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CNN  —  Laura Loomer, the far-right activist who once posted a video claiming 9/11 was an “inside job,” was back at the White House complex Tuesday morning, where she met privately with Vice President JD Vance, three sources familiar with the meeting tell CNN. The sources would not share the substance of the one-on-one closed-door meeting, which occurred in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, or what was discussed. Loomer did not meet with President Donald Trump and has since departed the White House complex, one of the sources said. After Loomer’s last known visit to the White House in April,…

The Chicago Fire unveiled plans to build a privately funded, soccer-specific stadium along the Chicago River on Tuesday.The 22,000-seat facility, located just south of Roosevelt Road, has a projected cost of $650 million and is expected to open in the spring of 2028.Club chairman and owner Joe Mansueto said the project includes an entertainment district with restaurants, retail and office space and residential buildings, along with green space and an extension of the Chicago Riverwalk.The Fire broke their club attendance record last month when hosting Miami and Lionel Messi at Soldier Field. Getty ImagesEditor’s Picks2 Related”A world-class city deserves a world-class…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump’s“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination” on Tuesday, testing the limits of his political influence as he targeted the centerpiece of Republicans’ legislative agenda. The broadside, which Musk issued on his social media platform X, came just days after the president gave him a celebratory Oval Office farewell that marked the end of his work for the administration, where he spearheaded the Department of Government Efficiency.“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk posted on X. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peru announced Tuesday that miners who had been operating illegally in a large protected archaeological reserve around the famous Nazca Lines will now be able to start the process of obtaining mining permits, after the government reduced the protected area by 42%.Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said those working in the area must now legalize their mining activities since the zone is no longer designated as archaeological heritage. “You’re fully illegal when you operate in a place where mining is banned … but since that cultural heritage restriction no longer exists, they’re no longer in…

CNN  —  Elon Musk on Tuesday lashed out at President Donald Trump’s agenda bill — which the president is pressuring GOP senators to support — calling it a “disgusting abomination.” “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” the tech billionaire posted on X. “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.” He added in a subsequent post: “Congress is making America bankrupt.” In another, he said: “In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people.” Several…

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s viewer numbers in the United States and Japan during the first two months of the season have seen double-digit increases, MLB and Nielsen reported Tuesday.ESPN’s coverage is up 22%, averaging 1.74 million viewers. It is the most-watched season on ESPN through the first two months since 2017.This might be the last year ESPN is carrying baseball after it opted out of its rights deal in February.The MLB Tuesday package on TBS has a 16% increase. Fox Sports is up 10%, averaging 1.84 million viewers per game.Last Saturday night’s 18-2 rout by the Los…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Longtime academic Santa Ono was rejected Tuesday for the University of Florida presidency by the state university system board amid sharp criticism from political conservatives about his past support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and other initiatives they view as unacceptable liberal ideology.The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s universities, voted 10-6 against Ono, who was most recently president of the University of Michigan. The University of Florida Board of Trustees had voted unanimously in May to approve Ono as the school’s 14th president, and it is unprecedented for the governors to…

A school system in Connecticut that’s at the center of an ongoing legal fight over allowing transgender student athletes to participate in competitive girls’ sports is being investigated by the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed Tuesday, adding a new flashpoint in the national debate over trans girls’ participation in youth sports.James Demetriades, the mayor of Cromwell, said the town’s school system could lose nearly $1 million in federal special education funding if the department determines it’s in violation of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that forbids discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities…

England missed out on a spot in the Nations League finals as Claudia Pina’s double saw Spain come from behind to beat them 2-1 and win Group A3 themselves.The Lionesses cast aside the hosts’ dominance to lead from their first shot when Alessia Russo slotted past the onrushing Cata Coll after beating the offside trap from Kiera Walsh’s through ball. Spain were furious play was not brought back for what appeared to be a valid complaint about an earlier foul from Niamh Charles, but their protests fell on deaf ears with England’s lead setting them on course to reach October’s…

Gary Neville has delivered a four-player shortlist of players Manchester United must let go this summer window.Ruben Amorim’s first summer transfer window as United boss is a crucial one as he tries to assemble a squad capable of bouncing back from an all-time Premier League low finish of 15th place. United also finished the campaign trophyless, having suffered defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, denying the club a return to the Champions League.United have begun the window on the front foot, confirming a deal to sign Wolves star Matheus Cunha. Sky Sports News understands they are also expected…