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Clint Dempsey says success on the field will help build pro-American crowds at World Cup
Clint Dempsey says success on the field during friendlies over the next year would help the U.S. fill seats with pro-American fans at the World Cup next year, a turnaround from pro-opponent crowds at this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup. Clint Dempsey...

U.S. envoy asks Israel to probe American man's murder in West Bank
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that he had "asked Israel to aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Mussallet," a Palestinian American national who was visiting family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank when "he was beaten...

Coldplay Reacts to Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's Kiss Cam Moment
By Megan Cartwright is Newsweek's Deputy Entertainment Editor, based in London, U.K. Her focus is on U.S. pop culture and entertainment news stories. Megan joined Newsweek in 2022 from New York where she was the Senior Editor for In Touch, Life &...

U.K. governmentâs secret cover-up highlights democratic crisis as truth becomes “unpublishable”
U.K. government’s secret cover-up highlights democratic crisis as truth becomes “unpublishable” The U.K. government used a superinjunction to suppress reporting on a catastrophic MoD data breach endangering 100,000 Afghans. Over £7 billion was...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.18.25
Good Friday morning. A top-of-Burn belated birthday shoutout to our own Phil Ammann, the guy who makes the Florida Politics trains run on time. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — Tweet, tweet: —@DavidAFrench: I know this will come as a shock to some folks,...

PBS, NPR fundings cuts now head to Trump's desk. How will public radio, TV in Illinois be impacted?
Overnight, the Republican-controlled House voted 216-213 to give final passage to a bill cutting $9 billion in spending that had already been approved by congress. It will now be sent to President Donald Trump to sign into law. The cuts, aimed at...

It's summer festival season! Here's a list of 2025 events in NE Ohio
(WJW) — It’s the best time of year to get outside and enjoy the community. With everything from live music to food and family fun, Northeast Ohio has it all. Check out some of our other guides here: JULY July 5 – Aug. 14 | Cleveland Metroparks Zoo...
Rep. Don Bacon addresses social media culture and announces tele-townhall for Nebraska's 2nd district
Rep. Don Bacon, who represents Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, addressed a range of topics on his social media account on July 18, 2025, including criticism of social influencers, an upcoming townhall event, and legislative updates...

Charlotte’s new med school is mum on diversity
By Michelle Crouch The Charlotte Ledger When Atrium Health and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine announced plans in 2021 to build Charlotte’s first four-year medical school, they said they wanted it to have “one of the most diverse...

‘The Founding Gifts’ exhibit celebrates South Dakota Art Museum's beginnings
SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — The South Dakota Art Museum is celebrating the people and collections that made the museum possible with a summerlong exhibit and a reception planned for early August. “The Founding Gifts” opened March...
Stocks gain, USD softer & USTs firm ahead of Fed’s Waller and earnings - Newsquawk US Market Open
Fed's Waller says they should cut by 25bps at the July meeting and thereafter adjust meeting-by-meeting. European bourses are modestly higher whilst US futures take a breather following recent strength. USD a touch softer but still very much up on...

Is Connecticut One of the Most Expensive States? You Bet — But It’s Not #1
What States are More Expensive Than Connecticut? According to research conducted by MSN, Connecticut isn't the most expensive state to live in — but we're definitely flirting with the top of the list. MSN crunched the numbers and ranked all 50...

Senator’s Casino, Fleeing Compound Not Hit in Growing Scam Raids
Raids on suspected online scam rings rolled out across Cambodia on Thursday night, but major known compounds were left untouched – even as hundreds were seen fleeing one of them and boarding buses, underscoring reports that operations had...

Wyndham Clark banned from Oakmont Country Club for damaging locker during U.S. Open
July 17, 2025 / 12:15 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: July 16, 2025 Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call: July 16, 2025 16:29 Wyndham Clark has been suspended from attending Oakmont Country Club after damaging a...

Labubu: The Viral Doll’s Origin, Rise, and Marketing
Labubu, a quirky, plush monster doll with pointed ears, wide eyes, and a mischievous grin featuring nine sharp teeth, has taken the world by storm in 2025. Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and popularized by Chinese retailer Pop Mart,...

As Trump Axes EV Incentives, Elon Musk's Tesla Announces New Offers Amid Sluggish US Sales
Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. TSLA has announced a set of new offers on various vehicles in its lineup as the EV giant grapples with lackluster sales figures in the U.S. Check out the current price of TSLA stock here. What Happened: The EV giant took to...
ADL Survey: 1 in 4 Americans believe recent attacks on Jews were ‘understandable’
While the majority of Americans oppose antisemitism, a quarter believe that the recent string of attacks on Jews in the United States were “understandable,” according to a new report released by the Anti-Defamation League on July 11. The report...
OPINION | Howey: Tariffs, Indiana and Trump’s ‘whims of change’
We’ve all heard the phrase “winds of change” used as a metaphor for powerful forces driving transformative change. With President Donald J. Trump and his tariffs, it’s more like the “whims of change.” Trump announced big tariff increases in...

AI and immigration uncertainty threaten Nigeria’s dreams of becoming an outsourcing hot spot
As Nigeria bets billions of dollars on becoming the next outsourcing superpower, it is grappling with how artificial intelligence and immigration policies are radically reshaping the industry. The African nation is upgrading its tech...

Public broadcasters say GOP cuts could devastate local media and make Americans less safe
When a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Alaska on Wednesday, officials were concerned about a potential tsunami. It was local public media that helped relay a tsunami alert, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. But now, looming GOP-led funding...