By JEFF WALLNER
CINCINNATI (AP) — Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended on Wednesday night in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Cincinnati got a first-half goal from Gerardo Valenzuela and two second-half strikes from Evander to remain one point behind the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The loss ended a five-match winning streak for Inter Miami (11-4-5) which is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Messi is the first player in MLS history to have a...
By ALANIS THAMES
FORT LAUDERDALE — Another close friend of Lionel Messi will soon play in South Florida.
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has agreed to contract terms with Inter Miami, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old De Paul will leave Atlético Madrid — where he’s played since 2021 — for Major League Soccer on a short-term contract with Inter Miami that could potentially lead to a multiyear deal. He had one year left on his contract at Atlético Madrid.
ESPN first reported the deal.
De Paul and national team buddy Messi hope...
General Daily Insight for July 17, 2025
Words can hurt and heal. The perceptive Moon elevates eloquent Mercury, invigorating us to talk through our feelings and speak the truth. The Moon then squares the ego-driven Sun, threatening to make our words mean less as we are tempted to backtrack or minimize issues in support of our egos. Eventually, Luna will join wounded healer Chiron at 11:03 pm EDT, giving us the option to heal from the past or let it make us bitter. For our own sake, let’s choose healing.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
The aches that you’re now healing are likely connected to...
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt stuck between a rock and a hard place.But, something pretty encouraging is happening. While affordability is still tight, mortgage rates have shown signs of stabilizing in recent months. And that may finally make it a bit easier to plan your move.Mortgage Rates Have Stabilized – For NowOver the past year, mortgage rates have had their share of ups and downs, making it tough for buyers to know what to expect. But recently, rates...
General Daily Insight for July 16, 2025
Nothing happens without forward motion. The expressive Moon hikes into headstrong Aries at 12:32 am EDT, filling us with bold, spontaneous energy and heightening our sense of adventure. As the Moon conjoins committed Saturn, we’re able to keep our feet on the ground and be sensible about the adventures we’re embarking on or beginning to plan. Finally, the Moon joins with whimsical Neptune to stop us from getting too serious and to keep our creativity flowing. We can be spontaneous and prepared!
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Caring for your personal...
By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
“We’ll probably set one tariff for all of them,” Trump said, adding that it could be “a little over 10% tariff” on goods from at least 100 nations.
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Todd Lyons, ICE’s acting director, wrote employees on July 8 that the agency was revisiting its “extraordinarily broad and equally complex” authority to detain people and that, effective immediately, people would be ineligible for a bond hearing before an immigration judge. Instead, they cannot be released unless the Homeland Security Department makes an exception.
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Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.??Home values almost always go up in the long run. ?And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines.Connect with an agent to have a conversation about what’s happening with prices in your market.
LAS VEGAS — As the Miami Heat’s summer schedule winds down, the key is to see if boxes have been checked off.
At least three were in Monday night’s 100-96 victory over the Boston Celtics at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League.
Would Pelle Larsson remain a feisty presence intent on challenging for a rotation role? Check, closing with 24 points and six assists, with a scrap along the way that left Boston’s Jordan Walsh ejected.
Would Kel’el Ware back up his 21-point, nine-rebound performance in Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers? Check, this time closing with 21 points, including three...
General Daily Insight for July 15, 2025
The flames of passion are rising. The emotional Moon faces off against fiery Mars at 12:16 am EDT, so we’re a little more likely to jump to anger or impulsive action than usual. The upside to this alignment is the support it offers for defending ourselves and others — even when we don’t feel so courageous. Plus, Luna later trines the confident Sun, restabilizing us as we patch up any hurt feelings or handle the consequences of acting without thinking. Be passionate, not rash.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Stress that comes from your everyday life might...