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A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't
June 22, 2026 • This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.
Lionel Messi a goal away from more World Cup history as superstars hit the pitch
Wondered why there are so many pink cleats at the World Cup?

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as Prime Minister after accepting that MPs no longer believe he is the right person to lead the party into the next election.

Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings

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Current and former officials say the acting director of national intelligence is planning to announce major cuts to his office as early as Monday.

Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green

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SpaceX signs computing power deal with open-source AI startup Reflection worth up to $6.3 billion

2026-06-22

SpaceX has turned its Colossus data center into a commercial computing power platform, landing recent deals with Anthropic, Google and Cursor.

Former Gambino associate turned New Jersey councilman accused of running loansharking ring while in office

2026-06-22

Former Gambino crime family associate turned New Jersey councilman John Alite allegedly ran an illegal loansharking ring while in office, authorities say.

Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

2026-06-22

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2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

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Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.