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CAIRO (AP) — The small coffee house in Cairo was turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium. Several hundred people, mostly men and boys as young as 7, gathered around wall-mounted screens ahead of the kickoff whistle. The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A second person connected to a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred in Edinburg last month surrendered to police on Tuesday morning. Edinburg resident Jezaie Luis Gonzalez, 17, has been charged with false report to a police officer, a class B ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers are asked to seek alternative routes as there will be nightly southbound I-69C main lane road closures in Pharr, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to a news release from TxDOT, the scheduled road closures wil...
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LONDON (AP) — Sure, Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who also impresses with her fashionable outfits. On Tuesday, she sounded like the rest of us. The plantar fasciitis was acting up. She’s working too much. “I’m just getting old,” Osaka said. The 28-year-old Osaka’...
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Serving the Lower RGV in Brownsville: Why Managing Cholesterol is Essential for a Healthy Heart By: Dr. Michael R. Seawell, Cardiologist, DHR Health Heart Institute in Brownsville Clinic Information: DHR Health Brownsville Multispecialty Clinic 4770 N. Expressway 77 Suite 303...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D), Texas 34, presented the city of Mercedes on Tuesday morning with $850,000 in federal funding to expand and improve its sewer system. Mercedes City Commissioner, Ruben Saldana, opened the event, stating the city is...
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ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this year's World Cup on Tuesday against Egypt, extending his scoring streak to nine consecutive games for Argentina and moving to the top of a tight Golden Boot race. The 21st goal of Messi's World Cup career came in the 83rd...
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract. The NL Central-leading Brewers announced before their doubleheader Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals that the...
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SEATTLE (AP) — For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men's national team remains stagnant. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altido...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers are being advised to avoid both north and southbound lanes of FM 1015 near the Progreso International Bridge due to a diesel spill, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The north and southbound lanes of FM 1015 south of Mi...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Drivers in Donna are being advised to avoid the area of I-2 and Hutto Road as traffic is backed up due to a crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The crash took place on Tuesday morning, causing traffic to slow down from I-...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen City Commission is considering an ordinance to implement conduct rules for the public comment period at meetings, and some citizens have concerns about the implications. At the commission meeting on July 1, commissioners decided to...
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LONDON (AP) — There’s no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time. The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Temperatures are a little above normal for this time of year, according to the Climate Prediction Center. And records indicate it will remain so for the next six to 10 days. Highs today will range from the upper 80s along the coast to the lower ...
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the extension had not been...
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The move was expected since the International Olympic Committee advised two ...
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Kyle Lowry delivered on his final promise as a player: He long vowed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors so he could retire as a member of that franchise. And on Tuesday, he made it happen. Lowry — one of 12 players in NBA history to play 20 seasons in the league — announced on [...
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Max Kepler homered and drove in four runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-0 win over the slumping San Diego Padres on Monday night. It was Kepler’s first home run since returning from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhanci...
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SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. The 25-year-old striker, who ha...
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STARBASE, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- In this week's Starship update, SpaceX is full speed ahead with construction of Starship infrastructure in three separate locations. Also, SpaceX is now testing for flights 13 and 14 concurrently. What's the latest progress with these campaigns?...
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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer. The three-time NBA MVP spoke to reporters after helping Serbia to a win over B...
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal with a stoic look on his face and only the slightest hint of emotion. There was a brief wave to acknowledge cheering fans, and the same feeling he has had after past losses...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Temperatures will hug the normal high temperatures across the Rio Grande Valley this week. The normal high for the mid-valley this time of year is 95 degrees, while the upper Valley is expected to top out at 98 degrees. If the long-range foreca...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A nonprofit blood service provider is calling on donors to consider giving blood due to a critical shortage of type O blood. Vitalant is reporting that the type O blood supply has decreased to a two-year low since May. Anais Gutierrez with Vital...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is inviting all Texans to provide feedback on its draft 10-year plan that is said to shape the future of Texas roadways. The plan, also known as the Unified Transportation Program (UTP), outlines project de...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing to host a produce distribution pop-up event in Mercedes. Families who need produce are welcome to attend the one-day event on Wednesday, July 8. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Mercedes D...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen is reporting that it "recorded its lowest crime levels in four decades," according to the latest crime data from city officials. In a newly released Texas Department of Public Safety Uniform Crime Report, data shows a 20.4% d...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen Junior League is hosting its first Repair Café and Clothing Swap. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the TSTC Cultural Arts Center, located at 1825 N. TX Loop 499. This event is free and open t...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A driver involved in a two-vehicle crash that caused his SUV to hit a pole died on Sunday, according to an update from the Brownsville Police Department. Abel Barrientos Jr., 26, died at the hospital on Sunday, a spokesperson with the Brownsvill...
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SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport. Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian re...
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Brownsville is inching toward construction of a second liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, with an announcement from Glenfarne Group on July 3 that its subsidiary Texas LNG Brownsville has given a contractor “limited notice to proceed” (LNTP) on the Texas LNG export terminal proje...
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Fox said Monday the U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup was viewed by nearly 26.4 million people, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in the country's history. The U.S. beat Bosnia 2-0 on Wednesday night in the first round of the knockou...
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued...
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged that change is scary as he switches teams for the first time after an extraordinary 13-year run with the Milwaukee Bucks. But ending his career with regrets seemed equally frightening to the two-time NBA MVP. As his trade to the...
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LONDON (AP) — Arthur Fery used to come to Wimbledon when he was a kid to watch Roger Federer on Centre Court. He grew up only five minutes away from the All England Club. On Monday, the tables were turned when Federer was in attendance watching Fery on the sport's most famous cou...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals. Will this be the final act of his illustrious career? “I don't know,” he said. “We'll see.” The NHL's career leader in goals didn't formally commit to returning in 2026-27 until last week...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 19-year-old man being held without bond after being charged with capital murder of multiple persons and attempt to commit capital murder in connection with a June 16 Alton shooting appeared for a hearing on Monday morning. Gaurav Chopra, 19, o...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Approximately 10 vehicles are reported to be on fire at a junkyard in Edinburg, according to city officials. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the dispatch received a call about a fire at a junkyard on the 7300 block of East Owassa Road in Edinburg. A...
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Six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist are joining the Arrow McLaren racing team next season after agreeing to multiyear deals. They will be part of the team's three-car full-season lineup that also includes Pato O’Ward....
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JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The first Rolling Stones album was released in 1964. NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch was born in 2006. Of course, when it comes to Mick Jagger and company, time seems almost irrelevant. “No matter who you are or where you’re from or how old you are, you know who ...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The University of Texas Rio Grande Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the UTRGV Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg after the Fourth of July, police announced Monday. According to UTRGV police, two male juvenile...
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FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium, and sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- into a frenzy over the influence President Donald Trump may have had over the extremely rare rulin...
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MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 911 call regarding minors consuming alcohol resulted in the arrest of a man and woman on July 4, according to the McAllen Police Department. Jeanett Garza, 43, and Jose Garza, 44, were each charged with two counts of furnishing alcohol to a mi...
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LONDON (AP) — Jasmine Paolini ended the historic Wimbledon run of Filipino star Alexandra Eala 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals Monday — all with her idol watching at Centre Court. Roger Federer sat in the Royal Box as Paolini, the 2024 singles runner-up at the All Englan...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - Our summertime heat will be continuing today with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. High temperatures will reach the triple digits from McAllen to the west. Much of the Valley will bake in the upper 90's. When you factor in the humidity, the ...
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The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals. The Belgian federa...
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GENEVA (AP) — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake. European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let ...
