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Trump says he disputed U.S. star player’s suspension, calling it ‘stain’ on World Cup
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that he called the president of FIFA to dispute a red card That would have barred the American striker Folarin Balogun from playing in Monday’s elimination game with Belgium, acknowledging an extraordinary intervention by a head of state in the sport’s disciplinary process. “I asked for a review because I didn’t…
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Comcast’s Sky to Buy ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit in $2.1 Billion Deal
Comcast’s Sky has finalized its $2.1 billion (£1.6 billion) deal to acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment Unit, the companies announced on Monday. The deal, which will include ITV’s linear channels and the ITVX streaming platform, also includes $1.6 billion in cash and up to $267 million in performance-related earn-out. Additionally, Sky News and ITV News…
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Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 21
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 21 people in attacks that exposed widening gaps in the country’s air defenses more than four years into Moscow’s full-scale invasion, authorities said. All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv’s need for more U.S.-made…
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Emmy Nomination Predictions: Which Newcomers Break Through?
“Hacks” will hope for some lovely parting gifts from the Television Academy after completing its final season. “The Pitt” will look for the momentum of its 2025 Emmy win to translate into more nominations for Season 2. “Pluribus” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” will hope that they can emerge as strong challengers on the heels…
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‘Love Island USA’ Takeover: Inside the Cultural Phenomenon Dominating Summer
On a Monday evening in late June, the second floor of sports bar Q’s Billiard Club was packed with dozens of fans screaming and gasping at the television screens hung on the walls all around them. Only, they weren’t watching a World Cup match (those fans were downstairs and, shockingly, tame by comparison). They were…
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Shocking details of plastic surgeon’s deadly operation — before she was found dead in pool
A California plastic surgeon who was found dead in a backyard swimming pool last week lost her medical license after a botched tummy tuck left a patient dead — with newly surfaced records revealing the woman died just one day after her cosmetic procedure. Former surgeon Sarwa Aldoori, 71, was identified by the Kern County…
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Richard Gere returns to US for Fourth of July after moving family to Spain
Oh, America. Richard Gere and his family returned to the United States to celebrate the Fourth of July in New York City after relocating to Spain. On Saturday, the “Pretty Woman” actor’s wife, Alejandra Silva, took to Instagram to share snaps of their family enjoying the holiday near the Statue of Liberty. “Deeply grateful for…
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George Clooney to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Venice Film Festival
George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice film festival, which runs Sept. 2 – 12. “I’ve had so many extraordinary moments in Venice,” Clooney said via statement. “This festival is without question my favorite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honor. It also probably…
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Versant to Acquire Golf Simulation Tech Company Full Swing for $530 Million
Versant has agreed to acquire golf and baseball simulator Full Swing for $530 million in cash, subject to price adjustments. Full Swing, which is controlled by Bruin Capital and a group of minority investors, will add an interactive sports platform to Versant’s portfolio, offering immersive simulation, launch monitors, virtual greens, integrated software and performance data.…
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Zelensky Urges ‘Strong Decisions’ at NATO Summit After Russia Launches Another Deadly Attack on Kyiv
A man walks through a suburban residential area after a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 6, 2026. —Kostiantyn Liberov—Getty Images A rescuer extinguishes burning cars parked outside a multistorey residential building damaged following a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 6, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in…