Samuel Basallo agrees to massive eight-year $67 million extension with Baltimore Orioles after MLB debut

Samuel Basallo, just days after his MLB debut, has signed an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles. The deal, potentially reaching $88.5 million with incentives, marks the largest pre-arbitration extension for a catcher. Basallo’s arrival raises questions about Adley Rutschman’s role, as the Orioles consider how to best utilize both catchers’ talents.

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‘Lowlife’: Trump claims of having limited information on search of ex-adviser’s home; accuses Bolton of forcing Bush to bomb Middle East

Donald Trump has sharply criticized John Bolton, labeling him a “lowlife” and disavowing any prior knowledge of the FBI raid on Bolton’s Maryland home. Trump accused Bolton of influencing George Bush to initiate bombings in the Middle East, further alleging that Bolton is eager to incite violence and questioning his patriotism.

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Civil rights coalition urges US universities to dismantle campus surveillance amid federal pressure

A coalition of privacy and civil rights groups has urged US universities to dismantle campus surveillance and protect sensitive student data, warning that current monitoring practices endanger protesters and vulnerable communities. The initiative comes amid federal pressure to combat antisemitism, highlighting tensions between academic freedom, civil liberties, and the influence of government oversight on campus…

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