After initially voting to finance repairs to the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, the St. Petersburg City Council reversed course and the Rays will now pay the New York Yankees $15 million to play their home games at the Yankees’ spring training ballpark due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The repairs to Tropicana Field, estimated at $55.7 million, cannot be completed before the 2026 season, putting the future of the stadium and a proposed new $1.3 billion ballpark in jeopardy. The Rays have already spent $50 million on the new stadium project, but delays in bond approvals have halted progress, leading to uncertainty about the team’s long-term future in the Tampa Bay area.
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‘So terrifying’ – New Yorkers describe scrambling for cover in rush-hour shooting
A gunman opened fire in Midtown Manhattan on Monday, resulting in four fatalities and causing panic as office workers evacuated buildings, some with hands raised. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with individuals seeking shelter and police responding quickly, while the incident unfolded within the 44-storey building at 345 Park Ave, home to notable companies like the NFL and Blackstone. Want More Context? 🔎
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