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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: We asked readers what they think of the two three-minute hydration breaks in each World Cup game. Most of them find these breaks problematic and think they interrupt the flow of a match.

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World Cup fans visiting the U.S. are finding joy in romanticizing American daily life, sharing videos trying chains like Chipotle, Dunkin’ and Buc-ee’s.

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An umbrella stroller should be hassle-free and inexpensive enough to buy as a spare to store at Grandma’s house. After multiple rounds of testing, Wirecutter thinks this stroller is the single best option: nyti.ms/3Q74rfI

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: This was supposed to be the day Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at this World Cup. It didn’t work out that way. But it was a historic day for DR Congo.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Portugal were frustrated in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a hugely impressive DR Congo. DR Congo defended superbly and claimed their first-ever World Cup point. nyti.ms/4oBRJ5i

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Breaking News: Tropical Storm Arthur, the first storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, brought heavy rain as it moved ashore in Texas. More is expected.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Lionel Messi made his 200th appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, 20 years to the day from his World Cup debut. Oliver Kay, who was present for both days, writes about watching Messi’s enduring brilliance.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Lionel Messi made his 200th appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, 20 years to the day from his World Cup debut. Oliver Kay, who was present for both days, writes about watching Messi’s enduring brilliance.

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An Oregon man who got lost during a hike in southeast Alaska over the weekend died after he apparently fell off a cliff, the authorities said.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Former Netherlands player Rafael van der Vaart has insisted there “was no racist or discriminatory intent” behind his remarks, after he said Japan’s players “look alike” live on air.

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Prime Day 2026 is on the horizon, with an avalanche of deals promised on June 23 — and we’re already seeing some prices drop early. nyti.ms/4fN0Ttp

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Breaking News: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as inflation dominated Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as its chairman.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Portugal was shocked moments before the half-time whistle when Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa headed home to level the score for DR Congo at the World Cup. It's 1-1 at halftime. nyti.ms/43G8XFa

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Breaking News: Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives said they would not take up redistricting during a legislative session that had been set to start this afternoon — and that had been called expressly to erase majority-Black districts.

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It took a painful reckoning with history, and a lot of cannabis, to bring Julian Brave NoiseCat and his father back together. On this episode of “Modern Love,” Julian talks about how getting stoned with his father helped them heal together. nyti.ms/4vkRFJQ

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This herb-flecked salad is your answer to a filling-yet-light meal on a hot summer day. The recipe is great for weekend meal preppers since 25 minutes of cooking sets you up for 3 days of eating. nyti.ms/4ec6ng8

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Speaking of Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal man's old teammate and one-time international rival Wayne Rooney is in no doubt what his former colleague will have made of Messi's hat-trick. nyti.ms/4vTQ1yw

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The war with Iran “exposed fundamental shortcomings in the U.S. military-industrial base, a vulnerability that analysts inside and outside the administration worry will embolden adversaries to act more aggressively,” W.J. Hennigan writes.

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The Colorado River is dwindling to levels that haven’t been seen in decades. The seven states relying on its water can’t agree on a fair way to divvy up what’s left and are threatening to sue each other over water deliveries.

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After more than a decade of expensive stick vacuums, our Wirecutter tester switched to an upright vacuum cleaner. "I realized that even my family’s top-of-the-line Dyson model had never been getting our place truly clean." nyti.ms/3StgTHf

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“Backrooms” and “Obsession” are both horror films with original scripts, made by directors in their 20s who came from the worlds of YouTube and TikTok. Together, they have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster can be.

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Breaking News: Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer who pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, was sentenced to life in prison. nyti.ms/3Q50NmA

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From @theathletic.com: Following MLB’s warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night, Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to commissioner Rob Manfred citing a “pattern of discrimination” against Christian players.

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, matching the all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. Here’s a 3-D view of the sequence of his third goal on Tuesday night.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: The last time DR Congo qualified for a World Cup was in 1974, when it was known as Zaire. In that tournament, a Zaire player became infamous for his unusual act. This is the sad story behind one of the World Cup’s strangest moments. nyti.ms/4eyYctd

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Georgia is the latest Southern state where lawmakers have taken up redrawing congressional maps to favor the Republican Party after the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling. Here's what to know.

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Luigi Mangione will try to defend himself against murder charges in New York by arguing that he was experiencing extreme emotional disturbance at the time he was accused of killing a UnitedHealthcare executive in 2024.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why his country’s fans have been hamstrung in their attempts to support their national team during the World Cup, with Senegalese nationals facing a travel ban in the United States. nyti.ms/4xzxtoU

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