Decades-old weeping willow collapses in Boston Public Garden

Local news The tree is estimated to be 68 years old. A photo taken by a passerby at the moment a large willow tree fell in the public park. A giant willow tree that had overlooked the lake in Boston Public Park for more than 60 years collapsed Wednesday. The tree, estimated to be 68 … Read more

Three pressing questions facing Yankees ahead of second half

The Post’s Greg Joyce explains three questions the Yankees will need to answer as the season resumes after the All-Star break: When will Harun al-Qadi return? Since the day they revealed that Aaron Judge had been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right first rib, the Yankees have said the back-to-back AL MVP is … Read more

Another Argentina Comeback, Another World Cup Title Berth For ‘X-Factor’ Messi

The 2026 World Cup final is set as Argentina looks to defend its title against Spain. But after four wild comebacks, what was it about Argentina’s seminal performance that sealed its championship spot? Their X-factor, Lionel Messi.  Although Messi has not scored since Argentina’s round-of-16 win over Egypt, he’s still managed to set up some … Read more

New speed boards installed across Mass. to curb speeding cyclists, drivers

communications So far, speed signs have had what officials describe as the desired effect of slowing traffic on specific lanes, DCR says. The speed sign is pictured in 2018 on L Street in South Boston. David L. Ryan/Global Staff New speed signs installed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation across the state — including … Read more

Canberra United’s A-League Women future secured as date set for Men’s team entry | A-League Women

The future of Canberra United has been secured, with a new owner found for the two-time A-League Women champions. After two years of uncertainty, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced on Friday that Australian Sports Group (ASG) has taken charge of Canberra’s licence. ASG has an exclusive option to introduce an A-League Men side in … Read more

Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle

SEATTLE — President Donald Trump fired Seattle’s new U.S. attorney on Wednesday less than an hour after federal judges unanimously appointed the district’s top prosecutor, highlighting tensions between the courts and the president over powerful positions. Roger Rogoff, a former judge and veteran federal prosecutor, was sworn in as U.S. attorney just before 8 a.m. … Read more

2 people dead amid record-breaking catastrophic flooding in Hill Country, Governor Abbott confirms

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — A second person has been reported dead after catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. A man died near Comfort whose RV was swept away, while another woman was killed when the vehicle she was driving was swept away near Uvalde, the governor said. ABC News’ … Read more

Will Kylian Mbappé Play vs. England? France Star's Status For Bronze Medal Match

France and England will go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze final on Thursday at Miami Stadium, but will star striker Kylian Mbappé be part of the action? Here is everything we know about the France star’s status for the bronze final match vs. England: Why Mbappé Might Not Play After France failed … Read more

Football gossip: Spence, Romero, Sano, Konsa, Rayan, Benitez, Rushworth

Inter Milan are working on deals for Djed Spence and Cristian Romero, Liverpool lead the race for Kaishu Sano, Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa. Inter Milan are working on deals for Tottenham’s England defender Djed Spence, 25, and Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero, 28. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external Liverpool are leading the … Read more