DAILYCALLER (Andrew Powell) - Argentina’s Lionel Messi Announces International Retirement
All good things must come to an end
NYTIMES (Emma Bubola) - Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina
Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.
YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Lionel Messi retires from play for Argentina
Lionel Messi posted on social media: "Now that time has passed since the final, after a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I'm retiring from The Selection (the Argentina national team). It was a painful decision to make, but I understand this is the moment. I swear that I always gave everything, not just in the last few years that everything was won — before and always as well, I gave everything for the jersey, to give you happiness and, through soccer, make you all proud to be argentinian. There is little time left and chapters are coming to a close, and this one is one that hurts me greatly. I love, I've loved, and I'll always love being part of the Selection. I emptied myself, I have nothing left to give, and there are…
WAR (USS George Washington) - USS George Washington Celebrates Historic Aircraft Milestone
After 34 years of continuous service projecting American sea power, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington achieved a major aviation milestone by recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Vin Diesel honors Paul Walker with tearful tribute at 'Fast and Furious' 25th anniversary screening
Vin Diesel returned to the same Los Angeles theater where "The Fast and the Furious" premiered in 2001 and delivered a nearly eight-minute tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker, a moment that left the franchise star visibly fighting back tears. The screening took place Monday night at the Director's Village Theater in Los Angeles, […] The post Vin Diesel honors Paul Walker with tearful tribute at 'Fast and Furious' 25th anniversary screening appeared first on American Almanac .
Vin Diesel returned to the same Los Angeles theater where "The Fast and the Furious" premiered in 2001 and delivered a nearly eight-minute tribute to his late co-star Paul Walker, a moment that left the franchise star visibly fighting back tears. The screening took place Monday night at the Director's Village Theater in Los Angeles, the exact venue where the original film debuted a quarter-century ago. Diesel took the stage alongside producer Neil H. Moritz and co-stars Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez to introduce the film. But it was Diesel's extended, emotional speech that defined the evening. Cars from the original movie lined the front of the theater. Tyrese Gibson, who joined the franchise in 2003's "2 Fast 2 Furious," sat…Open
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Joshua Baez becomes first MLB player to hit 3 homers in debut
Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit three home runs in his big league debut.
AI:St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Baez made Major League Baseball history by becoming the first player to ever hit three home runs in his big league debut. While mainstream outlets often prioritize trivialities, this unprecedented feat of athletic excellence marks a significant milestone for the sport and stands out as a rare display of pure talent in an era increasingly dominated by distractions.Open
REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Third Time's a Charm: St. Louis Cardinals Rookie Makes Unbelievable History in First Ever MLB Game
AI:In a monumental display of athletic prowess that is being overlooked by the establishment media, a St. Louis Cardinals rookie has achieved an unbelievable historical milestone during his very first MLB game. This sensational debut marks a rare moment of pure sporting excellence as the rookie makes history on the diamond, providing a significant distraction from the otherwise sanitized and agenda-driven news cycles currently dominating the airwaves.Open
NPR (Kelly Moffitt-Hawasly) - Man reflects on his 70-year career as an ice cream truck driver
For StoryCorps, we hear a conversation with an ice cream truck driver who holds the world record for the longest career as an ice cream distributor.
NYTIMES (Sam Anderson and Sara Messinger) - The Perishable, Never-Ending Genius of Lionel Messi
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
AF (Tech. Sgt. Levi Rowse) - SecAF visits Ellsworth AFB as base reaches historic B-21 Raider facilities milestone
SecAF Troy Meink visited Ellsworth AFB June 30-July 1 to receive updates on the 28th Bomb Wing’s B-1B Lancer operations and the ongoing preparations to onboard the B-21 Raider.