With violent conflicts happening across the world right now, war feels like a permanent condition. But have humans ever lived without war?The answer depends on how you define “war.” If war means a fight between two governments, then yes, there have been peaceful periods “because for nearly 99% of human history, there were no governments,” said Ian Morris, a historian at Stanford University and author of “War! What Is It Good For? Conflict and the Progress of Civilization from Primates to Robots” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2014).Violence, on the other hand, has always been with us. If the question becomes…

Adam Sandler has quietly become one of the most unexpected constants in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s love story — and in July 2026, he made it official. The comedian officiated the couple’s star-studded black-tie wedding at Madison Square Garden following years of family fandom, movie experiences and surprise cameos that pulled him deeper into Swift and Kelce’s orbit. Keep scrolling to revisit Sandler’s history with Swift and Kelce: Adam Sandler’s Daughters Turned Him Into a Taylor Swift Fan Sandler’s connection to Swift long predates her relationship with Kelce. On an August 2024 episode of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the…

SEATTLE — There’s no real way to define the kind of win the U.S. national team doesn’t have, so people have settled on “signature win,” as if its three victories so far at this World Cup don’t qualify. Maybe the better way to put it is a win as an underdog, which the USMNT hasn’t had at a World Cup since 2002. Of course, if you want to get technical, whether the U.S. is an underdog Monday against Belgium depends on where and when you’re getting odds. Still, this Round of 16 clash would qualify, in this ill-defined manner, as…

DEAR ABBY: After a tumultuous breakup, I reconnected with two men through friends. I’ve known and liked them both for years. One lives in Europe; the other lives here in New York. Both are wonderful, respectful and caring, and I feel beyond lucky. Both say they are in love with me and want to pursue a serious future. Call me crazy, but I love them both for different reasons. How do I possibly choose?  Do I choose the romantic European dreamer who makes me believe in magic but may eventually annoy me with his dreams and lack of action, plus…

Lionel Richie has returned to the stage and is sharing a hopeful — albeit quick — update on his health after cancelling two shows amid a battle with an unspecified type of illness. “Thank you for every message, every kind word, and for all your love,” Richie, 77, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, sharing numerous photos featuring the iconic singer performing on stage. “I’m doing well, and I’m grateful for all of you.” He continued, “Pittsburgh and Detroit were an absolute joy. The energy, the dancing, the faces in the crowd… we made real memories together. See you…

SEATTLE — Belgium spent the first week of this World Cup looking strangely ordinary. By the time the Round of 16 arrived, the Red Devils had reminded everyone exactly why they remain one of the world’s most dangerous teams. Belgium limped through scoreless stretches against Egypt and Iran, producing just one goal in its first two group matches before erupting for five goals in a demolition of New Zealand to close out the group stage. Then came an even louder warning. Trailing Senegal deep into the Round of 32, Belgium waited patiently before detonating, scoring two goals in less than…

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Fireworks began going off outside Dodger Stadium as soon as Saturday’s Fourth of July game began. Inside, however, the pyrotechnics were on hold until the bottom of the sixth, when Freddie Freeman detonated a sold-out crowd in the Dodgers’ 3-0 home win over the Padres. In an unexpected pitcher’s duel between All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and over-7.00-ERA Griffin Canning, Freeman delivered the biggest blow with a solo home run in his third trip to the plate, doubling the Dodgers’ lead en route to a series-clinching victory. Up to that point, the Dodgers had needed –– and gotten –– near perfection out…

WASHINGTON – President Trump marked the 250th birthday of the United States Saturday night with a speech paying tribute to the “glory” of America while vowing to protect it from the “cancer” of communism. “For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world. They try and be like us. Nobody can be like us,” Trump said to a cheering crowd of more than 150,000 people on the National Mall who braved a thunderstorm-forced evacuation to hear the president…

Sharon Osbourne is marking the first wedding anniversary without her husband, the late Ozzy Osbourne, following the iconic rocker’s death at age 76. “Today would have been our 46th wedding anniversary,” she wrote via Instagram on Saturday, July 4, alongside a close-up photo of the couple holding hands. “Instead, it is a celebration of a love that even death could not diminish. I miss your hand in mine, but I carry your love with me every step of the way.” The widow concluded her heartfelt message, writing, “Forever my husband. Forever my heart.” Ozzy died on July 22, 2025, following…