his hand at bowling and was seen imitating the legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh’s action.Having been left out of India’s ongoing tour of England, Kishan has been busy playing County cricket. He has already scored two fifties in his first two red-ball appearances for Nottinghamshire. After scoring 87 on debut against Yorkshire, the southpaw followed it up with a 77…

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket CastsRead Jeffrey Goldberg’s related article about Ken Casey.There are more and less reckless ways for a musician to meddle in politics. The safer ways are to drop an endorsement in an interview (Taylor Swift for Joe Biden), make a supportive video (Beyoncé for Barack Obama), maybe even make a video with the candidate himself (Cardi B. and Bernie Sanders). Recently, Ken Casey, the front man for the Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, chose a way that could have started a fist fight. The band has been around for…

The RoundHouse | 7/3/2025 9:22:00 AM Story Links Shocker basketball enjoyed many of its best moments while wearing Nike gear. By Paul Suellentrop   Karon Boyd lifted weights Wednesday morning in his new Nike KD N7 light blue shoes. Dillon Battie wore a yellow Nike shirt, Flying W on the shoulder, and black Nike shorts.   Gabi Maas is excited about the Nike Kyrie Irving high tops she plans to wear for volleyball.   Nike is back on the feet and bodies of Wichita State athletics, official as of Tuesday.   “We’ve been trained – ‘Just Do…

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(Bloomberg Government) — House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is blocking a final vote on Republicans’ tax and spending package with a lengthy floor speech bashing the bill. Most Read from Bloomberg The New Yorker is using his unlimited floor speech privileges to ensure Democratic criticisms of the bill air on popular morning news shows. He began speaking before 5 a.m. in remarks that have gone well beyond a speech expected to last an hour. The longer he talks, the more attention he is likely to draw. “This reckless Republican budget is an immoral document,” Jeffries said from his podium on…

Riggs, a retired Wheeling police dog, was euthanized Wednesday because of health issues. He served with the department from 2016 to 2022. Courtesy of Chris Kanches A retired Wheeling Police Department dog who worked with the department for six years has died. Riggs, a 10-year-old German shepherd, partnered with officer Christopher Kanches from 2016 to 2022. Riggs recovered evidence and illegal drugs, tracked suspects and demonstrated his skills at community events. In one notable case, Riggs located a suspect in a 2017 Buffalo Grove armed robbery who had fled to a wooded area in Lincolnshire, Kanches said. That criminal remains…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The newest star of “The Golden Bachelor” has some strict criteria when it comes to choosing a life partner. During an appearance on the “In The Trenches” podcast, Mel Owens – who was cast as the ABC show’s newest “Golden Bachelor” in April – admitted that he plans to cut any woman who is “60 and over” and was adamant that producers refrain from casting anyone with “artificial hips” and “wigs.””It’s blind up until they get out of the limo. But they asked me, ‘What’s your preferences?’ So, I just said 45 to…

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the completion of the $25 million rehabilitation of the historic Lincoln Park Pool in Albany, made possible through $10 million in support from the Governor’s innovative New York Statewide Investment In More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative that expands access to safe swimming, addresses equity gaps by providing recreational opportunities and supports communities across the state with resources to combat extreme heat. This newly transformed facility restores a vital community asset in Albany’s South End that has served families since 1930, bringing modern amenities and full accessibility to the neighborhood. Governor Hochul’s NY SWIMS initiative awarded…

President Donald Trump is preparing for back-to-back phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a high-stakes diplomatic push to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The moves came after the U.S. paused military aid to Ukraine, a decision that drew sharp criticism from both American and European officials. Trump’s call with Putin was scheduled for today at 10 a.m. ET, with a subsequent conversation with Zelenskyy on Friday. Trump has previously expressed hope that the talks could result in a ceasefire, but his attempts at negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have failed to yield…