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NEW YORK — The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved. Like President Donald Trump, Burgum said he was 100% sure that vandals caused the damage to the century-old Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Trump has charged that a 350-foot gash was cut into the pool’s liner in the midst of recent renovations, while Burgum described it as multiple cuts adding up to that figure. He also said the pool would have…

By Mark Polishuk | at July 5, 2026 10:34am CDT The Phillies announced that outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been signed to a Major League contract, a day after De La Cruz was released from his previous minors deal with the club.  De La Cruz has been assigned again to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.  To open up a space for De La Cruz on the 40-man roster, Philadelphia designated right-hander Jean Cabrera. More to come…

LeBron James remained a free agent on the Fourth of July, surely realizing that no document should upstage the Declaration of Independence with a quarter-millennium extravaganza swirling.Of course, a national holiday didn’t stop Kevin Durant from bolting the Thunder for the Warriors on July 4, 2016, but that’s a different story – much like LBJ’s final foray into free agency.James’ agent, Rich Paul, made it clear that his client seeks “happiness” above all in a 24th NBA season. His legacy cemented, his championships secured, LBJ wants to ride toward the sunset with a smile.Yes, that noble journey recently adopted a…

You may be able to charge your devices much faster. Let’s find out. Viktollio/Shutterstock Getting the most out of your iPhone or iPad’s battery is about more than keeping an eye on how much power your apps consume. Your charging speed can also have an effect on your battery’s longevity. A slow charger might be a little better for your battery as it ages, but it also might mean you only gain back a few percentage points of juice while chugging your morning coffee. In the same span of time, a fast charger can get you enough…

Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire continues to grow in the Fraser Valley. The fire, just outside the community of Boston Bar, has reached 100 hectares in size, the B.C. Wildfire Service said in an alert issued early Sunday morning. The fire has been steadily growing since it was first discovered on Thursday.Officials say they believe the fire was caused by human activity.The Fraser Valley Regional District declared a state of emergency on Saturday, as residents were advised to leave the area. In an update Sunday morning, the Wildfire Service…

The Boston Celtics have largely run the Eastern Conference this decade.They’ve won 50-plus games in five straight seasons, made the 2022 NBA Finals and then won the title in 2024, the franchise’s first in 16 years to cap off a rebuild that didn’t stay down for very long.But the way this offseason has played out makes it seem that the Celtics may no longer be the bosses of the East.The New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought by bringing home their own title.The Miami Heat, who have been wandering in the wilderness that is being a consistent play-in tournament…

Jul 3, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz will start the All-Star Game at first base for the American League, replacing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays. Guerrero had been voted in as a starter by fans but is opting to let his ailing back heal as opposed to participating in the game. Kurtz, the reigning AL Rookie of…

Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images We were led to believe the San Diego Padres would challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers for National League West supremacy. But it looks like the Dodgers can be awarded a TKO prior to the All-Star break.The two-time defending World Series champions are rolling over opponents and own the best record in the majors at 59-31. And on Sunday, the Dodgers will look to complete a four-game series sweep…

Brian Fitzpatrick‘s rookie season is already over, as Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters (including Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) yesterday that the left-hander underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week.  As per the usual recovery timeline for TJ procedures, Fitzpatrick will be out until late August or early September 2027 at the absolute earliest, and it is possible he misses the entire 2027 season. Fitzpatrick was placed on the 15-day injured list a month ago due to an unspecified elbow issue, and then was shifted to the 60-day IL a few days later when the injury was…