French superstar Kylian Mbappé has scored 20 World Cup goals in 20 World Cup appearances. He’s poised to take the pitch again on Tuesday against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, according to his manager, Didier Deschamps, who told reporters that Mbappé is “100%” heading into the semifinal match.Mbappé left France’s quarterfinal victory over Morocco last week in the 77th minute with what Deschamps characterized as a “minor ankle injury,” per The Athletic. While Mbappé, 27, downplayed the potential issue following the match, his status has been monitored with a keen eye in the days since that Thursday scare.Deschamps’ comments…

A routine morning at a Malibu state beach turned tense Sunday when a military explosive — identified as a 1950s-era Super Bazooka round — washed ashore near Naval Base Ventura County and had to be detonated in place. Beachgoers at Mugu Beach were cleared from the area around 10:30 a.m.…

More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The storms formed as a cold front pushed south…

If you’re a skilled trades contractor, chances are you’ve either been contacted by a private equity (PE) firm or heard stories from peers who have. Over the past several years, private equity has increasingly shown interest in skilled trades businesses, especially HVAC, plumbing, electrical and…

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ToplineDisney’s live action “Moana” adaptation grossed only $43 million over its opening weekend, according to early figures reported by the Hollywood trade publications, coming in under expert projections and far behind the record-smashing success of “Moana 2,” the most recent animated film in the franchise.Key Facts“Moana” grossed about $43 million…

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