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This Should Have Been the Grant Wahl World Cup

The preeminent soccer journalist in the U.S. died at the 2022 tournament.

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Jul 10 • 5:11 PM EDT • Sports • time.com
East Austin business staff ‘frustrated’ by repeat thefts, burglaries

“The investigation determined that the burglary occurred around 4 a.m. after a suspect shattered the glass of the business’s east-side double doors to gain entry,” APD said. ̶…

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Jul 10 • 4:48 PM EDT • Business • kxan.com
What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.

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Jul 10 • 11:41 AM EDT • Science • wired.com
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⚽️ Y! Sports AM: Liberté, Égalité, Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé delivered yet again, leading France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco to bring Les Bleus within one win of reaching the World Cup Final.

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Jul 10 • 8:17 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Orlando Pride vs Kansas City Current

Here is this week's player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, for Friday's home match vs Kansas City Current

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Jul 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandocitysc.com
Auchter's Art: Class in politics

It did occur to me to make Elon Musk the guy in the cartoon. After all, the newly minted trillionaire is very much the poster child for an absurd concentration of wealth leading to an absurd concentration of power.

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Jul 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • michiganpublic.org
This Nation Breaks Every Rule of U.S. Youth Sports—and Built a World Cup Monster

Norway’s Erling Haaland is one of soccer’s most fearsome and competitive stars. He grew up in a place where winning and losing hardly mattered.

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Jul 10 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • wsj.com
Seattle business owners hope Club World Cup improvements become permanent

Business owners say downtown looked better than ever during the tournament, but they'd like to see long-term solutions to keep it that way.

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Jul 9 • 7:56 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
Macron's sports protectionism - Live Updates

It’s not just about soccer. Follow live reporting on the politics, diplomacy, business and power plays surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.

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Jul 9 • 5:59 PM EDT • Sports • politico.com
Who Is The France vs. Morocco Referee? Meet Facundo Tello

Who is the referee for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Morocco?

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Jul 9 • 12:21 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
How Erling Haaland Turned a Ponytail Into a Sold-Out Business—and a Branding Masterclass

The soccer phenom leveraged his most recognizable trait to create equity, drive demand, and demonstrate the power of authentic branding.

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Jul 9 • 12:00 PM EDT • Business • inc.com
Scrimmage Recap: Sporting KC plays to 3-2 defeat at Atlanta United

Sporting Kansas City fell to a 3-2 defeat against Atlanta United in a 90-minute tune-up scrimmage at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground on Thursday morning. Sporting started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute when Dejan Joveljic was brought down inside the penalty area before stepping up

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Jul 9 • 11:41 AM EDT • Sports • sportingkc.com
From The Sports Desk: Rivals France and Morocco meet to kick off quarterfinals

France has won all five of its games so far in this tournament. Can it continue its march toward a third-consecutive World Cup final? Or will Morocco pull off an upset?

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Jul 9 • 10:48 AM EDT • Sports • nbcnews.com
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World Cup 2026: Morocco's unfinished business with France

Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?

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Jul 9 • 8:40 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Quarterfinal Opener

France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals today. Get kickoff time, TV channel and streaming info. Matches air on FOX and FS1.

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Jul 9 • 8:22 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Learning from London: ASU business students get experience in a top sports market

Since lacing up her first pair of cleats at age 3, Brianna Lucey has dreamed of a career in soccer. "I played at nearly every level and always wanted to experience football in England. I grew up watching every season — even the games that aired at 4 a.m.," she said.

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Jul 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • news.asu.edu
Transparency and collaboration were at the forefront of the second annual PA One Health Consortium meeting

The multiday June event saw more than 30 expert speakers and 200 attendees committed to human, animal, plant and ecosystem health in the commonwealth.

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Jul 9 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • pittwire.pitt.edu
Argentina faces FBI investigation amid World Cup run

Led by international superstar Lionel Messi, the Argentinian soccer team has reached the quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it looks to defend its 2022 World Cup title. However, in addition to the challenge on the field, it sounds like the team is going to have to contend with a legal battle. As…

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Jul 9 • 12:46 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Andrew Whitworth questions 49ers' confidence in drafting elite offensive lineman

Former tackle Andrew Whitworth spoke with NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco and expressed concern over the 49ers' ability to draft elite O-linemen.

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Jul 8 • 10:14 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsbayarea.com
Morocco’s update on incoming Bayern Munich attacker Ismael Saibari

Injured at the World Cup. He’s got that FC Bayern in his genes.

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Jul 8 • 9:30 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
It's hard to break U.S. sports fans' habits. Can this World Cup do it?

Though soccer fanatics surely hope Americans will remain spellbound by soccer, it's more likely this World Cup fever breaks once the tournament ends.

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Jul 8 • 7:27 PM EDT • Sports • seattletimes.com
Von Miller posts photo of himself in a Cowboys jersey
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Jul 8 • 6:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can soccer unite Bosnia beyond politics? | A Debrief With Jasmin Mujanović And Dženeta Karabegović

Europe Center Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare speaks with Jasmin Mujanović And Dzeneta Karabegović about Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup run and its significance for the country's political unity.

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Jul 8 • 10:52 AM EDT • Politics • atlanticcouncil.org
Two U.S. soccer team staff members suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game

FIFA did not explain why it imposed the discipline

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Jul 8 • 9:36 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Small Business Spotlight: Business blooms beyond bouquets

BUSINESS: The Busy Bloom OWNERS: Amanda and Walter Adkins ADDRESS: 708 S. 17th St., Wilmington EMAIL: thebusybloomco@gmail.com WEBSITE: thebusybloomco.com PHONE NUMBER: (910) 742-0790 YEAR FOUNDED: 2024 NO. OF EMPLOYEES: 4 WHAT IS THE BUSY BLOOM? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom is a flower shop with a spin – a creative experience shop located in Wilmington’s Cargo District. Founded in 2024 by husband-and-wife team Amanda and Walter Adkins, we offer fresh flowers, botanical teas, a build-your-own bouquet bar, candle-making experiences, gifts, workshops, wedding florals and event services. Our mission is simple: to make flowers accessible, approachable and enjoyable for everyone – not just for special occasions.” WHY DID YOU START THE BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “The Busy Bloom was born from a lifelong connection to flowers and a desire to create meaningful experiences for people. After doing my own wedding florals and after years of working in healthcare management, I found myself returning to gardening and floral design as a creative outlet and source of healing. The loss of my mother-in-law, who always shared flowers from her garden, inspired me to pursue floristry full-time. My husband encouraged me and built a small flower cart for us to grow, and fast forward to now, two years later, it has grown into a community-centered business focused on bringing joy, connection and creativity through flowers.” WHAT KIND OF GROWTH ARE YOU HOPING FOR? AMANDA ADKINS: “We’re focused on sustainable growth that allows us to continue serving our community while expanding creative experiences. We hope to grow our wedding and event services, expand our educational workshops and creative programming and become a destination where people can gather, create and connect. We’re also passionate about creating opportunities that showcase floral design as an art form, such as our Fleur Couture fashion show and other community collaborations.” WHAT PAST EXPERIENCE HAVE YOU HAD WITH STARTING/WORKING IN BUSINESS? AMANDA ADKINS: “Before opening The Busy Bloom, I worked as a clinical manager in healthcare and spent years building leadership, operations and customer service skills. I’ve also worked in education and nonprofit programming, teaching people about nature and local ecosystems. Along the way, I designed flowers for weddings and events on the side, gradually turning a passion into a business. Walter has years of welding and construction experience, combined with entrepreneurship and a drive to own his own company. …The Busy Bloom has been a journey of combining creativity with entrepreneurship alongside my husband ... learning every step of the way.”

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Jul 8 • 9:28 AM EDT • Business • wilmingtonbiz.com
Samsung Technology Powers the Health Security Operations Center Monitoring for Infectious Disease Risks During 2026 World Soccer Games

Samsung’s innovative technology solutions enable Georgetown University and MedStar Health teams to monitor data, collaborate in real time, and support public health readiness.

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Jul 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • news.samsung.com
How Portland’s sports bar scene has tapped into World Cup momentum

Residents of "Soccer City, USA" have been showing up at local sports bars in droves to view games. We'll speak with the owners of two local sports bars to discuss how business is going amid World Cup season.

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Jul 8 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • opb.org
Are There Any World Cup Games Today? Quarterfinal Schedule France, Argentina, More

No World Cup matches today. See the full quarterfinal schedule for France vs. Morocco and more, airing on FOX and FS1 starting Thursday.

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Jul 8 • 8:55 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Despite the hoopla, US men’s soccer still stagnant

SEATTLE — For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014. “We want to be […]

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Jul 7 • 8:00 PM EDT • Sports • altoonamirror.com
How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana

A fighting underdog spirit and the steely resolve of champions came together to create the highest possible drama.

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Jul 7 • 7:00 PM EDT • Sports • cnn.com
There is ‘a lot’ of politics in the world of soccer: WH World Cup task force executive director

White House World Cup task force executive director Andrew Giuliani discusses controversy around FIFA's decision to lift U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension on ‘The Story.’

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Jul 7 • 5:28 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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The Magnus effect: The science that allows soccer players to ‘bend it like Beckham’

Want to know how to curl a soccer ball? Understanding the physics behind the Magnus effect can give your corner kicks a serious leg up.

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Jul 7 • 1:33 PM EDT • Science • rochester.edu
Game On! Culture Fest unveils entertainment, sports lineup for free family summer celebration in Elizabeth

Game On! Culture Fest announced July 7 a lineup of entertainment, cultural performances, youth activities, and special guests.

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Jul 7 • 12:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • roi-nj.com
Culture Fest unveils entertainment, sports lineup for free family summer celebration in Elizabeth

Game On! Culture Fest announced July 7 a lineup of entertainment, cultural performances, youth activities, and special guests.

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Jul 7 • 12:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • roi-nj.com
Ohio health officials monitor cyclosporiasis cases

171 cases occurred in June alone in Ohio.

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Jul 7 • 10:39 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Ohio health officials monitor cyclosporiasis cases

171 cases occurred in June alone in Ohio.

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Jul 7 • 10:39 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Seattle lives up to its reputation as soccer city during World Cup run

Seattle hosted the World Cup for 22 days. Few cities experienced the full scope of the world’s largest sporting event, on and off the field, as the Emerald City did.

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Jul 7 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • seattletimes.com
iFixit has a new toolkit for fixing appliances, building furniture, and household repairs

It’s not just your electronics that occasionally need a fix.

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Jul 7 • 8:58 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Zlatan Delivers Honest Take After USA Falls To Belgium: 'It Was A Reality Check'

FOX Sports soccer analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry offered mixed but candid reactions after the United State's World Cup loss to Belgium.

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Jul 6 • 11:02 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
Arizona fans cheer Balogun’s return but fear politics in soccer

Arizona soccer fans welcome Folarin Balogun’s return, but Trump’s role in FIFA’s reversal has some worried that politics is entering the World Cup.

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Jul 6 • 9:29 PM EDT • Politics • azfamily.com
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FIFA's red card reversal: Fair play or political interference?

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended US striker Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban in exchange for a probationary period of one year.The decision was announced after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card.The suspended red card means Balogun can play in Monday night's win-or-go-home match in Seattle versus Belgium.But the decision has faced harsh criticism from fans and The Union of European Football Associations, which said the red card suspension "crossed a red line."What does the red card debacle tell us about political interference in elite soccer?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jeffrey Pierre and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane and Tiffany Vera Castro. Our director is Kai McNamee.It was edited by William Troop and Tinbete Ermyas.Or interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.

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Jul 6 • 6:20 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Belgium's complicated language politics, explained - Live Updates

“The team is one the few things that cuts through the linguistic barriers,” said a performance psychologist who used to work with the national soccer squad.

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Jul 6 • 6:15 PM EDT • Politics • politico.com
'Accidental American' Balogun at Crossroads of US, Soccer Politics at World Cup

Explore the fascinating story of Folarin Balogun and his pivotal moment in the World Cup amidst politics and identity.

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Jul 6 • 6:03 PM EDT • Politics • gvwire.com
Rally planned at Hing Hay Park to draw World Cup fans to Chinatown-International District

With one FIFA World Cup match remaining in Seattle, business owners in the Chinatown-International District are making one final push to draw in global soccer fans as the neighborhood has struggled with sales.

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Jul 6 • 3:16 PM EDT • Business • komonews.com
Health officials confirm Meningococcal disease case in Fresno County

The Fresno County Department of Public Health have confirmed a case of Meningococcal disease associated with a daycare facility center in Fresno County.

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Jul 6 • 2:23 PM EDT • Health • abc30.com
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'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup

Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex ​intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with an intervention from President Donald Trump helping propel him to the centre of one of the World Cup’s ‌biggest controversies.

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Jul 6 • 2:13 PM EDT • Politics • reuters.com
'Accidental American' Balogun at Crossroads of US, Soccer Politics at World Cup

By Amy Tennery and Kristina Cooke NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters) - Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his ⁠life ⁠on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity ⁠and U.S. politics, with an intervention from President Donald Trump helping propel him to the centre of one of the World ...

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Jul 6 • 2:13 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension

Balogun’s red card had prompted fury from American soccer fans and concerns about the team’s prospects without the star player in the next match.

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Jul 6 • 11:07 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks

Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.

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Jul 6 • 10:50 AM EDT • Science • wired.com
England star to miss rest of World Cup after getting injured celebrating win over Mexico

England soccer star Jordan Henderson suffered a "serious" injury following his team's win Sunday night.

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Jul 6 • 10:02 AM EDT • Sports • syracuse.com
Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?

Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.

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Jul 6 • 7:19 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
Six Chanticleers Named to Athlon Sports Preseason All-Sun Belt Team

CONWAY, S.C. – Six Coastal Carolina football players were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, the publication announced.

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Jul 6 • 5:58 AM EDT • Sports • goccusports.com
Boston area soccer bars are winning this World Cup — and hope to keep the streak going

Business is booming at soccer bars in Greater Boston — thanks to the World Cup. Sales are up, fans have come out in droves and local businesses are trying to make the most of the tournament.

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Jul 6 • 1:54 AM EDT • Business • wbur.org
Grand View goalkeeper channels love for sports into podcast

Louis Helm helped Grand View win a national soccer championship. Now he's using his podcast to learn more about the world of sports.

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Jul 6 • 12:28 AM EDT • Sports • kcci.com
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Kentucky, Rhode Island towns highlight July 4 celebrations without ‘political conversations’

Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday, with cities large and small coming together to mark the occasion in their own ways. That includes Somerset, Ky., and Brist…

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Jul 5 • 10:34 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
'Grease 2' star Maxwell Caulfield says 18-year age gap with Juliet Mills 'didn't occur to me' before 1980 marriage

Maxwell Caulfield is opening up about his 18-year age gap with wife Juliet Mills, whom he married 1980 after meeting in a stage production of 'The Elephant Man' when he was 20 and she was 38.

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Jul 5 • 9:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Douglas police arrest suspect linked to multiple business burglaries

The Douglas Police Department arrested a suspect following burglaries at two businesses, according to police. The first incident occurred July 4 at a business on South Peterson Avenue. Officers responded to an alarm after the business owner reported seeing a suspect on surveillance cameras attempting to force entry into the building.

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Jul 5 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • walb.com
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Brazil vs. Norway - Live Score

Live coverage of Brazil vs. Norway game on FOX Sports including live score, highlights, updated stats, odds and more - played on July 05, 2026.

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Jul 5 • 4:47 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
USA Striker Folarin Balogun Cleared To Play After Red Card: Sports World Reacts

The soccer world had strong reactions to United States striker Folarin Balogun being cleared to play in the team's round of 16 match.

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Jul 5 • 1:09 PM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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Sanchez scores twice and Courage top Reign 3-1

Sanchez moved past Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga with nine goals this season in the National Women's Soccer League.

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Jul 5 • 9:41 AM EDT • Sports • spectrumlocalnews.com
Morocco Return to the World Cup Last Eight

Morocco are going back to the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Canada in a Round of 16 tie that confirmed their status as one of the most formidable sides in international football outside of Europe and South America. A goal from Amine Ouahbi was enough to separate the teams on Friday in what proved to…

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Jul 5 • 8:28 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Can USMNT World Cup run ‘change American soccer forever’ as special Seattle return looms?

Seattle has served as the backdrop for many big U.S. soccer moments. With a last-16 game on tap, how important could Monday wind up being?

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Jul 5 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
World Cup 2026: Jesse Marsch insists Canada was 'the better team' in loss to Morocco: 'I'd rather be us than them'
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Jul 4 • 9:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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UN rights expert warns racism and intolerance persist in sports

A UN expert warned Thursday that racism, xenophobia, discrimination, and other intolerance are entrenched across sports. Dr. Ashwani K.P., the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, ga...

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Jul 4 • 2:35 PM EDT • Sports • jurist.org
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Canada vs. Morocco live updates, score: World Cup Round of 16 action begins
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Jul 4 • 1:13 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Jul 4 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
How the ‘Beautiful Game’ Is Deflecting America’s Political Turmoil

Amid protests and rancor, World Cup soccer proves a bright spot in the United States and around the world.

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Jul 4 • 5:01 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Canada vs. Morocco 2026 livestream: How to watch World Cup for free

Live stream all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup without spending anything.

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Jul 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
Liverpool can capitalise on £100m Tottenham mistake

Liverpool are now just a couple of weeks away from the start of their pre-season. A lot of change has already occurred at Anfield with Andoni Iraola and Victor Munoz both being brought in.This is obvi...

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Jul 4 • 4:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
World Cup Day 24 What to Watch: Kylian Mbappé, France in action; Canada, Morocco meet as Round of 16 kicks off
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America held a big birthday party — and a soccer extravaganza broke out

The game the rest of the world knows as football is teaching America something about itself on its 250th birthday and reminding foreigners that the nation is far more welcoming and complex than its bitter political caricature.

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Jul 4 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest describes minimal details ahead of big day as 'really fun s‑‑‑ show'

A guest called the lead-up to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding a 'really fun s‑‑‑ show' because minimal details about the event were communicated ahead of time.

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Jul 3 • 6:18 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rehearsal dinner guests leave with special gift boxes featuring wild party favor

Several members of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's inner circle were spotted leaving the couple's rehearsal dinner with mysterious gift boxes in hand.

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Long Reads for the Long Weekend

(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Happy Fourth of July weekend! As has been a tradition of mine going back to the beginning of the EntStrategyGuy website, I’m sharing my favorite long reads of the last year, like I did in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. Let’s dive right in! Subscribe “Different Prices for the Same Ride: How Uber and Lyft Use AI to Get More Money Out of You“ by Derek Kravitz in Consumer Reports I don’t think surveillance pricing, like the kind described in this brilliant Consumer Reports article, is long for the world—it’s toxically unpopular—but we’ll see if either party takes on this issue. If I ran a political party focused on affordability, I would focus on a few pro-consumer and pro-market policies: Banning non-compete agreements. Ending surveillance pricing Eliminating junk fees (read more here...) Ensuring “right to repair” for consumer (and military!) products Capping excessive app store fees Stopping digital/algorithmic price-fixing tools. Preventing automatic subscription price increases. And more. If you want to fight inflation, there are a lot of great ways to do it quickly. Speaking of higher prices... “Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy“ by Matt Stoller in BIG Again, I think a political party should focus on lowering prices for consumers. And deals like this—Walmart making a deal/forcing Pepsi to offer the lowest prices at its stores and nowhere else—hypothetically lower prices at Walmart...but raise them everywhere else. “15 DUIs, still driving: California’s failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road“ by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler in CalMatters CalMatters does terrific reporting in California, something the Golden State desperately needs more of, and this article is a great example of that. “PugLips: The next insanely popular thing you’ve never heard of…” by Simon Carless in Game Discover Co I thought that this parody article (and yes, it’s a parody, but I was definitely unsure at first) was hilarious and totally nailed how much tech/business journalism feels these days. Actually, three of my favorite articles this year were on hype in the video game industry, including Georg Zoller’s “The Video Game Industries Very Dark Night”—which I linked to recently and wrote a follow-up here—and Owen Mahoney’s “Derek Zoolander, Videogame Exec”. In particular, I like Mahoney’s focus on user experience as a guide to what trends will actually grab hold of customers. “The Matrix Lies“ by Evan Shapiro in Media War & Peace Evan Shapiro’s first person account of his experience with AI was hilarious. I think LLMs capabilities have significantly grown from last summer, and yet...my editor/researcher just had an abysmal experience using an LLM to do a quite basic task (which our LLM normally does each week) and the LLM made a mistake on every single data entry...along with seven different mistakes affecting twelve of the twenty or so entries, including mistakes that are explicitly spelled out in the prompt. That’s a brutal failure rate. Again, if you use AI/LLM for data collection, you need to take a lot of extra steps to verify and check the data. “Ghosts in the Balcony: A Cross-Country Trip to 58 Theaters Fighting to Survive“ by Matthew Frank in The Ankler I thought Matthew Frank’s pitch to head across America to visit theaters sounded insane aggressive at the time—at least it felt that way to someone a decade older than him; man, to be in your twenties again, am I right?—but I knew the result would be great. And it was, a terrific feature by a great young writer. Also, I loved Matthew’s recent article on who’s getting the precious few entry level jobs in Hollywood. (Hint: nepotism.) “Disney erased FiveThirtyEight“ and “Did Las Vegas get too greedy?” by Nate Silver in Silver Bulletin I love media history and analysis, and there’s no one better to get the history of FiveThirtyEight than from Nate Silver, who wrote about his personal experience in one of my favorite pieces from this year. I also loved Nate’s breakdown of what’s causing Vegas’ woes, but I’ll offer one criticism, summarized as “Might I suggest antitrust?” Many centrists/center-right/libertarian thinkers (Nate is self-described as the latter) often don’t consider consolidation or antitrust as factors in policy issues like housing, America’s military readiness, or, in this case, Las Vegas. Even if libertarians want to debunk antitrust/consolidation concerns, I’d love to read that debunking. In this case, Vegas is incredibly consolidated (though it also has been for a long time) and I’d have loved to read Nate at least contending with this factor, since he addresses almost every other potential factor for Vegas’ decline. “Why Microsoft’s Carbon Removal Pullback Is Such a Big Deal“ by Robinson Meyer in Heatmap News I’m a big supporter of carbon removal efforts, but this nascent industry faces a lot of headwinds, including this big move most recently. I think it’s clear that solar panels and batteries should be able to get the world to its carbon footprint goals, but effective carbon renewal remains necessary to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. “AI is killing the cheap smartphone“ by David Oks LLMs and AI will impact the world in ways we’re not ready for, and already, third world countries are seeing the prices of cheap cellphones skyrocket due to the cost of chips skyrocketing. This article by David Oks is a terrific breakdown. “100 Days of Madness: Netflix, Paramount, Warner and the Future of Hollywood“ by Wade Major at Hollywood Heretic Wade Major dove deep into Hollywood/streaming’s financials in this must read piece. Not that I agree with everything in this article (read my take on Warner Bros./Paramount here) but the analysis is top notch. I think many people discount how quality thinking, regardless of the argument/conclusion, will make you a better thinker. “Erased by the UFC: Frank Shamrock, The MMA GOAT of the 20th Century“ by Nate Wilcox in The MMA Draw Newsletter Growing up playing the UFC fighting game on the Dreamcast, Frank Shamrock was my favorite MMA fighter, and this history/tribute to him was great. Other Fun Reads “The Hardest Part Of History To Tell Is How It Felt“ by Craig Fehrman at Defector “Unmasking the Sea Star Killer“ by Craig Welch at bioGraphic “What Could Save the Industry? Fin-Syn“ by Richard Rushfield in The Ankler Alex Rollins Berg in Underexposed on movie bumpers, pillow shots, Disney trash cinema, cult films, and Casablanca. David H. Montgomery in YouGov’s The Surveyor on punctuation marks, condiments, dinosaurs, and comic strips and kids media. “How Medium finally pivoted its way to profitability“ and “Why the best journalists on YouTube are all former Vox employees“ by Simon Owens in Simon Owens’s Media Newsletter “It’s Not Just You, Netflix Shows Have Gotten Slightly Shorter: Here’s What the Data Says“ by Kasey Moore at What’s on Netflix “Numlock Awards: How Diane Warren became the biggest loser in Oscar history“ by Nathaniel Rakich and “Numlock Awards: The Oscar Bait era is over. The Oscar Chum era is here.” by Walt Hickey & Michael Domanico at Numlock Awards

Scientists warn: a hidden space threat could trigger the next plane crash - Futura-Sciences

Space debris: silent stalkers in our skies For the past 50 years, NASA has recorded no more than one piece of space debris making it to the ground per day. And thankfully, there’s yet to be a single serious accident. After all, Earth is big and humans only occupy a...

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A career of flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)

Martin Stuefer, the director of the Hyperspectral Imaging Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, is both a pilot and researcher.

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As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.

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Brazil prepares to announces new sports betting regulations

When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved Seleção’s games are ubiquitous.

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As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry

When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved Seleção’s games are ubiquitous

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Jul 3 • 1:26 PM EDT • Sports • abcnews.com
Space science has come a long way since July 4, 1776. Here's a look back at the saga

Celebrating America's 250th birthday, Space.com looks back at what our understanding of space was like in 1776 and what major developments occurred to change our thinking.

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Jul 3 • 10:54 AM EDT • Science • space.com
Player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Orlando Pride at Angel City FC

Here is this week's player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, for Friday's away match at Angel City FC

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Jul 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • orlandocitysc.com
Guilt by Accumulation

The recent news of entrepreneur Elon Music becoming the first trillionaire in world history should have been an occasion met with not only the astonishment it merited, but also the admiration it deserved. Unsurprisingly, it was met with neither. Just the far opposite. Instead, the jealous fangs of the anti-capitalists were bared which, in and […]

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Camera-Equipped AirPods Pro Development 'Suspended,' Leaker Claims

Development of Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods Pro has been halted, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a blunt post on X referencing an earlier post about the product, the occasional leaker claimed that the project has been "suspended". No other details were provided.

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Jul 3 • 6:12 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Is the World Cup is helping small businesses in Miami? Fans know what they want

The global soccer tournament is leading to big bucks for Miami businesses.

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Jul 3 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • miamiherald.com
Drew Litton: The unifying power of sport

The cartoonist looks at the impact of soccer's World Cup and sees a dynamic that extends well beyond the pitch.

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Decatur Square businesses thrive during 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup and WatchFest: "...beyond our wildest imagination"

Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World Cup matches and WatchFest events.

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World Cup 2026: How does soccer's offsides rule work?
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Record 24.4M watched USMNT's World Cup win, per Fox Sports

The U.S.' victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.

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Jul 2 • 9:01 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Palmetto Sports Daily: U.S. men’s soccer heads to Round of 16, Nike’s impact on Gamecock Athletics

The crew discusses the U.S. men’s team’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and Nike’s impact on Gamecock Athletics after the branding switch.

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Portugal plays bigger than its size — in both politics and soccer - Live Updates

How a small nation became a diplomatic superpower.

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony opens Texas Health Mansfield Stadium to the public

The new home of North Texas SC will host international soccer, concerts and community events as Mansfield looks beyond the World Cup.

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Titletown to host additional ‘World Soccer Watch Party’ July 6

The newly added watch party will offer a variety of entertainment and activities for families and visitors of all ages to enjoy beginning at 5 p.m.

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30 Crusaders Named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross had 30 student-athletes named 2026 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars, honoring their athletic and academic achievements. The awards were announced in the June 8 issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Leading the way was senior Julian Beban of the men's soccer team, who was one of 10 national finalists for the men's Sports Scholar of the Year award. Beban was also joined by senior Julian Jenkins (men's lacrosse) and senior Emma Tweed (women's rowing) as the top honorees in their respective sports.

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Mitch McConnell has had freezes, falls and health scares. See timeline

Sen. Mitch McConnell has had multiple freezes, falls and health scares in recent years. See the timeline of when these incidents occurred.

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Flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)

A Cessna 185 zigzagged a tight back-and-forth pattern along Alaska’s southern coast earlier this summer, the pilot intent on his mission to measure the ocean's response to summer glacier melt.

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Sports Audio Report: Female Fans

The latest report, Sports Audio Report: Female Fans with Edison Research, SiriusXM Media, and GroupM explores the unique audio listening habits of U.S. female sports fans and shows how they interact with sports beyond the field. Sports audio plays an integral role in female sports fandom – 57% of female sports fans “frequently” or “occasionally” listened to sports audio content in...

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Penn State's Rocco Becht praises QB2 Alex Manske

Penn State quarterback Alex Manske faces a critical path forward after an injury sidelined his spring development.

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Jul 1 • 3:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Open 2026 World Cup Watch Thread: Day 21

It’s the fourth day of the Round of 32 and we once again have a full day of games to occupy our time.

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Orlando City SC Signs Strategic Partnership with Football Science Institute

Lions and FSI to collaborate on integrating scientific knowledge with professional practice, research and development

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Bundesliga Soccer Rights in India Snapped Up by Zee Entertainment

Zee Entertainment secures exclusive Bundesliga soccer rights in India for five years, starting with the 2026-27 season.

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