Cristo Fernández has officially turned fiction into reality. The actor best known for portraying the endlessly optimistic Dani Rojas on the Apple TV+ hit “Ted Lasso” made his professional debut Saturday for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive FC, appearing as a late substitute in a 2-0 USL Cup loss to New Mexico United. Fernández, 35, entered the match in the 79th minute, marking the realization of a lifelong dream that predated his acting career. For millions of television viewers, Fernández is synonymous with Rojas, the energetic Mexican striker whose trademark phrase, “Football is life!” became one of the most…

WASHINGTON — The tragic, sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a void in the Senate and shrunk the GOP’s majority in the upper chamber, while sparking a mad dash to fill his shoes. Graham, 71, died from a “brief and sudden illness” Saturday evening, the South Carolina senator’s office revealed. His tragic passing means Republicans’ edge in the Senate will slip down to 52-47 seats — but that’s only on paper. There are ongoing concerns about the health of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), 84, who is currently hospitalized. There are also several Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., never wanted President Donald Trump to be nominated, let alone win the presidency in 2016.”If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed…….and we will deserve it,” Graham said on X at the time.Graham had run on the same ticket as Trump, and like many other Republicans on the debate stage, challenged Trump’s candidacy as preposterous — he once likened his candidacy to “being shot in the head.”LINDSEY GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WHO ROSE FROM SMALL-TOWN ROOTS TO GOP POWER BROKER, DIES AT 71 President Donald Trump smiles as…

Forget swiping right… A bizarre new AI-powered dating service is sweeping across California college campuses by replacing endless swiping with computer-generated matchmaking that promises to find students more compatible dates. Ditto, a startup founded in 2024 by former UC Berkeley students, is expanding rapidly after ditching the Tinder-style model in favor of an AI-driven system that pairs users based on their interests. Instead of scrolling through profiles, students complete a survey that allows the platform’s AI to determine their matches. New pairings are generated every Wednesday, giving matched students the chance to choose a time that works for both. The…

Meghan McCain issued a solemn tribute to late senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71. “The first time I met Lindsey Graham, I was 11 years old in a hotel lobby and he had just attended a political event with my dad,” Meghan, 41, wrote via X on Sunday, July 12, referring to her late father, John McCain, who died in 2018. “He sat down next to me and told me that he loved my dad. I remember liking his deep Southern accent and smile and immediately felt comfortable around him. He somehow seemed younger, hipper and more…

It was a “disaster” for Switzerland — and a lifeline for Argentina. Five minutes after Dan Ndoye’s equalizer for the Swiss on Saturday night, Breel Embolo was given a second yellow card for diving. The decision was made after an initial yellow card on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes, with VAR intervening over an apparent case of “mistaken identity,” and referee Joao Pinheiro ultimately sent off Embolo for simulation. Despite a fairly obvious dive from Embolo, Switzerland players raged at the decision, which ultimately contributed to their 3-1 defeat in extra time. “It’s just a disaster,” Remo Freuler told reporters. “I…

Vito wants back in the thin club. “Sopranos” actor Joe Gannascoli is mirroring the healthy lifestyle his hefty mobster alter ego ended up embracing on the show — doing everything he can to whack his current extra pounds with a special fitness regimen and strict diet featuring made meals to get fit for an upcoming TV project. “I don’t actually like baby carrots,” the TV Mafia heavyweight recently quipped to The Post, referencing Vito’s hilarious stress-eating scene in the HBO hit’s final season, which included him posing for an ad for a weight-loss company, the Thin Club. At 67, the…

Families in a rich California enclave have claimed an extremely rare cancer has struck more people than first feared and that its root cause could be due to the rampant use of pesticides. Locals in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, have spent months raising concerns after at least six local children were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a bone and soft tissue cancer that affects only about 200 to 240 children nationwide each year. Now, residents say their own investigation has uncovered what they believe is an unusually heavy use of pesticides and herbicides throughout the community and that more than 60…

There are many theories about what makes KFC’s signature fried-chicken menu item so “finger lickin’ good” — from the chain’s blend of herbs and spices to the chicken it uses and the breading technique it’s perfected.  One of the biggest reasons KFC’s chicken is legendary is that it’s cooked in commercial pressure fryers, according to The Takeout. The method cooks the chicken quickly, creating a crisp crust while keeping the meat juicy. KFC’s website says founder Colonel Harland Sanders spent nine years perfecting his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, along with the cooking technique the chain still uses today. The fast-food giant says…

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sent her condolences to late senator Lindsey Graham‘s family and peers after he was scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 12, broadcast. “Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning,” Welker, 50, wrote via X early on Sunday. “It would have been his 64th appearance on this broadcast. We are sending our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.” Welker further revealed that President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “will join [the show] this morning to reflect on [Graham’s] life and legacy.” A rep for Graham announced…