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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Teen DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ has left the Trump administration
One of the notable figures from the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, Edward Coristine, known as “Big Balls,” has departed from his position, amidst a series of resignations linked to DOGE. His youth and prior controversies, including being fired for leaking secrets, drew criticism, and he hinted at future plans on social media after leaving the General Services Administration. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Edward Coristine, a young and controversial staff member...
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