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Tuesday’s conviction and sentencing of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony for the April 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow student from an opposing school who he killed at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, has furthered divisions thanks in large part to Anthony’s rabid fan base. Many of Anthony’s supporters justified his behavior as self-defense while they appallingly celebrated Metcalf’s passing. Some even called for the murdered teen’s twin brother to be criminally charged. One person who was unable to speak publicly throughout this ordeal is Jeff Metcalf, the father of the victim. Metcalf could not fire back while under a…

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The wait is officially over. The FIFA World Cup has arrived.For the first time ever, three nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the tournament. It is also the largest FIFA World Cup in history, expanding to a 48-team field. Squads from around the world have arrived in North America with one ultimate goal: capturing the iconic World Cup trophy.Here’s the latest look at some of the most notable news surrounding the World Cup.The pressure of competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is high, but that hasn’t stopped players from enjoying some downtime with their teammates. Norway star…

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After sinking more than 15% last week, shares of Cerebras (CBRS 7.55%) have been heading in the other direction over the past few days. With several analysts initiating coverage on the artificial intelligence (AI) stock and setting auspicious price targets, investors have found sufficient cause to click the buy button. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Cerebras shares are up 10.2% from the close of trading last Friday through yesterday’s close. Image source: Getty Images. Wall Street has a warm welcome for this AI powerhouse Immediately after Cerebras’s initial public offering (IPO), there weren’t many analysts expressing opinions…

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A former Louisiana mayor — described as a “predator” with “Botox and high heels” — learned her fate after being convicted of child sex crimes for abusing her teen son’s underage friend at an alcohol-fueled pool party, according to multiple reports.In March, 44-year-old Misty Roberts was convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile.’This predator was not hiding in a van carrying candy or a puppy.’Fox News reported that Roberts was sentenced on Tuesday to 90 days in jail for having sex with a teen boy in 2024 while she was mayor of DeRidder.Roberts received…

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Vanguard has overtaken BlackRock as the largest exchange-traded fund issuer, a seismic shift at the top of the $15.2 trillion U.S. industry.Processing ContentThe Valley Forge, Pennsylvania-based firm now manages roughly $4.39 trillion across its 116 U.S.-listed ETFs, more than any other asset manager, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Inflows of $13 billion in the latest session pushed Vanguard’s total assets past the $4.36 trillion managed by BlackRock, which had held the top spot since 2003.It’s a realignment several decades in the making. Since Larry Fink’s BlackRock saw its share of the industry peak at about 60% nearly 20 years…

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Team USA makes its 2026 World Cup debut as a host nation on Friday, playing Paraguay in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. ET, the perfect time to claim the latest DraftKings promo code, which gives new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager. SportsLine’s team of experts will be making 2026 World Cup picks daily, and on Friday night, SportsLine expert Jon Eimer is backing the United States to win their opener as part of his Friday World Cup best bets at DraftKings Sportsbook.Many of SportsLine’s top experts are weighing in, with another expert backing Under…

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