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Nov 18, 2025, 03:40 PM ETScott McTominay needed only three minutes to further etch his name into Scotland lore.With a 2026 World Cup spot hanging in the balance for Scotland in their qualifying match against Denmark, the Napoli midfielder delivered a jaw-dropping highlight for the ages. After the Danes failed to clear their lines, winger Ben Doak floated in a cross, and McTominay flung himself into the air. His right-footed overhead kick made perfect contact with the ball, sending it past Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and straight into the corner.TAKE A BOW SCOTT MCTOMINAY 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿THIS BICYCLE KICK GOLAZO IS ONE…

Electric vehicles have quicker acceleration than gas cars, and the fastest ones can now reach the highest top speeds in the world. That helped make Tesla one of the strongest brands in the automotive world, and prove EVs were more than golf carts. But sales data and insiders — and even fans — say it isn’t enough to sell them to Americans anymore.For a long time, performance was essential to legitimizing EVs to car buyers. It was essential to Tesla’s pitch.”This kind of started when Tesla launched the original Roadster back in 2008,” said Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market…

Nov 18, 2025, 02:53 PM ETPRAGUE — The Czech Republic soccer association stripped Tomás Soucek of his captaincy Tuesday and denied financial bonuses to national team players as punishment for ignoring their fans after their final World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar.Czechia, who had been assured of second place in Group L, won the home game 6-0 in Olomouc on Monday, but the players didn’t go thank the diehard fans who were critical of their performance in the qualifying campaign.The team will be seeded in Thursday’s draw for the 16-team playoffs next March for four remaining European spots at next summer’s…

D-keine | E+ | Getty ImagesLosing a spouse can be devastating, and survivors often face a costly surprise — higher future taxes. But couples can plan ahead to reduce the burden, experts say.The issue, known as the “survivor’s penalty,” happens when shifting from married filing jointly to single filer, which can lead to higher tax rates, depending on the couple. Single filers have less generous tax brackets, a smaller standard deduction and lower thresholds for other tax breaks.It’s one of the “most overlooked and financially damaging tax events,” said certified financial planner Gregory Furer, CEO and founder of Beratung Advisors…

Scotland are going to the World Cup!Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean were stoppage-time heroes, as the Scots beat 10-player Denmark 4-2 to secure automatic qualification. After back-to-back European Championships, head coach Steve Clarke leads the nation back to football’s biggest tournament for the first time since 1998. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Scottish fans went wild at fan parks as Scott McTominay’s stunning overhead kick gave Scotland an early lead against Denmark in their World Cup Qualifier Scotland knew only a win would do – Scott McTominay sent them on their way with a spectacular…

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty ImagesA new “high pressure” scam seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, according to a new warning.”Be aware! It’s a scam!” the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration said in a recent alert.The scheme involves emails sent with the subject line, “Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected.” An attachment with fake letterhead purporting to represent the SSA OIG warns recipients that their Social Security number may be suspended within 24 hours and that their case may be referred for criminal prosecution.The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation’s most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology. The sale to the Middle Eastern nation, whose top trading partner is China, was reaffirmed Tuesday during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington. Some in the Republican administration also have been wary that selling the F-35 to Saudi Arabia will upset Israel’s qualitative military edge over its neighbors, especially at a time when Trump is depending on Israeli support for the success of…

When it comes to investing for retirement, there are several types of accounts you can choose from. But if you’re young, experts say a Roth option can be especially smart to start with.”Typically, the younger you are, the more a Roth makes sense,” says Patrick Huey, certified financial planner and owner of Victory Independent Planning in Portland, Oregon.Unlike a 401(k) or traditional individual retirement account, which are funded with pre-tax dollars, Roth 401(k)s and Roth IRAs are funded with money that’s already been taxed. In exchange, your investments grow tax-free, and once you reach age 59½, you won’t owe taxes…

KUWAIT: The interior ministry announced on Tuesday that it has busted a domestic helper recruitment office on charges of trafficking in persons and referred those involved to investigation. The ministry said in a statement on its X platform that after thorough investigation by residency detectives, it found that the office in Rumaithiya was recruiting domestic helpers on the names of Kuwaiti citizens and then transferring them to others immediately after arrival, charging between KD 1,200 and KD 1,300 per worker.The amount far exceeds the official limit on recruitment, the ministry said. Citizens who helped the office recruit the maids were…

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon smiles during the signing event for an executive order to shut down the Department of Education next to U.S. President Donald Trump, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 20, 2025. Carlos Barria | ReutersThe Trump administration says it will transfer much of the U.S. Department of Education’s programs to other agencies, a move experts say is part of President Donald Trump’s directive to dismantle the agency.During a press call with reporters on Tuesday, a senior administration official said the administration had signed agreements with four other federal agencies,…