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“Those who hate us are jealous. We’re living the best life, from the inside and outside,” said Dubai-based influencer Shero Amara while sharing footage of his stay at a luxury Dubai hotel to his 1.9 million followers on Snapchat. Little did he know that this seconds-long clip would help spark a widespread campaign for the boycott of influencers based in the United Arab Emirates. Under the slogan of “saving future generations”, an #UnfollowTheDubaiGang campaign began earlier this month shortly after Amara’s video. Campaigners say they aim to put an end to an “era of banality” promoted by wealthy lifestyle influencers through a mass unfollowing…

Jeff CarlisleAug 26, 2025, 12:57 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino named his 23-player roster on Tuesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, and it features a recall of several players who sat out the Gold Cup, including AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic, PSV Eindhoven’s Sergiño Dest and Marseille’s Tim Weah.There were some notable exclusions, however, headed by Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie. There is also no place for Giovanni Reyna and Matt Turner, who both switched clubs in recent weeks to Borussia Mönchengladbach and…

Daizen Maeda missed a sitter and a penalty as woeful Celtic crashed out of the Champions League to Kairat Almaty.The Hoops failed to score over 210 minutes against a team ranked 311th in Europe as they are left to settle for a place in the Europa League. Maeda passed up a brilliant chance to win it as extra-time loomed in a disappointing display in Kazakhstan, with the Japan international then missing the Hoops’ decisive spot kick after Adam Idah and Luke McCowan also missed from the spot.The fans chanted ‘Sack the Board’ after the first leg in frustration at the…

Real Betis and Manchester United are hopeful of reaching an agreement for Brazilian winger Antony before Monday’s transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.There is confidence on both sides that a deal will materialise before the end of the window. United, according to sources, would prefer a permanent move.Betis, meanwhile, are keen to negotiate an initial loan with either an option or obligation to make the deal permanent next summer.Antony scored nine goals in 26 appearances last season for Betis. Stu Forster/Getty ImagesSources at Old Trafford have told ESPN that talks have been “positive” and are “progressing.”- Man United look as bad…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Semtech — The semiconductor maker rallied 17% on better-than-expected second-quarter results and strong third-quarter revenue guidance. The company posted a Q2 profit of 41 cents per share, excluding certain items, on revenue of $27.6 million. Analysts expected earnings of 40 cents per share on revenue of $256.1 million. For the third quarter, Semtech expects revenue of $266 million. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store — Shares climbed 4.5%, rebounding after seven straight days of losses on widespread backlash to its new logo and rebranding. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump weighed in on…

The U.S. Supreme Court is shown March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook will likely end up in the hands of the Supreme Court, according to Wall Street economists and analysts.Trump on Monday evening claimed to fire Cook “for cause” effectively immediately over allegations she made false statements on applications for home mortgages.It is the first time a president has attempted to fire a Fed governor since Congress established the central bank in 1913, Evercore ISI told clients in a note Tuesday.”Although we think it…

A federal tax break worth up to $7,500 for new EVs and up to $4,000 for used ones expires Sept. 30, but new Internal Revenue Service guidance says shoppers can still qualify if they sign a binding contract and make a payment before the deadline, even if the car is delivered later.Previously, eligibility was tied to the delivery date. That meant even if a buyer signed a contract before Sept. 30, they could lose the credit if shipping delays pushed delivery into October.The tax break is still only claimed once the buyer takes possession of the vehicle, but the qualifying…

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit challenging her removal by President Donald Trump, her attorney said Tuesday.”President Trump has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook,” the lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement, a day after Trump cited allegations of mortgage fraud by Cook in firing her.”His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis,” Lowell said.”We will be filing a lawsuit challenging this illegal action.”White House spokesman Kush Desai, in a statement, said, “The President exercised his lawful authority to remove a governor on…

Bayer Leverkusen have announced the signing of the five-time Champions League winner Lucas Vázquez on a two-year contract.Vázquez, 34, was available as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid this summer.The wide player — who has featured predominantly at right-back in recent seasons — won a total of 23 trophies in a decade at the Bernabéu, becoming one of the LaLiga club’s captains.Vázquez’s contract at Leverkusen will run until June 30, 2027, and he will wear the No. 21 shirt, the Bundesliga club said.Lucas Vázquez will play under Erik ten Hag at Bayer Leverkusen. Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images”We…

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A plan to restructure more than $9 billion in debt held by Puerto Rico’s ailing power company hit a big snag this week after a group of bondholders terminated their deal with a federal control board overseeing the U.S. territory’s finances.The deal would have allowed Puerto Rico’s government to pay creditors $2.6 billion instead of the full $8.5 billion that some bondholders are demanding.BlackRock Financial Management and other investment funds had agreed to the board’s deal and its subsequent amendments two years ago. But they walked away after the Trump administration terminated all but…