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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
6 massive sci-fi and fantasy shows you need to watch in March
Credit: Apple TV+ Published Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST Dan Selcke is a pop culture fanatic who writes and talks about movies, TV and books, the nerdier the better. He's been working on news, reviews, editorials, interviews and podcasts for over 10 years. Dan has been published in The A.V. Club, Metro, Salon and elsewhere. He's
6 sci-fi shows that actually have more science than fiction
Science & Nature Whether in outer space or cyberspace, these sci-fi shows keep it as real as possible...Read MoreLaine Grumbles
Grounded Sci-Fi—8 Mind-Bending Movies That Never Leave Earth
Science & Nature Take a break from spaceship battles and enjoy some science fiction on terra firma...Read MoreFaisal Rasool
This Underrated Sci-Fi Comedy Is Still One of the Best of the Decade
Sci-fi epics dominate the genre, and it’s easy to see why. Major franchises, such as Avatar and Dune, bring fantastical worlds to life and tell intense stories of good versus evil. However, there’s just as much room for comedic sci-fi films in the entertainment landscape. Classics like Back to the Future and Bill & Ted’s
The grimy sci-fi in Songs Of Rats feels like Mothership RPG meets Fighting Fantasy
Creep at night, stalk at night Image credit: Tesseract Games The first enemy I encounter in the Steam demo for Songs Of Rats is a giant golem, encased in fridge-thick armour with fists the size of fridges and a thousand-fridge stare. If RPGs are good at anything, it's making numbers scary. To wit: The battle
‘This Isn’t Sci-Fi’: What We Heard This Week
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The best sci-fi TV shows of the 1950s
Science & Nature A list of 10 influential science fiction TV series from the '50s...Read MoreYuri Serna
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Laser-Powered Sails Are Changing the Future of Space Travel
Science & Nature Caltech scientists are developing laser-driven lightsails that could push spacecraft beyond our solar system. Their research focuses on understanding how ultrathin...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...