Following Israeli strikes that killed top commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei appointed Amir Hatami as the new Army Chief. This reshuffle includes naming Mohammad Pakpour as IRGC Commander and Ali Shadmani as Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. These changes come after Operation Rising Lion, which significantly impacted Iran's military leadership, prompting retaliatory strikes and heightened regional tensions.
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As Dustin Johnson vies for U.S. Open victory, attention turns to his wife, Paulina Gretzky, and her inheritance from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. 'The Great One' boasts a $250 million fortune, including lavish properties and a custom $900,000 Steinway powerboat designed with input from Paulina's mother, Janet Jones. Paulina's future is secured with generational wealth, potentially overshadowing even Johnson's success.
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Giancarlo Stanton's rehab game with the Somerset Patriots saw him hit two singles, driving in three runs, after recovering from an elbow injury. Aaron Judge playfully teased Stanton about the lack of home runs. While there's no set return date, manager Aaron Boone notes Stanton is improving and hitting the ball hard, raising hopes for his comeback.
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