Phillies players scatter as rat runs along dugout during another loss, extending seven-game skid

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Philadelphia Phillies are rivaling the New York Mets in more ways than one.The NL East foes have combined to lose 19 consecutive games, with the Mets’ streak at 12 and the Phillies’ at seven after Tuesday night.But aside from a mark in the loss column, there was another horrifying sight for the Phillies during their game at Wrigley Field. At some point during the game, a fan spotted a rat near the Phillies’ on-deck circle, and it proceeded to skitter along their dugout.The rat scared several players from their place in…

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Home heating oil businesses struggle to navigate volatile market

LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…

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Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Best Bet, Prediction for NFL Draft Round 1

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making.Let’s be honest: The pickings are slim in the NFL Draft betting markets. At this point, attractive prices are few and far between. You’re paying a premium based on information and…

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Lions, mascots and robots: Macao displays its charms in Madrid

For several days, Madrid was no longer just Madrid. It was also a small window into Macao, a territory of some 30 square kilometres and more than 720,000 inhabitants that has become one of Asia’s major tourist hubs. The Experience Macao Roadshow event took place at Puente del Rey, next…

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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney Denies Donald Trump’s Invite to White House Banquet

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend a White House state banquet. A spokesperson for the Scottish government told The Independent on Tuesday, April 21, that Swinney, 62, had “politely declined” a seat at the Tuesday, April 28, event as the timing clashed with his campaigning efforts ahead of May’s Holyrood elections in Scotland. The outlet also reported that a “four-minute phone call” between Trump, 79, and Swinney took place on Monday, April 20, and “it is understood the invitation was the focus of the call.” A spokesperson for the Scottish National…

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