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Tom Luciano of Venice, raises his hands in victory after winning the Key Lime Pie Eating Championship in Key West, on July 4. The sticky showdown saw 25 competitors, including U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Lyndon Engle, left, and Duncan Barks of Key West, right, dive mouth-first into Florida’s most iconic dessert. The hands-free contest is a highlight of the island’s annual Key Lime Festival, which concludes Sunday.

Taste of victory: Southwest Florida man devours key lime pie for top prize

In Key West, this July Fourth, the lure of the lime ... as in Key lime ... was on full display. Hundreds of spectators packed the Southernmost City in the Continental United States to see who would claim the coveted Key Lime Pie Eating Champ title. Those with an eye on the pies, delivered a show-stopping performance.With hands behind backs and some sporting safety goggles, 25 hopefuls competed for the top prize; devouring the island city’s signature dessert — the key lime pie.

Victor Wembanyama has played far above his competition in France. At 19, he's now heading to the NBA.

4 things to know about Victor Wembanyama, the top NBA prospect since LeBron

Victor Wembanyama is seen as a lock for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs to select in the draft. He hopes to reproduce the championship success of other French players, like Tony Parker.

Israel defends itself at the U.N.'s top court against allegations of genocide

Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel defended its war in Gaza at the United Nations' highest court Friday.

As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners

President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.

South Africa tells the U.N. top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

In a landmark case that strikes at the heart of Israel's national identity, South Africa pleaded Thursday with the U.N.'s top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Raising ethics questions, top Trump meme coin investors to dine with president tonight

President Trump is hosting an exclusive dinner tonight for the largest investors in the $TRUMP meme coin, putting the murky world of cryptocurrencies on a collision course with White House ethics.

Sales of previously owned homes jumped more than 20% in September from a year earlier, but sales of homes costing more than $1 million more than doubled.

Naples-Marco Island, other SWFL median home prices, top state list

Of the top five spots, the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island area reported a median home price of $810,000; Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach was at $610,000; North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton was at $513,000; Cape Coral-Fort Myers reported in at $445,000, and the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin was at $441,500.

Why Don't The Nation's Top Med Schools Have Family Medicine Departments?

Elite medical schools are among the ten in the nation that do not have a department of family medicine.

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader

Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group's new top political leader worldwide, following last week's assassination of the previous leader in Iran.

From Rolls-Royce To Grey Poupon, A Look At Brand Mentions In Chart-Topping Songs

Musicians love to sing about cars — but they've also referenced mustard, bandages and chocolate. Bloomberg reporter Kim Bhasin talks about analyzing the lyrics of popular songs for brand mentions.

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