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U.S. Politics
US·POL‘Superteams’ to Collide at World Cup Final
With commentary from the players and coaches rolling in, here’s a roundup of the top storylines to watch at tomorrow’s climactic match.
World
How the U.S. Lost the World Cup--and Won Over the World
An eye-opening affirmation of American soft power.
The World Cup came to town. The town grew eight times larger.
From East Rutherford to Foxborough, the world’s biggest sporting event landed in some of America's smallest municipalities — and left mayors to pick up the tab.
Graham
Troy Jackson jumps out to big lead in race to replace Graham Platner in Maine
The progressive logger and lawmaker dominated Maine Democrats’ Saturday county meetings to pick a replacement for Platner.
Live updates: 2 US soldiers killed by Iran strikes in Jordan; Norman launches bid for Graham seat
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Saturday that two American service members were killed in Jordan and another is missing in action after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region. The U.S. has…
Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). “For years, Senato…
Canada
Trump's Pernicious Threat to Impose Tariffs on Canada in Response to Wildfires
The idea is simultaneously harmful and illegal.
World Politics
INTL·POLEU, Gulf states call on Iran to permanently open Hormuz without conditions
EU, Gulf states call on Iran to permanently open Hormuz without conditions The European Union and Gulf states called on Iran to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or fees,…
Iran
Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran
The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks, t…
Iran Strikes US Allies in Persian Gulf Following Seventh Wave of US Attacks
On July 18, Iran launched strikes against US allies in the Persian Gulf, targeting infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to a seventh wave of US military attacks on Iranian facilities. The…
Iranian
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.
Khamenei threatens ‘unforgettable lessons’, two US troops killed in Iranian attack
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to teach the US "unforgettable lessons" in a written message broadcast on state TV. US Central Command reported its first troop dea…
Jordan
Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks
Sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites and infrastructure as Iran strikes US allies Two US troops were killed and one remains missing in Jordan after Iran launch…
World
Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come
The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
Crypto
CRYPTOBitcoin Flashes ‘End of Bear’ Signal as Cost Basis Crossover Suggests Final Bear Market Phase
Bitcoin has flashed an “end of bear market” signal after its short-term holder cost basis fell below the adjusted long-term holder level. The crossover mirrors previous bitcoin cycles, suggesting the…
Bitcoin
Michael Saylor Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is ‘Necessary, Inevitable and Welcome’
Michael Saylor says bitcoin cannot achieve global monetary status without corporate adoption. Public companies now hold more than 1.26 million BTC, while Strategy’s financing model shows how bitcoin i…
Hoskinson wants Bitcoin’s money on Cardano. Here’s the plan.
There is $1.6 trillion in Bitcoin sitting idle, earning nothing, doing nothing. Charles Hoskinson has a plan to put it to work on Cardano, and the plan quietly requires every transaction to burn a lit…
Polymarket
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket After French Traffic Surges to 578,000 Visits
France’s national gaming regulator has ordered internet service providers to completely block access to the crypto-based prediction site Polymarket. Polymarket Traffic from French IP Addresses Surges…
France orders country's internet service providers to block Polymarket
The regulator cited concerns over addictive mechanics, a lack of self-exclusion tools, and a high volume of French users bypassing previous financial restrictions.
France Blocks Polymarket Ahead of World Cup 3rd Place Match
France orders ISPs to block Polymarket over illegal gambling claims, days before the France-England World Cup bronze match. The post France Blocks Polymarket Ahead of World Cup 3rd Place Match appeare…
Market
Sports Events Push Prediction Market Trading to Record Highs in June
Polymarket rival, Kalshi, grew its prediction market share in Q2.
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