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Top takeaways from final governor’s debate: Knives out for Becerra
SAN FRANCISCO — As Californians cast ballots in the most unsettled governor’s race in recent history, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat surging in the polls, once again took most of the heat during a contentious debate among the top candidates for California governor. Becerra’s rapid rise as the top Democrat in
4 Takeaways From UEFA World Cup Qualifying: Sweden, Türkiye Advance; Italy Loses Shootout
All of UEFA's 2026 World Cup spots have been filled, but not before a drama-filled Tuesday. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czechia eliminated Italy and Denmark in shootouts, while Sweden and Türkiye advanced, as well. It was a huge day as two noteworthy European teams were knocked out, while the USA, Mexico and Canada all had
Three Takeaways From Nuggets’ Stunning Loss to Warriors
Despite being severely shorthanded in terms of their star power against the Denver Nuggets, the Golden State Warriors' well-balanced attack still proved to be too much for Nikola Jokic and Co. as they came out with a 128-117 victory at home, as the Nuggets left the court themselves scratching their heads as to how this
Five takeaways from Nigeria’s 3-1 win over Uganda: Osimhen unlocks new ability, new midfield guard shine
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed a comfortable 3-1 win over the Cranes of Uganda in their final group stage game of the...
Takeaways from Trump’s address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies
Trump Addresses Nation, Congress ACA Vote, Venezuela Oil Tankers Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories President Trump insisted that the U.S. is poised for
Hall of Fame Game takeaways: Trey Lance stands out in Chargers' win over Lions
Trey Lance shines at quarterback for the Chargers in a dominant 34-7 victory over the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game. Here's what we learned from the NFL preseason opener...
Pacers-Cavaliers: 5 takeaways as Indiana punches ticket to East Finals
Tyrese Haliburton goes off for 31 points to close out the Cavs in Game 5, sending the Pacers back to the East Finals. Download the NBA App 2025 NBA playoffs schedule NBA playoffs: Bracket & complete coverage CLEVELAND — NBA regular seasons are what you make of them. Consider the Cleveland Cavaliers being eliminated Tuesday
UFC 315 takeaways: Jack Della Maddalena ushers in an age of total chaos
Jack Della Maddalena may have just thrown two UFC divisions into disarray with his underdog win to claim the UFC welterweight title. (Eric Bolte-Imagn Images) (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters) UFC 315 saw one title change hands, another title stay put and a legendary career possibly come to a close. That’s a whole
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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. ...