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David Benavidez could be set to alter his plans after a new world title opportunity was presented to the pound-for-pound star. ‘The Mexican Monster’ became a three-division world champion earlier this month, dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round stoppage in his first outing at 200lbs. While claiming the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles, Benavidez still holds the WBC strap at 175lbs, affording him the option to collide with unified champion Dmitry Bivol. It would now seem, however, that the 29-year-old is targeting WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian, who was reportedly finalising a deal to face Jai Opetaia. The 35-year-old has…

Dear patient readers, Your humble blogger needs a break from Iran war coverage. Plus there seems to be a dearth of new developments after Trump declared he was making a “final determination” in a Situation Room meeting about a peace deal (which Iran has denied exists) and has been uncharacteristically quiet since then. This could be a harbinger of Bad Things but we do not know for sure yet. Having said that (do click through for the entire tweet), so far this is an isolated take, which does not make it wrong. Indeed, those hits near Bandar Abbas could have…

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has donated £10,000 to a fundraising campaign for 13-year-old Lexi, a brave girl from Wrexham, who is fighting a rare and aggressive form of heart cancer.Lexi Collins was diagnosed with the disease in June and has already undergone two open-heart surgeries, had a pacemaker fitted, and is currently receiving intensive chemotherapy. Despite the challenges, Lexi’s dream is to visit New York City this Christmas – a wish that is now closer to becoming a reality thanks to the support from the community.The initial fundraiser was set up by Lexi’s family and supported by Wrexham Police FC,…

The “perfect age” for bourbon doesn’t exist, but there is a sweet spot that most enthusiasts will agree on, and it’s right around the 10-year mark. Because bourbon, by law, must utilize new oak vessels, there’s much more flavor extracted from barrels at a younger age than, say, Scotch, which often utilizes barrels that have been used multiple times. That comparatively rapid flavor extraction imparts bourbon with its unique, bold profile, producing a complex, delicious drink after more than a decade (and often much sooner than that!) So, if 10 years is what it takes to hit the bull’s eye…

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent marvels at Trump’s enduring hold over the GOP mind. Plus: the dumbest CEO in the gaming industry. Ad Policy A supporter bows their head in prayer during a Get Out The Vote campaign rally in Texas.(Brandon Bell / Getty Images)) This is a preview of Nation Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal’s weekly newsletter. Click here to receive this newsletter in your inbox each Friday. Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party is absolute. In two runoff primaries in Texas this week, Trump-backed Attorney General Ken Paxton beat incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn to become…

JUNEAU, Alaska — Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday. A fourth climber was rescued. The four were members of a Latvian mountaineering expedition, the group said. They were part of a seven-person team traversing a route known for its exposed sections – where many injuries and deaths have occurred over the years – when they fell Wednesday, the National Park Service has said. McKinley stands at about 20,310 feet (6,190 meters), and the climber who was rescued was brought off the…

PHOENIX — Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026, an older adult male whose passing serves as a grim annual marker that the desert Southwest’s deadliest season has officially begun. The announcement came in April, following a historic March heatwave that sent multiple days above 100°F — a jarring early signal in a region where triple-digit temperatures typically don’t arrive until late May or June.Then, in the second week of May, the National Weather Service issued a formal Extreme Heat Warning for the entire Phoenix metro area, with forecasted highs of 104°F on Saturday, 106°F…

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon on May 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesThe U.S. aims to sustain equilibrium in the Asia-Pacific region and is working toward a situation where its allies are more capable, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said, while also warning China not to disrupt the status quo.”The bedrock of partnership is alignment on national interests,” Hegseth said in remarks at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday. The U.S. will take a “strong, quiet, clear” approach to alliances, he said.He praised countries…

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Alphonso Davies was named to Canada’s World Cup squad although its too soon to tell whether he’ll be ready for the team’s opener because of a hamstring injury.The defender, who plays for Bayern Munich, was injured earlier this month in the loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals.Davies (No. 30 in our FIFA World Cup Rank of Top 100 Players) is Canada’s captain and among the most prominent players named to the team, along with Juventus forward Jonathan David, Southampton forward Cyle Larin and Villarreal midfielder Tajon Buchanan. Coach Jesse Marsch named nine defenders, 10 midfielders, four forwards…