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Donald Trump issued a stern warning, saying the US is on the brink of World War III and that with Vice President Kamala Harris at the helm, it is on a disastrous path. The former president’s comments came just hours after Israel carried out a series of preemptive air strikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, significantly escalating tensions in the region.On Truth Social, Trump questioned the Biden administration’s handling of the situation in the Middle East, criticizing both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “Who is negotiating for us in the Middle East? Bombs are falling everywhere!”…

PA MediaJohn Tinniswood said he was quite active in his younger years.The world’s oldest man said he has no “special secrets” to share about his longevity as he celebrates his 112th birthday.John Tinniswood, who was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, told Guinness World Records he had “no idea” how he had lived so long.A lifelong Liverpool fan living in a care home in Southport became the world’s oldest living man following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Pérez Mora in April. Although he was “quite active when I was younger” and “walked a lot,” he said he didn’t…

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Lathan Norton didn’t play in Saturday’s Little League World Series because he was sick, but he did score the game-winning run in Sunday’s final game.Lathan sprinted from second base to home plate after the ball was thrown to first base, and Lake Mary defeated Chinese Taipei, 2–1, in the eighth inning to win the championship, becoming the first Florida team to win the Little League World Series.”It’s the best feeling ever,” said Lathan, who had a 102-degree fever on Saturday but recovered before the championship. “I haven’t had time to really let it all sink in…

It was the summer of 2024 for Lake Mary Little League.Florida’s Little League team won the state’s first Little League World Series championship on Sunday, defeating Chinese Taipei, 2-1, in eight innings. The team never trailed in the game but sealed the victory on a Hunter Alexander bunt.Alexander’s bunt was neatly caught by Chinese Taipei, but Chinese Taipei did not have a first baseman to receive the throw, so the ball flew into the outfield, allowing the runner on second to score.Both teams were dominant on the mound, with Chinese Taipei scoring in the first inning but then being held…

Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson, title vs. career.Credit: AEW Bryan Danielson defeated Swerve Strickland in the main event of AEW All In at Wembley Stadium to win the AEW World Championship. In an emotional match, Swerve beat and brutalized a bloodied Bryan Danielson in front of his family, but Danielson refused to give up. The match was interrupted by Hangman Adam Page, but Danielson was caught by security before he could regain the advantage. Hangman’s interference did not affect the outcome of the match, and Bryan captured Swerve in the Label Lock to win his first AEW World Championship. Danielson…

Babe Ruth hit another home run! A 91-year-old jersey owned by a Yankees legend has sold at auction for a record-breaking $24.12 million, becoming what Heritage Auctions is currently calling the most valuable sports collectible in the world. On Saturday, August 24, Heritage began selling Ruth’s historic “Called Shot” jersey, the one Ruth famously wore during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago, when he famously made a gesture with his bat before hitting a home run to center field. Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey sold at auction for $24.12 million. Heritage Auctions The…

Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis improved his own pole vault world record by clearing 6.26 metres on his second attempt at the Silesian Diamond League meet on Sunday.Duplantis’ jump, beating the 6.25m he set while defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics earlier this month, marked his 10th world record and the third time he has improved his own record this year.The 24-year-old Duplantis thrilled the Stade de France crowd at the Paris Olympics by breaking a ninth world record, but there was always the impression that Duplantis’s exploits were not over yet.On Wednesday, Duplantis cleared 6.15 to win in Lausanne…

“The talent from all over the world is really incredible and it’s great that the Midlands has such a strong focus on world music,” said an impressed festival-goer at the weekend. One World Music Festival, a two-day music and cultural celebration, drew large crowds to the Midlands this weekend. Brookside Music Society hosts the festival at Little Lake Park as a way to encourage the community to get up and dance to the rhythms of cultures from around the world and share their culture with others. “The main purpose of this event is to celebrate inclusivity and diversity,” said John…

After 34 Little League World Series games, the initial field of 20 teams representing the United States and International teams has been narrowed down to the top two teams competing for the championship title on Sunday.The action will kick off with the third-place game between Venezuela and Texas at Lamade Stadium, setting the stage for the main event. The Little League World Series Championship Game will follow, featuring the undefeated Chinese Taipei, who showcased their prowess all tournament, and will play against Florida, who enters the game 6-1 in the tournament.Follow live for the final day of the Little League…