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Christian Pulisic sits on a chair next to a pool table inside of a red-themed sports room
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Christian Pulisic has played under pressure before, but nothing like this World Cup

The face of the U.S. team says he’s “going to try to live in the moment” as the co-hosts kick off their campaign against Uruguay today.
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Korea Republic v Czechia: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026
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Empty seats on World Cup’s opening day renew ticket price concerns

The stands were not packed in Guadalajara for Thursday night’s game that saw South Korea win 2-1 over Czechia.
Mexico and South Korea notch wins in first games of the World Cup
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Mira y lee noticias en español sobre la Copa Mundial en Noticias Telemundo

El gol y las lágrimas de Raúl: Lo Mejor de Día

México lidera el Grupo A tras el primer día del Mundial

Con bigote y sombrero: aficionados coreanos cantan Cielito Lindo y conquistan Guadalajara

Corea del Sur firma emocionante remontada ante Chequia en su debut en el Mundial 2026

Desde el Cielito Lindo hasta el Chapulín Colorado los fanáticos mexicanos se hicieron presentes

Gol de Oh Hyeon-Gyu para el segundo y la voltereta de Corea del Sur ante Chequia

¡Golazo de Corea del Sur! Hwang In-Beom empata ante Chequia en el debut mundialista

Emoción absoluta de organizadores y del ‘Tri’ previo al inicio del Mundial 2026

La Selección Mexicana comparte su emoción tras el partido

¡Así llegó Corea del Sur a Guadalajara para su debut ante República Checa!

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U.S. shoots down Iranian drones; Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal

Trump said he called off strikes on Iran last night, saying a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would soon be “finalized.”
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U.S. shoots down Iranian drones; Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal

Trump said he called off strikes on Iran last night, saying a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would soon be “finalized.”
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U.S. was three hours away from launching fresh attacks, sources say
U.S. was three hours away from launching fresh attacks, sources say
A rocket launches off a pad next to a building with large text on the front that reads "SpaceX"
What investors should know about SpaceX
What investors should know about SpaceX

SpaceX, largest IPO ever, set to begin trading today

The company, controlled by Elon Musk, will have a market value of more than $1.7 trillion.
A three-dimensional rendering of the Statue of Liberty, $1.77 trillion in stacked hundred dollar bills, a SpaceX rocket and other comparable items.
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1,000,000,000,000 (that’s 1 trillion), in graphics

Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire when SpaceX goes public Friday. But what does that number even mean?
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SpaceX’s PAC doubles down on Republicans

Ukraine is menacing Russian supply lines with drones, sparking a fuel crisis in Crimea

Ukrainian attacks along the R-280 or “Novorossiya” highway are laying waste to Russian logistics and causing gas stations to run dry.

Ukraine is menacing Russian supply lines with drones, sparking a fuel crisis in Crimea

Ukrainian attacks along the R-280 or “Novorossiya” highway are laying waste to Russian logistics and causing gas stations to run dry.
Cars queue for fuel at a gas station in Saki
Hundreds of drivers line up at gas stations in Crimea amid a rationing scheme
Hundreds of drivers line up at gas stations in Crimea amid a rationing scheme

Phil Mickelson kicked out from club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports

The Farms Golf Club near San Diego told NBC News a staffer’s report of member misconduct led the club to investigate and take “decisive action.”

Phil Mickelson kicked out from club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports

The Farms Golf Club near San Diego told NBC News a staffer’s report of member misconduct led the club to investigate and take “decisive action.”
Phil Mickelson standing on a golf course wearing sunglasses against a blurred background.
Mickelson accused of ‘inappropriate contact’ with a female club employee
Mickelson accused of ‘inappropriate contact’ with a female club employee

David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies at 88

Hockney was famous for works such as “A Bigger Splash,” depicting the modernist architecture and a glinting swimming pool in Los Angeles.

David Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies at 88

Hockney was famous for works such as “A Bigger Splash,” depicting the modernist architecture and a glinting swimming pool in Los Angeles.
Image: A slideshow gif of David Hockney through the ages
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Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall

A judge ruled this month that the numbers on their own, which the Trump administration has called a threat against the president, constitute free speech.

Federal authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ markings on National Mall

A judge ruled this month that the numbers on their own, which the Trump administration has called a threat against the president, constitute free speech.
An aerial view of the National Mall in Washington D.C.
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World Cup Shorts

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What it takes to advance in the World Cup
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Rule changes at the FIFA World Cup
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Mexico's president celebrates World Cup goals with fans
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico
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Fans gear up to watch Mexico as World Cup begins
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Soccer fans practice screaming 'goooaaalll' ahead of World Cup
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Somali World Cup referee refused U.S. entry
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SoFi stadium workers' strike averted ahead of World Cup
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