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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The World Cup last 16 is here, after some dramatic matches in which Cape Verde nearly stunned holders Argentina. So what does that mean for the rest of the tournament? We re-ranked all the teams based on their performance so far: nyti.ms/4v8PGXV

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Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. There are three new puzzles each day — Easy, Medium and Hard — so you can solve at your own speed, in any order you want. nyti.ms/4vW00nt

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4p1jSmF

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4p8eqOW

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From @theathletic.com: The last 16 of the World Cup is set. All three co-hosts are still present, with the U.S. facing Belgium, Canada taking on Morocco and Mexico hosting England at the Azteca. Here are our writers’ predictions. nyti.ms/44L6Dgo

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Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles, are ideal for salads because they taste particularly great when served cold. Crunchy vegetables are highlighted here, adding lots of crisp, fresh texture. nyti.ms/4gS0INL

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After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at a huge event inside Madison Square Garden on Friday. Here’s what to know.

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Philadelphia on the morning of July 4, 1776, was a pleasant 68 degrees, according to a diary kept by Thomas Jefferson. In 2026, Philadelphia is facing far less pleasant weather on Saturday, as dangerously high temperatures will drag on for another day.

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The U.S. celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday, with people across the country marking the milestone with fireworks, parades and concerts. Extreme heat has forced some organizers to adjust plans or cancel events. Follow live updates.

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Storms caused widespread power outages in parts of the upper Midwest and Northeast, and in southern Ontario in Canada, as the region baked in a heat wave late Friday, the authorities and power companies said.

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Huge crowds of Iranians have gathered for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader who dominated the country for decades and was killed in the U.S.-Israeli war in February. Follow updates from our reporters in Tehran.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The World Cup is now down to its final 16 teams. See the updated bracket and our predictions here.

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The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for a Trump account at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number, vastly increasing the new investment program’s reach.

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Two teenage boys found guilty of rape in Fordingbridge, a town in southeastern England, have been sentenced to four years in detention after an appeals court determined on Thursday that their earlier sentencing was too lenient.

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Even as a dangerous heat wave stifled much of the U.S., the nationwide party continued for the Fourth of July and the country’s 250th anniversary. Here’s what the celebrations have looked like.

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Thirty-nine million gallons of partly treated sewage poured into the Hudson River just north of New York City on Friday after a power failure at a sewage plant, according to state and local officials.

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The White House announced on Friday that President Trump had issued pardons to 11 men, most of whom had been convicted of crimes related to the Clean Air Act, a bedrock environmental law.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: FIFA considered rescheduling Sunday’s World Cup match between England and Mexico because of fan safety and security concerns. But Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the game at 6 p.m. local time as originally planned.

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About 1,000 guests were expected to attend the wedding extravaganza for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The list included Reese Witherspoon, the Haim sisters, and Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner.

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Breaking News from @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Argentina, the defending World Cup champion, barely escaped Cape Verde’s upset bid with a dramatic victory in extra time.

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Three people died on Friday after their boat capsized in a severe storm on Geneva Lake, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Wisconsin, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office said. nyti.ms/44bqjKg

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This minimalist lamp looks good almost anywhere, according to our Wirecutter tester. "I was transfixed. Its straightforward orb design, gentle glow, and just-right size instantly made the cut." nyti.ms/4vHa5EM

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married. Swift’s brother, Austin, acted as her “man of honor,” while Kelce’s brother, Jason, was his best man, according to a representative for the pop star. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler. See more updates.

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Fans of Taylor Swift were outside Madison Square Garden in scorching temperatures on Friday to try to catch a glimpse of Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding festivities. See more updates: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07...

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The heat wave affecting much of the U.S. has upended plans for the country’s 250th birthday that were years in the making. A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair closed for several hours. nyti.ms/4gljD3o

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A swimmer at Jones Beach on Long Island was bitten on Friday by “unknown marine life” and was treated for a foot injury, state officials said, in what was believed to be New York’s first shark attack of the season.

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Residents who live near a massive industrial fire east of downtown Los Angeles had to first deal with days of thick smoke overhead. Now, they are struggling to survive another nuisance: the smell. nyti.ms/4vH7xGz

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Victoria Cruz, a matriarchal figure in the New York transgender community who was at the Stonewall Inn on the night of its 1969 police raid, and later worked as an advocate for survivors of anti-trans violence, died last month at 79. nyti.ms/4eKpldV

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